History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes29 Jan 2025

Mayor Stubbs: Alaska's Fuzziest Politician

Join Shea and Jody for a wild ride through Talkeetna, Alaska, where Mayor Stubbs, an orange tabby, ruled with his furry charm for two decades. Learn how this small town’s unconventional politics captured hearts worldwide. Then, laugh along as the duo unpacks the Moose Drop Festival—a quirky event featuring painted moose turds, charity, and a helicopter. From feline mayors to PETA’s hilarious misunderstandings, this episode is packed with whiskered wisdom and Alaskan hijinks.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Meet Mayor Lynx Monsoon and Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Newsroom.
05:00 – Patron Shout-Out: Celebrating Scott, our Hot Dummy of the Week!
10:00 – Mayor Stubbs: The rise of Talkeetna’s honorary feline mayor.
20:00 – Talkeetna Trivia: Exploring the town’s history and charm.
25:00 – Moose Drop Festival: Painted poop and PETA’s uproar.
28:00 – Alaska’s Weirdness: The Florida Man of the Northwest.

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