Ep 279 | Elmo Says Release the List!

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela sit down with James O’Keefe to unpack his undercover dating sting targeting Disney executives. O’Keefe shares footage from "American Swiper," where hidden cameras caught a senior Disney official allegedly admitting to Disney’s unethical hiring practices. He opens up about the legal fallout, FBI raids, and betrayals that followed — including being ousted from the very organization he built. The group discusses the dangers of investigative journalism, the economics of truth-telling, and the growing difficulty of trusting institutions. They also dive into his latest exposés involving Johnson & Johnson and the FBI’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. O’Keefe explains how ego, power, and denial fuel confessions on camera and why even undeniable footage is often dismissed. In a world filled with redactions and rewritten narratives, he argues the truth still finds a way — if people are brave enough to speak it. Today’s guest on "Normal World" is James O’Keefe, founder of Project Veritas and current CEO of O’Keefe Media Group and Citizen Journalism Foundation, as well as the author of "Breakthrough" and "American Muckraker." Sponsors Lean Lean Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients — like caralluma. It's just smart! Just use code NORMAL20 at www.takelean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela unpack the rise of humanoid robots in public spaces, starting with a four-foot AI-powered android nicknamed the “Rizzbot” that was recently spotted walking through traffic in West Hollywood. The discussion shifts to Detroit, where another robot was seen roaming 7 Mile — before allegedly being robbed. The crew questions what these robot sightings say about the future of tech in daily life and how quickly novelty crosses into absurdity. They pivot to current headlines, reacting to a $3 million airport drug bust in Atlanta and Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins’ arrest for domestic battery. From there, they examine a Baltimore pastor’s run-in with teen carjackers and highlight Pope Francis’ unexpected tweets about Spirit Airlines and Mastercard. The show circles back to Detroit, where a van crashes through a brick wall and bystanders quickly turn into opportunistic looters, raising questions about urban decay and collective impulse. Later, they revisit the case of Jacqueline Ades, an Arizona woman charged after sending over 159,000 texts to a man she met once, and reflect on what modern obsession looks like in the digital age. Today’s guest on "Normal World" is Mike Rainey, author of "On Percs." Sponsors Undertac: Upgrade your gear, your mission, your impact at https://www.sierrawhiskeyco.com/, with code NORMAL20. CBDistillery: If you’re struggling with sleep, stress, or other health concerns and haven’t found relief, make the change. Visit https://www.thecbdistillery.com/ and use promo code NORMAL for 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela dive into the bizarre aftermath of the Elmo X (Twitter) hack, where everyone's favorite red puppet allegedly posted about world-ending conspiracies and demanded that secret files be released. The crew breaks down how the media handled it, imagines Elmo getting hired by the FBI, and questions why some posts triggered outrage while others barely got a shrug. They go deeper into the Epstein mystery — mocking the “client list” that never seems to arrive, joking about Ghislaine Maxwell's prison sentence, and reacting to Dan Bongino’s sudden shift in tone. Trump’s name comes up again, but as always, the real answers remain just out of reach. After discussing the new "Superman" reboot ignoring basic reality, the gang pivots to a viral story out of Seattle: a luxury yacht floating beside a homeless encampment. They mock the internet’s wildest defenses of it and unpack how our culture increasingly demands that people ignore what’s clearly in front of them. Today’s guest on "Normal World" is Tre Stewart. Some bourbons chase trends. Flying Ace chases legacy. Buy online at https://flyingacespirits.com/ and use code BLAZE for free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau and Angela are joined by Mike Imbasciani, filling in for 1/4 Black Garrett, as the chaos kicks off with stories of exes in the woods changing colostomy bags — and only gets more hysterical from there. A Ronald McDonald statue is stolen in Pennsylvania, sparking an epic theory involving RFK Jr. and sketchy surveillance footage. Then it’s off to Las Vegas, where thousands have been living in storm tunnels — until a $15 million flood project begins flushing them out. Back above ground, Philadelphia is drowning in garbage as the city’s sanitation strike spirals — and somehow it all ties into a roast of Will Smith’s new album, which drops just as trash piles up across the streets of his hometown. From Philly’s garbage crisis to Smith’s musical misfire, the three connect the cultural dots with brutal comedy. They also riff on McDonald’s app culture, creepy Happy Meal toys, and ’90s sitcom stars. A “Half-Assed Top 10” reimagines black James Bond titles, followed by Biden impressions and jabs at Jake Tapper and Hunter Biden’s laptops. The show closes with a mentorship draft for Shedeur Sanders — now apparently under Deshaun Watson’s wing. Today’s guest on "Normal World" is comedian Kris Olson. SPONSORS Chefman During the FLASH SALE your COUNTERTOP PEBBLE ICE MAKER is up to 30% OFF! Visit https://chefman.com/pages/normal-sponsorship and use PROMO CODE NORMAL30 for this sale! Craftco- Flying Aces Some bourbons chase trends. Flying Ace chases legacy. Buy online at https://flyingacespirits.com/ and use code BLAZE for free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau and Angela hold down the fort while 1/4 Black Garrett is out for the day. They break down the AI arms race between Elon Musk’s Grok and OpenAI’s ChatGPT — and why every tech company now wants a language model to shape your worldview. Is Grok really the “free speech” option or just Elon’s unfiltered Twitter brain in chatbot form? And why did ChatGPT censor the term “illegal alien” but still let you role-play as a non-binary mushroom healer? They take aim at censorship, AI-driven speech policing, and the growing influence of tech companies over what people are allowed to say — or even think. From OpenAI’s latest brand pivot to Apple’s increasingly invasive device scans, they explore how generative AI might not just rewrite language but reshape reality. Then it gets personal, with stories about men falling in love with chatbots, cheating on their girlfriends with AI girlfriends, and even marrying an app — raising the question of whether AI is replacing human connection … or just mocking it. They also react to the TSA’s new rule allowing passengers to board U.S. flights without removing their shoes. They pull up a photo of Hakeem Jeffries and react to just how weird it looks. Today’s guest on "Normal World" is Mike Imbasciani, who performs his original song, “Methland Florida.” SPONSORS Lean- Brickhouse Nutrition Let's get you started with 20% off. Just use code NORMAL20 at www.takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela dive into the FBI and DOJ’s newly released memo on Jeffrey Epstein. After combing through explicit material and over 10,000 images and videos, officials somehow concluded there’s no client list, no credible blackmail, and no reason to charge anyone else. Problem solved, right? The crew isn’t so sure — especially after reviewing 10+ hours of surveillance footage from Epstein’s cell, complete with a suspicious glitch. They unpack the twisted logic of trafficking victims to nobody, the DOJ’s laughable search tactics, Pam Bondi’s “it was on my desk” moment, and Trump’s visibly irritated reaction when the topic came up during a Cabinet meeting. From Clinton and Trump to the unnamed pilots, island staff, and missing JFK files, the team questions whether we’ll ever see real accountability — or if this is just another cover-up dressed in official language. Then it’s on to the bizarre new lawsuit against Diddy, in which allegations include ketamine, Biggie’s old clothes, and a disturbing incident involving a shirt and zero shame. It’s graphic, surreal, and somehow fits right into the week’s theme of elite absurdity. Today’s guests on "Normal World" are Mike Imbasciani and Derek Cahill. Sponsors Blue Chew As always, get your first month of BlueChew FREE. Just use promo code NORMAL at checkout at https://bluechew.com/ and pay $5 for shipping. That’s it! Miracle Made Go to www.trymiracle.com/NORMAL and use the code NORMAL to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela react to a 10-foot orb that crashes into an Indiana neighborhood with no explanation. They break down their top 10 theories — ranging from Epstein’s client list to Fauci’s beagle urns and a Diddy party tank. Ezra Miller resurfaces with a rebrand no one asked for. Bhad Bhabie’s $1 million OnlyFans payday sparks a brutal look at grooming culture and the public’s obsession with child stars. Diddy’s name keeps coming up, and Disneyland Paris hosts a child-bride wedding. Angela drops dark truths about Jodie Sweetin and the "Full House" era, while the team tries to make sense of a world where no one’s protecting kids — and everything is played for laughs. It’s raw, deranged, and weirdly honest.   Today’s guests on "Normal World" are Derek Richards and Mike Landau. SponsorsMiracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp?utm_source=trymiracle and use the code NORMAL to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela cover Chip Caray’s accidental slur and even worse apology, Diddy’s legal team scrambling for anyone willing to defend him, and the White House debating whether to drop bombs or Dry Bar Comedy on Iran. They also react to the Liver King threatening Joe Rogan in a series of increasingly unstable videos that led to his arrest and raise serious questions about what’s actually going on with him. From there, the conversation turns to JFK conspiracy theories, Operation Mongoose, and the Irishman connection. They share stories of chaotic childhoods, crashes, curb hits, and what it was like growing up in cars full of ashtrays and fast-food wrappers. The crew also covers New York's new socialist mayoral candidate, creepy behavior in subway stations, Detroit’s fireworks tradition being interrupted again by gunfire, and the slow death of comedy on screen. Today’s guests on "Normal World" are Derek Richards and Mike Landau. Sponsors Blue Chew Join BlueChew’s mission to upgrade humanity one thrust at a time. Get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code NORMAL at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping at https://bluechew.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela break down Trump’s shocking order to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and bunker-busters, all while Israel launches simultaneous strikes on military and prison targets. Iran responds with missiles, drones, and threats of “everlasting consequences,” and Lindsey Graham shows up to invoke Hitler and push a religious war narrative. As the world edges closer to World War III, the team dissects the motives, messaging, and media meltdown — with razor-sharp humor and a heavy dose of skepticism. They also cover a Cardinals announcer’s accidental slur, a country singer’s HIV reveal, an unhinged ICE ad parody, and why "Mission: Impossible" should just be renamed “Mission: Incomprehensible.” Meanwhile, Cuomo’s back, the pope’s on Twitter, and the government wants to run your grocery store. From Trump’s F-bomb ceasefire claims to Steven Seagal jokes and AI’s moral limits, it’s one of the most unfiltered episodes yet. Today’s guests on "Normal World" are comedians Derek Richards and Jimmy McCartney. Sponsors Chef IQ Summer grilling season is here and CHEF iQ Sense makes you a grill master! And during their FLASH SALE you’ll get 15% off. Visit https://chefiq.com/ and use promo code NORMAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela open with headlines about Alex Cooper’s disputed misconduct claim, Netflix’s pay gap between Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey, and the unexpected vinyl release of "Brokeback Mountain." From there, the episode takes a darker turn into true crime, conspiracy, and cultural history. They break down the growing suspicions around the so-called Lady Bird Lake Killer, after several bodies have been found in Austin under eerily similar circumstances. The conversation spirals into theories about serial killers being part of larger operations, with names like John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Ed Gein, and Richard Ramirez woven into stories about MKUltra, satanic symbolism, and government psyops. Also on the table: the Laurel Canyon music scene’s strange military ties, the Franklin cover-up, and whether the Manson murders were manipulated to fracture trust in the 1960s counterculture. Melissa Hager and Matt Bechtel join for stories about pen pals in prison, city council at 22, and cars that doubled as death traps. Today's guests on "Normal World" are author Matt Bechtel and comedian Melissa Hager. Matt's brother's sauce: https://woodriverbbq.com/ Merch Go to shop.blazemedia.com/collections/normal-world to shop our merch! Sponsors LEAN Let's get you started with 20% off. Just use code NORMAL20 at https://www.takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices