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AB019 – Training Gone Wild! (Destiny part 7)

abadmin — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:04:09 +0000

In this, the finale to this round of episodes featuring Amanda’s rival, Destiny, the girls go extreme. We’re stuck at the front door to a very important client’s abode, again, as Amanda tries to work out her anxiety with another round of lock checking… and checking… and checking. We were exposed to it, then the Boss Lady had to deal with it, and now Destiny learns to deal with Amanda’s kookiness in her own way. Let’s put it this way: if dogwalking doesn’t work out, Destiny probably has a future as a Dominatrix!

The Amanda Banana video podcast will be taking a brief hiatus following this episode, but we will be back soon! In the meantime, you can catch up on any episodes you may have missed, including the audio podcast Banana Diaries, right here on amandabanana.net. We’ll still be putting up the occasional new diary while we take a break too, so you can stay in touch. If you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe in iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode (including our re-launch), or if you don’t have iTunes, subscribe to our newsletter! See you soon, and keep your pooches happy!

AB018 – Celebrity Dog Poop

abadmin — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:04:57 +0000

What separates celebrity-owned dogs from the rest of the pack? After all, human celebrities poop just like us. But do they ever suffer from blocked pipes? You never see celebrities making public appearances on behalf of Preparation H. So how do celebrity dogs differ from their common canine counterparts? Amanda Banana is on the case.

Amanda’s still being trained by Destiny, her rival at the dog-walking company. We previously saw Amanda’s technique for picking up dog poop in AB003 – The Poop Chronicles. Amanda’s technique doesn’t quite jibe with Destiny. Or with celebrity dogs. Especially when things go horribly, horribly, wrong.

AB017 – The Hazing (Destiny Pt. 5)

abadmin — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:05:21 +0000

It doesn’t matter that Amanda Banana has been dogwalking for over two years. It doesn’t matter that she has two college degrees, nor that she prides herself on her excellence. Now that she’s on the verge of promotion to the higher echelon of Southern California dog clientele – the coveted celebrity dogs, she’s once again treated like dirt. The help.

Only now the person doing the treating isn’t even one of the holier-than-thou celebrity clients – it’s Amanda’s rival, Destiny. The top dog at the dog-walking agency. Just watch the trap she sets for Amanda as they walk two of the cutest dogs on earth – Lola and Bella. Unfortunately, not all dogs are cute, as we’ll find out…

AB016 – More Doggie Yoga (Destiny Pt. 4)

abadmin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:51:24 +0000

I think there is a conspiracy underfoot. Why won’t Animal Planet report on the cruelty facing our animals that is Doggie Yoga? Why won’t they report on how the whims of celebrities damage these pups? Why don’t they even have a news show?

In this episode, Amanda Banana dons her dogwalking detective hat to delve more into the practice that is Dog Yoga. Click the pic to play. Now in higher-resolution for users of Apple TV!

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AB015 – Doggie Yoga (Destiny Part 3)

abadmin — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:09:50 +0000

That’s right. Yoga for Dogs. You think we made this up? Think again. And again. Here in Hollywood, there are many devotees of puppy recreation. These celebrity dogs don’t merely lift their hind legs; they get their hindu on!

In this episode of Amanda Banana, she finally meets her first celebrity: band member, dog owner, alcoholic Rayne Tailor – who happens to like his dogs to do sun salutations before their walk. In Rayne’s world, “down-dog” means something totally different from “down, dog!”

Just how futile is this endeavor? Find out as Destiny schools Amanda on the proper way to assist hounds in winding down, getting grounded and realigning their chakras. Click the pic to play.

AB014 – Destiny Part Two; “Forecast: Rayne”

abadmin — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:00:35 +0000

Amanda Banana is being trained on her first celebrity dogwalk — last week we met “Destiny,” the top-dog at the dogwalking agency. This week Destiny prepares Amanda to meet her first celebrity, and celebrity dogs. Just who is this celebrity? Well, let’s just say it’s a him. And let’s just say he has two annoying little dogs. To know more, you’ll have to watch the episode to find out. Will you be as shocked and amazed as Amanda is?

Perhaps we should change the title of this vlog to Dogwalkers of the Rich and Famous.

AB013 – Destiny (part one)

abadmin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:09:07 +0000

From wikipedia:

Destiny refers to a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. It is a concept based on the belief that there is a fixed natural order to the universe.

In Amanda Banana’s world, destiny can mean many things. It means that she is meant to be a celebrity dogwalker. That she deserves to be promoted to the higher echelon of Hollywood dogwalking. But sometimes, destiny does not come easy… there are obstacles in the way of destiny to be overcome. What happens when destiny collides with Destiny?

Meet Amanda’s rival.

Dog of the Month!

amanda — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:01:40 +0000

The ~~Dog~~Cat of the Month!

Sure to piss off Dog lovers everywhere, this month our Calendar Canine is actually a Feline. Meet Miss Ginger Kitty! Ginger belongs to a make-up artist living and working in Hollywood. Here is Miss Ginger’s bio, as provided by her human:

My lil’ bestest friend came into my life 9 years ago. She was being
given away at a local grocery store by an old Russian woman. She has
proved to be the best friend a human can have, and has been there for
me in times of joy and sorrow. Her love for make-up is as strong as
her mother’s! She loves it when I put blush on her, and enjoys playing
fetch with make-up sponges!

She is quite vocal, and talks to me all the time. Her little heart
breaks when I leave, but welcomes me home as I walk through the door.
She never hisses or scratches anything, a true lady of her time. I
love her more then words could ever describe. I think it’s so
important to continue the quest to adopt those who don’t seem to be
wanted. I found the perfect treasure in someone else’s trash.

Click on the pic below to visit Miss Ginger Kitty’s profile.

AB012 – Delusions of Grandeur

abadmin — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:02:15 +0000

Another expose of what it’s like to be a professional dogwalker in Hollywood, California, this episode has us peeking in on Amanda in the backyard with one of her charges. It’s not easy to dogwalk – you earn very little money, but are constantly exposed to the riches and material posessions of those for whom you work. How would you deal with this?

Amanda has an active imagination that is fueled by just these circumstances. Won’t you join her in her fantasy world?

AB011 – Keep Him on a Tight Leash

abadmin — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:33:22 +0000

Amanda Banana has some words of wisdom for the ladies, and relates an experience while dog walking that led her to a realisation about men for all women – especially those that have been burned in the past by men that are indistinguishable from dogs. The good news? Leashes are cheap!

AB010: Viewer Email!

abadmin — Tue, 01 May 2007 06:28:16 +0000

We take a break from the day-to-day life of Amanda Banana in order to delve into the email bag. We hope you’ll share our enthusiasm about responding to one of your comments. We’ll be back with more stories from the curb soon. In the meantime, if you’d like to email Amanda, you can do so here.

AB009: Amanda Wins One!

abadmin — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:34:49 +0000

The conclusion of the Boss Lady saga. In Episode 06, we met Amanda’s boss lady. Would Amanda be promoted to the upper echelon of dogwalking – the “celebrity dogwalker?” In Episode 07, boss lady’s evaluation began. Amanda lost her pepper spray, lost the dog’s poop, and fell through a gate. In Episode 08, the boss lady was “re-thinking” the promotion. The stress of it all finally got to Amanda, and she took a stand – that she can be an excellent dogwalker – that she’s ready – that she’s able.

Now, in Episode 09, Amanda has a small victory over boss lady. The promotion hangs in the balance. Amanda may have won a battle – will she win the war?

AB008 – Boss Lady III: Trouble!

abadmin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:22:49 +0000

The continuing saga of Boss Lady. Events in this episode lead to Amanda’s promotion being threatened. Can she save the day?

Incidental Music: “Thaxted” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 2.0

AB007 – Boss Lady II: Shit Happens!

abadmin — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:36:45 +0000

The continuing saga of the surprise Boss Lady visit. Amanda is being watched closely to see if she’s ready for the bigtime – the “celebrity dogwalking division.” Every step she takes is being scrutinized. Will the mysterious Boss Lady find it in her heart to promote Miss Amanda? Stay tuned.

Also starring the inimitable Buster and Ella as this week’s dogs!

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Amanda Banana Episode 06 – Boss Lady

abadmin — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:08:23 +0000

Amanda Banana is surprised by her boss lady. Could this be her big break? Or could it spell doom to her dogwalking career?

The dogs guest-starring in this episode are two of my favorites — the inimitable Buster and Ella!

AB005 – Things I Hate (by Amanda Banana)

abadmin — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:18:25 +0000

See, your job isn’t so bad. At least you don’t get stung by bees. Or get peed on. Cheer up. Because no matter how bad you’ve got it, Amanda’s got it worse.

AB004 – Personality Quirks

abadmin — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:31:07 +0000

Finally. An explanation of the word “Obsessive” in the Title. Amanda demonstrates the personality quirks of those near and dear to us. As always, we’d love to hear from you.

AB003 – The Poop Chronicles

abadmin — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:25:32 +0000

You knew it was coming. Poop. Doodie. Doo-doo. Doggie dookie. Poo poo. Hershey squirts.

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AB002 – The Backside and the Downside

abadmin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:47:26 +0000

This is EPISODE 2 of Amanda Banana. See below for EPISODE 01!

You think your job sucks? Meet Amanda again. In this episode, Amanda discusses the disses she sometimes gets on the job, thanks to the fact that her pants fall down. It’s hard, serious work being a dogwalker. Not everyone pays you the respect you deserve. Sometimes the pets don’t do as they’re told. Sometimes your thong shows. It’s all part of a day’s work.

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AB001 – An Introduction

abadmin — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:54:07 +0000

She’s arrived! Meet Amanda Banana, the quirky, obsessive dogwalker. Get to know her personal philosophy. If you’d like, send her a question or two! If you enjoy this episode, you can subscribe to Amanda Banana.