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The DUMB with Zack and Eli

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Hello Interns! For those of you that don't know, The Department of Unessential Materials Backlogging is a little known *FORMER* agency that stores useless knowledge. Join Archivists Zack and Eli as they uncover different cases of unnecessary goodness.
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NSN Presents The Israel Show: On The Israel Show, Meir Weingarten features news & commentary interspersed with a great mix of Israeli music from the most recent releases & to nostalgic classics. Recurring segments include: Meir Millim - Sheds light on a well know Hebrew word or phrase, in a fun and easy way. Now & Then - Using authentic, historic audio clips, this segment focuses on one event in the history of Modern Israel. The Nachum Segal Network is committed to providing motivating, esse ...
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Hey Interns, welcome to season 2. I mean, phase two of your internship! You have braved the hijinx and lack of safe working conditions suitable for most normal machinery, let alone humans. This phase will be more intense and involve a lot more personal time with us! EXCITED? (Don't worry, Zack and Eli have promised to wear deodorant more often). Th…
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Interns, have you ever wondered what happens to people who are too outdoorsy? Could they be eaten by wildebeests? Could they be taken out by the KGB? Well we will look into the mysterious happenings that took place with the Dyatlov Pass. We will also look at a royal member who was a recluse to the extreme degree, 5th Duke of Portland, John Bentinck…
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Have you ever stuck your head into a particle accelerator? Neither have we, but it seems like a quick why to dry your hair. Join us this week interns as we talk about the Russian scientist who headbutted an atom and is still living to tell the tale. Also, let's head South of the border to learn about a different kind of president. Is he much differ…
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Did you ever wonder why Vice President Rufus King and President James Buchanan were so close? You think of it everyday?! SO DO WE!!! Let's explore some POTUS sexuality rumors and we can also talk about a guy who was literally hungry enough to eat a horse. Thanks for being our interns and we are sorry we missed last week, we go into why in the case …
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Have you ever wrote down notes for class and couldn't understand what you wrote down afterward? Well what if someone found your pages of notes hundreds of years later and thought they were a weird astrological guide to your alien planet? You would be cool with that? I mean, so would we... we just wanted to make sure you weren't square. Also, know t…
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What happens when crystal toting QAnon members form a cult? Maybe Fun? Maybe a Claire's style mumification? Let's find out this week with Eli and Zack. We can dive deep into that as well as an Irish Ice Cream turf war. Were you prepared for that? I didn't think so! Want more DUMB knowledge? Follow us on the socials @jointhedumb…
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Can you interns believe it? Twenty shifts so far! This is a reason to celebrate! We aren’t paying for cake, but there could be a fun wordle puzzle later. Here is a hint, the word rhymes with SchMatthew Snconnohey. It is a very long wordle. Join us this week as we show our arborist military strength and why OSHA should have helped establish safety p…
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Do you know about the comedian who let's people say curse words on television? Do you know he is the reason those teenagers on Euphoria can do all of their stuff without even a passing glance from the law? Do you know Lenny Bruce? Do you know people ate and painted with Egyptian remains? Do you know how to get me out of this rhetorical question loo…
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Welcome you entitled Interns! We hope you brought your singles. This week we are talking about an Olympic event you could have won and how scandalous someone associated with "Jerry" can be. Strap in and prepare for some flapper-style 1920's sexting. Be sure to check out our socials @jointhedumb and if you want to fund our department, look for us on…
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Hey-o intern-o-rinos! This week we are diving into an author who could not take criticism well in his later life and a catastrophe that just seemed a little too set up to be a coincidence. We hope you brought your ceremonial Samurai knives and your sand bags for this dive into the lore of Lego's Bionicle. Be sure to check out our socials @jointhedu…
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Gather ‘round interns as we spin the yarn of a group of Americans so American that they saw their bombs give that Nevada desert the old one two! If that case ain’t your style, we are bringing it back to our first case file where there is a dead pope, but someone won’t just let it be dead. Be sure to check out our socials @jointhedumb and if you wan…
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There are people who are extremely lucky in this world. Whether you are tripping bawlz or being a stupid business man, you can accomplish great things. Tune in to the shift notes this week as we dive deep into some misguided and unadvisable decisions in the case files. Just remember, if things seem tough, Costco is just around the corner for you. Y…
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We hope you brushed up on your Spanish! This week we are heading to the exotic land of Idaho (I think I spelled that right, must be Swahili or something) and we uncover some pictures that don't seem as ghosty as Snapchat promised us. We will find out that Martial Law is not something to enact for two years, and even if they are scamming, they still…
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Do you know what you are in for this week? No? Well strap in for a halftime show of epic proportions, Skill Share battles, and actors shoving bats into tubes. Y'know, we love to hear from you and we are glad you here. We are also glad you chose to be such great interns here at the DUMB. To suck up to us a little more, you can follow our intern page…
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Everyone climb aboard the old stratofortress and let's experiment with some mind control! If you help us sell our Chia Companions, we will give you great seats to our next Broadway show! (Well, we will let you buy them at a slightly reduced price). Y'know, we love to hear from you and we are glad you here. We are also glad you chose to be such grea…
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Come along with us this week interns as we conquer continents and use cats for espionage. Thank you for joining us and keeping our department MLM free. If you want to suck up to us a little more, you can follow our intern pages on social media Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Listen to your shift information on Spotify, Apple, Goog…
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REUPLOADED FROM DECEMBER 22ND SHIFT NOTES TO FIX SYNC ERRORS! IT WAS PROBABLY ANTHONY, THAT JERK. REST ASSURED THAT MANY OF THE EMPLOYEES NOT INVOLVED WERE FIRED JUST TO MAKE THINGS FEEL SERIOUS. Happy holidays for everyone except that #* Anthony! You know that there are two things we love at the DUMB, our Eggnog and our weird traditions that are…
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We are going to learn about replacing roast beef with hippo steaks (EAT THAT ARBY'S) and how you should never drive in Scotland where there are large sea caves near by. Y'know, we love to hear from you and we are glad you here. We are also glad you chose to be such great interns here at the DUMB. To suck up to us a little more, you can follow our i…
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Hey Interns, AWS outages have us posting a little late. It is definitely that and not our hang overs from the office holiday party. Join us as we slur our words through an epic tail of witch trials and Russian Soda mishaps. Y'know, we love to hear from you and we are glad you here. We are also glad you chose to be such great interns here at the DUM…
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Another week, another baseball game cancelled out of hate for dance music. This shift is a doozy interns so be prepared for some famous potatoes and some destroyed White Sox fields. Don't forget your shift info and follow them the department on social media @jointhedumb on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Listen to your shift infor…
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Shift 5 is up and we are storming the beaches with bagpipes and beef steaks. We get meat storms and ONE BAMF POW. Don't forget your shift info and follow them the department on social media Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Listen to your shift information on Spotify, Apple, Google, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! If y…
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How's it hanging interns? Hopefully better than that poor monkey in Hartlepool. This week we are in for a real doozy of a time. What would make things better than an old cowboys and aliens romp? A SEXY COWBOY AND ALIENS ROMP OF COURSE! #SEXYROMP!!! Then again, the movie Cowboys and Aliens had Daniel Craig, so that one was a sexy romp as well... jus…
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Interns, it is that time of week again! This shift the cases will include murder, mystery, and a whole lot of miscommunication. Let's go capture Guam and learn about horrible medical practices together! Zack and Eli are glad you here and chose to be such great interns here at the DUMB. To suck up to them a little more, you can follow them on social…
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Good day Interns! This shift we will be covering monkey mishaps and a hedonistic ruler. Get your little boots strapped as we dive into the cold harsh waters of Hartlepool! Zack and Eli are glad you here and chose to be such great interns here at the DUMB. To suck up to them a little more, you can follow them on social media Twitter, Facebook, Insta…
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Hello Interns! Welcome to your first official shift with the DUMB.Things we will cover this shift:-Orientation-Coyote Attack Preparation-Green Pope-Ghost PipesReminder, your shifts are every Wednesday!For more information or to become our favorite interns:-Go to our state of the art website at jointhedumb.com-Follow us on social media @JoinTheDUMB-…
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On this edition of The Israel Show The Jewish majority in Israel is steadily decreasing !Why ? Can the trend be stopped ? If so How ?New music from Ilan Ramon's son, Tal, IMO of his older brother AsafandYehoram Gaon, with a sephardic Tefilat Tal are part of the Israeli music mix.
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On this edition of The Israel Show: The latest proposal to get Israel out of the endless election loop. Who knows? Maybe!With the start of Ramadan a clear rise in open, brazen, Arab Violence against Jews in Yerushalaim and Yaffo.Meir Millim continues to explore the different ways to call us "stubborn" and the sefira format Israeli music mix include…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: Should the State of Israel award its highest civilian honor - the Israel Prize - to a brilliant mathematician who supports BDS?April 11, 60 Years ago, the Eichmann trial opened in Jerusalem and changed the way the general Israeli public viewed the Holocaust and its victims, who lived amongst them.plus another ins…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: A busy news day in Israel:-Prosecutor's opening arguments, and witness testimony begins at PM Netanyahu's trial.-The President of Israel hosts each political party to get their recommendations for who gets the mandate to try and put together a coalition.- who is Mansur Abbas and the Arab Ra'am party who seem to b…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: Voting is less than 24hrs away.The Israel Show analysis includes:*Possible outcome scenarios.*When to expect accurate results ?*The critical role of the "strategic voter" as opposed to the "values voter."*The groundbreaking change in the Arab vote.*This election the 4 smallest parties, fighting for survival, will…
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On this edition of The Israel Show:--The Intl Criminal Court - what is it? - why is it relevant?- why its recent decision to investigate Israel defies every rule of the court itself, ... and a look at the reaction of some of Israel's political parties.--Meir Millim takes a closer look at the word chodesh, it's not as simple as you think.and the "no…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: - Is Israel responsible to vaccinate the Palestinian Arabs living under the occupation of Machmud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority? How about those living in Gaza under the brutal occupation of Chamas?The NYT, Bernie Sanders and "Saturday Night Live" all seem to think it is a simple question for which they hav…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: - P.A. destruction at the archeological site of Yehoshua bin Nun's mizbeach.- The danger of the International Criminal Court- Former Iranian Judoko who defected arrives in Israel.and the "not to be missed" weekly Israeli music mix.
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On this edition of The Israel Show: 43 days to the Israeli elections, the party slates are now closed.Time for a pre-election wrap up: - who left, who is still left and what's happening on the leftA quick update on this morning's court session in PM Netanyahu's trial. Next week's parsha begins "viyikchu li terumah" shouldn't it say "viyitnu li teru…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: A look at Middle East related appointments of the Biden administration, en route to renewing the relationship with Iran.At the same time, Israel's chief of staff publicly shares his thoughts about the possible renegotiating the Iran deal. 3 days left till the closing of the parties candidates slates."who is in, w…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: Today, the 5th of Shevat, is the yahrzeit of Jersey City born, Moshe Perlstein.He was killed in Israel on this date in 1948 together with 34 other volunteer fighters - known as the Lamed Hey. Their story is an important part of Israel's history of heroism.TIS will reflect on the life of Sheldon Adelson, who passe…
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On this edition of The Israel Show:A taste of what is in store for Israel during the Biden administration.Hear choice selections of CNN's interview with Jake Sullivan, Incoming US National Security AdviserHow is it that Israel will be done vaccinating all adults by March ?and not unrelated - Israel Election update. The number of new parties grows e…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: It's the special Knesset version of musical chairs.who is in, who is out, and if you're in, where are you ?The Israel Show continues to follow round-four of the election excitement.Amidst the Corona pandemic a new museum opens at a historic landmark alongside Highway #1, the main road from the coast to Jerusalem.…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: ...aaand they're off . . . the countdown to round 4 of the Israeli elections fight card, begins.TIS will, as always, bring updates and analysisYossi Cohen's term as Head of Mossad is over.How are the Arab states reacting and why do we care ?Once upon a time - and only one time in history - John Lennon, the former…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: In Aug 2018 TIS highlighted Aviv Gefen's televised verbal attack on a religious Zionist settler.On TIS of May 25, 2020, Meir brought to light the early transformation of Aviv Gefen, as the result of his covid experiences.The process continues as Aviv Gefen reaches out to Avraham Fried, collaborating on Gefen's ne…
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On this edition of The Israel Show: In a recent interview, former CIA chief John Brennen condemned Israel, but you wont believe for what. TIS shares the audio and the outrage.A new Meir Millim segment sheds light on a word from this past week's parasha.and the "not to be missed" weekly Israeli music mix includes great Chanuka music PLUS debut of a …
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On this edition of The Israel Show: -More detail of the Mossad's getting the head of Iran's Military Nuclear program. -Compare and Contrast: Israeli leftists respond to the death of Saeb Arikat vs response to Trump defeat-Meir's "not to be missed" Israeli music mix
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Happy 8th Anniversary to Meir Weingarten, The Israel Show and all the listeners!On this edition of The Israel Show: -The killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh by the ... someone-November 30 gets added to 29 November as a key date in Israel's history.-and the "not to be missed" weekly Israeli music mix.
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On this episode of The Israel Show:Freedom for Pollard. How did it really happen?Christiane Amanpour compares Trump to Hitler.Israeli music mix featuring new songs from Chanan Ben Ari and Yoni Genut
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On this edition of The Israel Show: For decades US citizens born in Jerusalem could not have their "country of birth" listed as Israel, because the State Department refused to acknowledge that Jerusalem is in Israel.In 2015 the Supreme court ruled in favor of the State Department in the case of Zivotofsky vs Kerry. All that changed last week. TIS w…
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