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Beyond Parody: A Not the Bee Podcast

In a world where the truth is more unbelievable than fiction, we bring you the headlines that make you question whether you're reading CNN or The Babylon Bee. From bizarre news to cultural chaos, "Beyond Parody" proves that the line between news and satire is thinner than ever. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and question everything. The official podcast of Not the Bee.

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  1. 87

    The Lessons We've Learned From 9/11 and Charlie Kirk

    Charlie, Kirk, 9/11, and the lessons we have learned (and not learned) On today's shows, we talk about a pair of tragic anniversaries, a moose slap, and why algebra is a Jewish conspiracy.

  2. 86

    The 80s Rocked (Don't Let The Communists Tell You Otherwise)

    The news got weirder than the satire again. On today's episode, we talk about why the '80s was the greatest decade of American history, Hunter Biden's newfound gayness, our favorite historical events, and Cracker Barrel vs. Golden Corral. What a time to be alive. Read it first at Not the Bee (the real news that sounds fake): https://notthebee.com Join Not the Bee: https://notthebee.com/plans When you want the satire, that's The Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com Bee membership: https://babylonbee.com/plans X: https://x.com/Not_the_Bee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsNotTheBee/  #NotTheBee #ThisWeekInNews #LindsayClancy #Trump #News #BabylonBee #WhatATimeToBeAlive #PopCulture #aoc

  3. 85

    Salem 2.0: What's Up With Women?

    On today's episode we talk about the hysteria around the Lindsay Clancy trial, ridiculous headlines from across the news, and the loss of two pop culture legends.

  4. 84

    When Empathy Moves Beyond Toxic

    On today's show, we dive into mass psychosis, why multiculturalism fails, highrise fire escapes, and happy memories from our childhoods.

  5. 83

    Stop Paying Taxes With This One Neat Trick! (ID As Baby)

    On the latest thrilling episode, we discuss Trump using the press as a human shield as he sneaks off Air Force One to avoid an assassination threat, AOC's frozen eggs, "football", transgender confusion (but what else is new?), and a mentally ill man baby (woman?).

  6. 82

    Burritos And Burqas: What's Up With American Culture Right Now?

    On today's show, we're joined by THE VOICE Austin Robertson as we talk about recent elections, what's going on at Oxford, dog racism and the Great Burrito Debacle of '26.

  7. 81

    Science Pleads the Fifth

    On this week's episode we talk about Fauci's diary and why he chose to plead the fifth. We also discuss Katy Perry's water bottle fiasco, the invasion in Spain, a heroic beach rescue, amazing SpaceX footage, and the insane platform of the Democratic Socialists of America. You don't want to miss it!

  8. 80

    Blue Haired Breakdown of the Millenia

    This week we witness the most epic blue-haired breakdown of all time, plus we discuss Sophie Cunningham standing up for women, our favorite foods from around the world, politeness and how it relates to white supremacy, and many other crazy topics.

  9. 79

    Patricia Heaton on How to Navigate Hollywood Without Losing Your Soul

    Can you still be a Christian in today's Hollywood? Patricia Heaton is here to discuss how God led her into show business, how 'Everybody Loves Raymond' opened doors to ministry and service that she never expected, and how artists can tackle the woke brain rot with a humble heart and prayer https://solubrae.com/

  10. 78

    Can Elliot Page Measure Up To The Armies of Troy?

    The week's episode is all about Chris Nolan's oDEIssey, why soccer is boring, the evolving situation in Venezuela, and other things we can't even remember. Plus, Mr. Bee gave Travis one of the most savage burns of all time! Help support the cause: https://convoyofhope.org/

  11. 77

    Toxic Empathy Is Destroying Our Country feat. Alisa Childers

    Musician, apologist, speaker, author and all-around wonderful person Alisa Childers joins us to discuss the ways that toxic empathy is destroying our country. We discuss the new Odyssey movie, Alisa's review of Disclousure Day, Trump giving himself a Medal of Honor, The man out-of-water meme of the week, and of course a Blue Haired Breakdown. An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB Alisa's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855 https://www.youtube.com/@alisachilders https://alisachilders.com/  

  12. 76

    Let's Try Socialism!

    On today's episode, the gang talks the good and the bad of the recent SCOTUS rulings, why there are no guns in Europe (or A/C) and whether or not we should do socialism again.

  13. 75

    Patriots vs. Pansies

    On today's episode, we discuss the most epic UFC fight of all time and how it broke liberal dudes' minds, JD Vance's appearance on The View, a liberal nut that laughs at children being harmed, the opening of the Obama Center, and Elliot Page's masculinity. An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  14. 74

    SpaceX to the moon! (And Beyond)

    Could Shaq beat a gorilla? Can LA be saved? Will Karmelo Anthony's parents stop stoking race riots? Will John Bolton return to the sea after his plea deal? Let's dig in! An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  15. 73

    The Mayoral Mandalorian

    On today's episode, we talk about the Los Angeles mayoral race, what's going on in the United Kingdom, Grogu, Robin Hood, and James Bond. An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  16. 72

    Gay Ferraris And Straight (?) Talarico

    Have you seen the new electric Ferrari? We have, and we have THOUGHTS. We also debate Dodge vs Toyota, and whether or not the Dems can find a man to run who has testosterone. An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  17. 71

    Did Israel Interfere in Kentucky's Primaries?

    Today we discuss Thomas Massie's defeat, a crazy jet fighter crash at an air show, insanely violent Democrats, robot Michael Jackson, Spencer Pratt's brilliant PR, and Tucker's slide into absurdity. We also discuss Zionism, and why it's becoming so popular to use the word as a replacement for another word that start with J. An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB https://piavpn.com/BeyondParody

  18. 70

    Radio Shack, Nike Tracksuits, & Spencer Pratt Have One Thing In Common

    On today's episode, we wonder what on Earth is going on in Los Angeles, talk about Trump in "Choina", and go over the latest from the New York Times. An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  19. 69

    The Attack Of The Rats!

    On Today's show, we talk Hantavirus, redistricting, Planet of the Apes, the Met Gala, and the political rise of Marco Rubio. We didn't forget about the Star Wars Reset Rumors, Elliot Page as Achilles, or the Next Pandemic.  Mr. Bee messes with the crew.

  20. 68

    Climate Change Is Coming For Us All! (Not Really)

    Today on Beyond Parody we talk about SCOTUS,  gerrymandering, AI, bees, and the craziest thrown down on climate change we've ever seen.

  21. 67

    Bethany Mandel, The SPLC, And The Case For Budget Airlines

    Host Of The Mom Wars Bethany Mandel joins Beyond Parody to help us break down the latest with the SPLC, Spirit Airlines, why Elon really needs to design a good minivan, and what we think about Harry Potter (yer a bigot, Harry). An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  22. 66

    All's Not Swalwell

    On today's episode, we discuss the Swalwell stuff, the Trump/Pope stuff, the Tucker Carlson stuff, the climate change stuff, and all the other stuff. Visit our awesome sponsors below for sweet discounts  Private Internet Access (4 Months FREE!): https://piavpn.com/BeyondParody An exclusive offer for Not the Bee listeners from Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/NTB  

  23. 65

    The Adventures of Superman and Easter Bunny feat. Dean Cain

    The one and only Dean Cain joins Beyond Parody to talk Trump, ending civilizations with mean tweets, easter bunny antics, Artemis II, and why we need more positivity and national pride.   http://lutheranpublicradio.org https://allegiancegold.com  

  24. 64

    To Infinity, and Beyond (Parody)!

    This week we talk about the Artemis mission to the moon, SCOTUS decisions, weird fetishes, Tiger Woods, and Japanese Twitter. It's a whirlwind and you don't want to miss it.   https://piavpn.com/BeyondParody https://allegiancegold.com/NTB

  25. 63

    Amputee Assassins, Olympics Drops The Hammer, And A Lawyer Loses It

    Ok today's episode, we talk about Colbert's LOTR, amputee assasins, news from the Olympics, and whether or not we'd let a robot pluck our eyebrows (no, no we would not.)

  26. 62

    A Butterfly Bridge To Nowhere

    Have you heard about California's unfinished butterfly bridge? Join us for an adventure about fraud, gay ayatollahs, the Oscars, and Trump's comment about, uh, Pearl Harbor to the Japanese PM.

  27. 61

    CNN Doubles Down on Fake News feat. Jon Maples

    This week we are joined by Florida Congressional candidate John Maples to talk about his campaign, what's going on in Iran, what we think about meritocracy, and how badly CNN flubbed this time around.

  28. 60

    Meet the Editors of Not the Bee

    This week we're joined by the editorial staff of Not the Bee to discuss Iran, the process of writing real news in a world Beyond Parody, and why the original Planet of the Apes is awesome.

  29. 59

    Mike Rowe Talks Turkey (Butts)!

    Mike Rowe (YES, MIKE ROWE) joined us to discuss the expert camerawork at the State of the Union speech, hot mics in the bathroom, and how to use comedy to reach people with the truth.   https://mikeroweworks.org/ This link leads to the official website of mikeroweWORKS Foundation, where Mike Rowe outlines the growing skills gap, the $1.7 trillion student loan crisis, and the cultural shift that sidelined vocational education in favor of four-year degrees. The site explains the foundation's mission to "make work cool again" through advocacy, public awareness, and its Work Ethic Scholarship Program supporting training in high-demand skilled trades.  

  30. 58

    Helping AOC Find The Equator

    On today's podcast, we discuss AOC's geographical knowledge, Candace Owens's ability to say words good, Obama's thoughts on aliens, and how to assure women they won't lose the right to vote.

  31. 57

    Beating The Left At Their Own Game With Josh Seiter

    Internet mogul Josh Seiter joins the gang today to explain some of his most viral videos and how he's able to troll the left from the inside. We talk Bad Bunny, bad Epstein, bad libs, good Mexican food, and the best way to win the culture wars.

  32. 56

    The Biblical Approach to Immigration with Dr. Frank Turek

    Christian apologist Frank Turek joins Beyond Parody to discuss biblical Christianity and its relationship to modern politics, we talk Grammys, ICE, gender insanity, and why New Jersey is the greatest state in the nation.

  33. 55

    Everything's Bananas (and Rice) feat. Lydia Moynihan

    This week we're joined by New York Post columnist Lydia Moynihan as we discuss the Bananas and Rice lady, Alex Honnold's legendary athletic achievement, ICE storms, and much more. Come join the fun!

  34. 54

    Don Lemon And Friends Go To Church

    Don Lemon pulls a January 6th at a church, white ladies are crazy extremists, Trump settles the score with the E.U., and body-building women don't stand a chance against dudes half their size.

  35. 53

    What is A Woman And Other Deeply Perplexing Issues Of The Day

    On today's episode we talk about deep, philosophical questions like what is a woman, did Charlie Kirk time travel, is America in too much debt, are white men to blame for all of your problems, and how our new years resolutions are holding up.

  36. 52

    Christmas, Manhood, & the Curious Case of Buc-ee's Burritos

    On today's episode, we talk about the impact of the decline in masculinity, from distrust in public institutions to the rise of conspiracy theories to the push for gun control, to the lack of ability to catch bad guys, to the ... ingredient list on a burrito?

  37. 51

    Lance Armstrong on the Moon!?

    On today's show, we debate the moon landing (totally fake), evolution (totally fake), if it's ok to be white (totally not ok), and whether or not exposure therapy is effective (snakes on a plane!).

  38. 50

    Are The Walz Closing In?

    Today we talk about fraud of the Minnesota variety, how (not) to talk to your conservative family members, genders determined by seasons (!?), and whether or not AI teaches good theology.

  39. 49

    Transmania vs The Economy: Which Bubble Pops First?

    This week on Beyond Parody, biologist Colin Wright helps us analyze the inevitable end of the trans madness, a shrimp ... wedding, and the looming specter of the AI bubble.

  40. 48

    Michelle Obama is the Most Oppressed Person In History (And It Isn't Even Close!)

    On this week's episode of Beyond parody, we're joined by Matt Von Swol! We discuss some of Trump's more "out there" economic proposals, crazy people in vans yelling at white people, and why Michelle Obama is the most oppressed woman on the face of the planet.

  41. 47

    Halo's Composer is Breaking into Politics

    The composer of the iconic "Halo" games joins us to talk about NYC's new socialist mayor, the White House's meme blitz, and other crazy stories of the week. martyforcongress.com

  42. 46

    House Robots, Lady Rabbis, AOC Screams, And Our Favorite Halloween Movies

    Jarret LeMaster joins the gang this week while we talk about remote control robots, that amazing lady Rabbi Zohram Mamdani ad, a few horrifying blue-haired breakdowns and our favorite scary movies.

  43. 45

    Louvre Heists, NBA Gambling Rings, Candace Accusations, Tucker Tirades, and Everything Beyond Parody

    Beyond Parody dives into the week's most unbelievable stories that (somehow) are real. Dan and the crew cover the World Aquatics decision to ban an athlete after a refused sex-verification test, an FBI probe that allegedly snared NBA names in a mafia card-game scheme, and the Louvre heist that used a work lift and speed to steal France's crown jewels. We argue Disney's strengths and misses, react to viral EBT clips as funding fights loom, debate the ethics of property taxes, review the White House ballroom renovation outrage, and address online conspiracies fueled by Candace Owens and their real-world effects. Plus, reader headlines and ridiculous personal stories.

  44. 44

    Are the Anti-Fascists the Actual Fascists?

    This week on Beyond Parody, Israel cheers Trump for a Gaza peace deal while critics continue to call him Hitler. We break down the reactions, the word games, why anti-fascists keep acting like fascists, and why anti-racists keep acting like...well, you get it. Then we dive into the Dungeons and Dragons pride art, the Supreme Court's latest decision, and a reminder that Creed should ALWAYS perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

  45. 43

    Government Shutdown, Katie Porter Meltdown, Greta Thunberg Showdown

    On today's episode of Beyond Parody, we talk about what's going on with the government shutdown,  Democratic politicians who get a pass on violent language, and why California's leading candidate for governor might need a few more PR lessons.

  46. 42

    Government Shutdowns, "Fat Generals", and Breaking up with Netflix (featuring John Rocker)

    MLB rockstar John Rocker joins the crew to talk about cancel culture, cultural madness, the government shutdown, the meme wars, plus about 50 other topics and tangents. This is one you don't want to miss.

  47. 41

    Kirk Cameron Talks Revival, AI and Jimmy Kimmel!

    On a very special episode of Beyond Parody, we welcome guest Kirk Cameron to talk about his views on faith, the Christian revival, the Jimmy Kimmel chaos, what he thinks of the Babylon Bee headlines we've written about him, and his experiences working over four decades in Hollywood.

  48. 40

    The Left's Unhinged Reaction To Tragedy

    Today the gang talks about the canceling of Jimmy Kimmel, the ridiculousness of Pam Bondi's hate speech declaration, and Dan's thoughts about unfounded conspiracy theories, and lots more. Peanut butter, reinvented. Say goodbye to ordinary peanut butter and discover giv soft butter!  Go to: https://www.givsoftbutter.com and use code NTB for 20% off

  49. 39

    Charlie Kirk - our fondest memories, and what this means for our country

    Today is a sad one, guys. Dan, Travis, and Robynn talk about the impact Charlie Kirk has on their own lives, the impact he had on American politics, and the impact he had on the world. We talk about the media's (predictably awful) reaction to the tragedy and what we can do moving forward to honor the legacy Charlie left behind.

  50. 38

    Oh, Canada: Comply With Criminals, Eh?

    On today's episode we talk about Greta's terrible new do, Canada's terrible advice for crime victims, Trump's not-so-terrible demolition of drug runners, and yes ....Dan sings.

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In a world where the truth is more unbelievable than fiction, we bring you the headlines that make you question whether you're reading CNN or The Babylon Bee. From bizarre news to cultural chaos, "Beyond Parody" proves that the line between news and satire is thinner than ever. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and question everything. The official podcast of Not the Bee.

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