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A comedy podcast diving into the latest news of the week.

Aug 9

Social Media Anxiety Disorder

Twitter is a Nazi bar. Bluesky is a DNC board meeting. Instagram is a pushy stranger insisting you will love some a*****e you have never heard of. This week, the gang compares notes from different stages of social media poisoning and asks how something once creative, funny and human became a factory producing hate, division, misinformation and corporate sludge. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:45) Ty’s Hell Week (0:13:28) The Odyssey short review (0:14:56) Jay doesn’t do anything (0:21:04) Sounds of the Week: Super cringe National Anthem (0:26:10) Sounds of the Week: History lesson from Elon Musk (0:40:20) Relationships with social media Songs: “The Algorithm” by Puscifer “Welcome to the Internet” by Bo Burnham “Who Will You Follow” by Evanescence Notes: The Elon Musk interview Jay refers to is this one from The Economist. It’s wild.The great digital fatigue: How digital burnout is changing social media use Wireless Bluetooth Fingertip Remote Control for ScrollingRage clicks: Study shows how political outrage fuels social media engagementExtreme views get more likes on social media, new research reveals‘Likes’ and ‘shares’ teach people to express more outrage onlineEngagement, user satisfaction, and the amplification of divisive content on social mediaSocial media algorithms amplify right-wing content against young users’ preference, study finds
Jul 26

Lettuce Live

Explosive diarrhea is taking America by storm after Cyclospora was found in lettuce, giving people a great excuse to quit eating salad. This week, the gang talks junk food, meal prep, misleading marketing and why getting in shape after 40 is less about looking hot and more about staying alive. Plus, big announcements from Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth fail to live up to the hype. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:50) Celebrity Death Pool update (0:05:12) Closeted gay mafia (0:06:41) Jay’s staycation documentary binge (0:09:44) AI has destroyed the job application process (0:25:56) Sounds of the Week: President Trump’s “big” announcement (0:34:11) Sounds of the Week: Pete Hegseth doesn’t understand testosterone (0:46:01) Eating right and staying healthy in your 40s Songs: “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John “Vegetables” by The Beach Boys “Livin’ Right” by Glenn Frey Notes: Hunter Biden Says Everyone in D.C. Knows There’s a “Closeted Gay Mafia” of RepublicansTrolling an AI interviewer TikTok video AI INTERVIEWS ON THE RISE! SO I TROLLED ANOTHER ONE... US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969The Daily Show clip showing Fox News reaction to Trump speech Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans menAt about the 41-minute mark, Ty said injections are the only form of testosterone replacement therapy. In fact, there are several methods, including creams and pills.Dinosaur Time on TikTok
Jul 12

The Mamdani Effect

Zohran Mamdani has put democratic socialism in the spotlight and in action. Already, it’s yielding results, making both Republicans and establishment Democrats freaking out. This week, the gang and former SOTW co-host Geoff Gerling unpack the "Mamdani effect," the left's civil war, and whether America's next political movement will come with better public transit or revert to the status quo. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:30) Celebrity Death Pool update (0:04:30) Catching up with Geoff Gerling (0:08:10) Meredith’s leather bag addiction update (0:13:28) Sounds of the Week: J.D. Vance on Watergate (0:23:55) Sounds of the Week: MAGA weighs in on rising prices (0:35:47) The Mamdani Effect Songs: “Walkin’ on the Sun” by Smash Mouth “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter “Heat Wave” by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Jun 28

Two Americas, One World Cup

It’s the United States’ 250th birthday, and people from around the world get to celebrate as they visit U.S. cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Already, the reviews are coming in: World Cup tourists love America! But are they experiencing the same country Americans live in every day? This week, the gang debates tourism, patriotism, and why the U.S. can feel like two very different places depending on who you are. (0:00:00) Intro (0:02:41) Jay’s work conferences are insufferable (0:09:03) Meredith’s bag addiction is snowballing (0:15:15) Ty’s turn for major car problems (0:21:31) Sounds of the Week: James Carville is scared of Zohran Mamdani (0:37:38) Sounds of the Week: Trump’s out-of-touch take on housing (0:48:02) FIFA World Cup and America 250 Songs: “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” by John Mellencamp “I’m Afraid of Americans” by Davie Bowie Notes: Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero (0:56:56)Side Quest Dad on TikTok (0:58:01)How Americans are feeling about the country’s 250th anniversary, according to new polls (1:06:47)At 250 Years, 77% Say U.S. Founders Would Be Disappointed (1:07:28)
Jun 14

SOTW Travel Guide

Utah is weird. New Orleans is haunted. St. Louis still sucks. This week, the gang ranks the best and worst destinations they've encountered, from cult compounds and liquor laws to ghost tours and big-city energy. Plus, a White House economist explains why your maxed-out credit card is actually good news, and Republicans discover a new strategy: middle school insults. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:19) 2026 Bingo Card and Celebrity Death Pool update (0:10:30) Meredith’s leather bag addiction update (0:14:00) Jay might be dying (0:24:00) White House chief economic adviser doesn’t know anything about economics (0:33:45) Republicans roast James Talarico (0:51:00) SOTW travel guide Songs: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop “Roam” by The B-52s “Road Trippin’” by Red Hot Chili Peppers Notes: GLP-1 cancer studyA Whistleblower Claims the CIA Is Searching DNA Sites for Alien-Human HybridsUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Ebola virus disease updateThe Effects of a “Low-Fire, Low-Hire” Economy on WorkersThe “No-Hire, No-Fire” Economy: What the Latest Data Really ShowsJob openings jump, but labor market stuck in 'low-hire, low-fire pattern'Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Facebook depicting James Talarico as a womanRepublicans cannot stop generating images of James Talarico as a womanOklahoma City is the 4th largest city in the contiguous states by land area, preceded by Jacksonville, Fla.; Anaconda, Mont.; and Butte, Mont.
May 31

Class of 2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! You're entering adulthood just in time for economic instability, AI disruption, housing unaffordability, the collapse of democracy and whatever fresh hell comes next. This week, the gang skips the motivational BS and shares the advice they wish someone had given them at 18, including do weird things while you're young, don't rush into marriage or kids, learn a trade, demand more money, and remember who's really responsible for the mess you're inheriting. Also, Jeff Bezos discovers nurses pay taxes and CBS finds new ways to embarrass itself. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:07) Meredith’s leather bag obsession got worse (0:05:47) Jay can’t find anything to do in Denver (0:15:19) Sounds of the Week: The Boss sends off Stephen Colbert (0:20:10) Sounds of the Week: Young journalist takes down (0:27:13) Sounds of the Week: Jeff Bezos on wealth, taxes, and income inequality (0:44:45) Advice to the Class of 2026 Songs: “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day “Here’s to the Night” by Eve 6 “100 Years” by Five for Fighting Notes: “Only in Monroe” with Stephen Colbert - May 22, 2026 (0:19:05)After "The Late Show" Series Finale, Will All Of Late Night Television Be Destroyed? (0:19:48)Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Cecilia Vega’s Instagram post about CBS shakeup (0:22:27)Just How Progressive Is the U.S. Tax Code? (0:36:00)One of Ashley St. Clair’s social media rants (0:38:41)
May 18

God-Sized Hole

It started with one leather bag. Three weeks later, Meredith is trapped in a full-blown leather-fueled obsession spiral. This week, the gang dives into obsessions: the things people collect, consume and build their personalities around, from Halloween decor to workaholism to shopping addictions and Swiftie-level fandoms. What do they latch onto, and is being obsessed healthy or is it a cry for help? (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:01) Ty doubled down on his promotion request (0:06:06) Meredith’s car making things worse (0:08:16) Owning a new car is out of reach (0:20:04) Commencement speech heard around the world (0:30:05) Republican mental gymnastics with gas prices (0:40:00) Obsessions Songs: “Hell Bent for Leather” by Judas Priest “Money” by The Flying Lizards “Every Day is Halloween” by Ministry
May 3

Security Clearance Sale

What happens when a government obsessed with power can’t even protect itself? This week, the gang dives into the latest close call involving the president and explores why these incidents feel less like coordinated political violence and more like symptoms of a collapsing system run by unserious people. Is this really about political violence, or is it about a government too incompetent to secure its own president? Also in this episode: Dan Bongino spirals, Bill Maher fights with David Cross over trans youth, and Costco accidentally hires the Rain Man of tires. (0:00:00) Intro (0:04:48) Ty finally got his “big” promotion (0:14:14) Meredith really enjoys autistic people (0:25:59) Sounds of the Week: Two old comedians debate trans youth rights (0:36:52) Sounds of the Week: Dan Bongino is scared (0:49:09) Assassination attempts on Trump Songs: “Kill the President” by Coffin Break “Abraham Lincoln” by Clutch "Family Snapshot" by Peter Gabriel Notes: The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families (0:22:05)There have been numerous presidential assassination plots against nearly every sitting president. However, nearly all of them were thwarted early on. (0:51:13)

A comedy podcast diving into the latest news of the week.

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TF
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2025 - 2026
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