January 3rd, 2022

Welcome to the eighth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got Peyton the Polar Bear who, try as he may, can NOT seem to hibernate! Let’s hope that Abby can clear-up Peyton’s confusion while also teaching him about his amazing adaptations for his icy-cold climate. Next up, it’s Aurora the Seal, who has some questions about a new friend she made. They look similar, they sound similar, but they aren’t the same kind of animal. Who might this new acquaintance be? Hopefully Abby can shed some light on this bark-tastic, new friendship. Later on, we'll bring in an animal expert to answer the question on everyone's mind: “Why are Orcas called Killer Whales?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

December 27th, 2021

Happy Holidays, everyone! Abby and Hopper are taking a short break for the holidays, but they didn’t want to leave you empty-handed. Enjoy this look back at one of our favorite episodes from Season 2, and thank you for listening to “Ask Deer Abby”! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.

Welcome to the tenth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a Praying Mantis named Mannie who’s feeling a little guilty after lying to his fellow Boy Scouts about having “supernatural powers.” Hopefully Abby can teach Mannie that honesty really is the best policy, while also enlightening him about his true “powers,” which may not be supernatural, but are still pretty cool. Next up, we’ve got not one, but two callers on the line when a two-headed snake, Janice and Jessica, comes to Abby for some sibling advice. Let’s hope that Abby can bring this unlikely duo closer together by showing them that sharing is caring. Later on, we'll bring in an animal expert to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can cockroaches really survive anything?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

December 20th, 2021

Welcome to the seventh episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a very special guest: it’s Abby’s Mom, Wanda the Caribou! Wanda is having some trouble getting into the holideer spirit because kids always assume that she works for Santa when, in fact, she doesn’t. Let’s hope that Abby can shed some light on the history of Santa and reindeer before Wanda goes completely bonkers! Next up, it’s Keanu the Alaskan Husky. It seems that every Husky is honored to compete in the great, upcoming Iditarod Race except for him! Hopefully Abby can help this young pup find the right motivations so that he can go for gold. Later on, we'll bring in an animal expert to answer the question on everyone's mind: “Are there other holiday animals besides reindeer?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

December 13th, 2021

Welcome to the sixth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got Darlene Duck, a waitress at the local Quacker Barrel, who is a bit distraught after an incident at work: a tray full of waters spilled all over her, but she stayed dry! How can that be? Hopefully Abby can help Darlene unravel this Quacker Barrel quandary. Next up, it’s Al Paca of Alpaca Al’s Storage Barn! Al is seeking advice after his storage barn received some bad reviews on Howl for customer service. Let’s hope that Abby can get to the bottom of these bad reviews so that customers stop saying “no, no, no” and start saying “go, go go!” Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: “Are mules really stubborn?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

December 6th, 2021

Welcome to the fifth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. “What AM I, exactly” is a question that both our animal callers today are seeking an answer to. Lavender the platypus is tired of being referred to as a “hodgepodge” because of her unique appearance, and Dylan the Armadillo Girdled Lizard doesn’t understand if he’s an armadillo, or a lizard, or WHAT! Hopefully Abby can teach these distressed callers more about their wonderful animal-selves, while also reminding them that no one can tell you who you are; only you can do that. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: “Are there any animals like dinosaurs?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

November 29th, 2021

Welcome to the fourth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got - wait a second.. is this a personal call? It’s Hopper’s brother, Flopper! Turns out that Flopper has been feeling a little overshadowed by his brother’s success as a producer. Let’s hope that Abby can teach these rambunctious rabbits about taking pride in their own successes, while also remembering to celebrate each other’s. Next up, it’s Sergio, a swan who’s wife is upset with him because he keeps pecking at humans! Hopefully Abby can give these love birds some advice that will get them back to marital bliss. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: “What’s one of the most surprising animal friendships to ever be discovered?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

November 22nd, 2021

Welcome to the third episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got Fennec J. Fox who’s feeling a little down in the dumps after some animals made fun of the size of his ears. Let’s hope Abby can help this frazzled fennec fox learn that his big ears are super cool, both figuratively and literally! Next up, it’s Fabian the flamingo who is calling in to give his two cents when he hears someone at the Hope Habitat Zoo and Aquarium say that “the only thing flamingos do is stand around and eat all day.” Hopefully Abby can teach our feathered friend that confidence in ourselves doesn’t come from others, but from within. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: “How can animals survive in the desert?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

November 15th, 2021

Welcome to the second episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a capybara named Sara who is NOT looking forward to her friend’s upcoming pool party. Hopefully Abby can encourage Sara to take a leap of faith and dive into the deep end of her insecurities. Next up, it’s the one and only Yaksley, owner of Yaks 5th Avenue, who simply cannot fathom why his store isn’t doing as well recently. Let’s hope Abby can help this distressed yak bring those customers back! Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: “Do animals wear makeup like humans do?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

November 8th, 2021

Welcome to the premiere episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Three! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be back offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got Rod— ehem, “John Doe”, who is struggling to be his true-self with others. Let’s hope Abby can help this distressed animal, who may or may not be a raccoon, learn the real meaning of being a good friend. Next up, it’s our old pal, Brian the Gopher! With new responsibilities comes new stressors, which Brian has been learning the hard way. Hopefully Abby can get this gloomy gopher back to his gleeful self. Later on, we'll bring in an animal expert to answer the question on everyone's mind: “How do nocturnal animals see in the dark?” Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

June 28th, 2021

Welcome to the season finale of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got Hopper’s trainer from Hoppin’ Fitness on the line: it’s Ruth the kangaroo! Ruth has been preparing for the upcoming summer Animal Olympics, but recently she hasn’t been doing as well in her kickboxing matches and she isn’t sure why. Let’s hope that Abby can help Ruth find her balance both literally and figuratively so that she can take home the gold. Next up, we’ve got a little kid (and no, we don’t mean a human): it’s Bertram the fainting goat! Hopefully Abby can show Bertram some positive ways to deal with his anxieties about fainting so that he can embrace his insecurities and face the world without fear. Later on, we'll bring in an animal expert to answer the question on everyone's mind: What makes a species endangered? Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

June 21st, 2021

Abby and Hopper are taking a week off for summer vacation but they didn’t want to leave you empty handed, so they thought they would share with you all their LIVE EVENT from the Atlanta Science Festival, which took place on March 20th, 2021. Join Abby and Hopper as they catch-up with some friends from Season One. Not only that, but they've also got a brand new mystery animal who needs YOUR help! Will you help Abby and Hopper uncover the mystery identity and ailments of this new animal? Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

June 14th, 2021

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a parrot named Patricia who is having trouble with the other pets in her home because they think she is a tattle-tale. Let’s hope Abby can encourage our parrot-pal to use positive vocal cues instead of negative ones before all pandemonium breaks loose! Next up, we’ve got a rat named Ronald who can’t stop chewing on electrical wires, much to the dismay of the humans he shares a home with. Hopefully Abby can help Ronald find an alternative chew-toy that still provides him with a rat-tastic time. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? Also why do zebras have stripes?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

June 7th, 2021

Welcome to the tenth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a Praying Mantis named Mannie who’s feeling a little guilty after lying to his fellow Boy Scouts about having “supernatural powers.” Hopefully Abby can teach Mannie that honesty really is the best policy, while also enlightening him about his true “powers,” which may not be supernatural, but are still pretty cool. Next up, we’ve got not one, but two callers on the line when a two-headed snake, Janice and Jessica, comes to Abby for some sibling advice. Let’s hope that Abby can bring this unlikely duo closer together by showing them that sharing is caring. Later on, we'll bring in an animal expert to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can cockroaches really survive anything?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

May 31st, 2021

Welcome to the ninth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got Antoni the Ant who’s graduating from high school soon and feeling a lot of pressure to choose a career! Let’s hope Abby can help this imaginative insect find the thing that sparks his joy. Next, we’ve got a bee named Bee-atrice who’s in a bit of a messy situation with her mother over a failing grade at school. Hopefully Abby can help Bee-atrice turn this buzzkill of a science project into a bee-utiful success. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: What animal is the best at math?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

May 24th, 2021

Welcome to the eighth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a beaver named Byron who is being accused of carelessness when he builds his dams. Let’s hope Abby can teach Byron some engineering expertise so that he can construct his home without upsetting any more well-meaning critters. Next up, we’ve got a zebra fish named Zoey who wants to help others, starting with her grandmother. Can even the smallest fish change the course of the future? You’ll have to tune-in to find out! Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: if whales are so big, then how do they float? Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

May 17th, 2021

Welcome to the seventh episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got an otter named Otto who’s trying to impress a gal by outdoing her in a breath-holding challenge. Let’s hope Abby can teach Otto that who you are on the inside is better than any trophy. Next up, we’ve got a Great White Shark named Bella who, despite being a bit angsty, is not aggressive, and wishes that the other sharks would stop pressuring her to be! Hopefully Abby can show Bella that the only voice she has to listen to is her own. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: what are the fastest animals on the planet?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

May 10th, 2021

Welcome to the sixth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. GASP! Is that a big scary spider, or is it our kind, harmless, first guest, Madame Spinnet?! Let’s hope Abby can help this distressed garden spider find some peace and quiet, despite being feared by her neighbors. Next up, we’ve got a pig named Hamilton who is fed-up with people’s false assumptions of him! Hopefully Abby can get this piggy out of this sow-er situation by equipping him with the bravery and confidence he needs to stand-up for himself. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: What are those red things on a turkey’s neck and why do they have them? Also, why do turkeys not fly if they have wings? Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

May 3rd, 2021

Welcome to the fifth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a Calico Cat named Cathy who is facing some serious challenges with her canine roommate. Let’s hope Abby can help this unlikely duo find some peaceful resolutions before it starts “raining cats and dogs!” “Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in” on our next caller, a goldfish named Spencer who is lacking some much needed Vitamin D. Hopefully Abby can help our fishy friend embrace some sun while having fun. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: How many different types of dogs are there?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

April 26th, 2021

Welcome to the fourth episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. First up, we’ve got a Narwhal named Norman who’s hoping to Nar-fall in love, but no matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to connect with anyone! Let’s hope matchmaker Abby can “find him a find, and catch him a catch.” Next, we’ll be checking-in with a beloved friend from Season One, the one and only Ginger Snap! Ginger Snap has recently taken-up competitive jumping, but try as she may, she can’t seem to win a trophy. Hopefully Abby can help clear-up Ginger Snap’s vision problems so that she can CLEAR the competition! Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: Why do giraffes have spots?! Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!

April 19th, 2021

Welcome to the third episode of Ask Deer Abby, Season Two! Abby and Hopper are thrilled to be offering advice (and puns) to some brand new animal friends. “Baby, it’s cold outside,” especially in Alaska, which is where our first guest, Riberto the Wood Frog, is begrudgingly moving to per his wife’s wishes. Let’s hope Abby can thaw that skepticism by teaching Riberto about his amazing adaptations for handling the cold. Next up, say “Bonjour” to one very distressed Chemistry teacher, Désirée the skunk! After accidentally spraying her Teacher’s Assistant, Désirée doesn’t know how to best rid her friend of that infamous skunk smell. Hopefully Abby and Désirée can work together to solve this chemical conundrum. Later on, we'll bring in some animal experts to answer the question on everyone's mind: Do all big cats roar? Thanks again for listening, and as always, if you've got a problem just stop on by, and we'll say "Hi" at Ask Deer Abby!