JessKidding Podcast

Technical difficulties almost stopped this episode, but we made it happen. Getting right to it, Canada and the U.S. are fighting over tariffs again, because apparently neighbors can’t get along. We remember Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen—three legendary voices in their own way. Apple introduces the iPhone Duo, but is it worth it? The NFL season returns to ruin Sundays and fantasy football friendships everywhere. We check out the latest albums that might be worth adding to your rotation. For this week’s show recommendation, The Gentlemen. Trade wars, tech, touchdowns, and good TV—just another episode for you. 

This week, the grocery aisle is fighting back as we break down the latest wave of food recalls. Then we head to Gary, Indiana, where a massive power outage left the city in the dark. We also discuss the news surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s death. Then go into discussing the latest GTA leaks because apparently secrets don’t exist anymore. Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is officially stepping up to the plate. We close things out with House of the Dragon as our show recommendation. Food scares, blackouts, leaks, baseball, and dragons just another casual episode.

The Iran war isn’t slowing down, we kick things off with the latest developments and what they could mean moving forward. From there, we get into EA’s billion-dollar buyout and why the gaming giant is going private, before breaking down the NBA’s latest trade madness. We also discuss BTS skipping the Grammys over the Recording Academy’s new Asian Pop category, then wrap things up with our reviews of The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Global headlines, corporate shakeups, basketball chaos, music controversy, and blockbuster movies all in one episode.

This week, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the Iran conflict and what they could mean moving forward. We also talk about Grand Theft Auto (GTA) becoming the highest-grossing video game franchise ever—proving that virtual crime really does pay. The New York Knicks finally backed up all the “Knicks in 5” talk, bringing an NBA championship back to the Garden. We wrap things up with this week’s movie recommendation, Eraser, a ‘90s action classic that’s still a fun watch. News, gaming, hoops, and nostalgia—all packed into one episode.

California’s election results are mostly in and the reactions are exactly what you’d expect. Across the pond, Idris Elba officially joins the ranks of the knighted after being honored by King Charles III. In sports, the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks are battling it out to become the 2026 NBA champions, with every game raising the stakes. This week’s watch recommendation is Spider-Noir — a stylish, gritty take on the Spider-Man universe that’s worth adding to your list. Politics, pop culture, basketball, and a little noir detective action — what more could you ask for? 

A judge in California finally puts a stop to the Kars4Kids ads, and it is not the reason you think. The internet is not happy with the Kevin Hart Netflix Roast. We cover the NBA Conference Finals — who’s dominating, who’s on the verge of collapsing, and what the Finals matchup could actually look like. Our music tour continues, with the Baby Keem Casino concert. To close it out, we’ve got your May watch list lined up with the live-action Netflix One Piece and Man on Fire Netflix series — two very different vibes, but both worth the watch. Catch up with us. 

This week, the government signs off on a casual $70 billion ICE budget like it’s light work, relationships are dropping, and Apple is switching CEOs in September—because even trillion-dollar companies need a refresh. NBA Playoffs are already doing the most in Round 1, Kehlani drops a self-titled album. We still squeezed in a show pick: The Pitt — Season 1… because we’re a little late to Season 2. A little bit of everything, per usual.

Artemis II is pushing things out of this world while everything down here feels like it’s spiraling. The UK Wireless Festival gets scrapped, Oracle Corporation sends out 6am layoff emails like it’s routine, and Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at The Masters Tournament like it’s nothing. Karol G shuts down Coachella making history, being the first Latina to close out the festival. This week we're recommending The Expanse - pressure, power, and space. Space missions, real-world chaos, and a little escape — tap in.