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377. From Celeb Arrests to Hulk Hogan Headlines and What to Stream Right Now! It's the Weekly Round-Up and it's delicious.

This week’s roundup covers the biggest stories making headlines in entertainment and pop culture. We break down the latest wave of high-profile arrests and what they mean in the public eye, catch up with a new update on wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, and share the best movies you can stream right now. It’s your one-stop listen for the week’s drama, comebacks, and must-watch recommendations.

376. When Dr. Phil Gets Sexy and the Internet Gets Mean.

From the unexplainable phenomenon of “Sexy Dr. Phil” to the sting of harsh comments and unsolicited feedback, we’re breaking down the moments that make us cringe, laugh, and second-guess humanity. Along the way, we unpack how the internet amplifies the absurd, why criticism cuts so deep, and what it means to live in a world where nothing is too weird to trend.

375. Would You Spend the Night? Renting a Room at Disney’s Most Haunted Attraction.

Would You Spend the Night? Renting a Room at Disney’s Most Haunted Attraction. Also, a man dressed as a wolf tried to bond with a wolfpack and now he's in a Wyoming hospital. Real or fake news?

374. From Weight-Loss Shots to Living Forever: The Strange Intersection of Ozempic, Conjoined Twins, and Human Limits

This episode explores the extremes of modern life and medicine. We start with Ozempic — the weight-loss drug dominating headlines — and what its rise says about body image and health culture. Then we shift to the remarkable story of conjoined twins, challenging how we think about individuality, connection, and resilience. Finally, we tackle humanity’s oldest obsession: living forever. From scientific breakthroughs to ethical dilemmas, we break down why the dream of immortality never goes away. It’s a conversation that’s equal parts fascinating, strange, and deeply human.

373. Code Brown: What Really Happens When Someone Poops in a Public Pool (and Why It’s Way Worse Than You Think).

Code Brown: What Really Happens When Someone Poops in a Public Pool and Why It’s Way Worse Than You Think!

372. It's the Weekly Round up featuring (almost) everything trending this week!

On the Weekly Round-Up we discuss the release of Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album and the fan theories already taking shape, the latest headlines from Bravo that have reality TV in the spotlight (nose nachos), and the release of Kanye West’s new documentary — offering a closer look at his career, controversies, and influence...all after skipping his meds the 5 months before filming. Oof.

371. Grizzly Man & Golden Tickets to Heaven: Fatal Obsessions and Unbelievable Scams.

In this episode, we explore the haunting story of Grizzly Man Timothy Treadwell, whose deep love for bears led to his tragic and fatal final encounter in the Alaskan wilderness. Then, in a head-spinning shift from tragic to absurd, we unpack the bizarre true story of a couple who actually sold “tickets to heaven” — and the fact that people bought them without hesitation. It’s a journey through obsession, blind faith, and the unbelievable things humans will risk, whether for wildlife or a promised spot in paradise.
 
Note- I f***ing love ChatGPT.
 

370. Back-to-School, $90K Clam bake, and the Ultimate Pass or Smash

Today's episode: first, the chaos (and questionable math) of back-to-school shopping season; then, the jaw-dropping story of a family slapped with nearly $90,000 in fines after their kids unknowingly scooped up endangered clams; and finally, we play “Pass or Smash” and now I'm obsessed. 

369. Better Than a Boyfriend? The Rise of AI Companionship

Better Than a Boyfriend? The Rise of AI Companionship. Also- what are your feelings about woman and men singing as they walk down the aisle at their wedding? 

368. Serial Returns: Unpacking Ted Bundy, True Crime Obsessions, and the Art of Taking Things Back to the Store.

In this episode, we dive into the unsettling charm and chilling crimes of Ted Bundy, exploring why true crime still grips our collective curiosity. Then, in a sharp pivot from the macabre to the mundane, we tackle the oddly stressful art of returning items to a store—complete with awkward encounters, questionable return policies, and the moral gray area of “used but not too used.” It’s part crime story, part customer service saga, and 100% proof that life’s strangest moments aren’t always the darkest.
Dear lord I love ChatGPT.