Newsbang

Dec 07 2024 100 ep. 25 mins 2
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A sideways look at today’s events in history, brought to you by our dedicated team of reporter-presenters. Newsbang is written and assembled automatically by artificial intelligence, but don’t let that stop you.

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SEASON FINALE: Quixotic Quails Quest

Dec 07 2024 25 mins  
Title: Newsbang: An Absurd Escapade Through Bank Heists, Batting Feats, and Cosmic Capers Description: Welcome to the final episode of Newsbang (for now), where we dive headfirst into the delightful chaos of history, showcasing tales that blend the outlandish with the hilarious. In this whirlwind journey, we explore the follies of 19th-century robbers, sporting shenanigans, ancient

Zany Zucchini Zoot Suit

Dec 06 2024 33 mins  
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Ocelot Propagation

Dec 05 2024 39 mins  
Here’s the content stripped of JSON formatting: Newsbang: A Whimsical Voyage Through Time, Turbulence, and Terrors of Yore In this eclectic edition of Newsbang, we traverse the annals of history, uncovering tales that range from papal decrees aimed at witch finders to the perplexing vanishings of naval aircraft. We explore the riotous intricacies of British naval shenanigans and

Technical Difficulties III

Dec 03 2024 34 mins  
Our usual high standards will return presently.

Quizzical Quail Quandary

Dec 02 2024 28 mins  
In this lively and satirical news show, the headlines kick off with a flurry of eclectic topics ranging from bizarre new laws to significant historical events. The broadcast opens with a comical note about Norwegian legislation that absurdly bans penguins from playing the piano with their feet, setting the tone for a mixture of humor and serious storytelling that follows. The firs

Fluffy Narwhal Nightmare

Dec 02 2024 22 mins  
Monday’s broadcast of the News-Bang delivers a satirical twist on historical events, exposing an array of chaotic moments through a comedic lens. The episode opens with the dramatic portrayal of Enrico Fermi's groundbreaking nuclear experiment in 1942, which took place in a rather unexpected location—a squash court in Chicago. As scientists eagerly stacked uranium bricks, remin

Xenophobic Xenon Exchange

Dec 01 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, we delve into a captivating tapestry of historical and whimsical stories that ripple through time and space, all narrated with a satirical flair. We kick off our journey in Montgomery, Alabama, where the indomitable Rosa Parks firmly takes her stand by refusing to vacate her bus seat. This pivotal moment, framed as an act of sheer stubbornness against systemic oppr

Flickering Llama Drama

Nov 30 2024 30 mins  
The latest episode of the News Bang show dives deep into a surreal and comedic exploration of current events, merging absurdity with biting satire. The episode kicks off with the headline-making merger of Marconi and British Aerospace, humorously dubbed "Robot Overlord." This bizarre union, depicted as a display of corporate exhibitionism, involves executives running wild in the st

Flibbertigibbet’s Mustard Emergency

Nov 29 2024 23 mins  
In tonight's episode of Newsbang, a satirical romp through historical and contemporary news, the show kicks off with a vivid declaration of its mission: to expose overlooked truths and challenge the pretenders of modern narratives. The episode dives into several riveting stories across different eras, beginning in 1972, with the explosive introduction of Atari's Pong. Initially int

Xylophone Xenophobia Exterminated

Nov 28 2024 24 mins  
Tonight's News-Show delves into an array of intriguing and often absurd topics, starting with a cosmic discovery that highlights the mysteries of the universe. In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a groundbreaking observation by detecting the signals of a pulsar, a rapidly spinning neutron star that emits rhythmic radio pulses. Initially dismissed as mirroring terrestrial disturbance