Why Goldfish Swam Into Our Living Rooms. Plus, Best Pet Vocalist
ELT dives into goldfish history to find out how this once-humble fish swam into our lives. Plus — drumroll please — the winner of our pet vocal talent contest.
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Show Notes
How did goldfish come to dominate our fish bowls and pet stores? We dive into the history of America’s favorite finned pet. Plus, the fanciest goldfish money can buy, and the best pet in a vocal performance.
Guests: Katherine "Kasey" Grier, the pet historian; Dave Mandley, goldfish freak.
Thanks to caller Liana, pet owners Kerry Ann, Stephanie and Diane, and all the listeners who shared their pet’s special talent.
Additional thanks to Katrina Gulliver, Mary Mannix, Liz Thomas, James Rada, Prosanta Chakrabarty, Konrad Dabrowski, Zachary Sperstad, Andrew Simons, Loren Miller, Barbara Mable, Peter Hundt, Norman Stacey, Larry Cleveland, Margaret Thomas Koogle, Charles B. Thomas, Jim Bland, Stephen Eaton, and Mike Rice.
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