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The Doomscroll Diaries
Hosted by Laura Sogar and Mae Planert
Two stand-up comics in NYC bring you a weekly roundup of the best of the worst the internet has to offer. We cover everything from pop culture and corporate fails to celebrity news and whatever else the almighty algorithm throws our way. We doomscroll so you don’t have to. https://beacons.ai/doomscrolldiariespod
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- Soft Bar Drama, Emily Blunt Backlash & the JP Morgan ScandalMay 6, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minThis week on The Doomscroll Diaries, Mae and Laura get into the absolutely unhinged JP Morgan lawsuit that’s blowing up online, Emily Blunt getting dragged for wildly out-of-touch career advice, and their chaotic visit to Carl Radke’s NYC sober bar, Soft Bar, where ordering a mocktail somehow became a deeply adversarial experience. They also break down the latest Summer House drama involving Amanda Batula and West Wilson, reunion leaks, leaked nudes, Bravo conspiracy theories, and the genuinely heartbreaking tragedy that surfaced right before filming the reunion. Plus: celebrity delusion, expensive mocktails, reality TV discourse, and why “just follow your passion” is maybe not the best advice in 2026. Follow @doomscrolldiaries , @mae_planert , and @laurasogar , subscribe, and send this to a friend who needs to stay informed (or just entertained).
- Nuclear Scientists Keep Disappearing… Plus Mae’s Miracle on Ice & Laura’s Louisiana ChaosApr 15, 2026 · 56 minThis week on Doomscroll Diaries , we have questions… and no answers. Nuclear scientists keep disappearing under very strange circumstances (totally normal), while Mae returns to the ice after 15 years for a true Miracle on Ice… in New Jersey. Laura reports back from Louisiana, where: Alligators are… kind of cute? Emus are aggressive And one interaction took a turn Also this week: A government official claims he teleported to a Waffle House A “wellness” company that’s giving cult A woman who sent 150,000 texts after one date (who hasn’t?) And why Kash Patel is definitely dating a spy As always, it’s the best of the worst of the internet. Follow @doomscrolldiaries , @mae_planert , and @laurasogar , subscribe, and send this to a friend who needs to stay informed (or just entertained).
- Why Is the CEO of McDonald’s Like This? And Why Can’t the Clintons Just Be Normal?Mar 11, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minThis week on The Doomscroll Diaries, we’re unpacking some of the internet’s most chaotic headlines. First up: the extremely awkward McDonald’s CEO video that somehow went viral while promoting the new Big Arch burger. Why does it feel like corporate PR keeps getting weirder every year? Then we get into the latest Epstein testimony drama and why Bill and Hillary Clinton are once again at the center of online conspiracy discourse. Plus we talk about: • the disturbing assistant principal scandal making headlines • Botox… but for camels (yes, really) • the strange return of nostalgic TikTok hair-playing videos • and the general feeling that the news cycle has fully lost the plot. If the timeline feels overwhelming lately, this episode is here to help you doomscroll through it together.
- Punch the Monkey, Wrapping Up the 2026 Winter Olympics, and Hot Girl Robbery SeasonFeb 26, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minFollow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod The internet has officially adopted a baby monkey. This week we’re breaking down the story of Punch — the viral monkey from a Japanese zoo who was abandoned by his mother, clings to a plush toy for comfort, and is now at the center of a global debate. Is he being bullied? Is the zoo exploiting him? And why did Andrew Tate offer $250,000 to “save” him? Then we’re wrapping up the 2026 Winter Olympics — from an unexpected dog crashing the finish line to Alissa Liu’s gold medal moment and the pressure surrounding Eileen Gu. Plus, a bizarre scam trend in Savannah where women posing as homeless are allegedly robbing men who bring them home.
- People Are Drinking Raw Milk in 2026... And We Have QuestionsFeb 11, 2026 · 1 hrThis week, we get into the internet’s latest (and most confusing) wellness obsession, why raw milk is suddenly everywhere, and how influencer culture keeps turning objectively bad ideas into lifestyle trends. We also talk about Ballerina Farm, trad-wife aesthetics, and what happens when “natural” wellness collides with actual public health concerns. Plus: a surprisingly wholesome internet story about a dad who committed to a lie for 24 years, why the clean girl era is starting to feel unhinged, and the strange comfort of low-stakes, very online chaos. As always, we cover the best of the worst of the internet — so you don’t have to.
- Live From a Post-Snowstorm NYC: Actors Need to Stop Taking Themselves So SeriouslyJan 29, 2026 · 55 minWe’re unpacking snow day chaos, grocery store panic, and why TikTok moms are preparing for winter weather like it’s the apocalypse. Plus: Shaun White snowboarding in Central Park, Ted Cruz fleeing another storm, and the age-old truth that actors need to stop taking themselves so seriously. We also get into PR-driven “on-set chemistry,” William Shatner eating cereal out of a glass bowl while driving, AI-generated porn bans, internet brain rot, and why being online right now feels genuinely destabilizing. Bundle up, protect your brain, and log off (after listening). Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- What’s Going On With Brooklyn Beckham? And Yes, a Chinese Billionaire Has Hundreds of Children in the U.S.Jan 22, 2026 · 59 minWhat is actually going on with Brooklyn Beckham — and why is his family drama suddenly everywhere? This week, we unpack Brooklyn Beckham’s very public fallout with his parents, the internet’s many theories, and why it’s giving royal-family-level dysfunction . Then we pivot to one of the most disturbing stories we’ve seen in a while: a Chinese billionaire who allegedly has hundreds of children born in the U.S. via surrogacy — yes, you read that right. Along the way, we also cover: • A Teen Mom attempting a mayoral run (and immediately spiraling) • What happens when extreme wealth meets zero accountability • Why some internet stories feel funny until they suddenly… don’t As always, we’re bringing you the best of the worst the internet has to offer — with curiosity, chaos, and a lot of questions. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Influencers, Interest Rates, and Reality TV PoliticsJan 14, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minThis week on DoomScroll Diaries , we break down the chaos at every level of power. Jerome Powell stands his ground as Trump escalates pressure on the Federal Reserve, proving why the least glamorous people are sometimes the ones we trust most. Then we pivot to Spencer Pratt’s very real run for Mayor of Los Angeles and what reality TV politics says about where we’re headed. Plus: celebrity mom group drama, influencer fallout, and why group dynamics are always worse when money and clout are involved. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Starting 2026 HOT: NYC Got Pranked on NYE + A Couple Stole a Live Lobster from BrooklynJan 7, 2026 · 59 minThis week, New Yorkers rang in the New Year by getting pranked by fake Brooklyn Bridge fireworks , while a couple in Brooklyn casually stole a live lobster from a restaurant and walked off into the night. From there, things only get stranger. Mae went to a Miami strip club and has thoughts, while we also get into raw meat leaking all over an airport baggage carousel, plants getting microneedling (science has gone too far), and a StubHub mix-up that sent metal fans to a Christian Christmas concert. Plus: shady political betting markets, closet clean-outs gone wrong, and a viral list of places women refuse to go on first dates. It’s the first episode of the year — and 2026 is already doing the most. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- It’s Been a Dark Week — So We’re Sharing What Brought Us JoyDec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 5 minIt’s been a dark week, on the internet and around the world, so we went looking for the things that actually brought us joy online. We talk viral dances that briefly cured our doomscrolling, a man fighting off a coyote to save his chihuahua, deeply unhinged wedding traditions, British “Chinese food” discourse, why smart fridges might be a mistake, and the comfort of small, absurd internet moments when everything else feels heavy. We can’t fix it. So here’s some laughter, distractions, and a little joy where we could find it. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- The Diddy Doc, Bonnie Blue Got Arrested in Bali, and This CEO’s Wild InterviewDec 10, 2025 · 47 minThis week on The Doomscroll Diaries , we dive into our thoughts on the new Diddy documentary - the wild moments, the uncomfortable parts, and why everyone online is reacting the way they are. Then we get into the story of Bonnie Blue being arrested in Bali , how it unfolded, why it sparked so much debate, and why this whole situation feels like the world’s darkest study-abroad cautionary tale. And finally… we need to talk about THAT viral CEO interview . The chair bouncing. The pacing. The energy. The absolute chaos. We break down why the internet thinks he was acting completely unhinged and why this clip has everyone asking, “Is this guy okay?” It’s messy, it’s unhinged, it’s deeply unserious - in other words, a normal week on DSD. Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- NYC Has a New Anna Delvey? Period Facials Are Exactly What You Think, and Campbell’s Soup Gate ExplainedDec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minA new Anna Delvey in NYC? Period blood as skincare? Campbell’s Soup in scandal mode? Yeah… it’s one of those weeks. NYC is apparently auditioning a new Anna Delvey and she’s dining-and-dashing across Manhattan like it’s performance art. Meanwhile, the internet has discovered “period facials” (we’re sorry, but also… you clicked), and Campbell’s Soup is in full corporate meltdown after an exec called their products “sh*t for poor people.” We break down the scandals, ask the important questions (WHY), and try to understand how the world got this weird Doomscroll Diaries: where skincare gets feral, soup becomes political, and New Yorkers keep hustling in increasingly creative ways. Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- The Weirdest Email in the Epstein Files (So Far), Russia’s On-Stage Robot Disaster & Who Is Scott Kelly?Nov 19, 2025 · 54 minThis week we’re breaking down the weirdest email to surface from the Epstein files so far (yes, the one causing the Trump–Clinton rumors), Russia’s AI robot that immediately collapsed onstage, and the Jonas Brothers concert moment that turned Scott Kelly into the internet’s favorite résumé story. Plus: Disney Adult “man ears,” eyelid-flipping childhood criminals, the Jacquemus ad that unexpectedly made us emotional, and Coca-Cola’s cursed new AI Christmas commercial. America? Not well. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Devastating News for Kim K’s Legal Career, Sydney Sweeney Needs a New PR Team, and This Wild Animal Is Attacking People in JapanNov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minThis week on The Doomscroll Diaries , we’re spiraling over Kim Kardashian’s latest legal flop, wondering who’s running Sydney Sweeney’s PR (because girl…), and trying to make sense of a wild animal that’s straight-up attacking people in Japan. We also get into the death-metal Miss Universe performance that broke our brains, Jennifer Lawrence swearing off politics, and why “Most Improved” might be the shadiest award of all time. Follow us on Instagram @doomscrolldiaries and leave us a 5-star review if you, too, would show up to court in a thong and call it “business casual.”
- Britney Spears Deleted Her Instagram, Laura Freezes Her Eggs & Julia Fox Sparks Outrage over Halloween WeekendNov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 5 minBritney Spears has deleted her Instagram again, Julia Fox is making headlines for a bloody Jackie O Halloween costume, and Laura is deep in her egg-freezing era. This week on The DoomScroll Diaries , Mae and Laura spiral through the internet’s most chaotic stories — from TikTok’s emotional whiplash and Reddit redemption arcs to China’s new influencer law and Albania’s pregnant AI government official (yes, really). They also check in on Britney’s vanishing act, unpack Julia Fox’s “art or outrage” debate, and share Laura’s behind-the-scenes updates on hormone shots, anesthesia, and what it really feels like to freeze your eggs. Plus: haunted house etiquette, ghost arrests, and an 11-year-old story that refuses to die. You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- NBA Betting Scandal, Britney Spears’ Breakdown, & a $4 Quadrillion K-Pop Lawsuit (feat. Van)Oct 29, 2025 · 59 minWe’re joined this week by our loudest new guest host: baby Van . Between his surprise mic grabs and running commentary, we somehow cover the NBA gambling scandal , Britney Spears’ latest headline-making chaos , and a K-pop star suing for $4 quadrillion . Somewhere between Van’s coos and the internet’s collective meltdown, Kristen Bell posts something that makes everyone groan. It’s another week of celebrity drama, international nonsense, and baby-powered interruptions on DoomScroll Diaries . You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Louvre Heist in 4 Minutes, Trump and the AI Poop Plane, and is your Protein Powder Full of Lead?Oct 23, 2025 · 54 minSpooky-season chaos, anyone? We kick off with museum mayhem: the Louvre’s brazen 4-minute jewel robbery, a string of copycat heists, and the Mango founder’s death turning into a true-crime twist. Then it’s the “No Kings” protests and a truly unhinged response video (yes, an AI plane dumping poop 🙃). We unpack the viral clip of a streamer yelling at his dog (shock collar discourse!), a Twitch creator live-streaming her birth , MTV officially axing music channels, and a Consumer Reports bombshell about lead in protein powders . Plus: capsule wardrobes, egg-freezing hormones, clinic porn categories (you heard us), and dream jobs that actually exist. If you laughed, winced, or texted “omg wut,” tap follow and leave a 5⭐ review. New episodes every week. IG: @doomscrolldiariespod • Mae: @mae_planert (weekly NYC shows!) • Laura: @laurasogar (NYC dates while she becomes a human chicken 🥚)
- Taylor Swift’s Rough Week | Trudeau x Katy Perry, Eric Adams Chaos & AI for CatsOct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 8 minThis week on The DoomScroll Diaries , we try to care about world news but… Taylor Swift’s PR machine is melting down again. We unpack Taylor’s “I’m just a football girlfriend” era, the conspiracy that Travis Kelsey signed her Records, and her chaotic interviews with Jimmy Fallon. Then we get into Justin Trudeau canoodling with Katy Perry (?!), Eric Adams’ ex releasing an erotic memoir, Mississippi’s surprising literacy glow-up, Kanye’s new “world peace” campaign, and the AI that can now translate your cat’s meows. Basically, the internet lost it this week - what else is new?
- Kanye’s New Enemies, Britney’s Beard Era & That Dystopian ‘Friend’ NecklaceOct 8, 2025 · 54 minKanye made a “Betrayal List,” and somehow it includes Hitler, Curious George, and his own daughter. We don’t know what’s going on either. This week we’re talking about: •Britney Spears posting a bunch of Orthodox Jewish men for Rosh Hashanah and just writing “I like the beard” •The new AI necklace called Friend that talks to you like a therapist and might actually take your job •Ice Cube’s tour bus getting bombed because people thought it belonged to ICE (yes, really) •A guy arrested for “not having s**” on a moving truck •Kim Jong-Un banning the words “hamburger” and “ice cream” • Influencers renting fake private jets and buying $10K receipts to look rich online • And a very bleak TikTok trend that might be the saddest thing we’ve ever seen Basically: the internet had another meltdown and we’re just here talking through it like normal people.
- The Week the Internet Lost Its Mind: Rapture, Foul Balls, $100k Visa WhiplashSep 24, 2025 · 51 minThe internet really outdid itself this week. A YouTube pastor swore the rapture was scheduled, Bumble’s founder is facing messy old allegations while pitching AI dating, and a Phillies fan stole a foul ball from a kid—only for the mob to go after the wrong woman. Also on the scroll: Bill Belichick’s girlfriend filing a Gold Digger™ trademark, an ex–NFL player caught in the most cursed elevator cam moment imaginable, and a $100k visa panic that had tech workers scrambling before the White House backtracked. It’s chaos out there—luckily we scroll so you don’t have to. You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Murder at Burning Man?! Cardi B Popping Off in Court, Taylor vs. Blake Drama, and Sydney Sweeney in Her Scooter Braun EraSep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minThis week on The Doomscroll Diaries, we’re spiraling over the weirdest mix of stories the internet threw at us. Burning Man wasn’t just dust storms and chaos - someone was actually murdered, and the rumors around it are getting darker by the day. Over in LA, Cardi B turned her $24M lawsuit into a full-blown circus, with testimony moments that felt more like a reality show than a courtroom. Then there’s Taylor Swift officially cutting off Blake Lively for good, which honestly feels harsher than any breakup she’s ever written about. Oh, and Sydney Sweeney is dating Scooter Braun now, which has people calling 2025 her villain era. Add in a little Taco Bell AI meltdown and Amanda Knox doing stand-up, and you’ve got the most cursed scroll of the week You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- We’re Back! Our HOT Takes on Taylor’s Engagement & Laura’s Honeymoon Safari RecapSep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minWe’re back in studio! What a summer. We catch up on everything we missed: Laura’s safari recap (close encounters with wildlife and a guide named Cloud), Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement and all the speculation around it (the ring, the Ralph Lauren looks, and the American Eagle campaign), Serena Williams’ new GLP-1 partnership and the body image conversation it sparked, plus Cracker Barrel’s attempted rebrand that did not go as planned. The best (and worst) of the internet — and our lives — all in one episode. You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Why Colbert Was Canceled + South Park’s Wild Trump EpisodeAug 6, 2025 · 58 minStephen Colbert is out, CBS quietly handed Trump $16 million, and Trisha Paytas’ baby might be Ozzy Osbourne reincarnated. We’re not saying it’s confirmed… but we’re not not saying it. This week, Mae and Laura dig into the Colbert cancellation theories, the real story behind CBS’s Trump settlement, and South Park’s latest Trump episode. They also unpack Huda Beauty’s full descent into conspiracy content, a dystopian new app that watches your every move, and the wild online reaction to the Blackstone exec shooting. It’s chaotic, it’s questionable, and it’s exactly what you should expect from the internet right now.
- We Break Down the Kiss Cam Scandal, Sydney’s Ad Mess, and the Worst App Leak EverJul 30, 2025 · 1 hr 14 minSydney Sweeney’s new jeans ad might be the most unintentionally (or very intentionally?) eugenics-coded campaign of the year and that’s somehow not even the most cursed brand moment we cover this week. We get into the tea app data breach that exposed women’s personal info, a Coldplay kiss cam scandal that cost a tech CEO his job, a WNBA campaign that sparked a very predictable backlash, and National Grid’s deeply confusing decision to hand out free trees to landless New Yorkers. Let’s doomscroll. You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Greg’s Glow Up, Elon Musk’s Grok Is Offensive, and A24 Disappointed Us (again)Jul 16, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minWe’re back on Zoom this week Mae’s was on Cape Cod with her family, Laura’s dealing with hecklers, and Greg the cat just got professionally groomed (and immediately took a revenge dump). We cover everything from prison pregnancy “life hacks” to Lily Allen’s overshare about a thousand-dude sex tape. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok spirals into full-on extremism, spouting Nazi propaganda and sexually harassing its own CEO. Plus: a hotel handing out birth control at check-in, and a very unfortunate A24 movie we paid $19.99 to regret. Enjoy. You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Jojo Siwa’s Queer Identity Plot Twist, Liver King’s Arrest, and Dakota Johnson’s Sleep EraJul 9, 2025 · 43 minLiver King challenged Joe Rogan to a fight… now he’s in jail. Dakota Johnson sleeps 14 hours a day and we’re honestly jealous. JoJo Siwa may or may not be gay, and a British man is basically in a relationship with a lie detector, and a new dating app matches you based on your search history. Enjoy! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here . Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her hair looks great. Follow us on Instagram @laurasogar and @mae_planert and follow the pod @doomscrolldiariespod
- Jeff Bezos’ Tacky Wedding, Gen Z Interns Are Weird, and the JD Vance Baby Meme ScandalJul 2, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minJeff Bezos got married and it was somehow both a $64 million event and deeply tacky. We’re breaking down the foam party, the Friday ceremony (??), and a wedding aisle carpet that screamed “startup office in 2012.” Meanwhile, Katy Perry skipped the wedding, but her ex Orlando Bloom didn’t — and yes, it’s giving drama. We also get into: • Gen Z interns and their lack of eye contact • A Norwegian tourist deported over a JD Vance meme (yes, really) • A Canadian lunch lady who hired kids to beat up a 4th grader • Sydney Sweeney’s breakup • Anna Wintour stepping down from Vogue • And young people in China paying to pretend they have jobs (it’s giving prestige LARPing) It’s another unhinged week on The DoomScroll Diaries . Let’s get into it. You can watch the full episode on YouTube Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her she looks amazing. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube .
- Bezos’ “Cheap” Wedding, NYC Dogs Get Legal Status, and a Contagious Disease for NewlywedsJun 27, 2025 · 53 minThis weekend broke us. Laura got hit with a foam sword at LARPing in Prospect Park, Mae barely survived the NYC heatwave with a baby in tow, and Coney Island? An actual hellscape of broken glass, trash fires, and emotional damage. We recap our chaotic social calendars (why did we say yes to everything?), debate whether mental illness is actually contagious through kissing, and break down Jeff Bezos’ $10M wedding in Venice — private jets, Oprah, and protestors on inflatable crocodiles included. Plus: a dog lawsuit that made us cry, AI layoffs that made us mad, and a foam arrow to the butt that Laura will never emotionally recover from. You can watch the full episode on YouTube Make sure to check out Laura’s Don’t Tell Comedy Special and leave a comment telling her she looks amazing. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube . Like, follow, and tell your emotionally unwell group chat.
- Welcome To THE DOOMSCROLL DIARIES!!! And Mae Got A Free Hot Tub and Laura Met Up With Girls From Reddit IRLJun 20, 2025 · 1 hrThe DoomScroll Diaries era has officially begun!! And we’re kicking it off with naked hot tub incident, Mae cosplaying as an escort, and Sabrina Carpenter’s not-so-subtle album cover. This week, we’re diving into all the juicy chaos: Mae gets a free hot tub that immediately backfires (literally), Laura reveals regularly she lies down in the shower “for her mental health” and we spiral over everything from Ozempic runs in Mexico to meeting Reddit girlies IRL. We’re also breaking down TikTok’s “man of the year” trend, guys coverd in pigeons in Washington Square Park (a new career for Laura, perhaps?) and the album cover that has feminist Twitter in flames. It’s personal, unfiltered, and the perfect intro to our new era. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube .
- Welcome To THE DOOMSCROLL DIARIES!!! And Mae Got A Free Hot Tub and Laura Met Up With Girls From Reddit IRLJun 19, 2025 · 1 hrThe DoomScroll Diaries era has officially begun!! And we’re kicking it off with naked hot tub incident, Mae cosplaying as an escort, and Sabrina Carpenter’s not-so-subtle album cover. This week, we’re diving into all the juicy chaos: Mae gets a free hot tub that immediately backfires (literally), Laura reveals regularly she lies down in the shower “for her mental health” and we spiral over everything from Ozempic runs in Mexico to meeting Reddit girlies IRL. We’re also breaking down TikTok’s “man of the year” trend, guys coverd in pigeons in Washington Square Park (a new career for Laura, perhaps?) and the album cover that has feminist Twitter in flames. It’s personal, unfiltered, and the perfect intro to our new era. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube .
- Elon’s Black Eye, Sydney’s Bathwater Soap, and Selena Gomez’s Vape ScandalJun 11, 2025 · 59 minThis week on Risqué Business News, the girls are asking: what the hell is going on?? Elon Musk showed up to the White House with a mysterious black eye, and no, it probably wasn’t from his 5-year-old son, X . Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is out here bottling and selling soap made with her used bathwater — and yes, it sold out. And Selena Gomez is once again facing internet backlash, this time for vaping despite having a kidney transplant. We’re also covering a horrifying cat torture video ring (trigger warning: it’s as dark as it sounds), Iran’s haunted house-style depiction of hell, Meghan Markle pregnancy conspiracies, and a cancelled “human zoo” stunt from the internet’s most unhinged woman, Bonnie Blue. It’s a week full of chaos, scandal, and questionable hygiene. Tune in. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube .
- Laura Got Married!!! And We Solved the 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla DebateJun 6, 2025 · 56 minLaura got married!!! It was dino-themed. There was a tornado. There was an armadillo. A porta potty flew down the street. Then we all boarded a party barge captained by a lesbian named SugarTits. Somehow, that’s just the first five minutes of this episode. We also dive into the 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate, Kylie Jenner casually dropping her boob job recipe, Lindsay Lohan pretending her facelift was just chia seeds, and Bethenny Frankel surviving on tuna and vibes. Oh, and there’s a new sea creature that looks exactly like a vagina. Science! Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube .
- Justin Bieber Is Still Posting Through It, Eurovision Chaos, Duolingo Goes Ghost, and a Cop Did What in the Backseat?!May 23, 2025 · 56 minThis week on Risqué Business News: Eurovision drama heats up with Israel’s controversial second-place finish and a sus voting surge, Duolingo erases its entire TikTok presence after an AI backlash, and an influencer’s $125 sweatshirt line may actually be Alibaba in disguise. We also cover a cop caught having sex with a suspect in his own patrol car , Nick Cannon insuring his balls for $10 million, and Justin Bieber continuing his streak as Hailey’s worst hype man. Plus: hobosexuals, the real estate crisis of the dating world. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube .
- Selena’s Startup Is Broke & Justin Bieber Is Posting Through ItMay 15, 2025 · 55 minThis week, Justin Bieber decided Mother’s Day was the perfect time to post something that really should’ve stayed between him and Hailey who looked like she needed a hug. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez’s mental health startup WonderMind somehow forgot to pay people (oops). We also cover Suffolk County’s iconic move to publicly blast the worst deadbeat dads by naming them, a Times Square statue of an extremely average woman who may or may not have seen it and gone uh… rude, and the surprisingly emotional needs of 9/11 rescue dogs. Oh, and female fish? They’ve been faking orgasms. They’re just like us. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube
- We Flew Into Newark Airport and It Was a Near Death Experience.May 9, 2025 · 51 minWe just flew into Newark and, honestly, we’re lucky to be alive. This week we’re talking about the airport chaos (spoiler: the planes disappeared from radar??), a janitor who peed herpes into the office water cooler, and Kanye West suing his dentist over a nitrous oxide addiction. We also become accidental water snobs thanks to a deep dive into the world of water sommeliers (Dasani slander incoming), and yep - a patron at a Barstool Sports bar managed to pull off a full-on hate crime via bottle service and Dave Portnoy has some choice words for him. Also, Blake Lively is dressing like a cartoon detective again. Huge week. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube
- Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Is 24. We Investigate.May 1, 2025 · 54 minOn this week’s ep, Gwyneth Paltrow has entered her carb era, the Oscars are forcing people to actually watch movies now before they vote for the academy awards (rude), and Bill Belichick, 74, has become a full-time Instagram boyfriend to his 24-year-old girlfriend. We also unpack JoJo Siwa’s Big Brother identity crisis, a motivational speaker who used his daughters’ abs as a sales pitch (???), and a truly cursed OnlyFans scandal that might just mark the end of society. Honestly, things are bleak. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube
- Fyre Fest 2 Scam, Did JD Vance Kill the Pope? Wedding Bus Tour, Serial Killer in New England, and ChatGPT’s Carbon FootprintApr 23, 2025 · 46 minFyre Fest II is back… and already canceled again. The gals break down who’s dumb enough to buy tickets, plus the chaotic $333 wedding bus tour, a serial killer on the loose in New England, and a hiker who ignored rescuers because he thought they were spam calls. RIP Pope Francis and we’re blaming JD Vance. Also, Laura’s bachelorette is coming up, ChatGPT might destroy the planet, and China says hot girls shouldn’t go outside. You know, normal stuff. Follow us on Instagram @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube . Come see us LIVE in New York City before Laura's bachelorette party!
- Katy Perry Goes to Space and Other Headlines We Didn’t ExpectApr 16, 2025 · 51 minThis week on Risky Business News, Mae and Laura blast off with Blue Origin’s all-female space flight - featuring none other than Katy Perry sending her friend to space. From awkward PR stunts to cringe-worthy quotes, the girls break down everything wrong with this chaotic launch. Then they spiral into the rest of the week’s mess: KTLA’s appalling viral tweet, bad decisions made at Coachella, and LeBron James’ terrifying feet. It’s unhinged, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly what your group chat would sound like with microphones. Tune in and subscribe for the most ridiculous stories on Earth - and now, apparently, in space. Follow us on Instagram, @Laurasogar and @mae_planert and you can watch full video of the episodes on YouTube . Come see us LIVE in New York City!
- White Lotus Season Finale, Duke’s Bad PR, NYC Porta Potty CrisisApr 8, 2025 · 48 minThe gals are spiraling over the White Lotus finale and Mike White’s war on common sense. Laura and Mae have thoughts - mostly about poison pina coladas, mysterious dads, and why Duke University took it so personally. A sushi restaurant in Queens is getting wrecked by an MTA porta potty (we wish that was a joke). A Williamsburg bathhouse is serving Bitcoin, bugs, and UTIs. A Florida principal gets busted for shrimp theft. And a Japanese man loses his pension over a large coffee. Just another week in Risky Business as usual, folks!
- Chappell Roan on Motherhood and Sean Kingston guilty of Fraud!Apr 4, 2025 · 52 minThe Gals are chatting about the AI chat bots getting bummed out from our problems. Laura needs to stop unloading on her poor chat bot. A woman at the DFW airport wore her birthday suit and was found covered in blood??? Imagine sitting next to her in 19A. A polygamist in Ohio has more rizz than Pete Davidson. Sean Kingston and his MOTHER are facing charges for a jewelry scam? And a pastor that said give god your money or ELSE! Oh! And the gals give their thoughts on chappel roans CHD pod. Enjoy!
- White House Group Chat fail, 23andMe Bankruptcy, Presidential PortraitMar 28, 2025 · 56 minOn this weeks ep we are group texting war plans! We go over the The Atlantic journalist who found himself in the most cursed group chat of all time. Trump's new Colorado portrait, we think its a pretty kind interpretation! Forever 21 AND 23andMe are going out of business, tough to be a company in your 20s! Even tougher to be a woman around former NFL and college assistant coach that's charged with hacking young athlete's images. Crazy world out there, throw your phone away! Follow us @RisqueBusinessNews @laurasogarcomedy @mae_planert
- Astronauts, Kanye, Southwest Airlines and Popper PanicMar 19, 2025 · 54 minThis week, the gals are diving into the latest buzz, from the mysterious new ‘menty B’ taking the spotlight according to Republican lawmakers. Find out if you have it! Plus, the astronauts stuck in space for months might finally have a way back to Earth, but honestly, who wants to return? Spoiler alert: not them. Meanwhile, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are at it again, this time over a spicy new track featuring America’s favorite trafficker, Mr. Diddy himself, and their daughter, North West. And if you’re exploring new experiences, you might want to stock up on poppers while you still can—get the scoop on all the hot topics this week!
- New Tell All Book on Facebook Scandals & Mel Robbins plagiarism?!Mar 11, 2025 · 40 minGirlbossing too close to the sun? This week the gals into the explosive new tell all ‘Careless People’ by the newest Meta whistleblower, Sarah Wynn-Williams. She’s really out here 8 years after getting fired alleging sexual misconduct that goes all the way to the top and accusing the one and only Sheryl Sandberg of making her purchase $13k of lingerie. Sarah, just admit you wanted to have a shopping spree at fleur du mal. Plagerizing??? Well as Mel Robbin’s would say “let them”. Laura talks about the latest scandal on the self help guru Mel Robbin’s stealing her philosophy from a student? And Melania Trump wants to take down revenge p**n, this bi-partisan bill seems like a good idea but... is it?
- DOGE Gets HACKED, Poppi Soda gets HUMBLED and the SCANDAL with Macron's wifeMar 3, 2025 · 53 minThis week the gals are talking Macron's wife, DOGE getting hacked, A feline that works for the feds, and Poppi soda's tonedeaf superbowl ad. Mae's father in law came in hot with some serious tea on Macron's wife. HOW are we just now findng out shes a dinosaur with great skincare (don't cancel us for being ageist). Kendrick Lamar has some new subjects for his next hit against P*dos. Poppi soda is leaning hard on influencers of a certain genre. It's always the people that need $25K soda machines the least that get them for free, ammiright? DOGE has been HACKED. Who knew a made up agency being gaurded by 18-20 year olds was so easily penetrable? God speed to them! And an adorable UK feline has found a new gig in the bahamas (had to round it out with a nice tail(Tm) for ya'll) Like and subscribe !
- Diddy’s lawyer QUITS, OnlyFans influencer’s big surprise, IVFing a strangers baby and Brian Johnson EMBARRASSEDFeb 25, 2025 · 50 minThis week on Risque Business News, we’re braving NYC’s wind tunnels and diving headfirst into unhinged mayhem. First up: a woman in Georgia gave birth… to someone else’s baby thanks to an IVF clinic oopsie. Love that for her! The OnlyFans girlies are back at it - two adult stars claimed to be pregnant immediately after setting world records for the most… activity in 12 hours. Stunt or stork? We’ll find out Meanwhile, a new guy is trying to out-biohack that creepy youth-obsessed millionaire Brian Johnson - except he’s doing it for a steal at $30K a year. Will he actually de-age, or is he just really into vitamins? Oh and Laura bought a “grounding sheet” that may or may not be an electrocution device, and did Mae fall for a Korean beauty scam? Oh, and Diddy’s lawyers are literally running away from him mid-case. It’s a mess, it’s chaos, it’s Risque Business News. Follow us @mae_planert and @laurasogar and @risquebusinessnews WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE
- The REAL Reason Why Eggs So Expensive? Plus, A Subway Birth & The TikTok Creep Under InvestigationFeb 18, 2025 · 46 minThe gals are back, and this week, it’s all about eggs, scams, and the miracle of life on public tranportation. That’s right - someone stole $40K worth of eggs (how?!), a woman gave birth on the NYC subway (iconic), and TikTok’s worst pickup artist is now an international menace. Meanwhile, Trader Joe’s might be selling live chickens, and Estonia just threw the pettiest Eurovision-style breakup party ever to cut ties with Russia’s power grid. We get into the real reason eggs are stupidly expensive (hint: bird flu + capitalism), why a subway baby is now legally required to run for NYC mayor, and how a TikTok creep has gotten so bad that even the Australian government is involved. Plus, Estonia’s dramatic exit from Russia’s energy grid - complete with dance music - because apparently, that’s how geopolitics works now. No, you can’t buy a single egg at a bodega (seriously, people are selling Lucy eggs now), but you can watch this episode and get all the weirdest news you didn’t know you needed. Enjoy!
- Kanye Spent HOW Much on a Super Bowl Ad?! + The Egg Farm NightmareFeb 11, 2025 · 54 minThe gals are joined on this episode by the legendary international podcast star Greg (the cat) Normand and Mae takes a mid pod break to put on a burka and feed her newborn baby out of her literal breasts #metal. Gangs all here! No you can’t see her boobs (not even on Patreon) but feel free to imagine. This episode is as chaotic as Kanye west this week. We discuss his latest meltdown on X that might get him kicked off for goood, his dentist chair iPhone shot Superbowl ad, and the Chinese mafia is… up to no good.
- DEI to MEI and a Compromised TreasuryFeb 6, 2025 · 46 minWelp! The gals are finally discussing the orange elephant in the Oval Office. Mae covers Trumps rollback on DEI department hires and his switch to MEI. He’s also hoping to give trans military employees the boot so to speak. We talk about the trans military members that meet his MEI metrics and are fighting back. Laura gives a run down of how everyone’s favorite oligarch and n*z* (allegedly!) Elon Musk is skirting government clearance to manage (steal from) the US Treasury with a group of 19 year old incels. So that’s fun! And to round it out we discuss a woman in Pakistan who was stood up and is now demanding over 100k from the government. Imagine ghosting so hard they go after the president? It's a free for all! Follow us @RisqueBusinessNews @mae_planert @laurasogar
- Mae Has a Baby (on Zoom)Jan 29, 2025 · 54 minThe gals are back! But on zoom. Laura is in Cali getting Hyatt points with a nosey maintenance man and Mae just had her baby! They talk Mae’s birth story, spoiler alert nature is METAL and breastfeeding sucks, literally. Laura tells hospital horror stories and funny sex gone wrong. Not in a sexy grays anatomy way. And Mae tells the story of a cop gone rogue in Long Island. A tale as old as time! We’ll be back in person live from Brooklyn next week! Get tickets to Laura’s Don’t Tell taping 2/1 in meatpacking New York and buy Mae’s special “Who is She?” Out on YouTube, AppleTV, Prime. Like and subscribe! #comedypodcast #newmom
- What in the Masculine Energy is happening to Mark Zuckerberg?Jan 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minThe girls talk about how the more Zuck is turning F*Boi, the wilder he gets. Impending divorce alert! Laura breaks down his interview with Joe Rogan where he outlines how Meta will no longer fact-check. Because everyone knows info on Facebook our alcoholic aunt reposted is always factual Tiktok is officially getting banned! The girls can’t tell if this is a massive bummer or will literally save America from debilitating ADHD and mental illness. Either way! Follow us on IG and save those folders! Mae outlines a few new laws going into place in 2025 including Cannabis entertainment spots a la Amsterdam. If they also have s*x shows, she's in! Florida banning social media for kids under 14. Theres no way Ronny can pull this off - BUT we aren’t mad at the sentiment, and laws against animal abuse? How was that already not a thing ? Thanks for listening! Like and sub on Youtube, follow us on IG @risquebusinessnews @mae_planert @Laurasogar. And see us live! Laura is recording a @donttellcomedy taping Feb 1 in NYC, and Mae is putting out her pre-pregancy special “Who is She?” via Comedy Dynamics on Prime/apple/Youtube. #podcast #standupcomedy #news #meta #joerogan