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#ThrowbackThursday 🐊
There's nothing cooler than hanging out with alligators - so long as they're not hungry!
There's nothing cooler than hanging out with alligators - so long as they're not hungry!
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
#ThrowbackThursday 🐊
There's nothing cooler than hanging out with alligators - so long as they're not hungry!
There's nothing cooler than hanging out with alligators - so long as they're not hungry!
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🥕
During World War II, the British Ministry of Food used "Doctor Carrot" and "Potato Pete" to promote eating their respective vegetables; the former even headlined a carrot cake recipe, called "Dr. Carrot's Healthy Cake," that was published by the government.
During World War II, the British Ministry of Food used "Doctor Carrot" and "Potato Pete" to promote eating their respective vegetables; the former even headlined a carrot cake recipe, called "Dr. Carrot's Healthy Cake," that was published by the government.
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🥕
During World War II, the British Ministry of Food used "Doctor Carrot" and "Potato Pete" to promote eating their respective vegetables; the former even headlined a carrot cake recipe, called "Dr. Carrot's Healthy Cake," that was published by the government.
During World War II, the British Ministry of Food used "Doctor Carrot" and "Potato Pete" to promote eating their respective vegetables; the former even headlined a carrot cake recipe, called "Dr. Carrot's Healthy Cake," that was published by the government.
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🥕
Let's learn about some international carrot cake variations!
Since the 1960s, folks over in Brazil have been chowing down on Bolo de Cenoura, a fluffy-and-moist carrot cake variant with a bright, yellow interior and a chocolate ganache topping:
Let's learn about some international carrot cake variations!
Since the 1960s, folks over in Brazil have been chowing down on Bolo de Cenoura, a fluffy-and-moist carrot cake variant with a bright, yellow interior and a chocolate ganache topping:
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🥕
Let's learn about some international carrot cake variations!
Since the 1960s, folks over in Brazil have been chowing down on Bolo de Cenoura, a fluffy-and-moist carrot cake variant with a bright, yellow interior and a chocolate ganache topping:
Let's learn about some international carrot cake variations!
Since the 1960s, folks over in Brazil have been chowing down on Bolo de Cenoura, a fluffy-and-moist carrot cake variant with a bright, yellow interior and a chocolate ganache topping:
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You know what rules? Carrot Cake! Come join Brian, Max and SPECIAL GUEST @kozibear.bsky.social for a wild discussion about why this earthy treat can't be beat:
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#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
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#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
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February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
You know what rules? Carrot Cake! Come join Brian, Max and SPECIAL GUEST @kozibear.bsky.social for a wild discussion about why this earthy treat can't be beat:
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#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
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#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🥕
The Guinness record for the world’s largest carrot cake was achieved in November of 2016 by a team of bakers from Surrey, British Columbia. The cake had a total area of 36 square meters (118 sq feet), and contained nearly 500 kilograms (1102 lbs) of shredded carrots:
The Guinness record for the world’s largest carrot cake was achieved in November of 2016 by a team of bakers from Surrey, British Columbia. The cake had a total area of 36 square meters (118 sq feet), and contained nearly 500 kilograms (1102 lbs) of shredded carrots:
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🥕
The Guinness record for the world’s largest carrot cake was achieved in November of 2016 by a team of bakers from Surrey, British Columbia. The cake had a total area of 36 square meters (118 sq feet), and contained nearly 500 kilograms (1102 lbs) of shredded carrots:
The Guinness record for the world’s largest carrot cake was achieved in November of 2016 by a team of bakers from Surrey, British Columbia. The cake had a total area of 36 square meters (118 sq feet), and contained nearly 500 kilograms (1102 lbs) of shredded carrots:
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Hear ye, hear ye Comedy Button fans! With permission from Brian and Max, I've gone and uploaded the video version of The Comedy Button's Butt-Pardy episode to my own YouTube channel for posterity (as the original version of it is no longer viewable online). Enjoy!
The Comedy Button Plays Butt-Pardy!
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February 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Hear ye, hear ye Comedy Button fans! With permission from Brian and Max, I've gone and uploaded the video version of The Comedy Button's Butt-Pardy episode to my own YouTube channel for posterity (as the original version of it is no longer viewable online). Enjoy!
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FYI - if you've never seen it before, you can check out this overview video I did of the Snake Quake Carrot Cake I discussed on @thisthingrules.bsky.social:
Snake Quake: The Official Carrot Cake Overview | Kozibear's Cooking
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February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
FYI - if you've never seen it before, you can check out this overview video I did of the Snake Quake Carrot Cake I discussed on @thisthingrules.bsky.social:
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It was an INCREDIBLE pleasure to be able to sit down with Brian and Max to talk wildly about one of my favorite desserts. Seriously - there are twists and turns in this episode that you won't see coming, it's absolutely must-listen:
You know what rules? Carrot Cake! Come join Brian, Max and SPECIAL GUEST @kozibear.bsky.social for a wild discussion about why this earthy treat can't be beat:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Hq2...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Hq2...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
a carrot cake with white frosting and carrots on it
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February 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
It was an INCREDIBLE pleasure to be able to sit down with Brian and Max to talk wildly about one of my favorite desserts. Seriously - there are twists and turns in this episode that you won't see coming, it's absolutely must-listen:
You know what rules? Carrot Cake! Come join Brian, Max and SPECIAL GUEST @kozibear.bsky.social for a wild discussion about why this earthy treat can't be beat:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Hq2...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Hq2...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
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February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
You know what rules? Carrot Cake! Come join Brian, Max and SPECIAL GUEST @kozibear.bsky.social for a wild discussion about why this earthy treat can't be beat:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Hq2...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
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#Podcast #Cake #CarrotCake
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I’m in Atlanta and I’m about to play three of my best friends my brand new album for the first time. I hope to share it with the rest of you soon ❤️
January 31, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I’m in Atlanta and I’m about to play three of my best friends my brand new album for the first time. I hope to share it with the rest of you soon ❤️
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🕹️ Puzzle Bobble 2
📚 Gamest 157
👤 JapaneseMagazinesScans (Internet Archive)
📚 Gamest 157
👤 JapaneseMagazinesScans (Internet Archive)
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🕹️ Puzzle Bobble 2
📚 Gamest 157
👤 JapaneseMagazinesScans (Internet Archive)
📚 Gamest 157
👤 JapaneseMagazinesScans (Internet Archive)
January 29, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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You know what rules? Lizards! And Tunnels! And also...Bubble Bobble!? Come hear Brian and Max talk about ALL THREE!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
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January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
You know what rules? Lizards! And Tunnels! And also...Bubble Bobble!? Come hear Brian and Max talk about ALL THREE!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🫧
Many elements of the original Bubble Bobble were directly inspired by Chack'n Pop, a 1984 arcade game in which players traverse maze-like levels, shoot grenades, and avoid villainous Monstas and Maitas (which would both become recurring enemies in the Bubble Bobble series).
Many elements of the original Bubble Bobble were directly inspired by Chack'n Pop, a 1984 arcade game in which players traverse maze-like levels, shoot grenades, and avoid villainous Monstas and Maitas (which would both become recurring enemies in the Bubble Bobble series).
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🫧
Many elements of the original Bubble Bobble were directly inspired by Chack'n Pop, a 1984 arcade game in which players traverse maze-like levels, shoot grenades, and avoid villainous Monstas and Maitas (which would both become recurring enemies in the Bubble Bobble series).
Many elements of the original Bubble Bobble were directly inspired by Chack'n Pop, a 1984 arcade game in which players traverse maze-like levels, shoot grenades, and avoid villainous Monstas and Maitas (which would both become recurring enemies in the Bubble Bobble series).
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🚇
The longest road tunnel in the world is the Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, which stretches over 24,500 meters long. Completed in November of 2000, the tunnel was built to better facilitate travel between the cities of Oslo and Bergen, and features pretty funky interior lighting:
The longest road tunnel in the world is the Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, which stretches over 24,500 meters long. Completed in November of 2000, the tunnel was built to better facilitate travel between the cities of Oslo and Bergen, and features pretty funky interior lighting:
January 26, 2026 at 11:36 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🚇
The longest road tunnel in the world is the Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, which stretches over 24,500 meters long. Completed in November of 2000, the tunnel was built to better facilitate travel between the cities of Oslo and Bergen, and features pretty funky interior lighting:
The longest road tunnel in the world is the Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, which stretches over 24,500 meters long. Completed in November of 2000, the tunnel was built to better facilitate travel between the cities of Oslo and Bergen, and features pretty funky interior lighting:
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🦎
During the creation of King Kong (1933), director Merian C. Cooper originally wanted Kong to fight an actual, real-life komodo dragon. While this never came to pass, this desire to see monke fight lizard would ultimately inspire the scene in which Kong defeats a T-Rex:
During the creation of King Kong (1933), director Merian C. Cooper originally wanted Kong to fight an actual, real-life komodo dragon. While this never came to pass, this desire to see monke fight lizard would ultimately inspire the scene in which Kong defeats a T-Rex:
January 24, 2026 at 11:03 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 🦎
During the creation of King Kong (1933), director Merian C. Cooper originally wanted Kong to fight an actual, real-life komodo dragon. While this never came to pass, this desire to see monke fight lizard would ultimately inspire the scene in which Kong defeats a T-Rex:
During the creation of King Kong (1933), director Merian C. Cooper originally wanted Kong to fight an actual, real-life komodo dragon. While this never came to pass, this desire to see monke fight lizard would ultimately inspire the scene in which Kong defeats a T-Rex:
You know what rules? Lizards! And Tunnels! And also...Bubble Bobble!? Come hear Brian and Max talk about ALL THREE!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
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January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
You know what rules? Lizards! And Tunnels! And also...Bubble Bobble!? Come hear Brian and Max talk about ALL THREE!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4k38...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
YT: youtu.be/4wklS4SSJV4
#Podcast #Lizards #BubbleBobble
#ThrowbackThursday 🌭
What's the weirdest thing that you do to hot dogs? Because chances are Max has you beat:
What's the weirdest thing that you do to hot dogs? Because chances are Max has you beat:
January 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
#ThrowbackThursday 🌭
What's the weirdest thing that you do to hot dogs? Because chances are Max has you beat:
What's the weirdest thing that you do to hot dogs? Because chances are Max has you beat:
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You know what rules? Movie Theaters! Come hear Brian and Max talk about easily one of the top 5 best dark rooms you pay money to sit inside:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
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YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
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January 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
You know what rules? Movie Theaters! Come hear Brian and Max talk about easily one of the top 5 best dark rooms you pay money to sit inside:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 📽️
A screening of 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was attended by two real-life chimpanzees. The chimps, Vali and Sugriva, were reportedly well-behaved and even "paid" for their own tickets and snacks:
A screening of 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was attended by two real-life chimpanzees. The chimps, Vali and Sugriva, were reportedly well-behaved and even "paid" for their own tickets and snacks:
January 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 📽️
A screening of 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was attended by two real-life chimpanzees. The chimps, Vali and Sugriva, were reportedly well-behaved and even "paid" for their own tickets and snacks:
A screening of 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was attended by two real-life chimpanzees. The chimps, Vali and Sugriva, were reportedly well-behaved and even "paid" for their own tickets and snacks:
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 📽️
The first 3D movie screened for a commercial audience was The Power of Love, a 1922 silent drama. Its 3D effect was achieved using red-and-green anaglyph glasses, and peering through only the red or green lens during its last reel would show either a happy or tragic ending.
The first 3D movie screened for a commercial audience was The Power of Love, a 1922 silent drama. Its 3D effect was achieved using red-and-green anaglyph glasses, and peering through only the red or green lens during its last reel would show either a happy or tragic ending.
January 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 📽️
The first 3D movie screened for a commercial audience was The Power of Love, a 1922 silent drama. Its 3D effect was achieved using red-and-green anaglyph glasses, and peering through only the red or green lens during its last reel would show either a happy or tragic ending.
The first 3D movie screened for a commercial audience was The Power of Love, a 1922 silent drama. Its 3D effect was achieved using red-and-green anaglyph glasses, and peering through only the red or green lens during its last reel would show either a happy or tragic ending.
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 📽️
The oldest continually operating movie theater in the world is the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa. Originally established as an opera house, the venue first began screening movies in 1897, making it nearly 129 years old. Its earliest tickets cost as little as 15 cents!
The oldest continually operating movie theater in the world is the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa. Originally established as an opera house, the venue first began screening movies in 1897, making it nearly 129 years old. Its earliest tickets cost as little as 15 cents!
January 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
#ThisThingRulesTrivia 📽️
The oldest continually operating movie theater in the world is the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa. Originally established as an opera house, the venue first began screening movies in 1897, making it nearly 129 years old. Its earliest tickets cost as little as 15 cents!
The oldest continually operating movie theater in the world is the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa. Originally established as an opera house, the venue first began screening movies in 1897, making it nearly 129 years old. Its earliest tickets cost as little as 15 cents!
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Movie theaters do rule and so does this podcast.
You know what rules? Movie Theaters! Come hear Brian and Max talk about easily one of the top 5 best dark rooms you pay money to sit inside:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
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January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Movie theaters do rule and so does this podcast.
You know what rules? Movie Theaters! Come hear Brian and Max talk about easily one of the top 5 best dark rooms you pay money to sit inside:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
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January 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
You know what rules? Movie Theaters! Come hear Brian and Max talk about easily one of the top 5 best dark rooms you pay money to sit inside:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7o1c...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
YT: youtu.be/FzaGFtPEpj4
#Podcast #Movies #MovieTheaters
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You know what rules? Willy Wonka! Come hear Brian and Max talk about literature’s weirdest, most wonderful chocolatier:
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
YT: youtu.be/RpBqTCY1LxE?...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
You know what rules? Willy Wonka! Come hear Brian and Max talk about literature’s weirdest, most wonderful chocolatier:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3A2k...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
YT: youtu.be/RpBqTCY1LxE?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3A2k...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
YT: youtu.be/RpBqTCY1LxE?...