Zoology & a Ukulele with Comedian Brett Williams

Join us for Episode 8 of 'Ramblings of a Restless Mind' we they welcome special guest Brett Williams, a zookeeper, and comedian. In this engaging episode, the trio discusses amusing anecdotes from Brett's career in zoology and her comedic journey, including the challenges of performing musical comedy and dealing with vegan mac and cheese cook-off gigs. The episode also features Brett's catchy and humorous songs, a deep dive into animal welfare and conservation, the nuances of Dungeons and Dragons, and even a light-hearted debate on whether a hot dog is a sandwich. This entertaining conversation is sure to make you laugh and think!00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff01:45 Special Guest Introduction: Brett Williams03:00 Hilarious Ukulele Comedy and Sticker Fairies04:18 Dungeons and Dragons Adventures08:20 Zoo Life and Animal Stories27:35 Craigslist Adventures and Koala Bear Post40:38 Chlamydia in Koalas: A Sad Reality41:17 Debunking Animal Myths41:47 Koala Cuddling: The Truth43:37 Brett's Comedic Journey45:43 The Art of Dark Humor50:15 Bombing on Stage: A Comedian's Nightmare52:24 Vegan Mac and Cheese Disaster56:41 Comedy and Hustle Culture01:01:25 Ethical Eating and Animal Welfare01:06:06 The Hot Dog Debate01:11:23 Brett's Musical Comedy01:18:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell