This episode of West of Knowhere covers a range of odd and headline-grabbing stories: the brief reopening (and re-closing) of the Strait of Hormuz, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation gone awry, a UFC fighter’s offensive White House remark about Michelle Obama, and Hollywood mining Reddit for horror ideas like Backrooms.

Also discussed: an 85-year-old caught speeding, Noah’s Ark attraction insurance disputes, two former rival nuns who married, the Iran vs. Egypt Pride World Cup match in Seattle, and an Am I the Asshole segment about a dinner-recipe text. 

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This episode of West of Knowhere covers a range of stories: the tragic death of musician Oliver Tree in a helicopter collision and a fatal bungee-jumping accident in Brazil; a Sherpa guide who miraculously survived after being presumed dead on Everest; and a New Yorker who fell ill after eating a McDonald’s sandwich.

We also discuss tech and culture news; OpenAI’s claims about Chinese disinformation around data centers, a Whoop heart-monitor experiment ranking stressful coworkers, Niantic’s data partnerships with military/intelligence firms, and a MAGA influencer’s off-camera prompting plus an “Am I the Asshole?” segment about mocking a coworker’s nose job. Hosts Levi and Shane close with listener shout-outs and commentary.

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Levi and Shane return to cover a chaotic week of stories: a social-media border collie stolen and sold for meat, a $900 litter box that caught a cheating partner, a man who used epoxy as an improvised contraceptive and died, and footage of people crawling out of New York sewers. They also discuss police officers pointing firearms at each other over a break-room dispute, a mayor insulting anti–data-center residents, Utah lawsuits over Kevin O'Leary's data center plan, and a raw milk outbreak in Idaho.

The hosts also dig into scientists making yeast from Ötzi to bake sourdough, run through movie trivia, thank supporters, and close with an 'Am I the Asshole' segment about disclosing a brother’s disability. The episode mixes wild news, personal banter, and listener questions in a fast, irreverent recap.

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This episode of West of Knowhere breaks down the week’s biggest stories: Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions were overturned and a retrial ordered; the Pentagon is seeking a record budget despite never passing audits; and the FBI is searching for Monica Witt on espionage allegations while its director faces scrutiny over snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial.

We also cover cultural and tech oddities. Mel Gibson’s ivermectin claims and a surge in prescriptions, driverless Waymo taxis circling neighborhoods empty, a controversial live streamer tied to a Tennessee shooting, and an SNL sketch that became real. Plus, an "Am I the Asshole" listener case about being forced into saying yes to a family sleepover, listener shout-outs, and the hosts’ banter.

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This week on West of Knowhere, hosts Levi and Shane run through a chaotic mix of stories: the death of media mogul Ted Turner, newly released UFO files, claims of a secret FBI room tied to Russiagate, and the bizarre online trend of "ball maxing." They also cover a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, Utah's new law targeting VPN use to bypass age checks, and a troubling school fight-club scandal, plus an "Am I the Asshole" discussion about money and caregiving.

Levi and Shane add their signature banter, listener shoutouts, and comic takes on culture and politics throughout the episode.

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This episode of West of Knowhere covers a chaotic week of news and online drama: the suspected shooting/assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the swirl of conspiracy theories around it.

We discuss a Taco Bell employee shooting over a soda dispute, legal and social media fallout from high-profile posts (including James Comey’s seashells and a brewery’s controversial tweet), and Jimmy Kimmel’s joked-about remark about Melania.

Other topics include Palantir’s CEO on wartime targeting, teenagers storming the Church of Scientology, Rudy Giuliani’s hospitalization, a big-game hunter killed by elephants, OpenAI models avoiding talk of goblins, and an Am I the Asshole segment about urging a partner into rehab after a newborn arrives.

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This episode covers a school shooting foiled by a principal in Oklahoma, a jury verdict finding Ticketmaster and Live Nation guilty of monopolistic practices, and a Florida driver pulled over at 123 mph.

Other stories include The Onion acquiring Infowars with a satirical relaunch, a former adult star passing the Texas bar exam, reports about RFK Jr. and dead raccoons, and an Amazon worker dying while coworkers were told to keep working.

The hosts also discuss pop culture, reader comments, and an "Am I the Asshole" listener submission about past relationships, all delivered with their usual comedic banter.

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This episode of West of Knowhere covers a wild mix of stories: a violent split among Uganda's largest chimpanzee group, the Trump AI image controversy and tensions with the Pope, a DoorDash stunt at the White House, and viral fast-food CEO antics.

We also discuss a creepy Tennessee school board member, a provocative cancer-awareness campaign, multiple true-crime cases including a cruise disappearance and a body found in a suitcase, a pastor charged after a baptism drowning, and an Am I the Asshole about workplace lunch small talk. 

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Welcome back to West of Knowhere: this episode dives into breaking news from Iran after jets were downed and daring pilot recoveries, President Trump’s removal of Pam Bondi, and an Oregon lawyer fined for citing AI‑fabricated cases.

We also unpack bizarre claims from former congressmen about government alien breeding programs, a shocking insurance fraud probe on Mount Everest, new scientific mapping of clitoral nerves, and a family name feud in our "Am I the Asshole" segment.

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This week on West of Knowhere we dig into a string of startling stories: a quadruple-amputee cornhole player charged in a fatal shooting, two men banned from donating sperm in Quebec, and Tiger Woods' rollover crash with DUI questions.

We also examine political rhetoric around the Iran conflict, Druski's viral parody and the controversy it sparked, and an "Am I the Asshole?" case about withholding fundraiser money for a coworker.

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