In this episode, we cover everything from waterproof dog fashion and waterless shampoos to spooky Halloween backdrops and surprisingly germy hand dryers. We also dive into the competitive world of hobby horses (yes, really), an art heist at the Louvre, and a daylight-saving recap. All that plus what we’ve been streaming. Listen to the episode now.
Show Notes for Season 4 Episode 18
Get ready, because this episode has everything — from waterproof dogs to jewel thieves and, somehow, hobby horses.
We start with Dog Gear — the Hurtta Mudventure ECO Dog Overall and Slush Combat Suit for pups who think “mud” is a lifestyle, not a substance. We also discuss the merits of a Weatherbeeta Windbreaker, because dogs deserve to be comfy when it’s cold outside..
Then it’s Dog Grooming, where we discuss waterless shampoos for dogs who’d rather fake it than face a bath. (We’re looking at you, Earthrated and TropiClean.) And if your dog’s fur sheds more than your seasonal allergies, we’ve got iGroom Deshedding Shampoo and Conditioner ready for duty.
For your spooky season vibes, we explore Halloween Backdrops on YouTube — just search “Halloween TV Art” and find the one with the ghosts we liked best. You’ll know it when you see it.
Science break! Turns out hand dryers might be less “eco” and more “germ confetti.” Thanks, Devon Science and Harvard.
We also cover important dates: October 27 is Day of the Dead for Pets, and humans get honored November 1–2. Oh, and daylight saving time ends November 2 — yes, we’re still time traveling, and yes, we somehow know more about it than Neil deGrasse Tyson. Nicole has you covered with all the stuff you need to know and do when the time changes.
Then we gallop into The World of Hobby Horses, which is apparently a real competitive sport. There’s an official U.S. guide, a championship, and even a documentary. Finland started it in 2008, and it’s now a very serious — yet delightfully silly — phenomenon. Neigh means neigh. Explore and learn even more:
- Read about what a big deal the US Hobby Horse Championship is.
- HKM Sports Equipment Hobby Horsing FAQ
- Sources for purchasing a Hobby Horse include the LarDen Brand, Astrup, and Etsy Hobby Horses.
- Get into the world via r/HobbyHorsing on Reddit.
Nicole’s AI Adventures return with some friendly robots from DOT AI and MyKin.ai (no judgment, just a little existential curiosity).
And finally, there’s A New Art Heist — the Louvre got robbed (again), this time for $102 million in crown jewels. The thieves used a ladder, a lift, and possibly the oldest trick in the book: “Act like you belong.” Read about how it all came together, what it means for the crown jewels, and more:
We wrap up with What We’ve Been Streaming, including The Perfect Neighbor, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Vacation, and The Naked Gun — because balance. Here’s what Nicole and Michael have been watching since their last streaming update:
- The Perfect Neighbor – Netflix
- I Know What You Did Last Summer – Netflix
- Vacation – Netflix
- On Brand with Jimmy Fallon – Peacock
- FBI Most Wanted – Peacock
- Law and Order SVU – Peacock
- DMV – Paramount+
- The Naked Gun – Paramount+
- Corporate – Comedy Central