News. Pop Culture. Politics. Weird stories. EVERYTHING that happened during the last week. Comedian Ben Gleib catches you up on it all, while making fun of basically everything. Some people tell him this podcast is the way they prefer to get the news. He thinks these people are geniuses. Sometimes he's joined by celebrity guests like comedians, actors, politicians, Four-Star Generals, and his parents. But mostly he talks to himself. If you've been in a coma for the last 7 days, this podcast ...
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Gleib covers Trump admitting he lost and meddled with the election. Katy Perry's genius way to get dishes done. People not being allowed to wear masks in New York. Gen Z not drinking. The real difference between Kamala and Trump. The murder of 6 hostages in Gaza including an American. The rise of far right extremism in Germany. The problem with hot…
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Gleib covers RFK endorsing Trump. Meth not being watermelon. NASA stranding people in space. Biden pressured META to censor COVID and Hunter's laptop stories. Kim Kardashian skimming and cramming. Taliban's insane new restrictions on women, World's biggest diamond. Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah, operations in the West Bank, and rescuing a…
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Gleib covers everything from the last week, like Trump's v weird X Space with Elon. Kim K and Jennifer Aniston are doing what with Salmon sperm? Biden speaks at DNC and isn't joking. Kamala communism? And her new economic plans. A living human computer? AI firms not wanting to be liable for major catastrophes. North Korea opening to tourists! Trump…
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#254: The world got too crazy, we back
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Gleib and the podcast are back from retirement! Welcome to a new era for the pod. And the weekly covering of EVERYTHING that happened on Earth during the last week. This episode includes a hurricane with a drug problem, a lesbian wedding, Biden's debate that changed it all, Trump getting shot in the ear, Gleib getting sort of blamed by Piers Morgan…
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#252: The GOAT without the greatness
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Gleib catches us up on everything including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! Including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! His engagement! FBI raids Trump. Dad jokes. Beyonce changes her lyrics. Russia invades Ukraine. Demi Lovato is a she again. Gun reform passes. Some Kardashian BS. Infla…
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#253: Israel/Palestine Face to Face with Palestinian comedian Sammy Obeid
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After a long hiatus, the podcast returns for an important episode. Gleib is an Israeli American, and his in-studio guest is Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid. Since the Israel/Hamas war broke out three months ago, we've all been stuck in separate social media echo chambers. So Gleib wanted to change that and have a face to face conversation…
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#250: Virtually Live with Maz Jobrani & Katrina Davis
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Gleib is joined by Katrina Davis & Maz Jobrani recorded in front of a live virtual audience on the new app Fireside. They discuss pranking David Beckham. Gleib’s hidden camera video at an Anti-Vax restaurant. U.S. botched pullout from Afghanistan. Britney. J Lo & Affleck back together. The Bachelorette. A dangerous roller coaster. Only Fans. And be…
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#249: Iliza Shlesinger is Good on Audio
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After 10 years, Gleib's dear friend Iliza Shlesinger joins him to talk about her new movie "Good on Paper" and how Gleib new her lying ex the film is based on, changing priorities as you get older, jealousy and whether it can be healthy, how past trauma can effect us, what the biggest problems facing us are, her work ethic, and what we are most exc…
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Godfrey joins Gleib to discuss street love. Anger & Black oppression. Why he won’t get a vaccine yet and thinks Bill Gates is shady. Billionaires not returning calls. Reflections on the Chauvin trial and verdicts. Are police trained to hate Black and Latino folks? Auditioning via zoom. Virtual comedy shows. Why he hates improv. Joe Rogan. Dimming t…
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Gleib summarizes the absurdity, then is joined by Blair Imani, the critically-acclaimed historian, social activist, and public speaker to discuss if Harriet Tubman should be on the $20, if any progress was made in the Black Lives Matter protests last summer, the acceptance of other races, gender identities and religions, and why she is semi-retired…
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Ben Morrison returns to the podcast after a couple years, now that he and Gleib have reconciled their falling out. They discuss a year quarantined, Trump's second Impeachment trial, a man who gets paid for nothing, guilty pleasure TV shows, craziness at baby showers and gener reveals, a woman with Gorilla Glue in her hair, and a Benjamin Button pla…
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#245: A Decade in the Making: Sophia Bush Returns!
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A full decade since her last appearance, Sophia Bush joins Gleib to catch up on all that has transpired, and how much weirder the world has become. They dive deep into the meaning of truth, the importance of clear messaging, the blurring of right and wrong, Breitbart coming after her, the effect of online trolls, how the pandemic has changed her, w…
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Alyssa Milano joins Gleib to discuss life regrets, marijuana, activism, being a child star, if Biden should stop trying for unity, if Trump should be convicted for his second impeachment, motherhood, happy Fauci, and the moment in her youth that changed her life. Plus, Gleib goes off on Congress, Biden's inauguration & updates us on The Bachelor. S…
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#243: Sklar Brothers & Dan Van Kirk: Dumb People Town Crossover Episode
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The Sklar Brothers & Daniel Van Kirk join Gleib for a special "Dumb People Town" crossover episode, on the day of the attempted coup when an angry Trump mob stormed the Capitol building. This capped off an insane Last Week with Trump's threatening call to the Georgia Secretary of State, Kim and Kanye probably getting divorced, scary robots getting …
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#242: 2020 in Review w/ Good News!
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Gleib summarizes 2020 with the good news that happened throughout the bad. Plus news from the last week, COVID silver linings, a Florida woman and bread updates. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleibAutor: Ben Gleib
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#241: Granting Wishes & Guest Jessica Care Moore
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Gleib shares the Braintrust's weird wishes. Poet & activist Jessica Care Moore joins to discuss working with Nas & Talib Kweli, White Privilege, what it's like being Black in America. Plus Putin respecting our elections more than Trump does, the smartest thing Florida has ever done, a judge who really values porn, and a log to the nards. Join the P…
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The podcast is back! Gleib catches us up on Biden's election, Trump's ongoing coup attempt and bogus fraud claims, and the reasons we can't allow idiots to control the narrative. Plus Cardi B's purse, Hunter Biden's taxes, shocking billionaire news, hypocritical Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers caught having an orgy, marrying ghosts, and maskless bank robbers …
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#239: Socially Distant from Steve Hofstetter, Chris Bowers & Dr. Larry
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Comedians Steve Hofstetter & Chris Bowers join Gleib to discuss the insane list of things Bowers doesn't like, and some very unpopular opinions. They cover what we all miss from normal life, hilarious reasons people are calling 911, the return of Jussie Smollett, a tiger with Coronavirus, Trump demanding appreciation from givernors and bragging abo…
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#238: No Sense of Smell with Aida Rodriguez
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Comedian Aida Rodriguez joins Gleib to discuss why she shares her personal life and takes on social issues from the stage, why she started standup when she was homeless, why Cenk Uygur lost badly in his Congressional race, why she supports Bernie over Biden, and if strippers should be allowed to deliver food during the pandemic. Plus Gleib covers t…
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#237: Quarantined with Maz Jobrani
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Comedian Maz Jobrani joins Gleib during the global quarantine to discuss finding your voice, the infallibility of Trump, identity comedy, how he got to the next level in his career, and the risk of going political. Plus Gleib covers Jared Leto’s obliviousness, Vanessa Hudgens indifference to death, horrible airplane snack boxes, a weed shop sued by…
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#236: Coronavirus Lizzo Style with Dr. Larry Burchett
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Dr. Larry Burchett joins Gleib to discuss what the real situation with the Coronavirus is, how much we should really panic & how best to protect ourselves. Plus, a new planet that rains metal. Trump declares national emergency. Everything closes from the NBA to Broadway to Tom Hanks. Lizzo helps guide us through. The Bachelor Peter is a mess. A stu…
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#235: Biggest in History with Tone Bell
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Comedian & Actor Tone Bell joins Gleib to discuss their shirtless Mexico moped gang & if they'd rather their daughter be a stripper or go on The Bachelor. Plus everyone dropped out of the presidential race. The biggest explosion in history. (Not Biden’s campaign resurgence, but in outer space.) Gleib announces who he endorses now that Warren is out…
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#234: The 30 Trillion Dollar Question with Guest Aura Vasquez
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Gleib summarizes the last week and is joined by LA City Council candidate Aura Vasquez to answer the 30 trillion dollar question: Is Bernie electable? Plus Kanye did a bad thing leaving an elevator. A unique way to make alcohol. Pentagon pledges to not use AI for evil. Bees turn on the Police. Two Presidential Debates in one week as Bernie becomes …
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#233: Brad WIlliams & Chris Porter: 1942uesdays
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Comedians Brad Williams & Chris Porter join Gleib for some 1942 Tequila while discussing sex tapes, nip slips, Brad's new baby, Chris' extreme love for farm animals, if the bass is a necessary instrument, the new mile high jet pack, the return of Rick Moranis, Hookers for Jesus, Trump pardoning Blogojevich and Michael Milken, Attorneys resigning ov…
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#232: Guest Alison Rosen: Lying Dog-Faced Pony Soldier
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Podcast rockstar Alison Rosen joins Gleib to discuss pet peeves, plus...If celebs should be allowed to have babies.Biden calling a voter a "lying dog-faced pony soldier".Taryn Manning being weird with Britney Spears.Televangelists selling fake Coronavirus cures.Comparing "OK Boomer" to the N word.John Kelly saying Vindman was right to report Trump'…
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