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Prison Breaks and Presidential Shoves: Some of This Week's Most Shocking News for 5/28/25

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We dive into the social media war between TGI Fridays and Chili's over mozzarella stick supremacy, with Chili's devastating comeback going viral while many people admit they didn't know Fridays restaurants still existed.
• New Orleans prison break where 10 inmates escaped by ripping a toilet off the wall and crawling through the opening
• Colorado Rockies fan suing the team after being hit by a foul ball, claiming the team is "so boring" that fans don't pay attention
• Denzel Washington confronted by a photographer who grabbed him twice on the red carpet, highlighting issues of personal boundaries and respect
• The National Spelling Bee's 100th anniversary celebration and where past champions have landed in their careers
• Trump's threat to impose a 50% tariff on Apple products, potentially driving iPhone prices up to $3,500
• Carnival Cruise ship's dramatic rescue of a couple and their dogs after their catamaran was damaged in a storm
• French President Emmanuel Macron caught on camera being shoved by his wife before exiting a plane
• The American Music Awards' disappointing show with major stars absent and questionable performances
Don't forget to check out Meryl in Minneapolis on June 6th at the Booms on the Lake comedy festival!
Support the show

Hello, and thank you for listening to Thirsty Topics podcast! I'm Lawrence Elrod, and every week Meryl Klemow and I dive deep into the stories that matter, the conversations that shape our world."

Please help support our show by following us and telling others about our show. New podcasts weekly.

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Chapters

1. Prison Breaks and Presidential Shoves: Some of This Week's Most Shocking News for 5/28/25 (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:14)

3. TGI Fridays vs Chili's Social Media Feud (00:01:19)

4. New Orleans Jail Break and Escapees (00:07:59)

5. Colorado Rockies Fan Sues Team For Being Boring (00:14:46)

6. Denzel Washington Confronted By Grabby Photographer (00:19:32)

7. Hundred Years of the National Spelling Bee (00:27:03)

8. Trump's Proposed 50% Tariff on Apple Products (00:33:11)

9. Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues Catamaran Travelers (00:40:38)

10. French President Macron's Embarrassing Incident (00:44:31)

11. American Music Awards' Disappointing Show (00:52:55)

12. Illinois Passes New Anti-Squatter Bill (01:00:12)

13. Show Wrap-up and Announcements (01:06:26)

26 episodes

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We dive into the social media war between TGI Fridays and Chili's over mozzarella stick supremacy, with Chili's devastating comeback going viral while many people admit they didn't know Fridays restaurants still existed.
• New Orleans prison break where 10 inmates escaped by ripping a toilet off the wall and crawling through the opening
• Colorado Rockies fan suing the team after being hit by a foul ball, claiming the team is "so boring" that fans don't pay attention
• Denzel Washington confronted by a photographer who grabbed him twice on the red carpet, highlighting issues of personal boundaries and respect
• The National Spelling Bee's 100th anniversary celebration and where past champions have landed in their careers
• Trump's threat to impose a 50% tariff on Apple products, potentially driving iPhone prices up to $3,500
• Carnival Cruise ship's dramatic rescue of a couple and their dogs after their catamaran was damaged in a storm
• French President Emmanuel Macron caught on camera being shoved by his wife before exiting a plane
• The American Music Awards' disappointing show with major stars absent and questionable performances
Don't forget to check out Meryl in Minneapolis on June 6th at the Booms on the Lake comedy festival!
Support the show

Hello, and thank you for listening to Thirsty Topics podcast! I'm Lawrence Elrod, and every week Meryl Klemow and I dive deep into the stories that matter, the conversations that shape our world."

Please help support our show by following us and telling others about our show. New podcasts weekly.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Prison Breaks and Presidential Shoves: Some of This Week's Most Shocking News for 5/28/25 (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:14)

3. TGI Fridays vs Chili's Social Media Feud (00:01:19)

4. New Orleans Jail Break and Escapees (00:07:59)

5. Colorado Rockies Fan Sues Team For Being Boring (00:14:46)

6. Denzel Washington Confronted By Grabby Photographer (00:19:32)

7. Hundred Years of the National Spelling Bee (00:27:03)

8. Trump's Proposed 50% Tariff on Apple Products (00:33:11)

9. Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues Catamaran Travelers (00:40:38)

10. French President Macron's Embarrassing Incident (00:44:31)

11. American Music Awards' Disappointing Show (00:52:55)

12. Illinois Passes New Anti-Squatter Bill (01:00:12)

13. Show Wrap-up and Announcements (01:06:26)

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