R2 Cents

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with stand-up comedian Jonny Z, who shares his incredible journey from China to Southern California. We dive into topics like racial discrimination, political worries, and Jonny’s personal struggles with learning English and adjusting to life in America. We also talk about his switch from WeChat to TikTok, and the importance of friendships in tough times. Plus, we react to some horrible or hilarious viral videos — including the infamous nut smash kid...

03-17

01:18:40

Send us a text NASA’s new moon landing is coming, but surprise—no real footage, just CGI from a lab. Meanwhile, scientists are engineering food to bypass Ozempic, because they’d rather you die from being large and sick than actually fix the food system. Planes are falling out of the sky, but don’t worry—Delta is rolling out a new design! Makes total sense, right? Feminist rallies are getting violent, even though society already prioritizes women’s protection. Scientists turned light into a so...

03-10

01:20:52

Send us a text From giants spotted in the hills of Baja California to alien fish rising from the deep, the world is getting weirder by the day. Meanwhile, an uncontacted tribe in the Amazon just discovered lighters—yes, in 2025—while the rest of us are trying to figure out if AI is about to take our jobs. On the streets, a homeless man is calling hardworking people greedy for not giving him more of their money, and in an epic battle of man vs. machine, a guy lost to his own car after smashing...

03-03

01:04:28

Send us a text Are we living in the end times? Rivers are turning red, food prices are skyrocketing, locust plagues are back, and planes are literally falling from the sky. In the last two months, deep-sea creatures like the oarfish and devil fish have surfaced—an ominous sign? Plus, massive earthquakes are shaking the world, and while NASA says Apophis won’t wipe us out in 2029, a newly discovered meteor in 2032 might. Meanwhile, the battle for airplane seats continues—plus-size travelers in...

02-10

01:20:30

Send us a text In episode 357 of R2 Cents, we dive into hot topics like the recent immigration protests and the disrespectful trend of people flying foreign flags in America. Plus, what’s up with Diddy’s freak-off parties? It seems like no one stuck around for the show. We also look at a curious Google Maps sign seen from the sky and whether it’s a real message or just a distraction. A pastor’s prophecy about Trump’s second term sparks debate on whether he’s the chosen one to lead us toward n...

02-03

01:01:06

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the wildest events of the week: TikTok Ban Chaos: TikTok was banned for 17 hours, leaving users scrambling. Some even betrayed their nations by joining the Chinese app Rednote! Thankfully, Sunday morning brought a surprise—TikTok was back. Did Trump really save TikTok for 90 more days? Predictive Programming: The movie Leave the World Behind eerily foreshadowed some real-life events. Are we being prepped for what’s to come? Japan's DNA Experimen...

01-20

01:02:27

Send us a text Happy New Year! In this episode, we dive into some wild stories from around the world: Dubai's "environmental flex" of releasing a sky full of balloons to ring in the new year. Because who cares about the environment when it's all about aesthetics, right? New York's annual tradition of celebrating New Year's Eve in... diapers? We break down why some folks willingly wear pee-filled diapers to see a shiny ball drop. The internet debates art: Why is a murd...

01-13

01:03:32

Send us a text In this explosive episode of R2 Cents, Oscar dives into hot topics that are shaking up the internet. Why does the Hawk Tuah girl have more subscribers despite scamming people? Waldo's 3 Tracking AI is here—what does it mean for privacy, and how can white mesh masks help? Oscar takes a closer look at the skyrocketing cost of eggs and questions if the bird flu is just a flu season scare tactic. He also shares his frustration with the city forcing him to give up his chicken...

01-06

55:10

Send us a text This week on R2 Cents, we dive into the shocking murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione—a grim reminder of how broken our insurance system is and why frustrations run so high. We also expose the Hawk Tuah girl crypto scam, a prime example of how society glorifies garbage behavior and makes the wrong people famous. Plus, an earthquake rattles California (apparently, I missed the memo), and as if the world wasn’t chaotic enough with wars and political drama, ...

12-17

01:02:40

Send us a text This week, we dive into the bizarre and unbelievable: from the shocking death of a Rothschild millionaire in a Hollywood house fire to the world's most expensive banana priced at a jaw-dropping $6.24 million. We also uncover claims of satanic altars at the Vatican and debate whether Taylor Swift's stage presence lives up to the hype. On the global stage, we discuss Russia’s use of long-range ballistic missiles and Kai Cenat's controversial live streams featuring adult content,...

12-02

01:00:59

Send us a text In this episode of R2 Cents, we dive into a whirlwind of conspiracy and controversy. Are we witnessing the dawn of World War 3? With the U.S. allegedly turning its back on allies like Israel amid Netanyahu's arrest warrant, tensions are heating up. Plus, why are we ignoring aliens in the ocean, and could an invasion really happen on December 3? We also explore Cern's mysterious portal experiments and the alleged Miami mall portal from January. What’s the real reason behind oce...

11-25

01:07:18

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into some fun fake ads, and I offer my take on a few things that just don’t sit right with me. First, I judge the folks who proudly display political stickers on their cars—why do people feel the need to broadcast their affiliations this way? Then, we get into the bizarre story of someone jumping off a Taylor Swift cruise ship into the water (and why that might not have been the best decision). We’ve also got a wild claim about Tom Cruise allegedly gett...

11-14

55:14

Send us a text In Episode 349 of R2 Cents, we’re covering it all! Starting with a hilarious parody ad inspired by my recent car breakdown (hello, roadside depression!). Then, I share why TikTok banned my account after I talked about North Carolina’s mineral-rich land and how the government, with special interest groups, allegedly wants a piece of it. We dug into a viral video of Diddy and DJ Khaled acting strange, possibly speaking in code. And the powerful names backing her—some linked to th...

11-05

31:34

Send us a text In this episode, we uncover the truth behind our "second moon"—it's not 33 feet wide, it's 2 kilometers! Plus, the ancient comet seen by Neanderthals 84 million years ago makes a return, but all we have are pictures? How can they map 1% of space but claim to know the whole universe? We also look at the CIA's YouTube channel (which has more subscribers than R2 Cents!), and whether Dubai's holographic displays are real. We dive into society's decline with slap contests and nose ...

10-24

01:00:31

Send us a text In this explosive episode of R2 Cents with Oscar, we dive into the wildest conspiracies and most bizarre events shaping the world right now! From a Class 9 solar flare threatening to wreak havoc on our communication systems, to Hurricane Milton's supposed government plot to flood Disney World and cover up hidden tunnels. President Biden insists the government can't control the weather—do you believe him? Meanwhile, the Mega Millions is raising its price, and Elon Musk might jus...