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World's a Mess
by James Kislingbury and Alex Smith
World's a Mess is a whirlwind ride through the terrifying thing that we call modern life. Every week newsmen Alex Smith and James Kislingbury act as your guide through all the absurd, sublime, and Australian new that will fit into a 45 minute show.
Episodes
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GAIDEN #13 A Week of Decades in Brief
GAIDEN #13-- In a vain attempt to wrap up the past two weeks, James waxes on about the Supreme Court's strikes against human rights, Boris Johnson finally resigning, the clout chasers that just overthrew the president of Sri Lanka, the absolute state of the TERF menace, and Shinzo Abe getting...
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GAIDEN #12 All Tomorrow's Hambos
GAIDEN #12-- After a self-imposed hiatus, James is back with a completely irrelevant episode! Today he talks about hamsters saving a man from death row, as well as the attack of the mutant hamsters, and, finally, Alan Cummings, Scotland's favorite bisexual, hunting down and making an ape criminal...
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GAIDEN #11 SIM Cards and Simulacrum
GAIDEN #11-- Today James avoids talking about the major news stories of the day in favor of getting in and out as fast as he can, like some sort of a tactical f*ck-up unit. It's a quick one, but we got plenty of garbage to go around. Today he talks about Russia's dumbest assassin, a Florida man's...
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GAIDEN #10 The Lonesome Ballad of Madison Cawthorn
GAIDEN #10-- I think this was one of those weeks Lenin was talking about where decades happen. Not a great one. Anyways, on today's side story, James talks about Madison Cawthorn (part three in a series of three, we swear), then ignoring the Supreme Court's supreme f*ck up, he talks about Russian...
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GAIDEN #9 Five Fetus Freak-out
GAIDEN #8-- James once more delves back into the depressing and ridiculous mythology of Madison Cawthorn. After that he gets into a Catholic anarchist anti-abortion activist (?) and her dead baby collection, the rise of Japan's do-nothing man, and what Azerbaijan is cooking up in the...
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GAIDEN #8 Killer Looks
GAIDEN #8-- James returns to talk the return of the Mexican Pizza, Madison Cawthorn's brief and terrible brush with being cool, and Elon Musk's "purchase" of Twitter. After that he gets into the hijinks of John Cutey in Italy, a demon stone in Japan, Russia looking to outsource its war in…
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Belated Bisexual Biannual Birthday Bonanza (feat. Marky Mark)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOYOS! Today we forgo actual news or any attempt at "good" or "enjoyable" content to celebrate Alex's birthday! In this very NSFW episode, James plunges headfirst into a back issue of Penthouse Magazine because he thought it would be funny. Results vary. Support our show at...
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GAIDEN #7 Tune In, Drink Up, Drop Out
GAIDEN #7-- After a brief hiatus/vacation/vegetative state James is back and he's talking Texas Republicans making questionable romantic decisions, art imitating life, and what happens when good moms get drunk. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow WaM @WorldsAMessPod. Follow James on...
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GAIDEN #6 Beware the Toad!
GAIDEN #6-- Eschewing the nightmare in Ukraine (mostly), James talks about his memories of mid-90s wrestlers, then gets into it about the false accusations against Hank the Tank, women that are narcs first and moms second, and then the life and death of Jersey's worst frog. Support our show at...
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GAIDEN #5 You Are Not Immune to Propaganda Special
GAIDEN #5-- Once again James skims of the surface of the Russian/Ukranian conflict and completely misses the mark. Today's episode is all about stories, both real and made up about he current war. We're talking the sh*t talkers of Snake Island, Chernobyl's newest tourists, a vicious yacht attack,...
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GAIDEN #4 Ice Cream and Media Ghouls
GAIDEN #4-- Once again, James talks utter nonsense about the Ukraine crisis and there parastites latched thereon, and then he gets into it about Philadelphia's inability to handle either buffets or small pox. It's a wild one. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter...
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GAIDEN #3 Dispatches from the Aesthetic Zone
GAIDEN #3-- Today James talks-- for some reason-- about the recent rash of book bannings in America, but most especially that of Maus, because I guess he can't keep his mouth shut, as well as the future of dentistry, sea worms with multiple butts, and the war on numbers (stations). It's a weird…
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GAIDEN #2 U Gotta Be Kraining Me
GAIDEN #2-- Once more without Alex, James charges into the breach chanting mad nonsense. He talks about Ukraine, COVID, the end of Game of Thrones, the Hong Kong hamster cull, England's lack of taste, and bodies falling out of coffins. Yes, sir, this episode has it all! Support our show at...
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GAIDEN #1 Got the Omicron Blues
GAIDEN #1-- In this special spin-off of the dumbest show on the inter-waves, Jimbo talks the status of the show and the lack of status of the United States of America. It's some bone-standard, sub-talk radio BS. It's the worst sh*t you've ever heard. Visit us at Patreon.com/QUALITY. Support our...
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#198 Orange County Chain Saw Massacre
EPISODE #198-- Remember this show? We do. Now. Today on the show, Alex and James rap about art being banned form the Internet, the hippo take over of South America, and a Nazi weirdo being brought to justice. All this, plus we talk about our favorite 90's movie about teachers either killing kids…
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#197 Bring Me the Head of Popeye the Sailor Man
EPISODE #197-- What is there to say about news that hasn't already been said? Actually, you know what? Don't answer that. Today we talk about the three S's: Satan, Swords, and Skulls. We're talking about Gen. Flynn's run-in with IRL witch hunters, a guy finds another guy's sword, and an oligarch...
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#196 Wet Hell with Pinhead
EPISODE #196-- For this, our most hallowed of eves we talk about Swedish kids putting snus where the sun don't shine and scientists thirsting to make buildings out of blood. We also talk about R. Bud Dwyer, Norm MacDonald, Malort, the Tower of Power, DUNE (Arrakis, desert planet), and lots and…
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#195 Buy James a VW Golf
EPISODE #195-- Today we talk about a remote-controlled Israeli assassination, Trump's stupid obsession with a steam-powered aircraft carrier, and a hamster that will buy and sell ass just like that. Plus we talk Nissans, QAnon dummies, Lethal Weapon 2, and questionable director's commentaries.…
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#194 Hippo Kill Ratio
EPISODE #194-- World's a Mess is back, baby! Today Alex and James talk about a VHS porno lawsuit massacre, an art scam, some domestic abuse/ableism, and Steven van Zandt's addiction to sex in the French manner. Plus we talk Elon Musk and how he sucks and the ultimate in Japanese noodle omelets....
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#193 Frontlines of the Rat War
EPISODE #193-- Today we return to the news bunker to talk about, what else? The news. We talk about a pro-vaccine hermit in Serbia, the endless war of man versus rodent, and breakthroughs in dentistry. All this and more! Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter…
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#192 Richard Jewell Pod
EPISODE #192-- Today on the show we talk about doin' the Dew (now in spicy), a bunch of dumb Americans trapped in Afghanistan, and the newest in mouse sperm technology. All this and more on today's World's a Mess. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter @kislingtwits and...
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#191 Garfield for Governor
EPISODE #191-- Today we talk about the big, dumb, stupid California recall, and then we talk about what a violent scumbag Larry Elder is, a possibly return of LA's jetpack man (or woman?), and the stupidest TV show imaginable gets strangled in its crib. All this and more on this week's World's a...
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#190 Dosing with the 'Doz
EPISODE #190-- Despite technical errors/possible sabotage by naredowells, we gather to talk about an Alaska man's tall tale about a grizzly bear, one dumb Republican grifter hoping to cash in on the recall, and another dumb Republican who is currently losing money because of the recall. Remember…
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#189 Death by Gozu
EPISODE #189-- Tired of being harangued by Japanese ghosts? Well, here at World's a Mess, so are we! Today we talk about the horrors of chemical play, the state of toilets in the South China Sea, a Florida man V. gator, and further fall-out in Fukushima. All this and some talk about cajuns, DUNE,...
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#188 Gran Prix with Prix de Beaute
EPISODE #188-- Today James is joined by bon vivant Prix de Beaute to talk news, the Civil War, cars, and the news. Today's stories include a band of nut thieves and how it's not legal to turn your peepaw into compost. Now, with all that said, somebody get me a Civic Type R. Support our show at...
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#187 Trust No Englishman
EPISODE #187-- Today we talk about an old gator who "escaped" from a "zoo" and a man found in an unfortunate place. Plus we dilly-dally about the president of France, the vultures surrounding Tiger King, the horror of Mark Levin, the wonder of Aaron Sorkin, and what the Jackass boys are up to…
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#186 They Stole the Elephant Man's Body
EPISODE #186-- We're back! Today we talk about the current Pokemon card wars, as well as the cool teen who drew Hannibal fan art. We also rap about English graverobbers, arcade games, model trains, speculators, and the immortal Curtis Sliwa. upport our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on...
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#185 The Thin Red Line: The Ride
EPISODE #185-- We got a doozy of an episode for ya. Today we talk about millions upon millions of dead minks in Denmark, as well as a Trump voter who murdered his wife getting caught for voter fraud. It's a mess! Plus we talk about Sparks, drama teacher drama, fake meat, and the conclave of crazy...
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#184 Fire on the Dnieper
EPISODE #185-- We power through our own personal shortcoming to bring you the news, folks! Today we talk about Chernobyl's finest spirits, gas-hoarding dummies reaping what they sew, and EVA in your ass! Plus we talk about Alex Mack, Elon Musk, and allude to some dudes that are going to die in...
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#183 Electronics Electronics Electronics
EPISODE #183-- Today we talk about a Belgian-French border dispute, a dead cultist mummy, the life and death of the NYPD's pointless robot dog, and the greatest scammer Japan has ever seen. Plus we talk about Caitlyn Jenner and her dumb run for governor, sex pests, and The Last Blockbuster.…
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#182 Dirtbag Prisoner #562: Watermelon King
EPISODE #182-- After an extended riff on how to properly address Igor, we get into some stories about marital aid disposal in Germany, the sex doll influencer industry, and somebody getting Mario Kart'd IRL. Beyond that we rap about DMX, "cancel culture," Angelyne, Japanese mascots and actors…
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#181 Wolfman Jackhole
EPISODE #181-- Today we talk about Poles mistaking a pastry for a monster, racists rushing to riot in the funniest vehicle that isn't that Mr. Bean car, and the rise of the French robots. Plus we talk about dance remixes, Harrison Ford, Metal Gear, reggae, and the worst ape-based story I've heard...
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#180 #Dirtywork
EPISODE #180-- Today we talk a name-changing pandemic in Taiwan, saluting our first responders/domestic terrorists, and the case of the lady who couldn't stop getting on planes. Plus we talk Gaetzgate, dirtbirds, Kevin Smith, and a return of Ch*efHuntingBear. Support our show at...
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#179 Gorilla Island Liberation Front
EPISODE #179-- Today in the news we ramble on about nobody's favorite member of Jackass destroying a home, jerks selling fake COVID vaccines, a random bee swarm in NM, and a heart-warming story about a lottery winner. All this and more! Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on...
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#178 NFT WTF
EPISODE #178-- Today we take it to the tech bros by talking about irresponsible deep fakes, DDT trolling drone in the Pacific, and dumb idiots with their schemes of getting rich (and quick!). Plus we babble about Sublime, Mars, and the best way to get a stray load out of your eye. Support our…
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#177 Cocaine, It's What's For Breakfast
EPISODE #177-- Good day, sunshine! It's more news! Today we talk about the ultimate good morning: cocaine, as well as a lost (and found) Viking horde and Vladimir Nabokov's failed foray into fan fiction. That and we make fun of metal detectors and the horrorshow that is the British royal family....
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#176 Boardwalk Dumpster Fire
EPISODE #176-- Today we talk bears biting bottoms in bathrooms, as well as what it's like to suck up to America's worst vampires for rent money. Plus we talk vaccines and penile pee-styles. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter @kislingtwits and Alex @giraffetermath....
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#175 Cancel! That! Corpse!
EPISODE #175-- Today on the show the newsboys rap about who needs to get cancelled post-humously, and on the news front they talk about another YouTube prank gone wrong, a war criminal geezer finally seeing justice, and some old timers making the best of things. Support our show at...
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#174 Planet of the Ape Laborers
EPISODE #174-- Come on down comrade and enjoy some news stories about a deranged, racist anti-maskers, as well as Target banning monkey slavery and a story about both the luckiest and unluckiest boy in England! Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter @kislingtwits and…
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#173 Oops All Solipsism!
EPISODE #173-- Today we put aside the usual stories to talk about some of the weirder incidents that have been percolating into the news recently, as well what's been going on with us (but mostly James). We also talk about Dyatlov Pass and other urban legend-adjacent stories. Support our show at...
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#172 Making Mud Pies in Barack Obama's Garage
EPISODES #172-- Today we talk about the terrible cock noises of rural France, the dook and or peepsies problems of the Trump family's secret service detail, and electronic cock extortion. It's an awful episode, all around. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter...
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#171 Bring Up the Body Parts
EPISODE #171-- Today we talk the further adventures of the GOPs dumbest fascists, then we get into some stories about raccoon bank robbers, a forest full of body parts, Iggy Pop: King of Drugs, and Hayao Miyazaki spotting. All this and some rants about OK Cupid. Support our show at...
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#170 Living La Vida Jackass
EPISODE #170-- After some trials and tribulations, we are back! Today we talk about a killer Santa (and COVID-19), the death of a party monster, a bootleg wine-baron brought to justice, and the discovery of a German enigma machine. Also Alex's deathmatch with a bad internet retailer. Support our...
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#169 Coup D'umbass
EPISODE #169-- Alex and James process the goings on of January 6th and talk about the consequences of owning a faulty Gadsden Flag. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter @kislingtwits and Alex @giraffetermath. Follow us on tumblr at https://worldsamess.tumblr.com/.…
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#168 TOTAL PENILE ANIHILATION
EPISODE #168-- On this rather rough episode, we talk about the Jackass boys' continued adventures, Trump's ongoing war with toilets, a Russian assassination plot/crank call, and China's most terrifying sandwich. All this and some Hannibal jokes. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow…
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#167 Simply Having a Horrible Christmas Time!
EPISODE #167-- Today James and Alex waffle a bit about being forced to listen to Christmas jingles, what Rocko the Cat is up to these days, and some other padding. NO NEWS. Wear a mask and Merry Christmas, you newshounds. Support our show at Patreon.com/quality! Follow James on twitter...
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#166 George Lucas' Goons
#166-- Today we're talking Rudy Giuliani getting a fat case of COVID, the long and terrible history of David Icke, a Hungarian-Dutch orgy gone wrong, the advantages of being a gay starfish, and the brief and wondrous life of the polysexual starfish. Plus, some BS about nonsense. Happy holidays!...
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#165 Werner Herzog's Colony Drop
EPISODE #165-- Today on the show we talk about Werner Herzog taking on America's dumbest apartheid import, Elon Musk, as well as a swingers getting COVID and the end of the Philadelphia mafia as we know it. Plus we talk about other lame billionaires and probably some bad 90s sitcoms! Support our...
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#164 The Copenhagen DMZ
EPISODE #164-- SKIP TO 12:55 if you don't want to hear a gross story about an animal cull! Anyways, James and Alex talk a Coronavirus mink cull gone wrong, a poorly named village in Austria, and a sex maniac Kazakh bodybuilder and his new bride. Plus we talk Sherlock Holmes and other ridiculous…
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#163 The Old Boy Thanksgiving Special!
EPISODE #163-- Today we talk about the secrets of the Wu Tang's fandom (and flamethrowers), Don Jr. getting the 'Rona, along with Ben Carson risking his life to impress a pillow guy, and, finally, a pod of killer whales that have simply had enough. All this and some hamster talk! Support our show...
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World's a Mess is a whirlwind ride through the terrifying thing that we call modern life. Every week newsmen Alex Smith and James Kislingbury act as your guide through all the absurd, sublime, and Australian new that will fit into a 45 minute show.
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