The host Maddie is a charming, relatable, and informed guide into the fascinating world of cool snake facts.
While interesting information about snakes and “Snake Debate”, a head to head comparisons of two snake species’ respective cool factor, are the general themes of the show, there is always enough variety that the format never gets stale.
After the drama of “Snake Debate” is over, Maddie’s ending activities are always a pleasant diversion, even when they get cut short by Maddie needing to leave for school.
Since Maddie is a very young snake enthusiast, there are moments where the podcast is downright adorable. For example, Maddie’s love of snakes is only rivaled by her hatred for her constant nemesis background noise. And her take on the show’s ever-improving production values? “I’m learning how to do all these cool things, like make this noise!” ***NOISE*** “Cool, right?!”
But make no mistake, the real draw of Slither is that is a project driven by passion. It’s refreshing to hear the infectious wonder that only kids under 14 (unencumbered by thoughts of rent/mortgage, job, student loans, etc.) can possess.
A message to Slither super fans out there: you should probably invest in a copy of “Living Snakes of the World” to get the full Slither 360 experience.
