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On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, Caitlin and Clay investigate on the truth behind the myth of these undead mindless warriors.

The modern day term, Vampire usually refers to mythological or folkloric beings who feed by draining and consuming the blood of living beings. The word “vampire” has been around for centuries, even mentioned in Babylonian demonology.  But, it took Bram Stoker’s Dracula to create our current popular vision of a vampire with their sexy looks and romantic behavior. But do they exist?

The Sanderson sisters are back in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ but are they based on real people? These iconic evil sisters are witches from Salem in the movie franchise. Could the characters be based on historical characters? The answer is more complicated than you might think. On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, Caitlin and Clay investigate on the truth behind witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, comedians Clay and Caitlin Palmer reveal all about Baba Yaga- a supernatural being in Slavic folklore who appears as a deformed looking old women,  usually described as standing on chicken legs.

On this episode Clay and Caitlin meet the megladon.  This extinct shark was more like a monster than just a shark. Scientists think it may have grown as long as 50 feet and it could have weighed as much as 50 tons. Is the megalodon shark alive today? Tune in to find out!

On this episode of B’s and Queens with Caitlin Palmer, we meet Victoria Schade, a dog trainer who has worked both in front of and behind the camera on Animal Planet, as a co-host on the program Faithful Friends and as a trainer and wrangler on the channel’s popular Puppy Bowl specials.  We talk about good dogs, bad owners, and ways to make your life more dog friendly.

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we meet the Bunyip.  According to an Aboriginal legend, a Bunyip is a man-eating monster called the bunyip once lived in the swamps of Australia. The mysterious creature roamed the backwaters at night hunting for people to eat.

On this episode of B’s and Queens with Caitlin Palmer, we meet travel expert, Dr. Nelva Brant, who’s a veterinary consultant for Delta Airlines.  Dr. Nelva tells us how to travel smart with our pets.  You definitely want to listen to this show before you buy your furry friend a ticket.

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer take on this mythical beast and unravel the mystery of the dragon.

Join Caitlin and Clay Palmer as they roast marshmallows with their squish mellows in the Pine Barrons.  What could possibly go wrong?  Let’s chat about our favorite shows and what we plan to talk about in future episodes.

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we meet the boo hag, which is probably the creepiest creature you probably haven’t heard of.  According to the legend, boo hags are similar to vampires but unlike vampires, they gain sustenance from a person’s breath, as opposed to their blood.

Alien or monster?  On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we come face to face with the Backwoods monster.

In this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer dive in to the myth and try to find the facts behind the legend of the Mothman./

On this episode of Simply Pets, we get to meet Molly DeVoss and learn about her passion for helping shelter cats while working with VitaKraft!  And, by following her advice, pet parents everywhere can have purrrfectly content and well-behaved cats!

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, Clay continues his creepy story about his experiences living in a haunted house and seeing creepy shadows.  What was it? A ghost? An inter-dimensional being? Or something else?

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers we learn about the legend of the Black-eyed children.  Black-eyed children are paranormal creatures that resemble children between the ages of six and sixteen. These strange creatures have been seen hitchhiking, panhandling, and sometimes they come right to your door!  What should you do?  Definitely, don’t let them in!

On this episode we learn all about the mysterious Alaska Triangle. The Triangle is a place in the untouched wilderness of Alaska where people go missing at a very high rate.  Where are they going? What happens to them?  Listen while hosts Caitlin and Clay Palmer piece together the evidence to discover the truth behind the myth.

On this episode of B’s and Queens with Caitlin Palmer, we meet Dr. Andrew Knight of the University of Winchester. Dr. Andrew led a survey study of more than 2,500 dogs to explore links between dog diet and health outcomes, suggesting that nutritionally sound vegan diets may be healthier and less hazardous than conventional or raw meat-based diets.

But, are unicorns real?  Join comedians Clay and Caitlin Palmer as they analyze the stories and separate fact from fiction.

The name Chupacabra comes from the animal’s reported vampirism—the chupacabra is said to attack and drink the blood of livestock, including goats. Each of the animals was reported to have had its body bled dry through a series of small circular incisions. Sightings of Chupacabras have been reported in Puerto Rico since the 1970s.  Strangely enough, Chupacabras have since been reported all over the U.S. and South America.   On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, comedians, Caitlin and Clay Palmer tell us more about this mythic beast.

For more than three hundred years, the tale of the Jersey Devil has fascinated people. According to the legend, in 1735 mom of twelve, Mary Leeds was giving birth to her 13th child at her home in the Pine Barrens in south Jersey when, out of frustration with the birth, she cursed the baby. What happened next? The child was born with wings, hooves, a tail, and a thirst for the blood of animals. Flash forward, and now while the Jersey Devil is more associated as a hockey team mascot than an urban legend, there was a time not long ago when New Jerseyans were truly frightening of possibly running into this beast.  Comedians, Caitlin and Clay Palmer tell us more about this mythic beast.  Do you have a story idea for Obsessed with the Palmers?  Email us and let us know at obsessedwiththepalmers@gmail.com or tag us on social media @obsessedwiththepalmers and win a chance for some cool stuff. We love you for listening!

Do aliens really exist?  On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we learn about extraterrestrial life and examine historical facts that suggest that we have.   Given that our solar system has billions upon billons of starts and that intergalactic travel could be possible, is it also possible that we have been visited by alien lifeforms already?   ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscribe to our channel : youtube.com/petcandy🔥Check us out  at https://www.mypetcandy.com​ 🔥Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mypetcandy​ 🔥Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petcandy_life 🔥Get our merch!! 100% proceeds go to charity!   #comedy #podcast #comedypodcast #ufo #mythbusters #aliens #mythicalbeasts #fermiparadox #urbanlegends

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers we learn about the Beast of Bray Road. The Beast of Bray Road terrorizes a Wisconsin village, leaving locals traumatized by this human-wolf monster that hunts victims with cunning intelligence and even mind-reading ability. What’s even more scary?  The beast may be multiplying and spreading across America. Can Clay and Caitlin discover the truth about this mystical beast?  Listen in and find out!  Special thanks to our listener, Mandi, who suggested this cool topic!

On this episode of Obsessed, we meet Gen Z’s beanie babies, the Squishmellow! Made by Kelly Toys, Squishmallows are super soft, squishy  animal shaped stuffies that range in size between a petite and a snuggly.  The cute Squishmallows have become so popular that, in February 2020, the company announced that they had already sold 50 million of them. And they’re still selling. They are also a hot trend on social media with #Squishtalk having 80 million views on TikTok. PLUS they have their own sub reddit.

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, hosts Caitlin Palmer and hubby Clay Palmer explores the myth of the the evil spirit that devours mankind, the wendingo. What is a Wendingo?  In the north woods of the midwest and the central regions of Canada are said to live a malevolent being called a wendigo. This creature may appear as a monster with some human characteristics or as a spirit who has possessed a human being and made them monstrous. It is historically associated with cannibalism, murder, insatiable greed, and the cultural taboos against such behaviors. Known by several names — Windigo, Witigo, Witiko, and Wee-Tee-Go — each roughly translates to “the evil spirit that devours mankind.” Join us as we investigate this urban legends and try to discover the truth behind the legend.  We love you for listening!

Ever wonder what would happen to your pet if the unimaginable happened?  Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, and other pets are left home alone and afraid, to starve when their pet owners aren’t able to make it home because of unforeseen events or accidents. That’s what went through Janice Cobb’s mind when she unexpectedly ended up in a hospital instead of coming home to care for her cats.

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, hosts Caitlin Palmer and hubby Clay Palmer reveal mysteries of cats, including myth busting Egyptians who were thought to worship cats, to knowing which color of cats were the favorite of the Vikings.  They also talk about the creepy parasite that cats scientists think create crazy cat ladies because this disease has been linked to several mental disorders and behavioral problems!   Join us as we investigating urban legends, myths, and legends about animals and discover the truth.

On this episode of B’s and Queens with host, Caitlin Palmer, we meet the Divergent Vet, Dr. Lisa Fox.  Dr. Lisa is a little different than your average vet, she focuses completely on holistic medicine like  acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, reiki, Chinese veterinary food therapy, iridology, aromatherapy, and much more.  Dr. Lisa tells us all about the natural side of medicine and why its popularity is increasing by leaps and bounds!

Meet the man behind the Desk Wench, Clay Palmer!  On this episode of Desk Wench Confession, it is all about L O V E!  We meet host Caitlin Palmer’s love, Clay Palmer, who happens to work at a pet crematory.   They talk about life, love, and things you didn’t know about cremation.

We all love horses, and there’s nothing more beautiful than a horse in motion.  Imagine being the veterinarian who keeps the horses of the U.S. Olympic team safe!  Dr. Lisa Borzynski, a native of Wisconsin and lifelong horse lover has been traveling as the team’s veterinarian since 2006.  She talks with host, Shannon Gregoire about the challenges of keeping our national treasures safe.

Get ready to read tips and tricks that will ensure your sweet fur baby has everything they need- not only that, you can get some great tips about dating with your pets, having goats as pets and living a healthier life. This month we are also introducing you to the amazing Dr. Joya Griffin. She’s a veterinarian, super mom of three- two of those three are twins, and the star of the hit tv show “POP Goes the Vet” now streaming on @NatGeo and Disney Plus !!!

Lately it seems you just can’t get in to see your vet. A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital reveals an estimated 75 million pets in the U.S. may not have access to the veterinary care they need by 2030, with an important factor being a critical shortage of veterinarians. This pandemic pet boom has overwhelmed veterinarians nationwide, so getting an appointment with a local vet has become increasingly difficult.  So-- What is the leading cause of the veterinarian labor shortage?  On this show, we speak with Caitlin Palmer, a veterinary receptionist at a busy practice in Mississippi to learn more.

On this episode of B’s and Queens with Caitlin Palmer, we meet Dr. Evan Antin.  While most people may recognize the local vet that takes care of their pets, chances are there are few vets that are recognized outside of their community. Dr. Evan Antin is one of the few vets that may actually be familiar to most of the population. He has more than a million followers on social media, where he shares his work with animals ranging from baby rhinoceros to tiny puppies, and is PEOPLE magazine’s Pet Vet.

When a dog is diagnosed with cancer, it can be a very vulnerable time for the family. Many difficult questions need to be answered. Is the cancer treatable? What treatment options are available? What will the quality of life be for that pet? When an owner or even a veterinarian has a canine cancer patient and some burning questions to go along with it, they turn to Dr. Rachel Venable for answers. Dr. Rachel runs a consulting agency for both pets and veterinarians regarding cancer, Pet Cancer Care.

On this episode of B’s and Queens, Caitlin Palmer meets Tok Tok star, Dr. Matt McGlasson.  Nearly everyone has a regret at some point during their career, but for Dr. Matt McGlasson, that regret was at one point his entire career. After a year of slogging through one of the worst (and first) job experiences of his life, he found himself questioning whether all his years in medical school were a waste. Luckily, Dr. Matt’s story doesn’t end with his new career as a singer/songwriter, but instead with the changes he made to his career to make it worthwhile. With the support of his wife, Matt chose to change how he handled the world of veterinary medicine, and it helped his career in so many different ways, one of those ways is entertaining cat lovers with his fun loving cat themed content on social media.

We are so honored to introduce you to an amazing veterinarian who’s on a mission to increase diversity.  Meet Dr. Courtney Campbell, a Connecticut native who now calls California home.  Dr. Courtney is one of a few veterinarians that are boarded in surgery and his days are filled with some of the strangest cases you could imagine.  He is always finding unusual objects in pets, like the golden-doodle who ate a kitchen towel, to the cat who ate dental floss.  His days are never boring.

On this episode of Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire, we meet author and environmentalist, Carl Safina-  an ecologist and author of books and other writings about the human relationship with the natural world. Safina is the author of ten books including the classic Song for the Blue Ocean, as well as New York Times Bestseller Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel. Carl Safina explores how the ocean is changing and what those changes mean for wildlife and for people. Safina is author of seven books, including Song for the Blue Ocean, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, Eye of the Albatross, Voyage of the Turtle and The View From Lazy Point.

On this episode of B‘s and Queens with Caitlin Palmer, we meet the amazing Shayna Chapman. You may know her from her TikTok page where she shares her life and passion for horses.  Caitlin and Shay talk about her new cooking show on Pet Candy TV, Cooking with Shay, her lifelong love of animals, and her cute horse, Rocket, who‘s like a real life version of Spirit the horse!  And, we also ring in the season with some sing-a-longs! This show is brought to you by Petzey!   Petzey is a free app that you can download in the app store and it is amazing. For only $20, you can connect with a veterinary professional instantly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week- and from any of the 50 states.  When you have questions about your pet’s health, just Petzey it!!  Download the app today at the app store!

On this episode of B‘s and Queens, we meet the incredible veterinary Aussie twins, Dr. Alison Shen and Dr. Audrey Shen.  These ladies are amazing!  They are working moms, reality show stars, and fashion designers!  When they aren‘t busy in their regular lives, they are helping save wildlife at Possum Wood- a wildlife clinic that they helped start after the horrible wildfires in early 2020.  And, of course, we got to know more about their super twin powers, which are very cool! This show is brought to you by Petzey!

For pet lovers, one of the greatest fears is losing our beloved companion.  Grieving is very personal and different for each person and there is no right or wrong way to grieve.  Experts do agree that it does help when we talk about our feelings and share our story with others.  The actress that graces out cover this month, Reagan J. Pasternak, has a beautiful story to tell and we are delighted to share it with you.  After losing her dog, Griffin, Reagan began writing a book about her journey of healing in hopes it would help others navigate their grief. I hope that readers will find comfort, insight, and companionship in the pages.

On this episode of Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire, we meet Tina Hansen.  Tina  is one of the hardest working veterinary students out there. Her drive started early in life, and came to a head when she spent a year in the military. She was given a choice between becoming a medic, which she had a passion for—and working with military dogs, another passion. She went to Namibia for 5 weeks a while after high school to a volunteer project, “Naankuse”. Her team was working with all types of wildlife and horses. That is when the conservation bug bit her and she’s been volunteering a lot since then. Some of the trips she’s made included a week spent volunteering with elephants for a foundation Thailand. She later spent 2 weeks in Zimbabwe at an antelope park working with lions and horses.

In this issue of Pet Candy magazine, we get to know the most popular veterinarian on the planet, Dr. Evan Antin. If you haven’t heard of this Kansas native, you definitely must be living under a rock.  He’s been profiled in GQ Magazine he’s a regular contributor to PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com, he has a show on Animal Planet, plus he recently wrote a best selling book – World Wild Vet that‘s available at Amazon Barnes & Noble, Inc., etc..  He’s one of the few veterinarians that have reached celebrity status. In this issue, we also have some great tips and fun ways to enjoy a healthier life, including some fun ways to cure your wanderlust.  November is Pet Diabetes Month and we have some great information about that for you, too, courtesy of Merck Animal Health.

We have lots of great stuff in this issue for you.  First, you get to meet our assistant editor and all around animal lover, Shannon Gregoire.  Shannon, a senior veterinary student at Western and Massachusetts native,  got to enjoy the beautiful New England weather with some cute farm animals for her photo shoot.  In just a few months, she’s going to be Dr. Gregoire and we hope that some of you get to be her clients. In this issue, we also have some fun stuff like how to create your own pet costumes, how to embrace veterinary telemedicine,  and why you should consider fostering a pet.  We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we have had putting it all together.

On this episode, Shannon Gregoire is joined by co-host Tatiana Rogers while they chat with New York Times Best Book author, Carl Safina. They talk about Carl's latest book, Becoming Wild. Becoming Wild offers a glimpse into cultures among non-human animals through looks at the lives of individuals in different present-day animal societies. By showing how others teach and learn, Safina offers a fresh understanding of what is constantly going on beyond humanity. With reporting from deep in nature, alongside individual creatures in their free-living communities, this book offers a very privileged glimpse behind the curtain of life on Earth, and helps inform the answer to that most urgent of questions: Who are we here with?

A life-changing internship helped cement Texas A&M grad, Stephanie Young's life mission. She switched from focusing on a medical career, to inventing products meant to make things better and safer for everyone involved. Shannon Gregoire and special guest host, Tatiana Rogers talk about Stephanie' incredible journey.

Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences student, Yamilex Rodriguez aka “Lexi”, graces our cover this month. She is genuine and sweet and grounded in faith and family. Her positivity will bring a smile to your face.

In this issue of Pet Candy magazine, we introduce you to Emma Lock, also known as “Emzotic.”  Emma is a British former zookeeper whose popular YouTube channel features tips on caring for unusual pets including giant snails, hissing cockroaches, and bearded dragons.

Welcome to this issue of Pet Candy Magazine. For this issue, we are introducing you to YouTuber, Shay Chapman, a college student who, in her down time, highlights her love of horses on her social media platforms.  Her popular stream Shay’s Way is filled to the brim with her love for horses, as well Go-Pro rides with her sweet horse, Rocket.

This month we are introducing you to America’s sweetheart, Tatiana Rogers. Tatiana’s interest in animals began at an early age—she spent her childhood looking for ways to help injured wildlife and stray animals that crossed her path. Raised by a single mother and her grandparents and living in a low-income, minority neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles, she attended school in a predominately white area in Santa Monica. At school, she felt like an outsider and was ashamed of her heritage. She tried to conceal who she was so she could fit in with other students. She didn’t want anyone to know that she spoke Spanish, and she straightened her naturally curly hair. As she matured, she realized the mistake she was making and vowed to never again be ashamed of who she was.

On this episode, Dr. Hunter Finn talks with Emma Lock, known to her fans as Emzotic. Emma is one of the most popular pet lifestyle gurus on Youtube and author of the number one best seller, "Animal Kind." She talks about love, loss, and life in the spotlight and her incredible life journey. Follow Emzotic on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE37328iVnqSj1OCrgrYd8w

Welcome to the world of Pet Candy We are so pleased to bring you the inaugural issue of the Pet Candy—a pet lovers’ lifestyle magazine filled with engaging voices and inspirational messages from top influencers and experts. We talk about pets, living a healthy lifestyle, and how to make our world a better place.