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The News Junkie, Shawn Wasson, with Sabrina and C-Lane. The three best friends you never knew you had run through the most viral stories of the day.

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    • Sep 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 2h 35m AVG DURATION
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    The News Junkie podcast is undoubtedly one of the best shows out there. Hosted by Shawn, Sabrina, and C-lane, the podcast provides a refreshing take on news from different viewpoints, allowing for great banter and discussions. What sets this podcast apart is that it's not overcrowded with too many voices like some other podcasts can be. This allows for a more focused and engaging listening experience. Over the past five years of listening to this podcast, I have found it to be informative, intelligent, and non-biased. The hosts are incredibly funny and have a knack for delivering news in an entertaining way that keeps me engaged throughout each episode.

    One of the best aspects of The News Junkie podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Shawn, Sabrina, and C-lane have a natural camaraderie that shines through in their conversations. Their hilarious banter and quick wit make for an enjoyable listening experience. Additionally, Shawn's middle-of-the-road point of view adds an interesting perspective to the discussions. He is known for his intelligence and brings valuable insights to the show.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to balance humor with informative content. The hosts manage to deliver news in a way that is both entertaining and educational. They cover a variety of topics ranging from current events to pop culture with witty commentary that keeps listeners engaged.

    However, there are some minor drawbacks to The News Junkie podcast. Occasionally, the show can veer off topic or spend too much time on irrelevant tangents. While these moments can still be entertaining, they may detract from the overall focus of delivering news.

    In conclusion, The News Junkie podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking informative yet entertaining content. With its intelligent and unbiased approach to news reporting coupled with hilarious banter between Shawn, Sabrina, and C-lane, this show consistently delivers quality episodes that keep listeners coming back for more. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the podcast, subscribing to The News Junkie is a decision you won't regret.



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    Latest episodes from The News Junkie

    Is Trump Alive Or What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 153:24


    Tackling the Trump Is Dead conspiracies, a man honks the hooters, the most insane romance scam, Dwayne Johnson doesn't look like The Rock, a mystery bag tossed out of the White House, the Hersheypark monorail incident, an update on the tennis hat theft and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is Trump Alive Or What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 150:33


    Tackling the Trump Is Dead conspiracies, a man honks the hooters, the most insane romance scam, Dwayne Johnson doesn't look like The Rock, a mystery bag tossed out of the White House, the Hersheypark monorail incident, an update on the tennis hat theft and so much more!

    The Gooder Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 151:18


    The best ending to the Cracker Barrel drama, two people attacked by bears, the 'I'm An A.G.' lady gets punished, the shooter's mom goes into hiding, This Week in Florida, the restaurant crash lawsuit, a teacher's illegal text messages, a tennis match theft, a Yo Momma attack and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Gooder Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 154:18


    The best ending to the Cracker Barrel drama, two people attacked by bears, the 'I'm An A.G.' lady gets punished, the shooter's mom goes into hiding, This Week in Florida, the restaurant crash lawsuit, a teacher's illegal text messages, a tennis match theft, a Yo Momma attack and so much more!

    Back To School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 154:12


    Courtroom hijinks clips, a very interesting interview about the Minnesota school shooting, the end of Alligator Alcatraz, the end of HOAs, the gibberish sports interview, the D.C. Mayor speaks out, KPop Demon Hunters drama, Beverly Hills has a bad Israel flag idea and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Back To School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 151:44


    Courtroom hijinks clips, a very interesting interview about the Minnesota school shooting, the end of Alligator Alcatraz, the end of HOAs, the gibberish sports interview, the D.C. Mayor speaks out, KPop Demon Hunters drama, Beverly Hills has a bad Israel flag idea and so much more!

    I'm Not A Little Tea Pot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 152:04


    The Cracker Barrel bet drama, a shocking incident at a Catholic school, new video in the semi turnpike crash, an emailer says Shawn is too bourgeois, the drunkest woman ever on the show, Lil Nas X speaks after arrest, Rampage Jackson on his son's wrestling assault and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I'm Not A Little Tea Pot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 145:05


    The Cracker Barrel bet drama, a shocking incident at a Catholic school, new video in the semi turnpike crash, an emailer says Shawn is too bourgeois, the drunkest woman ever on the show, Lil Nas X speaks after arrest, Rampage Jackson on his son's wrestling assault and so much more!

    The Magnet War Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 152:51


    Trump targets the show, a hero makes a huge mistake, a massive Haboob hits Arizona, Cracker Barrel is cracking, the NFL is so much worse, big Turnpike semi accident updates, Southwest Airlines vs fatties, Delta vs the Mile High Club, Raja Jackson wrestling attack drama and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Magnet War Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 154:01


    Trump targets the show, a hero makes a huge mistake, a massive Haboob hits Arizona, Cracker Barrel is cracking, the NFL is so much worse, big Turnpike semi accident updates, Southwest Airlines vs fatties, Delta vs the Mile High Club, Raja Jackson wrestling attack drama and so much more!

    Banned By The TSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 150:50


    The Mustache Man gets raided, TSA bans more stuff from planes, please watch my suitcase, the Celtics logo drama, This Week in Florida, Shawn describes a disturbing new viral video, Moe hammers some questions, a CEO knocked out by an Uber driver and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Banned By The TSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 153:47


    The Mustache Man gets raided, TSA bans more stuff from planes, please watch my suitcase, the Celtics logo drama, This Week in Florida, Shawn describes a disturbing new viral video, Moe hammers some questions, a CEO knocked out by an Uber driver and so much more!

    Everyone's A Little Bit Viral

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 151:12


    A man makes a shark mistake, Cracker Barrel breaks bad, more twists in the fatal semi truck crash, another massive Carnival Cruise brawl, parts fall off of a Delta flight, a student gets suplexed, Trump's gonna hit the D.C. streets, RIP to a social media judge, a Sheriff fired for being mean to an old man and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Everyone's A Little Bit Viral

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 152:31


    A man makes a shark mistake, Cracker Barrel breaks bad, more twists in the fatal semi truck crash, another massive Carnival Cruise brawl, parts fall off of a Delta flight, a student gets suplexed, Trump's gonna hit the D.C. streets, RIP to a social media judge, a Sheriff fired for being mean to an old man and so much more!

    Airplane Horn Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 153:30


    A Choose Your Own Adventure intro, Weaponizing your sprinklers, Hurricane Erin gets close to the East Coast, Turnpike Semi Truck crash updates, Trump plays DJ at the White House, the cringiest bride ever, the Good Boy movie buzz, Oklahoma teacher tests, a present from Putin and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Airplane Horn Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 153:59


    A Choose Your Own Adventure intro, Weaponizing your sprinklers, Hurricane Erin gets close to the East Coast, Turnpike Semi Truck crash updates, Trump plays DJ at the White House, the cringiest bride ever, the Good Boy movie buzz, Oklahoma teacher tests, a present from Putin and so much more!

    Turn Off Your Bodycam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 151:22


    A cancelled A-list celebrity is trying to make a comeback, a taste test accident, reasons to avoid restaurants, checking in on D.C. crime, the new app breaking records, cops leave report cards, an update on the mini fridge take, Panera Bread owes you money, the creepiest popcorn bucket and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Turn Off Your Bodycam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 153:19


    A cancelled A-list celebrity is trying to make a comeback, a taste test accident, reasons to avoid restaurants, checking in on D.C. crime, the new app breaking records, cops leave report cards, an update on the mini fridge take, Panera Bread owes you money, the creepiest popcorn bucket and so much more!

    The Most Deadly U-Turn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 154:43


    A judge makes a huge mistake, Zelensky is back at that White House, a semi truck crash leads to an arrest, Amy Kaufeldt joins the show, a cop grabs a boob, a fake Justin Beiber, the Putin poop suitcase, a politician goes nuclear on camera, 8 raccoons take over a house and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Most Deadly U-Turn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 157:36


    A judge makes a huge mistake, Zelensky is back at that White House, a semi truck crash leads to an arrest, Amy Kaufeldt joins the show, a cop grabs a boob, a fake Justin Beiber, the Putin poop suitcase, a politician goes nuclear on camera, 8 raccoons take over a house and so much more!

    The ICE Karen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 149:00


    A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure intro gone wrong, Trump + Putin in Alaska protesters, an update on the train horn house, a woman thinks she's fighting ICE, Hurricane Erin on the move, a threat against police in DC, This Week in Florida, AI is making your power bill more expensive and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The ICE Karen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 145:17


    A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure intro gone wrong, Trump + Putin in Alaska protesters, an update on the train horn house, a woman thinks she's fighting ICE, Hurricane Erin on the move, a threat against police in DC, This Week in Florida, AI is making your power bill more expensive and so much more!

    The Cough Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 149:19


    A nightmare neighbor with a train horn, two views of Washington D.C., a woman who likes baseball too much, Tropical Storm Erin updates, the homesick football player, the No Shop list, rabbits are growing horns in Colorado, the Bridge Murders Hulu docuseries shocked Shawn and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Cough Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 156:38


    A nightmare neighbor with a train horn, two views of Washington D.C., a woman who likes baseball too much, Tropical Storm Erin updates, the homesick football player, the No Shop list, rabbits are growing horns in Colorado, the Bridge Murders Hulu docuseries shocked Shawn and so much more!

    Excellente Work, Señor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 149:05


    War on the Whipper Snappers, Shawn's 'Excellente' encounter, here comes Hurricane Erin, D.C. is dangerous vs not dangerous, the parents raising Carnivore Babies, AI takes over 9-1-1, an old man battles an airplane bandit, a Zoomer lashes out, the Yogurt Shop Murders and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Excellente Work, Señor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 149:38


    War on the Whipper Snappers, Shawn's 'Excellente' encounter, here comes Hurricane Erin, D.C. is dangerous vs not dangerous, the parents raising Carnivore Babies, AI takes over 9-1-1, an old man battles an airplane bandit, a Zoomer lashes out, the Yogurt Shop Murders and so much more!

    The One-Eyed Hobo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 150:23


    An UNHINGED Bass Pro Shops stunt, Trump moves on Washington DC, Tropical Storm Erin has formed, water bottles are exploding, Amy Kaufeldt's sorority stories, a WNBA sex toy suspect, the greatest popcorn bucket, ChatGPT's weird problem, the White House is turning gold and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The One-Eyed Hobo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 155:23


    An UNHINGED Bass Pro Shops stunt, Trump moves on Washington DC, Tropical Storm Erin has formed, water bottles are exploding, Amy Kaufeldt's sorority stories, a WNBA sex toy suspect, the greatest popcorn bucket, ChatGPT's weird problem, the White House is turning gold and so much more!

    Whole Lotta Macaroni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 150:50


    A cruise ship horror story, ANOTHER WNBA dildo lands, the Grand Theft Auto release date, baby's first steps controversy, a green sex toy attack in Shawn's studio, This Week in Florida, a Swamp Man weighs in on rat vs gator, a racist couple gets a surprise, the 'Was It Krispy?' lady is angry, The Office spinoff is coming soon and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Whole Lotta Macaroni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 154:22


    A cruise ship horror story, ANOTHER WNBA dildo lands, the Grand Theft Auto release date, baby's first steps controversy, a green sex toy attack in Shawn's studio, This Week in Florida, a Swamp Man weighs in on rat vs gator, a racist couple gets a surprise, the 'Was It Krispy?' lady is angry, The Office spinoff is coming soon and so much more!

    Joining ICE In Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 151:30


    South Park strikes again, Trump goes in on Howard Stern, a woman pretends she's a nurse, we predict the future, WNBA sex toy updates, Canada bans going in the woods, a Zoomer crashes out, Calvin Harris grosses us out, Weapons at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Fort Stewart updates and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joining ICE In Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 151:09


    South Park strikes again, Trump goes in on Howard Stern, a woman pretends she's a nurse, we predict the future, WNBA sex toy updates, Canada bans going in the woods, a Zoomer crashes out, Calvin Harris grosses us out, Weapons at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Fort Stewart updates and so much more!

    RIP Howard Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 154:40


    Another sex toy hits the WNBA court, Jurassic Park product placement, missing things at Hulk Hogans funeral, Howard Stern's career is ending, Sketchers lets you track your kid, the Fort Stewart shooting, another Google AI breakthrough, War of the Worlds is getting panned and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Another Toy Hits The Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 154:40


    Another sex toy hits the WNBA court, Jurassic Park product placement, missing things at Hulk Hogans funeral, Howard Stern's career is ending, Sketchers lets you track your kid, the Fort Stewart shooting, another Google AI breakthrough, War of the Worlds is getting panned and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Another Toy Hits The Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 156:04


    Another sex toy hits the WNBA court, Jurassic Park product placement, missing things at Hulk Hogans funeral, Howard Stern's career is ending, Sketchers lets you track your kid, the Fort Stewart shooting, another Google AI breakthrough, War of the Worlds is getting panned and so much more!

    Press The Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 153:18


    Would you press the button? Also, nukes on the moon, everything is fake and everyone is mad, the most popular people of 2025, Rod Stewart's Ozzy Osbourne gaffe, Toto is having some problems, the battle over voting maps, the statue that was too sexy, 1mph under the speed limit and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Press The Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 153:09


    Would you press the button? Also, nukes on the moon, everything is fake and everyone is mad, the most popular people of 2025, Rod Stewart's Ozzy Osbourne gaffe, Toto is having some problems, the battle over voting maps, the statue that was too sexy, 1mph under the speed limit and so much more!

    Fentanyl Swimming Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 150:36


    A cop freaks out on video, a swimming pool full of fentanyl, Las Vegas is a trouble, a parent does the unthinkable, a viral star turns 18 and starts an OnlyFans, a mini Deep Dive on Texas politicians fleeing the state, Shawn tells an awkward story to Amy K, more WNBA sex toy drama and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fentanyl Swimming Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 150:49


    A cop freaks out on video, a swimming pool full of fentanyl, Las Vegas is a trouble, a parent does the unthinkable, a viral star turns 18 and starts an OnlyFans, a mini Deep Dive on Texas politicians fleeing the state, Shawn tells an awkward story to Amy K, more WNBA sex toy drama and so much more!

    Get Cracked Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 153:33


    The National Fitness Test is BACK, National Hulk Hogan Day, Stephen Colbert + Kamala Harris gets weird, the police officer 'cracked' controversy is hilarious, an asteroid could hit the Moon, a HUGE new NFL change, Shawn bans some people, This Week in Florida, a new ANIMAL has been discovered and so much more!

    Burst Into Flames

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 156:48


    A hilarious sports blooper, a Gen Z shocker, the case against living in apartments, a major sex toy gets hacked, C-Lane caught in a self-report, peacocks with laser beams, a DEEP DIVE on the politician set on fire, a Cincinnati street fight update, South Park breaks a huge record, spying on Shawn's ChatGPT history and so much more!

    Redacted Redacted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 155:53


    Superman Crashes Out, Ozzy Osbourne Funeral, Sydney Sweeney Jeans Meltdown, Hotels Go Full Dystopian, YouTube's Crazy New AI Move, More Epstein Updates, New York NFL Attacker Note REVEALED, Sex Toys Tossed At WNBA Players, Grandma Attacked By Kids, Kid's Funny Doorbell Camera Song and so much more!

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    Give Me Your Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 158:16


    A major embarrassment on TV, the New York City NFL attack, Shawn says something uncomfortable to Courtney, Sabrina was in a car accident, robots are taking our blood, safe and unsafe AI jobs, the people ruining your Carnival Cruise, Trump shades the British Prime Minister, the Ms Rachel flame war continues and so much more!

    Too Hot To Astronaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 159:54


    Astronomer fights back, Trump should do this one thing now, Happy Gilmore 2 review, Florida is melting, Wizard of Oz bombshells, the Tea app drama roundup, why a Delta pilot was arrested, a dissent about a Netflix documentary, Sydney Sweeney's dirty jeans, how to bury Hulk Hogan and so much more!

    I'm Taking A Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 141:57


    Times to take a stand, South Park fires back at Trump, Pedro Pascal creepy allegations, dogs terrorize a neighborhood, This Week in Florida, burning legal questions with Moe, Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne updates, the funny awkward Trump clip, a backflip gone wrong on TV and so much more!

    I Am A (Dead) American

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 152:10


    Hulk Hogan dead at 71, South Park attacks Trump, the Stephen Colbert petition, the Jacksonville viral arrest guy speaks, Canada makes a nice commercial, a couple gets lewd on a Jet Blue flight, the sluttiest show on Netflix, Uber for women, Lyft for beans, a 7 hour shoplifter and so much more!

    Bryan Kohberger Roast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 143:15


    The Bryan Kohberger Roast, another politician glitches out, a woman thinks laws don't apply to her, Ozzy Osbourne's final post, Netflix has gone TOO FAR, turning down $1 Billion offers, Stephen Colbert's friends cope and react, yet another Super Speeder and so much more!

    Prince Of Deadness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 153:35


    Ozzy Osbourne dies, Jacksonville window break arrest updates, Stephan Sterns says some words in court, MRI death updates, the No Rain song fight, why a woman was going 113mph, how Malcolm Jamal Warner really died, someone had a weird dream about the show and so much more!

    Smash, It's The Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 140:42


    An insane arrest video in Jacksonville, Trump wants the Redskins back, an unexpected celebrity death, the MRI machine death twist, the WNBA salary controversy, a Delta flight pilot speech after an emergency, the Jumbotron cheater CEO quits, cats on the beach and so much more!

    What The Helly?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 146:00


    Stephen Colbert gets the boot, CEO cheater updates, your doorbell camera isn't safe, a very gay robot, Trump battles the Wall St Journal, This Week in Florida, PBS vs Ms Rachel, a politician vs headlights, the chicken crossed the road, a man trapped in a time loop and so much more!

    Been Caught Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 147:35


    A CEO caught cheating at a Coldplay concert, teens are allowed to vote in the UK now, a daredevil dies in an accident, Mexican coke on trial, Shane Gillis ESPYs jokes were good, a fake firefighter busted by the FBI, how to hack the AI drive-thru, Trump's health response was a win and so much more!

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