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Nigh Unwatchable: The Samaritan (2022)

January 29, 2023 19:38 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Welcome back to Nigh Unwatchable! This week we're discussing The Samaritan, a 2022 film starring Sylvester Stallone. It's weird and bad, and we hope you enjoy laughing along with us during this episode! Music by jacketpocket Follow us @NighUnwatchable

Nigh Unwatchable: Velma (2023)

January 20, 2023 13:04 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

That's right, we're going to discuss whether "Velma" is watchable or not on today's episode! From Forbes to BuzzFeed, the critics are polarized over this new show by Mindy Kaling, so it's time for two un-qualified white podcast hosts to finally settle this! (Lol) @ItisNighPod Music: The Future Cooperative

Nigh Unwatchable: Executive Decision (1996)

January 17, 2023 22:45 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

Nigh Unwatchable has a special mid-week episode for you, and it's about the 1996 movie, Executive Decision! This flick stars Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, B.D. Wong, one of the Trumps, and none other than legendary terrible person Steven Seagal. Join us for this conversation about a film that truly is nigh unwatchable. Music by The Future Cooperative

Nigh Unwatchable: Bill Burr Live at Red Rocks

January 08, 2023 19:32 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

We're changing up the show! Starting in 2023, It is Nigh is going to get eaten by our former Bad Content Segment. So Welcome to our new podcast, Nigh Unwatchable, where we'll dive deep into terrible movies, TV, and more to break down what exactly makes them nigh unwatchable. Up first in this new venture is Bill Burr's 2022 Netflix Special!  Follow us @ItisNighPod Music by The Future Cooperative

Our Annual Rankin/Bass Christmas Episode: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

December 30, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

It's the holiday season, happy new year, and so forth! But it just wouldn't be chrimbas without one Harrison forcing one Chris to watch a nightmarish Rankin/Bass Christmas movie. So we have decided to be those people for you this year, again.  @ItisNighPod Music is by The Future Cooperative

Falling for Christmas with Lindsay Lohan

December 20, 2022 13:02 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

Merry Chrimbas! It's that time of year where Harrison tortures Chris with terrible Christmas flicks. Join us for a kooky discussion about Netflix's Falling for Christmas, starring Lindsay Lohan.  Music by The Future Cooperative @ItisNighPod

Complicated Content: Tootsie (1982)

December 10, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Today on IT IS NIGH, we're doing a special episode for the holiday season! Harrison and Chris discuss the 1982 comedy classic, Tootsie. What's great about the movie, and what's not-so-great (in an ideological sense)? Join us for the conversation!  @ItisNighPod  @HarriStew @chriswidin Music by The Future Cooperative

The Kanye Interview with Alex Jones, and Other Confusing Tales

December 03, 2022 19:11 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

Welcome to the It is Nigh Podcast! This week we discuss Ye's appearance on Info Wars in our Bad Content Segment... and in other news! — We chat about the World Cup, Railway Strikes, and Herschel Walker.  Our Online Selves: @ItisNighPod @chriswidin @HarriStew Music is by The Future Cooperative  

Graham Hancock’s Ancient Apocalypse (It is Nigh: Club Q Shooting, Herschel Walker, and Protests in China)

November 26, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 109 MB

It's been another tough week for America and the world, so we have a special Bad Content segment today that we hope will brighten the mood (with a little ridicule)! We also discuss the news and tangentially related stuff - you know the drill :) Keep up with us online: @ItisNighPod Music: The Future Cooperative

We’re Back! Too Much News Happened! (It is Nigh: Russia Attacks Poland, Elon Musk Eats Twitter, and China Has the Same Sheriff in Town)

November 16, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

After a longer-than-intended hiatus, we are back! You can expect It Is Nigh to return to the semi-usual weekly programming now (we know you were oh so worried).  Today on the show we catch up on the news from the War in Ukraine, China, Elon Musk and the Twitter fiasco, the Iranian Revolution, and even possibly the Midterm Election. || Follow us online @chriswidin and @harristew and @ItisNighPod Our Music is by The Future Cooperative. 

The Saga of Kanye West (It is Nigh: Yeezus Returns, Liz Truss Resigns, and More Shootings in America)

October 21, 2022 21:06 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Another week has passed, and with it came a pile of news about shootings, British prime ministers, and Kanye West. Catch up on the news with us :) Find us online: @chriswidin @HarriStew  Music by The Future Cooperative

Alex Jones Ordered to Pay One Billion Dollars, Trump Caught Red-Handed, and Kentucky’s Ark Experience

October 13, 2022 22:56 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MB

We have much to discuss today from the latest allegations in the Trump Investigation, to Alex Jones's billion dollar lie, and then finally a hilarious chat about the Ark Experience amusement park in Kentucky. The Online Version of Us: https://twitter.com/chriswidin, https://twitter.com/HarriStew Music is by The Future Cooperative

Joe Bean Presents Netflix’s Dated & Related (PLUS: Biden Wants to Legalize Cannabis!)

October 09, 2022 22:12 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

That's right folks! Joe Bean is back for another episode dissecting the worst of Netflix's reality TV shows, and this time we're talking about Dated and Related! Join us for this Special Bad Content episode!  Keep up with us online:  @ItisNighPod and our pal Joe Bean Music is by The Future Cooperative

Hurricane Ian Hits Florida; DeSantis’s Political Stunt is Called Human Trafficking (It is Nigh: 1 Million Lose Power in Florida while Biden Sends Aid, and We Return to Kakegurui for Bad Content)

September 29, 2022 12:03 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

Hurricane Ian took the power down in Florida the day we recorded this episode. But while DeSantis and Biden are now working in concert to help Floridians, much of the news has revolved around DeSantis in another way recently. Correct! - We're referring to his Martha's Vineyard stunt that involved kidnapping immigrants. So we will discuss that a bit, plus other examples of physical & sexual abuse by high level Republicans in office. What fun! Then we'll actually end with some fun by returning...

The Pandemic is Over, and The Queen is Dead! (It is Nigh: Hurricane Fiona, President Biden, Liz Truss, and Some Queenie Content)

September 21, 2022 01:03 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico early this week, and the damage appears to be catastrophic. Meanwhile on the mainland: Mr. Biden declared the pandemic over while Governor DeSantis trafficked migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Oh and also a very old woman has died at age 96. If you haven't heard. Keep up with us online: @ItisNighPod @HarriStew @ChrisWidin Music by The Future Cooperative

Floods in Mississippi, Record Heat in California, and My Son Hunter

September 01, 2022 22:34 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

On today's episode, we will discuss how the symptoms of climate change continue to appear across the States from Mississippi to California. We'll also talk about the new COVID Booster (which may be available soon), how to think about Monkeypox, and the trailer for Breitbart's new movie My Son Hunter. Follow us online @ItisNighPod for updates Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

Student Debt Forgiveness, Personal Stories, plus Teddy & Romney do Tweets!

August 25, 2022 22:59 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of news and laughs and other feelings too!  Find us @ItisNighPod on the internets Music is by The Future Cooperative

The California Megastorm, Conspiracy Theories, and What the FBI Uncovered at Mar-a-Lago

August 21, 2022 23:47 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

On today's episode: We talk about the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago and have a discussion about how to talk to your Conspiracy Theory Friends without being mean. Then we top it off with the New York Times report on California's impending Megastorm.  The Podcast Socials: @ItisNighPod @HarriStew @ChrisWidin Music is by The Future Cooperative

Fascist Performance Art at CPAC, plus The Return of Ghoul Cartoonist Patrick Cross

August 08, 2022 20:02 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB

Today we're discussing Abortion Rights in Kansas, the Abortion Ban in Indiana, the Senate's weird Climate Change Inflation bill, and lastly we MUST talk about the weirdest thing at CPAC so far. Follow us online @ItisNighPod  Music is by The Future Cooperative  

Let’s Talk the News, Indiana, and Joe Manchin’s Manchin...ing

July 29, 2022 15:23 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

We're back with a discussion about that Joe Manchin, that climate change, that rightwing media's approach to a 10-year old's necessary abortion in Indiana, and some o' that hangout time with your Nigh Guys! Follow @ItisNighPod for updates on the podcast. Music by The Future Cooperative and Harrison's sweet, sweet pipes.

Let’s Talk the News, Sexist Attorneys General, and Joe Manchin’s Manchin...ing

July 29, 2022 15:23 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

We're back with a discussion about that Joe Manchin, that climate change, that rightwing media's approach to a 10-year old's necessary abortion in Indiana, and some o' that hangout time with your Nigh Guys! Follow @ItisNighPod for updates on the podcast. Music by The Future Cooperative and Harrison's sweet, sweet pipes.

Monkeypox Emergency, The Pope’s Apology Tour, plus A Special Surprise!

July 25, 2022 11:13 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Monday, Monday! Here be our talky topics for ye friend: the World Health Organization's emergency declaration for Monkeypox, some chats about Russia's attack on Odessa, and some Papal complaints. Then we have an extra special Bad Content Segment to help start off your week on a positive note!  Follow us for updates: @ItisNighPod Music by The Future Cooperative   Black Panther Wakanda Forever Marvel Culture News Odessa Pope Canada

Monkeypox Emergency, The Pope’s Apology Tour, plus Wakanda Forever!

July 25, 2022 11:13 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Monday, Monday! Here be our talky topics for ye friend: the World Health Organization's emergency declaration for Monkeypox, some chats about Russia's attack on Odessa, and some Papal complaints. Then we have an extra special Bad Content Segment to help start off your week on a positive note!  Follow us for updates: @ItisNighPod Music by The Future Cooperative   Black Panther Wakanda Forever Marvel Culture News Odessa Pope Canada

Dave Chappelle & Josh Hawley Assemble! (And Shinzo Abe’s Assassination)

July 17, 2022 13:31 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

Today we're talking about Dave Chappelle's recent "speech" on Netflix (What's In a Name) for our return to Bad Content this week! We're also gonna talk about Josh Hawley, trans rights, and Shinzo Abe.... and weirdly Hideo Kojima shows up too.  Twitter: @ItisNighPod Music: The Future Cooperative

Boris Johnson Resigns (Sort of), and What the EPA is Too Chicken To Do

July 08, 2022 15:07 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

We discuss Boris Johnson's resignation as Conservative Party Leader in the UK, the Independence Day shooting in Highland Park, and what the EPA should do (but won't).  Twitter: @ItisNighPod Music by: The Future Cooperative

Let’s Talk About The Supreme Court’s New Decisions - They’re All Scary

July 02, 2022 00:19 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

In the past two weeks, SCOTUS has set a record for most destructive and scary rulings. They overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantled the EPA, did an Egbert v. Boulet, and is now planning to hear a case on our Election Rights in their next term. These decisions are part of a larger plan to chip away human rights in the United States. Here we f*cking go.  #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Society Follow us @ItisNighPod Our music is by The Future Cooperative

Christian Fascists Attack Pride Events, and The End of The EPA?

June 20, 2022 01:40 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Harrison and Chris discuss the rise of "Christian Fascism" in the United States, the increasingly genocidal rhetoric being levied against Trans and Queer Communities during Pride Month, and the upcoming SCOTUS case that could limit the EPA's power to fight climate catastrophes.  #ItisNigh #Pride #News #Politics #Culture #ClimateChange @ItisNighPod Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

We’re Late! Some News with Your Delirious Boys

June 15, 2022 12:01 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

Hang out with us!  Music is by The Future Cooperative @ItisNighPod

Amber Heard & Johnny Depp, The Run on Food Banks, and Biden’s Gun Control Failure

June 03, 2022 14:31 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Packed episode this week! Tune in for more news about America's armed hostage situation, the shooting in Tulsa, Biden's speech, and our thoughts about Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and everyone watching at home! Follow us online @ItisNighPod @chriswidin @HarriStew Our Music is by The Future Cooperative Run  Food Bank  NPR  News  Government 

Americans Expect Government Inaction on Gun Control (Anger Surrounds the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas)

May 29, 2022 22:41 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

Columbine, Orlando, Las Vegas, Sandy Hook, Buffalo, and now Uvalde. The gun violence epidemic in the United States continues to spread while the NRA doubles down, and politicians continue campaigns of denial, distraction, and government inaction. And our Bad Content Segment is on that silly Ewok Star Wars show. Our Music is by The Future Cooperative Twitter - @ItisNighPod @HarriStew @chriswidin

Elon Musk may Have To Buy Twitter, Election News, and Discussing Political Action in Regard to Abortion (AND Vampire in the Garden!)

May 21, 2022 13:30 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

Chris & Harrison have some words for the Elon Musk scandal before they discuss Jane's Revenge today. They also talk primary elections in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, and Netflix's Vampire in the Garden show.  Twitter  Oz  Elon Musk  Primary Elections   Dr Oz Our Music is by The Future Cooperative Follow us: @ItisNighPod and @chriswidin and @HarriStew

Elon Musk Exposes Himself to Twitter, Dr Oz Election News, and Discussing Political Violence (AND Vampire in the Garden for our BC Segment!)

May 21, 2022 13:30 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

Chris & Harrison have some words for the Elon Musk scandal before they discuss Jane's Revenge today. They also talk primary elections in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, and Netflix's Vampire in the Garden show.  Twitter  Oz  Elon Musk  Primary Elections  NC  PA  News  Vampire Our Music is by The Future Cooperative Follow us: @ItisNighPod and @chriswidin and @HarriStew

Tragic News + The Tragedy of Netflix’s The Ultimatum! (with SPECIAL GUESTS Joe Bean & Lillie the Queen)

May 17, 2022 09:05 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MB

It's a special 'Bad Content' episode where we discuss Netflix's The Ultimatum (spoilers!) with extra special guests Lillie and Mr. Bean! We also discuss the racist shooting of 13 people in Buffalo, Tucker Carlson's continued effect on national discourse, and more news —all at the top— before hopping into the "Ultimatum" Bad Content Segment.  Follow our stuff: Joe Bean  It is Nigh Pod Our theme music is by The Future Cooperative. BC Music is "Dance of the Mammoths" by The Whole Other.

Abortion Rights & Human Rights: How the SCOTUS Leak Reveals Fascist Minority Rule (PLUS: We Talk about The Ultimatum on Netflix!)

May 09, 2022 00:50 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Harrison (@HarriStew) and Chris (@chriswidin) discuss the leaked opinion by Justice Alito, the importance of protest & open discourse about abortion rights, and then we watch a disturbing Madison Cawthorn video followed by Netflix's THE ULTIMATUM (!) Episode's Music is by The Future Cooperative @ItisNighPod

Elon Twitter Time, and Some Surprises!

April 29, 2022 00:16 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

IT IS NIGH welcomes YOU to an especially weird episode. Harrison talks about Elon. Chris talks about Musk. We both talk about Twitter. You'll love it. @ItisNighPod @HarriStew @chriswidin Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

Brooklyn Subway Shooting, Michigan Murder, and Ukraine Sinks Russian Warship (PLUS: Life After Death with Tyler Henry is our BC!)

April 15, 2022 23:10 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

On today's episode, we open up about gun control and the US police state! And then we discuss Netflix's hit psychic series, Life After Death with Tyler Henry. Find Chris and Harrison online: @chriswidin and @HarriStew @ItisNighPod's music is by The Future Cooperative

Cha Cha, Doah, and The New Lady on the Supreme Court! (Kentanji Brown Jackson Confirmed, Fresh Bad Content, and even more news)

April 09, 2022 23:46 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

We're back with more news, and some of it's good this time! Plus a fresh Bad Content with TikTok's biggest creators. Follow us @chriswidin and @HarriStew and @ItisNighPod! Our music is by The Future Cooperative

Unions, Birthdays, and Other News

April 02, 2022 14:03 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

We're playing it loose today, so join us for a chill little hangout where we moan about the news, and joke about our blues! News: Ukraine, Unionization, and April Fools. Follow us! @ItisNighPod @chriswidin @HarriStew Our music is by The Future Cooperative

The War in Europe, and Ginni Thomas Betrays her Country (PLUS: Another Round of Bad Content Plucked from Harrison’s Childhood)

March 29, 2022 18:05 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Ukraine has been at war for over a month, so we talk about it. We also talk about Ginni Thomas (married to Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas), and her predictably shocking attempt to "unleash the kraken" on January 6, 2021. And for bad content this week, I can't wait for y'all to meet Psalty  :>  Follow us & the pod! @ItisNighPod @HarriStew @chriswidin Music Composed & Recorded by The Future Cooperative [episode recorded March 26 2022]

TikTok Star KAT CURTIS Joins the Podcast! (Plus News on Anti-Gay Laws, Ukraine, and Journalistic Integrity)

March 25, 2022 13:07 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Special guest Kat Curtis (mother of TikTok's most famous one-eared cat, Uno) joins the show to chat with us about the news and discuss some mehhh TikToks! Follow Kat Curtis and Uno!  @thekatcurtis and @one_eared_uno Follow the pod!  @ItisNighPod @chriswidin @HarriStew Music is by The Future Cooperative

You’re Allowed to Like Grimes, The Anti-Lynching Law, and Donut Man Demands OBEDIENCE!

March 13, 2022 22:27 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Harrison and Chris admit their love of Grimes, and then they talk about Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Ukraine, and other news. Also in this episode: The IT IS NIGH Debut of Donut Man and Duncan! Follow us on the Twitter: @ItisNighPod and @ChrisWidin and @HarriStew Our Music is by The Future Cooperative. 

My Sexuality is Love is Blind, and Texas is Anti-Child Now Apparently (Texas Trans Kids, Ukrainian Crisis, and More)

March 06, 2022 22:42 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

We mix things up this episode! Before we talk about the news from Texas, Ukraine, and elsewhere, we do a little Bad Content first — to keep it spicy! Follow us @chriswidin and @HarriStew Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

Our LOVE IS BLIND Bonus Episode (It is Nigh: Bad Content)

February 28, 2022 21:27 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

We made you a promise, and here it is dweebs & doofuses! Join us for a special Bad Content Bonus episode where we break down the cringiest parts of Love is Blind (Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2)!  Follow the Podcast! Then Follow us on Twitter! @ItisNighPod @chriswidin @HarriStew @Joe_Bean Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

Russian Forces Invade Ukraine - What is a Biden to do?

February 25, 2022 02:58 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

You guessed it: we're talking about the invasion of Ukraine today. At this time, Zelensky is asking all 16-60 year-old men to remain in the country to fight the Russians while millions flee. Biden uses harsh platitudes, but little else to curb Putin's aggression. Get more of our newsy takes on Twitter: @HarriStew and @ChrisWidin Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

Is Civil War in the United States Nigh?

February 17, 2022 01:34 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

For this slightly special episode, we talk about Civil War in the United States. Do we think it's probable? What might it look like? And what are the signs that American cultural differences will fracture the country?  Follow us on Twitter at @ItisNighPod or @ChrisWidin or @HarriStew Our music is by The Future Cooperative

Here Comes Ukraine Again, Canada’s Trucker Convoy, and Star Wars’ Hidden Series

February 09, 2022 22:45 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

We are some sleepy slumber boys this week, but that won't stop some mild-mannered ranting about the crisis in Ukraine, Canada's truckers, and some other tangentially related news! Then stick around for a Bad Content segment that has more to do with Star Wars than is okay.  Follow us @ItisNighPod or @ChrisWidin or @HarriStew Our music is by The Future Cooperative

Russia’s War Threats and the Myanmar People (are TOO HOT TO HANDLE, BABAY!)

February 04, 2022 21:29 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

Joe Bean joins the pod again to chat with us about the potential for war with Russia, activism in Myanmar, and some other stuff. (And naturally, he joins for a Bad Content that is full of Truth for Patrick's tricks). Follow us @chriswidin @HarriStew @ItisNighPod and @Joe_Bean Our Music is by The Future Cooperative

Netflix AND Joe Bean are Too Hot to Handle (Nigh Underground)

January 24, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

This is a special episode, so come correct.  Follow us @ItisNighPod & @HarriStew & @Joe_Bean & @ChrisWidin Our Intro Music is by The Future Cooperative That other fun time is by DivKid

Logan Paul Lost Millions, Congress Fails Again, and SCOTUS Still Sucks

January 16, 2022 22:32 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

Kirsten Sinema continues to disappoint, and we talk about that potential War with Russia too. After that, we get into some really bad Logan Paul content — he's still a grifter!  Follow us @ItisNighPod Music by The Future Cooperative

Kazakhstan, Our COVID Stories, and Lexi Rivera’s Vending Machine

January 08, 2022 15:58 - 1 hour - 118 MB

We're back, and it's 2022 this time! Join us for our personal Holiday COVID Stories, Russia's invasion of Kazakhstan, and a Bad Content Segment that is especially yikes.  Follow us @chriswidin @HarriStew and @ItisNighPod Our Music is by The Future Cooperative  

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