Sloths
12 episodes
#5877: A Sloth Diagnoses Human Civilization
One hundred thirty armed conflicts, a $100 barrel of oil, and a sloth on a branch in Jerusalem asking whether this is collapse or just another chap...
#4128: What Is It Like to Be a Sloth?
A speculative deep dive into sloth consciousness — what the world actually looks, smells, and feels like through those eyes.
#3719: The 39-Millisecond Judgment: Resting Face Explained
Why a still photo can make anyone look hostile, and what sloths teach us about facial misreading.
#3578: Did Sloths Shrink on Purpose?
How giant ground sloths became tiny tree-dwellers—and whether they feel shame about it.
#3004: Which Country Has the Most Sloths? (It's Not Costa Rica)
Brazil has 10-15x more sloths than Costa Rica. But you're still more likely to spot one in Costa Rica. Here's why.
#2290: When the Animal Is the Product
Why does the Sloth Conservation Foundation oppose Sloth World Orlando? Dive into the ethics, welfare, and conservation impacts of a sloth-themed park.
#1953: My Dad Wasn't Abducted, He's a Monkey Treasurer
After 30 years, a "seance" reveals dad is alive, well, and handling finances for a monkey colony.
#1791: Why the Slowest Animal Has 4 Billion Views
The sloth has replaced the hustle icon. Here's why 4 billion views on TikTok prove we're desperate for metabolic stillness.
#1710: Two Hundred Years of Calling Sloths "Miserable Mistakes"
Why did early naturalists mistake sloths for bears, monkeys, and giant rats?
#1703: Why Sloths Don't Send Mother's Day Cards
From sloths to elephants, we explore why most animals break family ties cleanly—and why some grieve for decades.
#977: The High-Wire Act of Slowness
Discover why the sloth’s slow pace isn’t laziness, but a high-stakes survival strategy in a world that treats them like a digital mascot.
#179: The Sloth's Smile: When We Misread Animal Stress
Think that sloth is smiling at you? Think again. Herman and Corn dive into the biology and ethics of responsible wildlife tourism.