
Hey, I'm Josh Spiegel, host of the podcast Lunatic In the Newsroom. If you enjoy journalism that drifts into mild panic, wild overthinking, and a guaranteed nervous breakdown, Lunatic In the Newsroom is for you. It's news like you've never heard before. The only newsroom with a panic button. You'll laugh, you'll cry and gasp in horror as the show spirals completely out of control. It's not just ne... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryComedy | |||

Josh and special guest BJ Shea talk about crazy neighbors, Pope Leo’s warning about artificial intelligence, and the anniversary of OJ Simpson's infamous white bronco chase.
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Josh and special guest, BJ Shea, talk about one of the worst tick seasons in history and the terrifying spread of lyme disease, particularly upsetting to Josh because his least favorite color is lime. The guys also chat about out of control gas price... more
Josh and special guest, Seattle Radio Legend BJ Shea, talk about a study that asked people how cool they think they are - and Josh and BJ rate their own coolness. The guys also chat about the hantavirus and recently released UFO files.
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Josh covers three topics in this week’s episode with special guest, Comedian Justin Schlegel. They talk about the 35th anniversary of Silence of the Lambs, Spirit Airlines and horse racing season.
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Oh for God’s sake. He’s being let loose on the rest of the world? They won’t know what hit them. But they’ll like it!
Finally! The News Genius without the Italian fella & Justin Whalen.
Been listening since 2013! All other radio stations in my area are terrible. Spiegel is where I get all my news. Jeff and Scott and great as well. This podcast really lets the news genius out though. Awesome podcast.
Who doesn’t need more Spiegs? Excited to have a weekly show from Josh.
I’m giving it 5 stars and I haven’t even listened to it yet!
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Humor-inflected news commentary that blends current events, pop culture, and personal anecdotes with a high-energy, irreverent voice. Episodes commonly mix investigative curiosities, media critique, and offbeat takes on politics, science, and everyday life, delivered through rapid-fire riffs and long-form monologues. Notable strengths include a bold, unvarnished voice that leans into skepticism, irreverence, and practical storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who want entertainment paired with a sideways glance at the news cycle. The show often features guest perspectives from media and comedy spaces, contributing texture and momentum to weekly discussions.
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Recent guests on Lunatic In The Newsroom include:
1. BJ Shea
2. Justin Schlegel
3. Larry Bacon
4. Bryant Simon
5. Lizzie Post
6. Dr. Patrick Chaplin
7. Lewis Dartnell
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