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Asshole Animals, with Alice

Join Alice as she dives deeper into the world of animal behaviour, answering the question on everyone"s lips: "Why is this animal SUCH an asshole?". Each week, she"ll be joined by a different expert in the animal industry to discuss the reasons behind this behaviour and to swap hilarious stories and crazy facts about a chosen species. So, otter you waiting for? Tune in to this turtle-y hilarious monkey-business - you"d be a foal to miss it!

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00:33:16

Episode 42 - Koalas, with Dr Chloe Buiting

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/09/24

Deep in the Eucalyptus forests of Australia, a fluffy grey creature dozes peacefully in the nook of a branch, blissfully unaware that across the world, a Zookeeper and amateur comedienne is determined to get to the bottom of whether or not Koalas are "assholes" or not. Thankfully for the small-brained Koala, they never will know. And you're not going to tell them...right? Joining Alice on her quest to find the truth is wildlife veterinarian, conservationist and Koala warzone resident -

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00:18:56

LIVE AT GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2025 - Ticks, with Dr Sean...

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/07/22

Alright, so we may need to up our PR budget for this one...NO ONE is protesting on the side of Ticks. They are bitey, blood-sucky, gross-looking little creatures that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie...or are they?It just so happens that we managed to find an expert willing to put his reputation on the line to defend the tiny Tick - vet, conservationist and hilarious human Dr Sean McCormack, survivor of Lyme disease and lover of parasites. Join Sean and Alice at Global Birdfair 2025 as they

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01:03:18

Episode 41 - Iguanas, with Matt Lawrence

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/06/17

What do you think you know about Iguanas? That they're big ol' Lizards that hang around Florida? That they make great emotional support pets for lonely spinsters? (Shout-out to Jub-Jub from "The Simpsons").What if we told you that Iguanas are some of the most diversely located reptiles on Earth? What if we told you that they have the quiet dignitas of an animal that's achieved spiritual enlightment but have teeth that say "yeah, fuck around and find out, pal"? What if

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00:37:08

Episode 40 - White-Tailed Eagles, with Hamza Yassin

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/05/27

It's difficult not to be jealous of Eagles, isn't it? Their giant wingspan, their majesty in the air, the gasps of wonder that follow them wherever they fly. The awe they strike upon us by simply existing in our skies is something to behold. And yet here we are - talking White-Tailed Eagles today...On the show to talk about his relationship with these majestic birds and to discuss his new book, which is CHOCK-FULL of cool animal facts, is wildlife photographer and honorary eagle himself,

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01:09:19

Episode 39 - Dogs, with Hal Herzog

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/05/16

We've really shot ourselves in the foot with this one, haven't we? What possible asshole-rating could Alice give to man's closest animal companion? The Scooby to our Shaggy? The Gromit to our Wallace? The Hachiko to our...whoever Hachiko's owner was?We brought out the big guns for this one. Anthrozoologist Hal Herzog - who studies the relationship between Humans and Dogs, joins Alice this week as they've got perhaps the TOUGHEST job of all - deciding of how much of a dick Dogs

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01:13:51

Episode 38 - Gators, with Ellen Weatherford

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/04/29

If you're a Millenial, then chances are you grew up watching The Rescuers, so are somewhat traumatised by Gators, having watched young orphan Penny be tormented by Madame Medusa and her two, thicc pet alligators. But, this is reality, so we have important questions to address, the most pertinent being: "Are Gators actually assholes?", and to help Alice answer that question, we brought in native Floridian and the host of "Just the Zoo of Us" podcast: Ellen Weatherford! They’ll

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01:08:24

Episode 37 - Hyenas, with Mamadou Ndiaye

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/04/15

Quick fire: what carnivore found in both Africa AND Asia is a highly intelligent, highly successful apex predator with a complex social structure? If you said Lions, then you are DEAD wrong, idiot. Today we're talking about one of the most badass animals that you probably don't know too much about (or what you DO know is incorrect...thanks, Disney) . Standing with Alice to present the best Hyena defence for the jury is wildlife educator, author and all around hilarious human being, Mamadou

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00:55:08

Episode 36 - Emus, with Christian Flores

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/04/01

What do you think of when you think of an Emu? Dark, sweeping hair? Eyeliner? Lip piercings? Well, I hate to blow your minds, but you're actually thinking of Emos, you absolute spoon. Far less moody and listening to way less My Chemical Romance is the humble Emu, native to the chaotic Australia. Emus are tall, curious and make EXCELLENT Dads, so why are they on this podcast today?Joining Alice to be the justice that Emus need is the fabulous Christian Flores - Zookeeper, Paleo-educator and Emu

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01:09:04

Episode 35 - Rats, with Dr Evan Antin

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2025/03/18

Okay, okay. We know we're going to have to work overtime on this one, because this is a hard sell. Yes, Rats carry diseases, cause damage, eat food that doesn't belong to them and MAYBE most people are weirdly creeped out by their tail. But they are also smart, compassionate and determined individuals, so maybe you should shut the hell up. Here to give Rats some positive PR is the incredible Dr Evan Antin, small animals/exotic/wildlife vet, who can reassure you, from a vet side of things

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00:51:06

Episode 34 - Starlings, with Stephen Moss

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/11/05

It's hard to imagine that Alice would be poking fun at a bird with iridescent feathers, a beautiful flight pattern, and whose name LITERALLY means "little star", but here we are. It was hard to imagine that Donald Trump would turn out to be a wannabe Dictator....crazier things have happened in this timeline.Here to discuss one of Britain's most under-the-radar birds is celebrated author, TV producer, and creator of BBC's Springwatch: Stephen Moss - who researched Starlings to such a degree that he

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00:50:46

Episode 33 - Tasmanian Devils, with Brian Ahearn

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/10/14

Side note before we get started: does anyone else remember Cadbury's "Taz"s? The chocolate bar? The one that was kind of like a Freddo but had caramel inside? What ever HAPPENED to those? In any case, Tasmanian Devils are definitely one of those creatures that the general public knows little about, other than through the portrayal of a beloved yet crazed cartoon lunatic. Could you even DRAW a Tasmanian Devil if I asked you to? Probably not, right? Here to talk about these wild and wonderful beings

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00:51:35

Episode 32 - Slugs, with Yussef Rafik

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/09/17

Quick question: how much do you know about Slug penises? Not very much? Well, that's SUPER embarrassing for you...Thankfully, Yussef Rafik (children's TV presenter/zoologist/slug enthusiast) is here to tell you all you need to know about Slugs (genitalia and otherwise).The human experience with Slugs can probably be best described as one of "disgust", right? No one is happy to see a Slug - not on their plants, under their shoe as they step out into the garden, and certainly not in

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00:52:47

Episode 31 - Elephants, with James Roday Rodriguez

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/08/15

You've got to hand it to Elephants - for an animal THAT large, they've managed to invoke a range of emotions in us pretty well. Whether you were moved to tears by Dumbo, terrified of the Heffalumps in Winnie the Pooh or laughing at Stampy, Bart's Elephant from the Simpsons - us humans have a special kinship with these large creatures and it's about time we explored that...Here to determine if Elephants are assholes are not is funny man James Roday Rodriguez, who believes that

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00:59:40

LIVE AT GLOBAL BIRDFAIR: "How Many Geese?" vs...

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/07/30

We all love a good crossover episode, right? Jetsons meet the Flintstones, Family Guy vs The Simpsons, Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Well, all of those crossovers PALE in comparison to the shenanigans brought by the teams at "How Many Geese?" and "Asshole Animals with Alice"...Join Jack, Roddy and Alice as they set their differences aside to crown the "Worst Bird in the World"...at Global Birdfair. This journey is no easy task - and it will take 7 suggestions

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00:24:57

LIVE AT GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2024 - with Tom Morath

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/07/23

Are you a certified bird nerd? Does birding in the great outdoors, come rain or shine, tickle your fancy? Are you looking to meet other bird people, while hearing about the incredible things people out there are doing to protect and preserve our winged friends? Then Global Birdfair is the place for you! It is bird lover's Mecca. It is the congregation of those who love to see nature thriving. There is so much love and knowledge in the room, that you are GUARANTEED to come away with new friends,

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00:57:58

Episode 30 - Kookaburras, with Ned Pickett

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/07/10

Signs that you might be a Kookaburra:- You love to laugh <3 - You're close with your family - You like to keep it simple with decorating your home, instead of making your nesting complex - You're a great partner to your significant other - You can be a jerk at times Kookaburras MAY just be the animal embodiment of "Live, Laugh, Love" - with close family bonds, being excellent at hunting, and also that clamorous cackle that makes them so famous. But, just like those that own a

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01:09:17

Episode 29 - Snakes, with Dan Rumsey

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/06/18

We, as humans, DO love to use animal names as insults, don't we? You might call your cheating ex boyfriend a "dog", you might call someone going to the police a "rat". Hell, you may even go as far as to call people who support Trump "sheep". It's called speciesism - look it up. Among those brutish insult-names, is the humble Snake, which is what you might call someone treacherous or sneaky. Snakes have had a bad rap since...well, the Bible, I guess. Tempting

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01:00:50

Episode 28 - Coyotes, with Coyote Peterson

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/05/28

Growing up, your first experience with a Coyote quite possibly may have been watching a cartoon Coyote attempt, in vain, to catch and eat a cartoon Roadrunner. What if we told you that while you're rooting for the Roadrunner as a kid, as an adult you're probably identifying more with the Coyote? With Alice this week is YouTuber, wildlife expert and all-around badass Coyote Peterson, to tell you how he got his nickname, why Coyotes will survive the apocalypse, AND about an incredible feature

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01:02:28

Episode 27 - Brown Bears, with Wes Larson

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/04/18

The term "Bear" can evoke a number of feelings depending on the context. If you're an avid hiker, hearing the word "bear" may induce a sense of sheer terror. When coupled with the word "hug", the term "bear" might be a source of comfort, especially when you need an extra-strong source of affection. If you love burly, hairy men, then "bear" may elicit some arousal, who knows?In the context of this show, "Bear" should invoke feelings of

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01:21:11

Episode 26 - Geese, with Jack Baddams

Asshole Animals, with Alice ·

2024/03/25

It's difficult to imagine a more intense rivalry than Humans and Geese. We eat them at Christmas time, they terrorise our picnics. It's a feud as old as time, with countless tears and bloodshed, and yet we are doomed to torture each other as long as we both walk this Earth. Championing the Goose's side of the war, while still acknowledging the living chaos that our feathered friends rain upon mankind, is Ornithologist, host of the "How Many Geese?" podcast, and first EVER

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