Best Rabbit Hole Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 510 – What do dung beetles do with their dung balls? 37:03

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The most brutal animals in nature: tarantula hawks and boa constrictors • The legendary Street Fighter moment: Daigo vs Justin Evo 2004 • The WMBA d!ld0 controversy • The illegal NASCAR maneuverBy Yasin D

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Episode 509 – Why tarantulas keep pet frogs 38:26

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The amazing relationship between a frog and giant spider and other examples of mutualism • Elephant crashes a funeral • Getting a peacock as a pet • Fish have drive throughs where shrimps clean themBy Yasin D

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Episode 508 – The Bear, a show worthy of your time 47:45

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Theo Von talks to a doctor who went to Gaza • Can a human actually submit a gorilla? • A bird that makes sounds with its wings (like an old printer)By Yasin D

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Episode 507 – The married man’s silent “I Told You So” 53:48

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Marriage without receipts: peaceful… but bad for arguments • Childhood defence mechanisms • The married man’s silent “I Told You So” • The alien distraction won’t work • Mike Tyson restores Muhammad Ali’s honorBy Yasin D

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Episode 506 – Was Tiger the most dominant GOAT & Yasin’s First 5K 52:20

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Yasin runs his first 5K at Run for Palestine • Syed’s San Francisco trip: drugs, homelessness, and a city in decline • Human life expectancy was ridiculously low for most of historyBy Yasin D

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Episode 505 – The Oceangate disaster & the Coldplay couple 41:28

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The Coldplay concert couple • Anxiety keeps Yasin on the straight and narrow • Divorce dads sound different • The Oceangate disaster and the prideful CEO • AI will end usBy Yasin D

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Episode 504 – Our reaction to Shane Gillis’ monologue at the ESPYs 37:31

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Yasin’s fight with Montezuma's Revenge (traveller’s diarrhea) • Shane Gillis’ wild swings at the ESPYs • Netflix doc: Trainwreck Poop CruiseBy Yasin D

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Zohran Mamdani, Jurassic Park, & hood samosas 32:35

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Zohran’s fantastic New York mayoral campaign • Young Cardamom’s rap song with Lupita • How to get Mauritian samosas in Mogadixon (Dixon Road apartment complex)By Yasin D

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The American Accent Came First 29:57

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What did English sound like during the Revolutionary War? John has a number of fascinating observations about the way the language was spoken back then — including the accents! PLEASE COME FIND US AT booksmartstudios.com — we won’t be on Substack for much longer!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o…

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Episode 502 – Parents yelling on long distance calls 31:56

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Yasin dreams of opening a patisserie in Mississauga • Training for a 5K • A dad dives off a cruise ship to save his daughter • Looking back at the Harambe incidentBy Yasin D

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Episode 501 – We’re losing recipes! 46:53

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Syed’s trip to Lake Como • Tragic hot air balloon accident • The Indian boy born with a tail • Sinners [7/10] Decent but overrated • Why basketball is simply more watchable than F1By Yasin D

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Episode 500 – Pakistan’s Tekken Legend: Arslan Ash 28:18

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Skipping prayers to play Street Fighter at the arcade • How corporations killed video games • Syed’s take on the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate • Eminem’s unique acceptance speechBy Yasin D

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THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Good Neighbor Exchanges: Seqs. 3-8 ("Solamente Una Vez," Etc.) 1:16:21

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*Trigger Warning for discussions of sexual harassment* Happy Pride, everyone! Let's celebrate by discussing the antics of a pervy duck with Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick)! Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Amidi, Amid. “‘Three Caballeros’ Review by Wolcott Gibbs.” Cartoon Brew, 15 Jan. 2012, www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/t…

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Episode 499 – Lost Amazonian civilization & the alpha wolf myth 42:42

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Sea Wolves • Syed tries to win a stress test • Drugged up Elon Musk vs Trump • Psychedelics: portal to enlightenment or a trap? • The Indian David Attenborough can’t be taken seriouslyBy Yasin D

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Episode 498 – In retrospect, Pimp my Ride was horrible 40:54

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Mobb Deep – Shook Ones will never get old • Why Syed didn’t make the college baseball team • 50 Cent remains P Diddy’s biggest hater • Watching entire shows in 30 second YouTube ShortsBy Yasin D

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Episode 497 – Jamaicans’ love for Celine Dion explained 35:19

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Zios getting dealt street justice in Thailand • Anna Kendrick has NYC street cred • Syed thinks tall people are wasting their height • The daily Indian – Pakistani stomp offBy Yasin D

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Episode 496 – The Yips & GSP's pre-fight jitters 42:05

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Can you develop clutch ability? • Lando Norris can’t seem to hold on to P1 • GSP admits he was scared before every fight • Guns and butter chicken in the USBy Yasin D

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Oversleeping at the Sleepover 25:10

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Over isn’t just the opposite of under and off is not necessarily the opposite of on. John explains. Please subscribe to Lexicon Valley to support our show — go to www.booksmartstudios.com to find out how! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.…

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Episode 495 – White Lotus, Ali Siddiq, and Softball Redemption 45:47

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Ali Siddiq’s Domino Effect comedy series is awesome • White Lotus: a decent black comedy-drama anthology series [7/10] • Syed begins his quest to escape the basement this softball seasonBy Yasin D

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Episode 494 – What Star Trek got right in the 60’s 33:47

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Need a theater for the serious movie goers • Nerds that only follow one franchise are missing out • The new Harry Potter TV remake • We are need of new IPs in HollywoodBy Yasin D

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#127 Protecting Borders with Ray Cervantes: Sleeping Dragons & Southern Borders 2:37:36

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Recorded on November 5, 2024, this long-awaited new episode marks the triumphant return of the Dancing With Ourselves (DWO) podcast after a four-month release hiatus! The DWO crew—Kane, Jimmy, and Josh—come back swinging with special guest Roy Cervantes: retired Air Force K-9 handler, former U.S. Border Patrol agent, and author of Never Wake Up a S…

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Episode 493 – 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla (But the Gorilla Is as Smart as a Human) 41:12

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We take on the 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla but with some new scenarios: only fights two men at a time with a 2-min UFC break with Khabib as the trainer • Ben Affleck’s Achilles' heel: Jenny from the blockBy Yasin D

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Of Beauties & Beasts: Seq. 18 ("Beauty and the Beast") 1:09:30

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Every now and then, we must remember when the Mouse had our best interests at heart. Case in point: 1991's Beauty and the Beast. Queen Woman Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) returns to celebrate this tale as old as time. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by esteesdave* References: Beauty and the Beast. Audio commentary by Kirk W…

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Episode 492 – Halal things to do in Las Vegas 41:24

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Clubs are overrated • The tunnel people of Las Vegas • How may helicopter crashes per year? • Massive honeybee population drop • Game of Thrones, was it worth watching?By Yasin D

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The Story of Us 21:06

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John talks about the subject of his new book by Avery Publishing — Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Us in Seven Little Words. Please subscribe at www.booksmartstudios.com and thank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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Episode 491 – Our thoughts on No Other Land 40:53

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Shan Gillis shows why he is a true comedian (and potentially pro 🍉 • What Fahim Anwar, Ralph Barbosa, & Mitch Hedberg have in common • Jimmy Carr’s most offensive jokeBy Yasin D

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Remake Rants: Snow White (2025) 2:22:33

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We anticipate that our listeners will spend this weekend with their families and friends. But like the WDC, Wyatt, along with guests Frankie Sparks and Scott Eisenberg (@shoottheflick), just wants to get this latest live-action remake over with. "Kal-El, No!" Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Barnes, Brooks. “Snow White …

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Episode 490 – Turning down a Real Madrid scout 38:49

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Our brave sister: Ibtihal • Playing Padel for the first time • Why Max Verstappen is so great in the rain • Silly F1 team names • Hakeem Olajuwon and his Dream Shake • Evil sport dadsBy Yasin D

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Studio Shenanigans: Not Just a Goof (2025) (w/ Directors Kevin Lima & Eric Kimelton) 19:42

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Ah-hyuck! Not Just a Goof debuts on Disney Plus today, and Wyatt is joined by directors Kevin Lima and Eric Kimelton to briefly discuss the documentary and the impact of its subject, A Goofy Movie, on pop culture. "For the first time ever, we're seeing it I 2 I!" Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by rain1940_art* Resources: Dis…

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Episode 489 – Syed’s return to the stand-up stage 42:46

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Still getting Lego as Eid gifts • Uniqlo shopping is the only shopping a man needs • Confused about the tariffs • Starting a new show: White LotusBy Yasin D

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Episode 488 – We were right about 23andMe! (And Eid Mubarak!) 39:14

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Megastructures under the pyramids? • NLP for parenthood • Syed recounts his mushroom experience • 23&ME selling your DNA info • A well behaved kid at TaraweehBy Yasin D

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Episode 487 – Whips as home defense 21:31

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What was the first animal before dinosaurs? • Syed has new nightmares • Canada needs Castle Laws • Furiosa was a great movie [7.5/10]By Yasin D

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Episode 486 – Not everyone should be a doctor (But try telling immigrant parents that) 36:18

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The middle class is disappearing • The immigrant experience in the 80s compared to now • DEI and airplanes • Minorities and community outreach • The “right” type of immigrantBy Yasin D

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Fire, Die, Rim 32:22

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The Thai words for fire, die and rim sound an awful lot like the English words fire, die and rim. Why is that? John explains. To help support Lexicon Valley please consider a paid subscription — visit www.booksmartstudios.com and sign up today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…

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Episode 485 – Why sharks bite humans (It’s not mistaken identity!) 34:32

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Great White Sharks Have Splash Fights?! • Mandarin restaurant is under appreciated • The cool Ninja Turtle weapon theory • Why Yasin and Syed are not the ones to call for help in a shark attackBy Yasin D

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Episode 484 – A secret weekly basketball run at Ridgeway Plaza 37:36

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The Ramadan Expo is awesome • Ridgeway pickup game surrounded by kebobs • Cheap or legitimate jujitsu techniques • Rogue from the new X-Men vs the OG version…By Yasin D

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Episode 483 – A speech that will get you to run through a wall 37:00

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Why Michael Jordan wouldn’t be a great sports commentator • Teddy Atlas’ legendary corner speech • Kendrick’s Super Bowl half time showBy Yasin D

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Episode 482 – Why Theo Von is one of our favourites 28:50

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Katt Willams on Theo Von’s podcast • Open Ai vs. Deepseek • Leopards are getting smarterBy Yasin D

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The Miller Years: Midnight Madness (1980) 1:30:46

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If you don't spend your Valentine's Day raising a little Midnight Madness, you're doing something wrong. Good thing Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) is a team player along for the ride! Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Ebert, Roger. “Junior High School Movie Review (1980).” Roger Ebert, 11 Jan. 1980, https://www.rogerebe…

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Episode 481 – The best rap beefs of all time 36:03

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Kendrick winning multiple Grammys • Going through the best rap beefs in history • Childish Gambino • Kanye West continues to lose it • Elon Musk “gives his heart out” • H.R. Giger’s unsettling art styleBy Yasin D

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Episode 480 – Is Disney creatively bankrupt? 56:28

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Refusing to watch remakes and dumb sequels • Syed loves broth • The Fall Guy was great! • The saddest Muzmatch notification • ChatGPT vs DeepseekBy Yasin D

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Wonderland Whimsy: Seqs. 1.0 - 2.0 ("Opening--The River Bank," "Down the Rabbit Hole") 54:10

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They say curiosity often leads to trouble... Wyatt and guest host / scholar Abigail Fine finally begin discussing 1951's Alice in Wonderland, beat by beat. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by @johnmakesart* References: Carroll, L. (n.d.). Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Alice's Adventures in Wo…

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Episode 479 – A raccoon tried to hug my wife 46:53

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Can no longer watch any Will Smith movies anymore • 50 Cent on Flagrant • Andrew Schulz talking about black culture • Yasin’s wife faces off with a raccoonBy Yasin D

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The Fairest Sessions of All: Seq. 3B ("Snow White Meets Animals in Woods") 28:31

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"What do you do when things go wrong? Oh, you pod." Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Amidi, Amid. “Everybody Wanted to Sue Disney in 1940.” Cartoon Brew, 31 Dec. 2016, https://www.cartoonbrew.com/classic/everybody-wanted-to-sue-disney-in-1940-58472.html. Caselotti, Adriana, and Brian Sibley. “Snow White Speaks! Adriana …

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Episode 478 – Top 10 highest earning comedians of 2024 48:10

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The comedians that made the most in 2024 • The Megan Fox discussion • The difference between the niche comic and the true comic • Action stars who are completely interchangeableBy Yasin D

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Hither and Yon 25:51

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Words like thence and thither are all but obsolete in English, but they were actually quite useful! John explains. SUBSCRIBE to LEXICON VALLEY — please go to www.booksmartstudios.com to become a paid member and receive our BONUS segments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo…

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Episode 477 – New Year’s hack & Codenames strategies 42:47

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Late nights aren’t exciting anymore • MISHREE: overrated or worth it? • Food sharing stresses • Codenames strategies • 3D printing houses • Blade finally getting the respect it deservesBy Yasin D

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Episode 476 – Bone Tomahawk! 29:20

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Bone Tomahawk and the rest of S. Craig Zahler movies • The interesting phenomenon of the “Riot Dog” • Matt Damon’s movie The Great Wall is well worth the watchBy Yasin D

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TV Talks: One Hour in Wonderland (1950) & The Walt Disney Christmas Show (1951) 1:18:13

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'Tis the season for corporate shilling! Wyatt and Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) chat about Disney's first two network television specials for NBC and CBS. There's a lot to unwrap with these gifts, so pop open a bottle of Coke and enjoy. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Disney History Institute. “Seasonal - One Hour in…

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Episode 475 – Idris Elba as the next James Bond 31:58

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What voice did you choose for Chat GPT? • Guerilla fighters love the Toyota Hilux • Nicolas Cage's AK monologue from Lord of War • Why the next James Bond should be Idris ElbaBy Yasin D