Episodes

  • Ep. 468: Houndations - Dogs Just Might Be the Best Medicine
    Apr 8 2026

    This week, Tony explains the many ways in which dogs benefit us both physically and mentally.

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    17 mins
  • Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation
    Apr 6 2026

    This week, Cal covers why Neanderthals might have been better doctors than we thought, a bombshell case in Idaho where a game commissioner is accused of wildlife crimes, and more shenanigans from Sen Mike Lee.

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    23 mins
  • Ep. 461: Crowdsourcing, Grizzly Drones, and Bigfoot Is a Hoax
    Mar 30 2026

    This week, Cal covers two fascinating stories of wildlife managers using crowdsourcing to get things done, a new program in Japan to deploy bear-spray-wielding drones, and an explosive report that claims the famous bigfoot video was a fake.

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 460: Houndations - Puppy Permission Slips and Untrained Training
    Mar 25 2026

    This week, Tony explains how our dogs are always learning from us, whether we are training them or not, and how that can lead to behavioral issues as they age.

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 459: Venison Thieves, Helicopter Hunting, and Very Old Birds
    Mar 23 2026

    This week, Cal covers a troubling case of a deer processor who stole venison that was supposed to go to charity, a rancher who allegedly stole an elk head, and the world's oldest bird.

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    24 mins
  • Ep. 458: Tipsy Hawks, Crime, and Grizzlies in California?
    Mar 16 2026

    On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a raptor alcohol.

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision
    Mar 11 2026

    This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down.

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 456: Colorado Fur, Oklahoma, and the Wrong Way to Mount a Deer
    Mar 9 2026

    This week, Cal covers two concerning proposals in Colorado and Oklahoma, a new coyote management season in Michigan, and the best way to ruin taxidermy.

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    21 mins