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This is a Neopets podcast, but like Neopets, it is not for children.
Episodes
- Episode 165: Real Puzzlers Know
In this episode, we kick things off with our reactions to the return of The Void Within plot before recapping the last few pet days and the latest avatars. Plus: a listener shares their preserved hot take on petpetpets from 2003, obscure c…
- Episode 164: What a Scruffy, Dull Jetsam
In this episode, we do our usual media catchup before discussing the latest Neopets news, including the conclusion of the Festival of Neggs, the Neopia Quest board game, and a preview of the returning plot. Plus: our favorite popsicle flav…
- Episode 163: You, Me & Tuskaninny
Happy Festival of Neggs! We cover the latest Neopets news, including a new dino nugget inspired outfit for Chombies, the console game release, April Fool's Day shenanigans, and the latest avatar additions. Plus: Caroline's Survivor picks,…
- Episode 162: Let's Get It HUMID in Here!
Happy Spring! In this episode, we chat about Pokémon Pokopia (obviously) and what we're watching before jumping into the Neopets TTRPG cancellation, the launch of the Archived Book Collection feature, and Illusen Day. Plus: listener mail,…
- Episode 161: Sweet Spaghetti
In this episode, we cover the latest pet days, TNT's post about the Neopets TTRPG, the new Rare Bookshelf feature, and baseball related merch(?!). We also talk about the upcoming release of the Neopets Mega Mini Games Collection, some unus…
- Episode 160: RIP Dodos
In this episode, we recap what we've watched lately before chatting about the latest Neopets news and events, including the Neopies and the Sakhmet Soiree. We also share two unusual Valentine's Day themed items and answer a time travel rel…
- Episode 159: It's Actually Just British
In this episode, we passionately discuss TV shows and the state of fandom today before jumping into the latest Neopets news, including an illuminating blog post from TNT, the return of the Void Paint Brush, and two new avatars. Plus: baby…
- Episode 158: Hamsters Smell AMAZING
Happy New Year! Welcome to Year 28 (aka 2026). We recap our recent visit to Universal Studios and our Letterboxd Year in Review before jumping into a discussion of the latest pet days, the upcoming Neopets/Gong Cha collab, and some stellar…
- Episode 157: Cash Kaus
Happy holidays! In this episode, we discuss the recent Trading Post update, the latest AI-related controversy, and Neopets on Roblox?!? Plus: new avatars, featured items from Advent Calendars past and present, and a user petition about sit…
- Episode 156: Allow Yourself the Horticulture
In this episode, we catch up on movies and our Spotify Wrapped before getting into the Varwolf situation and this year's controversial Advent Calendar, including a dramatic reading of the allegedly AI-generated poem. We also discover who p…
- Episode 155: Is That Cleavage?
Happy 26th birthday, Neopets! We discuss the birthday celebrations, new merch, and the upcoming "companion app". Plus: new avatars, a mysterious bank warning, and an item that could have unforeseen consequences...
- Episode 154: Friendly Freak
Happy Month of Storing! We say goodbye to spooky season by recapping our latest horror movie watches and Halloween events (or lack thereof). Then we cover the latest news and events, including the Festival of Fears, a collab with Habbo, an…
- Episode 153: Showgirls & Halloween Warfs
Happy month of Collecting! There's not much Neopets news so we spent a lot of our time discussing Taylor Swift's new album, movies we've watched recently, and our experience at Chappell Roan's pop up show. Plus: funny & frightening feature…
- Episode 152: Bruceschetta
In this episode, we cover the latest and greatest in Neopets news, including the Poogle Parade (Poogle Day), The Void Within, and the Faerie Festival. Plus: a plethora of new avatars, some curious items, and the top ten reasons you didn't…
- Episode 151: Not My Circus, Not My Myncis
We are so back! Enjoy an extra long catch-up episode covering Comic Con, various pet days, and the return of The Void Within. Plus: our Neopets sleep paralysis demons, what we'd do if we won the lottery, and an earnest discussion of Twilig…
- Bonus Content: Film & TV Catch-Up
We unfortunately had some technical issues while trying to record Episode 151 and lost the last hour of audio (you know, the part where we actually talk about Neopets). So here's the first 40ish minutes of us talking about the movies and s…
- Episode 150: That's a Blorbis
In this episode, we recap our activities over the last three weeks and share our reviews of Jurassic World Rebirth before getting to the (limited) Neopets news, including a disastrous Flotsam Day and new merch for Comic Con. We also discus…
- Episode 149: The People Love a Crab Rangoon
Happy July! There wasn't too much Neopets news so please enjoy ~45 minutes of us chatting about movies, music, and TV before covering Nimmo Day, Kau Day, and the NC Mall refresh. We also discuss new avatars and Neopian cocktails, and answe…
- Episode 148: Why Would You Ask Us, a Neopets Podcast, This?
We're back to cover the latest and greatest in Neopets news, including multiple pet days, an update to the Quest Log, and the Altador Cup mini-event. Plus: discussions around Island pet designs, celebrating Pride on Neopets, and an unusual…
- Episode 147: Please Show Me the Ant
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 tal…
- Episode 146: Soft Launching My Petpet
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!
- Episode 145: Krawk Nonsense
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 descr…
- Episode 144: No Love for the Wazziup?
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…
- Episode 143: Give Us the Fat Cat
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…
- Episode 142: Lupe Daddies
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 Val…
- Episode 141: One of Those Cheesy Highschool Roleplays
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 Neopet…
- Episode 140: You HAVE To Click Something
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. Plu…
- Episode 139: Big Moth Has Gotten to Neopets
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!
- Episode 138: Chokato-Free New Year
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:…
- Episode 137: Talltador
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!
- Episode 136: I'm an Elitist Premium User
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, X…
- Episode 135: Chianardo DiCaprio
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 Neob…
- Episode 134: Pink Korbat Hat
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: D…
- Episode 133: Is Teeth Bones?
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…
- Episode 132: It's Not the Enigma Code
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 T…
- Episode 131: The Grunko from Grunko Factory
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!
- Episode 130: They Crave That Mineral
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…
- Episode 129: King Roo's Bastard Children
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 crisi…
- Episode 128: thanK you crab nIMmo
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!
- Episode 127: Yurble Mate
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) Ne…
- Episode 126: Grey Eggs and Ham
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 Sna…
- Episode 125: Some Old Ass Snakes
We have a shorter episode for you this time due to some technical difficulties (again)...apologies! We do have a recap of the latest pet days, the Festival of Neggs, and the April AMA with TNT (thanks to JellyNeo). Plus: our featured items…
- Episode 124: The Tortured Neopets Department
If you wanted to hear us talk about Taylor Swift's new album for about 20 minutes, you're in luck. Plus: some appropriately themed items, plot updates, a Neopets missed connection, and more!
- Episode 123: Ellen Would Be a Kyrii
In this episode, we recap the new UC pet styles and TNT's latest AMA before getting to the center of the discourse - this year's April Fools' Day prank! We read some listener emails that continue the discussion around Neopian historical ev…
- Episode 122: S'morchio
In this episode, we catch you up on our adventures over the last three weeks before getting to the latest pet days, site updates, and some plot hints. Plus: extended Diddler lore, President Chia, wild suggestions from the Neoboards, and mo…
- Episode 121: Zafara, Which Art in Heaven
Happy Gadgadsbogen! We've got a fresh new episode for you, with a follow up to our Banana Chia discourse, an unfortunate new Mynci color, and the conclusion of this year's Neopies. Plus: we discuss which historical events are canon in Neop…
- Episode 120: Is a Kiko a Frog?
In this episode, we share our weekend escapades and movies we've watched before catching up on the latest pet days and the Neopies. Plus: suggestions for skincare items and gross foods from the Neoboards, and DIDDLER IS NO MORE!
- Episode 119: Umbra Penn, Nonbinary Icon
NC UCs are here!!! We share our reactions and thoughts about the newly released Nostalgic Pet Styles. Plus: celebrating the 1000th edition of the Neopian Times, a PSA about a glitch in auctions and the Trading Post, embarrassing Neopets st…
- Episode 118: Grarrl Hybrid
Happy New Year! It's our first episode in Year 26 (aka 2024) and we've got a lot to catch up on, including multiple pet days, lab ray woes, and some problems with the Daily Puzzle. Plus: Neopets on dating apps, a suggestion around pet secu…
- Episode 117: Peaostalgia
Happy holidays! It's our last episode of 2023, and of course we discuss Peagate, along with other thoughts on the Advent Calendar, the Neopets community survey, staffing changes, and more. We also read some listener emails, chat about cust…