Mar 18, 2024 · 15 min
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Kids & Family
Comfort Creatures
Ella McLeod, Alexis B. Preston
Comfort Creatures is a show for people who prefer their friends to have paws instead of hands! Every week, Alexis and Ella talk to guests about their pets or creatures that give them comfort, discuss their favorite fictional critters, learn about pets in history, and discover differences between pet ownership across the pond. Whether you have a giant sloth, two siamese skinks, or just know way too much about unicorns, every animal friend is welcome on Comfort Creatures!
- 204 episodes
- Updated Thursday
Episodes204
- CCMar 14, 2024 · 36 min
82: Angler Fish and Pisces Myths
It's Ella's birthday! What better way to celebrate than to talk about greek mythology surrounding Pisces! We also discuss some fun fish facts and the Angler fish and learn why they are the ultimate girlboss. Happy birthday Ella! We'll see you next week for the MAX FUN DRIVE! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jTdQZAT2ZU Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCMar 7, 2024 · 43 min
81: Babies, Births, and Toads
This week Ella and Alexis honour the leap year by giving frogs their flowers and toads the praise they deserve. They also honour the arrival of Alexis' new niece with a deep dive into birthing -- warning... the episode is not for the squeamish. Or indeed for anyone who doesn't want to know about naked mole rat birthing. We also have a fascinating article on antlers (which presents us with further evidence of the magical nature of deer). Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCFeb 29, 2024 · 39 min
80: Rescue Rats and Lucky Horses
This week Ella and Alexis chat lucky escapes and rodents performing daring feats of rescue! Also, some hot analysis of smart grumpy pups and happy bimbos, and a Guinness world record scandal! Plus, we have a Ready Pet Go from Ginger and Chonk. Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jTdQZAT2ZU Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCFeb 22, 2024 · 53 min
79: Cynthia Murphy and Loli
Best-selling YA thriller author Cynthia Murphy joins us this week to chat all about the marvel that is her pup Loli. We chat happy buses, snobby dogs and cat reincarnation. Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jTdQZAT2ZU Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCFeb 15, 2024 · 36 min
78: News Pet-Cast
Welcome to the something O'clock news, coming to you not at all live at no specific time from two separate continents! Tonight, with Ella and Alexis; Dogs now have ferries on cabins and Pigeons are NOT spies. This is a very serious news podcast now, ok everyone? Plus, we have a Ready Pet Go from Pear Tree and a cute little Valentine's Day history. Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCFeb 8, 2024 · 54 min
77: John-Luke Roberts and the Price of a Baguette
John-Luke Roberts, host of new Max Fun podcast soundheap joins us to chat about his childhood pets (a veritable menagerie!), the pigeons that he was once visited by, and our new campaign to have turtles as Kings! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCFeb 1, 2024 · 43 min
76: Groundhog Day
Every year on February 2nd we celebrate Groundhog Day! And by "we" it turns out that's only in the US and Canada. Alexis fills in Ella on this wacky holiday and does some digging into its origins. Ella reads up about groundhogs themselves and both hosts agree they have no interest in "Groundhog Punch"! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCJan 25, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
75: Brooke Hartnett with Frank, Beans, and Ferrets
This week Ella and Alexis are joined by Comedian Cat-Mum and master website designer, Brooke Harnett. They discuss her cats Frank and Beans, her childhood ferrets and whether the 'girl cat/boy cat' tik tok binary holds up. We also discuss human food for pets, specifically: Why does Garfield love Lasagna? Tell us YOUR pets preferances! Does your dog seem like a dorito guy? Maybe your cat has caviar energy? Let us know! Follow Brooke @bork_hortnett on instagram! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCJan 18, 2024 · 35 min
74: Capricorns and Goats
This week Ella and Alexis go full on astrology girly for Capricorn season. They talk original stories, the god Pan, and do a goat catch up. They really are the GOAT. They also discuss the woes of having a smart pet and have a fantastic ready pet go from Emily and Kira! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCJan 11, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
73: Jeremy Bent and Nessie
This week Ella and Alexis are joined by the host of the new Max Fun podcast Eurovangelist! Jeremy Bent talks all about his amazing German Shepherd Nessie, being a dog nurse and Eurovision! Also chats about wild horses, wild donkeys and some questionable Shrek impressions! Be sure to check out Jeremy's new show EUROVANGELISTS here on Maximum Fun! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCJan 4, 2024 · 38 min
72: New Years Round Up of 2023
As our first FULL year as a podcast comes to a close, Ella and Alexis reflect on some of the top animal stories from the year. Remember the bus that picked up all the dogs? What about the longest Python ever recorded? Did you keep up with Neil the Seal? We're here to reminisce and learn about all the fun events of the year! We also discuss New Year's Resolutions and have a beautiful Ready Pet Go from Laura and Samantha P! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCDec 21, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
71: Teresa McElroy and Willow, Buttercup, Lily, and Many Fish
This week we are ABSOLUTELY delighted to be joined by Teresa McElroy, the wife-host of SHMANNERS! We hear about ALL of the pets in the household, cats, dogs, and even fish! We also get some manner-tips relating to pets (we've dubbed it "pet-iquette"), learn about the cycle of Stevens, and of course the Easter kitten. Unfortunately since the time of this recording, sweet Willow has passed away. We're so grateful we got to learn about her precious journey and our hearts go out to the entire family. Please send them some extra love this holiday season and all the virtual hugs you can. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCDec 14, 2023 · 48 min
70: The Best and Worst Pet Gifts of 2023
It is officially winter and the holiday season is in full swing at Comfort Creatures HQ. This week, while the pets curl up under the covers, Ella and Alexis are complaining about a gift list for pets clearly written by Cruella DeVil! We also share some tips for Holiday gift ideas, familiar names, and a great Ready Pet Go from Audra! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCDec 7, 2023 · 49 min
69: Francesco Marciuliano and Love Poems by Cats
We're joined this week by the author of MULTIPLE hilarious poetry books from the persepective of our furry friends, Francesco Marciuliano! Francesco's newest book is "Oh. It's You: Love Poems by Cats", and it's exactly as funny as the name sounds! He is also the author of "I Could Pee on This" and "I Could Chew on This" and many other delightful books! We learn about Francesco's pets throughout his life, his inspiration behind the books and the process of trying to get into the mind of a cat! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCNov 30, 2023 · 46 min
68: Dragonflies and Nymphs
Somehow we've done almost 70 episodes without talking about DRAGONFLIES? It's a colorful, fascinating creature with DRAGON in its name which is basically everything we look for in a Comfort Creatures animal! We finally learn ALL about dragonflies (and their cousin the damselfly) and of course some fun mythology! Plus, we have holiday food talk, Arthur the Aardvark updates, and a Ready Pet Go from Regina and Barbara Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCNov 23, 2023 · 56 min
67: Pet Costumes with Renee Colvert
That's right folks, we had to bring out the big guns for this one! Renee Colvert is BACK to give us some much needed Tugboat updates and help us decide the winner of the pet costume contest! has Tugboat left behind the city of stars to be a full blown mountain dog? Were we actually able to pick a winner? There's only one way to find out and it's by listening to this episode! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCNov 16, 2023 · 42 min
66: Happy World Anteater Day
As we ALL know, November 19th is WORLD Anteater day! It only seems fitting that Ella learn everything she can about these toothless, long-nosed mamals! We also look into some Anteater folklore, update you on our pets, and have a great Ready Pet Go from Adam and Duke! Also if you haven't sent your pets in halloween costumes you must submit them by tomorrow Friday, November 17th! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCNov 9, 2023 · 54 min
65: Aine Feeney and Pet Favouritism
Do you have a favorite (favourite) pet or does the very thought of trying to pick send shivers down your spine? Our guest today is Aine Feeney and she has some STRONG opinions on her two cats Bloom and Fauns. Bloom is her ride or die and Fauns? He's alright. Plus, Alexis is dog-sitting this week and it's Bonfire Night in London! Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet, Go!) at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
- CCNov 2, 2023 · 43 min
64: Deer, Doe, and Dogs Playing Poker
This week we discuss deer and dogs playing poker! Ella visited Richmond Deer park and bumped into the London Chihuaha group. Alexis gives an art history lesson on the Dogs Playing Poker painting. Plus, we have a Ready Pet Go from Jaz and Mori! SEND US YOUR PETS IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! Send us your Ready Pet Gos! at comfortcreatures@maximumfun.org and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us @comfortcreaturespodcast on Instagram! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/P5QjFtx8 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures