Best Silly Rabbit Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Ep 227: Discount Disfiguration 42:54

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The lads are the victims of police profiling and, at the exact same time, meet a legend of Irish music – and we wonder what would happen if Darren was arrested and taken into custody. We return to Joe's idea he has a chance of attracting Lily Allen - but many remain to be convinced. Joe brings footage of us an Irish UFO sighting, and he’s not buyin…

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Ep 999: Lines of Enquiry 5:51

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You know we love a deep dive here, we’ve gone down the rabbit hole on JFK, the Unabomber, and all sorts so when something serious lands, we’re all over it. We want you to get on a podcast we think you'll really be into. It's called Lines of Enquiry, a brand new GoLoud Original, and it’s proper Irish true crime. None of the mad Facebook theories, Ja…

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Exploring Alien Science with Daniel Whiteson! 38:54

26d ago38:54

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What if aliens came to earth… and helped us unlock the mysteries of the universe? That’s the premise of our pal Daniel Whiteson’s new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics?, and today on the show he tells us how thinking through this wacky scenario can tell us a lot about ourselves, our science, and the boundaries of knowledge. Plus: Why sci-fi is just as …

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Bonus: Back to Front and Front to Back 15:53

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Is Joe as grumpy as he seems? Or has his daily meditation/astral projection practice calmed his mind? You could nearly believe that he's a changed man until his tirade about ketchup being childish and immature. Darren and Joe attempt to unmask an 'anonymous' listener after their question has Darren revealing some cheeky personal details that no one…

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PTG Recommends: Origin Stories! 7:41

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On today's Rec Center, Mango introduces listeners to his pal Matthew Shaer's brand new podcast Origin Stories. If you're someone who misses the Longform podcast, loves to learn about the craft of writing, or just want to hear more from your favorite author and filmmaker, Origin Stories is probably what you've been looking for. On today's episode, M…

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9 Spooky, Ooky Facts About Charles Addams 30:03

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We all know the famous family—but what about the man behind them, lurking in the shadows? Mango and Gabe decided to celebrate Halloween by unearthing some weird, delightful, and weirdly delightful stories about cartoonist Charles Addams, from his childhood love of creeping around vacant houses to the unexpected way his TV show made tech history. Wa…

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Ep 226: Merchandise of the Gods 47:53

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We are welcomed this week by Darren the bingo caller, before we get into some questionable speculation on mysterious intergalactic objects, hear about Joe giving back to the world through charitable acts, and get around to making the case for the coolness of wearing glasses. Darren recalls one of his worst social interactions, and Joe tries to brin…

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9 Halloween Facts to Stuff in Your Pillowcases! 10:13

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In Iowa, you can't just show up on your neighbor's doorstep with a costume... kids have to work for the treats! Grab your pillowcase, bucket, or plastic pumpkin-shaped pail and join Will, Mango, and Gabe for a very sweet-and-spooky episode to get yourself excited for Halloween This episode originally aired on October 26, 2017. Got a question you’d …

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Bonus: Suck A Leg. Save A Life. 18:59

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This week we hear how Darren (almost kind of nearly) literally saved someone's life thanks to recent podcast with one single question. We also get to learn some very boring facts for the next time you want to unimpress your pals down the pub. They also get introduced to Lindaland...a strange but wondrous place where anything is possible and it woul…

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Episode 484 - Three Balls and a Dream 1:09:15

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The boys are back and this time Crendor discovers that there was once an Italian royal crest that featured 3 "balls". Jesse of course becomes obsessed. Speaking of obsessed, the boys have some things to say about Twitch these days and peoples obsession with attention. Oh and apparently times are to tough people are using pumpkins as boats. All this…

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Being Curious for a Living with Josh & Chuck from Stuff You Should Know 45:30

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We’re closing out this week of curiosity with our good pals Josh and Chuck (and super producer Jeri!) from Stuff You Should Know. It’s a wide-ranging, brain-tickling conversation that touches on everything from childhood obsessions to SYSK behind-the-scenes stories to the shocking truth about off-mic personas. Plus: Everyone tries to figure out whi…

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Are We Doomed to Lose Curiosity As We Age? 32:31

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Today Will and Mango explore the science of curiosity at different ages: how school can help (or hurt) kids’ curiosity, why middle age may make you less curious, and what we know about babies’ curiosity, even though they can’t fill out questionnaires. Plus: A conversation with a researcher who made a surprising discovery about elderly people, and e…

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Ep 225: A View to a Drill 48:16

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The builders are at the studio doors and the drills are on full blast, with the lads gazing out at the work underway. We somehow start off with a chat on history's most grisly serial killers and their skin lamps, and Darren shows he's not entirely against the idea of mannequin love. Joe tries to sabotage some essential infrastructure work outside h…

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Can Pets Be Curious? How About Wild Chimps? 32:09

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Today we’re taking a break from human curiosity and turning our attention to other animals. What makes hummingbirds explore different flowers? Are we to blame for rats’ curiosity? Are animals in the wild more or less curious than animals in captivity? And if you were a zebrafish, which would you find more interesting: a white shell or a purple cup?…

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Is Curiosity Dangerous? 31:14

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Where did the saying “curiosity killed the cat” come from, and is it just a way for the rich and powerful to oppress everyone else? (Hint: yes.) Today on the show, Will and Mango take a look at curiosity’s checkered history: from the Middle Ages (when it was considered a threat to society) to the 17th century (when it became downright trendy) to to…

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What Does Curiosity Really Do To Our Brains? 35:10

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Every day this week, we’re exploring a different aspect of curiosity—you know, the thing that makes you listen to this show. We’re starting off by discovering what happens in our brains when we experience curiosity, why some things make us curious and others don’t, how a lack of novelty can lead to pretty strange behavior, and how all of this ties …