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News Clues

News Clues is a weekly news quiz with your hosts Alex and Piper who try to stump each other with the weirdest news of the week.
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Episodes

News Clues Episode 70

Secrets! Mystery! Stay tuned! === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues

Aug 16, 201911 min

News Clues Episode 69

This one was definitely a toot to record! A new Space Force! What to do at the beach! What your next level merch should be! And more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Aug 09, 20198 min

News Clues Episode 68

Sorry about the week delay but things are craaazy outside the News Clues offices! We're back with shifting holidays, special insurance, a miracle on a Queens street, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Aug 02, 20196 min

News Clues Episode 67

Naruto Run, Friendly Nebraska Spiderman, what to do in NYC this July if you like the iambic pentameter, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Jul 19, 20199 min

News Clues Episode 66

What a blast! We have animal hospitals, facial recognition, cocaine boats, and bloopers almost as long as the episode so definitely stay until the end to get an exclusive look at what usually ends on the cutting room floor. And why this 10min show takes over an hour to edit. ;) Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or ...

Jul 12, 201916 min

News Clues Episode 65

It's the summer of shorties! Sheboygan serial blanks, London Zoo Pride, Clam bake, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Jul 05, 20196 min

News Clues Episode 64

We're having a heated episode ad try not to melt. YAY SUMMER!!! :/ Town exorcism, Hong Kong housing discounts, Marijuana Pepsi, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Jun 28, 201910 min

News Clues Episode 63

We're baaaack!!! Life found a way to get in the way so we're easing back into it. Enjoy! === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues

Jun 21, 20196 min

News Clues Episode 62

Yes, you've read right! The news might not go on vacation, but we do! Alex is off to Oz, Down Under, the place that gave us Chris Hemsworth's beautiful ... hair. Yes. Hair. We will see you with a regular show right back on this spot on June 21st! === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

May 31, 20195 min

News Clues Episode 61

WOOO longform intro sketches "spoiler warning*! WOOO new Spit Take music! And everything old is new again with World of Warcraft, a new type of restaurant, Stranger Things 3 brings back something from the dead, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newscl...

May 24, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 60

We're suuuuuper relaxed this week because really we need to escape everything. EVERYTHING. On today's show we'll discover who Australians trust most in politics, what item of clothing better comes with biscuits, what's up with Game of Thrones, and more! Update: By the time this publishes over 500.000 people took the time to do sign the petition. *facepalm* Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/ne...

May 17, 201912 min

News Clues Episode 59

We've been cursed by Ryan Reynolds, discover what someone kept in a jar for 22 years, can rest knowing that Facebook's AI only gets weirdly specific, all that and more while half of us melts in the heat already! Dance with us! Share our leg pain and sweat stains! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cau...

May 10, 201910 min

News Clues Episode 58

It's the longest Spit Take ever, we discover the mysteries of the past, learn how to run a marathon in style, and more! Word(s) of the Week WITH DOGS video Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

May 03, 201913 min

News Clues Episode 57

With dogs edition! Piper's dogs were hanging around and are now the official mascots of the show. Florida Man is back in full force, parrots are trained in nefarious ways, and more! Here's the amazing ad from the Words of the Week Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/t...

Apr 26, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 56

It's the antihistamine edition! This week we're finding out why the Antiques Roadshow is actually interesting, what not to do on Facebook Live, and what to sign up for if you've ever heard of Pinterest. Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Apr 19, 201917 min

News Clues Episode 55

Everyone is talking about Game of Thrones and the black hole this week and we are no exception. We're also asking riveting questions like why a tram was late, what to do with all the money you have as an anonymous millionaire, and why we want to be back in High School in about 9 states. Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/news...

Apr 12, 201915 min

News Clues Episode 54

Part two of our birthday bash! It's all about the Garfield phones, a giant new building in Denmark, a rising car crime, some announcements, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Apr 05, 201915 min

News Clues Episode 53

Our birthday is only a few days away! :D We ask about an unexpected sequel to a video game, how to paint an observatory, new Easter candy, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Mar 29, 201915 min

News Clues Episode 52

This week's sketch was inspired by Piper's (temporary) neighbors, Alex has an extra quiz up his sleeve, we find a new use for smartphones, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Mar 22, 201916 min

News Clues Episode 51

We're over the hump to get to episode 100! Alex finds out about what's really going on with all these News Clues lab products, women's soccer rules, biblical feats, power outages, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === Support News Clues! With a coffee - ko-fi.com/newsclues With a little more than a coffee - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues Or support our cause - https://www.extra-life.org/team/newsclues...

Mar 15, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 50

Episode 50?! We're getting ready for Daylight Savings Time with a new fantastic product from the lab, find out what happened at Paris Fashion Week, WHODAT... I mean, err, we're going to NOLA and see what's up there, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues...

Mar 08, 201917 min

News Clues Episode 49

Welcome to March! We're only a month away from our first birthday, come be a guest on it! This week we learn about light rail companions, Amazon mysteries, very prude homeowners, what very important thing needs to go into space, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word(s) of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues

Mar 01, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 48

This week we're looking for the perfect cookie, find out what it takes to go to Mars, serve humble pie for politicians, and more! Also did you ever look for something that was the perfect fit and then finally found it and it was oh-so-satisfying? That was me with the fog horn sound this week. Remember to send in your guess for the Word(s) of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues...

Feb 22, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 47

It's time for another News Clues product straight from the lab! We also dig into Valentine's activities, who you shouldn't scam as a scammer, a new dating service, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word(s) of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues

Feb 15, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 46

We can't believe we got Gwyneth Paltrow for the intro sketch, find out how to warm up a car, where someone's USB drive was, what kids do now that Beanie Baby chat rooms are too old school, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues...

Feb 08, 201915 min

News Clues Episode 45

News cold as ice, chicken nuggets, Minnesooooota, The Legend of Zelda, confessions in the bloopers, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues

Feb 01, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 44

ROBBED! Gooey, gooey mummy juice returns and so do adorable gay penguins! Why did you go to the FBI today, who's going to be the next Children's book star, and more! Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues...

Jan 25, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 43

We're coming to you on Fridays now! New spot, came News Clues! Who's trying to trap Godzilla in ice? What are some good and bad news from Florida? And more! Stay until the end to find out the true source of Piper's fountain of youth. Remember to send in your guess for the Word of the Week to newscluespod at gmail dot com === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues...

Jan 18, 201914 min

News Clues Episode 42

How does the UK prepare for Brexit last minute, how not to pick an alias, NFL bets, and more! See you all next Friday! === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues

Jan 12, 201913 min

News Clues Episode 41

Happy New Year! For 2019 we stored some leftover news from 2018, have fresh ones to jump all over the globe with, and got a Transformers fan theory at the end! The amazing transition music is Animal Crossing New Leaf: 8am - Jazz Cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yA2PyOaA4 === You can support the show! Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/newsclues Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/newsclues...

Jan 05, 201916 min
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