Wet Blanket podcast

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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Do you get tired of being asked the same questions over and over when you meet someone new? Whether it’s a first date, a networking event, a wedding... it feels like it’s always the same, pointless conversations. Wet Blanket is a dark, comedy podcast that follows one person’s pursuit of finding friends without banal small talk. In each episode, KC Brooks derails traditional small talk and guides it down a track of grim facts. These occasionally awkward encounters are one part educational content, one part stand up routine, and just long enough to overwhelm boring strangers. Listen to Wet Blanket to find out how info-dumping on strangers works out.

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Whey to Ruin a Hobby 31:32

9 weeks ago31:32

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KC meets someone new and struggles to talk about what she does. She also talks about the environmental impact of diet culture, the pros of boxed wine, and shares the joys of responding to her representatives’ emails.

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Trailer: The Pep Talk 0:59

10 weeks ago0:59

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Sometimes getting out of the house isn't nearly as difficult as getting out of the car...everyone needs a peptalk before a social event, right?

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Flying Snakes 31:40

24 weeks ago31:40