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How Good Are Pets, Though?

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Hello and welcome to How Good Are Pets, Though, the podcast where we ask the big question; Yeah but nah, how freakin' good are pets!?

Follow Shelley as she talks to interesting people about their fascinating furry family members!

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Episodes

HGAPT LIVE! Episode 4 - Victoria Falconer and Naomi Higgins!

April 09, 2019 02:00 - 50 minutes - 22.3 MB

Our next LIVE episode of How Good Are Pets, Though? Recorded during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Amazing, talented and hilarious Naomi Higgins and Victoria Falconer talk pets. Unfortunately we had some technical difficulties and the recording took a big hit - it's no where near our usual standards, but it's all there! Just don't turn it up too loud!    

HGAPT LIVE! Episode 3 - Lisa-Skye, David Tiek and Marina Margarita

April 02, 2019 01:00 - 49 minutes - 23 MB

Welcome to our next LIVE episode of How Good Are Pets, Though?! These are always a blast and this is no exception.

HGAPT Episode 23 - Producer Cam and Rupert

March 05, 2019 01:05 - 52 minutes - 38 MB

It's been a whole year since our last catchup with Producer Cam about his big pup Rupert! Some adorable stories in this one, get around it!    Also come to our LIVE shows during the comedy festival!

HGAPT Episode 22 - Josie

February 26, 2019 08:58 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Today Shelley is joined by Josie, host of the amazingly joyous Awkward Turtle Asks podcast!   https://www.facebook.com/AwkwardTurtleAsks/

HGAPT Episode 21 - Lauren Bok

February 19, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Another week, another KILLER guest! Lauren Bok joins us for some absolutely ripper pet talk!

HGAPT Episode 20 - Kelly Fastuca and Jimmy chocolate chip there’s-no-crying-in-baseball Pacquola-Fastuca

February 12, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Hello and welcome back to How Good are Pets, Though?! We're so excited to have the absolute SUPERSTAR Kelly Fastuca, talking about her ludicrously named and ridiculously perfect 'Jimmy chocolate chip there’s-no-crying-in-baseball Pacquola-Fastuca'! Super funny stories, amazing advice from our super clever dog training host and some super gooey expressions of love for the young Jimmy!

HGAPT Episode 19 - Bree O'Dwyer, Molly and Lilly

February 06, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour - 35.9 MB

Welcome back to How Good are Pets, Though?! We're back after a heck of a hiatus with an all-new episode with our very first ever guest, Bree! Catch up on her catty happenings!

HGAPT LIVE! Episode 2 - Elly Suire, Daisy Berry and Sarah Jones

May 01, 2018 02:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Welcome to the second ever LIVE episode of HOW GOOD ARE PETS, THOUGH?! We're so excited to bring you in to our little room at the Imperial hotel to listen to some absolute magic in this super secret, super-preplanned ALL CAT LIVE EPISODE!

HGAPT Episode 18 - Sharnema Nougar, David Tieck, Bongo and Haiku

April 24, 2018 04:02 - 48 minutes - 58.8 MB

Comedy duo the Two Little Dickheads Sharnema Nougar and David Tieck bring us through the story of getting their two amazing cats, Bongo and Haiku!

HGAPT Episode 17 - Emma Malik, Dukdik and Susan

April 20, 2018 09:00 - 46 minutes - 52 MB

Welcome to How Good Are Pets, Though?! This week we have the AMAZING Emma Malik, animal trainer extrordinair and pet loving comedian!

HGAPT LIVE! Episode 1 - Nikki Spunde, Lisa-Skye and Toby Halligan

April 15, 2018 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB

Our very first live episode! Join Nikki Spunde, Toby Halligan and Lisa-Skye! Destruction, drugs and most importantly doggos on a very very fun episode recorded LIVE during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!   Producer note: The quality of this episode is a bit all over the place... Producer Cam kinda screwed it and everything was WAY TOO LOUD. Hopefully it doesn't drive you completely batty because this episode is FANTASTIC!

HGAPT Episode 16 - Katherine Allan

April 10, 2018 02:00 - 36 minutes - 44.4 MB

OOPS. Producer Cam screwed this a bit, and unfortunately the recording cuts out abruptly half way through. We'll have Katherine Allan on again to tie up the loose ends but there's plenty of content here!  Shelley and Katherine talk about the amazing Salty the Greyhound, feeding pets milk, and getting a greyhound of her own!

HGAPT Episode 15 - Evie, Coral and Toby

March 20, 2018 01:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

Welcome back to a very special episode of How Good Are Pets, Though?! This week Shelley talks to Evie and her magnificent corgi Coral who sadly passed away a few days after recording this. Join us for this loving tribute to Coral and her older brother Toby who passed away a little while ago.   Follow Evie at @corgigram for lots of ongoing quality animal content!

HGAPT Episode 14 - Vicky Hanlon

March 13, 2018 01:00 - 44 minutes - 52.6 MB

This week on How Good Are Pets, Though? There are no current pets! Find out why and what we can do about it with Vicky Hanlon! You know her from her amazing podcasts Vic and Em's Comedy Gems and The Corporate Box!

HGAPT Bonus Episode 2 - Cam and Rupert

March 06, 2018 01:00 - 42 minutes - 61.2 MB

Welcome back to another Rupert the Great Dane Bonus Episode! Cam goes over the trials and tribulations of dog ownership. Don't forget we have two LIVE episodes during the Melbourne Comedy Festival on Monday the 9th of April at 5.15 and Monday the 16th at 6.15!     Tickets here!

HGAPT Episode 13 - Tamara, Cora and Ares

February 27, 2018 02:05 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

Tamara Write of Living Sagas and Tamwise Travels is our guest this week! Shelley finds out about her two adorable pooches, Ares and Cora! (Not to mention a few special appearances from Producer Cam's new pup, Rupert!)

HGAPT Episode 12 - Monica Martinez

February 20, 2018 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.8 MB

This week on HGAPT! Comedian Monica Martinez talks all about her cat Ripley and her dog Plum! Super gorgeous and a very informative episode! See Monica in Breast of the Fest during Melbourne Comedy Festival!  

HGAPT Bonus Episode 1 - Cam and Rupert

February 14, 2018 01:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

ON THIS VERY SPECIAL EPISODE! Super producer Cam talks to Shelley about his new dog and A SUPER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!   Find out more on our facebook page HowGoodArePets!

HGAPT Episode 11 - Rhi Down and a Whole Lotta Rats

February 06, 2018 01:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

This week we're joined by Comedian Rhi Down and her harrowing tale of her adorable rodent buddies!   https://www.instagram.com/rhidown/

HGAPT Episode 10 - Alex Ward and Kyle

January 30, 2018 01:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

Alex Ward joins Shelley talking all things BRAND NEW PUP in this episode of How Good Are Pets, Though?!   Find Alex on facebook, twitter and instagram and at all over the place, specifically: ADELAIDE: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/f…/alex-ward-good-great-af2018 BRISBANE: https://www.brisbanecomedyfestival.com/artists/alex-ward/ MELBOURNE: https://micf.tickets.red61.com/performances.php…

HGAPT Episode 9 - Michelle Braisier

January 16, 2018 01:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Actor, comedian, Singer, writer, etc. Michelle Brasier talks to Shelley about her amazing little pup Hamish the Dandie Dinmont Terrier!  See Michelle in all of these things: Adelaide Fringe Double Denim (Original Show) BOOK Adelaide Fringe Double Denim Adventure Show (Safari Party) BOOK Adelaide Fringe KIDS SHOW with Barnie Duncan (Juan Versuvius) BOOK Melbourne Comedy Fest Double Denim Adventure Show (Safari Party) BOOK Sydney Comedy Fest Double Denim (Original Show) BOOK and ...

HGAPT Episode 8 - Xan and Slash

January 09, 2018 01:00 - 45 minutes - 63.6 MB

Shelley talks to Xan about her gorgeous Staffy - Shar Pei cross Slash, the joy of fostering and the stress of others' dogs off-leash! https://www.instagram.com/aillecks/

HGAPT Episode 7 - Elly Squire, Gretchen and Tabitha

December 05, 2017 01:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Gretchen and Tabitha are British Shorthairs owned by the amazing and talented Elly Squire AKA Clara Cupcakes! Listen in and learn all about them. Shelley and Elly talk about the link between Roars and Purrs, the problems with breeding for traits, The Great Lemur Escape and a thousand other bits and pieces!   Learn about Clara Cupcakes, her upcoming gigs and a great sprinkling of Gretchen and Tabitha on her instagram, twitter and facebook!   Bacon and Maple Biscuit and Pikelet  

HGAPT Episode 6 - Daisy Berry and Sharon Needles

November 28, 2017 01:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

This week Shelley talks to actor and comedian Daisy Berry about her fresh young kitten Sharon Needles! We'll learn about excess cat skin, matching your clothes and furniture to your cats and the trouble with punishment. Learn why she's named her cat for a RuPaul character and the adorable romantic story of his arrival home!

HGAPT Episode 5 - Broderick Gordes

November 21, 2017 01:00 - 52 minutes - 61 MB

Welcome back! This week is a heap of fun with Broderick Gordes from the fantastic Hunting Seasons podcast. Learn where his young cat Governor Arnold Page got his name, keeping cool as a cat, introducing new pups to kittens, how to teach a high-five and a whole bunch more in our most informative episode yet! LOTS of tips on your new pets and plenty of fun. Get your Hunting Seasons at https://www.facebook.com/huntingseasons and your magnificent Gov. Arnold pics at hashtag #govenorarnoldpage ...

HGAPT Episode 4 - Thomas McMahon

November 14, 2017 01:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Welcome back to How Good Are Pets, Though?! Today we're joined by comedian Thomas McMahon, Pet Dad to three rescued pets. This ep is bonkers, Tom's stories have to be heard to be believed! We hear about AWOL canaries, similar sounding names and good cricket dogs. Note - there's about a minute of crackly audio around the 24 minute mark. It doesn't last long and it's part of some of the funniest parts so it's worth putting up with!

HGAPT Episode 3 - Lisa-Skye

November 07, 2017 01:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Shelley and Lisa Skye talk about the gruff bundle of joy Doctor Shadow and many, many fun tangents. Follow Lisa Skye at thelisaskye.com and @thelisaskye on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!

HGAPT Episode 2 - Pam Rana and Geena Davis

October 31, 2017 01:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

Shelley welcomes Doctor Pam Rana to the podcast and we talk about her adorable little cat Geena Davis! Find out how she got such a purrfect name and much much more! Check out Pam's work on the Leak here!

HGAPT Episode 1 - Bree O'Dwyer & Molly

October 21, 2017 20:26 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MB

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