Santa Rosa shook — literally. This week, I felt a 4.9 earthquake just 4 miles away, followed by aftershocks, weather whiplash, and the unsettling realization that my bed is not as sturdy as I thought.
From seismic activity to Dubai chocolate invading Dollar Tree, I break down how something that used to be “luxury imported” is now living next to cough drops for $1.25.
We talk new podcast gear, why my Rode Podcaster is still undefeated, and why not every microphone bundle is built the same.
Then things get weird.
Denny’s has announced Sticky Kicks — $195 sneakers filled with REAL, JIGGLING SYRUP, complete with a clear window so everyone can watch your diabetes slosh while you walk. We unpack why these shoes are impractical, unnecessary, and somehow perfect.
There’s also:
A scientific study suggesting sniffing your own farts might boost brain power (which legally makes me a genius)
The horrifying possibility that my therapist almost received a fart audio file via email
A man finding brand-new toys in a dumpster before Christmas
Discovery of giant underground tunnels dug by prehistoric sloths built like forklifts with claws
And Reddit officially declaring KFC the worst chicken chain in America — while the rest of the world somehow gets gourmet buckets
It’s earthquakes, ants, syrup, sloths, and one extremely questionable Voice Memo — all in one episode.
You’ve been warned.