Rappaport To The Rescue on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Country and Soul star Brei Carter, Flower Power founder Jill Brooke and her new books that tie in to Taylor Swift, plus our fab feline friend and our cat correspondent, founder of the Give Them Ten Movement, Deborah Cribbs, all joining me to kick off America’s 250th birthday! EPISODE NOTES: Kicking off the Fourth of July with a Little Country, and A Whole Lot of Soul from Super Singer Brei Carter!...

It’s lucky #7 for Rappaport to the Rescue, and for our special Anniversary Show we catch up again with our original guests, the one and only TV journalist- host with the most, and media person extraordinaire, Meredith Vieira, and animal trainer and Tony-winner, Bill Berloni. And joining us on our special show, our clawsome cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs! EPISODE NOTES: Happy Anniversary to Rapp...

On the heels of this Sunday’s 79th Tony Awards we catch up with multi-winner, producer Daryl Roth. Hopefully Sunday night will be her lucky 14th win. We also talked about life off-stage which is all about her rescue animals. EPISODE NOTES: 13-Time Tony Winner Daryl Roth Up for Another One - for Liberation! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue...

From Saturday Night Live to Broadway, Ana Gasteyer continues to slay audiences in her new Tony-nominated role in Schmigadoon! We’ll also catch up with our trainer-extraordinaire Bill Berloni who will be unleashing breaking news. EPISODE NOTES: Catching Up with Stage & Screen Star Ana Gasteyer Talking About Her Big Tony Nomination on the Heels of the Exciting Event! Become a supporter of this p...

Twenty-five years ago Ross Mathews burst onto the scene as Jay Leno’s intern and from that moment on I’ve been a super fan! Today Mathews is co-host/producer of The Drew Barrymore Show and personality plus player on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars, and new host of the upcoming specials - 90 Day: The Single Life: Tell All. Ross continues to ride this wonderful wave of success he so deser...

At 31 Victoria Arlen has lived many lives as she beautifully chronicles her story of success, survival and resilience in her new book, The View is Worth It - coming out May 5th, but we have her here first - exclusively! Then we’re off to a cat café to check in with our cat correspondent Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: Up Close and Personal with Network Host, Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing with t...

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS!!! With animal trainer Bill Berloni! Bill gives us an inside sneak peek on casting on FX’s Love Story’s John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s dog, Friday, and Darryl Hannah’s pooch to boot. Hear never-before-heard stories about what it was like to cast the most famous couple in the world’s dog! EPISODE NOTES: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Becom...

At only 29 years old, Allie Colleen is hitting all the right notes in the country music world, and she credits her deep love of horses that have added so much to her life and career. Plus, it’s International Rescue Cat Day, so we’ll hear from our cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: Catching Up with a Young Country Singing Star on The Rise - Allie Colleen! Become a supporter of this p...

Michayla Hopkins made history as one of the youngest handlers at this year’s Westminster Dog Show, and this determined child achieved her dream while battling cancer. And later in the show, we go from dynamo dogs to fabulous felines as we go on location with our cat correspondent Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: In Honor of Valentine’s Day You Will Meet the Sweetest 11-Year-Old That Found Her True C...

What a pleasure it was to interview Alexa Ray Joel who’s literally like a daughter to me! This superstar has just released 2 singles off her upcoming EP, Tales From A Winding Tower, as she talks all about the exciting process, plus what it was like growing up as the child of icons, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. She also shared what it was like working with her fiancé in her new music videos, p...

Actor. singer, inventor and horseman extraordinaire. Riley Smith is riding quite the wave of success. We’ll catch up with the multi-talented star, and then we go live with our cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs! EPISODE NOTES: IHome on the Very Diversified Range with Actor and Horse Lover, Riley Smith Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pe...

So excited to finally meet my cat correspondent DeborahCribbs in person! At one of the most Purr-fect pet adoption centers- Best Friends in SoHo! EPISODE NOTES: It’s Cat Chat Today as We Go Live from Best Friends! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support .

He’s one of the most beloved characters on the big and small screen, and I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know Chevy Chase and his family. Talent aside, this comedic genius is a huge animal advocate, which is just another reason to love him more. I caught up with Chevy on the heels of the debut of his new documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not”. This is a podcast you don’t want to m...

This is one of the most important shows you’ll ever listen to. Whitney Knowlton Lowery is the founder of Last Chance Animal Rescue and St. Francis Farm, and she is truly doing God’s work saving and giving a beautiful life to countless animals that were discarded or about to be euthanized. EPISODE NOTES: A One-of-a-Kind Sanctuary for Animals Society Has Given Up On Become a supporter of this podcas...

It’s one of the most heartbreaking, controversial issues in New York City. And just last night, the proposed ban for the carriage horses was denied! I talked exclusively with the executive director of NYCLASS before this bill was killed. As Edita Birnkrant tells the heartbreaking realities of what these horses go through on a daily basis. But we still can make a difference! You must listen to this...

It is one of the premier animal welfare events of the year- And I caught up with celeb host Amy Sedaris, Rachel Dratch plus I chatted with the President and CEO of Humane World for Animals Kitty Block, to get all the behind-the-scenes excitement and festivities! EPISODE NOTES: We’re Off “To the Rescue” Gala That Is…. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to...

It’s that time of year to start the most heartfelt campaign- the 2025 Home For The Holidays campaign with Jill Rappaport. As always, this campaign centers around the underdogs and undercats often left languishing in shelters nationwide. This year I am beyond thrilled to announce I will be collaborating with the beloved Best Friends Animal Society on this initiative. EPISODE NOTES: Kicking Off TODA...

Craig Wayne Boyd is not only a country singer extraordinaire, he's also an incredible songwriter who won season 7 of NBC's The Voice. Not to mention, Boyd is a major animal advocate who's love of horses has left an indelible mark on his life and career. And he is paying it forward by supporting the Horses for Mental Health Campaign while sharing his lifelong experiences with his beloved horses. Al...

A fascinating talk with the woman behind Best Friends Animal Society, Julie Castle. And a special chat with Broadway star Sierra Boggess and fashion influencer Ivy Getty as they all gear up for their big fundraising gala on October 20th. EPISODE NOTES: Best Friends Cofounder, and CEO Julie Castle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-li...

On location at the Plaza Hotel in NYC with this year’s recipients of the ASPCA’s Humane Awards, definitely one of the most heartfelt events in animal welfare! EPISODE NOTES: Live from the ASPCA 2025 Humane Awards Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support .

A wonderful candid conversation with Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka all about their new book, new pet project, new Broadway show, but it was especially heartwarming to hear about their beautiful twins and their 4 beloved pooches! EPISODE NOTES: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka and Their Book, Both Sides Of The Glass Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/r...

It is with such great sadness to lose this legend, but I was one of the lucky ones who got to know Robert Redford personally, he was even the cover of my bestselling book, People We Know, Horses They Love, and he truly changed my life forever. EPISODE NOTES: Remembering Robert Redford Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-pet...

Live from BookHampton in East Hampton I interviewed my pal Christie Brinkley about her new best selling book Uptown Girl, her love of animals, the new documentary about Billy Joel, and a special exclusive treat at the end as Alexa Ray Joel joined us for all the fun and sang us out! EPISODE NOTES: UP Close and Personal With The UPtown Girl, Christie Brinkley Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

It’s the 50th anniversary of the legendary Hampton Cassic Horse Show! Today Rappaport to the Rescue goes live from the event I host every year, adoption day, and I’m joined by some very famous faces, designer extraordinaire, Donna Karan, equestrian and philanthropist, Georgina Bloomberg and my new co-cost Stefania De Felice. A huge thanks to the Equus Foundation for putting this event on and my pa...

I am honored to be the face of the Grey Muzzle Organization’s national fundraiser, called Sunshine & Summer Smiles. Together and with your help we are aiming our efforts at dental care for our seniors and every dollar you give goes to saving their lives. Today we are one on one with the organization’s executive director, Denise Fleck to talk about how they are putting their money where senior...