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Little Girl Lost: Canada Isn't Nice Anymore 33:28

7d ago33:28

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An 11 year old girl got on the wrong street car in Toronto after a school field trip ended early and somehow she was allowed to wander off on her own and head home by herself. The train line ended in a part of the city she was unfamiliar with. She asked random people on the street if she could use their phone to call her mom for help. Somehow every…

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Presidential Sorry: South Korea Martial Law 46:28

14d ago46:28

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President Yoon of South Korea declared martial law and sent the military to surround the Korean National Assembly building where the Korean parliament meets to vote. Helicopters landed on the top of the building in an attempt to keep lawmakers OUT OF THE BUILDING. The South Korean people were outraged. Korea is a democratic republic, the same as th…

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Angela Merkel: Putin's Power Play 22:12

21d ago22:12

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Way back when the world was easier to understand (it wasn't), The President of Russia and the Chancellor of Germany held a face-to-face meeting. Putin (President of Russia and now America) brought his black labrador retriever into the meeting to "welcome" the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel. The Chancellor had a well-known fear of dogs, but he…

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Encore: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1:10:10

27d ago1:10:10

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In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a super special bonus encore episode of our fan favorite, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. If you are celebrating or not, we wish you the very best for the upcoming holiday season. May your Quorn Roast be toasted to perfection! Snoopy is cooking Thanksgiving dinner and everyone is invited! Jelly Beans and toast for al…

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Encore: Thanksgiving Smallpox Pizza! 54:01

27d ago54:01

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It's THANKSGIVING! You might be traveling to your family's house right now for some great political debate and dinner. We know what's up and remember that family gatherings are only made better by reminding yourself that you are an adult and allowed to drink all the alcohol you want. Get loaded and let Uncle Man and Aunt Lady know what you really t…

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Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center: Gender Identity and Beliefs 50:35

27d ago50:35

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Rosslyn Adams had worked along side and supported trans women for years. When faced with a question regarding a crisis counselor's biological sex, Rosslyn found herself in the crossroads of 21st century gender politics. She also found herself the subject of an HR investigation which lead to her resignation. She sued the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center…

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Goodbye Twitter: Bluer Skies Ahead 54:42

1M ago54:42

54:42

Election night was not a great night for Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American. Like many of her fellow Americans, she was dismayed by the final results. She took to social media (always a great idea!) to share her thoughts and feelings. She used some choice language for Trump supporters and within hours her post migrated from Blues…

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Policing the Political Divide: Sheriff Won't Help Democrats 55:02

1M ago55:02

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An officer of the Sheriff's Department in Ohio posted a note on social media warning everyone in the county that he was going to double-check who you voted for before he would help you. If you voted for the wrong candidate, you were on your own (two guesses as to who he thought the right candidate was). But then quick came the apology when he disco…

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Politics on Parade: Mount (Un)Pleasant 37:45

2M ago37:45

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In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," hosts Theo and Juliette delve into the recent uproar surrounding a Halloween parade in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. A float featuring a controversial depiction of Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked outrage, invoking painful memories of America's past. The hosts explore the community's reaction, with l…

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Encore: Halloween - The Babies are Stealing Your Candy! 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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Hi Everyone! It's Halloweeeeeeeen! And time for our encore holiday episode celebrating candy and the commercialization of the spooky season! In these strange times we take you back to the more innocent days of childhood. Stealing a bowlful of Halloween candy from your neighbor’s porch seems like a gentler crime from gentler days…but there is a soci…

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Unreservedly Sorry: The CrowdStrike Outage Saga 33:48

3M ago33:48

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Join Theo and Juliette in this episode of "Apologies Accepted," where they delve into the world of public apologies by examining the recent massive global disruption caused by CrowdStrike. The cybersecurity company's defective software update led to a worldwide crash of Windows systems, affecting airlines, hospitals, banks, and more. CrowdStrike's …

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Lena Dunham: Sorry Again 31:30

3M ago31:30

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In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette delve into the world of public apologies with a focus on the ever-controversial Lena Dunham. Known for her provocative remarks and frequent need to apologize, Lena's latest slip-up involves a controversial comment about abortion that she made on her podcast. The hosts explore Lena's history o…

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The Tabloid Trap: Princess Diana and the National Enquirer 28:35

3M ago28:35

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Join Theo and Juliette in this episode of Apologies Accepted as they delve into the story of Princess Diana and the relentless pursuit by the paparazzi that led to her untimely demise. They explore the rise of tabloid journalism in Britain, sparked by the demand for sensational celebrity images, and how it culminated in a public apology following D…

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Imane Khelif: What Makes a Woman 36:01

4M ago36:01

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Imane Khelif is a born fighter. Sure, she's an olympic gold medalist boxer, but that's not what we are talking about. She grew up fighting the local bullies in her village, fought against her father's ideas of what sports women can play (none), and lately fought against public opinion when she entered the Olympics and started winning. Imane has a s…

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Paris Olympics: Sorry for the Art 47:04

5M ago47:04

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The story of the Paris 2024 Olympics blends history, mythology, and modern-day controversies, all through the lens of public apologies. In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," Theo and Juliette delve into the recent controversy surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics Committee's apology for a piece of performance art that some interpreted as mocking t…

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Delta Airlines: Employee Turbulence 30:24

5M ago30:24

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In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette dive into the recent controversy surrounding Delta Airlines. The airline faced backlash after a tweet appeared to sympathize with a user's complaint about flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins. This incident led to a public apology and a significant change in Delta's uniform policy.…

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RFK Jr: Marry Poppins Hits Back 39:05

5M ago39:05

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At the tender age of 45, married with three children, RFK Jr sexually assaulted his children's nanny. The nanny, Eliza Cooney, shared her story with Vanity Fair in July of 2024. She had been a 23 year old budding attorney and had in no way encouraged or solicited the sexual attention of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Jr. says he has no memory of the inciden…

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Mary Morrisey: The Tote Bag Water Girl 31:32

5M ago31:32

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In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," Theo and Juliette dive into a bizarre incident involving Vermont State Representative Mary Morrissey, who was caught on camera pouring water into her colleague's tote bag. Morrissey's actions, which she claims were driven by an unknown impulse, led to a public apology that left many questioning her sincerity…

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Sandra Bernhard: Fame, Feuds, and Apologies 41:04

6M ago41:04

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It's the 1990s again and Sandra Bernhardt is in the news. The comedian/actress/songstress/artist apologized to Morgan Fairchild for being unfriendly on the set when they were working together on a TV show. The apology comes 30 years after the incident and Sandra is known to be a bit of a fame-whore (this is a Hollywood term and totally appropriate …

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Encore: Satanic Sex Purses - Balenciaga is Sorry! 42:43

6M ago42:43

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Encore because summer! What are satanic sex purses and how much do they cost you ask? Well Balenciaga, the fashion house, decided to turn some teddy bears into purses and dress the bears in S&M gear, mostly leather harnesses and chaps because teddy bears aren't hard core into S&M (this is a science fact that everyone knows). Then they had some litt…

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The Vatican: Sorry Gays! 41:56

6M ago41:56

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You know it's June when everything turns rainbow themed and the Pope suddenly takes an interest in the gays (or gay-money). The Pope used a slur behind closed doors when talking about gays in the church. The story appeared in the Italian press and a minute later the world was ablaze with opinions about why this Pope used "that word." Pope Francis h…

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Encore: California: Sorry for the Anti-Asian Racism 1:21:58

7M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

The State of California issued a formal Declaration of Regret for its discriminatory laws and practices against Chinese Americans, laws which remained on the books from the 1870s to the 1940s. The Chinese Exclusion Act restricted immigration and prevented Chinese immigrants from ever becoming US Citizens, including children of Chinese immigrants bo…

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Diddy Do It: Diddy's Public Apology 46:05

7M ago46:05

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In this episode we dive into the controversial public apology made by Sean "Diddy" Combs. The apology stems from a 2016 assault incident involving singer Cassie Ventura, recently brought to light by newly released footage. We explore Diddy's history, from his early days in the music industry to his recent legal troubles and discuss the implications…

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Above the Law: The DA Who Refused to Stop 33:57

7M ago33:57

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In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette dive into the viral incident involving Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Dorley, who was caught on police body cam video refusing to pull over for speeding. Dorley's confrontation with the officer raises questions about abuse of power and the challenges of holding public figures accounta…

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Encore: My Favorite Murder: The Case of the Murder Apology 1:10:45

7M ago1:10:45

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Hi Everyone! It's early summer break and we are happy to share another fan favorite episode while we tan and drink martinis poolside: The hosts of MFM have legions of adoring fans. Karen and Georgia are down to earth, funny, relatable, and share their innermost thoughts and fears freely on the air. They also share the thoughts and feelings of other…

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Encore: The Taylor Swift and Kanye West Feud 53:00

7M ago53:00

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Summer break for us! Enjoy this rerelease of a favorite episode from season 1 - she's released a new album recently so in honor of the new album a trip down memory lane :) Imma tell you about this episode but first I want to say that Beyoncé had one of the best podcasts of all time! And one of the best videos too! Kanye is not forcing us to type th…

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Encore: Orson Wells: War of the Worlds 1:08:53

8M ago1:08:53

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It's Orson Wells' birthday (May 6, 1919) so we are reaching into the vault, all the way back to episode 2! Did a radio show purposely create a nationwide panic, sending people into the streets and mothers with shotguns into bathtubs? Or were newspapers just blowing it all out of proportion because they were jealous of the newest form of media, radi…

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Encore: The Ted Yoho & AOC Episode 52:36

8M ago52:36

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Yohoho and a bottle or rum! Former Congressman Ted Yoho makes a return to the world stage after admitting that he did call Congresswoman AOC an “F’ing B”. Comedian and Tik Tok star, Ben Palmer, pranked Congressman Yoho in 2020 for a couple of months, pretending to be a conservative with the website “Parler.” If you are not familiar with the website…

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Coachella: Grimes Crimes 46:49

8M ago46:49

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Grimes (aka ex-Mrs. Elon Musk) is a musician and not a performer, something she proved to the world during the first weekend of Coachella. There was a technical malfunction and because she had not done any real show prep, she was reduced to yelling and complaining on stage that nothing was working correctly. She apologized to the world and promised…

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Tip Culture: Easy Tiger 41:02

8M ago41:02

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Easy Tiger is a local Austin bakery/pub and very popular with locals - but not with the workers! Proof of that came when the Department of Labor contacted the 7th Street location and informed the bakery that they had received a tip (hahaha and not sorry) that the restaurant was in violation employment laws around tipping. Tips are for front of hous…

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LA Times Journalist: Dirty Debutantes 32:08

9M ago32:08

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Ben Bolch is a columnist who writes for the LA Times. Recently he compared two women's basketball teams as "milk and cookies" vs "dirty debutantes" and boy was that not the comparison to use! Dirty Debutantes will always win every game, always! He received a fair amount of pushback from the world and issued a public apology on instagram. And now we…

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Berkley Professor: A Plenitude of Women 37:45

9M ago37:45

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Jonathan Shewchuk is a Berkeley Computer Science professor and somewhat of a controversial figure who is known for offensive comments towards women. When asked for dating advice on a class online forum, he advised the student to leave the Bay Area and head to a place where women are plentiful and know how to act (we're paraphrasing here but also th…

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Nickelodeon: A Nickle's Worth of Sorry 50:25

9M ago50:25

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We're having a bit too much fun with the AI service and decided to share the AI recap of the episode - enjoy! ;) AI Recap: In this enlightening episode of Apologies Accepted, hosts Theo and Juliette dissect the fall from grace of Dan Schneider, a revered icon of Nickelodeon. They discuss the recently aired docuseries 'Quiet On Set,' which brought a…

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Kate Middleton: Royal Error 36:54

9M ago36:54

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Oh Kensington PR Department, you are all so fired! Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has not been seen publicly for three months. This is notable because her whole job is to be seen doing good, publicly. The internet ran wild with rumors, so to squash those rumors, the Palace published a mother's day photo of Kate with her 3 children. She wasn…

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LA Opera: Until The Fat Woman Bleeds 32:14

10M ago32:14

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LA Opera's PR team published a post to Instagram that was about periods and the women who have them. The post meant to be empowering to women and celebrate International Women's Day by celebrating menstruation. That post received some backlash because not all women menstruate. The all female PR team issued an apology and things got a little wonky b…

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Gender Police: Yes, Virginia, there are Trans women 37:23

10M ago37:23

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Our Robot Overlord is the special guest star copywriter this week! The following is an AI generated recap and it makes us sound much smarter than we are! Welcome to another riveting episode of Apologies Accepted, as your hosts Theo and Juliette explore the complexities of gender and sex. Discover how these elemental aspects of identity are more tha…

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Baptist Pastor: A Man is a Man 37:49

10M ago37:49

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Bobby Leonard is a Baptist Pastor who went viral in a video (not for herpes) from August 2023 (which is in the 21st Century) for stating that he would let a rapist go free for raping a woman who was wearing shorts because "A Man is a Man". See, men just love shorts. They don't like dresses or overalls or skirts - it's shorts that fire up the engine…

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RFK Jr.: Kennedy Family Feud 48:43

10M ago48:43

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This is one for the history books. RFK Jr. is the son of Bobby Kennedy and the nephew of John F Kennedy - two renowned American historical figures and responsible for shaping much of 20th century American politics. RFK Jr. is trying to follow in their footsteps, but he has some big shoes to fill. He's running for President in 2024 and a political a…

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Gen Z vs Work: No Cap it's Grody! 51:38

10M ago51:38

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Our corporate overlords have paused this episode of Apologies Accepted, the Podcast, to remind everyone of the joys of work and the joys of not complaining about it. We return you now to your regularly scheduled work day: Someone said the quite parts out loud on a podcast, but she wasn't talking for herself. She got a lot of pushback and fulll disc…

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Pig's Head: Don't be a Boar 41:00

11M ago41:00

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Martyrdom is a Black Metal band from Texas and they did the most Black Metal thing they could think when performing at a local Houston venue, they threw a pig's head into the crowd. Some people were into it: Black Metal is about anti-establishment Satanic performative screaming! Pig Heads are awesome! Some people were not into it: Black Metal is ab…

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Privilege: The Hill to DEI on 49:04

11M ago49:04

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Right Wing Media will have you know that Sherita Hill Golden is the DEI (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion) officer at John Hopkins Medical Center and she sent out an email that said that white people, Christians, and men are privileged. The slant of the articles and opinion pieces and onscreen televangelists – sorry we mean onscreen television news c…

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Encore: Jesus Versus Santa Claus 46:53

1y ago46:53

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So it's come to this, an Italian Bishop told a group of school children that Santa Claus did not exist. The Church has resorted to lies to win the war against Christmas! The Bishop's assistant apologized and explained that the Bishop meant to remind everyone of the true meaning of Christmas (again, lies). The War on Christmas has some deep roots, t…

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Christimas Surprise Encore: Black Pete: Holland is Sorry 1:04:14

1y ago1:04:14

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It's our Christmas episode. Christmaschristmaschristmaschristmaschristmaschristmaschristmas. We love it - the lights, the music, the cookies, the racist caricatures! Ah, Christmas - the yuletide celebration that brings the world closer together. A lovely time of year when we ask ourselves the eternal questions like: what is the meaning behind a bla…

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Encore: Baby Jesus: Away With the Manager 1:15:48

1y ago1:15:48

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Russ and Phylis have been victims of Christmas pranksters since 2016. One year the baby Jesus was stolen out of their nativity scene, later returned thanks to the miracle of faith and a very passive aggressive 3-foot-tall sign that Phylis posted on the front lawn. Another year baby Jesus was stolen and never returned. In 2019 the merry pranksters s…

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FabFitFun: The Cost of Free Speech 48:00

1y ago48:00

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FabFitFun is a monthly gift subscription box that arrives filled with surprises. The idea is that the total cost of the items in the box is worth waaaay more than your monthly subscription price. Subscribers love it and it's been kicking around since 2010 just delighting people and making money. That is until the company decided to throw its advert…

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Weight Watchers: The Skinny on Sorry 45:26

1y ago45:26

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Weight Watchers used shame as part of their buffet of options to motivate people to lose weight. You are what you eat and your self control is visible in the extra pounds you carry around. It was all tied together nicely and that's the way it was until Ozempic showed up and was like "hey friend, I gotta let you know a secret" and the secret was you…

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Matt Rife: Domestic Abuse to Please the Bros 46:40

1y ago46:40

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Matt Rife is/was a comedian who rose to fame on Tik Tok. Most of his followers are/were female, to which he credits his glow up from average to pretty dang good lookin! On Tik Tok, he comes across as empathetic, caring, not afraid to cross a line and offend in the name of humor, and just super likeable. On his Netflix special, Natural Selection, he…

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Bonus Encore Charlie Brown Thanksgiving - Guess Who is Coming to Dinner 1:13:30

1y ago1:13:30

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In honor of Thanksgiving, a super special bonus encore episode of our fan favorite, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. If you are celebrating or if you are not, we wish you the very best for the upcoming holiday season. May your Quorn Roast be toasted to perfection! Snoopy is cooking Thanksgiving dinner and everyone is invited! Jelly Beans and toast for…

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Thanksgiving: Smallpox Pizza 56:49

1y ago56:49

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Right Coast Pizza put out an ad in an edgy music magazine. The ad showed a pilgrim woman offering a pizza to an indigenous man and apologizing for "all the smallpox." The ad was meant to be funny, but instead it created a social media backlash and both the magazine and the restaurant apologized. A town meeting was held and ended in hugs, but did th…

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Rolling Stone: Art of Articulation 43:02

1y ago43:02

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Jann Wenner founded Rolling Stone magazine in 1967 and become the voice of Rock and Roll journalism for 45 years. The fact that the voice was white and male was a reflection of the times, and the times kind of never changed for Jann. Rolling Stone captured the revolutionary spirit of the 60's counter culture and helped make it mainstream. The magaz…

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