{"podcast":{"title":"Keep it Humane","slug":"keep-it-humane-1179458","podcast_index_feed_id":1179458,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.keepithumane.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1980811/1980811-1780423698366-7d97386b7027d.jpg","author":"Keep it Humane","episode_count":292,"summary":"Welcome to Keep it Humane: The Podcast! Hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, and Ashlee Bishop (yes, there are two Bishops) explore the full spectrum of animal welfare—from animal control and shelters to rescue, advocacy, policy, and community care. Through real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations, we challenge misconceptions and reshape how we think about helping animals. Whether you're in the field or simply care about animals, this podcast is about building understanding, strengthening communities, and doing better for both people and pets. Help People. Help Animals","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T02:19:22.080586+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458"},"episode":{"title":"On the Front Lines for Animals","slug":"on-the-front-lines-for-animals","published_at":"2026-07-07T12:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/on-the-front-lines-for-animals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepithumane/episodes/On-the-Front-Lines-for-Animals-e3lo9t1","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/play/122479969/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F427481141-44100-2-f71e6c9bb70f.mp3","summary":"Actor, producer, and lifelong animal advocate Billy McNamara joins Keep it Humane for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey from Hollywood to hands-on animal rescue. Billy shares how his passion for animals evolved into a lifelong mission, the unforgettable rescues that have shaped his perspective, and why he believes compassion should always come before convenience. We also discuss the current state of animal welfare, the challenges facing shelters and animal control professionals, and how each of us can make a meaningful difference for animals in our own communities. Whether you know Billy from the big screen or his tireless work advocating for animals, this is an inspiring conversation about purpose, perseverance, and using your platform to create positive change.","meta_description":"Actor, producer, and lifelong animal advocate Billy McNamara joins Keep it Humane for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey from Hollywood to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3665,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/keep-it-humane-1179458/episodes/on-the-front-lines-for-animals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/on-the-front-lines-for-animals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}