Podcast
The Daily Sarcast
Hosted by Lindsey Vernick · EN
A comedy news podcast released every weekday morning.
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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
Transcribe →July 28th, 2026: Cheating In Central Park, Baltimore Changing Their 911 Program And An Update On My Dating Life
2w ago00:10:04Tap to summarizeSponsored by Delulu Premium. On this episode Lindsey announces the Daily Sarcast is now monetized and opens sign-ups for a summer residency for guest hosts. Highlights include a viral Central Park kiss that sent internet sleuths digging through LinkedIn, a California man rescued after drifting alone in the Pacific for over a month, and Baltimore’s plan to expand 911 responses to include mental-health and social-service specialists. Lindsay also shares a messy dating story and practical lessons, plus a quick popcorn health tip and a reminder to sign up for the residency. The Daily Sarcast Summer Residency
Transcribe →July 27th, 2026: Putin's Meltdown, Legionnaires Disease And My Roommate Visiting Our Apartment
2w ago00:08:22Tap to summarizeHost Lindsay Vernick covers today’s headlines: Putin’s frustration after Russia cancels its Navy Day parade over security concerns; internal turmoil at CBS following a legal fight with Trump; LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers at age 41; and a Legionnaires’ outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side that has sickened dozens and led to several deaths. The episode mixes hard news with personal asides — sponsor bits, guest-host notes, merch updates, and a quick cooking tip — for a concise roundup of politics, media drama, sports, and local health concerns.
Transcribe →July 24th, 2026: Prime Ministers Who Don't Sleep, Berry Parents And Getting Locked Out Of My Apartment
3w ago00:07:06Tap to summarizeHost Lindsay Vernick opens The Daily Sarcast with a satirical pitch for the "Executive Sleep Replacement Program," a send-up of leaders who brag about tiny sleep windows, and gives a shout-out to a friend who inspired the pod. She covers news including Japan’s prime minister saying she gets almost no sleep, controversial nighttime drug tests at the Tour de France, and the growing trend of Americans researching residency abroad. The episode closes with Lindsey’s personal mishap getting locked out in pajamas, a Ge MVP nod to parents being bankrolled by their toddlers’ berry habits, and a simple cooking tip for reheating leftovers.
Transcribe →July 23rd, 2026: Kind Murderers, Don't Eat Lettuce Right Now And Weird Things I Do
3w ago00:07:52Tap to summarizeHost Lindsey Vernick covers the day’s top stories: an Ohio woman who took in two strangers who were later arrested in connection with a murder investigation; a nationwide outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms that prompted recalls and consumer concern; and a new study showing young people who vape have poorer blood vessel and lung function compared with never-smokers. The episode also features lighter pop-culture moments, a humorous sponsor spot for Peace Mode, and Lindsey’s personal observations and daily life anecdotes.
Transcribe →July 22nd, 2026: Universals New Noisy Ride, Jell-O Shots Are Back, And Condoms Are Not Candy
3w ago00:07:30Tap to summarizeLindsey Vernick delivers a rapid roundup of the day’s odd and viral stories: neighborhood noise complaints over Universal’s new Fast & Furious roller coaster, Walmart’s new missed-scan detection cameras at self-checkout, and the upscale trend turning Jell-O shots into luxe bar items. She peppers the episode with sharp commentary on media moments, a mortifying personal anecdote, quick life and cooking tips, and the usual Daily Starcast humor.
Transcribe →July 21st, 2026: Weird World Cup Stuff, Tesla's Toddler Bike And Trying To Flirt At The Grocery Store
3w ago00:09:28Tap to summarizeLindsey Vernick covers the week’s weird and memorable headlines: a satirical ad for the anxiety-generating app Panic Premium, awkward World Cup broadcast moments and celebrity-spotting mistakes, Tesla’s surprising launch of a $225 toddler balance bike, and the FBI investigation into an explosion outside a Manhattan federal building. She also shares personal anecdotes about in-person flirting and work-from-home binge-watching, offers a quick cooking tip, and thanks new listeners before signing off.
Transcribe →July 20th, 2026: The VP's New Baby, Andrew Tate Is The New Diddy And The Bus Breakdown
3w ago00:09:56Tap to summarizeHost Lindsey Vernick delivers a short, sarcastic roundup from July 20, 2026: the Tate brothers face U.S. arrest amid global legal troubles, Vice President J.D. and Usha Vance welcome a historic newborn, and TikTok has turned Costco into a cultural craze. Lindsay also shares a personal bus breakdown story, the World Cup wrap-up, a quick cooking tip about chilling onions to reduce tears, and her usual sharp-witted takes on the day’s absurdities.
Transcribe →July 17th, 2026: The Wildfires, Successfully Going Off Grid And My Mom Waving At A Catcaller
4w ago00:06:23Tap to summarizeOn July 17th, Lindsey Vernick covers a mix of strange and urgent stories: a nationwide recall of frozen organic blueberries over an E. coli risk; wildfire smoke from Canada causing hazy skies and poor air quality across the Northeast; and a wandering emu spotted in Pearl River County, Mississippi. She also shares a lighthearted personal anecdote about catcalling, a tale of a man who went off-grid in Barcelona for 10 days, and a quick cooking tip — all delivered from her shore-side remote work setup. Short, sharp, and a little absurd — the Daily Sarcast brings the news with humor and practical warnings for the day.
Transcribe →July 16th, 2026: DJT Airport, Google Maps Does AI And Awkward Questions I Always Get Asked
4w ago00:05:51Tap to summarizeToday’s episode covers Florida renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump and the confusion it caused, Google Maps’ new AI 'Ask Maps' feature, and whether major networks will air Trump’s prime-time address. Host Lindsey Vernick also shares reactions to Whoopi Goldberg on Kim Kardashian, personal anecdotes, and a quick roasted-vegetable cooking tip.
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