Barely Media

Barely Media is a weekly comedy commentary show hosted by Rique and Chaz. Each episode highlights the most absurd stories, trending topics, food crimes, and celebrity moments that made the internet stop and ask why this was news. The show mixes dry humor, curiosity, and honest reactions from two hosts who are only kind of informed but fully committed to having fun. New episodes every week. No ads.

McRib Court, Toddler Dogs, and the Wheelie Bin Industrial Complex 01/22/2026

McRib Court, Toddler Dogs, and the Wheelie Bin Industrial Complex This week on Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down the most important news stories nobody asked for. We start with McDonald's getting sued over the McRib, which sparks an important legal question: What kind of tort lawyer is genuinely shocked to learn it does not contain real rib meat? From there, we unpack new research showing dogs learn words the same way toddlers do, and Rique explains why that still does not mean your dog understands full sentences. Next, we try to figure out why Kiefer Sutherland was in a rideshare at all after assault charges surface, and what series of life choices leads to that exact situation. Finally, we celebrate a wheelie bin hitting 66 mph and ask the real question: whose job is it to be the chassis engineer for a trash can built for speed? It’s weird news, questionable logic, and completely unnecessary expertise—exactly how we like it. Timestamps 0:08 McDonald's sued over the McRib 4:12 Dogs learn words like toddlers 8:09 Kiefer Sutherland and the rideshare situation 13:39 Wheelie bin hits 66 mph /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/39821635

Smart Fridges, Snack Inflation, and the End of Nutrition 01/17/2026

Smart Fridges, Snack Inflation, and the End of Nutrition In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down three moments that prove technology and nutrition are mostly improvising. AI Fridges Artificial intelligence has officially been added to the refrigerator, an appliance that already had one clear responsibility. The hosts question why a fridge needs opinions when its entire job is to keep things cold and not judge what is inside. 1997 Receipt and Stranger Things A receipt from 1997 resurfaces and exposes how inflation went straight for defenseless Little Debbie snacks. Rique and Chaz compare prices and process the emotional damage. Food Pyramid With the food pyramid officially flipped upside down, the hosts debate whether nutritional guidelines are more of a suggestion than a rule. If everything keeps changing, it might be time to treat lab coat advice as optional and listen to instinct instead. New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week. Timestamps 0:08 AI Fridges 5:00 1997 Receipt and Stranger Things 14:47 Food Pyramid /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/39765455

The Second Camel, the Martha Bagel, and Cheese Propaganda 12/31/2025

The Second Camel, the Martha Bagel, and Cheese Propaganda In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz examine three stories that feel less like accidents and more like choices society keeps making. Woman Kicked by Camel at Church A woman was kicked by a camel during a church event, raising immediate questions about where a church in Texas found a camel in the first place and why, after the first camel incident, a second camel was still allowed to walk through the building. The New Way to Eat a Bagel Martha Stewart introduced her preferred way of eating a bagel, and the hosts debate how relatable a lifestyle tip can really be when it comes from someone with a poolboy. The bagel survives. The credibility is discussed. Cheese Study A new study suggests cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia. After noticing the number of holes in the study, both literal and methodological, Rique and Chaz question whether a broader cheese agenda is quietly being pushed on the public. New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week. Timestamps 0:08 Woman Kicked by Camel at Church 5:33 The New Way to Eat a Bagel 10:05 Cheese Study /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/39573200

Waymo Babies, Pixar After Dark, and Netflix vs Humanity 12/17/2025

Waymo Babies, Pixar After Dark, and Netflix vs Humanity In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down three developments that feel less like progress and more like a soft warning. Birth in a Waymo A baby was reportedly born inside a Waymo self driving car, forcing the hosts to accept that autonomous vehicles may also be the birthing suites of the future. Questions include whether surge pricing applies and if the car rates the parents afterward. Disney Invests in OpenAI Disney announced an investment in OpenAI, immediately raising concerns about Pixar characters being repurposed for adult content somewhere deep inside Disney Plus. Rique and Chaz discuss what happens when childhood icons meet generative AI and why this feels like something legal teams are pretending is not a problem. Knives Out Not in Theaters With Knives Out skipping theaters in favor of streaming, the conversation spirals into a debate about what the real assault on humanity is. Is it Netflix buying Warner Bros or the existence of 67 holiday ornaments. New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week. Timestamps 0:08 Birth in a Waymo 5:14 Disney Invests in OpenAI 11:00 Knives Out Not in Theaters /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/39445565

Elon Invents Love, Turkey Ice Cream, and a ChatGPT Wedding 11/18/2025

Elon Invents Love, Turkey Ice Cream, and a ChatGPT Wedding In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz take on some of the strangest stories circulating this week. Rich People Doing Things Elon Musk used Grok to generate an imagined love story on X. The hosts try to decide what is more likely. Will Elon find a partner on another planet or will he create his own with AI. Either option raises questions that science may not be ready for. Food Crime Baskin Robbins released its yearly turkey shaped ice cream cake. After learning the price and discovering that it contains no actual turkey flavor, the hosts discuss the disappointment of buying a novelty dessert that is more bird shaped than meaningful. Planet Why A woman in Japan married a ChatGPT model and created a unique digital relationship status. Rique and Chaz explore what this means for legal filings, financial responsibility, and whether the AI spouse is allowed to run an Etsy shop with someone else without entering digital cheating territory. New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week. Timestamps: 0:15 Rich People Doing Things 4:38 Food Crime 12:22 Planet Why /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/39071385

Recession Mac, Emerald Dew, and Tom Brady’s Clone Dog 11/11/2025

Recession Mac, Emerald Dew, and Tom Brady’s Clone Dog This week on Rique and Chaz: We unpack Kraft’s new mac and cheese flavor that proves the recession isn’t coming...it’s already cooking. Somehow, this leads to the shocking discovery that Cinderella’s fairy godmother might’ve been Italian all along. Then we taste-test the news of Mountain Dew’s new Wizard of Oz–themed flavor, which we agree should’ve stayed in Oz with the flying monkeys. Finally, we dive into Tom Brady’s cloned dog, a story we tried to roast but couldn’t, because, honestly, the man left nothing on the field. A weekly comedy recap of the world’s strangest headlines — no ads, no politics, just two people making sense of nonsense. Timestamps 0:02 Kraft’s New Mac & Cheese Flavor 8:20 Mountain Dew’s Wizard of Oz Flavor 13:50 Tom Brady’s Cloned Dog /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38986880

Escaped Monkeys, Interstellar Visitors, and the Rise of Hamburger Helper 11/04/2025

Escaped Monkeys, Interstellar Visitors, and the Rise of Hamburger Helper This week on Rique and Chaz: A truck overturns in Mississippi, releasing monkeys that we’re pretty sure are now enjoying early-bird specials at a Cracker Barrel. Rique reveals he’s had a close encounter and that an interstellar comet might just be stopping by for content. And finally, we award the title of Rattiest City in America Timestamps0:00 Monkeys Escape Overturned Truck 4:45 3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitations 9:22 The Rise of Struggle Meals 14:15 The Rattiest City in the U.S. /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38898990

The Louvre Heist, Lonely Halloween, and the Cape Comeback 10/28/2025

The Louvre Heist, Lonely Halloween, and the Cape Comeback This week on Rique and Chaz: We discuss the Louvre heist, where the art may be missing but at least the thieves were well-dressed. Then we dive into Halloween, the loneliest holiday for singles… but it doesn’t have to be. Wipe those clown tears, fix your makeup, and go find your Luigi at a bar. Finally, we unpack why Dracula is the most popular costume of the year, why capes deserve a comeback, and how Spirit Halloween remains the one place that rises when all hope (and retail) is lost. Timestamps 0:52 The Louvre Heist (Fashion Crimes Included) 6:18 The Loneliest Holiday (Halloween for Singles) 11:53 Dracula, Capes & Spirit Halloween /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38788095

Steak Nuggets, Geriatric Heists, and the Hotel Apple Conspiracy 10/21/2025

Steak Nuggets, Geriatric Heists, and the Hotel Apple Conspiracy This week on Rique and Chaz: Arby’s has officially abandoned bread. Introducing steak nuggets, a concept that feels both bold and deeply concerning. We discuss Ocean’s 14, which appears to be shaping up as a geriatric heist with more hip replacements than jewels. Chaz recounts nearly taking out a toddler at mini golf, while Rique survives a full mansplaining session at Skee-Ball. And finally, we expose the truth behind hotel breakfast apples... decorative at best, digestible at never. Timestamps 0:52 Steak Nuggets (Arby’s Bread Abandonment) 3:44 Ocean’s 14 & The Geriatric Heist 10:15 Mini Golf & Skee-Ball Incidents 16:18 Hotel Breakfast & The Fake Apple Crisis /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38650995

Fast Food, Faster Drones, and the Slow Collapse of Dignity 10/14/2025

Fast Food, Faster Drones, and the Slow Collapse of Dignity This week on Rique and Chaz, we explore: The mysterious life of Tilly Norwood. Delivery drones, travel neck pillows, drive-thru speakers, and the rotating sushi experience. It’s a podcast about nothing, featuring everything you didn’t ask to think about. /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38571790

Baywatch, Bee Gees, and Hydration 10/06/2025

Baywatch, Bee Gees, and Hydration This week, we discuss: The Baywatch reboot that absolutely no one asked for. Disney customer service, which somehow led to our best Bee Gees impression yet. The growing epidemic of oversized water bottles and the people who treat hydration like a competitive sport. And the unspoken rules of movie theater etiquette. It’s Rique and Chaz: a podcast about nothing, now featuring 30% more chaos and 0% ads. Timestamps 0:15 Baywatch Reboot 3:30 Disney Customer Service & Bee Gees Impression 9:44 Oversized Water Bottles 19:33 Movie Theater Etiquette /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38475105

Near-Death in Peru, Heel Sand Trauma, and the Return of Pigeons 09/25/2025

Near-Death in Peru, Heel Sand Trauma, and the Return of Pigeons Season two kicks off with chaos: Rique narrowly avoids becoming Peruvian roadkill. Chaz declares sand the ultimate heel assassin. We question why clowns only entertain themselves (and maybe McDonald’s). And we imagine a world of Post-its-wielding carrier pigeons. It’s the same podcast about nothing — now with more near-death experiences. Timestamps 0:03 Intro 0:27 Peru Near-Death Experience 8:04 Sand and Hair Roasts 18:35 Clowns and McDonald’s 22:34 Post-Its n Pigeons /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38361535

Costco Chicken Bake, Velcro Futures, and the Anti-Elevator Agenda 09/05/2025

Costco Chicken Bake, Velcro Futures, and the Anti-Elevator Agenda This week we rank the Costco Chicken Bake as the Ferrari of snacks, explore Chaz’s vision of a Velcro-powered future, and unpack why Rique has officially declared himself not pro-elevator. It’s food takes, questionable innovations, and way too much time spent on vertical transportation. /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38098090

Six Flags Lines, Jay Leno’s Iron Man Suit, and Batcave Stench 08/29/2025

Six Flags Lines, Jay Leno’s Iron Man Suit, and Batcave Stench Because somehow this started with Naked Gun. /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/38016905

Turtlenecks, Scratch-and-Sniff, and the Pickle Debate 08/22/2025

Turtlenecks, Scratch-and-Sniff, and the Pickle Debate In this episode, Rique and Chaz break down the new Fantastic Four movie and why the real heroes might have been the turtlenecks. We also take a sharp left into childhood scratch-and-sniff books, wondering if they secretly rewired our adult taste buds. /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/37927600

Superman and the Floating Kiss Walkout 08/08/2025

Superman and the Floating Kiss Walkout Rique and Chaz tackle the new Superman movie… but only one of them made it to the end. Rique shares why the “floating kiss” scene was his personal kryptonite and why he’s lobbying for romantic trigger warnings in all superhero films. /episode/index/show/61d086fb-5091-4fa9-b5ec-5c6e7312ac0b/id/37738205

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