Hey Unpopular

Hey Unpopular
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There are a lot of podcasts called unpopular opinion, and ours must have been one of the first. The name has changed to "Hey Unpopular" in the years since, but the point remains the same. On this show, we present an unpopular something ... opinion, idea, person, fast food item, whatever else ... and then set about defending that position. But with jokes, also! Lots of jokes! Hosted by comedians Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May. The flagship show of the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support.

  1. 4d ago

    Deregulators, Mount Up!

    Adam hands over the reigns to a slew of guests both familiar and otherwise for an episode about the ripple effects from the Trump administration's historic deregulatory actions in food safety, workplace safety, and all sorts of other highly consequential fields. Reference Links: Best Deregulation Year In History https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/32750/ December Prediction https://www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/american-food-safety-funding-cuts-foodnet/Timeline of Food Safety Changes Under Trump https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11004-a-2025-timeline-of-us-federal-food-safety-changes-under-the-trump-admin Fiberglass In IV Solutions https://www.healthline.com/health-news/fda-recalls-iv-saline-fluids-fiberglass-stainless-steel-contaminants https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2026/08/28/medical-saline-recalled-over-potential-fiberglass-contamination/ Cheese Recall https://www.scrippsnews.com/life/recalls/e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-recalled-raw-milk-cheese-sold-in-nine-states Blueberry Recall -  https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/florida-woman-died-eating-e-coli-tainted-frozen-blueberries-publix-lawsuit-alleges Lettuce Recall https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/us-food-safety-fears-hit-114900361.html Plastic In Pork Sausages https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/consumer-protection/recalls-alerts/2026/09/30/pork-breakfast-sausage-links-products-recalled/92018890007/ The Texas Railroad Commissioner Race https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/bo-french-jon-rosenthal-texas-railroad-commission/ OSHA Reduces Official Value Of A Life https://insideclimatenews.org/news/16072025/trumps-osha-slashes-fines-for-worker-safety-violations/ Heat Protections and David Keeling https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/climate/heat-workplace-protections-osha-trump.htmlhttps://www.levernews.com/workers-overheated-and-died-under-trumps-workplace-safety-nominee/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

  2. Sep 28

    Internet Outrage Report: Cpnverse, Lindsay Clancy On Polymarket, OJ Simpson, and More

    Adam and guest co-host Ethan Lawrence talk about a highly controversial Converse ad, influencers promoting Lindsay Clancy Polymarket posts, the OJ Simpson conundrum at the Buffalo Bills new stadium, a soccer jersey controversy you will never forget, and so much more !Influencers at the US Open https://www.dailymail.com/sport/tennis/article-16102787/How-influencers-killing-US-Open.html?utm_source=perplexity&banner=worldcuphttps://www.dailymail.com/sport/tennis/article-16096949/Umpire-tells-US-Open-influencers-staging-photoshoot-lights-Naomi-Osakas-round-match.html Bills Fans Want OJ Honored https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/shannon-sharpe-oj-simpson-buffalo-bills.htmlhttps://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/usc-remains-silent-oj-simpson-death/3386313/ Lindsay Clancy Sponsored Content https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/amanda-hirsch-apologizes-polymarket-lindsay-clancy-controversy-1236852279/Converse Sneaker Ad https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/fashion/2026/09/18/converse-sneaker-ad-provokes-horror-backlash/https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indycar-t-shirt-controversy-explained-135753069.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7045212/2026/02/13/olympic-games-t-shirt-controversy-sell-out/ United 93 Jersey https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmr4v5v3zzr7o Mini-Bonus Episode: Ed Sheeran Updates https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c64gvqg0k27po Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

  3. Sep 14

    Sick, Bro!

    Adam and Jeff briefly talk about terrible health insurance and Adam's continuing health issues. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

  4. Sep 7

    We Collect Things!

    Adam and Jeff are joined by guests Atif Myers, Andy Sell, and Travis Clark to talk about the things we collect (sports cards, comics, vinyl records). Is it a healthy side hobby or a borderline disease? Turns out it depends on who you ask! Reference Links: Is Collecting a Disease? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/201207/4-signs-that-youre-an-extreme-collectorhttps://ccp.net.au/is-there-a-difference-between-hoarding-and-collecting/ Sports Card Scams https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260180/2026/05/07/psa-sports-cards-pokemon-autograph-fraud-report/https://community.ebay.com/forum/buying-57914/topic/fake-sports-card-sale-scams-out-of-control-on-ebay-173138/Overproduction/Pricing Out Everyday Collectors https://athlonsports.com/collectibles/fanatics-topps-overproduction-2025-crisis Sports Card Gambling On Your Phone https://arenaclub.com/slab-packs/6e7ffc7e-a14e-4da5-8261-dc6fee154efe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

  5. Sep 4

    WNBYAY - Sophie Cunningham Disappreciation Society (Repost)

    Originally recorded and released in July 2025. Adam and Logan talk about all the perfectly valid reasons you had to hate Sophie Cunningham at least a year ago.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

    WNBYAY - Sophie Cunningham Disappreciation Society (Repost)

  6. Sep 4

    WNBYAY - The History of the Chicago Sky (Repost)

    Originally recorded and released in 2024. Adam and Logan talk to Alex Schmidt about the history of the WNBA's Chicago Sky franchise. Proof that this podcast hated Sophie Cunningham way before anyone else, part one.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

    WNBYAY - The History of the Chicago Sky (Repost)

  7. Aug 31

    The Gary Blackout and More Underreported News

    Adam and Jeff are joined by Wrestlemovia podcast hosts Logan Trent and John Reimann to talk about the recent weeks-long blackout in Gary, Indiana, a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles that left residents breathing the scent of 85 million pounds of rotting meat for months, an LAPD whistleblower who wound up on the wrong side of the thin blue line, record breaking months for ICE and Flock both, and even more underreported news that should be getting national headlines. Reference LinksThe Gary, Indiana Blackout https://fb.watch/Jgcj9jXKIe/https://atlantablackstar.com/2026/08/19/black-gary-residents-trapped-in-extremely-dangerous-conditions/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/08/25/gary-indiana-power-outage-black-community/91391813007/https://www.instagram.com/p/DcetuIvGNTm/?img_index=2 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/gary-indiana-residents-power-out-until-next-week/ https://abc7chicago.com/post/northwest-indiana-storm-recovery-continues-thousands-power-gary-merrillville/19696661/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JAJwLoS2XF0https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/gary-indiana-predominantly-black-city-173034069.htmlhttps://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/ai-data-centers-indiana-residents-power-costs/ The WNBA and Olivia Miles  https://www.sbnation.com/womens-sports/24481356/olivia-miles-mvp-lynx-aja-wilsonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-wnba-stories-matter-now-205723652.htmlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cameron-brink-rips-enes-kanter-042825737.html WNBA National Security https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5947897/wnba-national-security Whistleblower Cop  https://abc7.com/post/lapd-officer-daniel-flores-secretly-recorded-others-will-avoid-jail-charges-reduced-misdemeanors/19706420/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/lapd-officer-surreptitious-recordings-case/3934041/https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/encourage-whistleblowers-come-forward-lapd-officer-s-illegal-recording-charges-reduced Boyle Heights Fire (Jeff) https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-13/lineage-boyle-heights-warehouse-deadlinehttps://lapublicpress.org/2026/07/lineage-warehouse-la-fire-cold-storage-crisis/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/warehouse-fire-safety-record-boyle-heights-los-angeles/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/boyle-heights-warehouse-fire-smell.htmlhttps://www.foxla.com/news/lineage-logistics-warehouse-fire-linked-health-impacts-among-boyle-heights-residentshttps://nypost.com/2026/07/25/health/bolye-heights-warehouse-food-waste-could-fuel-insect-borne-disease/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-14/boyle-heights-warehouse-deadline-breaking-pointhttps://lbpost.com/news/lineage-fire-toxic-runoff-la-river-long-beach-close-beaches/https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/boyle-heights-warehouse-fire-ucla-experts https://ktla.com/news/local-news/report-shows-how-the-lineage-logistics-warehouse-fire-affected-boyle-heights-residents/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/deadline-today-to-remove-rotten-food-from-boyle-heights-warehouse/3931638/ ICE Dog Robots  https://whnt.com/news/national/ice-plans-to-spend-2-million-on-dog-like-robots-for-immigration-enforcement/ ICE Arrests In July   https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/record-arrests-deportations-immigrants Cities Terminate Flock Contracts In Droves https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/cities-terminate-flock-contracts-at-record-pace-in-august/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support. Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

  8. Aug 24

    True Crime Sucks - Maternal Instinct (w/Kari Martin)

    Adam and Kari discuss the new Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct, which covers the absurdly shocking crimes of Texas woman Taylor Parker.  Get new episodes of True Crime Sucks here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-sucks--7047536 Subscribe to ad-free and bonus episodes of Hey Unpopular here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media! Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpod Facebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

    True Crime Sucks - Maternal Instinct (w/Kari Martin)
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There are a lot of podcasts called unpopular opinion, and ours must have been one of the first. The name has changed to "Hey Unpopular" in the years since, but the point remains the same. On this show, we present an unpopular something ... opinion, idea, person, fast food item, whatever else ... and then set about defending that position. But with jokes, also! Lots of jokes! Hosted by comedians Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May. The flagship show of the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support.

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  • Creator
    Hey Unpopular
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Adam Brown
  • Show Website
    Hey Unpopular

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