The Dogs Were Good (again)

Can Dogs Talk? Sep 17, 2026 2759 This week, Matt interviews Alexis Devine and her famous talking dog, Bunny, to explore how we communicate with our pets, what our dogs might be trying to tell us, and whether we can actually talk back! Alexis's Book: https://tinyurl.com/mv7ur96d Follow Bunny & Alexis! https://www.instagram.com/whataboutbunny https://www.tiktok.com/@whataboutbunny https://www.youtube.com/@whataboutbunny

Singers React To Singing Dogs Sep 10, 2026 3211 This week, Matt is joined by the band Tiny Habits to talk all things dogs! They also put their musical expertise to the test by judging some hilarious singing dogs! Plus we welcome another adoptable guest, Baby Shark! More Tiny Habits: https://tinyhabitsofficial.com/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:03:26 | Adoptable Special Guest Baby Shark 00:06:44 | Ciny

Getting Sober Without Losing Your Best Friend | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 76 Sep 3, 2026 4146 This week, we’re joined by Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, to talk about the incredible work his organization does to keep people in recovery and their beloved pets together. Plus, we’re joined in studio by our very special adoptable guest, Dumpling! Dogs Matter: https://www.dogsmatter2.org/ Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 0:00:00 | Intro 0:01:01 | Adoptable Special Gu

Dogs & Their Unlikely Best Friends Aug 27, 2026 3510 This week, Matt and Jess explore the fascinating world of dogs and their unlikely interspecies friendships! Behavioral scientist Dr. Clive Wynne joins us to explain the science behind these unique bonds, plus we welcome our special adoptable guest, Keira! Dr. Clive Wynne's Book: https://www.clivewynne.com/book-1 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:04 | Special Ado

Snoopy Turns 76! Celebrating the World’s Most Famous Beagle Aug 13, 2026 2979 This week, Matt and Jess explore the history and legacy of pop culture’s most iconic beagle, Snoopy! Plus, we welcome a very special adoptable guest, Guiseppe! Adopt Jack From Episode 37! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/ More info about rescuing Greyhounds: https://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/ https://greyhoundrehom

Saying Goodbye to Simon: Isabel Klee on Love, Loss & Legacy Aug 6, 2026 3775 This week, we're joined by Isabel Klee to celebrate the incredible life of her beloved dog, Simon. Together, Matt and Isabel reflect on the joy, laughter, and heartbreak that come with loving a dog, and why saying goodbye never diminishes the bond they leave behind. More Isabell Klee https://www.instagram.com/simonsits Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:40 | Adop

Felicia Day Is Exactly the Kind of Dog Mom You’d Expect | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 72 Jul 23, 2026 3724 This week internet royalty Felicia Day is on the show! She breaks down her relationship with her rescue Sara Lavender, the return of The Guild, and attributes dogs to the most popular fandoms! And of course we're joined with another adoptable special guest, Butterball! More Felicia Day https://www.instagram.com/feliciaday https://www.youtube.com/@UCIg7U4yoXlm2_nnkl9wsIcw New episodes ever

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Their Dog Goes Missing | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 71 Jul 16, 2026 4719 This week Matt is joined with Babs Fry who is one of the most respected names in lost dog recovery. She is the founder of A Way Home for Dogs, a free lost dog recovery and rescue resource that helps families bring missing dogs home. They get into all the things you should do if it ever happens to you. And of course we're joined by another adoptable special guest, Trudy! More Babs Fry https://a

Is Javier Upset With Me? | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 70 Jul 9, 2026 4485 This week Matt and Jess are answering one of the big questions we dog owners have, do our pets think we are abandoning them when we leave the house? To dive deep, we’ve enlisted the help of Dog Separation Anxiety Expert, Malena DeMartini. Plus we’re joined by another adoptable special guest, Lilac! More Malena DeMartini https://malenademartini.com/about/meet-malena/ https://www.instagram.com

Testing The Limits Of A Dog Psychic | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 69 Jul 2, 2026 4446 This week Matt and Jess welcome animal communicator Elizabeth Baudhuin to the show! They're also joined with another adoptable special guest, Khaleesi. More Elizabeth Baudhuin https://www.elizabethlistenstoanimals.com/ New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-do

She Spent 20 Years With Sled Dogs. Then She Had to Say Goodbye. | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 68 Jun 25, 2026 3650 This week Blair Braverman joins Matt to talk about her life as a professional dog musher, racing, and living her life with a pack of dogs. More Blair Braverman https://www.blairbraverman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Blair_Braverman/ New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com

Cops STILL Can't Stop Killing Dogs Jun 18, 2026 2276 This week Matt discusses the story of a bernedoodle named Jameson who was shot by the LAPD last week. Gofundme for Jameson's Family https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-jameson-help-us-honor-his-memory New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-a

Why Senior Dogs are the Best Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 66 Jun 11, 2026 3706 It's senior week! Matt and Jess are joined by Kristin Hoff from Muttville Senior Dog Rescue to talk about the benefits of adopting senior pups. We're also joined in studio with another adoptable special guest, 10 year old Jimmy! Learn More About Muttville: https://muttville.org/ New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46

The End Of Greyhound Racing is Near | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 65 Jun 4, 2026 3384 It's all about speed this week! Matt and Jess break down the fastest dogs and interview Carey Thiel who is the co-founder and executive director of GREY2K USA Worldwide, a nonprofit that has spent decades lobbying to end greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns. And as always we're joined in studio with our special adoptable guest, Sharon! Sign up for Best Western Rewards using our link an

I Have To Talk About This Guy | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 64 May 28, 2026 1899 Matt is back from Europe and has a lot on his mind including the Los Angeles mayoral race. Plus we’re once again joined by WeRateDogs CEO, Javier! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapte

We Found Out What Music Dogs Actually Like | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 63 May 21, 2026 3241 This week it's all songs about dogs and even a couple dogs who make their own songs! Plus Matt Hobbs from Puppy Songs calls in to talk about the fascinating music making process! And of course we are joined by Phyllis, our adoptable special guest! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap

What Happens When Dogs Go Years Without Grooming? | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 62 May 14, 2026 3202 This week it's all about dog grooming and who better than our very own Jess Rona to take us through the nuances of her profession! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intr

Meet The Woman Who Made WeRateDogs Possible | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 61 May 7, 2026 2826 Matt is joined with his mother Barbara on this Mother’s Day special episode! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:27 | Our Adoptable Special Guest Cider 03:15 |

She Read Javier's Birth Chart! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 60 Apr 30, 2026 3670 Today Matt is joined by creator of the pet astrology app Pawsigns, Molly Vasicek! More Molly! https://www.instagram.com/mollymooose/ https://www.pawsigns.com/ Prince Lionel's Astrology Chart https://pawsignsapp.com/prince-hit-adopt New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co

He Turned Our Adoptable Dog Into a D&D Character | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 59 Apr 23, 2026 4430 Today Matt is joined by executive goth and founding member of Critical Role, Taliesin Jaffe! From goth dogs to wacky dye jobs, this episode is packed with fantasy and adventure! Plus they’re joined in studio with our adoptable special guest Kiki Cupcake! More Taliesin Jaffe! https://www.instagram.com/executivegoth https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeirdKidsPod New episodes every Thursday! Spot

How Guide Dogs Changed America | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 58 Apr 16, 2026 4135 National Guide Dog Day is coming up so today is all about our helpful working dog friends! Joining us in the studio is Eugene Kim and his guide dog Opal. Along with super trainer Sean Chiles from Guide Dogs of America. Check them out and find out how you can help support Guide Dogs Of America: https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/ https://www.facebook.com/GuideDogsofAmerica/ https://x.com/Gui

Meet the Dogs Helping Children Put Away Their Predators | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 57 Apr 9, 2026 2967 This week Matt does a deep dive on one of the most important dog jobs there are, Courthouse Dogs! Plus an interview with the founder of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation Dr. Celeste Walsen. And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Robin! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https:/

The Dogs Were BAD This Week | The Dogs Were Bad This Week | Ep. 56 Apr 2, 2026 2832 We are saddened to report that the dogs, were in fact, not good this week. :( New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:16 | Our Adoptable Special Guest Jada! 05:32 |

One Of The Craziest Dog Rescue Stories Ever! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 55 Mar 26, 2026 1890 It was a big dog news week and Matt is here to fill you in! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:28 | Our Special Adoptable Guest Lady! 02:48 | Seven Stolen Dogs

My Favorite Puppies! | The Dogs Were Good (again) |Ep. 54 Mar 19, 2026 2735 It's our National Puppy Day episode so today is all about...you guessed it, PUPPIES! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:02 | Javier's First Plane Flight 05:44 | Puppy Di

Meet the Most Famous Dogs in College Sports | The Dogs Were Good (again) |Ep. 53 Mar 12, 2026 3121 It’s episode 53! Matt and Jess are tackling the 16 college mascot dogs! We even get to talk to a couple of them before we square off in a March Madness style bracket competition! Who will win?? New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id18001251

Everything You Need To Know About 3 Legged Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 52 Mar 5, 2026 3037 It’s episode 52! This week is all about our special 3-legged friends! Matt welcomes special adoptable guest Champ before interviewing his surgeon Dr. Williams from the California Animal Rehabilitation & Emergency Surgery (CARES)! Then it's an interview with Rene and Jim, founders of the Tripawds Foundation! Champ's Story: https://youtu.be/-IW8toydgqI?si=3glSRuObHUsNReEv California Animal Re

Photographer Replaces Shelter Pics With Professional Photos | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 51 Feb 26, 2026 3069 It’s episode 51! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Dakota before getting into this week’s stories that include a photographer that takes professional photos to help shelter dogs get adopted and a FedEx driver’s special relationship with the dogs on his route! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podca

A.I. Dog Content Is Here And It's Bad | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 50 Feb 19, 2026 2591 It’s episode 50! We have an update on all our adoptable special guests so far! Plus Matt gives you tips on how to recognize and avoid A.I. slop that invades your algorithm! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by

Valentine's Dogs With My Fiancée | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 49 Feb 12, 2026 3350 Matt's fiancée Taylor visits the podcast on a very special Valentine's Day episode! Plus they're joined with today's special adoptable guest, Yogi! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapt

This Dog Is The Mayor Of His Town | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 48 Feb 5, 2026 2711 An episode dedicated to the dogs serving their communities as mayor! Plus we're joined in studio with Mayor Max of Idyllwild California! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Thanks to Mayor

The Most Famous Dog Actors | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 47 Jan 29, 2026 3413 Famous dog actors of the small and big screen this week! Including an exclusive interview with the award winning star of the movie Good Boy, Indy, and his humans, Ben and Kari. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song

The Murder of Renee Nicole Good | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 46 Jan 15, 2026 3221 Just needed to take this week to talk about things that are important to me. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:12 | Our Adoptable Special Guest Tiger Lily 07

This Dog Is Walking Across The U.S.A.! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 45 Jan 8, 2026 3148 Happy New Year everyone! Today Matt and Jess are going over some standout dogs while welcoming adoptable special guest, Jeff! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Jess Rona https://www.inst

My Favorite Dogs Of 2025 | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 44 Jan 1, 2026 1910 Matt's favorite dogs of 2025 plus an interview with one of those very special dogs, Oakley! And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Birdie! Oakley and his parents are rebuilding from their fire and you can support them here: Follow Oakley_Leads_The_Way: https://www.instagram.com/oakley_leads_the_way?igsh=emtrbW01dzBwbTh4&utm_source=qr Amazon Wishlist: https://www.ama

The Rich Are Coming For Your Pets | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 43 Dec 23, 2025 1912 This week Matt sheds light on why the pet care industry is more expensive than ever leaving many pet owners in debt or unable to care for their animals. And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Miss Rachel! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc

Dogs With Jobs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 42 Dec 18, 2025 3163 This week Matt and Jess are joined by special adoptable guest Robby! Then they go over some of the wildest dog jobs! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 03:06 |

WeRateDogs Is Changing... | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 41 Dec 11, 2025 3202 We welcome our new CEO Javier on today’s episode of The Dogs Were Good (again). New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:45 | Our New CEO 02:57 | Javier’s Story 20:

The Lost Dog Last Seen In Orbit | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 40 Dec 4, 2025 1513 This week is all about the first dog in space, Laika. Her historic life and her tragic end. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:09 | Our Special Adoptable Gue

The Dogs I’m Thankful For | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 39 Nov 26, 2025 2400 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week Matt has some exciting pupdates and even an interview with Hannah Banana’s new family before getting into the dogs he's is most thankful for! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro s

Our Top Dog Names Of The Year! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 38 Nov 20, 2025 2213 It’s Episode 38 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special guest Pinky while going over the top dog names of 2025! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Ch

The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Turning Blue??? | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 37 Nov 13, 2025 2205 It’s Episode 37 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Jack before getting into this week’s dog news! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Rocky Kanaka Is Dog Jesus | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 36 Nov 6, 2025 3334 It’s Episode 36 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt is joined in studio by our most requested guest of all time, Rocky Kanaka! Together they discuss Rocky’s new book, Sitting With Dogs, Rocky’s Dog Bakeries, and a thoughtful conversation around dog and human welfare. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f4

The Best Dog Halloween Costumes Of All Time! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 35 Oct 30, 2025 2731 Treat or Treat! It’s Episode 35 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Happy Halloween everyone! Today we go over a very thoughtfully organized list of the best dog Halloween costumes of ALL TIME! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800

We Interviewed Tucker: The Golden Retriever With The Gentlest Bite | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 34 Oct 23, 2025 3184 Episode 34 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special guest Smidge! Plus dog news of the week and an exclusive interview with the golden retriever who’s taking the internet by storm, Tucker the Gentle Biter! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po

Cops Can't Stop Killing Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 33 Oct 16, 2025 2299 Episode 33 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt spotlights disturbing statistics regarding the staggering amount of dogs that are killed each year at the hands of police. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro son

Dog Leads Deputy To Grandma After Bad Fall! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 32 Oct 9, 2025 3570 Episode 32 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Honeydew while getting into some pupdates and doggy news! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

My New Foster Dog! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 31 Oct 2, 2025 3160 Episode 31 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt brings his new adoptable foster Ruff on the show! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:05 | Special Adoptab

My Favorite “Non” Dogs! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 30 Sep 25, 2025 2892 Episode 30 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Luca before Matt shows off all the “non” dogs that have been submitted throughout the years. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192

We Can’t Get Over This Dog’s Underbite! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 29 Sep 18, 2025 2779 Episode 29 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest King Macaroni before covering this week’s big dog news! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin C

The Dogs Of 9/11 | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 28 Sep 11, 2025 3209 Episode 28 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess break down the amazing therapy and search & rescue dogs that helped so many during the events of 9/11. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenja

Critical Role Turns These Dogs into D&D Characters! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 27 Sep 4, 2025 4432 Episode 27 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray of the mega hit show Critical Role are here with their pup Omar the corgi! They are also this week’s sponsor for our adoptable special guest Dolly! Thanks to the Critical Role Foundation! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts

This Dog Always Needs A Lap! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 26 Aug 28, 2025 3043 Episode 26 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt interviews Stephen Knight from Dog Matters, and shares a few big stories of the week! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 0

My Favorite Dogs for National Dog Day! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 25 Aug 21, 2025 2277 Episode 25 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt is flying solo today as he celebrates the upcoming National Dog Day by sharing his favorite dog pics, videos, and stories! Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-do

This Wolf Sanctuary Is Saving Lives! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 24 Aug 14, 2025 3685 Episode 24 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Tater and her foster Chelsea! Then they’re joined by Steve Wastell who runs the Apex Protection Project, a wolf and wolf hybrid sanctuary! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc

There’s A Great Dane On This Plane! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 23 Aug 7, 2025 3168 Episode 23 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Biscuit! Then they catch you up on all the hot-dog news of the week, including a Horus, Great Dane who won the hearts of everyone at 30,000ft! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/u

We Were Finally Tricked By A.I.! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 22 Jul 31, 2025 4150 Episode 22 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Wyatt! Also it seems we’re not the only ones that have been duped by A.I. animal vids! Plus a very much needed conversation around human welfare as it relates to animal welfare. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcas

These Leashes Come With Descriptions! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 21 Jul 24, 2025 3626 Episode 21 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Rita before giving us some good news about some prior adoptable guests! Plus some fun grooming techniques you can employ and we learn some buzz words thanks to a litter named after Gen Alpha slang! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d6

Shelter Writes Brutally Honest Review Of Their Dog | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 20 Jul 17, 2025 3480 Episode twenty of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy welcome special adoptable guest Junior before updating on us on ALL of our special guests up to this point and their adoption status! Plus dog news and some pups we’re obsessed with this week! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https

Bad Haircuts, Heroic Dogs, & The BEST Cartoon Dogs?! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 19 Jul 10, 2025 3290 Episode nineteen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Baloney before getting into some HERO dogs and what will surely be a very controversial tier list of the top cartoon dogs! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-

This Old Dog CAN Learn New Tricks! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 18 Jul 3, 2025 3057 Episode eighteen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy welcome special adoptable guest Big Bird before getting into this week’s dog news! Plus Matt and Kimmy both share dogs they’re obsessed with this week! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-do

A Conversation With Isabel Klee (SimonSits) | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 17 Jun 26, 2025 3932 Episode seventeen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Today Matt sits down with content creator, author, and foster dog mom extraordinaire Isabel Klee of SimonSits! Plus Matt is joined by this week’s adoptable special guest, Clasp from Wags and Walks animal rescue! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts

Dog Falsely Accused Of Lollipop Theft! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 16 Jun 19, 2025 2754 Episode sixteen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are here to deliver you hot dog news! Plus you won’t wanna miss our special guest Harlie who will snort her way into your heart and hopefully, your home! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d

Dog Makes 7 Mile Midnight Trek For Breakfast Burrito! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 15 Jun 12, 2025 3192 Episode fifteen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Jess Rona the Groomer is back! We cover Max who snuck out for a midnight burrito and cover a loose zebra who was put in air jail! What does that mean you ask? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Let’s also not forget our special guest this week Nipsey who’s ready for a home! Adoption fee covered! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: htt

Is There A Such Thing As A BEST Golden Retriever? | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 14 Jun 5, 2025 3148 Episode fourteen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Kimmy have the TOUGH task of compiling a list of the all time best golden retrievers! Plus they’re joined in studio by special guest EAGLE! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-g

Dog Groomer Reacts To Grooming Disasters! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 13 May 29, 2025 3519 Episode thirteen of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt is joined with professional dog groomer & comedian Jess Rona! Together they explore and react to all the bad quarantine cuts and interesting nail clipping techniques people attempt on the doggies! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts:

Why Dogs Look Like Their Owners! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 12 May 22, 2025 2222 Episode twelve of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! We have some exciting pupdates, Kimmy tells us the science of why dogs look like their owners, and Matt brings back stories of Courthouse Dogs after a recent jury duty experience! Warning- It will get dusty in here! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcast

These Corgis Are Undercover! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 11 May 15, 2025 2927 Episode eleven of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy break down the biggest stories of the week including China’s first police corgi, and a woman who may have the best job in the world! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify Apple Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | In Today’s Video! 00:32 | Intro 00:45 | Pupdates! 04:56 | Special Guest Rudy! 08:53 | Fuz

The Most Famous Dog In Scotland! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 10 May 8, 2025 3203 Episode ten of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back together and have some big updates about a few of our previous guests! Plus some new information on some of the biggest stories we’ve covered so far! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify Apple Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | In Today’s Video! 00:30 | Pupdates! 12:57 | Special Guest Theodore!

The Highest Rated Dogs Of All Time (Part 2) | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 9 May 1, 2025 1342 Episode 9 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week is Part 2 of the highest rated dogs of all time! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:22 | Special Gue

The Highest Rated Dogs Of All Time (Part 1) | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 8 Apr 24, 2025 3183 Episode 8 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt goes over the early history of the We Rate Dogs rating system, and then interviews Joanne George to talk about the first ever 15/10 dog, Smiley the Blind Therapy Dog. A great conversation you don't want to miss. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podca

The Best Things Animal Rescues Are Doing! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 7 Apr 17, 2025 4180 Episode 7 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt interviews four animal rescues that are innovating in the shelter and rescue scene! We're blown away by the compassion and ingenuity they are showcasing and think you'll love hearing about how they're changing the game and making lives easier for the animals that stay with them. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spo

Dire Wolves Brought Back From Extinction?! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 6 Apr 10, 2025 3241 Episode Six of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week’s special guest is Carrot! Sorry for having a vegetable and not a dog this week! In news we get into the dire wolf story that is taking the internet by storm, a couple stray dogs that save an injured dog, and a happy ending with mom and her puppies that survived an Arkansas tornado! Plus Kimmy shares her experience from a recent trip t

Tiny Dachshund Has Survived 16 Months on Rugged Australian Island! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 5 Apr 3, 2025 3011 Episode Five of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week’s special guest is Matt’s current foster, Tortilla! Will we get Tortilla to sit? Will she accept our pets?? Tune in to find out! Plus a story about a dachshund that escaped and is living a life on the run and an artist who raised $400k making hilarious drawings of peoples’ pets! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spoti

This Dog Saved His Brother's Life! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 4 Mar 27, 2025 2817 Episode Four of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back this week with special guest Joey! This week we share an update on last week’s superstar Lufy, and an update on the viral dog reunion from the recent Pacific Palisades fire. Also 15/10 Partnerships Manager Sydney joins tell us all about the amazing work the PAWS Wellness Clinic is doing! New episodes every Thursday! Spot

The Dog Taking Over The Internet! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 3 Mar 20, 2025 3145 The third episode of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back this week with special guest Curry! Today we share an exciting update about Turnpike from the last episode, all while getting our weekly download of all the best dogs from around the world! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: h

This Dog Has Saved 168 Lives! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 2 Mar 13, 2025 3600 The second episode of The Dogs Were Good (Again) Podcast! Matt and Kimmy are back this week with special guest Turnpike! We cover all the big dog stories of the week including Cora, a dog that recently beat cancer, and Sharwood who has saved 168 canine lives though donating blood! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple

Dog Saves His Human From Tiger Attack! | The Dogs Were Good (Again) Podcast | Ep. 1 Mar 6, 2025 3503 Welcome to the first episode of The Dogs Were Good (Again) Podcast! Each week Matt Nelson and Kimmy Jimenez bring you the best dog stories from around the world to hopefully make it into our weekly Top 5. It's a tough job but someone has to do it! Were the dogs good again this week? Tune in and find out! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?

The Dogs Were Good (again) INTRO! Mar 5, 2025 21 The Dogs Were Good (again) is the only show brave enough to answer the question: were the dogs good this week? Join Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs and Kimmy Jimenez as they identify and discuss the best dogs from the week’s news, viral moments, and highlights from our increasingly massive database of good boys and girls. Our hosts are uniquely qualified to say things like "wow that's a good dog" or "[u

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