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by Kelly Kanaka and Rocky Kanaka
Dogs and Coffee" is a heartwarming, fun-filled podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated TV personality and YouTuber Rocky Kanaka alongside Kelly Kanaka, who together are a husband and wife dynamic team in life, business and entrepreneurship driven by a shared vision and passion for pets spreading the word of love, adoption and volunteering. Filmed at a local coffee shop by the iconic Original Farmer's Market at The Grove in Los Angeles, the show features a cozy, cafe setting where guest celebrities, influencers, and fellow animal lovers, join Rocky and Kelly for intimate conversations of hope and perseverance while they attempt to make the guest their favorite coffee drink. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a dog lover, or simply seeking feel-good conversations, "Dogs and Coffee" is your new favorite way to celebrate the love and happiness animals bring into our lives. If you love Rocky Kanaka in Sitting with Dogs or seeing him on his farm growing Flip Coffee you will love this.
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- 4 days ago1h 8m
Cesar Millan Told Us Something We Weren't Ready For
We're not sure our hearts were ready for this but I am so Glad Cesar shared. You know when the Dog Whisperer himself opens up and is willing to be venerable to help others it's because he has a heart of gold. In our Season 1 wrap (and our very first episode shot at the farm + brand-new coffee trailer), Kelly and Rocky revisit the moments that hit us hardest, including the one from Cesar Millan we honestly weren't ready for. We rewatch Zach Skow's "90 days to live" confession, Alison Eastwood's take on what dog rescue actually requires, and Molly Burke on the certified service-dog lie nobody talks about. Then we sit down with the voice behind Sitting With Dogs, our producer Alexis for the full behind-the-scenes she's never shared on camera. Plus this week's adoptable dog, Bolt. If this episode moved you, hit subscribe to Save Dogs With Us! 0:46 First Episode on the Farm 3:53 Zach Skow: The Golden Boy Who Almost Lost Everything 6:48 "You Have 90 Days to Live" 12:25 Alison Eastwood Gets Real About Rescue 18:39 The Cesar Millan Moment We Weren't Ready For 24:01 Molly Burke on the "Certified" Service Dog Lie 30:13 Meet Alexis — The Voice Behind Sitting With Dogs 57:35 Saying Goodbye to Chester 1:02:37 Adoptable Dog of the Week: Meet Bolt 🐾 FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Cesar Millan → @cesarmillanofficial Molly Burke → @mollyburkeofficial ☕ DOGS & COFFEE Flip Coffee → https://flipcoffee.com Subscribe → @dogsandcoffeepodcast Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Bobby Berk Just Roasted This $10,000 Home Design Trend
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com Bobby Berk joins Rocky and Kelly for a conversation that is funny, deeply personal, and surprisingly emotional, starting with the story of a young kid in rural Missouri secretly redecorating his bedroom because he instinctively understood how space could affect the way a person feels. From there, Bobby opens up about growing up in a small town where he felt forced to hide who he was, the moment he realized he had to leave home at just 15 years old, and how survival mode eventually turned into ambition. He shares stories from telemarketing call centers, Applebee's shifts, sleeping in dorm rooms and cars, and the unexpected journey that eventually led him to New York City and the creation of his own furniture company. Bobby breaks down how he accidentally became a designer, why he never thought he was qualified for the industry, and how learning to "sell himself" became the key to building a business and eventually landing Queer Eye. He also reflects on the emotional impact of the show, the kindness of its fanbase, and what it felt like when strangers started sharing stories about how the show changed their lives. The conversation also dives into Bobby's relationship with his mini labradoodle Bimini, whose separation anxiety completely changed the rhythm of his home life and travel habits. Bobby shares why he refuses to design around fear of pets making messes, why dogs deserve to feel fully at home, and how your environment can dramatically affect your mental health. PLUS: Rocky and Bobby discover they both worked in Springfield, Missouri call centers and Applebee's restaurants at nearly the exact same time, Bobby shares behind-the-scenes details about Junkyard Jackpot, and the group debates collectibles, clutter, design mistakes, and the emotional weight we attach to our stuff. TIMESTAMPS 06:00 - Five-year-old Bobby redesigns his bedroom with birthday money 08:15 - Bobby opens up about leaving home at 15 years old 09:15 - The telemarketing job that changed Bobby's life 11:10 - Rocky and Bobby realize they both worked at the same Applebee's 16:35 - Bobby explains how dogs fit into his home design philosophy 18:35 - The restaurant incident that worsened Bimini's anxiety 21:25 - Moving to New York and building a furniture empire from scratch 26:30 - The audition that changed Bobby Berk's life forever 29:00 - Inside Bobby's new HGTV show Junkyard Jackpot 32:40 - The emotional reason one family finally sold their massive collection Bobby's Coffee Order: Iced coffee with oat milk and simple syrup Dog: Bimini Follow Bobby: @bobby | website: https://bobbyberk.com/Book: Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind: https://bobbyberk.com/book/ Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog of the week a loving home! Dog: Bobby the Basset Hound Age: 1 yo Breed: Basset Hound Location: Chula Vista Animal Services Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/bobby-for-adoption/ And check out ALL of our adoptable dogs at: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption-list/ Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs https://amzn.to/4hE9qxx Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka / https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/# Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka / https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/# Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka where they talk all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.
- Jan 5, 202659 min
The Nightmare of Flying With Pets -and How it's being Fixed!
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com and how much does it cost to fly with your dog? Barkair is trying to make flights available for under $1,000 so but how did all of this start? Rocky, Kelly and Henrik pitch fun pet business ideas - But will they FLY?! 🤣✈️🐶 Henrik's Coffee Order: Cappuccino with low fat milk, medium roast. Dog: Molly Follow Henrik: @werdelin and @bark Henrik's Book: Me, My Customer and AI - The New Rules of Entrepreneurship Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog of the week a loving home! Dog: Pumpkin! Age: 2 years old Breed: Husky/Chow Chow mix Location: Flip Farms - San Diego County Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/pumpkin-for-adoption/ And check out ALL of our adoptable dogs at: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption-list/ Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs https://amzn.to/4hE9qxx Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka /https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/# Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka / https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/# BarkBox and Bark Air co-founder Henrik Werdelin joins Rocky and Kelly for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious, sharp, and surprisingly heartfelt- starting with the now-legendary cruise-ship prank that sparked a global dog brand. From there, Henrik breaks down the mindset behind building BarkBox, Bark in the Belly, and Bark Air, the first airline designed entirely around dogs. Henrik shares why he rejects the idea of "playbook founders," why he trusts instinct over consensus, and why he still stands by the straight-shooting comments he made in an Animal Planet pitch meeting with Rocky years ago. He also opens up about idea generation, risk, creative friction, and why solving problems for dogs is often easier, and more joyful, than solving them for humans. PLUS: Rocky and Kelly pitch Henrik a few business ideas of their own. Will they fly? ------ Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka where they talk all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.
- Dec 24, 202549 min
Did Sarah Drew's Dog Know She Was Pregnant Before She Did?!
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com Actor and storyteller Sarah Drew joins Rocky and Kelly for a warm, candid, funny, and deeply heartfelt conversation about the dog who shaped her life: a blue-heeler mix named Lucy. You know Sarah from Grey's Anatomy, Guiding Emily, and her holiday mystery series Mistletoe Murders. But behind the roles is a story that spans intuition, devotion, motherhood, major life changes, and the kind of bond dog people understand instantly. Sarah shares how Lucy became her "first baby," how she seemed to sense every major shift in Sarah's life before it happened, including circling her protectively when she was pregnant without knowing, and how she stayed steady through cross-country shoots, building a family, and long days on set. She also opens up about Lucy's final chapter: the three separate times Sarah's family thought it was the end… and how Lucy kept choosing to stay just a little longer. BUT! This is Dogs & Coffee, so it's not all tears. Sarah tells the story of a cat on set who nearly staged a coup, Rocky becomes an official "dog sleuth," and we get a window into Sarah's Americano-with-cream-and-Splenda coffee order. This episode is a cozy holiday hug for dog lovers, mystery fans, and anyone who's ever been changed by an animal. Sarah Drew Coffee Order: Americano with cream + one Splenda Dog: Lucy (Blue-Heeler mix, legend) Follow Sarah: @thesarahdrew Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog of the week a loving home! Dog: Pumpkin! Age: 2 years Breed: Husky/Chow Chow mix <span data-
- Dec 19, 20251h 14m
The Ugly Truth About Fake Service Dogs
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com Molly Burke joins Rocky and Kelly for a raw, wise, and surprisingly funny conversation about blindness, identity, and the guide dogs who've shaped every chapter of her life. From the moment doctors told her parents "she's going to go blind… there's nothing we can do" to a childhood spent losing vision in waves, Molly walks us through her story with honesty and clarity. She shares what it was like preparing for blindness while she could still see, learning Braille early, practicing cane skills long before she relied on them, and the accident that forced her into using a cane full-time at eight. Molly also opens up about the part no one sees: the neurological panic of rapid vision loss. And through it all: dogs. For 18 and a half years, she's rarely been without a guide dog by her side. Molly's Coffee Order: medium roast cafe latte with soy milk Dog: Elton John (Guide Dog and Water Connoisseur) Follow Molly: @MollyBurkeOfficial / @mollyburkeofficial Molly's Book - Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog of the week a loving home! Dog: Pumpkin Age: 2 years old Breed: Husky/Chow Chow mix Location: Flip Farms - San Diego County Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/pump... And check out ALL of our adoptable dogs at: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption-list/ Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs <span
- Dec 13, 202558 min
This Company LEGALLY made a DOG their CEO 😅
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com WeRateDogs founder Matt Nelson joins Rocky and Kelly for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about how a joke Twitter account became the internet's most joyful dog brand. Matt shares how it all started long before the followers, back when he was a kid who couldn't calm his emotions, but the golden retrievers in his house could. In college, he fell in love with comedy, noticed that almost all of his viral jokes were about dogs, and launched WeRateDogs from his tiny dorm room. Four days later, the account had more followers than he did… and by year's end, it had a million. Today, the brand is a full-time operation, a charitable foundation, and home to one extremely confident dog CEO: Javier, Matt's newly adopted, totally deaf, low-rider boss. Matt breaks down how he and his team choose dogs for the viral Top 10 lists, why only around 60 dogs in 10 years have ever earned a perfect 15/10, and what really qualifies a dog for the highest rating. He also shares the chaos of being recognized in public ("Can you rate my dog?") and the story behind the first autograph he ever signed- which someone immediately cared less about than the rating. PLUS! Rocky and Kelly get deputized to rate dogs. And yes… Rocky breaks the rules. Matt Nelson Coffee Order: decaf vanilla latte with oat milk Dog: Javier FOLLOW MATT! @WeRateDogs and @thedogsweregoodagain Support 15/10 Foundation: 15outof10.orgGet YOUR: 2026 We Rate Dogs Calendar: https://weratedogs.com/pages/2026-calendars Submit YOUR Pup Here: https://portal.weratedogs.com/ Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog of the week a loving home! Dog: Pumpkin! To quote Rocky & Kelly, "We are ALL in on Pumpkin!" "Pumpkin! Pumpkin! Pumpkin!" Age: 2 years old Breed: Husky/Chow Chow mix Location: Flip Farms - San Diego County Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/pumpkin-for-adoption/ Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs https://amzn.to/4hE9qxx Connect with Matt on Instagram: @officialdogfather | @weratedogs | @dogfeelingsig Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka / https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/# Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka / https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/# --- Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka where they talk all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.
- Dec 5, 20251h 9m
How a Chance Meeting Saved a Vet's Heart
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street Vet sits down with Rocky and Kelly for an honest, funny, and deeply emotional conversation about dog shelters, homelessness, and what it really means to be a good pet parent. From the childhood moment he chased an injured golden retriever through his neighborhood in Brownsville, Texas, to announcing at seven, fresh off watching The Black Stallion, that he would become a veterinarian… to eventually becoming a high-end vet serving wealthy clients in San Diego before the recession hit and pushed him into municipal shelter work in Modesto, where he was euthanizing dozens of animals by 10 AM. Dr. Kwane shares every chapter with unfiltered honesty about how it shaped him. How a quick 7-Eleven coffee stop became a $3 act of compassion, and man's "thank you for not ignoring me," became the seed that grew into Project Street Vet. Through it all, Dr. Kwane stays grounded, compassionate, and funny, even when the stories get heavy. And yes, we get into social media, misconceptions about homeless pet owners, and why walking an encampment in Oakland became "one of the best days" of a veteran journalist's life. Dr. Kwane's Coffee Order: Straight Black Coffee Dog: Cora Thank you for sharing to help get our adoptable dog of the week a loving home! Dog: Pumpkin Age: 2 years old Breed: Husky/Chow Chow mix Location: Flip Farms - San Diego County? Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/adoption/pumpkin-for-adoption/ Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs https://amzn.to/4hE9qxx Connect with Dr. Kwane on Instagram: ___ Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka /https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/# Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka / https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/# Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs https://amzn.to/4hE9qxx Connect with Dr. Kwane & Project Street Vet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwane/ https://www.instagram.com/thestreetvet/ Website: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/ Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka / https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/# Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka / https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/# Dogs and Coffee Podcast by Rocky Kanaka and Kelly Kanaka talks all things dogs and coffee. This podcast covers comedy to heartfelt moments talking about the state of dog rescue, how to handle difficult dogs, some of our favorite coffee drinks and more — all while Rocky tries to be a barista. We serve Flip Coffee at local cafes and will hopefully do this around the country.
- Nov 26, 20251h 9m
Cesar Millan's Soul Dog Story Had All of Us Crying
Get Flip Coffee and Help Dogs Here: https://www.flipcoffee.com Cesar Millan. YES, The Dog Whisperer himself sits down with Rocky and Kelly for one of the most raw, inspiring, and surprising conversations we've had on Dogs & Coffee. From growing up in Sinaloa where choosing "dogs over drugs" was a literal decision, to crossing the border alone at 21, spending Christmas and New Year at the border, to becoming the guy who walked 40–60 off-leash dogs out of an old Astro Van, to the LA Times article that created a line of TV producers outside his door the next morning. Cesar opens up about everything- including the moment he came closest to giving up, and the faith, energy, and instinct that brought him back. He talks pack positions, raising front/middle/back-of-the-pack dogs, his 43-acre Dog Psychology Center, and how a kangaroo ended up being part of his healing journey. And through all of it? He sips exactly what we should have guessed: straight espresso - the same thing he's been drinking since he was five years old. Cesar Millan Coffee Order: Straight Espresso Dogs: Sophia, Alfie, Snow Monkey Thank you for sharing to help get Wally our adoptable dog a loving home! Name: Wally Age: Young adult Breed: Mixed Breed Location: Animal Haven, NYC Rescue: Animal Haven Go here: https://rockykanaka.com/tears-as-neglected-puppy-spent-8-months-chained-to-a-radiator-but-what-happens-next-changes-his-world/ Get New York Times Best Selling Book Sitting with Dogs https://amzn.to/4hE9qxx Connect with Cesar on Instagram: @cesarsway / https://www.instagram.com/cesarsway/# Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka / https://www.instagram.com/rockykanaka/# Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka / https://www.instagram.com/kelly.kanaka/#
About Dogs and Coffee with Kelly and Rocky Kanaka
Dogs and Coffee" is a heartwarming, fun-filled podcast hosted by Emmy-nominated TV personality and YouTuber Rocky Kanaka alongside Kelly Kanaka, who together are a husband and wife dynamic team in life, business and entrepreneurship driven by a shared vision and passion for pets spreading the word of love, adoption and volunteering. Filmed at a local coffee shop by the iconic Original Farmer's Market at The Grove in Los Angeles, the show features a cozy, cafe setting where guest celebrities, influencers, and fellow animal lovers, join Rocky and Kelly for intimate conversations of hope and perseverance while they attempt to make the guest their favorite coffee drink. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a dog lover, or simply seeking feel-good conversations, "Dogs and Coffee" is your new favorite way to celebrate the love and happiness animals bring into our lives. If you love Rocky Kanaka in Sitting with Dogs or seeing him on his farm growing Flip Coffee you will love this.
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