In this episode, we catch up on the latest "beta" update, various pet days, Festival of Neggs, select editorial questions, mysterious TikToks, and more! We've also got a bunch of listener emails about Flash games, paintbrush combos, the Darigan Lutari, a great Reddit thread, and a question that takes us on multiple tangents. Links: Neopets Beta Release Notes Neopian Times editorial #958 Neopian Times editorial #959 Faerie's Hope Enters Open Bet a (Jellyneo) Digital Neopets Stickers Coming to Qui...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In this episode, we cover April Fools jokes, UC pet glitches, and...new Neopets trading cards? Plus: the return of an old segment! Links: Customisation Glitches (Jellyneo article) DungDash announcement Article about the Neopets TCG launch Latest Neopian Times editorial (#957) Scourge of the Lab Jellies (Jellyneo game guide)...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 87
In this episode, we recap Scorchio Day and Illusen Day happenings and talk about the Chomby in the room (aka the Tyrannian Chomby redesign). Unfortunately, we do have some updates on the Neopets Metaverse. On the other hand, we also have a couple nice featured items (for once), some creative ideas for 8-Bit pets, and an incredible email from Kirsten! Links: Chomby Day Update (Jellyneo) 3D Visuals Sneak Peek (Neopets Metaverse) More Visual Sneak Peeks (Neopets Metaverse) User designs for 8-Bit pe...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this episode, we cover the new colors and outfits for Gelerts and Unis, a spicy question in the editorial, and some food-related boards posts. Plus: an avatar achievement, some delightful listener mail, and Hannah informs Caroline about a possible spider-pocalypse!* *Arachnophobes - skip 13:15 to 16:45 Links: Latest Neopian Times editorial (#955) Random Spontaneous Poetry Special User designs for Toy pets...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this episode: our takes on a plethora of new pet colors & outfits, UC news in the Editorial, and not one, but TWO Neopets-themed Wordle games! Plus, we discuss an unexpectedly wholesome exchange on the boards, which Neopets are the easiest to forget about, and two truly horrifying items! Links: The Tenth Annual Neopies Latest Neopian Times Editorial (Issue #954) Jordle (with Jordie!) WORDneo User designs for Chia colors & wearables...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In this episode, we cover Kacheek Day, Zafara Day, and the surprise return of the Neopies! We also discuss the mixed messages about game conversion coming from the Neopian Times editorial and how apparently the first gay character in Neopets canon will be appearing in...Island Builders? Plus, more on the Neopets Metaverse roadmap and an exciting Avatar Adventure! Links: TNT's Kacheek Day tweet Latest Neopian Times editorial (Issue #953) Jellyneo coverage of the Island Builders event Neopets Meta...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 83
In this episode, we dig into the latest Neopian Times editorial and the shocking news that apparently no more games are being converted?!? We also discuss Funko Pops, Wordle, and our least favorite petpets. Plus, a listener blows our minds with their recent Neopets realization!
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 82
We regret to inform you that despite our best efforts, Jumpstart has released another match-3 game (sigh). Of course we cover the beta rollout of the game, as well as new Neopets merch and a small faerie-related controversy. Plus, we read listener mail, share our takes on the terrifying new Buzz color, weigh in on a debate about whether Aishas have fur, and more! Links: Scrapped Pets - Jellyneo's Book of Ages Jellyneo post about Neopia Movie Studio Sloth Appreciation Day tweet The original image...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Happy New Year, Neostalgians! We're starting 2022 with a bang, discussing some memorable Advent Calendar moments, the release of purchasable pet slots in the NC Mall, and a shady survey from the Neopets Metaverse team. Plus, avatar updates and some new Neopets goals! Links: Neopets Fun Images Avatar Reset FAQ Burlap Kau Propaganda...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In our "holiday" episode, we present you with our hot takes on the egregious Steampunk Usul & the not-so-Stealthy Xweetok, some user ideas for avatars, and praise for the advent calendar. Plus, we discuss the new plushies and some festive featured items! Links: EZ Things TNT Can Do But For Some Reason Haven't Avatar Ideas Buddy Icon Avatars...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 79
This episode contains what is hopefully our last update on Neopets NFTs. We discuss how only about 20% of the original amount of NFTs were sold, how ugly and messed up the NFTs ended up looking, and some serious allegations from Dress to Impress. We also cover the new roadmap survey, the site's 22nd birthday, and the new plushies - including a mystery plushie that (post-recording) has been identified as a Royal Meepit (who knew)! Links: Herdy's petpage summarizing all the NFT drama Jellyneo upda...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 78
We're in the New York Times! We share the backstory on how this happened and cover Korbat Day, Halloween, and the upcoming Neopets NFT launch. We also read some listener mail, which leads to us discussing Survivor (spoilers for last week's episode), a creepy Neogreeting, and more! Links: New York Times article by Madeleine Morley Neopets Metaverse launch announcement Jellyneo post on the NFT launch...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 77
It's our Halloween episode - hopefully it's not too spooky! We return to the topic of extreme haunted houses thanks to a listener email, and share some themed items, which spark a discussion about trick or treating experiences and candy rankings. And OF COURSE we cover the (long overdue) "beta" update and the three new converted games! Plus, updates on Neopets NFTs and some cheeky Beauty Contest winners.
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Welcome to spooky season! We chat about horror movies and haunted houses before getting to the NFT of it all. We discuss Discord fails, stolen art, and a questionable meme tweeted (then deleted) by Neopets Metaverse. Plus, we read listener emails about topics ranging from bad vampire books to Neopian theology! Links: Jellyneo's NFT info page TNT's post on Oct. 4th Neopets Metaverse road map Jellyneo post with deleted Neopets Metaverse tweet thread Neopets Metaverse apology TNT's post on Oct. 11t...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 75
In this episode, we've got a rundown of the Neopets NFT news and our reactions to it (spoiler alert - they are not positive!!). We also read a sampling of the many NFT-related Neoboard posts, and highlight some timely items! Links: Neopets NFT press release "The Climate Controversy Swirling Around NFTs" (The Verge) Herdy's petpage covering Neopets NFT drama Change.org petition...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this episode, we cover Kyrii Day and Draik Day as well as TNT's latest goof with Charity Corner. This week's Neoboards posts spark conversation about our favorite baby Neopets, words you use online but not IRL, and the possibility of a Neo Prime Directive. In our Kyriiosities segment, we spotlight a puzzling food item and a potentially traumatizing book. Plus - Hannah tries a new beverage!
Sep 15, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In this episode, we celebrate one of Caroline's favorite pet days - Meerca Day! We also discuss TNT's latest social media scandal and the big news about additional pet slots in the NC Mall. Plus, we learn some pigeon fun facts and dive into the new "reality shifting" craze.
Sep 01, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In this episode, we cover the latest "beta" update and welcome the new Neopets community manager! We also discuss Neopian Yelp reviews, brownies, and our Zodiac signs. Plus - more information about the Cybunny inconsistency!
Aug 18, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In this episode, we praise the recent pet colors before launching into a rant about the new survey (please, no match 3 games until the site is fixed!!!). Plus, we discuss our personal Olympics events, the pros and cons of summer, and a Neopets roast!
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this episode, we cover the topics most important to Neopians - tamales, pesticides, and the Scrunt. We also discuss the Altador Cup results and read some more criticism and commentary from the Neoboards. Plus - Neopoints IRL, a disgusting drink, and a puzzling prize. Shout out to Herdy for the title of this episode! Here are some links you may find useful: http://www.neopets.com/badpets.phtml http://www.neopets.com/possiblepets.phtml...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 69
We're back! Thanks for your patience while we took a break due to a lingering cold and travel plans. In this episode, we quickly recap the six(!) pet days we missed and do a deep dive into all the drama of Altador Cup XVI. Plus, we read listener emails & DMs and discuss Jetsam skin, plushie plushies, and Donny's cough!
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 68
We were finally able to record in person on Monday! On the eve of Altador Cup, we talked about the cute new players, the games, and which teams we're supporting this year. And of course we discussed the five minute video TNT just dropped where they casually reference buying UCs in the NC mall. Buying! UCs! In! The! Neocash! Mall!
Jun 02, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this episode, we discuss the newest pet colors and clothes (including a humorous Hissi outfit), the latest "beta" update (sadly, no new converted games), and religion in Neopia (is Fyora a god?). Plus, we read a listener email about the Neopets TCG & the forced pet conversion of '07, and a board post encourages us to share shows & movies that scared us as kids!
May 19, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Happy month of Hunting! We discuss the new colors and outfits for Lutari, Kougras, and Cybunnies (including some "rogue" tangents), issues with the Giant Jelly, and ideas for new avatars. Plus: A Neoboards post prompts Caroline and Hannah to pick which reality TV show they would want to be on, and listeners write in with Pound Chat humor and thrift store finds!
May 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this episode, we discuss the new plot survey, dinosaurs, and Pepsi Gelert! Plus: new listener Neomail, and Caroline goes down an Usuki rabbit hole.
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In this episode, we discuss another idea to bring back UCs, vegetarian Neopets, and a Suez Canal roleplay! Plus, we read listener emails about The Darkest Faerie video game and other virtual pet site competitors! Note: the audio in this episode is not quite up to our usual standards, and we apologize for that. There were some issues during recording that we didn't discover until after the fact. The joys of remote recording!
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 63
This is our longest episode to date! We cover a lot - Gelert Day, UC drama, favorite Neopian characters, the dystopian world of petpets, Dead Chia, scrapped pets, Dyeworks, Starbucks, Shrek, pools of liquid, puzzling items, and more!
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Welcome to the Month of Running! Running is not our vibe, so we'll just be hanging out and talking about recent pet days (including a terrifying new outfit for Chias) and the Neopets favorite character survey. We also read some listener emails & Neoboards posts that prompt discussion of the treatment of Petpets and holiday celebrations in Neopia!
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Happy (belated) Valentine's Day! In this episode, we share some Valentine themed items and reminisce about V Days of the past. We also defend Gnorbus, hate on Dr. Oz, and discover a new bop!
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this episode, we've got some Neoboards posts that range from fun and wholesome to truly deranged, and a helpful listener email. Plus, more bizarre items and Hannah's new fit!
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 59
