Episodes
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FINALE Episode: Gratitude, Fond Memories, and More!
It's our farewell episode y'all! Join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments, explore gratitude, and more! THANK YOU so much for following us on this journey! We hope you'll stay in touch with us! Follow Bill on IG @worleybirdpictures and follow Mark on IG @markkendallcomedy
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Deep Dive: The magical powers of batteries!
Today is a deep dive episode all about the mystery of batteries! Special guests include THE Energizer Bunny, and a talking electric truck! Topics include: lithium ion, electric vehicles, what the future looks like, and more!
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All things PUZZLES! with special guest Rickey Boynton!
Today is a deep dive episode all about puzzles! We're talking: crosswords, jigsaw, sudoku, and more! We talk about how finding the right puzzle for you can be good for your mental health, an unusual spin on Wheel of Fortune, and more! AND we're joined by @rickeyrandom! It's a fun one. Plus check...
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Deep Dive: We're talking about LeBron James! w/ Rickey Boynton!
Today we are doing a deep dive into the world of NBA superstar, LeBron James! He is a living legend, arguably the greatest of all time depending on who you are talking to, and we are going to explore some of his lesser known facts and stories. Follow Rickey @rickeyrandom Check out our comedy…
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The Wonderful World of Libraries with David Russell!
Today is a deep dive episode into the wonderful world of libraries! Yes, libraries are a place where you can find books but they also provide so many amazing services to the community and we're gonna learn about what some of them are! And we are joined by our delightful special guest, David...
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The Emmys, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Prince with Alrinthea Carter!
Today is a deep dive episode where we’ll be talking about The Emmys, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and writing for TV with Alrinthea Carter! Alrinthea is an Emmy nominated television writer for her work on HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch show. She's amazing! Follow her @alrinthea Check out our comedy…
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Racism and A.I. with special guest Jayme Alilaw
Today is a deep dive episode about racism and A.I.! Artificial intelligence is amazing technology but it is not immune from prejudice influencing how it operates, much like other parts of our lives. We’ll explore some ways in which racism pops up in AI as well as looking at some of the people and...
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Weekly Roundup: MLK, Shaq, and The 7-Day Happiness Challenge!
Today is a weekly roundup and it's super special because Bill is back baby! We talk about MLK's legacy and why it's important to remember what he truly stood for, Shaq losing a bet and eating frog legs, and we discuss the 7-Day Happiness Challenge. It's a fun one! Check out our comedy videos...
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All things BREAKFAST with Shaunak Godkhindi
Today is a deep dive about all things breakfast! Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? We explore that and so much more with special guest @shaunakg! Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedy
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Weekly Roundup: Sinkholes, Melted Butter, and an Angry Crocodile w/ Rickey Boynton!
We're back with another weekly roundup and we're joined by special guest, @rickeyrandom! We'll be talking about recent headlines that caught our eye! Stories include, an angry crocodile taking on a lawnmower, declining enrollment in American public schools, and more! Check out our videos...
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Tinder Stories w/ Madeline Evans!
We got a fun deep dive today and it's all about news stories centered around Tinder - the popular dating app! Plus we are joined by special guest, Madeline Evans! Follow Madeline on IG: @maddawg510 Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedy
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Weekly Roundup: Taylor Swift's cat is RICH, New Year's Resolutions, and The Cheesecake Factory w/ Lenise Lyons!
Welcome to the first weekly roundup episode of 2023! Woohoo! We are joined by special guest Lenise Lyons to talk about recent headlines that caught our eye. We're talking about Taylor Swift's super rich cat, an important tip to keep in mind for your new year's resolutions, the magic of The...
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Talking Funny or Die, Drunk History, Improv and more with Owen Burke
Today is a deep dive episode where we interview the amazing, Owen Burke! Owen's career in comedy has spanned 4 decades. He’s worked as a producer for Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s production company Gary Sanchez, he was an Executive Producer for Comedy Central's Drunk History, he’s worked on the...
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Weekly Roundup: Southwest Flight Cancellations, Movie Trailer Lawsuits, and more with Rickey Boynton!
Join us for this week's weekly roundup where we're talking about the massive flight cancellations and delays being experienced across the country, a couple people filing a suit over a misleading movie trailer, and more! Plus we are joined by special guest co-host, Rickey Boynton! Rickey is a...
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Golfing St. André style with Aaron Chewning!
Today is a deep dive episode about GOLF! We’ll be talking golf slang, golf etiquette, and more! And, we're joined by a wonderful guest - comedian and filmmaker and co-host of the lovely podcast, “Now Worries If Not”, Aaron Chewning! Aaron is also the mastermind behind the delightful and hilarious...
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Weekly Roundup: Officer Grinch, a John Lewis stamp and more with special guest Lenise Lyons
In today's weekly roundup we talk about a cop that dresses up as the Grinch and passes out onions to speedsters, Krampus parades, nuclear fusion, and more! And we're joined by special guest-host Lenise Lyons! Follow Lenise @luhneez and check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedy
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What's the right way to leave a party?! with special guest Whittney Millsap!
In today's deep dive episode we're talking about how to leave a party! We’ve all been there: you’re at a social function and you are ready to bounce. Do you say goodbye to everyone, or do you just leave without saying anything? Opinions differ and we’re excited to dive into them with our very...
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Weekly Roundup: Grinch vs. Reindeer, Goblin Mode, and more with special guest Marietta Mendler!
Hey y'all we got a weekly roundup for ya today and we are joined by Marietta Mendler so you know it's gonna be a delight! We talk about a holiday Christmas party where a Grinch fought a reindeer, the word 'goblin modde', the benefits of improv, and so much more! Follow Marietta on IG: @marieonetta
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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon?! with special guest Kevin Barry!
Hey you wonderful people! We got a deep dive episode and it's all about Kevin Bacon! We'll be talking about his unorthodox approach to preparing for his role in Footloose, how he lost most of his fortune in a huge Ponzi scheme, and so much more. We're joined by special guest Kevin Barry! Kevin...
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Weekly Roundup: High-Tech Soccer Balls, Cocaine Bear, and more with Lenise Lyons!
Today is a weekly roundup episode where we'll be talking about recent headlines that caught our eye! Stories include the new high-tech soccer balls being used by the world cup, twins that were falsely accused of cheating in med school winning a 1.5 million lawsuit, and that new movie trailer for...
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All things Santa with special guest Madeline Evans!
Today is a deep dive into all things Santa Claus! We talk about how some of the more widespread depictions of Santa came to be, the psychological aspects of believing in Santa, and more! Plus we are joined by improv superstar, Madeline Evans! Follow Madeline on IG @maddawg510
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Weekly Roundup: the legal right to be 'boring', Mr. T, and more! with special guest Andrea Laing!
Today is a weekly roundup episode where we discuss recent headlines that caught our eye! We'll be talking about a man that won a lawsuit to be 'boring' at work, better understanding your dogs behavior, and more! Plus we're joined by the stupendous, Andrea Laing! Follow Andrea on IG...
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Holiday Rom Coms with special guest Megan Metzger (co-writer of The Princess Switch 1 +2)
Today is a deep dive episode all about Holiday rom-com movies, baby! And we are joined by the amazing, Megan Metzger! Megan is a film and television writer who was the co-writer for The Princess Switch 1 and 2 on Netflix. This is such a fun episode - y'all are in for a treat! Follow Megan on IG...
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Weekly Roundup: Minks on the loose, super rare Pokemon cards, and an owl named Winky!
Today is a weekly roundup where we'll be discussing recent headlines that caught our eye. Stories include a farm that had tens of thousands of minks escape, another where an NFL player announced his retirement after selling an incredibly rare Pokemon card, and we discuss an owl named Winky who…
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All Things Gum!
Join us for this week's deep dive episode all about...gum! Ever wondered how gum was used to solve a cold case? Did you know that McDonald's once tried selling bubble gum flavored broccoli? Wanna learn some cool facts about Seattle's gum wall? If you answered yes to any of these, then this is the...
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Weekly Roundup: Chicken, Twitter, and the Heimlich with special guest Joshua Quinn!
Today is a weekly roundup where we'll be discussing some recent headlines that caught our eye! We'll be talking about someone trying to sneak a gun past security by stuffing it into a chicken, a different story where a man ate 40 chickens in 40 days, and we'll be discussing some of the recent…
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Care Bears, Beanie Babies, and more! A deep dive into the world of stuffed animals!
Today is a deep dive into the world of stuffed animals! We'll be talking about everything from Beanie Babies, to teddy bears and maybe even some strange taxidermy as well - listen in to find out! Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedy
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Weekly Roundup: Going to the Dentist high and lost SAT tests with special guest Noel Brown!
Today is a weekly roundup episode where Bill and Mark are joined by the amazing, Noel Brown! The three of them talk about a news story about how many patients show up high to the dentist, a bunch of SAT tests being lost, and much more! Noel Brown is the superstar podcaster who you know from Stuff...
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The Joy of Writing with special guest, Kelundra Smith!
Today is a wonderful episode all about the joy of writing! And we are joined by the brilliant Kelundra Smith to talk about her life as a writer and have some fun along the way! Kelundra Smith is a theatre critic, arts journalist, and playwright whose mission is to connect people to cultural...
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Weekly Roundup: Demon cats and filet mignons!
Today is a weekly roundup episode where we'll be talking about the legend of a demon cat that haunts the U.S. Capitol building, a fancy restaurant for fancy pets, and some of what's at stake in the midterm elections. Remember to vote, y'all! Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedy
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Talking about ADAMA (African Diaspora Arts Museum of Atlanta) with special guest Dr. Fahamu Pecou
We have an amazing episode for y'all today! We are talking about museums with a special focus on ADAMA (African Diaspora Arts Museum of Atlanta) and we are joined by special guest, Dr. Fahamu Pecou! We talk to our amazing guest about how ADAMA came to be, how hip hop helped him find his artistic...
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Weekly Roundup: Power Rangers, Snakes, and Sam Jackson?!
Today is a weekly roundup episode where we’ll be discussing real life Power Rangers coming to the rescue, a new piece of tech designed to listen to your voice for signs of depression, and how certain emojis are received in the workplace! Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedy
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Trick or Treat?! w/ special guest, Sam Gordon!
Join us for this week's deep dive into the world of trick or treating! We go back centuries to talk about the tradition's interesting origins and how it evolved in the United States through the 20th century. We'll also be talking about the most ridiculous items people have received whilst trick…
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Weekly Roundup: Emotional support alligators, Pan Solo, and special guest Megan Leahy!
Woohoo! We got another weekly roundup for y'all and this one is a hoot! We'll be talking about a very special emotional support alligator, a Han Solo figure made entirely out of bread, and a person who played the saxophone while they underwent brain surgery! We are joined the by stupendous and...
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Gimme Five! A Deep Dive into the high-five
Join us for this week's deep dive episode all about High-5's! Who invented them? What are the best variations? What's the most hygienic way to do them? Also learn about Cat's who can High-5 their owners and High-5 Guinness world record holders.
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Weekly Roundup: Dogs, hot sauce, and the Queen of Soul with special guest Katie Causey!
Join us for a weekly roundup episode where we’ll be discussing headlines that caught our eye recently including: research showing that petting a dog can boost brain activity, the rise of sleep tourism, and some wild facts surrounding the FBI’s decades-long investigation into Aretha Franklin. And…
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Deep Dive: Scoot-Scoot-Scooters!
Join us for a deep dive where we talk about all things scooters! We talk about their origins and history all the way up to the e-scooters we see out and about today. What are some pros and cons that come with this form of transportation? Tune in and find out! Check out our comedy videos...
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Weekly Roundup: High Art, Low Art, and one super buff salmon!
Join us for this week's weekly roundup where Mark and Bill discuss adult happy meals, Hawaii’s girl prison population going down to zero, and a kid selling his artwork for SIX FIGURES! We're also joined by a very buff salmon. Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedy
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Puppets, Horror Films, and special guest Kacie Willis!
Join us for a deep dive into puppet horror films! Bill and Mark are joined by phenomenal artist (and researcher for Ridiculous News) Kacie Willis! We're talking about makes certain puppets so dang scary with a special focus on the Child's Play Franchise (spoiler alert - we will be talking about…
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Weekly Roundup: NyQuil chicken, an escaped seal, and quiet quitting!
Join us for this week's weekly roundup where Mark and Bill discuss some recent headlines! People are cooking NyQuil into their chicken?! We investigate and look at some other bonkers TikTok trends. Plus, we talk about quiet quitting and we may even be visited by a sweet little seal. Enjoy! Check...
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Singling Out Sologamy with Ridiculous News
The Ridicuverse is merging! Joining forces its Mark Kendall and Bill Worley of Ridiculous News and Eli Banks and Diana Brown of Ridiculous Romance! Together we're tackling sologamy: the act of marrying yourself. Is this another trendy attention grab, or a daring act of self-love? Tune in to learn...
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Weekly Roundup: Telegrams, celebrating single life, and French Spiderman featuring RIDICULOUS ROMANCE PODCAST!
Join us for this week's weekly roundup where we talk about recent headlines that caught our eye! We are so fortunate to be joined by Diana and Eli - co-hosts of the Ridiculous Romance podcast! In addition to covering some fun headlines, we also get to know more about Diana and Eli! Subscribe to...
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The Importance of Voting in Midterms! w/ amazing special guest Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean
Join us for this week's deep dive episode where we talk about the importance of voting and midterm elections with the amazing special guest, Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean! Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean is the President of Fair Count and in addition to sharing some of the incredible work that Fair Count…
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Weekly Roundup: How the royal bees learn the Queen's dead, a real life version of Pixar’s Up, ridiculous college majors, and special guest Cody Sanders!
They say WHAT to the royal bees to let them know the queen's dead?! You can major in "Adventure"?! Join us for this week's weekly roundup for those and other ridiculous stories, featuring special guest comedian Cody Sanders - IG: @cocojamz
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Deep Dive into T-shirts
Where did T-shirts come from?! Join us for this week's deep dive episode about all things T-shirts! We uncover the history of the undergarment turned cultural icon, some of the iconic uses of the t-shirt, as well as ridiculous stories about t-shirts and our own favorites from our wardrobes!
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Weekly Roundup: Giant Pumpkins, In-Flight Tattoos, and more!
Join us for this week's deep dive episode where Bill and Mark talk about some recent ridiculous headlines! We talk about giant gourds, someone getting a tattoo during a plane ride, and so much more! Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedy
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Deep Dive into Propaganda with special guest Ben Bowlin!
Join us for this week's deep dive episode about all things propaganda! We are joined by the amazing BEN BOWLIN (Ridiculous History, Stuff They Don't Want You to Know)! We'll explore examples of propaganda throughout history and more! Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedy and follow Ben on Twitter...
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Weekly Roundup: Mascots, Mushrooms, and More!
Join us for this week's weekly roundup as Bill and Mark discuss recent headlines that caught their eye! They'll be talking about NY state changing age requirements for the sale of whipped cream canisters, the renaming of a South Carolina mascot, a soccer re-match 50 years in the making, and more!...
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Let's Bite into Potato Chips!
Join us for this week's deep dive episode about everyone's favorite snack food, potato chips! We'll look at their wild and ridiculous history, crazy flavors from around the world, and some wild news stories involving the crispy creations!
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Weekly Roundup: Mullets, Crocs, and special guest Marietta Mendler!
Join us for this week's weekly roundup where we look at recent news stories that caught our eye! Bill is out of town this week, but we are lucky to be joined once again by the incredible, Marietta Mendler! Mark and Marietta talk about chip implants, mullets, Australian crocodiles and so much…
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