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

Mycala Kembring
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  • Comedy Fiction
  • Updated Weekly

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?

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Season 2 Episode 5: Tuesday News Network Celebrates One Year of Broadcasting

    Send us Fan Mail A fictional newsroom anniversary broadcast, an argument during a sports event, and a system failure occur. Tuesday News Network consists of anthropomorphic animals and objects and their daily lives in the fictional world of Three Pines Junction. Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    37 min

  2. May 19

    Season 2 Episode 4: Tuesday Nights at Sparky's Tavern Pilot

    Send us Fan Mail When the sun goes down in Three Pines Junction, barred owls review books, mosquitoes correct your grammar, and nobody asks where Tricky Trina found that thing. In the premiere episode of Tuesday Nights at Sparky’s, Dell welcomes Tricky Trina the Trash to Treasure Diva, Gnomebert, Pendleton the Pedantic Mosquito, and Iris the Barred Owl for an evening of stories, music, and moonlit mischief. Featuring live music from Frog Bunker, a local band hailing from West Ponder Swamp. Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    34 min

  3. May 5

    Season 2 Episode 3: Snacks, Sponsorship, and Structural Integrity

    Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a vending machine mishap, the reveal of a mysterious guardian of the West Woods, and Three Pines Junction prepares for night time... Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    31 min

  4. Apr 7

    Season 2 Episode 2: Spring in Three Pines Junction

    Send us Fan Mail The Tuesday News Network welcomes a new crew member, Fenwick returns from hibernation leave, and the long-anticipated Moss Ball season opener is covered exclusively by the network team.  Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    32 min

  5. Mar 3

    Season 2 Episode 1: Starting Again

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the network team is reporting remotely and looking forward to spring. Sister Cat reports on the view from her perchSprocket finds it difficult to remain "under the radar" while being a guest correspondentRupert shares this thoughts on hearing from a former acquaintance who should have stayed in the pastSign up for the Side Path newsletter Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    15 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Episode will be late, with apologies

    Send us Fan Mail A word from Rupert. Thank you for your patience. Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    1 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Episode 18: Movement is More Than Exercise

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about alternatives to workout culture. It's getting colder and Fenwick is slowing downDell reflects on the Renaissance Faire as she visits the clearing where it stoodSprocket talks about how he's preparing for colder weatherSign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!) Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    20 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Episode 17.5: Navigating a Code Red Kind of Week

    Send us Fan Mail It has been a week here at the studio. Everyone is tired, but the team has rallied to bring this special episode.   Sign up for the Side Path newsletter Follow on Patreon (free content is always available!)   Do you want to stay on top of the latest Three Pines Junction news between episodes? Join us on Patreon Are you a creative soul who is waiting for a time when you have more time or energy to work on your creative passion project? Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, sharing of her own creative process through chronic illness, and solutions to help you reconnect with your own creative life. Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay

    16 min
  • 8 Episodes

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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?

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