Franklin and Douglas | Current Events and Bad Advice
Two friends, zero qualifications. Join Franklin and Douglas as they navigate current events and offer unsolicited (and probably terrible) advice. From world-shaking news to the latest pop culture fiasco, we've got it covered. So buckle up, grab a drink, and prepare to be both informed and misled.
Disclaimer: We take no responsibility for any life decisions made based on our non-expert opinions.
Episodes
85 episodes
Franklin and Douglas Ep 85 | A Prank Turned Deadly & A Wife Accused of Murder
Two shocking stories are dominating headlines right now, and in this episode of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, we break down both in detail. First, we cover the tragic death of Jason Hughes, a Georgia high school tea...
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Episode 85
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49:23
Franklin and Douglas Ep 84 | Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Workplace Drama
In Episode 84 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we dive into one of the biggest topics dominating headlines today—artificial intelligence. Is AI technology about to replace millions of jobs? Are we heading towa...
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Episode 84
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39:24
Franklin and Douglas Ep 83 | Britney Spears Back in the Headlines + Awkward Mother-in-Law Advice
In Episode 83 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we break down the latest viral headlines surrounding pop icon Britney Spears and reports that she was recently pulled over for a suspected DUI. What actually happ...
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Episode 83
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39:07
Franklin and Douglas Ep 82 | Trump’s “John Barron” Alias Returns?!
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your weekly dose of current events commentary, political news breakdowns, pop culture analysis, and the kind of bad advice you absolutely should not follow. In this episode, we dive into the vir...
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Episode 82
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36:51
Franklin and Douglas Ep 81 | Shia’s Bourbon Street Chaos + Punch the Monkey Goes Viral
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast — your go-to current events podcast for trending news, viral stories, pop culture chaos, and a little bit of bad advice you definitely shouldn’t follow. In this episode, we break down the latest ...
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Episode 81
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36:38
Franklin and Douglas Ep 80 | Epstein Files: Secrets, Scandals & Questions
In Episode 80 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we dive into the latest conversation surrounding the Epstein Files and the ongoing public interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case. From court documents and unsealed ...
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Episode 80
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46:54
Franklin and Douglas Ep 79 | Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping + Bad Advice
In this episode of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we dive into the shocking and mysterious kidnapping case involving Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. From the timeline of her disap...
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Episode 79
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 78 | Franklin Survived the Melania Trump Documentary So You Don’t Have To
In this episode of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice (Episode 78), we dive into the buzz surrounding the Melania Trump documentary and break down what it really says about power, politics, image, and public percept...
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Episode 78
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 77 | TikTok Avoids the Ban: Inside the New U.S. Agreement
In Episode 77 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we break down the new TikTok U.S. agreement and what it really means for American users, creators, and the future of the app. After years of debate, political pre...
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Episode 77
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29:07
Franklin and Douglas Ep 76 | Skeletons in the Basement: Jonathan Gerlach Arrested
In Episode 76 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we dive into one of the most disturbing and bizarre true crime stories out of Pennsylvania — the arrest of Jonathan Gerlock. Authorities allege Gerlock was involv...
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Episode 76
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 75 | Murder, Disappearance & Global Chaos
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast – Episode 75, your go-to source for current events analysis, true crime breakdowns, and entertainment with a twist of bad advice. In this triple-topic episode, we dive into three wild headlines dominating...
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Episode 75
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 74 | Harvard Morgue Scandal & Relationship Red Flags
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, bizarre headlines, and wildly questionable advice come together for maximum entertainment. In Episode 74, we break down one of the most disturbing and unbelievable news sto...
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 73 | Nicki Minaj Goes MAGA + A 42-Year Kidnapping Mystery
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, wild headlines, and completely irresponsible advice collide for your entertainment. In Episode 73, we cover two stories that sent the internet into full debate mode, and th...
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Episode 73
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 72 | Why Vanity Fair’s White House Photo Shoot Went Viral
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, media chaos, and questionable advice collide. In Episode 72, we break down the viral Vanity Fair interview and photo shoot featuring Donald Trump’s White House inner circle...
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Episode 72
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 71 | Sherrone Moore Controversy + Relationship Bad Advice
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to destination for current events, trending controversies, uncomfortable conversations, and wildly questionable advice. In Episode 71, we break down the latest Sherrone Moore controversy...
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Episode 71
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 70 | Is 2wai Creepy or Genius? & Bad Advice on Posting Your Grandma’s AI Pic
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your home for current events, viral news updates, tech controversies, and hilariously terrible advice. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the shocking and emotional world of 2wai, the AI app ...
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Episode 70
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 69 | Shedeur Sanders & the Cleveland Browns + Fantasy Football Bad Advice
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast — the blend of current events, sports headlines, comedy, and bad advice no one should follow… yet somehow everyone listens to. In Episode 69, we dive into one of the hottest conversations in foot...
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Episode 69
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35:35
Franklin and Douglas Ep 68 | Surviving Thanksgiving: Politics, Bad Cooking & Terrible Advice
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast! In today’s slightly unhinged Episode 68, we dive into the wild world of Thanksgiving survival. From avoiding heated political arguments at Thanksgiving dinner to navigating your mother-in-law’s ...
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Episode 68
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31:58
Franklin and Douglas Ep 67 | USPS Employee Found Dead in Sorting Machine
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events meet comedy, curiosity, and questionable judgment. In Episode 67, we break down one of the most shocking and bizarre news stories making headlines: a USPS employee found dea...
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 66 | Monkeys on the Loose in Mississippi!
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your home for current events, chaos, and questionable advice! In Episode 66, we dive deep into one of the wildest news stories of the year — the escaped monkeys in Mississippi after a truck cras...
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Episode 66
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28:56
Franklin and Douglas Ep 65 | Shutdowns, Broke Budgets, and Bad Advice
In Episode 65 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, we dive into one of the hottest topics in current events — the government shutdown and how it’s affecting people across the country. From missed paychecks to uncertain futures, we talk about wh...
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Episode 65
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32:52
Franklin and Douglas Ep 64 | The Science Behind Creepy Dolls & Uncanny Valley Explained
Welcome to The Franklin and Douglas Podcast – Episode 64! In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the creepiest and most fascinating current topics — the uncanny valley effect and why dolls like Annabelle and Chucky creep so many peopl...
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Episode 64
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 63 | What Really Happened to Tamla Horsford?
Welcome to The Franklin and Douglas Podcast – Episode 63! In this week’s wild mix of current events and bad advice, we dive into the mysterious and heartbreaking story of Tamla Horsford, whose death at a slumber party in Cumming, Georgia contin...
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Episode 63
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 62 | The Return of Reading Rainbow: New Host, New Era!
Welcome to The Franklin and Douglas Podcast – Episode 62! In this week’s current events and comedy-filled discussion, we dive into the return of Reading Rainbow and the announcement of its new host! We talk nostalgia, childhood memories, and ho...
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Episode 62
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 61 | D4vd and the Celeste Rivas Tragedy & BDSM in the Workplace
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, Current Events and Bad Advice – Episode 61! In this shocking and hilarious episode, we dive deep into the latest breaking story involving artist D4vd and the disturbing case of Celeste Rivas Her...
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Episode 61
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