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
59 episodes
Franklin and Douglas Ep 59 | Eminem “Stans” Documentary + Celebrity Obsession Advice
Get ready for another ride with Franklin and Douglas Podcast, Current Events and Bad Advice – Episode 59! In this week’s show, we break down the brand-new Eminem documentary “Stans,” exploring how it dives into the rapper’s legendary career, hi...
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Episode 59
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 58 | Koala Chlamydia Vaccine, Chagas Bug Rise & Marriage Pact Drama
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 58, your weekly hub for current events, offbeat headlines, and the very worst advice! This episode is packed with weird news you didn’t know you needed. First up: scientists in Australia have released ...
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Episode 58
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 57 | Jussie Smollett Documentary & Puppet Wedding Advice
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 57 – your favorite destination for current events, comedy, and bad advice every single week. In this episode, we dive into the brand-new Jussie Smollett documentary that’s reigniting conversations arou...
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Episode 57
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 56 | Mark Zuckerberg’s Palo Alto Construction Drama & Bad Neighbor Advice
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 56 – the comedy show where current events meet bad advice every single week. In this episode, we dive into the latest Silicon Valley drama starring none other than Mark Zuckerberg. His Palo Alto neighb...
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Episode 56
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 55 | The Internet Thinks Garth Brooks Is a Serial Killer?!
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 55 – the show where current events, comedy, and bad advice collide. This week, we dive into one of the wildest internet rumors: the conspiracy theory that country legend Garth Brooks is secretly a seri...
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Episode 55
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 54 | Kim Davis vs Gay Marriage + Vikings Male Cheerleaders
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 54 – your weekly dose of current events, comedy, and terrible advice. In this episode, we dive into one of the most controversial names from the past: Kim Davis. That’s right, the former Kentucky clerk...
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Episode 54
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 53 | WNBA Pay Fight, Fantasy Football Drama & Smelly Friends
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 53 – your weekly mix of current events, outrageous humor, and truly bad advice! This episode kicks off with a hot topic in the sports world: the WNBA’s fight for more money. We break down the arguments...
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Episode 53
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 52 | 1 Year of Chaos, Bad Advice & Racist Settlements
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 52 – our 1-year anniversary special! That’s right, we’ve been delivering current events, dark humor, and wildly bad advice for 52 weeks straight — and we’re still barely canceled! In this episode, we c...
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Episode 52
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 51 | The Amy Bradley Cruise Disappearance & Terrible Family Vacation Advice
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 51, your go-to source for current events, strange stories, and terrible advice—all wrapped in a sharp, funny, and unfiltered package. In this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Amy B...
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Episode 51
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 50 | Coldplay Affair on the Jumbotron?! Plus Bad Advice on Boss Hookups
Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 50 is here! In this wild milestone episode, we dive into one of the most viral current events of the week — Andy Byron's jaw-dropping affair caught live on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert. That’s right, the...
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 49 | The Mortician David Sconce & Death Teeth: Bad Advice Meets True Crime
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to show for current events, weird history, and hilariously bad advice! In Episode 49, we dive into the chilling true-crime tale of David Sconce, the infamous mortician whose shocking cri...
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Episode 49
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 48 | Grind Culture, TSA Chaos, and the Mads Mikkelsen Meme Incident
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast, Episode 48 – your go-to current events podcast for hilarious commentary, offbeat news, and unapologetically bad advice. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre story of Norwegian tourist Mads Mikkelsen...
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Episode 48
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 47 | Sally Ride’s Space Legacy & Party Sub Sabotage!
🚀 Franklin and Douglas Podcast Ep 47 is here, and it's out of this world! In this episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space and a trailblazer in science and equality. If you're int...
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Episode 47
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 46 | Cowboy Cody’s Raccoon, Mushroom Murderer & Bite-Sized Advice
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to source for outrageous current events and hilariously questionable life advice! In Episode 46, we dive deep into one of the wildest headlines of the week: Cowboy Cody and his raccoon s...
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Episode 46
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 45 | Diddy Drama + Why Your Husband's Breathing is Driving You Nuts
Welcome to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast — your go-to source for current events podcasts that blend real-world headlines with humor and “bad advice” you didn’t know you needed! In Episode 45, we dive deep into the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial an...
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Episode 45
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 44 | GOP vs Pride Month, Trump vs Musk, and Dirty Laundry
Welcome to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast — your go-to source for current events with a hilarious twist! In Episode 44, we dive into some of the hottest and most controversial headlines of the week. First, we break down the GOP’s attempt to e...
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Episode 44
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 43 | Joe Metheny: American Serial Killer + Dead Cat Advice?!
Welcome to Episode 43 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast – your go-to source for current events, dark humor, and wildly unqualified advice. In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling story of Joe Metheny, one of America's most disturbing ...
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Episode 43
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 42 | Annabelle on Tour & Locking up Your Kid's Dolls
Welcome to Episode 42 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to current events podcast for hilarious takes, bizarre stories, and questionable advice! In this episode, we dive into the real haunted Annabelle doll—yes, the original creepy d...
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Episode 42
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 41 | Karen Read Trial Updates + Finding Your Spouse's Conspiracy Board
Welcome to Episode 41 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast — your go-to source for current events with a hilarious twist! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest updates on the Karen Read trial, breaking down new developments, media reacti...
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Episode 41
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 40 | Pope News, Wild Roommates & Terrible Advice
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast – your go-to source for entertaining current events commentary mixed with hilariously bad advice. In this episode, we dive into a history-making headline – a new pope has been elected! F...
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Episode 40
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 39 | Scott Peterson Case Update & Why Your Mom Loves Murderers
Welcome to episode 39 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to source for current events podcasts that blend real news with ridiculously entertaining commentary. In this episode, we dive into the latest updates on the Scott Peterson case...
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Episode 39
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 38 | Current Events Madness: Jeffree Star, Kanye, & Jobless Fiancés
Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to spot for hilarious takes on current events, viral gossip, and wildly entertaining bad advice! In Episode 38, we dive deep into the buzzing rumors about Jeffree Star and Kanye West — i...
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Episode 38
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 37 | Falling in Love with AI Chatbots?! Plus Bad Advice on Digital Jealousy
Welcome to episode 37 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to source for hilarious takes on current events and the worst advice you never knew you needed. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of AI relationships—yep, people are ...
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Episode 37
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 36 | Karen Read Retrial, Uninvited Family & Spouse Hates Your Hobby?!
Welcome to episode 36 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast – your favorite current events podcast where hot topics meet hilarious takes and questionable advice! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest developments ...
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Episode 36
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Franklin and Douglas Ep 35 | Lewis Twins Mystery, Onijah Robinson Returns, Creepy Kid Advice
Welcome to Episode 35 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to source for current events with a twist of comedy, commentary, and offbeat advice. In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious death of the Lewis twins, Qaadir and Nazir...
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Episode 35
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