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The Topical

The Onionwww.theonion.com
The Topical is the daily podcast from The Onion and Onion Public Radio, and the only podcast brave enough to ask: What if the news had sound effects? Join host Leslie Price each day as he barely scratches the surface of all the day’s top news stories. Journalism isn’t dead. It's using its dying breath to beg you to listen to The Topical. New episodes published every weekday by 5 a.m. Eastern time.
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Episodes

The Final Episode Of The Topical

Leslie Price returns from a months-long investigation to serve as host of America’s only daily news podcast one last time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 251

Scientists Warn Americans To Stay Away From That Bird

It looks dirty, and it’s doing a weird thing with its wings. Hear why it would be best if you just didn’t go near it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 04, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 249

Team Of Vatican Geneticists Successfully Clone God

It’s an awe-inspiring scientific advancement, but is it ethical? Hear why critics say these geneticists shouldn’t be playing God on God by making God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 01, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 246

Deer Shot By Obsessed Fan

Hear why authorities now believe the suspect stalked the 4-year-old buck for several hours before shooting him in the chest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 244

Fun Toy Banned Because Of 3 Stupid Dead Kids

And they weren’t even playing with it right. Hear why these dead children apparently thought it would be a good idea to ruin the fun for everyone else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 242

Biden Announces Nation Will Rejoin Paris Hilton Fan Club

For the first time since 2016, the U.S. will join over 188 other nations in celebrating the career of the esteemed businesswoman-slash-model-slash-singer-slash-actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 238

Animal Shelter’s Free Adoption Day Not Even That Good Of Deal

Hear why consumer advocates are warning that falling for this blatant con job could end up costing you hundreds in food and toys, as well as hours of your valuable free time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 235

Report: Leading Cause Of Death Still Venturing Beyond The Pines

Nearly 2.3 million Americans die each year from wandering into the ethereal black pine forest. Hear how you can heed the warnings of grizzled woodsmen and lonely widowers to keep from succumbing to alluring calls from beyond the trees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 232

Hundreds Killed In Brutal Pro-Something-Anti-Something Clash

Hear how public demonstration and counter-demonstrations have been sparked by renewed vows from pro-something leaders to get the thing they want, which is the complete opposite thing that anti-something leaders want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 230

Santa Claus: ‘Ho, Ho, Ho! I Saw You Masturbating!’

On this special Christmas Eve episode of The Topical, Leslie is joined from the North Pole by Jolly Old Saint Nicholas himself who has a very special and very important message for all of his favorite little rubbers and tuggers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 225

Astronomers Say December 24th Will Be Best Chance To See Santa Until 2021

Get your telescope ready for the celestial event that only happens once every 10 months. We have the latest on how to best get a glimpse of the jolly old fellow barreling through the sky for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 224
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