Franklin and Douglas Ep 58 | Koala Chlamydia Vaccine, Chagas Bug Rise & Marriage Pact Drama

Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 58, your weekly hub for current events, offbeat headlines, and the very worst advice! This episode is packed with weird news you didn’t know you needed. First up: scientists in Australia have released a new chlamydia vaccine for koalas to protect the adorable marsupials from one of their biggest threats. 🐨💉 We explain what’s happening in wildlife research and why it matters for conservation.

Next, we turn stateside to explore why Chagas — a.k.a. kissing bug disease — is on the rise in the U.S. From how it spreads to what public-health experts are saying, we break it down with our signature mix of facts and irreverent humor. 🪲🇺🇸

Finally, our infamous bad advice segment tackles a romantic minefield: is your friend trying to cash in on your marriage pact? Whether they’re serious or just joking, we’ve got every ridiculous response you should absolutely not try.

Perfect for fans of funny current events podcasts, bizarre science news, and comedy advice shows, this episode delivers laughs, knowledge, and chaos.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:49 Our week
• 2:49 Koalas getting vaccinated from chlamydia
• 12:09 The Kissing bug disease is on the rise in the US
• 20:49 Advice
• 33:50 Outro