Neostalgia
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsThis is a Neopets podcast, but like Neopets, it is not for children.
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Episodes
Episode 74: Poogletoken
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, we've got a rundown of the Neopets NFT news and our reactions to it (spoiler alert - they are not positive!!). We also read a sampling of the many NFT-related Neoboard posts, and highlight some timely items! Links: Neopets NFT press release "The Climate Controversy Swirling Around NFTs" (The Verge) Herdy's petpage covering Neopets NFT drama Change.org petition
Episode 73: Zoomer Flies
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, we cover Kyrii Day and Draik Day as well as TNT's latest goof with Charity Corner. This week's Neoboards posts spark conversation about our favorite baby Neopets, words you use online but not IRL, and the possibility of a Neo Prime Directive. In our Kyriiosities segment, we spotlight a puzzling food item and a potentially traumatizing book. Plus - Hannah tries a new beverage!
Episode 72: Peophlegm
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode, we celebrate one of Caroline's favorite pet days - Meerca Day! We also discuss TNT's latest social media scandal and the big news about additional pet slots in the NC Mall. Plus, we learn some pigeon fun facts and dive into the new "reality shifting" craze.
Episode 71: Neopets ASMR
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we cover the latest "beta" update and welcome the new Neopets community manager! We also discuss Neopian Yelp reviews, brownies, and our Zodiac signs. Plus - more information about the Cybunny inconsistency!
Episode 70: The Mole: Neopia
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn this episode, we praise the recent pet colors before launching into a rant about the new survey (please, no match 3 games until the site is fixed!!!). Plus, we discuss our personal Olympics events, the pros and cons of summer, and a Neopets roast!
Episode 69: #ReleaseTheAltadorCut
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIn this episode, we cover the topics most important to Neopians - tamales, pesticides, and the Scrunt. We also discuss the Altador Cup results and read some more criticism and commentary from the Neoboards. Plus - Neopoints IRL, a disgusting drink, and a puzzling prize. Shout out to Herdy for the title of this episode! Here are some links you may find useful: http://www.neopets.com/badpets.phtml http://www.neopets.com/possiblepets.phtml
Episode 68: Tusky Baby
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBWe're back! Thanks for your patience while we took a break due to a lingering cold and travel plans. In this episode, we quickly recap the six(!) pet days we missed and do a deep dive into all the drama of Altador Cup XVI. Plus, we read listener emails & DMs and discuss Jetsam skin, plushie plushies, and Donny's cough!
Episode 67: Be Careful With Your Meats
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe were finally able to record in person on Monday! On the eve of Altador Cup, we talked about the cute new players, the games, and which teams we're supporting this year. And of course we discussed the five minute video TNT just dropped where they casually reference buying UCs in the NC mall. Buying! UCs! In! The! Neocash! Mall!
Episode 66: My Condolences About the Zafara
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss the newest pet colors and clothes (including a humorous Hissi outfit), the latest "beta" update (sadly, no new converted games), and religion in Neopia (is Fyora a god?). Plus, we read a listener email about the Neopets TCG & the forced pet conversion of '07, and a board post encourages us to share shows & movies that scared us as kids!
Episode 65: Skeith Lovers, Do Not Interact
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBHappy month of Hunting! We discuss the new colors and outfits for Lutari, Kougras, and Cybunnies (including some "rogue" tangents), issues with the Giant Jelly, and ideas for new avatars. Plus: A Neoboards post prompts Caroline and Hannah to pick which reality TV show they would want to be on, and listeners write in with Pound Chat humor and thrift store finds!
Episode 64: Toy? For Spring? Groundbreaking.
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss the new plot survey, dinosaurs, and Pepsi Gelert! Plus: new listener Neomail, and Caroline goes down an Usuki rabbit hole.
Episode 63: Spider Egg
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss another idea to bring back UCs, vegetarian Neopets, and a Suez Canal roleplay! Plus, we read listener emails about The Darkest Faerie video game and other virtual pet site competitors! Note: the audio in this episode is not quite up to our usual standards, and we apologize for that. There were some issues during recording that we didn't discover until after the fact. The joys of remote recording!
Episode 62: NewCs
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis is our longest episode to date! We cover a lot - Gelert Day, UC drama, favorite Neopian characters, the dystopian world of petpets, Dead Chia, scrapped pets, Dyeworks, Starbucks, Shrek, pools of liquid, puzzling items, and more!
Episode 61: Negg Time
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBWelcome to the Month of Running! Running is not our vibe, so we'll just be hanging out and talking about recent pet days (including a terrifying new outfit for Chias) and the Neopets favorite character survey. We also read some listener emails & Neoboards posts that prompt discussion of the treatment of Petpets and holiday celebrations in Neopia!
Episode 60: Nheowphets
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBHappy (belated) Valentine's Day! In this episode, we share some Valentine themed items and reminisce about V Days of the past. We also defend Gnorbus, hate on Dr. Oz, and discover a new bop!
Episode 59: NeoSweats
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn this episode, we've got some Neoboards posts that range from fun and wholesome to truly deranged, and a helpful listener email. Plus, more bizarre items and Hannah's new fit!
Episode 58: Four Chias in a Trenchcoat
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFlash is finally dead...could this be the end of Neopets? We have a surprisingly deep discussion about this and share a Neopian parody of Taylor Swift lyrics. Plus, we catch up on all the recent pet days, get grossed out by cursed beverages, and Hannah buys some new sweatpants!
Episode 57: That's Wild!
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this episode, we cover some of the reactions to the new Neopets site layout (both negative and positive), the recent security issues, and some news about merch. We've also got listener emails, a couple of gross items, and some wholesome anecdotes.
Episode 56: Moehog Cannibalism
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBIn this episode, we've got updates on Neopets post-Flashpocalypse and LGBTQIA+ content on the boards! We also discuss fan ideas for merch, our earliest Neopets memories, and soup. Plus, listener Kirsten educates us on pigeon and Dalmatian lore!
Episode 55: Brucey B's Chest Hair
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis episode turned out to be much longer and a little more serious than we expected! We discuss the Advent Calendar animations (so far), what Neopets might look like in 2021, and the possibility of a "sanctioned yeehaw zone". Plus, we read some great listener emails and talk about our experiences with the Neopets community and internet friends!
Episode 54: David the Kougra
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHappy Thanksgiving everyone (or Happy Autumn if you don't celebrate)! We discuss our menus for Turkey Day and what foods we like to splurge on. Our main topic is the Pound Chat, but we also cover indoor footwear preferences, fake Neopets, and THAT Vandagyre outfit.
Episode 53: Ixi Girlfriends
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, we recap Halloween activities (both on and off the site), discuss candy power rankings, and imagine the possibilities for a Neopets school. We also read a listener email that has a hot tip for Word Poker and a new take on the much-maligned Buzz.
Episode 52: The Gospel of Glamour Negg
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, we've got some hot takes on Jetsams, new Neopets merch, and some Flash game frustrations. We also discuss suggestions to improve the Neolodge, what it might be like to work for Neopets, and a strange Neogreeting!
Episode 51: Discardia
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn this episode, we offer our thoughts on Charity Corner 2020, including the newly released avatar. We also discuss The Big Foods, Skeith lore, and some seasonal items. Plus, we share book recommendations and Caroline gets dragged by a listener!
Episode 50: Long Furby
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIt's episode 50 and we're here to talk about Neopets but also to thoughtfully analyze the text of "Sk8er Boi" (Lavigne, 2002) and discuss hamster psychology.
Episode 49: Your Buzz is Valid
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBIn this episode, we've got some (unsurprising) takes on the new Meerca color and outfit, Neodrama on social media, and some food-related featured items. Plus, we discuss Animal Crossing (again), astrology, an unusual but wholesome hobby, and some cursed Neopets images.
Episode 48: Nasty Lenny
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOur extra long two year anniversary special is here!! We reflect on two years of Neopets podcasting, read your messages, and answer your questions (to the best of our ability). We also discuss the future of Neopets, share some positivity, and discover which Neopets match our personalities!
Episode 47: Acara 2.0: Reloaded
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe're back again with a new episode that features some listener messages, water-related items, and a surprising amount of talk about hooves for some reason? And of course we share our thoughts on Taylor Swift's surprise new album!
Episode 46: Vandalicious
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, we've got news about the mobile beta site, a new color suggestion for Chias, and an update on a previously featured roleplay post. Plus, Hannah debates getting new furniture, and we make a final ruling on Disney songs.
Episode 45: The Concept of Mac and Cheese
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBSorry for the delay in getting this episode to you - we hope you really like it! This one has our thoughts on the conclusion of Altador Cup season and the Harry Potter fandom (among many other things). We also play some mobile versions of the Neopets games live during recording and feature a couple of COOL items!
Episode 44: The Duality of Faerie
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss Kadoaties, controversial movie opinions, a bedroom roleplay, and a classic song by the Killers. Plus, our annual spotlight on gender inequality in the Altador Cup, listener emails, and a particularly troubling item!
Episode 43: Bean Chia
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, we're talking about snakes, virtual economies, and an intriguing proposal for a new Chia color! Also - which teams should we support in the Altador Cup this year?
Episode 42: Legalization of the Grass Faerie
May 06, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWe're back with another remotely recorded episode (apologies for any audio weirdness). In this episode, we've got the lowdown on the Neopets mobile beta (sort of) and coverage of Lutari Day and Cybunny Day. Plus a new avatar, cute geckos, a hilarious Neopian Times article, and more!
Episode 41: Sounds Like a Mole Digging
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's our second remotely recorded episode, and we go off the rails a bit and get surprisingly vulnerable. We also ramble about Cybunnies, books, and the word "ma'am", and ponder a deep existential question.
Episode 40: You Gotta Dig the Holes!
April 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe're back with over an hour of discussion about Neopets and Neopets-adjacent topics! In this episode, we catch up on pet days, read several great listener emails, share some gross items, and talk a LOT about Animal Crossing (#sorrynotsorry).
Episode 39: Chonky Angelpuss
March 18, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, we share our thoughts on the latest Neopets news, including the latest on the Faerie Quest event and a new outfit for Gelerts. We also read a listener email about rare trading cards and discuss posts about viruses, Mr. Krawley, and cats (of course).
Episode 38: Do Neopets Have Livers?
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBFaced with a shortage of site news, Hannah and Caroline answer questions raised on the Neoboards, discuss customization options, and of course, go on some tangents. Plus, a listener email provides some more theories about the Tiki Tack Tombola Man!
Episode 37: Real Housewives of Meridell
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Neopets TCG, dig into the mystery of the Tiki Tack Tombola Man, and share our frustrations with Sakhmet Solitaire. Plus, a listener finally steps in to defend Skeiths (sort of).
Episode 36: Kind of a Sausage Fest
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWe've got Lab Ray updates, listener emails, and a plea for you to FEED YOUR PETS! Plus, bad jokes, cat x-rays, and discussion of sitcoms from our youth!
Episode 35: Neopets Munchausen by Proxy
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe've got Lab Ray and avatar updates, a listener email defending Ogrins, and a problematic outfit for Pteris. Plus, Caroline comes up with a new Neopets headcanon!
Episode 34: Asparagus Exchange Rate
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHappy Year 22! This episode features Hannah's take on Aisha Day and a new avatar adventure! Plus, we share our resolutions for the new year, reflect on films from the last decade, and highlight some odd Advent Calendar items.
Episode 33: We Interview TNT!
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWe were honored to be able to visit the Neopets offices and interview Scrappy, Jade, and Raven from The Neopets Team!
Episode 32: Clownboy
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, we read some Neomail and weigh in on Hallmark movies, mystery flavors, and a 10/10 paintbrush idea. Plus, we get sidetracked by an old Sprite commercial and rat personalities!
Episode 31: Wash Your Feet, People
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, we talk about the new trend of making Neopets food IRL and read some lovely listener emails. Also, we discuss merch ideas, band reunions, Pokemon, and the proper way to shower!
Episode 30: Neoversary
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIn this episode, we elaborate on our Neopets origin stories and read some great listener emails. We also contemplate the possibility of a Neopets TV show and discuss spaghetti, faeries, and more!
Episode 29: Halloween Dinner
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe hope you think this episode is more of a treat than a trick! Highlights include us judging the new pet colors, sharing stories of celebrity encounters, and asking a lot of questions about a seemingly innocuous picture.
Episode 28: Feepies
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBHappy (belated) Grarrl Day! We cover the new "Evil Jester" outfit as well as Inktober and the latest art contest. Plus, more posts from the Neoboards, including praise for an underrated Petpet and a very intriguing question about Neopian life!
Episode 27: Not in My Neohome
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWe're back with a new episode that will really knock your socks off! We propose a hip new Neopian shopping area, answer queries from the Neoboards about reality TV shows and omelette toppings, and share a couple bizarre and puzzling items!
Episode 26: Beezin'
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWe start off this episode on a weird tangent and honestly, it ends up going all over the place. We do have opinions on the new pet colors and the conclusion of Daily Dare, but we also rant about 13 Reasons Why and Taylor Swift for a while. Plus, more listener emails and lab ray updates!
Episode 25: Buzzgate 2019
August 14, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's our 25th episode and we have a lot to cover - this year's Daily Dare competition, updates on our Lab Ray zaps, a suggestion for a new Neopet, the proper pronunciation of Mynci, and more! Don't worry, we also go off on plenty of random tangents, as per usual!