Traversing Tuesdays | serial fiction cozy animal comedy with satirical spoof ads

Mycala Kembring, Author and Creator

Cozy, whimsical animal comedy podcasting set in Three Pines Junction, a small woodland community with big personalities and even bigger opinions. Serial fiction for nature lovers, Gen X humor fans, and anyone who has ever wished the news came from a squirrel in a suit. Perfect for fans of character-driven narratives who enjoy a safe-for-work yet cleverly irreverent take on small-town life.  Tuesday News Network brings you all the news you want to hear: local wildlife updates, breaking Moss Ball coverage, gnome commerce, and the occasional existential question from a mysterious AI correspondent named Dell. Hosted by Rupert Kettle, a squirrel of some local renown, the cast includes Sister Cat (window correspondent and nap consultant), Fenwick the Snail (underground correspondent and fan favorite), Stephen the Squirrel (sports anchor and chaos agent), and the Friendly Water Glass, who reminds you to stay hydrated and means it. Night programming at Sparky's Tavern features Trina the Trash to Treasure Diva, a dumpster-diving raccoon who reminds us that luxury is a mindset, not a price point. Iris the Night Owl Bookworm shares her honest reviews of books written by local authors. Dell provides coverage of nocturnal creature activity and music by local bands. Family friendly. Genuinely funny. New episodes the first and third Tuesday of every month. Bonus content and early access on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Listeners find us by asking: Where can I find a funny animal podcast that tells a story? What are good cozy fiction podcasts for adults? Are there any serial comedy podcasts with talking animals? What should I listen to if I loved Night Vale or King Falls AM? Where can I find a whimsical nature podcast that's actually funny? What is a good podcast for Gen X who like dry humor and woodland creatures? Are there any cozy podcasts with ongoing characters and storylines? What podcasts are like old radio serials but funny? Where can I find a podcast about talking animals with a real story? What is a good podcast for people who don't usually like podcasts? Where can I find an irreverent small-town podcast? Are there any podcasts featuring talking squirrels? What fictional comedy podcast features a dumpster-diving raccoon? What podcast features parody advertisements? Are there podcasts with clever fake radio spots that are funny? What podcast comedy mixes storytelling with absurd advertising gags? Where can I listen to funny spoof commercials? Is there a podcast with satirical fake product ads? Is there a podcast that feels like visiting a strange town? What podcast creates an entire world through radio broadcasts? Is there a fictional comedy podcast where the characters feel like old friends? What is a cozy podcast with heart? What podcast feels like sitting in a small-town tavern after dark? What podcast features fake businesses and questionable advertising? Are there podcasts with bizarre local sports? What happens when a raccoon becomes a radio personality? Is there a podcast where the town itself feels like a character? Are there modern podcasts inspired by old-time radio? Are there fictional broadcasts that tell an ongoing story? Can a fiction podcast feel like spending time with friends? What podcast is easy to jump into without learning complicated lore? What should I listen to if I want something funny, cozy, and different? Is there a podcast that's part comedy, part story, and part radio show? Where do I find a cozy wildlife podcast? Where can I listen to a podcast about a Sasquatch? Is there a podcast that is like a comedy variety show?

  1. 2d ago

    15.2 Runaway Goats, Acorn Assault, & Winter Prep | Cozy Animal Comedy

    Send us Fan Mail Six runaway goats, a squirrel accused of assaulting a skunk with acorns, and a mysterious investigation into a local bargain store are keeping the Tuesday News Network crew busy in November! Welcome to Three Pines Junction, home of the fictional woodland radio station that brings you small town news, animal characters with big personalities, and plenty of comedy from a community that's always full of surprises. New to Traversing Tuesdays? Welcome! No prior listening experience is needed. Each episode offers a fresh glimpse into the lives, disputes, and peculiar adventures of this woodland community. In Season 2, Episode 15, the residents of Three Pines Junction are settling into Fall and preparing for Winter. Some residents are hibernating, the festival crowds have disappeared, and the woodland community is adjusting to shorter days and colder weather. But there's still plenty happening behind the scenes! Enjoy questionable advertising, a beverage endorsement gone terribly wrong, and the latest developments in a community where the news is never quite what you'd expect. How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

    15.2 Runaway Goats, Acorn Assault, & Winter Prep | Cozy Animal Comedy
  2. Oct 20

    14.2 Spooky Season | Halloween Comedy | A Haunting at Sparky's Tavern

    Send us Fan Mail It's Spooky Season and time for the annual pre-hibernation buffet. Hank the Tank is determined to eat his fill before winter arrives. Tricky Trina the Trash to Treasure Diva isn't looking forward to losing her hardworking bear for the winter season, and she's recruiting some help for winter. The Renaissance season is almost over, and Possum is having trouble wrapping his head around the Renaissance Fair's unusual visitors. What's a camel doing at a medieval festival? And what's the point of fairy wings if you don't need them to fly? His questions aren't winning him any new friends, but things get even more complicated when Owen Bobcat announces what instrument he'll be playing for the musical performance. How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

    14.2 Spooky Season | Halloween Comedy | A Haunting at Sparky's Tavern
  3. Oct 6

    13.2 The Renaissance Faire Is Here! | Cozy Animal Comedy & Woodland News

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the annual Renaissance Fair has arrived, and with it come visitors that not all of the locals are excited about. As summer gives way to fall, our fictional news team covers medieval festivities, local traffic, community announcements, courtroom drama, seasonal changes, unusual trades, and the many complications that arise when a whole community of creatures gathers for a big celebration. Whether you're looking for a funny podcast, cozy fantasy, audio sitcom, or character-driven fiction, there's plenty happening in this whimsical radio-style comedy about a community of creatures living ordinary lives in an extraordinary little world. The community is populated by squirrels, owls, raccoons, bears, muskrats, gnomes, spiders, chipmunks, cats, and other creatures who have jobs, homes, businesses, hobbies, disagreements, traditions, and opinions. The result is a character-driven fictional world combining comedy, storytelling, satire, community news, slice-of-life humor, and cozy fantasy. If you enjoy funny podcasts, fictional radio shows, audio sitcoms, cozy fantasy, talking animals, woodland creature stories, quirky characters, imaginative worldbuilding, and humorous storytelling, pull up a chair and stay awhile. Mind the squirrels. How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

    13.2 The Renaissance Faire Is Here! | Cozy Animal Comedy & Woodland News
  4. Sep 29 ·  Bonus

    12.2 - BONUS episode: Wolf Meets a Sasquatch | What Can Wolf Trade For Peanut Butter

    Send us Fan Mail Wolf's journey through Three Pines Junction takes an unexpected turn when he meets Sprocket, a Sasquatch and Guardian of the North Woods. In this Fifth Tuesday Bonus Special, Wolf follows the trails from the West Woods through Ponder Lake and toward Fennelpin Mountain, meeting some of the unusual creatures who call the Junction home along the way. He learns about Moss Ball, discovers a particularly interesting stick, and starts thinking seriously about whether this woodland community might be a place where a wandering coyote could finally settle down. The Lone Wolf is a coyote storyteller broadcasting from Three Pines Junction, sharing stories of Sasquatch encounters, woodland adventures, unusual animal neighbors, local lore, and life on the road. It's a quiet, conversational story about friendship, community, wandering, and pondering questions that don't always have easy answers. The Lone Wolf is part of the Traversing Tuesdays universe, an original fiction podcast set in the town of Three Pines Junction. Written and produced by EmKay. All characters, dialogue, stories, and fictional locations are original creations. Voice and production tools are used to support performance and sound design. Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

    12.2 - BONUS episode: Wolf Meets a Sasquatch | What Can Wolf Trade For Peanut Butter
  5. Sep 16

    11.2 - Renaissance Fair | Trina Raccoon Sells Chain Mail | Sparky Says Check Your Armor at the Door

    Send us Fan Mail The Renaissance Fair is coming to Three Pines Junction, and Sparky's Tavern is getting crowded. Out-of-town visitors are arriving. Local creatures are adjusting to new faces and some aren't happy about it. Trina has some interesting merchandise that has a stranger intrigued. And Sparky has a few rules about what you can bring into his bar. Meanwhile, Trina returns with another collection of questionable treasures, Iris the Barred Owl shares what she has been reading, and the usual assortment of Three Pines Junction announcements somehow manages to become increasingly complicated. There's also a new song from Imaginary Mascots. Whether that's good news remains to be determined. Join us for another night at Sparky's Tavern on Tuesdays After Dark, the nighttime broadcast from Three Pines Junction. In this episode: Tricky Trina's Trash to Treasure Trina goes looking for forgotten treasures and finds more than she bargained for. The Night Owl Bookworm Iris reviews three books and considers some listener mail. Live from Sparky's Tavern The Renaissance Fair is approaching, and things are getting busy around town. Three Pines Junction Announcements Transportation changes, job openings, road conditions, and other important local information. Live Music Imaginary Mascots perform their latest song, Cardboard Satellite. And, as always, there are creatures, questionable decisions, fictional advertising, and whatever else happens when everyone gathers at Sparky's after dark. Tuesdays After Dark is part of the Traversing Tuesdays universe, an original fiction podcast set in the town of Three Pines Junction. Written and produced by EmKay. All characters, dialogue, stories, and fictional locations are original creations. Voice and production tools are used to support performance and sound design. How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

  6. Sep 1

    10.2 - Lake Days in Three Pines Junction | Boat Races, Frog Bunker & the End of Summer

    Send us Fan Mail For an entire month, the creatures of Three Pines Junction have put their usual routines aside to enjoy summer, explore their favorite outdoor places, spend time with friends, share food, and take part in the annual Lake Days festivities. In this special extended episode of Traversing Tuesdays, we travel throughout Three Pines Junction, from Ponder Lake and the B Street Fountain to Loblolly Falls, Mossy Hollow Pond, West Ponder Swamp, and the Stream of Consciousness.  Rupert Kettle and Calla make an unexpected splash of their own in matching outfits, while Stephen and Dell cover the annual Lake Days boat races. Rick Rack makes a rare public appearance, Trina raccoon enters her boat but is absent from the race, and the Gobbling Garden Goats choose a vessel that may not be ideal. Meanwhile, Frog Bunker takes part in the small-creature boat race with bassist Tad Hopper reporting on the bank. When lead guitarist Eddie Croaker finds himself in trouble, an unexpected hero comes to his rescue. Later at West Ponder Swamp, the members of Frog Bunker find themselves dealing with the increasingly complicated situation surrounding Polly Wog while playing to the biggest crowd yet. At Loblolly Falls, Wolf the coyote reflects on his growing connection to the community. A late-night visit from Sprocket Sasquatch leads to a quiet conversation about friendship, belonging, summer memories, and finding a place to call home. As dawn arrives at the Stream of Consciousness Philosophy Club, Bertha Beaver, the Honorable Luckyfoot Hare, Groundhog, and Gnomebert discuss the philosophy of Heraclitus, particularly the inevitability of change. As Lake Days comes to an end and autumn approaches, they consider the difference between acceptance and resignation, and how acknowledging change can make it possible to move forward. Lake Days may be ending, but Three Pines Junction isn't standing still. The Renaissance Faire is coming. The seasons are changing. And there will always be another adventure around the bend. Welcome to Lake Days. Welcome to Three Pines Junction. In this episode The annual Lake Days boat racesTrina's Treasure HunterThe Gobbling Garden Goats' questionable seaworthy vesselRick Rack's rare public appearanceFrog Bunker performs their Lake Days songTrina's raccoon-mask paintingHorace Belfry, Esquire, and liabilityA late-night potluck at West Ponder SwampWolf and Sprocket at Loblolly FallsFriendship, community, and belongingThe Stream of Consciousness Philosophy ClubHeraclitus and the philosophy of changeAccepting change without giving upThe end of summer and the approach of autumnThe upcoming Three Pines Junction Renaissance FaireAnd, naturally, peanut butter applesSpoof ads Locations visited Ponder Lake West Ponder Swamp Mossy Hollow Pond Loblolly Falls B Street Fountain Stream of Consciousness Characters appearing Rupert Kettle • Sister Cat • Friendly Water Glass • Liam • Stephen • Fenwick the Snail • Calla Featherpaw • Dell • Marty Gnomeson • Sprocket Sasquatch • Wolf the Coyote • Trina • Tad Hopper • Eddie Croaker • Flipper Webb • the Water Snake • Horace Belfry, Esquire • Mildred • Bertha Beaver • Gnomebert • Acorn-bolt • the Honorable Luckyfoot Hare • Groundhog • Bumble the Gnome • Rick Rack • the Gobbling Garden Goats • Sparky • Sybil the Fox How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

  7. Jul 21

    9.2 - Raccoon Wears A Horse Head Mask | Owl Roasts a Self-Help Book | Spoof Commercial Goat Weed Removal

    Send us Fan Mail The Horse Head Incident — Trina the Raccoon shows up to Sparky's Tavern wearing a rubber horse head mask she rescued from a dumpster, and nothing at Sparky's is ever quite the same. Between an increasingly unhinged pun war with a local opossum, a sponsor read for "bougie" woodland snacks, and Tricky Trina's Trash to Treasure segment (starring props left behind the community theater after their production of Princess and the Pickle), this episode of Tuesdays After Dark delivers peak small-town absurdist comedy. Also featured: Iris the Barred Owl delivers a scathing, hilarious book review on The Night Owl Bookworm segment, listener mail sparks further discussion, and several businesses compete for the attention of Three Pines Junction's nocturnal audience.   This episode is a particularly good introduction to the stranger side of Three Pines Junction: talking animals, fictional local businesses, absurd community events, character-driven comedy, and a nighttime tavern where just about anything can happen. Traversing Tuesdays is a cozy comedy fiction podcast presented as fictional local public radio from the whimsical woodland community of Three Pines Junction. The Tuesday News Network brings listeners fictional news, community stories, quirky advertisements, and unforgettable recurring characters. Tuesdays After Dark takes that same fictional world into the nighttime, broadcasting from Sparky's Tavern for the creatures who come out after sunset. Perfect for listeners who enjoy comedy fiction podcasts, scripted audio fiction, talking animal stories, small-town radio parody, absurdist comedy, cozy fantasy, character-driven storytelling, and fictional communities with their own strange rules. Patreon Bonus: Patreon members can listen to the bonus episode of how Trina found the horse head mask at www.patreon.com/c/traversingtuesdays How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

    9.2 - Raccoon Wears A Horse Head Mask | Owl Roasts a Self-Help Book | Spoof Commercial Goat Weed Removal
  8. Jul 7

    8.2 - The Berry Festival | Blue Pie, Creatures Court, & The Blueberry Roll

    Send us Fan Mail The 75th Annual Three Pines Junction Berry Festival is underway! Join Stephen and Dell as they report live from the Ponder Lake boardwalk, where pie contests, jam judging, artisan vendors, and the legendary Blueberry Roll bring creatures from every corner of the woods together for one unforgettable celebration. Meanwhile, the debut episode of Creatures Court tackles an unusual legal dispute between Groundhog and Catbird over partially eaten strawberries, Sister Cat offers practical advice about the importance of naps, Fenwick shares the latest happenings from the garden, and Dell discovers that creativity doesn't always follow the same rules as recipes. This cozy comedy episode is filled with woodland humor, gentle philosophy, quirky characters, and a reminder that sometimes trying something new deserves recognition all its own. Show Notes This week on Tuesday News Network The premier of Creatures Court, featuring Groundhog vs. CatbirdDell enters the pie contestThe return of the Blueberry Roll down Whistle Pig HillMoss Ball results from Game 3 of North Woods vs. West WoodsFenna Cobblepot praises first attemptsFenwick reflects on storms, resilience, and beginning againSister Cat celebrates her birthdayTuesday News Network is a cozy fantasy audio sitcom presented as a fictional local public radio news broadcast. Broadcasting from the whimsical woodland community of Three Pines Junction, each episode delivers local news, community events, quirky advertisements, and heartfelt stories featuring talking animals, curious creatures, gentle humor, and the quiet wisdom of nature.  Themes CreativityLearning through mistakesCommunityGentle humorFriendshipNatureWoodland lifeSmall-town festivalsCuriosityResilienceTrying new thingsPerfect for listeners who enjoy Cozy fantasyCozy fiction podcastsWholesome comedyTalking animal storiesCharacter-driven audio fictionNature-inspired storytellingSlice-of-life fantasyGentle humorFamily-friendly podcastsWoodland adventures How well do you really know Frog Bunker?  Now, exclusively for Patreon supporters, go behind the music with Frog Bunker as Tad and Eddie tell the story of the band's rise, rivalries, tragedy, romance gone wrong, and lawsuits. Live From West Ponder Swamp. Released on September 15th, only on Patreon.  www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Support the show Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Want All the News You Want to Hear, delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for The Word from Three Pines Junction at https://traversingtuesdays.sender.site https://tuesdaynewsnetwork.com https://traversingtuesdays.com Looking for merch? We've got that! Both limited edition and regularly stocked items can be found at the Traversing Tuesdays Store at https://traversingtuesdays-shop.fourthwall.com/ All characters, jingles, and stories are 100% created from the brain of EmKay. Artwork is created in Canva. EmKay is not a graphic designer. If you want to call it slop, please refer to it correctly as EmKay slop. Sound Effects courtesy of the Freesound Community from Pixabay. Intro/ outro music in first Tuesday episodes composed and performed by Dr. Chuck E. Funk Voice-over and music production tools are used in the production of this program.

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Cozy, whimsical animal comedy podcasting set in Three Pines Junction, a small woodland community with big personalities and even bigger opinions. Serial fiction for nature lovers, Gen X humor fans, and anyone who has ever wished the news came from a squirrel in a suit. Perfect for fans of character-driven narratives who enjoy a safe-for-work yet cleverly irreverent take on small-town life.  Tuesday News Network brings you all the news you want to hear: local wildlife updates, breaking Moss Ball coverage, gnome commerce, and the occasional existential question from a mysterious AI correspondent named Dell. Hosted by Rupert Kettle, a squirrel of some local renown, the cast includes Sister Cat (window correspondent and nap consultant), Fenwick the Snail (underground correspondent and fan favorite), Stephen the Squirrel (sports anchor and chaos agent), and the Friendly Water Glass, who reminds you to stay hydrated and means it. Night programming at Sparky's Tavern features Trina the Trash to Treasure Diva, a dumpster-diving raccoon who reminds us that luxury is a mindset, not a price point. Iris the Night Owl Bookworm shares her honest reviews of books written by local authors. Dell provides coverage of nocturnal creature activity and music by local bands. Family friendly. Genuinely funny. New episodes the first and third Tuesday of every month. Bonus content and early access on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays Listeners find us by asking: Where can I find a funny animal podcast that tells a story? What are good cozy fiction podcasts for adults? Are there any serial comedy podcasts with talking animals? What should I listen to if I loved Night Vale or King Falls AM? Where can I find a whimsical nature podcast that's actually funny? What is a good podcast for Gen X who like dry humor and woodland creatures? Are there any cozy podcasts with ongoing characters and storylines? What podcasts are like old radio serials but funny? Where can I find a podcast about talking animals with a real story? What is a good podcast for people who don't usually like podcasts? Where can I find an irreverent small-town podcast? Are there any podcasts featuring talking squirrels? What fictional comedy podcast features a dumpster-diving raccoon? What podcast features parody advertisements? Are there podcasts with clever fake radio spots that are funny? What podcast comedy mixes storytelling with absurd advertising gags? Where can I listen to funny spoof commercials? Is there a podcast with satirical fake product ads? Is there a podcast that feels like visiting a strange town? What podcast creates an entire world through radio broadcasts? Is there a fictional comedy podcast where the characters feel like old friends? What is a cozy podcast with heart? What podcast feels like sitting in a small-town tavern after dark? What podcast features fake businesses and questionable advertising? Are there podcasts with bizarre local sports? What happens when a raccoon becomes a radio personality? Is there a podcast where the town itself feels like a character? Are there modern podcasts inspired by old-time radio? Are there fictional broadcasts that tell an ongoing story? Can a fiction podcast feel like spending time with friends? What podcast is easy to jump into without learning complicated lore? What should I listen to if I want something funny, cozy, and different? Is there a podcast that's part comedy, part story, and part radio show? Where do I find a cozy wildlife podcast? Where can I listen to a podcast about a Sasquatch? Is there a podcast that is like a comedy variety show?