Vegas Bonus Episode

In a heartwrenching episode, the podcast hosts share their personal anecdotes about their experiences with various pet rodents, including rabbits, hamsters, and rats, as well as a bird, revealing the sometimes tragic interactions of household pets.

D'Arcy Carden talks about a childhood pet rabbit that her family had. They kept it in an outdoor cage in the garage. Tragedy struck when a pipe burst during the night, and to their horror, the family woke up to find the rabbit had frozen to death due to the extreme cold.

Jake Johnson recalls a pet bird his family owned that was free to fly around the house. The bird's life ended abruptly and by accident when, during an intense argument, either he or his sister slammed a bathroom door shut, not realizing the bird was on top of it. This action broke the poor bird's neck.

Anna Konkle shares a har ...

The podcast hosts delve into the common perceptions and misconceptions about keeping rodents as pets, highlighting differences in attitudes when compared to traditional pets.

The podcast hosts discuss how people tend to view rodent pets, like hamsters and rats, differently than more traditional pets like dogs.

The hosts note that people often have a negative perception of rodents as dirty or disgusting, despite the fact that many rodent species are actually quite clean and hygienic.

In the conversation, the hosts challenge the negative stereotypes about rodents, particularly focusing on their hygienic practices. They aim to dispel the myth that all rodents are dirty and disgusting by emphasizing that many species exemplify traits of cleanliness.

Jake Johnson shares that he did a "wiki-hole" on rats and learned that they are actually quite intelligent, social, and affectionate animals, contrary to common stereotypes.

Jake Johnson talks about rats' unexpected traits discovered during his deep dive into research about them. Rats have proven to be intelligent, with great memories, and demonstrate social bonding by cleaning each other's ears. He discusses their affectionate nature and th ...

The emotional burden of losing a pet is profound, as D'Arcy Carden and Anna Konkle explore, delving into their personal experiences with the deaths of their pet rodents and calling for greater recognition of this emotional toll regardless of the pet’s species.

The podcast hosts reflect on the emotional toll that the deaths of their pet rodents had on them, even if the pets were considered less traditional or "disposable" than dogs or cats.

D'Arcy and Anna share their grief and sadness over the loss of their pet rabbits and hamsters. They highlight the strong emotional bonds that can form with these animals, often thought of as unconventional or "disposable" pets compared to dogs or cats.

Anna recounts the trauma of losing her pet hamster, an incident deeply etched into her memory. She discusses how the hamster was tragically killed by her cat, outlining the complex web of emotions that can accompany such a loss.

Their accounts bring to light that the anguish felt at the passing of these small creatures is genuine and often quite intense, underscoring an emotional connection that might not be readily apparent to others.

The hosts note that people tend to react more strongly to the deaths of dogs or cats, while rodent deaths are sometimes met with a more casual or dismissive attitude, even though the emotional impact can be just as profound.

Through their conversation, D'Arcy and Anna draw attention to the societal norms that often dictate mourning practices, noting that people generally show deeper sympathy for the deaths of dogs and cats. They tackle the ironic and sometimes dismissive reactions others may exhibit when it comes to pet rodents, even though the loss can evoke a similar depth of feeling as the loss of a ...