Episode 212: Interview with Dr. Alan Younkin & Michael Schelp

from Savoir Faire Audio Experience · host Savoir Faire Magazine

What do dogs, cats, cornfields, murder cases, Mormon history, and modern family life all have in common?One incredible documentary.In this episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with veterinarian Dr. Alan Younkin and television producer Michael Schelp to talk about their fascinating new documentary:🐾 Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & MurderThe film follows Alan’s extraordinary life journey from growing up on a family farm in Iowa to building a successful animal hospital, navigating major changes in veterinary medicine, surviving encounters connected to real murder cases, and eventually finding unexpected love and a completely new chapter in life.Along the way, the documentary explores one of the wildest twists imaginable: the belief by some Mormons that Alan’s Iowa farmland may sit near the ancient city of Zarahemla described in the Book of Mormon.Yes… it’s as fascinating as it sounds.🔥 Inside the episode:• The real-life stories behind the documentary• Growing up on a historic Iowa farm• How veterinary medicine has dramatically changed• The shocking murder cases connected to Alan’s animal hospital• The mystery surrounding Zarahemla and Mormon history• Michael’s career producing major television shows including Iron Chef• How the two met online and built a modern family togetherThis conversation is funny, emotional, thought-provoking, and completely unlike anything else we’ve covered on the podcast.🎧 Listen now to Episode 212: Interview with Dr. Alan Younkin & Michael Schelp. Available wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder premieres June 5-18, 2026 at Cinema Village in New York City.🔗 CONNECT WITH IOWA VET:🌐 https://www.iowavet.net/🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE:🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag✨ Sometimes the most unbelievable stories are completely true.#IowaVet #DocumentaryFilm #Veterinarian #MichaelSchelp

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