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The Dog You Chose
by Nick A. Shishkov
The Dog You Chose is the home of The Daily Companion — the daily newspaper and audio edition for dogs, live from Gulfport, Florida. Every morning: all eighteen Companion Signs read aloud, the Local Bark, tales from the dog world, world weather, the Police Report, the Barketplace, and the Book Page — the first horoscope ever written for dogs. From The Companion Signs and The Dog You Chose book series by Nick A. Shishkov. Find your dog's sign at dogyouchose.com. Inside the show: Season 1 — Introduction to the Companion Signs, all eighteen sign portraits · Daily News and Horoscope — The Daily Companion, every morning · Book Reviews — the breed books, reviewed by the dogs who knew them.
Episodes
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 20 (Sunday, October 25, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 20 (Sunday, October 25, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. THE GATE IS KEPT WITHOUT A WORD. Bramwell, a Bullmastiff of this...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 19 (Saturday, October 24, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 19 (Saturday, October 24, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. THE GATE KEEPS ITS OWN GREETING. Barnaby, a Boxer of this parish,...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 18 (Friday, October 23, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 18 (Friday, October 23, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. THE BENCH BECOMES AN OFFICE. Ambrose, a Boston Terrier of this…
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 17 (Thursday, October 22, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 17 (Thursday, October 22, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. ORDER, INVENTED BEFORE BREAKFAST. Perrin, a Border Collie of the…
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 16 (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 16 (Wednesday, October 21, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. ONE SCENT, FOLLOWED TO THE END. Fenwick, a Bloodhound of the…
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 15 (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 15 (Tuesday, October 20, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. THE PATROL DOES NOT END. Viggo, a Belgian Tervuren of the ridge end,...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 14 (Monday, October 19, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 14 (Monday, October 19, 2026) Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. THE LONG AUDITION ENDS IN A YES. After a year and six days of daily...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 13 (Sunday, October 18, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 13 · Sunday, October 18, 2026 Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. Edition No. 13: Bryor, day six — the season's first Sunday, and the...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 12 (Saturday, October 17, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 12 · Saturday, October 17, 2026 Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. Edition No. 12: Bryor, day five — the season's first Saturday, and...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 11 (Friday, October 16, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 11 · Friday, October 16, 2026 Your daily newspaper for very good dogs, read aloud. Edition No. 11: Bryor, day four — the Court Sits on Fridays. Front...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 10 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 10 · Thursday, October 15, 2026 The audio edition of The Dog You Chose Press's daily newspaper for very good dogs, read by the Press's own desk voices....
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When the Cats Ran the Opera House, by Nick A. Shishkov. The complete audiobook, narrated by Benedetto.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! When the Cats Ran the Opera House, by Nick A. Shishkov. The complete audiobook, narrated by Benedetto. Part of The Dog You Chose series — the prequel to Opera of the Loyal Heart: The Canine...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 9
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 9 · Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Bryor, day two — the Tending Begins. Benedetto reads the front page — a double birthday at the Press, Romeo turns three...
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Opera of the Loyal Heart — The Canine Opera House (Complete Audiobook)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Behind the curtain of the LuxNoir Opera House stands a whole civilization — built by dogs, run by dogs, and devoted, above all, to the performance. In this complete audiobook, Nick A. Shishkov...
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The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 8
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 8 · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Bryor season opens. Benedetto reads the front page — the benches claimed by seven and the First Sitting — then Violetta...
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The Daily Companion — Monday, October 12, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The Monday Special — the first Monday edition. Benedetto opens with the Monday greeting from Gulfport — Pickles the Beagle comes home...
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The Daily Companion — Sunday, October 11, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Sunday edition. Benedetto opens with the Sunday greeting from Gulfport — Championship Sunday at the dog park, where Quill the Whippet takes the Fetch League final. Violetta reads all...
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Book Review — Doberman
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The panel reviews "You Decided to Get a Doberman" the only way they know how — by remembering the Dobermans who ran their lives. A night-watch executive who audits falling leaves at 2 a.m. and...
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The Daily Companion — Saturday, October 10, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The beach edition. Benedetto opens with the Saturday greeting from Gulfport — morning storms burning off, rip-current flags flying at the dog beach. Bramble the Pekingese audits the storm's...
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Book Review — Xoloitzcuintli
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The panel reviews "You Decided to Get a Xoloitzcuintli" the only way they know how — by remembering the Xolos who ran their lives. A furnace with ears who never takes a summer off, a duchess...
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Sign Special — LYRIK · December 13 – December 31
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — LYRIK · December 13 – December 31 LYRIK · The Amethyst Sign · December 13 – December 31 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all...
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Sign Special — ASHEN · November 23 – December 12
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — ASHEN · November 23 – December 12 ASHEN · The Smoky Quartz Sign · November 23 – December 12 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all...
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Sign Special — CALDER · November 2 – November 22
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — CALDER · November 2 – November 22 CALDER · The Ruby Sign · November 2 – November 22 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen...
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Sign Special — BRYOR · October 13 – November 1
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — BRYOR · October 13 – November 1 BRYOR · The Jade Sign · October 13 – November 1 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen...
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Sign Special — VELKAR · September 2 – September 22
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — VELKAR · September 2 – September 22 VELKAR · The Topaz Sign · September 2 – September 22 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all...
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The Daily Companion — Friday, October 9, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 4 · Friday, October 9, 2026 Good morning from Gulfport, Florida. Benedetto opens the paper: 'No Election Was Held, and the Park Has Never Been Better…
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Sign Special — LUNARA · August 13 – September 1
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — LUNARA · August 13 – September 1 LUNARA · The Rose Quartz Sign · August 13 – September 1 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all...
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Sign Special — FENRIC · July 24 – August 12
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — FENRIC · July 24 – August 12 FENRIC · The Obsidian Sign · July 24 – August 12 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen...
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Sign Special — VANDAR · July 3 – July 23
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — VANDAR · July 3 – July 23 VANDAR · The Tiger's Eye Sign · July 3 – July 23 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen…
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Sign Special — KESTRA · June 13 – July 2
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — KESTRA · June 13 – July 2 KESTRA · The Opal Sign · June 13 – July 2 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen Companion Signs...
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Sign Special — THOREN · May 24 – June 12
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — THOREN · May 24 – June 12 THOREN · The Onyx Sign · May 24 – June 12 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen Companion Signs...
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Sign Special — AUREL · May 3 – May 23
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — AUREL · May 3 – May 23 AUREL · The Amber Sign · May 3 – May 23 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen Companion Signs and...
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Sign Special — MORDANE · April 13 – May 2
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — MORDANE · April 13 – May 2 MORDANE · The Garnet Sign · April 13 – May 2 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen Companion...
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Sign Special — SOLVAR · March 24 – April 12
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — SOLVAR · March 24 – April 12 SOLVAR · The Sunstone Sign · March 24 – April 12 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen...
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Sign Special — NOCTRA · March 3 – March 23
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — NOCTRA · March 3 – March 23 NOCTRA · The Moonstone Sign · March 3 – March 23 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen...
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Sign Special — ELDRIN · February 11 – March 2
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — ELDRIN · February 11 – March 2 ELDRIN · The Labradorite Sign · February 11 – March 2 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all…
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Sign Special — RAVIK · January 22 – February 10
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — RAVIK · January 22 – February 10 RAVIK · The Citrine Sign · January 22 – February 10 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all…
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Sign Special — VEYLOR · January 1 – January 21
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sign Special — VEYLOR · January 1 – January 21 VEYLOR · The Sapphire Sign · January 1 – January 21 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen...
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Book Review — Borzoi
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The panel reviews "You Decided to Get a Borzoi" the only way they know how — by remembering the Borzois who ran their lives. A collision in Lincoln Park, a chin that cancelled the opera, a...
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Sign Special — TALORIN · September 23 – October 12
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! TALORIN · The Aquamarine Sign · September 23 – October 12 A special edition of The Dog You Chose. Most mornings, The Daily Companion reads all eighteen Companion Signs and moves briskly along…
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Episode One — Meet the Companion Signs
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Episode One · Meet the Companion Signs A special edition of The Dog You Chose. The Daily Companion has been reading the signs every morning as if everyone already knew…
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The Daily Companion — Thursday, October 8, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Daily Companion — Audio Edition No. 3 · Thursday, October 8, 2026 Good morning from Gulfport, Florida. Benedetto opens the paper: Vera the Doberman has kept the pier for eleven years and…
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The Daily Companion — Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Edition No. 2 of the daily newspaper, read by the company of the Canine Opera House: Benedetto anchors; Violetta reads the eighteen Companion Signs; Mira tells the tales; Scratch keeps the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Dog You Chose is the home of The Daily Companion — the daily newspaper and audio edition for dogs, live from Gulfport, Florida. Every morning: all eighteen Companion Signs read aloud, the Local Bark, tales from the dog world, world weather, the Police Report, the Barketplace, and the Book Page — the first horoscope ever written for dogs. From The Companion Signs and The Dog You Chose book series by Nick A. Shishkov. Find your dog's sign at dogyouchose.com.
Inside the show: Season 1 — Introduction to the Companion Signs, all eighteen sign portraits · Daily News and Horoscope — The Daily Companion, every morning · Book Reviews — the breed books, reviewed by the dogs who knew them.
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Nick A. Shishkov
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The Dog You Chose is the home of The Daily Companion — the daily newspaper and audio edition for dogs, live from Gulfport, Florida. Every morning: all eighteen Companion Signs read aloud, the Local Bark, tales from the dog world, world weather, the Police Report, the Barketplace, and the Book Page...
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