Day Out!

Justin Pickrell

🌐 Yesterday’s headlines | today’s news.🗞️ Ironic | Bizarre | Unusual | Funny  📰 Your daily dose of BROKEN news!We'd call this news but you probably already knew it. https://bit.ly/m/Dayout

  1. Most Hated | Day Out! | 153

    22 FEB

    Most Hated | Day Out! | 153

    Day Out Podcast Episode 153 covers RFK Jr., Social Security controversy, Meta AI patents, Pokémon GO updates, Zillow for Warcraft, GTA 6 obsession, viral political headlines, and a special guest known as one of the most talked-about personalities on Instagram. A controversial statement aimed at seniors on Social Security ignites backlash across major news outlets. RFK Jr. trends again after discussing past drug use, and his food pyramid website becomes even more chaotic when a linked chatbot begins giving bizarre public advice. The same site connects to Grok, which then questions RFK Jr.’s credibility, creating a viral AI-versus-politician moment that spreads across social media. Pokémon GO removes a PokéStop that appeared on a notorious private island tied to past global controversy. Meta files a patent for artificial intelligence technology that could allow deceased users’ social media accounts to continue posting and messaging, raising serious debates about AI ethics, digital identity, and online legacy. Zillow launches “Zillow for Warcraft,” blending real estate parody with World of Warcraft culture, while GTA 6 trends alongside a disturbing crime headline that shocks the internet. Joining us this episode is Instagram’s most hated personality, founder of Knuckle Head Barbers, and unapologetic online presence behind The Beard Sovereign. We talk internet backlash, viral outrage, barber culture, masculinity branding, and what it’s like to build a business while the algorithm tries to cancel you. Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardsovereign/ From RFK Jr. controversy and Social Security backlash to Meta AI technology, Pokémon GO updates, GTA 6 headlines, and viral Instagram drama, Episode 153 delivers the stories that shouldn’t be headlines — but are. Click the link below to explore more! https://bit.ly/m/Dayout

    1h 7m
  2. Shell Shock | Day Out! | 152

    17 FEB

    Shell Shock | Day Out! | 152

    Episode 152 of the Day Out Podcast proves once again that some stories simply should not exist — yet here we are. This week’s “This Shouldn’t Be a Headline” lineup includes a former Patriots coach making an anatomy-related joke about what it would take to win a Super Bowl, and a bizarre claim that Jeffrey Epstein somehow influenced the evolution of the Call of Duty franchise into a microtransaction machine. Yes, that sentence is real. A Florida governor candidate joins Tinder in an attempt to connect with “young female voters,” while Palantir publicly positions itself as the guardian of Americans’ rights — despite years of criticism surrounding surveillance technology and privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Grindr rolls out a premium AI subscription called “Edge” that reportedly costs up to $6,000 per year, because apparently algorithms now come with luxury pricing. Florida’s iguanas are literally falling out of trees during cold snaps, a French hospital is evacuated after a World War One-era explosive device shows up in a place it absolutely should not be, and Dana White escalates his ongoing feud with Oscar De La Hoya in a way only combat sports executives can. To round things out, the NHL draws backlash after reducing its cancer research donation tied to missed shots by 80 percent, sparking debate about optics, responsibility, and corporate priorities. If you follow absurd headlines, cultural commentary, sports drama, tech overreach, and news that feels written by a chaotic writers’ room, this episode delivers it all. Click the link below to explore more! https://bit.ly/m/Dayout

    1h 8m
  3. Work Stress | Day Out! | 151

    30 JAN

    Work Stress | Day Out! | 151

    Episode 151 of the Day Out Podcast breaks down another round of headlines that feel fake, chaotic, and way too real. Officials say a “small geyser” of unpleasant water is flowing into the Potomac River, but somehow the drinking supply is “totally fine.” We also talk about a new claim suggesting workplace stress might be reshaping people’s identities in unexpected ways. Things get darker overseas as workers from Bangladesh thought they were heading to Russia for jobs, only to end up on the front lines of the Ukraine conflict. Nature also makes a statement when a massive animal goes on a multi-day rampage, leaving destruction across several villages. Back in the U.S., reports surface of a Pokémon card loot box machine being installed inside the Pentagon, raising serious questions about national security priorities. Japan responds to record-breaking wildlife encounters by deploying pepper-spray-equipped drones, because apparently that’s where we are now. We also cover a Prior Lake woman arrested with a bag literally labeled “Definitely not a bag full of drugs,” proving satire is alive and well. And we wrap things up with an Olympic snowboarder getting caught doing something very much off the podium. If you’re into comedy podcasts covering current events, absurd headlines, internet culture, and news that sounds like parody but isn’t, this episode delivers. Subscribe, like, and share if reality feels like it’s written by an unhinged writers’ room. Day Out Podcast. Real news. Unreal headlines. Click the link below to explore more! https://bit.ly/m/Dayout

    1h 3m
  4. Lobster Heist | Day Out! | Ep 150

    8 JAN

    Lobster Heist | Day Out! | Ep 150

    Ep. 150 – Lobster Heist, McRib Truth Bombs & Pentagon Pizza Signals This episode is pure internet meets the absurd. We dive into the most chaotic headlines and theories you didn’t know you needed: McDonald’s McRib Class Action Lawsuit People are suing McDonald’s claiming its iconic McRib sandwich doesn’t actually contain pork rib meat—despite the name and rib-shaped patty suggesting otherwise. The suit alleges the sandwich is made from a mix of restructured pork cuts like shoulder, heart, tripe, and stomach, designed to mimic ribs and mislead customers. McDonald’s denies the claims, insisting the McRib is made with 100% pork and that its labeling isn’t deceptive. People.com Then we take a hard left into the deep end: Anonymous Crypto Gambler Wins Big After Venezuelan Operation Some mystery bettor turned a huge profit on a prediction market by correctly forecasting the capture of Nicolás Maduro—raising eyebrows about timing and possible insider vibes. Pentagon Pizza Surge = Political Forecasting? We explore the theory that a spike in pizza orders near the Pentagon might have been the real early signal of the Venezuela operation—because apparently pizza delivery is more trustworthy than the evening news. Stop Sending Butt Plugs to Bahrain Yes, this is a real-ish headline. We unpack what’s going on with weird international mail drama and why someone had to say it. Toronto Sex Store & the U.S. Department of War Letters We cover bizarre correspondence between a sex shop and a U.S. agency (reported as the “Department of War” in the memo somebody definitely photocopied too hard), and how drones found a dog on a turnpike in the most random rescue tale imaginable. Germany Losing Its Freshwater Surfing Spots Climate change is hitting Europe’s weirdest hobby: freshwater surfing. Spots that once had perfect waves are fading fast. The 450M Lobster Heist And yeah, we round it out with the 450 million lobster theft story—because if you're gonna quit reality, you might as well go full seafood heist. Smash subscribe before someone steals your lunch, and drop a comment if you think your burger might be plotting against you. Click the link below to explore more! https://bit.ly/m/Dayout

    1h 2m

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🌐 Yesterday’s headlines | today’s news.🗞️ Ironic | Bizarre | Unusual | Funny  📰 Your daily dose of BROKEN news!We'd call this news but you probably already knew it. https://bit.ly/m/Dayout