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Leslie Thompson

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🐶 Dog Agility: Small wins & big joy with Toast & Amy

11/1/2024 • 15 min

Meet dog agility hobbyist, Toast, along with her human companion, Amy. HELP US MAKE THE SANTA MINISERIES! Back the crowdfunding campaign.TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell them. Seriously, just text them. Now!Send feedback or tell us about your niche! EPISODE NOTES: This Niche vignette visits Toast and her companion Amy as they practice dog agility in their front yard. You’ll hear puppy kisses, excited dog whines, and how dog agility offers more than a hobby—it’s a sanctuary from the stresses of life. Alongside Toast, Amy builds a sense of community with other trainers, finds joy in small victories, and experiences the unexpected solace of focusing on her pup. This episode explores the beauty of hobbies that ground us, showing how even a casual run through a tunnel or the celebration of mastering a jump can bring much-needed respite and joy. ABOUT NICHE TO MEET YOU: Niche to Meet You is an investigative storytelling podcast about the little-known niche interests. Our work has been featured on Nashville Public Radio and has been seen by millions through a recent viral instagram reel and has been featured in the likes of The Guardian and the 1440 newsletter. It's like if Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Revisionist History teamed up for a Netflix special. We use miniseries and individual interviews to introduce listeners to folks involved with Warhammer 40,000, Rubik’s cube enthusiasts and competitors, armored combat champions, professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses, and more. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW HERE. SHOW CREDITS: Senior creator/host: Leslie Thompson (IG: @leslieeilerthompson) Associate producer: Chris Thiessen Show theme composed by Abigail Flowers Additional music provided by Blue Dot Sessions Show artwork created by Rachel Hardacre

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