EP 220: The Great Midwest vs. PNW Debate (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes)

Episode Summary

You’ve heard of East Coast vs. West Coast — but forget all that.

No murders, just bad decisions.

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What This Episode Covers

• You’ve heard of East Coast vs.
• West Coast — but forget all that.
• This week, we’re settling the
• the Midwest vs. the Pacific Northwest.
• , the podcast that uncovers the wild, weird, and wonderful hidden stories of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, join Trevin and Amanda for a
• four-round battle of regional pride, petty chaos, and pointless competition.

Why Listen?

If you like true crime but think most true crime got a little too murdery, this episode brings petty crimes, dumb criminals, and dramatic storytelling without the heavy stuff.

Original Episode Description

You’ve heard of East Coast vs. West Coast — but forget all that. This week, we’re settling the

real

rivalry:

the Midwest vs. the Pacific Northwest.

Shea and Jody of

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes

, the podcast that uncovers the wild, weird, and wonderful hidden stories of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, join Trevin and Amanda for a

four-round battle of regional pride, petty chaos, and pointless competition.

Before the main event, our hosts bring their

dreadful dilemmas

, ranging from awkward public encounters with subtly racist strangers, being too busy for dog playdates, and making retirement plans far too early — plus, Amanda spots our modern-day muse,

Chappell Roan

, out in the wilds of Kansas City.

Then, it’s time for the

Great Debate

— a showdown across four over-the-top rounds:

⚔️

Round One: The Great Debate

– Each team makes an absurdly passionate case for their homeland, backed by one bizarre local legend. From the Midwest’s

failed utopia of Fordlandia

to Oregon’s

infamous exploding whale

, chaos is the only constant.

👹

Round Two: Cryptid Showdown

–

Batsquatch

, the

Missouri Monster

, and the

Frogman of Loveland

go head-to-head in a mythical melee.

⚖️

Round Three: Ridiculous Laws

– From a

tax for being single

to the

price of killing Bigfoot

, we discover which region is the most unhinged legislatively.

🗞️

Round Four: Absurd Headlines

– Viral zebras, weird weather, and headlines that make you question the human condition — both sides bring their best regional ridiculousness.

Along the way, we tackle

Midwest pride

,

Pacific Northwest rain superiority

,

Starbucks and T-Mobile empires

, and even the truth about why

singing the ABCs won’t save you from Midwest politeness.

So grab your casseroles and coffee cups — because this isn’t just a debate.

This is a

geographically inconvenient grudge match

for the ages.

To listen and learn more about Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, checkout their website:

https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com

Take a break from the heavy and get petty.