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The Daily Sarcast
Hosted by Lindsey Vernick · EN
A comedy news podcast released every weekday morning.
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August 11th, 2026: The Tupac Trial, New Vaccine Rules And An Exhausting Travel Update From Chicago
2d ago00:07:44Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode Lindeay Vernick gives a sleepy but sharp recap of the biggest stories: the administration’s new plan to narrow the childhood vaccine schedule, the long-awaited reopening of the Tupac murder trial, and mounting local opposition to massive AI data centers. Plus a personal Lindsay Life update about travel chaos, a Wrigley Field scouting stop, and why she’s exhausted — with a quick cooking tip to wrap it up.
Transcribe →August 10th, 2026: TSA Privatizing, Rhode Island And Their Bridge And My Last Weekend In NYC
3d ago00:11:47Tap to summarizeHost Lindsay Vernick delivers the Daily Sarcast mixing sharp satire with current events: a mock ad for a miracle "Manifest" app, the TSA union suing over a secret privatization plan, and Rhode Island voters furious about a long-closed bridge sparking a gubernatorial primary challenge. The episode also covers bizarre workplace rules at Howard Stern's events, explains the Lionsgate portal and manifestation season, and closes with Lindsay's personal summer wrap-up and a quick cooking tip.
Transcribe →August 7th, 2026: The Guy In The Billboard, Bans On Meta Glasses And Talking To My Grandmother With Dementia
6d ago00:07:39Tap to summarizeLindsey Vernick delivers a fast, funny roundup of the day: updates on Mitch McConnell’s recovery and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s contempt hearing, plus privacy concerns as UK venues ban Meta smart glasses. She mixes reporting with personal moments — a humorous fake sponsor about white kitchen floors and a tender story about her grandmother — and highlights a viral stunt where a man lived inside a billboard to promote a Netflix film. Also: MVP of the week, a quick cooking tip, and Lindsey’s usual sign‑off and contact info.
Transcribe →August 6th, 2026: Salmonella In The South, RFK's Wise Words And Ruining Someones Lunch
1w ago00:07:37Tap to summarizeOn today's Daily Sarcast, Lindsey Vernick covers the Perez Hilton incident, musicians offering limited $20 concert tickets to combat soaring prices, and a major egg recall linked to salmonella. She also discusses RFK Jr.'s unconventional eating habits and shares a personal Sweetgreen anecdote. The episode mixes news, consumer alerts, cultural commentary, and a call for listeners to sign up for the Daily Starcast residency.
Transcribe →August 5th, 2026: No More Applying To Colleges, The White House Borrows Nicole Kidman And My Grandfather's Ashes Getting Confused For My Drugs
1w ago00:10:03Tap to summarizeOn the Aug. 5, 2026 episode, Lindsey Vernick breaks down the rise of direct admissions where colleges proactively offer spots, the White House’s controversial ad borrowing Nicole Kidman’s dramatic commercial style, and Gen X’s nightlife comeback. She mixes in personal moments — a bizarre dream, a funny family story about spilled ashes, and a sponsor bit about passwords. Quick news takes, humor, and a cooking tip round out the episode, with a reminder to sign up for the summer residency.
Transcribe →August 4th, 2026: AMC's New Rules, The Colorado Cold Wars And Dating Advice From Mommom
1w ago00:06:57Tap to summarizeHost Lindsey Vernick delivers a quick, humorous roundup: a satirical intro about the new "AI Life Coach Pro," AMC’s move to reserve premium seats for paid members, a disastrous AI proctoring system that forced 58,000 students in Turkey to retake their university exam, and neighborly feuds over water usage and lawns in drought-hit Denver. The episode mixes sharp news commentary with personal anecdotes, comedy tips, and a call to sign up for a summer residency, all wrapped in the Daily Sarcast’s light, witty tone.
Transcribe →August 3rd, 2026: Domino's Garlic And Herb Ice Cream, The Europe Wildfires And Watching A Bunny Swim
1w ago00:09:54Tap to summarizeHost Lindsey Vernick breaks down the day’s top stories: the DOJ dropping charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, an evangelist kicked off (and banned by) Alaska Airlines for a late flight speech, Domino’s new garlic-and-herb ice cream, and American Airlines’ new seven-day rule for 24-hour refunds. She also covers Europe’s severe wildfire season and shares a personal Jersey Shore story about a dog, a rabbit, and summer life updates. Quick, witty, and packed with news and personal moments, this episode blends national headlines with Lindsey’s everyday observations and reminders to share the podcast and sign up for summer residency spots.
Transcribe →July 31st, 2026: The Government Doesn't Know Anything About Africa, Roombas Are Banned From The US And Working With My Grandmother
2w ago00:09:11Tap to summarizeThis episode covers a new app that reads and alerts you to troubling terms and conditions, Alicia Silverstone on returning as Cher and the surprises of parenting a teen, and the recent sentencing of a father linked to a 2024 school shooting. Also discussed: a U.S. government map mislabeling African countries, proposed scrutiny of Chinese-made robot vacuums over data concerns, LinkedIn’s AI rewrite feature, and host updates and weekend plans. The Daily Sarcast Summer Residency
Transcribe →July 30th, 2026: BTS Rejects The Grammys, Where Did COVID Come From And 5 Memories That Live In My Head Rent Free
2w ago00:08:08Tap to summarizeToday’s episode covers big reactions in pop culture and politics: BTS publicly rejects a new Grammy category for Asian pop, arguing they should compete alongside everyone else; an 82-year-old Minnesota resident successfully lobbies for a law allowing assisted living happy hours; and Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth during another contentious COVID-19 origins hearing. Host Lindsey Vernick mixes news with personal stories, sponsor banter, and a few laughs in a short, lively episode.
Transcribe →July 29th, 2026: Disney Music Protecting Women, The Double Meteor Shower This Week And My Life These Days
2w ago00:06:39Tap to summarizeLindsey Vernick hosts the Daily Sarcast with a mix of sharp, sarcastic news and pop culture: AI 'MetaHuman' smart glasses and the viral Disney-music trick to block covert recordings, a Utah bride arrested for setting her wedding church on fire, and a double meteor shower lighting up the night sky. She also riffs on podcast ads, her Oura ring food-shaming, and everyday absurdities — quick, funny, pointed takes on modern life and surveillance culture. The Daily Sarcast Summer Residency
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