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Episode 84: Rutki? Mar 02, 2022

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In this episode: our takes on a plethora of new pet colors & outfits, UC news in the Editorial, and not one, but TWO Neopets-themed Wordle games! Plus, we discuss an unexpectedly wholesome exchange on the boards, which Neopets are the easiest to forget about, and two truly horrifying items!
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The Tenth Annual Neopies
Latest Neopian Times Editorial (Issue #954)
Jordle (with Jordie!)
WORDneo
User designs for Chia colors & wearables

Episode 83: This Asparagus Chia Found Christ Feb 16, 2022

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In this episode, we cover Kacheek Day, Zafara Day, and the surprise return of the Neopies! We also discuss the mixed messages about game conversion coming from the Neopian Times editorial and how apparently the first gay character in Neopets canon will be appearing in...Island Builders? Plus, more on the Neopets Metaverse roadmap and an exciting Avatar Adventure!
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TNT's Kacheek Day tweet
Latest Neopian Times editorial (Issue #953)
Jellyneo coverage of the Island Builders event
Neopets Metaverse Project Timeline
Neopets Metaverse "Neo Year Resolution" post
Coindesk article about Neopets Metaverse
The Scratchcard Kiosk Wocky

Episode 82: Sutek's Tomb or Nothing Feb 02, 2022

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In this episode, we dig into the latest Neopian Times editorial and the shocking news that apparently no more games are being converted?!? We also discuss Funko Pops, Wordle, and our least favorite petpets. Plus, a listener blows our minds with their recent Neopets realization!

Episode 81: Jetsam Tank Jan 19, 2022

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We regret to inform you that despite our best efforts, Jumpstart has released another match-3 game (sigh). Of course we cover the beta rollout of the game, as well as new Neopets merch and a small faerie-related controversy. Plus, we read listener mail, share our takes on the terrifying new Buzz color, weigh in on a debate about whether Aishas have fur, and more!
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Scrapped Pets - Jellyneo's Book of Ages
Jellyneo post about Neopia Movie Studio
Sloth Appreciation Day tweet
The original image in an old Caption Contest
Aisha Running GIF
User Design for Elderly Lenny

Episode 80: Get That Grundo! Jan 05, 2022

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Happy New Year, Neostalgians! We're starting 2022 with a bang, discussing some memorable Advent Calendar moments, the release of purchasable pet slots in the NC Mall, and a shady survey from the Neopets Metaverse team. Plus, avatar updates and some new Neopets goals!
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Neopets Fun Images
Avatar Reset FAQ
Burlap Kau Propaganda

Episode 79: Aisha Representation! Dec 08, 2021

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In our "holiday" episode, we present you with our hot takes on the egregious Steampunk Usul & the not-so-Stealthy Xweetok, some user ideas for avatars, and praise for the advent calendar. Plus, we discuss the new plushies and some festive featured items!
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EZ Things TNT Can Do But For Some Reason Haven't
Avatar Ideas
Buddy Icon Avatars

Episode 78: Remember Dacardia? Nov 24, 2021

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This episode contains what is hopefully our last update on Neopets NFTs. We discuss how only about 20% of the original amount of NFTs were sold, how ugly and messed up the NFTs ended up looking, and some serious allegations from Dress to Impress. We also cover the new roadmap survey, the site's 22nd birthday, and the new plushies - including a mystery plushie that (post-recording) has been identified as a Royal Meepit (who knew)!
Links:
Herdy's petpage summarizing all the NFT drama
Jellyneo update on 11/15
Jellyneo update on 11/19
NetDragon press release
Kotaku article about Neopets NFTs
Moonrank site with the actual NFTs

Episode 77: Chill Normie Positive Vibe Nov 10, 2021

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We're in the New York Times! We share the backstory on how this happened and cover Korbat Day, Halloween, and the upcoming Neopets NFT launch. We also read some listener mail, which leads to us discussing Survivor (spoilers for last week's episode), a creepy Neogreeting, and more!
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New York Times article by Madeleine Morley
Neopets Metaverse launch announcement
Jellyneo post on the NFT launch

Episode 76: More Glubgar Oct 27, 2021

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It's our Halloween episode - hopefully it's not too spooky! We return to the topic of extreme haunted houses thanks to a listener email, and share some themed items, which spark a discussion about trick or treating experiences and candy rankings. And OF COURSE we cover the (long overdue) "beta" update and the three new converted games! Plus, updates on Neopets NFTs and some cheeky Beauty Contest winners.

Episode 75: NFT Heckscape Oct 13, 2021

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Welcome to spooky season! We chat about horror movies and haunted houses before getting to the NFT of it all. We discuss Discord fails, stolen art, and a questionable meme tweeted (then deleted) by Neopets Metaverse. Plus, we read listener emails about topics ranging from bad vampire books to Neopian theology!
Links:
Jellyneo's NFT info page
TNT's post on Oct. 4th
Neopets Metaverse road map
Jellyneo post with deleted Neopets Metaverse tweet thread
Neopets Metaverse apology
TNT's post on Oct. 11th (after we recorded)
Old map of Neopia (thanks to listener Issa for the link!)

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