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.

The New Zealand people have been heard, and greyhound racing will permanently end on August 1st 2026!

So this week we sit down with one of the people who helped make it happen: Emily Robertson, a spokesperson and volunteer for The Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand for over a decade. 🇳🇿✊Emily's not just an advocate, she's also a lawyer and has FIVE gorgeous hounds (Luigi, Niji, Carly, and litter mates Billy & Tilly) 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕In this episode, Emily breaks down:🔑 The five key factors that won the fight to end greyhound racing in NZ⏳ Why persistence through over a decade of being ignored, laughed at and fought was non-negotiable🤝 How having a solid support system got them through advocate fatigue📰 The investigative journalism that finally dragged the issue into the public eye🐾 How greyhounds themselves turned out to be their own best advocates

Plus Mel and Matt kick things off with a lovely recap of our BrewDog meet-up, a tender moment remembering the beautiful hounds we've lost, an update on our foster favourites (happy tails for Sandy who is officially ADOPTED 🎉), and an urgent callout for foster carers for Helena, plus Chopper and Des, who are currently stuck in boarding kennels. 🏠💛Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand

https://www.gplnz.org/Special thanks to our podcast sponsor Sprinkles and Sprouts 🌱 https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/#TalkingCouchPotatoes #FreeTheHounds #EndGreyhoundRacing #GreyhoundProtectionLeagueNZ #AdoptDontShop