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Two friends, zero qualifications. Join Franklin and Douglas as they navigate current events and offer unsolicited (and probably terrible) advice. From world-shaking news to the latest pop culture fiasco, we've got it covered. So buckle up, grab a drink, and prepare to be both informed and misled. Disclaimer: We take no responsibility for any life decisions made based on our non-expert opinions.

  1. 1d ago

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 110 | AI Has a 10% Chance of Killing Us All?!

    Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where we break down current events, trending news, strange headlines, and the stories everyone seems to be talking about, with plenty of humor, opinions, and our signature bad advice! In Episode 110, we’re talking about a pretty terrifying claim: an Anthropic researcher believes there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could eventually “kill all humans.”   How seriously should we take the possibility of AI becoming an existential threat? We discuss artificial intelligence, AI safety, AI risks, the future of technology, and what could happen if increasingly powerful AI systems become difficult for humans to control. Is this a legitimate warning from people working on the technology, or are we just one bad software update away from the robot apocalypse?   We share our thoughts, questionable logic, humorous opinions, and, of course, our completely unqualified analysis of whether humanity should be worried about AI taking over the world.   Then we finish the episode with our famous Bad Advice segment, because if the machines eventually take over, you might as well get some terrible advice before they do.   If you enjoy current events podcasts, funny news commentary, technology news, AI discussions, trending topics, weird news, and entertaining conversations, subscribe and join Franklin and Douglas for another episode of Current Events and Bad Advice!    Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  2. Sep 8

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 109 | The White House Made Video Games?!

    Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where we break down the biggest current events, trending news stories, and bizarre headlines with plenty of opinions, laughs, and our signature bad advice! In Episode 109, we continue our discussion about the White House Arcade and the controversial video games centered around topics including immigration, deportation, and “building the wall.” We take a closer look at how politics, government messaging, and video games are being combined in a way that has people talking.   We also take a trip back to the early 2000s to discuss America’s Army, the military-developed video game that was created as an entertainment experience while also serving as a recruiting and public-relations tool. What happens when video games become more than just games? Are they entertainment, education, propaganda, recruitment tools—or some combination of all four?   As always, we wrap things up with our famous Bad Advice segment, where questionable opinions meet questionable solutions.   If you enjoy current events podcasts, funny news commentary, trending topics, weird news, political discussions, video games, internet culture, and entertaining conversations between friends, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and join Franklin and Douglas for another episode of Current Events and Bad Advice! Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  3. Sep 1

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 108 | The Shocking Case Behind Death of the Pastor’s Wife

    Welcome to Episode 10 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice! In this episode, we dive into the Netflix true-crime documentary Death of the Pastor’s Wife and take a closer look at the shocking case behind the documentary. We discuss the story, the people involved, the circumstances surrounding the pastor’s wife’s death, and some of the questions that make this true-crime case so fascinating. If you enjoy Netflix documentaries, true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, shocking cases, crime documentaries, and entertaining podcast discussions, this episode is for you!   But that's not all! We also tackle an entirely different kind of crime: coworkers cheating on the office trivia contest! What should you do when someone takes workplace trivia a little too seriously? Should you expose the cheaters, let it slide, or quietly accept that your coworkers apparently have no problem turning a friendly competition into the World Series of Trivia? As always, Franklin and Douglas provide our questionable opinions and completely unsolicited bad advice.   Subscribe for more current events, true crime discussions, strange stories, entertainment, controversial topics, and plenty of bad advice. New episodes bring interesting conversations, questionable decisions, and our unique take on the stories people are talking about. #FranklinAndDouglasPodcast #CurrentEvents #CurrentEventsPodcast #DeathOfThePastorsWife #Netflix #NetflixDocumentary #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeDocumentary #CrimeDocumentary #TrueCrimeStories #CrimeStories #PastorsWife #NetflixTrueCrime #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #BadAdvice #WorkplaceDrama #OfficeDrama #Trivia #WorkplaceTrivia #EntertainmentPodcast #NewsPodcast #Documentary #Crime #redditstories #aitah    Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  4. Aug 25

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 107 | Flock Cameras Got It Wrong? Innocent People Caught in Investigations

    Welcome to Episode 107 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice! In this episode, we dive into the growing controversy surrounding Flock cameras, automated license plate readers, surveillance technology, and the real-world consequences when investigators focus on the wrong person. We discuss the stories of Chrisanna Elser in Colorado and Lindsey Isaacs in Florida, two women whose experiences raise serious questions about police investigations, vehicle surveillance, privacy, public trust, and how technology is being used in criminal cases.   Are Flock cameras helping solve crimes, or are people becoming too quick to trust the data they provide? When a camera records your vehicle near a crime, is that simply an investigative lead, or can it send law enforcement down the wrong path? We break down the controversy, share our thoughts on the expanding use of surveillance cameras and automated license plate readers, and discuss why human investigation and common sense still matter.   Of course, it wouldn't be the Franklin and Douglas Podcast without some terrible advice, so stick around for our Bad Advice segment! #FranklinAndDouglasPodcast #CurrentEvents #CurrentEventsPodcast #FlockCameras #FlockSafety #LicensePlateReaders #SurveillanceTechnology #Privacy #TrueCrime #WrongfulAccusations #PoliceTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyNews #NewsPodcast #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #BadAdvice #ChrisannaElser #LindseyIsaacs #Surveillance #PrivacyConcerns #PoliceInvestigation #TrendingNews #CurrentEventsDiscussion #EntertainmentPodcast #redditstories #aitah Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  5. Aug 18

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 106 | Are Robots Coming for Our Jobs? BMW, Digit & the Robot Revolution

    Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, technology, bizarre headlines, and bad advice collide! In Episode 106, we're continuing our conversation about robots, artificial intelligence, automation, and the possibility that humanoid robots could soon become part of our everyday lives. We discuss BMW's growing use of humanoid robots in its manufacturing operations and what the expansion of physical AI could mean for the future of factories, manufacturing jobs, and the modern workplace.   We also take a look at Agility Robotics' Digit, a humanoid robot already being deployed for real-world work in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. We discuss what Digit can actually do, why companies are interested in humanoid robots, and whether these machines are really coming for our jobs—or simply taking over the dangerous, repetitive, and physically demanding tasks humans don't want to do.   And we take the conversation beyond factories: Could robots eventually do our everyday household chores and routine tasks? From manufacturing and warehouse automation to AI-powered robots working in our homes, we explore what the robotic future could actually look like.   Plus, of course, we finish things off with another round of our signature bad advice!   If you enjoy current events podcasts, technology news, AI, robotics, humanoid robots, automation, funny commentary, and entertaining conversations about the future, Episode 106 is for you! #FranklinAndDouglas #CurrentEvents #Podcast #HumanoidRobots #Robotics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitRobot #AgilityRobotics #BMW #Automation #FutureOfWork #RobotJobs #RobotRevolution #PhysicalAI #TechnologyNews #FutureOfTechnology #BadAdvice #redditstories #aitah Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  6. Aug 11

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 105 | The Robots Are Coming! Threehalves & Mitsubishi's Humanoid Robots

    Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, technology, bizarre headlines, and questionable advice collide! In Episode 105, we're entering the world of humanoid robots and the rapidly changing future of robotics. First, we take a look at Threehalves, the futuristic robot from Satyress Robotics designed to operate in some of Earth's most dangerous environments, including disaster zones, hazardous areas, and locations where sending humans could put lives at risk. We discuss what makes Threehalves so unusual, how it works, and whether robots like this could change emergency response and dangerous jobs.   Then we turn to Mitsubishi's plans to manufacture humanoid robots at scale, including plans to repurpose an unused engine production line in Japan. We discuss the potential for producing up to 1,000 humanoid robots per month, why automakers are getting involved in robotics, how AI and physical robots are coming together, and what mass-produced humanoid robots could mean for the future of manufacturing and employment.   And, of course, this is the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, so no episode would be complete without our signature bad advice!   If you enjoy current events podcasts, technology news, AI, robotics, humanoid robots, bizarre news stories, entertaining commentary, and conversations about the future, Episode 105 is for you. Like, subscribe, and join Franklin and Douglas for another round of current events and bad advice! #FranklinAndDouglas #CurrentEvents #Podcast #Robotics #HumanoidRobots #Threehalves #SatyressRobotics #Mitsubishi #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfRobotics #RobotTechnology #TechnologyNews #FutureOfWork #Manufacturing #CurrentEventsPodcast #BadAdvice #redditstories #aitah Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  7. Aug 4

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 104 | The Tragic Sara Gilson Story + The Viral First Date TikTok

    Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where we cover the biggest current events, viral internet stories, true crime headlines, and trending news with humor, discussion, and a healthy dose of bad advice. In Episode 104, we examine the tragic case of Oklahoma mom and social media influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, whose death in an apparent murder-suicide shocked millions after she posted a viral TikTok video referencing a popular Netflix true-crime trend to publicly accuse her estranged husband of abuse. We break down the timeline of the case, the social media reaction, and the broader conversations surrounding domestic violence, online awareness, and warning signs in abusive relationships.   We also discuss another viral TikTok that has people questioning dating safety after a woman secretly recorded her first date in a secluded wooded area. When her date allegedly joked, "This is where I was going to kill you," the internet exploded with debate over whether it was harmless humor or a major red flag. We discuss personal safety, first-date precautions, viral social media trends, and why this story resonated with so many viewers.   Of course, we wrap things up with another round of our signature bad advice that you absolutely should not take. If you enjoy current events podcasts, true crime discussions, internet culture, viral TikTok stories, and entertaining commentary, Episode 104 is one you won't want to miss. #CurrentEvents #Podcast #TrueCrime #SaraGilson #SaraDuffey #TikTok #Netflix #DatingSafety #DomesticViolence #InternetCulture #TrendingNews #ViralVideo #ComedyPodcast #BadAdvice #FranklinAndDouglas #redditstories #aitah Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

  8. Jul 28

    Franklin and Douglas Ep 103 | Taco Bell, Taylor Farms & the Cyclospora Outbreak

    Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where we break down the biggest current events, trending news, and internet headlines with humor, conversation, and a little bad advice along the way. In Episode 103, we're taking a deep dive into the recent Cyclospora outbreak that has made national headlines. We discuss how the foodborne parasite sickened thousands of people, why Taco Bell became linked to the investigation, and how the focus shifted to Taylor Farms during the FDA and CDC traceback investigation.   If you enjoy current events podcasts, breaking news analysis, food safety discussions, public health topics, consumer news, and entertaining commentary on the biggest stories making headlines, this episode is for you. Join Franklin and Douglas as they separate fact from speculation while bringing plenty of laughs along the way. #Cyclospora #FoodSafety #CurrentEvents #BreakingNews #Podcast #TaylorFarms #TacoBell #FDA #CDC #FoodRecall #PublicHealth #TrendingNews #CurrentEventsPodcast #FranklinAndDouglas #Episode103 #redditstories #aitah Subscribe and Listen to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast Here:  ▶YT: @FranklinandDouglasPod ▶Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklin-and-douglas-|-current-events-and-bad-advice/id1762544121 ▶Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TfbhzggvyLJedvwcJ0Zdv?si=b17befa4fd294a9b  Connect With Us: 🌐Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394567 🎬TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franklinanddouglaspod 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklindouglaspod/ Need Advice? - Ask us a question in the comments and we may choose your question to respond on a future episode! Music: Catchy - Uplifting Inspiring Indie Pop by MagpieMusic on pixabay. https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-catchy-uplifting-inspiring-indie-pop-182349/

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Two friends, zero qualifications. Join Franklin and Douglas as they navigate current events and offer unsolicited (and probably terrible) advice. From world-shaking news to the latest pop culture fiasco, we've got it covered. So buckle up, grab a drink, and prepare to be both informed and misled. Disclaimer: We take no responsibility for any life decisions made based on our non-expert opinions.

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