A man had to jump out of a self-driving car after it drove onto active train tracks — and honestly? We’re not okay.In this Weird Weekend episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack the viral story of a Waymo self-driving car that made a terrifying decision, forcing its passenger to escape while the car kept going.We talk:Why self-driving cars still freak us outWhether AI is actually “smarter” than humansChatGPT, the strawberry spelling glitch, and trusting machinesThe environmental cost of AI and techAnd why this story is the final nail in the coffin for autonomous carsWould you get into a self-driving car after hearing this?👇 Let us know in the comments — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the chaos.00:00 – Weird Weekend Is Back00:53 – Why Self-Driving Cars Freak Us Out01:41 – People Getting Trapped in Robot Cars03:55 – Robots vs Humans (Diet Logic)04:15 – ChatGPT Can’t Spell Strawberry?!06:18 – Why This Killed Our Trust in AI07:10 – The Waymo Self-Driving Car Incident08:10 – Car Drives Onto Train Tracks09:17 – “I Felt Sorry for the Car” (??)10:44 – Aren’t These Cars Supposed to Be Smarter?11:28 – ChatGPT, Kids Tablets & AI Help14:33 – Is AI Wasting Water?17:00 – Tech, Resources & Big Data19:04 – What If the Internet Just Died?21:05 – Final Thoughts on Self-Driving Cars21:53 – Would You Get in One?#WilkoAndCourts #WeirdWeekend #SelfDrivingCars #AI #Waymo #PodcastClips #TechNews #WackadooNews

Australian politics has officially reached high school energy.This week, Labor MPs were forced to apologise after being overheard playing “Shag, Marry, Shoot” at a Tasmanian festival — and somehow this turned into a full political controversy.Wilko & Courts break down:Why this “scandal” is being taken seriouslyWhether politicians should be policed for private conversationsThe absurdity of modern outrage cultureAnd why this is not what Australians should be worried about right nowFrom Tasmania to Parliament House, this episode is equal parts political commentary, comedy, and disbelief.👇 Let us know in the comments:Is this offensive… or completely ridiculous?🎧 New Wilko & Courts podcast episodes every week — subscribe for pop culture, politics, and unserious takes on serious nonsense.00:00 – Curls for the Girls & Chaos Energy01:28 – Why Politics Is Exhausting Right Now01:46 – Labor MPs & the “Shag, Marry, Shoot” Headline03:05 – How the Game Actually Works03:54 – Playing It With World Leaders 😭07:18 – The Actual Tasmania Incident Explained09:02 – Why Anyone Even Complained10:18 – Politicians, Public Spaces & Inside Voices12:16 – Is the Game Actually the Problem?14:38 – The Apologies (And the Tone Debate)18:52 – Tasmania Back on the Map19:45 – Final Thoughts & Map of Tassie Check#WilkoAndCourts#AustralianPolitics#PoliticalComedy#Tasmania#LaborParty#PodcastClips#AussieCommentary#PopCultureAustralia#PoliticalSatire

Britney Spears has fans spiralling again after cryptic Instagram posts hinting she may tour Australia and the UK, while flat-out saying she’ll never perform in the US again.In this episode with Wilko & Courts, we break down:Britney’s confusing tour commentsWhy fans are excited… but worriedHer conservatorship aftermathFamily drama with Kevin FederlineThe jewellery line that vanishedAnd whether Britney will ever feel comfortable performing againWe love Britney — but we’re also not ignoring the red flags. 💔Is this a real tour tease… or just another chaotic Instagram moment?👇 Tell us what you think in the commentsDo you believe Britney will tour Australia or the UK?🎧 New podcast episodes weekly👍 Like, subscribe & join the chaos00:00 – Britney Spears tour rumours explained01:18 – Why we always end up talking about Britney02:22 – Where should new fans start with Britney’s music?04:29 – Conservatorship & Jamie Spears fallout07:40 – Shaving her head & loss of control09:08 – Recent incidents & media scrutiny10:14 – The jewellery line that disappeared11:06 – Kevin Federline’s memoir backlash14:11 – Britney says no US tour — why16:06 – Australia, UK & Brazil tour speculation18:40 – Why we don’t think Britney will tour20:06 – Lip syncing, performance & legacy22:22 – Final thoughts & fan concerns#BritneySpears#WilkoAndCourts#PopCulturePodcast#BritneyTour#FreeBritney#CelebrityNews#MusicPodcast#PopCultureCommentary#BritneyArmy

The Beckham family drama is officially back — and this time, it’s gone legal.In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we break down the escalating feud between David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, their son Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife Nicola Peltz.From skipped milestone events and Instagram scrubbing to rumours of cease-and-desist letters and speaking only through lawyers — this family feud has gone way beyond a wedding dress.We unpack:Why Brooklyn and Nicola allegedly won’t speak to the Beckhams directlyThe power dynamics of billionaire in-lawsWhether this is classic mother-in-law tension… or something much darkerAnd why the public feels weirdly entitled to the Beckham family’s private livesIt’s messy. It’s petty. It’s very British.And yes — we have thoughts.👇 Subscribe for pop culture chaos, deep dives, and unfiltered takes.00:00 – The Beckham drama is BACK01:05 – Who the Beckhams are (and why people care so much)02:20 – Brooklyn & Nicola: the marriage that changed everything04:10 – The wedding dress rumour (petty or pivotal?)06:45 – Skipping the knighting & family milestones09:15 – Instagram shade and public pressure12:00 – Nicola’s very targeted Insta cleanse16:55 – Lawyers involved?! What we know19:30 – Choosing your partner over your family22:30 – Why this feud feels different23:50 – Final thoughts & what happens next#Beckhams#BrooklynBeckham#NicolaPeltz#VictoriaBeckham#DavidBeckham#CelebrityDrama#FamilyFeud#PopCulturePodcast#WilkoAndCourts

Ashley Tisdale has officially entered her Sharpay Evans era — and it’s messy.In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack the viral fallout from Ashley Tisdale’s essay “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group” and why the internet immediately clocked Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, Mandy Moore and more.From celebrity mom group politics to Instagram likes that speak volumes, we break down:Why this moms group feels more high school than wholesomeHow Hilary Duff’s husband Matthew Koma turned the drama pettyWhy Hailey Duff liking ONE post reignited old family feudsMeghan Trainor’s perfectly timed TikTok responseAnd whether Ashley knew exactly what she was doing all alongThis isn’t about motherhood — it’s about power, cliques, celebrity egos, and what happens when famous women air private drama publicly.👇 Tell us in the comments:Are moms groups actually toxic… or did Ashley just hate being iced out?Subscribe for weekly pop culture deep dives, celebrity mess, and unfiltered commentary.00:00 Intro – Why Moms Groups Are Hell02:45 Ashley Tisdale’s Toxic Moms Essay Explained05:20 Sharpay Energy & The Cut Photoshoot08:30 The Mom Group Starts Icing Her Out12:20 Why People Turned on Ashley16:00 The Famous Moms Everyone Clocked18:00 Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore & Meghan Trainor Connections20:45 Hailey Duff Enters the Chat23:00 Are Politics Behind the Fallout?26:00 Matthew Koma’s Petty Instagram Response29:30 Husbands vs Husbands32:00 Mandy Moore Picks a Side34:30 Meghan Trainor’s TikTok Reaction38:00 Celebrity Plastic Surgery Tangent (Worth It)42:45 Was This All Strategic?46:00 Final Thoughts – High School Never Ends#AshleyTisdale#HilaryDuff#MeghanTrainor#CelebrityDrama#MomsGroupDrama#PopCulturePodcast#WilkoAndCourts#TheCut#CelebrityMoms#InternetDrama

This week on the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we dive into one of the most disturbing “weird news” stories we’ve ever covered.A man in Philadelphia has been accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains, breaking into mausoleums, and storing skulls, bones, and body parts in his home. Naturally… we had thoughts.From grave robbing and true crime obsession, to where curiosity becomes something much darker, we unpack the psychology, the ethics, and why this story made us deeply uncomfortable — while still somehow laughing through it.We also talk about:True crime fatigueWhy mausoleums suddenly feel like a terrible ideaThe difference between stealing valuables vs stealing bodiesWhether curiosity can turn into something genuinely dangerousThis is Weird Weekends — and yes, it only gets stranger from here.🎙️ New episodes every week💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments👍 Like & subscribe for more chaotic conversations00:00 – Weird Weekends Begins00:42 – Is This a Florida Story?01:39 – Bones Found in a Car02:32 – Ed Gein Comparisons03:06 – Grave Robbing Explained04:22 – Inside the Basement05:05 – Stealing Jewelry vs Stealing Bodies06:27 – Does the Body Matter After Death?08:11 – Wilko’s Stolen Camera Story10:35 – True Crime Desensitisation12:59 – Empathy vs Curiosity13:48 – Why Mausoleums Are a Bad Idea15:10 – Cremation, Consent & Final Thoughts#WilkoAndCourts#TrueCrimePodcast#WeirdNews#GraveRobber#DarkHumor#TrueCrimeDiscussion#PodcastAustralia#CrimeStories#WeirdWeekends

Podcast ads are getting weird — and this one stopped us in our tracks.In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack a podcast ad that sounds like a sunscreen commercial… but is actually promoting mineral mining. From accidental propaganda to narrative control, we talk about how ads are becoming smarter, sneakier, and way more political than they used to be.We get into:How podcast ads blur the line between information and persuasionWhy sunscreen, mining, and “natural minerals” are being packaged togetherThe rise of anti-science podcast rhetoricWhy Australians experience the sun differentlyCOVID, trust in science, and how public messaging backfiredThe mining industry’s attempt to “rebrand” itselfAnd why someone claiming they “don’t drink water” broke our brainsThis episode is funny, messy, and surprisingly thoughtful — exactly how we like it.👇 Let us know in the comments:Was this ad clever… or creepy?🎧 Listen, like, subscribe, and join the chaos.00:00 – The ad that didn’t sound like an ad01:10 – Wait… is this sunscreen?02:30 – Rewinding (yes, we’re old)03:45 – Sunscreen conspiracies & podcast experts05:10 – “I’ve never worn sunscreen” people06:30 – Australian sun vs everywhere else08:10 – From sunscreen to mining propaganda09:40 – Who is this ad actually for?11:00 – Trust in science after COVID13:20 – The problem with “science says” now14:50 – The man who doesn’t drink water16:20 – Mining, profits & Australia17:50 – Buying a HOUSE as a gift?!19:30 – Comments, chaos & wackadoos#WilkoAndCourts#PodcastAds#MediaLiteracy#AustralianPodcast#MiningIndustry#SunscreenDebate#Propaganda#PopCulturePodcast#PodcastCommentary#InternetCulture

What started as a random thought at the gym turned into a full-blown existential spiral.In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we unpack a surprisingly unsettling idea:👉 The oldest person alive today was already here before billions of people were even born.From aging and perspective, to world wars, technology, planking, and why older generations might not overthink life the way we do — this episode goes places we did not expect.It’s funny, weird, slightly terrifying, and exactly the kind of conversation that only starts when someone says:“I was thinking about this at the gym…”If you love observational chat, random philosophy, and unhinged but relatable conversations — this one’s for you.💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s the weirdest thought you’ve ever had at the gym?👍 Like, subscribe, and join the chaos.00:00 – Intro & boyfriend content00:38 – Gym thoughts and overthinking01:48 – Treadmills, height, and body thoughts03:50 – The gym thought that started it all04:03 – The oldest person alive explained05:16 – One person before 7 billion people06:40 – Would the oldest person even think this way?07:30 – Longevity, culture & the “Asian squat”09:46 – Who is the oldest person alive?10:42 – Living through world wars & history13:16 – Technology, phones, and adapting to change14:44 – What moments really stick? (Planking 💀)15:16 – Final existential spiral#WilkoAndCourts#ExistentialThoughts#PodcastClips#FunnyPodcast#DeepThoughts#Aging#LifeThoughts#Overthinking#GymThoughts#PhilosophyLite

Is Nicki Minaj MAGA now — or is that a dumb question?This episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the growing controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj’s appearance at AmericaFest, her praise of Donald Trump, and why MAGA spaces are suddenly embracing the Queen of Rap.We unpack:Nicki Minaj’s political silence — and what changedThe resurfaced vaccine tweets and “free speech” narrativesHer connection to Turning Point USA and AmericaFestWhy fans are questioning motive, timing, and opticsThe uncomfortable overlap between pop culture, politics, and powerThis isn’t about cancelling — it’s about context, timelines, and asking the questions fans are already debating online.👇 Jump into the comments and tell us:Is Nicki Minaj MAGA now, or is this something else entirely?🎧 New Wilko & Courts episodes drop regularly — like, subscribe & join the chaos.00:00 – Is Nicki Minaj MAGA now?01:20 – Nicki’s rise & why fans loved her03:10 – AmericaFest & the Erica Kirk appearance06:05 – Why the memorial felt political09:40 – Nicki, vaccines & public backlash12:30 – Free speech vs hate speech15:05 – Why MAGA spaces embraced Nicki18:40 – The Trump praise that changed everything22:00 – The pardon theory & legal context27:30 – Is this belief, strategy, or survival?32:45 – Final thoughts & fan reactions#NickiMinaj #MAGA #Trump #PopCulture #CelebrityPolitics#WilkoAndCourts #AmericaFest #TurningPointUSA#MusicNews #InternetDrama #PoliticalPopCulture