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Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

Join Emily Dean and her Shih Tzu Raymond, for an extraordinary dog walk. Meet household names you’ve heard a lot about, opening up in a way you’ve never heard before. They’ll reveal what truly makes them tick and you’ll discover why the best chats always happen over a dog walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:50

Gabby Logan (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/09/19

We’re in Buckinghamshire with Gabby Logan and her dogs Milo, Maggie and Maverick!In this part of the chat, Gabby tells us about her career as a rhythmic gymnast, reluctantly competing in the Rose of Tralee - and she reminds us of some of her pre-Kenny romances.Gabby also tells us about her brilliant podcast The Midpoint - and how the podcast has helped her to navigate this point in her life, and some of the lessons she has learned from her guests.Listen to Emily and Ray's first walk with Gabby from

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47:59

Gabby Logan (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/09/17

Joining us on our dog walk this week is legendary broadcaster Gabby Logan!We met Gabby at home in Buckinghamshire and we then took a lovely walk around the woods with her three dogs Milo, Maggie and Maverick. Maverick is a new addition to the Logan household since Gabby was last on the podcast - he’s an absolutely delightful standard poodle, who is VERY enthusiastic about catching tennis balls.Gabby tells us about growing up in a family whose love language was sport and how being the daughter of a

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28:47

Janette Manrara (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/09/12

Join Raymond, Emily, Janette and Lyra for the second part of our walk around London’s Burgess Park!Janette tells us about some of the challenges of Strictly Come Dancing and how devastated she felt about being voted out on her first series. She also reveals what happened when she got the call to present It Takes Two…We also chat about Janette’s brilliant new book Tiny Dancer, Big World. Janette tells us about how Covid gave her a passion for wellbeing - and how writing the book with her sister

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36:56

Janette Manrara (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/09/10

Today we’re in South London’s Burgess Park with television presenter, choreographer and professional dancer Janette Manrara - and we have a very special bonus guest - her daughter Lyra! Janette is best known for appearing as a professional dance on Strictly Come Dancing - and since 2021 she has co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two! Janette is married to her Strictly co-star Aljaž Škorjanec and their daughter Lyra was born in July 2023 - we think she was pretty taken by Raymond (and the

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36:11

Phil Wang (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/09/05

Emily and Ray take a walk with Phil Wang in Peckham Rye Park for the second part of this week’s Walking The Dog!Phil tells us about being the president of the Cambridge Footlights, how he feels about celebrating his successes and making the decision to spend more money on his haircut. He also tells us what it was like to record his new Netflix special by candlelight... Phil’s absolutely hilarious new special Wang In There, Baby! is available on Netflix nowOrder Phil’s book Sidesplitter: How To Be

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46:54

Phil Wang (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/09/03

This week Emily and Ray met the brilliant comedian Phil Wang for a stroll round Peckham Rye Park!Phil is a former dog-hater, but he and Raymond got on very well. Phil even offered to carry Ray and gave him a whole new perspective on the world. After being born in the same hospital as Robbie Williams - Phil spent what he describes as a ‘nice but boring’ childhood growing up in Malaysia, before moving back to the UK for school and university. Phil tells us about how he embraces otherness and being an

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45:31

Poppy O’Toole - aka Poppy Cooks (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/29

Join Emily and Ray for the second part of our chat with the brilliant chef, author and social media sensation Poppy O’Toole - and her dogs Crypto and Red.We discuss Poppy’s worst ever mistake in the kitchen, how she has accidentally gained a reputation for innuendo, and Emily takes the opportunity to get some potato advice from the Potato Queen herself.The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook is out on 12th September - featuring 90 mouth-watering recipes that focus on ease and convenience without

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54:03

Poppy O’Toole - aka Poppy Cooks (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/27

Emily and Ray have taken a trip up to Worcestershire this week for a walk with professional chef, TikTok star and Sunday Times bestselling author Poppy O’Toole - who is better known as Poppy Cooks.Poppy has two dogs: a pug called Crypto and a German Shepherd called Red. Together with Ray -they make a very unlikely gang of dog pals! Poppy tells us about how losing her job as a chef in the pandemic led her to becoming a social media sensation with over 5 million total followers. She shares some of the

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43:44

Louise Minchin (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/22

The wonderful Louise Minchin joins Emily and Raymond from home in Cheshire this week, with her lovely labradors Waffle and Ruby!In this part of our chat, Louise tells us about her time presenting BBC Breakfast, her fight for equal pay and then why she ultimately made the decision to leave (much to Emily's dismay!)We also chat about Louise’s brilliant new book Isolation Island - and how her love for reality tv and going on I’m A Celebrity inspired her to write such a gripping thriller. Isolation

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34:42

Louise Minchin (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/20

This week on Walking The Dog, we’re joined by the fabulous journalist, television presenter and author Louise Minchin!Louise joins us from home in Cheshire with her two gorgeous labradors Waffle and Ruby and she tells us all about growing up Hong Kong, and the family legend surrounding her birth.We also chat about Louise's positive attitude, a life changing trip to Argentina, and what happened when she realised she was going to get a D in A-Level economics…Louise's new book Isolation Islandis a

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35:12

Ed Gamble (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/15

Emily and Raymond are in Walthamstow this week with the comedian Ed Gamble!Ed has been podcasting since 2006 - so he’s a real OG! We chat to him about the huge success of his podcast Off Menu. Is he the McCartney to James Acaster’s Lennon? And how does he feel about Emily's starter, main and dessert choice?We also chat about Ed’s proposal, how he feels about staying up late and his attitude towards small plates.Get your tickets for Ed’s 2024 tour Hot Diggity Dog at https://edgamble.co.uk/Listen to

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47:34

Ed Gamble (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/13

On a gloriously sunny day in East London - join Emily and Raymond for a stroll with the brilliant Ed Gamble.Ed is loved for his stand-up, as well as being a bit of a podcast king - he hosts Off Menu with fellow comic James Acaster, as well as The Taskmaster Podcast and The Traitors Uncloaked! He also is a judge on The Great British Menu. Is there anything this man can’t do?Ed and his wife Charlie have a cat - but he really got on well with Ray and even found us a (slightly unconventional) shady spot

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32:44

Kate Williams (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/08

This week we’re in the fabulously royal St James’s Park with the wonderful historian Kate Williams.Kate reacts to Emily’s controversial historical crush, she reveals what goes down in the historians WhatsApp chat and then explains why we have such an enduring love for The Tudors. We also try to find out who is Kate’s favourite person in history - but it’s a tough decision!You can follow Kate on Instagram @KatewilliamsmeYou can also listen to Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things - a brand new history

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41:26

Kate Williams (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/08/06

Joining Emily and Raymond this week is the brilliant historian, author and presenter Professor Kate Williams - who took us for a very royal walk in London’s St James’s Park.Kate has two cats at home - but she was VERY taken by Raymond. She actually asked if she could take him home - as well as comparing him to Anne Boleyn (which we’re taking as a compliment!)Our chat with Kate covers everything from red hair, to her childhood time machine and how she went from the shy girl at school to one of the

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39:33

Jonathan Ross and Honey Ross (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/07/30

It's a very special one this week - we’re out for a North London stroll with an iconic podcasting duo... the wonderful Jonathan Ross and his equally wonderful and talented screenwriter daughter, Honey Ross!The Ross Family have a long history with dogs - and today we took a walk with Spooky and Pumpkin - who are both adorable Brussels Griffons.Together with Ray, they make quite the trio! This walk will hopefully give you an idea of why we love this incredible family so much - we discuss what it was

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36:28

Patrick Grant (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/07/11

It’s time for the second part of our walk with Patrick Grant!Patrick tells us about his passion for material sciences and then what led him to the decision to buy a tailors on Saville Row after seeing an advert in the Financial Times. Patrick tells us about the impact of the Great British Sewing Bee, as well as the joys of making more and using less.Patrick’s book LESS - Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer Better Things Can Make Us Happier is available now!Keep up with Patrick on Instagram

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27:40

Patrick Grant (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/07/09

This week, Emily and Raymond are taking a walk in Battersea Park with the brilliant Patrick Grant!Patrick is well-loved for his role as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee. He’s also a designer, entrepreneur, owner of Community Clothing - a sustainable fashion label.Although Patrick doesn’t currently have a dog, he has a wealth of dog experience from his idyllic childhood in Edinburgh - which sounds like it was a scene straight out of The Wind In The Willows. He explains the origins of his

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46:12

Simon Brodkin (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/06/18

This week on Walking The Dog, we’re taking a sunny North London stroll with Simon Brodkin! Simon is a brilliant stand up comedian, well known and loved for creating the characters Lee Nelson and Jason Bent, as well his hugely publicised stunts, which include throwing golf balls at Donald Trump and handing Theresa May a P45. In recent years, Simon has started performing stand up as himself, and he is currently touring his show Screwed Up. Simon is a cat lover - he has two Lilac Burmese cats at home,

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28:09

Rosie Holt (Part Two)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/06/13

Join Emily and Raymond back in London’s Battersea Park for the second part of our walk with the brilliant comedian Rosie Holt.Rosie tells us all about her overnight viral success after she started posting online as Rosie Holt MP - and what it was like to write a parody book entirely in character.She also explains what it’s like to have people believe your comedy character is real, and how she handles pile-ons and misogyny online.Why We Were Right by Rosie Holt MP is out on 20th June. Pre-order your

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32:46

Rosie Holt (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean ·

2024/06/11

This week on Walking The Dog, Emily and Raymond are in Battersea Park for a walk with the comedian, actor and satirist Rosie Holt - who is well known for playing her brilliant character Rosie Holt MP.Rosie tells us about growing up as one of five in a family home that was described as ‘The Bermuda Triangle For Dogs’.She also explains how she lost her confidence at secondary school and the journey she went on to finding comedy after initially trying to make it as an actor.Why We Were Right by Rosie

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