Brand New Information

Where the Bleep is Kate Middleton? 

This burning question has brought Jay and Suzanne back to the mic for a special episode of Brand New Information! 

Suzanne catches Jay up to speed on the theories and developments surrounding the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales, while Jay shares his in depth knowledge of the royal family (exclusively gleaned from The Crown). 

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Jay and Suzanne are breaking their hiatus in light of the breaking news that beloved actor Matthew Perry has passed away at 54. They share what his life and work meant to them, chat about the outpouring of love that has occurred since his passing, and talk about their favorite Friends moments. 

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NBC: Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ actor, dies of apparent drowning at 54 - https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news...

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Plus: Benedict Cumberbatch can’t say Penguin, Tommy Boy, meteors crashing through roofs, desecrated banana art, and Biden’s p...

It’s a big news week! Jay and Suzanne are here to break it down for you. First, Jay tells us about the sackings of Tucker Carlson at Fox News and Don Lemon at CNN. Then, Jay and Suzanne try to figure out how old Biden really is as he announces his re-election campaign. Finally, Suzanne gives us an update on Alec Baldwin as his manslaughter charges get dropped and his film ‘Rust’ shockingly goes back into production. 

Plus: The ...

A massive leak of classified military documents came to light this week, and the revelations included shocking information about covert Western forces that are secretly on the ground in Ukraine. Yet, finding the details has become increasingly difficult as the days go by. Jay asks - is the media noise that’s obscuring the story being caused by people who don’t want us to learn what’s come to light in the leak? 

Then, Suzanne dr...

This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his candidacy for President, running as a Democrat. Jay and Suzanne chat about how the Democratic primary race is shaping up, why Biden is running for a second term, and why the Democratic Presidential bench seems so weak. Then, Suzanne updates us on where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are now, one year after their civil trial. 

Plus - The Pepsi Jet lawsuit, Beverly Hills 90210, common m...

Trials abound in both the political and pop culture arenas. First, Jay explains the charges against Trump as he is finally indicted. Then, Suzanne shares why she loves how smug Gwyneth Paltrow was during her ski trial last week. 

Plus - November Rain, So I Married an Ax Murderer, Tai Bo, water bottle hygiene, wooly mammoth meatballs, and the result of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. 

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Suzanne is out today, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom Susan is here to take her spot, which means we’ve got a double helping of politics this week! First, Susan spells out why the upcoming Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is of vital importance to the entire nation. Then, Jay shares the truth about how cobalt, an increasingly important material, is mined; raising the question of how we as everyday people can ethically consume. 

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This week Suzanne tells us the tale of how nepo baby Romy Mars (daughter of Sophia Coppola and Thomas Mars, lead singer of Phoenix) went hilariously viral in a rogue TikTok after being grounded for attempting to charter a helicopter. Then, Jay chats with Chat GPT to see if it really is the world changing innovation that everyone thinks it is, only for Suzanne to stump it on her very first try. 

Also - Rattails, Saved by the Bel...

This week, Jay recaps the congressional hearing about recent releases from The Twittter Files and Jay and Suzanne debate where the line should be drawn regarding free speech. Then, Suzanne regails us with major drama going down in Bravoland as Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss of Vanderpump Rules have been exposed for having an affair. 

Plus - The Challenger explosion, the Walkman, Naughty license plates, and the value of a s...

This week, Jay brings two stories that demonstrate the pitfalls of public health overreach during COVID.  Then, Suzanne gives her take on Chris Rock’s Netflix comedy special, and details the facts behind his jokes aimed at Will and Jada Smith. 

Plus - The War Room, Bob Wehadababyitsaboy, deer home invaders, and Peeps flavored Pepsi. 

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Fibronostalgia:

The War Room: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108515/

This week Jay is awash in a fresh batch of COVID headlines; including a meta analysis of mask mandate studies, and the FBI’s new claim backing up the ‘lab leak’ origination theory. Then, Suzanne summarizes details that Aaron Rodgers shared after his highly publicized four-day darkness retreat. 

Plus - Swingers, candy cigarettes, feces apologies, and Jakie Robinson. 

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Fibronostalgia: 

An oral history of Swinger...

The Presidential race is heating up and Jay is bringing us the latest developments. Learn why Jay is excited for New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Sununu to announce a run, and why the Ohio rail disaster might turn out to be politically damaging for Pete Buttigieg on the Democratic side. Then, Suzanne shares the details behind Don Lemon’s bizarrely sexist rant that got him booted off of CNN for a few days. 

Plus - Bell Biv Devoe,...

Jay is gone for the week, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom, Susan, has stepped in to take his place on the pod! Hear Suzanne and Susan’s thoughts about how the Republican primary field is shaping up. Then, learn from Suzanne why Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime show was a groundbreaking artistic feat. 

Plus - Super Bowl ticket prices, stoned dogs, Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, and shoulder pads. 

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Today on the pod, Jay explains how well-meaning progressive policies might be exacerbating the housing shortage in cities. Then, Suzanne recaps all of the drama that went down at The Grammys this week. 

Plus: Party lines, Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins, the coldest place on Earth, and FART scores. 

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Today, Suzanne breaks down the facts about why the Ozempic weight loss craze is so problematic. Then, Jay and Suzanne plan a party for the official end of the pandemic in the US, which Biden has randomly scheduled for May 11th.

Plus - “Sit, Ubu, Sit”, Lilith Fair, Doppelgänger murders, and misplaced radioactive capsules. 

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Today panic boils over as Jay alerts Suzanne that the Democrats are coming for her gas stove. Then, Suzanne lays out the facts surrounding the new involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin. 

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PJ Harvey, “Chief”, Seven, potential proof of Santa Claus, and a very interesting to explore the divides between political parties. 

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Today, Jay shares a hopeful sign that inflation might be slowing down. Then, Suzanne recounts details of the tragic death of Lisa Marie Presley. 

Plus - The Freshmaker, Luck Wisconsin Lotto winnings, Sausage roll world records, Biden’s documents, Adventures in Babysitting, and a whole new segment: Can We Say That?! 

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Today, Jay details the intense mess that Kevin McCarthy had on his hands as he attempted to lock in votes for Speaker of the House. Then, Suzanne updates us on Jen Shah, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City who was just sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison for defrauding the elderly. 

Plus: Prince Harry’s new book, Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness, Dinosaurs, meatpacking magnate statue beheadings, and the banished words of 2023....