It's Kind of a Funny Story

By Kind of Funny Pod

What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each w... more

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The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

It's Kind of a Funny Story episodes:

August 28, 2026 Bonus Episode: Our Dolly, Harry & Meghan, and Tyla
On our August Bonus Episode, we share our thoughts on the death of Dolly Parton, the reverse Megxit, and xenophobia in South Africa. At some point, Aisha says "Carl Weathers" instead of "Carl Dean" and I think we should all agree to let that one go.
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34min
August 17, 2026Isles of Wonder
We’re trying something different for this episode - a commentary episode! Mariam and Aisha sit down to watch the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony together (commentary starts at 00:23:56).

Further Reading:
The Complete London 2012 Opening Ceremony⁠ (YouTube)
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2h 1min
August 03, 2026Down The Rabbit Hole
Mariam takes Aisha down the rabbit hole of contemporary conservative media!
Further Reading:
Joe Rogan Experience #2526 - JD Vance
Candace x Hunter Biden: The Interview
What Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out. | The Interview
Jon Stewart on Crossfire with Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson on 30 Rock

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1h 41min
July 31, 2026 Bonus Episode: Student Protests in India, FIFA (again), and The Ultimatum
On this episode, Mariam still hasn't seen the Odyssey, FIFA is being corrupt (again), and Aisha learns the difference between Colton and Clayton.

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35min
July 20, 2026Football's Father
How does FIFA make money? Why does it need so much money? We get into those questions and more in our latest episode!

Further Reading:
Ramenez la coupe à la maison
The BookKeeper — Exploring FIFA’s finances: Where the money comes from and where it goes (The Athletic)
FIFA Officials Arrested on Corruption Charges; Blatter Isn’t Among Them (NYT)
A Closer Look at the Global South (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
FIFA Uncovered (Netflix)

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1h 44min
July 05, 2026 ... Testing?
Mariam and Aisha invite you back into the group chat! We pick up the phone to chat about Love Island, Summer House, the World Cup, TX politics, and more!
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1h 11min
April 19, 2021 Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramadan Mubarak, everyone!
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49min
April 05, 2021Weiner: What's in a Name? (Part II)
On Correspondent Dinners, Mayoral Campaigns, and her emails.
Photos:
Photo 6: WHCD 2011
Photo 7: The Tweet
Photo 8: People Magazine
Photo 9: Mayoral Campaign
Photo 10: Emails
Further Reading:
Seth Meyers remarks at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner (YouTube)

President Obama at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner (YouTube)

Weiner: The Story of a Marriage (The Atlantic)
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1h 17min
March 22, 2021Weiner: What's in a Name? (Part I)
On Greek puzzles and human failures
TW/CW: In this week's episode, Mariam and Aisha discuss topics concerning murder, sexual assault and trauma caused by racist violence, particularly anti-Asian violence.
Photos:
Photo 1: Young Huma
Photo 2: Huma and Hillary
Photo 3: Hillary Clinton's Secret Weapon
Photo 4: Jon Stewart's Roommate
Photo 5: The Wedding
Further Reading:
Hillary's Secret Weapon: Huma Abedin (Vogue)

Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) became furious at his GOP colleagues (YouTube)

WEINER [2016] (IMDb)
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1h 13min
March 08, 2021We All Scream for Vaccines
On soft power and vaccine diplomacy
Further Reading:
Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics (Harvard University)

The Rise and Fall of Soft Power (Foreign Policy)

When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat (Zora)
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1h 5min

FAQs about It's Kind of a Funny Story:

How many episodes does It's Kind of a Funny Story have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.