<h3><strong>The Great Midwest vs. PNW Debate (Feat. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes)</strong></h3>
<p>You’ve heard of East Coast vs. West Coast — but forget all that. This week, we’re settling the <em>real</em> rivalry: <strong>the Midwest vs. the Pacific Northwest.</strong></p>
<p>Shea and Jody of <strong>Rainy Day Rabbit Holes</strong>, the podcast that uncovers the wild, weird, and wonderful hidden stories of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, join Trevin and Amanda for a <strong>four-round battle of regional pride, petty chaos, and pointless competition.</strong></p>
<p>Before the main event, our hosts bring their <strong>dreadful dilemmas</strong>, 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, <strong>Chappell Roan</strong>, out in the wilds of Kansas City.</p>
<p>Then, it’s time for the <strong>Great Debate</strong> — a showdown across four over-the-top rounds:<br><img class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2694_fe0f/32.png" alt="⚔️" loading="lazy" data-emoji="⚔️" aria-label="⚔️"> <strong>Round One: The Great Debate</strong> – Each team makes an absurdly passionate case for their homeland, backed by one bizarre local legend. From the Midwest’s <strong>failed utopia of Fordlandia</strong> to Oregon’s <strong>infamous exploding whale</strong>, chaos is the only constant.<br><img class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f479/32.png" alt="👹" loading="lazy" data-emoji="👹" aria-label="👹"> <strong>Round Two: Cryptid Showdown</strong> – <strong>Batsquatch</strong>, the <strong>Missouri Monster</strong>, and the <strong>Frogman of Loveland</strong> go head-to-head in a mythical melee.<br><img class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2696_fe0f/32.png" alt="⚖️" loading="lazy" data-emoji="⚖️" aria-label="⚖️"> <strong>Round Three: Ridiculous Laws</strong> – From a <strong>tax for being single</strong> to the <strong>price of killing Bigfoot</strong>, we discover which region is the most unhinged legislatively.<br><img class="an1" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f5de_fe0f/32.png" alt="🗞️" loading="lazy" data-emoji="🗞️" aria-label="🗞️"> <strong>Round Four: Absurd Headlines</strong> – Viral zebras, weird weather, and headlines that make you question the human condition — both sides bring their best regional ridiculousness.</p>
<p>Along the way, we tackle <strong>Midwest pride</strong>, <strong>Pacific Northwest rain superiority</strong>, <strong>Starbucks and T-Mobile empires</strong>, and even the truth about why <strong>singing the ABCs won’t save you from Midwest politeness.</strong></p>
<p>So grab your casseroles and coffee cups — because this isn’t just a debate.<br>This is a <strong>geographically inconvenient grudge match</strong> for the ages.</p>
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