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Charlie is joined by John Henderson, General Manager of Holland & Holland. Holland & Holland Limited is a British gunmaker and clothing retailer based in London, England, which sells handmade rifles and shotguns. The...
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The DogFather
Hosted by Charlie Thorburn · kids · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses.New episode every week.
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What is The DogFather about?
Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses. New episode every week.
Who hosts The DogFather?
The DogFather is hosted by Charlie Thorburn. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has The DogFather covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Holland & Holland: Keeping The Heritage Alive - John Henderson" (19 August 2026, 14 minutes), "The Man Who INSPIRED Mordor Gundogs" (26 July 2026, 51 minutes), and "Running The Most FAMOUS Shoot In The World" (12 July 2026, 43 minutes).
How often does The DogFather publish?
The DogFather publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The DogFather?
Booking probability for The DogFather is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The DogFather requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The DogFather's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The DogFather?
The strongest fits for The DogFather are Pet Care & Other Personal Services. The DogFather has a kids audience.
About the host
Charlie Thorburn hosts The DogFather, a kids podcast with 28 episodes published.
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The DogFather
The Man Who INSPIRED Mordor Gundogs
Jul 26, 202651 minS0<p>Charlie is joined by his old friend, Ollie Routledge, whose early shooting trips with Blaze the Cocker helped spark Charlie's passion for dogs and, ultimately, led to the creation of Mordor Gundogs.</p><p>Join them...
The DogFather
Running The Most FAMOUS Shoot In The World
Jul 12, 202643 minS0<p>Charlie is joined by John Duncan who owns Newlands estate in Dumfries, and along with Roxtons Sporting which runs the shooting at Drumlanrig Castle.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Introduction </p><p>0:49 - Newlands House...
The DogFather
Running The Most FAMOUS Shoot In The World
Jul 12, 202643 minCharlie is joined by John Duncan who owns Newlands estate in Dumfries, and along with Roxtons Sporting which runs the shooting at Drumlanrig Castle. 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - Newlands House History 10:20 - Evolution of...
- Jun 25, 20261h 3mS0
<p>Charlie is featured on the American Hunting Dog Podcast - "Go Flush Yourself". </p><p>They talk about a host of topic across the shooting spectrum from habitat management, temperament vs ability, and how to choose...
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- Jun 25, 20261h 3m
Charlie is featured on the American Hunting Dog Podcast - "Go Flush Yourself". They talk about a host of topic across the shooting spectrum from habitat management, temperament vs ability, and how to choose the right...
- May 29, 202646 minS0
<p>Charlie sits down with Kim Stewart who in a few short years went from novice to the British Championships. </p><p>Local to Charlie, they met recently on a shoot and sit down to talk about Kim’s background, common...
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Germany Banned Working Cockers? Buying A Puppy From Mordor & Breeding Standards — Charlie Gets Quizzed
May 15, 202646 minS0<p>Charlie is interviewed by Veronica of the Gundog Congress, and then delve into a host of different topics. </p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>0:49 - What Has Charlie Been Up To?</p><p>7:30 - The Dog Ranch...
- Apr 28, 202657 minS0
<p>Charlie is joined by Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs for part two of their conversation. They discuss how the two met, how Edward filmed his early training videos, and go on to debate Springers vs. Cockers, as well...
- Apr 11, 20261 hourS0
<p>Charlie sits down with his original mentor, Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs. Edward created a training "masterclass" series on VHS - later released on DVD - which a young, impressionable Charlie watched on...
- Mar 20, 20261h 31mS0
<p>Charlie is interviewed by Ron of the Hunting Dog Podcast. </p><p>Listen to the original podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zjCGIgi1EEEpQPgAapXQ5?si=QkLQTD7MSG-io3qkbxEOow Check out their website...
- Feb 26, 202631 minS0
<p>Charlie is joined by James Robson who runs Primrosehill shoot in the Scottish Borders. What started as a passion, Primrosehill grew into an ecosystem of businesses which all service one another and the community at...
The DogFather
Why I Started YouTube (And What’s Coming Next)
Feb 5, 202640 minS0<p>Charlie and Joe are back to discuss the next instalment of Charlie’s journey. We pick up where we left off in the mid-2010s, exploring the growth of the business, navigating lockdown, and why Charlie decided to start...
- Jan 24, 202651 minS0
<p>Charlie is joined by Dane Maltsberger of Lebncroft Labradors. Dane’s family farm in Indiana has been breeding gundogs since 1888, with the vocation passed down through the generations.The programme began with...
- Jan 13, 202647 minS0
<p>Charlie is joined by Joe as they chart the next instalment of the Mordor journey. In the podcast’s very first episode, Charlie shared how he went from school, to dogs, to founding Mordor. In this episode, he explains...
- Dec 12, 202541 minS0
<p>Charlie is joined by John Carpenter at Orvis Sandanona in New York State.</p><p>John is the upland manager of the club and speaks in detail with Charlie about U.K. and U.S. Labradors. John breeds Labradors in the...
- Dec 1, 202547 minS0
<p>Charlie sits down with Kevin Kelly from “Kevin’s” Store in Thomasville. Having known each other for nearly a decade—thanks to Charlie’s frequent dog deliveries in the area—the two cover a wide range of...
The DogFather
"Fresh Dog Food Makes Your Dog Live 3 Years Longer On Average" - Harry Bremner of Tuggs
Nov 16, 202535 minS0<p>Harry Bremner, founder of Tuggs dog food, joins Charlie to share his journey, the unique approach behind Tuggs, Charlie’s investment and the early days of product testing, the future of the industry, and much...
- Nov 8, 202547 minS0
<p>Charlie and Neil are back, and in this episode, they’re discussing dogs’ eyes - what they can and can’t see, whether they perceive colour, how well they see in the dark, what kinds of objects they can recognise, and...
- Nov 1, 202536 minS0
<p>Sheldon “Shelly” Steinmetz sits down with Charlie after a day’s shooting at Logiealmond to reflect on their long-standing friendship and the many stories they’ve shared. Originally from America, Shelly came to...
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John Henderson
Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals
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John Duncan
Leader of the No Plastic In Nature Initiative, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Dr Kim Stewart
Inspiration from a Special Needs Mom and Marketing Strategist, University of Southern Queensland
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James Robson
doctor to the Scottish rugby team and the British and Irish Lions, Herbert Smith Freehills
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