Muppets, Mayhem, and Movie Sequels
Squirrel Talk
What do you get when you cross a war epic with Muppets and sprinkle in some highly questionable Hollywood sequels? You get this week’s episode of Squirrel Talk! Chris and Mike take on the Stanley Rubric: War Movie Edition, grading ridiculous (but amazing) concepts like Saving Private Rizzo and Full Felt Jacket, where one lone human actor leads a battalion of felt and foam. But that’s not all—we also break down the best sequels ever made, from The Empire Strikes Back to The Dark Knight, and roast the worst ones (Speed 2, we're looking at you). Some sequels deserve Oscars. Others deserve...
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Judging Books by Their Absurd Titles
Squirrel Talk
In this hilarious episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike go head-to-head in a literary showdown of the weirdest kind. Armed with help from their AI co-pilots, each host brings a mix of bizarre, ridiculous, and unbelievable book titles—some 100% real, others completely made up. The challenge? Decipher which ones are legit and which ones are fiction. From psychic Sasquatches to engine-block cooking, you’ll be shocked by what actually exists on bookstore shelves. Will Chris catch Mike in a lie? Will Mike sniff out a fake from Chris? You’ll have to tune in to find out. 🌀 Bonus:...
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Frosted Flakes and Flying Fists
Squirrel Talk
In this wildly entertaining episode, Chris and Mike throw sixteen of the most iconic fast food and cereal mascots into a no-holds-barred tournament to see who would come out on top. From tiger-powered takedowns to rainbow-fueled chaos, the bracket is full of surprising matchups, ridiculous stats, and plenty of passionate debate. The rules are loose, the logic is questionable, and the laughs are non-stop as the guys battle their way through the ultimate mascot showdown—comparing their picks to a simulated AI tournament based purely on stats. Who wins? You’ll have to listen to find out. But...
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Genius or Stupid? History Says: Yes.
Squirrel Talk
In this episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris dives into several inventions from the last 40–50 years that were once considered completely dumb, unnecessary, or downright ridiculous—but now we literally can’t imagine life without them. From smartphones and robot vacuums to Crocs and QR codes, these modern marvels went from punchlines to power moves. Meanwhile, Mike brings in his energy with a competing list generated by his AI... featuring inventions that sound like they came from a late-night infomercial or the back page of a SkyMall magazine. Think more "useless but somehow real"...
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Idiom Origins Gone Wild
Squirrel Talk
In this hilariously enlightening episode of Squirrel Talk, Mike puts Chris to the test with a list of common idioms — phrases we all use but rarely stop to think about. From "break a leg" to "kick the bucket," Mike reads each idiom aloud, and Chris tries (and usually fails) to guess where it came from and how it was first used. The two go back and forth with wild theories before uncovering the actual origin stories behind these quirky sayings. If you’ve ever wondered why we say someone has “skeletons in the closet” or what it really means to “pull someone’s leg,” this one’s for...
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Flamin’ Nuts and Fiery Wings
Squirrel Talk
In this fiery episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike take on their own version of the infamous Hot Ones challenge—eating wings coated in increasingly scorching hot sauces, ending with one that hits a brutal 1,000,000 Scoville units. But the heat isn't just on their tongues… it’s on their hearts too. The twist? All the questions come straight from their wives. As the wings get hotter, so do the questions—ranging from hilarious to heartfelt, embarrassing to surprisingly deep. Can they handle the heat without tapping out? Can they survive the spicy gauntlet and stay honest under marital...
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Squirrels Just Wanna Have Puns
Squirrel Talk
In this hilariously painful episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred Try Not to Laugh Challenge featuring some of the worst (or best?) dad jokes ever told. From pun-ishing puns to groan-worthy one-liners, it’s a battle of wills and bad humor. Can they keep a straight face? Or will the power of a truly awful joke break them? Tune in to find out—and maybe play along if you dare. 🔌 1Up Electric Sponsor Blurb This episode is powered by 1Up Electric, your go-to crew for all things residential and commercial electrical work. From panel upgrades to...
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Just Add Water (and Regret): Real Products You Can’t Unsee
Squirrel Talk
In this episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike go head-to-head in a global guessing game of absurdity. From mysterious inventions to downright bizarre products from around the world, the guys take turns reading cryptic descriptions and trying to figure out what in the world the other is talking about. Is it wearable? Is it edible? Is it something no one should have ever invented? Probably yes to all of the above. Play along as we try to outguess, out-weird, and out-laugh each other in this international tour of ridiculousness. Sponsored by 1Up Electric Before you plug in whatever strange...
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The Emu War Was Real and So Is Our Trip to Hogwarts
Squirrel Talk
In this definitely human-written, not even remotely AI-generated episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike bring you some deeply educational content—like why the Catholic Church once put a corpse on trial (spoiler: the corpse lost), how a whale explosion rained down calamity on Oregon, and why Australia had to surrender to a bunch of angry emus. It’s the kind of hard-hitting, factual journalism your high school textbooks were too afraid to cover. Then—because historical trauma just isn’t relaxing enough—we pivot like pros into Fictional Vacations. Ever wanted to sip blue milk on...
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Once Upon a time... w/ Jim Bultas
Squirrel Talk
This week on Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike are joined by a very special guest—Jim Bultas! Jim’s been friends with Mike for over 20 years, and together they’ve done it all: made short films, played in bands, and now? They’re jumping into fantasy storytelling chaos. We kick things off with several epic first and last sentences from imaginary books—but there’s a catch: we don’t know what happens in between. So what do we do? We make it up, of course. Sword-wielding orphans, talking daggers, moody storms, and cursed forests—nothing is safe from our ridiculous imagination. From plot...
info_outlineIn this hilarious episode of Squirrel Talk, Mike and Chris dive into a world of exotic Asian snacks! From sweet mochi to spicy dried squid, they taste-tested it all. Mike was in his element, laughing and munching away, loving every bite. Meanwhile, Chris was way outside his comfort zone—his facial expressions alone are worth the listen! Whether he was cringing at the squid or cautiously nibbling on Pocky, his reactions were priceless.
Will Chris find a new favorite snack, or will he stick to his usual chips and salsa? Tune in to find out, and get ready for some side-splitting laughter!
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Don’t miss this episode of Squirrel Talk—where snacks get weird, and the laughs are nonstop!