PODCAST · comedy
Barely Media
by Chaz Gillette and Rique Sanchez
Barely Media is a weekly comedy commentary show hosted by Rique and Chaz. Each episode highlights the most absurd stories, trending topics, food crimes, and celebrity moments that made the internet stop and ask why this was news. The show mixes dry humor, curiosity, and honest reactions from two hosts who are only kind of informed but fully committed to having fun.New episodes every week. No ads.
Episodes
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AI at Dinner, RIP Lemonade, and WWE's Newest Villain
Rique and Chaz are back with another week of news that absolutely did not need to happen but we're so glad it did. This week we break down Anthropic's Super Bowl ad and ask the real question: which AI would be the worst dinner party guest? (Spoiler: Gemini is going through your purse.) Then we…
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Raccoon Passports, Keurig Chaos, and Musical Candy
This week on Barely Media, Rique and Chaz cover three stories that absolutely did not need to exist, but do anyway. They start with a raccoon that somehow made it all the way to Belarus, and wonder what life must be like to accidentally travel internationally without money, documents, or...
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Tennis Moans, Starbucks Security, and the Genetic Lottery
This week on Barely Media, Rique and Chaz debate whether elite tennis success is about form, conditioning, or simply mastering the perfect moan—starting with Novak Djokovic versus Jannik Sinner and the surprisingly important role of vocal technique. Next, they try to figure out what kind of...
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2016 Nostalgia, Moon Hotels, and Defending M&M's
This week on Barely Media, Rique and Chaz revisit the idea of going back to 2016 and quickly realize there may not be much worth returning to, aside from Beyoncé releasing Lemonade. From there, they discuss plans for a luxury moon hotel slated for 2032 and question who exactly wants to travel to...
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McRib Court, Toddler Dogs, and the Wheelie Bin Industrial Complex
This week on Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down the most important news stories nobody asked for. We start with McDonald's getting sued over the McRib, which sparks an important legal question: What kind of tort lawyer is genuinely shocked to learn it does not contain real rib meat? From...
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Smart Fridges, Snack Inflation, and the End of Nutrition
In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down three moments that prove technology and nutrition are mostly improvising. AI Fridges Artificial intelligence has officially been added to the refrigerator, an appliance that already had one clear responsibility. The hosts question why a...
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The Second Camel, the Martha Bagel, and Cheese Propaganda
In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz examine three stories that feel less like accidents and more like choices society keeps making. Woman Kicked by Camel at Church A woman was kicked by a camel during a church event, raising immediate questions about where a church in Texas found a...
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Waymo Babies, Pixar After Dark, and Netflix vs Humanity
In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down three developments that feel less like progress and more like a soft warning. Birth in a Waymo A baby was reportedly born inside a Waymo self driving car, forcing the hosts to accept that autonomous vehicles may also be the birthing…
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Elon Invents Love, Turkey Ice Cream, and a ChatGPT Wedding
In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz take on some of the strangest stories circulating this week. Rich People Doing Things Elon Musk used Grok to generate an imagined love story on X. The hosts try to decide what is more likely. Will Elon find a partner on another planet or will he...
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Recession Mac, Emerald Dew, and Tom Brady's Clone Dog
This week on Rique and Chaz: We unpack Kraft's new mac and cheese flavor that proves the recession isn't coming...it's already cooking. Somehow, this leads to the shocking discovery that Cinderella's fairy godmother might've been Italian all along. Then we taste-test the news of Mountain Dew's…
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Escaped Monkeys, Interstellar Visitors, and the Rise of Hamburger Helper
This week on Rique and Chaz: A truck overturns in Mississippi, releasing monkeys that we're pretty sure are now enjoying early-bird specials at a Cracker Barrel. Rique reveals he's had a close encounter and that an interstellar comet might just be stopping by for content. And finally, we award…
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The Louvre Heist, Lonely Halloween, and the Cape Comeback
This week on Rique and Chaz: We discuss the Louvre heist, where the art may be missing but at least the thieves were well-dressed. Then we dive into Halloween, the loneliest holiday for singles… but it doesn't have to be. Wipe those clown tears, fix your makeup, and go find your Luigi at a bar....
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Steak Nuggets, Geriatric Heists, and the Hotel Apple Conspiracy
This week on Rique and Chaz: Arby's has officially abandoned bread. Introducing steak nuggets, a concept that feels both bold and deeply concerning. We discuss Ocean's 14, which appears to be shaping up as a geriatric heist with more hip replacements than jewels. Chaz recounts nearly taking out a...
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Fast Food, Faster Drones, and the Slow Collapse of Dignity
This week on Rique and Chaz, we explore: The mysterious life of Tilly Norwood. Delivery drones, travel neck pillows, drive-thru speakers, and the rotating sushi experience. It's a podcast about nothing, featuring everything you didn't ask to think about.
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Baywatch, Bee Gees, and Hydration
This week, we discuss: The Baywatch reboot that absolutely no one asked for. Disney customer service, which somehow led to our best Bee Gees impression yet. The growing epidemic of oversized water bottles and the people who treat hydration like a competitive sport. And the unspoken rules of movie...
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Near-Death in Peru, Heel Sand Trauma, and the Return of Pigeons
Season two kicks off with chaos: Rique narrowly avoids becoming Peruvian roadkill. Chaz declares sand the ultimate heel assassin. We question why clowns only entertain themselves (and maybe McDonald's). And we imagine a world of Post-its-wielding carrier pigeons. It's the same podcast about…
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Costco Chicken Bake, Velcro Futures, and the Anti-Elevator Agenda
This week we rank the Costco Chicken Bake as the Ferrari of snacks, explore Chaz's vision of a Velcro-powered future, and unpack why Rique has officially declared himself not pro-elevator. It's food takes, questionable innovations, and way too much time spent on vertical transportation.
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Six Flags Lines, Jay Leno's Iron Man Suit, and Batcave Stench
Because somehow this started with Naked Gun.
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Turtlenecks, Scratch-and-Sniff, and the Pickle Debate
In this episode, Rique and Chaz break down the new Fantastic Four movie and why the real heroes might have been the turtlenecks. We also take a sharp left into childhood scratch-and-sniff books, wondering if they secretly rewired our adult taste buds.
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Superman and the Floating Kiss Walkout
Rique and Chaz tackle the new Superman movie… but only one of them made it to the end. Rique shares why the "floating kiss" scene was his personal kryptonite and why he's lobbying for romantic trigger warnings in all superhero films.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Barely Media is a weekly comedy commentary show hosted by Rique and Chaz. Each episode highlights the most absurd stories, trending topics, food crimes, and celebrity moments that made the internet stop and ask why this was news. The show mixes dry humor, curiosity, and honest reactions from two hosts who are only kind of informed but fully committed to having fun.New episodes every week. No ads.
HOSTED BY
Chaz Gillette and Rique Sanchez
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Barely Media is a weekly comedy commentary show hosted by Rique and Chaz. Each episode highlights the most absurd stories, trending topics, food crimes, and celebrity moments that made the internet stop and ask why this was news. The show mixes dry humor, curiosity, and honest reactions from two...
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