Happy New Year! It's our first episode in Year 26 (aka 2024) and we've got a lot to catch up on, including multiple pet days, lab ray woes, and some problems with the Daily Puzzle. Plus: Neopets on dating apps, a suggestion around pet security, and more!
Happy holidays! It's our last episode of 2023, and of course we discuss Peagate, along with other thoughts on the Advent Calendar, the Neopets community survey, staffing changes, and more. We also read some listener emails, chat about custom fonts and a 2000s mall roleplay, share some unusual items, and more!
We're back with our pre-Thanksgiving episode, in which we are thankful for some cute new pet colors and outfits, birthday freebies, and quests. We also discuss the 1,000+ items that have never been released(!), ideas for a new species of Neopet, and some peculiar foods.
In this episode, we cover the conclusion of the Faerie Festival and some...interesting new outfits. We also discuss the origins of Princess Fernypoo, do some dream analysis, and play Tenable!
We've got a new episode where we discuss the latest happenings in Neopia, including Skeith Day, Grarrl Day, the Gormball Championships, and of course, the Faerie Festival! Plus: healing your inner child, rent control in Kiko Lake, and some shady items!
In this episode, we cover Draik Day, Techo Day, and Poogle Day, along with the delayed Faerie Festival and TNT's plushie poll. In a first for Neostalgia, we picked the same Neoboards posts for Gettin' Kacheeky, so we spend a lot of time chatting about chain restaurants as Neopets and which Gross Foods we would eat. Plus: we spotlight some more default petpages, read some listener emails, and share some very tactile featured items!
In this episode, we share some exciting personal updates before discussing Kyrii Day, the AMA with Neopets CEO Dominic Law, and the latest Neopian Times editorial. Plus: TNT's Taylor Swift video, a harvest mouse roleplay, an exploration of the Kau homepage, and more! Links: The Reverse Rainbow Pool (by user xalene, also known as helldog4890) Neopets Taylor Swift Eras Video Island Builders Relaunch Jellyneo Summary of Neopets CEO AMA Neopian Times Editorial #991...
We're back! After almost an hour talking about our Taylor Swift concert experience and movies we've watched recently, we finally get around to recapping what's been going on in the world of Neopets. We cover all the pet days from the last month, as well as bug fixes, site updates, and the latest Neopian Times Editorials. Plus: listener mail, some contentious Neoboards posts, and new featured items!
GOODBYE METAVERSE! We talk about the exciting Neopets news and our experience at the Neopets Era Party. Plus: a new avatar, conniving schemes for feeding our pets, and the suggestion of a "more for less" event.
We're back! We discuss our adventures in Spain and our reactions to Speak Now (Taylor's Version) before a mega recap of pet days and our final Altador Cupdate of the season. Of course, we had to talk about Adam's meltdown on Discord (and the resulting memes). Plus: a new avatar, a theory about the Jelly Chia goalkeeper, our Swiftie hot takes, and more!
In this episode, we cover Moehog Day, Koi Day, and the upcoming Altador Cup. Plus: a very sweet email from a Swedish listener and some serious discussion about milk, footwear, and which Neopets would have a Soundcloud.
In this episode, we finally discuss that scholarly article about Neopets and share our latest rankings of all 55 Neopets species! We also catch up on the latest pet days and editorial, wrap up the Festival of Neggs event, and prepare for this year's Altador Cup. Plus: a follow up on weird children's/YA horror stories, some Nintendo themed Neoboards posts, and a couple of random items! Links: Reddit AMA with Erinn Pascal Neopian Times Editorial #982 An exploration of cheating in a virtual gaming ...
In this episode, we discuss the April Fools' Day prank, the Festival of Neggs, and the controversy around the new Expressions Mystery Capsule. We've also got listener emails about their dream blunt rotations, spooky YA books, and Neopets divorce court. Plus: a new morphing potion idea, celebrities on Neopets, religion, and the campaign to let users say poop on the Neoboards.
In this episode, we have our usual film & TV catch-up, then we get into a disturbing Chomby Day outfit, the latest editorial, and the Lost Fragments event! Plus: the return of Neopets Tenable, avatar suggestions, Neohomes, and more! Links: Neopian Times Editorial #979 User Avatar Suggestions Editor's note: Caroline incorrectly credited Phil Lord and Chris Miller as writers of Cocaine Bear. They were producers of the film; it was written by Jimmy Warden....
In this episode, recorded the Saturday before the Oscars, we catch up on the latest movies and TV shows we've been watching*. Then we jump into the Neopets of it all, with a controversial new Gelert color, some cool new accessibility items, and the latest editorial questions (including one about the games room!). Plus, some mallow-themed Neoboards posts and a new Korbat's Blab! *Spoilers for YOU: Season 4, Part 2 from ~10:00-13:00
We're back! It's an extra long episode to celebrate our triumphant return and Covid negative status. We've got a plethora of pet days to catch up on, the Neopies, and...a new podcast from TNT? Plus, we determine which era we're in, which fast food restaurant is superior, and what exactly Dr. Sloth got his Ph.D in!
Happy New Year! We're back with our first episode of 2023. We've got some praise for the latest pet colors and outfits and a recap of the 2022 Advent Calendar. Plus, highlights from the Neopian Times Editorial, strange young adult book series, and two new avatars!
In this episode, we discuss the recently released Neopets roadmap, this year's Advent Calendar, and a timely editorial question about AI generated art. We also attempt to answer some important questions: How do vampires work in Neopia? Are Aishas or Lennies smarter? And were we horse kids or wolf/Warrior Cat kids in school?
It's our 100th episode spectacular! We've got an extra long episode with some great listener emails about our favorite podcast moments, how Neopets ruined a friend group, and an incredible Taylor Swift/Neopets mashup. Plus: facts learned on Neopets, songs that defined your childhood, the UC Pet Survey, and more!
Content note: The audio for this episode is not up to our usual standards and we apologize for that. Somehow, the audio from Caroline's mic was not recorded so we had to use the audio from Hannah's mic only. You can hear both of us talking but Caroline is much quieter (and you may also hear Hannah drinking her Coke Zero). In this episode, we recap our Halloween adventures on and off the site and feature some spooky items! We also discuss which brand of frozen pizza is the best, paranormal experi...
Happy October! In this episode, we recap the recent pet days then discuss the addition of two factor authentication, the latest editorial, and the (false) rumor that Neopets is shutting down. We also read some great listener emails, talk a lot about horror movies, and feature a couple of classic spooky foods! Links: Neopian Times Editorial #970 Neopets Over The Years (YouTube video) Hungry! Fast Food Pets (designs by user stratus365)...
In this episode, we express our deep disappointment and frustration with TNT for releasing YET ANOTHER mobile game survey! Plus, a puzzling acquisition announcement, our reactions to the latest pet colors and outfits, and some quintessential fall items.
In this episode, we chat about the Steampunk Grundo, security updates, and the latest editorial. We've also got two listener emails - one that confirms the "Blue Pteri Theory" and another that shares some truly incredible Neopets PowerPoint presentations. Plus: ideas for future plushies, our childhood role models, and how Neopians really feel about Faerie's Hope! Links: StackPath Captchas Banning Neopians (Jellyneo) TNT Neoboards post re: blocking issue Official Data Breach Notice Neopets Metave...
We're back with an extra long episode! We discuss the new pet colors and outfits, including the controversial Toy Meerca, and give you an update on the data breach and (unfortunately) the Neopets Metaverse. Plus: we read listener mail (including a compelling argument about which Neopet is the #1 Millennial Pet) and talk about business simulation video games, a tough existential question, and more! Links: Dream Colors Directory Neopets Site Breach Update (Jellyneo) Neopets NFT Drama (Herdy's petp...
In this episode, we spend the first 20 minutes discussing movies we've seen lately and birthday freebies (oops). Then we speed through the 5(!) most recent pet days before getting to the main topic - the Neopets data breach! We also have an intriguing business proposition, more user designs for pets, and a Neopets version of an iconic fanfic. Plus, we talk about which Muppet we're most like and rate our enclosures! Links: Neopian Times Editorial #965 @neospac Twitter account Black & White Im...
In this episode - after talking for about 20 minutes about what we've watched recently (including Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS), we cover the latest pet days and the exciting reveal of Mirsha Grelinek's girlfriend! Then we recap the final Altador Cup results and (lightly) dig into the surrounding controversy. Plus: some tasty user paintbrush ideas, talking about Neopets with your therapist, and condiments on mac and cheese?!? Links: Slug Monster (Jellyneo's Book of Ages) Neopian Times Editorial #963 Isl...
Hello again, friends! We hope you've been taking care of yourselves and staying hydrated. We have a new episode for you with some hot Nimmo takes, an "Altador Cupdate", and some delightful listener emails. Plus: contenders for the "rawest image on Neopets", Gross Food that's not so gross, and Wheel of Monotony boyfriends! Links: Neopian Times Editorial #962 The Progress Pride Flag "Raw Image" #1 "Raw Image" #2 "Raw Image" #3...
This year's Altador Cup has officially begun, but neither of us are very excited about it. We bemoan the event's shortcomings, recap the latest pet days, and read some incredible listener emails. Plus: an update on Caroline's Scourge of the Lab Jellies journey! Links: Fountain of Pride petpage (LGBTQIA+ directory) "A Cry For Custard" petpage (Custard pet designs)...
It's our Altador Cup kickoff episode, and boy, do we have a lot to say!! But first, we've got two equally important personal updates to share and (unfortunately) more Neopets Metaverse news to discuss. Plus: listener mail, unpopular movie opinions, and some inconsequential confessions! Links: Chanty's "Aquatic Neopets as Maraquan Colour" Project TNT Statement Regarding NFTs Neopets Metaverse: Early Preview Trailer Neopets NFT Drama (Herdy's petpage) Press release about Neopets cookbook Dream Col...
We've got a brand new episode for you, with our hot takes on the new pet colors, Neopian Times editorial highlights, and a recap of the charity art auction. Plus: a listener email takes us through the rollercoaster of DUCK trading, an important PSA about Flash games, and we reminisce about some favorite childhood books. Links: User designs for Toy pets Latest Neopian Times editorial (#960) Neopets Charity Auction (Jellyneo post) Fruit Machine avatar mockup...
