Talking Couch Potatoes

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Welcome to Talking Couch Potatoes, the podcast that’s all about greyhounds and the people who love them. From Perth, Western Australia, we’re shining a spotlight on the world of greyhound advocacy. We’ll hear from advocates, political groups, experts and volunteers across the country, sharing what’s happening in their states. And we’re not afraid to tackle the big conversations—opening up dialogue across Australia to discuss the public’s views on dog racing and welfare in WA. Whether you’re a greyhound lover, a curious listener, or an advocate for change, this is the podcast for you.

  1. EP64: Hearing Us Out...Finally

    4월 17일

    EP64: Hearing Us Out...Finally

    After the WA greyhound racing inquiry hearings… we needed a moment. A breather. A debrief. A bit of honesty. 💭 In this episode, we talk about: 🐾 What it was actually like being in the hearing room 💔 The emotional toll behind the scenes ❓ The questions that mattered (and the obfuscation!) ⚠️ The reality that can’t be avoided: dogs WILL be injured and killed racing. We also reflect on the people behind the advocacy — the volunteers, the foster carers, the adopting families, and the greyhounds themselves 🐕 who have changed so many minds just by being in our homes 🏡 And yes… there’s still a bit of classic Talking Couch Potatoes chaos in there too 😅🐾 A big welcome and thank you to our NEW sponsor Sprinkles and Sprouts 🍽️ https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/ Delicious food made with grocery store ingredients 😋 🐕 Foster of the Fortnight: Toby ✨ Gentle ✨ Affectionate ✨ A little quirky (the best kind 😄) Looking for a calm, dog-savvy home 💛 If you’ve ever thought about adopting… this is your sign 🐾 📅 April = Adopt a Greyhound Month = https://greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/ Get your Nanna Bingo tickets here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/nanna-bingo-the-wedding-with-free-the-hounds #TalkingCouchPotatoes #FreeTheHounds #AdoptAGreyhound 🐾 #GreyhoundRescue #EndGreyhoundRacing 🚫🐕

    36분
  2. EP63: Meet Lynx: The Greyhound Cat Boss

    4월 3일

    EP63: Meet Lynx: The Greyhound Cat Boss

    This week, Matt & Mel chat with Bec – long term foster carer, cat tester, and all-round legend, who has helped over 50 greyhounds transition from racing life into loving homes. With the help of her cat Lynx, Bec also tests greyhounds for prospective adoptive families with cats. This episode is equal parts eye-opening, heartwarming, and inspiring. ✨ What you’ll learn: 🐈Why many greyhounds can live with cats (and how it’s tested) 🏘️What makes a greyt foster carer ❤️‍🩹The reality of life after racing 🐾Why patience changes everything for these dogs 💛 PLUS: Greyhound Adoptions WA urgently needs foster carers...even short-term helps save lives. https://greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/fostering/ 👉 If you’ve ever thought about fostering… this is your sign.⚡ 🎟️ And don’t forget: 👰Nanna Bingo Wedding Fundraiser – Sat May 16 Tickets on Humanitix! https://events.humanitix.com/nanna-bingo-the-wedding-with-free-the-hounds Laughs, live and silent auctions, BYO food and a cheap bar...all for the hounds 🐾 Thank you to our friends and sponsor Henry Houndwear 🐕what all the best dressed hounds are wearing! https://henryhoundwear.com.au/

    30분
  3. EP62: The Heart Behind Friends of the Hound

    3월 20일

    EP62: The Heart Behind Friends of the Hound

    This week on Talking Couch Potatoes, Matt & Mel are joined by an absolute legend in greyhound rescue - Lisa White, founder of Friends of the Hound, operating in Northern NSW and Queensland. 🐶💙 https://friendsofthehound.org.au/What started with one greyhound she couldn’t forget, Zada, turned into more than 20 years of rescue… and thousands of lives saved! 🏆In this episode we talk about:👀 what rescue really looks like behind the scenes❤️‍🩹 the emotional (and financial) cost of saving injured racing dogs💪 why so many adopters become lifelong advocates🧐 whether greyhound racing can actually be reformed🚨 and why this moment - especially in WA - matters more than everThis one is powerful, emotional, honest… and full of hope 💙Listen, follow and share, to help us raise awareness 🎧And dont forget your tickets for Nanna Bingo WEDDING 👰 here https://events.humanitix.com/nanna-bingo-the-wedding-with-free-the-houndsCheck out Toby, our Foster of the Fortnight, through Greyhound Adoptions WA https://greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/And as always, many thanks to our wonderful sponsors Henry Houndwear what all the best dressed hounds are wearing 🐕 https://henryhoundwear.com.au/

    47분
  4. EP61: The Human Cost: A Participant's Story

    3월 6일

    EP61: The Human Cost: A Participant's Story

    🚨EP61 of Talking Couch Potatoes is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of the psychological impact of greyhound racing, including trauma to greyhounds. Take care listening ❤️‍🩹In this episode of Talking Couch Potatoes, we speak with Mark Layton, who grew up in a greyhound racing family and spent his childhood around kennels and racetracks.Mark shares his personal experience of the industry, including what it was like to be involved from a young age and how those experiences stayed with him into adulthood. His story offers an important perspective on something that is not often discussed — the human impact of greyhound racing on the children who grow up within the industry.We also unpack the recently released Review into governance and sustainability of WA racing. What it focuses on - and more importantly - what it leaves out.And of course we have our 🥁Foster of the Fortnight 🐾🐕 Meet Sandy – a sweet, curious five-year-old greyhound who loves a sniffy morning walk followed by a long day of snoozing in comfy beds. If Sandy sounds like the perfect addition to your home, please reach out to Greyhound Adoptions WA here https://greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/ And let us know too!Proudly sponsored by Henry Houndwear 💅what all the best dressed hounds are wearing! https://henryhoundwear.com.au/🍽️Check out Sprinkles and Sprouts here 😋https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/

    54분
  5. EP60: The Science of Greyhound Behaviour with Dr Liam Clay

    2월 20일

    EP60: The Science of Greyhound Behaviour with Dr Liam Clay

    We’ve hit the big 6-0… and we’re still raging (respectfully) 💅🔥 In this milestone episode of Talking Couch Potatoes, we sit down with Dr Liam Clay – PhD-qualified canine behaviour consultant and Director of AABA Consultants & Future Proof Training Academy – to unpack the science of greyhound behaviour: ❓ What actually happens when a greyhound leaves racing and enters a home? 🤔Why the “3-3-3 rule” needs a little adjustment for ex-racing hounds 👉 What emotional regulation really means 🚫 Why greyhounds aren’t “born to race” and what they’re capable of instead 🤭 Why greyhounds can appear socially awkward (relatable tbh) ✅Why structure + time = success 🐕 And the beautiful truth about what these dogs can become 💖 🔥This conversation is evidence-based, compassionate and eye-opening. If you’ve adopted, fostered, or are thinking about bringing a greyhound into your life – this episode is essential listening. And … we also introduce our very first 🐶 Foster of the Fortnight 🐾 Huey, a brindle gentleman waiting patiently for his forever home. 🤯Episode 60 and still fighting for a world where greyhounds live a full life like all other companion pups! 💬 Tell us what surprised you most. 🔁 Share with anyone considering adoption. 💌Sign up for the Free The Hounds newsletter and be informed of our latest campaigns! https://freethehounds.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d87f42ca4948157c6be5559a1&id=07c947f9e1⁠ 🎉Huge thanks to our long time sponsors, Henry Houndwear, what all the best dressed hounds are wearing 🐕 https://henryhoundwear.com.au/ #TalkingCouchPotatoes #GreyhoundAdvocacy #OneWelfare #FutureProofTraining

    50분
  6. EP59: RSPCA WA: On The Frontlines of Animal Welfare

    2월 6일

    EP59: RSPCA WA: On The Frontlines of Animal Welfare

    This episode is a big one!Not loud. Not shouty.But important. 👀 We sat down with Deb King, Animal Welfare Policy Research Officer at RSPCA WA, to unpack one of the most common (and most misunderstood) arguments we see on our posts 👇 👉 “What about how many dogs the RSPCA euthanises?” So let’s be crystal clear. 💔 RSPCA is not causing the crisis...they are dealing with the fallout.They care for animals who are abused, neglected, traumatised or dumped. Animals who arrive already suffering.RSPCA WA deals with the most vulnerable cases after everything has already gone wrong.Meanwhile, the dog racers claim their animals are “elite athletes in peak condition”… yet dogs keep dying on track. In this episode we talk about:🐕 Why RSPCA’s work is science-led, not emotive📊 Why transparency (or lack of it) matters💥 On-track injuries, fractures and deaths🧠 The myth of “inaction” and what actually happens behind the scenes🤝 Why improving welfare requires facts, not whataboutism If you’ve ever seen the RSPCA used as a shield to defend racing, this episode is for you.If you care about greyhounds, evidence, and accountability, make sure you have a listen! Thanks to our greyt sponsors Henry Houndwear https://henryhoundwear.com.au/ #TalkingCouchPotatoes #GreyhoundWelfare #EndGreyhoundRacing #RSPCA #AnimalWelfare #WhatAboutism

    51분
  7. EP58: 2026...Showtime!

    1월 23일

    EP58: 2026...Showtime!

    🎉 EP58 | Happy New Year 🎉 We’re back for 2026 with a short check-in episode to ease into the year - just us, a bit of reflection, and some important updates. 🐾 We touch on recent Free The Hounds happenings...📊 And unpack the newly announced financial review of WA racing...including the timing with the WA Parliamentary Inquiry and what it could mean.This one’s brief, but the year ahead is anything but. We’ve got a great line-up of guests coming your way in the next episodes, and some big conversations ahead. Thanks for sticking with us since 2023, now let’s make 2026 count!#TalkingCouchPotatoes #GreyhoundAdvocacy #EndGreyhoundRacing #PodcastUpdate #2026

    17분
  8. EP57: Simba: A Story of Survival

    2025. 12. 19.

    EP57: Simba: A Story of Survival

    🎄✨ Episode 57 is here! ✨🎄 In our final episode for the year, Talking Couch Potatoes brings you a story that is not just a conversation...it’s a journey.This episode features Kim Whiting, author of Simba’s Story - a deeply moving account of a traumatised greyhound who went missing for 16 days in the Dandenong Ranges, and the extraordinary community that refused to give up on him. ❤️ Simba’s story is about so much more than a lost dog.It’s about trauma, trust, survival instincts, and unconditional love. It’s about what greyhounds endure before they ever reach a couch. And it’s about the quiet power of people coming together when it matters most. Matt and Jem talk with Kim about:🐕 Adopting fearful, traumatised greyhounds🌲 What really happens when a dog is lost and in survival mode🤝 The unbelievable strength of the greyhound community✨ The power of hope 📖 You can buy your own copy of Simba's Story here! https://www.balboapress.com/en-AU/bookstore/bookdetails/868814-simbas-storyAll proceeds from Simba’s Story go directly to Greyhound Rescue, making this book a gift that truly helps hounds in need. 📖❤️ This is our Christmas Miracle episode — and a reminder that love, patience, and community can change lives. Proudly supported as always by the wonderful Henry Houndwear, what all the best dressed hounds are wearing! Get yours here https://henryhoundwear.com.au/

    40분
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Welcome to Talking Couch Potatoes, the podcast that’s all about greyhounds and the people who love them. From Perth, Western Australia, we’re shining a spotlight on the world of greyhound advocacy. We’ll hear from advocates, political groups, experts and volunteers across the country, sharing what’s happening in their states. And we’re not afraid to tackle the big conversations—opening up dialogue across Australia to discuss the public’s views on dog racing and welfare in WA. Whether you’re a greyhound lover, a curious listener, or an advocate for change, this is the podcast for you.

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    Free the Hounds Inc Association
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