Aug 14, 2026 · 5 min listen · Last updated August 14, 2026
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Wit here. August 14th. Seven pieces of comedy from the open web — let's see what stuck. Let's get into it. First, from The Onion. Artist Profile: Phoebe Bridgers. Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has released Lost Weekend, her third studio album.
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Artist Profile: Phoebe Bridgers
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has released Lost Weekend, her third studio album. Here’s everything you need to know about the artist. Biggest Influence: SNOOZ Pro Original Smart White Noise Machine Often Compared To: That platinum blond from Boygenius Accolades: Grammy for Best Performance by Child of Two Non-Famous People Bestselling Merch: Grippy socks Famous Exes: Wow, a woman artist releases her first solo album in six years and you want to talk about some random guys she’s dated? Paul Mescal and Ryan Adams.
Former Bangladeshi Leader To Return From Exile Despite Death Sentence
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was convicted of crimes against humanity for ordering the killing of protesters in 2024, vowed to return to the country despite facing a death sentence, claiming it was her duty. What do you think? “Worth it to sleep in your own bed again.” Zachariah Bryant, Probate Disputer “I’ll have to defer to the Proletarian Party of East Bengal on this one.” April Tenney, Lunch Bagger “Exile must be really boring.” Norm Rangel, Cribbage Master The post Former Bangladeshi Leader To Return From Exile Despite Death Sentence appeared first on The Onion.
Apparently the main character’s mom and the quirky mailman are married now even though we never saw them interact this whole movie. Artist Overappreciated In His Lifetime Copy Of Key To City Made For Girlfriend Aunt Wants Picture Of Cake Glider Crash Quietly Kills 2 Area Man Asked For Opinion Out Of Pity Imaginary Friend Sure Knows A Lot About Burning Down Homes Local Man Not Sure Who To Take From Prom This Year Turkey Gobbles Just As Man On Hunting Trip Tells Father He’s Gay Attempt To Spell ‘Mayonnaise’ Devolving With Every Effort Area Foot Finds Nice Cool Spot In Bed Man With Shellfish…
Cheryl Hines Walks In On RFK Jr. Vivisecting Self Again
WASHINGTON—Coming to an abrupt halt in the bedroom doorway and staring in surprise at her husband’s exposed entrails, actress Cheryl Hines reportedly walked in Tuesday on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vivisecting himself again.
A Field Guide to the Inspirational People You Meet After Having a Disabled Child
Your child's diagnosis has just opened up a whole new ecosystem in Southern California. You'll encounter the Miracle Hunter, who's got a story about a cousin's nephew who said "thermodynamics" in a Gelson's parking lot. Then there's the Essential Oil Lady, who's already diagnosed your daughter with a laundry list of ailments and can balance her chakras. The Biohacker is convinced your daughter can be optimized with a combination of red light therapy, cold plunges, and a Swedish decathlete named Sven. The Celebrity Autism Expert has done a lot of research – three podcasts, two Instagram reels, and a documentary narrated by an actor who played a neuroscientist in a limited series. The Producer is already packaging your daughter's diagnosis into a documentary, app, or nonprofit. The Quantum Mother thinks your daughter is vibrating at a higher frequency, while the Wellness Prophet believes everything happens for a reason. And then there's the "I Know Someone...", the Stranger at Erewhon, the Inspirational Photographer, and the Stranger who says "you'd never know" before wandering off. But the most fascinating creature of all might be the six-year-old who asks "do you want to play?" and then proceeds to do just that, without any of the drama or referrals.
No One Translated To Foreign Players Why They Currently In Cornfield
The piece is a rapid‑fire roll‑call of oddball headlines, each more bewildering than the last. It starts with a cryptic “Copy Of Key To City Made For Girlfriend,” then jumps to an aunt demanding a cake photo, a quiet glider crash that kills two, and a man asked for an opinion out of pity.
Next comes a surreal mix: an imaginary friend claiming expertise in arson, a local guy undecided about prom escorts, a turkey that gobbles just as a hunter tells his dad he’s gay, and a meme‑like “Mayonnaise” spelling that degrades with every attempt.
The middle section piles on the bizarre: a foot finding a cool spot in bed, a shellfish‑allergic man killed by a gun, a 911 call before burying a victim in a yard, an NDA breached at the first chance, and a man Googling “easy hobbies.” It ends with a series of punchy one‑liners—“Man just sayin’,” a fentanyl test strip bump removed, a sign clarifying a street named after a different Martin Luther King, a dog reflecting on success after a tug‑of‑war win, a loud friend making a loud point, a study showing most Americans out of step with America, and a gathering of pigeons being shown who’s boss.