Meet your Podcast Hosts Donna and Jeff and discover the journey Hilarity Ensues will be taking you on in the upcoming episodes. 

Orignally aired on July 29, 2024

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This episode, we break down the madness of tipping culture—starting with a failed attempt to see Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter concert. Then we dive into the internet’s favorite pastime: asking completely unhinged questions like, “Can 100 men beat a gorilla?”

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Today on Hilarity Ensues, we dive into the hot mess express that is Shannon Sharpe’s kink life. From dating someone who jis not old enough to rent a car  to offering up $10 million to make it all disappear, Shannon’s got more flags on the play than an NFL playoff game. Was it love, lust, or just ESPN money magic? We break it all down — the kink, the cash, and the career crash — with plenty of laughs along the way.

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🚀 Gayle King took a 10-minute ride with Blue Origin and came back calling herself an astronaut — and the internet said, “Hold my helmet.” From candle-blowers claiming firefighter status to moms dubbing themselves Mother Earth, we dive into the hilarious chaos that followed. Was it really space? Does she really deserve the title? And should we all start updating our LinkedIn titles based on vibes? Strap in — it’s gonna be a bumpy (suborbital) ride.

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In this espidode, we dive into Paradise, the Hulu series starring Sterling K. Brown, where Billionairs rule and only the chose few escape to a utopian sanctuary.  We unpack the show's powerful commentary on class, survival, and who gets a second chance in a broker world.  What does it take to boaard the flight to Paradise- and what does it say about the world we live in today?  Tune in as we compare fiction to reality and ask the ultimate question: Would you make it to Paradise?

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In this episode of Hilarity Ensues, Donna and Jeff dive into Katt Williams’ bold move—buying a 117-acre former military base in Alabama with plans to turn it into a film studio. What does this mean for the state, surrounding communities, and the future of Southern filmmaking? Then, the duo shifts gears to talk about the rise of online imitation after coach Ashton Hall’s morning routine went viral—and was quickly copied, mocked, and parodied. Are we celebrating creativity or just recycling content? Tune in for laughs, insight, and the real talk you didn’t know you needed.

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🚨 23andMe is officially 23andBroke! 🚨 The genetic testing giant has filed for bankruptcy after a massive 2023 data breach wrecked its reputation and tanked sales. Now, they’re looking for a buyer—imagine if Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk got their hands on your DNA! We dive into the shady world of ancestry testing, the loophole that keeps them free from HIPAA regulations, and the real reason they "confidentially share" your genetic info. Plus, why are people so obsessed with ancestry, and what happened to Griots—the original storytellers of lineage? Tune in for laughs, deep dives, and a little paranoia!

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This week on Hilarity Ensues, we dive into the outdated, underpaid, and completely absurd world of jury duty. Donna shares her recent experience getting summoned, from the lack of water (but hey, they have fountains!) to California’s insulting $15-a-day payout. We break down how other states do it better, question whether juries are really made up of our "peers," and brainstorm ways to fix this broken system. 

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In this episode of Hilarity Ensues, Donna and Jeff dive into the wild world of unsportsmanlike conduct—from baton beatdowns to Olympic-level sabotage. They break down the viral Alaina Everett incident, revisit the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan scandal, and laugh through some of sports’ most infamous moments where character got benched and chaos took the lead. Warning: may contain fake tears, flying fists, and biting commentary (pun intended).

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Casey Anthony is back—and not in a courtroom, but on TikTok, calling herself an advocate and giving people life advice. Yes, seriously. In this episode, Donna and Jeff dive into the jaw-dropping case that captivated the nation, the bizarre twist of her influencer rebrand, and ask the real questions: Who is she advocating for, and who on earth is taking her advice? Buckle up—this one’s part true crime, part comedy, and 100% "you’ve gotta be kidding me.

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