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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 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 35m AVG DURATION
    • 1,563 EPISODES

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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

    Get Off The iPad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 148:00


    Audio of a Spirit Airlines pilot getting in trouble, Ben ditches Ben & Jerry's, C-Lane got the Disney Springs robbery police report, Discord is in big trouble, the urine prank is spreading fast, apologizing over Chinese food, homeless camp chaos, Stranger Things got too strange and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tossing Ninja Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 151:08


    A threat comes in for Shawn, a ninja star attack for C-Lane, the Mexican President screams, free speech fights, a woman battles for a license plate, the most disgusting new social media trend, it really stinks in Sanford, a bombshell update on George Zinn, everyone is yelling and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tossing Ninja Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 147:41


    A threat comes in for Shawn, a ninja star attack for C-Lane, the Mexican President screams, free speech fights, a woman battles for a license plate, the most disgusting new social media trend, it really stinks in Sanford, a bombshell update on George Zinn, everyone is yelling and so much more!

    The Hobo Apology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 151:52


    A national anthem disaster, Charlie Kirk comments get people fired, Gen Z is afraid of pumping gas, a Fox News host apologizes, a teacher plays the Kirk video in class, Amy Kaufeldt joins us to kick off the week, explosives under a TV truck, a meteor alien viral video and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Hobo Apology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 150:25


    A national anthem disaster, Charlie Kirk comments get people fired, Gen Z is afraid of pumping gas, a Fox News host apologizes, a teacher plays the Kirk video in class, Amy Kaufeldt joins us to kick off the week, explosives under a TV truck, a meteor alien viral video and so much more!

    The Police Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 144:29


    Inside the Charlie Kirk police docs, a bizarre press conference moment, the most expensive light saber, This Week in Florida, what the shell casing messages mean, Bernie Sanders nails it, Moe answers our questions, TMZ might have lied about the laughing and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Police Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 144:55


    Inside the Charlie Kirk police docs, a bizarre press conference moment, the most expensive light saber, This Week in Florida, what the shell casing messages mean, Bernie Sanders nails it, Moe answers our questions, TMZ might have lied about the laughing and so much more!

    C-Lane's Awkward Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 143:38


    A reporter fired for Charlie Kirk comments, C-Lane's birthday gets awkward, Sabrina's AI gift to him, the crazy reason a man jumped off a cruise ship, I really hope we're better than this, inside the manhunt for the shooter, the cops accidentally shot a man, look out Britney Houston and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    C-Lane's Awkward Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 144:49


    A reporter fired for Charlie Kirk comments, C-Lane's birthday gets awkward, Sabrina's AI gift to him, the crazy reason a man jumped off a cruise ship, I really hope we're better than this, inside the manhunt for the shooter, the cops accidentally shot a man, look out Britney Houston and so much more!

    World War III Incoming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 146:09


    A woman shoots a man with a flare, we might be headed for World War III, the drones in Poland, Trump heckled during dinner, the dirtiest new TV show, a body vs a 300mph train, the Gen-Z uprising in Nepal, the North Caroline attacker prison phone call, Charlie Kirk attacked live during the show and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    World War III Incoming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 150:17


    A woman shoots a man with a flare, we might be headed for World War III, the drones in Poland, Trump heckled during dinner, the dirtiest new TV show, a body vs a 300mph train, the Gen-Z uprising in Nepal, the North Caroline attacker prison phone call, Charlie Kirk attacked live during the show and so much more!

    C-Lane's Dream Destroyed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 145:31


    We ruined C-Lane's dream, a young man asks for sex, the North Carolina attack bombshells, a woman bites a dog, Mexicans are mad at immigrants, Trump vs Tom Hanks, a teenage girl tries to kill her ex-boyfriend, a mom sounds off in court, a woman passes out on live TV and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    C-Lane's Dream Destroyed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 149:01


    We ruined C-Lane's dream, a young man asks for sex, the North Carolina attack bombshells, a woman bites a dog, Mexicans are mad at immigrants, Trump vs Tom Hanks, a teenage girl tries to kill her ex-boyfriend, a mom sounds off in court, a woman passes out on live TV and so much more!

    No Crying In Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 147:48


    The Phillies Karen goes viral, green throbbers hit the NFL field, Amy K tells the harsh truth, RIP Supertramp guy, Doc Brown spotted in public, another Grabber takedown, the dog that voted, the North Carolina train attack, the end of Beyond Meat and Impossible burgers and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    No Crying In Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 148:11


    The Phillies Karen goes viral, green throbbers hit the NFL field, Amy K tells the harsh truth, RIP Supertramp guy, Doc Brown spotted in public, another Grabber takedown, the dog that voted, the North Carolina train attack, the end of Beyond Meat and Impossible burgers and so much more!

    Spit In Your Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 147:39


    An NFL spitting controversy, it's Courtney's birthday, the great TV exodus, tech titans get awkward at the White House, you just lost control of your thermostat, This Week In Florida, funny legal questions with Moses, a old man flies over the interstate, the new John Candy documentary and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spit In Your Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 146:10


    An NFL spitting controversy, it's Courtney's birthday, the great TV exodus, tech titans get awkward at the White House, you just lost control of your thermostat, This Week In Florida, funny legal questions with Moses, a old man flies over the interstate, the new John Candy documentary and so much more!

    Open Carry P0rn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 151:42


    Red alert Rochester fans, an old man tackles a perp, Trump breaks the Internet, the Florida vaccine mandate drama, the Grappler is amazing, why Eddington is a good movie, a degen man arrested at a concert, Shawn does a robot dump, 3 year-olds with cell phones and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Open Carry P0rn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 145:59


    Red alert Rochester fans, an old man tackles a perp, Trump breaks the Internet, the Florida vaccine mandate drama, the Grappler is amazing, why Eddington is a good movie, a degen man arrested at a concert, Shawn does a robot dump, 3 year-olds with cell phones and so much more!

    Total Safe Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 152:55


    An opening clip crashes into the show, Trump battles critics who say he's dead, the Chuck E. Cheese bodycam video, a man vs a Crown Royal bottle, it's NOT Ding Dong Ditch, a woman NFL coach gets heat, Epstein victims throw a press conference, a kid escapes to Chik-Fil-A and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Total Safe Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 151:26


    An opening clip crashes into the show, Trump battles critics who say he's dead, the Chuck E. Cheese bodycam video, a man vs a Crown Royal bottle, it's NOT Ding Dong Ditch, a woman NFL coach gets heat, Epstein victims throw a press conference, a kid escapes to Chik-Fil-A and so much more!

    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!

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