Ridiculous News

It's our farewell episode y'all! Join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments, explore gratitude, and more! THANK YOU so much for following us on this journey! We hope you'll stay in touch with us! Follow Bill on IG @worleybirdpictures and follow Mark on IG @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode all about the mystery of batteries! Special guests include THE Energizer Bunny, and a talking electric truck! Topics include: lithium ion, electric vehicles, what the future looks like, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode all about puzzles! We're talking: crosswords, jigsaw, sudoku, and more! We talk about how finding the right puzzle for you can be good for your mental health, an unusual spin on Wheel of Fortune, and more! AND we're joined by @rickeyrandom! It's a fun one.  Plus check out our videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are doing a deep dive into the world of NBA superstar, LeBron James! He is a living legend, arguably the greatest of all time depending on who you are talking to, and we are going to explore some of his lesser known facts and stories.   Follow Rickey @rickeyrandom Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode into the wonderful world of libraries! Yes, libraries are a place where you can find books but they also provide so many amazing services to the community and we're gonna learn about what some of them are! And we are joined by our delightful special guest, David Russell! David is a librarian, bookseller and storyteller who is thankful to live in Georgia after spending 28 years in the Buffalo area. In addition to being an experienced storytelling host, he has also performed at Naked City, Carapace, Write Club Atlanta, Titans of Talking and Stories On The Edge Of Night, Story Collider, and was a Moth Storytelling Finalist. He won his first storytelling award at the age of 9 and has been addicted ever since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode where we'll be talking about The Emmys, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and writing for TV with Alrinthea Carter! Alrinthea is an Emmy nominated television writer for her work on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch show. She's amazing! Follow her @alrinthea   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode about racism and A.I.! Artificial intelligence is amazing technology but it is not immune from prejudice influencing how it operates, much like other parts of our lives. We'll explore some ways in which racism pops up in AI as well as looking at some of the people and organizations that are working hard to make AI more equitable and inclusive. PLUS we are excited to welcome back to the podcast the wonderful Jayme Alilaw! Jayme Alilaw is a creator of many passions with a grounded mission of empowerment, edification, and education. Jayme engages the world as an opera singer, leadership and life coach, entrepreneur, educator, and public speaker. Based in Atlanta, Jayme is an Army veteran and mother. Follow her on IG @sangmsjayme   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup and it's super special because Bill is back baby! We talk about MLK's legacy and why it's important to remember what he truly stood for, Shaq losing a bet and eating frog legs, and we discuss the 7-Day Happiness Challenge. It's a fun one!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive about all things breakfast! Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? We explore that and so much more with special guest @shaunakg! Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with another weekly roundup and we're joined by special guest, @rickeyrandom! We'll be talking about recent headlines that caught our eye! Stories include, an angry crocodile taking on a lawnmower, declining enrollment in American public schools, and more!   Check out our videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a fun deep dive today and it's all about news stories centered around Tinder - the popular dating app! Plus we are joined by special guest, Madeline Evans!   Follow Madeline on IG: @maddawg510 Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first weekly roundup episode of 2023! Woohoo! We are joined by special guest Lenise Lyons to talk about recent headlines that caught our eye. We're talking about Taylor Swift's super rich cat, an important tip to keep in mind for your new year's resolutions, the magic of The Cheesecake Factory, and much more!Follow Lenise on IG @luhneez and check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode where we interview the amazing, Owen Burke! Owen's career in comedy has spanned 4 decades. He's worked as a producer for Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company Gary Sanchez, he was an Executive Producer for Comedy Central's Drunk History, he's worked on the Netflix show Murderville starring Will Arnett, he was an Executive Producer on the Chris Gethard Show for TruTv, he was Editor and Chief for Funny or Die, among so much more. He is also a legendary improviser and was artistic director of UCB Theatre in NYC. We'll be talking to Owen about his journey in life and comedy. You don't wanna miss this one!   Follow Owen Burke @owenburke on IG and Twitter   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's weekly roundup where we're talking about the massive flight cancellations and delays being experienced across the country, a couple people filing a suit over a misleading movie trailer, and more! Plus we are joined by special guest co-host, Rickey Boynton! Rickey is a phenomenal actor and comedian who you may recognize from the viral smash "Too Many Cooks" on Adult Swim and Heels on the Starz Network, and his hilarious videos on his @rickeyrandom social media channels.   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode about GOLF! We'll be talking golf slang, golf etiquette, and more! And, we're joined by a wonderful guest - comedian and filmmaker and co-host of the lovely podcast, “Now Worries If Not”, Aaron Chewning! Aaron is also the mastermind behind the delightful and hilarious St. André Golf channels that are taking social media by storm! Follow St André Golf on IG and TikTok @standregolf and follow Aaron @aaronchewning   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's weekly roundup we talk about a cop that dresses up as the Grinch and passes out onions to speedsters, Krampus parades, nuclear fusion, and more! And we're joined by special guest-host Lenise Lyons! Follow Lenise @luhneez and check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's deep dive episode we're talking about how to leave a party! We've all been there: you're at a social function and you are ready to bounce. Do you say goodbye to everyone, or do you just leave without saying anything? Opinions differ and we're excited to dive into them with our very special guest, WHITTNEY MILLSAP! Whitney is a brilliant improviser, actor, educator, and entrepreneur and will soon become a licensed esthetician. Follow Whittney on IG: @meowscraps and keep up with her garden @wild.east.acreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey y'all we got a weekly roundup for ya today and we are joined by Marietta Mendler so you know it's gonna be a delight! We talk about a holiday Christmas party where a Grinch fought a reindeer, the word 'goblin modde', the benefits of improv, and so much more!   Follow Marietta on IG: @marieonettaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey you wonderful people! We got a deep dive episode and it's all about Kevin Bacon! We'll be talking about his unorthodox approach to preparing for his role in Footloose, how he lost most of his fortune in a huge Ponzi scheme, and so much more. We're joined by special guest Kevin Barry! Kevin Barry is an amazing artist and a senior writer for Cartoon Network - the dude is TALENTED! Check out his work on IG @kevinbarrydrawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup episode where we'll be talking about recent headlines that caught our eye! Stories include the new high-tech soccer balls being used by the world cup, twins that were falsely accused of cheating in med school winning a 1.5 million lawsuit, and that new movie trailer for Cocaine Bear! AND we're joined by the amazing guest, Lenise Lyons! Lenise is a hilarious improviser, actor, and stand up comedian. They perform all over Atlanta and you can follow her on Instagram @luhneez   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive into all things Santa Claus! We talk about how some of the more widespread depictions of Santa came to be, the psychological aspects of believing in Santa, and more! Plus we are joined by improv superstar, Madeline Evans! Follow Madeline on IG @maddawg510See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup episode where we discuss recent headlines that caught our eye! We'll be talking about a man that won a lawsuit to be 'boring' at work, better understanding your dogs behavior, and more! Plus we're joined by the stupendous, Andrea Laing! Follow Andrea on IG @yourfavoriteandreaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive episode all about Holiday rom-com movies, baby! And we are joined by the amazing, Megan Metzger! Megan is a film and television writer who was the co-writer for The Princess Switch 1 and 2 on Netflix. This is such a fun episode - y'all are in for a treat!   Follow Megan on IG @_megan.metzger_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup where we'll be discussing recent headlines that caught our eye. Stories include a farm that had tens of thousands of minks escape, another where an NFL player announced his retirement after selling an incredibly rare Pokemon card, and we discuss an owl named Winky who has been trashing rich people's homes.   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's deep dive episode all about...gum! Ever wondered how gum was used to solve a cold case? Did you know that McDonald's once tried selling bubble gum flavored broccoli? Wanna learn some cool facts about Seattle's gum wall? If you answered yes to any of these, then this is the episode for you!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup where we'll be discussing some recent headlines that caught our eye! We'll be talking about someone trying to sneak a gun past security by stuffing it into a chicken, a different story where a man ate 40 chickens in 40 days, and we'll be discussing some of the recent chaos happening over at Twitter. PLUS we are joined with the wonderful Joshua Quinn! Joshua is a brilliant actor and improv comedian. Follow Joshua on IG and Tiktok @mrjoshquinn   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive into the world of stuffed animals! We'll be talking about everything from Beanie Babies, to teddy bears and maybe even some strange taxidermy as well - listen in to find out!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup episode where Bill and Mark are joined by the amazing, Noel Brown! The three of them talk about a news story about how many patients show up high to the dentist, a bunch of SAT tests being lost, and much more!   Noel Brown is the superstar podcaster who you know from Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ridiculous History, AND he is one of the exec producers of Ridiculous News! Be sure to follow Noel @hownownoelbrown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a wonderful episode all about the joy of writing! And we are joined by the brilliant Kelundra Smith to talk about her life as a writer and have some fun along the way! Kelundra Smith is a theatre critic, arts journalist, and playwright whose mission is to connect people to cultural experiences and each other. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Oxford American, Food & Wine, American Theatre, ESPN, and more! Check out Kelundra's website kelundra.com and follow her on IG @anotherpieceofkay and Twitter @pieceofkay Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup episode where we'll be talking about the legend of a demon cat that haunts the U.S. Capitol building, a fancy restaurant for fancy pets, and some of what's at stake in the midterm elections. Remember to vote, y'all!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an amazing episode for y'all today! We are talking about museums with a special focus on ADAMA (African Diaspora Arts Museum of Atlanta) and we are joined by special guest, Dr. Fahamu Pecou! We talk to our amazing guest about how ADAMA came to be, how hip hop helped him find his artistic voice, and so much more - seriously you don't wanna miss this one.   Learn more about ADAMA by going to their website https://adamatl.org/ and follow them on Instagram @adama_atl   Dr. Fahamu Pecou is an interdisciplinary artist and scholar whose works combine observations on hip-hop, fine art, and popular culture to address concerns around contemporary representations of Black men. Through paintings, performance art, and academic work, he confronts the performance of Black masculinity and Black identity, challenging and expanding the reading, performance and expressions of Blackness.   Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a weekly roundup episode where we'll be discussing real life Power Rangers coming to the rescue, a new piece of tech designed to listen to your voice for signs of depression, and how certain emojis are received in the workplace!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's deep dive into the world of trick or treating! We go back centuries to talk about the tradition's interesting origins and how it evolved in the United States through the 20th century. We'll also be talking about the most ridiculous items people have received whilst trick or treating and tons more fun stories! PLUS we're joined by the amazing comedian, Sam Gordon!   Check out our videos @markkendallcomedy Follow Sam @whatsamjustsaidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woohoo! We got another weekly roundup for y'all and this one is a hoot! We'll be talking about a very special emotional support alligator, a Han Solo figure made entirely out of bread, and a person who played the saxophone while they underwent brain surgery! We are joined the by stupendous and talented comedian and writer, Megan Leahy!   Go see Megan perform at Dad's Garage Theatre in Atlanta. Visit Dad's Garage on IG: @dadsgarageatlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's deep dive episode all about High-5's! Who invented them? What are the best variations? What's the most hygienic way to do them? Also learn about Cat's who can High-5 their owners and High-5 Guinness world record holders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a weekly roundup episode where we'll be discussing headlines that caught our eye recently including: research showing that petting a dog can boost brain activity, the rise of sleep tourism, and some wild facts surrounding the FBI's decades-long investigation into Aretha Franklin. And if that's not enough, we're joined by the amazing artist, comedian, and actor KATIE CAUSEY!   Follow Katie @k_caus   Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a deep dive where we talk about all things scooters! We talk about their origins and history all the way up to the e-scooters we see out and about today. What are some pros and cons that come with this form of transportation? Tune in and find out!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's weekly roundup where Mark and Bill discuss adult happy meals, Hawaii's girl prison population going down to zero, and a kid selling his artwork for SIX FIGURES! We're also joined by a very buff salmon.   Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a deep dive into puppet horror films! Bill and Mark are joined by phenomenal artist (and researcher for Ridiculous News) Kacie Willis! We're talking about makes certain puppets so dang scary with a special focus on the Child's Play Franchise (spoiler alert - we will be talking about the 1988 film and the 2019 remake).   Follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedy and follow Kacie @couldbeprettycool and couldbeprettycool.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's weekly roundup where Mark and Bill discuss some recent headlines! People are cooking NyQuil into their chicken?! We investigate and look at some other bonkers TikTok trends. Plus, we talk about quiet quitting and we may even be visited by a sweet little seal. Enjoy!   Check out our comedy videos @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ridicuverse is merging! Joining forces its Mark Kendall and Bill Worley of Ridiculous News and Eli Banks and Diana Brown of Ridiculous Romance! Together we're tackling sologamy: the act of marrying yourself. Is this another trendy attention grab, or a daring act of self-love? Tune in to learn all about these mirrored matrimonies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this week's weekly roundup where we talk about recent headlines that caught our eye! We are so fortunate to be joined by Diana and Eli - co-hosts of the Ridiculous Romance podcast! In addition to covering some fun headlines, we also get to know more about Diana and Eli! Subscribe to Ridiculous Romance and follow them on social media @ridicromance And be sure to follow us on IG: @markkendallcomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.