WHOLESOME ANIMAL CHAT THAT WILL MELT YOUR CYNICISM: BEST PODCASTS OF THE WEEK
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| Culture | The Guardian | WHOLESOME ANIMAL CHAT THAT WILL MELT YOUR CYNICISM: BEST PODCASTS OF THE WEEK | 9 hrs ago |
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Matt Baker has launched a new podcast in which he invites celebrities to discuss their pets, with US soccer legend Megan Rapinoe making her hosting debut. The series, available weekly, offers a light‑hearted take on the familiar celebrity interview format.
According to Culture | The Guardian, the first episodes feature guests such as comedian Bill Bailey, who shares stories about his extensive menagerie that includes parrots, lizards, armadillos and a dog, as well as a Japanese chin named Chocho. Other participants on the opening run are actor Martin Clunes and sports commentator Clare Balding. The podcast is produced by Blue Peter and One Show alumnus Matt Baker and is widely available across standard streaming platforms.
Baker’s show represents a wholesome entry into the crowded field of celebrity podcasts, leveraging the universal appeal of animals to create a more personal, upbeat tone.
- Matt Baker hosts a new podcast focused on celebrities’ pets
- Megan Rapinoe serves as host for her debut appearance
- Bill Bailey, Martin Clunes, and Clare Balding are among the first guests
- Episodes feature stories about diverse animals, including a Japanese chin called Chocho
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