Podcasts about Neopets

In this episode, we share our experience with the Neopets x It's Boba Time collab and wildly speculate on possible future collaborations, struggle to make sense of the latest updates to the Styling Studio, and spend quite a lot of time talking about the Disney/Pixar classic, A Bug's Life. Plus: big changes to the Altador Cup, the new Neopian Task Force, a listener email, and more!

We've got a throwback for you today. This week, our theme is nostalgic website games. Join us for a blast from the past as we discuss two of our favorites from the late 90s and early 2000s. Joy shares the complex worlds of Runescape before Larisa breaks down the beloved Neopets. Did you play any of these games growing up?You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

What does it take to run one of the longest-standing Pokémon fan sites online?PokeJungle is a fan-driven Pokémon news site that began in 2003 and rose to popularity during the Generation 5 era. Starting with Neopets guilds to breaking major Pokémon game updates, PokeJungle shares how his blog evolved alongside the Pokémon community.PokeJungle dives into the emotional impact of Pokémon Crystal, what made Pokemon Diamond & Pearl fall flat, and why Pokemon Black & White stands out as a storytelling high point. You'll also hear about his deep appreciation for both Bug-type and Grass-type Pokémon.Whether you're a veteran Pokémon Trainer, an aspiring fan site creator, or curious about the history of online Pokémon fandom, this episode offers a nostalgic and insightful look behind the scenes of one of the community's most trusted voices. 

In this episode: the controversial new Mini Mystery Capsules, changes to the Neopets team, a boba collaboration, and a new petpet! Plus: internet crochet art, Neolodge tiers, an idea for a new quest involving the Alien Aisha, and more!

Helen ist Programmiererin und hat schon vor bzw. während ihrem Game Design Studium bei Goodgame und Fizbin gearbeitet. Dank einem Schlenker in die "seriöse" Softwareentwicklungsbranche hat sie erkannt, was ihre eigentliche Traumberufung ist: Games zu nutzen, um reale Sachverhalte auf spielerische Art und Weise greifbar zu machen. Im Interview sprechen wir auch über NeoPets, Scientology, Barcode-Scanner, Komponistinnen und vieles mehr!

In this episode of The Retail Perch, Gary and Shekar chat with Barry Collier. He's the co-founder of DRINKS, a leading e-commerce platform for alcohol retailers and producers. Barry shares how he went from Neopets to launching a DTC wine business, and how DRINKS has since expanded its platform and partnered with Kroger. They dive into alcohol compliance, digital retail, data, and much more.

In this episode, we cover this year's April Fool's Day event, the conclusion of the Festival of Neggs, and the new Pastel Krawk. We also chat about what music we would play if we were given the Neo aux cord, read listener emails, and describe the last high school OC from Hannah and Sarah's blog.

Send us a textThere's an abundance of weird in the news this week, Coven! From Bigfoot sightings in Colorado to missing men in Alaska, this week's tea is Piping Hot! There's new evidence in the disappearance of Maura Murray, a missing person's body is found in a treehouse, and a husband tried to push his wife off a cliff but ghosts maybe saved her? TBD. Of course we'll talk about the reincarnated dire wolf pups and reminisce about our favorite Neopet pups. There's all that and more! Happy haunting!Get in touch! Follow us on instagram at @easybakecovenpodcastVisit our website at www.easybakecovenpodcast.comGot a spooky story? Send us an email! theeasybakepod@gmail.comThanks for listening, and don't forget to keep it spooky!

In this episode, we welcome the 56th Neopet - the Varwolf! We learn more about Varwolves from their default petpage and speculate about whether they eat Kikos. We also discuss which fake Neopets (from the 2005 April Fools' Day prank) we'd like to see become real Neopets or petpets. Plus: a new set of featured items, another high school OC, and more!Links:April Fools' Day 2005 (Jellyneo)The Quaturchin Zone (petpage with fan art)

Matt and Rob delve even deeper into the twisted mind of one John Wick (no, the other one). We invite you to imagine, if you will, a 35 year-old man winking and smirking at his 19 year-old female co-worker in the Neopets office... Follow Dungeon Master of None on Blue Sky:  https://bsky.app/profile/dmofnone.bsky.social  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join the DMofNone Discord!

In this episode, we discuss the (sold out) Neopets Monopoly game, the controversial 25th anniversary "quests", and A NEW NEOPET! Plus: we reminisce about horse camp, learn about the history of Aquatic and Spooky petpets, and share another high school OC. 

We bounce around on Neopets and reflect on how the internet has changed since Neopets' prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From aching joints and indigestion to Neopets and MySpace days, this week Clarissa and Kourtney are playing a few rounds of "Would You Rather" fit for the 30 Dirty & Dying crowd. Your favorite sick, sad millennials are weighing their options on nostalgic choices and some hypotheticals that sound a lot different once you're past 30 than they might have in your teens and 20s. Plus, a Back in Time trip to the 80s for the elder millennials!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.

Episode 55: This week, I'm joined by the brilliant Lauren from @brutalrecovery. Her upcoming book, No Lost Causes Club, is available for pre-order now.We dive into addiction, recovery, Neopets, ritual, opera, singing, teaching, writing, God, Scotland, and so much more.A video version of this podcast is available on our Patreon!

In this episode, we catch up on all the news from the last two weeks, including new Premium perks, the quest log reroll feature, and various pet days. We also discuss Neopets "hear me outs", user submitted galleries, and changes to the Valentine Hissi. Also: will Hannah finally download Faerie Fragments now that there's an avatar? Listen to find out!

Dina made a grave mistake—she deleted TikTok when the ban lasted a whole 12 hours, and now she can't get it back. Meanwhile, Sean and Daniel get sucked into the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal drama, Dina discovers her fear of clowns may not be entirely what she thought, and Daniel once again fails at names—this time, butchering Dina's book title beyond recognition.But that's just the beginning. We also debate whether Lego people are zombie necromancers, break down Ryan Reynolds' alleged script rewrites, and, most importantly, launch a telethon for Dina's Neopets doubloon fund. Because, priorities.⚠ Trigger Warning: Our main discussion segment in this episode covers the horrendous allegations against Neil Gaiman, including sensitive topics related to abuse. Please listen with care.Segments include:

Daniel is back—for now! After serving his time in DMIW detention, he's on a performance improvement plan, and Dina and Sean are keeping a close eye on him. In this chaotic episode, we dive into the real origins of the missionary position, uncover the shocking JFK Big Hat Conspiracy, and play a game where we match ridiculous sounds to ridiculous faces!Dina makes a confession about Aragon (it's a hot take), Sean might already be dead, and Daniel, as always, is problematic. We also chat about when to DNF books, Dina's desperate need for Neopet doubloons, and a very cursed voicemail. Plus, ghost... um, fluids?

We kick off this episode by sharing the different ways we celebrated Valentine's Day and discussing some "Hear Me Outs" from a Galentine's Day party. We then dive into Neopets, talking about Zafara Day, Lenny Day, new merch, and the Neopets Year in Review. However, the real highlight is our live reaction to finding Hannah's old blog with joke OCs inspired by the Neoboards...and yes, we read some of it aloud!

Daniel is missing (again), but we've got Dustin Taylor stepping in to help Dina and Producer Sean hold down the fort! In this episode, we uncover a shocking truth—baby oil is for EVERYTHING... except actual babies.

We finally made it to the Month of Awakening (aka February)! There hasn't been too much going on in the world of Neopets, but we do chat about the possibility of an "Idle Clicker Game", highlights from the January AMA, and Kacheek Day. Plus: customization complaints, the official kickoff of the Neopies, and our thoughts on the Oscar nominations!

Greg sits down with Catherine Litvaitis, a seasoned community manager with experience at Mouldbreaker Interactive, Armor Games Studios, and Paradox Interactive. Catherine shares her journey from being a player on Neopets to managing communities for various gaming companies. She delves into the importance of community guidelines, the role of a community manager, and best practices for building and nurturing gaming communities.Listen Here: Community Management and Guidelines with Catherine LitvaitisTimestamps & Key Takeaways: 01:49.48 - 02:33.94: The Role of a Community Manager Catherine explains the role of a community manager as a liaison between players and developers, emphasizing the importance of translating feedback and fostering player engagement. 04:01.80 - 05:18.35: Neopets Influence Catherine discusses how her experience with Neopets shaped her interest in community management and her understanding of player-driven content and engagement. 11:05.35 - 12:37.01: Building a Community from Scratch Catherine shares strategies for starting a community from scratch, including understanding your audience and creating spaces for creativity and engagement. 24:52.62 - 26:21.20: Tools for Community Management Catherine talks about the tools she uses for community management, including Slack, Discord, ClickUp, and Notion, and how they help streamline communication and task management.Key Concepts: The Role of a Community Manager: Community managers serve as the bridge between players and developers, translating feedback into actionable insights and ensuring that player voices are heard. Influence of Early Online Communities: Early experiences on platforms like Neopets and Club Penguin can inspire and shape one's career in community management by highlighting the importance of player-driven content and engagement. Starting a Community: Understanding your audience, creating spaces for fan art and discussions, and engaging with players are crucial steps in building a successful community from scratch. Community Guidelines: Customized community guidelines are essential for each game and company, focusing on inclusivity and protection against scams and harmful behavior. Tools for Effective Management: Utilizing tools like Slack, Discord, ClickUp, and Notion can help community managers streamline their tasks, communicate effectively, and maintain organized documentation.

Comedian, podcaster, author, and all-around delightful celebrity Jamie Loftus is in the process of rediscovering her love of NeoPets. She values the lessons they taught her about the stock market, war preparation, and the complexities of a capital-driven economy. She also likes that the electronic pets are impossible to kill. It's true, all you can do is completely, devastatingly bum them out. Listen to Jamie as she grapples with the liminal zones between pets, NeoPets, wake, and sleep. Then sleep.Listen to Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) and The Bechdel Cast, as well as Jamie Loftus's various podcast miniseries, wherever fine pods are cast. Learn more about Jamie and her book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs at her website, www.JamieLoftus.xyz.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

In this episode, we share our hot (and not so hot) takes on the latest pet days, including a "beautiful" new outfit for Buzz (Buzzes? Buzzi?) and a surprise new Petpetpet. Plus: new merch, gallery advice, and more! 

Happy New Year! In our first episode of Year 27, we spend about 40 minutes discussing all the movies we watched during vacation before finally getting to the latest pet colors and outfits, and a recap of this year's Advent Calendar. Plus: complaints about Sakhmet Solitaire, the truth about the Faerie Beetroot, and some perplexing items.

Elizabeth is joined by Lulu to talk about the website Neopets.NeopetsJellyneoWant to suggest a topic or come on the show? Email killizabeth.pod@gmail.com

Happy holidays! It's our holiday episode and our last episode of 2024, as we discuss Bruce Day, Wocky Day, the December AMA, and a new avatar. Plus: listener mail, Neopets Wrapped, some seasonally appropriate items, and more!

Welcome to the month of Celebrating! In this episode, Hannah has a hot take on the Advent Calendar/Neopets Premium discourse, we share our Black Friday purchases, and read a listener email about the Orlando birthday bash. Plus: Usul Day, Xweetok Day, and some puzzling items.

Happy 25th Anniversary, Neopets! In this episode, we cover all the anniversary happenings, including the new pet color, avatars, birthday bashes, and the Wheel of Celebration (which was fixed after we recorded this). We also dive into Neoboards discourse, Tayronto, and some crab related items. Plus: weddings we've attended and movies we've watched since the last episode (beware of spoilers for Trap). 

Geoff, Gavin and Andrew talk about immediate retraction, bipable animals, sauces, GTA, Hot Dog list, Pokemon, Neopets cards, hot dog card, championship belt, the mouse hole, whole house vacuum system, animal holes, shy iphone, unlocked phone, app commitment, the wrong way to eat, Geoff's Life Hack, Andrew's game, Geoff's merch pitches, and 20,000 drawings. Support us directly at https://www.patreon.com/TheRegulationPod Stay up to date, get exclusive supplemental content, and connect with other Regulation Listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss Halloween tricks and treats, solve a Symol mystery, and react to the recently announced plot pause. We also talk about the upcoming birthday celebrations, Hello Kitty haters, and the icon we all know and love: Dead Chia!

Happy (early) Halloween! In this episode, we chat about horror movies and other movies we've seen recently (beware of spoilers!) for about 40 minutes before awkwardly transitioning to Neopets content. We've got hot takes on the latest pet days, the new Faerie Fragments mobile game, and The Void Within plot. Plus: new avatars, Halloween costumes, and some seasonally appropriate items!

We're back with almost two hours of content, some of which is about Neopets! After discussing our recent exciting life events, we share our hot takes on the new pet colors and outfits, and talk about the Altador Cup, Faerie Festival, and The Void Within. We also chat about Survivor (spoilers for the Season 47 premiere), lunch boxes, and chips (again). Plus: some scary featured items! Links:Survivor Complete Watching Order for Beginners (Reddit post)

We're over the hump with 100 episodes in the tank, so we brought writer, comedian, and friend of the pod, John Trowbridge, back on to discuss the time in his youth that he was convinced he alone needed to save the world from the British Illuminati. We also do a VERY important data dump before we chat aura points, Maggie being in shy dog mode, the perks of being a Farmer's Dog sugarbaby, Caroline's decision to pursue access to her legacy Neopets account, and James going fat head mode trying to find a hat that will fit his head. If you're in NYC, be sure to check out John's extremely funny one man show, The Greatest Solo Show of All Time, Saturday October 12th, 7pm at the UCB Theatre. Stinkers is hosted by real life dumpster friends Caroline Cotter, James Dwyer, and Maggie Widdoes. Follow them and the podcast on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cotterpoop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jamesbdwyer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mwids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stinkerspod⁠⁠

For this episode, Mary and Allison bravely took on a pair of brand-new Tamagotchi digital pets. It's true what folks say: the days are long, but the Tamagotchi years go very fast (especially when you hit the reset button). Learn about the origins of digital pets and hear our cautionary tales about the care and keeping of virtual creatures, including Neopets.   Original air date: August 23, 2023

Happy Episode Day, blasphemers!This week, Dan regales us the tale of Gideon's 300 and their pursuit of Zebah, Zalmunna and their 15,000 Midianites.Also in this week's Computer Room segment, Everett the Engineer talks with our hosts about the link between Neopets and the church of Scientology!Special thanks to Henry Rogland for our intro, and to Bird Creek for our theme song, "Hooky With Sloane." Edited and Mixed by Everett Kemper (@everettkemper)Hosted by Dan Rogland & Mariah Wren (@mariahmaycats) Follow & DM us on Instagram @bs4blasphemersSend us an email at biblestoriesforblasphemers@gmail.com

Beware Anime Was (Not) A Mistake fans, a fully evolved Neopets dragon lurks within this episode. As we continue our long-lived trek with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, we can learn what happens when a singular Dan Ryan is exposed to a party of Jonathans.  With a whole past behind her Frieren is beginning to learn, experience, and recall how her past party might influence her experience lugging a couple of teens around the world. Angst isnt all its cracked up to be and when some demons are thrown into the mix, magic might be the only way to solve some sort of problems. Also, its someone's birthday and what better way to celebrate than with a Jumbo Berry Surprise? Weebs and Wyrms? Eventually I will get it, I swear... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Listen to Us on Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided: “Sis Puella Magica!” – Yuki Kajiura – Aniplex – Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Puella Magi Madoka Magica Music Collection - 2011 “Zoltraak” – Evan Call feat Alina Lesnik – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - 2023 “Dungeon Meshi Main Theme” – Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Lauren McGlynn [ANÚNA] – Delicious in Dungeon/Dungeon Meshi - 2024

Welcome to our mega catch-up episode! We've got multiple pet days to cover, plot updates, the Altador Cup, and several listener emails. Plus: our favorite kinds of chips, Juni vs. Dr. Landelbrot, and Usul Oppenheimer!

Marissa chats with Adalyn Grace about WISTERIA, the conclusion to her Belladonna trilogy. Also discussed in this episode: the love of and uses for Pinterest, the phenomenon of finishing a book and forgetting having written it, writing a series with differing POVs, the rare book that's “easy” to write, turning concepts into characters, favorite tropes, lush worldbuilding, and so much more. Bonus: A new book announcement!Neopets: https://www.neopets.com/MW definition of reify: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reifyMW Word of the Day: https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day  Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

Greg sits down with Catherine Litvaitis, a seasoned community manager with experience at Mouldbreaker Interactive, Armor Games Studios, and Paradox Interactive. Catherine shares her journey from being a player on Neopets to managing communities for various gaming companies. She delves into the importance of community guidelines, the role of a community manager, and best practices for building and nurturing gaming communities.Listen Here: Community Management and Guidelines with Catherine LitvaitisTimestamps & Key Takeaways: 01:49.48 - 02:33.94: The Role of a Community Manager Catherine explains the role of a community manager as a liaison between players and developers, emphasizing the importance of translating feedback and fostering player engagement. 04:01.80 - 05:18.35: Neopets Influence Catherine discusses how her experience with Neopets shaped her interest in community management and her understanding of player-driven content and engagement. 11:05.35 - 12:37.01: Building a Community from Scratch Catherine shares strategies for starting a community from scratch, including understanding your audience and creating spaces for creativity and engagement. 24:52.62 - 26:21.20: Tools for Community Management Catherine talks about the tools she uses for community management, including Slack, Discord, ClickUp, and Notion, and how they help streamline communication and task management.Key Concepts: The Role of a Community Manager: Community managers serve as the bridge between players and developers, translating feedback into actionable insights and ensuring that player voices are heard. Influence of Early Online Communities: Early experiences on platforms like Neopets and Club Penguin can inspire and shape one's career in community management by highlighting the importance of player-driven content and engagement. Starting a Community: Understanding your audience, creating spaces for fan art and discussions, and engaging with players are crucial steps in building a successful community from scratch. Community Guidelines: Customized community guidelines are essential for each game and company, focusing on inclusivity and protection against scams and harmful behavior. Tools for Effective Management: Utilizing tools like Slack, Discord, ClickUp, and Notion can help community managers streamline their tasks, communicate effectively, and maintain organized documentation.

In this episode, we are joined by the incomparable and beloved Alyssa Forsythe, better known to you all as frequent contributor dough_babe! Alyssa brings us the case for owning Neopets in 2024 and supervises as Matt and Eric as they make each other a Neopet. Then: what happens in Clown Court?We're on TikTok now! Go see our dumb faces!Submit your least pressing questions, local legends, definitive rankings, neighborhood group drama, and whatever else you want us to cover at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or @udidntaskpod on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also leave us a voicemail on The Thoughtline at (410) 929-5329 and we might just play it on the show!

As usual, we spend about 30 minutes rambling about various topics before we get to important Neopets happenings like the Altador Cup, The Void Within plot, and not one but TWO new avatars! Plus: a listener prediction about future events, a snotty Aisha moment, and being honest with the chat. 

They're back and chatting the hottest game stories and some big nuts #deez #Fkathepod Rate Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Apple Podcasts! Connect With The Show:  Follow Us On Instagram  Follow Us On Twitter  Follow Us On TikTok  Visit Us On The Web    

  Wow If True is your one-stop internet culture shop, explaining how what's happening online shapes the real world. And we're the internet experts and real-life besties to unravel it: tech culture journalist Amanda Silberling and science fiction author slash attorney Isabel J. Kim, Esq. More importantly, we're the only podcast that will mention Neopets and horizontal mergers in the same episode. New episode every other Wednesday.   Find Us Online  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftrue Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrue Website: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.com   About Us  Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

In this episode, we cover the latest pet days & plot developments and read listener emails about pop culture, TikTok, and avatar advice. Plus: ant smells and a deep dive into Roo Island, including their GDP and a potential succession crisis!

In this episode, we chat about MTV reality shows and movies we've seen before getting to the two most important topics: The Void Within plot and the Maraquan Nimmo. Plus: Quiggle Day, listener emails, and The Purge is coming!

In this episode, we discuss the latest pet days, the upcoming Void Within plot, and new Neopets merch. Plus: a Marapets anecdote from a listener, more fast food pets, and some cheeky boards posts! Links:May Neopets AMA recap (Jellyneo)Neopets at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo (Jellyneo)Fast food paintbrush concept by stratus365

Sierra Katow ("Funt" on Comedy Dynamics, Golden Axe) joins Matt, Heather and Nick to talk all things Neopets. They talk about making multiple farm accounts, what Neopets is like 25 years later, and more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. Check out our Anime watch-along podcast Get Anime'd and our complete Get Played, How Did This Get Played? and Premium DLC back catalogue only on patreon.com/getplayed. Join us on our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/getplayed Wanna leave us a voicemail? Call 616-2-PLAYED (616-275-2933) or write us an email at getplayedpod@gmail.com Advertise on Get Played via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss the worrying results of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh YCS event. Wizards of the Coast is back up to its AI antics. Neopets is actually getting a new trading card game. And social media sites have all gone off the rails. So just another Thursday morning on the Pod of Greed!

In this episode, we cover the latest pet days and news, including some intriguing plot developments and some hypotheses about why and how inanimate objects are turning grey. Plus: a new avatar, potential replacements for the McDonald's Snack Wrap (RIP), and can Neopets wear high heels?

Comedian Sierra Katow (@sierrakatow) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about her new standup special Funt, the upcoming appearance on Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo, the underrated Earth to Ned, Sierra's computer science background and childhood obsession with Neopets, Andy's head-scratching interaction with Anthropic's Claude AI, deadly pathogens that are attracted to human blood, the importance of robot insurance, the security issues raised by quantum computing, online Oregon Trail, a black hole lurking surprisingly close to Earth and To 29 and Beyond, coming to Outpost 29 on June 7-8, with Bobcat Goldthwait, NASA's Farah Alibay, stargazing, trivia, live music, karaoke and more, sponsored by Visit 29, Merch Kitchen and Sky Watcher Star Tours. For 15% off a Sky Watcher stargazing tour, use the code "29BEYOND".