Also in this episode: protein mashed potatoes are real, a guy with 10,000+ recorded concerts is uploading history to the internet, Kanye West comeback talk, a woman accidentally ordering the most expensive thing on the menu, and why there might be wild nutrias running around California on purpose.

Random, honest, and kind of all over the place—in a good way.

Also: why Spotify thinks I speak Spanish, early morning rain, and a bizarre case involving a missing nuclear official.

Normal day, right?

I talk about my current cottage cheese routine (yes, pineapple stays separate), drinking a cherry limeade Poppi, and how I might be going a little overboard with probiotics and prebiotics—basically “fibermaxxing” and “bacteria-maxxing” at this point.

Then I get into some thoughts on microplastics (including something weird about kitty litter), and shift into a discussion about the buzz around 

Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos. Some experts are pushing back on the hype—but it raises a bigger question: are competitors downplaying it on purpose?

I also react to a fun article about trying new Little Debbie desserts… including a surprising winner.

Then, I play some random music.

A little bit of everything in this one.

Sonoma County voters approved Measure O to fund mental health, addiction recovery, and homelessness services—but is the money being used as intended? Out of $33.1 million generated, just $625,740 has gone toward housing. In this episode, we dig into where the rest is going, why mental health facilities are receiving the bulk of funding, and what that means for the region’s homelessness crisis.

I dive into Sonoma County’s Measure O tax and something that doesn’t quite add up. The program has brought in over $33 million, but less than $1 million has gone toward housing services. So where is the rest going? We talk about mental health funding, homelessness, and whether the system is actually helping people get off the streets.

I also talk about what’s coming next: my plan to move into the Bridges housing program and what that transition could look like. The biggest piece right now is finding a temporary foster home for my cats before I can make that move, which has been weighing on me a lot.

It’s a real-time snapshot of where I’m at—figuring things out, taking small steps, and trying to move forward even when it feels uncertain.

I also started writing a Craigslist and Nextdoor post to try and find a place for my cats, but I haven’t actually posted it yet.

This episode is kind of a snapshot of where I’m at mentally right now—no big conclusions, just real life in progress.

There’s just one problem: I can’t bring my cats.

In this episode, I talk about Starshine and Sydney, what they mean to me, and the impossible decision I’m facing — stay in an unstable situation to keep them, or let them go so I can move forward.

I don’t have an answer yet. I just know I have to figure it out soon.

I’m talking about Buckelew Programs, a Northern California nonprofit that supports people facing mental health and addiction challenges.

We’ll talk about why mental health matters, how small things like slime can help us slow down, and how you can support this amazing organization.

buckelew.org

This episode is a laid-back grocery haul and lifestyle update: smoothie experiments with a Hamilton Beach Personal Blender, fruit-heavy snacks (bananas, apples, oranges), frozen strawberries, frozen Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese cups. There’s also a mix of practical pantry items like Ben's Original Spanish-style rice, organic black beans, ramen, and deli-style tuna salad pouches.

Bree talks about simple healthy eating habits, Walmart grocery delivery, smoothie routines, and the small changes that can make you feel better day to day. Plus, a quick life update—including a monthly contribution from dad and thoughts about Sweetgreen.

A casual, real-life check-in about food, routines, and figuring out what works.

I talk about sleep, coffee, the cats, and whatever else happens to be on my mind — some life updates, some small observations, a little bit of everything. No big topic, no agenda. Just talking through the moment and letting things land where they land.

If you’re listening while doing something else, or just need some background company, this one’s for that.

But it's not all chaos! Bree's also breaking in her new SE X1 A microphone (and yes, you can totally hear the difference), and sharing her brutally honest take on making cold instant coffee because sometimes survival trumps taste.

If you've ever been woken up by a meowing terrorist or made coffee decisions you're not proud of, you'll feel seen.

Perfect for listening while your own pets judge you.

There was a shelter-in-place alert in Santa Rosa.
There was confusion.
There was a gas leak.
And there was a brand new microphone sitting in front of me.

This episode stitches together those clips as they happened — before I knew what was going on, while I was figuring it out, and after things finally made sense. A loose, unplanned audio journal of uncertainty, curiosity, and testing the sE X1 A while the world outside felt slightly off.

We’re living through two completely contradictory food trends at the same time: fibermaxxing, where people are obsessively optimizing their gut health, and the rise of “swicy,” “swangy,” and “swavory” flavors, where corporations are putting hot honey and chili into everything, including breakfast cereal. We’re drinking prebiotic sodas for our microbiomes while eating spicy-sweet chaos because it’s fun — and somehow both things feel necessary.

I get into TikTok wellness culture, Gen Z’s ironic sincerity, why everyone suddenly cares about fiber, how corporations are betting billions on gut health and flavor overload, and why doctors are warning people to slow down before fibermaxxing their way into digestive distress. We talk hot honey, portmanteau flavors, trend fatigue, and the weird anxiety that comes with trying to optimize your body while also just wanting to enjoy food.

Ultimately, this is an episode about contradiction: caring deeply while pretending not to, gamifying wellness, turning eating into content, and trying to survive the moment we’re in. I don’t have answers — but I do have thoughts, coffee, sparkling water, cats, and a growing curiosity about hot honey cereal.

But the main story will keep you up at night: journalist and veteran Laura Jedeed attended an ICE recruitment expo as a reporter, deliberately didn't complete her paperwork, and somehow still received a final job offer and start date to become a deportation officer. What does this say about how ICE is vetting its 12,000 new hires? When an openly anti-ICE journalist can sail through the system, who else is getting badges and guns?

Also covered: Denmark's mysterious red streetlights, the U.S. government obtaining a potential Havana Syndrome device, Neil Young's scathing take on ICE, why Delcy Rodríguez (not Gonzales) is now leading Venezuela, and why Bree's switching from ChatGPT to Claude AI.

Pour yourself some Trader Joe's seltzer and settle in—this one's a wild ride through bureaucratic chaos, federal incompetence, and what happens when nobody's actually checking who we're arming and sending into American communities.

Next up: the darkest Would You Rather ever. Would you want to know the DATE of your death or the CAUSE? I go back and forth about seventeen times and honestly still don't have a solid answer. Spoiler: both options are nightmare fuel.

Also: I want another instant film camera (the Kodak Charmera is cute but not worth it), Greenland is apparently worth $700 billion, and the US is big mad about the EU's "cheese monopoly" in a new South America trade deal.

It's chaos. It's existential dread. Let's go, Slimers.

There’s also a quick life update — switching podcast hosts to Transistor, recovering over 60 old episodes, assembling a $20 Amazon table, and the ongoing frustration of USB-C adapters that just refuse to cooperate. Plus, a new (used) ThinkPad joins the setup, perfume thoughts, and a little rant about a displaced beaver on Gold Rush.

Then we dive into what the internet is obsessed with right now:

• The viral cheese-stuffed sweet potato trend
• Parents cracking eggs into boxed mac and cheese
• The completely random but somehow viral 365 Buttons meme

To wrap things up, there’s a tease of audiophile album rankings, Dire Straits, and why some trends go viral for absolutely no reason at all.

Cozy, chaotic, and very Slime. 💚🎙️

I also read and discuss an article about subtle signs someone may be struggling emotionally based on their living space, and share some personal thoughts along the way.

Low-pressure, chatty, and real.

I also get into:

- Watching TV out of order without realizing it 

- Finally starting a new season of a show

- Doing laundry (a real accomplishment)

- Ordering Oakcha perfume even though I don’t usually wear fragrance

- Noticing protests happening locally and around the country

- Thinking about health trends and new medications

- Wanting tiny fake food from MGA’s Miniverse

Low-stakes thoughts, pop culture confusion, and everyday observations.

In this episode, I ramble about:
- Being up way too early (5:30am club, unfortunately)
- Natural light vs. ring lights for recording
- Cats, garbage day, and the neighbor’s dog not getting into the trash
- An upcoming therapy appointment and not knowing what to talk about
- My ridiculous laptop situation (yes, I have three)
- String cheese eating habits (judge me)
- Diet sodas, artificial sweeteners, and drink tier rankings
- Hells Kitchen final three thoughts

The video portion ends early — the audio-only podcast continues with indie music talk and recommendations.

I share about going to a Women for Sobriety meeting where attendance was sparse, taking a nap, and dealing with the disappointment of my dad canceling on me yet again — and how family favoritism still hurts no matter how old you are.

I also read and react to an article about behaviors from the 1990s that were once socially acceptable but wouldn’t stand a chance today.

A quiet day, a lot of thoughts, and some very honest reflection.

In today’s episode, I start off just hanging out and talking about life — my friend Sen wanting to adopt a cat, my glasses fogging up again, how it’s weirdly hot for January, and hoping my dad doesn’t bail on our plans tomorrow.

Then things spiral (as they do).

We get into:

☕ The surprising drink Brits loved before tea (yes, it was coffee)

🧀 Why orange cheese is basically a centuries-old marketing gimmick

🌍 Why Trump wants Greenland — national security, missile defense, and… PRECIOUS METALS. ME PRECIOUS GOLD AND TITANIUM.

It’s history, culture, current events, and random thoughts — no script, no polish, just vibes.

Thanks for watching / listening 💚
If you like laid-back chaos and weird facts, you’re in the right place.

I talk about the strange category I keep ranking in, even though I haven’t really talked about entertainment news in a while. Sometimes it’s news, sometimes science, sometimes just life — and I’m not trying to turn into the next TMZ.

I also talk about the weather warming up, ordering new glasses, and adding a batch of older Slime Show episodes from July 2025 — when I think I sounded a little more confident.

Later, I read and react to articles about a new MTV Simulator website that recreates classic MTV from different decades, and I reminisce about 90s and early 2000s MTV — The Real World, Road Rules, and Spring Break concerts.

Just hanging out. No hype. No act.

I start things off with some exciting news: The Slime Show is officially ranking on Goodpods, including breaking into the Top 10 Personal Journals weekly chart. Thank you to everyone listening and supporting the show.

From there, it’s a classic Slime Show stream-of-consciousness episode — cats lounging around the room, being tired after 10 hours of sleep, a sore tongue, candy snacks, and random everyday thoughts. I also talk about Netflix cracking down on account sharing and why my dad won’t let me use his account.

After the video portion ends, the audio-only part of the episode continues with music, politics, and current events. I play and talk about “When I Get My Hands On You” by The New Basement Tapes, a song originally written by Bob Dylan during the 1967 Basement Tapes era.

I also talk about going down a mini rabbit hole watching old Barack Obama videos, talk about him being such a powerful speaker, and reflect on how different leadership felt during that time.

To wrap things up, I react to a local article claiming Santa Rosa is the safest city in California, share why I’m skeptical of the ranking, and then dive into international news — including the situation in Venezuela, U.S. imperialism in the Western Hemisphere, and a New York Times article discussing Trump’s comments on Venezuela, Colombia, and the so-called “Donroe Doctrine.”

As always, this episode is part personal journal, part media commentary, and part just hanging out.

🎧 Listen to the full episode at theslimeshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

I talk about hanging out with my Dad on Thursday, January 1st, where we went for a drive, he gave me my Christmas present (a stuffed frog), and some money to buy clothes. I also play a short clip from when we were in the car together.

I share some thoughts about feeling like my recent podcast episodes have been a little boring, sleeping a lot lately, doing laundry (and possibly using too much detergent), and figuring out groceries with what I currently have on hand. I also talk about wanting to start making YouTube videos again and picking up a webcam, ring light, and tripod.

Just a relaxed, everyday check-in episode.

I talk about heading out to pick up my medications, getting my monthly Abilify injection, taking an Uber, and breaking one of my usual routines when I got home. From there, I dive into today’s recording setup — the full Audio-Technica bundle experience — including the AT2005USB microphone (running XLR into a Vocaster One), ATH-M20x headphones, and recording in Audacity on EndeavourOS Linux.

I also do a microphone shootout between three handheld dynamics: the Audio-Technica AT2005USB, Samson Q2U, and Fifine Tank 2. I play clips from each mic multiple times and share my own impressions, feedback from people on Discord, and ChatGPT’s surprisingly detailed take — including why the AT2005USB ended up being the best match for my voice, even compared to a fake Shure MV7.

I talk about what I’ve been watching lately, including Undercover Boss and Dragons’ Den, and go down a small rabbit hole about acupuncture seeds (auriculotherapy) after seeing them pitched on the show.

To wrap things up, I read and talk about 5 of the most popular Google Nano Banana prompts users loved in 2025.

Low-key, rainy-day vibes, mic talk, and just thinking out loud — thanks for listening.

I get into some microphone and audio gear talk, including switching boom arms, using the Behringer C2 again, pop filters vs windscreens, capsule sizes, and testing out some older mics I own. I also talk about watching Undercover Boss, Dragons’ Den, and my thoughts on Peavey after seeing their episode.

Nothing big is happening — no New Year’s plans, no big announcements — just a low-key episode about audio, TV, and hanging out.

Along the way, I talk about hanging out with my dad and going for a drive, and I also get into a brief itch scare after my friend came over with his dog. The itching went away, but just to be safe I treated the cats, swapped out blankets and sheets, showered, and vacuumed the house.

A relaxed, stream-of-consciousness episode about mic testing, everyday moments, and taking care of things as they come.

I start off by talking about a Christmas episode I ended up deleting, where I opened up about not seeing my dad on Christmas and some ongoing frustrations around our relationship, all while waiting for my friends to show up. Also, I’m pretty sure I saw a squirrel running around with either a frog in its mouth… or maybe just leaves.

After pausing the recording to hang out with my friends, I come back feeling awkward, nervous, and way too in my own head, talking about how bad I am at socializing and how tense I felt the whole time.

From there, I spiral into microphone talk — debating between the Sennheiser Profile USB and the Sennheiser MK4, including a clip of me using the MK4 at the Santa Rosa Central Library over the summer. Then things get important: my cats have what I can only describe as staple-remover teeth, which leads to what is obviously a billion-dollar product idea — a cat-shaped staple remover where the teeth are the remover.

I also talk about binge-watching Undercover Boss on the SoReal YouTube channel over Christmas, specifically the Oriental Trading Company episode. We get into the infamous voice-directed warehouse system “Jennifer,” how terrifyingly fast it talks, how it magically knew a product was damaged, and why the show clearly edited it to make the AI look smarter than it really is. Spoiler: a human probably said “damaged,” but that’s not as good for TV.

Between the strict “don’t touch the sports drinks” rule, a wildly out-of-touch CEO, a 25-cent raise presented like a miracle, and the company’s eventual bankruptcy, this episode might have done more harm than good to their image.

And finally, I wrap things up by questioning my dad’s snack recommendations — specifically why Sargento parmesan and oregano crackers are nowhere near as cheesy as I was promised.

It’s awkward, observant, a little bitter, and unintentionally funny — basically just my brain, recorded.

On today’s cozy holiday episode of The Slime Show, I talk about unusually warm December weather, hanging out with my dad and running errands, buying an unreasonable amount of Boursin cheese, and why the McDonald’s ice cream machine is broken in every country on Earth.

I also talk about a YouTube travel vlogger who flew to India and Pakistan just to compare McDonald’s, mourn the quiet death of MTV’s music channels, react to Del Taco being sold for shockingly cheap, and discuss humanoid robots being deployed for border patrol (which is… unsettling).

Plus: cat updates, Christmas vibes, car audio clips, nostalgia for old tech, and a general sense of “what is happening right now?”

No episode tomorrow, so this is my holiday send-off.
Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and thanks for listening 💚

i talk about being embarrassed by my snoring, hanging out with my dad before christmas, a friend who wants to visit with a service dog (my cats have opinions), and a small logo tweak i made.

also in this episode: report of the week’s shortwave radio show, choosing invisibility as my superpower, anthony fantano’s top 50 list (and the only two songs i actually liked), why i prefer solitude, russian-labeled snickers showing up in the uk, trump talking about greenland, regional american food classics, and the rediscovery of UNIX v4.

low energy, mildly horrified, but fully present.

We talk flood watches, hot snacks that lie about how spicy they are, and why sweetness somehow makes pain worse. I spiral into why I’m tired all the time (sleep apnea? blood sugar? vibes?), roast a “skilled” cold caller who absolutely was not skilled, and marvel at the fact that vinyl sales are higher than they’ve been since 1984.

Plus: cats manipulating men through excessive meowing, Spotify allegedly being scraped into oblivion, and my new favorite way to listen to music — six alternative radio stations open at once, zero loyalty, maximum stimulation.

I’m not listening to a station.
I’m sampling the nation.

Bree hangs out with a brand-new (fake) Shure MV7, takes a drive to Guerneville with her dad for Starbucks hot chocolate (rated an 8.5), and records car-ride audio using a Hollyland Lark M2 pulled straight out of the backpack.

There’s a nostalgic dive into FM radio—sampling station IDs, remembering growing up with WHUD in the Hudson Valley, and reflecting on why radio still feels comforting. From there, the episode jumps to MTV Cribs nostalgia (including Redman’s legendary Staten Island duplex), travel vloggers who talk way too much, and why being lost in a foreign metro system is not “fun,” it’s pure fight-or-flight.

Bree also reacts to Sally’s Apizza’s massive nationwide expansion plans, and breaks down New Haven–style apizza lore. The episode wraps up with tech nostalgia—MP3 players, wired headphones, Zunes, iPods—and a soft spot for opting out of modern streaming chaos.

Low stakes, rainy vibes, food articles, radio static, and mild existential panic—just another Sunday on the slime show.

We’re six days out and I still haven’t gotten my Dad a gift. I talk about weather-induced headaches, nonstop rain, suspiciously warm December temperatures, and the handymen rebuilding the front deck while I vacuum and do laundry like a productive adult.

I’m also using a counterfeit Shure MV7 (yes, really), tweaking DSP through the Shure Motiv app via my phone because I use Linux, and overanalyzing how bright podcast microphones are supposed to sound.

There’s a full grocery haul breakdown — Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s — including lemonade (my favorite drink), Olipop, multiple cheeses (Boursin, baby Swiss, black truffle cheddar), chocolate mousse cake, and a passionate defense of the Trader Joe’s lemon chicken & arugula salad (which I may like better without the chicken).

We get into new headphones, backup earbuds, Podcasthon prep, charity picks, creative rust, and my very serious desire to abandon beds entirely in favor of a human-sized cat tree as housing.

Low stakes. Too many thoughts. Same slime.

Also discussed:
– A metal-blasting Uber ride vs. my germophobia
– Travel vloggers who don’t blend in
– Kazakhstan looking incredible
– Why the band Geese is… fine
– And how Snoopy selling feels weird, even if it’s not new

Low stakes. Too many thoughts. Same slime.

From seismic activity to Dubai chocolate invading Dollar Tree, I break down how something that used to be “luxury imported” is now living next to cough drops for $1.25.

We talk new podcast gear, why my Rode Podcaster is still undefeated, and why not every microphone bundle is built the same.

Then things get weird.

Denny’s has announced Sticky Kicks — $195 sneakers filled with REAL, JIGGLING SYRUP, complete with a clear window so everyone can watch your diabetes slosh while you walk. We unpack why these shoes are impractical, unnecessary, and somehow perfect.

There’s also:

A scientific study suggesting sniffing your own farts might boost brain power (which legally makes me a genius)

The horrifying possibility that my therapist almost received a fart audio file via email

A man finding brand-new toys in a dumpster before Christmas

Discovery of giant underground tunnels dug by prehistoric sloths built like forklifts with claws

And Reddit officially declaring KFC the worst chicken chain in America — while the rest of the world somehow gets gourmet buckets

It’s earthquakes, ants, syrup, sloths, and one extremely questionable Voice Memo — all in one episode.

You’ve been warned.

In this episode, I unpack the pressure of being the greatest podcaster alive (heavy is the crown), why even legends get nervous talking alone in their rooms to no audience, and how I almost formed an opinion on an international conflict after Googling it for ten minutes while eating cheese.

We cover:

The danger of becoming emotionally invested in global politics without context

Why the world does not need a podcaster in sweatpants saying “hear me out”

Discovering a surprisingly great accountability YouTube channel (Civilians Uncut) and watching karma do its thing

A completely unhinged Bay Area winery meltdown involving a mental health founder, a Tesla, and several terrible decisions

Listening to De La Soul for the first time ever and realizing I might’ve misunderstood an entire genre

Making birthday drawings of Boston terriers for someone on Discord because the people demanded art

And celebrating National Cocoa Day with a deep dive into cocoa history, global traditions, fun facts, frothy wooden whisks, and respecting the ancestors while burning your tongue

No sides taken.
No hot takes deployed.
The crown remains heavy — but today, it fits. ☕👑

In this episode, Bree investigates the wildly inconsistent physics of cat litter boxes (are the cats secretly horses?), admits to regularly drawing S’s in the litter for Starshine and Sydney, and fills the room with Moonlight Breeze–scented ambition thanks to a Gain detergent detour from Tide loyalty.

There’s also a rogue ice cream truck rolling through the neighborhood in mid-December.

Things take a scientific turn when Bree discovers research claiming dark chocolate slows biological aging—finally, a peer-reviewed study that validates her snack drawer. Hershey’s Special Dark is a supplement.

Food news spirals further with:

Three chefs agreeing Ghirardelli makes the best hot cocoa mix (not Swiss Miss, sorry),

A Chipotle lawsuit involving a rodent that was immediately reclassified as a “tendon” (corporate gaslighting with guac),

Yelp declaring Dave’s Hot Chicken a national treasure despite Bree’s very calm, very honest verdict: it was fine.

The episode wraps with hype fatigue, loud restaurants at 11am, chicken tenders, and a tour through 15 iconic American regional desserts.

There’s also a Costco takeover by Dubai Chocolate, a rubber-band incident involving two cats, an absurd $385,000 human washing machine, and the annual descent into December madness.

It’s festive. It’s feral. It’s Bree FM.

We dive into hard-hitting journalism such as:

Why Dubai chocolate is suddenly EVERYWHERE (Costco, Trader Joe’s, gas stations… the hostile takeover is real)

Whether eating it forces you to invest in Dubai real estate

Grocery hauls, peppermint soap supremacy, and maintaining a 100-can cat food bunker

The YouTube channel where rich people claim they “just worked hard” after casually founding satellite companies

A South Carolina prison drone delivering the most chaotic surf-and-turf order of all time

A leaked FBI memo that basically says “everyone’s on the list now”

And new evidence that Mars used to be a tropical vacation spot where aliens maybe drank coconut water before ruining everything and leaving

Plus: what the heck a “Code Red” looks like inside OpenAI (spoiler: probably less dramatic sirens, more stressed engineers).

It’s unhinged, overcaffeinated, gingerbread-scented, and deeply educational in absolutely no way.

Then, we shift gears to politics and the economy. We unpack President Trump's recent comments about new action 'by land' against Venezuelan drug traffickers. Is this about drugs, or is it about Venezuelan oil? We discuss why the focus is on Venezuela over the more obvious Mexican cartels and what this means for American foreign policy. Plus, a nod to the ridiculousness of Black Friday deals, what a Campbell's executive really thinks of their customers, and a word of warning about clogged vacuums and neighbor's dogs in the garbage."

Join me as I celebrate "Catsgiving" by spoiling my two feline co-hosts and reflecting on the best family Thanksgivings with my amazing mom and grandma. I dive into the truly bizarre nightmare I had about getting a haircut (after two years!), and explain why I politely turned down a dinner invitation—I'm just too tired!

But wait, there's more:

The Mic Debacle: Hear the unbelievable story of the $100 fake Shure SM7B that required a 37-degree angle, a coffee mug, and my pinky finger just to work—and why USB mics are the "Golden Retrievers" of the audio world.

The Joe Rogan Gauntlet: A confident follow-up to my 2 AM episode, explaining (again) how I have him beat on sheer talent.

The Virtual Letdown: I confess to buying a cutting-edge Oculus Rift VR headset... only to spend 90% of my time looking out a nice, digital window and playing Virtual Monopoly.

Don't forget to check out the early-morning episode where I officially made my case for being better than Joe Rogan!

Then, we dive into the headlines: Jony Ive and Sam Altman are teaming up to create an "anti-iPhone" AI device that promises "peace and calm" instead of flashing notifications. Is this the future we need?

We then shift to a deep and empathetic discussion on Britney Spears' recent Instagram posts. Moving beyond the surface-level clips, we unpack the highly sexualized lingerie posts from this month, asking the difficult question: Is this pure reclamation of autonomy, or a desperate cry for help stemming from unresolved trauma?

Plus, quick takes on the latest in Windows 11 bugs and a local Santa Rosa gathering for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Today, we cover:

Cozy Morning Vibes: Hanging out with the cats, planning a vacuum session, and dealing with that foggy weather. Plus, defending my love for smelling cat fur—it’s normal, I swear!

The Goodpods 7-Day Challenge: II share the details of the challenge and why you should subscribe wherever you listen (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, etc.).

Animal Ethics & Pop Culture: We tackle the controversy surrounding Kim Kardashian’s alleged vintage elephant skin bag, and why it makes me think about my own meat consumption. Also, a look at some crazy new cat gadgets, including the high-tech Litter-Robot 4.

A Bird's Social Life: A University of Cincinnati study confirms that Monk Parakeets are master observers who slowly test the waters before forming friendships. I attempt to interview a nervous specimen we call Pablo.

Art & Music: Getting ready to create tiny art with my new ACEO cards, sharing my appreciation for the consistently great new album from The Hives, and shouting out Knights of Molino, the young punk band with a scorching track against AI.

In the Future: Looking forward to having Sen on to discuss the iconic Judy Garland, and the upcoming Scarlett Johansson Exorcist movie.

On the docket today:

The quest for better headphones: Are those $27 Walmart cans really "as good as Bose?"

My new early bedtime routine, low energy, and the much-needed (almost week-long wait!) shower update.

The cold weather and cat treats.

Media Deep Dive: I share what I learned from Dragon's Den about Tiger Nuts (a tuber, not a nut!) and the appeal of those spherical tiny homes. Plus, catching up on Kitchen Nightmares and an adorable St. Bernard getting groomed.

Food & Travel: PopCorners White Cheddar are so good, plans for my grocery trip with Dad, and a survey on the top American "foodcations" (hello, Philly Cheesesteak!).

A quick look at the latest celebrity news with Kim Kardashian quietly supporting Britney Spears.

Together, we’ll unpack the difference between trauma-driven fear and thought-driven social anxiety, and talk about how they can overlap in powerful ways. I’ll share what it feels like to live with these patterns, why the body sometimes reacts before the mind, and how small, compassionate steps can begin to shift the experience.

If you’ve ever felt awkward, uptight, or paralyzed around strangers—or wondered why your body tenses up in social situations—this episode is for you. You’re not alone, and the patterns you carry don’t define you.

I also talk about my love for microphones, sharing my interest in three new microphones that just came out - Behringer D3, CAD E150 and the Golden Age Project FC1 MK3 - even though I can't afford them. I reveal that a fellow Discord server member is sending me a pair of Behringer C2 pencil microphones and a contact microphone for my ASMR podcast. I describe what a contact microphone is and how they pick up vibrations from objects rather than air. At the end, I play audio from a YouTube video of contact microphones picking up various sounds.

I also talk about my experience with my DBT group, my recent microphone obsessions (and my restraint!), and what to expect from my future ASMR podcasts once I'm in a better recording environment. I even share a little tidbit about my cats' gourmet diet! So grab your headphones and get ready for a look into my world of podcasting and cat life. Until next time, stay slimy.

On the music side, it’s a stacked lineup:

Spoon surprise-drops two new tracks (“Chateau Blues” + “Guess I’m Fallin in Love”), and the fan buzz is real.

Superchunk return with their 13th album Songs in the Key of Yikes, proof they’ve still got it.

Geese unleash their new single “100 Horses” — chaotic, groovy, and absurdly apocalyptic.

Plus, I touch on China’s ambitious push into brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) — from toys that levitate foam balls with your mind to future accessibility tech that could change lives.

It’s a mix of cat puke, cosmic conspiracies, and some of the best new indie rock out right now.

I also dive into Anthony Fantano's latest YouTube video about the flood of "mid" music and explore the idea of the long-tail era in music. To balance out the ranting, I share some new sounds: a track from Matmos and Scree, music from Racing Mount Pleasant, and cuts from Nourished by Time’s excellent new album.

It's part cats, part chaos, part critique—and a whole lot of music.

Whether you're cleaning your room, crying in your car, or contemplating moving to a cabin and never speaking again — this one’s for you.