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Episode 258 - Andrew Cotter Olive and Mabel and celebrating Mutts

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Released Sat November 19, 2022
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Andrew Cotter Olive and Mabel

Who doesn't love a cute dog video? Especially when it the dogs and people taking part are clearly having fun?

What's better than a cute video of one Labrador? A cute video of two Labradors - and it's even better when there's a funny voice over too!

Sports broadcaster, Andrew Cotter, started making play by plays of his lovely dogs, Olive and Mabel, and we loved them. People watched them and shared them, making social media stars of the two gorgeous girls. Now, Andrew has written about their joint journey, including the ups and downs that were part of the experience.

Dog Days: Life in Lockdown with Olive & Mabel by British sports commentator and bestselling author Andrew Cotter is a behind the scenes look at his loyal dog companions, Olive and Mabel, from the highs and lows in lockdown and their rise to internet stardom.

In this fun interview with Andrew, Olive and Mabel (Andrew does more talking then Olive or Mabel!) enter into the magic that happens when canines inspire creativity.

You can find out more about Andrew, Olive and Mabel on Twitter at @MrAndrewCotter

Mabel's just pulled the power cord out of the laptop by lying down - I've got 58% battery!
 - Andrew Cotter

Mutts

Olivia Pritchard loves Mutts, or mystery mixed breed dogs as she puts it. In this interview she walks about the process of taking photos of gorgeous crossbreeds, as well as life with her own lovely mutt.

Olivia Pritchard has created a fine art coffee table book “MUTTS” to help animal rescues and inspire more people to adopt these lovely creatures. Mutts is a visually stunning celebration of mixed breeds, featuring more than 100 pups from all different origins and breeds, all photographed by the award-winning former United Nations photographer.

You can find out more about Olivia and Mutts at her Olivia Grey Pritchard website.

It's such a joyful book - if you can make it through and not smile...I'll buy it back from you! It's a joyful, happy, funny book.
 - Olivia Pritchard

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