Episodes

  • Happy Father's Day
    Jun 19 2026

    On episode 37, we are over the moon to report we have had 1500 listeners. Jess puts the spotlight on a handful of notable animal fathers including the giant waterbug, the male seahorse and the Emperor Penguin holding a new egg on their foot.

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    16 mins
  • The World Cup Rescuing Dog
    Jun 12 2026

    On episode 36, Jess' dog predicts the winner of the next two England World Cup matches. David remembers the story of Pickles, the dog who rescued the World Cup in 1966.

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    10 mins
  • Happy Birthday David
    Jun 5 2026

    In episode 35, Jess wishes David a happy birthday and explores the life expectancy of various creatures in the animal kingdom. We also have a new round of 'Real or Fake'.

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    20 mins
  • Jess' New Mystery Pet
    May 29 2026

    In episode 34, Jess reports on the most recent movements of her garden friend Sheryl the crow. David reveals to Jess that she has been nominated for a BBC Radio Solent 'Make A Difference' award. Jess blindfolds David and introduces him to her new and rather exciting mystery pets.

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    15 mins
  • Real Dog on Saturday Night Live
    May 22 2026

    In episode 33, Jess and David talk about going to a recording of 'Saturday Night Live UK'. It was hosted by Aimee Lou Wood - and the monologue featured a real dog. Everything SNL + animal related is explored.

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    15 mins
  • Shakespeare's Animals
    May 15 2026

    In this episode, David reveals the origin of the quill pen and we respond to a 'reach out' question about how moonlight affects animals. David and Jess talk about real animals that feature in Shakespeare's plays. David learns about how a bodily function of bees almost caused international warfare.

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    18 mins
  • David Attenborough's 100th Birthday
    May 8 2026

    In this episode, Jess and David wish David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday by remembering his remarkable career in broadcasting.

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    15 mins
  • Game Of Thrones: The Wolves Of Westeros
    May 1 2026

    In this episode, Jess explores her love of 'Game Of Thrones' especially the 'Wolves of Westeros'. Jess refers to super predators, diowolves and Dolly the Sheep. David reveals the most mysterious part of 'Scooby Doo'.

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    14 mins