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DesertRatzWould Zach Rather Fight A Gorilla Or Be Vulnerable - 143Zach conned Grant into Doi g his college homework and as a price Zach conned himself into being emotional and genuine. Also the Ratz debate if 100 men would beat a gorilla so sit back and ENJOY RATZ!!2025-05-092h 01
DesertRatzInfected, Freak, Walkers And Other Childhood Nicknames - 140Its time for another Zach solo episode so take your schizo meds and double layer your tin foil hats and you might as well grab the popcorn and ENJOY RATZ!!2025-04-181h 36
DesertRatzTalking Over Zach's Favorite Film - 138We provide a commentary track for The Iron Giant for completely free so long as you already own the film or know where to stream it. Grab some pop corn sit back and ENJOY RATZ!!2025-04-031h 29
DesertRatzTake Only Memories And Thirty Million Pounds - 137Yes even the British commit crimes when they can fit it in between tea and not going to the dentist. This crime just happens to be the biggest guest in UK history so cheerio or some crap like that. We got that, a new Grant discovery and everything in between. ENJOY RATZ!!2025-03-272h 15
DesertRatzOn Cloud Couch Nine - 133Grant is officially back and moved in and boy does he already have tales to tell, most importantly his new couch built by guess. Zach and Grant also discuss how to defeat racism, Grant gets a scam compliment sandwich and the Ratz play a little game to end it. Sit back in your cloud couch dupe and ENJOY RATZ!!2025-02-271h 54
DesertRatzTogether Again - 131Ratz the day has FINALLY arrived, Grant is back and IN PERSON!!! You know he brought the ambassador via phone to celebrate and how did we celebrate well only by talking about Grant's harrowing Japan poops and Zach's journey to healing his inner child. You know the usual stuff so sit back and ENJOY RATZ!!2025-02-132h 04
DesertRatzMore Teachers Less Snakes - 130RATZ!!! Now more than ever we need all 12 of you still here to please donate or at least share the GoFundMe for Jerry Butler, the OG, Zach's Scorsese, the teacher who started it all, Zach's high school film teacher and personal hero. You'll get to here the full origin story and more but please share this link first https://gofund.me/fdbdbb65
AND ENJOY RATZ!!!2025-02-071h 43
DesertRatzPicture Book People - 129Discoveries have been made on this episode. Grant finally comes out and admits he's got no inner monologue!! Crazy right that he DOESNT have a voice in his head? Well luckily Zach has plenty and they are all fighting to give hot takes on Squid Games season 2 with Grant so sit back and ENJOY RATZ!!!!2025-01-311h 38
DesertRatzThe Rise Of The Turd Reich - 128Our grandfathers fought and defeated the third reich and now all these years later we have to deal with the rise of the turd reich. Zach and Grant react to YET ANOTHER TIME SOMEONE IN TRUMPS CIRCLE HAS DONE SOME NAZI STUFF!!! They also have a grand old time discussing their newest brain rotting obsessions, Grants phone game and Zach's screaming Megatron video. Buckle up, grab some cheese, get ready to fight a fascist and ENJOY RATZ!!!!!2025-01-241h 47
DesertRatzOwning Canada That's The Answer!! - 127Who would've thought that the answer to all our problems, health care, wild fires, class disparity and racial issues would be to buy Canada and Greenland! According to ,two time God Emperor, Donald Trump its as easy as 1 trade deal..... Or else. Its not all doom and gloom Zach and Grant cover more fun parent stories and pointless what if scenarios. ENJOY RATZ!!!!2025-01-171h 54
DesertRatz2025 Welcome Home - 125The first DesertRatz new years Grant became clairvoyant and predicated a meteorite down to its location, slightly. The next year Zach veeeeeeeery loosely ballparked that whole Luigi excitement, practically ESP. So for this years new years episode you might wanna tell your friends to tune in you never know maybe Zachs call about Jan 15 comes true, Lakers fans place your bets and ENJOY RATZ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!2025-01-031h 43
DesertRatzMartial Law Ruined My Vacation - 123Grant has more tales to tell about his trip to Japan including his harrowing in hindsight escape from South Korea. We also have our report card to read and the results will probably confuse you too, apparently parents love us and we were huge in 4 mystery countries. Stick around for more crazy stories, stupid jokes and some early Christmas spirit. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-12-201h 36
DesertRatzMcSnitches Get Stiches And A Whopper - 122Back from Japan just in time to have the perfect alibi Grant Becker is officially back!!! In case you missed it a nice Italian man named Luigi threw Grant an epic coming home party that we talk all about including an even deeper dive into Grants Japanese Journey and how he is 4 tattoos closer to joining the Yakuza. Bow Down and ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-12-131h 45
DesertRatzA Turkey Miracle - 120Happy Thanksgiving to our American Rats the two hosts included and in the tradition of turkey miracles or at least seeing friends and family on Thanksgiving and forcing them to tell you EVERYTHING it brings this Rat and friend great pleasure to welcome back GRANT BECKER!!!! You know him and love him and he's here to tell you everything about his Japan trip!!! Sit back, grab your left overs and ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-11-291h 52
DesertRatzMy Time Traveling Girl Friend And The Italians In My Head - 119I hope none of you hated the last solo episode because its time for round two!!! Zach had some guest troubles but have no fear all of his personalities Italian or otherwise came out to play. Its another episode chock full of the life stories of an idiot, the ambassador calls in, zachs teacher might be his time travelling girlfriend and SO MUCH MORE!!!! ENJOY RATZ!!!
Serious note for those that actually read these I promise the pod isn't losing steam don't let the solo episodes worry you or lack of guests literally nothing could stop this train. I'm getting...2024-11-221h 40
DesertRatzBuy A Blue Milk For A Rebel - 118Ratz its the day of praise for the for the people who swear they hate thank yous but keep writing tell all books about ''their service'' to get made into a blockbuster, its Veterans Day!!! Zach, much like the vast majority of Vets, is all alone this Veterans day. THE FIRST SOLO EPISODE!!! But fear not because either the schizophrenia finally took hold or Zach's Uncle John of the fabled Star Wars Room did actually call in to tell us all about it. I guess you'll just have to listen and ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-11-151h 33
DesertRatzThe Brother's Grimm Outlook; Vote Fourth Party - 117!!READ THE WARNING AT THE BOTTOM!!
This election is all about one thing, more of the same so in celebration of that I present to you Ratz Zach's brother Andy Perkins!!!!! Just like his younger brother in every way except funnier and a "real vet." Join them as they debate the real issues in our country, Tom Clancy politics, Lord of The Rings black dwarves and one of the brothers shares real army stories. ENJOY RATZ
!! First hand account descriptions of combat/war. Not sugar coated, not censored, its real. Fair warning now if you are not a person comfortable...2024-11-081h 46
DesertRatzWeekend At Snedigars - 115We got Camren Frisk back on the pod and no Zach is not puppeting his body and pumping his lungs to make Camren look like he's talking, not that any of you would be able to tell. Enjoy Camren's deep dive into his tortured artist psyche, Zach walk a fine line at a skatepark and more tales of childhood trauma. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-10-231h 52
DesertRatzNever Meet Your Random PTSD Heroes - 114No he's not just some homeless guy who sleeps right outside my door its my brother from another Rat mother, please God, Billy Marlow!!! Normally id add his insta handle buuuuut he doesn't have one so instead ill add his twitch link twitch.tv/somerandoman . Thats right we got a streamer Ratz but were aren't here for those stories we are here for the stories that make the streamer and all the embarrassing shit Billy has on Zach. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-10-172h 16
DesertRatzBest Album To Crash A Plane To - 112Clawing his way from the depths of Arizona and the internet everyone's favorite cult leader Cade McCoy @cade_mccoy_comedy RETURNS!!!! The only man to out crazy Zach and make him look like a normal conspiracy nut. Two idiots talk geo politics, check, two idiots have hot takes on Japanese kamikaze pilots, check, two idiots offend a demonic owl God, check and check. Ratz we also have a very special update from our brother in Japan GRANT @focuspushbutton!!! ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-10-041h 46
DesertRatzJust Moved Here And Already Got Frisked - 108Ratz we have met the natives. Well not really a native of Austin or belonging to any tribe let's welcome fellow transplant and comic to the show Camren Frisk( @camren_frisk )!!! Nope don't check your eyes his name really is spelt like that and you can hear all about why his parents did him like that as well as many tales ranging from our first month in Austin and uncovering some hidden family traditions. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-09-062h 16
DesertRatzIts Not Goodbye - 107The day has arrived Ratz. Grant's 3 month journey to Japan is here so it time to say goodbye BUT see you soon. So let's have one last brain rot sesh and talk about the good times before we gotta say "see you in 3 months" to one of our Rat Dadz. Enjoy Ratz!!2024-08-302h 02
DesertRatzThe Perfect Breakfast To Darken Your Day - 106Right off the bat here is the discord invite link https://discord.gg/6vsN9qmb
The server name is TheDesertRatzPodcast, i expect to see you ALL there yes even YOU.... any way get ready for a new type of cuisine discovered by Grant and listen to Zach talk about the start of yet another personal war he needs to wage. ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-08-231h 53
DesertRatzRodents And Airwaves - 105And so begins the Discord episodes Ratz!! Now that Zach has moved to the great pride flag in Texas; Austin that is and Grant is gearing up for Japan the pod is gonna be recorded through Discord for the next few episodes. Still the same great brainrot just with questionable audio quality. But that means WE HAVE A DISCORD SERVER!!!! Add us on discord DesertRatzPodcast and feel free to send us anything you want us to talk about. Its better, easier and faster than a phone call and email plus in the future if you see us recording just hop...2024-08-161h 54
DesertRatzHappy Rat Day - 104Yupp thats right TWO YEARS DOWN!!!! Its already been 2 years of the insane ramblings of your favorite crazy people. We are so glad we could make you all laugh,cry and bust to this cheesey stuff. In all seriousness we deeply appreciate that you all have given us 2 years of your lives and have tuned in to this show every Friday. We love you all and ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-08-091h 47
DesertRatzI Got That Bichon Frisé In Me - 103Still recovering from the almost JFK sequel, Zach, Grant and returning fan favorite guest Cade McCoy talk crazy coping conspiracies, embarrassing childhood memories and why the hell Grant knows so much about Chinese A.I. Dogs. Get ready for the mind melt and ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-08-011h 48
DesertRatzCant Trust Anyone These Days Even Bus Drivers - 102The wheels on the bus may go round and round but whose driving them? One wrong turn and your kids bus driver might take them to listen to theDeserRatz podcast, or maybe take them to a neighbors house just to have "company" over like its 2005. At least they didn't get their brain melted by a wizard like Grant did recently. Either way sit back and ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-07-261h 40
DesertRatzGen Z Are Awful Hitmen - 101The 2024 history text book is gonna be worth the read and its only July. There's not much I can say other than of course we covered Trump dodging his most literal bullet. Sit back and get ready to heal through laughter ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-07-191h 45
DesertRatzIts About Time - 100ONE HUNDRED EPISODES!!!!! We actually made it all of us, just in time to see it crumble down. That's right it had to happen eventually, Cancelled!! Or at least that's what a couple of robots think. Thank you for listening for this long, here's to one hundred more so sit back and ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-07-121h 41
DesertRatzThe President Is A God King Happy Fourth - 99Grant is enjoying a 4th of July vacation so we got Cade McCoy back in the building so you know its time for really tight rope walking the line, combing starwars with real world issues and shitting on the government. Pretty rock and roll episode so strap in and ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-07-052h 23
DesertRatzSteve O's Number Two Lawyer - 98Get ready for an all new twist on a classic snack, intro-deucing the all new Pringles flavor "Poopy as Charged" brought to you by our good friends called "lawyers." Later on check out Grants out of nowhere perfect Steve O impression, Zach honest to Rat Jesus got a contact whippets high its so spot on. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-06-281h 34
DesertRatzNon Licensed Professional Ambassadors - 97Have you ever wondered what would happen if you let two overly talkative children have a conversation with zero adult supervision, you get this episode. Minecraft, a fan favorite favorite fan becomes the ambassador of ghosts, and a lot of sentences that should have never been formed are spoken out loud. ENJOY RATZ!!!!!!2024-06-211h 58
DesertRatzYou Have Probably Eaten People - 96More than likely we are all cannibals according to the FDA, but we never listen to the government and neither does Adobe. Thats right we blow the case wide open on how Adobe plans to steal artwork from people who can't even beg their moms to buy it. Find out the truth, a quick review of Furiosa and Gordon Ramsey's calf recipe. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-06-141h 47
DesertRatzEvel Knievel Is Trying To Steal My Tonsils - 95ITS FRIDAY! FRIDAY! FRIDAY! GET RRRRRRRRRREADY FOR AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY IN THE UNIVERSE!!! WE'VE GOT EVEL KNIEVEL HITTING HIS BALLS, ANESTESIA NIGHTMARES, PEOPLE WHO ARE JUST BETTER THAN YOU, AAAAAAND ZACH PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO SAY THE WORD ANESTEESIA!!!!!! ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-06-071h 45
DesertRatzA Real Life Soap Opera - 94The Becker family business grows and the invasive rats from Norway dwindle but not all is well within the family. Brother versus brother, rat versus shovel, will the September 11th terrorist attacks be a level in an up coming world famous FPS franchise....... Tune in and find out and enjoy RATZ!!!2024-05-311h 33
DesertRatzSchizophrenic Daniel Craig With A Rope Is My Kink - 93Different strokes for different Ratz. Ropes slapping your nuts, screaming at hikers to clear your head or even thinking of ways you'd cause then survive a plane crash, whatever you're into this episode has it. So grab the lotion or go in dry and enjoy RATZ!!2024-05-241h 19
DesertRatzYou're Telling Me This Rat's A Bachelor? - 92Bring out your best pomp and cirCUMstance because folks its TIME!!!! Welcome to the show the newly graduated GRANT BECKER!!!!! That’s right the wait is over he is finally done with college and kicked its damn ass in the process. Get ready to hear the whole tale and some extra side stories along the way. So sit back, ready those celebratory artillery cannons and enjoy RATZ!!!!2024-05-171h 43
DesertRatzDie A Class Clown Or Become The Teacher - 91Ratz this week as you all know Grant is graduating from college so clap those dirty little paws together for our boy!!!! So while he's out I grabbed a great friend of mine since childhood Josh Reidhead but that’s Mr. Reidhead to all of you. That’s right, welcome to class Ratz I hope you did your homework because the teacher is in. If you didn’t study your STAR WARS , Zach’s childhood trivia or Samurai well you better buckle up because its test time ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-05-102h 06
DesertRatzOverflowing With Coke And Turtles - 90ALLLLLLLL ABOOOOOOARD!!!!! Its a one way way ticket to Grants final college neon show and its packed with coke, turtles on their hind legs, the boot of the state on the neck of a train conductor and Zach doing an impression he probably isn't allowed to, probably. Enjoy Ratz!!!!2024-05-031h 35
DesertRatzZach Has Been Practicing His Japanese Impression - 89College finals strike again as Grant is taken away by adult obligations to not fail and shit. So in his place returning to grace us with his glowing comedic presence its Justin Kirshner. Of course we talk star wars, career ending impressions, Greys anatomy, and our hot takes about global politics. Strap in and enjoy RATZ!!!2024-04-261h 52
DesertRatzA Tale Of Two Richards - 88Ratz there are certain truths in the universe. Like the truth of "something has to be the biggest one" and I know what you're thinking and yes the next hour and a half is exactly that. The biggest dicks on the biggest animals. Its a whale of a time. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-04-191h 28
DesertRatzA Cow Tipped Over The Moon For A Merit Badge - 87HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANT!!!! Or at least it should've been if it hadn't been for that price of shit asshole who defiled the ratmobile. Whose excited to hear all about the eclipse Zach saw!? Well tough nipples because God hates Zach and he stole the eclipse from him. Its not all gloom, Zach and Grant learn how to cope with trauma by reminiscing about the good ol boy scout days and if its really possible to tip a cow. ENJOY RATZ!!!!2024-04-121h 36
DesertRatzStay Hard On April Fools – 86Its time to talk pranks, Zach getting hit by a car, Grant drawing naked people and most importantly learn all we can about this weeks guest Logan O'Niell. A modern day renaissance man, a photographer, D&D dungeon master, college student and he hosts his own show at blazeradioonline.com called "In This Movie" every Wednesday at 8 am MST. Sit back relax and enjoy RATZ!!2024-04-052h 40
DesertRatzA Triumphant Return - 85Grant has returned!!! Back from conquering mid terms, multiple art exhibits, the entire city of Austin and acquiring a new rat mobile. Grant is here to regail us with his incredible journey full of wonder, homeless people and a car that has it all. Enjoy Ratz!!!2024-03-291h 53
DesertRatzYou're About To Get A New Tattoo - 84Ratz welcome back!! Grant has been showing off his amazing art exhibition, you'll hear about that from the mullets mouth soon, so while he's out Allie Tippets ( @tippetstattoos) tattoo artist extraordinaire returns to tell us all about how she is the chosen one of the tattoo world. You can catch Allie at the Grand Canyon State Tattoo Convention May 3,4,5 at the Phoenix Shrine Auditorium. Enjoy Ratz!!2024-03-221h 57
DesertRatzCody Has The Best Rim Shots - 83RATZ!!! Grant is still finishing up finals for his last college year and I/we miss him but he will return soon but its so good to see you and its even better for you to hear me and returning guest Cody Reed. He still has his band Negative 32 but now he has a podcast himself. Visceral Musings is Cody's podcast but before you rush to listen stay for the backstory, more insights on his band, a call from a friend who might be leaking insider information about a landmark case in the United states and finally good ol fashion...2024-03-152h 23
DesertRatzYour Favorite Guest Is Back To Bully Her Brother - 82Thats right Cate Perkins, the sibling you wish Co hosted, is back to "celebrate" my birthday. By celebrate I mean non stop roast every detail of my life, but she laughs at my impressions so I guess its cool. Ratz enjoy celebrating my birthday with me and enjoy your favorite yoga instructor/ guest.
IG HANDLE: @yogaonaroll2024-03-081h 46
DesertRatzGooey Pineapple Popcorn, Yum! - 81Its a chill episode this week Ratz. Just shooting the breeze about that "popcorn bucket" from Dune 2 and Aarons new dog tricks. Sit back and grab that brand new popcorn seasoning so you can enjoy Ratz!2024-03-011h 37
DesertRatzAn Angel On Our Shoulders - 80Yea we are pretty humble here at the DeserRatz Podcast. So humble in fact that we like to take time every now and then to celebrate the people that truly matter, the fans that actually listen to each episode and call in and email us. Lets all welcome long time Rat and the security guard sworn to protect Grant its Angel Martinez, @am4017,. He is here to tell us how much he loves us and how he protected grant in a harrowing car accident. Sit back, relax and enjoy RATZ!!!!2024-02-232h 06
DesertRatzHoney I Shrinkaged The Ratz - 79Another classic episode that's perfect for long drives or drowning out that couple downstairs who should stop arguing and just get a divorce already. We bounced between so many subjects its hard to remember what to tell you about, all you need to know is that doctors are bullshit, shrinkage is lame and if you ever get the feeling to write a book of 200 questions and answers just start a podcast instead way less work. ENJOY RATZ!!2024-02-161h 36
DesertRatzWe Somehow Got Another Band: Negative Thirty-Two - 78Cody Reed joins us to talk about his band Negative Thirty -Two. He is the vocalist and bass player for the band and get this one if its founding members. Aside from rockstaring people on a daily basis he also makes them laugh as he begins his journey in stand up. I guess getting booed by music fans wasn't enough. Joins us as we hear all about this amazing local band, comedian and employee for a coffee company. ENJOY RATZ!!2024-02-092h 01
DesertRatzIts Time To Ask The Real Questions - 77Ratz holy hell you showed up for this episode, Thank you!!! Four callers and all back to back, most of this episode is you all. Keep it up Ratz, this shit is way more fun when everyone joins in. Speaking of joining in let's welcome back Cade (richards) McCoy, the man with the ever evolving name and hey who knows maybe next time he's back it'll evolve into something cooler. Get ready to never unhear some facts about kangaroos Enjoy Ratz!!!2024-02-021h 46
DesertRatzIn Our Fecal Era - 76Yupp thats right another episode about shit..... again...... Yay!!?! Most people would say that one episode was already too much but two back to back episodes thats a sure fire way to get zero people to ever listen to your podcast. To that I say.... Yes. ENJOY RATZ2024-01-261h 29
DesertRatzTwo Ratz One Plate And Dirty Money - 75Grant is dead fucking serious he will eat shit or die..... Trying. In between wild promises and hot takes on Jewish tunnels we also give an in depth review on the movie "Poor Things" so a little something for every rat. So tell your friends, family, ex, long lost father, God, Satan and the aliens to tune in so we can get that $500,000 to watch Grant eat shit. ENJOY RATZ!!!2024-01-191h 50
DesertRatzKACHOW! It's A Bear - 74An episode that can only be described as two kids that were allowed to have too much sugar with zero adults watching them. Grant has a list of future baby names and I brought a list of names that were accused of something else to do with babies. Later on we learn about the real hero of world war 2, a fucking bear. Enjoy RATZ!!2024-01-122h 02
DesertRatzIts Been Four Years Since Covid, Happy New Year - 73We haven't seen you since last year Ratz! Lets talk about the new year, new you and same old Ratz. Get your predictions ready and prepare yourself for whatever crazy apocryphal predictions Grant makes this time, Enjoy Ratz!!2024-01-051h 54
DesertRatzAll The Conversations You Avoided This Holiday Season - 72Welcome back from Christmas and welcome back local Arizona comedian Justin Kirshner as todays guest. Grant is still on his vacation so Justin filled in as the uncle you refused to talk to at the Christmas dinner table. So sit back and enjoy all the topics you managed to avoid during the holidays and enjoy RATZ!!2023-12-291h 30
DesertRatzA Very Merry RatMas - 71Its Christmas time in the desert and your Ratz are here to roast it and toast it. Join us as we open gifts, talk shit on Ol' Saint Nick and compare Grants hallmark movie Christmas's with Zach's Tim Burton directed Nightmares. Its the season of giving Ratz so why don't you give us your ears and we will give you a good ass time. ENJOY RATZ AND MERRY CHRISTMAS OR WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU CELEBRATE!!2023-12-221h 48
DesertRatzSquid Paper Rock: It All Cums Down To This? - 70Four Hundred Fifty Six people entered the gauntlet of Squid and now two remain. The finale for Squid Game: The Challenge Reality Game Show is here and we couldn't be more...... FUCKING BUMMED!? In this extra special episode Zach, Grant and special guest Cade Richards have all joined forces to give you the most detailed and deconstructed review of the Finale and entire show. So join us as we send off Squid Game the only way we know how by roasting the shit out of it. ENJOY RATZ!!!2023-12-152h 19
DesertRatzOur Real Experience Watching Netflix's Squid Game The Challenge - 69Grant has returned from the hardships of higher education just in time to also lose his mind over Squid Game The Challenge. Now that we are both completely obsessed with the show and now members of the Gganbu Gang its time to take the deepest of dives into what some are calling "a show that like literally tortures people." Sit back, relax, get ready to betray your mom, and never forget what happened on the glass bridge!!! ENJOY RATZ!!2023-12-083h 11
DesertRatzIt's All Fun And Squid Games - 68RATZ!!! Grant is still out so he can not fail college, so friend of the show and now with a last name Cade Richards joins the pod to talk shit with me about the show nobody is watching, "Squid Game: The Challenge, Reality Show.'' I swear to god that's the actual name. So if you loved the original show but hate that Netflix ripped off a guy who ripped them off first then listen to this and live vicariously through two guys who literally have nothing better to do. So grab your Dolgana and a good friend to fuck...2023-12-012h 16
DesertRatzThe Episode My Mom Has Been Waiting For - 67Its that time of year again where Grant tests his knowledge and sees if all that money was used well at college. Thats right its finals which means no Grant for a few episodes. However, I have other ratz stopping by to fill in. The First Rat is my sister Catelyn Perkins!!! Aside from being the 2nd funniest person named Perkins she is also a yoga instructor. Her business Yoga On A Roll is for those who want to fit in a session into their busy schedules. Yoga hikes, Sip n Stretches and just relaxing in parks. Find out more...2023-11-241h 59
DesertRatzThe DilDozer Is Coming For Your Sand Cave - 66An episode chockfull of good ass bits and gripping ass stories. Men get trapped in caves and Zach gets trapped in his house. Gran the popcorn and the spelunking ropes and enjoy RATZ!!!2023-11-172h 12
DesertRatzFormula One Saves One Million Fathers From Gambling Away The College Fund - 65Grant got in touch with his hairs heritage and photographed a Nascar race, a caller that welds in his off time and yells at women all the other times and finally formula one in the city of sin. All this and more on this episode enjoy Ratz!!2023-11-101h 44
DesertRatzCheck Your Kids Candy For Rat Traps - 64Its that time of year where all the women with daddy issues dress the part and all the men with mommy issues start a real life true crime documentary, HALLOWEEN BABY!!! Steal some candy from your least favorite child, turn up the volume and get cozy for this Halloween special full of jokes, parents trying to kill their kids, and how space wants to murder you. ENJOY RATZ!!2023-11-032h 11
DesertRatzWe're Practically Ratz Already - 63Ratz, we're back with a special guest, WILLS BRINTON. This is an epsiode you don't want to miss, this man is the lead guitarist of the band, Practically People. Listen to how Will and his band members worked their butts off to get to where they are now. Enjoy!!!2023-10-271h 42
DesertRatzThe 1960's Have The Best Conspiracies - 62Now we enter the 60's as we continue the trip down the decades. Kennedy gets domed in more than one way and maybe a moon landing happened. So much to talk about on top of a great survival story of man VS ocean VS surfboard. Enjoy RATZ!2023-10-202h 00
DesertRatzThe 1950's And The Rule Of Tail - 61Ratz we've started a new journey of ripping apart each decade starting with the wife beating 50's. Get ready to be pissed off at boomers for destroying this country and pissed at Gen Z for making sure it stays destroyed. ENJOY RATZ!!!2023-10-131h 49
DesertRatzWe Got A Lawyer To Fight The Nudists - 60The former honorable Judge Morgan Freeman took a demotion to become our lawyer while Grant talks about his run in with nudists. An episode full of dick, ass, bad impressions and fanny packs. Join us and enjoy RATZ!!2023-10-061h 11
DesertRatzNo Endzone Just The Friendzone - 59Sports are gay. Not that being gay is bad at all, its just gay to spend billions of dollars to watch full grown men play games meant for children and then beat your wife because your team of big strong men got pounded by another team of big strong men.... Ya know? Any way listen to two of the coolest nerds you know talk about why adult sports should be banned and all the ways we got rejected growing up. Its a painfully fun one this episode so enjoy it RATZ!2023-09-291h 26
DesertRatzBatman's EDM Charity Concert For Orphans - 58So many topics in so little time. We have been on a roll with super long episodes lately so here's a short but impressive episode that tackles everything from real life orphans to whacky drug trips at electronic concerts. Of course we still add in a healthy dose of conspiracy theories to clown on because this is the Desert Ratz after all. ENJOY RATZ !!!2023-09-221h 34
DesertRatzMr. President Another Podcast Is Joking About 9/11In the spirit of never forgetting we bring you an episode full of laughter, shock, horror, acceptance and then more laughter much like a particular Tuesday morning 22 years ago. The best way to move on from pain is laughter and this episode will bring you pain from laughing to hard. Sit back, fasten your seat belts and do what the man with the box cutter tells you, ENJOY RATZ!!2023-09-152h 10
DesertRatzDating Advice And Glory Holes With Justin Kirshner - 56RATZ! This episode we welcome back to the podcast Justin Kirshner. Justin is still a local AZ comic and giant fucking star wars nerd. He is also our first guest that got to take calls with us. So please sit back and enjoy more brain liquifying "art" and tell your "friends" about us.
Justin's IG: @justin_kirshner2023-09-082h 34
DesertRatzPick Up The Phone Its Us - 54Ratz, since we first started accepting call ins you blew us away and some of you still continue to. We thank you for that, however, some of you have still required more convincing so Grant and I have had it. The phone works both ways we discovered and this episode we decided to do just that. A new age of the podcast has begun, the age of us calling you when you least want a phone call. So prepare for a new future, pick up the FUCKING phone when we call and most importantly ENJOY RATZ!!2023-08-252h 16
DesertRatzLambo: Name A Better Car To Get Off Road Head In - 48Rats you've really been killing it. The emails, the phone calls and the fun you have with us is incredibly appreciated. We cannot wait to hear from you even more and as a token of our gratitude we cooked up a special episode. Get ready for Grant and Zach reading an email about a car for an hour and peppered throughout are some phone calls with fans that we try and rope into the email. Jokes aside its a blast so enjoy.2023-07-141h 59
DesertRatzGet Roasted For This Origin Story - 44No more conspiracy theories, no more what ifs and maybes, we finally take everyone's favorite topic A I seriously. So seriously that we have on an expert. Roasted Origins, a new coffee company that's about to fill your veins with sweet bean juice, kindly lent us their head of marketing Evan Zavitz to come down and tell us all about it. It certainly has nothing to do with Grant and Evan being lifelong friends. Regardless, sit and sip a cup of inferior coffee while we discuss how AI coffee is going to rule the world and our mugs from here...2023-06-161h 57
DesertRatzWorld History And The Return Of Epic Shits - 43Welcome back once again to the Ratz nest. Grant and I take a plunge into history so deep it will make your mom re think her marriage. But thats not all, if you missed the shit stories well are you in for a very shitty treat because they are back in full asshole tearing force. Grab your anti depressants and cover your mom ears but most of all, ENJOY YOU RAT BASTARDZ!!2023-06-091h 47
DesertRatzPodcaster Perils And Panamania in Panama - 42The one and only Grant Becker is back from his Panamanian vacatianian (vay-kay-she-a-knee-an) !!! Ratz we are whole once again and Grant is here to regail us with his tales of the people down so far south they are in the middle of the center right next to a gap and a canal. So get your recreational sedatives ready and enjoy Ratz2023-06-021h 59
DesertRatzI Hope You Like StarWars- 40My beloved Ratz, your co host Grant is on vacation getting his software updated for his Robot AI to be able to fuck. So you know what that means, ZACH GETS TO TALK ABOUT NERD SHIT FOR 3 FUCKING HOURS AGAIN!!! Justin Kirshner a local AZ comic, host of the Say When Open Mic and all around nerdy funny asshole makes him perfect to be a guest Rat for todays episode. So sit back, grab some snacks and lock your kids in the basement so they stop bugging you during your, "special alone time," because its time to listen to a...2023-05-193h 19
DesertRatzThe New Face On Your Dads Beer: GrantBot - 39Well, the transition was a success. Here I am as GrantBot speaking to you listeners post op. It was a long and arduous process, I know, but I have finally returned. I am glad that the world did not fall apart on my hiatus nor did Zach unalive himself. Anyways, crack one open and sit down to enjoy this latest episode of DesertRatz. Prepare to get brain dead because that's what's coming. If you'd like to complain about the audio, description length, episode length or why you didn't get picked to be on the show then email us your complaints...2023-05-131h 49
DesertRatzWanna Get Tattoos From An Italian Meatball - 38Welcome back Ratz to another episode missing Grant. Have no fear he will be back very soon, his transition into being an AI is almost finished. Its a little terrifying how powerful he's become. Not to worry though because in his place we have an amazing artist and friend of mine and this podcasts FIRST FEMALE GUEST, Allie Tippets!!!! She can draw, design and create some of the wildest art you've ever seen and she can give you a tattoo of any deranged idea you have which makes her the perfect guest. So enjoy this episode that proves we here...2023-05-052h 59
DesertRatzTwo Friends Reunite, Laugh and Relive Trauma -37First off THE AUDIO IS FUCKED IN THE FIRST HOUR. Id explain why but that happens in the episode so listen to it.
Now thats out of the way, we here at DesertRatz have officially made it. We climbed to the mountain top and have seen the view and boy does it look good staring down on all of you. YES THATS RIGHT!!! We have finally exploited a fan. Please welcome long time OG Rat not just from the audience but from my life, my actual childhood friend Dustin Swanty. While Grant is continuing his brave and metallic transition Dustin...2023-04-282h 58
DesertRatzStolen Valor, Transphobia, and Other Punchlines - 36The Ratz are back, well sort of. Grant is gone on his journey of self discovery and transitioning into being a computer. So I called back honorary Rat and friend of the show Cade "the unnamed." Come along as we take a deep dive into the parts of our brains that should have been labotomized and before your brain gets erased email us at DESERTRATZPODCAST@gmail.com so we can answer all your brain dead questions. Enjoy fellow Ratz2023-04-222h 18
DesertRatzAn Episode That You Can Fall Asleep To - 34Happy Easter Ratz! Enjoy this episode where we talk about the emails we have received from our fans. Also prepare to listen as Grant exhibits sleep narcolepsy in the middle of an episode. Does he need to visit a professional. Is he okay? Find out, on this episode. Can you help him? Email us, DESERTRATZPODCAST@GMAIL.COM Don't hesitate, do it now.2023-04-101h 26
DesertRatzSan Diego Has A New Rodent Problem And Zach Has A Birthday - 30We made it to 30 episodes Ratz. Thanks for the support we couldn't have done it without yall. Today we talk a bit about the adventure we took down to San Diego for the weekend. Listen to find out what the rats do when they aren't too busy being podcasters. Relax and vibe out to this chill episode. Best enjoyed with snacks. Also, the amount of time it has been since someone has emailed us is quite ridiculous. If you sit here and read this description but never email us. You are a major hypocrite. Anyway, here's the email DESERTRATZPODCAST@GMAIL...2023-03-111h 06
DesertRatzWe Have Unleashed The GrizzlyBack Silver Gorilla Bear - 29Strap in and buckle your seatbelts because this podcast takes a wild ride from front to back. Be prepared for some very strong opinions because Zach and I sort of get into our first heated argument. Bears, Gorillas, Silverfish, Orgies, trust me, you don't want to miss this one. And we want to hear your takes on this. So. Email us. DESERTRATZPODCAST@GMAIL.COM it doesn't take more than a few minutes to write out your thoughts. And send it away. Literally anything on your mind. We'll read it. Send your grocery list for fucks sake!2023-03-042h 15
DesertRatzGrab Your Hard Hats And Build Your Bunkers... The Meteor Is Coming - 25Sup Ratz! 25 episodes! Quite a landmark, if I do say so myself. This episode is quite a doozy so make sure you are equipped with some protection for your dome. We don't need any casualties. As per usual, make sure you're looking up and watching out for any potential meteors. Light up something nice and listen to why Zach and I are buying a bunker. Oh, and if you have ANYTHING to fuckin tell us, email desertratzpodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it and talk about it. Literally. Anything.2023-02-042h 26
DesertRatzAsian Massage Parlor Review & Grant's Dope IDeas - 24Good morning Ratz. You're probably reading this thinking, what the fuck, it's not Friday. Wait it's not Wednesday. Seriously, it's Sunday. Yep, too bad, listen to some calm and soothing DesertRatz and enjoy yourself. We haven't sold out and left ya just yet. Looks like you're stuck with us. Also if you're still reading this, email us, yes right now, DESERTRATZPODCAST@GMAIL.COM GO NOW, EMAIL US. Seriously, send us a fuckin email, we will read it, stop being a ghost listener. What the fuck Billy. Where is your email motherfucker?!?2023-01-292h 10
DesertRatzGrant's Gone To Gamble and Zach Confesses His Sins - 21Welcome to the first Desert Ratz pod of 2023. On this episode, Zach talks with guest Christopher Hashem-Williams, a popular stand-up comedian and gameshow host. This episode pairs best with a bedazzled butt plug tickling your prostate and a tall glass of Pino Grigio. Oh, and if you have ANYTHING to fuckin tell us, email desertratzpodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it and talk about it. Literally. Anything. Seriously, the first person to send an email to us will get a custom made button shipped to you for free. FREE. DESERT. RATZ. EXCLUSIVE. and the email, incase you didn't see it...2023-01-062h 12
DesertRatzEpisode 19 - All I Want For Christmas Is My Parents To Get Back TogetherHo Ho Ho Merrrrrrry Christmas. Zip back up your pants fellas, I know the two of us are quite attractive and this might be your first time seeing us. In fact, following this photo, Grant took Mrs. Claus back to the sleigh and proceeded to spread Christmas cheer for all to hear. Technically you could now call him Father Christmas. Enjoy the episode Rats, thanks for listening and have a great holiday. Oh, and if you have anything to fuckin tell us, email desertratzpodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it and talk about it. Literally. Anything2022-12-231h 49
DesertRatzEpisode 18 - ShitceptionA shit within a rat within a dream? Listen to this episode to find out about the crazy dreams Grant has been having and how Zach refuses to microchip his brain. This episode will surely blow your mind. Oh, and if you have anything to fuckin tell us, email desertratzpodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it and talk about it. Literally. Anything2022-12-161h 20
DesertRatzEpisode 17 - Thoughts and Prayers, Grant has the PlagueWriting the description for this episode is like writing a book report on a book you didn't read. Well Mrs. Liberty you see, Zach and Cade had great views on comedy and depression. I would love to choose a favorite part but this podcast had so many, it truly is hard to choose. Pour one out for your boy, he has had a rough week. But do not fear, he will be back soon. If you have anything to fuckin tell us, email desertratzpodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it and talk about it.2022-12-092h 31
DesertRatzEpisode 13 - African American Express Cancelled!What's been pretty much the only thing on the front page of every news site around. Kanye West. Yeezy. Saint Pablo. The Louis Vuitton Don. On tonight's episode of DesertRatz, listen as Zach and Grant debate separating the art from the artist and when a man with mental illness goes to far. Click for the title, stay for the conversation.2022-11-111h 45
I Love You, ManaThe Uncles' War ft. Grant WinklesUncle Chunk returns to ILYM and unleashes his fury on hosts and guests alike. This ep features a long list of guests (Aaron Isaacs, Nina Perkins, Baby Ricky, Mike's Bart doll) and a number of ILYM-lore expanding developments. We were supposed to talk Brothers' War spoilers in the second half of the episode but Grant Winkles (We Cool? Podcast) aka Uncle Binkles crashes the party to discuss the alleged golf scramble beef and the bartered truce agreement between Chunk and Binkles. Timestamps (2:55) I'm sorry (4:45) Kagan X Sagan (7:25) ILYM Voicemails (9:10) Mike Says Goodbye2022-11-081h 34
DesertRatzEpisode 11 - Play with BugsEpisode 11. Has a nice ring to it right. Well it also features our first guest on the podcast! Be ready to have all your wildest questions about insects answered as Zach and Grant speak with a bug researcher. Learn about how Queen Ants can basically reproduce their entire species single handedly and why you should not be afraid of bugs. Enjoy.2022-10-2759 min
DesertRatzEpisode 10 - Getting GoofyIn today's episode, Zach and Grant have their first fight on air. Not only that but this episode is quite unique as it features the first guest on the podcast. Listen to find out who the special guest is. For any suggestions/questions please reach out to desertratzpodcast@gmail.com2022-10-201h 00
DesertRatzEpisode 9 - Space and ShitHmmm, what could this episode be about? Well, Zach really wanted to talk about space, and Grant really wanted to talk about shit. And that is how we got here. So whether you're a fan of either of these topics or you could care less about both of them, sit down on whatever the hell apparatus you have in your domicile, and listen to Episode 9. Enjoy!
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DesertRatzEpisode 7 - Zach and Grant write a Teen DramaWoah, a Teen Drama? What could that be? Click it and find out. Welcome to the most politically incorrect episode we have recorded to date. Don't like it, don't listen to it. Simple as that. Now start heating up that spoon like Demi Lovato and lets enjoy tonight's episode of Desert Ratz.2022-09-291h 00
DesertRatzEpisode 5 - A Different Kind of Bank RobberyOh god, that's not soap is it? Nope, no it's not. Strap in, this episode enters a new level of strange. Zach and Grant attempt to swim through a pool of eggs and discuss one of the most lucrative money making methods out there.2022-09-161h 00
DesertRatzEpisode 1 - DesertRatzWelcome to our first episode of a podcast where we try and do the same thing that millions of people have done before us differently. Great. Two more jackwagons who think they deserve a platform to speak their mind on some of the most pointless ideas ever. Listen as Zach Perkins and Grant Becker attempt to salvage a train wreck of a first episode and keep on chugging along. New episode every Wednesday Night!2022-08-181h 00