Pawd Pod

Looking for love in all the wrong places? Maybe you just aren't in the right habitat to find that special someone. Maybe your poops aren't an accurate representation of what's on your heart. Rhinos can relate. Amazingly hilarious comedian and very smart grad student Elizabeth Olson talks to me about these big beefy bois, and why Jimmy John's can suck it. 

There's no one nicer or more controversial than Rudy Mendoza (comedian, producer at Arcade Audio) and this episode is about what you'd expect. We talk about zebras, we determine the political affiliation of different animals, and play a completely different pun game at the end (Whaaaaat) 

Writer, fellow podcaster (A Star to Steer Her By) and college pal Amy Lehrmitt joins this week to talk about the sorta alien, mostly water, and not at all spreadable jellyfish. Fewer butts this episode, but way more Hemsworth brothers. AND a special little song at the end. Take note, future guests. 

We're back for season 2, Pawd-Squad! We missed you very much, so we decided to start strong with the artistic director of CSz Theater Chicago, and man of my heart - Jason Geis. Waddle we talk about? Penguins, of course! Also if you've ever wanted to know what kind of underwear Jason wears, you're in luck! This episode brought to you by our proud new sponsor, Butt Oil. 

It's the season finale of the Pawd Pod, but before we take our December break we thought we'd go out with a bang! Host of the Poppin' Bottles and Talking Shop podcasts, Rob  Grabowski, joins to talk about why alligators are natures badasses. We plan our escape routes if we ever got stuck between a gator and a hard place, and somehow manage to bring up cake farts. We will be back in January with many more fun episodes and animals, so stay tuned! 

Our first aquatic animal!! And if ever there was an animal capable of pulling off an elaborate heist it would be the octopus. Jen Shepard (owner of the ImprovAcadia theater and interim managing director of the Penobscot Theater Company) and I plan the details of what will be a very good movie. We also discuss the interesting mating habits of these creatures, and tell too many jokes at the end. 

When Cynthia Kmak is around you can be sure it's going to be a weird and wonderful time. This episode about turkey, Thanksgiving, and Julia Child is no exception to that rule. Things get steamy in the kitchen, and of course there's ample poop discussion and turkey noises. 

Falcons are the fastest birds, and paint your own pottery is the fastest retail con on the planet. Comedian and good human Jesse Gomez joins me to discuss these badass birds. Find out exactly what falcons and Jason Derulo have in common - surprise, it's more than you'd think. 

Jacob Ebersole has a real life degree in zoology, and therefore boosts my credibility by 1000%. We learn all about the platypus, how it's basically a Pokemon, why horses can suck it, and reminisce about the days of Ask Jeeves. 

The 2020 election is this week - so we thought we'd take some time to reflect on the bald eagle. What do they sound like? What kind of house would they own in the suburbs? Simon's friend since the age of 3 and creator of Scorpion Honey (MetalHoney.com) Sarah Murrell joins the show this week to delve into the psyche of the eagle, and why America is kinda a bummer right now.