Thirsty Topics podcast
By Lawrence Elrod & Wander P.
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If it is trending, Lawrence Elrod and Wander P. are already talking about it. But Thirsty Topics is not just a headlines show.
Each episode bounces through pop culture, social media buzz, celebrity news, and the week's wildest stories while asking the question underneath all of it: what does this actually mean for people? From reality TV fallout and AI in music to consumer scams, public accountability, and the occasional candy heist, Lawrence and Wander bring honest opinions, real debate, and the kind of perspective that makes you think twice about what you just scrolled past.
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Misdiagnosed: Bad Algorithms and the Human Cost of Getting It Wrong
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Oct 28, 2026 |
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Why Do We Keep Failing To Stop School Shootings?
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Freddie Jackson Remembered: When R&B Had a Signature Sound
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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From a Cockpit Crisis to Campus Scandal
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Viral Stories And Real Consequences
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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When One Vote Stops a Verdict
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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AI Needs An Off Switch—But Who Gets To Push It?
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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When Cameras Capture Everything, Why Do We Still Miss People?
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Remembering Dolly Parton: Her Legacy, Life & Lessons
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Big Tech, UFO Truth & The Rules We Live By
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Remembering Hal Williams, Hollywood Legends & Real-World Scams
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Aug 15, 2026 |
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Robots Are Entering the Operating Room
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Aug 09, 2026 |
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When Trust Breaks: Missing Answers, Deleted Texts & Dirty Politics
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Voting Rights Under Pressure: How Redistricting Shifts Power and Why Voting Still Matters
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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When The News Hits Home
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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How Gaming Chats Turn Into Real Crime
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Deaths In ICE Custody: What The Headlines Miss
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Legacy, Power, and Accountability
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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When Fame Turns Dangerous: Ray J’s Knockout, Political Violence Fears & The Real Cost of Going Viral
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Why Inflation Hits Harder Than Headlines
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May 27, 2026 |
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Granny Gamers for 4/30/26
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May 01, 2026 |
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Evacuations And Endless Shrimp for 4/28/26
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Headlines With A Twist for 4/23/26
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Gamers To The Control Tower for 4/21/26
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Netflix Refund Ruling And The Real Cost Of Convenience for 4/16/26
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Pop Culture Whiplash for 4/15/26
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Lonely Easter Bunny for 4/9/26
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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When Reality TV Goes Too Far for 4/8/26
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Bullying Revenge Gone Too Far, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for 4/1/26
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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America’s Favorite Dogs 2025 for 3/31/26
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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When Celebrity Security Crosses The Line for 3/25/26
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Reality TV Fallout for 3/24/26
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Good News And Hard Truths, A Retiring DoorDash Driver for 3/20/26
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Oscar Moments And What They Reveal and Kiki Shephard for 3/19/26
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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When Kids Become Content and Wendy’s Will Pay You To Eat Bacon All Day for 3/12/26
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Permanent Daylight Saving Debate To AI Music Labels for 3/11/26
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Flying Taxis And Microbobs And Happy Hour for 3/5/26
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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War, Media Mergers, And Everyday Fear for 3/4/26
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Bears On The Brink, From Peanut Butter Cups To Bearded Dragons, for 2/26/26
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Lonely Monkey, Viral Hope, 5 Black Surgeons Make History for 2/25/26
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Aliens, Frostys, And Fashion Trauma Walk Into A Podcast for 2/20/26
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Legacy And Lessons: Remembering Jesse Jackson for 2/19/26
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Layoffs, Caviar, And The Future Of Media for 2/14/26
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Cancer, Controversy, And The Super Bowl Stage for 2/13/26
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Super Bowl Ads, Hype, And Reality for 2/5/26
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Grief, Grammys, And Growing Up; for 2/4/26
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Mile-High Vows And Viral Risks for 1/30/26
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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From ICE Shooting Outrage To Netflix’s Big Bet And A Family Feud for 1/29/26
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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From Red Carpet Etiquette To Retail Shakeups, the Bears & A$30M TV Mansion for 1/21/26
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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When Youth Sports Cross The Line: A Viral Hockey Brawl, A Firing On Christmas, And Why 2016 Still Haunts Us for 1/22/26
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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McRib, Bears, Dating, And Beyond for 1/15/26
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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From Shelter Escapes To Skies Too Tight: Compassion, Controversy, And Comedy for 1/14/26
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Live TV Surprises, Baby Name Trends, And A $600 Tip for 1/7/26
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Books, Bias, Bears, and Cake Chaos for 1/8/26
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Politics, Pop Stars, And Public Backlash for 12/31/25
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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When Fan Behavior Crosses The Line And What It Costs for 12/30/25
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Snoopy Sold, Cruises Questioned, Pajamas Fly for 12/25/25
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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From NFL Sidelines To Viral Kiss Cam Fallout And Why Timing Matters for 12/23/25
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Swift Bonuses, Drone Drops, Early Dinners, And Waymo Woes for 12/18/25
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Bonus episode of Thirsty Conversations: An Indie Filmmaker’s Global Playbook: Comedy, Grit, And Vision Beyond Borders
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Bears, Bans, And Butter Knives for 12/17/25
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Pantone’s “Cloud Dancer,” Melissa McCarthy’s Transformation, A Taylor Swift Wedding Plot, Family Priorities, And The Pizza Economy for 12/11/25
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Likes, Laws, And Holiday Trees for 12/10/25
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Driverless Taxi Meets Police Standoff for 12/6/25
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Thanksgiving, Drama, And A Drunk Raccoon for 12/5/25
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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From Ralph Lauren Holidays To Penny Farewells And Retail Smiles for 11/20/25
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Second Chances And The Weight Of Accountability for 11/19/25
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Pageant Walkout, Public Apology, Private Power for 11/13/25
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Behind The Smile: Mental Health, Money, And Modern Life for 11-11-25
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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When A Good Deed Gets You Sued, A Heist Unravels, And AI Comes For Your Job for 11/6/25
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Waymo, Holidays, Pennies, And Playoffs for 11/4/25
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Storm, Scandal, And Spotlight for 10/28/25
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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AI Stars, Human Costs for 10/15/25
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Four Minutes At The Louvre for 10/23/25
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Pickleball, Disney, SNAP, And Drake for 10/25/25
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Bonus episode of Thirsty Conversations: How a Short Film, Oprah’s Spotlight, and Patience Shaped an Actor’s Journey S2 Ep2
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode of Thirsty Conversations: This conversation clarifies therapy paths, tackles stigma, and shows how to find the right help S1 Ep6
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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From Taylor’s No to Kimmel’s Return: Culture Clashes, Viral Stunts, and a Hamburger Helper Comeback for 9/30/25
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Jimmy Kimmel's Return and Disney's Dilemma for 9/23/25
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Chaos in Late Night for 9/18/25
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Unfiltered: Life Quitting, AI Fraud, and Taylor Swift's Engagement for 9/10/25
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Behind the Headlines: Trump's Health, Gladys Knight, and Celebrity Chaos for 8/27/25
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Behind Closed Doors for 8/20/25
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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From Nicki Minaj Challenges to Fake Nurses: The Dangers of Internet Trends for 8/13/25
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Aliens, Amusement Parks, and Abandoned Children for 8/6/25
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Controversy, Chaos, and Comebacks for 7/30/25
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Unfiltered Hollywood: From Cheating CEOs to Shark TV for 7/22/25
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Mudang, AI Influencers, and Alligator Alcatraz for 7/15/25
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The Third Party Revolution: Could Elon Musk Disrupt American Politics? for 7/8/25
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Beyoncé's Flying Car Malfunction: Why Concert Stunts Need Safety Checks for 7/3/25
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode of Thirsty Conversations Talk Show: When Every Stop Matters: The Unseen World of Public Transportation S4 Ep16
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Tracking the Tensions: From ICE Raids to Flying Cars for 6/10/25
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Unfiltered Conversations: From Taylor Swift's Triumph to Elon's Black Eye for 6/3/25
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Prison Breaks and Presidential Shoves: Some of This Week's Most Shocking News for 5/28/25
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May 28, 2025 |
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Celebrity Drama, Politics, and Cultural Moments Worth Discussing for 5/19/25
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May 23, 2025 |
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Baby Oil and Bankruptcy: This Week's Most Shocking Headlines for 5/12/25
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May 22, 2025 |
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Navigating Modern Challenges: From Tariffs to Entertainment Industry Shifts for 5/5/25
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May 20, 2025 |
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Behind the Curtain: Oscars Voting Secrets and NFL Draft Drama for 4/30/25
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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From Secret Weddings to Weight Loss: This Week's Entertainment Buzz for 4/23/25
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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From Dire Wolves to Rich Women in Space: A Cultural Critique for 4/17/25
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Tariffs, Tensions, and TikTok Troubles for 4/9/25
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Stardom, Stumbles, and Social Media: Exploring Celebrity Turmoil for 4/2/25
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Earthquakes, Teslas, and Space: This Week's Wackiest Headlines for 3/26/25
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Wombat Snatching and Conservatorship Drama: The Week's Wildest Stories for 3/19/25
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Thirsty Topics: Missing Tourists, Airport Nudity, and Other Thirsty Conversation Starters for 3/12/25
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Thirsty Topics: From Oscars Snubs to Worker Tracking for 3/5/25
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Bonus for 2/24/25: Thirsty Conversations S3 Ep10 Indie Pop Dreams, Live Music Magic, and Navigating the Music Industry: Kenny Elrod's Artistic Journey
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Bonus for 2/21/25: Thirsty Conversations S4 Ep12 The Emotional Impact of Uncovering Ancestral Stories
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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From Cybertruck Clashes to Pet TV: A Curious World
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Super Bowl Ads, Taylor Swift's Public Scrutiny, and Style Shifts: Navigating Fame, Fashion, and Ethical Quandaries 2/12/25
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Celebrity Influence and Political Twists: Analyzing Selena Gomez, Ryan Reynolds, and Grammy Glimpses 2/5/25
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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AI Wedding Vows, TikTok-Fueled Curiosities, and Celebrity Narratives: Debating Authenticity and Emotional Connections
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Twerking Scandals, TikTok Farewells, and the Rise of Fake Amazon Drivers: Challenging Norms in Modern Society 1/22/25
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Wildfires and Safety Fears: Unveiling Truths Behind Celebrity Scandals and Technology Shifts 1/15/25
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Cardi B getting divorce from husband Offset, Britney Spears biopic in the works
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Celebrity Ethics, Super Bowl Surprises, and Navigating Privacy in the Digital Age
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Exploring Robotic Policing, Celebrity Legacies, and Surprising Debate Decorum
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Authenticity Over Filters: From Hollywood Drama to Political Antics and TikTok Trends
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Overturn of Weinstein's rape conviction, Streisand's accidental private comment
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Jan 11, 2025 |