Fur What It's Worth

Due to a technical problem, we lost our FanX episode right before export! 🙁 In place of the FanX episode, here is a Best of Fur What It’s Worth. It has some fresh Space News, including a SPECIAL GUEST! and a new old timey ad! So be sure to check it out! We’ll see you for our next episode, about Badge Art! NOW LISTEN! For the original show notes page check: http://www.furwhatitsworth.c...

Roo and Tugs are joined by Lyrick as they discuss everyone’s favorite topic to avoid – grief, loss, and death. How do these huge changes affect us? What makes loss unique in the fandom? What do we have in common with society at large when it comes to grief? And why is Roo talking like Ira Glass? We answer these questions, and more, during this episode, which was inspired by our listene...

Roo and Tugs are joined in their portable studio by the (in)famous commediennes Margaret Cho and Selene Luna to talk about how they’ve found laughter while giving back to their communities and causes. During the episode we also learn about how they have had contact with the furry fandom, how they feel Hollywood perceives furries, and also read your questions to them on the air. Did you think...

Roo and Tugs are in! It’s the first Lost Episode we’ve done in a while and we…brought too much salt! Listen as Roo and Tugs debate everything from Tony the Tiger, to Zootopia overhype, to the passing of Rainfurrest, to Pokémon GO! It’s classic debate FWIW at its best – plus we have NEW segments for you! And another reading from 50 Sheds of Grey, The Furry Edition. Lis...

The unthinkable has happened – a lawyer, Lee, has come into the studio for an entire show! RUN FOR THE HILLS! Once you’re there listen closely as Roo and Tugs dive into the subject of Copyright – the basic terms around the world, what you can do, what you own, and what you don’t. Do you own your character? Who own art commissions? What can and can’t you control about...

We went to Further Confusion, but listening to this may lead you think we just might be here! This episode DOES have fresh Space News and a new old-timey ad, so be sure to give it a listen as we revisit “Square Peg, Round Hole”. The show notes for this episode are available here . Next episode:  Should artists or character players keep the rights to commissioned art? Should you be able...

After recent events at conventions, such as the series of events at Rainfurrest, and years of “f***ing furries”, we had to ask – Is our Fandom full of dumb people? Roo and Tugs are joined by master debater Arcas and master scientist/psychologist/and one of the lead researchers of the Anthropomorphic Research Project , Nuka, as they try to answer this question. Have we opened the...

During the holiday season so much focus seems to be on gift giving. Roo and Tugs protest each year by inviting you to share what you’re grateful for and read your emails on the air. This time, they’re joined by Kethi, who shares his own perspectives between your emails. Tugs also pranks Roo more than a couple times before they open up the massively stuffed mailbag and clear out the bac...

Coming out as gay/lesbian/bicycle is one of the most intense moments in any person’s life. Since so many furries happen to be one of the three, we invited Mark back into the studio with his Mother, Flo, where they shared their deeply personal stories about Mark’s coming out. Hear both sides of how Mark decided how and when to share this part of his identity, how his mother struggled on...

You’ve waited, and waited, and waited…and it’s here! Join Fur What It’s Worth in celebrating its 100th Episide in this dedicated special release! Roo and Tugs share their thoughts on the challenges of running the show, revisit the show’s history, and talk about some behind-the-scenes details of listener favorite moments. But you didn’t think it was just a self-s...

This episode contains mature content. A lot!  Rabbit Valley (on the web at RabbitValley.com) return for another episode of Live at the Hop Inn, with special guests, Roo and Tugs! Listen to Roo and Tugs somehow swap roles and Roo breaks Tugs, Tugs’ “not-so-spider sense” is discovered, Sonic fandom obsessions are given life, THE GAME, unusual things to whack it to are discussed, an...

We skipped it last year but this time it’s back with a vengeance! A fan favorite, the Halloween episode, has returned to grace your ear holes! We read your stories set to spoopy audio and add some of our choicest cuts from the FWIW sound libraries, just like old time radio plays! So turn down the lights and hold on to your butts/tails/tail stubs! This episode gets creppy. Then it has a mailb...

Roo and Tugs have been waiting to do this episode a very long time and were happy to welcome Julian (aka Alastair) to the studio to discuss the personal topic of transgender and furries. In this double length episode we deep dive into Julian’s journey of self discovery, journey of transition, and changes in how society/others perceive him. We also read your emails and share your very persona...

Roo and Tugs are joined in studio by FurMedia’s Space as they discuss the world of retail and why it seems like so many furries work in it. What makes a great customer? Why is black friday evil? What makes an evil customer? Is there a way out? Do customers suck? The trio read your emails on the matter, play THE GAME, and do a food review as they work to answer your questions. NOW LISTEN! Sho...

Season 5 is upon us! Roo and Tugs kick things off with a classic favorite – Video Games in the Fandom! Your hosts are joined by Phil the Canadian as they read and your emails, memories, and discuss your favorite games of all time. Drawn to Life, Altered Beast, E.T., Dust, Mario 128, the Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, SNES, Final Fantasy, and SO MUCH MORE….we can’t even begin a short lis...

Well, this is it! We’ve reached the end of Season 4! Morphy and Charm come back to help Roo and Tugs wrap up the season in this truly double length episode. Sure, we know it’s a long episode (it could have been a special), but we had so much fun this season and wanted to make sure each moment had its due. So sit back, relax, pop a drink open, and prepare for a fun trip down memory lane...

This episode is a brief shift in gears, since it isn’t all about furries. (Don’t worry, we’ll get back to business!) This double length episode (double for the end of the season!) we have Alex Kirry, a local radio host, in studio again as he chats with Roo and Tugs about Mormons and Utah Culture. What’s with green jello? Are Mormons at the airport trying to convert people?...

Roo and Tugs are joined in studio by SK Skunk as they determine how dusty his bones are and discuss the world of greymuzzles. What is a greymuzzle? How many definitions are there? How does interaction with others change as one ages? Enjoy the deep dive as we explore the psyche of aging, then torture our guest with THE GAME. We also find a new ad in our show archive and have your dose of Space News...

[box_alert]This episode is intended only for those of legal age in their local area.[/box_alert] Roo and Tugs explore the sexy side of things as they enter the world of Murrsuits! YuuRyuu explains what the draw is and answers your emails/questions before turning to THE GAME and the mailbag. Roo also redefines the geography of North America (AGAIN!) and Tugs finds a new, sinister, soundboard button...

Roo and Tugs are joined via Skype by Kuddlepup, a.k.a. KP, one of the hosts of the Funday Pawpet Show to discuss what drives a grown man (or woman) to place their hand inside the rear of a puppet and make it speak. What drives the interest? What is it like to perform? What are the biggest challenges in performing? We find some surprisingly insightful thoughts on performing in general and learn mor...

Our guest canceled last minute, so we called Klik the Donkey, and had a deluxe length open topic episode! Listen as we discuss the topics of importance: Grilled cheese, convention badge policies, Nintendo’s colossal **** ups, fair use and derivative copyright, Roo doing his best screamo music, and more. Roo and Tugs had coffee before this one, so even the driest of topics will be entertainin...

At long last, the cast has finally made a new FWIW LIVE! Join the audience and relive the fun of Biggest Little Fur Con in Reno, NV as we explore the topic of….Perfection! What makes a perfect fandom? What makes a perfect furry? How can we strive to be more perfect? Listen as the audience steps up to the microphone to answer this, and many other questions! After some powerful moments, Bigges...

Astounding poet and guest, Morris Stegosaurus, joins Roo and Tugs in a deep discussion about how drugs and drug use is perceived in the fandom. Is it as prevalent as one might think? What’s with “HURRR it’s FUR TWENTY HURR” culture? And has the attitude toward treating drug abuse as criminal instead of mental hurt or help society? We answer these questions and more, then ju...

Roo and Tugs are joined in studio by Amy, who answers all your burning questions about women. Why do some mean fear women? Do women fear men? What is going on between the two genders and the way they think? Listen in to the deep discussion as they read your emails and ask all the burning questions! Did we mention The GAME and Space News? (Heads up, this is a deluxe length episode, so stick around!...

FWIW was pleasantly surprised when we learned we were invited back to the Bay Area Brony Spectacular, BABSCon, this year. While last year we wanted to know how furry conventions and a brony convention are similar, this year we looked to get the perspective of the professionals involved in the show and their thoughts on furry. Tugs, guest host Haku, and Koru (!) share their thoughts on the event, f...