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Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss…    -What’s New at TDI: Exciting new products and an exciting birth at our shop! -The story about how scientists are trying to turn tarantula venom into a painkiller as a substitute for opioids! -The myth that snakes kill their prey by asphyxiation! -The Dark Knight Satellite conspiracy theory! -and Matt, Bill, and Stephanie take a difficult Earth Day Quiz in celebration of the holiday!   Song Title & Artist: “Sunday” by Jack Thweatt

In this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Quarantine craziness & New Products! -The story of a Tree Frog and a Green Tree Python that live together -The myth that many reptiles, amphibians, and some fish have a “third eye”! -The conspiracy theory that the government spies on us through our electronic devices! -and we all attempt a brand new batch of Tongue Twisters!   Song Title & Artist: “Be Somebody” by Icarus

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI? – Cool new products, an upcoming show, and our expanded fish section! -The news story of someone attempting to smuggle almost 200 Galapagos Tortoise babies out of the Galapagos Islands -The myth that snakes without rattles rattle their tails to imitate rattlesnakes! -The mysteries and conspiracies about the Suez Canal Incident -And we play a new game of “Spot the Real News Headline”!   Song Title & Artist: “Saviors” by Rex Banner

We'll be back next week with a brand new episode for you guys, but in the meantime, let's look back at some memorable TDI moments!   Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Christmas Shopping Info & Christmas Eve hours! -The news story of the viral video of a huge alligator stealing ducks from duck hunters! -The myth that the average person swallows 8 spiders a year! - The many mysteries of the Denver Airport! -And we look back on some memorable TDI moments throughout the years!   Song Title & Artist: “Change the Mood” by Above Envy

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Attending the Global Pet Expo! -The news story of a reptile breeder that produced a ball python with 3 emoji faces on its body! -The debate on whether or not it is dangerous for a tortoise to be stuck upside-down! -The mystery of Salton Lake in California -And we all take part in a VERY challenging Spelling Bee!   Song Title & Artist: “Better than Life” by Oliver Dodge

*some of this week's audio is is slightly distorted*   Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week's episode as they discuss...   -What's New in the World of TDI -The news story of a family being woken up at 1am by a scaly intruder in their home! -The myth that St. Patrick banished all the snakes out of Ireland! -The mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls! -And we all play a St. Patrick's day edition of Would You Rather?   Song Title & Artist: “Do It For You” by Guesthouse

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather in this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – Cool new products and cool new incoming plants! -The news story of a former zookeeper being arrested for stealing endangered tortoises from the zoo and selling them! -The debate on whether or not you should try to get rid of wild snakes in your yard! - The mystery of the “Shadow People” -And we all play a fun game of “Never Have I Ever”   Song Title & Artist “Change the Mood” by Above Envy

Join, Matt, Bill, Heather, Stephanie, and special guest Chelsea in this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – 2 new additions to our team! -The news story about snakes that eat the organs out of frogs while they’re still alive! -The debate on whether reptile kits are a good way to get everything you need for your pet reptile! -The mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident -and we play a fun game of “Fact or Fiction”   Song Title & Artist: “Superman Soul” by Rex Banner

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Upcoming shows and the motel from hell! -The news story of Florida’s possible upcoming ban on several popular reptile species! -The myth that pet store reptile enclosures are a good example of how to keep your pet reptile! -Our conspiracy theories on the solar panels in space! -And we all play a fun Throwback Quiz!   Song Title & Artist: “Best Laid Plans” by Castlefield

On today’s episode, we join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss…   -What’s New at TDI: New Frog Food & the upcoming Show Me Snakes Reptile Show! -Iguanas falling out of trees in Florida due to cold temperatures! -The myth/debate that bearded dragons can get hydrated through their vent! -Bill’s theories on the existence of giants! -And Matt gets VERY riled up in a game of “What If”!   Song Title & Artist: “Sing!” by Coyote Choir

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather in this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: 3 shows in a row approaching and the Global Pet Expo! -The news story of a zoo letting people name cockroaches after exes and watching them get fed to animals for Valentine’s Day! -The debate on keeping water bowls in desert reptiles’ tanks! -The mystery of spontaneous combustion! -And we play a game of Would You Rather: Valentine’s Day Edition!   Song Title & Artist: “Love is Where You Are” by Kadesh

Join, Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Upcoming shows and the pet industry surge of 2020! -The news story of the world’s smallest reptile found with super-sized genitalia! -The debate on breeding for scaleless reptiles! -The conspiracy about the recent stock market craziness! -And we test our knowledge of Groundhog’s Day in a fun quiz!   Song Title & Artist: “Thunder” by Far West

Because we didn't record a new podcast this week, we'd like to feature episode 35 today! 😎   In this episode we discuss...   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Going over our best memories from the past 14 years! -The story of a cobra hiding in a two-wheeler and our own experiences with animals loose in cars! -The popular snake myth that  “Red on yellow, kill a fellow. Red on black, friend of Jack!” -Bill’s continuing theories on Agenda 21 -and Bill, Matt, and Stephanie test their knowledge of the April Fools Day holiday in today’s quiz!

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – Upcoming Show Me Snakes show in Kansas City, MO! -The news story of a glow-in-the-dark gecko! -The debate on power feeding snakes! -Inauguration Day Fun Facts! -And we all compete in a challenging Spelling Bee!   Song Title & Artist: “I Got You” by BB Thomaz

On this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – An upcoming show and brand new products! -The news story of scientists finally finding a female of a super endangered turtle species out in the wild! -The debate on keeping herps you find in the wild as pets! -The theory of the Double Slit Experiment! (this will blow your mind!) -And we play a VERY challenging game of Danger Word!   Song Title & Artist: “I Only Watch it for the Weather” by the Delegates

TDI Live: Episode 71 – A Pre-Packaged Spider, Are Snakes Deaf?, & the Mystery of the Milky Sea!   Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI? – TDI antics and Bill’s Birthday! -The news story of an Australian woman finding a giant spider in her prepackaged gingerbread house! -The myth that snakes are deaf and cannot hear! -The mystery of the Milky Sea phenomenon! -and we all play a challenging game of Tongue Twisters!   Song Title & Artist: “Stars in Your Eyes” by John Coggins

Happy New Year, everyone!  On this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – New products and TDI memories from 2020! -The new story of a Florida python hunter who uses snake eggs to make Christmas cookies! -The myth that reptiles are sedentary pets and don’t need mental stimulation! -The mystery of the Mothman! -And we test Matt, Bill, and Stephanie’s knowledge of the New Year’s holiday in a fun quiz!   Song Title & Artist: “New Year’s Day” by Michael Shynes

On this Christmas Eve, join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: New products and a new type of cricket feeder! -The news story about the possibility of pythons becoming a new menu item in Florida! -The myth that daddy long legs are some of the most venomous spiders but their fangs are too short to bite! -The conspiracy of the Gateway Arch being able to control weather! -And we play a fun game of Getting to Know You: Christmas Edition!   Song Title & Artist: “Can You Hear The Sleigh Bells” by Ofer Koren

This week, we weren't able to record a new episode for you guys so here's a throwback to Episode 43 from May 28, 2020. Stay tuned for a brand new episode next week!   ---- Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Microhabitats are here! -The news story of Hitler’s pet alligator passing away at a VERY old age! -The news story of a husband who used a snake to murder his wife! -The myth that chameleons change their color to blend in with their background! -The mystery of using reptiles to smuggle drugs! -And we all play a riveting game of “Danger Word”!   Song Title & Artist: “Just Woke Up” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Christmas Shopping Info & Christmas Eve hours! -The news story of the viral video of a huge alligator stealing ducks from duck hunters! -The myth that the average person swallows 8 spiders a year! - The many mysteries of the Denver Airport! -And we look back on some memorable TDI moments throughout the years!   Song Title & Artist: “Change the Mood” by Above Envy