In this episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris dives into several inventions from the last 40–50 years that were once considered completely dumb, unnecessary, or downright ridiculous—but now we literally can’t imagine life without them. From smartphones and robot vacuums to Crocs and QR codes, these modern marvels went from punchlines to power moves.

Meanwhile, Mike brings in his energy with a competing list generated by his AI... featuring inventions that sound like they came from a late-night infomercial or the back page of a SkyMall magazine. Think more "useless but somehow real" energy—like umbrellas for shoes or bacon-scented alarm clocks. So if you’re wondering how we got from mocking voice assistants to yelling “Hey Alexa, where are my pants?”—this is the episode for you.

We debate, we roast, we appreciate just how weird and wonderful modern life is.

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In this hilariously enlightening episode of Squirrel Talk, Mike puts Chris to the test with a list of common idioms — phrases we all use but rarely stop to think about. From "break a leg" to "kick the bucket," Mike reads each idiom aloud, and Chris tries (and usually fails) to guess where it came from and how it was first used. The two go back and forth with wild theories before uncovering the actual origin stories behind these quirky sayings. If you’ve ever wondered why we say someone has “skeletons in the closet” or what it really means to “pull someone’s leg,” this one’s for you.

Get ready for laughs, surprises, and a little bit of accidental education. Spoiler alert: Chris was wrong a lot.

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In this fiery episode of Squirrel Talk, Chris and Mike take on their own version of the infamous Hot Ones challenge—eating wings coated in increasingly scorching hot sauces, ending with one that hits a brutal 1,000,000 Scoville units. But the heat isn't just on their tongues… it’s on their hearts too.

The twist? All the questions come straight from their wives. As the wings get hotter, so do the questions—ranging from hilarious to heartfelt, embarrassing to surprisingly deep. Can they handle the heat without tapping out? Can they survive the spicy gauntlet and stay honest under marital interrogation?

Grab some milk, brace yourself for some laughs, and join them for one of the most revealing and ridiculous Squirrel Talk episodes yet.

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