Never Just A Dog is a podcast about the remarkable place dogs hold in our lives — and the stories that unfold because we love them.
Hosted by Australian storyteller and speaker John Littlefair, the podcast brings together people from around the world to talk about their dogs, their lives, and the moments that have shaped them.
Sometimes the conversation is about losing a dog. Sometimes it’s about finding one. Sometimes it’s about science, grief, love, resilience, relationships, or an extraordinary story that began with a dog and ended somewhere completely unexpected.
John’s conversations are honest, warm, curious, and often funny — because even in grief, there is laughter, and even in loss, there is love.
At its heart, Never Just A Dog is about connection: between people and their dogs, between our stories and our lives, and the things we discover about ourselves through the animals we love.
In this deeply personal conversation, your host John Littlefair speaks with Richard Newman about his extraordinary relationship with his dog Woody, the grief that followed his death, and the unexpected ways that a dog can continue to shape your life long after they're gone.
Richard shares stories from his book Woody: My Journey Through Grief, Joy and Healing with a Dog, including the dream work that helped him reconnect with memories, emotions and parts of himself he had carried for decades.
They also talk about Richard's childhood, the importance of telling the truth, his approach to writing, and why he believes some of the most important things in life come from simply asking: what comes forward?
The conversation also travels into Richard's work as a filmmaker, including the award-winning documentary Addicted to Joy, his experiences with some extraordinary characters from the surfing world, and his belief that good stories need room to breathe.
Learn more about Richard here
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john@johnlittlefair.com.au
2 May 2026
KERRY MARTIN: AUSTRALIAN DOG OF THE YEAR FOUNDER, WORLD RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER AND CREATOR OF PUPPY TALES
As the creator of Puppy Tales Photography and founder of the Australian Dog of the Year Awards, Kerry has met thousands of dogs and their people, documenting the quiet, powerful bond we share with them. But while travelling and telling those stories, she experienced her own heartbreak—losing her beloved dogs, Keiko and Summer.
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Puppy Tales
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john@johnlittlefair.com.au
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9 Mar 2026
DR KATRINA WARREN: TOBY THE WONDER DOG
For many Australians, Toby the Wonder Dog was a television star — the clever, charismatic dog millions watched on Totally Wild and Harry's Practice.
But behind the fame was a much more personal story.
In this episode, John Littlefair speaks with Dr Katrina Warren about the life she shared with Toby — and the difficult chapter that followed when she lost him.
Katrina reflects on what it was like saying goodbye to a dog who had been both her companion and television partner, and how life changes when a dog who had shaped so many years is suddenly gone.
Dr Katrina Warren Official Website
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5.0 / 5
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