<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><title>Pets Mean Business PACCC Update on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pets-mean-business-paccc-update-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6670315</link><description><![CDATA[About PACCC: The mission of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) is to bring independent testing and certification to the pet care services industry. Independent certification is an important step for a rapidly growing, easy to enter industry frequently damaged by news reports of serious pet accidents and deaths. Professionals that pass stringent testing, which reflects a professional’s broad base knowledge of animal care, will receive a 3-year certification.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6670315/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>Copyright Pet Life Radio</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg</url><title>Pets Mean Business PACCC Update on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pets-mean-business-paccc-update-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6670315</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:38:28 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Pet Life Radio</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@petliferadio.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>About PACCC: The mission of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) is to bring independent testing and certification to the pet care services industry. Independent certification is an important step for a rapidly growing, easy to enter</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[About PACCC: The mission of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) is to bring independent testing and certification to the pet care services industry. Independent certification is an important step for a rapidly growing, easy to enter industry frequently damaged by news reports of serious pet accidents and deaths. Professionals that pass stringent testing, which reflects a professional’s broad base knowledge of animal care, will receive a 3-year certification.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 9 The First Certified Professional Animal Care Provider Exams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-9-the-first-certified-professional-animal-care-provider-exams--66788649</link><description><![CDATA[In the latest PACCC update, Jamie and Susan talk about the first CPACP exams, certifications, and support for the professionals who pass the exams. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">75EB7D4B-7F38-4BA6-927A-46B1E9C1B474</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:47:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="9828362" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788649/pmbpaccc_009.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f9ad3762-8538-40c5-8e06-90b04b5dc4a4/f9ad3762-8538-40c5-8e06-90b04b5dc4a4.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f9ad3762-8538-40c5-8e06-90b04b5dc4a4/f9ad3762-8538-40c5-8e06-90b04b5dc4a4.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f9ad3762-8538-40c5-8e06-90b04b5dc4a4/f9ad3762-8538-40c5-8e06-90b04b5dc4a4.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the latest PACCC update, Jamie and Susan talk about the first CPACP exams, certifications, and support for the professionals who pass the exams. 

 Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest PACCC update, Jamie and Susan talk about the first CPACP exams, certifications, and support for the professionals who pass the exams. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>608</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 8 The Economics of Pet Care Services and How to Avoid Burnout</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-8-the-economics-of-pet-care-services-and-how-to-avoid-burnout--66788656</link><description><![CDATA[In this PACCC update, Jamie and Susan talk about the first PACCC certification exams, the results of the IBPSA pet care services financial survey, and the habits that help you be (and become) successful pet industry professionals. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9A38C797-88E6-4023-8987-8FDA4A322CA7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:46:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="18380810" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788656/pmbpaccc_008.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2b00706-f864-402b-a312-dbc4b0cb352e/c2b00706-f864-402b-a312-dbc4b0cb352e.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2b00706-f864-402b-a312-dbc4b0cb352e/c2b00706-f864-402b-a312-dbc4b0cb352e.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2b00706-f864-402b-a312-dbc4b0cb352e/c2b00706-f864-402b-a312-dbc4b0cb352e.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this PACCC update, Jamie and Susan talk about the first PACCC certification exams, the results of the IBPSA pet care services financial survey, and the habits that help you be (and become) successful pet industry professionals. 

 Questions or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this PACCC update, Jamie and Susan talk about the first PACCC certification exams, the results of the IBPSA pet care services financial survey, and the habits that help you be (and become) successful pet industry professionals. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1142</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 7 Pet Care Professionals Stand Apart with Your Certification</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-7-pet-care-professionals-stand-apart-with-your-certification--66788657</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie and Susan talk about the steps you can take to become a Certified Professional Animal Care Provider. They share the requirements and process for you to be part of the inaugural PACCC exam being offered in November of 2016. Listen now before registrations close on October 1st.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? 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They share the requirements and process for you to be part of the inaugural PACCC exam being offered in November of 2016. Listen now before...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie and Susan talk about the steps you can take to become a Certified Professional Animal Care Provider. They share the requirements and process for you to be part of the inaugural PACCC exam being offered in November of 2016. Listen now before registrations close on October 1st.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1015</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 6 On the Increased Expectation of True Professionalism in Pet Care Services</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-6-on-the-increased-expectation-of-true-professionalism-in-pet-care-services--66788658</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie and Susan talk about the evolution of the pet industry and how the traditional low barrier to entry that has spurred tremendous industry growth has also increased the need for – and expectation of - higher standards of education and professional certification. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">C15FA926-8565-400D-9CC3-573D5178216A</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:15:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="18491402" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788658/pmbpaccc_006.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e2ab9c6-5877-4897-ab29-30b35b647cf5/1e2ab9c6-5877-4897-ab29-30b35b647cf5.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e2ab9c6-5877-4897-ab29-30b35b647cf5/1e2ab9c6-5877-4897-ab29-30b35b647cf5.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e2ab9c6-5877-4897-ab29-30b35b647cf5/1e2ab9c6-5877-4897-ab29-30b35b647cf5.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jamie and Susan talk about the evolution of the pet industry and how the traditional low barrier to entry that has spurred tremendous industry growth has also increased the need for – and expectation of - higher standards of education and professional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie and Susan talk about the evolution of the pet industry and how the traditional low barrier to entry that has spurred tremendous industry growth has also increased the need for – and expectation of - higher standards of education and professional certification. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1149</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 5 The PACCC Certification Review Booklet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-5-the-paccc-certification-review-booklet--66788650</link><description><![CDATA[In this update, Jamie talks to Susan Briggs about the upcoming PACCC certification review booklet, and the type of people they are recruiting to write questions for the first certification exam (projected for this fall). They also discuss the impact that PACCC involvement has already had on business owners.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">F97FFAEC-6839-4C6F-9863-D74937D1F26E</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:06:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="10223626" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788650/pmbpaccc_005.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66d3537f-feb7-4be7-a724-73449355b574/66d3537f-feb7-4be7-a724-73449355b574.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66d3537f-feb7-4be7-a724-73449355b574/66d3537f-feb7-4be7-a724-73449355b574.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66d3537f-feb7-4be7-a724-73449355b574/66d3537f-feb7-4be7-a724-73449355b574.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this update, Jamie talks to Susan Briggs about the upcoming PACCC certification review booklet, and the type of people they are recruiting to write questions for the first certification exam (projected for this fall). They also discuss the impact...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this update, Jamie talks to Susan Briggs about the upcoming PACCC certification review booklet, and the type of people they are recruiting to write questions for the first certification exam (projected for this fall). They also discuss the impact that PACCC involvement has already had on business owners.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 4 PACCC Update #4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-4-paccc-update-4--66788651</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie and Susan talk about the progress being made in the pet industry to ensure appropriate certification and standardized training for pet care professionals. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">C0306944-2304-45B5-9A5E-CAD765ACD201</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 14:59:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="20207626" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788651/pmbpaccc_004.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ff054b67-2e9c-4e54-bee4-19fe0b33388c/ff054b67-2e9c-4e54-bee4-19fe0b33388c.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ff054b67-2e9c-4e54-bee4-19fe0b33388c/ff054b67-2e9c-4e54-bee4-19fe0b33388c.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ff054b67-2e9c-4e54-bee4-19fe0b33388c/ff054b67-2e9c-4e54-bee4-19fe0b33388c.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jamie and Susan talk about the progress being made in the pet industry to ensure appropriate certification and standardized training for pet care professionals. 

 Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie and Susan talk about the progress being made in the pet industry to ensure appropriate certification and standardized training for pet care professionals. <br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1257</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 3 Choosing Pet Care Service Providers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-3-choosing-pet-care-service-providers--66788654</link><description><![CDATA[In this PACCC update, Jamie Migdal and Susan Briggs talk about choosing pet care service providers, and how important it is to consider the pet’s personality in the decision making process. They also talk about the need for multiple providers and different venues to take into account the age and temperament of the pets, and building a team of trusted professionals early on to accommodate changing needs throughout the life of both the pets and the owners.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6B30F99E-5AEA-4C34-9192-ECA62631E7E9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:02:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="15450122" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788654/pmbpaccc_003.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95af70bb-8a0e-4c92-9a7a-2dccae03c809/95af70bb-8a0e-4c92-9a7a-2dccae03c809.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95af70bb-8a0e-4c92-9a7a-2dccae03c809/95af70bb-8a0e-4c92-9a7a-2dccae03c809.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95af70bb-8a0e-4c92-9a7a-2dccae03c809/95af70bb-8a0e-4c92-9a7a-2dccae03c809.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this PACCC update, Jamie Migdal and Susan Briggs talk about choosing pet care service providers, and how important it is to consider the pet’s personality in the decision making process. They also talk about the need for multiple providers and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this PACCC update, Jamie Migdal and Susan Briggs talk about choosing pet care service providers, and how important it is to consider the pet’s personality in the decision making process. They also talk about the need for multiple providers and different venues to take into account the age and temperament of the pets, and building a team of trusted professionals early on to accommodate changing needs throughout the life of both the pets and the owners.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>959</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 2 The Importance of Professional Development for Pet Care Professionals</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-2-the-importance-of-professional-development-for-pet-care-professionals--66788655</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie Migdal and Susan Briggs discuss the 2015 Pet Boarding &amp; Daycare Expo and the need for pet professionals to put a priority on professional development and education as part of their commitment to outstanding care, public safety, and customer service. They also talk about how important it is for pet parents to ask the right questions and do their due diligence when choosing their pet care professionals.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0C0AADFC-019D-40A2-8B4B-3F5276266860</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:16:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="15656970" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788655/pmbpaccc_002.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d567fd8-46b6-4315-bcdf-a92f850caf07/7d567fd8-46b6-4315-bcdf-a92f850caf07.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d567fd8-46b6-4315-bcdf-a92f850caf07/7d567fd8-46b6-4315-bcdf-a92f850caf07.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d567fd8-46b6-4315-bcdf-a92f850caf07/7d567fd8-46b6-4315-bcdf-a92f850caf07.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jamie Migdal and Susan Briggs discuss the 2015 Pet Boarding &amp;amp; Daycare Expo and the need for pet professionals to put a priority on professional development and education as part of their commitment to outstanding care, public safety, and customer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie Migdal and Susan Briggs discuss the 2015 Pet Boarding &amp; Daycare Expo and the need for pet professionals to put a priority on professional development and education as part of their commitment to outstanding care, public safety, and customer service. They also talk about how important it is for pet parents to ask the right questions and do their due diligence when choosing their pet care professionals.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>972</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PACCC Update - Episode 1 Why Do Pet Care Services Need Certification?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paccc-update-episode-1-why-do-pet-care-services-need-certification--66788653</link><description><![CDATA[Join Jamie as she talks to Susan Briggs, the co-founder of Professional Animal Care Certification Council, for the first of their monthly updates on the state of pet care services today.  In this episode, they discuss why pet care services need certification in the first place. With the flood of new businesses in the industry, the need to support a positive and informed human-animal bond with a standard body of knowledge has become increasingly more important.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">F955BE8D-6D66-4FF3-99F9-EFA0F74C331D</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:11:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure length="13148170" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66788653/pmbpaccc_001.mp3"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bbea54b-a5b0-42d7-91b7-85dab0941c66/8bbea54b-a5b0-42d7-91b7-85dab0941c66.srt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/plain" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bbea54b-a5b0-42d7-91b7-85dab0941c66/8bbea54b-a5b0-42d7-91b7-85dab0941c66.txt"/><podcast:transcript language="en" type="text/vtt" url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bbea54b-a5b0-42d7-91b7-85dab0941c66/8bbea54b-a5b0-42d7-91b7-85dab0941c66.vtt"/><itunes:author>Pet Life Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Jamie as she talks to Susan Briggs, the co-founder of Professional Animal Care Certification Council, for the first of their monthly updates on the state of pet care services today.  In this episode, they discuss why pet care services need...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Jamie as she talks to Susan Briggs, the co-founder of Professional Animal Care Certification Council, for the first of their monthly updates on the state of pet care services today.  In this episode, they discuss why pet care services need certification in the first place. With the flood of new businesses in the industry, the need to support a positive and informed human-animal bond with a standard body of knowledge has become increasingly more important.<br /><br /> Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>815</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/232ef73215853d0accb34e3ed6d3aac0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>