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This is Halloween. Just when we thought we ranked every Halloween topic on this show, a spook of inspiration came to us! So move aside that chocolate/candy and get your cocktail shakers because this week Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon are concocting some ghastly, bone-chilling, and delicious drinks in our cauldrons with Top 5 Halloween Cocktails. The post 157 – T...

They already failed once to catch the smoke-made hellcat wreaking havoc inside the oracle whale. But now they have extra help from the mushroom girl, Sprout, will it be enough? And once they catch it, what will the Atlanteans do with them? Will they let them go? Will they help the squad get back to the surface world? Tune in to find out! The post S01E17 – Deep Conditioning appeared first on...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) are under the weather, so, what better way to celebrate(?) than by talking about some of our favorite comfy cozy sick day foods! The post 121. Sick Day Food appeared first on PodCavern .

Wanderer makes it hard for his coworkers to sleep. The post Month 3 appeared first on PodCavern .

BONUS MATERIAL for Oneiric, because poetry is cool. Kubla Khan, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge I Dream of You, To Wake, by Christina Rossetti The post Dreamroots 01 appeared first on PodCavern .

We think of hospitals as clean and sterile environments. But there will always be bacteria in any environment, including in and on the people in the hospitals. This week’s guest, Rita Lam, is an engineer/microbiologist who investigates how sunlight affects the microbiome in hospitals. Vinny and Katie share science facts about the origins of clothes and science’s new disco mice? The post E31: Killi...

Angus looks after Sal while he recovers from a broken leg. Super City Gravedigger Michigan Morton (Cole Parkin) comes on the show to discuss his long career and recent viral fame. The post EP94 – Stop And Smell The Noses appeared first on PodCavern .

Cars 2 is for everyone who dared to ask the question “what if cars were spies?” and absolutely no one else. Setting aside the absurdity of different types of vehicles racing in a single class world championship, the Pixar Pals draw the line at this film wasting the voice talents (and precious training time) of motorsport GOAT Lewis Hamilton. Watch if you must, but be warned that there are no winne...

"I probably would do less harm to my body drinking absinthe every day" This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) to share a big gulp of their shared favorite soft drink, Mountain Dew! We dig into the history and cultural impact of the soda, its wild marketing choices, and some extremely cursed exclusive flavors and recipes from...

We meet Wahl and Daneeka. The post Day 17 appeared first on PodCavern .

Everything has gone sideways. The Oracle Whale is hurt and has hidden somewhere in the depths of the ocean. The hell cat that escaped from Leonora's boat is wreaking havoc and is proving difficult to catch. To cap it all, the Atlanteans are just abut to get involved. How will our ninja get out of this one? Tune in to find out what happens next! The post S01E16 – Catching Smoke appeared first...

It ain't easy being cheesy. First, we just want to thank whoever squeezed the first animal udder and decided "Hm, I think i can turn that into one of the most delicious things on the planet". Second, some of the best foods revolve around or include cheese in the dish. From adding that extra zing in your meals, to needing something to snack on, to being a solid pot luck item to parties; cheese does...

No shoes were harmed in the making of this episode. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the ins & outs of crisps, crumbles, and cobblers! How do these three baked-fruit beauties differ from one another, how do you make a simple streusel topping, and which fruits should absolutely never be baked into a dessert unless you're a bad person? Th...

Wanderer finds people in his way. The post Day 2 appeared first on PodCavern .

In Super City the Heroes, Sidekicks, and Professional Victims are on strike! Angus and Sal want the inside scoop so they turn to a pro! Returning Guest Marge O’Donnell (Sarah Conway) returns and uses her expertise as a talent agent and anarchist to fill the guys in. The post EP93 – When Chaos Strikes appeared first on PodCavern .

A third tale of aging playthings may not entice the common-folk among us, but the savviest always knew that Toy Story 3 was certain to tug at our heartstrings in just the right way. The Pixar Pals are playing with some familiar friends and lots’o new acquaintances in this second sequel for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as they prepare to say “so long, partner” as Andy heads into adulthood...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you a crash course in olive oil! What do olives have to do with the ancient greek goddess of wisdom Athena? What happens to your digestive system when you put olive oil in your coffee? Have you ever wondered what it means for an olive oil to be 'extra virgin'? Turns out, it's kinda super complicated! Let us anoint...

Wanderer starts off on the big long road. The post Day 1 appeared first on PodCavern .

You oughta know by now. This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest plant-based food correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) about the best foods to eat before, during, and after a big move! We also pitch a new catering service and learn about some of Chicago's favorite healthy moving day snacks., I guess? Plus- non-beer moving-day drinkies! The post 117. Moving Food f...

Rolling for initiative... There are so many activities that exist in the world that us humans do to distract us from life's every day woes and get some much needed R&R. But sometimes, the most fun we can have is as simple as getting a good group of friends together around a table with some paper, dice, and our imagination! Tabletop RPGs have been around forever and one of the very few positiv...

Angus and Sal have a huge night of activities planned; they just need to take a quick power nap. Meanwhile on the Super City Shopping Channel Zap Thunderthighs and Residual Angst show of a range of super powered products you can buy right now! The post EP92 – Glued To Our Seats appeared first on PodCavern .

We’ve heard of children testing the limits of gravity, but a senior citizen making helium bend to his will is uncharted territory - and the start of an unforgettable expedition. Float along to Paradise Falls with the Pixar Pals as we witness the bittersweet story of Karl and Ellie, and see how far love can carry you as long as you believe that adventure is out there. The post PP10 – Up (2009...

TCW: 9/11 and associated experiences of racism and discrimination. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about chicken! We get into the health risks of eating undercooked chicken, then dig into some of our favorite ways to eat it! Also, who first domesticated chickens? How do I make a perfect chicken stock? Finally, the most important question: Can chi...

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream After a much needed summer vacation, Ranked is back and ready to close off the season by ranking everyone's favourite summer treat - ice cream! In arguably one of our most ambitious episodes yet, we tackle this behemoth of a topic by making it a live SAMPLING episode where the group indulges in an excess quantity of dairy to make the perfect list f...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Tom's latest milestone birthday by digging into some of their favorite foods of all time. We talk powdered donuts, cheesy bread, calamari, schnitzel, sushi, bagels, and more! The post 115. Tom Turns Thirty! appeared first on PodCavern .