Incubator : Planet Ant Podcasts

At Planet Ant, we pride ourselves on exploring new talent and bringing new voices to the stage. So, we’re bringing that to the world of podcasting. We’ll regularly feature 6 episode short-run series, commissioned exclusively for the Incubator podcast. Some of these might become full run podcasts of their own, and some might just stay within what we’re doing here. Incubator – stick around, you might like what’s next!

Planet Ant Podcasts Incubator

Win Win Situation - Ep. 7 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
Win Win Situation - Ep. 6 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
Win Win Situation - Ep. 5 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
Win Win Situation - Ep. 4 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
Win Win Situation - Ep. 3 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
Win Win Situation - Ep. 2 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
Win Win Situation - Ep. 1 Win Win Situation is a comedic game show that showcases one contestant per show. The hosts Stashu and Joe guide the contestant through snake pits, karaoke contests, sidewalks covered with banana peels, lava tracts, rooms filled with strawberry cream pies, tasteful questionnaires bound to boggle and tickle the brain,…
The grim future of the 21st century is laid bare as the shape of the inevitable famine and pestilence that will smother the babe of Humanity in it’s earthen crib are portended through the spilt entrails of a dying age. We also tell jokes. It’s Bayer/Monsanto episode two.
We once again force Tyler with a whip and a stool into the cage labeled “Nazi Guy” in this first installment of our two-part, Bayer/Monsanto series. Between Agent Orange and Zyklon-B who knew chemicals were actually the REAL villain the whole time?!
Get your 2x4’s out because, today we’re covering the unscrupulous goonery of those murderous thugs and corporate lapdogs, the Pinkerton Agency. A company that when mentioned will make your retired, auto-worker grandpa instinctively spit on the ground and reach for his pistol.
KA-BOOOM!! We’re centering the Ford Pinto in this rage-inducing episode, the car so detrimental to the human body they named a bean after it. Tyler schools us on Ford’s origin (SURPRISE IT’S NAZIS AGAIN). Justin gives us the skinny on Collin’s apparent personal hero, Ralph Nader(?), and the Pinto’s cousin the GM Corvair
We wrap up our two-part series on Nestle by talking about water and whether or not corporate-owned governments will allow us to afford it in the oncoming climate apocalypse; Tyler says the worst possible combination of words as we cover Nestle’s exploitation of post-colonial Africa
Microplastics, breastfeeding and NAZIS??? In this premiere episode of Worst in the Industry we dive into the origins of Nestle with regards to a certain historical political party and the mountain of cruelty and destruction that built their brand.
Eartha and Delta take a trip through the seasons to discuss the best and worst of seasonal foods in America, the red velvet cake conspiracy, and the marshmallow menace that is PEEPS.
Trying to make a new friend? Make sure you hide all your trauma, and don’t forget your gourmet s’mores buffet!
Can a Christian and a Satanist run a podcast together? Can they be friends? How could Eartha and Delta possibly make this topic relate to food?! WILL THEY GET SUED BY LIN MANUEL MIRANDA?!
Eartha and Delta dish about fears, phobias, the ethics of lobster cooking, and the Mark of the Beast.
Sexuality. Polyamory. Turduckens. Buffalo Wild Wings sponsorship. We promise they are related.
Welcome Dish of the Day Get to know Eartha and Delta as they discuss cereal soup, the inaccuracies in the Rugrats movie, pineapple on pizzas, and more.
On this episode Esther introduces Jeff to the Malachi Crunch on Happy Days. And Jeff tries to explain Quail Man to Esther on Doug.
On this episode Jeff busts out his “It’s a God damn herd” impression while showing Esther Harry And The Hendersons. And Esther tries to explain the weirdness that is The Letter People.
On this episode Jeff finds out why Dolly Parton is a legend in Esther’s shit, 9 to 5. And Je ff tries to scare the pants off of Esther with a Ryan Gosling episode of Goose Bumps
On this episode Esther finds out if she will indeed laugh and cry when Jeff surprises her with Rugrats. And Esther introduces Jeff to “Babyface” Finster in Bugs Bunny’s “Baby Buggy Bunny."
On this episode Esther subjects Jeff to the masterpiece that is Xanadu and Je ff shows Esther the frightening delight that is Pizza Face and Ear Boy
On this first episode of That’s My Shit, Jeff Horste and Esther Nevarez watch and react to each other’s favorite pop culture from their respective generations, Millennial and Gen X. Jeff’s shit is the 90’s classic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Esther’s shit is the 70’s favorite, The Pink Panther cartoon. See what Jeff and…
The Women upgrade to “5G” (S1E5). Ashley and Kate discuss the many types of “executive accounts” exemplified in the episode. They celebrate Joan’s rise to the top of the Strumpet Trumpets. Pete’s latest attempt to please his dad is explored.
The Women travel to “New Amsterdam” (S1E4). Ashley and Kate explore the relationships between Betty and Helen and between Betty and Glenn. We also learn more about the inner workings of Sterling Cooper. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Women attend “The Marriage of Figaro” (S1E3). Ashley and Kate discuss a terrifying department store and the source of sadness as adults. They also celebrate Helen Bishop, Peggy Olson, and older styles of acting. We learn about Ashley’s domain name cache, and Kate misidentifies a Roman numeral. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Women head to the “Ladies Room” (S1E2). Ashley and Kate speculate on Betty’s illness and admire her fashion. They consider the different sides of Don Draper and the quality of special effects. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The Women dive into the series premiere, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Ashley and Kate compare notes on when Don would have cried if not for the patriarchy and whether Peggy’s doctor is truly classy. The Women identify the first Strumpet Trumpet recipient and discuss their feelings about Pete. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
New Podcast! Mad Women Get a sneak peak of the newest podcasts coming to the Planet Ant Podcast Network. Join Ashley & Kate as they go through the Mad Men series episode by episode. One has seen the series several times, one has never seen it. In this episode the Women begin their journey into…
Monday Movie Night (Raw) - Ep.6 - Queen of the Ring
Monday Movie Night (Raw) - Ep.5 - Lockdown with Kelly Curran
Monday Movie Night (Raw) - Ep.4 - Pure Country; Pure Heart with Matt Brown
Monday Movie Night (Raw) - Ep.3 - Jingle All the Way with Lindsey Normington
Monday Movie Night (Raw) - Episode 2 Leprechaun Origins with Mark RingThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Monday Movie Night (Raw) - Episode 1 The Marine with Chris Crumley This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Embrace Yourself - Ep.6 - Creativity · You're either a painter or you're in the lab Laura and Sunil discuss the albatrosses around their necks, Lynda Barry, how no one reads Prince Valiant, how amazing amateurs artists are, and also, they rear end someone and punch a dude in the face. Questions, comments, maps of…
Embrace Yourself - Ep.5 - Cults · Turn your Grindr app on Laura and Sunil discuss Laura's insane real estate deal, Jim Jones, Waco, Aryans, and how they don't believe in astrology at all. Questions, comments, dubious gardening advice? Email us at [email protected] This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Embrace Yourself - Ep.4 - Happiness · 'Til death do I elephant ride Laura and Sunil talk about fucking the police, the classical definition of happiness, handicapped permit guilt, and introduce the "new" segment "That's Not New!" Questions, comments, tales of corruption and greed? Email us at [email protected] This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Embrace Yourself - Ep.3 - Nutrition · We're Datsun now! Laura and Sunil talk about melted Kit Kats, nutrition's impact on mental health (and vice versa,) advertising, and they take a call from Nikola "Elon Musk" Tesla. Questions, comments, weed? Email us at [email protected] This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Embrace Yourself - Ep.2 - Aging · It's probably a dark web thing · Laura and Sunil talk about being 40, quality of life as one ages, how poorly they both eat, as well as take letters from listeners! (Sorry about the audio issues scattered about this episode! Laura sounds like a robot during them,…
Embrace Yourself - Ep.1 - Humor · What Business do you have with Andrew Dice Clay? Laura and Sunil compare results on the Humor Styles Questionnaire and discover who's the Seinfeld and who's the Rickles in this relationship. Questions, comments, money you want to give us? Email us at [email protected] This podcast is powered by…
On this episode of Kumquat Corner, John Kumquat discusses UniversalBasic Income with our 3 political pundits. This episode includes Judge Sparrow a TV personality, Karen Softby who is running for PTA President, and Trey a former Chicago gang member as they discuss the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income. Give it a listen and…
On this episode of Kumquat Corner, John Kumquat discusses is Homework beneficial with our 3 political pundits. This episode includes Jessica Morgan a Mommy Blogger, Bobi Dorian a political influencer, and Conner Fielder a sports dad as they discuss the pros and cons of Homework. Give it a listen and tell us what you think…
On this episode of Kumquat Corner, John Kumquat discusses Health Care with our 3 political pundits. This episode includes Jessica Morgan a Mommy Blogger, BigPoppa_007 (Brandon Boike) teenage conspiracist, and Richard Sweat a Republican running for state senator as they discuss the pros and cons of Health Care. Give it a listen and tell us…
On this episode of Kumquat Corner, John Kumquat discusses Animal Testing with our 3 political pundits. This episode includes Jessica Morgan a Mommy Blogger, BigPoppa_007 (Brandon Boike) teenage conspiracist, and Richard Sweat a Republican running for state senator as they discuss the pros and cons of Urban Farming. Give it a listen and tell us…
On this episode of Kumquat Corner, John Kumquat discusses Should Marijuana be legal with our 3 political pundits. This episode includes Mary-Bell Anderson a spiritual guru and author, Bobi Dorian political influencer, and Tommy Pickles a progressive commentator as they discuss on what should be done with medical and and recreational marijuana? Give it a…
On this episode of Kumquat Corner, John Kumquat discusses Animal Testing with our 3 political pundits. This episode includes Mary-Bell Anderson a spiritual guru and author, Bobi Dorian political influencer, and Tommy Pickles a progressive commentator as they discuss on what should be done with Animal Testing? Give it a listen and tell us if…
Oriana, Holden, Greyhorn, and Reinus see what's caused the lake that is blocking their path to form. It's a giant dam! As they see it in the distance one question pops up; Who built it? In talking the group discovers they know very little about biology, but is willing to investigate. Was it giant beavers?…
In this episode our travelers are on their way to the Eastern Market to find Burnstein and The Professor, but they run into something unexpectedly blocking their path. There's pie, a bag of money, and a very large road block. Will they help the new halfling they meet? Or will they find another way around?
As our adventurers head out into Hamtramck to try and find more information out about Burnstein and The Professor who knows what they'll run into, it could be good, or it could be trouble....
Everyone is whirling from the secret Reinus (Oriana's Uncle) has told during a game of Two Fingers at Shooshnuh's. What starts as a fun game turns into a Shooshnuh run night of drinking and tom foolery. We find our trio the next morning trying to recover from their nights and decide what to do with…
We find our crew (Oriana, Holden, & Greyhorn) after running into a an individual in the woods while trying to gather pine needles to make some of Greyhorn's favorite Pine Beer...the stranger was revealed to be Oriana's Uncle, Reinus. What starts as a meeting in the woods leads the group to a new location and…
We find Oriana, Holden, & Greyhorn sitting in McGraws tavern on the edge of Hamtramck and Detroit. They have just lost the dog (Hamtown) they were trying to save while trying to return him to his previous owner's friend. The owner of the tavern (McGraw himself) has offered them a free room and any drinks…
Learn the backstory of our adventurers so far. Hear about how Oriana a half-elf monk, Holden a True-born Lycan cleric, and Greyhorn a Dwarf Druid met, tried to help a dog (Hamtown), and started a journey through the city of Hamtramck, MI.
Jess & Alex sip on some Champagne Mules while Jess tells Alex all about the history and possible paranormal activity at the Whitney. There's spirits & spirits, creepy noises, secret vaults, an elevator with a mind of it's own, a table for tea that's been set for many years but no one knows who is…
On episode 5 Alex & Jess toast with some "blood" infused martini's while Alex tells Jess about all the ooky spooky things and famous residents of Elmwood Cemetery. Will they see any apparitions? Will they discover what odd smell is said to be attached to the "Veiled Lady?" (They guess it's either the smell of…
Jess & Alex sit back and relax with some Bee's Knees, a prohibition era drink while Jess tells Alex the story of the Detroit Occult Murders of St. Aubin Street, a still to this day cold-case. What sorts of details will they discover? Can they solve the crime? (More than likely no.) Listen to find…
On this episode Alex & Jessica sip on some Metropolitans while Alex feeds Jessica some homemade biscuits while he tells her a story about Rose who once lived in the Alhambra Apartments, tune in to find out what secret ingredient made her biscuits to die for.
On this episode Jess & Alex indulge on a Corpse Reviver #1 while Jess takes Alex down the rabbit hole of lore surrounding Houdini's death in Detroit. You might just be surprised!
First Episode! Jessica & Alex are very excited to bring you the first episode of Detroit Strange, a podcast that explores and celebrates the strange and unusual history of Detroit with a side of humor. They tell stories, share a cocktail, and have some laughs while exploring the great and sometimes ooky spooky city they…
Mitch Haba, Mike McGettigan and Justin are a ragtag crew of buddies. One seems to have it all figured out (to everyone but himself).... And the other two... Who kinda just "hang on" with him (as they tend to do), on a weird Wednesday. Backed by a busy city street soundscape provided by Marcel Gnauk…
Mike McGettigan, Mitch Haba and Justin Vieira are backed by a creepy soundtrack of cars, coppers and wildlife. A real lively set of improv, we join a moonshine drinkin' father as he takes his twin boys for a drive, teaches them life lessons, and shows them how to fish... All at the same time! Background…
Adam Brody, Robert Bedard & Justin are pirates on the open ocean, backed by the sounds of a long, beautiful, black sand beach.
Robert Bedard and Adam Brody join host Justin Vieira for an improv set backed by the nature sounds and wildlife of Breaks Interstate Park
Adam Brody and Mitch Haba are back, for an improv set backed by traffic along 8 mile road, close to where Detroit meets the city of Hazel Park, Michigan.
Mitch Haba and Adam Brody join, for an improv set backed by birds and wildlife recorded in Wilderness State Park just below the upper peninsula of Michigan.