https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660
We honor the rescuers, advocates, caregivers, and everyday protectors who answer that call — and we carry deep gratitude for all who serve and safeguard others, reminding us what courage looks like at its highest level.

Rooted in the belief that compassion is strength, we use music, storytelling, and heartfelt truth to uplift, heal, and inspire a growing movement devoted to giving animals the voice they have always deserved.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.]]>enSociety & Culture© 2026 CnG’s SongRoads. All rights reserved.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3949fff8c94419469012c1eaf41f90a5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:08 +0000Greg MarkelzGreg Markelzgregm@markelz.comAnimals Unplugged speaks and sings the truth about the hard things because animals cannot speak for themselves, and they deserve heroes who will rise in their defense. We honor the rescuers, advocates, caregivers, and everyday protectors who answer...
We honor the rescuers, advocates, caregivers, and everyday protectors who answer that call — and we carry deep gratitude for all who serve and safeguard others, reminding us what courage looks like at its highest level.

Rooted in the belief that compassion is strength, we use music, storytelling, and heartfelt truth to uplift, heal, and inspire a growing movement devoted to giving animals the voice they have always deserved.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.]]>falseepisodicSupport the podcast!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-your-dog-was-your-real-estate-agent--71531457
In Episode 4 of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary sit down with Matt Doyle to explore a surprisingly revealing question: If your dog was your real estate agent… what kind of house would they pick for you? Would it have more windows… or more moments?
A bigger yard… or a bigger life?
Fewer rooms… and more connection?
Because this isn’t really about square footage.
It’s about how you live inside the life you’ve built.

Through humor, insight, and those quiet truths animals seem to carry so effortlessly, this conversation turns a simple idea into something deeper:
Maybe your dog wouldn’t upgrade your house…
Maybe they’d redesign your priorities.

What our animals might be “saying” through their choices, their energy, and the way they experience the spaces we share. Because to them, a home isn’t about status… It’s about presence, safety, and love that shows up every day.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71531457Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0000Greg MarkelzWhat if your dog wasn’t just living in your home… but choosing it? In Episode 4 of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary sit down with Matt Doyle to explore a surprisingly revealing question: If your dog was your real estate agent… what kind of house...
In Episode 4 of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary sit down with Matt Doyle to explore a surprisingly revealing question: If your dog was your real estate agent… what kind of house would they pick for you? Would it have more windows… or more moments?
A bigger yard… or a bigger life?
Fewer rooms… and more connection?
Because this isn’t really about square footage.
It’s about how you live inside the life you’ve built.

Through humor, insight, and those quiet truths animals seem to carry so effortlessly, this conversation turns a simple idea into something deeper:
Maybe your dog wouldn’t upgrade your house…
Maybe they’d redesign your priorities.

What our animals might be “saying” through their choices, their energy, and the way they experience the spaces we share. Because to them, a home isn’t about status… It’s about presence, safety, and love that shows up every day.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>2135animals,dog,emotional,inspirational,perspective,storytelling,unplugged,wellnessfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cats-no-one-was-coming-for--70666340
 Some animals wait longer than others to be seen. In Episode 3 of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary welcome back Carrie Reznicek, whose passion for animal rescue extends beyond dogs to a group often overlooked in shelters: the cats no one else is coming for.

Through her work with Forever Fortunate Felines, Carrie shares the stories behind rescuing cats that others pass by and why these forgotten lives deserve a second chance just as much as any other animal.

This episode shines a light on the quiet heroes who refuse to look away and the remarkable transformations that happen when compassion meets determination.

As always, CnGee the Superhero Dog brings a musical reminder that every animal’s story matters, especially the ones still waiting for someone to notice them. 🐾🎸

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70666340Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0000Greg MarkelzThe Cats No One Was Coming For.  Some animals wait longer than others to be seen. In Episode 3 of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary welcome back Carrie Reznicek, whose passion for animal rescue extends beyond dogs to a group often overlooked in...
 Some animals wait longer than others to be seen. In Episode 3 of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary welcome back Carrie Reznicek, whose passion for animal rescue extends beyond dogs to a group often overlooked in shelters: the cats no one else is coming for.

Through her work with Forever Fortunate Felines, Carrie shares the stories behind rescuing cats that others pass by and why these forgotten lives deserve a second chance just as much as any other animal.

This episode shines a light on the quiet heroes who refuse to look away and the remarkable transformations that happen when compassion meets determination.

As always, CnGee the Superhero Dog brings a musical reminder that every animal’s story matters, especially the ones still waiting for someone to notice them. 🐾🎸

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>2150adoption animal,adoption feline,advocacy animal,advocacy cat,animal,animals animal,cats cat,compassion pet,for,heroes voices,music music,podcast inspirational,protection rescue,rescue animal,rescue rescue,rescue shelter,stories original,stories storytelling,storytelling rescue,welfare animalfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-dogs-answer-the-call--70665935
In "When Dogs Answer the Call", this powerful episode of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary explore an inspiring mission that transforms rescued dogs into life-changing service animals for veterans. 

Guests Carrie Reznicek of Fairway Mortgage and Michael Tellerino of K9s for Veterans share how rescue dogs are given a second chance through specialized training, becoming loyal partners who help veterans navigate the challenges of life after service. It’s a story of redemption on both ends of the leash. A dog once searching for a home becomes a hero for someone who served our country.

Sometimes the greatest rescues happen when two souls find each other at exactly the right moment. 🐾🎸

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70665935Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000Greg MarkelzWhat if saving one dog could help save a veteran too? In "When Dogs Answer the Call", this powerful episode of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary explore an inspiring mission that transforms rescued dogs into life-changing service animals for...
In "When Dogs Answer the Call", this powerful episode of Animals Unplugged, Greg and Mary explore an inspiring mission that transforms rescued dogs into life-changing service animals for veterans. 

Guests Carrie Reznicek of Fairway Mortgage and Michael Tellerino of K9s for Veterans share how rescue dogs are given a second chance through specialized training, becoming loyal partners who help veterans navigate the challenges of life after service. It’s a story of redemption on both ends of the leash. A dog once searching for a home becomes a hero for someone who served our country.

Sometimes the greatest rescues happen when two souls find each other at exactly the right moment. 🐾🎸

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>1911advocacy animal,animal,animals animal,compassion social,dogs rescue,dogs veterans,driven everyday,for,heroes service,heroes voices,impact mission,music music,podcast inspirational,rescue animal,service,stories original,stories storytelling,storytelling rescue,support ptsd,welfare animalfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-gave-animals-a-voice--69954581
What began as one song inspired by a rescue dog became a calling: give animals a voice powerful enough to be heard, felt, and acted upon.

Meet CnGee, the superhero dog whose music carries stories from the animal world… and PyrPaws/KittyClaws, guiding us closer to the hearts we are determined to protect.

This is more than an introduction.

It is the foundation of a movement built on compassion, storytelling, and the belief that when we truly hear animals, we cannot help but change their future.

If you have ever loved an animal, this is where your journey with us begins.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69954581Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:00:02 +0000Greg MarkelzIn this debut episode, Greg and Mary share the story behind the mission that sparked Animals Unplugged. What began as one song inspired by a rescue dog became a calling: give animals a voice powerful enough to be heard, felt, and acted upon. Meet...
What began as one song inspired by a rescue dog became a calling: give animals a voice powerful enough to be heard, felt, and acted upon.

Meet CnGee, the superhero dog whose music carries stories from the animal world… and PyrPaws/KittyClaws, guiding us closer to the hearts we are determined to protect.

This is more than an introduction.

It is the foundation of a movement built on compassion, storytelling, and the belief that when we truly hear animals, we cannot help but change their future.

If you have ever loved an animal, this is where your journey with us begins.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animals-unplugged--6799660/support.

Animals Unplugged is more than a podcast. It is a growing movement dedicated to giving animals a voice through story, music, and shared humanity.

If this episode moved you, the most powerful thing you can do is share it. Every new listener helps another voice be heard.

Because when we truly listen to animals, we do not just change their world…
We change ours.]]>1134adoption,advocacy,animal,compassion,education,everyday,heroes,humane,inspirational,music,narrative,original,pet,podcast,protection,rescue,rights,stories,storytelling,welfarefalse11full