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Dec 5, 2019

In episode 529, Miles and special guest host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss Willie Nelson no longer smoking weed, Trump leaving the NATO summit early over other world leaders making fun of him, the impeachment hearings, Devin Nunes being an idiot, Melania's White House Christmas decorations, Subway suing Canadian journalists, Josh Brolin burning his asshole, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Willie Nelson says he’s no longer smoking marijuana due to breathing issues
2. Trump calls Trudeau ‘two-faced’, cancels press conference and leaves Nato summit early after video of world leaders making fun of him
3. Who Is Jonathan Turley? Republicans’ Lone Expert on Impeachment
4. The Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Report
5. “It’s very unlikely I’d be taking calls from random people.”
6. Fox "legal analyst" Gregg Jarrett says that maybe Devin Nunes did *not* have calls with with Giuliani, the White House, and Lev Parnas, because it could've been "somebody else" using Nunes' phone, "we just don't know."
7. Christmas at the White House
8. Melania Trump’s Joyless Christmas Decorations Are Back to Haunt Your Nightmares
9. Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations are lovely, but that coat looks ridiculous
10. the absolute dumbest lowlight (so far) of fox & friends' war for melania is MOMS host rachel campos-duffy arguing that if anyone ever said michelle obama was cliche, they'd get called racist. because that's how the blacks always take criticism, right? playing the race card?
11. Subway sues journalists for reporting its chicken is only 50% chicken—and loses
12. Josh Brolin's butthole is sunburned and he's not happy about it
13. WATCH: Warpaint - Whiteout (Official Audio)

Nov 27, 2019

In episode 525, Miles and special guest host Caitlin Durante are joined by comedian and Recently Added and Get Rich Nick co-host Nick Turner to discuss forgiving student debt helping the economy, carbon dioxide being at an all-time high, the world giving up on climate change, a judge ruling that Trump is not a king, a Justin Timberlake, the corruption happening between the US and Turkey, a Justin Timberlake scandal, a terrible Papa John interview, the film Last Christmas, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy, Economists Say
2. Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reaches record high, researchers say
3. The World Is Giving Up On Climate Change
4. Judge rules former WH counsel McGahn must testify under subpoena
5. Trump’s Turkey Corruption Is Way Worse Than You Realize
6. Video: Justin Timberlake holds hands with his co-star during party
7. Entire Internet Gathers to Roast Papa John
8. WATCH: Nickelus F - Mids

Oct 25, 2019

In episode 502, Jack and Miles are joined by Worst Year Ever, Some More News, and Even More New's Cody Johnston to discuss Wall Street Journal attempting to save Trump's presidency, GOP experiencing Trump fatigue, Trump possibly throwing Pence under the bus, the return of the Popeye's Chicken Sandwich, Mark Zuckerberg being roasted by congress, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Schiff’s Secret Bombshells
2. Trump Fatigue Is Now a Thing Among Republicans
3. Trump Just Sent Another Big Signal He’ll Throw Pence Under The Bus, Rachel Maddow Says
4. Rachel Maddow Reveals How Trump May Have Thrown Pence Under The Bus To Save Himself
5. Popeyes Warns America Its Chicken Sandwich Will Return Next Month
6. Mocking Mark Zuckerberg's hair became such a meme that even this congresswoman got involved
7. BREAKING: CEO Grossly Underpays Employees Doing Excruciating Work, Won't Commit to Doing This Work Himself
8. @RashidaTlaib: Here's a photo of a man holding a rifle outside of a mosque intimidating fellow Americans. Mr. Zuckerberg, yes or no: does this meet your community standards?
9. @AOC: Why did you name the Daily Caller as a fact-checker for FB?
10. I thought what @AOC did to Mark Zuckerberg was bad. But Congresswoman Joyce Beatty showed why black women are undefeated 
11. WATCH: Jel- Sweet Cream In it

Oct 23, 2019

In episode 500, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss the new Star Wars film, the whistleblower situation testimonies beginning, Trump wanting to sue CNN for being mean, impeachment polls, polling results for the Democratic candidates, how allergies can help stop crime, the Mountain Dew candle, an opioid nightmare haunted house, the dumbest Christmas films coming to Netflix and Hallmark, and more!

FOONOTES:

1. ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Sets New Record for Most Ticket Pre-Sales in First Hour
2. “All I have to say is in my ten short months in Congress, it’s not even noon and this is my most disturbing day in Congress so far. Very troubling.” - Rep. Andy Levin’s comments after emerging from Bill Taylor’s testimony
3. C Harder - CNN Re Pres Trump, Trump Campaign (10.16.19)
4. Trump is reportedly trying to sue MSNBC and The Washington Post now
5. Do Americans Support Impeaching Trump?
6. Anxious Democratic Establishment Asks, ‘Is There Anybody Else?’
7. All eyes on Iowa — and Buttigieg
8. More sneezing, less crime? Health shocks and the market for offenses
9. You Can Get A Candle That Smells Exactly Like Mountain Dew
10. This town turned its opioid nightmare into a haunted house. And it’s terrifying.
11. FEAR FACTOR: DO SCARE TACTICS KEEP TEENS FROM USING DRUGS
12. Why anti-drug campaigns like DARE fail
13. Hallmark Christmas movies begin before Halloween! Here's how to watch all 40 new titles
14. Every Christmas movie and show coming to Netflix this holiday season
15. Dennis Quaid Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With Netflix's 'Merry Happy Whatever': First Look (Exclusive)
16. Apple Nabbed ‘A Christmas Carol’ Because at That Price, Christmas Is for Streaming
17. Disney Unveils ‘Noelle’ Trailer Starring Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader
18. WATCH: Brad stank - Pond Weed (Official Audio)

Oct 15, 2019

In episode 495, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and Night Call podcast co-host Emily Yoshida to discuss Bernie Sanders coming for Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg considering running in 2020 election, the disturbing propaganda video of Trump killing his opponents, Gordon Sondland testifying, PG&E's power outages, police departments in Pennsylvania being concerned about THC-laced candy being handed out on Halloween, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Bernie Sanders Takes Aim at Wealth—and Warren

2. Mike Bloomberg keeps talking to allies about running for president as Joe Biden struggles against Elizabeth Warren

3. Imagine a Conference Full of Conspiracy Theorists. Sponsored by a Prison Company. At a Trump Resort.

4. Trump’s envoy to testify that ‘no quid pro quo’ came from Trump

5. Hello everyone who's mystified by all the blackout posts coming from California's #Powerpocalypse, here's an explainer thread

6. Parents, are you sufficiently paranoid about THC-laced Halloween candy?

7. Dolittle Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Is Not Your Mother’s Dr. Dolittle

8. WATCH: potsu - im closing my eyes (feat. shiloh)

Oct 14, 2019

In episode 494, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss the LGBTQ town hall, more whistleblowers coming forward, William Barr meeting with Rupert Murdoch, Senate possibly removing Trump in the end anyway, Lindsay Graham being prank called by Russia, passengers on a Norwegian cruise revolting, why US cities are banning drive-throughs, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. The LGBTQ Town Hall went great for Biden, uh

2. 4 winners and 3 losers from the presidential town hall on LGBTQ issues

3. More Potential Whistleblowers Are Contacting Congress

4. Here's Mike Pence repeatedly dodging @VaughnHillyard's question about whether he was aware his administration was holding up aide to Ukraine as leverage to get the Ukrainian government to investigate the Bidens (via @TheBeatWithAri)

5. Trump Lashes Out at Fox News Poll as Barr Meets With Murdoch

6. The Senate is likelier to remove Trump after impeachment than you think

7. Lindsey Graham dishes on Trump in hoax calls with Russians

8. Trump Urged Top Aide to Help Giuliani Client Facing DOJ Charges

9. Passengers on Norwegian Cruise Line Stage Revolt Over 'Ridiculous' Conditions, Canceled Stops

10. Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs

11. WATCH: Maribou State - 'Feel Good (feat. Khruangbin)'

Jul 31, 2019

In episode 444, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, and creator of Florida Girls Laura Chinn to discuss things different people say different, the Alan Dershowitz New Yorker op-ed, Ilhan Omar's biggest competitor Danielle Stella, Trump upsetting conservatives for having a good idea, 'Old Town Road' dominating the charts for 17 weeks in a row, the Capitol One breach, parents giving up custody of their kids to get financial aid for college, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. quick what do u call these

2. Alan Dershowitz, Devil’s Advocate

3. The Most Disturbing Details From The New Yorker’s Alan Dershowitz Story

4. An interview with Danielle Stella... She teaches and yet she can't speak English... how does that work? And that voice... brrrr!!

5. Ok, so I'm officially sorry for talking about @2020MNCongress. Clearly she has a mental roadblock that I was unaware of.  This also could have been the reason she stole thousands of dollars worth of stuff from Target.

6. Conservatives Are Furious Over Trump's One Not-Horrible Idea

7. Winner's Circle: Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Breaks Record With 17th Week Atop Billboard Hot 100

8. A hacker gained access to 100 million Capital One credit card applications and accounts

9. Parents Are Giving Up Custody of Their Kids to Get Need-Based College Financial Aid

10. WATCH: Madvillain - Meat Grinder (Four Tet Remix)

Jul 26, 2019

In episode 441, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and V Single podcast co-host Alison Stevenson to discuss how the press and congress should take the Mueller testimony, Trump vetoing Congress's attempt to block arm sales to Saudi Arabia, Trump's new Defense Secretary, Trump appearing in front of a doctored seal with Russian and golf imagery, Hollywood top power players favoring Kamala Harris, Beyonce's 22 Day's Nutrition, Jeffrey Epstein found injured in NYC jail cell, a possible new Rocky movie, Casey Affleck's new film, The Last Duel, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Congress and the Press Should Pick Up Where Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Left Off

2. Trump vetoes Congress’s attempt to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia

3. Trump’s New Defense Secretary Embodies “the Swamp.” Congress Is Fine With That.

4. Trump appears in front of doctored seal with Russian and golf imagery, TPUSA aide fired

5. Hollywood's Top Power Players Favor Kamala Harris in Early Campaign Donations

6. Got 22 Days? Beyoncé and Her Trainer Have Your New Eating Plan

7. 22 Days Nutrition

8. Jeffrey Epstein Found Injured in NYC Jail Cell After Possible Suicide Attempt: Sources

9. Sylvester Stallone Refuses to Let the Past Die, Wants Another ‘Rocky’ Sequel and Maybe Even a Prequel

10. Casey Affleck, previously sued for sexual harassment, drops out of presenting at the Oscars

11. 'Light of My Life' Trailer: Casey Affleck Stars in Film About Female-Targeted Plague

12. Casey Affleck Says New Film Set in a ‘Society Without Women’ Is Not a Response to Harassment Lawsuits

13. Casey Affleck Bravely Imagines a World Without Women

14. Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck & Nicole Holofcener Huddle On 14th Century Tale ‘The Last Duel’

15. WATCH: Y La Bamba - Bruja de Brujas

Jul 18, 2019

In episode 435, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Lady to Lady podcast co-host Brandie Posey to discuss more on Trump's racism, Rand Paul blocking a bill that would take care of 9/11 First Responders, Congress wanting to solve the Deepfakes problem by 2020, the new FaceApp trend, Harry Styles playing Prince Eric in live action 'Little Mermaid,' and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Opinion: Report On Racism, But Ditch The Labels

2. GOP lawmaker: 'I'm a person of color. I'm white.'

3. @ChrisCuomo: "What would you do if the President said, 'I am a racist'?"

4. 'Sir' alert: This one word is a telltale sign Trump is being dishonest

5. Rand Paul says we can't take care of 9/11 First Responders because sustaining Trump's enormous tax cut for the super wealthy is more important than saving lives.

6. Congress Wants to Solve Deepfakes by 2020

7. FACEAPP: PRIVACY WARNING ISSUED OVER APP THAT LETS USERS TURN THEMSELVES OLD

8. Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric in Disney's Live-Action 'Little Mermaid'

9. WATCH: Star Number One de Dakar - Kery Goro (audio)

Apr 25, 2019

In episode 378, Miles is joined by Yo! Is This Racist? host Andrew Ti and comedian Steve Hernandez  to discuss Steve King thinking he's holy or something, Herman Cain being too rich for his new job, Twitter users being the wokest, Donald Trump asking Twitter's Jack Dorsey "Where are my followers?!?!", how the Supreme Court feels about impeachment, Netflix piling on even more debt, Aunt Becky's Chapelle-like legal defense, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1) Steve King says he relates to what Christ 'went through for us'

2) Herman Cain Says He Decided to Pull Out of the Fed Race Because He Didn’t Want a Pay Cut. Whatever

3) TWITTER USERS ARE RICHER AND MORE WOKE THAN THE REST OF US

4) Trump met with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey — and complained about his follower count

5) Trump says he would challenge impeachment in Supreme Court

6) In Push for 2020 Election Security, Top Official was Warned: Don't Tell Trump

7) Netflix Sets Plan To Raise $2B More In Debt, Reveals Executive Pay Packages

8) LORI & MOSSIMODefense in Bribery Scandal: WE DIDN'T KNOW

9) LISTEN: XTC - When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty