The McGonigal Podcast

Dec 15

Christmas music sucks. Christmas movies are overrated. Being alone for the holidays might actually be a superpower. From offensive holiday songs and bad Christmas movies to Epstein photos, Hitler rumors, Amazon insanity, fetish culture, Andy Dick, moon-landing conspiracies, and why America feels permanently broken — this episode spirals fast and never recovers. It’s inappropriate, unfiltered, politically incorrect, and absolutely pointless in the best way possible. You’ve been warned. NPR for Dummies.

Nov 30

Welcome back to America’s Stupidest Podcast, where the topics make no sense and the host makes even less. In Episode 40, Ed is joined by Eddie Gallagher of Kricket Comedy and comedian Steve Bickel, and the three of them spiral into 38 minutes of funeral trends, giant basketball mutants, dog names, sexy librarians (spoiler: none exist), mac-and-cheese apple pie, and why Gwyneth Paltrow might need hazmat suits in her guest room. If you came here for intelligent conversation… brother, you clicked the wrong video. If you came here for chaos, bad opinions, and jokes that should never be written down? You’re home. Spread the Stupidity. NPR for Dummies.

Nov 10

We’re back, and somehow the bar keeps getting lower. This week, Ed’s joined by America’s Funniest Handyman Tommy Highland and the mayor of bad ideas himself, John Kensil from Kensil Culture. Together they break down life’s most pressing issues — like hecklers who belong in the stocks, Daylight Saving Time (a government scam that ruins everyone’s sleep), and mob documentaries that make the Sopranos look like Sesame Street. From Philly parade disasters and Nikki Glaser’s SNL mess to hemorrhoid-cream instructions, “influencers” who shouldn’t exist, and Fonzie literally jumping a shark — this episode covers everything wrong with America… and a few things right with sarcasm. It’s crude, it’s chaotic, and it’s probably evidence in a future lawsuit.The McGonigal Podcast — NPR for Dummies. Chapters00:00 – Intro01:01 – Sellersville Heckler13:58 – Daylight Saving is Dumb19:21 – Mob Doc Tangent23:42 – Rock-Star Weirdness28:07 – Philly Parade Memories30:18 – Nikki Glaser SNL Flap36:36 – Outrage Economy37:17 – Anti-Fluencer Ed41:19 – Hemorrhoid Cream PSA49:29 – Fonzie Jumps the Shark55:37 – Plastic Surgery Gone Mad56:10 – Louvre Heist01:01:00 – Outro Spread the Stupidity. #comedytrainrek #edmcgonigal #themcgonigalpodcast #stupidpodcast #phillycomedy #mobstories #hecklers #daylightsavingtime #popculture #satire #outrageculture #funnyclips #jumptheshark #louvreheist #comedypodcast #americasfunniesthandyman #kensilculture #tommyhighland #johnkensil #spreadythestupidity #nprfordummies

Oct 27

The dumbest show in America is back. Ed McGonigal and the crew tackle the NBA’s insane gambling scandal, mob conspiracies, and a new wave of stupidity from AI sex dolls to “smart toilets” that analyze your poop. They debate fat soldiers, Chinese honey traps, slut conventions, and whether comedians should take Saudi money. It’s pure chaos — politics, pop culture, and nonsense — all delivered with Philly sarcasm and zero common sense. 🎙️ The McGonigal Podcast — America’s stupidest podcast. Think NPR for dummies.

Oct 13

It’s Episode 37 of America’s Stupidest Podcast — The McGonigal Podcast! Ed McGonigal returns with guests Chris Dolan and Paul Carson for a chaotic ride through Columbus Day culture wars, senior citizens snorting coke, Taylor Swift’s new “Wood,” Halloween month hysteria, and why The Rock is not an actor. Smart dumb comedy from Philly’s finest idiots. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unnecessary — but hilarious. 🎙️ Hosted by Ed McGonigal — America’s Least Favorite Entertainer. Powered by Comedy Train Rek.

Sep 30

It’s America’s stupidest podcast — think NPR for dummies. Ed McGonigal returns with comedians Roger Weaver and Jason Hazelwood to roast the week: Jimmy Kimmel’s five-day “national crisis,” a Saudi Arabian comedy festival, Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl, biscuits-and-gravy strip-club nights, rapture rumors, conjoined-twins marriage questions, Colonel Sanders’ “secret recipe,” Baywatch’s reboot, Denise Richards making sandwiches for Charlie’s guests, and why it costs $60 just to park at an Eagles game. Stick around for Publishers Clearing House going bust, longevity drugs, and a Robert Redford tribute. 👉 Best comment wins a T-shirt Chapters 00:00 – Intro: America’s Stupidest Podcast 00:26 – Kimmel’s 5-day “national crisis” 03:57 – Late-night TV decline & streaming 07:09 – Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival?! 13:17 – Bad Bunny & the Super Bowl 17:37 – Biscuits & gravy night at the club 21:33 – Unskippable toilet-paper ads 23:26 – Rapture rumors & doomsday misses 26:23 – Conjoined twins marriage: the internet’s Qs 33:08 – Colonel Sanders’ nephew & the 11 herbs 36:00 – Sixers owner chatter & AI talking to the dead 38:12 – Movie prices, Eagles parking & NFL greed 43:43 – Publishers Clearing House bankruptcy 48:55 – Longevity drugs & National Guard talk 54:06 – Flags at half-mast bit 57:02 – Baywatch reboot & Denise Richards’ sandwiches 59:35 – Vegas tourism slide & Redford tribute 01:01:12 – Wrap-up & plugs

Sep 16

It’s America’s stupidest podcast—NPR for dummies. Ed McGonigal sits down with comics Andy Nolan, Mike, and Jim Cohen for a free-for-all on getting older (and not feeling it), prepaid funerals and cremation, horny retirement homes, $60 Eagles parking, that “Eagles fans have the most STDs” headline, naked comedy shows, trash-man horror stories, a supposed UFO that shrugged off a missile, police “grappler” car-stoppers, Starbucks closures, pumpkin-spice everything, Michael Irvin’s million-dollar move, and the joy (??) of prostate exams. Recorded live September 15, 2025. Rated E for… obviously. Follow and review to spread the stupidity. New episodes on Comedy Train Rek. Aging without feeling old, retirement myths Widow-banging jokes & senior-home STDs Stadium gouging: $60 parking, $18 beers “Eagles fans = most STDs?” Dildos on courts/fields, naked comedy shows Trash route disasters & sex-shop deliveries UFO clip that “eats” a missile, police grappler tech Pumpkin spice overload & Starbucks closings Michael Irvin’s $1M check flex PSA, colonoscopies, and middle-aged maintenance Topics

Sep 8

It’s America’s stupidest podcast — think NPR for dummies! This week, Ed is joined by comedians Dave Primiano and Dan Aprile for another chaotic ride through the dumbest news, wildest headlines, and the most unhinged tangents you’ll hear anywhere.From grown men sucking adult pacifiers for anxiety relief to violent chicken tender riots on cruise ships, and from cockfights in Kensington to the Pope being forced to split rent with roommates — nothing is off-limits.The crew also dives into bizarre excuses for injuries, radioactive Walmart shrimp, celebrity impostors, the Kennedy Center Honors controversy, and why tribute bands are the biggest rip-off in music.🔥 Best comment wins a free McGonigal Podcast t-shirt — so jump in below and tell us your favorite part of the show!#mcgonigalpodcast #comedytrainrek #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #funnyclips #weirdnews #absurdcomedy #viralstories #darkcomedy #npfordummies