The Fake Outrage Report

An episode that's about a month late but aren't all of ours? Anyway, this week the guys sit down with the awesome Jessica Brodkin and talk about two new stories, both from Asia. Yay international stories!

Another remote episode, as the world is still not back. First, we go to India where people are upset over religious imagery on their KitKat bars. Then we come back to the states where surprise surprise some white parents are upset that their kids have to wear masks to school. Non-god and non-whitey Ali Mehedi join the guys to discuss.

With most people returning to in-person learning, two school-based outrage stories this week. First, a black only playground night in Denver causes some controversy, and secondly, a promotional event where teachers literally had to crawl to win money for the schools goes viral. Non black person and non teacher Joe Camerota joins us to discuss.

Bobby Sheehan returns to the show to help us break down two new stories. First, a speaking engagement is cancelled at a college here in the US due to the speaker's supposedly checkered past (8:09). Then, a hospital in Spain causes outrage when it diagnoses a patient with the "disease" of homosexuality (22:51).

This week, Power's Avery Mason stops in to speak on behalf of all black people. First, an appearance from MLK in a popular video game causes controversy, and then, a housing development in NY has locals upset because of what it's going to be built on top of.

When a girl in Australia posts a video of her pet vaping (bot not really), people are mad. Meanwhile back in the states, we take a look at a new Yale University study that confirms everything that we've been saying on this show for over a half decade. The awesome little brown girl Jenny Saldana joins us to discuss.

Beer prices have always been steep at the airport, but this week we talk about one brave man's adventure in expressing his outrage online. Meanwhile, a new video game where you can prevent WW2 by simply talking Hitler out of it comes out, and sparks outrage. Occasional beer drinker and non Hitler fan Adam Muller joins us to discuss.

Two sports related stories this week (well actually they were last month). First, an official from the Olympics makes a critical race error during a press conference. Second, a popular sports commentator says some racially and possibly nationalistically charged things about baseball star Shoei Ohtani. Future famous comic and current investment opportunity Bret Raybould joins us to discuss.

When a Polish beer company releases a controversial ad, folks in Poland aren't happy. Meanwhile in 'Murica, a pastor in Alabama does something that only a pastor in Alabama would do. The very hilarious and very black Chris Keise joins us to discuss.

When an elementary school student in New Jersey dresses up as Hitler for a school project, some parents are outraged. Meanwhile in the Middle East, a fingernail salon uses real live fish in a new custom job and animal rights folks aren't happy. We discuss that and overpriced pizza with Connor Dixon this week.

Outrage in Italy when the wrong gender person is chosen to do a voiceover for a foreign audio dubbing. Meanwhile in Ohio, fans got upset when their local soccer team attempted to rebrand. We talk about that and catch up with the hilarious Margo Reiss this week.

Sometimes guest host Faisal Alam returns to discuss an actor apologizing for an 80's movie, and to anger rant about how much he hates Elon Musk.

In an episode that was actually recorded before Elon Musk's SNL hosting gig aired, we talk about the initial outrage from when the episode was announced. Meanwhile in the Middle East, yes there's violence, but did you know there's also... undercover Christians posing as Jews? We discuss this and hot Israeli soldiers with guest Adam Wolf.

When a cartoon character from Space Jam gets de-sexualized, people get mad about it for some reason. Meanwhile in high society, President Joe Biden admits that Indians are indeed the superior race. The great Alia Janine returns to the show to discuss this and more.

An entire episode unintentionally dedicated to food outrage! First, a recipe insulting Jewish cookies sparks outrage, and secondly, a restaurant in Philadelphia has a very questionably titled new menu item. Comedian Brad Trackman joins us to discuss.

Video of Tom Brady bro-ing out after the Super Bowl offends a metalworker, and a very oddly specific ad for eggs sparks controversy in Massachusetts. Non Asian and non Brady fan Ray Devito joins us to discuss.

Coming off of his appearance on America's Got Talent last summer, Usama Siddiquee returns to talk about some outrage that he was the center of. Meanwhile on the internet, the ethics of marrying women for citizenship are discussed by the guys.

In China, a company started using cushions to track personal data about its employees. Meanwhile in Denmark, a childrens' cartoon about a boy with a huge magical peepee stirs up some concerns about parents. Comedian and parent Kenny Warren joins us to discuss.

Two stories from across the pond this week. First, a game company sells the new PS5 at an obscene markup outraging shoppers, and secondly we discuss a cartoon showing a satirical view of the British Royal Family. Real live human and non cartoon Lucas Connolly joins us.

Ben Rosenfeld returns to the show to talk about his new book and remind the guys that they are indeed single losers. Outrage stories this week include trans people breastfeeding in England, and a trip to to grocery store in Italy that got a little bit too sexy for some.

Outrage in India when interfaith love is once again brought in to question, and outrage in the air when bloggers are getting dirty looks for chugging their booze. Kaytlin Bailey returns to discuss these things and promote a new old project of hers.

When the GAP releases a new sweatshirt encouraging people to unite, America proves that we're just not ready to get along. Meanwhile overseas, Cardi B poses on the cover of a magazine, angering the other gods. Non-god and hilarious comic Misha Han joins us to discuss.

Outrage in India over a new jewelry line ad depicting interfaith marriage, and outrage back at the farm when a jockey and his horse chug champagne together. Comedian and author Nina Kharoufeh joins us to discuss this and more.

Yet another Halloween costume gets the outrage treatment, as people decide that the coronavirus is an offensive costume. Meanwhile, the CEO of Whole Foods talked about what kinds of food poor people eat. Halloween celebrator and non poor person Matt Levy joins us to discuss.

It's almost Halloween, and white women are mad! When a Halloween mask is meant to look like a "Karen," they all want to talk to the manager. Meanwhile in India, outrage over a dance music video where in it, Indian people are being racist against themselves.

Someone tries to capitalize on the black lives matter movement by selling jewelry named after famous victims, and someone else tries to make money by selling his dead sister's underwear. Non-protester and non-panty-sniffer Jeff Paul joins us to discuss.

A college in China has some questionable wording on their campus safety guide for women, and a bar in Long Island has its patrons gamble on police shooting statistics. Real live woman and non shooter Christiana Jackson joins us to discuss.

Two social media based outrage stories this week. A fat kid in China is force fed food so her parents can live stream it, and teens everywhere are taking part in a disturbing new TikTok trend involving the Holocaust. Chicago comic and former fat kid Bob Keen joins us to discuss.

A hotel in Michigan removes a supposedly offensive flag, and a bunch of people on TikTok get mad at dating advice that their grandparents were given. Mo Vida returns to the show to discuss this and more.

Imagine being told EXACTLY how much someone values your friendship in the form of a wedding invitation where you're put on the waiting list. We discuss that, as well as the lamest dance party ever with the always-outspoken Kevin Gootee.

A group of bikers sets up a campsite in rural Scotland, and locals are outraged, kinda. Meanwhile back here in the states, an elected official in Mississippi sounds the alarm when large numbers of black people register to vote. John Moses, who's from neither of those places, joins us to discuss.

An online dating service removes its racial filter option, and a popular children's snack changes its name to look less offensive. Danny Polishchuk from the Fu*konomics podcast joins us to discuss.

A restaurant in Philly makes a series of bad PR moves angering its pre-covid employees, and the mob once again tries to cancel Joe Rogan. Texas-based comic Cody O'Dell joins us to discuss.

A strange photo trend arises online, where people did their best to show support for the race protests by... wearing blackface? Meanwhile in England, the entire country is upset over some Karen in America posting the wrong directions on how to make tea. Josh Carter returns to the show to break that and more down.

This week's guest Alan Massenburg discusses with Sandip the differences between being black in America vs Indian. Outrage stories this week include a tweet from Ellen Degeneres, and a photo of white girls at Penn State who are for some reason rocking sharprie swastikas.

Finally, the wait is over. The guys did their best to record an episode remotely for the first time. Joined by fellow comic Nathan Timmel from the Idiots On Parade podcast, they break down two stories as usual. First, people got mad at an Instagram fitness model's hair, and second, a famous YouTube family gives away their child.

No guest this week, just the guys talking about how life is different nowadays that Covid19 is slated to kill us all. We ponder the future of this podcast, which will be on a hopefully short hiatus, as well as the future of humanity.

In what will likely be our last episode for awhile because the world is ending... When a series of adult films themed after after the coronavirus pandemic pop up on the internet, some people think it's in poor taste. Meanwhile in India, outrage over a sign that separates bathrooms based on class. Hilarious comic and hot dude Nick Simmons joins us to discuss.

A few weeks ago- back before the world ended- we sat down with village legend Danny McWilliams and talked about some outrage. First, we talk about people getting mad over one of Pete Davidson's jokes, and then we talked about a revolutionary new plan to fix the opioid crisis down in Philadelphia. Lastly, Danny is outraged about something that no longer applies to any us, since we're all stuck indoors.

(IMPORTANT NOTE: The Show I mention in the intro is more than likely cancelled due to the pandemic apocalypse). When a fashion show in New York featured models wearing enlarged lips and ears, accusations of racist outrage ensue. Meanwhile in your local Spanish class, there are people pushing back on the age old tradition of assigning Spanish names to students. Hope Gutierrez drops in to discuss these things and more with us.

TV host Wendy Williams sparks some outrage when she comments on how gay men should and shouldn't behave. Meanwhile in Asia, a group of tourists upsets the locals when they film themselves getting in directly in front of a sacred temple. Real live gay person and avid adult film consumer Gabe Morales drops by to discuss.

When a guy in Las Vegas decides to turn his house into a brothel consisting of nothing but sex dolls, locals are upset. Meanwhile in Australia, a drink special themed after the coronavirus upsets people in Asia. Returning guest Ben Rosenfeld returns to discuss those things and drop several dick jokes with us.

Christy Monroe, the infamous stripper comedian, returns to the show to let Sandip know how bad Indians are at tipping strippers. Outrage stories this week include old timey racist signs in Colorado, and a biology test in Texas that had a question about sexual assault on it.

An all international show this week! First, when a company announces a D-Day themed amusement park, outrage blows up. Get it? Heh heh. Also, in Russia a popular pool bans women from going there, and outrage floods the area.

All hell breaks loose in Spain when a vegan is served a chicken burger. Meanwhile, a court verdict over a hate crime in France sparks international outrage in the Jewish community. Returning guest Faisal Alam comes back and for some reason gets in to a heated debate with Sandip about the infamous McDonald's hot coffee court case.

When a lawmaker in Wisconsin decides to honor white people during black history, people get upset. Meanwhile in Detroit, a photo of firefighters posing in front of a burning building lights an outrage fire. Chris Bazemore from the "I can explain that" podcast drops by to talk about it with us.

The holidays might be over in real life, but not on this podcast! On this episode, Dan Abraham drops in to discuss two different holiday outrage stories, both relating to penises. We made enough dick jokes on this episode to stuff all your stockings.

You've heard everyone else's opinion on the Peloton bike commercial outrage, now it's time to hear the only opinion that matters.. ours. In other news, some people in Ohio got mad about a picture some black kids posted online. That and our guest Casey Bauer has a revolutionary new app idea.

Kristin Seltman returns to the show this week to discuss the recent controversy behind the arrest of churro vendor in NYC, as well as a very risque children's shirt.

Two more thought provoking outrage topics this week- first, a guy sparks outrage when he posts an Instagram pic of his rubber ducky at a concentration camp. Meanwhile in Japan, women are taking a stand against and fighting for their right to... wear glasses at work. Non ducky and non woman Eric Frost joins the guys to discuss.

We don't always have time to do an episode of our own, but we do sometimes appear on our friends' podcasts! This episode was originally recorded and released in the spring of 2019 as part of our buddy Jordan Ferber's "Where's The Grief?" podcast. In it, Phill discusses losing a childhood friend to suicide and the aftermath and questions that come along with that sort of tragedy.