Hosted by James Valentin · EN · 100 episodes
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James Valentin hosts Don’t Feed The Animals, a comedy show with 100 episodes published.
In this episode of Don’t Feed the Animals, James takes a step back from heavy introspection and leans into something simpler. A list. Specifically, the things in life that sound great in theory but don’t always hold up i
Show notesJames reconnects with his original co-host Chris Rojas for a relaxed conversation that blends old chemistry with who they are now. They talk about where life has taken them, how their perspectives have changed, and what
Show notesIn this episode, I talk about a hilarious girls’ night parody video that accidentally opened a much bigger conversation about hype culture, accountability, and how differently we see ourselves compared to how others see
Show notesJames reflects on how a morning run sparked a realization about discernment—why so many people chase trends without intention, and how rare it is to choose things for real reasons. From Starbucks cup mania to everyday de
Show notesI’ve been filling every in-between moment with noise—music, podcasts, clips—and I’m starting to wonder what that’s costing me. So I’m trying boredom on purpose: one silent commute, one headphone-free dog walk, and ten mi
Show notesOn Halloween morning, James talks honestly about why the dark isn’t a mood but a tool. He makes the case that darkness resets the body, gives the mind contrast, and offers the heart a safe room to feel. With Brooklyn sho
Show notesJames reflects on the fine line between movement and fulfillment. From early morning shifts to creative streaks, he examines the difference between being driven and being alive. This episode dives into the loops we fall
Show notesJames and his brother Chris dive headfirst into the radioactive chaos of The Toxic Avenger — revisiting the 1984 cult classic before comparing it to the 2023 remake. The episode opens in the sleazy, sweat-soaked world of
Show notesWhat if your brain had a whole library of alternate lives? The person you almost married, the one who almost stayed, the future you thought was locked in but never happened. In this episode I talk about getting stuck in
Show notesEverywhere you look, life feels like a miracle. Phones connect us instantly, apps never end, entertainment is right there when we want it. But without limits, all that convenience pulls us into places we never planned on
Show notesWe didn’t just lose VHS tapes and late fees—we lost rituals that shaped us. From Blockbuster aisles to arcade quarters to Saturday morning cartoons, the “harder way” taught us patience, compromise, courage, and commitmen
Show notesCharlie Kirk was shot and killed on stage during a debate in Utah. I didn’t follow him. I didn’t agree with him. But this moment isn’t about politics—it’s about something much bigger. In this episode, I reflect on what h
Show notesA solo dive into how smart, lonely moments can spiral when AI starts validating our biggest ideas. I unpack the case of a man who named his chatbot “Lawrence,” believed they’d found a national-security flaw, and contacte
Show notesIn this episode, James takes the mic solo to rant about how technology has made us… weird. From phones that act more like parasites than tools, to the awkward collapse of social etiquette, to why convenience killed chara
Show notesFor nearly a year, I’ve been having conversations that shaped the way I think, create, and see myself. In this episode, I look back on that journey: the habits it built, the truths it forced me to face, and the strange c
Show notesIn this episode, we put some of the internet’s most controversial “hills to die on” to the test — from breakfast-for-dinner to the eternal dogs-versus-cats debate. I take my stand, challenge a few popular opinions, and l
Show notesJames considers signing up for his first-ever half marathon—but before he commits, Aiden puts him through the wringer of modern self-help advice. From ice baths to morning routines, they unpack what actually works, what’
Show notesIn this episode of Don't Feed the Animals, James gets ambushed by his overly excited AI co-host, Aiden, who shows up with a lineup of bizarre inventions that definitely shouldn’t exist—but do. From mildly useful to downr
Show notesIn this episode of Don’t Feed the Animals, James turns the tables and lets his AI co-host, Aiden, take the lead—building a Mount Rushmore of the most iconic fictional artificial intelligences across film, games, and lite
Show notesIn this final stretch of their conversation, James and Jackie dive into the tension between logic and emotion, and how hard it is to make peace with contradictions. They talk about love as a source of both chaos and clar
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Don’t Feed The Animals is hosted by James Valentin. The show is categorised under comedy (society) and has published 100 episodes.
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