Bad News First

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 20th April 2026): Working 9-to-5 (and 6-to-10) Planet of the Apes Cold as Ice Catch-25 Crouch, Bind, Set! These Boots Are Made for AI So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something str...

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 13th April 2026): Smoke On The Altar Artemis Poo Mastering The Game Wayne’s World Deal Or No Deal Have A Break So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the s...

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 23rd March 2026): Prepare For Landing Pump It Up! Frozen Paycheques We Don’t Need No Education Unsubscribed Players, Penalties & Promotions So, grab yourself a cuppa — or som...

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 16rd March 2026): Face the Music Howzat?! High Hopes Poller Coaster Holi Moly Rough Justice So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show! New episodes w...

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 2nd March 2026): I Ran Out Of Time You’re Fired! Mayday! Mayday! Start Your Engines! You Better Get This Party Started “I’ll Be Back” So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something str...

Welcome to Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 23rd February 2026): Brewed Awakening Deep Depression State of Confusion Gremlin in the Kremlin Lost in Translation Permanently Cancelled So, grab yourself a cuppa — or something...

Welcome to the very first episode of Bad News First — the podcast where we take the week’s biggest headlines, strip away the spin, and replace it with sarcasm. Because if you don’t laugh at the absurdity… you might understand it. This week (Monday 16 February 2026): • Wellington takes “wet and windy” a little too literally • North Korea brings a whole new meaning to Netflix & Chill • The Epste...