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PODCAST

How many geese?

Jack Baddams & Roddy Shaw

The comedy nature podcast for more than just nature nerds. A really wild show for grown ups, each episode looks at stories and science from across the natural world and also pits a host against a listener suggested species of animal to decide how many they could take in a fight. Insta @howmanygeese Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howmanygeese

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58:47

What’s in that Pheasant?

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2023/04/11

Today's episode has passed through the gastro-intestinal tract of a Tuna to be delivered straight to your ears as we explore the world of unusual things found inside animals. We take a look at some high flying birds with our new pals Birda, as well as exploring what the world would look like if human jobs were replaced by geese. And we finally answer the age old question of; just how many Bruno's Casque-headed Frogs could you take in a fight? To learn more about our partners Birda and download

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01:04:59

Red nose territory

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2022/12/20

Seasons greetings and Feliz Navidad listeners! Join us as HMG goes all in one of Christmas' favourite animals - the Reindeer. When did they become so hardcore? And what's the reason Rudolph had a red nose? Then we meet our festive foe, the Common Basilisk, before we get down to your questions about animal arboreal ornaments and which species would be most likely to return a gift...

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48:31

One shrew to rule them all

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2022/11/29

We've delved into the HMG vaults for today's series finale as we've put together an episode featuring a couple of our favourite segments that we've been sitting on for a while now that just didn't have a home. Join us as we cast animals as the seven deadly sins and virtues before exploring the surprisingly baffling world of animals whose name begins with the letter U...

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53:59

Beaten by horses

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2022/11/22

Today we're looking into one of the greatest competitions in the sporting calendar - the annual Man vs Horse marathon in Wales. We explore the story, the history and just how it's possible for humans to compete with horses over long distance. Then we get back to our own human vs animal trial by combat segment as Roddy does battle with the Southern Elephant Seal before answering the question of - which animal would make the best lawyer?

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01:02:33

The People vs Sea Otters

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2022/11/15

Today we're putting 3 of your favourite animals on trial as we uncover their darker sides. For too long has the world been fooled by the cute and cuddly personas of Sea Otters, Ducks and Dolphins and we're about to open your ears to some of their brutal behaviours that Disney conveniently leaves out... Nature brings all its animals rolled into one for our fight segment as Roddy does battle with the Platypus before we stay on the fighting theme by answering which animals would make the best

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48:09

Nuclear seagulls

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2022/11/08

We're stepping into our hazmat suits and picking up our Geiger counter as we take a step into the world of nuclear seagulls and toxic ducks. If that isn't enough avian danger for you, Roddy comes face to beak with the mighty Goliath Heron in today's animal rumble before we lay down our swords with the animal kingdom to work out which species would make the best wingman...

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49:24

A plant the size of Liverpool

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2022/11/01

Today's episode is walking with giants as we enter the realm of the biggest organisms on earth. From colossal snakes to humungous fungus, join us as we dive into a world that'll leave you feeling pretty small by the end of it. Roddy takes on the Leopard Gecko in today's animal fight before we answer once and for all - which is better, penguins or monkeys? Find us on Instagram at @howmanygeese and support the show with a donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/howmanygeese

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39:41

Ground zero for wombat contact

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2022/10/24

Ever wondered what the Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art movement had in common with a marsupial from the other side of the world? Well thank God we're here to answer all your burning questions as we look into one of the most peculiar animal obsessions on record. Once we've recovered from that bout of marsupial madness, Roddy does battle with the formidable Portuguese Man o' War before pondering which animal seems like it's been home schooled... Find us on Instagram at @howmanygeese and support the

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57:13

Hot honeyguides in your area

How many geese? ·

2022/10/18

It's part two of our special collaboration with the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour and we're exploring those organisms that give each other a helping hand to get through the trials of life. Whether it's help finding food or looking for a place to live, these symbiotic species are going to make you re-evaluate your own friendships. We continue the affectionate vibes by answering which animal would make the best spooning partner but only after we've worked out how many Capybara really

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01:09:16

Mother, I’m a leaf

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2022/10/04

How does a Cuckoo know it's a Cuckoo? What's the easiest way to get a Nobel Prize? And just how inanimate is a tortoise? It's Biology Week everyone and school is in session as we team up with the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour to talk all about the science of animals doing what animals do. Come for the ethology chat, stay for the parts where we work out which animal would make the best chef & how many Arctic Terns we'd take in a fight... For more about the Association for the Study of

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50:49

Craney McCraneface

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2022/07/19

We're venturing into the great outdoors for this episode as we take the podcast into the field for the first time EVER. And what better place to do it then the home of the goose - the headquarters of the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust at Slimbridge. Reserve warden Scott Petrek is on the show to tell us all about Slimbridge's gambling swans, Hawaiian geese and spill the deets on the biggest soap opera in bird land...

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01:10:21

Beetle Bus

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2022/06/24

All aboard the Beetle Bus everybody, as we're packing our bags and migrating north for our first ever episode recorded on location. For this special Insect Week episode, we've been summoned to the National Museum of Scotland collection centre by curator of entomology Ash Whiffin to atone for our crimes against the insects. To repent our sins for overlooking them in previous episodes, we asked Ash if she'd help us explore their world. From working out which insect would be the best lover to

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51:36

The sexy frogs will kill you

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2022/05/10

The "How many geese?" Hall of Fame is littered with legends. From Pablo Escobear, to Cash Rat via Alex the Parrot - the pantheon is steeped with greats. In today's episode, a new animal takes its seat amongst the greats as we regale you with the Ballad of Ken Allen. Plus - what's the best animal you could show up with as a date to a wedding to impress your family? And how many coconut crabs could you take in a fight...?

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52:45

Opposite of whale

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2022/05/03

Today we're learning what happens when the wolves of the sea go hunting for the biggest animals to ever live as we react to some truly wild tales of Orcas taking on Blue Whales. Plus - we go all Nick Fury and assemble our animal team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes & we work out how many Shrikes we could take in a fight...

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59:51

Sawdust in the sea

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2022/04/26

Today we're exploring the near misses that the UK has had with invasive species, fighting weasels and asking - what animal should you take into a boardroom...?

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52:14

Guess that Joe

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2022/04/19

Today's episode is following in the wake of Pablo Escobear and exploring other animals that have caused chaos. Plus - which animal should be cast as the next 007 and how many Sea Lampreys could you take in a fight...?

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57:57

Justice by Kraken

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2022/04/12

Today's episode explores which animal is terrorising some of Europe's most famous cities. We also ask which fantasy animal would have the biggest impact on our real world ecosystems? And - how many pelicans could you take in a fight?

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40:20

A chemical teddy bear

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2022/04/05

Today's episode takes a look at a headline tailor made for this podcast, talks about the oldest spider in the world, recasts the Spice Girls as animals and works out how many Slow Loris it could take in a fight... Support the podcast here - Help the geese

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55:48

The Great Stoat in the Sky

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2022/03/30

We're talking bird brains in this episode as we meet one of the smartest animals to ever live. Plus - which animal would be the best to help you dispose of a body and how many manatees could you take in a fight...? If you fancy dropping us a donation to support the podcast then please do head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/howmanygeese - thank you!

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42:50

How many mongeese?

How many geese? ·

2021/11/16

Today's show is learning lessons from history as we explore the times that animals were released into an ecosystem to solve a problem... before going on to become massive problems themselves.

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