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Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Three times a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Get in touch: halfarsedhistory@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistory Buy Half-Arsed History merch: https://halfarsedhistory.theprintbar.com If you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 300+ epi ...
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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adopti ...
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Join Katie and Mary in navigating the complexity of corporate culture and modern life without becoming a psycho. They discuss the things that are making you grind your teeth and lay awake at 2 am, sharing mental wellness tips while making fun of the absurdity of it all, changing the game, and laughing our way through surviving it. New full audio episodes drop every Monday — and YouTube videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Explore Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Us at businesspsycho ...
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1412 Wrestling is an off-the-wall, action-packed, and surreal professional wrestling show that blends elements of fantasy, comedy, and nostalgia. Set in an arena decked out with 90s-themed decorations, VHS tapes, and vintage CRT televisions playing old commercials, the show features an eclectic roster of characters from various pop culture realms. These include fictional heroes and villains, real-life personalities, and even bizarre entities like the Sentient Dumpster and Magikarp. The match ...
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Smarty Pants

The American Scholar

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Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. A podcast from The American Scholar magazine. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dive into the delightful chaos of Utterly Useless, where Brett, Timmy, and Jeremy take you on a whimsical journey through the absurd and the mundane. From pondering the mysteries of the universe to dissecting the latest movie releases and comic book capers, join three hilarious hosts as they navigate the hilarity of everyday life with infectious banter and irreverent humor. Tune in, buckle up, and prepare to laugh your way through the utterly useless yet utterly entertaining adventures of Br ...
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Another Pointless Automotive Podcast

Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson

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We are what the world truly doesn't need, yet Another Pointless Automotive Podcast. At least we know this is a pointless exercise to the benefit of nobody. As such, this is a podcast that ranges from the odd to the mundane, the typical to the absurd topics in the automotive world. Join along and be part of the unimportant.
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Pucker up, Little B’s! @turboslut is here to verbally bitchslap the tech industry, corporate America, and everything in between. This isn't your Pumpkin Spiced Latte of a podcast, sweetie. It's a triple-shot espresso enema for your brain, served with a side of "what the f@%k" and garnished with society's burning remains. We're about to go off the rails on this crazy train of modern life, and there is no safe word. Join your host @turboslut and her reluctant AI-familiar, Geoffrey as they: • T ...
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Unapologetically Outspoken

Stephanie Keith and Tara Munjekovich

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A few years ago, we were just two mainstream, everyday American women who both had very little interest in federal or global politics. But like many of you, the onslaught of cancel culture, virtue signaling, censorship, and the twisted narrative of patriotic Americans being a “threat to democracy” that started being forced down our throats by the federal government and mainstream media back in 2021 made us feel frustrated, isolated, and angry. Instead of sitting back and quietly taking it as ...
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Modernity and Absurdity with Christian Perez brings commentary and interviews on a range of issues including current events, world news, history, politics, culture with a whole lot of sarcasm. Christian Perez is an educator, podcaster, social/political communicator and curmudgeon. He like to smash walls of ignorance and he doesn't like the bad guys. Follow Christian on Twitter @PerezPodcast Send Christian an e-mail at PerezPodcast@gmail.com
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I'M FROM THE INTERNET

Winslow Dumaine & Jay Brandstetter

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SomethingAwful.com is one of the foundational websites of modern internet culture: the earliest memes, inside jokes, and modes of communication that grace and plague the internet today can trace their roots back to the sprawling forums of this illustrious website. Hosted by Jay Brandstetter and Winslow Dumaine, this podcast dredges up the most notable threads from the depths of the forums. We delve into the absurd architecture of Groverhaus, explore the very beginning of 4Chan, the early day ...
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The Baron of Botox

Imperative Entertainment

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Over two decades, Dr. Fredric Brandt went from a small dermatology practice in Miami to being Madonna's personal skincare consultant and the go-to for public figures desperate to stave off aging. His clients loved him. Fashion magazines profiled him. But as Brandt continued to build his empire—a best-selling product line, pristine homes in New York and Miami, and an absurd modern art collection—he was slowly becoming addicted to his own product. Popular speculation has it that it was Martin ...
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SnubDub

Lunar Light Studio

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SnubDub is a long form improv comedy podcast that uses group storytelling as a means of delving into different aspects of modern human identity. Through absurd comedy, wild adventures, and heartfelt moments, these friends uncover truths about themselves they didn't previously know and learn about one another.
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World's a Mess

James Kislingbury and Alex Smith

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World's a Mess is a whirlwind ride through the terrifying thing that we call modern life. Every week newsmen Alex Smith and James Kislingbury act as your guide through all the absurd, sublime, and Australian new that will fit into a 45 minute show.
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In Terms and Conditions Apply, join Ethan D. Smith as he explores the history, nuance, and occasional absurdity of modern terms and conditions agreements. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terms-and-conditions/support
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"Absurdity is Man's futile search for meaning" - Albert Camus What does it require to take back control of your health, body, mind & brotherhood in the modern world? Lets start by sparking a movement of bettering ourselves. #StaySober Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingsoberwithapurv/support
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Actors Jordan Barbour and Randy Harrison take a deep dive into pop culture, politics, and the absurdity of the modern age. Through humorous and insightful conversation, Mister Sister is here to answer all of the burning questions the heteronormative, straight-stream media is too afraid to ask. And they're always on the hunt to uncover a few ConsQUEERacies along the way. The truth is here. The truth is queer. And she's looking fierce. So get used to it!
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A Special Presentation

A Special Presentation

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Jonathan Bradley Welch, David Crabb and guests get together to chat about the ghosts of television and pop culture past. They cover it all: what we love, hate, hate to love, and what's absurd when we look at the past through a modern lens. Nothing is off topic, and everything is worth a closer look!
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Dadz R Us

Jimmy and Jesse

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Join Jimmy and Jesse, two dads who have been friends for over 30 years, as they share their hilarious stories of raising their kids in very different ways. Jimmy is a single dad and Jesse is a married, and together they discuss everything from discipline and parenting styles to navigating the challenges of modern fatherhood. Whether you're a parent yourself or just love a good laugh, Dadz R Us is the perfect podcast for anyone looking for relatable and entertaining stories about the joys and ...
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Oops, I Talked Politics

Sly, Phil, Darryl, And Ryan

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Oops, I Talked Politics! is a leftwing political podcast about four guys over-analyzing pop culture and the absurd things in the actual culture. Every other Wednesday they find articles with opposing view points and discuss/mock them. Email: oopsitalkedpolitics@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/oopspolitics
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COLOUR OUT THE BOX

Colour Out The Box

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On each episode, host Mo is joined by a guest for honest open conversation. We cover everything from the complexities of relationships, absurd happenings in pop-culture or even pondering identify and what it means to be Black, British and African. Just a few of the topics, we open up for discussion giving our personal perspective. Colour Out The Box is London based, but gives a voice to people of the African and Afro Caribbean Diaspora to tell stories and share their unique take, all whilst ...
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Is It Serious?

Ariel Nachman & Joey Brenneman

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Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. T ...
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Hey y'all! What do you get when you cross a yankee and a southerner.....laughs, eye rolls, and a lot of "ope." He’s from the South. She’s from the North. Is it a match made in Heaven or just a recipe for disaster? Get ready to explore the fascinating world of differences through the eyes of a Midwesterner and a Southerner. Join us for quick, fun conversations that celebrate our backgrounds, our unique perspectives on modern-day topics (without the Civil War), and maybe even a jab or two whil ...
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a prolific writer on many topics. His views of history were always from the standpoint of men and their interactions, and it may fairly be said he saw all of history as a battle between civilization and barbarism. So it has always been, and that remains true even today.“But it is especially in the matter of the Middle Ages that the popular histories trample upon the popular traditions. In this respect there is an almost comic contrast between the general informat ...
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This reading is in Hebrew.Mendele Mocher Seforim (Literary name for Shalom Jacob Abramovitsch) (1835 – 1917, b. Kapulye, Belorussia), one of the first modern Jewish writers, wrote in both Hebrew and Yiddish throughout his career. In his work he described with sharp satirical criticism the traditional life in small Jewish towns, as well as tendencies for assimilation of learned Jews at the time. He was regarded as the “grandfather of Yiddish literature” but the Hebraic-Zionist atmosphere in O ...
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When Hank Morgan, a practical, no-nonsense Yankee who works in an ammunition factory as a head superintendent gets into a fight with an aggressive employee, little does he know what's in store for him. The bully lays Morgan low with a skull-crushing blow delivered with a crowbar and knocks him out. When Morgan regains consciousness, he finds himself transported back in time, to the sixth century. From here on, the story describes the travails of a hard-boiled, true blue American with strong ...
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In this week's episode of 1412 Wrestling, chaos reigns supreme as Majin Buu defends his 1412 Championship in a brutal triple threat main event against Scott Steiner and Nuclear Spawn. The night kicks off with a high-energy performance from Paula Abdul, setting the stage for a series of wild and unpredictable matches, including a Bar Room Brawl at C…
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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Sammi, a strongAF infertility warrior she met when Sammi joined Fertility Rally. Sammi shares all the details of the path to having her children, including going through secondary infertility; a very rare C-section ectopic pregnancy (a first for this show); termination for medical reasons; more surgery; the dis…
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Sponsored by Elcove.co — Your new go-to for eco-friendly cleaning products that actually get the job done. Use coupon code PSYCHOS15 for 15% off your first order. In this episode, Mary and Katie discuss the concept of authenticity in the workplace. They explore the idea that authenticity is not about expressing every thought and emotion, but rather…
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On today’s podcast, Stephanie and Tara discuss RFK Jr.’s announcement on Friday that he’s suspending his presidential campaign to join forces with Trump and why they are so excited about it. Your hosts play clips from his speech and have a conversation about the inspiring message that making America great shouldn’t be a Republican or Democrat issue…
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Utterly Useless is three Brothers-ish, talking random stuff, mainly movie/TV/trivia, attempting to make each other laugh or get a really-really uncomfortable, and answer life's most pointless questions. In this podcast, after the gang shares their most recent life earned "Merit Badges", and play the randomoid "Spin-the-Wheel" game, Jeremy's returni…
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie discuss the blatant hypocrisy and net worth stats of the most prosperous, uberwealthy democrat elites who got on stage at the DNC this week to preach equity for all and why we shouldn’t trust greedy, rich politicians like Trump. Your hosts also talk about how every single speech highlighting “hope” and “joy” w…
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On August 22 1831, Nat Turner led a group of enslaved people in a rebellion that resulted in the deaths of more than a hundred people, Black and white, in Virginia’s Southampton County, near the border with North Carolina. Though the conflict only lasted a few days, Nat himself evaded capture for two months, until he surrendered on October 30. Befo…
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In the highly anticipated 40th episode of 1412 Wrestling, the action is more intense and unpredictable than ever. The night kicks off with a jaw-dropping performance by 50 Cent, setting the stage for a lineup of explosive matches and unexpected confrontations. Majin Buu defends his 1412 Championship against Stone Cold Steve Austin in a main event t…
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In democracies with a history of racial injustice, are “colourblindness” and recognition of a “common humanity” — which were at the heart of the moral philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. — desirable as expressions of our commitment to justice as equality?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie talk about how the Trump campaign is missing the mark with one of the most crucial demographics needed to win the election – suburban females. Your hosts discuss how female voters have become increasingly more left-leaning over the past couple of decades and how the Trump campaign is failing to capitalize on a…
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Resuming from last week: a discussion about shitty indie game developers in the Rapidly Going Deaf subforum of the Something Awful forums is about to unearth Scott Cawthon's political donations, and just ten hours later it would become a trending topic on Twitter. If you like shitty insincere apologies, you're gonna love this one! You can review th…
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On today's episode, Ali is talking to yet another amazing woman who has turned her pain into her purpose: Dr Sarah Oreck, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavida Health. After her late-term pregnancy loss, Sarah created a company that would provide those on their path to parenthood the right tools and resources to take care of their mental health, every step …
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie discuss a recent report from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol stating that migrant encounters in July were the lowest they’ve been in 4 years. Left-wing media outlets are attributing the decline in border crossings to the Biden-Harris Admin’s border crackdown policies and saying that the border crisis has been s…
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In this conversation, Katie and Mary discuss the importance of self-awareness and learning from mistakes. They share personal anecdotes and examples from their careers to highlight the impact of mistakes and how they can be opportunities for growth. They emphasize the need to remain open, curious, and willing to learn from mistakes, while also ackn…
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie ask the most critical question that should be on everyone’s mind after the crazy events that have unfolded over the past month… Who’s really in charge of the country??? Your hosts discuss Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Dave Smith, Biden and Kamala both being MIA from the White House, Congress not takin…
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Get ready for an action-packed night at the 1412 Wrestling Arena as Episode 39 kicks off with a high-energy live performance from Aerosmith, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. The night promises intense matchups, including Elmer Fudd declaring it’s “Hedgehog Season” as he takes on Sonic the Hedgehog, and a heated rivalry match between …
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The children's horror game series Five Nights At Freddy's turns 10 years old this month, and what better way to celebrate than continuing this show's accidental running theme of game developers being shitty people? You might have heard that Scott Cawthon, the creator of Five Nights At Freddy's, is a Republican donor who stepped out of the public li…
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When the first episode of Seinfeld went to air in 1989, it faced stiff competition from a packed field of American sitcoms. By its finale in 1998, the “show about nothing” had redefined the sitcom genre and conquered comedy. Critical to its success was the unlikely alchemy of the four central characters — their navigation of the interpersonal confl…
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie talk about Ilhan Omar winning the Minnesota 5th Congressional District primary last night, a California Sheriff speaking out against Kamala’s most recent campaign ad for being a deceptive portrayal of law enforcement support for her, and Monday night’s livestream on X with Elon Musk and Trump. Your hosts discu…
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Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to going through IUIs. Catherine talks about exploring the option of doing her fertility treatments in Tijuana (and why she ultimately decided against it), her irregular periods; why she was told she was a g…
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie talk about the power of media propaganda and the evolving rebranding of Kamala as a fresh-faced centrist democrat. Your hosts discuss a recent Time Magazine article addressing her sudden throngs of supporters, how her campaign continues to manufacture false information about her rally attendance, the hypocrisy…
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Utterly Useless is three Brothers-ish, talking random stuff, mainly movie/TV/trivia, attempting to make each other laugh or get a really-really uncomfortable, and answer life's most pointless questions. In this podcast, after the gang shares their most recent life earned "Merit Badges", and play the randomoid "Spin-the-Wheel" game, Timmy's returnin…
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*Content Warning* In this episode of the Business Psychos Podcast, we discuss topics related to suicide. We recognize that this subject can be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care and be mindful of your emotional well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, it’s important to reach out for support…
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Insignificuntly Yours - Episode 013 💦 Episode Description: @turboslut delivers a scathing takedown of famousbirthdays.com, using it as a launching point to critique modern celebrity culture. Highlighting how the site blurs the line between genuine fame and fleeting internet notoriety, arguing that it's symptomatic of society's unhealthy obsession w…
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On today's podcast, Stephanie and Tara discuss some of the latest bombshell lawsuits and leaked information confirming MSM and social media censorship. Your hosts discuss prosecutors in Special Council David Weiss' office accusing Hunter Biden of accepting payments from a Romanian businessman who was attempting to influence the U.S. government, a f…
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Insignificuntly Yours - Episode 012 💦 Episode Description: In this scathing episode, @turboslut takes a deep dive into the world of tech zombification, focusing on Zuckerberg's latest creation: the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. We'll explore the illusion of "staying present" while being constantly bombarded with digital content, and unpack the seriou…
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At this year’s Olympics, the men’s gymnastics team made it onto the podium for the first time since 2008, winning bronze thanks to stunning overall performances and a perfect routine from Stephen Nederoscik, the Pommel Horse Guy. Team USA’s stars have, for many years now, been on the women’s team, with Simone Biles the most decorated American gymna…
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Steve's on vacation so enjoy another freebie from the Patreon vault! We're talking about syndicated newspaper humor columnist Dave Barry and his early internet exploits. On the one hand, he's probably the reason I know about Mr T Ate My Balls. On the other hand, he's a Libertarian who got teased off of his own Usenet fan group for ranting about his…
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Insignificuntly Yours - Episode 011 💦 Description: Knuckle up, buttercups! @turboslut is back and I've got a bone to pick with Silicon Valley's AI wet dream. In this no-holds-barred episode, we're diving face-first into the dumpster fire of tech industry bullshit with a scathing critique of AI worship and tech industry hype. With colorful analogies…
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On today's podcast, Stephanie and Tara talk about Kamala's VP pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz. Your hosts discuss his self-proclaimed political stance as a progressive socialist, his involvement in covering up a $250 million fraud scheme during Covid, a laundry list of far-left radical policies he approved during Minnesota's 2023 legislative ses…
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