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What’s your favorite animal? How much do you know about it? Chicago comedian Simon Collier hopes that he and his guests can razzle dazzle you with new and exciting animal facts, while also telling ridiculous puns. Artwork done by the amazing Allie Reese-Shapiro. Find more of their work here: https://www.shapiroillustrations.com

Simon Collier


    • Oct 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES

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    Smells Like Teen Werewolf Spirit: featuring Cynthia Kmak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 47:02


    Returning superguest Cynthia Kmak joins me for a spooktacular episode. We break from traditional animal facts to bring you a special episode centering around werewolves. The history, the need to knows, the myths. And lots of puns at the end. 

    Peacock, Coming to NBC: featuring Kelly Noonan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 54:54


    When a peacock fugitive is on the run, only the BPD can step in to restore justice. Or, just, sometimes peacocks like to escape the zoo. At least that's what is true in Kelly Noonan's experience. Kelly is a good friend, excellent writer, and real cool person. She shares real life peacock stories, real life Poshmark woes, and some deep introspection on this weeks episode. 

    Axolittle, Axolotl: featuring Cozi Orlen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 54:54


    What the heck is an axolotl? Cozi Orlen, aka host of the You Need To See This! podcast and indie, underground animal expert joins me to talk about these happy little sea lizards. We make a few too many references to Emily In Paris, and coin a new, very relevant phrase about blood. 

    Scarlett Johansson is Black Widow: featuring Liz Marcucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 55:31


    Spiders are scary. This episode is about black widow spiders, which are scary. So, to mitigate the terror, we spend more time talking about Scarlett Johansson than actual spiders. Turns out, they are both kinda weird. Liz Marcucci from the Who Dis? Show talks to me about these nifty lil spooders and so much more. 

    The Humpback Shaq Attack: featuring Katie Cutler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 53:13


    Shaq is pretty dang tall. But how big is Shaq compared to a humpback whale? That's what comedian, actor, mask maker (Katie Does Good) and TikTok star (singersewer) Katie Cutler and I try to get to the bottom of in this episode. I mean, a lot happens, but... the Shaq conversation really deserves its own episode. 

    Life is Good, Manatee: featuring Kate Wiersema

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 50:58


    Some people think manatees are big dumb potatoes. Kate Wiersema (CSz Minor League, Improductions LLC, general great person) hopes to help break that stereotype. She may not be an animal person, but she IS a manatee person. We talk about midwest cuisine, how dumb Christopher Columbus is, and so much more. 

    Big Dik Dik Energy: featuring Allie Vollmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 46:16


    For fans of the show it should be no surprise that this entire episode is one long innuendo. For one, the animal is the dik dik. Like, who let that happen? And two, I'm with the hilarious and talented Allie Vollmer - so sillies were bound to transpire. Tune in for eye related trauma and a 46 minute dik dik joke. 

    XOXO, Gossip Crow: featuring Carly Kohake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 52:06


    Spotted: Chicago's hottest comedian and social media content strategist Carly Kohake sitting down with Pawd Pod to talk about the pettiest of birds, crows. We also discuss our future presidential run, if it's weird to be naked in front of pets, and Simon only makes one Sheryl Crow joke. 

    SPECIAL EPISODE - Wonderful Wombat Wombutts: featuring Alex DiVirgilio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 46:23


    Thanks to the amazing Oatmeal for bringing this creature and it's impressive butt to our attention. Because without it, returning guest and America's sweetheart Alex DiVirgilio and I might not have ever known about the world of wonders that a wombat possesses. We talk very, very in depth and exclusively about the wombat butt. So if you're not into butt stuff, this one's not for you. 

    Honey Badger Don't Care: featuring Sean Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 51:48


    We all know the honey badger gives no f***s, but we might not all know about its awards, inside-out butt, or favorite snack. Film maker, comedian, film critic, and guy I've worked with at several jobs Sean Price joins me to tell me more about his love for and admiration of the fiercest animal around. We also take apart some childhood trauma and our celebrity crushes. 

    Dachshunds, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: featuring Sue Taney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 52:06


    How did the hot dog get it's name? And why do they call it a wiener? What does liberty have to do with the dachshund? Teacher, comedian, and dachshund enthusiast Sue Taney joins me to delve maybe too deep into the origins of these short and stout stunners. 

    Law & Order: Special Elephants Unit: featuring Yvette Jaskiewicz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 54:56


    There's an elephant in the room. The court room, that is. Because there has been an elephant convicted of MURDER in these United States. Yvette Jaskiewicz of CSz Theater Chicago is one of the funniest people I know, and also loves butts and elephants a whole lot. Together we debunk many elephant myths, and aim to put French Lick, Indiana on the map. 

    Hot Squirrel Summer: featuring Heather Scholl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 55:25


    It's hot squirrel summer here at the Pawd Pod! Heather Scholl (After Party, Anarchy!, CSz Theater, etc) joins to talk about these furry little tree rats, bidets, nut chunking, and Animal Crossing. 

    Breaking Kangaroo Boundaries: featuring Bri Fitzpatrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 66:31


    Season 3 is HERE and what a way to start it other than with our first ever in person recording! AND on top of that with one of my personal favorite comedians and dearest friends - Bri Fitzpatrick!! We go into detail about tree kangaroos and regular kangaroos, because I didn't understand the assignment. We consider what kangaroos COULD be if people didn't limit their abilities, how to actually pronounce koala, and the inner workings of each kangaroo part. Check out Bri in The Quest We Can Do on Twitch! 

    Two Possums, Diverged in a Yellow Wood: featuring Natalie Younger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 57:42


    Co-Host of Shared History (@SharedPod) and comedian Natalie Younger stops by for the season 2 finale of the Pawd Pod. And what better way to end the season than with possum talk. Or opossum talk. They are not the same, turns out. Take a journey with us down the road less traveled, and join the pro-possum team. 

    What the Duck?: featuring Kelsey Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 48:37


    Ducks. So cute. So horrifying. This one really earns its explicit content warning, because, wow ducks. Way to be. Kelsey Myers of CSz Chicago and "The Goose" fame joins me in one of the silliest dang episodes in Pawd Pod history. 

    Willy Or Wont he? Can Orca-n't?: featuring Maggie Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 51:56


    Whaaaale whale whale, if it isn't THE Maggie Smith (Co-host of Roommate Lovers, contributor to The Onion, producer at Make It Up Media, and much much more) drops by to chat about the mean girls of the water, Orcas. We also dive in to the best vegan treats, free donuts, and what owning a turtle must be like. 

    Okapi With a Chance of Meatballs: featuring Amelia Fowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 47:43


    You know who hates Mondays? Garfield, duh, but also okapi. This week the amazing Amelia Fowler (owner and head of Diversity and Inclusion for CSz NYC, actress, comedian) joins me to delve into the animal that evaded old white folks for a long time. 

    So a Hamster Walks Into a Bar: featuring Alice Stanley Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 50:03


    How many times did you watch Hamster Dance as a child? A lot? You wouldn't be alone. But what do we know about those little vibin' rodents? Did you know they were merciless killers? Or that they can handle their liquor better than I can? Writer and improvisor Alice Stanley Jr joins me to talk about her affinity for hamsters, the life lessons they've taught her, Mini Brands, Dunkin Donuts, and some spicy pug hot takes. 

    Timothy J. Frog, Attourney at Law: featuring Bailey Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 53:13


    ComedySportz San Antoni all-star Bailey Solo and I share in deep rooted frog trauma. We spend time unpacking that together in this frog-filled episode. We discuss frogs as sports, frogs as military leaders, frogs with other professions, good frog accessories, bad frog accessories, frog surprises, and a whole lot more. 

    America's Best Seahorse Dance Crew: featuring Kat Gotsick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 51:16


    Seahorses are wholesome, adorable slowpokes. They dance, they are romantics, and they blow like a t-shirt cannon. Legendary comedian Kat Gotsick joins me to discuss the sweeties of the sea this week, and we spend quite a bit of time pondering why anything needs water. 

    The National Bunny Basketball Association: featuring Christian Zierke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 45:29


    Everything is better with bunnies, it's fact. America's sweetheart, and fellow funny guy, Christian Zierke joins me to discuss those little hoppers. Christian shares some scandalous secrets, and we discover the worlds worst ASMR. 

    Clear Eyes, Full Mosquitos, Can't Lose: featuring Nicholas Hassebrock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 47:57


    I'm not sure if there's anything Nicholas Hassebrock (CSz Theater Chicago) doesn't bring up in this episode. We discuss the perils of a vertigo diagnosis, the musical Hamilton, Texas a lot, whether dinosaurs are real or a hoax, Muppets, and oh yeah, mosquitos. Love them or hate them, they do have a purpose. I guess. 

    Thank You For Coming to our Egg Talk (also Gila Monsters): featuring Tara Egan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 52:39


    Gila Monsters and I have three things in common - we primarily eat eggs, we love Katy Perry, and rumors have been spread that we don't have buttholes. Tara Egan, wonderful comedian and delightful human being, joins me to talk more about these magical desert critters and what makes them so dang special. But we do spend equal time talkin' eggs and animals.

    The Secret Hippo Society: featuring Fiona Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 49:00


    The original Hungry Hungry Hippos had names, and once you know this piece of trivia it'll drive you insane for the rest of time. For our hippo episode we HAD to have our other favorite Fiona as a guest - comedian and nice person Fiona Stephens! She's not that one, but she's much more fun at parties.

    If It's a Fanny Pack, It's a Koala: featuring Rho Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 49:44


    Did you know koalas are born without ears, or that we call fanny packs "bum bags" now? Me either. Turns out there's a lot of really weird and interesting facts about koalas that range from butt thermometers to face-cheek storage. Comedian, writer, and model Rho Hudson joins me to talk about these very interesting critters. Check it out, and also check out Late Nite with Nate and Adrienne, a cool podcast and show that Rho writes for!

    Puff, Puffin, Pass: featuring: Alex DiVirgilio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 51:25


    Did you know puffins are the inspiration behind puff pastry? Or that the magic dragon was a puffin, not a dragon??? No, you didn't. Because it isn't true. Turns out there's a lot of puffin fake news, and fellow king of puns and comedian Alex DiVirgilio joins me to talk about these adorable animals. Plus, we do a pun free-for-all at the end, so stick around, because things get wild.

    The Red Panda Effect: featuring Susan Haarman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 47:58


    Have you ever seen a red panda? Probably... or, did you?? We get to the bottom of the mysterious red panda effect, as well as discuss the perfect banana and the horrors of jellyfish in this episode. Amazing comedian, professional storyteller, and scholar to end all scholars Susan Haarman joins me to share some fuzzy, friendly, and fun tales. And, sadly, just in time for Valentine's Day, we break up with the critters at the end.

    When the Tree's Screamin', a Sloth...: featuring Addison Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 51:35


    You know what they say. If the tree is screamin', that means a sloth is... well. Gettin' down. Host of the "Flirting With Failure" podcast, and amazing human being, Addison Brown joins me to takl about an animal that makes up a huge part of her identity. We also dabble into the vastness of the sloth butthole, and America's Next Top Model for some reason.

    Trash Panda or Garbage Genius - the Raccoon Story: featuring Camille Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 45:52


    Puppeteer, playwright, and all around performer Camille Mitchell joins me to talk about one of the most beloved animals around - raccoons. We share some very personal raccoon moments, and even cover some fascinating raccoon history, including their presidential roots.

    Million Dollar Rhino Matchmaker: featuring Elizabeth Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 42:18


    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.

    A Zebra Can't Change its Butt Stripes: featuring Rudy Mendoza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 50:01


    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)

    Jellyfish Goomagedon: featuring Amy Lehrmitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 47:54


    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.

    Penguins, Butt Oil, and You: featuring Jason Geis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 50:13


    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.

    Alligators - No Rules, Just Right: featuring Rob Grabowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 53:34


    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!

    Oceans 14 the Octopus Heist: featuring Jen Shepard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 51:37


    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.

    Turkey, What a Dirty Bird: featuring Cynthia Kmak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 50:37


    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.

    The Jason Derulo of Birds, Falcons: featuring Jesse Gomez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 46:57


    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.

    Gotta Catch 'Em All, Platypus: featuring Jacob Ebersole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 41:30


    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.

    Bald Eagles, America, and Truck Nuts: featuring Sarah Murrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 48:35


    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.

    When You're Here, You're Bats: featuring Charly Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 48:49


    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!

    Black Cats, Spoops, and Scares: featuring Liz Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 42:15


    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.

    Owl That Jazz: featuring Laura Stratford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 49:02


    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.

    Pawd Pod Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 0:35


    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!

    If the Shoebill Fits: featuring Lizzy Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 44:54


    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.

    Gorillas Just Wanna Have Fun: featuring Clarke Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 47:40


    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!

    I Don't Kiss and Cockatiel: featuring Pad Connelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 52:11


    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.

    Ligers, Tigons, and Sigourney Weaver, Oh My! featuring Ashley Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 45:38


    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.

    Tortoise Shellabration: featuring Alex Richmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 50:19


    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.

    The Full Alpacage: featuring Trevor George and Liz Ebersole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 49:39


    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.

    Polar Bear Express: featuring Holly Baloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 49:27


    What's cooler than cool? These ice cold polar bear facts. Drag Superstar, and general sweetheart, Holly Baloo guests this week to talk about everything from delayed implementation to the beauty of fireflies, how important toilets are, and how to classify humans for dating apps.

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