Soundtrack of the Week

TF

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

  1. Oct 4

    Fear and Loathing in 2026

    Nobody warned us the monsters under the bed would grow up to become private equity firms and federal agents. This week, the gang looks back at what scared them most in 2026, from job security and collapsing drywall to the global rise of fascism. Also, the attorney general turns hurt feelings into a national security threat, Sen. Eric Schmitt mistakes a Caitlin Clark game for a conspiracy and Jay explains how murder could finally launch Tyson’s writing career. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:06) Jay dodged a bullet in his job hunt (0:05:19) Meredith fears upcoming doctor visit … bill (0:07:44) Ty’s bougie cosplay 10-year wedding anniversary (0:12:58) Killing children update (0:14:08) Celebrity Deathpool update: “Saved by the Bell” edition (0:19:53) Sounds of the Week: Attorney General Todd Blanche does more mental gymnastics (0:26:21) Sounds of the Week: Sen. Eric Schmitt gets dunked on (0:42:28) Fears of 2026 Songs: “Running Scared” by Roy Orbison “Fear of the Dark” by Iron Maiden “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell

  2. Sep 20

    Killer Side Effects

    Ask your doctor if criminal responsibility is right for you. This week, the gang tackles the Lindsay Clancy case and the impossible questions surrounding mental illness, medication, accountability and a justice system built to punish first and rehabilitate never. Also, Donald Trump tries to buy the midterms, Mike Johnson performs some more verbal gymnastics, and Fox News celebrates national unity by blaming Muslims again. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:03) Meredith and Ty revisited their ‘90s goth/metal days (0:06:11) Jay’s getting ghosted in his job search (0:10:14) Ty’s dog is officially a World Champion Frisbee Dog (0:19:06) Sounds of the Week: We’re getting $5,000! (0:27:50) Sounds of the Week: Manufactured 9/11 controversy (0:35:52) Lindsay Clancy case: Mental illnesses and the justice system Songs: “Die, Die My Darling” by The Misfits “Hey Joe” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Henry Lee” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and PJ Harvey Notes: The HU: Official website and YouTube page

  3. Sep 6

    Friends Without Benefits

    Friendship is beautiful, fulfilling and apparently a massive inconvenience. This week, the gang discusses loneliness, likability, social media and the increasingly difficult task of making friends after 40. Also, the elite defend data centers, Milo Yiannopoulos reaches the “find out” stage, the Mormons are testing Jay, and more. (0:00:00) Intro (0:03:10) The Mormon’s are testing Jay (0:07:49) Meredith lives in a slum (0:10:27) Ty can’t eat like a teenager anymore (0:13:48) Celebrity Death Pool update (0:22:06) Sounds of the Week: Data center propaganda (0:32:27) Sounds of the Week: ICE deported an ally (0:44:43) Friendship, socializing, and being liked … in your 40s Songs: “Self Esteem” by The Offspring “In the End” Linkin Park “Creep” by Radiohead Notes: Twitter Global Government Affairs post announcing Chinese bot farms conducting data center influence operationsNews report on China anti-AI plotNeighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives Anger over planned AI data center drives Missouri city’s voters to recall council member

  4. Aug 23

    The Gentle Parent Trap

    There’s no instruction manual for parenting, just a hospital poster reminding you not to shake the baby. This week, the gang discusses discipline, participation trophies, childhood independence and the impossible task of raising a normal person in a deeply abnormal society. Also, a political candidate admits she knows nothing, a Tesla driver discovers he is legally responsible for his own car and Meredith takes Autopilot to the spirit realm. (0:00:00) Intro (0:05:50) Jay finally got a job interview (0:12:44) Meredith’s Chi-town trip (0:15:15) 2020 Bingo Card and Celebrity Death Pool update (0:22:59) Sounds of the Week: Darlene Graham is a dipshit (0:28:04) Sounds of the Week: Tesla drivers are dipshits (0:41:50) Parenting Songs: “Father of Mine” by Everclear “Institutionalized” by Suicidal Tendencies “Hell is for Children” by Pat Benatar Notes: Did American-Style ‘Gentle Parenting’ Spoil French Children?A Pennsylvania Mom Says the Cops Were Called on Her 4 Times—for Letting Her Kids Be Outside

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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)

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

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  • Creator
    TF
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 TF
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