Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:11:42 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1890989 en-us © 2026 Drinking and Talking Animals yes a60f8a05-e8ea-598d-9996-1edd9cf2ce9a Bob, Mark, and George episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bob, Mark, and George https://storage.buzzsprout.com/37wjouajbx4b34dgd4b2kvgwmh7u?.jpg Kinkajou: The Honey Bear Join Bob, Mark and George as they delve into an animal that made headlines. They look into the fascinating world of the Kinkajou and why one should never have been found at a reststop outside of Yakima, Washington.

]]> Join Bob, Mark and George as they delve into an animal that made headlines. They look into the fascinating world of the Kinkajou and why one should never have been found at a reststop outside of Yakima, Washington.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-15443364 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3351 135 full true Joro Spider: In Your Face Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they sort out the facts and the fiction about the Joro Spider.

]]> Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they sort out the facts and the fiction about the Joro Spider.

]]> Buzzsprout-15407006 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3857 134 full true Lionfish: Invasive and Tasty Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they look dive into the natural history of the Lionfish. They discuss how this popular aquarium fish has found it's way into the the southern US coastal waters and the Caribbean Sea and what is and can be done about this invasive species.

]]> Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they look dive into the natural history of the Lionfish. They discuss how this popular aquarium fish has found it's way into the the southern US coastal waters and the Caribbean Sea and what is and can be done about this invasive species.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-15358948 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3985 133 full true The Re-Moose After Producer Max dropped the ball on the original the DATA boys get back together to RE-MOOSE it up.

]]> After Producer Max dropped the ball on the original the DATA boys get back together to RE-MOOSE it up.

]]> Buzzsprout-15325996 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3417 132 full true Odd Ducks Join Bob, Mark and George as they do something a little different. They each waddle through a different species of duck. Mandarin Duck, Bufflehead and Red Breasted Merganser are covered.

]]> Join Bob, Mark and George as they do something a little different. They each waddle through a different species of duck. Mandarin Duck, Bufflehead and Red Breasted Merganser are covered.

]]> Buzzsprout-15199279 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3162 131 full true Basilisk : The Jesus Lizard Join the DaTA crew as they explore the tropical regions of Central and South America in search of the Basilisk.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they explore the tropical regions of Central and South America in search of the Basilisk.

]]> Buzzsprout-15173769 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3519 130 full true A Dinosaur Sized Birthday Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-15133525 Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3437 129 full true Don't Wig Out: Earwig Join the DaTA crew as they separate the facts from the fiction in the world of the misunderstood Common Earwig.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they separate the facts from the fiction in the world of the misunderstood Common Earwig.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-15090751 Sat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3560 128 full true Man O' War Join the DaTA crew as they explore the ocean's surface on their quest to discover the life history of the Man O' War AKA Portuguese Man O' War and Blue Bottle.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they explore the ocean's surface on their quest to discover the life history of the Man O' War AKA Portuguese Man O' War and Blue Bottle.

]]> Buzzsprout-15046904 Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3415 127 full true CHEETAH PART TWO Join the tantalizing trio as they wrap up their in depth look at the Cheetah.

]]> Join the tantalizing trio as they wrap up their in depth look at the Cheetah.

]]> Buzzsprout-14995208 Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 4278 126 full true CHEETAH PART ONE Join George, Bob and Mark as they chase down the fastest land animal on the planet, the Cheetah.

]]> Join George, Bob and Mark as they chase down the fastest land animal on the planet, the Cheetah.

]]> Buzzsprout-14964055 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3470 125 full true Mamba: Kiss of Death Join Mark, George and Bob as they slither into the darkest reaches of Africa in search of the deadly but much misconstrued Mambas.

]]> Join Mark, George and Bob as they slither into the darkest reaches of Africa in search of the deadly but much misconstrued Mambas.

]]> Buzzsprout-14921972 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 4196 124 full true MILLIPEDE: Do You Smell Almonds? Join Bob, Mark and George as they travel the globe exploring the world of the many legged millipede.

]]> Join Bob, Mark and George as they travel the globe exploring the world of the many legged millipede.

]]> Buzzsprout-14880698 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 4006 123 full true Secretary Bird : Stomp This! Join the DaTA crew as they traverse the African plains in search of the Secretary Bird.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they traverse the African plains in search of the Secretary Bird.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14834765 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3297 122 full true European Hare: Boxing Foreplay The DaTA team hops on down the hare trail as they explore the world of the European Hare.

]]> The DaTA team hops on down the hare trail as they explore the world of the European Hare.

]]> Buzzsprout-14790737 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3685 121 full true OARFISH: Going Down? Join the DaTA crew as they delve into the mysterious world of the Oarfish.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they delve into the mysterious world of the Oarfish.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14720623 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 4198 120 full true Kākāpō : Okay Boomer Join the DaTA crew as they journey to New Zealand in search of the Kākāpō AKA Moss Chicken and Owl Parrot.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they journey to New Zealand in search of the Kākāpō AKA Moss Chicken and Owl Parrot.

]]> Buzzsprout-14686566 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3762 119 full true Queen Conch: Conch if you're Horny Join the DaTA crew as they explore tropical waters a  they search for sea snail royalty , Queen Conch.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they explore tropical waters a  they search for sea snail royalty , Queen Conch.

]]> Buzzsprout-14656690 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0800 3505 118 full true Animal News of the Weird Part IV : Here We Go Again What do you get when a Galapagos tortoise, a green anaconda, an orca, a ferret and a couple lobsters walk into a brewery? You get weird news stories. Join the DaTA crew as they talk about some weird animal news that popped up on their news feeds 

]]> What do you get when a Galapagos tortoise, a green anaconda, an orca, a ferret and a couple lobsters walk into a brewery? You get weird news stories. Join the DaTA crew as they talk about some weird animal news that popped up on their news feeds 

]]> Buzzsprout-14604955 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800 4161 117 full true Ribbon Eel : Cha, Cha, Cha, Changes. Join the DaTA crew as they dive into the ever changing world of the Ribbon Eel.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they dive into the ever changing world of the Ribbon Eel.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14558065 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800 3367 116 full true Maned Wolf Join the DaTA crew as they head to the cerrados of South America in search of the Maned Wolf.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they head to the cerrados of South America in search of the Maned Wolf.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14503991 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800 3361 115 full true CICADA: Whats the buzz about? The DaTA crew is all buzz as they explore the 13 and 17 year cycles of the Cicada before they erupt into a thunderously loud and obnoxious cacophony this summer.

]]> The DaTA crew is all buzz as they explore the 13 and 17 year cycles of the Cicada before they erupt into a thunderously loud and obnoxious cacophony this summer.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14459679 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800 3798 114 full true Beauty Rat Snake with Tasia Larsen The DaTA crew drops into the Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show and interviews a very talented artist Tasia Larsen, owner of Postmortem Pets. They talk about her art and favorite snake.

]]> The DaTA crew drops into the Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show and interviews a very talented artist Tasia Larsen, owner of Postmortem Pets. They talk about her art and favorite snake.

]]> Buzzsprout-14409615 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0800 4706 113 full true Mantis Shrimp: Thumbsplitter Join the DaTA crew as they take a shallow dive into the smashing world of the Mantis Shrimp.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they take a shallow dive into the smashing world of the Mantis Shrimp.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14378532 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800 3862 112 full true Great Crested Grebe: Arsefoot/Pūteketeke Join the DaTA crew as the explore the world of New Zealand's bird of the century the Pūteketeke AKA Greater Crested Grebe.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as the explore the world of New Zealand's bird of the century the Pūteketeke AKA Greater Crested Grebe.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14336089 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800 3481 111 full true Ocelot Join the DaTA crew as they explore the intriguing world of the Ocelot.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they explore the intriguing world of the Ocelot.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14304012 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0800 3713 110 full true Giant Wētā Join the DaTA crew as they venture to New Zealand in search of one of the most unique family of insects on the planet, the Giant Wētā.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they venture to New Zealand in search of one of the most unique family of insects on the planet, the Giant Wētā.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14072281 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800 4395 109 full true White Sturgeon - That's not Mayo Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-14030371 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800 4482 108 full true White's Tree Frog: Thats Dumpy if you're nasty! Buzzsprout-13994033 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800 3796 107 full true American Badger: A Tribute to Firefighter Tyler Meyer Today it’s all about family.
Megan Johnson joins the DaTA crew to remember her cousin, Tyler Meyer, a Wisconsin firefighter. Keeping with Wisconsin, we sample New Glarus’ Spotted Cow Farmhouse Ale, and snack on cheese curds and summer sausage. Tyler’s family and “Brothers and Sisters” have established a scholarship fund. If you can, please donate to help future students who want to go into fire services and EMT.

]]> Today it’s all about family.
Megan Johnson joins the DaTA crew to remember her cousin, Tyler Meyer, a Wisconsin firefighter. Keeping with Wisconsin, we sample New Glarus’ Spotted Cow Farmhouse Ale, and snack on cheese curds and summer sausage. Tyler’s family and “Brothers and Sisters” have established a scholarship fund. If you can, please donate to help future students who want to go into fire services and EMT.

]]> Buzzsprout-13936239 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800 4519 106 full true Chaparral Cock: Roadrunner RUNNNNN into the weekend with the DATA boys! Grab a tasty bev and a chicken leg this week they cover the Roadrunner.

]]> RUNNNNN into the weekend with the DATA boys! Grab a tasty bev and a chicken leg this week they cover the Roadrunner.

]]> Buzzsprout-13905897 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3250 105 full true Thermal Vents - Remastered Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13860898 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4386 104 full true Flamingo - Remastered Buzzsprout-13819170 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700 5350 103 full true The Hippo - Remastered The DATA boys are going back in the archive, and remastering some of their favorite episodes with a new lead in intro. Today's episode, the Hippo. 

]]> The DATA boys are going back in the archive, and remastering some of their favorite episodes with a new lead in intro. Today's episode, the Hippo. 

]]> Buzzsprout-13774282 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3806 102 full true The Pearl Fish Remastered The DATA boys are going back in the archive, and remastering some of their favorite episodes with a new lead in intro. First up episode 0? The first time the guys sat down and recorded anything was about the Pearl Fish. 

]]> The DATA boys are going back in the archive, and remastering some of their favorite episodes with a new lead in intro. First up episode 0? The first time the guys sat down and recorded anything was about the Pearl Fish. 

]]> Buzzsprout-13732806 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700 2865 101 full true DATA's 100th LIVE Show Extravaganza! Panda-monium! Buzzsprout-13689077 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4899 100 full true Wapiti: White Rump Join the DaTA crew with special guest Suzanne Akerman as they gather the herd and explore the world of the Wapiti (AKA North American Elk).

]]> Join the DaTA crew with special guest Suzanne Akerman as they gather the herd and explore the world of the Wapiti (AKA North American Elk).

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13642330 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3832 99 full true What is a Ladybird? Join the DaTA crew as they fly into the world of the Ladybug.

]]> Join the DaTA crew as they fly into the world of the Ladybug.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13599683 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4264 99 full true Giant Asian Salamander: We got GAS! This week the DATA boys talk about a large slimy amphibian.

]]> This week the DATA boys talk about a large slimy amphibian.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13546212 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3282 98 full true Raven: A Matter of a Pinion Soar into the weekend! As the DATA boys take flight and talk about the wicked smart Raven.

]]> Soar into the weekend! As the DATA boys take flight and talk about the wicked smart Raven.

]]> Buzzsprout-13472931 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3286 97 full true Camel Spider: The Myth, The Legend Buzzsprout-13472932 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3603 97 full true Thermal Vents: Hot Neighbors Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13429850 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3424 96 full true TAPIR The DaTA crew drops into the tropics to explore the world of the Tapir.

]]> The DaTA crew drops into the tropics to explore the world of the Tapir.

]]> Buzzsprout-13371701 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4162 95 full true Animal Scat On this special episode of DATA the guys all bring a unique animal to the pod and share some extraordinary facts about them.

]]> On this special episode of DATA the guys all bring a unique animal to the pod and share some extraordinary facts about them.

]]> Buzzsprout-13344603 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3999 89 full true Penguinator This week the guys take a dive on Leopard Seals.

]]> This week the guys take a dive on Leopard Seals.

]]> Buzzsprout-13310556 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3709 88 full true LIVE! At the Pacific NW Reptile and Exotic Animal Show The DATA boys are back at the Reptile and Exotic Animal Show for the third year in a row. This year they sit down with Rachel Wintjen from Happy Gecko to talk all about the Tokay Gecko.

]]> The DATA boys are back at the Reptile and Exotic Animal Show for the third year in a row. This year they sit down with Rachel Wintjen from Happy Gecko to talk all about the Tokay Gecko.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13255558 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4781 87 full true For Whom the Bellbird Tolls Screech into the weekend with the DATA boys this week as they cover the White Bellbird.

]]> Screech into the weekend with the DATA boys this week as they cover the White Bellbird.

]]> Buzzsprout-13226734 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3654 86 full true Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula with the Spider Shoppe The DATA boys are joined by owner and proprietor of The Spider Shoppe, Tyler Kirk. Who brings a special guest animal with him to talk all about tarantulas.

]]> The DATA boys are joined by owner and proprietor of The Spider Shoppe, Tyler Kirk. Who brings a special guest animal with him to talk all about tarantulas.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13181963 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 7158 85 full true The Bird of your Memes This week stay up late and examine the Potoo aka the Ghost Bird with the DATA Boys.

]]> This week stay up late and examine the Potoo aka the Ghost Bird with the DATA Boys.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13141145 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3324 84 full true Fish in Eel Clothing Today the DATA boys discuss the monstrous Wolf Eel.

]]> Today the DATA boys discuss the monstrous Wolf Eel.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-13097420 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3351 83 full true Poop Flinger Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12999104 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 5173 82 full true Elephant Part 2 Part 2 of the exploration of the great Elephant.

]]> Part 2 of the exploration of the great Elephant.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12961648 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3859 81 full true Elephant Part 1 DATA takes on a big one this week as they finally cover one of our greatest mammals the wise and majestic Elephant.

]]> DATA takes on a big one this week as they finally cover one of our greatest mammals the wise and majestic Elephant.

]]> Buzzsprout-12961540 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3386 80 full true Something Smells Fishy The DATA boys float through the details of three special fish in this new format for show.

]]> The DATA boys float through the details of three special fish in this new format for show.

]]> Buzzsprout-12911335 Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4549 79 full true Pecker of the Dead Soar into the weekend on the back of a turkey vulture with Bob, Mark and George on this weeks show.

]]> Soar into the weekend on the back of a turkey vulture with Bob, Mark and George on this weeks show.

]]> Buzzsprout-12784728 Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3989 78 full true The Unicorn of the Sea Today dive deep with the DATA boys and learn about the Narwhal!

]]> Today dive deep with the DATA boys and learn about the Narwhal!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12784532 Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3896 79 full true Kudu Quit with the Puns! Head to the plains of Africa, as the DATA boys examine the whirly twirly horns of the Kudu.

]]> Head to the plains of Africa, as the DATA boys examine the whirly twirly horns of the Kudu.

]]> Buzzsprout-12779384 Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3919 78 full true Does Your Turtle Bite? This week the DATA boys come out of their shell to discuss the Alligator Snapping Turtle! Plus Max likes dinosaurs, Mating with Mark, Bob likes a hazy beer and George talks mouthfeel. Drinking and Talking Animals released every Saturday.

]]> This week the DATA boys come out of their shell to discuss the Alligator Snapping Turtle! Plus Max likes dinosaurs, Mating with Mark, Bob likes a hazy beer and George talks mouthfeel. Drinking and Talking Animals released every Saturday.

]]> Buzzsprout-12744739 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3785 77 full true A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts This week relax on the beach while to DATA boys ask the question is that a coconut or is it a crab?

]]> This week relax on the beach while to DATA boys ask the question is that a coconut or is it a crab?

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12697819 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3141 76 full true Exsqueeeze Me! Slither into the weekend with the DATA boys as they cover the Anaconda this week. Also, dont google anaconda penis.

]]> Slither into the weekend with the DATA boys as they cover the Anaconda this week. Also, dont google anaconda penis.

]]> Buzzsprout-12645284 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3279 75 full true Animal Heroes with Brewer Jim Today the DATA boys are joined by Gig Harbor Brewings own Head Brewer Jim to discuss the heroic acts of some animals over the years.

]]> Today the DATA boys are joined by Gig Harbor Brewings own Head Brewer Jim to discuss the heroic acts of some animals over the years.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12580177 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4395 75 full true Don't Tase Me Bro! Journey to the Amazon Basin with the DATA boys as they spark up a convo about the Electric Eel this week.

]]> Journey to the Amazon Basin with the DATA boys as they spark up a convo about the Electric Eel this week.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12523362 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3828 73 full true Communities for a Healthy Bay / Forage Fish The DATA boys are joined by Erin Dilworth, Deputy Director with Communities for a Healthy Bay. They discuss efforts here in the PNW for conservation and cover three different types of forage fish.

]]> The DATA boys are joined by Erin Dilworth, Deputy Director with Communities for a Healthy Bay. They discuss efforts here in the PNW for conservation and cover three different types of forage fish.

]]> Buzzsprout-12510140 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4262 72 full true Doodlebug Dig into the Antlion this week with the DATA boys as they cover this insect from vicious sand trapper to horrendous flyer.

]]> Dig into the Antlion this week with the DATA boys as they cover this insect from vicious sand trapper to horrendous flyer.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12456640 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700 2839 71 full true Puffin Stuff Be as free as a bird of sea with Mark, George and Bob this week on DATA as they cover puffins.

]]> Be as free as a bird of sea with Mark, George and Bob this week on DATA as they cover puffins.

]]> Buzzsprout-12370061 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0800 3944 71 full true Send Nudibranchs Dive down to the bottom of the sea with the DATA boys this week as they examine the other worldly Nudibranchs.

]]> Dive down to the bottom of the sea with the DATA boys this week as they examine the other worldly Nudibranchs.

]]> Buzzsprout-12370450 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0800 3507 70 full true Beaver! Beaver! The DATA boys celebrate their 69th episode the only way they know how to. Talking about nothing but Beavers.

]]> The DATA boys celebrate their 69th episode the only way they know how to. Talking about nothing but Beavers.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12316237 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800 4545 69 full true Wanna See My Stinger? (Tarantula Hawk) The DaTA crew buzz around the fascinating world of the Tarantula Hawk.

]]> The DaTA crew buzz around the fascinating world of the Tarantula Hawk.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12271639 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800 3711 68 full true Red-Headed Step-Monkey: Uakari Swing through the trees this weekend with the DATA boys as they go red in the face talking about the Uakari.

]]> Swing through the trees this weekend with the DATA boys as they go red in the face talking about the Uakari.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12213900 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800 2587 67 full true Tequila Makes our Tails Fall Off: The Crested Gecko Mark, Bob and George travel back to the Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at the Puyallup Fair. They sit down with Mike "The Body Slam" Schramm and talk all things Crested Gecko.

]]> Mark, Bob and George travel back to the Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at the Puyallup Fair. They sit down with Mike "The Body Slam" Schramm and talk all things Crested Gecko.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12170522 Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800 5559 66 full true Chesapeake Channa This week the DATA guys dive into the odd Snakehead Fish.

]]> This week the DATA guys dive into the odd Snakehead Fish.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12103914 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 3923 65 full true Jacked Up As the DATA boys hop around the animal kingdom they stop to discuss the Jackrabbit.

]]> As the DATA boys hop around the animal kingdom they stop to discuss the Jackrabbit.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-12088182 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 4860 64 full true Head to the Bar for Madagascar! The DATA boys are joined by Suzanne Akerman and Shana Osmer who run Drinking for Conservation. Everyone brings two animals from Madagascar to dive into and examine.

 Drinking for Conservation has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Drinking.for.Conservation

Drinking for Conservation's next two events will be Head to the Bar for Madagascar at Peaks and Pints on Wednesday, January 18th, with all donations going to Planet Madagascar http://www.planetmadagascar.org/ and then Party for Polar Bears following in February on Thursday the 23rd with funds going to Polar Bears International https://polarbearsinternational.org/

]]> The DATA boys are joined by Suzanne Akerman and Shana Osmer who run Drinking for Conservation. Everyone brings two animals from Madagascar to dive into and examine.

 Drinking for Conservation has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Drinking.for.Conservation

Drinking for Conservation's next two events will be Head to the Bar for Madagascar at Peaks and Pints on Wednesday, January 18th, with all donations going to Planet Madagascar http://www.planetmadagascar.org/ and then Party for Polar Bears following in February on Thursday the 23rd with funds going to Polar Bears International https://polarbearsinternational.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-12040013 Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 6338 61 full true Hoot Are You?! Hoot! Hoot! Glide into the weekend with the DATA Boys as they try to figure who is the Snowy Owl.

]]> Glide into the weekend with the DATA Boys as they try to figure who is the Snowy Owl.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11995605 Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 3926 60 full true Quokka, Flokka, Flame This week go down under with the DATA boys and examine the most photogenic animal in the world, the Quokka. G'Day Mate!

]]> This week go down under with the DATA boys and examine the most photogenic animal in the world, the Quokka. G'Day Mate!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11954200 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 3319 59 full true Deer, Your Breath Smells Like Pee Jump in Santa's sleigh with the DATA Boys as they examine the Reindeer.

]]> Jump in Santa's sleigh with the DATA Boys as they examine the Reindeer.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11907116 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4644 58 full true Stank Bird Travel to South America with the DATA boys and take in the stank of the Hoatzin.

]]> Travel to South America with the DATA boys and take in the stank of the Hoatzin.

]]> Buzzsprout-11888003 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4240 57 full true Don’t Touch My Starfish Travel to the bottom of the sea with the DATA Boys as this discuss the Sunflower Seastar.

]]> Travel to the bottom of the sea with the DATA Boys as this discuss the Sunflower Seastar.

]]> Buzzsprout-11845146 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4177 56 full true Loggerhead George, Bob and Mark dive into the ocean to discuss the Loggerhead Sea Turtle.

]]> George, Bob and Mark dive into the ocean to discuss the Loggerhead Sea Turtle.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11804382 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4097 55 full true Ass Blasters! Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11741728 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4152 54 full true Caruncles and Wattles and Snoods, Oh My! Come for the mashed potatoes, and stay for the gravy! The guys strut their way into the wild world of turkeys this week. 

]]> Come for the mashed potatoes, and stay for the gravy! The guys strut their way into the wild world of turkeys this week. 

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11718063 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 5664 55 full true Hola Mola! Travel under the sea with the DATA boys as they examine one of the strangest fish in the world.

]]> Travel under the sea with the DATA boys as they examine one of the strangest fish in the world.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11666488 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4183 54 full true Giraffic Park! The guys stretch their legs and necks on a safari through the world of the giraffe.

]]> The guys stretch their legs and necks on a safari through the world of the giraffe.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11632864 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4577 53 full true The Worst Podcast We Have Ever Recorded - DATA LIVE The guys get tanked at Gig Harbor Brewing and record in front of a live audience. This will be fun!

]]> The guys get tanked at Gig Harbor Brewing and record in front of a live audience. This will be fun!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11588902 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4699 52 full true Dog Headed Skin Wingers Glide into the weekend with the DATA boys as they cover the bizarre Colugo.

]]> Glide into the weekend with the DATA boys as they cover the bizarre Colugo.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11543548 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3854 51 full true 50th Episode Special! The Ballad of Friend Frog The DATA boys sit down for their 50th episode and dive deep into the relationship of George and Friend Frog.

]]> The DATA boys sit down for their 50th episode and dive deep into the relationship of George and Friend Frog.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11487443 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4431 50 full true Swamp Chomper This week on DATA the guys talk scales, teeth and wading in water, yes the American Alligator is up.

]]> This week on DATA the guys talk scales, teeth and wading in water, yes the American Alligator is up.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11442035 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4495 48 full true Rainier: A Beer Odyssey pt. 2 On a very special episode of DATA this week the guys continue their conversation with  Justin and Robby Peterson, two Tacoma legends, and the creators of a new documentary covering the famous Rainier beer. This is part two of two.

]]> On a very special episode of DATA this week the guys continue their conversation with  Justin and Robby Peterson, two Tacoma legends, and the creators of a new documentary covering the famous Rainier beer. This is part two of two.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11409925 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3572 47 full true Rainier: A Beer Odyssey pt.1 On a very special episode of DATA this week the guys welcome Justin and Robby Peterson, two Tacoma legends, and the creators of a new documentary covering the famous Rainier beer. This is part one of two.

]]> On a very special episode of DATA this week the guys welcome Justin and Robby Peterson, two Tacoma legends, and the creators of a new documentary covering the famous Rainier beer. This is part one of two.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11374352 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3850 46 full true Macaques got Crabs This is an episode about Macaques, the jokes write themselves.

]]> This is an episode about Macaques, the jokes write themselves.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11321759 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3607 45 full true Iguana Kiss You All Over Whip that tail around and listen to Mark, Bob and George dive deeeeeeeep into the Iguana.

]]> Whip that tail around and listen to Mark, Bob and George dive deeeeeeeep into the Iguana.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11291640 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4381 44 full true Polarized DATA puts on their fur coats and heads to the Arctic to cover the legendary Polar Bear.

]]> DATA puts on their fur coats and heads to the Arctic to cover the legendary Polar Bear.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11237669 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3495 43 full true Hitchin' a Ride Head out to the swimming hole with DATA as they break down the Lamprey.

]]> Head out to the swimming hole with DATA as they break down the Lamprey.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11199991 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4936 42 full true Don’t Bite My Head Off This weekend DATA explores the deadly life of the Praying Mantis.

]]> This weekend DATA explores the deadly life of the Praying Mantis.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11151374 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4554 41 full true Three Shrikes and You're Out Skewer your Saturday this week with DATA and the deadly Shrike.

]]> Skewer your Saturday this week with DATA and the deadly Shrike.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11124181 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 2375 40 full true Stoats and Bros This week burrow in to this episode with DATA about Weasels

]]> This week burrow in to this episode with DATA about Weasels

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11089467 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4986 39 full true A Reptile Dysfunction This week Mark, Bob, George and producer Max head to the PNW Reptile and Exotic Animal show!

]]> This week Mark, Bob, George and producer Max head to the PNW Reptile and Exotic Animal show!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11046663 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4294 38 full true Show me your Claspers Grab your life jacket, some cold ones and jump on the boat as DATA takes you out on the open sea to talk about Sharks!

]]> Grab your life jacket, some cold ones and jump on the boat as DATA takes you out on the open sea to talk about Sharks!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-11007459 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4816 37 full true Ten Tickles Get ready to giggle as the DATA boys dive into the deep to discuss the Octopus.

]]> Get ready to giggle as the DATA boys dive into the deep to discuss the Octopus.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10963224 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4372 36 full true No Laughing Matter This week the guys yuck it up on the Serengeti with the dog that is kinda like a cat, the Hyena.

]]> This week the guys yuck it up on the Serengeti with the dog that is kinda like a cat, the Hyena.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10891713 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3984 35 full true Eight Legged Freaks! This week hang with the guys as they jump into tangled webs and talk about three specific species of spiders.

]]> This week hang with the guys as they jump into tangled webs and talk about three specific species of spiders.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10851599 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3809 34 full true The Devil Fish Float into your Saturday with DATA! This week the guys do a barrel roll with the Manta Ray.

]]> Float into your Saturday with DATA! This week the guys do a barrel roll with the Manta Ray.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10811804 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3535 33 full true The Donkey-Eared Digging Pig This week the guys burrow into a mound of termites and discuss the Aardvark.

]]> This week the guys burrow into a mound of termites and discuss the Aardvark.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10767314 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3714 32 full true Where’d you get those peepers? This week the DATA boys take flight as they examine the Osprey.

]]> This week the DATA boys take flight as they examine the Osprey.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10734984 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4008 31 full true DATA at Gig Harbor Beer Fest! The boys get interviewed at the Gig Harbor Beer Fest. Nothing can go wrong, right?

]]> The boys get interviewed at the Gig Harbor Beer Fest. Nothing can go wrong, right?

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10685038 Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 893 30 full true Sperm, Sperm, Sperm WHHHAALLLEESS I'm sure you can imagine how excited the guys were to cover this animal.

]]> I'm sure you can imagine how excited the guys were to cover this animal.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10644957 Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 6312 29 full true We Got Worms! This weekend the guys wiggle their way through three different types of Worms as they sip on some craft beer.

]]> This weekend the guys wiggle their way through three different types of Worms as they sip on some craft beer.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10613827 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 4285 28 full true Beetle Mania! This week the guys roll into the weekend on a ball dung and talk all about Beetles 

]]> This week the guys roll into the weekend on a ball dung and talk all about Beetles 

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10572232 Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3946 27 full true This Episode Stinks On this week Mark, Bob and George put on a gas mask and take a look at the skunk.

]]> On this week Mark, Bob and George put on a gas mask and take a look at the skunk.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10532509 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700 4621 26 full true Wanted: Murder Bird! This week the guys sit down and talk about one of the most dangerous birds in the world, the Cassowary.

]]> This week the guys sit down and talk about one of the most dangerous birds in the world, the Cassowary.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10487048 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 5085 25 full true A Snake, a Bass, and an Orange walk into a bar... Help celebrate the 25th show of DATA by getting to know your hosts, Bob, Mark and George in this episode of Drinking and Talking Animals.

]]> Help celebrate the 25th show of DATA by getting to know your hosts, Bob, Mark and George in this episode of Drinking and Talking Animals.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10448176 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 6666 24 full true Animal News of the Weirder Today the guys revisit weird animal news from around the world!

]]> Today the guys revisit weird animal news from around the world!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10403794 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3754 23 full true The Desert Toad Hop into this episode as the guys cover The Colorado Desert Toad and review Belching Beavers, No Worries IPA!

]]> Hop into this episode as the guys cover The Colorado Desert Toad and review Belching Beavers, No Worries IPA!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10364368 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 3895 22 full true The Potato Bug You know what sounds good? A baked potato. What do I like to listen to while I eat my baked potato? An episode from DATA about the potato bug! Roll into today with Mark, Bob, George and a SPECIAL GUEST as they talk about your favorite woodlouse.

]]> You know what sounds good? A baked potato. What do I like to listen to while I eat my baked potato? An episode from DATA about the potato bug! Roll into today with Mark, Bob, George and a SPECIAL GUEST as they talk about your favorite woodlouse.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10315197 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 5012 21 full true The King Cobra Is it a cobra or a mamba? Slither into this episode of DATA this week as the guys cover The King Cobra.

]]> Is it a cobra or a mamba? Slither into this episode of DATA this week as the guys cover The King Cobra.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10257807 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 5083 20 full true The Tiger WITH SPECIAL GUEST The guys sit dow with some SPECIAL GUEST and discuss the apex predator, the Tiger.

]]> The guys sit dow with some SPECIAL GUEST and discuss the apex predator, the Tiger.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10237037 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0800 4868 19 full true The Sloth Slow down your day with the guys from DATA as they take you through the ins and outs of the Sloth.

]]> Slow down your day with the guys from DATA as they take you through the ins and outs of the Sloth.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10193784 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0800 5476 18 full true The Dragonfly Pt. 2 Take flight again with the  guys as they return to finish up The Dragonfly!

]]> Take flight again with the  guys as they return to finish up The Dragonfly!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10141364 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4973 17 full true The Dragonfly Pt. 1 A bug so big it comes in multiple parts! This is part one of The Dragonfly.

]]> A bug so big it comes in multiple parts! This is part one of The Dragonfly.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10104319 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 4793 16 full true Cryptid Special: The Chupacabra On a special episode the guys dive into the world of crypto's, looking into the blood sucking alien dog, Chupacabra.

]]> On a special episode the guys dive into the world of crypto's, looking into the blood sucking alien dog, Chupacabra.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10057445 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800 3760 15 full true The Platypus This week the Bob, Mark and George head DOWN UNDER to examine the mysterious Platypus. 

]]> This week the Bob, Mark and George head DOWN UNDER to examine the mysterious Platypus. 

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-10010824 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800 4334 14 full true The Komodo Dragon This week on DATA the guys talk dragons, komodo dragons.

]]> This week on DATA the guys talk dragons, komodo dragons.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9966623 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0800 5279 13 full true Animal News of the Weird This week on a special episode of DATA the guys all bring weird animal stories to the table as they review Suntop IPA from Half Lion Brewing Company!

]]> This week on a special episode of DATA the guys all bring weird animal stories to the table as they review Suntop IPA from Half Lion Brewing Company!

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9931189 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0800 4864 12 full true The Flamingo The guys settle into a new studio this week, pay homage to some lost comedians and cover the Flamingo

]]> The guys settle into a new studio this week, pay homage to some lost comedians and cover the Flamingo

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9890896 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0800 4458 11 full true The Camel Pt. 2 The guys get over the 2nd hump on this episode as they continue their talk about Camels.

]]> The guys get over the 2nd hump on this episode as they continue their talk about Camels.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9850328 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800 5069 10 full true The Camel pt.1 One hump, two humps, three humps, four! The guys dive into the camel and this is only part one.

]]> One hump, two humps, three humps, four! The guys dive into the camel and this is only part one.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9816110 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0800 3181 9 full true Krampus, St. Nick and a reindeer! On a special episode of DATA the guys dive into the lore of Santa's shadow, Krampus.

]]> On a special episode of DATA the guys dive into the lore of Santa's shadow, Krampus.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9763316 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0800 2494 8 full true The Horned Lizard Is it a toad or a lizard? Find out this week on Drinking and Talking Animals

]]> Is it a toad or a lizard? Find out this week on Drinking and Talking Animals

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9745425 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0800 4271 8 full true The Shoebill Stork Bob, George and Mark take flight with the Shoebill Stork this week.

]]> Bob, George and Mark take flight with the Shoebill Stork this week.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9704270 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0800 4129 7 full true The Land Snail Today the guys slide into the Land Snail.

]]> Today the guys slide into the Land Snail.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9663317 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0800 4057 6 full true The Hippopotamus This weeks animal is the third largest land mammal, the Hippopotamus.

]]> This weeks animal is the third largest land mammal, the Hippopotamus.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9623975 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800 3486 5 full true The Axolotl The guys sit down and dive deep into the endangered Axolotl.

]]> The guys sit down and dive deep into the endangered Axolotl.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9587295 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0800 3437 4 full true The Armadillo Mark, Bob and George roll into an episode all about the Armadillo.

]]> Mark, Bob and George roll into an episode all about the Armadillo.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9587286 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0800 3665 3 full true The Dormouse This week the guys make some corrections from last weeks episode. They then examine the dormouse.

]]> This week the guys make some corrections from last weeks episode. They then examine the dormouse.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9587278 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0800 2290 2 full true The Pearl Fish On the pilot of Drinking and Talking Animals, meet the hosts, Bob, Mark and George as they discuss the elusive pearl fish.

]]> On the pilot of Drinking and Talking Animals, meet the hosts, Bob, Mark and George as they discuss the elusive pearl fish.

]]> Bob, Mark, and George Buzzsprout-9587270 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0800 2091 1 full true