Franklin and Douglas | Current Events and Bad Advice

Welcome to Franklin and Douglas Podcast – Episode 75, your go-to source for current events analysis, true crime breakdowns, and entertainment with a twist of bad advice. In this triple-topic episode, we dive into three wild headlines dominating news feeds and social media. First, we discuss the mysterious murder of Spencer and Monique Tepe, a Columbus, Ohio couple found shot dead in their home.   ...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, bizarre headlines, and wildly questionable advice come together for maximum entertainment. In Episode 74, we break down one of the most disturbing and unbelievable news stories in recent memory: Cedric Lodge, the former Harvard Medical School morgue chief, being indicted for allegedly stealing and selling donated cadaver body...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, wild headlines, and completely irresponsible advice collide for your entertainment. In Episode 73, we cover two stories that sent the internet into full debate mode, and then immediately made it weird.   First, we break down the headline-grabbing news that Nicki Minaj appears to be turning MAGA, and how fans, critics, and soci...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events, media chaos, and questionable advice collide. In Episode 72, we break down the viral Vanity Fair interview and photo shoot featuring Donald Trump’s White House inner circle, and why it completely took over social media. From the striking close-up portraits to the behind-the-scenes quotes, this feature sparked outrage, memes, t...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your go-to destination for current events, trending controversies, uncomfortable conversations, and wildly questionable advice. In Episode 71, we break down the latest Sherrone Moore controversy, exploring who he is, why his name is dominating sports news and social media, and how public perception, college football culture, and internet outrage co...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, your home for current events, viral news updates, tech controversies, and hilariously terrible advice. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the shocking and emotional world of 2wai, the AI app going viral for its ability to create real-time hologram avatars — including digital recreations of deceased loved ones.   We break down what 2wai is, how i...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast — the blend of current events, sports headlines, comedy, and bad advice no one should follow… yet somehow everyone listens to. In Episode 69, we dive into one of the hottest conversations in football right now: Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns, and what the future may hold for the rising quarterback. We discuss his journey, his talent, his crit...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast! In today’s slightly unhinged Episode 68, we dive into the wild world of Thanksgiving survival. From avoiding heated political arguments at Thanksgiving dinner to navigating your mother-in-law’s questionable turkey-adjacent food experiments, this episode is packed with current events, humor, relatable chaos, and terrible life advice — just the way y...

Welcome back to the Franklin and Douglas Podcast, where current events meet comedy, curiosity, and questionable judgment. In Episode 67, we break down one of the most shocking and bizarre news stories making headlines: a USPS employee found dead inside a mail-handling machine. We talk about what happened, why this tragic event has sparked concern and investigation, and what it says about automatio...

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 crash on Interstate 59 near Heidelberg. That’s right — real monkeys, real chaos, and some seriously strange headlines.   We break down what actually happened, h...

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 what’s really going on, share some practical (and not-so-practical) tips for surviving without a paycheck, and, of course, give our signature bad advice on wh...

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 people out. From psychological studies to pop culture horror icons, Franklin and Douglas break down why almost-human dolls make us uncomfortable and why this Hal...

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 continues to spark questions, debate, and online theories. Franklin and Douglas break down the details, media coverage, and public reactions while keeping the con...

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 how this legendary PBS show is making a comeback for a new generation. Join Franklin and Douglas as they mix sharp commentary, hilarious opinions, and a touch...

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 Hernandez, whose body was reportedly found in his Tesla. We unpack the details, public reactions, and viral discussions surrounding this bizarre and tragic sit...

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 prophecy came from, why so many people believed it, and how it compares to other famous failed apocalypse predictions throughout history. From end-of-the-worl...

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, his fanbase, and the culture around one of hip-hop’s most iconic artists. From Slim Shady’s early days to the devoted fans who inspired the word “stan,” we un...

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 a new chlamydia vaccine for koalas to protect the adorable marsupials from one of their biggest threats. 🐨💉 We explain what’s happening in wildlife resear...

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 around one of the most controversial pop culture stories of the past decade. We recap the original case, break down what the documentary reveals.    But of cour...

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 neighbors are fed up with the nonstop construction noise from his mega-compound, and his attempt at peace — handing out noise-cancelling headphones — only made he...

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 serial killer. From social media memes to fan speculation, we break down how this bizarre theory started, why it won’t go away, and what it says about internet...

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 is back in the headlines, now trying to push the Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage. We break down the absurdity, the legal circus, and why this fight...

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, the pay gap, and why this conversation is louder than ever in 2025 – all with our signature blend of facts, sarcasm, and occasional nonsense. 🏀💰   Then...

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 celebrate our first full year of chaos by revisiting our favorite episodes and answering listener questions from the past year.  But don’t worry, we’re not g...

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 Bradley, the 23-year-old who vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 1998. We break down the timeline, explore the conspiracy theories, and ask the qu...