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Based News Network
by Punk Revolution Now! and @joan.of.arca
Staying in the loop with what’s happening in the world can feel like a chore, a snooze-fest, or a real downer. But it doesn’t have to be. Instagram’s meme royalty, the one and only @joan.of.arca, also known as Sophie, and the hilarious multi-talented sensation Punk Revolution Now, AKA Caio are on a mission to make sure you get the news in a world rampant with misinformation. Think pop culture, politics, gossip, and every chronically-online tidbit you need to keep your finger on the pulse. From Instagram meme page beef to the suspense of the next presidential showdown, Sophie, Caio, and a vibrant array of guest stars bring the real tea every week. Check out Based News Network to get the news, based on facts.
Episodes
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Brat News Network
Today Sophie & Caio review Brat by Charli XCX :D Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast Follow us on...
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Taking Pics w/ Anna Koblish
Haiiiiii. Today Sophie & Caio have guest Anna Koblish (@annakoblish) on the podcast to discuss her experience as a photographer, taking pics of Vans and photos and life and such. ENJOY!!!! Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow...
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Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Rap Beef Explained
Greetings. Today Sophie & Caio dive deep into the Drizzy (Drake nickname) and K.Dot (Kendrick Lamar nickname) rap battle of the century. We go song-by-song explaining all the epic tidbits your heart desires. Enjoy!!! Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie…
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Was "Me Too" Successful?
Today Sophie & Caio discuss the lasting impact of the Me Too movement. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow YouTube channel:...
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Reviewing Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars S9 Promo Looks
Sophie and Caio review the RPDR AS9 promo looks, talk drag race in general, and more! Follow us: Instagram: Sophie - @joan.of.arca Caio - @punkrevolutionnow Twitter/X: Caio - @PunkRevNow
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JoJo Siwa Invents Gay Pop
In today's episode, Sophie & Caio discuss JoJo's successful launch of her adult music career with her single "Karma" and its music video. Additionally, JoJo Siwa invented gay pop. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us...
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Flopchella
Sophie and Caio talk Coachella, why it fell off, review Lana's headlining performance, and discuss Grimes' set (which is supposedly the worst in Coachella history)...check out the patreon to hear the rest of the episode! Follow us: Instagram Sophie - @joan.of.arca Caio - @punkrevolutionnow...
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Is "Sex and the City" Canceled by Gen-Z?
Hello!!! In this episode, Sophie & Caio give their thoughts on this article in Independent about Gen Z watching Sex and the City: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sex-and-the-city-gen-z-review-b2525256.html Then they discuss Bjork performing under a bridge in Brooklyn. Then finally they...
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The Motherquake
In this episode Sophie & Caio discuss the NYC and Taiwan earthquakes, the Gypsy Rose Blanchard latest drama with her exes, and the Shanin Blake phenomenon. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie -...
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Kate Middleton: When Conspiracies Go Too Far
Today Sophie & Caio dive into the very weird "where is Kate?" saga and discuss the implications of news and society and princesses and whales and such. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie -...
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The Epic Guide to Disney World
In this episode, Sophie & Caio discuss their very epic trip to Disney World, have spicy takes on Disney, and give very epic tips on how to make the most out of your Disney World magic kingdom trip. Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts....
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Duncan Joseph (duncanyounot) Spills TikTok Tea
Greeting Based News Network people. This episode we have the very epic Duncan Joseph (duncanyounot) of TikTok to share all sorts of wild, beautiful, and epic tea on TikTok, memes, jokes, pranks, and everything in between. Go follow Duncan on TikTok and thank you for listening :D Based on facts....
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Wonka Immersive Experience Explained
In today's episode, Sophie and Caio deep dive into the very epic Willy Wonka Immersive experience that occurred in Glasgow this month. We discuss Willy, the AI, the Unknown..... Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us…
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Biopics Grind My Gears
In this episode of Based News Network, Sophie and Caio explore the over saturation of biopics being released, and why they are usually pretty bad. Full episode available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie -...
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Are Swifties in a Cult?
This week, Sophie (@joan.of.arca) and Caio (@punkrevolutionnow) explore the question that has been brewing in many of our minds: are Swifties in a cult? From the Swifties who have taken thousands from their savings to go to the Eras Tour, to the Swifites who danced at a theater in a scene…
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Emery Bingham Interview
Today we have singer-songwriter, YouTuber, horror enthusiast, and epic content creator Emery Bingham on the podcast :D We discuss her new music, her ongoing artistic process, the evolution of her online content, and so much more. Check it out the conversation, and stream Killer!!! Based on facts....
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Movie Reviews + Losing Monster Truck Virginity
In this episode of Based News Network, Sophie and Caio discuss their experience going to a Monster Truck show. Then they review the Oscar nominated films Society of the Snow, and Anatomy of a Fall. Access the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts. Follow...
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Pitchfork and GQ, Taylor Swift and AI
In today's episode, Caio and Sophie dive into Condé Nast's decision to fold Pitchfork under their men's magazine GQ. Then, they discuss the upsetting Taylor Swift AI generated explicit images that went viral on X earlier this week. Both bode poorly for the future of digital media, particularly…
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Fitting In (ft. Molly Mcglynn)
This episode, we interview LA-based filmmaker Molly McGlynn, the writer, executive producer, and director of Fitting In starring Maddie Ziegler. Fitting In is a semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age “traumadey” that follows 16-year-old Lindy (Maddie Ziegler) who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a...
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The Soy and the Heron (preview)
This episode Sophie and Caio discus their favorite Studio Ghibli movies in depth! And in the latter half of the episode review the newest Hayao Miyazaki movie "The Boy and the Heron" (Patreon exclusive). Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio -...
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Poor Thingies
Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Based News Network. This week we go into a deep dive on the Bass Pro Shop Leeds Aquarium Alabama Swimmer incident, the epic tunnel discovered at the Brooklyn Chabad headquarters synagogue, another Gypsy Rose Blanchard update, then we...
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Mickey Mouse Goes to Saltburn
Greetings Based News Network people. Today, we discuss the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison, and her lovely husband named Ryan. We also discuss Donald Trump getting OWNED in Maine and Colorado, and Mickey Mouse or 'Steamboat Willie' being liberated for all of society to do thingies…
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Emoji Movie Review! (preview)
In this episode Sophie and Caio do an emoji movie deep dive, assessing if the film gets more criticism than it actually deserves. Enjoy! Based on facts. Full episode available on patreon :O Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on...
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2023 RECAP! (re-uploaded)
To celebrate the end of 2023, Sophie and Caio each bring five of their favorite, most fascinating stories from the year, from Barbenheimer to the Titan Submersible. Also...check out our patreon <3 Follow us: Instagram: Sophie: @joan.of.arca Caio: @punkrevolutionnow Twitter (X): Caio: @PunkRevNow
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Panera Bread Has Gone Woke
WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE of Based News Network. This week we dive into the tragedy of the Panera Bread Charged Lemonade, Taylor Swift being selected as Time Person of the Year 2023, Twitter's AI chatbot "Grok" going woke, and George Santos continuing to be weird. Based on facts. Follow us on...
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Quannnic Interview!
Quannnic has joined us in this week's episode of Based News Network!! Today we discuss the deep injustice of the Apple "nerd emoji", Bhad Bhabie's pregnancy announcement, and we have an in-depth discussion of Quannnic's newest album Stepdream, the very interesting credits behind the album, and…
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
In this episode, Sophie and Caio review the newest installment of the very epic Hunger Games series. We get deep as fudge discussing Coriolanus as he does stuff in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Enjoy this unfiltered TRUTH about the film. To hear the full episode, head…
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Generation Alpha’s Special Report Card
Welcome to a very special episode of Based News Network :O This week Sophie and Caio do a deep dive into Generation Alpha's epic entrance into mainstream culture. We discuss Skibidi toilet, rizz, gyat, and the possibility that Generation Alpha can't read very well. Generation Alpha we love you....
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FNaF Was a Movie
Good evening fellow Redditors. This week, Sophie and Caio discuss the very new Five Nights at Freddy's cinematic experience. We also explore the latest Azealia Banks controversy involving her problematic rant against Troye Sivan, the upcoming Disney movie 'Wish' and its controversial villain…
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Weyes Blood Interview!
WEYES BLOOD HAS JOINED US ON BASED NEWS NETWORK! Tune in to listen to our discussion on her new music video for "God Turn Me Into a Flower", epic movies, memes, the Titanic, Minions, Tim Heidecker, The Velvet Underground, and so much more! Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @...
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Jane Remover Interview!
GREETINGS SOCIETY!!! This week Sophie and Caio interview Jane Remover on the release of her new record Census Designated, one of our fave albums of the year. We talk with Jane about the songwriting process, creative influences, her evolution as an artist, the pivot from glitch pop in Frailty to...
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PATREON PREVIEW: Halloween Extravaganza
Welcome to Based News Network's Halloween Epic Extravaganza!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this episode Sophie and Caio share their top 5 horror films of all time and discuss in depth. It is truly epic! Based on facts. This is a preview clip of a Patreon exclusive episode. Listen to the full episode on :...
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Gaza, Bandcamp, Mean Girls, and AI
This week, Sophie and Caio discuss this week’s biggest stories, including the developing Israel/Hamas conflict, the bandcamp-epic games-songtradr drama, the new Mean Girls: The Musical film, and the state of AI art following the release of Bing’s new image generator. Based on facts. Follow us on...
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Girlbosses, Hoaxes, Lying
This episode, Sophie and Caio dive into the week’s craziest stories of fraud, iconic comebacks, and drama: Lil Tay returns from the dead with new song SUCKER 4 GREEN and explains her disappearance, sources reveal Gypsy Rose Blanchard will be released from prison in December, Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s...
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Joe Jonas’s Purity Ring
This week, Sophie and Caio discuss Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s messy divorce and custody battle, the looming geopolitical conflict between India and Canada, and review Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated new album, “Guts.” Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie -...
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I Want to Believe (in the Mexican Aliens)
This week, Caio and Sophie discuss the Mexican government’s ancient alien “discovery,” the Russell Brand allegations, influencers infiltrating New York Fashion Week (NYFW), Lauren Boebert’s groping and vaping debacle at Beetlejuice, and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner’s racist and sexist...
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*PATREON PREVIEW* Am I The Asshole? We Shall See, Reddit.
GREETINGS FELLOW REDDITORS! Today Joan.of.arca and Punk Revolution Now! dive into Reddit.com/r/AmITheAsshole top posts, read them and discuss! GET READY FOR SOME SPICY REDDIT EPICNESS.... Listen to the full episode on : https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts. Follow us on…
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Potterheads Anonymous (featuring Ashley Reese @offbeatorbit)
Today, writer and fandom expert Ashley Reese joins us on the pod to discuss Snapewives and Harry Potter, Tumblr, our Ao3 pet peeves, the omegaverse, furries, conservative fanfiction, JK Rowling’s fall from grace, and more! Also, be sure to stay tuned for the rundown on the Ashton Kutcher, Mila...
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Burning Bottoms
This week, Sophie and Caio review the new lesbian comedy film Bottoms from director Emma Seligman (also known for Shiva Baby) starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri and then discuss this week's news: 1. The 2023 Burning Man mud disaster 2. The deaths of Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell and...
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We Answer Your Burning Questions
Well, it's finally here. You called in, left your spicy questions via voicemail, and we answered. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow YouTube channel:...
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PATREON PREVIEW: Sophie and Caio’s Broadway Extravaganza *EMOTIONAL*
SUBSCRIBE TO PATREON TO HEAR THE REST OF THE EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Sophie and Caio review two very epic broadway shows: Funny Girl and Sesame Street The Musical while diving into their theatre-kid past and thoughts on the Lea Michelle drama...
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Meme Admin Bangs (featuring @lifes.a.bender)
IT'S EPIC TIME! WE HAVE NEWS FEATURING MEME ADMIN @lifes.a.bender the epic episode. we do DONALD DUMP 4TH INDICTMENT. DONALD TRUMP MUGSHOT COMING SOON HOPEFULLY..... THE REDDIT SONG ABOUT THE RICH MEN NORTH OF RICHMOND, TAYLOR SWIFT FANS BEING WEIRD AS HECK, A SPECIFIC UNHEALTHY TOXIC COMMUNITY…
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Come on Barbie let’s get WOKE!!!! (featuring @mtl_itgirl)
YOOOOOOO!!! Émilie Carrière (the high priestess of wokeness) is BACK on the Based News Network podcast to discuss BARBIE... and wokeness. and Kant. and Marxism. and God...... and we analyze movies from a based perspective and discuss how epic being WOKE is. WE ARE FREAKING WOKE AND PROUD GOSH…
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The Pop Girls Are Not Alright
LIZZO DID A THING................. Ariana Grande did a thing. Doja Cat did a thing. DONALD TRUMP DID A THING.... Kai Cenat did a thing. And we explain it all in epic detail here. YESHHHHHHH video cited in episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/6kWI_Sf0fqQ?feature=share (Emily D. Baker) Follow us…
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Barbenheimer
IT's THE EPIC FEMINIST MovIE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. Sophie and Caio saw BOTH MOVIES Barbie and Oppenheimer this weekend and do a deep dive into BOTH MOVIES and BOTH MOVIES ARE FREAKING EPICCCCCCCCCCCC THIS IS THE BEST WEEKEND TO EVER EXIST, WE LITERALLY DID A FEMINISM AND ADVANCED...
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Jonah Hill Has No Swag
Attention Redditors, it is time for the news. This week we do the news on the epic rare dress that may change to a different color when you look at it (black/blue or white/gold), the epic SAG-AFTRA strike, some tea on Praying, and some tea on Jonah Hill. ENJOY! Follow us on instagram: Sophie -...
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Extremely Online with Taylor Lorenz (featuring @taylorlorenz)
MOTHER HAS MOTHERED UPON OUR BASED NEWS NETWORK. In the historic week of Mark Zuckerberg unleashing Threads and permanently changing all of our lives FOREVER (especially Elon M*sk), we got the legit best person ever to talk to on this topic, SLAYLOR LORENZ, to come on our podcast and BE EPIC....
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BIBLE GIRL TELL IT (featuring @biblegirl666)
BIBLE GIRL IS HERE FOR AN EPIC CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCIETY AND THE WORLD AND DRAG AND EVERYTHING EPIC Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Biblegirl - biblegirl666 Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow Biblegirl - biblegirl222 check out...
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Armed Rebellion in Asteroid City
GOOD SHMORNING!!!!! Today we give our thoughts on the new Wes Anderson flick " Asteroid City ". But first we do news on le Russia mutiny thingy, fruit recall that will make u poo poo , some Shelly Duvall tea, and ya. Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us...
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I Just Bought More Land in the Spider-Verse
Let's get started shall wee? Today we CRACK DEEP into the spicy Trump indictment charges, Chat about American Hero Daniel Ellsberg, Chat about American Hero Chelsea Manning, Chat about American Hero Dorian Electra, and Chat about American Hero Spider-Man in the Spider-verse especially Spider-PUNK...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Staying in the loop with what’s happening in the world can feel like a chore, a snooze-fest, or a real downer. But it doesn’t have to be. Instagram’s meme royalty, the one and only @joan.of.arca, also known as Sophie, and the hilarious multi-talented sensation Punk Revolution Now, AKA Caio are on a mission to make sure you get the news in a world rampant with misinformation. Think pop culture, politics, gossip, and every chronically-online tidbit you need to keep your finger on the pulse. From Instagram meme page beef to the suspense of the next presidential showdown, Sophie, Caio, and a vibrant array of guest stars bring the real tea every week. Check out Based News Network to get the news, based on facts.
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Punk Revolution Now! and @joan.of.arca
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Staying in the loop with what’s happening in the world can feel like a chore, a snooze-fest, or a real downer. But it doesn’t have to be. Instagram’s meme royalty, the one and only @joan.of.arca, also known as Sophie, and the hilarious multi-talented sensation Punk Revolution Now, AKA Caio are on a...
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