Bad News First

Bad News First

Bad News First is a weekly news and comedy podcast where Jayden and Adam break down the biggest headlines in politics, culture, and current events - then strip away the spin and replace it with satire. Each episode tackles six tailored news stories from around the world, delivering intelligent humour, political commentary, and cultural analysis with bite. From global scandals to media absurdity, nothing is off-limits. If you enjoy smart comedy, dry wit, and unapologetic takes on the modern news cycle, this podcast is for you! New episodes weekly.

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April 15, 2026 62 mins

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm.

Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it.

This week (Monday 13th April 2026):

  • Smoke On The Altar
  • Artemis Poo
  • Mastering The Game
  • Wayne’s World
  • Deal Or No Deal
  • Have A Break

So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show!

New episodes weekly...

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Mark as Played

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm.

Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it.

This week (Monday 23rd March 2026):

  • Prepare For Landing
  • Pump It Up!
  • Frozen Paycheques
  • We Don’t Need No Education
  • Unsubscribed
  • Players, Penalties & Promotions

So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and en...

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Mark as Played

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm.

Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it.

This week (Monday 16rd March 2026):

  • Face the Music
  • Howzat?!
  • High Hopes
  • Poller Coaster
  • Holi Moly
  • Rough Justice

So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show!

New episodes weekly.

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Mark as Played

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm.

Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it.

This week (Monday 2nd March 2026):

  • I Ran Out Of Time
  • You’re Fired!
  • Mayday! Mayday!
  • Start Your Engines!
  • You Better Get This Party Started
  • “I’ll Be Back”

So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the sh...

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Mark as Played

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm.

Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it.

This week (Monday 23rd February 2026):

  • Brewed Awakening
  • Deep Depression
  • State of Confusion
  • Gremlin in the Kremlin
  • Lost in Translation
  • Permanently Cancelled

So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy th...

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Mark as Played

Welcome to the very first episode of Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm.

Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it.

This week (Monday 16 February 2026):

• Wellington takes “wet and windy” a little too literally • North Korea brings a whole new meaning to Netflix & Chill • The Epstein Files remind us that the real co...

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Mark as Played

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