About Beastly Banter


Welcome to Beastly Banter, the quirkiest blog around, where our talented and unique animal puppets share their expertise, opinions, and adventures through a variety of entertaining columns. Our team brings a delightful mix of humor, wisdom, and charm, ensuring there's something for everyone. Meet our columnists:

Sugar the Polar Bear
Born and raised in the Bronx Zoo, Sugar is our resident sports enthusiast. He writes The Arctic Plunge, a deep dive into cold-weather sports that is posted every Saturday. Despite always worrying, Sugar brings passion and insight to his column.

Chickeze 'Chick' Fatimata the Hippo
Hailing from Cincinnati with Kenyan roots, Chick is our music maestro. Every Tuesday, Hippo Chick's Grooves delivers reviews of animal-related music. Chick also has a knack for playing various instruments and harbors a dream of tightrope walking.

Duke the Cowboy
An old cowboy who can never find his hat, Duke pairs up with Rex for Hats Off to Hollywood, a fun and lively review of films and TV shows posted every Wednesday. Duke is a ticklish grandpa who detests movies and TV shows, adding a unique twist to their reviews.

Rex the Dog
Rex, who speaks in maxims, loves every movie and TV show, making him the perfect counterbalance to Duke. Rex is also known for rescuing an armadillo and celebrating both Christmas and Chanukah.

Acorn the Pig
Confident and fiery, Acorn loves hot sauce and collaborates with Woody on Hot 'n Hungry. Every Thursday, they explore new recipes and restaurants, sharing their culinary adventures with our readers.

Woody the Tiger
Born and raised in the Omaha Zoo, Woody has an insatiable appetite due to hyperphagia. His constant hunger drives the delicious content of Hot 'n Hungry, alongside Acorn.

Cupcake the Cow
A retired lunch lady and lottery winner, Cupcake brings her love for heavy metal and financial 'wisdom' to Moo-lah Madness. Every Friday, she offers hilariously terrible financial advice, all while caring for her cat, Mrs. Fluffypuss.

Adam Williams
Adam is our children's book connoisseur. Every Sunday in The Picture Book Perspective, he explores the historical and cultural contexts of picture books, delves into their social-emotional content, and offers insights for parents and teachers on how to use these books effectively with children.

Cleo the Panda
Cleo is our lovable, confused advice columnist. In Fuzzy Philosophy with Cleo, which posts every Monday, she provides accidentally poignant advice, often misinterpreting situations in the most endearing ways. Cleo's columns are signed off with 'Fuzzily yours,' and she is also a dedicated mother to her son, Jia.

Together, our Beastly Banter team brings a diverse range of perspectives and entertainment to your screens every day of the week. Join us for a wild ride through sports, music, movies, food, finance, books, and more!

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