Dear Hank & John

432: Turtetiquette

Nov 12, 2025
Dive into quirky childhood pet names and hear wild stories of furry friends. Get tips on managing wedding anxieties with humor and personal insights. Unravel the science behind snot and why we produce it. Discover hilarious thoughts on turtle behavior and the idea of 'turtetiquette.' Learn which human organs are optional and explore the surprising consequences if oceans were 50% less salty. Plus, catch up on the latest from AFC Wimbledon and Mars exploration. It's a delightful mix of whimsy and wisdom!
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Color-Based Pet Names And Childhood Pets

  • John and Hank named childhood pets around color-based wordplay like Blue Green the garter snake and Red Green the dog.
  • They recall Blue Green dying in a terrarium and Red Green being a poorly behaved, sometimes violent family pet.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Goldfish Lost Down The Drain

  • John recounts losing a goldfish down a sink drain after fair-winning fish were brought home.
  • He remembers that his mother told him she was sorry and that 'that was the good one,' a memory that still stings.
ADVICE

Focus On Marriage, Not The Wedding Day

  • Remember the wedding is one day and the marriage is the long-term project that matters more.
  • Do focus on distractions that reliably calm you when anxiety is unproductive, like a familiar game or album.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app