Episode 55: Ghosts of Thanksgiving Past
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After months of swearing they’d do a palate-cleanser, the gang finally coughs one up. In this Thanksgiving special, Ty, Jay and Meredith dig into holiday memories, dredging up all the triumphs, disasters and psychic scars that happen when you trap an entire family in one house and call it gratitude. It’s festive. It’s nostalgic. It’s a slow-motion car wreck with pie. (00:04:05) Meredith's corn casserole experiment (00:05:40) Jay's working for the Mormons (00:09:37) Soaking parties (00:12:30) Ty's company is "restructuring" (00:14:40) News update: Epstein files (00:16:40) News...
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Episode 54: Blue Wave Goodbye
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The Democrats finally caught a big wave, rode it for five glorious minutes, and then face-planted into dry sand. On this episode, the gang digs into the 2025 “blue wave” that briefly washed over the country before evaporating in record time. Eight Democratic senators broke ranks to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history, with voters left blinking like “wait, what?” Intro: Northern Lights in the U.S. Everything is AI Meredith believes in werewolf moons Sounds of the Week: 2025 blue "wave" Songs*: "Blue Monday" by Orgy "Blueprint" by Fugazi "Tangled Up In...
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Episode 53: Extreme Makeover: White House Edition
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Trump’s latest real estate investment? Flatten the East Wing and drop $300 million on a ballroom big enough for his ego. This week, the gang breaks down the funding fiasco, the motives behind the demolition, and why the new dance floor might be the most expensive metaphor for American politics yet. Intro: Labubus, Meredith's spooky 911 experience, Jay's Halloween vacation, Ty's health scare Sounds of the Week: President Donald Trump's ballroom Songs: "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads "Ballroom Blitz" by Sweet "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus Notes: ...
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Episode 52: Healthcare: An American Horror Story
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In SOTW 1.0, the gang was young, dumb, and invincible ... or so they thought. Fast-forward to their 40s, and their bodies are staging a full-scale rebellion. Jay has a Frankenstein knee, Meredith’s running shoes are mostly decorative, and Ty faints at the sight of his own hemoglobin. This week, they talk about what “self-care” looks like when your warranty’s expired—and the fine art of selective neglect. Their health plan may be questionable, but it’s still better than whatever Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is selling. 0:00:00 - Intro (SOTW doesn't suck, Meredith's conservatorship...
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Episode 51: Cartography of Control
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Every ten years, the census hands politicians a fresh box of crayons—and somehow the “art project” always ends up looking like a crime scene. Despite the next census not due until 2030, the redistricting free-for-all is already underway: Trump pushing Republican states to redraw early, Democrats striking back, and the whole country caught in a cartographic cage match. This week, Geoff Gerling returns to help Ty and Jay tackle everyone’s favorite “sexy” political scandal: gerrymandering. The gang breaks down what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how those squiggly lines on a...
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Episode 50: Political Psychosis
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It's finally time for a palate cleanser episode! Just kidding. We're totally talking about ... you know ... that thing that happened. This week, the gang gives their totally neutral, not at all controversial, unbiased hot take on the $h0t heard around the world. 0:00:00 - Intro (Crypto currency investment fraud and other old people scams) 0:22:08 - Sounds of the Week: 0:39:32 - He who must not be named Songs: "Bullet in the Head" by Rage Against the Machine "Hey Man Nice Shot" by Filter "See You In Hell" by Grim Reaper Notes: (0:24:00) (0:33:20)...
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Episode 49: Tariffied
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Trump promised tariffs would make America strong. He didn’t just tinker with trade—he brought a sledgehammer to a scalpel’s job. Ten federal judges have already declared the biggest tariffs unlawful, and now the Supreme Court gets to decide whether to call it policy or vandalism. After months of whiplash—on again, off again—the pain is finally trickling down, landing squarely on families already gasping for air. This week, the gang talks about how tariffs are less an economic strategy and more a slow-motion robbery, and whether breaking the camel’s back is a bug…or a feature....
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Episode 48: Let It Go
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After 16 years, Marc Maron is calling it quits on one of the most iconic podcasts ever. That news got Tyson spiraling: if Maron can walk away, why does he struggle to let go of… well, anything? This week, the gang dives into the art (and agony) of moving on—from jobs to hobbies to relationships—and why cutting ties, even when things are good, can feel like pulling teeth. Spoiler: it’s harder than it looks. 0:00:00 - Intro (black cat shenanigans, Bingo Loco, Meredith saw a laser light show for the first time, Jay had lunch with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce)...
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Episode 47: Lexapro and Cons
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After nearly 40 years of white-knuckling life with anxiety, Jay has finally joined Team Psych Meds™. Meredith and Ty — seasoned pros in the world of pharmaceutical mood maintenance — welcome the rookie to the roster. From side effects to life upgrades, the gang kicks back on the imaginary shrink’s couch and swaps war stories about mental health, meds, and the weird, wonderful ways our brains respond to modern chemistry. Side effects of this episode may include headaches, diarrhea, and sexual dysfunction. Consult with your doctor before listening. (0:00:00) - Intro (spooky season...
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Episode 46: Pedo Files
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Donald J. Trump is flexing unprecedented power, backed by a Republican-led Congress and a conservative-supermajority Supreme Court. But could the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein be his unexpected undoing? This week, the gang unpacks the explosive controversy surrounding the Epstein files—exploring whether the most notorious pedophile in history is posthumously challenging the most powerful man in America. (0:00:00) - Intro (Meredith's trip to Omaha, famous pedophiles, Jay's first time on meds) (0:22:23) - Sounds of the Week: (0:40:56) - The Epstein files Songs: "Seventeen" by...
info_outlineDonald J. Trump is flexing unprecedented power, backed by a Republican-led Congress and a conservative-supermajority Supreme Court. But could the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein be his unexpected undoing? This week, the gang unpacks the explosive controversy surrounding the Epstein files—exploring whether the most notorious pedophile in history is posthumously challenging the most powerful man in America.
(0:00:00) - Intro (Meredith's trip to Omaha, famous pedophiles, Jay's first time on meds)
(0:22:23) - Sounds of the Week:
(0:40:56) - The Epstein files
Songs:
"Seventeen" by Winger
"Edge of the World" by Faith No More
"Expose Yourself to Kids" by GG Allin
Notes:
- Museum of Shadows (0:05:20)
- Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal (0:07:45)
- Marc Dutroux - Belgian serial killer (0:07:54)
- Trump claims Epstein files are faked, but many documents have been public for years (0:27:35)
- Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled by CBS and will end in May 2026 (0:31:11)
- CBS canned ‘The Late Show’ over tens of millions in financial losses annually — not Stephen Colbert’s politics: sources (0:31:40)
- Here Are Final Late Night Ratings for Q2 2025 (0:32:40)
- What we know about Columbia's $221 million settlement with the Trump administration (0:34:24)
- ‘South Park’ skewers Trump after signing new Paramount deal (0:34:53)
- What Trump has said about Jeffrey Epstein over the years, including on 2024 campaign trail (0:41:37)
- Right-wing influencers get binders labeled "The Epstein Files," but downplay revelations (0:41:48)
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi Releases First Phase of Declassified Epstein Files (0:42:05)
- Bondi says Epstein client list 'sitting on my desk right now,' and is reviewing JFK, MLK files (0:42:20)
- FBI leaders say jail video shows Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide (0:42:31)
- Musk appears to delete X posts claiming Trump was in Epstein files (0:43:05)
- Department of Justice Epstein memo (0:43:36)
- The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out (0:43:50)
- Trump Calls Questions About Epstein Investigation A ‘Desecration’ Amid Pushback From Right-Wing Base (0:44:08)
- Speaker Mike Johnson says he supports Ghislaine Maxwell testifying to Congress and demands the DOJ release everything they have on Epstein (0:44:14)
- Republicans Vote Against Amendment Calling for Release of Epstein Files (0:44:28)
- Donald Trump social media post blasting supporters over Epstein controversy (0:45:00)
- Trump announces he asked the Department of Justice to release Epstein grand jury testimony (0:45:53)
- Judge denies Trump admin bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida (0:46:54)
- Sen. Richard Durbin's letter to to FBI and DOJ (0:47:26)
- Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump. (0:47:42)
- Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties (0:47:55)
- An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files (0:48:17)
- Johnson shuts door on House vote before September on releasing Epstein files (0:48:27)
- House speaker starts August recess early to avoid Jeffrey Epstein votes (0:48:48)
- Deputy attorney general to meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell (0:49:03)
- Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files (0:49:11)
- House panel approves subpoena of DOJ for Epstein files (0:49:21)
- 63% Of Voters Disapprove Of The Trump Administration's Handling Of The Jeffrey Epstein Files, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds (0:50:20)
- Claims That Vance Met With Rupert Murdoch Right Before WSJ Bombshell Lack Evidence (0:52:14)
- Pam Bondi gives credit to Marjorie Taylor Greene for dismissal of case involving COVID vaccine-denying doctor (0:54:33)
- Marjorie Taylor Greene demands the Epstein client list be released (0:54:45)
- Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders' new stadium deal over team name (0:55:05)
- Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition (0:55:12)
- Gabbard threatens prosecution against Obama administration officials for ‘treasonous conspiracy’ (0:55:15)
- Trump posts AI video of Obama getting arrested in the Oval Office (0:55:23)
- Epstein lawyer: Bondi, Trump not withholding client list (1:02:17)
- Ghislaine Maxwell Can’t Help But Notice Interview Room Covered In Plastic Sheeting (1:06:31)
- 'Ghislaine Maxwell didn't hang herself next week' (1:06:43)
- Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies: Was he an intelligence agent? (1:06:55)
- Who was Robert Maxwell? Ghislaine Maxwell's father, who had alleged ties with KGB and Mossad (1:08:20)