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Hey, I'm Josh Spiegel, host of the podcast Lunatic In the Newsroom. If you enjoy journalism that drifts into mild panic, wild overthinking, and a guaranteed nervous breakdown, Lunatic In the Newsroom is for you. It's news like you've never heard before. The only newsroom with a panic button. You'll laugh, you'll cry and gasp in horror as the show spirals completely out of control. It's not just news. It's emotionally unstable. Lunatic In the Newsroom. Listen today!
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S E40: Commencement Speech Or Fortune Cookie? | 040
It’s commencement speech season, so Josh and his guest, BJ Shea, play a game called Commencement Speech or Fortune Cookie? Producer Kayla will read a sentence, and the guys have to decide if it’s…
S E39: The White Bronco, The Pope, And The Crazy People Next Door | 039
Josh and special guest BJ Shea talk about crazy neighbors, Pope Leo’s warning about artificial intelligence, and the anniversary of OJ Simpson's infamous white bronco chase.LinksFollow BJ Shea on…
S E38: Ticks, Ebola, And Grocery Store Crime | 038
Josh and special guest, BJ Shea, talk about one of the worst tick seasons in history and the terrifying spread of lyme disease, particularly upsetting to Josh because his least favorite color is…
S E37: How Cool Are You, Really? Plus: UFO’S and Hantavirus | 037
Josh and special guest, Seattle Radio Legend BJ Shea, talk about a study that asked people how cool they think they are - and Josh and BJ rate their own coolness. The guys also chat about the…
S E36: Serial Killers, Horse Racing & Spirit Airlines | 036
Josh covers three topics in this week’s episode with special guest, Comedian Justin Schlegel. They talk about the 35th anniversary of Silence of the Lambs, Spirit Airlines and horse racing…
S E35: More Skin, More Votes? The Rise of Hot Politicians | 035
With midterm elections approaching, this is the prime time for hot political candidates to... show some skin. Josh Spiegel assesses the reality of bipartisan shallowness, because let's not kid…
S E34: Tax Season Is Over. I’m Filing For Emotional Relief. | 034
Now that April 15th has come and gone, Americans can breathe a sigh of relief. Or can they? Leave it to Josh Spiegel to dive into the chaos, delusion and panic that dreaded season leaves behind. This…
I Wanted To Go To The Moon…To Escape You | Bonus Episode
Ten days away from Earth sounds like heaven to Josh Spiegel. He never knew he had an adventurous side until he watched Artemis launch into the sky. But between confusing space lingo, nauseating…
S E33: Inflation Got So Bad… I Became A Water Farmer | 033
Everything you buy costs more. Despite talk of “inflation” cooling, you know better. So, Josh is looking for solutions. He stumbles on a bold plan that might just work. Josh sets out to prove he can…
S E32: My Dog's Got Health Insurance. So Do I. We're Both Getting Denied. | 032
Josh goes all out to care for his best friend, Farfel the Terrier. He would do it even if his dog were a wanted criminal. Would you? If your pet killed you, how much money would they get from your…
S E31: Tornado Brandon Is A Problem | 031
Would people take tornadoes more seriously if they had names? Because “Tornado Brandon” sounds like a problem. In this episode, Josh kicks off tornado season exploring the weird world of extreme…
S E30: I’m Not Going Bald…I’m Restructuring My Hairline | 030
Josh confronts a harsh reality he’s never said out loud before: he might be going bald. Well, let’s call it thinning or maybe just a hairline restructuring. Josh explores the cruel trade-offs of…
S E29: The Growing Backlash Against Legal Weed | 029
To Josh Spiegel’s delight, this may be the year some states repeal the legal recreational use of marijuana. Why are some people who once supported legalization now changing their minds? Josh…
S E28: The Annual Daylight Robbery | 028
Josh Spiegel exposes the national thief as Daylight Saving Time and questions the time adjustment's value. Josh also dreams of a life without it and how that would bring more sleep and create a safer…
Iran’s Next Supreme Leader…If Any Are Left | Surprise Episode
We interrupt your life for a surprise episode of Lunatic In The Newsroom. Josh breaks down the chaos, questions the shifting explanations for the attack, and after exploring the possibilities for the…
S E27: Why Do Fraternities Still Exist? | 027
Are fraternities just harmless college traditions or outdated institutions that keep producing the same messy and deadly scandals over and over again? In this episode, Josh asks the uncomfortable…
S E26: Warren Buffett: The Greatest Investor Who Ate Like A Child | 026
Josh Spiegel looks at the human side of Warren Buffett who recently retired: what it must’ve been like having him as a grandpa, what advice he’d give over ice cream, why he drank gallons of…
S E25: We're Colonizing the Moon and Mars (Seriously) | 025
The countdown has already started as Josh Spiegel breaks down what returning to the Moon and surviving on Mars means for the future of humanity. Mars babies are in the forecast, but they're…
S E24: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's Forbidden Valentine | 024
Josh Spiegel investigates scandalous workplace affairs during America's Love Week. Government official, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is accused of cheating on her husband with her…
S E23: The Big Game Experience (No Football Required) | 023
Let's place a bet: Josh Spiegel races down the grocery store aisles on his shopping cart before you can figure out what "Latin Trap Rap" is during the Big Game on Sunday. The winner (Josh, of course)…
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