News & What We Choose

Danielle and Dami

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On each episode, we discuss the latest in the news, pop culture, what we're watching, what we're reading, and more. Grab a seat, get the news, and come hang with us! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@NewsWhatWeChoose Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

4d ago

Getting Chatty about... House of the Dragon, Warped Tour, and Widow’s Bay

We’re back with a fresh recap of everything we’ve been up to, what’s going on in the news, and of course, what we’ve been watching! Since our last cheers, Danielle has officially dove head first into spooky season, while Dami floated around Vegas and tackled swim lessons. In What the F**k Trump News, we touch on his lovely "deal with it" statement about the data centers, what we should be using AI on and shouting out some pretty amazing women: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Melanie Perkins. We also talk about the insanity of Bryan Johnson, sadness out of Berlin's Pride Festival, and the administration defunding the sex-education program. On our screens, we both tuned into House of the Dragon and continued with Widows Bay. Dami’s been trying to get back into Palm Royale Season 2 and giving Silo an honest shot (a whole 10 seconds of it!) plus sharing her anime Frieren, rec. Danielle went on a massive watch marathon: finishing Elle (can't wait for Season 2!), crying through Project Hail Mary, getting shocked by A Toxic Love Story documentary, checking out the children's murder mystery Sheep Detectives, catching the Warped Tour live stream (which takes us on a trip down memory lane and the first concerts we went to), and revisited throwbacks like It Takes Two, Richie Rich, Mamma Mia, The Lost Boys, Easy A, Hocus Pocus 2, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Grab a drink and tune in! LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbJ4MnXAKzw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DbG41DwoMwC/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbEtxb5AObw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DbKPrkolFJi/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DbMWQbgge2x/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqzylz3znohttps://www.instagram.com/p/DbE0kPmiVk5/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11198330/ Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce
Jul 18

Getting Chatty with... Cyclospora, Elle, and Project Hail Mary

Grab a seat, get the news, and come hang with us! Danielle and Dami recap their joint camping trip and Danielle shares the details of her PNW road trip for her boys' birthday, Dami was also prepping to head to Vegas with her family this weekend. We also dive into the devastatingly sad Nolan Wells 4th of July news and ongoing investigation. We chat about that viral Mitch McConnell photo. We also talk all about the fecal lettuce Cyclospora parasite outbreak (have you been eating salads still?). In "What We Watched," we talk about The McBee Dynasty on Peacock, which sparked a massive conversation about whether you'd ever hand over a portion of your business to a stranger (our opinions: absolutely not). We also celebrate the Love Island finale now that Brinity won! Plus, we dive into Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You on Netflix, Elle on Amazon Prime, The Five Star Weekend on Peacock, and Hocus Pocus marking 33 years since its release (33?! Rude!). Meanwhile, Dami shares her thoughts on Widow’s Bay on Apple TV, Voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix, and how she is still trucking along watching Euphoria on HBO before sharing her review on Project Hail Mary! LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.threads.com/@coach_dalilatwin/post/DagOf16IIqa?xmt=AQG0C-uz4Fxe4ihm2FopFMs7Tw8-JsL5KuTu7WiGkO-IVX3KFx4ufaLgbzXYhQnWIfvQGag&slof=1https://www.whas11.com/article/news/politics/mitch-mconnell-hospital-photo-real-ai-generated-metadata-verified/417-052607b2-9a25-483f-8f51-b503570c360ahttps://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/cyclospora-the-tiny-parasite-behind-explosive-diarrhea-cases/2026/07https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da3JuZmBR31/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce
Jul 8

Getting Literary with... Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Verity

On our first episode of Books & What We Choose, we dive deep into the first two books of the Fourth Wing series and Verity, as well as the castings for the FW series and Verity movie. There are twists, turns, spicy scenes, and so much more. So take a seat, grab a book, and come read with us! Instagram: @books.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce
Jul 2

Getting Chatty with... Off Campus, McBee Dynasty, and Trump

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ We are back with a brand-new short episode. We dive into the non-existent turnout at the Trump State Fair, the Supreme Court denying Trump's appeal and forcing the $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll, shocking bragging of potential N*zi paraphernalia at the White House, and a major, celebratory win for birthright citizenship. We shift gears to what we've been watching the last week. Danielle breaks down the latest McBee Dynasty episode and Steve Jr.'s wild requirements, the peak drama of Love Island Movie Night, and episode 2 of House of the Dragon Season 3. She's also serving up pure summer nostalgia with throwbacks themed to Dami and Danielle's upcoming camping weekend: The Sandlot, Camp Nowhere, and The Great Outdoors. Meanwhile, Dami wrapped up Four Seasons on Netflix, Widows Bay on Apple TV+, and almost finished the last episode of Off Campus. Head over to our Instagram and tell us what we need to be watching! LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaJuqj1O0LX/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DaLBZo0GsHv/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.threads.com/@ohheyyitsryan/post/DaMelyqlNyM?xmt=AQG0u39jyfSZKRjJ82XHiiXgFucCWfdzbaU78n6gHogDSirNr1bJOMrUUtxXF2PK0D3JNSu1&slof=1https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaNvRxBsyG8/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DaNoRouHJ8N/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== #Podcast #PopCulture #HouseOfTheDragon #LoveIsland #WidowsBay #Trump #OffCampus
Jun 27

Getting Chatty with... Love Island, House of the Dragon, and Off Campus (again)

Grab a seat, get the news, and come hang with us! In this episode of News & What We Choose, we are catching up on everything from movie and swim playdates to Dami’s massive travels through London, Dublin, and India. We’re also diving into an all-news rapid-fire roundup covering the latest wild headlines from the White House lawn (UFC & reflecting pool drama), Jeff Bezos' data center water statement, the Texas Bible mandated curriculum, and those viral social media moments from Jenny Mollen, Emrata, and JD Vance that you simply cannot unsee. But let’s be real, we have a lot to catch-up on since it's been a month. Our collective watch list is completely packed. We finally wrap-up Summer House, dive into McBee Dynasty, Ponies, and unpack the season 2 finale of Your Friends & Neighbors. We also break down Every Year After, season 2 of Four Seasons, One Piece, Widows Bay, Dami's first venture into Off Campus, and Wuthering Heights. Plus, we're talking Love Island, and the need to fast-forward through those gnarly challenges. We wrap up our screen time with the binge-worthy Not Suitable For Work, the heartbreaking rom-com Voicemails for Isabelle, Dami's SHOCKING first time watching The Bodyguard, and Tom Holland’s guest spot on The Good Hang. Finally, we recap two massive, highly anticipated releases: the House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere and Toy Story 5, which doubled as a major milestone for Dami’s boys’ very first movie theater experience! Hit play and come hang with us while we recap it all. LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ54KROxr4a/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DZe1Q5Pj4jh/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DYxyGV9D86i/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DZU-MnyxzJI/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DYKOfXcDYHm/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ55cttOQtJ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaDyQiEFUue/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://variety.com/lists/house-of-the-dragon-cast-characters-season-3/emma-darcy-as-rhaenyra-targaryen/ https://www.cnn.com/us https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce
Jun 11

Getting Chatty with... Our First Kiss, Body Parts, and Tarot Card Readings

Want to know a secret? Or just more about us? 🤫 In this episode, we’re putting the news aside for the week and doing a deep dive into our wildest stories, unfiltered history, and a few things you definitely don't know about us yet. Plus, we’re wrapping it all up by pulling a couple of tarot cards to see exactly what this summer has in store. Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce
May 30

Getting Chatty with… The Boys, Love Thy Nader, and Guy Fieri

Grab a seat, get the news, and come hang with us as we catch up on everything since we last cheers’d. This week, Danielle shares her ultimate reset and her first experience with cupping therapy, while Dami fills us in on his new life as a suburban farmer. We’re diving deep into the headlines with some "What The F**k Trump News," covering the years-long timeline needed to replenish US weapon stockpiles and Newsom’s move to tax 100% any money taken from the J6 slush fund. In "What We Choose," we discuss the three-year prison sentence for Matthew Perry’s assistant (seems light), followed by a trip to "Conspiracy Corner" to investigate the viral theory that Guy Fieri never actually swallows the food he tastes. For a bit of good news, we’re sippin’ on the recent cloning of wild yaks in China, which sparks a debate on whether we should finally bring back the dinosaurs. To wrap things up, we break down everything we’ve been watching lately. Danielle takes us to the Bravo Corner to vent about Amanda’s lack of an apology in the Summer House reunion part one, the Southern Hospitality finale, and In the City, Love Thy Nader, and why she couldn’t even finish the first episode of the "overproduced garbage" that was Calabasas Confidential. They both discuss Your Friends & Neighbors before recapping everything Dami watched: Eat Pray Love, Love Death + Robots, the season two premiere of Four Seasons, and the intense series finale of The Boys. She also shares why she couldn't get into The Crash. LINKS REFERENCED: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-weapons-air-defense-csis-analysis-593f866ad4eae4ddbbcfdafa22267329 https://apnews.com/article/matthew-perry-assistant-sentencing-d58a608daa1eca55e20fed284763e5aa https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYaFqcMIP3N/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/first-of-its-kind-effort-sees-china-clone-wild-yaks-to-save-subspecies-numbering-fewer-than-300/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DY7nvUpu7DN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce
May 23

Getting Chatty with… Mackenzie Shirilla, Anime, and Sydney Sweeney

After we catch up on all the latest goings on in our lives, we dive into the deep end with What The F**k Trump News, discussing the J6er payouts, the shocking DOJ and IRS agreement regarding family audits, and the erasure of government data. In What We Choose, we’re questioning the sudden MahJong craze, warning you to delete those peace sign photos for your own security, and unpacking the heavy, conflicting rumors surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s book release. We even take a trip to the Conspiracy Corner to discuss those eerie bathroom purgatory dreams we apparently all share and the mysterious mask wearer spotted on Fox News, before cleansing the palate with some Good News about a heroic search and rescue otter. Finally, we wrap up with a massive What We Watched breakdown. Danielle watched A LOT: RHORI, Summer House finale, Southern Hospitality, In The City, Your Friends & Neighbors, the Margo’s Got Money Troubles finale, Veronica Mars rewatch, Off Campus again (with a side of reaction videos), Midnight in Paris, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Match Point, Rumor Has It, Girl Next Door, and both Legally Blondes. She also went down the rabbit hole of Mackenzie Shirilla with The Crash documentary, and her Mean Girl Murders, and Killer Cases episodes. Dami is still at it with Euphoria Season 3 (and she shares her thoughts on Sydney Sweeney), the emotional Margo’s Got Money Troubles finale, and Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen. Plus, we talk Love, Death & Robots, which sparked a full-on anime recommendation session. Which anime should Danielle and Dami be watching?! LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYiDMV5jRuQ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DYife0ykao_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DYZjmwWnA_A/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhcMF5S907/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://ew.com/diana-jenkins-denies-she-put-hayden-panettiere-into-bed-with-very-famous-man-11974504 https://www.reddit.com/r/RHOBH/comments/1tew0h9/can_someone_give_me_a_detailed_explanation_of_the/ https://www.threads.com/@the_strongwilledchild/post/DYoHCPYlFYT?xmt=AQG0-VObBuHv2ibcf8wkPP7P70Rzc0CX2_feTpASQbB4wSytRe-Iyzb_8BhiH-rP-MGhZHxh&slof=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYnNRhIFcG4/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

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On each episode, we discuss the latest in the news, pop culture, what we're watching, what we're reading, and more. Grab a seat, get the news, and come hang with us! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@NewsWhatWeChoose Instagram: @news.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

Creator

Danielle and Dami
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

71
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

News & What We Choose