A weekly podcast about the world's worst daily paper, hosted by journalist Maura Currie (The Fall Line, One Strange Thing, Newsweek's The Debate, Slate's Hear Me Out) and culture critic Kristen Meinzer (By The Book, How to Be Fine, Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen, Newsweek's Royal Report). It's for everyone who loves dissecting and laughing at the tabloid media. New episodes hit your feed every Friday.

Introducing Daily Fail

A weekly podcast about the worst of the tabloids - from Page Sucks to Hell No to the very rag that inspires the name of our show. Hosted by journalist Maura Currie and culture critic Kristen Meinzer.

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What’s the opposite of manifesting? That’s what we’re doing. This week: Ben Affleck is being GROSS and maybe DIVORCED???Is Kate Middleton coming back to work? Or maybe adopted?You cowards don’t want to admit that maybe the Erewhon soup is good Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them.Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. 

OH GOD PLEASE NO: Is KateGate Happening Again?

Don’t worry, Meghan Markle still shows up in this one. This week:  A very dubious poll of 2,000 homewreckers concludes that Jeremy Clarkson is, once again, the hottest Brit on the cursed little island SSRIs cause a fate worse than death, which is a thing that depressed people often face without treatment Kevin Spacey, given a platform and 7 movies in as many years, still thinks this whole thing wasn’t really fair :/ Please note: if you or a loved one need help, the Suicide & Crisis lifeline offers 24/7 support. All you have to do is call or text 988.The national sexual assault hotline, operated by RAINN, is also reachable 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673. Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them.Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. 

OMG SWOON: Prince William Is The Third Sexiest British Man

We hope everything’s going Arche-well.This week: RFK Jr. is super able-bodied and able-minded and a great presidential candidate, according to his brain wormA clerical error gives Meghan and Harry’s haters a reason to hashtag another day Cycling spandex should be canceled, but not because of this Good Morning America hostFind your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them.Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. 

Would You Still Love Us If We Were RFK Jr.’s Brain Worm

Fail to the chief. This week:  Prince Harry’s family does not show up to support a good cause, obviously Harry is to blameBarron Trump, who has never said a word in public, is a president in the makingThe Met Gala is probably not cursed, but man do we wish it wasFind your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them.Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. 

Barron Trump Is Tall, Presidential, Did We Mention Tall

We’re ailing from all this failing.This week: King Charles is perhaps sicker than we thought. Let’s knock Will and Kate while we’re at itMeghan and Harry are going to Nigeria, a great affront to the crownWhite bread has been vilified and we’ve had ENOUGHFind your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them.Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. 

Introducing Daily Fail

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