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Cheat on the news with Hard Factor. Satirical daily news podcast, not hyper-polarizing and depressing like all the others. Drops at Midnight Eastern, 5 Days a Week, 24/7/365. Follow the pod on social @HardFactorNews. Hosts: @hardfactorMark @hardfactorPat @hardfactorWes @hardfactorWill. Full video episodes: YouTube.com/HardFactorNews Join our community: patreon.com/hardfactor Voicemail Line: 512.270.1480

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  • July 29 · 45 min

    AI Is Now Eating Books... Literally | 7.29.26

    Episode 2007 - brought to you by https://patreon.com/hardfactor - Pop the Clutch, Send in the Car and join our community today, with access to bonus pods, Discord chat w/ hosts, trivia nights, and much more. 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:01:00 Wes is officially IN Japan (first Smoking Lounge review), and other headlines 00:07:25 AI companies, at least Anthropic according to lawsuit document, are buying pre-2023 books to literally eat them (to death) into their data training model for LLMs 00:19:48 ECommerce Bytes wins $50 Million from settlement with EBay + Meme News is the BEST 00:22:39 The "DubBot" from the Dublin, Ohio Police force has been shut down less than a year into service after contributing to ZERO arrests or tickets 00:26:48 Kansas Man arrested at public hearing for clapping against data centers + LASER BEAMS 00:33:50 Austin, Texas Pet Store has 2000 gallon fish tank burst randomly 00:37:30 13 year-old caught sharing magic mushroom candy at local YMCA Thank you for listening, we love you all, and most importantly: HAGFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 27 · 42 min

    Man Hikes 10 Miles with Pole Fully Impaled Through Body | 7.27.26

    Episode 2006 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:06:50 Some of the best clips from the White House Correspondence Dinner 00:21:40 The Unmasking Effect and Global Warming 00:31:40 Man impales himself all the way through with hiking pole then walks 10 miles 00:35:30 Influencer posts tik tok about her pedo husband and gets murdered For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #1005
    July 24 · 50 min

    Male only gym seeks to prevent Christian men from lust | 7.24.26

    Episode 2005 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Ethos - Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos Get your free quote at ETHOS.com/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:05:34 Lil Wayne Interview recap 00:09:08 Male only gym seeks to prevent Christian men from lust 00:26:45 Bear electrocuted on electrical pole after rescue deemed too risky 00:34:18 Michelin star chef in South Korea facing jail over ant dessert 00:40:15 Orcas are now exploding Sunfish with tremendous force For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #2004
    July 23 · 48 min

    Gen Z Fashion Trend Is A Dad's Worst Nightmare & Sentient Goldfish  | 7.23.26

    Episode 2004 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Ethos - Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos Get your free quote at ETHOS.com/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:04:15 Jack sucks 00:08:25 First-ever instance of a chatbot hacking another AI without user direction, plus AI lawsuits for idiots 00:20:25 New unbuttoned jean fashion trend sweeping the nation 00:27:50 Woman suing McDonald's for fries that were too hot and perfect 00:36:12 Names of fallen soldiers from the Iran War 00:37:30 Argentina has ruled that two goldfish should have human rights and are sentient beings 00:41:55 Man frees bear trapped in his SUV with a very smart solution For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 22 · 45 min

    Japan Creates Sweat-Powered Shirt | 7.22.26

    Episode 2003 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Ethos - Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos Get your free quote at http://ETHOS.com/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:01:00 Wes' Japan trip is officially ALMOST here - Shows Monday, Wednesday, Friday next 2 weeks. Live taping going away soon. Send comments. Love you Hardo Hive. 00:07:42 Trouble on the High Seas: Chicago Speedboat, (12:28) Bloodthirsty Beaver, (15:11) Killer Whale Domination 00:18:37 Japan has invented personal refrigerators for fat people to cool down 00:26:07 Reverse Cowgirl Fake News?? 00:29:45 Louisiana Woman gets Horrific Genital Injury on Honduras Zip-line, Pays Over $50K to Get Home 00:36:06 Japan also Invents Sweat-Powered Shirt, Transforming Obese People into Super-human Generators 00:39:12 Japan Dealing with Corporate Shorts Crisis For more head over to http://patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 21 · 41 min

    Apparently You Can’t Sign Your Prison Letters in Cum | 7.21.26

    Episode 2002 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Ethos - Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos Get your free quote at ETHOS.com/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:03:20 Taylor Farms met with the White House and is trying to spin the diarrhea lettuce 00:15:00 Women set world records at the lumberjack world championships 00:18:40 Big girl in her underwear is stealing everyone’s milk in the UK 00:24:20 The former city planner of Sausalito tried to steal two yachts at 5AM 00:30:50 Prisoner gets in trouble for signing all his lover letter in his own semen For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #2001
    July 20 · 46 min

    The Tate Brothers arrested for a 5th time | 7.20.26

    Episode 2001 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Ethos - Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos Get your free quote at ETHOS.com/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:06:21 Israel going to use Nile crocodiles to keep Palestinians from escaping prison 00:18:55 Andrew Tate arrested in Blouse and Capris 00:27:48 Jimothy the raccoon 00:29:19 Bad groom grapes brides relative after rehearsal dinner 00:33:54 Pastor says your “gay” if you don’t tithe 00:36:29 Alleged Maryland bank robber brings stolen kitten along for attempted heist For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #2000
    July 17 · 52 min

    EPISODE 2000!! One Of The Greatest Insider Trading Scams Of All Time | 7.17.26

    Episode 2000 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Lucy - Level up your nicotine, get a discount on your first order by using promo code HARDFACTOR at lucy.co/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:06:30 Wildfire smoke is ruining Pat’s day, and many others in the US 00:17:45 Pelting other people's kids at the trampoline park 00:18:40 Trump’s teleprompter operator was insider betting on his speeches and making a lot of money 00:28:20 Turns out Taco Bell is to blame for the explosive diarrhea outbreak after all 00:32:15 Trump’s face and signature will soon be on US currency despite that not being allowed since 1866 00:38:25 Guess The Crime, Florida Woman edition For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 16 · 44 min

    Putting the Troops on TRT while Farting in the Senate | 7.16.26

    TRIVIA TOMORROW NIGHT 9PM ET @ Patreon.com/hardfactor!! Episode 1999 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Lucy - Level up your nicotine, get a discount on your first order by using promo code HARDFACTOR at lucy.co/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:06:35 "Digital Kidnapping" is taking an even creepier turn somehow 00:19:25 Hegseth is putting the Troops on TRT 00:27:13 Peruvians are obsesses with Erling Halaand 00:30:35 New York to roll-out "Humanoid Robot" to teach kids... soft, supple silicone, humanoid robot... 00:36:00 Chuck Schumer Farts on the Senate Floor and other Olds in the News For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 15 · 42 min

    Japanese Men Don’t Do Porn and Nepalese Elephants Never Forget | 7.15.26

    Episode 1998 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Lucy - Level up your nicotine, get a discount on your first order by using promo code HARDFACTOR at lucy.co/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:01:20 Pat was a bad boy last night 00:05:00 Both Facebook and the major news story suck 00:08:20 Japan has a mass shortage of male porn actors 00:18:20 Teenager pays $3 for 1972 Wilt Chamberlain NBA FInals warm up 00:23:30 A Nepalese elephant has killed 25 people and tortured a family for 14 years 00:29:50 25+ year revenge billboard in Norfolk VA for unpaid loan finally paid off and removed 00:36:00 Man needs to be cut out of porta-potty after being in the bottom tank For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #1997
    July 14 · 45 min

    The Most Terrifying App Ever, Space Flashlights & Shit Sandwiches | 7.14.26

    Episode 1997 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Lucy - Level up your nicotine, get a discount on your first order by using promo code HARDFACTOR at lucy.co/hardfactor 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:02:20 Korea fun facts and culture 00:05:15 South Korea launches app which allows stalking victims to track their stalkers in real time 00:18:50 A new space flashlight that can illuminate 3 square miles is coming to a sky near you 00:28:05 Homeless man finally gets his day in court for shitting on business and wiping with sandwich 00:37:20 Japanese woman charged with sewing her roommate's mouth shut with string For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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