Bad News First

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Bad News First

Bad News First is a weekly news and comedy podcast where Jayden and Adam break down the biggest headlines in politics, culture, and current events - then strip away the spin and replace it with satire.Each episode tackles six tailored news stories from around the world, delivering intelligent humour, political commentary, and cultural analysis with bite. From global scandals to media absurdity, nothing is off-limits.If you enjoy smart comedy, dry wit, and unapologetic takes on the modern news cycle, this podcast is for you!New episodes weekly.

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    Bad News First; Episode 7: Gen Z, Taine, Curling, AI Bubble, 25th Amendment & Chimps

    Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 20th April 2026): Working 9-to-5 (and 6-to-10) Planet of the Apes Cold as Ice Catch-25 Crouch, Bind, Set! These Boots Are Made for AI So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show!

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    Bad News First; Episode 6: Music, Space, Golf, Councils, Deals & Chocolate

    Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 13th April 2026): Smoke On The Altar Artemis Poo Mastering The Game Wayne’s World Deal Or No Deal Have A Break So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show! New episodes weekly.

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    Bad News First; Episode 5: Planes, Petrol, Paycheques, Pupils, Pics & Premiership

    Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 23rd March 2026): Prepare For Landing Pump It Up! Frozen Paycheques We Don’t Need No Education Unsubscribed Players, Penalties & Promotions So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show!

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    Bad News First; Episode 4: Concerts, Cricket, Charity, Confidence, Colours & Comeuppance

    Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 16rd March 2026): Face the Music Howzat?! High Hopes Poller Coaster Holi Moly Rough Justice So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show! New episodes weekly.

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    Bad News First; Episode 3: Iran, Managers, Air New Zealand, Americarna, TOP & Skynet

    Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 2nd March 2026): I Ran Out Of Time You’re Fired! Mayday! Mayday! Start Your Engines! You Better Get This Party Started “I’ll Be Back” So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show! New episodes weekly.

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    Bad News First; Episode 2: Beer, Kermit, Rugby, Winston, Celebrities & Noah

    Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 23rd February 2026): Brewed Awakening Deep Depression State of Confusion Gremlin in the Kremlin Lost in Translation Permanently Cancelled So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show! New episodes weekly.  

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    Bad News First; Episode 1: Code Brown, Benin Bronzes, Netflix & Kill, The Epstein Files & Britney

    Welcome to the very first episode of Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 16 February 2026): • Wellington takes “wet and windy” a little too literally • North Korea brings a whole new meaning to Netflix & Chill • The Epstein Files remind us that the real conspiracy is accountability • The British Museum revisits the concept of “finders keepers” • The Winter Olympics confirms that age does indeed matter • And Britney Spears… won’t do it again So grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show! New episodes weekly.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Bad News First is a weekly news and comedy podcast where Jayden and Adam break down the biggest headlines in politics, culture, and current events - then strip away the spin and replace it with satire.Each episode tackles six tailored news stories from around the world, delivering intelligent humour, political commentary, and cultural analysis with bite. From global scandals to media absurdity, nothing is off-limits.If you enjoy smart comedy, dry wit, and unapologetic takes on the modern news cycle, this podcast is for you!New episodes weekly.

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Adam & Jayden

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