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The Reality of Romance: Unpacking Dating Standards - An Extra Shot #003

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Release Date: 07/28/2025

58 Letters, Zero Chill: Try Saying This New Welsh Town Name In Helldivers! - An Extra Shot #005 show art 58 Letters, Zero Chill: Try Saying This New Welsh Town Name In Helldivers! - An Extra Shot #005

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Today the Morning Roasts crew learns about a new Helldivers 2 map and the devs are clearly trolling. Ever tried saying a single word that’s 58 letters long? Welcome to Llanfair‑pwll‑gwyngyll‑gogery‑chwyrn‑drobwll‑llantysilio‑gogogoch. This small village in North Wales famously added extra syllables in the 1860s just to win the longest railway station name contest with laugh a little at unsuspecting tourists while they were at it.

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Welcome to Morning Roasts—your daily dose of pop culture's most delightfully absurd headlines. Today, we're diving into a whirlwind of eyebrow-raising news, from unexpected celebrity pairings to animated icons graduating. In a surprising turn of events, Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have been making headlines for their palpable chemistry both on and off the screen. The duo stars in the upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun. Fashion Faux Pas: Sydney Sweeney's 'Jeans' Ad Sparks Controversy ignited a firestorm of criticism. The ad's tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes," intended as a...

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Hot take incoming from the Morning Roasts crew: In today’s roast, we’re serving up a piping-hot story where a chef threw shade harder than a cast iron skillet. TikTok "micro‑influencer" @itskarlabb (then rocking just 15,000 followers) showed up for a promised free meal at San Francisco’s Kis Cafe only to get verbally grilled by chef Luke Sung, who apparently expected at least mid‑six‑figure bragging rights before even thinking about serving a bite. He pulled up her profile at full volume, declared her content too “homey,” and suggested her audience was too broke to even afford...

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From Serial Killers to Eugenics: Dexter Resurrection, UK's Online Safety Act & Sydney Sweeney's Controversial Jeans Ad - #118 show art From Serial Killers to Eugenics: Dexter Resurrection, UK's Online Safety Act & Sydney Sweeney's Controversial Jeans Ad - #118

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Here’s your morning roast recap—hotter than a July heatwave and spicier than a Reddit thread on fashion ethics. Let’s dive into the cultural chaos of Sydney Sweeney’s “Great Jeans” Ad Sparks Backlash online! We also chat about the UK's Online Safety Act and the strategies used by the government to create a safer online space for 18 years of and under. Then comes along vicious Bambi: The Reckoning, from forest fawn to fanged fury where Bambi transforms into a bloodthirsty monster after consuming a nefarious chemical. Lastly, Dexter: Resurrection where the Dark Passenger returns...

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Are your dating standards keeping you single? In the next episode of An Extra Shot where we use the infamously judgmental Delusion Calculators as comedic lie detectors for modern love. We’ll swipe, filter, and roast  the Male & Female Delusion Calculators and the demands that men and women have for their future partners. Whether you're evaluating your own standards or laughing at someone else's, this roast session serves up both laughs and lessons. Tune in for a reality check you didn’t know you needed!

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In this episode of An Extra Shot, we talk about Uber testing its latest bold, and slightly extra, move in the U.S. by rolling out "Women Preferences", a feature that basically says, “Ladies, you do you.” Launching soon in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, the pilot lets women riders request women drivers—and women drivers can opt to only pick up women passengers (yes, it’s a thing).

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Sydney Sweeney’s Steamy Jeans, Pascal & Kirby’s Bizarre Promo, MRI Chain Horror & Sussexes Scrapped by Netflix - #117 show art Sydney Sweeney’s Steamy Jeans, Pascal & Kirby’s Bizarre Promo, MRI Chain Horror & Sussexes Scrapped by Netflix - #117

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This week, we're diving into the headlines that have everyone talking! Sydney Sweeney's Bold Move: The "Euphoria" star's topless denim campaign for American Eagle's Fall 2025 line has not only turned heads but also boosted the company's stock by 10%. Pedro Pascal & Vanessa Kirby's Press Tour Antics is very intimate. Their close interactions during the "Fantastic Four: First Steps" promotions have sparked debates about boundaries and marketing strategies. A 61-year-old Long Island man tragically died after a 20-pound chain he was wearing was pulled into an MRI machine. The...

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In this bonus episode, we dive into a hilarious viral moment where a mom discovers her kids using the family's grilling tongs to pick up dog poop! Join us as we unpack this parenting misadventure, discuss the importance of kitchen tool hygiene, and share our own tales of unexpected household surprises. Whether you're a parent, a pet owner, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this episode serves up a hearty helping of humor and relatable chaos.

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Coldplay CAM, K-pop Demon Hunters REVIEW, and Predator: Badlands Trailer - #116 show art Coldplay CAM, K-pop Demon Hunters REVIEW, and Predator: Badlands Trailer - #116

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The episode kicked off with a deep dive into the viral Coldplay concert incident where the band's kiss cam spotlighted Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot and their awkward reaction. The Fantastic Four marketing has sparked controversy over the way Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal act around each other. Next, the hosts reviewed KPop Demon Hunters, the animated Netflix film blending K-pop glamour with supernatural action concludes with reactions to the newly released trailer for Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg. 

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In this exciting episode, we plunge into the topics our thoughts of Elon Musk's AI company introducing new AI companions to its chatbot Grok: "Ani," a sexualized anime-style bot which have sparked controversy, especially since Ani is accessible even in the app's "kids mode." We revisit the notorious Fyre Festival, a 2017 event that promised luxury but delivered disaster. We have James Gunn unveiling the first poster for the upcoming Supergirl film, featuring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El.  Netflix has released the official teaser for Stranger Things Season 5, giving fans a glimpse of...

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More Episodes

Are your dating standards keeping you single? In the next episode of An Extra Shot where we use the infamously judgmental Delusion Calculators as comedic lie detectors for modern love. We’ll swipe, filter, and roast  the Male & Female Delusion Calculators and the demands that men and women have for their future partners.

Whether you're evaluating your own standards or laughing at someone else's, this roast session serves up both laughs and lessons. Tune in for a reality check you didn’t know you needed!