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Bad News First

Bad News First

By: Adam & Jayden
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Bad News First is a weekly news and comedy podcast where Jayden and Adam break down the biggest headlines in politics, culture, and current events - then strip away the spin and replace it with satire.

Each episode tackles six tailored news stories from around the world, delivering intelligent humour, political commentary, and cultural analysis with bite. From global scandals to media absurdity, nothing is off-limits.

If you enjoy smart comedy, dry wit, and unapologetic takes on the modern news cycle, this podcast is for you!

New episodes weekly.

Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Bad News First; Episode 3: Iran, Managers, Air New Zealand, Americarna, TOP & Skynet

    Bad News First; Episode 3: Iran, Managers, Air New Zealand, Americarna, TOP & Skynet
    Mar 4 2026

    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 stronger — and enjoy the show!

    New episodes weekly.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Bad News First; Episode 2: Beer, Kermit, Rugby, Winston, Celebrities & Noah

    Bad News First; Episode 2: Beer, Kermit, Rugby, Winston, Celebrities & Noah
    Feb 25 2026

    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 stronger — and enjoy the show!

    New episodes weekly.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Bad News First; Episode 1: Code Brown, Benin Bronzes, Netflix & Kill, The Epstein Files & Britney

    Bad News First; Episode 1: Code Brown, Benin Bronzes, Netflix & Kill, The Epstein Files & Britney
    Feb 17 2026

    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 Epstein Files remind us that the real conspiracy is accountability • The British Museum revisits the concept of “finders keepers” • The Winter Olympics confirms that age does indeed matter • And Britney Spears… won’t do it again

    So grab yourself a cuppa — or something stronger — and enjoy the show!

    New episodes weekly.
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    52 mins
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