The Long Road Traveled on Four Legs

1) Episode Summary

Penn and Moses open with a quick New Year check-in and some light banter about January weather in Colorado, then shift into the heart of the episode: grieving the sudden loss of Penn’s guide dog, Beethoven, who passed away on December 22. They reflect on what a guide dog means as a working partner and family member, and they thank the community for the wave of condolences, cards, and memorial gifts.

They also share brighter moments from the holiday break—traveling to Ouray, Colorado to spend several days with family, enjoying the hot springs, and visiting Box Canyon and its waterfall. The conversation closes with encouragement around mental health support (including therapy), staying socially connected, and a listener invitation to share New Year’s resolutions and stories with the show.

2) Contact Info

• Listener Email: [e-mail]
• Producer: Jonathan Price — Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight

3) Show Credits

• Show: The Blind Chick (Aftersight Original)
• Hosts: Penn Street, Moses Street
• Producer: Jonathan Price

4) Chapter Markers

• 00:00 — Show open
• 00:29 — New Year check-in + Colorado weather
• 02:51 — Remembering Beethoven and what he meant
• 07:38 — Community support and shout-outs
• 09:54 — Ouray family trip + Box Canyon
• 14:33 — Mental health, therapy, and staying connected
• 21:46 — Resolutions invite + wrap and calls-to-action