
Everything is Alive
Everything is Alive is an unscripted interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true.
Latest episodes

Apr 19, 2024 • 24min
Louis, Can of Cola
Louis Kornfeld voices Louis, a can of Go2Cola, sharing whimsical tales from his time on the shelf. He humorously reflects on the anxieties of being chosen for consumption, drawing unexpected parallels to iconic films like 'Jaws.' The conversation takes a dark turn as they discuss Radithor, a radioactive beverage with a deadly legacy. They also dive into the existential musings of a soda can, exploring identity and existence, while blending humor with profound insights about life's connections and experiences.

Nov 29, 2023 • 9min
The Animals: Deleted Scenes
A few moments that for one reason or another got cut from “The Animals,” but we love them anyway.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 18min
The Animals: Hari, Butterfly
Hari is a butterfly, and he’s just trying to stay grounded.
Featuring Hari Kondabolu. Hari’s Youtube comedy special is called “Vacation Baby.” You can find more from him at his website, his Instagram, and his Twitter.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 21min
The Animals: Steven, Beaver
Connor Ratliff, a featured guest in this episode, talks about the lifestyle of a beaver named Steven, including his lodges and marriages. They also discuss the unique characteristics of beavers and a childhood incident involving a town Christmas tree. The speaker reflects on their beaver dam and explores the discomfort of being wet for a long time. They discuss human-built dams, including the Hoover Dam, and draw parallels between their dam-building abilities and different genres of music.

Oct 25, 2023 • 22min
The Animals: Harry, Flamingo
Harry is a flamingo. He may have been born at the zoo, but he can’t be contained.
Featuring Vinny Thomas. You can find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter and a million other places too.
Vinny’s audio was recorded at Western Sound’s North Fig Sound Studio in Los Angeles, California.
The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 18min
The Animals: Deirdre, Jellyfish
Deirdre, a jellyfish, talks about the challenges of being transparent and shares their fascination with jellyfish. They recount their encounter with a rude trout and reflect on a past event where a holy man saves them from a jellyfish sting. The speaker also discusses the effects of being stung by an aircam and explores the thoughts and behaviors of jellyfish.

Sep 27, 2023 • 21min
The Animals: Melissa and Joseph, Kangaroos
Joseph lives in Melissa’s pouch, and he may be wearing out his welcome.
Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Sebastian Conelli.
The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 1min
Everything is Alive Presents: The Animals
Starting next Wednesday, September 27th, the Everything is Alive feed will host a five episode special series called “The Animals.” We’ll get to know a beaver, a jellyfish, a flamingo, and more, all sharing the joys and heartaches of life elsewhere in the food chain.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 21min
Miriam and Peter, Playing Cards
Miriam and Peter are quite a pair.
Featuring Peter Grosz & Miriam Tolan.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 22min
Sneak Preview: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight
Hear the first episode of Ian’s new show: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight. It’s a rewatch podcast for a TV show that never existed.
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