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Things That Are News
by Things Newsington
Each week, Things That Are News will bring you the latest in news in culture, politics and stuff nobody should care about. The twist? We do it while getting to 3 segmented, different levels of intoxication. New Episode Every Monday!
Episodes
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Things That Are News Ep.62: Lowering The Roseanne Barr
This week the boys discuss how you can be racist but still get your show rebooted decades later because everyone is so desperately craving a sense of nostalgia, or conversely, maybe we’re secretly biased against the under-represented conservatives that finally have a show that is genuine for…
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Things That Are News Ep.61: Deleting The Facebooks
This week the boys discuss society’s favorite reptilian overlord, Mark Zuckerberg & his mind-control device named Facebook. We’re not trying to be too pessimistic here, but … ahem .. we told you. Cambridge Analytica, Shmambridge Shmanalytica. The boys know the facts and all of your personal…
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Things That Are News Ep.60: Gawking Bout Hawking
This week the boys talk about yet another fallen great, Mr. Stephen Hawking. We discuss the lines of ableism while also being overall risque as-per-usual. Do you want to learn about how physics have changed our world? Well, don't ask us, go buy a book boy. Email your questions on space-time to:...
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Things That Are News Ep.59: Space Wars
The Oscars happened, but who really cares right? This week the boys talk bigger and better things for our future - who would win in a giant laser fight, Trump or Kim Jong Un? Looking for some news? Looking for some greatness for your earholes, look no further because Jeff & Bayley are here! Email...
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Things That Are News Ep.58: Standing Up for Stand Up
This week the boys talk about stand-up like we've actually done it before. We are a little worried that the market may be oversaturated so we are here to give you another awesome podcast to listen to instead of a Netflix special with a budget. Are you a Chappelle chap or more of a Louis Lover? If...
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Things That Are News Ep.57: Gun Control
This week the boys discuss all the weird/real issues of our current world. We don't really have the answers but my pa did always tell me the best solution to a problem is a hefty Colt .45. Practice your lockdown drills and get your Twitter fingers ready, because this one is a doozy. Email your…
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Things That Are News Ep.56: Late Night Lampoons
This week the boys talk about if the Olympics really matter anymore & what could we even be able to do instead, Also, what is the future of Late Night Shows? Listen to our Leno-loges & watch us Fallon-fy the podcast game. Submit your official FCC complaint too: [email protected] Help us...
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Things That Are News Ep. 55: Blasting Off
This week the boys talk about our future space exploration, all the crazy good/bad Superbowl trailers and everything else that happened this week. Is Elon launching us all to Mars? Is there going to be a new Crocodile Dundee movie? Tune in and find out Tell us your space dreams at:...
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Things That Are News Ep.54: Slamming The Grammys Ft. Lesia GM
This week the boys are joined by a guest after a short break of having friends. Lesia GM joins us to discuss why Bruno Mars is poppin’, Jeff announces his loss by predicting the Patriots and talk some serious news. Get your emotional support peacocks ready, cause this episode is one for the…
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Things That Are News Ep.53: Schemes, Memes and Dreams.
This week the boys talk about the drama on the interwebs and mainstream media. The Oscars are on their way and who cares the most?! We...kinda… do! Do you know de way? De way to get it so everyone in the film world will finally acknowledge our non-existent IMDb page. Also, we judge those who we...
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Things That Are News Ep.52: Accusing Aziz
This week the boys talk about how crazy our world is lately - people’s dark stories from the past coming back to light, awkward sexual advances and the freedom of the interweb slipping through our trump-sized hands. All in all, the complex debates come to a very important question. We want to…
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Things That Are News Ep.51: New Year, New Me
New Year, New Me! Are y’all ready for getting toned abs, quitting drinking and digesting less delicious calories? We aren’t… even though we may have committed to a few. This week on the hypocrite show, the boys discuss their vision for the complain about whether or not the general public is going...
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Things That Are News Ep. 50: 2017, A Year in Review
This week the boys look at the best and worst thing that happened in the world this week. All the fun we had with movies, Trump and everything in between. Email us your favourite news stories: [email protected] Help us surrive another year www.patreon.com/ThingsThatAreNews...
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Things That Are News Ep.49: The Last Jedi ... What Did We Watch?
This week the boys process their emotions, I mean things are shaky when your most trusted franchise has you leaving the theatre confused. Old friend of the pod and one of the original hosts of Things That Are News - Chris - joined us so that we can try to make sense of all this. How many porgs is...
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Things That Are News Ep.48: A Very Special Christmas Special
In the spirit of Krampus, or Festivus, damn it, Christmas, the boys recorded a very special Christmas special to brag about all of our presents or lack thereof. No disrespect to J-Man and his birthday but we dived into holiday obligations, traditions and myths that we do not understand. Shout-out...
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Things That Are News Ep.47: May The Fox Be With You Disney
This week the boys talk about how Disney is going to brainwash us all. I mean, did I say brainwash? I mean give us hundreds of good movies of course! Really though, the boys discuss the implications of Disney putting in a bid on one of the largest movie studios out there, what they get from it…
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Things That Are News Ep. 46: Childhood Ruined...
This week the boys talk about the dark underbelly of society, #Elsagate. While we painstakingly melt our brains from discussing how Peppa The Pig is destroying the youth of tomorrow we also dig into what’s destroying the youth of today - Battlefront 2. Keep in mind, our lawyers wrote this this...
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Things That Are News Ep.45: Robo-Recruits
This week the boys rambled about robots for far too long. Can you blame us though? The future is a scary thing! We talk more Justice League rumours and local news as well, but I mean the bigger question is will robots make our movies in the future? What do you want - A maid like the Jetsons? A…
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Things That Are News Ep.44: Thankless Thanksgiving
This week the boys touch base on what Thanksgiving is really all about. I mean we’re Canadian so we already did ours but let’s just move past that. After that, we touch base on what it potentially means if private organizations have control over what you can and cannot say on the interwebs. I…
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Things That Are News Ep.43: Robot Legs & Chocolate Eggs
This week the boys start the show off disappointed about Justice League. I mean, how much Snyder can one man really handle. Digitally-removed staches, robo-parademons & a trident that’s not really even a trident… Okay rant over. Really though, the boys discussed what would be best if you were to...
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Things That Are News Ep.42: Jeff & Bayley In The Morning
This week the boys get up way too early to give ya the goods on our Jeff & Bayley In The Morning extra-special show. Your regular dose of Things That Are News featuring extra grump, more sass and a mouthfuls of coffee. We panic about Disney buying Fox and what it means for all your video-watching...
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Things That Are News Ep.41: Spaced-Out ft. Andrew Crawford
This week the boys brought on a new special guest, Andrew Crawford - the engineer of all your future wonders! We discussed celebrity disasters, Spacey being spacey about past details and Keto...something diets. Care about food? This kinda(maybe not) be the show for you! Andrew spits knowledge…
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Things That Are News Ep.40: Costumes, Disasters and ALIENS!
This week the boys got some leftovers from their halloween discussion. Be careful when you turn this one on, the government is listening! I would tell you all the details of what happened, but then I’d have to kill you. ( or maybe Tom DeLonge will start will start a firm to out us as shills. )…
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Things That Are News Ep.39: Spooky Halloween Spectacular
This week the boys are joined by a returning guest, Sam, to talk about all things spooky. The devil’s night is around the corner and we are here to give you all the startling facts, straight startling facts. How scary is too scary? How slutty is too slutty? Do you like getting your behind licked?...
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Things That Are News Ep.38: Harvey's Horrible Habits
This week the boys talk about the terrible news in Hollywood. Harvey Weiner-stain has finally been exposed for his wrong-doings, all them new TV shows that have come out which we desperately hope he isn’t producing and if you really with that vlogging life. Grab your GoPro camera, start talking…
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Things That Are News Ep.37: Jeff Takes Over The World
This week the boys touch on the most important tv series in the world, Rick & Morty, Jeff debates his plans to take over the world, and, should Harrison Ford narrate our lives..? Jeff weighs in on taxes, how he would instill fear and what it takes to be the guy in charge. Bayley gets self…
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Things That Are News Ep.36: National Kneeling
This week the boys discuss the latest sports related drama, taking a knee. Trick question, what is it even about anymore? The world is in turmoil and Things That Are News is here to help make the situation relatable. We ask the real questions, when you are 60, what would it take for you to go to...
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Things That Are News Ep.35: Chaotic Conversations Ft. Everyone
This week the boys discuss everything pop culture and we were joined by pretty much everyone. The posse cut got a little crazy, we had all the homies join us in Sylvia’s basement (shout-out the O.G.) Are we idiots or are we actually entertaining, who knows, you decide! When do you draw the line...
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Things That Are News Ep.34: Iphone? More like WhyPhone?! Am I Right?
This week the boys discuss if Bush knocked down the towers, I mean did he? What you were during the big 9/11, are you really going to wait in line for the newest Iphone and what the f*ck is a “Save The Date”. The real problem is that we just wish we were as good buds as Steve and Woz. Like, we’re...
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Things That Are News ep.33: Happy Hurricane Happenings
This week the boys talk everything Steve Harvey related...damn...I mean hurricane harvey, or was it Irma ... I also heard about this one called Jose. What's going on anymore?!?! Us Toronto folks prepare for the arrival of the almighty James Franco, Bayley brainstorms VR pet options and we panic...
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Things That Are News Ep.32: Do Dogs Think In Barks..?
This week the boys talk about stuff that is political and complete nonsense. We discussed the details surrounding changing the names of every statue ever, if dogs think in barks and why we even celebrate Labour day, I mean, do you even know? So pull up them liberal slacks and tighten your...
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Things That Are News Ep. 31: Terrific Tirades
This week the boys talk about what is seemingly all things pop culture. We saw the big ol’ fight and it ended up exactly as Bayley predicted, He also bitches about today’s pop stars and Jeff debunks the mythos surrounding being blinded by the eclipse. Pull up them boxing shorts, tie up your…
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Things That Are News Ep. 30: Silly Rabbit, Netflix is for Kids!
This week the boys bring on another returning guest, Tremayne Gomes! We discuss the stability of Netflix, grill him with a few questions and pretend like his new blog doesn’t matter. Oh, and news, some of that as well. Grab your tiki torches, march to your local walmart and demand that they play...
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Things That Are News Ep.29: Travel Stories & Allegories
This week the boys talk about a variety of things; wacky travel tales, Rick & Morty - how terrible it is - and those damn millennials. Grab your portal gun, avoid the forest fires and remember, act like a helicopter to your kids as long as possible. Coddling is healthy! Shoot us an email with…
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Things That Are News Ep.28: Doodads
This week the boys talk the hippest of "Doo-Dads" through the years. Pog Masters and Tomagotchi-parents, at least its better than pet rocks. Collect your Exodia pieces, Prepare your Metal Gararumon and get ready to let it rip! Let us know if your Beyblade could have beaten ours back in the day....
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Things That Are News Ep. 27: Spongebob It's F*cked Right!?
This week the boy's find a new part of their childhood to be mad about, Spongebob. Is it the result of nuclear fallout? Or maybe Mr. Krabs is a sugar baby. All this and more confusing theories. Let us know your theories [email protected] or hit us up on social media....
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Things That Are News Ep.26: The Nerd News Special
This week the boys just couldn’t manage all the nerd news this week so we did a whole episode on it. Comic-Con, Dx3 and The Juice bein’ on the loose. What more could you want out of the best podcast never heard? Think you know better more than us? Try us by emailing [email protected]...
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Things That Are News Ep.25: Bonding Over Bond
It’s time to meet Bond, James Bond. This week the boys discuss all the details surrounding the world’s deadliest (and least-relevant) super spy. All those that came before the infamous Brosnan and the Craigs that followed. Can the world’s oldest womanizer keep it going for another decade? Who’s...
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Things That Are News Ep.24: The Spectacular Spiderman Review
Take a look overhead. Hey, there, there goes the Spider-Man [Review]. This week the boys bring in regular guest, Christine, to discuss everybody’s favorite web-slinger, Tobey Maguire, I mean Tom Holland, or was it Peter Parker? He swings on a lot of webs, fights a lot of retired Batman actors and...
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Things That Are News Ep.22: Pokémon, It's F*cked Right?!
The boys try out a new format, Our topic that we spent too much time thinking about this week? Pokémon. Light the barbecue - toss on your favorite cut of Slowpoke tail - sit back and relax. The non-existent Pokémon government will manage the currency while we all try to figure out if humans…
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Things That Are News Ep.21: Spiderman's Semen Situation
This week we discuss a problem that Spiderman is a little ashamed to admit, AED (Arthropod Erectile Disfunction). Get your keggle machine ready and strap in for a nerdy break down of what characters your favourite stars are playing, who's going to die in Infinity War and why Spiderman 3 was so...
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Things That Are News Ep. 20 Tech Troubles
This week the boys attempt to talk about where this crazy world of technology is taking us. Whether it be a cell phone apocalypse, personal robots, or sex robots (if that's what you're into). Listen and find out if y2k part two is coming soon! Do you think irobot is a close future? e-mail your...
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Things That Are News Ep.19: Climate Catastrophe
Pulling out is a hot topic this week and the boys weigh in with their thoughts on Mother Earth and the monster that is Climate Change. We talk old-timey windmills, the earth’s natural cycles and lying scientists. Is it real, or are we shills, it’s your choice to decide! Either way, just do a…
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Things That Are News Ep.18: Ballgame Blunders
This week, the boys honour the man with the world's most famous stroke, Tiger Woods, by talking about the wide range of athletes who fell from fame. Well, or got arrested, that part is still up for debate. How to be a multimillionaire who loves balls 101? - 1) Shoot yourself in the leg at the…
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Things That Are News Ep.17: Vegan Tales Ft. Sam Fabian
This week the boys bring on a vegan for a battle of the wits. Our good friend and the most conscious vegan we know, Sam Fabian, joined us to debunk meat-based fake news. We discuss everything including Cowspiracy, Virtual Reality for Chickens and the ED that will inevitably come from all of the...
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Things That Are News Ep.16: Farmland Fantasies
This week the boys talk hittin dingers while popping some brewski's before we start our celly from a good night o' shinny. Plus, We discuss the differences between life in the country vs. the city - Is is safer? Is it weirder? Is the culture more rich in one over the other?!?! Please send us your...
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Things That Are News Ep.15: Nintendo Nonsense
This week we talk about the company that gave us the only plumber to ever get his own movie, Nintendo! We discuss everything from franchise characters to how they managed to stay alive this long. (Definitely nothing to do with the Seattle Mariners) Get your popcorn, eat some golden 'shrooms and...
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Things That Are News Ep.14: Conspiracy Corner
This week Jeff and Bayley ramble about our favourite conspiracy theories to our best returning guest, Christine! Did the Illuminati put us up to it, who knows?! We discuss Paul McCartney being a big fat phoney, the CIA poisoning us all and AIDS - is it a real thing? … Or maybe we are just paid by...
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Things That Are News Ep.13: WW3 Weigh-in's
This week we bring on a special guest, Tremayne Gomes, to weigh in on his thoughts about the end of the world! (Just kidding) We discuss the confusing geopolitical climate of our world and what war even is in the 21st century - going from the middle east to the U S of A. King-Jon-Fling, politics…
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Things That Are News Ep.12: Social Media Showdown
This week we cynically obsess over the beast behind our society, The social media! We discuss how it's used by business, the way it absolutely destroys our [your] egos and makes me real self-conscious. Murder rampages, Insta-hoes and more!! Want us to read another slightly off-putting question on...
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Each week, Things That Are News will bring you the latest in news in culture, politics and stuff nobody should care about. The twist? We do it while getting to 3 segmented, different levels of intoxication. New Episode Every Monday!
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Things Newsington
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