S6E4 Are Pandas Just Costumed Dudes in Disguise with John Campanelli

S6E4 Are Pandas Just Costumed Dudes in Disguise with John Campanelli

July 16, 2026 · 41 min · Season 6 · Episode 4

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The episode explores the bizarre biology of pandas and questions their existence as a natural marvel or a conservation scam.

S6E4: Are Pandas Just Costumed Dudes in Disguise? (with John Campanelli) Are giant pandas ( Ailuropoda melanoleuca ) a marvel of natural selection, or are they just highly paid actors sweating it out inside heavy plush suits to fuel a multi-million dollar international conservation scam? This week, the crew dives deep into the bizarre biology of the world's favorite lazy carnivore. From their evolutionary choice to eat toxic grass all day to their infamous need for mood lighting and performance drugs just to keep the species going, the math simply isn't checking out. To help us unmask the truth, standout stand-up comedian John Campanelli joins the desk to break down the evidence, pitch his own wild theories, and reveal which modern historical figures might actually be a complete fabrication. A QUICK PRODUCTION NOTE FROM THE TEAM: We want to sincerely apologize for the audio quality on this week's episode. Koji completely messed up the recording settings in the home studio before we pressed track. He knows it sounds a little rough, he feels terrible about it, and he solemnly promises to do better next time. Thank you for bearing with us! In this episode, we cover: The Animatronic…

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