{"podcast":{"title":"Dogs and Coffee with Kelly and Rocky Kanaka","slug":"dogs-and-coffee-with-kelly-and-rocky-kanaka-7466484","podcast_index_feed_id":7466484,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/591065/rss","website_url":"https://www.rockykanaka.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/8/4/f/b84f6f4d176d5541d959afa2a1bf1c87/Dogs_and_Coffee_Apple_Podcast_Cover_Art-20250828-ffpxxgnsuw.png","author":"Rocky Kanaka","episode_count":24,"summary":"Dogs and Coffee\" is a heartwarming, fun-filled podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated TV personality and YouTuber Rocky Kanaka alongside Kelly Kanaka, who together are a husband and wife dynamic team in life, business and entrepreneurship driven by a shared vision and passion for pets spreading the word of love, adoption and volunteering. Filmed at a local coffee shop by the iconic Original Farmer's Market at The Grove in Los Angeles, the show features a cozy, cafe setting where guest celebrities, influencers, and fellow animal lovers, join Rocky and Kelly for intimate conversations of hope and perseverance while they attempt to make the guest their favorite coffee drink. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a dog lover, or simply seeking feel-good conversations, \"Dogs and Coffee\" is your new favorite way to celebrate the love and happiness animals bring into our lives. If you love Rocky Kanaka in Sitting with Dogs or seeing him on his farm growing Flip Coffee you will love this.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T10:21:24.698886+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogs-and-coffee-with-kelly-and-rocky-kanaka-7466484"},"episode":{"title":"We're Out of Business?! What Happened to Our Grooming Van..","slug":"we-re-out-of-business-what-happened-to-our-grooming-van","published_at":"2026-07-13T22:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogs-and-coffee-with-kelly-and-rocky-kanaka-7466484/we-re-out-of-business-what-happened-to-our-grooming-van","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dogs-and-coffee-with-kelly-and-rocky-kanaka-7466484","url":"https://e7621443-c130-4312-91e5-be07ab2e1f04.libsyn.com/were-out-of-business-what-happened-to-our-grooming-van","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e7621443-c130-4312-91e5-be07ab2e1f04/DAC-OTF-GroomingVan-FinalCut-v01-BB_AUDIO_ONLY.mp3?dest-id=5134230","summary":"What happens when your dream project turns into a six-month nightmare before it even gets started? Groom a shelter dog here! https://rockykanaka.com/groom This week, we're sharing the story behind our new shelter grooming van - why we bought it, how grooming can save dogs' lives, and the unexpected mechanical problems that nearly stopped the mission before it began. We talk about why so many shelter dogs never receive the grooming they desperately need, how a simple bath can dramatically increase adoption chances, and our vision of bringing mobile grooming services to shelters across the country. We also break down the costly repairs, disappointing experience with the seller, and why we're still committed to making this dream a reality despite every setback. Finally, we introduce this week's Adoptable Dog of the Week, Violet, the very first dog to receive a makeover in our grooming van and a transformation you won't want to miss. If you believe every shelter dog deserves a second chance, subscribe and join us as we build this mission one dog at a time. Become a Member: / @dogsandcoffee ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK: Violet Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog a loving home! Breed: Bulldog Mix Rescue: San Jacinto Riverside Animal Shelter https://f.io/cWmIo1EC Watch Violet's transformation on Sitting with Dogs. • She is the dirtiest shelter dog I've ever ... 01:25 Why We Bought a Grooming Van for Shelter Dogs 03:12 The Shocking Truth About How Grooming Saves Lives 13:35 The Dream: Taking Grooming to Animal Shelters 19:00 Our Grooming Van Disaster Begins 33:10 Our First Shelter Grooming Day 41:40 The $5,400 Repair Bill That Broke Us 47:30 Meet Violet—The Dog Who Made It All Worth It Follow Rocky / @rockykanaka / rockykanaka Follow Kelly / kelly.kanaka Follow Do…","meta_description":"What happens when your dream project turns into a six-month nightmare before it even gets started? 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