Let's Weekend

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about Alex Jones losing his Sandy Hook defamation trial in epic fashion, the return of Tom Delonge to Blink-182, and the racist episode of the Great British Bake Off.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Dead End: Paranormal Park S2, Rogue One/Andor, Costume Quest, Costume Quest 2, Cyberpunk 2077B: Cyberpunk 2077, Scorn, anime, music.Brandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook trial ended with him being ordered to pay $965 million to the 14 parents and an FBI agentNikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter, gets life in prison recommendation by the juryLA Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigned after leaked recording show her and others on the council being very racistEx-Louisville cop that killed a barbecue restaurant owner during Breonna Taylor protests has plead guilty to using excessive forceSan Antonio cop has been charged after shooting a teenager eating a burger in his carHeroes of the Week: The January 6 committee capped its latest hearing by voting to subpoena TrumpThe FDA has officially declared a shortage of AdderallInflation has lead to Social Security having its biggest increase in 40 yearsThe White House has accused Saudi Arabia of helping Russia fund its war on UkraineThe debate between GA Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker sure was a doozyTulsi Gabbard announced that she’s leaving the Democratic PartyAlaskan wildlife officials call of snow crab season because so many have disappearedTom Delonge has returned to Blink-182 ahead of their new album release and worldwide tourQueen released “Face It Alone” an unearthed Freddie Mercury trackThe Great British Bake Off decided to do a Mexican-themed week and it went as well as expectedParamount+ is offering a 50% off deal on annual subsNetflix’s ad-supported tier will be launching November 3 at $6.99 per monthWe got an official trailer for the Wednesday Addams seriesWe got an official trailer for Wendell & WildWe got an official trailer for Roald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about Elon Musk's bad week, the brief that The Onion wrote for the Supreme Court, and the big Blue's Clues movie.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Hocus Pocus 2, Morbius, Werewolf By Night, Hasan Minhaj King’s Jester, Return to Monkey Island, Potion PermitT: YouTube, mattress shopping amidst chaos with 2 weird sightings, chair surgery, Rings of Power, Andor, wondering wtf the Tiny Dancer remix the Ft Campbell TN radio station kept playingP: FFXIV wedding, trying some pretty solid replacements for classic racing games (Virtua Racing, Wipeout)B: Hardspace Shipbreaker, Cyberpunk 2077, anime, j-rockBrandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: Elon Musk decided to reveal his plan for solving the Russian war on Ukraine on Twitter that got dunked on by UkrainiansMusk will likely complete his deal to acquire Twitter by October 28 to avoid going to court over trying to cancel the deal after agreeing to itHeroes of the Week: Planned Parenthood is planning mobile clinics to reside on borders of states that have banned abortionThe Onion wrote a brief in relation to a SCOTUS case about a guy that spoofed a police department’s websiteBiden announced pardons of all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possessionHurricane Ian AftermathHurricane Ian’s death toll is over 100 as it becomes the deadliest hurricane since KatrinaLee County, FL officials are being questioned over their late evacuation orderThe new term for SCOTUS has a lot of big cases on the docketBrazil’s presidential election is going to a runoff on October 30 as neither candidate got a majorityIndonesia soccer match ended with police shooting tear gas into the crowd and at least 125 deadIt looks like Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse may retire to become president of the University of FloridaStarbucks workers have been unionizing at an incredible speed with fears of retaliation risingHBO Max ordered a Harley Quinn Valentine’s Day specialCoolio did recordings for Futurama weeks before his deathThe last arc of Bleach will be airing on Hulu starting October 10P: So, while I was gone..........Star Trek: Picard’s Season 3 debuts February 16, 2023We got an official trailer for Amazon Prime’s Shotgun WeddingWe got an official trailer for Blue’s Big City AdventureWe got an official trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverWe got a teaser trailer for The Super Mario Bros. MovieContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about the aftermath and current location of Hurricane Ian, what Lizzo did that was historic, and the bad news about Italy.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: The Munsters, She Hulk, God of War, Rocket LeagueB: Hardspace Shipbreaker, Deathloop, more j-rock, Ian is gone so it’s time to party.Brandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: More text messages show that Brett Favre also sought gov’t money for a football facilityPutin has illegally annexed territories in UkraineHeroes of the Week: Congressional workers for Andy Levin’s office voted to form a unionCuba approves of same sex marriage in a referendum on a sweeping “family law” codeHurricane IanCuba lost power during the stormIan devastated parts of Florida as it hit their west coast as a category 4 hurricaneIan has made landfall in South Carolina as a category 1 hurricaneRIP CoolioProvisional results suggest that Italy will have their first far-right gov’t since WWIIFederal funds will be heading out soon to every state for building EV charging infrastructureNASA’s DART project successfully hit an asteroid with a spacecraftAn island is forming in the South Pacific due to an underground volcano, but probably not for longMcDonald’s will be offering adult Happy Meals in OctoberLizzo made history by being the first person to play James Madison’s crystal fluteTrevor Noah will be leaving The Daily ShowThe next Star Trek film was removed from Paramount’s schedule after its director leftRyan Reynolds announced that Hugh Jackman will be Wolverine in Deadpool 3Netflix drops Grendel series they had picked upWe’ve got dates for Netflix’s The Witcher and The Witcher: Blood OriginWe got an official trailer for Netflix’s Enola Holmes 2We got a teaser trailer for Netflix’s The MotherWe got a teaser trailer for Netflix’s LookismWe got a teaser trailer for The Last of US on HBO MaxContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about the continuing controversy over misspent welfare funds in Mississippi, the migrants used by Gov. DeSantis suing him for that stunt, and how a billionaire is complaining about cancel culture in forcing the sale of his NBA & WNBA teams.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Andor, She Hulk, God of War, Rocket League, Euro Truck Sim 2B: Trails From Zero, Hardspace Shipbreaker, Deathloop, j-rock, fall is hereP: Nintendo Switch game shopping, still thinking about more podcasts to launch, RWBYBrandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: The DOJ has charged 47 with stealing $250 million from a pandemic food program for kids in MinnesotaEx-director of Mississippi’s welfare agency pleads guilty over misspent moneyHeroes of the Week: The migrants that were flown to Martha’s Vineyard had filed a class action lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisNY AG sues Trump and three of his children for alleged fraudIranians are protesting in Tehran after Mahsa Amini’s death in police custodyHurricane Fiona left many in Puerto Rico & the Dominican Republic w/o power or running waterThe House passed the Electoral Count ActFat Leonard has been caught in VenezuelaBeyond Meat has suspended their COO over a fight he got into after an Arkansas football gameThe Phoenix Suns & Mercury owner wants to sell both teams due to cancel cultureThere’s a CO2 shortage that is causing beer costs to rise sharplyWe’ve gotten the clearest image of Neptune’s rings in decadesThe FDA asks people not to cook chicken in NyQuilMariah Carey wants to release her grunge album after recordings were recently foundNetflix’s Wednesday series will premiere November 23Netflix got the original cast to return for a new Beverly Hills Cop movieA new Cloverfield movie is in the worksWe got an official trailer for Hulu’s Hellraiser movieContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about the awful new bill by Lindsey Graham, the shenanigans of Ron DeSantis, and a former billionaire doing a cool thing with his company.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Cobra Kai, Bee & Puppycat, Cuphead Show, Moonfall, Rocket League, SteamWorld Dig 2T: FFXIV, slamming The Great North, Little Dorrit, keeping up with Rings of PowerB: Secret game, j-rock, anime, asshole summer is upon usP: Dreaded turning 40 last year, but it’s been very good to me. FFXIV, RWBY, trying to get back to podcasting on many fronts. Can more Directs/State-of-Plays be like TGS ones? Please?Brandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: Reading the room, Lindsey Graham and the Senate GOP introduced a national 15-week abortion ban in the US SenateR. Kelly has been convicted of several charges of child pornography and sex abuse in his federal trial in ChicagoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis used state money to traffic legal migrants from Texas and Florida to Martha’s Vineyard to get back at liberals, but they actually welcomed them and are helping them outBrett Favre’s texts reveals that former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant used welfare funds for volleyball stadiumHeroes of the Week: Billionaire Yvon Choinard, owner of Patagonia, gives away the company’s profits in perpetuity to fight climate changeA last minute tentative deal helped save the US from a nationwide rail workers strikeCredit card companies have a new merchant code for gun shops to help flag suspicious salesOwner of NBA’s Phoenix Suns is banned for a year & fined $10 million for workplace harassmentAustralia has had its first fatal kangaroo attack of a man since 1936, which was believed to have been a petThe National Toy Hall of Fame’s 2022 class candidates have been announcedKeanu Reeves is returning for a Constantine sequel, but the HBO Max show is canceledSony announced that there will be a new Karate Kid movieAmazon has ordered a sequel series for Blade Runner 2049D23 RoundupCaptain America: New World Order brings Sabra to the MCU with big fan concernOfficial trailer for Tales of the JediTeaser trailer for The Mandalorian Season 3Official trailer for Werewolf By NightContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about the many grievances about the Queen and the British Monarchy, the new Prime Minister of the UK, and a bunch of the D23 news.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Jurassic World Dominion, Pinocchio, Cobra Kai, Saints Row, Tinykin, Rocket LeagueB: Yakuza Like A Dragon, secret game, J-rock, enjoying the weatherBrandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: The new PM of the UK is Liz TrussFederal judge, that was appointed by Trump, grants his request for a Special Master to review the documents seized by the FBI, DOJ appealsSteve Bannon faces NY state charges that he defrauded donors to We Build the WallHeroes of the Week: New Mexico judge ruled that an Otero County commissioner is now disqualified from office after being convicted of charge during January 6 insurrectionMichigan judge ruled that its 1931 abortion ban was unconstitutional, their Supreme Court rules that abortion vote would go on this Fall’s ballotMore than 70 stolen antiquities that were at the Met and others have been seized and returned to rightful owners in Italy and EgyptQueen of England Elizabeth II diedKing Charles III was sworn in as Britain’s monarchCalifornia was dealing with record-setting heat wave before Tropical Storm Kay hit SoCalSouth Carolina barely reject a near-total abortion banJuul will be paying nearly $440 million to settle a 2 year investigation by 33 states into its marketingFat Leonard escaped three weeks before sentencing in one of the Navy’s biggest bribery scandalsMinor league players voted to form a players union after voteWe got an official teaser trailer for Glass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryWe got an official teaser for Wendell & WildD23 NewsThere’s a $1.99 month deal until September 19Inside Out 2 is coming Summer 2024The Lion King is getting a prequelTeaser trailer for The Little MermaidOfficial trailer for DisenchantedOfficial trailer for Hocus Pocus 2Official trailer for WillowOfficial trailer for AndorOfficial trailer for National Treasure: Edge of HistoryOfficial trailer for Secret InvasionContact us at [email protected]

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IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: She Hulk, Saints Row, American Truck Sim, Rocket LeagueT: FFXIV 5.X patches, watching cooking YouTubers, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Retsuko, What We Do in the Shadows, finishing bedroom, loaner car (do not like)B: Yakuza Like A Dragon, Immortality, j-rock, old manga.Brandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: DOJ says that Trump and his people may have hidden or moved classified materal, Judge unsealed document that shows a detailed list of what each box containedCloudfare has finally blocked Kiwi Farms from their serviceHeroes of the Week: Biden gave a speech that called out the grave threat to the US’s democracy from Trump and his alliesFormer Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is deadClimate Change CatastrophesZombie ice will raise sea levels much higher than was previously forecastMore than a third of Pakistan is underwater now due to massive flooding in the countryJackson, MS is without drinking water after flooding caused issues at water treatment plantDemocrat Mary Peltola beat Sarah Palin in special election for US House Rep seat in AlaskaFDA authorized the first COVID vaccine revamp targeting omicron and its variantsThe federal government ended their free COVID testing kit program on September 2Long-awaited UN report says crimes of humanity may have happened in China Re: UyghursAmazon failed in court to stop their workers in Staten Island from forming its first unionJK Rowling’s new book is about a woman cartoonist that’s criticized for transphobic workMickey Mantle card broke the record as most ever paid for sports memorabiliaThor: Love and Thunder will be on Disney+ September 8Harley Quinn has been renewed for Season 4 at HBO MaxNippon TV licensed a bunch of its anime for NetflixNetflix unveiled dates for their film slateWe got the official trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryWe got an official trailer for Winnie The Pooh: Blood and HoneyContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Better Call Saul, She-Hulk, Cuphead Show, Rocket League, Fortnite, Arcade ParadiseB: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, books, anime, j-rockBrandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: Arkansas officers were suspended after viral video shows them beating a man in a parking lot, now there’s a federal civil rights probe into the incidentTwo men are finally found guilty of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020Former cop pleads guilty to falsifying warrant that led to Breonna Taylor’s deathUvalde’s school police chief has been fired three months after shootingHeroes of the Week: Biden announced student loan debt cancellation plan with up to $20k for Pell Grant recipients and $10k for othersRedacted version of the affidavit used to get a warrant to search Mar-a-Lago was releasedDOJ released a 2019 Bill Bar memo that confirmed Trump’s obstruction in Mueller’s investigationCalifornia will ban the sales of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035Celebrities in Southern California have been fined for repeatedly exceeding water usage limitsDr. Anthony Fauci is retiringChipotle restaurant in Michigan has become the first in the chain to unionizeAvatar has been removed from Disney+ to go back to the theaters, but will return at some pointWB Discovery declines Batman: Caped Crusader show, will be shopped elsewhereHouse of the Dragon has already been renewed for Season 2 at HBONetflix cancels Resident Evil series after one seasonWe got an official teaser trailer for Netflix’s Wednesday Addams seriesWe got a new trailer for Disney+’s PinocchioContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about some awful judges, why Japan wants the young people to drink more alcohol, and the loss of a true hero in Norway.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: The Sandman, One Piece, Left Behind, Rocket League, Horizon FW, PWST: FFXIV-a-palooza, streaming TV current series (What We Do in the Shadows, Beavis & Butthead, Only Murders), doomscrolling Reddit News tab on mobile, cooking like it’s fallB: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, books, Malice Mizer, we have an RV!Brandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: Two judges that sent kids to jail for kickbacks have been ordered to pay more than $200 million to nearly 300 people in one of the worst judicial scandals in US historyAllen Weisselberg, CFO of Trump Organization, agreed to a plea deal to testify at the trial of the Trump Organization for a reduced sentenceR. Kelly’s trial in Chicago is beginning soonHeroes of the Week: The Biden Admin is erasing $3.9 billion in debt for former ITT Tech studentsRudy Giuliani is the target of prosecutors’ criminal investigation in 2020 election interference planJapan wants young people to drink more alcohol because its tax revenues are shrinkingNorway euthanized Freya the walrus after crowds gathered to watch her sink boatsCompany wants to bring back the Tasmanian tiger from extinctionThe NBA will not be holding games on Election Day, starting this yearHBO Max has removed about 200 episodes of Sesame Street from its serviceThey’re also removing 36 titles to cut costs for residualsNetflix’s The Sandman released a new episodeCobra Kai creators are producing a spinoff of Ferris Bueller’s Day OffThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is officially apologizing to Sacheen LittlefeatherContact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS

On this week’s episode of Let’s Weekend, we talk about the big Trump news that all of you have heard about, the great things that happened in Congress, and how WB Discovery might be messing up what they had with WB and DC.

IntroWhat Are We Up To?C: Prey, Predator 1/2, Lightyear, Sandman, One Piece, Rocket League, Into the Breach, Horizon FWT: FFXIV, What We Do in the Shadows, Beavis & Butthead (2022), deconstructing a roomB: The Evil Within 2, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, books, J-rockBrandon’s Random FactoidAssholes of the Week: Trump was raided at Mar-a-Lago by the FBI, Trump doesn’t oppose the release of documents tied to the search, the warrant docs have been unsealed to show what was takenTrump invoked the 5th for all questions by the NY AG’s officeDomestic terrorist tried to shoot up the Cincinatti FBI office before fleeing and was killedThe father and son that killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crime chargesHeroes of the Week: The House and Senate passed the Inflation Reduction ActThe PACT Act passed on the second tryBeto O’Rourke calls Abbott supporter a motherfucker for laughing as he talks about the Uvalde shootingJury selection will begin in October for the Trump Organization criminal trialThe CDC has updated the guidelines for COVID-19 to be even worseGeorgians can list their fetus as a dependent on their tax returnsAn ancient fish evolved to walk on land and noped out back to the waterScientists uncovered some DNA evidence of the likely origin of the Chincoteague poniesWB Discovery CEO announced that HBO Max and Discovery+ are merging into one platformThey canceled the Batgirl film that was finishedThey removed six movies already on HBO Max due to underwhelming numbersThe new service may get a free, ad-supported optionDC films are in a weird place now in the wake of Batgirl’s cancellationPennyworth is getting a silly change to its nameDisney announced a bunch of price increases for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+Contact us at [email protected] via: Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play, or RSS