Franklin and Douglas | Current Events and Bad Advice

Welcome to Episode 100 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice! We can't believe we've made it to 100 episodes, and it's all thanks to our incredible listeners. In this special milestone episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of our favorite current events, funniest moments, unforgettable stories, and the outrageous bad advic...

  Welcome to Episode 99 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice! This week we're diving into two shocking true crime stories that have been making headlines around the world. First, we discuss the bizarre case out of Japan involving the discovery of a man's remains inside a freezer and the investigation surrounding his ex-wife. Then we break down the decades-ol...

Welcome to Episode 98 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice! In this episode, we're discussing the buzz surrounding the new documentary Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story and sharing our thoughts on the highly publicized split between Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger. From the documentary's biggest revelations to the public reaction across social media, sport...

Welcome to Episode 97 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice! In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest stories making headlines and social media rounds: the prediction by a Brazilian psychic that a massive alien mothership could appear during a future FIFA World Cup event. Could extraterrestrials really choose one of the world's biggest sporting events fo...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your destination for current events, trending news, real-life struggles, and terrible advice that absolutely should not be followed. In Episode 96, we tackle a topic that affects nearly everyone: the rising cost of living. From skyrocketing grocery prices and expensive gas to increasing utility bills, rent, insurance, and everyday expenses, we disc...

Follow Frankie's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithfrankieboyy/   Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, the podcast where current events, internet chaos, questionable decisions, and bad advice all collide. In Episode 95, we dive into the growing controversy surrounding Flock cameras and automated license plate reader systems being installed across cities and neighborho...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, the podcast where current events, bad advice, and completely unhinged conversations somehow all end up in the same episode. For Episode 94, we’re taking a break from the heavy news cycle and diving into one of Hollywood’s biggest stars: Tom Cruise.   Franklin shares her longtime admiration for Tom Cruise while we recap his legendary acting career,...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast! The podcast where current events, bad advice, and real-life chaos usually collide. But for Episode 93, we’re taking a break from the headlines and doing something a little different. In this special episode, Franklin and Douglas sit down and reminisce about nearly 20 years of friendship, sharing hilarious stories, awkward moments, unforgettable mem...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, the podcast where we cover the strangest current events, breaking news stories, internet chaos, and terrible advice you should absolutely not follow. In Episode 92, we dive into the growing concerns surrounding the recent hantavirus outbreak connected to cruise ship passengers returning home, including what health officials are saying about exposur...

Franklin's secret to great bowel movements: https://www.drinkliquidplus.com/ (not sponsored)   Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, the home of current events, internet chaos, breaking news, and bad advice you definitely should not take seriously. In Episode 91, we break down one of the wildest political stories of the year: the shocking shooting incident connected to the White H...

Franklin and Douglas Ep 90 | Sudden Memory Loss & A New Infection Spreading in the U.S.   Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to source for current events, wild news stories, and terrible advice you probably shouldn’t follow. In Episode 90, we dive into two bizarre but real medical headlines that are taking over the internet.   First, we break down Transient Global Amnesi...

Episode 89 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast pays tribute to the legendary Prince on the 10-year anniversary of his passing. In this current events podcast, we take a deep and entertaining look back at the life, impact, and unforgettable artistry of one of music’s most iconic performers. From chart-topping hits to cultural influence, we explore how Prince changed the music industry forever and w...

Episode 88 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast brings you another wild ride through trending news, celebrity controversy, and unfiltered commentary. In this current events podcast, we break down the latest headlines surrounding Tiger Woods, including a look back at his past scandals and the newest reported DUI arrest making waves across social media and news outlets. If you’re searching for entert...

Episode 87 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast dives headfirst into one of the internet’s strangest and most talked-about trending topics. In this current events comedy podcast, we break down the alleged photos of Bryon Noem. If you’re searching for entertaining commentary on trending news, internet drama, and controversial headlines, this episode delivers.   We also take a look into the concept o...

In Episode 86 of the Franklin and Douglas Podcast: Current Events and Bad Advice, we dive into the growing controversy surrounding Cesar Chavez and the renewed discussion about his legacy. Why are there increasing calls to remove his name from schools, streets, and public spaces? We break down the allegations, historical debates, and modern cultural conversations that are driving this shift, and e...

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 teacher who was killed during what was meant to be a harmless senior prank gone wrong. What actually happened that night? How did a routine high school tradition turn into a fatal a...

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 toward a future run by algorithms, automation, and robots? Or are people just getting a little too nervous after watching movies like The Terminator? In this ep...

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 happened during the traffic stop? What details are circulating online, and how much of the story is confirmed versus internet speculation? We dive into the time...

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 viral C-SPAN call from “John Barron” and explore the long, bizarre history of Donald Trump allegedly using the alias John Barron to speak with reporters and sh...

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 headlines surrounding Shia LaBeouf at Mardi Gras, including his reported arrest in New Orleans, the Bourbon Street aftermath. We also dive into the viral st...

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 records to powerful names, media coverage, and conspiracy theories, we break down what the Epstein Files actually are, why they continue to trend, and what...

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 disappearance to the disturbing evidence, ransom messages, and ongoing investigation, we break down what happened, what authorities know so far, and the unanswer...

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 perception. Franklin watched the film so you don’t have to, delivering an entertaining, honest, and hilarious review packed with commentary, context, and cultural...

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 pressure, and threats of a nationwide ban, TikTok has finalized a deal to create an American version of TikTok, backed by U.S. investors and designed to addres...

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 involved in grave desecration, stolen human remains, and other shocking activities that sound like something straight out of a horror movie. We break down why Jon...