We’re diving into some of the biggest, weirdest, and most delightfully chaotic headlines from six months ago. This week, Chris is joined by two incredible guests:🎙️ Joan Flaherty — Instagram @oatlybaristablend | TikTok @justpeers🎙️ Lindsey Simmons — Instagram @linda.in.hr | TikTok @childlessdogmommusings Together, we break down what mattered then, what still matters now, and what absolutely did not need to trend as hard as it did. In this episode, we revisit The Big Beautiful Bill, a piece of legislation that sparked massive debate — from early optimism to full-blown public outrage. We break down what the bill actually did, what it didn’t, and why everyone seemed to be yelling about it. Then we dive into the Grok Meltdown, the moment when an AI system went off the rails and the internet responded with panic, memes, and misinformation. Six months later, we sort out what was real and what was just tech-world chaos. And for our Super Secret Topic, we unpack a wildly unhinged Gen Z summer trend that completely took over social feeds.

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Season 5, Episode 2 — The Tournament of Headlines (Part 2)

The bracket continues — and it only gets more unhinged.

How many stories will be in the final round? Only time will tell.

In Part 2 of our Season 5 premiere, we wrap up the Tournament of Headlines, narrowing down the biggest, weirdest, and most chaotic stories from the first 100 days of the new administration.

Same guests, more hot takes:
🎙️ Jaydan Heather Malsky — @GayMalsky

🎙️ Tyson Wrensch — linktree.com/tysonsf

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🎧 Season 5, Episode 1 — The Tournament of Headlines (Part 1)

Welcome to Season 5 of Let’s Process This! 💥
We’re kicking things off with something big: The Tournament of Headlines.

The first 100 days of the new administration gave us a lot to process — so we’re turning it into a two-part bracket showdown. From executive orders to chaotic moments you already forgot about, we’re making them battle it out for headline supremacy.

Joining us for the ride are:
🎙️ Jaydan Heather Malsky — @GayMalsky

🎙️ Tyson Wrensch — linktree.com/tysonsf

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Season 5 is here.

New stories. New guests.

Same old screaming into the void.

Let’s Process This (season 5!) starting November 19 wherever you get your podcasts.

🎙️ Rod Thomas (Bright Light Bright Light) & Aaron Porchia Join the Pod!

In this season finale of Let’s Process This!, we’re joined by synth-pop icon Rod Thomas (aka Bright Light Bright Light) and comedian Aaron Porchia for a conversation that’s as thoughtful as it is hilarious. We look back at Luigi yes that Luigi, unpack the rise of Bluesky vs. Twitter, and dive into our Super Secret Topic: What is art, exactly?

This is our last full episode of the season — but don’t worry, we’ll be back this fall with more pop culture deep dives, internet absurdities, and critical hindsight. Until then, keep looking back to look forward.

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Let’s Process This! — What Is Art? (with Bright Light Bright Light & Aaron Porchia)

This week on Let’s Process This!, we’re looking back at three big stories from six months ago.

🎯 First up: the shocking case of Luigi Mangione.
📱 Then: the fight between Bluesky and Twitter—who’s winning the social media battle?
🎨 And finally, our Super Secret Topic: What is Art?

We’re joined by special guests Rod Thomas (Bright Light Bright Light) and Aaron Porchia to help us process what happened and why it still matters.

It’s smart, funny, and just the right amount of weird.

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**TikTok Shenanigans**

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This week on Let’s Process This!, we’re joined by returning guests Dory and Jayden for a wild ride through headlines, habits, and a little Broadway drama. We break down the latest updates around NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ federal indictment and what it could mean for the city. Then, we dive into Rejection Therapy—what it is, why it’s trending, and how it might just change your life. And for our Super Secret Topic... let’s just say, things get Wicked.

🎧 Tune in for laughs, insight, and a bit of musical mischief.

🎙️ Let’s Process This! — “Born in 1864, Legislating in 2025”

What do a wind farm protest, a Signal group chat, and a man born in 1933 all have in common? They’re part of the strange, kinda unbelievable stories behind the oldest Republicans in Congress.

In this minisode, Chris takes us on a wild ride through the past and present—starting in 1954 and landing in 2025, where lawmakers from another era are still writing the rules.

From Mitch McConnell’s Ukraine speeches to Hal Rogers dodging protests outside his office, we’re digging into the press releases these guys want you to read... and the headlines they’d probably rather you didn’t.

This week on Let's Process This!, Chris is joined by the brilliant Jasmine Styles and Alex Mell-Taylor to dig into three headlines from six months ago and ask—does any of this still matter?

We’re looking back at the Presidential Debate that had everyone talking (and cringing), wading into the tangled web of Techno-Libertarianism and Silicon Valley’s dream of a deregulated utopia, and for our Super Secret Topic—we’re celebrating THE moment. She's an icon. She's a legend. You already know who it is.

Laughs, insight, and a little chaos—just how we like it.

he next NYC mayoral primary might feel far away, but trust us—it’s already in motion. In this minisode of Let’s Process This!, we break down why the race is heating up, why NYC is in for a full election cycle, and why now is the time to start paying attention. Who’s throwing their hat in the ring? What issues will shape the race? And what can we learn from past elections? We’ve got the key takeaways in under 15 minutes—because informed voting starts way before Election Day.

🎧 Listen now, and get ahead of the headlines!