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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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    • Oct 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 35m AVG DURATION
    • 1,594 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

    Full Dolly Emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 149:44 Transcription Available


    Two middle fingers in the air, a Dolly Parton emergency, Zach Bryan country drama, Jame Bond but without guns, a celebrity busted at an airport, the Grappler is back baby, ICE shoots a man with a pepper ball, inside the world of Sniffer, a politician freezes during an interview and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Full Dolly Emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 149:51


    Two middle fingers in the air, a Dolly Parton emergency, Zach Bryan country drama, Jame Bond but without guns, a celebrity busted at an airport, the Grappler is back baby, ICE shoots a man with a pepper ball, inside the world of Sniffer, a politician freezes during an interview and so much more!

    Rocks For Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 150:27 Transcription Available


    A helicopter crashes, everyone gets a rock, the shutdown ATC issues, Chicago battles the feds, the great Build-A-Bear drama of 2025, a man arrested over his Halloween display, Bill Burr comments on the Saudi Arabia comedy show, an update on the Roast event and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rocks For Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 154:54


    A helicopter crashes, everyone gets a rock, the shutdown ATC issues, Chicago battles the feds, the great Build-A-Bear drama of 2025, a man arrested over his Halloween display, Bill Burr comments on the Saudi Arabia comedy show, an update on the Roast event and so much more!

    Netflix Gone Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 151:52 Transcription Available


    Netflix goes too far, about Ed Gein, Trump talks about stairs, Amy Kaufeldt from somewhere new, the unhinged ICE protesters, the bizarre Gen Z article, a very brave tattoo, a crying baby at a restaurant goes viral, the Mark Sanchez NFL attack, 250 years for the Navy, a man gets jail time for a prank and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Netflix Gone Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 156:13


    Netflix goes too far, about Ed Gein, Trump talks about stairs, Amy Kaufeldt from somewhere new, the unhinged ICE protesters, the bizarre Gen Z article, a very brave tattoo, a crying baby at a restaurant goes viral, the Mark Sanchez NFL attack, 250 years for the Navy, a man gets jail time for a prank and so much more!

    The Vampire Epiphamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 151:53 Transcription Available


    AI slop is taking over, Diddy vs the Judge, Shawn murders the word 'epiphany,' Spongebob gets pulled over, the 'you look like a monkey' teacher, a woman gets paid $30k for baby names, This Week in Florida, a school shooter is about to be released, a basketball player drug bust and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Vampire Epiphamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 156:10


    AI slop is taking over, Diddy vs the Judge, Shawn murders the word 'epiphany,' Spongebob gets pulled over, the 'you look like a monkey' teacher, a woman gets paid $30k for baby names, This Week in Florida, a school shooter is about to be released, a basketball player drug bust and so much more!

    The New Insult

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 150:20 Transcription Available


    Saudi Arabia standup routines leak, a news anchor says a cringe goodbye, counter-programming the Super Bowl, a bride made a huge mistake, the surprising reason why Shawn stayed up too late, Moe answers our questions, a brand new insult the kids are using, a hunter confuses a man for a squirrel and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The New Insult

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 155:19


    Saudi Arabia standup routines leak, a news anchor says a cringe goodbye, counter-programming the Super Bowl, a bride made a huge mistake, the surprising reason why Shawn stayed up too late, Moe answers our questions, a brand new insult the kids are using, a hunter confuses a man for a squirrel and so much more!

    The Shutdown Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 150:59


    Grady Judd drops some jokes, more buzz about the Roast event, prostitution poll data, the Kansas City Karen, a lost woman found in her underwear with bloody feet, Alexa goes AI, a guest drops by the show, the government shutdown drama, arresting 12 year-old kids and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Shutdown Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 152:34


    Grady Judd drops some jokes, more buzz about the Roast event, prostitution poll data, the Kansas City Karen, a lost woman found in her underwear with bloody feet, Alexa goes AI, a guest drops by the show, the government shutdown drama, arresting 12 year-old kids and so much more!

    We Are Incinerated

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 154:16


    An unforgettable opening clip, Death in Apartment 603 - a deep dive, Jimmy Kimmel's ratings fall back to earth, more comedians against Saudi Arabia, AI slop is taking over, ChatGPT drops a major bombshell, Tina Turner would be furious, the government shutdown and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We Are Incinerated

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 154:46


    An unforgettable opening clip, Death in Apartment 603 - a deep dive, Jimmy Kimmel's ratings fall back to earth, more comedians against Saudi Arabia, AI slop is taking over, ChatGPT drops a major bombshell, Tina Turner would be furious, the government shutdown and so much more!

    Honestly, We Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 153:00


    A news workout blooper, a church attack in Michigan, Amy Kaufeldt saves a sport, a hurricane heads for the East Coast, a man admits to murder on live TV, a woman tries to stop ICE and drives into a lake, Theo Vonn crashes out during Netflix special, comedians and Saudi Arabian deals and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Honestly, We Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 157:04


    A news workout blooper, a church attack in Michigan, Amy Kaufeldt saves a sport, a hurricane heads for the East Coast, a man admits to murder on live TV, a woman tries to stop ICE and drives into a lake, Theo Vonn crashes out during Netflix special, comedians and Saudi Arabian deals and so much more!

    The Hoax Sniffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 145:15


    The NFL goes too far, inside the James Comey indictment, a woman is the Panera enforcer, the Weezer Wife shock update, an inmate is mailing bombs, This Week in Florida, Josh gets a shocking text message, some Halloween Roast details, a comedy legend is coming back and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Hoax Sniffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 143:21


    The NFL goes too far, inside the James Comey indictment, a woman is the Panera enforcer, the Weezer Wife shock update, an inmate is mailing bombs, This Week in Florida, Josh gets a shocking text message, some Halloween Roast details, a comedy legend is coming back and so much more!

    Welcome To Troll World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 138:47


    An explosive fight over the opening clip, two hurricanes join forces, evil squirrels attack a neighborhood, a baseball announcer's weird comment, the biggest robbery ever, a woman arrested for a threat, the Trump golf shooter's daughter, we're all just trolls now, the bathroom break race and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Welcome To Troll World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 142:12


    An explosive fight over the opening clip, two hurricanes join forces, evil squirrels attack a neighborhood, a baseball announcer's weird comment, the biggest robbery ever, a woman arrested for a threat, the Trump golf shooter's daughter, we're all just trolls now, the bathroom break race and so much more!

    Crazy Or Not Crazy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 139:29


    An ICE attack in Dallas, Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue, Abba troll on the radio, Trump vs the escalator round 2, the New York Times makes a mistake, a teacher's topless protest, a massive sinkhole in Bangkok, a listener sends in a Shawn rave throwback photo and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Crazy Or Not Crazy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 137:05


    An ICE attack in Dallas, Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue, Abba troll on the radio, Trump vs the escalator round 2, the New York Times makes a mistake, a teacher's topless protest, a massive sinkhole in Bangkok, a listener sends in a Shawn rave throwback photo and so much more!

    The Nude Rapture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 139:21


    Elon's dad torched by the New York Times, Trump battles a teleprompter, the Secret Service bust of a cell phone boiler room, an update on the rollercoaster death, Simon Cowell is bizarre, the ABC News shooter's motive, a plane buzzes the people of Russia, a huge head lump and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Nude Rapture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 139:23


    Elon's dad torched by the New York Times, Trump battles a teleprompter, the Secret Service bust of a cell phone boiler room, an update on the rollercoaster death, Simon Cowell is bizarre, the ABC News shooter's motive, a plane buzzes the people of Russia, a huge head lump and so much more!

    I'm Allowed To Do This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 146:54


    An NFL broadcast blooper, a TV station shot over Jimmy Kimmel, inside the Charlie Kirk memorial, the Epic Universe rollercoaster death update, Amy Kaufeldt has a different definition of getting 'loaded' than we do, the interesting Amazon Prime lawsuit, a football player smash and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I'm Allowed To Do This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 142:02


    An NFL broadcast blooper, a TV station shot over Jimmy Kimmel, inside the Charlie Kirk memorial, the Epic Universe rollercoaster death update, Amy Kaufeldt has a different definition of getting 'loaded' than we do, the interesting Amazon Prime lawsuit, a football player smash and so much more!

    Stop Jinxing Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 145:52


    The NFL gets awkward, the latest on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, how the FCC actually works, a man dies on an Epic Universe rollercoaster, a famous songwriter dies, Shawn is jinxing everything, Olive Garden just changed the game, Raja Jackson gets arrested and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stop Jinxing Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 143:46


    The NFL gets awkward, the latest on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, how the FCC actually works, a man dies on an Epic Universe rollercoaster, a famous songwriter dies, Shawn is jinxing everything, Olive Garden just changed the game, Raja Jackson gets arrested and so much more!

    No Special Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 146:40


    Jimmy Kimmel takes a hit, what actually led to his suspension, Mark Zuckerberg's glasses demo blooper, the Charlie Kirk shooter gets special treatment, an update on the Dv4d murder mystery, people claim to boycott Disney over Kimmel, TikTok nearly kills a teen, the Michael Vick mistake and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    No Special Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 146:56


    Jimmy Kimmel takes a hit, what actually led to his suspension, Mark Zuckerberg's glasses demo blooper, the Charlie Kirk shooter gets special treatment, an update on the Dv4d murder mystery, people claim to boycott Disney over Kimmel, TikTok nearly kills a teen, the Michael Vick mistake and so much more!

    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.

    Get Off The iPad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 148:14


    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!

    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.

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