In Episode 29 of The Whale and Snail Podcast, we kick things off with a brutally honest (and slightly chaotic) chat about how rough things have gotten in Blackpool. From fading seaside charm to the realities behind the bright lights of Blackpool Tower, we dive into what’s changed, what’s been lost, and whether the iconic coastal town can claw its way back.

Then things take a weirdly fascinating turn as we unpack one of life’s strangest shared experiences: why you yawn when someone else yawns. Is it empathy? Evolution? Your brain glitching out? We explore the science behind contagious yawning — and yes, you will probably yawn while listening.

Finally, we end on a much happier note with a full breakdown of what can only be described as a life-altering experience: meeting capybaras. The world’s chillest rodents absolutely lived up to the hype, and we’re still not emotionally recovered. Expect wholesome energy, unexpected insights, and strong arguments for why capybaras might be the superior species.

It’s thoughtful, it’s ridiculous, it’s seaside-spicy.
Episode 29 — let’s get into it.