Matt Baker's Petcast

Episodes

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  Russell Kane & Brian 14.08.2026 42m

  Matt Baker records The Petcast from his caravan at Goodwoof on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, welcoming comedian and presenter Russell Kane, who arrives with Brian the chihuahua, known from the children’s book When Brian Met Terry. Russell discusses touring with his dogs (including Pappy and Marty), his lifelong obsession with animals, and why Burmese cats are unusually dog-like, trainable, and prone to separation anxiety and jealousy—an experience that inspired his book’s theme of coping with a new arrival.He shares practical tips for introducing pets using scent items and side-by-side crates, plus childhood stories involving crickets, a garter snake, and a stick insect. Russell explains how Pet Selector helps families choose pets by lifestyle, recounts keeping a French lop rabbit as a “guard rabbit,” reflects on pet loss and cremation keepsakes, and finishes with the Petcast quiz. This episode is sponsored by Harringtons. 📣 Follow us! Follow Matt Baker's Petcast where ever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🎥 Watch along You can also watch Matt Baker's Petcast on Spotify and Youtube: ⁠⁠Matt Baker's Petcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Susan Calman 07.08.2026 46m

  Matt Baker brings the Petcast caravan to Roots & Shoots in London to meet comedian, author and TV presenter Susan Calman, who shares life with six cats and a home designed around them, from scratching towers and a TARDIS cat house to a tiny matching cat sofa. Susan explains how each cat’s name comes from strong female role models, how she FaceTimes them while on tour, and how their companionship helps with anxiety and depression. She performs a favourite cat theme tune, talks about growing up with dogs, and reflects on grief after losing cats, including getting their paw prints tattooed. Our guest vet Nick offers tips on grooming, litter trays and scratching posts, before Susan meets ferrets from Vauxhall City Farm and takes on the Petcast quiz. This episode is sponsored by Harringtons. 📣 Follow us! Follow Matt Baker's Petcast where ever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🎥 Watch along You can also watch Matt Baker's Petcast on Spotify and Youtube: ⁠⁠Matt Baker's Petcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Martin Clunes & John, Murray and Bob Jackson 31.07.2026 48m

  Matt Baker tows The Petcast caravan to Dorset to meet Martin Clunes on his farm, alongside his dogs including Jack Russells John and Murray and blind cocker spaniel Bob Jackson. Martin describes his “forever place,” how he and Philippa bought 100+ acres for a pony field that became a full farming venture with Pol Dorset sheep, and building a 3.5km perimeter track that transformed life for riding and dog walking. He reflects on childhood pets, boarding school responsibilities with animals, moving to Dorset with their first cocker spaniel, and the chaotic early months with littermate terriers that required intensive training. Martin also discusses heavy horses and Clydesdales (Bruce, Ronnie, and Patrick), taking them to a hospice, filming animal programmes worldwide, keeping sea monkeys and bird feeders, and takes part in the Petcast quiz before wrapping the episode. Martin's new book Training John and Murray is out now! This episode is sponsored by Harringtons. 📣 Follow us! Follow Matt Baker's Petcast where ever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🎥 Watch along You can also watch Matt Baker's Petcast on Spotify and Youtube: ⁠⁠Matt Baker's Petcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  David and Frankie Seaman & Willow 24.07.2026 46m

  Matt Baker brings the Petcast caravan to Berkshire to meet David and Frankie Seaman, their four cats, and their foster setup with Cats Protection. They introduce Smokey, their 17-year-old diabetic cat who needs insulin injections twice daily, plus Willow and feral rescues Coco and Candy, and Frankie explains the crucial kitten socialisation window, her dedicated nursery for pregnant cats and neonates, and the intense 24/7 reality of hand-rearing and toileting newborn kittens. They meet foster mum Bellatrix and her four three-week-old kittens, and Frankie shares why she leaves rehoming to the charity. David reflects on pets throughout his football career, from a childhood Alsatian to springer spaniels and rescue dogs, while both discuss their love of wildlife at their riverside home, raising ducklings, and tips on cat hydration from a pet nutritionist. This episode is sponsored by Harringtons. 📣 Follow us! Follow Matt Baker's Petcast where ever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🎥 Watch along You can also watch Matt Baker's Petcast on Spotify and Youtube: ⁠Matt Baker's Petcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bill Bailey & Chocho 17.07.2026 43m

  Matt Baker brings The Petcast caravan to Goodwoof at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex to welcome comedian, presenter and author Bill Bailey, who arrives with Chocho, a six-month-old rescue Japanese Chin originally found for his 93-year-old dad.   Bill shares how animals have shaped his life, from childhood dogs and family memories to living on a houseboat with Rocky the “latchkey” terrier who even wandered onstage during gigs. He and his wife Chris grew their home into a rescue-led menagerie with cats, cockatoos, rabbits (including Flemish Giants), tortoises, lizards, koi carp, exotic birds, and even breeding three-banded armadillos—becoming officially registered as Britain’s smallest zoo and contributing welfare notes to a European database. He also discusses caring routines, parrot diets, his wildlife art, and how his mum inspired his love of nature. This episode is sponsored by Harringtons. 📣 Follow us! Follow Matt Baker's Petcast where ever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🎥 Watch along You can also watch Matt Baker's Petcast on Spotify and Youtube: Matt Baker's Petcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Introducing Matt Baker's Petcast! 27.05.2026 1m

  In each episode Join Matt as he welcomes a much-loved guest into the Petcast caravan for a warm, entertaining and heartfelt chat about the pets that have shaped their lives. From childhood animals and unforgettable rescues to the cats, dogs and creatures currently ruling the sofa, every conversation is packed with personal stories, practical pet tips and plenty of charm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices