Paws for Reflection: Lessons from 2025 and What We’re Unleashing Next

Heading into 2026, we’re hitting "paws" to reflect on the conversations and curiosities that defined Barking Mad in 2025 and to tee up what’s coming next in 2026.

In this New Year’s special, hosts Jordan Tyler and Dr. Stephanie Clark look back on the episodes that resonated most with listeners and lessons learned along the way, from sweaty show-floor interviews at SUPERZOO to spicy debates on DCM, sustainability, and other hard-hitting topics impacting the way we feed and care for our pets.

Join us as we unpack 2025 and share a preview of what’s ahead, including new segments, more paws-on-the-ground reporting, expanded video content, and the long-awaited debut of Rufus, a bold new voice designed to ask the questions others won’t.

What You’ll Learn 🔍

• Which Barking Mad episodes defined 2025—and why they mattered
• The biggest surprises, frustrations, and favorite takeaways from the past year
• How sustainability, science, and transparency kept rising to the top
• What new formats, segments, and voices are coming to the podcast in 2026

Whether you’ve listened to every episode or are just jumping in, this year-in-review sets the tone for a smarter, spicier future here at Barking Mad. Be sure to share your thoughts, leave a review on your favorite platform, and let the us know what you want covered next!

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About the Author

Jordan Tyler is the Director of Media at BSM Partners and co-host of the Barking Mad podcast. She has more than seven years of experience reporting on trends, best practices and developments in the North American pet nutrition industry. Jordan resides in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband and their three furry family members.