Podcast

Talking Couch
Potatoes

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 greyhound 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!

Talking Couch Potatoes

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.

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/

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