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
66 episodes
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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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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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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Franklin and Douglas Ep 60 | End of the World Cancelled + Terrible Neighbor Advice
Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast, Current Events and Bad Advice – Episode 60! In this episode, we dive into the viral prediction about the Rapture that was supposed to happen on September 23… but didn’t. We explore where this doomsday pr...
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Episode 60
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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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Episode 50
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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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