Daily Fail

Daily Fail

<p>A weekly podcast about the worst of the tabloids - from Page Sucks to Hell No to the very rag that inspires the name of our show. Hosted by journalist Maura Currie and culture critic Kristen Meinzer.</p>

Meghan McCain Victimized By The White Lotus

This week:   Anderson Cooper got BRUTALLY WOKED  Carrie Coon is actively mean to Meghan McCain and also Marvel  THERE ARE NO DIRE WOLVES!!!!!!!!!!  Bonus story: Maura’s Election Day reporting for Slate is finally out in the world. Give it a listen! Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-11
39:06

HORRIFYING: Meghan Markle’s Evil Jam Scam

LOWER THE COST OF JAM, YOU COWARDS This week:   The jam heard ‘round the world sold out immediately. Bad?  The little Constitutional loophole that’s not illegal or disingenuous if you believe in yourself  Doing murder is really about the friends you make along the way  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-04
41:25

The Fail Chooses Trump In The DOGE Divorce

This week:  DOGE flops and the Fail admits it  Gwyneth Paltrow’s fake beef with Meghan Markle RFK Jr. is taking your Skittles (not)  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-28
40:39

Meghan Markle’s Big Waffle Lie

Fail o’ the Irish?   This week:   Meghan Markle’s haters point out a very minor detail about very festive waffles  The astronauts “stranded” in space are home and not fighting secret health battles Gene Hackman chose Alzheimer’s and you can too Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-21
41:16

YUM: Jackie Kennedy’s Daily Endangered Caviar Potato

We love fails and potato skins. Fight us about it. This week:  DOGE is not, in fact, giving us thousands of dollars  Your dentist knows about your sex life and hates you for it Jackie Kennedy’s bonkers diet is not #goals Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-14
37:38

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show: Harmless Eye Candy Or Heathenous Soul Killer?

Guess you could say Meghan has gotten herself in quite the jam.   This week:   The cinematic Luigi sex tapes are out there (maybe) A beat-for-beat hypothetical scenario of how a nuclear holocaust would definitely happen  With loathe, Meghan    Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-07
46:12

Elon Musk, An Adult Man, Got Baby Trapped :(

Fail to the king. This week:  An absolutely grisly account of Gene Hackman’s home, like 20 minutes after his death was announced Elon Musk is just a little guy who can’t help but impregnate people he meets online Honestly, we pray that Nostradamus was right  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-28
46:07

Cynthia Erivo Doing Jesus Christ Superstar is Blasphemy, Actually

So if you care to find us… look to the western fail.    This week:   Vaccine-hesitant distant relatives of J.D. Vance may, tragically, reap what they sow   Cynthia Erivo may method-act herself into being a false prophet Meghan Markle is forced to rebrand her jam: jam!   Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-21
38:32

Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Sucked, And We Won’t Explain Why

Sit down. Be humble. This week:  Everyone hated the Halftime Show, except nobody knows why and lots of people actually loved it Christians don’t have to worry about oppression anymore  Donald Trump fixed all of culture in 3 weeks! Yay! Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-14
43:13

Bianca Censori Is A Victim. Here’s Her Boobs!

If you don’t move, or acknowledge Kanye, he can’t see you and he’ll go away.    This week:    The tabloids cannot resist full frontal, even though they seem like they want to The new US Department of Transportation will only fund you if your jurisdiction is breeding, and we are not joking Feminism means that Princess Kate MUST talk about clothes more  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-07
38:59

Democrats Lose Because Their Women Are Frumpy :(

No other reasons, of course. This week:  The tragic aircraft collision in D.C. is fodder for conspiracy theorists, who we WILL be elevating  Melania proves that Democrat women, and Hillary Clinton, are uggos who can’t wear clothes Taylor Swift issues a warning. Also, hand grenades?? Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-31
40:23

Lauren Sanchez Can And Should Have Her Boobs Out, You Uggo!

Failauguration? Inaugurfailtion?   This week:    Prince Harry settles for… vindication.  Melania’s strange, unnerving hat  Lauren Sanchez’s inauguration ‘fit was… um… Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-24
41:23

1980s Sitcom Actress Demands LA Fire Aid from Anyone But Meghan Markle

Happy New Year from the literal dumpster fire.  This week:  LA fire chief is fired, but not really, but is about to be, probably  Meghan and Harry are terrible people for donating time, food, supplies, and money to LA fire survivors  New supplement will eradicate brain rot, doesn’t know what brain rot is  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3    And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-17
41:55

Holiday Special: Tabloids, Diet Culture, and Anti-Fatness

This holiday season, we're treating you to some very special episodes! Today, it's Kristen's appearance on Fad Camp, all about how the tabloids embrace anti-fatness and perpetuate diet culture. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to Fad Camp here: https://pod.link/1531529240  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-10
53:30

Holiday Special: The Women’s History of The Tabloids

This holiday season, we're treating you to some very special episodes! Today, it's Kristen's appearance on Unladylike, all about how the invention of tabloids was both revolutionary and regressive for women. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to Unladylike here: https://pod.link/1333193523  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-03
41:02

Holiday Special: Fixing The Royal Family

This holiday season, we're treating you to some very special episodes! Today, it's Kristen's appearance on Fixing Famous People, all about how to fix the royal family...because let's face it: they're a mess. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to Fixing Famous People here: https://pod.link/1665730605 Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-27
50:12

Shame On Everyone Sexualizing That Sexy, Sexy Assassin

And shame on the 14 year olds online. Nobody else. This week:   A writer shames everyone calling the UnitedHealthcare shooter hot, while calling him hot Prince Andrew’s friend and trusted colleague is actually quite possibly a Chinese spy  Meghan and Harry owe us all an invasion of their children’s privacy.  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-20
47:02

How Dare You Sexualize Blue Ivy, A Child, Without Considering Jay-Z First?

Hot takes nobody asked for about the premiere of a prequel that, also, nobody asked for.  This week:  Word clouds reveal Americans’ REAL thoughts on Donald Trump, from “neutral” to “ew” to “Donald.”  Blue Ivy went to a movie premiere, so let’s objectify her and also make sure we talk about The Allegations  Nipple filler is sweeping the nation (it’s not)  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-13
40:51

Meghan Markle Worships At The Altar Of Ellen DeGeneres, Maybe?

Just keep failing.  This week:   Meghan Markle and Ellen DeGeneres are besties and Meghan also will never go abroad but maybe Harry will Diddy’s Christmas menu is also really depressing (it’s not)  Do you hate yourself? Have you considered eating two tablespoons of chia and flax goo before bed about it? Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-06
47:03

Poor Diddy Had To Eat A Full Thanksgiving Meal In Jail :(

Down the street from Kristen’s home, no less!   This week:  Tucker Carlson says the devil is running the White House but also that war crimes are bad  Meghan Markle’s marriage is on the rocks because she’s uplifting women and children    Diddy is languishing with a holiday meal potentially rivaling yours  Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3  And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen.  Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-29
32:36
I love this show, the hosts are so funny!

Michelle Pegler

I love this show, the hosts are so funny!

11-15 Reply
so much fun!

Michael Bogin

so much fun!

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