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Critter Critics

By David Maher

Join the Critter Critics on an expedition to rate and review every animal in the world. New episodes every other Friday!
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Hyenas are basically the Joker movie

Critter CriticsApr 25, 2020

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Hyenas are basically the Joker movie

Hyenas are basically the Joker movie

We discuss the comedian of the animal kingdom - Hyenas! These animals get a bad rap, is it deserved? Or do these cackling beasts need more love? We also discuss the Bass Pro Pyramid, a very real thing that everyone needs to know about.

Apr 25, 202057:01
The Egg Monster Squad

The Egg Monster Squad

"You ever have a girl give you an egg-job?"

 We review the Gila Monster, an animal you do NOT want to get bitten by.

Apr 04, 202057:00
Ten-Inch Mutant Ninja Turtles

Ten-Inch Mutant Ninja Turtles

We're back to review the shell out of turtles! Luke hints at dark turtle secrets from his past...

Mar 12, 202001:00:34
The Critties 2020

The Critties 2020

It's finally time to figure out what the best critters were from the previous year! Who will come out on top? We also play a game based on CATS, pitch the next Rocky movie, and learn an insane fact about Luke's movie watching habits. 

Feb 08, 202001:04:45
You gotta French this Frog

You gotta French this Frog

Toads, frogs, what's the difference? Not as much as you may think. But how do they stack up in a review? And would you french a frog? Seriously, would you? 

Jan 22, 202001:15:35
The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Star Wars Holiday Special

We are finally back! On this exciting episode we attempt to rank all of the Star Wars creatures and critters from best to worst! Yahoo, now this is podcasting!

Dec 11, 201901:37:52
If a knife became a bird...

If a knife became a bird...

We discuss the EMU, the war-winning terror bird. We also conceptualize an incredible new video game. 

May 28, 201935:25
The Dog with the Mermaid Tail

The Dog with the Mermaid Tail

Critter Critics finally returns for season 2! Your favorite boys are back to discuss all sorts of seals, including: elephant seals, harp seals, leopard seals, and Seal the artist. Which one of these will come out on top? Listen and find out, duh. 

May 14, 201951:43
American Llama

American Llama

Only a few weeks until high school is over? And none of us have gone full camel yet? Join the Critter Critics as review Llamas, Alpacas, and Guanacos all at the same time!

Mar 18, 201953:18
God is a Shrimpman

God is a Shrimpman

And I, I feel it after midnight
A feelin' that you can't fight
My one, it lingers when we're done
You'll believe God is a Shrimpman

Feb 22, 201939:33
Rhino Royale

Rhino Royale

100 Rhinos enter. 1 Rhino leaves. We're here to review this thick unicorn of the savanna, but mostly talk a lot about Zac Efron. Like a lot a lot. 

Feb 12, 201942:56
Rock-Paper-Scissors | Eagle-Turkey-Moses

Rock-Paper-Scissors | Eagle-Turkey-Moses

It's time to review America's favorite bird! Does the real thing live up to the legend of being the most patriotic critter? Just how clever is this girl? That last joke is a reference to the raptors in Jurassic Park. Because, you know, an eagle is a raptor. Raptor is a classification of bird. Get it?

Jan 28, 201947:49
The Critties

The Critties

It's the first ever Critter Critics award show, The Critties! We've got 10 exciting awards to give out, but which critters will come out on top? As usual, we discover more about each other than we ever wanted to know. 

Jan 07, 201952:51
If Jersey Shore was an Animal...

If Jersey Shore was an Animal...

Aye, aye, captain! We're here to discuss the lemur, an animal as cute as it is skunky. We also talk about eating diapers for awhile, so look forward to that!
Dec 14, 201848:52
Planet of the Dillos

Planet of the Dillos

How many of you misread this episode as Planet of the Dildos? Be honest. In this episode we are discussing the sweet ball of joy known as the armadillo! We also play an exciting new animal dating game!
Nov 30, 201847:23
Crocodiles: The Jimmy Buffet of High School

Crocodiles: The Jimmy Buffet of High School

We're finally back reviewing real animals! It's David's biggest fear versus Dylan's ultimate fetish, with Luke caught in the middle of this brutal Civil War. Whoever wins, we lose.
Nov 16, 201848:44
50 Shades of Foot

50 Shades of Foot

The boys are back with another cryptid special! It's the ultimate battle royal of Bigfoot versus Wolfman. Who will come out on top? Will Luke be able to handle his fear of the Wolfman long enough to talk about it? All this and more!
Nov 11, 201846:10
The Indiana Jones of Flavortown

The Indiana Jones of Flavortown

It's another spooky special as we review the Thunderbird. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a...pterodactyl? Wait, what the heck is this thing? Join us as we may or probably won't find out!
Oct 26, 201848:19
Cheaper by the Dozen 3: The Jersey Devil

Cheaper by the Dozen 3: The Jersey Devil

On this bone-chilling episode, we review the legendary Jersey Devil. We also make a pitch for an exciting new reboot of a classic film franchise. Your move, Hollywood.
Oct 12, 201835:33
The Legend of Stinkhole Sam

The Legend of Stinkhole Sam

To celebrate Halloween month, the Critter Critics are reviewing cryptids! On this episode we discuss a lesser known worm-and-or-snake creature known as Sinkhole Sam! Music used is by Haunted Corpse.
Oct 11, 201833:01
What are you, Chicken?

What are you, Chicken?

The Critter Critics discuss the most common of farm-foul, the chicken! We also go down a rabbit hole about Grimace, the famous McDonalds monster. We had some audio issues with this one, sorry! Just pretend we are recording this from an airplane and it will sound about right.
Sep 29, 201834:32
The Chrysalis Crisis

The Chrysalis Crisis

It's a critter triple threat as we attempt to review the Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Moth all at once! Who will come out on top? And will Dylan be able to cope with facing his biggest fear?
Sep 15, 201846:45
The Secret of Club Penguin

The Secret of Club Penguin

Penguins are known as one of the cutest animals in the world. But they hold a dark secret...Actually, a lot of dark, incredibly disturbing secrets. Don't listen to this if you aren't ready for the horrific truth.
Aug 31, 201834:08
Cougars: The Resurrection of Grumpy Cat

Cougars: The Resurrection of Grumpy Cat

The Critter Critics unite to discuss the cat of many names. Mountain Lion, Puma, Cougar, Ghost Cat? We also pitch the next great Jason Statham franchise.
Aug 17, 201836:38
Pigeon Impossible

Pigeon Impossible

In this action-packed episode, be amazed as pigeons do all of their own stunts, no matter how dangerous or crazy they are! We talk about Nikola Tesla, Pigeon "Milk," Hey Arnold, and we even discover a new way of texting! Music used is by Ryan Anderson
Aug 03, 201841:25
Scorpions VS Pee-wee Herman

Scorpions VS Pee-wee Herman

Can we avoid fear and disgust long enough to review a Scorpion? Probably not, but we attempt it anyways. Along the way we also discuss Mr. Bean, DeviantArt, Slipknot, and more!
Jul 20, 201833:07
Capybara: Bully or Sweet Boy?

Capybara: Bully or Sweet Boy?

The Critter Critics make their debut review with an in-depth discussion of the giant rodent known as the Capybara. Along the way we talk about eating guinea pigs, The Wild Thornberries, partying with wildlife, The Kentucky Derby, and more.
Music used is by Ryan Andersen.
Jul 06, 201830:35