This one goes out to Joey Chestnut and Vin Diesel, the most bat-like humans. Comedian Charly Williams and I talk about bats this week, and learn that more than anything we wish we could be bats ourselves. This is the final episode in the spooky series for October, so get your final frights and flights in before it's stupid November! 

The ultimate #spookyseason animal are black cats, and the ultimate spoopy guest is Liz Anderson (comedian, writer, and creator of the Paired podcast.) We talk about animal labor, witches, and if Russian cats participate in communism. 

We all know owls are wise and cute, but do we have the full story? Musical theater writer, and expert in all things spooky, Laura Stratford discusses why owls should be included in any conversation about scary animals. Are they aliens? Are they witches? You be the judge. 

If you've not been listening to the Pawd Pod podcast, you're missing tons of animal facts and so much more. Catch up on what you've missed! 

What happens if you cross a dinosaur with a broken puppet? You would definitely get a shoebill crane. This episode marks our first in the series of creepy, horrifying, spooky animals for the month of October. We kick off the frights with ukulele star and wonderfully funny human Lizzy Powers. 

Tik Tok sensation Clarke Newton joins Simon to talk about their love of gorillas. From how white people really messed yet another thing up to GQ's list of best gorillas, there's no detail left out. And please, consider donating to gorilla conservation, because these lil guys really need it!

We reinvent the classic 185 this week as Chicago comedy legend, and host of the Our Father podcast, Pad Connelly joins Simon to talk cockatiels. We learn that cockatiels are just like that one ex you have, you know - that one, and Simon learns an invaluable lesson on sound checks before recording. 

What does Alien: Resurrection have to do with the liger? Turns out, so so much. Comedian Ashley Victoria dives deep into her love of these unique animals and a wide variety of things. There's a lot of giggling, and a special treat in the 185 section. 

What would a tortoise job look like? What would a tortoise sing on karaoke night? Comedian Alex Richmond and I discuss these, and many other fun details, in depth on this weeks episode. 

Wanna go for a wild ride through the history of these amazing creature? Just bring yourself - alpaca the rest. THE Junkyard Divas (Liz Ebersole and Trevor George) join me this week to talk about their favorite animal. We also cover why Liz can't sleep at night, why birds in Indiana are terrifying, and what an alpaca does when it's time for the magic to happen.