West Of Knowhere

West Of Knowhere
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Levi and Shane cover the chaos of the world & try to figure out how they feel about it. https://linktr.ee/wokpod

  1. 2d ago

    Cowception

    This episode of West of Knowhere covers a chaotic mix of news and hot takes: recent celebrity deaths, the controversy around Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey, the split of comedy couple Tom Segura and Christina P, and a CDC-linked parasite outbreak tied to Taco Bell. Levi and Shane also discuss bizarre headlines (a pilot who jumped from a plane, a woman who landed it, and a vigilante in Mexico), a study on why cannibalism is dangerous and drama in this week’s “Am I the A*****e". Linktr.ee/wokpod   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgj25j6nmeo https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crl1gk55rzet?post=asset%3Adc4bc136-7615-4965-81a8-70acd1837a25#post https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5pd9z2487o https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-07-12-Breaking+News https://dallasexpress.com/business-markets/explosive-diarrhea-parasite-spreads-taco-bell-pulls-key-ingredients/ https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/cannibalism-bad-your-health-scientists-find-2026a1000mgc?form=fpf https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/08/americas/argentina-pilot-death-scli-intl https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/netflix-comedian-couple-splits-after-18-years-of-marriage/ar-AA27PqNf

  2. Jun 23

    Lesbian Nuns

    This episode of West of Knowhere covers a range of odd and headline-grabbing stories: the brief reopening (and re-closing) of the Strait of Hormuz, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation gone awry, a UFC fighter’s offensive White House remark about Michelle Obama, and Hollywood mining Reddit for horror ideas like Backrooms. Also discussed: an 85-year-old caught speeding, Noah’s Ark attraction insurance disputes, two former rival nuns who married, the Iran vs. Egypt Pride World Cup match in Seattle, and an Am I the A*****e segment about a dinner-recipe text.  Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-envoy-iranian-minister-head-switzerland-talks-2026-06-20/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/06/18/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-paint-peeling-off-see-photos/90614066007/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ufc-fighter-josh-hokit-michelle-obama-man-white-house-1236621742/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/reddit-backrooms-hollywood-ip-1236622594/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-noahs-ark-encounter-sues-insurance-company-over-heavy-rain-damage/ https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/20/85-year-old-driver-clocked-going-110-mph-accused-street-racing/ https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/06/09/enemy-lesbian-nuns-quit-convent-and-marry-each-other/ https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-seattle-iran-egypt-gay-pride-lgbtq-4c7229ef5c7e05b6c2b58e0522797b91

  3. Jun 16

    High Tragedy

    This episode of West of Knowhere covers a range of stories: the tragic death of musician Oliver Tree in a helicopter collision and a fatal bungee-jumping accident in Brazil; a Sherpa guide who miraculously survived after being presumed dead on Everest; and a New Yorker who fell ill after eating a McDonald’s sandwich. We also discuss tech and culture news; OpenAI’s claims about Chinese disinformation around data centers, a Whoop heart-monitor experiment ranking stressful coworkers, Niantic’s data partnerships with military/intelligence firms, and a MAGA influencer’s off-camera prompting plus an “Am I the A*****e?” segment about mocking a coworker’s nose job. Hosts Levi and Shane close with listener shout-outs and commentary.   Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.techspot.com/news/112732-openai-china-linked-accounts-used-chatgpt-turn-americans.html https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/travel/everest-rescue-hillary-dawa-sherpa-intl-hnk https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/mcdonalds-sausage-mcmuffin-food-poisoning-lawsuit-b2994290.html https://dronexl.co/2026/06/09/pokemon-go-scans-niantic-vantor-military-drone-navigation/ https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-whoop-heart-rate-meetings-calendar-most-stressful-coworkers-project-2026-6 https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/woman-dies-after-being-launched-off-bridge-without-bungee-rope-265077317723 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/maga-influencer-riley-gaines-caught-on-camera-taking-directions-on-what-to-say-to-viewers/ar-AA25C6Tu https://www.nbcnews.com/world/brazil/rio-de-janeiro-helicopter-crash-rcna350022

  4. Jun 9

    F Scott Furgeson

    Levi and Shane return to cover a chaotic week of stories: a social-media border collie stolen and sold for meat, a $900 litter box that caught a cheating partner, a man who used epoxy as an improvised contraceptive and died, and footage of people crawling out of New York sewers. They also discuss police officers pointing firearms at each other over a break-room dispute, a mayor insulting anti–data-center residents, Utah lawsuits over Kevin O'Leary's data center plan, and a raw milk outbreak in Idaho. The hosts also dig into scientists making yeast from Ötzi to bake sourdough, run through movie trivia, thank supporters, and close with an 'Am I the A*****e' segment about disclosing a brother’s disability. The episode mixes wild news, personal banter, and listener questions in a fast, irreverent recap. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.the-independent.com/asia/china/chutou-dog-theft-china-border-collie-b2989675.html  https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/streamer-catches-girlfriend-cheating-with-her-cousin-thanks-to-camera-on-cats-litter-box-3372566/  https://au.news.yahoo.com/man-25-tragically-dies-after-using-glue-condom-083723651.html?guccounter=1  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mystery-men-emerge-new-york-city-manholes-officials-warn-extremely-dan-rcna348049  https://abcnews.com/US/officer-arrested-after-allegedly-pointing-firearm-fellow-cop/story?id=133528324  https://fox59.com/indiana-news/caught-on-camera-shelbyville-mayor-insinuates-citizens-opposing-data-centers-are-poor-renters-in-shy-houses/  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oetzi-the-iceman-yeast-mummy-sourdough-bread/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/nearly-60-idahoans-sick-after-drinking-raw-milk-in-past-two-weeks-officials-say/  https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/utah-residents-sue-officials-kevin-oleary-data-center-plan-rcna348720

  5. May 18

    Waymo Way-No

    This episode of West of Knowhere breaks down the week’s biggest stories: Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions were overturned and a retrial ordered; the Pentagon is seeking a record budget despite never passing audits; and the FBI is searching for Monica Witt on espionage allegations while its director faces scrutiny over snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial. We also cover cultural and tech oddities. Mel Gibson’s ivermectin claims and a surge in prescriptions, driverless Waymo taxis circling neighborhoods empty, a controversial live streamer tied to a Tennessee shooting, and an SNL sketch that became real. Plus, an "Am I the A*****e" listener case about being forced into saying yes to a family sleepover, listener shout-outs, and the hosts’ banter. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_6a0fa6a5-0057-41a6-993b-ded14b72108c.html?a https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/snl-colin-jost-pete-hegseth-skit-b2977384.html https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim https://apnews.com/article/fbi-kash-patel-snorkel-hawaii-pearl-harbor-192a81cde7a5879aab747bc0ba4b78b9 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alex-murdaugh-overturned-murder-conviction-rcna345014 https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/14/us/alex-murdaugh-retrial-differences https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/empty-waymos-invade-atlanta-neighborhood-circle-cul-de-sac-hours-with-no-passengers/CSNV2G5CZFHHFP6BOH6YF5RCFU/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/livestreamer-chud-builder-involved-shooting-tennessee-courthouse-rcna345044 https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/14/politics/fbi-reward-iran-spying

  6. May 11

    Happy Mother's Day

    This week on West of Knowhere, hosts Levi and Shane run through a chaotic mix of stories: the death of media mogul Ted Turner, newly released UFO files, claims of a secret FBI room tied to Russiagate, and the bizarre online trend of "ball maxing." They also cover a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, Utah's new law targeting VPN use to bypass age checks, and a troubling school fight-club scandal, plus an "Am I the A*****e" discussion about money and caregiving. Levi and Shane add their signature banter, listener shoutouts, and comic takes on culture and politics throughout the episode. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m2epkey44o https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/06/us/ted-turner-death https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/04/cruise-ship-suspected-hantavirus-outbreak-blocked-docking-cape-verde https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/ballmaxxing-electrifying-addictive-euphoric-transcendental-according-pursuing-bigger-balls https://www.foxnews.com/politics/patel-found-thousands-sensitive-trump-russia-probe-docs-inside-burn-bags-secret-room-fbi https://www.wibw.com/2026/05/05/school-director-accused-leading-child-fight-club-sentenced-probation-30-days-jail/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARnGG9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeK_diUMvQgeJJ87UFHGI1xTd9E5MqNfMwgDiQsL2mup5tmkNmYoGr0SrNgs0_aem_EBawuyyzk3P2g9Ajbz609g#kcept6pvcdahh3dyzka6s592tatx51 https://www.tomshardware.com/software/vpn/utah-becomes-first-us-state-to-target-vpn-use-with-age-verification-law https://www.coloradopols.com/diary/224293/lauren-boebert-shares-deep-thoughts-on-demonic-aliens

  7. May 4

    Gummy Beasts

    This episode of West of Knowhere covers a chaotic week of news and online drama: the suspected shooting/assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the swirl of conspiracy theories around it. We discuss a Taco Bell employee shooting over a soda dispute, legal and social media fallout from high-profile posts (including James Comey’s seashells and a brewery’s controversial tweet), and Jimmy Kimmel’s joked-about remark about Melania. Other topics include Palantir’s CEO on wartime targeting, teenagers storming the Church of Scientology, Rudy Giuliani’s hospitalization, a big-game hunter killed by elephants, OpenAI models avoiding talk of goblins, and an Am I the A*****e segment about urging a partner into rehab after a newborn arrives. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://news.sky.com/story/secret-service-agent-who-took-bullet-in-trump-assassination-bid-may-have-been-hit-by-friendly-fire-13537624  https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/church-of-scientology-tiktok-trend-teens-b2968285.html  https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/openai-codex-system-prompt-includes-explicit-directive-to-never-talk-about-goblins/  https://www.wifr.com/2026/05/01/fbi-secret-service-speak-with-minocqua-brewing-company-owner-following-social-media-post/  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/legal-experts-shellshocked-new-comey-indictment-rcna342583  https://www.irishtimes.com/offbeat/2023/02/16/us-cancer-patient-developed-uncontrollable-irish-accent-doctors-say/  https://futurism.com/future-society/palantir-ceo-war-crimes  https://pugetpress.com/2026/05/01/taco-bell-worker-shooting-florida-water-cup-dispute/  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/melania-trump-jimmy-kimmel-abc-spat?CMP%3Dshare_btn_url  https://pugetpress.com/2026/05/01/california-hunter-killed-elephants-gabon/  https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-in-critical-but-stable-condition-president-trump-ted-goodman-mayor-new-york-9-11-injuries-sick-illness

  8. Apr 21

    True Crime

    This episode covers a school shooting foiled by a principal in Oklahoma, a jury verdict finding Ticketmaster and Live Nation guilty of monopolistic practices, and a Florida driver pulled over at 123 mph. Other stories include The Onion acquiring Infowars with a satirical relaunch, a former adult star passing the Texas bar exam, reports about RFK Jr. and dead raccoons, and an Amazon worker dying while coworkers were told to keep working. The hosts also discuss pop culture, reader comments, and an "Am I the A*****e" listener submission about past relationships, all delivered with their usual comedic banter.   Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.livemint.com/companies/amazon-worker-died-on-warehouse-floor-as-his-colleagues-kept-working-for-over-an-hour-11776137787662.html  https://www.9news.com.au/world/pete-hegseth-pulp-fiction-bible-verse-pentagon-sermon-usa-politics-news/1ffd64d4-628f-49ec-be6f-51e32c83bfea  https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/rfk-jr-dead-raccoon-penis-37011736  https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/16/ex-porn-star-asia-carrera-passes-bar-exam/  https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/10/drunk-florida-super-speeder-arrested-123-mph-bonita-springs-lee-county-supra/89548383007/  https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/the-onion-deal-taking-over-alex-jones-infowars-1236726130/  https://apnews.com/article/live-nation-ticketmaster-antitrust-trial-f0ffdd20dd4f64e8b4bb9d97134b826f  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-high-school-principal-saved-kids-lives-tackling-gunman-shot-rcna331866

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Levi and Shane cover the chaos of the world & try to figure out how they feel about it. https://linktr.ee/wokpod

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  • Creator
    West Of Knowhere
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    242
  • Rating
    Explicit
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