Episodes

  • 28: Berserk
    Feb 11 2026

    (Sorry we missed a week, Eric's a moron)

    Let's not lose our heads, y'all. The word of the week is:

    Berserk - noun

    1: an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable 2: one whose actions are recklessly defiant Berserk - adjective : markedly out of control due to intense anger or excitement : frenzied In this episode:
    • Berserk AI
    • Thrust your Gae Bolg into me, consensually
    • Twinky heroes
    • Lore-Accurate Warp Frenzy
    • Kid Pix practice

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

    Show-notes definition pulled from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary

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    39 mins
  • 27: Mercurial
    Jan 28 2026

    We never thought we'd have to post this episode (it's so dang cold).

    Mercurial - adjective

    1a: characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood b: very lively and quick c: changing often : very changeable 2a: having qualities (as of eloquence, ingenuity, or thievishness) attributed to the god Mercury or in astrology to the influence of the planet Mercury b: fast in development or occurrence : quick 3: of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury 4: of, relating to, containing, or caused by mercury In this episode:
    • Mr Chilly in the building
    • Words Related to Certain Planets, a “game” by Frankie
    • No, seriously y’all, I scored points in this game and I 100% have no understanding of how this game is played
    • Bad Marvin Martian impressions
    • Yeah, this game is still Calvinball

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

    Show-notes definition pulled from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary

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    40 mins
  • 26: Supercilious
    Jan 21 2026

    Two Swordz, Two Hearts, One Word:

    Supercilious - adjective

    : coolly and patronizingly haughty

    In this episode:

    • Too many rangoons
    • Introducing Two Swordz (and his Biggest Fanz)
    • And JFKaby
    • Lifeguard stunts
    • Fun in media, less in reality
    • The American Lean™
    • Hobbylos behavior

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

    Show-notes definition pulled from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary

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    38 mins
  • 25: Caterwaul
    Jan 14 2026

    If you like listening to people talk about their cats, you're in luck! The word of the week is:

    Caterwaul - verb

    1: to make a harsh cry 2: to protest or complain noisily In this episode:

    • Bring back Street Pass in 2026
    • Frankie might not be very good at limericks either
    • Cats
    • Tiny Spider-Man window cleaning
    • Howling sh*t sprints
    • Coyote chorus

    We apologize for Frankie earblasting the audience

    Special shout out to all our wonderful cats: Ruben Wilson, Kessie, Macaroni, Chicken Nugget French Fry Tabby. We love you and miss you, Loblolly Pratchett.

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

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    47 mins
  • 24: Harrowing
    Jan 7 2026

    Just in time for the new year, the word of the week is:

    Harrowing - Adjective

    : acutely distressing or painful

    In this episode:

    • What is the hottest tattoo?
    • Self-broken bones
    • Things to talk about while getting a tattoo
    • The Twilight slippery slope
    • Like, seriously, a lot of tattoo talk

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

    Show-notes definition pulled from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary

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    40 mins
  • 23: Termagant
    Dec 31 2025

    Another addition to our growing collection of "slurs for hot people," the word of the week is:

    Termagant - Noun

    1Termagant : a deity erroneously ascribed to Islam by medieval European Christians and represented in early English drama as a violent character 2: an overbearing or nagging woman : shrew In this episode:
    • Exposing lifeguards
    • Funny eyebrow bird
    • We all secretly want a mommy-dommy
    • More like mummy-dommy
    • St. Thomas’ Knuckle-Bones: 1 for $3 or 12 for $20!
    • Power Rangers Skate School
    • Women’s Bible Review

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

    Show-notes definition pulled from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary

    Additional Links:

    • The Actual History of Eating Mummies as Medicine by Abby Cox
    • Ptarmigan audio courtesy of the National Park Service audio gallery: Look at this beautiful bird
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    37 mins
  • 22: Parsimonious
    Dec 24 2025

    Loosen those coin-purses, the word of the week is:

    Parsimonious - adjective

    1: exhibiting or marked by parsimony especially : frugal to the point of stinginess 2: sparing, restrained In this episode:
    • Call Me Maybe Roulette
    • Millennial grand-aunt
    • Tree Anxiety
    • Caked-Up Geeses for the Nieces
    • Ways to ruin Frankie’s Birthday
    • Links to local charities

    Support people experiencing homelessness in Eric's area here.

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

    Show-notes definition pulled from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary

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    44 mins
  • 21: Expeditious
    Dec 17 2025

    Hey, come quick! The word of the week is:

    Expeditious - adjective

    : marked by or acting with prompt efficiency

    In this episode:

    • Snow Day Qualms
    • Bird Calling
    • Fish or Motorcycle
    • Fast Family
    • Dementia Clock
    • Bonus: Ruben Sneezes

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    Our excellent bees by Lava-Salmon

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    39 mins