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Dingus of the Week Podcast

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Dingus of the Week: A weekly comedy news podcast. Your co-hosts, Lyz Lenz and Zach Smith, will focus on everything that is the epitome of all that is silly, awful, enraging, and ridiculous in politics or popular culture. Also, some good things too!

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Lyz Lenz
Co-host of the comedy news podcast, writer of the Dingus of the Week newsletter, and commentator on socio-political issues.
Zachary Oren Smith
Co-host of the comedy news podcast, political reporter based out of Iowa, and commentator on current events.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Nice

    I’m from New Zealand. I’ve never heard of who these people talk about. But we import dingusry over in this side of the world, and I’m reusing Lyz’s insults

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaiahrh
    New Zealanda month ago
  • “Noted Dingus”

    Hilarious. I’m going to use the above phrase all the time now.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RoseyT22
    Canada6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor infused in serious political discussions, finding the blend of comedy and commentary refreshing.
The dynamic between the co-hosts is engaging, often leading to insightful reflections on current events alongside the laughs.

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Focused on the intersection of politics and popular culture, this weekly comedy news podcast humorously critiques the absurdities and challenges of contemporary society. Co-hosts Lyz Lenz and Zach Smith discuss a range of topics from serious political issues to light-hearted cultural phenomena, always infusing humor into their commentary. Notable for engaging storytelling and sharp wit, the duo uses personal anecdotes to entertain while reflecting on issues like political strategies, social norms, and current events, making the content relatable and thought-provoking for listeners.

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