Episode 136 - Vet On A Battleship
Summary
Veterinarian Bob Truscothic discusses his new Channel 5 series, *Vet on a Battleship*, which follows him treating animals on a decommissioned warship. He recounts acquiring the vessel, recruiting a crew of stranded dancers, and navigating global crises, including a chaotic journey through the Strait of Hormuz. The episode details the show's controversial history and its chaotic, often dangerous production.
Topics discussed
Intro and Donkey Buster ad
Bob Truscotic's new show announcement
Vet on a Battleship concept
Director Roger's backstory
Acquiring the battleship
Crew recruitment and Ascension Island
Naval vet history and crew dynamics
Navigation disasters and Sumatra call
Equatorial Guinea owl mission
Crew rumors and Fred Babington
ZipRecruiter ad
Madagascar sausage dog episode
Kuwait mission and Strait of Hormuz
Battle with Revolutionary Guard
Ship sinking and survival
Outro and live show info
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