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8/31: ESPN Duped by Fake High School, and a String of Penis-Related Crimes Aug 31, 2021

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ESPN aired a High School Football game with a fake school playing in it (00:19:17), while a terrifying sting of penis related incidents gripped the nation, including one man who removed his own penis during a police chase (00:50:15). This, and much more on today’s episode of Hard Factor... (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time, w/ Will (00:05:46) - Holidays - Bacon and Whiskey Day, Lawyer Talk (00:07:25) - Today in History - Jack the Ripper, Honolulu, and General Sherman (00:11:16) - #3 - Weather: South Lake Tahoe evacuated due to record setting fires in California, and Hurricane Ida Damage Report (00:15:14) - #2 - Taliban owned Blackhawk helicopters and other newly acquired military gear are being put to use for public executions, while the USA withdraws all troops from Afghanistan (00:19:17) - #1 - Bishop Sycamore is a fake high school that somehow got a football game aired on ESPN (00:26:13) - The Story of MGD and the Tennessee River - Wes takes us to the homeless camps near Knoxville for a violent crime that luckily got foiled by some dog shit and good samaritans TikTok International Moment, w/Pat (00:36:11) - Russia - Sushi Restaurant Bullied into Removing Interracial Ad (00:41:20) - Brazil - Organized Criminals Using Human Shields on their Vehicles (00:43:48) - China - the CCP is Limiting Video Game Time to Just 3 Hours a Week for All Children (00:50:15) - Lightning Round of Penis Incidents: Each one crazier than the last, starting with dildos on roofs, and ending with actual penises being removed… a shocking report from Mark. These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Talkspace - Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code HARDFACTOR. Gabi - Start saving on your auto insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/hardfactor to start saving today! Helix Sleep - Go to HelixSleep.com/hardfactor, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they’ll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life & get up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows . Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/30: Son Who Sued Parents for Destroying $30k Porn Collection Wins Aug 30, 2021

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A judge ordered a western Michigan couple to pay $30,441 to their son for getting rid of his pornography collection. 43 year old David Werking sued his parents back in 2019 for destroying his very very impressive porn collection after he moved out in 2017. The collection included 428 VHS tapes, 1605 DVDs, 46 sex toys including a lot of different lubes. (00:09:38) - Holiday (00:12:22) - Today in History (00:15:22) – #3- RIP Ed Asner who Passed Away Over the Weekend at 91 (00:18:31) – #2 - Sports: Football(s), Jake Paul vs. Woodley, JK Dobbins… European Football (00:25:45) - #1 Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall TikTok International Moment (00:31:55) - Italy - A Smoothhound Shark Aquarium Shark Got Pregnant in a Tank With All Lady Sharks (00:34:42) – Nature - Lady Animals Hate Getting Cat Called Too (00:38:56) – Egypt- Scientists Have Discovered a Whale Who Walked Earth (00:46:43) - Son Sues Parents for Destroying Porn - Pat gives us in-depth look at the events leading up to David Werking’s parents destroying his monster porn collection. These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Talkspace - Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code HARDFACTOR. Gabi - Start saving on your auto insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/hardfactor to start saving today! Helix Sleep - Go to HelixSleep.com/hardfactor, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they’ll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life & get up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows . Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/27: Talking Afghanistan Tragedy with Special Guest Barstool Kate Aug 27, 2021

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Thursday August 26th was a very sad day in American and world history as multiple explosions in Kabul from terrorists took the lives of at least 13 US service members and 90 Afghanistan civilians including children. Well over a hundred others were injured and the evacuation for now continues as we all hope and pray the violence stops and people get out safely. (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time w/Mark (00:04:05) - Holidays (00:06:30) - Today in History (00:08:43) - #1 - Horrible terrorist suicide bombings in Afghanistan took the lives of US service members and Afghanistan civilians. Crazy Grand Theft Auto story w/Pat (00:35:30) - A man in Georgia evaded police when he stole a hearse which at one point ejected the coffin in the cop cars path TikTok International Moment w/Wes (00:43:20) - Florida woman Hannah Frith schemed her employer for short and long term paid time off with several fake medical conditions (00:48:34) - Heifers are taking over beaches in the French mediterranean island of Corsica (00:51:06) - In France nude beaches are taking a hit as women are getting turned off by creepy old men and social media posters Listener Voice Mails and Reviews w/Will (01:01:10) - Reviews (01:09:05) - Voice Mails These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Full Boar BBQ - Proof the American dream is still alive when you have a superior product mixed with unstoppable work ethic. What started with a group of high school friends trying their hand at a local BBQ competition has turned into a company that is trusted everywhere it is known to make you the star of your backyard. Hard Factor listeners get 10% off their entire order using promo code Factor at fullboarbbqproducts.com Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Right now, you can save $75 on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home. Or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Save by using code hardfactor at CandidCo.com Raycon - Create your own soundtrack, with Raycon. Right now, Hard Factor listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BuyRaycon.com/hardfactor Bird Dogs - the most comfortable pair of shorts in the world. Get a free whistle football using code Factor at https://www.birddogs.com Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480, send Voice Memo to HardFactorVoicemail@gmail.com or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/26: Indian Accidentally Kills Himself By Using Non Traditional Birth Control Method Aug 26, 2021

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An Indian man who was worried about getting his ex pregnant decided to use epoxy on his penis because he didn’t have a condom, the two also enjoyed sniffing that same epoxy before the man was later found dead in the bushes. Also the naked baby from Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album is all grown up and pissed about the photo, Italian meats are giving people Salmonella & More (00:05:15) - Holidays (00:08:15) - Today in History (00:10:55) - Honorable Mentions: “The Power Of The Fed” Documentary, (00:15:00) - #4 - Football: Sony Michele is a Ram, Teddy Bridgewater starting for the Broncos (00:16:10) - #3 - Afghanistan: Latest numbers on how many Americans are still there (00:22:55) - #2 - Nirvana being sued by naked baby on album cover “Nevermind” (00:23:35) - #1 - Onlyfans has done a 180 and will once again allow adult content on its site (00:27:30) - The baby from the famous Nirvana album cover for “Nevermind” is suing a bunch of people still associated with the band for damages and is claiming the picture is actually sexual child exploitation aka child porn Things That Suck w/ Mark (00:42:20) - Two Dozen San Diego students are stranded in Afghanistan after going there for a summer trip for some reason (00:44:20) - The AG of South Dakota, Jason Ravnsborg, has taken a plea deal in the vehicular manslaughter case where he killed a man with his car (00:47:15) - Italian cold cuts are giving people Salmonella poisoning in at least 17 states TikTok International Moment w/ Pat (00:52:20) - An Indian man dies after using epoxy on his penis in place of a condom (00:58:00) - Ontario Police raided a drug ring that tried to flush way too much coke down the toilet and then put out a tweet warning criminals not to do that (01:01:15) - New Zealand Covid response minister addressed the public and warned everyone to be careful where they spread their legs These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Full Boar BBQ - Proof the American dream is still alive when you have a superior product mixed with unstoppable work ethic. What started with a group of high school friends trying their hand at a local BBQ competition has turned into a company that is trusted everywhere it is known to make you the star of your backyard. Hard Factor listeners get 10% off their entire order using promo code Factor at fullboarbbqproducts.com Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Right now, you can save $75 on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home. Or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Save by using code hardfactor at CandidCo.com Raycon - Create your own soundtrack, with Raycon. Right now, Hard Factor listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BuyRaycon.com/hardfactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/25: New Japanese Roller Coaster So Fast It Breaks Bones Aug 25, 2021

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A roller coaster in Fuji-Q park in Japan had to be retired after only 6 months of use because it was breaking people’s spines (00:45:11), and many more absolutely insane stories on this WTFWednesday… (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time w/ Will (00:04:50) - Holidays (00:06:25) - Today in History (00:09:08) - Honorable Mentions: Spider Man, Destiny, and Herschel Walker (00:10:25) - #5 - RIP Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts (00:13:45) - #4 - Wildfires are Raging in California and Gavin Newsome BLOWING IT (00:20:50) - #3 - Meme Stonks, Crypto and Football Gambling Hype (00:21:30) - #2 - VEEP trip delayed by Havana Syndrome in Hanoi (00:23:10) - #1 - Afghan Evacuation Updates while Biden Tries to Focus on Spending Bills (00:31:50) - Wes tells us about one of the saddest ladies of all time, Adie Timmermans, in Belgium got banned from the Antwerp Zoo for falling in love with a chimp named Chita TikTok International Moment w/ Mark (00:42:15) - UK - There is a horrible supply chain issue affecting chicken and milkshakes (00:45:11) - Japan - The fastest roller coaster in the world has been shut down after just 6 months for breaking at least 6 peoples’ spines (00:48:30) - Germany - A poisoner is on the loose at Darmstadt Technical University (00:53:51) - Pat fills us in on an enormous nude hacking scan operated by 1 horny California man, and also what Apple is trying to do to crack down on illegal porn in response to countless similar incidents These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Full Boar BBQ - Proof the American dream is still alive when you have a superior product mixed with unstoppable work ethic. What started with a group of high school friends trying their hand at a local BBQ competition has turned into a company that is trusted everywhere it is known to make you the star of your backyard. Hard Factor listeners get 10% off their entire order using promo code Factor at fullboarbbqproducts.com Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Right now, you can save $75 on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home. Or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Save by using code hardfactor at CandidCo.com Raycon - Create your own soundtrack, with Raycon. Right now, Hard Factor listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BuyRaycon.com/hardfactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/24: If New Report on Hotdogs True, Joey Chestnut Likely Dead Aug 24, 2021

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While the Pfizer vaccine has now been fully FDA approved and everyone investing in crypto currency is making a ton of money this month not all news is a good.... An alarming new study from University of Michigan researchers states that eating a single hot dog will take 35 minutes off of your life. In political news, Matt Gaetz for some reason asked Donald Trump’s permission to marry Ginger Luckey and Andrew Cuomo had a disgraceful exit from office with closing remarks where he blamed the investigation against him, and then allegedly left his dog behind for others to care for. (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time (00:05:44) - Holidays (00:12:25) - Today in History (00:13:26) - #6 - Sports: RIP to former NHLer 31 year old Jimmy Hayes; Tony Finau won and so did Hard Factor Wes who bet on him at +5000 (00:15:09) - #5 - Crypto is up across the board but specifically Cardano (00:17:17) - #4 - The #StopblamingBiden trended (00:21:45) - #3 - Joey Chestnut was trending because of a new study on hot dogs (00:21:57) - #2 - Serie A season kicked off (00:22:17) - #1 - The Pfizer covid vaccine got full FDA approval (00:27:02) - Pat takes us on a political roundup of the infrastructure bill(s)/reconciliation package, Matt Gaetz gets married and asked Trump’s permission and Andrew Cuomo leaves office in a disgraceful manner potentially leaving his dog behind (00:39:33) - The worst report yet to be released states that a single hot dog takes 35 minutes away from your life while peanut butter and jelly sandwiches add 33 minutes TikTok International Moment (00:50:37) - Sweden - Six Irish hikers had to be rescued from the top of a mountain (00:54:31) - France - American born Josephine Baker will the be the black woman buried in the Pantheon mausoleum (00:56:40) - Tanzania - Tanzania’s President is in hot water for saying her countries female soccer players are too flat chested and would never get married These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Full Boar BBQ - Proof the American dream is still alive when you have a superior product mixed with unstoppable work ethic. What started with a group of high school friends trying their hand at a local BBQ competition has turned into a company that is trusted everywhere it is known to make you the star of your backyard. Hard Factor listeners get 10% off their entire order using promo code Factor at fullboarbbqproducts.com Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Right now, you can save $75 on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home. Or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Save by using code hardfactor at CandidCo.com Raycon - Create your own soundtrack, with Raycon. Right now, Hard Factor listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BuyRaycon.com/hardfactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/23: Mississippians Are Taking Horse Dewormer to Kill Covid Aug 23, 2021

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Hydroxychloroquine is so last year. If you’ve done your own research and want to kill yourself using a chemical that is poisionous to humans to treat YOUR Corona Virus, then look no further than Ivermectin. The parasite killer is ‘traditionally’ used to treat horses, but you’re hung like one anyway and at least it doesn’t have government micro chips in it. That story here: (00:34:02) Also, Matt Gaetz got married most likely to help with his impending indictment and Australia executed a ton of shelter dogs to help stop the spread of Covid. Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time (00:04:40) - Holidays (00:06:20) - Today in History (00:08:36) - #6 - The Weekend In Sports - EPL, NFL, Little League World Series (00:12:48) - #5 - Mike Richards Is Out As Jeopardy Host - (00:13:00) - #4 - Biden’s Weekend of Afghanistan Speeches (00:14:59) - #3 - Trump Tells Alabama Rally to Get Vaxxed (00:19:51) - #2 - Milk Crate Challenge King White Mike (00:24:45) - #1 - Matt Gaetz’s Weekend Marriage (00:29:18) - Texas Masks in Schools Debate (00:34:02) - Mississippi Covid Cure - Ivermectin TikTok International Moment (00:40:05) - Australia - Council in New South Wales Shot a Group of Shelter Dogs to Prevent Covid (00:42:40) - Taiwan - Country Wide Ban on Pitbulls (00:47:10) - Sri Lanka - Ban on Drunk Driving Elephants (00:52:04) - Not A Great Weekend - Mark runs us through all the folks who had not a great weekend. These stories and more… brought to you by our fantastic sponsors. Full Boar BBQ - Proof the American dream is still alive when you have a superior product mixed with unstoppable work ethic. What started with a group of high school friends trying their hand at a local BBQ competition has turned into a company that is trusted everywhere it is known to make you the star of your backyard. Hard Factor listeners get 10% off their entire order using promo code Factor at fullboarbbqproducts.com Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Right now, you can save $75 on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home. Or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Save by using code hardfactor at CandidCo.com Raycon - Create your own soundtrack, with Raycon. Right now, Hard Factor listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BuyRaycon.com/hardfactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/20: OnlyFans Goes Pornless & The Ballad of Floyd Ray Roseberry Aug 20, 2021

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OnlyFans plans to stop allowing porn uploads on October 1… making many question just what the hell they’re doing by killing their existing business model. Floyd Ray Roseberry threatened to bomb a Federal building in DC while on Facebook Live. Florida man stories, and much more... (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time (00:06:18) - Holidays and This Day in History (00:09:11) - Trend Mentions: Tesla AI Day, Sha’Carri Racing, EPL, NFL Pre-Season, and the “Dissent Memo” from July 13 in Afghanistan (00:15:20) - #6 - Utah Offering Meat for Vaccination (00:18:00) - #5 - MLB moving to Fanatics for Cards (00:18:55) - #4 - Skyrim Redux (Again) (00:21:02) - #3 - Call of Duty going back to WW2 (00:22:02) - #2 - Floyd Ray Roseberry Preview (00:22:30) - #1 - OnlyFans Booting Porn in October (00:28:17) - The Ballad of Floyd Ray Roseberry - Would be “Bomber” in DC TikTok International Moment (Florida Man Edition) (00:41:25) - Florida Family Get Caught Forging Vax Papers in Hawaii (00:43:48) - Alabama woman causes shootout in bedroom by allowing boyfriend to stay in the house with her husband home (00:46:56) - Florida Man gets caught making bomb threats… Again (00:52:11) - 5-Star Reviews and Voicemails This, and much more, was brought to you by our incredible sponsors… Lightstream - Lower your interest rate and save with a Credit Card Consolidation Loan from LightStream get a special interest rate discount and save even more by going to Lightstream.com/Factor Freshly - offers chef-made, nutrient-packed, delicious meals delivered fresh to your door. No cooking required! Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/HardFactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/19: Taliban Have Captured Billions in US Weapons & Aircraft Aug 19, 2021

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The Taliban has captured in an insane amount of weapons that the US supplied to the Afghan, including some or all of the 4,700 Humvees, 20,000 grenades, a ton of aircraft & attack helicopters, and an M4 & M16 for every man, wo..., and child. Also, Joe Biden doubles down on the success of his pull out, Carrie Underwood liked a right-wing media guys tweet, and a Polish silver medalist has a heart of gold. (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time (00:06:23) - Holidays and Observances (00:10:15) - Today in History (00:11:12) - #4 - People are Pissed Carrie Underwood Liked Matt Wash’s Video (00:13:39) - #3 - Polish Javelin Thrower Auctions Her Sliver Medal to Pay for Kids Surgery (00:17:29) - #2 - General Milley/Americans in Afghanistan/Joe Biden Going BACK to Delaware for a Long Weekend (00:22:07) - #1 - Scarlett Johansson & Colin Jost Have a Baby Boy (00:25:30) - Afghanistan - The Taliban Got All Our Weapons TikTok International Moment (00:37:46) - UK - The Case of the Serial Beaner (00:40:53) - India - Kid Killed By Rock After Studying too Hard (00:42:50) - South Africa - Barista Tricked into Oman Slavery Scam (00:47:15) - Soft Corner - Man Sues Complex Because Bear Scared Him This, and much more, was brought to you by our incredible sponsors… Lightstream - Lower your interest rate and save with a Credit Card Consolidation Loan from LightStream get a special interest rate discount and save even more by going to Lightstream.com/Factor Freshly - offers chef-made, nutrient-packed, delicious meals delivered fresh to your door. No cooking required! Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/HardFactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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8/18: Nastiest, Craziest Fast Food Items of All Time Aug 18, 2021

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Today On Hard Factor Brittney Spears is doing a lot of topless photos. Joe Biden went back to Camp David and only his team is talking to all the world leaders about the Kabul exit strategy. Not a lot of women are walking around the streets of Afghanistan either except for in the province of Panjshir where the Northern Alliance, a group of Afghanistan leaders and rebel fighters are forming a last bastion against the Taliban. Greg Abbott has Covid but he also has three vaccine shots; he got an early booster. Tim Tebow was cut. We run through an all time list of disgusting short lived fast food items. Cup Of Coffee In The Big Time (00:07:14) - Daily observances/holiday (00:08:53) – Today in History (00:11:34) – Honorable Mentions - Biden’s Afghan Weekend and citizen polls related to Afghanistan, Vaccine booster shots, Travis Kelce’s lack of facial hair (00:15:31) – #5 - Hope Solo former USWNT goalie has some things to say about Megan Rapinoe (00:17:23) – #4 – Greg Abbott has contracted covid but is showing no symptoms and has admitted to having three vaccine shots (00:20:48) – #3 – California wildfires are still very out of control with one fire which is the second largest in the history of the state (00:22:47) – #2 Britney Spears is posting a lot of topless pics on instagram (00:25:09) – #1Tim Tebow has officially been cut from the Jaguars likely ending his chances to play again in the NFL Tik Tok International Moment (00:30:05) - The Northern Alliance in the province of Panjshir is taking a last stand in Afghanistan against the Taliban (00:35:06) - In Sri Lanka the health minister who promoted magic potions to combat covid has been demoted (00:37:03) - A new economic theory has popped up in a sub reddit that thinks that unvaccinated semen will eventually be with A LOT of money (00:43:00) - We run through a list of the craziest, nastiest, most insane fast food items of all time This, and much more, was brought to you by our incredible sponsors… Lightstream - Lower your interest rate and save with a Credit Card Consolidation Loan from LightStream get a special interest rate discount and save even more by going to Lightstream.com/Factor Freshly - offers chef-made, nutrient-packed, delicious meals delivered fresh to your door. No cooking required! Right now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/HardFactor Also download the Greenroom App by Spotify to join us for LIVE What the Fuck Wednesday Shows, every Wednesday at 5 PM Eastern Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480 or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Pods to hear it on Friday's show

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