The Radioactive Rant podcast with Mark Reynolds & Tom Swain is a popular comedy and ranting podcast that has the guts to say out loud what virtually everyone else is thinking. Dedicated to mocking the upside-down world we're all trapped in, join Mark and Tom as they discuss and react to a wide variety of topics, including the entertainment industry, social issues, culture and politics with tons of listener input. Text message anytime: 202.670.8497
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Tom Swain Podcasts
Mark Reynolds and Tom Swain talk about the movie, media and entertainment industries, focusing on several original screenplays and the challenges of getting a film produced in Hollywood with a few fart jokes peppered in... Okay, fine... It's pretty much all fart jokes.
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A podcast dedicated to all things literary and bookish in Brighton & beyond. Anna interviews authors, publishers, people working in literature programmes, gets recommendations from booksellers and bloggers, and shares the best upcoming events. Follow @annamburtt on Twitter and @btnbookclub on Instagram for updates. Email [email protected] for enquiries.
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock the idiots on the left who love to call everyone a fascist, yet they don’t even know what it means to be a fascist. A Pennsylvania senator (John Fetterman) should run for president… seriously. The Kansas City Chiefs are 0 and 2. Yay! Listen to Podcast Rant where Mark and Tom call out the podcas…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom are a baffled that some on the left claim Charlie Kirk is responsible for his own murder. Two idiots make fools of themselves in the stands at a baseball game. The out of touch singer of an overrated band shows how stupid he is. Listen to Podcast Rant as Mark and Tom roast the most overrated podcast…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom rip into the obsession with covering every square inch of skin in ink. They torch Democrats for pitching a fit over people praying, like it personally offends their delicate sensibilities. And hear them call out Chicago’s so-called leaders for bragging about “low crime” while their citizens keep get…
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Gen Z: Mommy’s Little Job Hunters | Ep. 204
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom rip into Gen Z crybabies who can’t face a job interview without dragging mommy and daddy along. JFK’s grandson—an entitled jerk takes shots at Melania Trump after she pleaded for mercy for children. The media keeps hammering Trump over his approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Listen to Podcast…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom torch a college football kicker who wept at a presser over missing his family… the same family he ditched for school. Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow shoot a TV commercial, and the takeaway is their facelift fallout. Listen to Podcast Rant, where Mark and Tom wonder out loud why certain podcasts are p…
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76: 🛟The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival featuring Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho 🛟
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This month's show is dedicated to The Coast is Queer Festival, Brighton's landmark festival of LGBTQ+ literature. Info about all the events we speak to festival speakers Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho. We also chat to Sarah from Writers HQ about their Writing As Resistance Festival in September. The Coast is Queer events menti…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom are delighted that New York City will get what it deserves with the real possibility that creepy Zohran Mamdani will become their mayor. A late nite “talk show host” interviews another late nite “talk show host” and… well… woof. Listen to Podcast Rant, where Mark and Tom dissect hit podcasts that ma…
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Sydney Sweeney Wears Pants, Internet Explodes | Ep. 201
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom tear into the people coming for Sydney Sweeney—because yeah, she’s definitely the problem in the world right now. John Harbaugh proves pro football coaches can still think for themselves—and talk back. The left hosts a summit to discuss new ways to pretend they’re listening to young people. Join Mar…
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The Hunter Biden Crack Chronicles | Ep. 200
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On the 200th episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom share audio of an untethered Hunter Biden being interviewed in someone’s backyard. Stephen Colbert can’t stop auditioning for sainthood. Check out Podcast Rant, where Mark and Tom roast bafflingly popular podcasts and ask, “Wait… this has fans?” Also, play along and try to guess the voices of c…
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Stephen Colbert: Too Woke To Work | Ep. 199
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom rejoice in Stephen Colbert getting shit-canned. NPR and PBS get bitched-slapped. Have some weird fun with Chat GPT. Check-out “Podcast Rant” where Mark and Tom scrutinize podcasts that are somehow popular. Also, play along and try to guess the voices of celebrities listeners can’t stand on “Celebrit…
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75: Jo Morey, Sally Gardner, Piotr Cieplak and Chapter 34 Books
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On this month's episode, we speak to Jo Morey about her new book THE NIGHT LAGOON, to Sally Gardner about THE BRIDE STONE and to Piotr Cieplak about ZOFIA NOWAK'S BOOK OF SUPERIOR DETECTING. We also chat to Kelly at Chapter 34 Books in Shoreham about their event programme and summer reads. If you're interested in coming to our day long writing retr…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom call out the Trump administration for not being transparent with the Jeffery Epstein files they overly promised they would be transparent about (shocker). A national teachers union is f’d in the head. Rosie O’Donnell will not go away. Check-out “Podcast Rant” where Mark and Tom scrutinize podcasts t…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom discuss the push-back dems have on a budget reconciliation bill. The Supreme Court shows a speck of common sense. An insignificant CNN correspondent thinks rather highly of herself. Check-out “Podcast Rant” where Mark and Tom scrutinize podcasts that are somehow popular. Also, play along and try to …
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Jasmine Crockett The Hot Ass Mess Express | Ep. 196
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom listen to Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett make a fool of herself not once, but several times. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits the idiots on “The View”. Another celeb podcast gets blasted. Also, play along and try to guess the voices of celebrities listeners can’t stand on Celebrity Rant and hear a…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock another high on his horse actor (Mark Ruffalo) as he reads a prepared speech to a crowd of clapping seals. An awful person is acquitted. A clueless Governor gets grilled, which makes her look even more clueless. A junior state senator makes an ass of himself and another popular podcast gets scr…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom belittle out of touch activist Greta Thunberg who once again manages to make a fool of herself. Gavin Newsom is a delusional half-wit. A hardened criminal is back in the United States and Democrats celebrate. Another popular podcast (that should not be popular) gets lambasted. Also, text messages fr…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock the National Football League for pandering. A has-been news anchor thinks he’s still relevant, which rolls into a discussion about how politics is just all talk, and then it’s podcast bashing time! Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener ridicules Sarah…
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My iPhone Must Come Out Of The Closet! | Ep. 192
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Why aren't On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom wonder why Apple pushed a Pride wallpaper iOS update so heavily. Why aren't people being put in prison over covering up Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. Another unexceptional, but somehow popular podcast gets put under the microscope. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, C…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom talk about pop singer Jessica Simpson performing on “American Idol”. Bruce Springsteen has a message abroad. A fat slob Governor just won’t go away. Hear another podcast that is somehow popular. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener bad-mouths Hulk Hogan),…
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74: Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes, Jill Johnson, E.C. Nevin and Brighton Book Festival
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On this month's show, we speak to Brighton-based writers Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes and Jill Johnson, plus Althea from Brighton Book Festival tells us about this year's offering. We break our own Brighton-based rules to have E.C. Nevin on the show... the book was just that good!By RadioReverb
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom discuss the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Lawmakers storm an ICE detention center, but don’t do a very good job of it. Listen to Meghan Markle try to convince herself how great her life is. Joe & Jill Biden, as well as stupid Adam Shiff have zero self-awareness. Bill Belichick is fat old lech. Also, …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom think Karen Read should be jailed no matter what the verdict. Listen to a less than smart Governor’s diarrhea of the mouth daughter. Dems triple-down on bringing back a wife abusing gang banger to the United States. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener sl…
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73: Emma Jane Unsworth, Lauren Bravo, Andrew Flewitt and Beyond The Book Festival
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This month we speak to three Brighton-based writers; Emma Jane Unsworth (SLAGS), Lauren Bravo (PROBABLY NOTHING) and Andrew Flewitt (DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOSS?). We also talk to Phil Viner about BEYOND THE BOOK festival which takes place on May 10th.By RadioReverb
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72: Saba Sams is coming to Brighton Festival on May 8th
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In this bonus Footnote episode, Saba Sams joins us to talk about her debut novel, GUNK, which she's launching at the Brighton Festival in conversation with Fee Mac. Get tickets here. Jules has been divorced from her ex-husband Leon for five years, but she still works alongside him at the nightclub. With the arrival of Nim, a new employee at the bar…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock a self-absorbed, ditzy pop singer who flies high (in more ways than one), and later, they try to figure out why anyone would seek-out a website that sucks so hard. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener belittles Sydney Sweeney), Listener Rant and more…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom find it staggering how a particular podcast ever became one of the most popular podcasts ever. Kamala Harris (for some reason) speaks. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener disses Bobby Flay), Listener Rant and more. TEXT MESSAGE the Radioactive Rant podca…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom are puzzled how both NPR and PBS continue to be funded by taxpayer dollars. A stupid congresswoman says stupid stuff. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener pisses on Rob Gronkowski), Listener Rant and more. TEXT MESSAGE the Radioactive Rant podcast anytime…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom try to grasp why anyone with any sense whatsoever would vandalize an American made vehicle or an American business for political reasons and also why low-tier celebrities are encouraging it. A ridiculous elected official makes a fool of herself… again. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom wonder why local district judges are allowed to run the country. Bernie Sanders and Sandy Cortez form a band. Rosie O’Donnell leaves the US and no one cares. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener is done with Jon Stewart), Listener Rant and more. TEXT MESS…
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71: Annabel Thorpe, Judy Upton, Tom Johnstone, Waterstones Events and Publishing Industry Day
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Today's show includes Ditching based Annabel Thorpe talking about her historical fiction set in Italy and how her work as a travel journalist has informed her writing. Judy Upton discusses her Sussex based mystery Series. Tom Johnstone talks about how he uses Brighton's unseen history to write short fiction. Sam at Brighton Waterstones talks about …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom cringe after watching a video of a few congresswomen getting ready to rumble. Democrats actually believe foul language is the answer to all of their problems. The Trump stand-up comedy tour continues. Two MSNBC hosts prove just how out of touch they truly are while the Boston mayor proves she is not…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom are ecstatic that Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria got trashed for their ridiculously ridiculous reality TV show. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has his hand out again... but wait. Dems show their true colors during a presidential address to a joint session of congress. More Elon Musk bashing from morons with…
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Trump Offers Alec Baldwin A Pardon! | Ep. 181
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom praise a gifted comedian with a unique hairstyle who heckles Alec Baldwin and Robert De Niro. The Governor of Maine makes a fool of herself. Another fool, joyless Joy Reid is out. President Trump has fun at CPAC. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener criti…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock Sheryl Crow for a ridiculous stunt she clearly didn’t think out. Protesters attempt to sing, but it truly does not work out. Sandy Cortez does yet another stupid thing. President Trump rides around a racetrack while being blamed for plane crashes. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV …
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70: Frances Quinn, D.E White's Crime Writing Workshop, Forthwrite Festival, The First Graphic Novel Award and Brooke Robinson's attempt to write in every cafe in Brighton
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In this month's jam-packed show, we talk to Brighton-based Fran Quinn about her new book THE LOST PASSENGER; to D.E. White about her crime-writing workshop in Horsham on March 27th; to Anna and Sam from Forthwrite Festival which takes place in Brighton and Crawley in March; to Brighton-based graphic novelists Myf and Corinne from the First Graphic …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom wonder why Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are getting so much press, and they also wonder who the hell they actually are. Nancy Pelosi is a deflecting old hag. Angel Moms stand up to Selena Gomez. Another head scratcher from “The View” and an imbecile posing as a comedian makes an ass of himself. A…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom play audio of some really angry congress people. Yikes! The new White House press secretary is labeled a 10 by a few hags. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener is tired of Drew Barrymore), Listener Rant and more. TEXT MESSAGE the Radioactive Rant podcast …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom are not impressed with an over-the-top social media performance by Selena Gomez. An ESPN host states the obvious, while other hosts on a daytime TV talk show are obviously oblivious. Get ready for another boring Super Bowl. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a lis…
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Pardon Me... Hell. Pardon Everyone! | Ep. 176
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom go back in time four years to relive extraordinary hypocrisy. The inauguration of President Donald Trump is discussed. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener is not fond of Mila Kunis), Listener Rant and more. TEXT MESSAGE the Radioactive Rant podcast anyti…
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69: Laura Wilkinson, Hannah Dolby, Simon Maddrell and Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader
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On this jam-packed episode, we talk to Brighton-based writer Laura Wilkinson about her new book That Night in New York; to Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader about Chichester's new poetry Slam; to Simon Maddrell about his forthcoming pamphlet Jonathan Blake, L1, and the launch in Brighton on February 19th at 7om at Lunch Positive, and to Hannah Do…
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Justine Bateman Has A Big Brain | Ep. 175
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom praise Justine Bateman for saying out loud what most in her world will not. Can Joe Biden speak and appear even dumber than usual? Yep. Hear him on his ridiculous “farewell tour” and Atlantic City hosts a national cheerleading competition. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celeb…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom slam Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, two extraordinarily tone deaf, pretentious, elite imbeciles. The Los Angeles mayor is a moron. The Golden Globes were remarkably different. Two Fox News Channel idiots get engaged. A New Orleans police official has no business being a police official. Also, text …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom return after a brief absence and remember a past President who recently passed away. A former CNN host runs his mouth without thinking. Shocker. Luigi Mangione gets captured. The Democrats really know how to party. Listeners weigh-in on a creepy television commercial. A scumbag killer is hailed as a…
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68: Holly Bourne and Alan Edwards (are coming to a venue near you)
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We speak to Alan Edwards and Holly Bourne about their forthcoming events in Brighton and Sussex and the books they’ll be discussing. See Holly on Jan 16th at Chapter 34 https://www.chapter34.co.uk/event/book-launch-of-so-thrilled-for-you-by-holly-bourne/ See Alan on Feb 7th at The Old Market https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/i-was-there-in-convers…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom still can’t believe a greasy idiot continues to be a nominee for an important cabinet position. Two out-of-touch actors and a former President have a few comments about the recent election. The DNC has a "star-studded" bench ready to take the White House in 2028. Also, text messages from listeners, …
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom wonder why anyone would have their entire arm and other body parts completely covered in ink. Hear a cringy TV ad. A few comments are made about a live police television show. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a listener rags on Seth Rogan), Listener Rant and mor…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom dish about how two cable news channel hosts sell-out big time, while another cable news channel endorses an unqualified cabinet member nominee. Hear listener messages about what NOT to be thankful for, just in time to Thanksgiving. An idiot from the University of Oregon is pissed. Also, text message…
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67: Holiday Book Recommendations with Kemptown Books and our very first Christmas Story with Fran Swaine
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On our Christmas special we speak to Cathy Hayward from Kemptown Books about her Holiday Recommendations, and Brighton based writer Fran Swaine reads her Christmas short story, The Lost Dog.By RadioReverb
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom mock a late night talk show host for having zero self respect or backbone. Hear the idiots on “The View” pontificate. Some of Trump’s cabinet picks seem iffy. Will Ferrell makes an ass of himself. More Sandy Cortez nonsense. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a li…
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On this episode of Radioactive Rant, Mark and Tom breathe a deep, deep, DEEP sigh of relief that the clearly inept Kamala Harris was not allowed to stay in The White House, even though she’s not done fighting? Howard Stern isn’t a fan of his audience. Well, a lot of them. Also, text messages from listeners, classic TV trivia, Celebrity Rant (a list…
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