Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.
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Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.
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2020 isn't going to be fun for anybody, left, right, or center. What many call the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime is going to be exhausting, ugly, angry, and probably at least a little racist. Listen as Robert Evans, Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston try to keep level heads covering the election while traveling the country, from the Iowa Caucus to gun shows and anti-vaccine conventions, finding out what Real America really wants and thinks during the, “Worst Year Ever.”
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Quick Question with Soren and Daniel is a comedy podcast from the former editors of Cracked.com Soren Bowie and Daniel O’Brien. With new episodes every week, join Soren and Daniel in answering life’s deep and also probably shallow questions.
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Even More News: The DNC and the Democrats' Big Tent?
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Hi. Conspiracy, She Wrote's Cristen Conger joins Katy and Cody to talk about the DNC, the demands for a Palestinian-American speaker, the masculinity wars, J.D. Vance ordering donuts, and Donald Trump's questions about cocaine. Go to https://ground.news/smn to stay fully informed and compare coverage on the 2024 elections and more. Subscribe to sav…
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Some More News: Teaching Jordan Peterson Why He Lies About Climate Change: Part Two
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Hi. Today, we will teach Jordan Peterson how the GOP turned climate science into a "debate" with two sides, and show him what we can do to mitigate the worst outcomes. Are you paying attention, Jordan?! Go to https://ground.news/smn to stay fully informed and compare coverage on the 2024 elections and more. Subscribe to save 40% off unlimited acces…
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My Son, Uncle | Quick Question Podcast Ep. 247
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The guys talk post-wedding melancholy, how to name your children, and Top Gun: Maverick, a movie that rules. Get an extra episode twice a month for probably about a handful of quarters at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social My…
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754. Frame Rate: Road to Perdition (Feat. Jason Pargin)
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Author and all-around fantastic guy, Jason Pargin, joins the boys on the road to unpacking the themes, production, and structure of 2002’s Road to Perdition. They talk gangster movies, anti-heroes, and the fact that Jason is definitely not a murderer.Features:Jason Pargin: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonkpargin Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAI…
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756. The Climb Audiobook (Mike's Sci-Fi Novel!)
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Swaim wrote a novel called The Climb, currently available as a lush, all-color PDF, as well as in an ereader-compatible format, and in physical form. THIS is a sample of the audiobook version of The Climb, read by the author, a man named Michael.It's just the first three hours. The full thing can be had for a scant twenty dollars by visiting the Sm…
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752. Escape from the Multicurse: The Lake House
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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…
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Daniel got into a (minor) car crash, so the guys talk about car crashes and onlookers and awkward conversations with the police before pivoting to family heirlooms, sentimentality vs. practicality, and the importance of throwing away journals. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% of…
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Even More News: All Along The WalzTower
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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are back to discuss Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate, Donald Trump's chaotic Thursday news conference, how Harris could do better with protesters at her rallies, and a very special Dave Matthews Band anniversary. There's just so much to say. Too much.Note: Since we recorded, Kamala Harris' campai…
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In Defense of Wearing the Same Shorts All Summer
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Soren and Daniel, two best friends and comedy writers, share the specific ways they're a little bit gross. Learn about (or feel validated by) infinity spoons, towels of considerable mileage, wearing one pair of shorts all summer, and what our keyboards teach us about our hands. This is vulnerable stuff, so we hope if you're a little gross too you'l…
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Some More News: Teaching Jordan Peterson That Climate Change Is Real, Part One
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Hi. Climate change is real. We all know that. But, Jordan Peterson does not. Today, let's go through the science and see if we can convince him.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fWUAGfduUlgHosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy StollDirected by Will GordhWritten by Helen FloershEdited by Gregg MellerProduced by Jonathan HarrisAssociate P…
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749. Ander’s Sons: The Phantom Thread
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Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2017 film The Phantom Thread which tells the story of a toxic relationship fostered by a tyrannical dressmaker. Michael and Abe discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperso…
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Even More News: Donald Trump Is Still Quite Racist
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Hi. The House of Pod host Kaveh Hoda is back to chat with Katy and Cody about Donald Trump's comments to the National Association of Black Journalists, J.D. Vance's birthday, and conservative attacks on an Algerian boxer at the Olympics. Check out our MERCH STORE: https://shop.somemorenews.com SUBSCRIBE to SOME MORE NEWS: https://tinyurl.com/ybfx89…
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Revisiting Some News: Vote! (For Joe Biden (Who Sucks!))
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Hi. Now that you will never be asked to vote for Joe Biden again, today on the podcast feed we're re-releasing the audio of our October 2020 episode "Vote! (For Joe Biden (Who Sucks!))" featuring a new introduction from Cody Johnston. We'll be back next week with an all new "Some More News" episode! Watch the original episode on YouTube: https://ww…
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748. Directorpiece Theatre: How to Direct a Feature Length Sketch (The Other Guys)
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Adam Ganser breaks down two different types of popular comedies made these days by taking the comedic stylings of The Other Guys and dissecting its approach to comedy and action. He tracks how films typically choose one of the two camps and what that means for the audience. Also, he wants a cybertruck. Features:Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/ther…
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Soren & Daniel talk about the transition from Cracked to writing for TV, how hard it was to learn the structures of their respective shows, the colleagues that showed them grace, and how to write your Greatest Gatsby. Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Yo…
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Even More News: Joe Biden Drops Out, Kamala Harris is in, and JD Vance Did Not Make Love To A Couch (Maybe?)
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Hi. Some More News writer Helen Floersh joins Katy and Cody to talk about Joe Biden deciding not to seek re-election, the Democratic Party coalescing around Kamala Harris, the effectiveness of attacking Republicans for being "weird," and Elon Musk's needlessly cruel interview with Jordan Peterson. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informe…
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Some More News: Tim Pool, World's Worst Guesser
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Hi. Tim Pool makes a lot of guesses on his show. He's just not particularly good at it. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for up to 40% off unlimited access this month only. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/morenews. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the…
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It's the summer of Hawk Tuah, so the guys remember Ken Bone, talk about the phenomonon of sudden fame, the difficulties of making money as a meme, and the broader implications of having a viral moment. Get a bonus episode every other Friday for $5/month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion or on Apple Podcasts!…
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Even More News: Don't Shoot People!
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Hi. "Last Week Tonight" writer Daniel O'Brien joins Katy and Cody to talk about the rumors that Joe Biden may soon back out of his reelection campaign, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life, the RNC, JD Vance, and retainers. Just another normal news week.If you want to replace your multivitamin and more, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a…
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Hi. On today's episode, we're looking at Elon Musk's Neuralink, and more generally, brain tech – how it works, its potential to help those with disabilities, how corporations would almost certainly use it to spy on us, and why we definitely don't want Musk in charge of it. Plus, Star Trek orgasms. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_tnH5U…
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743. Tales from the Pit: Cusping Hard (Feat. Marina and Tom Reimann)
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Michael brings on Marina and Tom Reimann, expecting parents and personal friends. Marina and Tom are expecting any day now so this conversation consists of Michael asking them about their journey so far, as he begins his own. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood. The Go-Fund Me for Marina and…
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The guys do some catching up on wedding fonts, doing bits at your ceremony, and their experiences learning about the Trump shooting before questioning one another about deserts and hypothetical shark attack watching. H/t Catherine Newman & Sandwich: A Novel for the inspiration. 0:00: Wedding catch-up + Trump news reflections 22:49: Desert Daniel + …
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742. Frame Rate: Safe House (1998) (Feat. Katy Stoll)
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Friend and illustrious bean, Katy Stoll, is forced by her friends to watch the Patrick Stewart made-for-TV vehicle that is Safe House! You’ve probably never heard of the movie because it’s insane. That’s why we chose our friend Katy to stop by and experience the glory that is Safe House.Features:Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystollMichael Swai…
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