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The real world is full of the most remarkable, exciting, bizarre, ferocious and occasionally adorable animals - relax and enter their realm alongside real best friends the actor Jess Blake and the mus... more
FAQs about Animal Nonsense:How many episodes does Animal Nonsense have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
June 26, 2026HeatwaveOn episode 38, David uncovers the word 'splooting' to describe an animal stretching out their surface area to cool down in a heatwave. Jess auditions potential animal roommates, and David remembers 'Are You Being Served?'. ...more15minPlay
June 19, 2026Happy Father's DayOn episode 37, we are over the moon to report we have had 1500 listeners. Jess puts the spotlight on a handful of notable animal fathers including the giant waterbug, the male seahorse and the Emperor Penguin holding a new egg on their foot. ...more16minPlay
June 12, 2026The World Cup Rescuing DogOn episode 36, Jess' dog predicts the winner of the next two England World Cup matches. David remembers the story of Pickles, the dog who rescued the World Cup in 1966. ...more11minPlay
June 05, 2026Happy Birthday DavidIn episode 35, Jess wishes David a happy birthday and explores the life expectancy of various creatures in the animal kingdom. We also have a new round of 'Real or Fake'. ...more20minPlay
May 29, 2026Jess' New Mystery PetIn episode 34, Jess reports on the most recent movements of her garden friend Sheryl the crow. David reveals to Jess that she has been nominated for a BBC Radio Solent 'Make A Difference' award. Jess blindfolds David and introduces him to her new and rather exciting mystery pets. ...more16minPlay
May 22, 2026Real Dog on Saturday Night LiveIn episode 33, Jess and David talk about going to a recording of 'Saturday Night Live UK'. It was hosted by Aimee Lou Wood - and the monologue featured a real dog. Everything SNL + animal related is explored. ...more16minPlay
May 15, 2026Shakespeare's AnimalsIn this episode, David reveals the origin of the quill pen and we respond to a 'reach out' question about how moonlight affects animals. David and Jess talk about real animals that feature in Shakespeare's plays. David learns about how a bodily function of bees almost caused international warfare. ...more19minPlay
May 08, 2026David Attenborough's 100th BirthdayIn this episode, Jess and David wish David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday by remembering his remarkable career in broadcasting....more15minPlay
May 01, 2026Game Of Thrones: The Wolves Of WesterosIn this episode, Jess explores her love of 'Game Of Thrones' especially the 'Wolves of Westeros'. Jess refers to super predators, diowolves and Dolly the Sheep. David reveals the most mysterious part of 'Scooby Doo'....more15minPlay
April 24, 2026Judge JessIn this episode, David offers a retraction for his mistaken giraffe remark and exonerates Jess. He talks about meeting 1960's 'Blue Peter' hosts and remembers the real event where Valerie Singleton took a lion to the shops. We play 'Judge Jess' where she presides over arguments from the animal world. Jess reads out a poem David wrote thanking our listeners from every country....more18minPlay
FAQs about Animal Nonsense:How many episodes does Animal Nonsense have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.