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Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn’t. Your welcome. We're not a typical newsbrief. @ItsNotSatire's Breaking Absurdity is a podcast that will make you pick your jaw up off the floor, blink twice and ask yourself "am I dreaming? or did that just happen." Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this made you cringe, ugly cry or wonder if you’re dreaming? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. We like to call it absurdity in plain sight. Sometimes the stories seem hidden, but they’re happening right in front of us. You're just "lucky" enough to notice them — the weird detail, the bizarre connection, the part that somehow never makes it into the news brief. From politics, Trump, whatever broke the internet and erupted that day, these are the stories that make you laugh (or ugly cry), stare into the middle distance, scream into the void and wonder whether reality has finally given up. Delivered like a serious news update, except that it really, really isn’t. Sorry, not sorry. These are the top stories you didn’t know you needed to know. But now you do, and there's no going back. Just the absurdity of the world, presented in plain sight. The stories are real. The absurdity is real. And definitely not satire. New episodes bring you the headlines, the weird details and the stories that sound completely made up but, regrettably, aren’t. Want more absurdity and political chaos in your feed? Get the full version on @ItsNotSatire’s Substack. Produced by @ItsNotSatire.

  1. 1d ago

    Trump Picked Dana White for Press Secretary?

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Trump picked Dana White for press secretary? The UFC CEO has reportedly been offered the White House press secretary job, and Trump is practically begging him on Truth Social to take it. Meanwhile, chief of staff Susie Wiles is reportedly leaving and Stephen Miller is replacing her, Trump appears out of breath while taking reporter questions, and Melania gets heckled at a game in Louisiana. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we've got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You're welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover Trump's offer to Dana White and Dana's confusing response to reporters, the internet's vision of his first day behind the podium, Stephen Miller's appointment as chief of staff and his loyalty pledge, Trump's exhausted appearance in front of the press, Melania getting heckled when her "Be Best" initiative appears on the screen, and a Seinfeld mashup of Trump's midterm-campaign remarks. The vampire and Seinfeld clips are internet-made parodies, not real footage. Story Rundown: Stephen Miller Named Chief of Staff: Trump announces that Susie Wiles is leaving and that Stephen Miller will replace her. A commentator argues the pick shows Trump hasn't changed course after the midterms, and Miller pledges his "absolute loyalty."Dana White for Press Secretary: Trump posts that Dana White, whom he calls "a violent fighter and warrior," has been offered the job and urges him to take it. Dana says he has a lot of jobs already and a meeting with Trump on Monday.The Internet Imagines Dana's First Day: A parody imagines White's grand entrance to the White House briefing room.Trump Looks Exhausted: Trump appears out of breath while answering questions about his priorities, and then leaves quickly after a question we won't spoil.Melania Gets Heckled: At a game in Louisiana, the crowd reacts when her Be Best initiative appears on the screen.The Seinfeld Crossover: An internet user pairs Trump's midterm-campaign remarks with a classic Seinfeld license plate scene.Everything you didn't know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn't. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow.

    Trump Picked Dana White for Press Secretary?
  2. 4d ago

    Texas Turned Blue (And Elon Musk Couldn't Stop It) | Political Satire

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Texas turned blue. Democrats just won statewide in Texas for the first time in about 30 years, with James Talarico winning the U.S. Senate seat and Gina Hinojosa winning the governor's race, according to the video. And Elon Musk, who reportedly spent $400+ million on this election, including heavy spending to back Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, couldn't stop it. Meanwhile, Trump melts down over Fox News election night coverage, a Politico reporter asks him about his "pretend I'm on the ballot" pitch, and tech leaders pivot to a friendlier image. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we've got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You're welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we break down how Texas turned blue and Elon Musk's reaction, including online claims that he was deleting old tweets (which we can't verify) and his "election interfering space lasers" joke. We also cover Democrats' big night nationally, Trump's election night clash with Fox News, his "pretend I'm on the ballot" moment with Politico, his ballroom and "still your president" post, and the viral "woke again" trend reimagined with tech leaders. Story Rundown: Texas Turns Blue: Democrats win statewide in Texas for the first time in about 30 years. James Talarico takes the Senate seat and Gina Hinojosa wins the governor's race.Elon Musk Couldn't Stop It: Musk's heavy spending on the Texas Senate race doesn't deliver. Users claim he's deleting old posts, which we can't independently verify, and he jokes about "election interfering space lasers."Democrats Win Big: The video reports Democrats winning the Senate, projected to dominate the House, and flipping multiple governor's seats. The internet says it's time to "take out the trash."Trump vs. Fox News on Election Night: Trump interrupts coverage over a commentator's remarks and complains about Fox's polls, which turned out to be pretty accurate."Pretend I'm on the Ballot": Trump tells Politico he wasn't on the ballot, and we replay his repeated rally requests for voters to pretend he was.The Ballroom Again and "Still Your President": Trump talks about 50-foot ballroom ceilings and shares a PSA-style image the internet fills in with its own versions.The Tech Leaders "Woke Again" Trend: A viral corporate-cringe TikTok gets reimagined with Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk.Everything you didn't know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn't. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow. One note: as in the YouTube version, please verify the Texas results (first statewide Democratic wins in about 30 years, Talarico, Hinojosa) and the Musk spending figure against final results and your sources before publishing.

    Texas Turned Blue (And Elon Musk Couldn't Stop It) | Political Satire
  3. Nov 3

    Trump's Midterm Losses Spark Desperate Efforts & Haley Stevens Democratic Betrayal

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The midterms are just hours away, and Trump’s big pre-election announcement is the reopening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he says may soon be renamed after himself. Meanwhile, Mike Johnson says Trump barely sleeps, a Fox News rally interview takes an unexpected turn, and Haley Stevens endorses the Republican running against Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover Trump’s Reflecting Pool announcement and the blue tsunami memes, Mike Johnson’s “sleep is for sissies” remark, the reported staff exodus, a Fox News rally interview that didn’t go as planned, Haley Stevens’s endorsement of the Republican in Michigan’s Senate race, her Anderson Cooper interview, and Abdul El-Sayed’s and Trump’s reactions. Story Rundown: The Reflecting Pool Announcement: With Gallup showing record-low approval for a Republican president, Trump’s big announcement is reopening the Reflecting Pool, possibly renamed the “Trump Reflecting Pool,” and he talks about pipes and algae. The internet responds with blue tsunami memes.Mike Johnson: “Sleep Is for Sissies”: The Speaker says Trump calls him at all hours and doesn’t sleep. We revisit clips of Trump appearing to doze off.The Rats and the Sinking Ship: About 18 senior staffers have reportedly left, and more departures could follow if Republicans lose the midterms.The Fox News Rally Interview: An attendee tells Fox why he came to a Trump rally, and the answer is not what they expected.Haley Stevens Endorses the Republican: Stevens backs Republican Mike Collins over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and the crowd reaction is harsh.The Anderson Cooper Interview: Stevens points to an El-Sayed ad she found painful, gives a winding answer on whether she’s changed her mind, and fills a long stretch of dead air. Someone makes a supercut of her blinking, which we can’t verify.El-Sayed and Trump Respond: El-Sayed says families worried about groceries and health care are what matter. Trump says he’d love to see Stevens join the Republican Party, and the memes follow.Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn’t. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow. One note: as in the YouTube version, please verify the Gallup and staff-departure figures and the endorsement details (including Mike Collins as the Republican candidate) before publishing.

    Trump's Midterm Losses Spark Desperate Efforts & Haley Stevens Democratic Betrayal
  4. Oct 29

    Trump Heckler Gets Creative With Fall Nicknames & Obama Double Downs on Cheesecake Factory

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Barack Obama and Sen. Jon Ossoff hold a rally in Georgia while Trump holds a competing one, and the Pumpkin Spice Heckler steals the show. Protester Robby Roadsteamer gets creative with a full song of fall-themed nicknames, from “butterscotch” to “pumpkin spice” and beyond, until security drags him out. He posts the clip himself, and the nicknames go viral. Meanwhile, Obama doubles down on the Cheesecake Factory joke, and Trump seems to glitch his way through another rally. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover the Pumpkin Spice Heckler and his viral song, Ossoff and Obama’s Georgia rally, Trump’s “Pumpkin Spice” denial, Obama’s Cheesecake Factory double-down, Trump’s rally glitches, and an AI-made song about the consequences catching up with him. Everything involving AI is satire, not real footage. Story Rundown: Ossoff and Obama in Georgia: Two competing rallies, and Ossoff doesn’t hold back in his opening remarks, invoking Jeffrey Epstein while criticizing the administration.The Pumpkin Spice Heckler: Robby Roadsteamer, a protester at Trump’s rally, debuts an autumn-themed song of insulting nicknames, including “butterscotch” and “pumpkin spice” ones that have since gone viral. Security removes him, and he posts the full song on X afterward. Trump responds to the Epstein references by defending himself at the rally.The Pumpkin Spice Denial (AI Parody): Trump “responds” to the heckler’s allegations with a seasonal drink special. It’s a parody, and it’s only available at select locations in Trump Tower.Rally Ejections Supercut: Someone on X compiles the day’s removals, proving you can be escorted out and still get your point across.Obama Doubles Down: Obama revisits the “Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory” joke, says the White House response to it was bigger than anything the insult deserved, and takes aim at the gold medallions on the mantel.Trump’s Rally Glitches: A run of malfunction-style moments, including a stall while talking about James Talarico, a garbled speech, an awkward crowd exchange about attendance, and a slip where Trump refers to himself as having a husband.The Consequences Song (AI): An AI-made song about rising prices, the war, and a campaign that may be running out of road.Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hhadn’t. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow.

    Trump Heckler Gets Creative With Fall Nicknames & Obama Double Downs on Cheesecake Factory
  5. Oct 27

    Trump Got Triggered by Obama & Abdul El Sayed Savages Trump

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Trump is still fuming over Obama’s “Saddam Hussein opened a cheesecake factory” joke, and the feud shows no sign of cooling. On his way to Mississippi, Trump defends his White House plasterwork, a heckler at the rally takes a shot at his ballroom, and Fox News uses the moment to go after Obama. Meanwhile, Obama campaigns for Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who trades barbs with Trump, and Katie Zacharia and Susan Dell blast off in an AI-made spaceship. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover Trump’s reaction to Obama’s cheesecake factory joke, the memes it inspired, Trump’s Mississippi rally and the heckler’s ballroom comment, Fox News’s response, Obama’s campaign stop for Abdul El-Sayed and El-Sayed’s answer to Trump, and an AI-made spaceship parody. Everything involving AI is satire, not real footage. Story Rundown: Trump vs. Obama: Trump lashes out at Obama after the cheesecake factory joke, and the internet’s memes keep the comparison alive.Trump in Mississippi: On the way to a rally, Trump defends his White House plasterwork. At the rally, a heckler shouts about the ballroom, and a pro-Trump outlet tells viewers the mainstream media makes them look bad.Fox News Fires Back: Fox blames Obama’s joke for Democrats losing middle-class voters, and we have some thoughts on that.Abdul El-Sayed vs. Trump: Obama campaigns for El-Sayed in Michigan. Trump attacks him, and El-Sayed answers by pointing to the Saudis funding Trump’s son-in-law’s private equity and the Qatari jet Trump accepted. A “Constitution” toilet paper product also makes an appearance.Hit the Hype Button: A request to hit the hype button, with an AI parody of Katie Zacharia and Susan Dell in a spaceship while the copyrighted song is muted.Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn’t. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow.

    Trump Got Triggered by Obama & Abdul El Sayed Savages Trump
  6. Oct 26

    Nicky Minaj as White House Press Secretary?

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Nicki Minaj travels with Trump and speaks at his Michigan rally, and the White House communications director jokes that they may have found their next press secretary. The internet runs with it, from a Jabba the Hutt edit to AI-voiced "press briefings." Meanwhile, Trump's poll numbers look rocky as the midterms approach, Susan Dell keeps turning up in AI dance videos, and an AI creator turns Obama's cheesecake factory joke into a full song. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we've got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You're welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover Nicki Minaj's trip with Trump and her rally appearance, Steven Cheung's press secretary joke, the AI parodies it inspired, Trump's poll numbers and the midterms, Trump's remarks about Sen. Jon Husted's body, Susan Dell's AI dance cameos, and the "Cheesecake Factory" song. Everything involving AI is satire, not real footage. Story Rundown: Trump's Polls and the Midterms: Americans disapprove of his handling of most issues, while Trump claims big numbers elsewhere. Republicans like Vivek Ramaswamy hit the campaign trail, and the internet imagines the Oval Office after Trump.Trump and Sen. Husted: Trump again talks about Sen. Jon Husted's body, then tries to make clear he likes women.Nicki Minaj Joins Trump: Minaj steps off Air Force One, speaks at the rally, and praises Trump. Trump's introduction of her draws plenty of attention.The Press Secretary Joke: Steven Cheung posts the clip and suggests Minaj could be the next press secretary. We assume he's joking, given the recent turnover at the podium.Nicki Minaj, Press Secretary (AI Parodies): Jabba the Hutt edits and AI-voiced briefings imagine how it would go.Susan Dell's AI Dance Cameos: She keeps appearing in AI dance videos, and we have one question about the heels.The Cheesecake Factory Song: An AI creator turns Obama's joke about Trump's White House redecorating into an epic song.Everything you didn't know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn't. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow.

    Nicky Minaj as White House Press Secretary?
  7. Oct 25

    Obama Weighs in on Vivek Ramaswamy and Savages Donald Trump & Melania's Faux Diplomacy

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Barack Obama and Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail with some sharp jokes about Trump’s White House redecorating, and Trump has thoughts about both of them. Meanwhile, the internet finds a Trump look-alike in an unexpected place, Melania Trump is asked about the Pope’s role in a Ukraine ceasefire, and an AI-made nature documentary tries to explain why MAGA stays so loyal. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover Obama and Clinton’s Ohio rally jokes and Trump’s response, the AI-made Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris dance video, the Trump look-alike memes, Melania and the Pope’s ceasefire diplomacy, Trump’s explanation of his comments about Sen. Jon Husted, the bruise people are noticing on his face, and a viral AI nature-documentary parody about his followers. Story Rundown: Obama and Clinton Take Aim: At an Ohio rally supporting Democrats, Obama talks about Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign and jokes about Trump’s White House makeover. Bill Clinton follows with his own punchline.Trump Responds: Trump is asked about being the target of both jokes and answers by criticizing Obama and praising Clinton, with an asterisk for the scandals.The Democratic Dance Video: The internet’s renewed Democratic energy produces an AI-made video of Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Michelle Obama doing a viral dance.The Trump Look-Alike Memes: Someone notices Trump’s resemblance to a surprising lookalike and makes a meme about it, which reminds us of the old meme comparing Trump to a woman found in Spain.Melania and the Pope: After Melania says she helped broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, the Vatican tells Reuters that Pope Leo asked Putin to arrange it. Asked about it, Melania frames the Pope as supporting her initiative. We also revisit other times she’s been accused of taking credit, and the “copy everything” signature moment.Trump Explains the Husted Comments: Trump says he talked about Sen. Husted’s body because nobody knew he was a great football player.The Bruise and the Gorilla: People notice a bruise on Trump’s face, and an AI creator goes viral with a nature-documentary parody explaining his followers’ loyalty. It’s AI-generated satire, not real footage.Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn’t. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, co

    Obama Weighs in on  Vivek Ramaswamy and Savages Donald Trump & Melania's Faux Diplomacy
  8. Oct 24

    Erika Kirk Activates the Waterworks as Trump Makes Strange Noises

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Donald Trump makes an unexplained noise mid-sentence at a midterm rally, and the internet takes it from there, including a Jimmy Fallon remix and a “Sandstorm” edit. Meanwhile, Anderson Cooper puts together a montage of Trump’s recent remarks about men’s physiques, Erica Kirk is back at Turning Point, and Trump picks a fight with LeBron James over the National Anthem. The universe, once again, has a sense of humor. Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this make you laugh, cringe, or wonder how any of this is real? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. In this episode of Breaking Absurdity, we cover Trump’s strange rally noise and the remixes it inspired, Anderson Cooper’s segment on Trump and the male form, our satirical take on Erica Kirk’s Turning Point appearance, Trump’s attack on LeBron James, LeBron’s response, and an AI-made “Mr. Epstein’s Neighborhood” parody. We have no idea what caused the rally noise, and we’re not speculating about anyone’s health. Story Rundown: Trump’s Rally Noise: Mid-sentence at a rally, Trump makes a strange noise and pauses. We freeze-frame it, then look at Jimmy Fallon’s remix and a “Sandstorm” edit from X. The cause is unknown.Anderson Cooper on Trump and the Male Form: Cooper’s team puts together a montage of Trump’s comments about men’s bodies and offers his own commentary on it.Erica Kirk’s Turning Point Speech: A satirical, tongue-in-cheek breakdown of Kirk’s prayer at Turning Point, framed as a “script” of familiar mannerisms. It’s our opinion and parody.Trump vs. LeBron James: Trump posts about LeBron’s arm movements during the National Anthem, calls it disrespectful, and doubles down at a rally. LeBron calls it a slow news day, and the internet resurfaces a clip of Trump doing something similar.Mr. Epstein’s Neighborhood: An AI-generated parody of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood using Jeffrey Epstein and Trump as characters. It’s satire, not real footage.Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn’t. 📩 Check out my Substack (long-form analysis & exclusives) including ad-free podcast options: 👉 https://substack.com/@itsnotsatire 👍 Like, comment, and share, it genuinely helps the channel grow.

    Erika Kirk Activates the Waterworks as Trump Makes Strange Noises

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Everything you didn’t know you needed to know today, but wish you hadn’t. Your welcome. We're not a typical newsbrief. @ItsNotSatire's Breaking Absurdity is a podcast that will make you pick your jaw up off the floor, blink twice and ask yourself "am I dreaming? or did that just happen." Ads keep the lights on. But if ads give you the ick, we’ve got a solution on my Substack. Just sign up and pick the ad free podcast option. Did this made you cringe, ugly cry or wonder if you’re dreaming? You’re welcome. Consider thanking me by leaving a tip. We like to call it absurdity in plain sight. Sometimes the stories seem hidden, but they’re happening right in front of us. You're just "lucky" enough to notice them — the weird detail, the bizarre connection, the part that somehow never makes it into the news brief. From politics, Trump, whatever broke the internet and erupted that day, these are the stories that make you laugh (or ugly cry), stare into the middle distance, scream into the void and wonder whether reality has finally given up. Delivered like a serious news update, except that it really, really isn’t. Sorry, not sorry. These are the top stories you didn’t know you needed to know. But now you do, and there's no going back. Just the absurdity of the world, presented in plain sight. The stories are real. The absurdity is real. And definitely not satire. New episodes bring you the headlines, the weird details and the stories that sound completely made up but, regrettably, aren’t. Want more absurdity and political chaos in your feed? Get the full version on @ItsNotSatire’s Substack. Produced by @ItsNotSatire.

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