Howling Talent

THAT saxophone solo in Billy Joel's 'New York State Of Mind' was performed by the incredible Richie Cannata! Richie takes us behind the scenes of his legendary career, setting up his recording studio Cove City Sound Studios with music greats walking through their doors and shares his personal connection and love for dogs! A raw and honest episode not to be missed.

Painting dogs, parrot, sloth and pig? It must be time for The Tripawd Foundation’s Kaiserin Cancer Care Packages Art Auction! This highly anticipated annual event is taking place online between OCTOBER 17 – 25, 2025 and we talk to some of their managers and clean up crews (mums) about their mesmerising works of art and artistic temperaments. All proceeds from the auction will go towards care packa...

Mariclare Carey-Jones is a radio presenter for the BBC. She is also an independent film-maker with her own production company. In this episode we discuss the unethical breeding practises that lead to dog breeds such as French Bulldogs having severe illness such as BOAS and spinal problems as her own pup Pierre did plus she spills the behind-the-scenes details on making her other films relating to...

Want to understand what a Director and Animal Control Officer of a rescue shelter do? Join Chris Elton and Kristin Siarkowitcz from Babylon Animal Shelter as they explain their roles and talk to us about their TNR and educational programs and take us on a touching journey of therapy rabbits and their late mascot’s story.

Did you know how intelligent and curious parrots are? Today we talk with Gina Keller about two very resourceful parrots, Koa and Tekin who do everything from playing instruments to skateboarding to painting! Join us for this enlightening chat and see what a pet parrot can achieve.

Want to know what it’s like to be involved with primate rescue or be the muse for artist Pockets Warhol? Then sit back and listen to our fascinating and exciting episode with Charmaine Quinn. It’s a real look at some of the most intelligent animals on the planet and Pockets, who has raised over 200,000 CND Dollars for charity, engages with celebrities and has done artwork for Depeche Mode’s Martin...

Join our exciting Catch Up with artist Eleanor Tomlinson whose career, since we last spoke with her in Season 1, Episode 7, has gone from strength to strength. She shares a touching story about her Grandmother, the charities and farmers she’s helping to support and what her beloved pup, Bramble, has been up to. So grab a coffee, explore her online tutorials and find out what is coming next!

We really enjoyed our fascinating chat with Jim Archer, owner of Elk Ravine Farm in New York (their animals are not sold for meat). Get to know all about the conservation work he and his family do on his land, the vital role his animals play and enjoy the antics of Frosty and Cashew! It was a learning experience for us and we know it will inspire you so you don’t want miss this episode.

Join us for our 2nd catch up session with Glen and Laurie Wolfe, parents to the late singing and piano playing sensation Buddy Mercury and mum and dad to their new pup Pawly. We talk about their transition from Buddy’s death to discovering Pawly’s own unique talents. Our chat is totally PAWsome so you don’t want to miss it! The previous podcasts were Season 1, Episode 5 and Season 2, Episode 7 .

Our first podcast of 2025 see us talking to multi-talented Sarah Fenwick. Jazz-singer, journalist, artist, a mentor for Howling Talent and an author. We focus on her fascinating writing projects that include a rabbit, the magical world of animals in mythology and what it is like to be an author with ADHD.

Join us for our final episode in 2024 with Lieschen O'Neill; project manager in higher education, a classically trained pianist and mum to the very good girl and siren aficionado Belle! Let’s find out just how goofy she is!

We are catching up with author and proud ‘crazy dog lady’, Laura Greaves, as she tells us all about winning the prestigious Churchill Fellowship and joins us from co-host Yvonne Dagger’s sitting room in New York as she completes her five week trip from Australia researching her fellowship project which involves…you guessed it… dogs! You can hear Laura’s first interview with us on Season 1, Episode...

Ever wonder what legally rescuing a sloth is like? Wonder no more as we talk to Jenni Koenig, mum of Enzo, who just happens to also love painting! How does he get creative and what is his one weakness when it comes to treats; this and so much more in this episode of Howling Talent!

Alex Hutchinson is a Professional Service Dog Trainer for Canine Companions who has just participated in the new Netflix Documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Dog” (trust me you don’t want to miss this so make sure you watch it). She talks to us about her fascinating career and what it is like to film a Netflix show.

Katie Brown is a Yogi (proficient in yoga), a dog mom, and author of her most recent book, ‘Peaceful Paws’. She says that she’s ‘On a mission to help humans and dogs…relax!’ so please join us as she puts us, and our fur-babies, through our paces!

We welcome back Ultra-Runner Glenn Davies (Season 2 Episode 11) and introduce Julia Kaminski of The Senior Staffy Club as they share all the fascinating details of the upcoming run on August 24th that Glenn will be tackling to raise funds for the organisation and explain the joy of Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Check out additional details on HowlingTalent.com .

In this episode we talk to Beth Marzo, a mom, grandmother, animal advocate and the President of Forgotten Friends of Long Island. Join us as she talks about her passion for animals and what makes Forgotten Friends stand out. "I'd like to dedicate this podcast to all of the dedicated and amazing volunteers of Forgotten Friends of Long Island as well as the wonderful adopters who open their heart an...

Join us as we catch up with the extremely talented and busy dog life-style expert, Fern Watt! From a new dog series complete with a hotline newsletter to what promises to be the biggest dog event New York has ever seen, you definitely don’t want to miss this! The original podcast was Season 1, Episode 2

In this episode of Howling Talent we focus on the one thing all our guests have in common, the loss of a beloved pet! We talk about the Emmy Award-winning series Shelter Me episode Dog Mountain with producers Steven Latham and Conrad Stanley. Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lauren Altchiler helps us understand grief and Andrea Dagger, Barbara Lockwood, Nicola Vernon and Courtney Vogelin tell us about t...

Join us as we speak with Ultra Runner Glenn Davies who is preparing for a 188 mile (about 300 km) run to raise funds for The Senior Staffy Club. We learn about the sport, how he stays in shape, what inspires and drives him to the finish line. Don’t miss this intriguing episode of Howling Talent.

From Alaska to Down Under, meet the painting pig, parrot and dogs who are taking part in The Tripawed Foundation’s Kaiserin Cancer Care Packages annual Art Auction taking place online between May 26th to June 1st 2024. These talented animals have paired up to create mesmerising works of art and proceeds from the auction will go towards care packages for dogs and cats who have become amputees due t...

Caitlin Bradley is the Therapy Dog Program Manager for Canine Companions. Join us as we discuss all things service and therapy canine, learn about the inspirational organisation and her future plans for the program!

Brittany Bell is an award-winning meteorologist and animal-lover. Brittany is with the weather team at ABC7NY and works on Eyewitness News 7 New York, Good Morning America and World News Tonight. You don’t want to miss this special episode where we discuss the behind the scenes of being a meteorologist, the experience of being a storm-chaser, who inspires her and what she enjoys during her down ti...

Join us as we catch up with singing sensation Buddy Mercury and his parents Laurie and Glen - oh boy have they been busy! From birthday parties to country legend Dolly Parton, our chat is totally PAWsome so you don’t want to miss it! The original podcast was Season 1, Episode 5!

Today we are going to meet a family who create the most amazing site specific and environmental art by using the beach as their canvas. Their work integrates the surrounding natural beauty of the beaches in Devon, England. We welcome Beach4Art.