The podcast episodes explore the responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of owning ferrets, as well as the special connection between ferret owners and their pets.

In Episode 4 of 'Animal', writer Sam Anderson attends the Ferret Buckeye Bash in Ohio, where he immerses himself in ferret culture and meets enthusiasts like Erin Ehrman, helping to care for her ferrets and developing a fondness for Gooseberry.

Similarly, in Episode 4 of the 'Animal' podcast, Anderson attends a ferret convention, bonding with ferret owners and their unpredictable pets, and finding a sense of community despite the chaos.