Rappaport To The Rescue on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Rappaport To The Rescue on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Rappaport to the Rescue is a one-of-a-kind show filled with heart, soul and info… all about rescue and adoption, and how our fur angels have not only enhanced our lives but changed our lives forever. Jill Rappaport is an award-winning animal advocate, network journalist, best selling author, and creator of a very successful pet line of products for shelter dogs and cats. She was also the first to put animal adoption on the broadcast map with her national groundbreaking segment, “Bow to Wow” which ran on NBC’s Today Show for several years and had a 100% adoption record! Jill will also feature nationally renowned experts from veterinarians to behaviorists, plus A-list celebrities and other well-known folks whose lives are so much more fulfilled thanks to their four-legged rescue friends! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 30 mins
Every year starting 6 years ago, we end June the way we started with an exclusive interview with the one and only Meredith Vieira! Well, she’s back…. and we had a heartfelt conversation about her incredible losses this year of her beloved husband Richard, and her last remaining pet. Please listen to this incredibly candid and beautiful conversation with Meredith.

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with Meredith Vieira - Award-Winning ...
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For L.A. Berry horses have been her life personally and professionally! As a journalist she puts her heart and soul in every piece she writes to make a difference for the horses and the people who love them! And as an ambassador for the Seen Through Horses Campaign she walks the talk for these majestic creatures.

EPISODE NOTES: Horsing Around for Memorial Day

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From Broadway to the small screen, to the big screen… when it comes to animal training, who you gonna call??? Bill Berloni of course!!!. And he did it to perfection again, training the mega star Great Dane in the new film, The Friend.

EPISODE NOTES: Animal Trainer Extraordinaire Bill Berloni is the Man Behind the Movie, The Friend

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Bobbi Brown has left an indelible mark on the beauty industry, building not one, but two empires! And in the process has also managed to write 10 books, including a memoir, out in the Fall. But when she’s not busy making us all beautiful, she’s home with her beloved family, which includes her fur rescue kids!

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with Makeup Artist Extraordinaire Bobbi Brown, Who Has Created a Cosmetic Empire!

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With the sweetest holiday coming up Friday, Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect time to catch up with my dear pal Dylan Lauren who has created a candy empire while also continuing her passionate work for animals in need, especially rabbits!

EPISODE NOTES: Our Valentine’s Day Special Guest, Candy Queen, Dylan Lauren

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It’s hard to find anybody that has as much personality or is as entertaining as is my guest today, the incredibly talented multi-faceted Isaac Mizrahi, who will be taking center stage again at Cafe Carlyle starting next week.

EPISODE NOTES: The World According to Isaac!

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Chuck Scarborough made history when he hit the 50-year milestone at WNBC in New York. I am so honored to be joined with this news icon and his incredible wife, Ellen, who are beloved voices for animals in need.

EPISODE NOTES: Legendary News Anchor Chuck Scarborough

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For over 2 decades journalist and host Ben Mankiewicz has given us the inside scoop on all of our favorite films. But movies aside, the TCM host’s favorite form of entertainment is watching and being with his three beloved rescue dogs.

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with Turner Classic Movies’ Main Man Ben Mankiewicz

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Daryl Roth is a one-woman powerhouse who has the Midas touch when it comes to Broadway productions! She Is a creative genius who even has a theater named after her! And now Daryl Roth has another amazing show getting such heartfelt buzz called Left On Tenth, which is all about love, life and second chances. But along with lighting up the Great White Way, she is also a passionate and devoted animal advocate!

EPISODE NOTES: Dis...
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One on one with designer Dalia McPhee. Every piece of fabric this woman touches has a meaningful message and an extra protection of love in every layer. Meet Dalia MacPhee, designer, inventor and dog and horse lover, who has always thought out of the box with every stitch she sews.

EPISODE NOTES: Designer Dalia MacPhee – Creations with a Conscience!

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Internationally renowned photographer, producer, creator and the man behind the hit show America’s Next Top Model, Nigel Barker is truly a force to be reckoned with, especially as an animal advocate!

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with Renaissance Media Man Nigel Barker

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What a thrilling conversation with one of the film world’s most creative and admired directors, producers, and writers, Doug Liman! Who also happens to be one of the biggest animal lovers you’ll ever meet!

EPISODE NOTES: Paw 50: In-depth with Director Extraordinaire Doug Liman, Who Has a New Film Out Called The Instigators

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It’s Noah’s Ark on Rappaport to the Rescue, with this very special show featuring Cathy Bissell, who is being honored by South Hampton Animal Shelter, we’ll get wild with the new executive director Kathleen Mulcahy of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center and giddy up with Valerie Angeli from the Equus Foundation as we talk all about adoption day at the Hampton Classic this year.

EPISODE NOTES: Giving Back to All Animals i...
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It’s hard to believe, and I feel so blessed that I am kicking off my fifth year with Rappaport to the Rescue on Pet Life Radio. My first guest who joins us every year at this time is the TV legend Meredith Vieira. And as always, animal trainer extraordinaire Bill Berloni will be part of this very special anniversary show.

EPISODE NOTES: Kicking Off Year Five with the One and Only Meredith Vieira!

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On this very special holiday National Rescue Dog Day, President and CEO of the ASPCA Matt Bershadker talks about all the challenges facing shelter animals today and what we can do about it to truly make a difference!

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with the CEO of the ASPCA on National Rescue Dog Day - Yay!

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Today I am thrilled to be talking with The Talk’s Natalie Morales! I’ve known Natalie for years, having had the pleasure of working with her at NBC. We instantly clicked over our mutual obsession and love for animals!

EPISODE NOTES: Up Cose and Paw-sonal with CBS’s Natalie Morales!

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May 1st kicks off the heartfelt national campaign, Seen Through Horses! And I am honored to have as my guest country star Alex Hall - who gives us a one on one concert, singing his new hit, Women and Horses!

EPISODE NOTES: Hitting the High Notes with Country Star Alex Hall

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For over 2 decades actor extraordinaire Bourke Floyd has done it all seamlessly from the stage to the small screen to the big screen. But the role that resonates with his heart the most is that of animal advocate. Especially when it comes to his first love, horses.

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with the Man Truly Known as an Actor’s Actor – Bourke Floyd

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With Easter just around the corner. It’s a perfect time to catch up with my pal Dylan Lauren who has created the most incredible candy empire on the planet! And she’s also a leading voice for animals in need- with rabbit rescue now taking center stage!

EPISODE NOTES: Kicking Off a Brand New Season of Rappaport to the Rescue with The Queen of Candy and Angel For Animals Dylan Lauren!

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On this edition of Rappaport to the Rescue hear all about Rappaport to the Rescue, the TV edition, airing primetime on ABC Localish tomorrow night 8:30 PM all across the ABC owned and operated stations! And my special guest is Stranger Things star Gabby Pizzolo!

EPISODE NOTES: This Just In: I Have a New Pet Rescue TV Show!

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