[2] In 2017 and 2018, ten episodes were acquired for broadcast by BBC Radio 4, which was notable as the first time that the station had bought the repeat rights for an existing podcast.

[3] The show is a surrealist comedy played straight, and features a number of ongoing storylines, such as the search for (and government cover-up of) a "fifth meat" and the many ventures of disgraced slaughterhouse owner Eli Roberts.

Guests have included Nick Offerman, Greg Davies, Josie Long, Henry Paker, Andy Daly, Kevin Eldon, Mike Wozniak, Katy Wix and the actor Ted Danson.

"[16] The Daily Telegraph wrote, "It's the ramrod straight delivery that makes The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast by far the best audio comedy around".

[20] As of 2024,[update] The Beef and Dairy Network's unofficial Facebook group has over 1500 members, despite the fact that it claims to be the world's hardest podcast fan club to join.