Punk Revolution Now! and @joan.of.arca

Based News Network

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Staying in the loop with what’s happening in the world can feel like a chore, a snooze-fest, or a real downer. But it doesn’t have to be. Instagram’s meme royalty, the one and only @joan.of.arca, also known as Sophie, and the hilarious multi-talented sensation Punk Revolution Now, AKA Caio are on a mission to make sure you get the news in a world rampant with misinformation. Think pop culture, politics, gossip, and every chronically-online tidbit you need to keep your finger on the pulse. From Instagram meme page beef to the suspense of the next presidential showdown, Sophie, Caio, and a vibra...

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Quannnic Interview! 06.12.2023 48:20

Quannnic has joined us in this week's episode of Based News Network!! Today we discuss the deep injustice of the Apple "nerd emoji", Bhad Bhabie's pregnancy announcement, and we have an in-depth discussion of Quannnic's newest album Stepdream, the very interesting credits behind the album, and Jeff Bezos probably has great taste in music. Based on facts. Link to tour tickets: https://deadairre...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 03.12.2023 29:03

In this episode, Sophie and Caio review the newest installment of the very epic Hunger Games series. We get deep as fudge discussing Coriolanus as he does stuff in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Enjoy this unfiltered TRUTH about the film. To hear the full episode, head over to our patreon and join us there! https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts. Follo...

Generation Alpha’s Special Report Card 30.11.2023 59:36

Welcome to a very special episode of Based News Network :O This week Sophie and Caio do a deep dive into Generation Alpha's epic entrance into mainstream culture. We discuss Skibidi toilet, rizz, gyat, and the possibility that Generation Alpha can't read very well. Generation Alpha we love you. Based on facts. sources referenced in this episode: https://projects.apnews.com/features/2023/missin...

FNaF Was a Movie 16.11.2023 1:02:17

Good evening fellow Redditors. This week, Sophie and Caio discuss the very new Five Nights at Freddy's cinematic experience. We also explore the latest Azealia Banks controversy involving her problematic rant against Troye Sivan, the upcoming Disney movie 'Wish' and its controversial villain song, the Minnesota flag dilemma, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Based on facts. Follow...

Weyes Blood Interview! 08.11.2023 56:09

WEYES BLOOD HAS JOINED US ON BASED NEWS NETWORK! Tune in to listen to our discussion on her new music video for "God Turn Me Into a Flower", epic movies, memes, the Titanic, Minions, Tim Heidecker, The Velvet Underground, and so much more! Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Weyes Blood - weyesblood Follow us on twitter...

Jane Remover Interview! 01.11.2023 1:00:02

GREETINGS SOCIETY!!! This week Sophie and Caio interview Jane Remover on the release of her new record Census Designated, one of our fave albums of the year. We talk with Jane about the songwriting process, creative influences, her evolution as an artist, the pivot from glitch pop in Frailty to shoegaze, the whirlwind of releasing a new album, and so much more. CHECK IT OUT!!!! Based on facts....

PATREON PREVIEW: Halloween Extravaganza 28.10.2023 22:27

Welcome to Based News Network's Halloween Epic Extravaganza!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this episode Sophie and Caio share their top 5 horror films of all time and discuss in depth. It is truly epic! Based on facts. This is a preview clip of a Patreon exclusive episode. Listen to the full episode on : https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod...

Gaza, Bandcamp, Mean Girls, and AI 14.10.2023 1:00:49

This week, Sophie and Caio discuss this week’s biggest stories, including the developing Israel/Hamas conflict, the bandcamp-epic games-songtradr drama, the new Mean Girls: The Musical film, and the state of AI art following the release of Bing’s new image generator. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on...

Girlbosses, Hoaxes, Lying 05.10.2023 1:04:34

This episode, Sophie and Caio dive into the week’s craziest stories of fraud, iconic comebacks, and drama: Lil Tay returns from the dead with new song SUCKER 4 GREEN and explains her disappearance, sources reveal Gypsy Rose Blanchard will be released from prison in December, Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s fire alarm fiasco at the Capitol, and SZA’s Instagram beef with a fan. Based on facts. Follow us...

Joe Jonas’s Purity Ring 27.09.2023 1:04:25

This week, Sophie and Caio discuss Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s messy divorce and custody battle, the looming geopolitical conflict between India and Canada, and review Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated new album, “Guts.” Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevno...

I Want to Believe (in the Mexican Aliens) 23.09.2023 41:45

This week, Caio and Sophie discuss the Mexican government’s ancient alien “discovery,” the Russell Brand allegations, influencers infiltrating New York Fashion Week (NYFW), Lauren Boebert’s groping and vaping debacle at Beetlejuice, and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner’s racist and sexist comments about female and black musicians. Check out the news, based on facts! Based on facts. Follo...

*PATREON PREVIEW* Am I The Asshole? We Shall See, Reddit. 22.09.2023 14:06

GREETINGS FELLOW REDDITORS! Today Joan.of.arca and Punk Revolution Now! dive into Reddit.com/r/AmITheAsshole top posts, read them and discuss! GET READY FOR SOME SPICY REDDIT EPICNESS.... Listen to the full episode on : https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts. Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter:...

Potterheads Anonymous (featuring Ashley Reese @offbeatorbit) 16.09.2023 1:10:21

Today, writer and fandom expert Ashley Reese joins us on the pod to discuss Snapewives and Harry Potter, Tumblr, our Ao3 pet peeves, the omegaverse, furries, conservative fanfiction, JK Rowling’s fall from grace, and more! Also, be sure to stay tuned for the rundown on the Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Danny Masterson scandal. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Ca...

Burning Bottoms 07.09.2023 1:00:44

This week, Sophie and Caio review the new lesbian comedy film Bottoms from director Emma Seligman (also known for Shiva Baby) starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri and then discuss this week's news: 1. The 2023 Burning Man mud disaster 2. The deaths of Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell and "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett 3. Elon Musk blames Jewish anti-hate organization Anti-Defamat...

We Answer Your Burning Questions 31.08.2023 57:58

Well, it's finally here. You called in, left your spicy questions via voicemail, and we answered. Based on facts. Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access to the full episode: h...

PATREON PREVIEW: Sophie and Caio’s Broadway Extravaganza *EMOTIONAL* 25.08.2023 5:40

SUBSCRIBE TO PATREON TO HEAR THE REST OF THE EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Sophie and Caio review two very epic broadway shows: Funny Girl and Sesame Street The Musical while diving into their theatre-kid past and thoughts on the Lea Michelle drama...

Meme Admin Bangs (featuring @lifes.a.bender) 22.08.2023 1:09:38

IT'S EPIC TIME! WE HAVE NEWS FEATURING MEME ADMIN @lifes.a.bender the epic episode. we do DONALD DUMP 4TH INDICTMENT. DONALD TRUMP MUGSHOT COMING SOON HOPEFULLY..... THE REDDIT SONG ABOUT THE RICH MEN NORTH OF RICHMOND, TAYLOR SWIFT FANS BEING WEIRD AS HECK, A SPECIFIC UNHEALTHY TOXIC COMMUNITY ON TWITTER (see trigger warning) and most importantly MEMESSSSSSSS. enjoy the show. TW: we discuss ED...

Come on Barbie let’s get WOKE!!!! (featuring @mtl_itgirl) 17.08.2023 1:10:43

YOOOOOOO!!! Émilie Carrière (the high priestess of wokeness) is BACK on the Based News Network podcast to discuss BARBIE... and wokeness. and Kant. and Marxism. and God...... and we analyze movies from a based perspective and discuss how epic being WOKE is. WE ARE FREAKING WOKE AND PROUD GOSH DANG IT..... EMBRACE BEING WOKE!!!! also we absolutely DESTROY JK ROWLING. Follow us on instagram: Sophi...

The Pop Girls Are Not Alright 08.08.2023 1:08:26

LIZZO DID A THING................. Ariana Grande did a thing. Doja Cat did a thing. DONALD TRUMP DID A THING.... Kai Cenat did a thing. And we explain it all in epic detail here. YESHHHHHHH video cited in episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/6kWI_Sf0fqQ?feature=share (Emily D. Baker) Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - so...

Barbenheimer 25.07.2023 1:13:20

IT's THE EPIC FEMINIST MovIE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. Sophie and Caio saw BOTH MOVIES Barbie and Oppenheimer this weekend and do a deep dive into BOTH MOVIES and BOTH MOVIES ARE FREAKING EPICCCCCCCCCCCC THIS IS THE BEST WEEKEND TO EVER EXIST, WE LITERALLY DID A FEMINISM AND ADVANCED SCIENCE \o/ Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twi...

Jonah Hill Has No Swag 18.07.2023 54:21

Attention Redditors, it is time for the news. This week we do the news on the epic rare dress that may change to a different color when you look at it (black/blue or white/gold), the epic SAG-AFTRA strike, some tea on Praying, and some tea on Jonah Hill. ENJOY! Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow F...

Extremely Online with Taylor Lorenz (featuring @taylorlorenz) 11.07.2023 1:14:50

MOTHER HAS MOTHERED UPON OUR BASED NEWS NETWORK. In the historic week of Mark Zuckerberg unleashing Threads and permanently changing all of our lives FOREVER (especially Elon M*sk), we got the legit best person ever to talk to on this topic, SLAYLOR LORENZ, to come on our podcast and BE EPIC. Taylor is dropping an incredibly epic book EXTREMELY ONLINE: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Powe...

BIBLE GIRL TELL IT (featuring @biblegirl666) 06.07.2023 1:41:48

BIBLE GIRL IS HERE FOR AN EPIC CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCIETY AND THE WORLD AND DRAG AND EVERYTHING EPIC Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Biblegirl - biblegirl666 Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow Biblegirl - biblegirl222 check out Biblegirl's epic stuff: https://www.dragqueenmerch.com/ Follow us on Patreon to support our work and...

Armed Rebellion in Asteroid City 27.06.2023 56:29

GOOD SHMORNING!!!!! Today we give our thoughts on the new Wes Anderson flick " Asteroid City ". But first we do news on le Russia mutiny thingy, fruit recall that will make u poo poo , some Shelly Duvall tea, and ya. Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow Follow us on Patreon to support our work and g...

I Just Bought More Land in the Spider-Verse 20.06.2023 59:04

Let's get started shall wee? Today we CRACK DEEP into the spicy Trump indictment charges, Chat about American Hero Daniel Ellsberg, Chat about American Hero Chelsea Manning, Chat about American Hero Dorian Electra, and Chat about American Hero Spider-Man in the Spider-verse especially Spider-PUNK AND WE REVIEW THE SPIDER-VERSE MOVIE. EPICCCCCCCC Follow us on instagram: Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio...