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  • Crocodiles
    Crocodiles!
    Crikey! The Varmints! podcast is swimmin’ with the crocodiles this week! Join two clueless blokes named Paul as they talk about Crocodile Dundee, share both their appreciation of the one and only Steve Irwin and their disdain of Crocs, and become experts on these living dinosaurs!
    Here’s some stuff we referenced on the show:
    First of all, don’t be a dumb-dumb! Go to this website so that you can learn the difference between crocodiles and alligators!
    Here’s a prime example of misleading YouTube video titles. This policeman in Florida is apprehending an alligator, not a crocodile! You can see it’s rounded snout near the end of the video. Courtesy of YouTube user videoshd2014:
    Now THIS is an American Crocodile being removed from a swimming pool. Not common in Florida, but not uncommon either. Again, note the snout shape. It’s a dead giveaway. Courtesy of YouTube user Chris Guinto:
    Since crocodiles don’t eat baby carrots and hummus or chips and salsa, this is the part of the blog post where you get to watch them eating what they normally eat: various animals. So if you’re sensitive to this kind of stuff, just keep on scrolling for a while:
     
    Hooves, horns and thick hide are not a problem for crocodiles. Video courtesy of YouTube user Nat Geo WILD:
    Neither is the family dog. Keep Spot away from the water’s edge if you’re in Africa. And if you’re a dog lover, definitely don’t press play on this one. Courtesy of YouTube user Caters TV:
    Unfortunately, humans are on the menu as well. Want to see? Well you’re on your own. We’re not going to link to any of those videos here on the blog, but you can get all the latest updates in reptile maiming and killing right here at the website that Paul mentioned.
    Here’s some dudes measuring a crocodile’s bite force! No word on how or if they managed to retrieve their equipment. Courtesy of YouTube user BBC Earth:
    Finally, here’s the most Australian thing you will read this week. This is the news article from “The Australian” that we referenced about surviving saltwater crocodile attacks.  It’s terrifying, interesting and kind of funny all at the same time.
    OKAY. Enough scary stuff. Let’s talk about Crocodile Dundee!
    Rodney Ansell was the real-life inspiration for Mick Dundee. Here’s a really good article about his life. Spoiler alert: He wasn’t a great guy.
    Here’s one of the most famous parts of the movie except it’s in German because why the hell not? Enjoy. Courtesy of YouTube user Chris R:
    Steve Freakin’ Irwin. This man was nice to animals and is one of our heroes here at the podcast.
    Capturing and educating other about crocodiles was all in a day’s work for Steve Irwin. He was a legend in conservation and animal education. We here at the podcast salute him.
    There’s tons of YouTube videos where you can see the man in action. Instead, why not go learn more about his family, his legacy and his zoo at the official website of the Australia Zoo?
    Hey! Time for a shameless plug! You can buy replica Crocodile Dundee hats, crocodile costumes, board games, Crocs (if you must), stuffed animals and all kinds of wonderful croc stuff at Amazon! Follow this handy-dandy link, get your croc fix, and help out Blazing Caribou Studios with just a few clicks. Thanks for your support!
     
    Hey you expert on all things crocodilian! We want to hear from you! Tell us your crocodile or any other animal stories, give us suggestions for animals you’d like to hear us talk about, or just drop us a line about anything at [email protected]! We might even read your fascinating email on the show.
    Connect with your Varmints! hosts| Paul Csomo| Paul Wilk| The Show
    And a very special welcome to the more than 500 of you that gave us a like on our Facebook page. Holy cow! Thank you! We hope you like what you hear and we look forwa
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  • Crocodiles

    Crocodiles! Crikey! The Varmints! podcast is swimmin’ with the crocodiles this week! Join two clueless blokes named Paul as they talk about Crocodile Dundee, share [...]

    41 min
  • Crocodiles

    Crocodiles! Crikey! The Varmints! podcast is swimmin’ with the crocodiles this week! Join two clueless blokes named Paul as they talk about Crocodile Dundee, share [...]

    41 min
  • Crocodiles – Varmints! – 6
    Crocodiles!

    Crikey! The Varmints! podcast is swimmin’ with the crocodiles this week! Join two clueless blokes named Paul as they talk about Crocodile Dundee, share both their appreciation of the one and only Steve Irwin and their disdain of Crocs, and become experts on these living dinosaurs!

    Here’s some stuff we referenced on the show:
    First of all, don’t be a dumb-dumb! Go to this website so that you can learn the difference between crocodiles and alligators!
    Here’s a prime example of misleading YouTube video titles. This policeman in Florida is apprehending an alligator, not a crocodile! You can see it’s rounded snout near the end of the video. Courtesy of YouTube user videoshd2014:

    Now THIS is an American Crocodile being removed from a swimming pool. Not common in Florida, but not uncommon either. Again, note the snout shape. It’s a dead giveaway. Courtesy of YouTube user Chris Guinto:

    Since crocodiles don’t eat baby carrots and hummus or chips and salsa, this is the part of the blog post where you get to watch them eating what they normally eat: various animals. So if you’re sensitive to this kind of stuff, just keep on scrolling for a while:

     

    Hooves, horns and thick hide are not a problem for crocodiles. Video courtesy of YouTube user Nat Geo WILD:

    Neither is the family dog. Keep Spot away from the water’s edge if you’re in Africa. And if you’re a dog lover, definitely don’t press play on this one. Courtesy of YouTube user Caters TV:

    Unfortunately, humans are on the menu as well. Want to see? Well you’re on your own. We’re not going to link to any of those videos here on the blog, but you can get all the latest updates in reptile maiming and killing right here at the website that Paul mentioned.
    Here’s some dudes measuring a crocodile’s bite force! No word on how or if they managed to retrieve their equipment. Courtesy of YouTube user BBC Earth:

    Finally, here’s the most Australian thing you will read this week. This is the news article from “The Australian” that we referenced about surviving saltwater crocodile attacks.  It’s terrifying, interesting and kind of funny all at the same time.
    OKAY. Enough scary stuff. Let’s talk about Crocodile Dundee!
    Rodney Ansell was the real-life inspiration for Mick Dundee. Here’s a really good article about his life. Spoiler alert: He wasn’t a great guy.
    Here’s one of the most famous parts of the movie except it’s in German because why the hell not? Enjoy. Courtesy of YouTube user Chris R:

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  • Owls
    Owls!
    Owls are the topic on this week’s Varmints podcast. This week one Paul discovers that the cake was a lie while the other Paul has his last shred of innocence violently torn away from him, but they both come away victorious with a slightly better knowledge of our feathered friends. Listen to the audio below and follow along with the show notes! It’ll be a HOOT!
    Here’s some stuff we referenced on the show:
    Learn everything you ever wanted to know about owls that we didn’t get to at this website!
    Hey, we’re just a couple of chuckleheads talking about animals. We’re not NPR or BBC or some fancy, erudite nature show. But if you want that sort of thing, this video about how owls hear is pretty cool. Check it out. Courtesy of YouTube user BBC Earth:
    Next, if you can do this with your neck, the circus is hiring. Video courtesy of YouTube user MyBackyardBirding:
    Owls are swift and silent killers. This hawk never even knew what hit it. Courtesy of YouTube user Camo Dave. Don’t blink!
    A tiny little elf owl! How cute! It’ll still peck your eyeballs out.
    This Eurasian eagle-owl took down something freakin’ BIG. Holy cow.
    Think owls just go “hoot hoot”? Welp, you’re wrong. Just like we were before this podcast. Video courtesy of YouTube user LabofOrnithology:
    “Hey! Eyes up here, guys. EYES UP HERE!” – The goddess Athena referring to her owl.
    Speaking of boobies…
    Csomo thought those were the owl’s EYES the whole time. What a rube.
    Presenting brilliant moments in Hooter Girl history! Video courtesy of YouTube user TrendsNow:
    It’s okay. We know some of you are smart. Working your way through college and what not. We get it. Don’t press send.
    The most famous of all the owls? Courtesy of YouTube user Tootsie Roll:
    Owls are dicks.
    Woodsy the owl is nice though! We didn’t talk about him when we originally recorded the podcast because Wilk had never heard of him before but you, being of a certain age group, might remember him:
     
    Hey you dirty bird! We want to hear from you! Tell us some owl stories, share your delicious owl recipes, give us suggestions for animals you’d like to hear us talk about, or just drop us a line about anything at [email protected]! We might even read your lovely email on the show.
    Connect with your Varmints! hosts| Paul Csomo| Paul Wilk
    And a very special welcome to the more than 500 of you that gave us a like on our Facebook page. Holy cow! Thank you! We hope you like what you hear and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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  • Owls

    Owls! Owls are the topic on this week’s Varmints podcast. This week one Paul discovers that the cake was a lie while the other Paul has his last shred [...]

    26 min
  • Owls

    Owls! Owls are the topic on this week’s Varmints podcast. This week one Paul discovers that the cake was a lie while the other Paul has his last shred [...]

    26 min
  • Owls – Varmints! – 5
    Owls!

    Owls are the topic on this week’s Varmints podcast. This week one Paul discovers that the cake was a lie while the other Paul has his last shred of innocence violently torn away from him, but they both come away victorious with a slightly better knowledge of our feathered friends. Listen to the audio below and follow along with the show notes! It’ll be a HOOT!

    Here’s some stuff we referenced on the show:

    Learn everything you ever wanted to know about owls that we didn’t get to at this website!

    Hey, we’re just a couple of chuckleheads talking about animals. We’re not NPR or BBC or some fancy, erudite nature show. But if you want that sort of thing, this video about how owls hear is pretty cool. Check it out. Courtesy of YouTube user BBC Earth:

    Next, if you can do this with your neck, the circus is hiring. Video courtesy of YouTube user MyBackyardBirding:

    Owls are swift and silent killers. This hawk never even knew what hit it. Courtesy of YouTube user Camo Dave. Don’t blink!

    A tiny little elf owl! How cute! It’ll still peck your eyeballs out.
    This Eurasian eagle-owl took down something freakin’ BIG. Holy cow.
    Think owls just go “hoot hoot”? Welp, you’re wrong. Just like we were before this podcast. Video courtesy of YouTube user LabofOrnithology:

    “Hey! Eyes up here, guys. EYES UP HERE!” – The goddess Athena referring to her owl.
    Speaking of boobies…
    Csomo thought those were the owl’s EYES the whole time. What a rube.
    Presenting brilliant moments in Hooter Girl history! Video courtesy of YouTube user TrendsNow:

    It’s okay. We know some of you are smart. Working your way through college and what not. We get it. Don’t press send.

    The most famous of all the owls? Courtesy of YouTube user Tootsie Roll:

    Owls are dicks.

    Woodsy the owl is nice though! We didn’t talk about him when we originally recorded the podcast because Wilk had never heard of him before but you, being of a certain age group, might remember him:

     

    Hey you dirty bird! We want to hear from you! Tell us some owl stories, share your delicious owl recipes, give us suggestions for animals you’d like to hear us talk about, or just drop us a line about anything at [email protected]! We might even

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  • Goats
    Goats!
    The Varmints! podcast is down on the farm hanging out with the goats this week! Join Paul Csomo and Paul Wilk as they talk about the Chicago Cubs, Goat Simulator, sordid tales from a Florida farm and you might just learn something about everyone’s favorite petting zoo citizen!
    Here’s some stuff we referenced on the show:
    You’ve heard of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. How about the American Dairy Goat Association National Show? Yeah, that’s a thing! We had no idea either!
    Here’s last year’s winner! Hell of a nice goat you got there, ma’am.
    Every animal should have a website as comprehensive and awesome as GOATWORLD.COM!
    Why do goats have such freaky-deaky eyeballs? Read about it here!
    Just going to leave this one here. Courtesy of YouTube user Weird Guy Green:
    Read about The Curse of the Billy Goat! (a.k.a. the reason Chicago Cubs fans keep saying “maybe next year…”)
    UPDATE: “Maybe next year” is THIS YEAR. THE DROUGHT IS OVER! CUBS WIN! HOLY COW! THE CUBS WIN!
    Here’s some entertaining gameplay footage from Goat Simulator 2014 courtesy of YouTube user DavincstyleGames:
    From the Goat Simulator website: “Goat Simulator is the latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your dreams have finally come true! WASD to write history!”
    Not entertaining enough you say?
    How about some screaming goats set to music?
    STILL NOT AMUSED?
    Fainting goats. Everyone likes watching these nervous little critters keel over! Courtesy of YouTube user Science Channel:
    Do you have a good story about goats? How about a recipe for goat meat, milk or cheese? We’ll share it on the show! Drop us a line at [email protected] today! Or head on over to our Twitter account, @varmintspodcast! We’d love to hear your stories and suggestions!
    Connect with your Varmints! hosts| Paul Csomo| Paul Wilk
    #varmints #goats #Chicago Cubs #Taylor Swift #fainting goats #pan
     
     
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  • Goats

    Goats! The Varmints! podcast is down on the farm hanging out with the goats this week! Join Paul Csomo and Paul Wilk as they talk [...]

    40 min

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The Varmints! podcast is an education/comedy podcast that’s all about animals! Every week a bunch of nerds a do a whole bunch of reading to bring you a mix of science, education, pop culture and…