Best Fun Podcasttainment Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: Butt Science and Twitter Bird Bans 27:02

11M ago27:02

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First aired February 2023 Twitter bans an ornithological society for posting photos of "woodcocks" while Melissa gets banned for "Hairy Man"; The Media takes special care to protect the identity of one little jailbird with hilarious results; and, no post is complete without a little butt science. There is a photo that I can't stop laughing at in th…

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Bonus: Ursa Majors 15:23

11M ago15:23

15:23

First aired October 2021 Fat Bear Tuesday is the culmination of a week-long bracket-style event inspired by mega-chonk bears and March Madness. What is it? Why is it? Who is going to win? Let's go! **** Resources: https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week.htm https://www.npr.org/2021/09/30/1041674219/fat-bear-week-2021 https://www.smithsonianmag…

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Bonus: Great Escapes 21:32

11M ago21:32

21:32

First Aired: Feb 10, 2022 A series of the best and funniest animal escapes, all inspired by a police blotter where a camel chase was afoot on a Kansas golf course. Resources for today's episode: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2041628_2041646_2041645,00.html https://www.livescience.com/wildest-animal-escapes-2021 http…

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Bonus: Mail Cats? 12:20

11M ago12:20

12:20

First aired: August, 2022 The Belgian government once used cats to deliver the mail. It went about as well as you would think. Resources for today's exclusive episode: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64025/time-cats-delivered-mail-belgium https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-42098216 https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/morning-start-cats-once…

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Bonus:Dengue Chicks and the Grocery Store Walk of Shame 30:23

12M ago30:23

30:23

First Aired: January 20, 2023 This month's bonus ep for you is all about the chickens who give back in rather surprising ways - from keeping 100 tons (?) of food out of our landfills to preventing Dengue Fever in Central Florida. BTW: Florida, you ok? So, get some chickens, put on a farming hat, and let's go learn about chickens who do more than ju…

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Bonus: BOTY goes Batty 21:54

12M ago21:54

21:54

First Aired: Nov 5, 2021 This month, New Zealand's Bird of the Year competition ruffled feathers, as per usual, when a bat took the gold. A look at the complex and controversial BotY awards and mean tweets at the non-tweety bats. I got today’s information from : https://www.npr.org/2020/11/14/934749679/for-the-birds-voter-fraud-ruffles-new-zealand-…

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Bonus: A Monkey Could Work Here 13:16

12M ago13:16

13:16

First aired April 19, 2022 Let's learn about the time an actual chimpanzee saved the Today Show, and changed morning news-ertainment forever. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Fred_Muggs https://allthatsinteresting.com/j-fred-muggs https://www.ebay.com/itm/324954729281 https://www.grunge.com/598607/the-truth-about-celebrity-chimp-j-fred-m…

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Bonus: Monique 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

First aired: Nov 26, 2023 One man dreams of being completely alone, but it turns out, companionship is human nature. An unlikely meal ticket doesn't just save his life - but saves his humanity in 70 days of darkness, in Greenland's icy solar night. Big thanks to The Outlook Podcast Archive from BBC World Service for a podcast called “The chicken wh…

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Bonus: A Troubling of Goldfish 14:39

1y ago14:39

14:39

First aired Nov. 2022 A man recently caught a goldfish the size of a 5th grader and Melissa is waiting for the goldfish food-delivery uprising. Resources: https://www.livescience.com/man-catches-enormous-goldfish-in-france https://largest.org/animals/goldfish/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2021/07/11/minnesota-goldfish-invasive/ https://ww…

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Bonus: Methed Snails 25:23

1y ago25:23

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First Aired August, 2023: A series of scientific studies to understand the human mind, but using a slimy gastropod in our place. Because using meth on a human is illegal. I got today’s information from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/snails-memory-molecules-spd https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3vww3/scientists-are-repeatedly-fuck…

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Bonus: Monarchy Charlies 13:01

1y ago13:01

13:01

First aired: Sept 13, 2022 As promised - this week there was just TOO MUCH to put in a main feed episode. The Unkindness episode was really, really long. This 10-minute tangent was added after the Queen of England died last week and her son, Charles, ascended to the throne, assuming the name "King Charles III", but then promptly had to cut because …

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Bonus: Jail Birds 23:32

1y ago23:32

23:32

First aired July 28, 2022 A bunch of stitchin' women in a Washington Women's Correctional Facility who have put their knitting needles to good use - helping the chickens who helped them in jail, plus some other unusual animals who find themselves behind bars. Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Musi…

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Bonus: Oh, Canada 22:09

1y ago22:09

22:09

First Aired on Dec 25, 2022 When a farmer in small-town St. Severe, Quebec, noticed 20 head of cattle broke through a fence during a thunderstorm, he thought, "Easy. I'll just get them back." Listener. He did not "just get them back." It's been 5 months and these uncatchable ungulates are now terrorizing the neighboring town of St. Barnabee. Resour…

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Bonus: Longshot 25:49

1y ago25:49

25:49

First Aired June 8, 2022 Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby with 80-1 odds - meaning out of every 81 races, he's thought to win ONE. Well, he won the Kentucky Derby. If you're going to win a horse race, that's the one to win! Today, we dive deeper into Rich Strike's inspiring underdog win, and investigate a few other longshot winners in horse racin…

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Bonus: Gettysburg 22:14

1y ago22:14

22:14

First aired June 22, 2023: Two sisters combined their love of historically accurate dioramas, the Civil War, and clay-making to pen an ode to the US in one of the most historically significant cities in the United States. They even purchased a building with deep roots in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg to bring the stories of the dead to …

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Bonus: The Dogs Who Mapped Australia 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

First aired July 2023: In 1912 when the "adventurer" was a job description & also an alibi, two brothers took their dogs on a road trip - before roads existed. These brothers loved their dogs and hated shirts but that didn't stop them from circumnavigating Australia several times by bike and car - often digging their own roads IN THE OUTBACK! Resou…

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Bonus: Pika Who? 15:24

1y ago15:24

15:24

This Patreon Exclusive episode (#2) first aired on August 4, 2021. This is a fun turn I never saw coming, that Pikachu is based on a squirrel and there are new species of real animals named after fictional Pokethings. My favorite? An animal called a Pika who survives on ...yak poop. Why didn't they show THAT in the kid's show? Regular episodes will…

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Bonus: Oh, Evolution 7:43

1y ago7:43

7:43

The very first Patreon Exclusive episode was ....super short. It first aired on July 22, 2021. I wasn't sure if it would play or work at all. But, this test led directly to another 28+ episodes, so thank you, evolution ;) Here's a shortie for you to enjoy about a #1 moth who looks like #2. Stay Curious - Xx M3 Support the show Intro/Outtro music: T…

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Bonus: Daddy Shortlegs 18:12

1y ago18:12

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Patreon exclusive #6: First aired Dec 7 2021 Geneticists made Daddy Shortlegs. (WHY GOD, WHY?) We imagine the Jane Fonda workout with 50' human legs (WHY GOD, WHY?!?) And we learn about some very sneaky males who look like females in a devious plot to slide into her DMs. Let's get right into it :) Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The…

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Bonus: Ukraine's Little Bullet 24:00

1y ago24:00

24:00

This Patreon Exclusive Episode first aired May 16, 2022 Patron started his life in entertainment by illustrating how dogs can be trained for search work. And now, he's employed by the government. He found over 200 bombs in the town of Chimigov since February. Let's meet Patron, the hero dog who has a similar entertainer-turned-hero storyline as Ukr…

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BONUS: Luck o' the Irish Setter 19:42

1y ago19:42

19:42

Patreon exclusive number 9: Originally aired March 16, 2022 Let's learn about the only place in Ireland where citizens could get a pint on St. Patrick's Day ----the Royal National Dog Show! And, an Irishman steps up to help injured wildlife by converting his pub to Ireland's FIRST wildlife hospital during the 2020 pandemic. "There's no bad press ex…

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Ep 100: The Center 40:27

1y ago40:27

40:27

We close out the series by discussing the humans who dedicate their lives as the bridge between wildlife and education, and a left-hand turn into the vultures who perform sky burials. Thank you for everything. Peace out, yo. <3 -M3 I got today's information from: https://www.thecenterforwildlife.org/ambassadors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_bur…

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Ep 99: Rises and Falls 25:30

1+ y ago25:30

25:30

'We can never have luck without a cat on board' he said. If this were true, the crew would have been better off with a different cat. " The story, about what goes up, must eventually come down, perfectly weaves the tale of the rise and fall of nearly every subject in the story. I got today's information from: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/anima…

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Ep 98: Buzzzzzzz 19:41

1+ y ago19:41

19:41

Bees make one last appearance on the show, this time getting hammered on college campuses to help scientists understand the neural pathways of human addiction. Resources for today's episode: https://www.vice.com/en/article/zmjgxj/bees-australia-get-drunk-on-fermented-nectar-and-refused-re-entry-to-hive https://savannahbee.com/blogs/the-latest-buzz/…

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Ep 97: Shockoe 42:12

1+ y ago42:12

42:12

Some dogs work to close decades-old cold cases. Others are tasked with finding long-lost burial grounds, shining a light on America's racist foundation while uncovering the truth that some today wish would stay buried. ********** Cat Warren author of "What the Dog Knows" (thank you!) Thanks to Kimberly Chen for sharing the public reports of what HR…

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Ep 96: The Maine 6 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

This week we look at Maine's 6 dogs who might just end up on the front lines to save nearly every industry that gives Maine the name, "Vacationland. " Resources: Leeroy Jenkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLyOj_QD4a4 https://bewilderbeastspod.podcastpage.io/episode/ep-67-doom-bloom https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-honors-young-scientist…

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Ep 95: Zombieland 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Starting season 6 off with mind control parasites often found in kitty litter boxes around the world - so how is this parasite endangering monk seals in the Pacific Ocean? Ready? Let's go! ***SIDENOTE: Melissa's presentation on animal distress, how to lessen stress in our pets and ourselves, and living in cities with pets (as well as amazing speake…

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Ep 94: Rock Baby and Baby Jail 30:27

2y ago30:27

30:27

In this season finale, we'll catch up with the world's best dad - a 31-year-old bald eagle who wanted to be a dad. I got information from: World Bird Sanctuary Twitter (the comic I first saw, completely out of context) by Jules Behrens: https://twitter.com/WBSSTL/status/1647965975034183684 https://www.instagram.com/worldbirdsanctuary/ https://www.h…

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Ep 93: Tiger Things 42:17

2y ago42:17

42:17

The history of Mike the LSU tiger, the dark reality of meeting tiger cubs, and a new law puts dumb criminals and America's worst behind bars. I got today's information from: LSU Tiger https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mike-the-tiger Undercover Cop https://www.newsweek.com/man-tries-sell-tiger-cub-undercover-cops-20k-gets-arrested-1776558 1 eyed h…

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Ep 92: A Wink to the Sky 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

A farewell to a good friend, and a revisit to the Dolphin who gave up pod life for the people of a small Irish fishing village in Ireland. All show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at episode 32: The Dolphin of Dingle Bay (https://bewilderbeastspod.podcastpage.io/episode/ep-32-the-dolphin-of-dingle-bay) Support the show Intr…

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Ep 91: The Well Diggers of Death Valley 20:06

2y ago20:06

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When we discuss an invasive species on this show, the discussion turns to the distruction by that species on the environment. But, here is an animal that has become part of the food web,is saving other species from a warming climate by digging 5' water wells, and is now part of the very fabric of America's desert. Federal biologists are faced with …

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Ep 90: Key Largo Zombie Possums 29:27

2y ago29:27

29:27

An unusual team of bounty hunters, biologists, possums, mosquitos, and trash pandas are finally making a dent in the Florida Everglades Python Problem. But, can they save the Everglades before the snakes find refuge in Key Largo? ***** University of Florida blog: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2018/01/30/uf-study-mosquitoes-can-lead-researchers-el…

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Ep 89: Cat Turned Brew 28:10

2y ago28:10

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What does the Black Death, scotch whiskey, cats, the worst laws in Tennesee, and bad taxidermy have to do with each other? Oh, buckle in - we're going for a ride! I got today’s information from A LOT OF PLACES:! https://www.purr-n-fur.org.uk/famous/towser.html https://www.thegreatcat.org/towser/ https://iheartcats.com/protecting-breweries-ne-of-cat…

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Ep 88: Goodbye, Earl! 23:52

2y ago23:52

23:52

This week, an unusual employee shows up to work at the R & R Garage and ended up changing their logo. Meanwhile, Melissa has the early 2000s country/pop hit, "Goodbye, Earl" stuck in her head FOR NO REASON! Resources for this episode: The best artwork around: https://www.kharrisbcreative.com/ Kharris B https://www.pilotonline.com/news/article_8b541…

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Ep 87: Polly Wanna Murder? 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

New season & BIG news, plus a quartet of parrots at criminality! Let's DO this thing! Thank you PodFix Network :) ******* I got information for today's episode from the following sources: Mugshot: https://time.com/5689057/bird-arrest/ Twitter of the bird in jail: https://twitter.com/CampbellxEmma/status/1178400639208116224 https://www.bbc.com/news/…

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Ep 86: Unicorns, Rainbows and Funeral Turkey Feathers 33:26

2+ y ago33:26

33:26

Episode updates; turkey feathers were a huge part of your childhood; unicorns are real in LA; a revisit of the nightMARE before Christmas. Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com, Pixabay.org Instagram: @EggAndNugget (chicken stan account) or @MelissaMcCueMcGra…

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Ep 85: Because, Alaska. 21:37

2+ y ago21:37

21:37

In 75 miles of winding roads in Alaska, Trooper Shanigan's GPS froze up, leaving him lost en route to a fire in his own neighborhood. He'd have to settle for GS to get him there - a German Shepherd named Buddy, who was looking for help and found it. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L53sAVRZUE4 - the raw footage is in the notes and on Bewi…

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Ep 84: SQUAWK! We'll Do It LIVE! 38:16

2+ y ago38:16

38:16

This week's episode is a dry run of the live show that will take place at the Kennebunk Free Library on Dec. 6th at 6:30 pm. As this is an audio format, wild gesticulations, slides, and bad haircuts are all absent from this media - you need to come in person to get the full experience :) https://kennebunklibrary.org/ -------- Support the show Intro…

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Ep 83: Five Deer (DeerDucken remix) 39:44

2+ y ago39:44

39:44

A relisten to everything we got wrong about the first Thanksgiving celebration, including the animals on the table. Deerducken, anyone? Resources for today's episode can be found on the show notes for episode 52:"5 Deer" Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com,…

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Ep 82: Going To The Dogs 51:55

2+ y ago51:55

51:55

The National Dog Show is a staple in many homes for the pre-Thanksgiving event - so Melissa (and special guest Paul Csomo from Avast) discuss all the terrible things we've done to purebred dogs in the name of beauty. I'm so sorry :) Happy Thanksgiving! Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 …

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Ep 81: Avast! 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

24:39

Let's meet the "Little Boatman," the "Black Devil," the "Horse Inspirerer" -----the Schipperke, with Paul Csomo of Avast!. You can visit the Avast website or download it wherever you listen to podcasts! Resources for today's episode: https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/he-inspired-horses/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schipperke https://www.akc.org/…

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Ep 80: Camel Cam and Sheep View 16:24

2+ y ago16:24

16:24

A look at all the animals who make Google maps Google-possible, including a camel named Raffia and a whole lot of sheep in the Faroe Islands. Resources for today's episode https://www.google.com/earth/education/tools/street-view/#:~:text=Google%20collects%20Street%20View%20imagery,a%20single%20360%2Ddegree%20image. https://www.boredpanda.com/google…

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Ep 79: The Kitten in the Book Drop 22:48

2+ y ago22:48

22:48

In 1988, a librarian opened a book drop and was surprised by what she found. Let's hear the story of Dewey Readmore Books. Resources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16878049/dewey-readmore-books http://www.spencerlibrary.com/p/dewey-library-cat.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Readmore_Books http://www.spencerlibrary.com/p/deweys-job-d…

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Ep 78: Eau d'Poo 19:01

2+ y ago19:01

19:01

This week, we look at how scatological scientists use fake poop to save owls and commune with rhinos. Let's GO! https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fake-poop-helps-transplanted-owls-settle-new-safer-neighborhoods-rcna13906 https://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/02/fake-poop-helps-tiny-endangered-owls-find-new-homes/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/602…

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Ep 77: The Horses Who Find The Missing 24:22

2+ y ago24:22

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This week, we meet a 1600 pound animal who is also using their noses to find missing people, narcotics, and more. Giddyup. Resources: Intro Music is “Tiptoe out the back” by Dan Lebowicz and Interstitial music is by MK2. Additional music provided by Pixabay and Freesound.org and introducing HappySoulMusic.com! newscentermaine.com/article/life/anima…

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Ep 76: Leavin' on a Jet Plane 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

25:53

As promised, another series of animal escapes - this time, airport edition, plus why cats love boxes so dang much, the most dangerous job at the Singapore airport, and the zoo escapees who found refuge at a Miami area airport. Resources for today's episode: https://apnews.com/article/oddities-boston-animals-personnel-46bc06a91121d8d51da1696b69486ae…

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Ep 75: Sharkboy 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

29:03

After a pod of dolphins saved Todd Endris from a Great White Shark, Todd went on to advocate for the sharks who nearly killed him. Resources: Daisy to the Rescue by Jeff Cambell (and consultation with Marc Bekoff!) https://www.surfer.com/features/monterey-shark-attack-2/ https://www.today.com/news/dolphins-save-surfer-becoming-sharks-bait-2D8055512…

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Ep 74: Dartmoor 42:35

2+ y ago42:35

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A matriarch looking for enough room for the entire family to call home buys a dilapidated zoo in England. It took 4 days before the Jaguar escaped. Then the wolves. Then the lynx. Welcome to Dartmoor. Resources for today's episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartmoor_Zoological_Park The book: “We Bought A Zoo” by Benjamin Mee https://web.archive…

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Sick Bay: What The Pluck? 21:29

2+ y ago21:29

21:29

Melissa is sick, so let's go back in the way back machine to when this show was a recording in a closet under the stairs. Throwback to Episode 42, What the Pluck, all about the Hollywood Highway Chickens. Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com, Pixabay.org Ins…

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Ep 73: The Unkindness 32:43

2+ y ago32:43

32:43

The many kinds of unkindnesses at the Tower of London, including murders, treason, and some rambunctious ravens who have a big prophecy on their winged shoulders. Resources: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ravens-tower-of-london-b899297.html https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ravens-tower-of-london-legend-monarchy-fall-building-crumble-a…

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