Link's Trip to New Zealand | Ear Biscuits

Never fear, vacation talk is here! In this episode, Link talks about his family trip to New Zealand, including a tour of Hobbiton (for all you Lord of the Rings fans), and Link’s experience driving on the left side of the road has people proceeding with caution. Plus, Rhett discusses his screw up when presenting at an award show, as well as his staycation over the holidays.
EB #409, Original Release Date: 01/15/2024
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Emmy’s Mess Up
18:37 ADs
21:44 Hobbiton
30:50 Link’s Almost Accidents
50:15 New Zealand’s Positivity
52:57 Jet Boating
58:09 Waitomo Caves
1:02:57 Rhett’s Staycation
1:10:48 Weird Habits
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[@shannonkatherine]

Your friend says, “it’s okay, buddy”. Your best friend for life says, “seventy five-th, huh?” That’s the difference.

[@caseyleeangus]

Link could've whispered, "We're still good." to Rhett in solidarity.

[@tiffanyanderson7771]

😂 perfect 👍🏻

[@allisonchains174]

Rhett and Link have some of the most underrated wardrobes ever. They always look their best! ❤️

[@Hey-Nikki]

I agree! They have great style. Today they look so warm and cozy.

[@Happy_Bnzo_Puppy]

Those vacation episodes are my favorite ones! Loved it! 👏😊

[@moonpie21012]

Have a Mythical Day!😊

[@marieelisa1]

Love it!

[@ACAB-GAYCRAB]

Me too, I don’t know why people complain about them. They are so much fun.

[@BOOGiNS]

It's only because they don't know how to take full advantage of being rich. Their vacations seem hella boring and cookie cutter.

[@BrownieCountess]

Same!! I love vacation episodes the most

[@JonoNZBoardGamer]

As a New Zealander it was very cool to hear about your experience! Driving in New Zealand is tricky even for locals as the roads are narrow and windy. Definitely agree that there should be some kind of training course for new drivers. Please come back one day with Rhett and film some videos - some of the nicest spots and coolest things to do aren't on the usual tourist route that people take around the LOTRs stuff (although that is all really cool too)

[@SophiaStar4444]

Loving links hoodie and Rhett’s flannel this episode

[@Grygong555]

You guys have been providing a consistent daily entertainment show watched by millions of people across the globe - it doesn’t matter what platform it is. You should definitely consider yourselves celebrities just as equal as other stars

[@natpicking]

“Make Way” signs are actually “Give Way” here in NZ 😂 for the record. Also, so cool to hear about your experiences in Aotearoa NZ!!

[@MandeeBe]

I have always loved trip episodes! I never commented to say that, but know that I know it’s something y’all worry about - I will always tell you! Please keep it up!

[@migu003]

Seventy fiveth was so in Rhetts head that he was even messing up the rosetta stone add 😂😂😂

[@ryanp3507]

My family owns the Waitomo caves. So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@maya-gur695]

I'm living vicariously through this episode. Going to Hobbiton is a dream!

[@taurez_98]

Poops

[@Indywood]

So many better things in nz thooo

[@BradenGreen-cu8pg]

Come and visit us one day

[@may___021]

Keep the trip episodes coming! They're always some of my favorites and they're the ones I revisit the most. I still occasionally go back and listen to the old ones, especially the solo trip episodes. They're so fun! I get to live through you guys vicariously and usually these episodes come with the best stories and mishaps that make me cry laughing. So I hope you keep doing them!

[@emma.l]

Can't believe I was in the same country as Link and had no idea! Glad you enjoyed your stay and yes, we are better than Australia :)

[@coolest453]

As a Kiwi, I've been waiting for you to visit for so long and I'm so glad you enjoyed my country!

[@taurez_98]

Stinky girl

[@taylamariea]

My brother does action sports and just toured NZ (probably when Link did tbh) and he bungee jumped off a bridge while riding his BMX bike. The process and safety precautions for that was “can I?” and “sure”. 😆

[@lydiaxstiles9025]

huge fan of the episodes about yalls trips. as someone who never got to travel at all growing up, it makes me excited for all the fun things i will get to see and do in the future!

[@Reaper616]

The reason why the British drive on the left is due to your sword hand on horseback being the dominant right hand but also tracks all the way back to Roman times where the rule was "Keep to the left". Unfortunately due to the hatred between the British and French at the time we created the Highway Act in 1773 to dictate what side to drive on. We decided left and the French decided right, depending on the worldwide affiliation between British and French pretty much decided what side you drive on.

[@Its.birdperson]

The more you know 🌈

[@moonpie21012]

I’m so sad the episode is over already, I can never have enough ear biscuits!😊

[@taurez_98]

Ok

[@kathleenuclear]

The Neals are so adorable! What a fun vacation!

[@k7l3rworkman97]

This gonna be a dang good episode 💯❤️🤙🏻 Edit: Rhett looks good in flannel, and I also really like Links sweater. The gents know what’s up

[@Its.birdperson]

I listened to this during commute back from work, but had to revisit the vid version for the pictures :) Also just wanted to say; Earbiscuits will always be my favourite podcast to listen to! Thank you for taking the time to make these🤗 I laughed so hard oncr again, especially at the part of the glowworms thing where link goes on this whole tantrum/amazement like a little kid. I can totally resonate with that :) loved it

[@SydneyD3an]

Lando’s hair isn’t blonde anymore and he’s gotten so big.

[@kaiteracioppi]

I love these episodes. I love this podcast in general 🫶

[@riotthetin]

Gosh their kids are so fortunate it’s crazy haha

[@marieelisa1]

Love trip stories episodes!! Thank you for sharing 💜💜💜

[@divine_2768]

The signs say "give way" but they can be referred to as yield signs also. But there are most definitely stop signs lol.

[@purplepuma123]

I haven’t been home in 10 years and was wondering about the road signs he was talking about. And glad to hear stop signs still exist😅

[@amishprincess28]

15 entire minutes on the Emmy’s mess up is so funny

[@ella0135]

It’s my lifelong dream to go to Hobbiton one day so when I read the title of this video I got so happy and excited ❤ So happy for you Link hopefully one day I get to go there too 😊

[@Alfiy_Wolf]

It’s not super good, a lot of it is under repair during the year you gotta check before you go

[@moonpie21012]

Have a Mythical Day!😊

[@taurez_98]

Peepeepoopoo

[@marcjohnson3553]

As a Swiss viewer I’ve always been interested in learning more about Rhetts Swiss friend. 😂 It’d be cool if he could be integrated in a video somehow

[@my_bathroom_floor]

OMGG FINALLY SOMEONE CAME TO NEW ZEALAND! LOVE FROM OTOROHANGA THE CLOSEST TOWN TO THE WAITOMO CAVES

[@therapyseshpod]

I lived in New Zealand for a year and it changed my life 🇳🇿Kia Ora ♥️

[@taurez_98]

Chica flora 💜

[@helenacohen2185]

I’m moving to Wellington in a few weeks for uni and I’m so excited. People keep asking why I chose to go to New Zealand instead of staying in the us and I’m just like “how could I not???”

[@karuptkiwi]

​@helenacohen2185 best of luck in my home country. Be prepared for a few culture shocks, we are a laid back and easy going people. You'll see many people wandering around barefoot, it's normal in NZ. Kia Ora and welcome to our country, may the time you spend here be enriching ❤

[@therapyseshpod]

@@helenacohen2185 Wellington is where I was! You are going to love it!!!

[@ErinChamberlain]

I love hearing about their adventures!! That said, it is such a bummer to see Rhett in so much pain from his back all the time. I wish there was something I could do or rec that would help him. I see you Rhett. Sending lots of love your way

[@smchenry80]

Link - you can go on a jetboat trip in Southern Oregon through the Hellsgate Canyon. Very picturesque and has been used as a backdrop in several Hollywood films.

[@zardchaser_]

Vacation/adventure episodes are by far my favorite hahaha

[@NotNaleri]

22:32 Thank you editors! Beat me to it.

[@joelhanson222]

I live 5 minutes away from Hobbiton and still have never been lol 👍

[@TimkiMX13]

The end of the tour was the green dragon inn. I went to Hobbiton on my birthday back in November and loved it and went to mount Doom and hiked a little as well. Also enjoyed Weta workshop. Loved everything about New Zealand.

[@spook88]

Vacation episode. LESS GO!

[@luciferspal]

I want to see Rhett’s new tattoo on his left forearm!

[@dots4spots]

So happy you visited New Zealand!

[@EMMiEbbY1]

Yes I love Rhett and link. Yes I love ear biscuits. Yes I will watch whatever you guys talk about! 🤙🏼

[@ambeechambers8265]

Love you guys!

[@julierowe1589]

Being an Aussie we have a very competitive streak aimed at New Zealand and vice versa for them but I have no qualms in saying I agree Link New Zealand is beautiful They are very much like Australians Laid back and bare footed 😊

[@karuptkiwi]

As a Kiwi living in Perth, I'd have to agree. But while we do have that competitive streak, we also have a comradery that's hard to explain in some ways. I like to think of Aussies and Kiwis as neighbours in the same street .... "my cars better than yours, but if anyone f*cks with ya mate, I've got your back"

[@julierowe1589]

Exactly I actually love Kiwis They are like Kin and we have this whole section of the world just for us to claim but the gloves are off when it comes to sport 😂

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job boys with the podcast .

[@taurez_98]

Farts

[@ginam7084]

Absolutely love your sweater Link!!!!!

[@sdebrece1]

I'm off to NZ next month and this re-affirms my decision not to drive. :)

[@mimsydreams]

Visiting Hobbiton is my dream! I wish it would happen some day, but it won't. Man, that place is so awesome!

[@MellaTops]

I wish it was, “In celebration of the 75th annual Hunger Games” , as that was my first thing to come to mind 🤣

[@rosewraith_]

100% agree with Link on the meat pies. Being able to just go into any random corner store and get a fresh, warm, savory pie was one of my favorite things about NZ, lol.

[@msmontero17]

Anyone else sneak that little peak of Rhett’s new tattoo? 👀

[@marieelisa1]

Where?

[@msmontero17]

@@marieelisa1 28:40!! When he did fart noises! Left forearm

[@richsmith295]

Great show 👍

[@taurez_98]

Hershey squirts :)

[@strawkerimatcha]

the thought of me being in new zealand at the same time as link is INSANE i can't believe this is how im finding out !!!

[@Hey-Nikki]

Yesss! A trip podcast! Love it!

[@taurez_98]

Apple bottom

[@CaptainNamikaze]

I very much agree on Link's take about the photo taking on vacation. Outside a handful shots, I completely stopped doing that. I used to have over 1,000 new pictures on my iPhone after every vacation and I would maybe favourite a handful to look at every once in a while, the rest was just clogging up storage. Living in the moment is much better.

[@ewhitmo1]

Excellent shirts today boys! !

[@LostSaltShaker]

Don't worry Rhett. That's hardly a mistake. Happens to people at every live event and I've never once remembered who made the little flub. It's no Adele Dazeem :p

[@LizzyDidntDoIt]

It’s ok Rhett, you’re still cool 😎 You just gave yourself a little Irish accent for a moment. NO BIG DEAL.

[@erinumm1916]

I dont wanna poke my eye out 😂😂

[@Fiveward]

What a start lol

[@shaesnell3938]

Glad you liked nz bro, sounds like our chilled attitude washed off on you

[@Lbird1993]

We have a province called "Zeeland" over here in the Netherlands to this day 😉A historic Dutch explorer called Abel Tasman became the first European to sight New Zealand!

[@rishycup]

I look both ways at a one way street, so I don’t struggle in other countries. 🤣 I don’t trust anyone to be driving the correct direction haha

[@truecrimenwine489]

Fan from New Zealand!! Woot! Love this!!

[@ChocolatTherapy]

some part of my brain is so curious about how you'd experience my country lmao. driving manual, toilets everywhere, steep stairs, smaller beds, smaller towns in general, im just.. i can't imagine you liking it lmao

[@HAMMYSHELL1]

I love your hoodie Link!

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

Link: "All they can do is screw and die!" The fly: "... Well, I'm glad I got to live"

[@phantomphan006]

Link is the reason my family and I started watching Survivor and now we can’t stop!! I really want Link to apply to be on survivor!

[@lostresgarcias1738]

You were here in NZ!?! Awesome 😂

[@chykisnix5955]

I LOVE MEAT PIES!!!! Also, cave inner tubing sounds incredible 😯

[@marissashugart4213]

Links got some dominant genes. All three kids look exactly like him

[@ilanam3398]

Interesting. I think they all look exactly like his wife!

[@BluRosie]

digging link's funky sweater

[@wh0aheavy]

Your boy was drowning in shame lmao

[@JMM111]

At 53:24 I thought Link said "tight gorgeous" at first, but then I realized it was "tight gorges" 😂

[@pantherinna6997]

I really enjoyed this episode. Of course Link, the craziest driver in America(and New Zeland) said he enjoys no stops or lights....madman *Hand fart noise*

[@pencilheart5568]

Is there any way we can get Adam ray as Dr Phil on an earbuscuits sode?

[@IndustrialJones]

Love Link’s sweater ❤❤❤

[@cursivart]

K but Link saying that was actually really sweet

[@champroh]

People often forget the first 3 hobbit movies, they are also part of the series people. My biggest connection with NZ is manuka honey, expensive but really helpful in cold. And NZ lamb, delicious 😎😎

[@karuptkiwi]

As a kiwi, in reference to the crossing the road thing. We dont have signs on the ground reminding you to look for a good (and very kiwi) reason.... if you cant look both ways before stepping into traffic, then natural selection has taken its course 😂😂😂😂

[@karuptkiwi]

Also gotta add about the waiver thing ... we basically take the stance of "if you can't figure out your life could potentially be in danger, then this probably isn't for you"

[@ThePenGass]

We're all rhett!❤😂

[@amyrients]

Link: you were never obligated to be in charge of your kid’s experience. You are a good dad and your kids know it. Rhett: No one heard you say fiveth. I guarantee it.

[@megang000]

There are jet boats in Wisconsin dells, wi. $35 last I checked. No waiver. No orientation. No seatbelts. NO LIFEJACKETS. And there are cliffs and other boats on the river and people floating down the river on tubes to no hit. And beautiful rock formations. We go almost every summer.

[@aimeesardozz]

I loved this episode so much! Please come to Australia again, I’d love to see you guys, maybe don’t let link drive tho 🤣🫶

[@GoblnHollow]

Dang man. I feel bad that Rhett grew up in a “don’t screw up” household. Imagine your self worth tied to that nonsense. I get why he has to win everything now.. makes me feel even worse for the guy. …And the thought of Link driving on the other side of the road gives my anxiety anxiety.

[@martin77766]

Let's go 🎉

[@taurez_98]

Where we going

[@hannieuwenhuize]

Old Zealand would be Zeeland, a province of the Netherlands, where the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman (Tasmania!) was thinking of when he saw the clam-banks on the shores of the Southern Island.

[@moonpie21012]

Have a Mythical Day!😊

[@taurez_98]

Ok junky

[@truecrimenwine489]

Wai - toe - moe is how Waitomo is pronounced, you got it right the second time Link! :)

[@laurenunreal4]

Awww Link! Our signs say Give Way, not Make Way 🤣 oh dear, quite a different meaning you took. Theyre pretty much the same as Yield 😆

[@SammyShoots2]

honestly what rhett deserves for being a clippers fan lol go lakers

[@phillipthomas-sam1509]

Kia Ora from New Zealand... the pub at Hobbiton is the Green Dragon Inn... side fact: I have played Pathfinder at the Green Dragon Inn, its booked out yearly for an event where we all go in cosplay (if you want), and play RPGs. 😁😁

[@moonpie21012]

Have a Mythical Day!😊

[@taurez_98]

Post nasal drip :)

[@stephaniek4508]

There is a place in Alabama that you can see glow worms called Dismal’s Canyon. There is a camp ground and cabins near by.

[@Felixfeliswitch]

Is that a new tattoo I spy Rhett?👀👀 28:38

[@grachisol8236]

Definitely

[@lorideal-flynn7092]

You go to the Green Dragon Inn, they sell shirts and models. Models come from Weta Studio in Wellington. I just got back!

[@purplepuma123]

He’s taking the hobbits to Isengard-gard-gard-gard-gard 😂 When you said Kristy was afraid of caves I was disappointed that you guys wouldn’t have done waitomo (Pronounced Why-TOE-moe : in English-English, not the Māori pronunciation) Anyway so glad for you all that you went through the caves and enjoyed your trip overall. Bummer about the weather, though proper summer isn’t really till jan/feb. Links accent cracked me up and that one sentence was pretty spot on … after that though, no comment 😅 Another note, fatal car accidents where international visitors have been behind the wheel are no joke. That old dude in Queenstown knew you were a foreigner and you were probably the 5th tourist to cut him off that month. The Aussie have creepy crawlies predators, the kiwis have you all blimmen tourists 😅 Btw when Rhett asked you if nz was better than Aus, the correct answer would have been Yes, end of story 🖤🖤

[@larissafrederick]

As someone from BC, Canada, hearing Link say that they call chicken sandwiches "chicken burgers" is so funny. I've always called them chicken burgers and find it weird that lots of restaurants here do actually label them as chicken sandwiches. Like it's just like a hamburger but the patty is made of chicken

[@Leviuddd]

Rhett and Link, (Old) Zeeland is in The Netherlands! Its a province in the southwest

[@Dolsey1]

Link can almost do a Taika accent.

[@Monster1472580]

Especially on the ceiling

[@MrZoo223]

Brain: "Hey Rhett, you sleeping?" "Yes, shut up" "Seventy-fiveth" *Anxiety*