Congress talks illegal (space) aliens. Cher has a new gelato company. And we talk to comms expert and friend of the pod Michael Parker about the Supreme Court's recent term, and how to do the Robert's two-step (It won't be long til it's the latest tiktok dance.) Plus, hear from Snr. Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary about Trump's inability to return things, and what's the latest coming out of Siberia. The Dump: where all the news belongs.
Jul 31, 2023•16 min
Pilots get older, Messi tries to prove to Americans that men can also play football, and some Nutter has been lighting Arizona on fire. Plus, we talk fast fashion with Snr. Senior Correspondent AWZ.
Jul 24, 2023•12 min
This week marked a historic chapter in workers of the world uniting. We're joined by striking Tonight Show writer, Brandon Burkhart to get the inside scoop on the WGA/SAG strike, and how to support those battling corporate America on the front lines. Plus, who made friends this week at NATO, and who's casting off Real Housewives of the Sea.
Jul 16, 2023•19 min
We're back with another episode of The Dump, where all the news belongs. This is our first episode of hot garbage summer, 2023. Turns out, Barbie isn't the only one made of plastic. And we find out who's hiding coke in the White House. Plus, Snr Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary joins us for an exclusive report on the Grand Prix.
Jul 10, 2023•7 min
Plus, we hear from Snr. Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary on the meaning of love.
Jun 19, 2023•8 min
The Dump is back to bring you the bad news this week in a good way, so you can stay off social media and still be informed about why Chik-fil-a got cancelled this week – you know, the really hard hitting stuff. This week we also talk Netflix bonuses and the fate of the debt ceiling. Plus, Snr. Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary gets into the habit.
Jun 05, 2023•9 min
This week was a pretty garbage one for the world – we lost a legend, Tina Turner and some guy named Ron reminded us that we’re going to have to face another presidential election in our lifetime. Plus, Snr. Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary on the importance of actually being a good neighbor – not just singing about it.
May 29, 2023•8 min
This week, we unravel the mysteries of space, the Titanic, and why people in Montana will never be able to dance. Plus, Snr. Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary on why it's better to quite while you're ahead.
May 22, 2023•8 min
It's the week of May 14, 2023. Eurovision is over and Biden's border troubles have just begun. Plus, we talk Trump with Snr. Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary, and check in on the WGA strike with Writing Correspondent Cassie Soliday.
May 15, 2023•10 min
It's April 30, 2023. King Charles is about to get a new job, while Don and Tuck just lost theirs. Also, did you know parrots can make Facetime calls? Who's great idea was that?
May 01, 2023•10 min
It’s April 23, 2023. Bad news for Buzzfeed News, Fox News and Twitter News. Great news for snailfish! Plus, we talk weightloss fads with Senior Senior Correspondent, Alaina Warren Zachary.
Apr 24, 2023•10 min
We’re back after a brief week hiatus to bring you the news in the best way possible. Senior Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary talks us through the story of abortion in the 60s, and how far the witches in Massachusettes have come since then. Plus, we talk Fox News evidence drops, Tik Toks, Crocs with socks and Tennessee Legislature flops. Follow us on the hot trash social media site, @The_News_Dump.
Apr 16, 2023•7 min
We talk about where in America it’s best (or worst) to live right now. Plus, respected food critic and Dump Correspondent, Cassie Soliday joins us for a review of ancient wooly mammoth meatballs.
Apr 02, 2023•10 min
Fruit Fly Correspondent Cassie Soliday joins us to discuss the secrect lives of fruit flies, while Senior Senior Correspondent Alaina Warren Zachary takes us for a trip down dentist memory lane. Plus, how to spot a deep fake and the problem with cows today.
Mar 27, 2023•10 min
Another Sunday, another week of garbage news to sort through. Senior correspondent Alaina Zachary joins us for A Senior Moment on SVB, and we find out who the real loser is during last week's Oscars. Listen to The Dump with host Rebecca Barnard. This week's episode written by Nita Cherisa, Sarah Cho, Alaina Warren Zachary and Cassie Soliday.
Mar 19, 2023•6 min
The Oscar’s are underway as we speak, with the red carpet not red for the first time in more than 60 years. But more importantly – could you survive for a week on croissants? This week’s episode of the Dump is written by Rebecca Barnard, Sarah Cho, and Alaina Warren Zachary. Our music is by the Tabitha Rasa Project.
Mar 13, 2023•3 min
It’s been a pretty quiet week in the lives of most humans, unless you’re one of the two Montana college wrestlers who were mauled by a grizzly bear. Good news, Bad news correspondent Lauren Kezon joins us to build us up and break us back down.
Mar 06, 2023•11 min
**FILE UPDATED Oat and soy now produce milks, Bill Gates buys beer and Fox News group texts are released to the public. We sorted through the trash and picked out the most important news to share with you this week. #Yourewelcome. Read the NYT piece on underage workers in America here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/us/unaccompanied-migrant-child-workers-exploitation.html...
Feb 27, 2023•6 min
It’s the week of February 19, President’s Day Weekend, the start of the Daytona 500, and inches away from being the Fattest Tuesday of the year. Let's go. Tune in for your weekly news Dump every weekend, for the news you deserve. Follow along @The_News_Dump.
Feb 20, 2023•6 min
We're back for 2023! This week we're dumping you with news in Syria and Turkey, the State of the Union, and a very important scientific discovery. (We wish we could offer you an egg in this trying time.) Follow us on Twitter @The_News_Dump until that's no longer a thing we can do.
Feb 12, 2023•5 min
Adderall shortages, Nancy Pelosi's boss level and what's new on Netflix. Get to The Dump every Saturday to find out what trash news stories are filling the world each week.
Oct 15, 2022•4 min
Episode 3. For those new to the show, which is everyone, we’re here to let you know what’s going on in the country, the world and if you’re lucky, the universe. This week we cover Iran, weed, butter and banned books.
Oct 08, 2022•5 min
Welcome to the Dump, where we’re bringing you the bad news, in a good way. This week we cover HRH Mary Berry, Dominos gives gas and who can unsend a text.
Sep 18, 2022•4 min
Welcome to The Dump, your weekly news podcast for when you don’t have time to open Twitter. This week, we cover human rights in Singapore, Biden's latest malarky, Finnish parties, and the end of a Fauci era.
Aug 25, 2022•4 min
We all know the news is garbage. That’s why there’s The Dump, a weekly podcast for those who want to stay up to date on the world – with a new episode and new jokes every Sunday. Because, just like America, our material is never recycled. The Dump, where all the news belongs. New episodes every Monday wherever you get your podcasts. The Dump, where all the news belongs. Listen every Monday on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
Aug 25, 2022•42 sec