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Down The Dog

by Feral Television · English · Comedy

Down The Dog with Jon Richardson and Matt Forde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 44 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 41 minNew

S4 EP 4: “Pontius Pilate Was The Original Claudia Winkleman” & “Streako!” NEW AUDIO!

NEW AUDIO! The Dog has reopened. On the show this week we discuss: Pea Milk. Pop Tarts. Are Manchester City the Modern Leeds? The Traitors and why it’s like the Bible. Dogs on the pitch Why we don’t we get streakers anymore? and Jon imagines the ideal game for him to streak Would Jon ever go off grid and what ever happened to Nick Berry? We start a privacy corner. What’s Jon wearing? Sweaty feet And does Leicester have an arena? PS - Matt's had 4 coffees. Please send us your new visual podcast strand ideas, any opening titles to bring our theme tune to life and any suggestions for the pod to…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

6 Oct 2026 · 36 min
S4 EP 3: "Your Face Is Shiny- What's Going On There?"
On the show this week: Matt’s giving off prickly Vibes. We salute David Mitchell We ask and really try to think "who are you thankful for?" Matt attends two sporting events and his enjoyment is curtailed by ‘divs’ We’ve had an email from someone who asks Jon if he remembers ‘The Gozpit” The Landlord goes to New York and has the best doughnut of his life and reports back on a weird play Matt shows us the simple difference between Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham We find out: Why Doesn’t Donald Trump like Leeds? And why did Jon have to phone security at Center Parcs? Please send us your new…
29 Sep 2026 · 41 min
S4 EP 2: The Complex Needs Of The Hamster Community
On the show this week Jon & Matt Discuss... How Matt inadvertently helped Jon see a councillor and subsequently Jon’s councillor’s unusual style, how the addition of a Hole is way more offensive, 'Edge Lord' Comedians and a picture of Tony Blair at the gym. Elsewhere we ask: Do Spiders Eat Hamsters? What's Matt’s favourite poem? and what is a rescue hamster? Please send us your new visual podcast strand ideas, any opening titles to bring our theme tune to life and any suggestions for the pod to [email protected] Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND…
S4 · E1 · 23 Sep 2026 · 58 min
S4 EP1: "Is There An Adult Version of 'The Saw' Franchise?"
We're back! And this time we're on video. Jon, Matt & The Landlord this week discuss: Why Jon's joined a Tennis club and started hanging out with PT Pete. We debate how you pronounce cafetière Why Fordey has started to hate men. 'The Curse' has been spotted in Gary, Indiana. We learn how Jon Likes to treat his spiders We discuss Andy Burnham’s TikTok. Matt does an autism test. We visit Twat.com for a surprise. We've recorded before this weekend's Premier League Fixtures but we discuss our club's fortunes so far AND we honour some Doggers. Please send us your new visual podcast strand ideas,…
18 Jul 2026 · 33 min
S3 EP 27: "This is Tuchel’s Hartlepool By-Election" & Top TV Totty Pods Nude
On the show this week Matt and Jon discuss: England getting knocked out of the World Cup What Steve Coogan did for the national team Why this is Thomas Tuchel’s Hartlepool by-election Jon goes topless AGAIN and there’s advice about how to survive the heat with tea towel SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND FIVE EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND…
9 Jul 2026 · 43 min
S3 EP 26: “Is It OK to Podcast Topless?” & “I Would Love To Be A Helicopter Gunman”
On the show this week Jon Richardson, Matt Forde and The Landlord discuss: The Aftermath of England v Mexico and how we all watched it. Why Jon reminds Matt of the lead singer of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers Matt was at No.10 and got a GLOBAL EXCLUSIVE We pick up on who is fitter than Andy Burnham. What do woman want? listeners tell us. Why Jon looks great in masculine settings. Why Matt was a “f-ing disgrace” There's maybe the greatest Animal, Weapon, Location EVER Why Jon doesn’t like to know what commentators look like. We catch up with the goings on at Forest, Spurs and Leeds. And Jon has…
1 Jul 2026 · 51 min
S3 EP 25: Dripping Gooch and Nana’s Backroom.
This week Matt and Jon discuss: Why the World Cup might as well be in space. Is Andy Burnham fit? Why Cape Verdi has an inclusive culture The heat. Why being a Gobshite is great. Steve Clarke’s resignation and Scotland’s World Cup And Jon’s made a terrible mistake for the upcoming England game v Congo. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND FIVE EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on Twitter…
12 Jun 2026 · 49 min
SERIES 3 EP 24: “You’ve Got No Respect For Nutkin’s”
On the show this week… We talk World Cup and why it’s like a relationship, Jon finds out that there’s in fact THREE Opening Ceremony’s and Matt admires “the athleticism of these fine young men.” Elsewhere Jon feels a little bit sick today and does a live spin, again we ask - “What IS this podcast?” and is it like “grabbing a bag of crisps” and we discuss the social currency of spitting as a schoolboy. Plus we play the game - ‘What Jon is doing this evening?’ find out why Matt thinks the water break is great and doesn’t care about The GOAT. AND someone is at that door… SIGN UP FOR EXTRA…
3 Jun 2026 · 33 min
S3 EP 23: “It’s Silly, It’s Funny, There’s Dicks…”
On the show this week Matt & Jon discuss: If we all die now - what’s the weirdest thing people will find? Matt’s bought a new comb. Jon’s finally put his Christmas tree away. Matt asks: “Stop Farming My Mum Out!” The Postman delivers a parcel half way through the show Jon gets angry about his quote in Matt’s book. A listener emails in a eulogy for Matt And Jon meets Noel Wheelan SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND FIVE EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT…
21 May 2026 · 47 min
S3 EP 22: "What If I Roasted Your Cold Corpse?" & "Have You Ever Spied On Someone?"
On the show this week Matt & Jon discuss: Southampton Spy Gate. Have you ever spied on someone? The Algorithm. What accent would Matt want. Mat’s recent nightmare What would Matt would say at Jon’s funeral And we want the listeners to send in eulogies for all of us. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND FIVE EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE…
13 May 2026 · 33 min
S3 EP 21: “Just A Druggie Who Doesn’t Ring His Mum”
On the show this week Matt, Jon & The Landlord discuss: Tottenham v Leeds - “Hey, This Game’s PG” Forest v Leeds joining “the safe club” Jon destroys one of the classics Matt reports back from a gluttonous trip to Paris like a 70’s comic. Landlord Danny is about to travel near the Hantavirus Listeners email in about the dates of WW1 and WW2 Why going to the football with Noel Gallagher would spoil the game We discuss two bits of celebrity gossip. AND It transpires that we owe a listener a Frey Bentos pie. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE…
29 Apr 2026 · 35 min
S3 EP 20: "I do ALL the Muscle Machines”
This week... Matt shows us his vocal warm up, tells us of his gym routine and he’s also a bit aggy from a night out. Jon regales us about his depressing Wembley day out with Leeds. And Landlord Danny 'Scats' Plus 5 yr old Lee Anderson revisits the Dog. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 PLUS EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Apr 2026 · 36 min
S3 EP 19: “You’d Love Someone To Get Fragged”
On the show this week Matt, Jon & The Landlord discuss: The delay to the podcast - “because of like reasons” Why Miles Jupp might want to kill Matt Forde. The Relegation battle and will the World get its wish? Why Arsenal losing the title is good for the comedy industry What happened when protestors interrupted a Matt Forde Political Party gig this week AND Is it a good idea to drink through? SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 PLUS EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow…
26 Mar 2026 · 35 min
S3 EP 18: “What’s Worse: War or Cancer? Email us at…”
Matt and The Landlord report back from Spurs v Forest Jon goes to the Cup Final There's ALOT of impression from.... Jon. There’s a soup recipe requested by a listener Find out why Xavi’s face means Jon wants Spurs to go down. TakeshiCastlegate rumbles on Jon and Matt discuss their Turbo drinking in the past And... Scooby Do. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on X (@DowntDog) & https://www.instagram.com/downtdog Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW!…
14 Mar 2026 · 31 min
S3 Ep 17: Matt Buys Jon A Bouquet of Flowers & “Showbiz Haircut”
On the show this week: Matt dreams of being beaten up Tyson Fury. Tottenham’s troubles - Can you sack a man who hasn’t unpacked his pants from his suitcase? Jon finds out his barber listens to this podcast. There’s a new TV idea - Jon Richardson’s ‘Lad In The House’ How do you pronounce Takeshi’s Castle? A listener emails in about Matt’s chest hair. Matt and Jon celebrate their 21st anniversary by buying presents for each other. and Matt’s best ever comeback (that he can’t remember) SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 AT…
3 Mar 2026 · 50 min
Series 3 Ep 16: Matt Ejects Two Audience Members and Tells A Nurse to F-Off
This week Jon & Matt discuss: Matt telling a nurse to "F*ck Off" and ejecting TWO people from gigs this week. WW3 The Relegation Scrap Ryan Yates’ sausage dog. 5yr Old Lee Anderson tells us of his bedtime routine Improv. Jon on having to change his number when it was mistakingly aired on C4. There’s a beautiful email from a listener we debate: What’s the best Apple? And Matt writes a song for collagen. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on X…
18 Feb 2026 · 40 min
Series 3 Ep 15: “My Kombucha origin story” & Jon’s got “a showbiz haircut”
This week Jon & Matt discuss: Matt Forde’s ‘Showbiz anecdotes’ A big week for Forest and Spurs Carmex v Vaseline There’s an EXCLUSIVE on the pod. Jon brings a Jason Snackateer AND impersonates a Rolls Royce bonnet mascot but visually and on an audio podcast There’s a Hot Take on Valentines Day and find out what gives Matt 'The Ick' SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on X (@DowntDog) & https://www.instagram.com/downtdog Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE…
11 Feb 2026 · 51 min
Series 3 Ep 14: “It Looks So Much Fun Being A Panda ” & “I’m Ashamed Of Myself”
his week Jon & Matt discuss: Jon tells us about hanging out with some OAPs whilst giving blood Matt goes ‘chocolate crazy’ Jon’s been “working hard or hardly working” Leeds’ victory over Forest A listener emails in with a logo for ‘Sp*nk Me’ Jon’s daughter continues her text tirade against Matt. Jon thinks Matt has spent too long doing daytime promo Matt uses the phrase ‘Flow State’ at least THREE times Find out why Jon won’t take his daughter to Leeds United And they discuss why this podcast is the truest version of themselves. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE…
29 Jan 2026 · 46 min
Series 3 Ep 13: “The Least Consistent Pod In The Game”
This week Jon, Matt & The Landlord discuss: The Down The Dog Relegation battle, why Jon can’t promo the show on the radio, Matt interviews the PM and there’s some very funny messages from listenerS. Plus Jon shares some beauty tips and we pitch two new TV shows in what might be our rudest segment of the podcast yet. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on X (@DowntDog) & https://www.instagram.com/downtdog Share, subscribe, AND PLEASE REVIEW! byyyyeeeeee…
23 Jan 2026 · 37 min
S3 EP 12: “Daddy’s Got Sandwiches For His Hungry Boys”
WE'RE BACK (AGAIN!) and this week we discuss: A candle up the arse. Why does Matt sound so F*cked? Well it’s because of A Chinese, Some Cheese, lots of Whisky & Wine AND a pizza. There’s some surprising revelations about Dr. Oetker Matt & Jon have both been to the seaside Find out what the boy’s weird instagram algorithms are. Jon bemoans transcripts and the Landlord has a problem at the airport SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND 1998 AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and format ideas! Follow the podcast on X (@DowntDog) &…
24 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
S3 Ep 11: Balls Are Like A Bag Of Mozzarella/I Crapped Myself On The Slide Once
On our CHRISTMAS special we discuss all things CHRISTMAS such as: Matt’s testicles and was Michael Gove Any Good? Elsewhere.. Jon is caught ‘off mic,’ find out what Matt used to send one-minute after Jon was late. There’s a visit from 5-Yr Old Sean Dyche and we hear what Jon’s been saying at the school gate. Plus… There’s a return from a podcast favourite from old who’ll “read your emails and your tweets” A listener asked if Jon has been inspired by Dan Farke? and find out how both Matt & Jon like to spend New Year. And we ask… What’s your favourite thing to suck? SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES…
20 Nov 2025 · 51 min
S3 EP 10: "Chimping Led To This"
On the podcast this week... Jon has the audacity to wear a yellow jumper, Matt & Jon tell us how their Palladium gig went and we discuss Chimping. Elsewhere we 'learn' why they take the lid off of your bottle at events, there’s an incredible 'animal, weapon location' and we discuss pre Christmas jizzmas. Also there's a patriotic return for Matt’s perineum, we ask 'why aren’t there more toothpaste flavours?' and Matt gets scolded for his impression of a hoover. Finally Jon shows us his new Christmas jumper and Matt impersonates his mum getting a phone call off of Jon. Plus there's the worst…
12 Nov 2025 · 46 min
SERIES 3 EP 9: ANDRE'S A GASSY BOY & JET BLACK BALLS
WE'RE BACK! BUT... Matt’s come back from his surgery with ‘an attitude problem’, there’s more Paddington news and the boys discuss what Jon got Matt for his birthday. Elsewhere we discuss our gripes with modern football, Matt shows off his new desk and Jurgen Klopp appears AS DOES a 5 yr old Donald Trump. Also…. A listener emails in to say why Matt ruined his play, find out why Jon’s Daughter should have “Offspring controls” and Jon reveals why he’s still hurting two and a half years after the The Landlord’s wedding. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON…
23 Oct 2025 · 48 min
S3 EP 8: “I Sound Like a F-ing Monster” & “I Know Someone Who Got Sent A Turd In A Jiffy Bag”
On the podcast this week we discuss... that as you are listening to this podcast Matt will be on the operating table being sliced open, we ask where do 'The Trolls' live these days? AND we react to Forest appointing Dychey with Woaney & Stoney. Elsewhere we touch upon some genuine text exchanges between Matt & Jon, we talk about some potential replacements for Matt on the Pod and there’s some fun Paddington updates. Plus there’s a weird meet up between Trump, A 5-Yr-Old Lee Anderson and Rich Stu and we discuss the post sedative video. We will be back as soon as Matt is well enough to return.…
15 Oct 2025 · 41 min
S3 EP 7: “I’m The Bad Boy of British Padel” & “I Stand With Paddington”
On the podcast this week we discuss Paddington, bad backs and a ladybird infestation at Jon’s house. Elsewhere we look at an old Damon Albarn interview in Loaded, Jon plays padel with Big ‘BOSH’ John AND Matt’s in a ‘funny’ mood. PLUS Lee Anderson joins us again but this time as a 5-yr-old and Matt & Jon discuss their England night out at Wembley. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND FOUR EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE DOG AT ANOTHERSLICE.COM/DOWNTHEDOG.COM Send us your Pub Dogs and…
9 Oct 2025 · 40 min
SERIES 3 EP 6: “CHRONIC ANAL FISSURES” & “THE WATERLOO ROAD HAIR WIZARD”
On the podcast this week we discuss haemorrhoids, Big Ange’s big impact at Forest and a listener emails in about Jon’s hair on Waterloo Road. Elsewhere we discuss scented water for the iron, Jon admits he’s started drooling whilst Matt reveals why he has a wet pillow AND Jon has another ‘incident’ in the pub. PLUS Lee Anderson joins us as a 4- yr- old and Jon has a weird dream about darts player Luke Humphries. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND FOUR EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN THE…
3 Oct 2025 · 44 min
S3 EP 5: Waterloo Road - “The Turd I Was Meant To Be”
Alternative Title: “I BECAME THE BLOBFISH, THE DILDO AND THE RUSSIAN BROTHEL” On the podcast this week we discuss Jon’s first Waterloo Road episodes, Matthew Mcconaugchey (SIC) and will Jon be able to beat ‘Big John’ at Padel? Elsewhere we discuss Matt’s ‘two week stag’ which included a trip to Seville to watch Forest, another night of Oasis at Wembley and interviewing Rachel Reeves at the Labour Party Conference. AND we revisit some old features including: Rich Stu & ‘Animal, Weapon, Location’ AND THERE'S A NEW ONE called ‘Matt Forde’s Impressions Time Machine’ PLUS we discuss Jon’s…
18 Sep 2025 · 45 min
S3 EP 4: “I Thought There Was A Dog Chasing Me With A Squeaky Toy In Its Mouth”
On this week’s episode Matt inadvertently admits to breaking the law on the podcast so this could be the LAST EVER Down The Dog. Elsewhere we discuss Jon’s daughter’s party, is Jet lag a rich man’s problem? Matt does a live reaction video to Jon’s Waterloo Road trailer, Jon tells us what incredible thing he was doing last week that we had to bleep on the previous show AND find out why Matt is learning some Down The Dog catchphrases in Spanish. Also we discuss Leeds and Forests’ recent fortunes. Please send us more theme tunes and stings! SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN…
15 Sep 2025 · 44 min
S3 EP 3: As One Big Ange Leaves The Government Another Arrives At Forest
On the Podcast this week: Matt’s been to Los Angeles and reacts to Big Ange’s appointment at Forest. Whilst Jon is up to something very exciting which has to be CENSORED, buys a pub for a TV series AND meets Joe Root. Elsewhere we discuss the thing about PR, Matt’s Australian accent gets a bashing by a listener and Ben’s back in touch with some merch ideas and an update on the distribution for The Pump & Dump 3000. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND THREE EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES OF DOWN…
3 Sep 2025 · 49 min
S3 EP 2: “Wrap Your Arms Around Me And Climb Up Me Like A Koala”
On this week’s episode Jon & Matt discuss Mark Pougatch, exercising with drink ‘up ya,’ the green Newcastle shirt and we ask: who are the bad boys these days? Elsewhere Jon visits Fordy in Edinburgh, Matt thinks Jamie Carragher is fit and we discuss at least 4 Matts. Plus we discuss one of the greatest Youtube clips, the afterlife, Matt joining Instagram and whilst we record Nottingham Forest European draw is happening LIVE. SIGN UP FOR EXTRA EPISODES INCLUDING THE ELEVEN EPISODES OF JON RICHARDSON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1997 AND THREE EPISODES OF JON’S TEENAGE DIARIES 1998 PLUS 15 EXTRA EPISODES…

About Down The Dog

Down The Dog with Jon Richardson and Matt Forde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Down The Dog is a English comedy podcast from Feral Television. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Feral Television
Language: English
Category: Comedy
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 44 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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