2008-03-17 23:54:36 - The nationally syndicated Animal Radio® becomes part of the XM Satellite Radio lineup starting March 29th.

The wildly successful pet talk program, which currently airs on 90+ AM-FM radio stations nationwide, will air on XM’s “Talk America” channel 158 Saturdays 12-2pm EST and Sundays 9-11am EST.

“We’ve been working for a long time to fine-tune Animal Radio® for satellite radio,” says Animal Radio Network Associate Producer, Judy Francis. “I’ve always wanted to be sandwiched between

Bill Handel and Dr. Dean Edell,” referring to the ‘time-slot’ on XM.

Bart Simpson voiceover Nancy Cartwright guests on the Animal Radio® XM premiere. Cartwright, who coined “don’t have a cow” on the popular Simpsons TV show, says her favorite animal is their Holstein named “Milk-Dud.”

Upcoming lineup for Animal Radio® on XM includes actors Glenn Close and Ed Asner, Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, trainer to the stars Tyson Kilmer, Vladae the Dog Wizard, animal communicator Joy Turner, TV legend Bob Barker and more to be announced.

Animal Radio® is the “most-listened-to” animal programming in the U.S.; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives. Animal Radio® is also available on any cell phone by text-ing “ANIMAL” to 27627. Internet savvy folks can listen online anytime by logging onto AnimalRadio.com.