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This is a Neopets podcast, but like Neopets, it is not for children.

  1. 166

    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 complaints, and a couple of unusual items!

  2. 165

    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 flavors, what questions we would ask John Legend, and a baffling new item!

  3. 164

    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, a safe way to debug your petpets, and the ethics of Create-a-Pet versus adoption. 

  4. 163

    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, seasonally themed items, and the concept of a Neopets summer camp!Links:How to pronounce axolotl (@paquiliztli on Instagram)

  5. 162

    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 unusual items, and of course, the movies and TV shows we've watched recently. 

  6. 161

    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 related question from the Neoboards. 

  7. 160

    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 fever for rats, British things, and a pair of delectable items. 

  8. 159

    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 new avatars. Plus: listener mail, a hot Yurble, and ranking Neopets by odor.  Links to Reddit posts:Ozzy TCG CardSmelliest Neopets

  9. 158

    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 site issues. Links:Reddit thread re: Scenic Outdoor Ice Rink BackgroundPaywalled: A Neopian Intervention

  10. 157

    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 plays The Grinch in the new Walmart ads and share some perplexing items!

  11. 156

    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...

  12. 155

    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, and the unexpected announcement of a Neopets console game!! Plus: avatar updates, curious new items, and the Phantom Gelert!

  13. 154

    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 featured items, Neopets food, and even more avatars!

  14. 153

    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 do your part in the fight against the void. 

  15. 152

    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 Twilight. Happy hoa hoa hoa season!

  16. 151

    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 shows we watched in the last few weeks. We should have an extra long episode for you on August 27th. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

  17. 150

    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 discuss things that cats do, the history of Pez, the 2025 Sanrio character rankings, and more. Also: support your local library!!!

  18. 149

    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 answer a non-Neopets question posed on the NeoBoards.

  19. 148

    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 listener question (spoiler alert - it's Taylor Swift related). Links:Island Pets RedesignNeopets Pride 2025

  20. 147

    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 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!

  21. 146

    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!

  22. 145

    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 describe the last high school OC from Hannah and Sarah's blog.

  23. 144

    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 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)

  24. 143

    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 high school OC. 

  25. 142

    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 Valentine Hissi. Also: will Hannah finally download Faerie Fragments now that there's an avatar? Listen to find out!

  26. 141

    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 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!

  27. 140

    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. Plus: customization complaints, the official kickoff of the Neopies, and our thoughts on the Oscar nominations!

  28. 139

    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! 

  29. 138

    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: complaints about Sakhmet Solitaire, the truth about the Faerie Beetroot, and some perplexing items.

  30. 137

    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!

  31. 136

    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, Xweetok Day, and some puzzling items.

  32. 135

    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 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). 

  33. 134

    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: Dead Chia!

  34. 133

    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 days, the new Faerie Fragments mobile game, and The Void Within plot. Plus: new avatars, Halloween costumes, and some seasonally appropriate items!

  35. 132

    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 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)

  36. 131

    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!

  37. 130

    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 snotty Aisha moment, and being honest with the chat. 

  38. 129

    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 crisis!

  39. 128

    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!

  40. 127

    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)Neopets at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo (Jellyneo)Fast food paintbrush concept by stratus365

  41. 126

    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 Snack Wrap (RIP), and can Neopets wear high heels?

  42. 125

    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, movies and shows we've watched recently, and an update on the Eras tour!

  43. 124

    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!

  44. 123

    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 events and whether Kiko is a frog. Plus: our favorite site events of all time, and references to Dune in Neopets!

  45. 122

    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 more!

  46. 121

    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 Neopets, and is it ethical for a Krawk (Neopet) to own a Krawk (petpet)?

  47. 120

    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!

  48. 119

    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 stories, and more! Links:Neopets Styling Studio FAQPet Styles (Jellyneo guide)Neopian Times Editorial #1000

  49. 118

    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 security, and more!

  50. 117

    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 custom fonts and a 2000s mall roleplay, share some unusual items, and more!

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This is a Neopets podcast, but like Neopets, it is not for children.

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Caroline and Hannah

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