In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz examine three stories that feel less like accidents and more like choices society keeps making.

Woman Kicked by Camel at Church A woman was kicked by a camel during a church event, raising immediate questions about where a church in Texas found a camel in the first place and why, after the first camel incident, a second camel was still allowed to walk through the building.

The New Way to Eat a Bagel Martha Stewart introduced her preferred way of eating a bagel, and the hosts debate how relatable a lifestyle tip can really be when it comes from someone with a poolboy. The bagel survives. The credibility is discussed.

Cheese Study A new study suggests cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia. After noticing the number of holes in the study, both literal and methodological, Rique and Chaz question whether a broader cheese agenda is quietly being pushed on the public.

New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week. Timestamps 0:08 Woman Kicked by Camel at Church 5:33 The New Way to Eat a Bagel 10:05 Cheese Study

In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz break down three developments that feel less like progress and more like a soft warning.

Birth in a Waymo A baby was reportedly born inside a Waymo self driving car, forcing the hosts to accept that autonomous vehicles may also be the birthing suites of the future. Questions include whether surge pricing applies and if the car rates the parents afterward.

Disney Invests in OpenAI Disney announced an investment in OpenAI, immediately raising concerns about Pixar characters being repurposed for adult content somewhere deep inside Disney Plus. Rique and Chaz discuss what happens when childhood icons meet generative AI and why this feels like something legal teams are pretending is not a problem.

Knives Out Not in Theaters With Knives Out skipping theaters in favor of streaming, the conversation spirals into a debate about what the real assault on humanity is. Is it Netflix buying Warner Bros or the existence of 67 holiday ornaments.

New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week.

Timestamps

0:08 Birth in a Waymo 5:14 Disney Invests in OpenAI 11:00 Knives Out Not in Theaters

In this episode of Barely Media, Rique and Chaz take on some of the strangest stories circulating this week.

Rich People Doing Things Elon Musk used Grok to generate an imagined love story on X. The hosts try to decide what is more likely. Will Elon find a partner on another planet or will he create his own with AI. Either option raises questions that science may not be ready for.

Food Crime Baskin Robbins released its yearly turkey shaped ice cream cake. After learning the price and discovering that it contains no actual turkey flavor, the hosts discuss the disappointment of buying a novelty dessert that is more bird shaped than meaningful.

Planet Why A woman in Japan married a ChatGPT model and created a unique digital relationship status. Rique and Chaz explore what this means for legal filings, financial responsibility, and whether the AI spouse is allowed to run an Etsy shop with someone else without entering digital cheating territory.

New episodes of Barely Media with Rique and Chaz release every week. Timestamps: 0:15 Rich People Doing Things 4:38 Food Crime 12:22 Planet Why

This week on Rique and Chaz:

We unpack Kraft's new mac and cheese flavor that proves the recession isn't coming...it's already cooking. Somehow, this leads to the shocking discovery that Cinderella's fairy godmother might've been Italian all along.

Then we taste-test the news of Mountain Dew's new Wizard of Oz–themed flavor, which we agree should've stayed in Oz with the flying monkeys.

Finally, we dive into Tom Brady's cloned dog, a story we tried to roast but couldn't, because, honestly, the man left nothing on the field.

A weekly comedy recap of the world's strangest headlines — no ads, no politics, just two people making sense of nonsense. Timestamps 0:02 Kraft's New Mac & Cheese Flavor 8:20 Mountain Dew's Wizard of Oz Flavor 13:50 Tom Brady's Cloned Dog

This week on Rique and Chaz:

A truck overturns in Mississippi, releasing monkeys that we're pretty sure are now enjoying early-bird specials at a Cracker Barrel.

Rique reveals he's had a close encounter and that an interstellar comet might just be stopping by for content.

And finally, we award the title of Rattiest City in America

Timestamps0:00 Monkeys Escape Overturned Truck 4:45 3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitations 9:22 The Rise of Struggle Meals 14:15 The Rattiest City in the U.S.

This week on Rique and Chaz: We discuss the Louvre heist, where the art may be missing but at least the thieves were well-dressed. Then we dive into Halloween, the loneliest holiday for singles… but it doesn't have to be. Wipe those clown tears, fix your makeup, and go find your Luigi at a bar. Finally, we unpack why Dracula is the most popular costume of the year, why capes deserve a comeback, and how Spirit Halloween remains the one place that rises when all hope (and retail) is lost.

Timestamps 0:52 The Louvre Heist (Fashion Crimes Included) 6:18 The Loneliest Holiday (Halloween for Singles) 11:53 Dracula, Capes & Spirit Halloween

This week on Rique and Chaz:

Arby's has officially abandoned bread. Introducing steak nuggets, a concept that feels both bold and deeply concerning.

We discuss Ocean's 14, which appears to be shaping up as a geriatric heist with more hip replacements than jewels.

Chaz recounts nearly taking out a toddler at mini golf, while Rique survives a full mansplaining session at Skee-Ball.

And finally, we expose the truth behind hotel breakfast apples... decorative at best, digestible at never.

Timestamps 0:52 Steak Nuggets (Arby's Bread Abandonment) 3:44 Ocean's 14 & The Geriatric Heist 10:15 Mini Golf & Skee-Ball Incidents 16:18 Hotel Breakfast & The Fake Apple Crisis

This week on Rique and Chaz, we explore: The mysterious life of Tilly Norwood. Delivery drones, travel neck pillows, drive-thru speakers, and the rotating sushi experience.

It's a podcast about nothing, featuring everything you didn't ask to think about.

This week, we discuss:

The Baywatch reboot that absolutely no one asked for.

Disney customer service, which somehow led to our best Bee Gees impression yet.

The growing epidemic of oversized water bottles and the people who treat hydration like a competitive sport.

And the unspoken rules of movie theater etiquette.

It's Rique and Chaz: a podcast about nothing, now featuring 30% more chaos and 0% ads. Timestamps 0:15 Baywatch Reboot 3:30 Disney Customer Service & Bee Gees Impression 9:44 Oversized Water Bottles 19:33 Movie Theater Etiquette

Season two kicks off with chaos:

• Rique narrowly avoids becoming Peruvian roadkill.

• Chaz declares sand the ultimate heel assassin.

• We question why clowns only entertain themselves (and maybe McDonald's).

• And we imagine a world of Post-its-wielding carrier pigeons.

It's the same podcast about nothing — now with more near-death experiences.

Timestamps 0:03 Intro 0:27 Peru Near-Death Experience 8:04 Sand and Hair Roasts 18:35 Clowns and McDonald's 22:34 Post-Its n Pigeons