Best Silly Rabbit Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 234: 2025 - The Highs, The Lows...The Wheelbarrows. 34:10

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24h ago34:10

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Twas the night before Christmas and all through the studio, nothing was stirring apart from Darren and Joe. Ahead of the arrival of the 26 fella, the boys take a whistful look back on some of their more memorable moments of the rolloercoaster that was 2025. From Joe's hottest takes/hardest facts involving Brazilian aliens and the infamous bean juic…

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From Business History: Thomas Edison and the Movie Murder Mystery 54:32

3d ago54:32

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We’re sharing a preview of another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce. They share why some co…

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Bonus: Playing Hardball With Elmo 21:15

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There's QUITE the cast of characters this week's listener fuelled ramblings from Elmo negotiating contracts to the Unabomber being forced to ride shotgun on a road trip across Ireland. Joe gets triggered into another rant about the existence of chicken soup, Darren proclaims his hatred of raisins and they get to 'enjoy' Ed's near psychotic disdain …

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Is Flavor Really All In Your Brain? 39:51

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Believe it or not, heavier bowls, a pair of headphones, and an electronic lollipop can trick your mind grapes into making tasty food even tastier. But how? And why?! Plus, the legend of the PB-and-mayo sandwich, and one very cute pepper to avoid. Featuring Bob Holmes. This episode originally aired on June 30, 2017. Get your official Part-Time Geniu…

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Ep 233: Joe Saves Christmas 44:19

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Joe and Darren meet at a Christmas convention but more on that later... This week the boys bemoan the lack of options in Dublin for entertaining the kids and it seems bringing them to a graveyard isn't going to cut it and we're all in agreement that Christmas markets suck. The conversation naturally turns to which A.I assistant would be the soundes…

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How Much Did Jane Austen Earn From Her Books (And Why Wasn’t It More)? 26:48

10d ago26:48

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Jane Austen worked at a 12-sided desk, was great at singing, and earned shockingly little money from her novels. Today’s her 250th birthday, so we’re celebrating with nine niche literary facts about the beloved author, from the way she helped soldiers in WWI to the reason why Kelly Clarkson couldn’t buy her ring. (Sorry, Kelly.) Get your official P…

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Bonus: Splittin' The Pee 19:09

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In a follow-up to last week's unwrapping of the pod's uber listeners we hear some more startling stats from the 1% and the lads just about work out how much of their years are spent listening. A listener question leads to a wholesome discussion of who's pee would be the best to drink should the situation arise and the rancid nature of dog farts get…

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Episode 490 - Another Seal of Approval 1:06:57

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The boys are back and this time Crendor is obsessed with 90 Day Fiance, a show Jesse knows nothing about. Also have you ever wanted a hamburger covered in clam chowder? Well Jesse has the place for you! And finally a seal (not the musician) goes out to eat. All this and more on a brand new Cox n' Crendor!Go to http://buyraycon.com/coxopen for up to…

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9 Weird Things Hiding Underground 23:21

14d ago23:21

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From the world's most secretive cinema to an internet for plants, to the perfect job for lazy people who also want to hide underground, Will, Gabe, and Mango go deep—very, very deep—in search of 9 weird things that lurk just below the surface. This episode originally aired on April 20, 2020. Get your official Part-Time Genius membership card! Tell …

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Ep 232: Stone of Suspicion 47:15

15d ago47:15

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Darren is a bit under weather, but it can’t hold us back for long. Joe has had a far more serious dose, and tells us how he had to make an emergency exit from a Saw Doctors gig. There is suspicion cast on Joe’s latest tale of woe, and it’s leading to big questions about the truth of his entire back catalogue of curious misfortune. We explore the wo…

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Why Were C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien Frenemies?! 35:50

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This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, so Will and Mango are uncovering some seriously surprising stories about author C.S. Lewis. Did you know he was famous for his terrible fashion… but also his financial generosity? Or that he almost converted to Hinduism for reasons that involve soup? And that he had a lo…

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Bonus: 2 Boiled Eggs And A Monster 19:18

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This week the lads hear a cautionary tale from listener who made a mortifying discovery as a child whilst searching for presents in her parents bedroom and the 2nd hand embarrasment leads to some extreme awkwardness in studio. In more comfortable territory, Joe and Darren get to swap their pet people peeves and with the recent release of listener's…

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Episode 489 - Delicious Faberge Eggs 1:02:11

17d ago1:02:11

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The boys are back and this time Jesse is losing his voice somehow, so go easy on him listener! Also Crendor has some hot takes on the Streamer Awards and Jesse is here for the rivalry between two bakeries in a small town that he just made up in his head. All this and so much more on a brand new episode of Cox n' Crendor!Go to http://uncommongoods.c…

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9 Wonderful Wintertime Inventions 16:16

21d ago16:16

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Did a 15-year-old really invent the snowmobile? What was the original use for a Kleenex? How come Eddie Bauer gets zero credit for his genius idea? And what's so special about Greenwood Champion Ear Protectors, anyway? Will and Mango spend a cold winter's day digging into some spectacular seasonal inventions. This episode originally aired on Januar…

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Ep 231: 2 Degrees Of Pat Kenny 46:05

22d ago46:05

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In big news/a warning to road users Darren reveals the impressive results of his Driver Theory Test and in typical form, he managed to somehow wrangle a free eye test out of it. It's Christmas party season and a glimspe of Pat Kenny in the wild soon descends into imaginary conversations with the great man at the work do and naturally, Christopher W…

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9 Door-Busting Facts About Holiday Shopping 32:22

24d ago32:22

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Tis the season for commerce, and Gabe and Mary are standing by with answers to all the questions you didn’t know you had. Like: What was the Tickle Me Elmo of ancient Rome? Why was Black Friday almost called Big Friday? And what happened when FDR messed with Thanksgiving in order to give people more time to shop? (Chaos, that’s what happened.) Plus…

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Bonus: Bean Juice Is Ketchup? - The Final Answer! 19:38

25d ago19:38

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As regular listeners will know, our Joe has some pretty wild opinions and there's little more in life he loves more than using his platform to spout them out. Thankfully you lot are on hand to show him the error of his ways but the unthinkable happens this week...it turns out he's RIGHT about something. Yes one kind listenere with even more time on…

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Episode 488 - Paddington in SPAAAAAAAACE 56:27

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The boys are back and this time Jesse has been out into the world of Black Friday and once again a total let down. Thankfully Thanksgiving provided more than enough stories. Meanwhile Crendor has become a tad obsessed with booktok! All that and a teddy bear that blasts off into space on a brand new Cox n' Crendor!Go to http://uncommongoods.com/cox …

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What Are the Secrets of the World’s Largest Birds? 35:31

28d ago35:31

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Is Florida the birthplace of ostrich racing? Why do male Emperor penguins get an extra stomach flap? And why should you be extra wary of a loose cassowary? Today Mango and Gabe run through some of the world's biggest questions about the world’s biggest birds. This episode originally aired on July 20, 2018. Want an official, numbered, limited editio…

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Ep 230: I'm An Internet Celebrity...GET ME IN THERE! 46:27

30d ago46:27

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It's pod award season and whilst the lads came away empty handed, Joe won gongs for 'Most Underdressed' and 'Worst Prepared For The Free Bar' so that's something. Joe's winning streak continues with a spectacular return on a Troy Parrott punt and he also gets to recount one of the great 'knew them before they were 'Ireland's national hero' stories …

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Taking Risks and Traveling the World, with Tom Freston! 40:42

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Tom Freston’s resume is real, but reads like fiction: he served cocktails in the Caribbean, created a fashion brand in India, co-founded MTV, became CEO of Viacom… and after he was unceremoniously fired, he helped launch a TV network in Afghanistan and became an advocate for global health initiatives. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s written an extra…

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Bonus: Raiders of The RTE Canteen 16:23

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Joe's preparing for the worst ahead of a parent teacher meeting and we hear about the creative use of a Frube to get sent home sick from school. A question from a listener has them raiding the infamous RTE canteen for some regulars and in what must be a first for this podcast, Joe shows some humilty and asks for a joke to be bleeped. It doesn't las…

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Episode 487 - Dire Duplicity? 1:07:43

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The boys are back and this time Jesse is stuck trying to figure out what tech to buy, maybe Crendor has the answer? If not, at least there's a brand new NEIL BREEN MOVIE!!!!! Named Dire Duplicity, we have no clue what it could possibly be about. All that and award show talk on a brand new Cox n' Crendor!Go to http://factormeals.com/cox50off and use…

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How Scientists Are Reviving Lost Smells 32:40

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Want to know what the Chanel No. 5 of Ancient Egypt smelled like? Or how the interior of Queen Elizabeth's royal car smelled? Or maybe you'd like to experience the fragrance of extinct Hawaiian flowers? In this episode, Will and Mango get nosy about how scientists have been working hard to build a scent library of disappearing smells. This episode …

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Super Food Science Excellence Trivia Blow Out! with Science Friday 14:39

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What a treat! It’s a fact-packed food science trivia game, created in collaboration with our good pals at Science Friday. Mango and SciFri’s Flora Lichtman put one lucky listener to the test with questions about peppers, panda diets, and more, with special prizes on the line. Check out Science Friday, and subscribe to the show wherever you get your…

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Ep 229: 4 Eyes On The 2 Johnnies 45:06

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Joe and Darren are on high alert! A certain rival podcast duo are wandering around outside ON THEIR PATCH and the boys are keeping a VERY watchful eye throughout this week's episode. Speaking of keeping an eye out, Darren is parading a new pair of specs and he's delighted with himself. Although he is less delighted by the backhanded compliment Joe …

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Why Does New Zealand Have an Official Wizard? 32:09

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Everything Will and Mango read about New Zealand made them want to visit! From how Hokey Pokey became the country's favorite ice cream flavor, to why the nation is giving away free gym memberships... to birds, to the reason the coffin clubs are taking off, Will and Mango dig deep into the country's history to discover why New Zealand is so much bet…

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Bonus: Push it With a Limit 16:27

1M ago16:27

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With our regular producer absent this week, Darren puts the reading glasses on and takes over the duties of asking your questions, and he’s enjoying the change of roles. The demands for the live show are coming in, but Joe wants some limitations on the requests, pointing out he can only break one world record per night. And we have one request for …

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Episode 486 - Which Caesar is Which? 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

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The boys are back and this week Jesse's cousin comes into town and boy does he have stories to tell. Also have you been on booktok? No? What about the weird sexy world of cottagecore? Well Jesse's been all up in that. And now Crendor is along for the ride. Also for some reason Australia doesn't know the difference between August and Julius Caesar. …

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9 Saucy, Savory Facts About Pasta 27:04

1M ago27:04

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Whether you love fusilli or spaghetti (actually, turns out many of you don’t love spaghetti), today’s episode will whet your appetite… for pasta facts. Join Will and Mango as they discover the rarest noodles on earth, a daring macaroni-powered prison break, and the visionary chef who paved the way for red sauce. Plus: Listeners weigh in on the best…

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Ep 228: Sneak Off Special 45:43

1M ago45:43

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Darren isn’t happy as he finds out he was left out of an invite only event that both Joe and Eoin attended. And it gets worse, as he finds out about some sneaking off between more friends of his. Overall he’s feeling very left out, but it’s OK because he has a new robot friend to keep him company now. We enter uncharted territory as Darren talks ab…

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What Did Teddy Roosevelt Do to Dr. Seuss?! 46:25

1M ago46:25

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Today Mango sits down with Erin McCarthy, editor-in-chief of Mental Floss, to talk about our 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt… from whether he really climbed a mountain out of spite, to how a seal inspired his fossil collection, to what made him so darn productive (hint: it helps to drink coffee from a mug the size of a bathtub). Plus, we get into j…

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Bonus: The 100 Club 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Welcome to the top 100 club, where nothing goes according to plan and apparently corruption is literally on the table. We get a singing introduction to this episode and we talk for the first time about our recently announced live show (Vicar Street, Feb 12th – stall it!). One listener question has us wondering who would be the good cop and who woul…

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Episode 485 - Italians Like Noodle Arms? 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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The boys are back in Chicago for a live show and as usual it's a whole thing. Stories, audience interaction, and maybe a special guest or two! Go to https://buyraycon.com/cox to save up to 30% on Raycon audio products sitewide.Go to http://hims.com/cox for your free online visit.By Cox n' Crendor Show

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9 Mustache Facts to Kick Off Movember! 11:47

2M ago11:47

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From the super strange reason Burt Reynolds grew a mustache to why you need to invest in a mustache spoon, Will and Mango chat all things facial topiaries with their good pals Yves and Alex. Special thanks to @doodlynoted on Instagram, whose amazing sketchnotes of this episode made us want to listen to it again! This episode originally aired on Nov…