Based News Network
Staying in the loop with what’s happening in the world can feel like a chore, a snooze-fest, or a real downer. But it doesn’t have to be. Instagram’s meme royalty, the one and only @joan.of.arca, also known as Sophie, and the hilarious multi-talented sensation Punk Revolution Now, AKA Caio are on a mission to make sure you get the news in a world rampant with misinformation. Think pop culture, politics, gossip, and every chronically-online tidbit you need to keep your finger on the pulse. From Instagram meme page beef to the suspense of the next presidential showdown, Sophie, Caio, and a vibrant array of guest stars bring the real tea every week. Check out Based News Network to get the news, based on facts.
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
GREETINGS SOCIETY!!! This week Sophie and Caio interview Jane Remover on the release of her new record Census Designated, one of our fave albums of the year. We talk with Jane about the songwriting process, creative influences, her evolution as an artist, the pivot from glitch pop in Frailty to shoegaze, the whirlwind of releasing a new album, and so much more. CHECK IT OUT!!!!
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
Caio - punkrevolutionnow
Jane - jane_remover
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Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Welcome to Based News Network's Halloween Epic Extravaganza!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this episode Sophie and Caio share their top 5 horror films of all time and discuss in depth. It is truly epic!
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
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Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
This week, Sophie and Caio discuss this week’s biggest stories, including the developing Israel/Hamas conflict, the bandcamp-epic games-songtradr drama, the new Mean Girls: The Musical film, and the state of AI art following the release of Bing’s new image generator.
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
Caio - punkrevolutionnow
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
This episode, Sophie and Caio dive into the week’s craziest stories of fraud, iconic comebacks, and drama: Lil Tay returns from the dead with new song SUCKER 4 GREEN and explains her disappearance, sources reveal Gypsy Rose Blanchard will be released from prison in December, Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s fire alarm fiasco at the Capitol, and SZA’s Instagram beef with a fan.
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
This week, Sophie and Caio discuss Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s messy divorce and custody battle, the looming geopolitical conflict between India and Canada, and review Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated new album, “Guts.”
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
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Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
This week, Caio and Sophie discuss the Mexican government’s ancient alien “discovery,” the Russell Brand allegations, influencers infiltrating New York Fashion Week (NYFW), Lauren Boebert’s groping and vaping debacle at Beetlejuice, and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner’s racist and sexist comments about female and black musicians.
Check out the news, based on facts!
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
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Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
GREETINGS FELLOW REDDITORS! Today Joan.of.arca and Punk Revolution Now! dive into Reddit.com/r/AmITheAsshole top posts, read them and discuss! GET READY FOR SOME SPICY REDDIT EPICNESS....
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Sophie - joan.of.arca
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Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Today, writer and fandom expert Ashley Reese joins us on the pod to discuss Snapewives and Harry Potter, Tumblr, our Ao3 pet peeves, the omegaverse, furries, conservative fanfiction, JK Rowling’s fall from grace, and more!
Also, be sure to stay tuned for the rundown on the Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Danny Masterson scandal.
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Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
This week, Sophie and Caio review the new lesbian comedy film Bottoms from director Emma Seligman (also known for Shiva Baby) starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri and then discuss this week's news:
1. The 2023 Burning Man mud disaster
2. The deaths of Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell and "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett
3. Elon Musk blames Jewish anti-hate organization Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for Twitter/X losing money
Get your news here...based on facts !!! <3
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Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Well, it's finally here. You called in, left your spicy questions via voicemail, and we answered.
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