Sarah returned to her Real World house and wasn't prepared for how emotional it would make her, and now she's considering why the experience brought out so many feelings. We talk about "wet dog shake," what causes it, and why some mammals have that response to certain stimuli, while others, like cats and mice, don't. We learn about dozens of monkeys who esca ... Show More
Nov 20
963: Fast Forward, Elephant Seals, & Jaws Revisited
<p>Sarah saw an old clip from the Ruins season of the Challenge with Susie and Sarah together, and we discuss why the boys bullied Sarah. We learn why time seems to be speeding up for everyone, and what you can do to slow it down. Sarah explains the strange nature of the Kardashi ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 17
962: Thong Song, Seed Silverware, & Living in Total Darkness
<p>Sarah learned a fun (??) fact about persimmon seeds, and now we have to talk about it. Susie is less impressed, and skeptical about its implications. We hear the history of, wait for it, the Thong Song, and are delighted by the vocal stylings, song construction, and cultural i ... Show More
58m 34s
Nov 13
961: Sarah's favorite Beatle, What is Aphantasia, & Death by Hypnosis
<p>Susie is in the throes of Beatlemania, and she found out who Sarah's favorite Beatle is, and it's hilar (especially the reasoning). We learn about people who cannot see visual images or pictures in their mind, what conditions often correlate with the condition, and the pros an ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2023
Alieology (YOUR HOST): an Ask-Me-Anything Goofy Hang
<p>It’s like a whole episode of secrets. And your questions. And your podmom, Jarrett, hanging out in a guest room answering all kinds of inquiries. This week between the holidays I thought I’d take it easy and dip into the mail bag to explain my free-range childhood, the goth d ... Show More
1h 47m
Nov 12
S2E5: Animal Telepathy & Consciousness
<p>Animal communication moves from theory to lived experience. A non-speaking teen, Trevor, spells intimate details from his therapy horse, knowing about deaths, emotions, and conversations no one told him. Animal communicator Alex Anderson recounts the moment her own horse “spok ... Show More
50m 51s
Sep 15
How We Cope with Our Anxieties | Ear Biscuits Ep. 484
Totally tangential, y’all. In this episode, Rhett & Link discuss what tactics they use to cope with anxieties, what animal they think should replace humans if we ever went extinct, and get into various tangents about friends with benefits, California slang words, things stuck in ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2025
CAT BURNS: AUTISM MADE ME FEEL I WAS DOING LIFE WRONG
<p>Cat Burns released a song on TikTok during lockdown, and quickly rose to becoming one of the UK’s best-selling female artists and a three-time BRIT Award nominee.</p><br><p>At just 24, her success is remarkable, but what struck me most was her wisdom and self-awareness. As som ... Show More
1h 6m