Flagrant 691 | New Epstein Files Get Even Worse & Bad Bunny Super Bowl Reaction

Podcast: Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Date: February 11, 2026
Episodes Guests: AlexxMedia, Mark Gagnon, Joey, Miles

Episode Overview

This episode of Flagrant mostly dives into two topics: the explosive reactions to Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl Halftime show and the increasingly disturbing revelations from the newest Epstein files. The Flagrant crew brings their rowdy, irreverent take to both, weaving in satire, mockery, outrage, and conspiracy speculation. The discussion alternates between comedic banter and serious social commentary, shining light on the absurd and sinister aspects of pop culture and elite corruption—always with a heavy dose of Flagrancy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime: Culture Clash & Criticism

(00:00–14:00)

• Bad Bunny’s Dominance:
  • Alex claims he knew Bad Bunny would “conquer the Super Bowl” and calls it “one of the greatest performances of all time.”
    • "I said the biggest artist in the world and he would conquer the Super Bowl. 100% conquer. Let's go." (Alex, 00:13)
• Controversy Over Latina Representation:
  • Crew jokes about “thick Latinas shaking ass on TV” and how halftime’s increasing Latin vibes are "un-American."
  • Satire of complaints: only “liberals like fine ass kids shaking ass” (mock outrage at performative culture wars).
• Tokenism & Whitewashing:
  • Lady Gaga's appearance is criticized as the Super Bowl “throwing a bone” to white audiences.
  • “They gave us Benito, then they tried to throw you… a white person to do Bruno Mars.” (Mark, 02:23)
• Political Subtext:
  • Complaints about everything (even halftime) being “too political” or “cultural Marxism.”
    • “This is what Jordan Peterson warned us about.” (Mark, 06:16)
  • Satirical take on white beauty standards and joking about GLP-1 weight loss drugs threatening Latinidad.

2. Right-Wing Outrage & Bad Bunny Backlash

(09:12–13:31)

• Trump’s Scheduled Post:
  • Trump’s response to the show is dissected:
    • “Worst halftime show ever. Nose creativity. This sucked. Also, we do need to fix the NFL kickoff rule. It's crazy. Make America great again.” (Mark, 09:12)
  • The crew suspects performative outrage and scheduled posts, not actual criticism.
• Jake Paul’s Anti-Bad Bunny Stance:
  • Jake Paul called Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen,” revealing ignorance about Puerto Ricans' US citizenship, then claimed he was “hacked.”
  • “I think there’s a lot of dumb Americans that think Puerto Ricans aren’t U.S. citizens.” (Joey, 13:31)

3. The Epstein Files: Unpacking Elite Corruption

The remainder of the episode (14:00–end) is a wild, sometimes dark, and deeply skeptical journey through the latest Epstein file leaks:

a) Searching for Names and Personal Distance

• Hosts admit to searching their own names in the files and joke about incriminating results.
• Jokes about the universality of powerful people being connected.

b) The Conspiracy Web and Systemic Rot

• No One is Safe:
  • “How do you actually even untangle the web of debauchery and criminality that's connected with all the most elite institutions and people around the world?” (Mark, 22:07)
• Partial Transparency:
  • Only half of the estimated 6 million files have been released. Conjecture on redactions, “sacrificial lambs” (Gates, Trump, Clinton), while real puppetmasters remain unnamed.

Memorable Quote:

"It's insane. My mom was right the whole time. That elite satanic pedophiles are running the government." (Mark, 22:43)

c) The Bill Gates Emails: Blackmail & Espionage

• Wild rumor discussed: Gates sought antibiotics to surreptitiously dose Melinda after he contracted an STD from Russian sex workers, asking Epstein for help.
• Epstein as Fixer/Blackmailer:
  • “It feels like he’s trying to extort Bill Gates... validates what a lot of people feel about this guy being, you know, some type of espionage spy blackmailing the operator.” (Mark, 32:00)
• Integration with global intelligence, money laundering, and powerful networks.
• Recurring speculation: Were Epstein’s financial/criminal skills “groomed” for use by intelligence agencies and global elites?

d) The Infrastructure that Protects Elites

• Satire about asset forfeiture, immunity deals, redactions, and the possible refusal to ever fully “release all the files” given the scale of societal fallout.
• Theorizing about why some names remain protected; fears the scope is “too big to fail.”
• Discussion extends to the likelihood of mass institutional coverup:
  • “You have to tear down the system.” (Mark, 80:56)
  • “Everyone's more interested in protecting their own than justice.” (Alex, 136:32)

e) Blackmail, Intel, and Lifeboats for the Rich

• Money laundering through digital economies (e.g., rumors about Fortnite, WoW as new laundering tools).
• Conspicuous Absence of Entertainers & Athletes:
  • “The real elite don’t see actors and athletes as actual elites. They see them as toys. They don’t actually respect them. They wanted his connectivity.” (Alex, 83:25)
• Satanic Rituals – Theater or Real?:
  • Discussion around whether alleged rituals are for blackmail, theater, or real "sacrifice" (high skepticism; “poison the well”).
• Victim Silence & Legal Coercion:
  • Systemic obstacles to victims speaking out: NDAs, trauma, lack of recognition of perpetrators, social and legal sabotage.

Notable Quote:

“The fact that this exists at all, I don’t think is an aberration from the system… This is a feature of it. It’s not a bug.” (Mark, 80:46)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You brought up a great point. If you like thick Latina shaking ass on TV, you’re a lit.” (Mark, 01:19)
• “They gave us Benito, then they tried to throw you… that’s what I said.” (Mark, 02:23)
• “The Super Bowl is just too political now… Why can’t I just watch football?” (Joey, 06:41)
• “We need to make GLP-1s illegal… to conform to white beauty standards. Which is not what we want as proud… you know, Rasa.” (Mark, 07:14)
• “If you’re more interested in keeping the system than justice, then what the hell are we doing here anyway?” (Alex, 136:32)
• “You look at these emails, everyone was kind of connected... they’ve only released half, and it’s enough to incriminate everyone.” (Mark, 23:01)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Topic | Segment Duration | Key Timestamps (MM:SS) | |-----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------| | Bad Bunny Super Bowl Debate | 00:00 – 14:00 | 00:00, 02:23, 12:55 | | Trump/Jake Paul Reaction | 09:12 – 15:44 | 09:12, 13:31 | | Epstein Files Overview | 14:00 – 23:00 | 14:00, 22:07, 22:43 | | Bill Gates Blackmail | 30:00 – 36:15 | 32:00, 36:02 | | Redaction, Cover-Up | 24:00 – 80:00 | 26:32, 31:53, 80:56 | | Money Laundering Speculation | 66:00 – 69:56 | 66:06 (Fortnite/WoW) | | Systemic Impunity/Ending | 80:00 – 136:00 | 80:45, 83:25, 136:32 |

Tone & Delivery

The entire episode is infused with sarcasm, satire, and irreverence—even (especially) when discussing extremely dark material. The crew self-mocks, overstates for effect, and refuses to take elite narratives at face value. This creates a conversational pendulum between laughter, outrage, and "podcast detective" sleuthing.

Useful Takeaways for Listeners

• Pop culture and political spectacle serve as cover (and sometimes distraction) from real issues of corruption and perversion at the highest levels.
• Elites protect each other’s secrets: Many sacrificial lambs may fall, but the true power brokers—some with mind-boggling leverage—are likely to remain untouchable, unless social systems themselves are reformed or torn down.
• Conspiracy and reality have merged: The most outlandish social media rumors about elite sex rings and blackmail have been supported by leaked records and congressional statements, creating a level of cynical consensus rivaling satire.
• Reform is unlikely: Systemic inertia, legal maneuvering, and public indifference mean the odds are stacked against justice for powerful criminals.

Final Thoughts

Flagrant 691 is a signature blend of bawdy and brutal: it’s comedy, but dares the listener to flinch at facts hiding in the punchlines. The hosts—both disgusted and morbidly amused—interrogate elite corruption, revealing not only hypocrisy in high places but a society resigned to laugh at its own helplessness.

Next Week Preview:
The crew promises a "real deep dive" with an expert to break down the Epstein files in detail—"really get to the bottom of it."

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