Based News Network

Staying in the loop with what’s happening in the world can feel like a chore, a snooze-fest, or a real downer. But it doesn’t have to be. Instagram’s meme royalty, the one and only @joan.of.arca, also known as Sophie, and the hilarious multi-talented sensation Punk Revolution Now, AKA Caio are on a mission to make sure you get the news in a world rampant with misinformation. Think pop culture, politics, gossip, and every chronically-online tidbit you need to keep your finger on the pulse. From Instagram meme page beef to the suspense of the next presidential showdown, Sophie, Caio, and a vibrant array of guest stars bring the real tea every week. Check out Based News Network to get the news, based on facts.

Brat News Network

Today Sophie & Caio review Brat by Charli XCX :D     Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

06-10
01:04:28

Taking Pics w/ Anna Koblish

Haiiiiii. Today Sophie & Caio have guest Anna Koblish (@annakoblish) on the podcast to discuss her experience as a photographer, taking pics of Vans and photos and life and such. ENJOY!!!!   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow  Anna - annakoblish   Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

05-25
01:10:49

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Rap Beef Explained

Greetings. Today Sophie & Caio dive deep into the Drizzy (Drake nickname) and K.Dot (Kendrick Lamar nickname) rap battle of the century. We go song-by-song explaining all the epic tidbits your heart desires. Enjoy!!!   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

05-10
01:11:40

Was "Me Too" Successful?

Today Sophie & Caio discuss the lasting impact of the Me Too movement.   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

05-03
48:15

Reviewing Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars S9 Promo Looks

Sophie and Caio review the RPDR AS9 promo looks, talk drag race in general, and more!   Follow us:   Instagram:    Sophie - @joan.of.arca Caio - @punkrevolutionnow   Twitter/X:    Caio - @PunkRevNow

04-29
10:21

JoJo Siwa Invents Gay Pop

In today's episode, Sophie & Caio discuss JoJo's successful launch of her adult music career with her single "Karma" and its music video. Additionally, JoJo Siwa invented gay pop.     Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

04-23
59:56

Flopchella

Sophie and Caio talk Coachella, why it fell off, review Lana's headlining performance, and discuss Grimes' set (which is supposedly the worst in Coachella history)...check out the patreon to hear the rest of the episode!   Follow us:  Instagram Sophie - @joan.of.arca Caio - @punkrevolutionnow   Twitter/X Caio - @PunkRevNow

04-17
11:04

Is "Sex and the City" Canceled by Gen-Z?

Hello!!! In this episode, Sophie & Caio give their thoughts on this article in Independent about Gen Z watching Sex and the City: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sex-and-the-city-gen-z-review-b2525256.html   Then they discuss Bjork performing under a bridge in Brooklyn. Then finally they discuss their thoughts on Joker 2 and the new movie trailer.   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast   Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

04-16
01:03:04

The Motherquake

In this episode Sophie & Caio discuss the NYC and Taiwan earthquakes, the Gypsy Rose Blanchard latest drama with her exes, and the Shanin Blake phenomenon.    Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

04-09
54:37

Kate Middleton: When Conspiracies Go Too Far

Today Sophie & Caio dive into the very weird "where is Kate?" saga and discuss the implications of news and society and princesses and whales and such.   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

04-01
01:01:38

The Epic Guide to Disney World

In this episode, Sophie & Caio discuss their very epic trip to Disney World, have spicy takes on Disney, and give very epic tips on how to make the most out of your Disney World magic kingdom trip.   Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

03-28
25:58

Duncan Joseph (duncanyounot) Spills TikTok Tea

Greeting Based News Network people. This episode we have the very epic Duncan Joseph (duncanyounot) of TikTok to share all sorts of wild, beautiful, and epic tea on TikTok, memes, jokes, pranks, and everything in between. Go follow Duncan on TikTok and thank you for listening :D    Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow  Duncan -duncanyounot   Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow Duncan -duncanyounot   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

03-20
01:04:44

Wonka Immersive Experience Explained

In today's episode, Sophie and Caio deep dive into the very epic Willy Wonka Immersive experience that occurred in Glasgow this month. We discuss Willy, the AI, the Unknown.....   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

03-05
01:00:10

Biopics Grind My Gears

In this episode of Based News Network, Sophie and Caio explore the over saturation of biopics being released, and why they are usually pretty bad.   Full episode available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

02-29
25:39

Are Swifties in a Cult?

This week, Sophie (@joan.of.arca) and Caio (@punkrevolutionnow) explore the question that has been brewing in many of our minds: are Swifties in a cult? From the Swifties who have taken thousands from their savings to go to the Eras Tour, to the Swifites who danced at a theater in a scene straight out of Ari Aster's Midsommar, we wonder if Taylor Swift's influence has exceeded that of a typical popstar and into cult leader territory.  Examined under the framework of cult expert and former Harvard faculty Psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton, our hosts try to decide whether or not Swifties are just hardcore devoted fans, or bonfide cult members.  Plus, we read the testimonies of some recovering ex-Swifties in the r/SwiftlyNeutral subreddit, described as "a parasocial relationship recovery meeting."    Based on facts. Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork    NOTE: This episode contains criticism of Taylor Swift and fandom culture in general, and is in no way meant to be hateful. It is meant to be fun and tongue-in-cheek. If you're a Taylor Swift fan, we love you <3    Follow us on Instagram: Pod: @basednewsnetworkpod Sophie - @joan.of.arca Caio - @punkrevolutionnow   Follow us on Twitter/X:  Sophie - @soophieeb Caio - @punkrevnow   YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast   Reach out with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com                       

02-21
01:06:44

Emery Bingham Interview

Today we have singer-songwriter, YouTuber, horror enthusiast, and epic content creator Emery Bingham on the podcast :D  We discuss her new music, her ongoing artistic process, the evolution of her online content, and so much more. Check it out the conversation, and stream Killer!!! Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow  Emery - emerybingham   Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow     YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

02-16
47:42

Movie Reviews + Losing Monster Truck Virginity

In this episode of Based News Network, Sophie and Caio discuss their experience going to a Monster Truck show. Then they review the Oscar nominated films Society of the Snow, and Anatomy of a Fall. Access the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

02-09
25:27

Pitchfork and GQ, Taylor Swift and AI

In today's episode, Caio and Sophie dive into Condé Nast's decision to fold Pitchfork under their men's magazine GQ. Then, they discuss the upsetting Taylor Swift AI generated explicit images that went viral on X earlier this week. Both bode poorly for the future of digital media, particularly for women.   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

02-01
54:58

Fitting In (ft. Molly Mcglynn)

This episode, we interview LA-based filmmaker Molly McGlynn, the writer, executive producer, and director of Fitting In starring Maddie Ziegler. Fitting In is a semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age “traumadey” that follows 16-year-old Lindy (Maddie Ziegler) who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a reproductive condition, MRKH syndrome. The diagnosis upends her plans to have sex, her presumptions about womanhood and sexuality, her relationship with her mother, and most importantly, herself. The film was also produced by singer-songwriter and actress Janelle Monae. In this very personal episode, Sophie reveals her relationship to MRKH and how this film is important to people who struggle with reproductive conditions and gender identity.  Fitting In will screen in select theaters in North America. A list of theater locations will be available in the coming weeks on https://www.bluefoxentertainment.com/films/fitting-in. Follow Blue Fox Entertainment on instagram @blue_fox_entertainment For more information about MRKH, visit https://www.beautifulyoumrkh.org/home.html.  Follow Molly:  Instagram: @mollymarymcglynn  Follow Sophie:  Instagram: @joan.of.arca Follow Caio:  Instagram: @punkrevolutionnow X: @PunkRevNow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast   Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork   Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

01-24
48:32

The Soy and the Heron (preview)

This episode Sophie and Caio discus their favorite Studio Ghibli movies in depth! And in the latter half of the episode review the newest Hayao Miyazaki movie "The Boy and the Heron" (Patreon exclusive).   Based on facts.   Follow us on instagram @ BasedNewsNetworkPod Sophie - joan.of.arca Caio - punkrevolutionnow      Follow us on twitter: Sophie - soophieeb Caio - punkrevnow   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedNewsNetworkPodcast     Follow us on Patreon to support our work and get access bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/BasedNewsNetwork     Reach out to us with questions at basednewsnetworkpod@gmail.com

01-19
30:15

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