# Bats, Gum & Nice New Pens Rule!

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Podcast: [This Thing Rules](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-thing-rules-7009668)
Published: 2025-10-17T22:43:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisthingrules/episodes/Bats--Gum--Nice-New-Pens-Rule-e39mc1v
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## Resource

This week, Max has a surprise grab bag for Brian! Will he think these things rule as much as Max does? We discuss everyone’s favorite flying rodent that isn’t a flying squirrel, gum of the chewing and blowing variety, and the thrill of getting a nice new writing implement. It would totally rule if you helped support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/thisthingrules, You can also show your support by following us on Bluesky and Twitter @ThisThingRules, or find our little corner of our old podcast’s Discord at discord.comedybutton.com - and of course, we’re always happy to get email from listeners at thisthingruleshow@gmail.com Intro contains clips of actual bats, a Fruit Stripe Gum commercial, and Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.

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