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Kump

Ray Kump and Lucie Steiner make comedy and chaos out of current events and culture.

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  1. 251

    Ep. 267 PRINCE HARRY’S COUP D’ÉTAT

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to Britain after six years in California, and Ray analyzes the possibility that Harry is secretly planning a coup to seize the throne.

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    Ep. 266 Trump's War Slaves

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.President Trump says the USS Abraham Lincoln’s record deployment was “not nearly long enough,” as sailors’ families report supply problems, broken toilets and serious mental-health concerns. Ray examines what the crisis reveals about the Iran war, military logistics and treating American troops as disposable.

  3. 249

    Ep. 265 We Had One Job

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.America spends nearly a trillion dollars a year on its military, and somehow the Pentagon is warning that critical weapons stockpiles are running dangerously low. Ray investigates where the missiles went, why StarCraft should run the military, and much more.

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    Ep. 264 GO BIG OR GO HOME

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray discusses Iranian reports of an oil tanker explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, the war with Iran, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement, Zohran Mamdani and Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Tate brothers’ extradition case. He also talks about the cost of the war, masculinity, charity, housing and community.

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    Ep. 263 Trump Sells Wall Street Direct Access

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray talks about Trump Media selling Wall Street firms faster access to Truth Social posts, the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce, nationwide protests against AI data centers, and new betting markets for clinical trials and FDA decisions.

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    Ep. 262 WHO KILLED LINDSEY GRAHAM?

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Trump threatens to destroy Iran if he’s assassinated, Lindsey Graham dies after touring a Ukrainian drone factory, and Mitch McConnell finally provides proof of life. Ray also talks about the war restarting in Hormuz, America’s dwindling supply of political talent, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

  7. 245

    Ep. 261 Trump Fixed The World Cup

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray covers the deadly New York heat dome, the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Madison Square Garden, Paul McCartney as elite wedding entertainment, Trump intervening in the World Cup red-card scandal, America’s 250th birthday, Europe breaking from U.S. influence, the return of communism as a political boogeyman, Trump’s money machine, AI job panic, and why corruption might be the last real American thrill.

  8. 244

    Ep. 260 The Cost of Memory

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.AI was supposed to make life easier, but now it’s driving up the price of memory, computers, gaming gear, and everything else with a chip in it. Ray looks at Apple’s price hikes, the AI memory boom, Micron, data centers, smart products, America’s failing infrastructure, nuclear panic, Wimbledon, and why the machines may eventually charge you to remember your own life.

  9. 243

    Ep. 259 The Catholic Bomb

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray talks about the start of summer, the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices, the Washington Reflecting Pool, a strange Saddam Hussein book order, Pope Leo’s warnings about AI, Catholic power politics, He-Man, the World Cup, grilling, summer projects, giant ant movies, and The Butterfly Effect.

  10. 242

    Ep. 258 Build Your Own Prison

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray watches America build its own cage: UFC on the White House lawn, World Cup buses burning after the Knicks win, Trump reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire, FISA warrant theater, digital prisons, sports riots, and whatever dignity is left.

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    Ep. 257 YOU WON'T OWN YOUR LIFE

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray talks about Trump’s UFC event, New York’s manhole mystery, the push to make you rent forever, SpaceX, Scott Pelley, data center tombs, and much more.

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    Ep. 256 AMERICA IS PIVOTING

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray talks about Peter Thiel relocating his family to Argentina, the Freedom 250 concert pivoting to an “America Is Back” rally, the Kennedy Center fight, a proposed $250 Trump bill, Nancy Mace on property taxes for senior homeowners, Mike Pence criticizing Trump, the Iran deal that always seems three days away, Pam Bondi’s Epstein files testimony, Palantir, AI war, and billionaire escape plans.

  13. 239

    Ep. 255 PRICED OUT OF LIVING

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every week.Ray reacts to Kevin O’Leary’s viral $28 lunch advice, the rise of financial scold content from Caleb Hammer and Dave Ramsey, 61% of Americans cutting back on groceries, Trump’s Iran/Hormuz deal drama, rising Treasury yields, AI job destruction, and the emerging future where the only thing America can still produce is shame.

  14. 238

    Ep. 254 China Can Have It

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every weekRay covers Trump’s trip to China, the closed Strait of Hormuz, rising inflation, AI chips, Taiwan, fake data centers, LinkedIn layoffs, IRL streamers, and the future of war.

  15. 237

    Ep. 253 This Doesn't Make Sense

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every weekIn this episode, Ray breaks down the cruise ship viral outbreak, the disappointing Pentagon UFO document dump, and the rising geopolitical tension between Donald Trump and the Pope. Plus, a look at the U.S. revoking passports for unpaid child support, the absurdity of gerrymandered voting maps, and the reality of congressional insider trading. Nothing works here, but at least we still have Taco Bell and pills.

  16. 236

    Ep. 252 Stranded in America

    https://www.patreon.com/raykump Support the show + get bonus episodes every weekSpirit Airlines has officially shut down, gas is barreling toward $10 a gallon, and the American road trip is dead. Ray breaks down why the government and corporations want you trapped exactly where you are, and how to survive the new era of being "stranded". Plus, Ray pitches a new military strategy for Germany , explains why we're all just factory chickens now , and dives into the dystopian coping mechanisms of Pokémon scalpers and Disney Adults.

  17. 235

    Ep. 251 The House Always Wins

    The United States is in free fall and the world is a casino. This week, we cover the Trump ballroom bunker, Special Forces insider trading on Polymarket, and Palantir's terrifying new AI manifesto.Support the show + get bonus episodes every week:https://www.patreon.com/raykump

  18. 234

    Ep. 250 Trump’s Final Trip

    Joe Rogan successfully convinced President Trump this week to fast-track Ibogaine, RFK Can't stop collecting Roaddkill trophies, The White House is feuding with the Vatican. Welcome to KUMP.Support the show + get bonus episodes every week:https://www.patreon.com/raykump

  19. 233

    Ep. 249 NOTHING IS REAL BUT PAIN

    Things are getting weird. Everything feels fake.Trump shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, Melania holds an Epstein press conference, AI companies are engaged in a civil war, and so are Chimpanzees. Nothing is real, but the consequence are.Welcome to KUMP.Support the show + get bonus episodes every week:https://www.patreon.com/raykump

  20. 232

    Ep. 248 THE WALLS ARE CLOSING IN

    Trump issues another ultimatum to Iran, the age of reason is collapsing, things are starting to get weird.HAPPY EASTERSupport the show + get bonus episodes every week:https://www.patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 247 THIS ISN'T SCI-FI

    They’re testing this in war. It doesn’t stay there.AI targeting, autonomous drones, and systems making decisions faster than anyone can question them—this isn’t science fiction, it’s already happening. And once it’s built, it doesn’t just disappear.This week: robot teachers, AI warfare, disappearing jobs, and why none of this stays on the battlefield.Welcome to Kump. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  22. 230

    Ep. 246 SOME THINGS MIGHT CHANGE

    Ray discusses Trump's ultimatum, Netanyahu's return, and much more. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  23. 229

    Ep. 245 YOU'RE GOING TO IRAN

    Ray discusses the impending draft, the Straight of Hormuz, and much more. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  24. 228

    Ep. 244 THE IRAN WAR PROPAGANDA IS GETTING LAZY

    Ray discusses The Iran War, media manipulation, and much more. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  25. 227

    Ep. 243 THE EPSTEIN IRAN WAR

    Ray discusses War in Iran, The Epstein Superbowl Hack, and much more. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  26. 226

    Ep. 242 THE EPSTEIN LIES

    Ray discusses Epstein Denial, Wexner, Lutnick, Punch the monkey, and much more.. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  27. 225

    Ep. 241 GRAVEYARD OF A.I. DREAMS

    What if A.I. crashes before we reach singularity?. patreon.com/raykump⁠ for bonus episodes

  28. 224

    Ep. 240 The Epstein Movie

    We cast the Epstein Biopic Film.🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/raykump

  29. 223

    Ep. 239 Ms. Rachel's Neighborhood.

    We discuss the strange discourse around Ms. Rachel 🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 238 The New Epstein

    Ray and Lucie dive into the release of new Epstein documents, the bizarre power hierarchies of elites, and a deeply unhinged exploration of who would replace Jeffrey Epstein in a modern “elite pervert ring.”🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 237 At War With Demons

    Ray and Lucie dive into the world of demons. From Tucker Carlson’s “blood in the sheets” story to the terrifying “Demon Database,” this episode spirals into Catholic guilt, goat demons, boiling holy water, and the question: which demon really attacked Tucker?🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 236 City of Zohran

    Ray and Lucie discuss Zohran's win as Mayor, Wild Dogs roaming the city, a lucky teacher shot by student, and much more.🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:⁠⁠patreon.com/raykump

  33. 219

    Ep. 235 KUMP Haloween Special

    It’s the KUMP Halloween Special — Ray and Lucie are dressed as demonic saints invoking the Blood of the Lamb to protect themselves from ghouls, discuss the origins of the holiday, their own Halloween horrors, and much more.🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:⁠patreon.com/raykump

  34. 218

    Ep. 234 The Jeremy Allen White House

    Ray and Lucie discuss Ray's Jeremy Allen White conspiracy theory, a revelation about the White House East Wing destruction, their own ideas for White House additions, and much more. 🎧 Subscribe on Patreon for bonus episodes every week:patreon.com/raykump

  35. 217

    Ep. 233 John Bolton Indicted | Mr. Beast Bank

    Ray and Lucie discuss John Bolton's indictment, Mr. Beast's new bank, Republican text leak, and much more. 👉 Patreon – Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/raykump👉 Watch Ray on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/raykump

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    Ep. 232 PEACE IN OUR TIME

    Ray and Lucie discuss The Nobel Peace Prize, Peace in the Middle East, Greta, Pranks, finding faith, and much more. 👉 Patreon – Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/raykump👉 Watch Ray on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/raykump

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    Ep. 231 REPLACED BY A.I.

    Ray and Lucie discuss Ray's fears of being disappeared by A.I., the truth about Lincoln, The Saudi Comedy Festival, a new kind of war, the Pope's complaints, and much more. 👉 Patreon – Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/raykump👉 Watch Ray on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/raykump

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    Ep. 230 WORLD WAR DEMONS

    Ray and Lucy spiral through bullet-carving maniacs, bungling terrorists, greasers that never came back, CIA furry propaganda, witches hexing Charlie Kirk, and whether demons might actually run society. From Morocco drone surveillance to World War 4 cyber-hellscapes powered by crushed demon bones.

  39. 213

    Ep. 229 The Charlie Kirk Tragedy

    Ray and Lucie react to the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a week of chaos, Ray is called a "voice of reason" by Lucie for urging calm instead of violence. The two dive into conspiracy theories, strange public reactions, and the way Americans process political violence.

  40. 212

    Ep. 228 Kump DESTROYS Doorman Fallacy

    This week, Ray and Lucie dive into philosophy, paranoia, cartel chaos, and the strange logic of the “doorman fallacy.” From blown-up boats in the Caribbean to escalations with John Higland, from weird weddings to military dark humor, the conversation spirals into madness.

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    Ep. 227 Throuple Taylor Swift

    Ray and Lucie escalate the John Higland feud, defend themselves from wild accusations, and explore how AI could be weaponized against them. The conversation spirals into Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift as America’s royal family, Giuliani in dresses, and a shocking proposal to buy the infamous swamp prison Alligator Alcatraz.👉 Support the show & get bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 226 Kump On A List

    Ray and Lucy update the “Sensei John” situation which has escalated with slander. Ray spirals about eviction, plots basement-dungeon diplomacy, schizophrenia simulators.👉 Patreon: patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 225 Betrayed By My Sensei

    Ray recounts his bizarre and slightly threatening run-in with “Sensei John,” a self-appointed personal trainer from his building’s basement gym. From unsolicited spotting to unsolicited insults, the saga takes twists through weight loss smack talk, oddball training methods, and the strange business pitch to “motivate” clients with kidnapping threats. Plus, Lucie and Ray dive into the new viral wave of sorority dance videos, the return of the bimbo archetype, and how coordinated cowgirl backflips might save the world — or at least Gaza.🎧 Get bonus episodes every week: https://patreon.com/raykump📱 Follow Ray:X/Twitter: @raykumpInstagram: @raykumpTikTok: @raykump

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    Ep. 224 Is Kump Alive?

    Marc Maron is out here talking to Howie Mandel and allegedly coming after Ray Kump for hiring “Navy SEALs” (who may or may not be homeless) to protect himself and his wife at comedy clubs. Ray sets the record straight, breaks down the culture war over grilled meats, shares his recent 17-lb weight drop, and explores the etiquette of acid attacks. This episode is part prison romance tutorial, part security strategy seminar, and full-on mind control operation.Join the Kump Empire.👇 Bonus Episodes Every Weekhttps://patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 223 Sydney Sweeney's Sophie's Choice

    Ray is back from a pinkeye-related hospital stay and ready to unravel the controversy around Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, which some are calling a eugenics dog whistle. He and Lucie dive deep into the marketing logic (or lack thereof), whether Jay Schottenstein is offering an olive branch to white nationalists, and the collapse of ad agency standards. Then it spirals: Gaza starvation denial, Quiznos rats vs Grimace, the ethics of full-contact haunted houses, a pitch for the Dinosaur Hotel chain, and Barbie Dream Beach in Gaza.

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    Ep. 222 Endgame of Epstein

    The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump was personally informed in May that his name appears in the Epstein files. Ray and Lucy unpack the story, explore the suspiciously timed MLK assassination file dump, and debate which dead historical figures could’ve ended up on the island.Also in this episode:– Bill & Hillary subpoenaed over Ghislaine– Obama fires back at Trump’s “coup” accusation– Vatican silence theory– Ozzy Osbourne RIP– “Guilty Pig of the Week”– A philosophical showdown: Socrates vs EpsteinSupport the show and get bonus episodes every week:🎧 https://patreon.com/raykump

  47. 205

    Ep. 221 New Coke, Epstein Hoax?

    Donald Trump is slamming his own supporters over Epstein conspiracy talk, and Ray is vindicated—just as Coca-Cola reportedly returns to cane sugar. Coincidence?Also in this episode:– The story of Cain and Abel as soda prophecy– A masterclass on carbonated seduction– Why we should’ve been a battery-cutting YouTube channel– The mystery of binders, Dan Bongino, and Epstein– The Mafia, JFK, and coupon book intelligence– Johnny Got His Gun and transhumanist hell– Ray’s proposal for a client list protest in D.C.– Sydney Sweeney’s $1B lingerie deal with Jeff Bezos– Why hobos used to have better style than you– And a nostalgic plea for the return of dignity via haberdasherySubscribe for new episodes every Thursday.Join the Patreon for bonus episodes every week: https://patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 220 Superman vs Epstein

    We saw James Gunn’s new Superman — and we’re still recovering. Ray breaks down the most deranged scenes, including Superman’s tearful apology tour and his new creepily apologetic vibe with Lois Lane. We get into why the Epstein memo actually dropped this week, the Mongol toddler archer program, Soviet goal-setting efficiency, and what a desk job looks like in the upcoming cannibal labor economy. Plus: Ray’s childhood crabapple trauma, a defense of violent unions, and why Batman is the real intelligence asset.Join the Patreon for weekly bonus episodes:👉 patreon.com/raykumpFollow Ray on Kik (streaming soon):🎥 @raykump

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    Ep. 219 Bob Vylan Deported?

    Ray celebrates the 4th of July with a look at the Bob Dylan/Bob Vylan mix-up, Zionist fences, and what counts as “punk” in 2025. Also: U.S. visa freakouts, psyop lyricism, Gaza breadlines, the return of Big Beautiful Bill, and the death of Michael Madsen.Plus: Should Ray lie about being at the Freak Off for podcast clout?🎧 Get bonus episodes every week: patreon.com/raykump

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    Ep. 218 Zohran's Hot Wife

    Zohran Mamdani wins the primary, and the internet explodes over his “hot wife.” Ray dives deep into the discourse—are high boots all it takes now? Plus: the socialist grocery store scam, funeral brothels, Coney Island subway sex fires, Amy Adams slander, and a new plan to sell $30 Madeline Muffins to the masses.Also: Daniel Craig takes a missile to the dome, Americans turn Mecca into a Six Flags, and Lucy’s got a sword to protect her baked goods.🔗 Links & Plugs:🎧 Bonus episodes every week: https://patreon.com/raykump

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Ray Kump and Lucie Steiner make comedy and chaos out of current events and culture.

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