Citizen Outbreak Podcast

Citizen Outbreak
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The Citizen Outbreak Podcast hosted by Rudy and Matt delivers a show based on topics dealing with unusal news, breaking news, current events and today's controversial issues.  The hosts do a deep dive into what the public is concerned with in today's environment. 

  1. Sep 29

    Episode 49: IS AI GETTING OUT OF CONTROL? | LeBron, Billy Bush & Billy Joel

    Citizen Outbreak is BACK — and Episode 49 starts with one of the biggest questions of the moment: Is AI getting out of control? Rudy and Matthew break down the growing fears surrounding artificial intelligence, AI agents acting autonomously, whether the technology is being overhyped, and what could happen if AI systems are given too much control. They also debate whether the massive investment pouring into AI is sustainable — or whether we're watching another dot-com-style bubble develop. Then the conversation moves to Meta's AI agents and the risks of letting an AI assistant act on your behalf without enough human oversight. Plus: • Billy Bush is back in the spotlight with Fox News • New York Magazine puts Elliot Page on its Men's Issue cover • LeBron James says he considered joining the New York Knicks • Would LeBron have destroyed the Knicks' chemistry? • The Knicks prepare to defend their championship • Billy Joel's health struggles and his legendary motorcycle collection going to auction • Matthew tells the story of meeting Billy Joel in France • Rudy reveals an incredible connection between his father and Billy Joel's iconic “Uptown Girl” music video And we're officially one episode away from #50. What should we do for the 50th episode? Drop your idea in the comments. 🎙️ CITIZEN OUTBREAK Follow, like, subscribe and share. 🎲 Get the Citizen Outbreak game at CitizenOutbreak.com and Amazon. #CitizenOutbreak #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #BillyJoel #LeBronJames #NewYorkKnicks #BillyBush #Podcast #Technology #NBA 00:00 – Citizen Outbreak Is Back 01:07 – The Citizen Outbreak Game & a Funny Fan Story 04:21 – Looking Back at the Crazy COVID Years 05:09 – Weathermen, Predictions & Getting It Wrong 07:46 – Is AI Going to Kill Us? 09:26 – The AI Doomsday Narrative 13:21 – Can AI Agents Go Rogue? 18:39 – Why Is Everyone Suddenly Scared of AI? 20:59 – Could an AI Bubble Crash the Economy? 22:26 – The Biggest AI Companies 23:51 – Are AI Companies Trying to Control the Industry? 30:25 – AI Is Powerful — But It's Still a Tool 30:58 – Meta AI Agent Goes Too Far 34:05 – Why Humans Still Need to Control AI 35:54 – Billy Bush Is Back 41:12 – New York Magazine's Men's Issue 49:05 – LeBron James Almost Joined the Knicks? 50:10 – Why LeBron Doesn't Fit the Knicks 57:05 – Can the Knicks Do It Again? 57:41 – Billy Joel's Health & Motorcycle Collection 1:00:00 – Matthew's Encounter With Billy Joel 1:02:16 – Rudy's Incredible “Uptown Girl” Story 1:03:20 – Episode 50 Is Next

    Episode 49: IS AI GETTING OUT OF CONTROL? | LeBron, Billy Bush & Billy Joel

  2. Sep 2

    Episode 48: Fake NFL Player Scams Women, NYC Sewer People, Turkey, Iran, Russia and More

    Fake NFL Player Scams Women, NYC Sewer People & What’s REALLY Happening With Iran | Ep. 48 That title hits the three strongest hooks without getting too long. The fake 49ers story alone is a strong opener: you discuss Dejan Love allegedly posing as an NFL player and taking more than $1.5 million from women.  YouTube Description Citizen Outbreak Episode 48 gets wild. Rudy and Matthew break down the bizarre story of Dejan Love, the man accused of pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player while allegedly scamming women out of more than $1.5 million. Fake NFL workouts, luxury cars, supposed multimillion-dollar homes and even a teenage “financial advisor” — how did people actually believe it?  Then things get even stranger. Videos of mysterious people emerging from beneath New York City lead to a conversation about NYC's so-called “sewer people,” underground access, master keys, subway infrastructure and the question nobody seems to be answering: who exactly is down there?  The guys also tackle Super El Niño and what it could mean for New York's winter before turning to the much bigger geopolitical story: Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, Israel and the possibility of a changing power structure in the Middle East.   Plus: Why did CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly make a surprise trip to Moscow? What is Russia doing with Iran? Why are oil prices and interest rates rising? And what could the upcoming midterms mean for Washington? It's another hour of news, politics, conspiracy, comedy and the stories that make you ask: 👍 LIKE the episode 💬 COMMENT with your take 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Citizen Outbreak 📤 SHARE the show with someone who needs to see it @Citizen Outbreak BUY THE GAME Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Citizen Outbreak Episode 48 02:02 – Savannah Guthrie discussion 02:45 – Hunter Biden's viral podcast comments 06:18 – Hunter Biden & Tucker Carlson connection 07:05 – The fake San Francisco 49ers player story 08:00 – Dejan Love's alleged $1.5M scam 11:18 – Rudy's fake Dejan Love DM prank 12:42 – The millionaire NFL story that didn't add up 14:03 – Why people fall for great con artists 15:23 – Fake articles, Google results & manufactured credibility 17:32 – “He's got a helmet — you gotta believe him!” 18:42 – Rudy's crazy fake NBA autograph story 20:00 – NYC “sewer people” mystery 21:12 – Master keys & access beneath NYC 23:01 – The stolen NYC mailbox master key 24:24 – “The world's full of Peking duck” 25:41 – Who are the people coming out of NYC sewers? 27:38 – Super El Niño is coming 29:03 – What could NYC's winter look like? 30:28 – Can you actually trust weather forecasts? 33:03 – Turkey's new Middle East alliance 33:58 – Turkey, Saudi Arabia & Pakistan 35:01 – Is the world moving beyond the old NATO model? 36:00 – Trump, China & the changing world order 38:47 – What does the new alliance mean for Israel? 41:07 – U.S.–Iran conflict & the midterm factor 43:28 – Do sanctions against Iran actually work? 44:35 – Russia, China, India & Iran meeting 46:52 – What's REALLY happening inside Iran? 48:08 – CIA Director John Ratcliffe's mysterious Moscow trip 49:07 – Why would the CIA chief personally go to Russia? 52:02 – Russia–Ukraine escalation 53:03 – Wagner Group & Putin 54:16 – U.S. strikes Iran & Russia's alleged missile assistance 55:05 – Why is Russia helping Iran with missile technology? 56:37 – Wars, oil prices & rising interest rates 58:44 – NYC crime & a world that feels increasingly unstable 59:00 – Midterms and what happens if Republicans lose the House 1:00:34 – Closing thoughts The later chapters are important because the episode continues into Russia's reported assistance to Iran, the economy, oil, interest rates and the midterms before wrapping around 1:00:42.

    Episode 48: Fake NFL Player Scams Women, NYC Sewer People, Turkey, Iran, Russia and More

  3. Aug 12

    Episode 47: WNBA Chaos, Air Force One Scare, Flock Cameras & The Rock Goes Country

    The WNBA controversy is getting bigger — and Rudy and Matthew are jumping straight into the middle of it. This week on Citizen Outbreak, we break down the Sophie Cunningham controversy, the debate surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports, and what happens if former NBA players try to challenge the WNBA’s rules. Then things get even crazier. We get into Flock cameras and the growing debate over surveillance and license-plate tracking, the reported security scare involving President Donald Trump and Air Force One, the latest discussion surrounding Iran, and whether The Rock could actually make the jump into country music. Plus: WWE nostalgia, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Eric Bischoff’s Real American Freestyle, the Moscow wrestling card — and the bizarre viral story about Trump’s supposed “zapper.” Nothing is off limits on Citizen Outbreak. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Sophie Cunningham & the WNBA controversy • The transgender athlete debate • Caitlin Clark and the state of the WNBA • Flock cameras and surveillance • Trump, Air Force One & Iran • The Rock goes country? • WWE, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold & The Undertaker • Real American Freestyle • The viral Trump “zapper” video Subscribe, comment and tell us which topic we got RIGHT — and which one we got completely WRONG. #CitizenOutbreak #WNBA #SophieCunningham #CaitlinClark #Trump #TheRock #WWE Follow us at @CitizenOutbreak

    Episode 47: WNBA Chaos, Air Force One Scare, Flock Cameras & The Rock Goes Country

  4. Aug 4

    Episode 46: NYC Is Breaking: Mamdani's Grocery Plan, Fauci Pleads the Fifth & Iran Escalates

    New York is back in the spotlight—and not for the right reasons. In this episode of Citizen Outbreak, Rudy and Matthew dive into one of the wildest weeks of headlines, including: • Why podcasting technology is still broken in 2026  • The severe storms hitting New York City  • Legionnaires' disease and how media headlines create public panic  • Zohran Mamdani's proposed city-run grocery stores  • The controversial release of New York's pied-à-terre property list  • Rising property taxes and what it means for NYC residents  • Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony and why pleading the Fifth has people talking  • COVID lockdowns, censorship, and what we've learned years later  • Iran, global tensions, and whether America is headed toward another major conflict No scripted talking points. Just two New Yorkers discussing the biggest stories shaping our city and the world. What do you think? Should government run grocery stores? Was the release of the pied-à-terre list appropriate? What questions should Fauci still answer? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.  🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes.  📢 Share this episode with someone who follows politics, current events, or New York news. #CitizenOutbreak #Politics #NewYork #NYC #CurrentEvents #Fauci #Iran #Podcast Buy the game!! CitizenOutbreak.com

    Episode 46: NYC Is Breaking: Mamdani's Grocery Plan, Fauci Pleads the Fifth & Iran Escalates

  5. Jun 17

    Episode 45: 🚨 Knicks Champions. UFC at the White House. SpaceX. Iran War Over? Snap Glasses

    🔥 KNICKS CHAMPIONS! UFC AT THE WHITE HOUSE! SPACEX TO THE MOON? | Citizen Outbreak 🔥 The New York Knicks are finally NBA Champions, and New York City has completely erupted. Rudy and Matthew break down the wild championship celebrations, the electric atmosphere throughout NYC, and whether this is the beginning of a new golden era for the city—or just a temporary honeymoon before reality sets back in. Then, the conversation shifts to one of the most surreal sporting events in modern history: UFC fights held at the White House. From fighters walking through the White House to controversial post-fight comments and President Trump’s role in the spectacle, the guys discuss whether this was an iconic American moment or something straight out of a movie. The episode also dives into the latest developments surrounding Iran, oil prices, inflation, and what it all means for the economy. Could lower energy prices finally bring down inflation and spark the economic boom many Americans have been waiting for? On the tech front, Rudy and Matthew debate SpaceX's explosive valuation, Elon Musk's long-term vision, AI's future, OpenAI's financial struggles, Claude vs. ChatGPT, and whether today's AI boom is the next internet revolution—or the next massive bubble. Plus, Snap's new $2,200 AI glasses, Meta's wearable technology, and what the future of augmented reality could look like. From Knicks mania and New York politics to Elon Musk, artificial intelligence, investing, and the future of technology, this episode is packed with the biggest stories shaping the world today. 👉 Subscribe, Like, and Share if you enjoy uncensored conversations on sports, business, technology, politics, and culture. #Knicks #NBAChampions #NewYorkKnicks #UFC #Trump #WhiteHouse #SpaceX #ElonMusk #AI #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #OpenAI #Snapchat #Meta #StockMarket #Investing #Inflation #Iran #OilPrices #CitizenOutbreak #NYC #Politics #Technology #Podcast #Trending #BreakingNews #SportsTalk #BusinessNews #FutureTech #NBAFinals #NewYorkCity 00:00 Knicks Championship Excitement 03:05 Celebration and Chaos in New York 05:48 The Energy of New York City 09:01 The State of New York Politics 12:07 UFC at the White House 19:50 Iran War and Economic Implications 32:59 Negotiating with Cardboard Cutouts 33:42 Investing in SpaceX: Day Trading Insights 35:15 The Future of SpaceX and Asteroid Mining 39:05 Bullish on SpaceX: Market Predictions 42:23 Snap's Struggles and AI-Powered Glasses 51:22 OpenAI's Financials and the Future of AI

    Episode 45: 🚨 Knicks Champions. UFC at the White House. SpaceX. Iran War Over? Snap Glasses

  6. May 28

    Episode 44: Knicks Fever, Ferrari FAIL & NYC Chaos?!

    The Knicks are BACK… but is New York completely falling apart at the same time?! In Episode 44 of Citizen Outbreak, Rudy and Matthew go completely OFF THE RAILS covering the NYC Knicks Finals madness, outrageous ticket prices, celebrity courtside culture, Trump potentially showing up at MSG, and the political chaos surrounding NYC’s future. Then things get WILD as they react to Ferrari’s controversial new EV disaster — a $640,000 electric Ferrari designed by former Apple designers that fans are absolutely DESTROYING online. Is Ferrari ruining one of the greatest luxury brands ever created? PLUS:  🔥 Knicks Finals insanity  🔥 Kathy Hochul’s embarrassing Knicks comments  🔥 Trump at Madison Square Garden?  🔥 NYC politics & landlord controversy  🔥 Zoran Mamdani backlash explodes  🔥 Charles Oakley & old-school Knicks nostalgia  🔥 Ferrari EV memes & disaster reactions  🔥 Celebrity row at MSG  🔥 Why New York feels broken  🔥 UFC at the White House?! This episode is raw, uncensored, funny, chaotic, and exactly what Citizen Outbreak is all about. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:  Would you buy the new Ferrari EV?  Will the Knicks win it all?  Is NYC getting better or worse? 🎲 Buy the Citizen Outbreak game: CitizenOutbreak.com  🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts

    Episode 44: Knicks Fever, Ferrari FAIL & NYC Chaos?!

  7. May 19

    Episode 43: Jackson, Travolta, Brady, Luigi, Cuban and China

    On this episode of Citizen Outbreak, Rudy and Matthew dive into the new Michael Jackson movie, wild personal MJ stories from Cannes, John Travolta and Tom Cruise seemingly aging backwards, Tom Brady’s viral Gucci runway appearance, Jake Paul’s growing MMA empire, Conor McGregor’s UFC return, the Luigi Mangione court case, Mark Cuban teaming up with Trump on prescription drugs, and America’s complicated relationship with China. Sports, entertainment, politics, conspiracy theories, and real talk all in one episode.  00:00 Welcome and Summer Vibes 02:08 Michael Jackson Movie Discussion 11:14 Michael Jackson's Legacy and Influence 12:49 John Travolta's Transformation 18:11 The State of Modern Movie Stars 23:08 Tom Brady's Fashion Statement 24:26 Fashion and Fame: The Tom Brady Effect 28:11 Jake Paul's MMA Event: A New Era in Fighting 31:45 UFC's Big Fight Announcement: McGregor's Return 36:42 The Luigi Mangione Case: A Legal Drama Unfolds 42:15 Mark Cuban's Political Shift: From Kamala to Trump 49:13 China and American Business: A Complicated Relationship

    Episode 43: Jackson, Travolta, Brady, Luigi, Cuban and China

  8. May 6

    Episode 42 Miami F1, Spirit Airlines Crashed, Billionaires Flee NYC & The Met Gala Went Off The Rails

    The crew is back with another wild episode of Citizen Outbreak — and this one goes everywhere. Rudy breaks down his experience at the Miami Grand Prix, from the insane energy and celebrity atmosphere to why Formula 1 may be the fastest-growing sport in the world. The guys debate Miami vs. New York, taxes, billionaires fleeing NYC, crypto, Zohran Mamdani, Ken Griffin, and whether New York is pushing business away for good. Plus: Spirit Airlines’ collapse, Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday, Met Gala madness, celebrities in dresses, Knicks playoff loyalty, Jeff Bezos controversy, and why Rudy thinks Ben Stiller is a fake Knicks fan. Fast-paced, funny, controversial, and completely unfiltered 00:00 The Excitement of Formula One in Miami 09:32 The Impact of Business Leaders on New York's Economy 21:12 The Future of Airlines and Budget Travel 28:07 The State of Air Travel 31:28 The Met Gala: Fashion or Farce? 39:30 The Politics of Celebrity and Wealth 45:32 Protests and Public Perception CitizenOutbreak the game available now at Citizenoutbreak.com

    Episode 42 Miami F1, Spirit Airlines Crashed, Billionaires Flee NYC & The Met Gala Went Off The Rails
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The Citizen Outbreak Podcast hosted by Rudy and Matt delivers a show based on topics dealing with unusal news, breaking news, current events and today's controversial issues.  The hosts do a deep dive into what the public is concerned with in today's environment. 

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  • Creator
    Citizen Outbreak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Citizen Outbreak Podcast
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