RSPCA Australia's Great & Small Talk

About RSPCA Australia's Great & Small Talk

Ever wondered what egg labels really mean? 🥚🤔 What can we do to breed better, healthier dogs? 🐶 And what is mulesing of sheep, and what are the alternatives? 🐑 These are just some of the questions that we seek to answer in RSPCA Australia's Great and Small Talk 🎧 Join host Brian Daly as he questions RSPCA Australia scientists, policy officers, and experts about the animal welfare issues that we often don't talk about - but that we need to understand to improve the lives of all creatures great and small 🐾❤️

Publisher

RSPCA Australia

Category

education · kids & family · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   The protection gap: understanding animal welfare law

   Do Australia's animal welfare laws really protect animals? Or are legal loopholes leaving them vulnerable? In this episode of RSPCA's Great & Small Talk, we're joined expert guests Emilia Michael (Lawyer, Action for Dolphins), Sarah Sajinovic, and Nichola Donovan (Lawyers for Animals) to explore the complex relationship between animal welfare and the law. Together, they discuss the important questions; Does Australia have strong legal protections for animals? The loopholes and gaps in the...

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Let's talk horse welfare.

   What does a horse need to live a good life? In this episode of RSPCA's Great & Small Talk, Kasey Bridge, Senior Manager of Capacity, Intake & Emergency Response, RSPCA NSW, and Dr Anne Chester, Senior Veterinary Ambassador, RSPCA QLD, explore what good horse welfare actually looks like. From mental wellbeing, environment, and enrichment, to the responsibilities that come with ownership, they discuss the key factors that help horses thrive. Whether you're a horse owner, an equine...

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   A catch up with RSPCA ambassador Peter Alexander.

   From building one of Australia's most iconic brands to championing animal welfare, Peter Alexander has always led with heart. 🐾❤️ In this special episode of RSPCA Australia's Great and Small Talk, Peter reflects on his long-standing relationship with the RSPCA, the legacy he hopes to leave, and why protecting animals has remained one of his greatest passions. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his career, the inspiration behind his work, and some very special tales about ...

Who has been a guest on RSPCA Australia's Great & Small Talk

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• Andrea Lewis
• Scott Meyers
• Brian Daly

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 4 / 100

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Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

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