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The Dogs Were Good (again)

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The Dogs Were Good (again) is the only show brave enough to answer the question: were the dogs good this week? Join Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs as he identifies and discusses the best dogs from the week’s news, viral moments, and highlights from our increasingly massive database of good boys and girls. He is uniquely qualified to say things like "wow that's a good dog" or "[unintelligible squealing due to cute dog]." Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/thedogsweregoodagain/ WeRateDogs: https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs/ https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs Matt: https://www.instagram.com...

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This Dog Is Walking Across The U.S.A.! | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 45 08.01.2026 52:28

Happy New Year everyone! Today Matt and Jess are going over some standout dogs while welcoming adoptable special guest, Jeff! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Jess Rona https://www.instagram.com/jessro...

My Favorite Dogs Of 2025 | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 44 01.01.2026 31:50

Matt's favorite dogs of 2025 plus an interview with one of those very special dogs, Oakley! And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Birdie! Oakley and his parents are rebuilding from their fire and you can support them here: Follow Oakley_Leads_The_Way: https://www.instagram.com/oakley_leads_the_way?igsh=emtrbW01dzBwbTh4&utm_source=qr Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.c...

The Rich Are Coming For Your Pets | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 43 23.12.2025 31:52

This week Matt sheds light on why the pet care industry is more expensive than ever leaving many pet owners in debt or unable to care for their animals. And of course we are joined with another adoptable special guest, Miss Rachel! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the...

Dogs With Jobs | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 42 18.12.2025 52:43

This week Matt and Jess are joined by special adoptable guest Robby! Then they go over some of the wildest dog jobs! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 03:06 | Our Adoptable Specia...

WeRateDogs Is Changing... | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 41 11.12.2025 53:22

We welcome our new CEO Javier on today’s episode of The Dogs Were Good (again). New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:45 | Our New CEO 02:57 | Javier’s Story 20:15 | Javier’s Best...

The Lost Dog Last Seen In Orbit | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 40 04.12.2025 25:13

This week is all about the first dog in space, Laika. Her historic life and her tragic end. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:09 | Our Special Adoptable Guest Kodi! 03:49 | Lai...

The Dogs I’m Thankful For | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 39 26.11.2025 40:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week Matt has some exciting pupdates and even an interview with Hannah Banana’s new family before getting into the dogs he's is most thankful for! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @H...

Our Top Dog Names Of The Year! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 38 20.11.2025 36:53

It’s Episode 38 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special guest Pinky while going over the top dog names of 2025! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 |...

The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Turning Blue??? | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 37 13.11.2025 36:45

It’s Episode 37 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Jack before getting into this week’s dog news! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 0...

Rocky Kanaka Is Dog Jesus | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 36 06.11.2025 55:34

It’s Episode 36 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! This week Matt is joined in studio by our most requested guest of all time, Rocky Kanaka! Together they discuss Rocky’s new book, Sitting With Dogs, Rocky’s Dog Bakeries, and a thoughtful conversation around dog and human welfare. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 App...

The Best Dog Halloween Costumes Of All Time! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 35 30.10.2025 45:31

Treat or Treat! It’s Episode 35 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Happy Halloween everyone! Today we go over a very thoughtfully organized list of the best dog Halloween costumes of ALL TIME! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192...

We Interviewed Tucker: The Golden Retriever With The Gentlest Bite | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 34 23.10.2025 53:04

Episode 34 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special guest Smidge! Plus dog news of the week and an exclusive interview with the golden retriever who’s taking the internet by storm, Tucker the Gentle Biter! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Cops Can't Stop Killing Dogs | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 33 16.10.2025 38:19

Episode 33 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt spotlights disturbing statistics regarding the staggering amount of dogs that are killed each year at the hands of police. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @Hove...

Dog Leads Deputy To Grandma After Bad Fall! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 32 09.10.2025 59:30

Episode 32 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Honeydew while getting into some pupdates and doggy news! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00...

My New Foster Dog! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 31 02.10.2025 52:40

Episode 31 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt brings his new adoptable foster Ruff on the show! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:05 | Special Adoptable Guest Ruff! 01...

My Favorite “Non” Dogs! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 30 25.09.2025 48:12

Episode 30 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Luca before Matt shows off all the “non” dogs that have been submitted throughout the years. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro so...

We Can’t Get Over This Dog’s Underbite! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 29 18.09.2025 46:19

Episode 29 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest King Macaroni before covering this week’s big dog news! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:...

The Dogs Of 9/11 | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 28 11.09.2025 53:29

Episode 28 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess break down the amazing therapy and search & rescue dogs that helped so many during the events of 9/11. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin C...

Critical Role Turns These Dogs into D&D Characters! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 27 04.09.2025 1:13:52

Episode 27 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray of the mega hit show Critical Role are here with their pup Omar the corgi! They are also this week’s sponsor for our adoptable special guest Dolly! Thanks to the Critical Role Foundation! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: http...

This Dog Always Needs A Lap! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 26 28.08.2025 50:43

Episode 26 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt interviews Stephen Knight from Dog Matters, and shares a few big stories of the week! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-were-good-again/id1800125192 Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin Chapters 00:00 | Intro 01:0...

My Favorite Dogs for National Dog Day! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 25 21.08.2025 37:57

Episode 25 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt is flying solo today as he celebrates the upcoming National Dog Day by sharing his favorite dog pics, videos, and stories! Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dogs-we...

This Wolf Sanctuary Is Saving Lives! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 24 14.08.2025 1:01:25

Episode 24 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Tater and her foster Chelsea! Then they’re joined by Steve Wastell who runs the Apex Protection Project, a wolf and wolf hybrid sanctuary! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

There’s A Great Dane On This Plane! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 23 07.08.2025 52:48

Episode 23 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Biscuit! Then they catch you up on all the hot-dog news of the week, including a Horus, Great Dane who won the hearts of everyone at 30,000ft! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

We Were Finally Tricked By A.I.! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 22 31.07.2025 1:09:10

Episode 22 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Wyatt! Also it seems we’re not the only ones that have been duped by A.I. animal vids! Plus a very much needed conversation around human welfare as it relates to animal welfare. New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac414f46 Apple Podcasts:...

These Leashes Come With Descriptions! | The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast | Ep. 21 24.07.2025 1:00:26

Episode 21 of The Dogs Were Good (again) Podcast! Matt and Jess welcome special adoptable guest Rita before giving us some good news about some prior adoptable guests! Plus some fun grooming techniques you can employ and we learn some buzz words thanks to a litter named after Gen Alpha slang! New episodes every Thursday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lPbxJLWGtCYrgLE2EZw5b?si=b468d66fac41...