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Hooked on Freddie

Wondery
Hysterical
Freddie
Dauphin County Prison
Tabloid Spectacle
Environmental Activism
Corruption
AI Relationships
Murder
Wondery Plus
Alan Cooper
Kill List
CIA
Tyreke Riley
Welsh Pirates
Emotional Connection
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Crisis
Peter Bloom
Amble
Hacking

Did one man’s friendship with a dolphin go way – way – too far? It’s 1987 and the British seaside town of Amble has seen much better days. So when a wild bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Freddie appears in the harbour, it feels like a miracle. Everyone wants to swim with him. But Freddie chooses one person above all others: Alan Cooper, a dedicated animal rights activist committed to freeing captive d... more

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 564 ratings
  • Fascinating

    This is a story of so many layers. It was so captivating and incredibly real. I loved listening to it. I was transported on a journey of wonder, sadness and disbelief. So well told given the sensitivities involved. Just brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlowCoachK
    New Zealanda year ago
  • This podcast absolutely hooked me

    Fantastic story about a friendship between a human and an animal. Alan Cooper was privileged to experience this amazing bond. The whole show had me gripped and his story has been told so well. Such a shame that this friendship ended as it did

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxyuae
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Great story AWFUL narration

    The host is awful and ruined what would have been a fantastic podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MJLJ373
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Too many episodes

    Story was a bit interesting but the producers believe in telling you what happen then letting the participants tell you what happened then they tell you again. The ending was very obvious 1 or 2 episodes would have been fine

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    $*!
    Canada2 years ago
  • Beautiful

    What a gorgeous story of dolphins, animal rights, and the best — and worst — of humanity. Freddie was so special. Bravo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spesh713
    United States2 years ago

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Some reviews indicate criticisms regarding the narration style, suggesting it may detract from the material's seriousness rather than enhancing it.
Overall, audience feedback highlights the podcast's ability to evoke strong emotional responses, making it a compelling listen for those interested in true stories.
The narrative is engaging, weaving themes of love, animal rights, and societal judgment effectively.
Listeners appreciate the unique and emotional storytelling involved in the friendship between Alan and Freddie.

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What is Hooked on Freddie about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast intricately narrates the emotional and controversial friendship between Alan Cooper, an animal rights activist, and a wild bottlenose dolphin named Freddie, who captured the heart of the seaside town of Amble in 1987. The series unfolds through the lens of this extraordinary bond, exploring the themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human-animal relationships. Listeners are taken on a journey filled with dramatic twists as accusations arise that challenge both Alan's character and the nature of his relationship with Freddie, leading to broader discussions on animal rights and societal perceptions of unconventional friendships.

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Hooked on Freddie launched 2 years ago and published 11 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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