Back Back #9: This Podcast Changes Lives

Comedian Sara Barron joins us to talk about her brand new Bedlington Whippet puppy, Wednesday. It's a brilliantly honest account of how intense, disorientating and surprisingly hard getting a dog can be. From puppy blues and training chaos to feeling weird about saying “I love you”, this is a very funny, very real take on new puppydom.Plus: crate chat, royal dog messages, Jack's critique of Seann's new haircut, and never ask Seann for help.See Sara live: https://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/s/34444/sara_barronSee Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001We want to hear from you: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 00:00 Intro00:23 Immediate technical chaos00:43 Seann’s soft play nightmare and why you should never ask him for help02:50 Dolly senses danger on a walk - Jack explains what happened next05:14 Seann’s childhood dog and how it found his family home06:30 Mildred’s dog walking friendship group08:20 Jack reacts to Seann’s new haircut09:58 Juniper, the crate, and rules out the window11:40 Sara spots Pete Wicks at Alan Carr’s - and he’s coming back12:30 Mildred vs Wylda: bedtime tensions15:12 Jack receives a message from The King about corgis18:40 Seann’s Royal Variety moment with The King21:00 Introducing Sara Barron21:53 Sara joins the show23:13 Sara’s new puppy and feeling completely discombobulated26:10 The puppy: a Bedlington Whippet27:40 Geoff is the animal person in the house29:28 The research that went into choosing the breed30:32 Who’s actually looking after the puppy day-to-day33:58 Loving the puppy… but feeling strange saying “I love you”35:15 The puppy’s name: Wednesday (thanks to son's goth phase)36:17 Training struggles and current sleep arrangements39:42 Should Geoff come on the pod?40:17 Their trainer, Britain’s Got Talent, and dog trainer opinions43:00 Whale eye demonstrations43:47 How Sara and Sara know each other from New York45:56 Sara meets Mildred46:20 New York dog owners vs London dog owners47:47 Listening to Geoff on the radio48:45 Does Sara let Wednesday kiss her on the mouth?50:06 Puppy blues are real51:58 Saying goodbye and signing off#OhMyDogPodcast #PuppyBlues #NewPuppy #LifeWithDogs #SaraBarron #DogPodcast #ComedyPodcast #PuppyReality #JackDee #SeannWalsh

This week on Bark Back, the inbox is doing what it does best. There are cracked ribs and a surprising story from Jack, ongoing confusion around Seann’s Yorkshire Nut Terrier, people admitting to eating dog chocolate, and one unforgettable story about a retired SAS stepdad who ate dog food - and wasn’t remotely bothered when he found out. There are also prams, pet peeves, and the usual Bark Back madness.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001We want to hear from you: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 00:00 Intro00:22 Sylvia and Freddie (a familiar nudging incident)01:53 Mark Ellery says we’re not helping his cracked rib03:19 Jack admits he once cracked a rib04:09 More messages about Seann and the Yorkshire Nut Terrier05:39 Lou Foo on the gentle mental adjustments we all make while listening to Seann05:57 Chloe and her miniature Schnoodle who nudges too06:50 Lucy thinks we should all live with Simon - Jack disagrees08:17 Jo42 shares advice about dogs and chocolate - recommends BlueCross.org.uk09:32 Samantha Lewis admits she’s eaten dog chocolate (as has Jack)10:29 Natalie’s retired SAS stepdad once ate dog food - and liked it12:51 “Special Army Soldiers” and a Ross Kemp diversion13:43 Natalie has been binge-watching Jack on Netflix14:33 Helen Marie gets comments pushing her Yorkie in a pram15:58 Seann’s human equivolent pet peeve: unnecessary elevator users17:02 Signing off from another Bark Back#OhMyDog #BarkBack #DogPeople #DogPodcast #ListenerEmails #DogLife #ComedyPodcast #PetParents #JackDee #SeannWalsh

We’re joined by Adam Frost for a fascinating, funny and surprisingly moving chat about dogs, gardens, music and creating moments. An OMD throwback to one of the show's most loved moments with Fred MacAuley. Plus a hilarious detour to that Brooklyn Beckham moment everyone’s talking about, plenty of dog chat about Dolly, Mildred and Juniper.See Adam's show: https://www.fane.co.uk/adam-frostSee Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001We want to hear from you: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 00:00 Intro01:06 The Brooklyn Beckham post and our collective reaction03:59 Lily Allen’s album cover post joins the chat06:14 Dolly refuses to engage with rain07:30 Mildred briefly became Zuul08:45 Jack is fed sausages by Jane10:40 Sleeping arrangements: Juniper upstairs, Mildred on Seann, Jack's duvets 14:30 Oh My Dog throwback to Fred MacAulay18:10 Sara’s Camp Beagle petition update19:20 Introducing Adam Frost19:52 Adam joins the pod20:29 Why Adam’s dogs love being in the garden with him21:52 Buster the Jack Russell arrives and changes all the rules23:14 How Islay reacted - and how they get on now24:29 Adam’s childhood dog and going poaching26:25 Life now with two dogs and a new lab puppy27:17 Ash the cat, a new house, and more animals28:50 What Buster’s really like (soft, social, everyone’s mate)29:48 How Adam became a small-dog convert31:05 Aconite and why it’s dangerous for dogs32:47 Adam’s new tour and designing gardens inspired by music35:32 Why Mr Brightside means so much to his family37:15 Dolly’s music taste: classical and Bob Marley38:30 Gardens as places for moments, not perfection39:45 Creating a garden vibe with herbs and house plants41:36 Where Islay and Buster sleep42:15 Does Adam let his dogs kiss him on the mouth?43:02 Saying goodbye to Adam44:10 Sara’s garden45:00 Seann fixes the fence (handyman era continues)46:30 Jack’s swimming pool48:00 Signing off… and Seann messes it up again#OhMyDog #AdamFrost #DogPodcast #LifeWithDogs #GardenLife #DogPeople #ComedyPodcast #DogsAndGardens #PodcastEpisode #jackdee #seannwalsh #fredmacaulay

This week on Bark Back, the dog facts are flying, the correspondence is top notch, and one listener proves that Oh My Dog can genuinely change your life. There’s also a deep dive into the comments people make when you’re walking your dog - and the comebacks you only think of when it’s far too late. See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001We want to hear from you: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 00:00 Intro00:40 Sara’s Queen Victoria dog fact02:59 Jack digs out his own Queen Victoria dog fact04:24 Seann’s Basenji dog fact05:37 Nikki writes in with Bulldog facts07:26 How Oh My Dog genuinely changed listener Melanie’s life (with photos)09:41 Claire Robertson’s office dog Summer and her many names11:00 The unwanted comments Jack gets when walking Dolly12:29 Phil and Rach on puppy Mabel and that comment13:15 The comeback they thought of too late13:45 Making Oh My Dog a home for esprit de l’escalier16:22 Beth in Dublin’s favourite Oh My Dog moments18:28 Signing off – Jack steals Seann’s line, then Seann messes it up#OhMyDog #BarkBack #DogPodcast #DogFacts #DogWalks #JackDee #SeannWalsh #ComedyPodcast #DogLife #DogLovers

Charlotte Hawkins returns to Oh My Dog! - and this time she’s got a new puppy! After losing her much-loved dog Bailey and taking the time to grieve, Charlotte talks about knowing when the moment finally felt right to welcome Moose, her three-month-old Dogs Trust rescue.We chat puppy chaos, crate training, new routines, and what it’s really like starting again. Before that; Seann turned up to the wrong venue, Jack says Dolly knows when the exact moment they arrive home in the car, and Sara explains "cute aggression".See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001We want to hear from you: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 00:00 Intro00:18 Seann is all over the place after a comedy venue mishap04:14 Jack on Dolly’s uncanny ability to know when they’re arriving home in the car06:00 Seann asks AI to explain how dogs do this07:25 AI attempts a New Year joke in the style of Jack Dee10:56 Mildred escapes through the fence again and Seann asks Jack what to do11:59 Sara updates us on the Animal Rising beagles liberation trial12:15 What is “cute aggression”? Sara explains and assigns it16:23 Jack wonders how great it would be if dogs could laugh17:00 Charlotte Hawkins joins us17:20 Meet Moose, Charlotte’s three-month-old Dogs Trust rescue18:30 The adoption process and why Moose was originally called Donkey20:51 Moose the black lab and the need for puppy training classes23:17 Crate training: why it matters26:30 Sleeping on the lounge floor to help Moose settle29:04 Toilet training realities31:04 Knowing when she was ready for another dog and the Dogs Trust behaviour helpline33:25 Leaving Moose alone for short periods34:15 Why the crate helps Moose sleep (and what he’s chewing… everything)37:32 Saying goodbye to Charlotte38:05 Juniper, crate rules and Sara breaking her own rules39:55 Signing off and everything we want you to sign up to#OhMyDogPodcast #CharlotteHawkins #NewPuppy #DogsTrust #LifeWithDogs #PuppyLife #JackDee #SeannWalsh #cuteagression

Bark Back is back! A listener reminds us that Jack once presented the 1995 Christmas Top of the Pops with Björk, listeners wade into the petrol station chat (with a genuinely cringe moment from Sara), plus dogs who know when humans are seriously ill.There’s also a thorny poo-in-the-forest debate, and Seann struggles to land the ending. Classic Bark Back energy.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001We want to hear from you: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdPlease keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 00:00 Intro00:40 The December newsletter01:37 Listener Jude reminds Jack he presented TOTP with Björk at Christmas 199505:30 Listeners wade back into the petrol station debate08:25 Sara’s full cringe petrol station moment09:32 The time Seann thought his car was stolen… then Jack did too11:56 Listener Helen Marie’s husband eats dog food13:25 Anne-Marie on Seann’s face when Jack reads his bit14:32 Beth Beacon’s incredible story of a dog during her son’s illness at Christmas16:10 A similarly moving story about Ian Smith’s dog being ill18:07 Jack on why you should always tell the vet what you’re worried about (Dolly’s teeth)18:56 Astrid asks: is it OK to leave dog poo in a forest?23:26 Saying goodbye… and Seann messes up the ending#OhMyDogPodcast #TheBarkBack #DogPeople #ComedyPodcast #LifeWithDogs #JackDee #SeannWalsh

A funny and touching episode Oh My Dog! to kick off your new year - with our brilliant dog expert Simon Parry-Moreno joining us for advice, reassurance and some genuinely eye-opening answers (including whether dogs communicate by blinking).Before Simon arrives, Jack takes us through his lifelong history with dogs - from Barney the Basset to the childhood dog who most reminds him of Dolly, and Grace with one of her much-adored corrections for Seann.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdWe're halfway there but please keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Intro and happy new year00:19 Mildred falls in love with one of Jack’s gifts00:54 Sara’s doormat from Seann finally arrives02:00 Dolly loves Christmas and yet another comment about her not walking04:15 Ice, cold weather and why Juniper isn’t going out05:15 Seann asks Jack for his full dog family history06:10 Seann’s mind is completely blown06:30 Jack’s incredible stories and how Barney the Basset started it all09:09 Juniper joins in and Jack shares a childhood photo with Flicker, who reminds him of Dolly10:47 Back to the same person who asks Jack about Dolly every single day11:45 Seann’s confession about Mildred and the Celebrations14:01 More of Jack’s childhood stories and how bonkers kids really are14:30 Sara’s children and the great Sudocrem fiasco15:28 Miles Jupp’s son at age three17:00 Why Wylda finds Seann annoying18:39 Correcting Seann on something from a previous episode19:41 Grace delivers the much-needed correction via voice note21:23 Debriefing Seann’s made-up dog breed thanks to autocorrect22:32 Jane’s message that went wrong23:44 Welcoming dog expert Simon Parry-Moreno24:05 Update on Strudel, textbook training and learning from Leia26:00 Do dogs communicate through blinking?28:05 How much time to train a four-month-old puppy each day31:30 When it’s OK to leave a puppy and an older dog36:33 Why overexcited dogs are a problem38:00 Jack on how we anthropomorphise our dogs40:30 Seann gets put out and threatens to start a new podcast41:43 Sylvia’s email about her dog nudging her down the stairs44:35 Simon’s top piece of dog advice45:20 Saying goodbye to Simon46:09 Signing off… Jack loses the script and blinks it#OhMyDogPodcast #DogExpert #DogTrainingAdvice #DogBehaviour #DogPeople #PuppyAdvice #FunnyPodcast #JackDee #SeannWalsh #Comedy

As we head into 2026, we’re looking back at some of our favourite moments from Oh My Dog! in 2025 - a year full of unforgettable stories, hilarious chats and dogs we still think about.From Pete Wicks on For Dog's Sake, unconditional love and travelling to South Korea to save dogs from the meat trade, to Niall Harbison on how nearly dying led to saving thousands of street dogs in Thailand. We discover how Monica Dolan's Husky , Velma, helped heal childhood trauma, there's Bill Bailey's hilarious appearance at Oh My Dog Live at Goodwoof, and Martin Clunes reflects on a lifetime of dogs and becoming a Dogs Trust Ambassador.Happy New Year! And make sure you stick around for the bonus clip - it's one of the funniest Oh My Dog! moments of the year.See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdWe're halfway there but please keep signing and sharing - SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73657800:00 Intro00:48 Pete Wicks on why he loves dogs more than people02:12 Pete’s first rescue dog Arnie at age 1003:00 Unconditional love and Pete’s Frenchies Ernest, Eric and Peggy07:08 Pete’s TV show For Dogs’ Sake08:45 Travelling to South Korea to rescue dogs from the meat trade10:20 Niall Harbison on nearly dying and saving street dogs in Thailand12:30 The 8–10 million street dogs in Thailand13:00 Tina, Niall’s soul dog, her hospital and sterilising 7,000 dogs a month14:45 Does Niall let dogs kiss him on the mouth?16:13 Monica Dolan and Velma the Husky17:58 Igor the Husky and Monica’s childhood trauma19:45 Why people say not to get a Husky as a first dog21:00 How a play led Monica to Velma and healing23:22 Bill Bailey on dogs as a lifeline (live at Goodwoof)25:15 Bill’s dogs over the years and his Belgian Malinois Husky crosses25:50 Pablo the chihuahua goes missing27:55 How Pablo’s story became international news29:15 Bill’s menagerie of animals30:22 Who helps look after them and the European research database32:29 Chesney Hawkes and Mischief’s dramatic LA rescue35:14 The moustachioed man and the young boy who saved the day38:00 Finn the Texan dog and his film career39:52 Martin Clunes, Murray and how he ended up with so many dogs42:07 John, Murray’s brother, and life with two blind dogs43:56 Martin Clunes on becoming a Dogs Trust Ambassador45:50 Martin’s childhood dog and his love of little white terriers46:45 Signing off with a very Happy New Year from Jack, Seann and Sara47:57 BONUS CLIP: one of our favourite moments - Jack with Dolly reimagined as a human#OhMyDogPodcast #BestOf2025 #DogPodcast #RescueDogs #Goodwoof #DogsTrust #MartinClunes #PeteWicks #MonicaDolan #ChesneyHawkes #NiallHarbison #JackDee #SeannWalsh #BillBailey

A very festive Bark Back packed with brilliant dog stories - including what happened when Ernesto Fonzarelli ate a mince pie, Pops proving himself to be the best dog Santa ever, plus a funny detour into petrol stations and why Seann got told off at the pump.There are Dolly lookalikes, festive Dog Facts, your feedback on the Camp Beagle mini-doc, and a Christmas sign-off that invites you to join in with your best dog howling impression. Funny, festive and full of dogs doing exactly what dogs do best!See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdStill a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle 00:00 Intro00:50 Pops, the ultimate dog Santa - photo reveal01:40 Dolly’s doppelgängers Pablo and Wilbur02:00 Jack & Bailey through the Christmas wreath (aka cheese trap)02:51 Jack’s endless Dolly photo sessions03:50 Your hilarious Spotify comments04:33 Photo: Dolly’s ostrich impression and Dolly under a blanket05:00 Mildred’s sulking photo when left behind05:50 Michelle’s bought a portable dog bowl for Mildred06:28 Goodwoof news for Oh My Dog! next year07:40 Carol’s unusual dog poo bag storage in her car08:10 Petrol pump patience debate09:30 Seann gets told off at the petrol station12:02 Sara’s Camp Beagle mini-doc comments - keep signing!13:00 Voice note: Ernesto Fonzarelli and the mince pie saga14:56 Photo: Ernesto aka Baby Cheeses 15:38 Dog Facts kick off!16:06 Dogs in WW1 - Sara’s fact17:03 Why dogs bring you toys - Seann’s fact17:45 Teddy the Golden Retriever sings carols in Wales - Jack’s fact19:00 Signing off with dog howling invite#OhMyDogPodcast #TheBarkBack #ChristmasWithDogs #DogPodcast #DogStories #DogSanta #DogHowling #omdpod #jackdee #seannwalsh #comedypodcast #dogpodcast

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of Oh My Dog! chaos.This festive special kicks off with technical hiccups (missing Seann, misbehaving mics), before a gift exchange that goes slightly off-plan but is full of genuine festive joy - and Dolly absolutely smashing it.Along the way we talk dogs ageing and dog years, whether any of us are ready for a second dog, share an update on animal testing, and end with an AI-generated Christmas joke in the style of Jack Dee before Seann bravely tries the meaty bubbles! Merry Christmas!See Seann live: https://www.seannwalsh.com/Dont forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001Email us and send in your voice notes: [email protected] us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomdStill a way to go so please SIGN THE CAMP BEAGLE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578Find out more here: https://thecampbeagle.com/ @thecampbeagle 00:00 Intro00:10 Technical hitches begin, no Seann, Sara and Jack discuss Jack’s Christmas jumper and Sara’s tree01:20 Seann’s community fibre anecdote02:01 Jack’s technical issues with his mic03:52 Jack is back, Seann’s festive hair clips are discussed05:30 Oh My Dog!’s gift giving goes slightly wrong, apart from Dolly’s06:50 Jack opens Sara’s gift07:30 Jack opens Mildred and Seann’s gifts, Bonio and strawberry sippy cups09:55 Sara opens her gifts from Dolly, Pawbons and peanut butter flavoured bubbles10:42 Seann opens his gifts from Dolly, beefy steak flavoured bubbles and Puppy Dodgers11:59 Seann describes his gift to Sara, a “My dog only barks at ugly people” doormat13:10 Sara explains why Seann doesn’t have his gift14:15 Sara gives Seann a gift idea for Grace15:18 Mildred’s bedroom turd and Seann tries to report a fraud18:29 Seann’s bleach stain on the floor19:54 Mildred is working with the foxes on the hole in the fence22:56 Sara’s train story about an overzealous ticket inspector and a fined young couple24:40 Jack hates trains, Seann agrees26:20 Seann has been watching Sara’s Camp Beagle reels and the OMD mini-doc27:54 Sara shares an animal testing update29:37 Discussion about dog ageing and dog years from Dr Paul Manktelow’s reel33:34 Grace asks Jack and Sara about getting a second dog, Seann shares their thoughts too37:37 Juniper is quiet this week39:30 AI Christmas joke in the style of Jack Dee40:21 Signing off and Seann tries the meaty bubbles42:06 A very merry Christmas from Seann, Jack and Sara#OhMyDogPodcast #ChristmasSpecial #FestivePodcast #DogPodcast #ComedyPodcast #ChristmasWithDogs #PodcastLife #JackDee #SeannWalsh