In this episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike dive headfirst into the wonderfully wild world of the Darwin Awards—honoring those who’ve improved humanity by… accidentally removing themselves from it.

We go back and forth describing some of the most legendary award-winners, from rocket-powered cars and vending machine revenge to DIY aviation and cobra kisses. But there’s a twist—each story is told just vague enough for the other person to guess what went wrong. Spoiler: it’s usually everything.

Laugh, cringe, and maybe rethink that sketchy home project while we celebrate the bold, the bizarre, and the biologically eliminated.

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n this episode, we welcome a longtime friend of cohost Mike—Eddie Warren, one of the founders of the Missouri Ghostbusters! Eddie’s not just a mega-fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, he’s also a fellow nerd at heart who shares a love for the kind of fandoms and fun we live for here on Squirrel Talk.

We dive into Eddie’s origin story—how he got into cosplay, conventions, building proton packs, and connecting with others who share his passion. Then, with Eddie joining the chaos, we jump into the ultimate Ghost Movie Madness Bracket Showdown! Sixteen movies, four categories, one ghostly champion. From The Sixth Sense to Beetlejuice, The Conjuring, and even Casper, we debate, laugh, and maybe even make a few controversial cuts. 👻🎬

You’re not gonna want to miss this one.

In this high-voltage episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike each share their top 5 favorite bands, along with a favorite song from each. From alt-rock and ska to pop-punk and beyond, we dive into the music that shaped us—plus, we throw in a few honorable mentions that deserve a shoutout. It’s a nostalgic, loud, and slightly chaotic trip down musical memory lane.

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Turn it up and tune in—this one’s got all the right vibes.