Matt Baker's Petcast
Matt Baker chats with celebrity guests in a cosy caravan setting, exploring the pets that have influenced their lives. Each episode mixes personal stories, pet care advice, and lighthearted conversation about childhood animals and current furry companions. Series 1 features guests such as Bill Bailey, Clare Balding, Martin Clunes, and Harry Hill. The podcast is produced by Immediate and Big Circus and also available as a YouTube video series.
Episodes
Clare Balding
Matt Baker and the Petcast caravan return to the Good Woof Festival at Goodwood in West Sussex to meet broadcaster, Crufts presenter and former champion jockey Clare Balding. Clare reflects on a life immersed in animals, from early memories with Candy the boxer and riding Shetland pony Valkyrie - formerly owned by the Queen - to her family’s racing heritage, including her mother running a stud, he
Russell Kane & Brian
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, a
Susan Calman
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 companionshi
Martin Clunes & John, Murray and Bob Jackson
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 a
David and Frankie Seaman & Willow
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 neona
Bill Bailey & Chocho
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
Introducing Matt Baker's Petcast!
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.
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