This week we explore the Animal Planet special Mermaids: The Body Found. But how fake was it? Aquatic apes? Sonar killing whales? Ratings, ratings, ratings! Ice breaks over a life-based video game, Pete’s dumb, and Marissa’s frantic. Have you seen a mermaid? Can you see underwater? What’s your life’s video game name?

Believe it or not, this is NOT a Pete episode. Marissa digs into one of her many volumes to explain a bit about the phoenix, the raven (this is a real bird, we know), and the siren. We also talk kitchen appliances, Pete’s lunch trauma, and plugs! Aren’t sirens mermaids? Were you distracted by Pete’s […]

That’s NOT a poop joke, but there is poop talk in this hodgepodge episode. We hear about bloating, Dean Winters, gratuity, idling cars, and The Adventures of the Gummi Bears theme song. Also, Marissa gets bad news and speaks French. Why is January such a bummer? Ever had eggs in mayonnaise?

Wake up! It’s a new episode. We start with sirens, blueberry wine, and work-loathing. We talk about imaginary food, Marissa gets a package, and Pete explores the culture and types of napping. What kind of naps do you take? Do you remember our episode on Sleep Paralysis and Boring Dreams? Which celebrity should advocate for […]

Okay, so we had some sound trouble at the start, but we get it straightened out. Call it National Audio-Oops Day! Marissa covers how these fill-in-the-blank days get made and who’s behind the scheme. Also: typos, Skype reactions, childhood albums, and plugs! What national holiday would you make if it didn’t cost so much?

It’s Marissa’s birthday!! And don’t get on Facebook and wish her. It’s a secret. Pete treats her to the inner workings of one of her favorite celestial sites: the moon. We also have a call from Alex, a death from (not of) Michael Venos, a soda ice-breaker, and a little bit of dairy. Did you […]

This year, Marissa made us recap top fives from 2021. Pete didn’t want to edit, so the sound effects are live and so is the foolishness. What are five things you enjoyed in 2021? What’s Marissa’s birthday tagline going to be??

It’s the Christmas episode, and you won’t go until you get some of this figgy pudding, plum pudding– who knows?? Marissa does! She explains the intricacies of hearty desserts that are common around Christmas. Have you had plum pudding? Will you call Almond the car guy?

Forgive Pete for being a little hoarse, but this episode he’s visiting the social world of singing at night in the winter. Whether it’s going wassailing, joining a parranda, or carrying a horse skull, there’s something for everyone. We talk Pete being sick, Marissa’s making teas, both dish on Christmas movies, and we get a […]

This week we slip on ice, right into the holiday season. Ever wonder how they get made? Ever wonder why you see the same people in them? Ever want to make one? We’ll answer some of those questions. Plus, Pete has a mouse, Marissa has mulled wine, Alex is on parental leave, and we remind […]