Mailbag: Why is English so weird? Do all cats hate getting wet? Who made PB&J a combo?

Mailbag: Why is English so weird? Do all cats hate getting wet? Who made PB&J a combo?

From Tumble Science Podcast for Kids by Tumble Media

December 19, 2025 · 24 min

About this episode

In this Mailbag episode, the hosts answer listener questions about language, sandwiches, and cats while featuring a long-time patron.

We’re wrapping up 2025 with a final Mailbag episode, featuring some of our longest-running Patrons! Did you know, when you sign up to support Tumble on Patreon, you’ll get a personalized message from Marshall? And if you’ve been supporting us for years, we might just call you up to chat! We’ll meet our mysterious patron, MiloSloth and his family, and learn why they love to support the show.  Plus, why is the English language so weird? Who made PB & J a combo? And do all cats hate getting wet? We have the answers. If you want to join Milo and support Tumble on Patreon, just go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast and pledge at whatever level you want! $1 or more gets you ad-free versions of the show, and $5 and up gets you a birthday shout out! Also don't forget about gift subscriptions, which make great last-minute holiday gifts! Want Tumble merch? Just go to tumblepodcast.dashery.com for t-shirts, mugs, hats, tote bags, and so much more.

People in this episode

Host: Marshall

Guest: MiloSloth

Topics covered

  • language
  • sandwiches
  • cats
  • Patreon
  • listener engagement

Keywords

  • language
  • sandwiches
  • cats
  • Patreon
  • Tumble
  • mailbag
  • podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tumble Media, Patreon

Products: PB & J

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