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Bad Libs

By Zach Miller and Brendan Woodruff

Comedians Zach Miller and Brendan Woodruff - co-creators of the hit web series Burn Booth - take you on a hilarious tour of the week's news, analyzing politics and culture through their own twisted perspectives.
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Vaccine Passports, Climate Crisis, Conflict in Northern Ireland Reignites, Chinese Digital Currency

Bad LibsApr 13, 2021

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Critical Race Theory, Infrastructure, and the Filibuster

Critical Race Theory, Infrastructure, and the Filibuster

The Bad Libs are back in the space station for the first time in over a year to discuss Critical Race Theory, the new infrastructure package, the filibuster, Trump's first rally since the election, what's up with Joe Rogan, and much more!

Jun 29, 202101:28:01
Zach and Brendan Bad Libs Out

Zach and Brendan Bad Libs Out

This week, Zach and Brendan step back a bit from hard news and shoot the shit about the bigger picture of politics in June 2021.

Jun 16, 202137:00
The Murder of George Floyd: One Year Later (feat. Abdullah Saeed)

The Murder of George Floyd: One Year Later (feat. Abdullah Saeed)

This week, Bad Libs Zach Miller and Brendan Woodruff are joined by Abdullah Saeed (https://twitter.com/ImYourKid), host of Bong Appétit on Viceland, to discuss everything that's changed as well as everything that hasn't changed in the one year since George Floyd's murder, red states banning "Critical Race Theory" in schools, atrocities at Canadian Residential Schools, the resurgence of the Covid Lab leak theory, and the ongoing debate of the presence of kink displays at Pride. 

May 31, 202101:16:52
Cease Fire in Gaza, Cyber Ninjas, & Roe V Wade Under Assault

Cease Fire in Gaza, Cyber Ninjas, & Roe V Wade Under Assault

This week the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss the Epstein guards falling asleep on the job, the absolutely bananas Republican election audit in Arizona, draconian abortion restrictions in Texas, the Asian Hate Crimes Bill, Cryptocurrency, and the cease-fire in Isreal.

May 27, 202101:00:30
EPISODE 100! Israel/Palestine Conflict Boils Over (Feat. Real Rich)

EPISODE 100! Israel/Palestine Conflict Boils Over (Feat. Real Rich)

This week, the Bad Libs celebrate their 100th episode with special guest Real Rich and discuss the Israel/Palestine conflict, the CDC's new mask guidance, Liz Cheney being voted out of the third top position in the GOP, Matt Gatez associate Joel Greenberg pleading guilty to under aged sex trafficking charges, a massive gasoline pipeline hack on the East Coast.

May 18, 202101:02:16
Biden Bans Menthols, Recognizes Armenian Genocide

Biden Bans Menthols, Recognizes Armenian Genocide

This week Bad Lib hosts Zach Miller and Brendan Woodruff discuss Biden Banning Menthol Cigarettes for some reason and his recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

May 06, 202144:35
Derek Chauvin Convicted, DC Statehood, & Plastic Eating Cyborg Mushrooms

Derek Chauvin Convicted, DC Statehood, & Plastic Eating Cyborg Mushrooms

This week, Bad Lib hosts Zach Miller and Brendan Woodruff discuss the Derek Chauvin verdict and what it means for the policing and race in America, Washington DC potentially becoming the 51st state, the COVID surge ravaging India, the Biden administration withholding vaccine materials and patents from foreign countries, mushrooms that could eat the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Apr 28, 202149:35
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd | Bad Libs Emergency Episode

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd | Bad Libs Emergency Episode

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him. In this brief emergency episode, Bad Lib hosts Zach Miller & Brendan Woodruff discuss the swift guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. #BlackLivesMatter

Apr 21, 202109:39
Vaccine Passports, Climate Crisis, Conflict in Northern Ireland Reignites, Chinese Digital Currency

Vaccine Passports, Climate Crisis, Conflict in Northern Ireland Reignites, Chinese Digital Currency

This week, the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss the climate crisis, conservatives boycotting Major League Baseball, vaccine passports, the reignited conflict in Northern Ireland, China's new digital currency, and more!

Listen and subscribe to Bad Libs at badlibspod.com

Apr 13, 202145:04
Matt Gaetz Pedophile Sex Trafficking, Lil Nas X, George Floyd, Georgia Voter Suppression Bill, Infrastructure Week

Matt Gaetz Pedophile Sex Trafficking, Lil Nas X, George Floyd, Georgia Voter Suppression Bill, Infrastructure Week

We are back after a long hiatus with upgraded studio equipment to discuss the sex trafficking allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Lil Nas X, the Derek Chauvin trial, the Georgia Voter Suppression Bill, Biden's infrastructure plan, and more.

Listen to Bad Libs: http://badlibspod.com

Apr 05, 202146:41
Ep. 95: CPAC, The House Passes COVID Relief, Biden Bombs Syria

Ep. 95: CPAC, The House Passes COVID Relief, Biden Bombs Syria

This week the Bad Libs discuss CPAC, the COVID Relief Bill, $15 Minimum Wage, Air Strikes on Syria, and Andrew Cuomo.
Mar 02, 202151:09
Ep. 94: Acquitted by Accomplices

Ep. 94: Acquitted by Accomplices

This week, the Bad Libs are a solo duo once again as they discuss Fred Hampton, the Free Britney movement, Trump's second acquittal in the Senate, and the firing of Gina Carano.
Feb 18, 202101:03:18
Ep. 93: "I Owe These People" feat. Ibo Brewer

Ep. 93: "I Owe These People" feat. Ibo Brewer

This week, the Bad Libs chat with Marine Veteran and Comedian Ibo Brewer as he gives his thoughts on the state of politics and race in America.
Feb 10, 202155:00
Ep. 92: Demigods of Demagoguery (feat. Nicholas Krygier)

Ep. 92: Demigods of Demagoguery (feat. Nicholas Krygier)

This week, the Bad Libs welcome guest Nicholas Krygier and take a step back from headline news to discuss political philosophy and bigger issues that have arisen in the past 5 years.
Feb 02, 202157:24
Ep. 91: Every Problem is Now Solved Forever

Ep. 91: Every Problem is Now Solved Forever

We did it! Just kidding...this week the Bad Libs discuss Biden's first week in office, a flurry of executive orders, transgender rights and women's sports, quiet Trump supporters, and Ted Cruz being a fascist POS.
Jan 27, 202156:29
Ep. 90: Fortress DC

Ep. 90: Fortress DC

Leading into the inauguration the Bad Libs are a solo duo once again as they discuss the second Trump impeachment, the aftermath of Trump's attempted fascist coup, Trump's ban from twitter, the new freshman class of Republican Representatives, the COVID vaccination rollout, and the proposed Biden Stimulus. Recorded 1/17/2021
Jan 20, 202101:00:36
Ep. 88: Coup Klux Klan (feat. Cat Alvarado & Jordan Parker)

Ep. 88: Coup Klux Klan (feat. Cat Alvarado & Jordan Parker)

It happened! President Trump fomented a coup and incited a fascist mob to storm the US Capitol building and murder elected officials during a Joint Session of Congress in order to stop the certification of an election. The Bad Libs are joined by comedians Cat Alvarado and Jordan Parker to discuss the events of 1/6/2021 and their fallout.
Jan 11, 202156:19
Ep. 87: Meanwhile, On Parler

Ep. 87: Meanwhile, On Parler

This week the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss COVID vaccines, the failed efforts to pass a COVID relief bill, the Supreme Court ruling that it won't overturn the election, and tensions with Iran.
Dec 16, 202047:50
Ep. 86: COVID Will Disappear on November 4th

Ep. 86: COVID Will Disappear on November 4th

This week Bad Lib hosts Zach Miller and Brendan Woodruff discuss the latest in the ongoing stupid coup including Texas suing four states and the Supreme Court dismissing another case from Sen. Mark Kelly, the cash for pardons scandal, COVID vaccine news, and the new California Lockdown.
Dec 10, 202049:31
Ep. 85: Release the Kraken

Ep. 85: Release the Kraken

This week the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss the COVID tinderbox that was Thanksgiving, the recent Supreme Court ruling over religious gatherings in the pandemic, Governor Newsom's visit to a fancy restaurant for a birthday party, Biden gaining votes in the Wisconsin recount, the Georgia special election, the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist, ongoing unrest in Belarus, and the pardoning of Michael Flynn
Dec 02, 202054:49
Ep. 84: A Very Stupid Coup

Ep. 84: A Very Stupid Coup

This week, the Bad Libs are back to discuss President Trump very stupid but somehow still damaging attempt to overturn the election result and install himself as dictator of the United States and how to step up your political engagement going into the Biden era.
Nov 25, 202050:09
Ep. 83: Bye Bye Donnie (feat. Joe Eurell)

Ep. 83: Bye Bye Donnie (feat. Joe Eurell)

We did it! This week, the Bad Libs are Glad Libs as they discuss the defeat of impeached one term two time popular vote loser Donald Trump.
Nov 09, 202050:59
Ep. 82: Whatever Happens, Happens

Ep. 82: Whatever Happens, Happens

Election day is here! The Bad Libs give their thoughts on the calm before the storm. Recorded Sunday 11/1/2020
Nov 03, 202055:59
Ep. 81: One Week to Go!

Ep. 81: One Week to Go!

This week, the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss Rudy Giuliani's appearance in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the last presidential debate, drama in the polling world, Hunter Biden, the electoral victory over fascists in Bolivia, and more!
Oct 27, 202047:45
Ep. 80: Orange Man Visits Orange County

Ep. 80: Orange Man Visits Orange County

This week, Trump visits the Bad Lib's home base of Orange County to raise money from rich republicans, Rudy Giuliani and the New York Post wages a smear campaign against Hunter Biden, Republicans start faux distancing themselves from a sinking Trump, Biden and Trump held dueling town halls, and Noam Chompsky got BASED.
Oct 20, 202049:24
Ep. 79: A Fly in the Ointment (feat. Adam Grabowski)

Ep. 79: A Fly in the Ointment (feat. Adam Grabowski)

This week, the Bad Libs are joined by comedian Adam Grabowski to discuss Mental Health Day, Indigenous People's Day, free speech and comedy in 2020, the VP debate, the intersection of empathy and criminal justice, Trump getting out of the hospital, the state of the polls, and more.
Oct 14, 202056:19
Ep. 78: It Is What It Is

Ep. 78: It Is What It Is

This week, the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss Brad Parscale's arrest, the debate, Breonna Taylor's grand jury material, and the fall out from President Trump's COVID diagnosis
Oct 05, 202057:18
Ep. 77: Now What? (feat. Cat Alvarado)

Ep. 77: Now What? (feat. Cat Alvarado)

This week, the Bad Libs are joined by Cat Alvarado to discuss the upcoming Laugh Across America fundraiser and what democrats and the greater left can do in the wake of RBG's death.
Sep 23, 202001:00:20
Emergensode: RIP RBG

Emergensode: RIP RBG

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
Sep 19, 202017:19
Ep. 76: The Executioners

Ep. 76: The Executioners

This week the Bad Libs are live via satellite to the fires on the west coast, discuss the shooting of two police officers in Compton, literal police gangs in LA County, the killings of both Aaron Danielson and Michael Reinoehl, astroturffed pro-gun groups, the controversy around the movie "Cuties," and more.
Sep 17, 202046:37
Ep. 75: Losers and Suckers/Dumbkirk

Ep. 75: Losers and Suckers/Dumbkirk

This week, Zach is back as the Bad Libs discuss the tragic events of Dumbkirk, the possibility that Trump had a series of mini-strokes, Trump calling American war dead "suckers," Bloomberg's lies, the state of the presidential race as we head into Labor Day, why right wingers keep talking about the Cultural Revolution in China, and more!
Sep 07, 202056:51
Ep. 74: RNC/Kenosha Kraziness (feat. Derrick Murray)

Ep. 74: RNC/Kenosha Kraziness (feat. Derrick Murray)

This week, Zach takes a break as Bad Libs host Brendan Woodruff is joined instead by guest host Derrick Murray to discuss what happened in Kenosha, the ongoing unrest in the United States, the RNC, the Biden Campaign, the state of the presidential race, and Q-Anon's obsession with pedophilia.
Aug 31, 202001:01:28
Ep. 73: Democratic National Cringe-vention

Ep. 73: Democratic National Cringe-vention

This week the Bad Libs discuss the supreme court restoring Native control to half of Oklahoma, Steve Bannon's arrest, the cringe fest that was the DNC, Trump canceling Goodyear, and more!
Aug 27, 202055:57
Ep. 72: Wet Ass USP-Words (feat. James Schlarmann)

Ep. 72: Wet Ass USP-Words (feat. James Schlarmann)

This week, the Bad Libs are joined by satirist James Scharlmann to discuss Ben Shapiro's reaction to WAP, the dismantling of USPS to tamper with the election and facilitate the rise of fascism in America, and the announcement of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate.
Aug 19, 202001:08:26
Ep. 71: Elite Pedophiles Vs. Regular Pedophiles (feat. Anna Valenzuela)

Ep. 71: Elite Pedophiles Vs. Regular Pedophiles (feat. Anna Valenzuela)

This week, the Bad Libs are joined by Comedian Anna Valenzuela to discuss the allegations rocking the LA comedy scene, the ongoing social unrest in America and around the world, the latest COVID news, and the Epstein document dump.

CW: Discussion of pedophilia
Aug 05, 202001:19:20
Ep. 70: Bootlickers & Black Bags (feat. Ben Gonzalez)

Ep. 70: Bootlickers & Black Bags (feat. Ben Gonzalez)

This week, the Bad Libs are back to news as they are joined by comedian Ben Gonzalez to discuss Tommy Tuberville's rise to power, the fascist crackdown on protesters in Portland, Kanye West's presidential run, and Rep. Ted Yoho verbally accosting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Jul 28, 202001:04:15
Bad Libs Bonus: Hamilton Act 2 - Audio Commentary

Bad Libs Bonus: Hamilton Act 2 - Audio Commentary

This week, the Bad Libs are taking a break from hard news to watch Act 2 of Hamilton and talk over the second half of most popular musical in 20 years! Listen along as you watch Hamilton on Disney Plus.
Jul 22, 202056:15
Bad Libs Bonus: Hamilton Act 1 - Audio Commentary

Bad Libs Bonus: Hamilton Act 1 - Audio Commentary

This week, the Bad Libs take a break from discussing the news to talk over the most popular musical of the last decade! To listen as you watch, press play on Hamilton 4:40 into the podcast.

Jul 13, 202001:00:13
Ep. 69: Third World Country with a Gucci Belt

Ep. 69: Third World Country with a Gucci Belt

This week, the Bad Libs discuss Sacha Baron Cohen's latest prank, COVID spikes in multiple state, Trump going full authoritarian white nationalist, Trump's knowledge of Russian attempts to put bounties on the heads of US soldiers, and the latest accomplishments of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jun 29, 202055:36
Ep. 68: Trump Tanks in Tulsa (feat. Cory "Showtime" Robinson & Kevin Munroe)

Ep. 68: Trump Tanks in Tulsa (feat. Cory "Showtime" Robinson & Kevin Munroe)

This week, the Bad Libs are joined by Cory "Showtime" Robinson and Kevin Munroe of the Showtime & Kev Podcast to discuss Trump's dud of a rally in Tulsa, a Trump ad featuring Nazi Iconography, John Bolton's book, the firing of US Attorney Geoffrey Berman, Black Lives Matter and police reform, and a murder in the CHAZ/CHOP.
Jun 24, 202001:05:26
Ep. 67: CHAZ? Oh no!

Ep. 67: CHAZ? Oh no!

Zach is back! This week the Bad Libs are live via satellite again to discuss what's going on in the CHAZ/CHOP, Brendan's protest experiences, everything Black Lives Matter has been able to change so far, Trump's postponed Juneteenth COVIDchella rally in Tulsa, and the recent spate of lynchings in California.
Jun 17, 202001:01:07
Ep. 66: Antifa Supersoldiers (feat. Sam Ridley & Derrick Murray)

Ep. 66: Antifa Supersoldiers (feat. Sam Ridley & Derrick Murray)

This week Zach takes a week off, and Brendan is joined live via satellite by comedians Sam Ridley & Derrick Murray to discuss the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, and the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.
Jun 11, 202001:01:12
Ep. 65: Cop Stories feat. Raj Sharma

Ep. 65: Cop Stories feat. Raj Sharma

This week comedian Raj Sharma joins the Bad Libs live via satellite as they discuss the nation falling apart and differences between their run ins with the police in light of the recent demonstrations about the death of George Floyd.
Jun 02, 202001:02:20
Ep. 64: Tommy Youtuberville (CW: Sexual Assault)

Ep. 64: Tommy Youtuberville (CW: Sexual Assault)

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual assault.

The Bad Libs are back! This week they are live via satellite again to celebrate Zach's birthday and discuss the latest around the pandemic, the reopening of the economy, the Alabama senate race, Joe Biden's gaffes, and the allegations against him.
May 25, 202049:15
Ep. 63: PLANdemic (feat. Judy Mikovits)

Ep. 63: PLANdemic (feat. Judy Mikovits)

LISTEN BEFORE LIBSYN DELETES THIS! This week the Bad Libs take a break from the news to sit down and watch Plandemic and learn the truth "they" don't want you to know.
May 13, 202001:12:57
Ep. 62: 2020 Presents Murder Hornets (feat. Mateen Stewart)

Ep. 62: 2020 Presents Murder Hornets (feat. Mateen Stewart)

This week, comedian Mateen Stewart joins the Bad Libs live via satellite to discuss Kim Jung Un either being alive or dead, the assault allegations against Joe Biden, Murder Hornets, states reopening, protests over beach closures in Orange County, and helps us debunk Coronavirus conspiracies with math.
May 04, 202058:39
Ep. 61: Reopen Bad Libs!

Ep. 61: Reopen Bad Libs!

This week, Caitlin Cutt (host of Pretty Scary & White Wine True Crime) joins the Bad Libs live via satellite to discuss the ongoing anti-lockdown protests and the states already trying to abandon public health quarantines.
Apr 29, 202001:06:37
Ep. 60: Social Distancing is Communism

Ep. 60: Social Distancing is Communism

This week the Bad Libs are coming to you live via satellite to discuss the morons protesting social distancing and the monsters egging them on.
Apr 20, 202048:06
Ep. 59: Happy Quaranteaster!

Ep. 59: Happy Quaranteaster!

This week the Bad Libs are celebrating Quaranteaster as they discuss the latest news around the Coronavirus pandemic, the idiotic push to reopen the economy prematurely, and the allegations levied against Joe Biden (Content Warning: Discussion of Sexual Assault)
Apr 13, 202038:05
Ep. 58: COVID-420

Ep. 58: COVID-420

This week the Bad Libs are live via satellite to discuss Trump's firing of the intelligence community inspector general, the latest coronavirus numbers, the impact the virus is having on communities of color and poor communities, what's going on with the holdout states that won't implement social distancing orders, the economic fallout of the pandemic, the firing of Navy Captain Bret Crozier, and all of the latest coronavirus related news.
Apr 06, 202054:36