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Newberg is a show that covers the pursuit of happiness through art and the realities and setbacks. Music, Comedy, Guests, and fun. If you're a fan of J Chris Newberg, you're a fan of this show because it's undeniably Newberg
Subway's Subconscious Campaign Sounds Familiar
Today on Newberg: I made a Subway joke. Subway called it genius. Now they have a campaign that sounds awfully familiar. We also discuss the fake person you become when you answer the phone, what situations you'd try to sleep your way out of, and career opportunities for people whose qualifications are mostly cheekbones. Plus rapid fire, because some thoughts shouldn't be given time to develop. Follow @NewbergPod on YT Like Sub etc
The Evil History of Candy Corn and Other Things We Made Up
Today on Newberg, Lauren and I debate the Benjamin Button option: would you sign up at birth to age backward, or is being a baby once enough? Candy corn is the gut punch of candy, what sends us spiraling, and what it takes to calm us down. Then we reveal our normal person superpowers and attempt rapid fire, which gives Lauren an opportunity to explore the meaning of "rapid" at her own pace. Plus, we get into Theo Von's special and discuss all the "controversy?" If you want to watch instead of listen follow @newbergpod on youtbe https://youtu.be...
Would You Choose Your Mother Over Your Partner?!
Today on Newberg Pod, we're still talking about the Shane Gillis thing, which leads to a bigger question: Are jokes important or could we all just shut up? Also, love finds new ways to hurt people, the celebrity meltdown you'd want a front row seat for, and foods that need to get over themselves. What do you judge people for even though you do it? The Boyfriend Dagger: Would you choose your partner over your family? Plus, what do you text someone to get an immediate reply? Newberg's method may get you a response and a wellness check. And...
Bob Seger, the Stanley Cup & The Devil has a new Sit Com!
This week on Newberg Pod, I'm flying solo and taking you behind the scenes of the over the top success of the Royal Oak Music Theatre show. Thank you again to everyone who made it such an incredible night. Plus, Bob Seger road stories, Stanley Cup stuff, and a little rapid fire. If you know it's going to be a one night stand, do you make it memorable or selfish? What's your favorite and least favorite smell? What song makes you wanna do it, and what song makes you wanna hurl? What crime would you commit if you knew...
Newberg Pod Presents - Girl Planet
Today's episode of Newberg Pod is being taken over by "Girl Planet" also known as Michelle Dion and Lauren Bell. We talk about 9/11, bleak news media, star signs, Star Wars, and the rise of girlhood. If you enjoy the episode, please drop a comment and like/follow @newbergpod on Youtube https://youtu.be/HT7fYKDo__4
If You're going to Be an A Hole, At Least Don't Be Short
On today's episode, we uncover the strange origins of everyday phrases, debate why if you're going to be an A-hole you should at least have the decency to be tall, and try to understand the internet's obsession with feet pics. We get into favorite smells, whether you really need to exchange insurance, why people hide their open relationships, what your greatest strength in life is, and some great wisdom from Dolly Parton. Follow us @newbergpod on Youtube and watch the show here https://youtu.be/usy-hryDniA
Would You Really Want To Know What People Say About You?
Today on Newberg Pod, we're talking dad bods and whether women ever really wanted them, pretty privilege and how much bad behavior hot people should be allowed to get away with, and whether an apology means you're obligated to forgive someone. We'll also determine if psychics are frauds for not winning the lottery, what makes your pet a douche, which historical figure would've been an absolute nightmare on social media, and what age you'd choose to physically stay forever while your brain keeps getting older. Plus, expiration date paranoia, the dumbest things we're secretly competitive about, and the terrifying...
Are You Attracting Your Own Problems?
Today on Newberg Pod, we tackle a highly questionable list about sexuality, welcome back the Horny Badger, explore the power of positivity and the laws of attraction, and examine the mounting evidence that Aaron Rodgers may, in fact, be a tool. Plus, Kenny from the Kitchen, many, many jokes, some wildly unnecessary opinions, and as always, Rapid Fire. Newberg Pod. Welcome to your ears. Follow us @NewbergPod or watch https://youtu.be/wZ6w4sALvFc #comedy #podcast #humor #advice
You Can Pay People To Do What?!
This week we're talking about the weird services people are actually paying for and asking which ones you'd ever hire. From professional breakup services to people you can pay to make you look more impressive on a first date or job interview, we dive into some of the strangest businesses making money today. We also debate whether hiring someone to write your dating profile is genius or a giant red flag, ask if mystery shoppers are heroes or villains, and hear about the best and worst parts of listeners' jobs. Plus, we get into the biggest lies society has...
Newberg Pod - from Hacks & The Lost Bus Actress, Writer, Producer Mo Beatty
Newberg Pod with actress, writer, and producer Mo Beatty from Hacks and The Lost Bus. We get into MFK, Netflix movie reviews, what it's like to start working as an actress at four, memorable pickup lines, divorce, stand-up as therapy, broccoli and cheese sauce, and a rapid fire that goes exactly where you'd expect it not to.Follow and subscribe to @NewbergPod here and wherever you stream. https://youtu.be/QIu_eUGod3c
Has Will Ferrell Been Playing the Same Character for 30 Years?
How long is too long in Vegas? Has Will Ferrell been playing the same character for 31 years? Why do we fall in love with fictional TV characters? Plus, the formula for success, whether Casper was the world's first ghoster, bizarre first date rules, if extreme sports are sexy or just reckless, and where we'd choose to disappear in witness protection. Please like, Subscribe and follow. Plus see me live in Michigan at the Royal Oak Music Theater on September 18 Tix at www.thechrisarmy.com https://youtu.be/Qt-jAbwPNLU Follow us @newbergpod on Youtube.
Newberg Pod - Mayo, Is There Any Better Food Lube?!
Lauren got bangs. I'm still performing at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on September 18, so yes, I'm mentioning it again. Get tickets at TheChrisArmy.com and follow @NewbergPod. This week we ask the important questions: Is clapping when the plane lands a white people thing? Do you prefer passive aggression or sarcasm? Is lying on a first date okay? What should empty malls become? Is prison actually better than being homeless? Haunted stuff; is it real? The World Cup. And just how loud should you grunt at the gym? Subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us which opinion we...
What Secret Do You Wish Your Friend Never Told You?
On today's show: The Irish Exit. The Perfect Crime. AI Abuse. TikTok Gibberish. Phone Call Psychopaths. Starbucks Office People. Your Greatest Regret. And the one thing you're convinced makes you attractive. Basically, 30 minutes of judging strangers while exposing ourselves. Plus Lauren gets bangs! Please like subscribe and hit us with questions in the comments! Please like, subscribe , and follow us on YT @newbergpod https://youtu.be/SiOREsiyaBc September 18th Live at Royal Oak Music theater!
Newberg Pod - Hire Someone to Cry at Your Funeral? Yes. Really.
This week on Newberg Pod: Nostalgia addiction. Not all, just some... stalgia. Tattoo regret. Professional mourners and why it's a great gig. Favorite sayings. Surviving Mount Whitney. And oh no, what if Sarah McLachlan has dementia?! It's educational if you're already educated. New episode out now. Get ready to laugh. As always, wherever you stream or watch the show on YT https://youtu.be/byK2eEEAJ78
Newberg Pod - Hantavirus vs Your Junk
Today on the Newberg Pod, we discussed the San Francisco Giants' outfield celebration and asked the important question: when does fooling around become too rough? We also got into whether your partner's needs are your responsibility, how old is too old to still be called Lil, Kid, or Young, Eww vs Awwww, whether surgery can fix RBF, what a clavicular is, whether men are okay, the proper way to party barf, Boot and Rally or Really Gross, and why Hantavirus apparently has a personal issue with your junk.
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Newberg Pod - Mall Santas Train all year Round to Santa
This week on the Newberg Pod, Ricky Gervais rescues beagles and bears, Paul Hollywood allegedly goes 96 mph to save a cat, and Hayden Panettiere enters the conversation for reasons that somehow make sense by the end. We talk about the Kevin Hart roast, the least attractive hobby someone you liked can have, and whether mall Santas spend the entire offseason emotionally preparing for sticky children and panic sweating parents.
We also debate whether anyone will ever actually use their doomsday bunker, the most useless consumer rewards systems in America, and play MFK with a drive in, a...
Newberg Pod – Bon Jovi, Sell Out or Sold Out? All Prayers Now Insured by State Farm.
Bon Jovi sellout or just sold out for those State Farm commercials? Aww vs Ewwww. Nirvana cashes in with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" air. Jeff Bezos has a $500 million yacht so what insane extras are actually on it? A Florida man tries to rob a Publix with a stapler. You find a wallet stuffed with cash, what do you do? And how lonely do you have to be to fake a lost dog just to make friends? All this and the usual madness on the Newberg Pod. Watch like and follow @Newbergpod for more smart smelling stuff. https://youtu...
Newberg Pod - Does Your Partner Smell… Or Are You Just In Love?
Does your partner smell weird, amazing, or straight up gerbil cage? How much love does it take to ignore or accept it? Do you shave your body? If so, is that hot or barf city? And if your partner does, is that hot or not? We know you know. Do you want your friends to win big or just enough to not beat you? Internet dating disasters, zero sleep to Atlanta, 420 honesty, and the only question that matters: is any of this worth it? F yes. Obviously. This is The Newberg Pod. Let's go! Please like and subscribe to N...
Worst People on a Plane… Are You One Of Them?
On the show today... Who would you rather, your Uber driver or the person delivering your food? We also get into why Instagram stories now feel like full documentaries no one asked for, break down the absolute worst people on a plane, from the disgusting coughers to the seat movers to the awful people already standing before the plane lands, and try to figure out why therapists don't do stand up comedy when they spend all day studying human behavior. And why does it feel like everything keeps getting worse?! Even when it's sunny!
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Newberg Pod - Your Pet is Ruining Your Dating Life.
Today on the show, we break down San Francisco's viral "Hole Party." Hundreds of adults showed up to dig a giant hole together, which is either community building or the start of a cult. Honestly, same vibe. Also, why?
Plus, your pet might be a red flag. According to science, what you cuddle says more about you than your dating profile, your texts, and your therapist combined. So if you've got three lizards and a vibe, we need to talk.
Is Tiger Woods a ticking time bomb, or is this just the world checking in li...
Newberg Pod - The Cornhole Killer
Hannah stops by to fill us in on her crazy life. A quadruple Amputee is accused of murder after cornhole. We dive in. Do you drink yourself different? Who would you hide a body for? Would you smuggle weed through Miami Airport for 10 grand? And other smart choices. Listen to Newbergpod wherever you stream and like and sub us on YT @NewbergPod https://youtu.be/ep0u3e2bQc8
Newberg Pod with Comedy Legend Stephanie Hodge
Stephanie Hodge started stand up on a 50 dollar bet and not only did she win the bet, she won at comedy. Star of huge sitcoms in the nineties: Nurses, and Unhappily Ever After, plus a zillion other roles and a fearless killer joke writer. She is making her comeback on The Comeback season 3 (HBO) and Jury Duty: Company Retreat (Prime) -So exciting! Great comedy talk. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did - Please like Subscribe & Follow @NewbergPod https://youtu.be/1LqSBwEhKHo
Newberg Pod - Got Pulled Over By A Leaf Blower
Are Leaf Blower Dudes the new police? Hershey's changed is chococolate formula, Harrison Ford, F's to his movies, UFC to Train FBI? OMG! Who shouldn't be together? Who should never drive? Student drivers, burger flippers, welders, and gynos. How do they do it? Please like and subscribe wherever you pod as well as follow us on youtube https://youtu.be/tnCwWtplnXo and if you want merch: https://thechrisarmy.dashery.com
Newberg Pod - Is It Relationship Cheating If It's With AI?
What would you do if the police dropped off your fast food? Britney and her DUI troubles, Is Raising Cains One love or is it BS that they don't have more than one sauce? My friend is cheating on his wife with an AI bot, AND SHE"S COOL WITH IT! - Video games, fake ID's, and why it's a big deal to remember your spouse's B Day! Please like ansd subscribe wherever you stream and follow /watch the show on YT https://youtu.be/YJVexzNztxI
Newberg Pod- Would you Forgive Someone Who Gave You A Billion Dollars?
Have you ever been Mean Mommied?! How about with some guy who tried to Alpine Divorce you? Still mad at someone who gave you a billion dollars and true love? Best First Dates, Mandela effect, Rocket Science tippers, and Shia LaBeouf might suck. Thanks to Lauren Bell for stopping by [email protected] Listen wherever you pod or watch on youtube - https://youtu.be/9TXxv6KtHP0 Thank you for liking and subscribing!
Newberg Pod - Baywatch Picked A Fight With Me
My guest @itskellfire and I discuss the unusual way she ends her comedy shows and the trouble/fun it has brought to her. Baywatch passed on me, and it was an open call. How in shape do you have to be to play college sports, What if Robin Williams was your dad? Fun catch up with an exciting new comedian and the story of how Baywatch and I are in a fight - Please like and subscribe @newbergpod on youtube or wherever you stream your pods https://youtu.be/ffy0fOFjpv0
Newberg Pod - We Just Solved the Nancy Guthrie Case!
The FBI reached out and thanked us for our awesome investigative journalism- Arrests will be made immediately. I mean, I hope so. After all, it's a really good guess. Also, Bronze medal VS Torching your life, Male loneliness explained, Where is Hannah? Valentine's Day. How much should you spend? Chico State? Was peeing in the same boot you drink out of worth it? Please like and subscribe on YT @newbergpod or watch this episode
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Newberg Pod - Is ChatGPT A Qualifield Therapist?
My wonderful guest a(Joselyn Hughes) and I met several years ago as we were both writing on a Theo Vaughn, TBS Show, since she has worked, for Tosh.O, Show Running for Tyler Henry, I heart Radio shows, Golden Globes, and authored a pretty dope DIY book on crafting. She's funny, and a bad ass from Chicago. We also talk about if Chat GPT a Good Enough Therapist? Thank you for liking and subscribing. - Follow us on Youtube = @newbergpod or watch at https://youtu.be/FkGo9woP5x4
Newberg Pod - When Good People Are Bad at Social Media
Hannah is still sick, so Lauren Bell fills in ([email protected]) and we discuss good people who are bad at Instagram, Incels, The late great Katherine O'hara, The Grammys, My country submission, and getting sued for telling jokes. All this and more on another wildy entertaining Newberg Pod. Thank you to the 140 new subs. Please follow us on YT @newbergpod or wherever you stream. Watch this episode as well. https://youtu.be/GtSpAsGvcWE
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Newberg - Stand Up Comedy. LA VS Real Life
Back on the road to experience comedy outside the imaginary world of Los Angeles. Aggressive TSA agents insisting I am carrying, the Kit Kat defender, young love in bloom, Netflix is a Joke, but is it funny? Wet Dog Hotels, and the impotance of the Lemonheads and Evan Dando. Please enjoy the show wherever you stream your podcasts and like subscribe and or follow. You can find us on youtube @newbergpod and you can watch this episode https://youtu.be/myXxwIONMgo
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Newberg Pod - Please Stop Searching For Stars!
The New Star Search is here! Thank goodness? Do we not have enough stars? Do you really want to be one? Reality shiows lead to DUI's, Music manipulation is alive and well, admitting your wrong is a relief, but a total challenge, watching your followers in real time is a trip, where did my voice go, the machine that is Comic's Unleashed, a new song about fast food and some jokes. Please like and subscribe. You can watch the show on youtube - https://youtu.be/aaAOI26QEZY
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Newberg Pod - Right In The Five Hole!
Lauren Bell ([email protected]) stops by again with a Den beer and we discuss Heated Rivalry, Disney's boo boo, Worst Super Bowl Food, The One That Got Away, Meet Cutes, James Marsden, the 2016 trend, why? Wherever you stream or watch live on YT https://youtu.be/zc1rjAIices and please follow @NewbergPod
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Newberg Pod - How to Become Go Fund Me Rich Overnight!
Rolling solo today and emptying the brain. Today I cover: How to get rich overnight, Counting Crows, slowly becoming a grumpy old man, Lemonheads, why do so many celebs wanna bang the youth, my review of "I Love LA," Keifer Sutherland, what never to say to a human woman, and yes. I had dread locks. Plus rapid fire, a joke or two and a delightful glance into my head today Jan 14, 2026.
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Newberg Pod - Last Year, Fires. This Year, ICE.
On the show today, Lauren Bell is back ([email protected]) - Hannah returns next week as she's under the weather. Today we talk about life, line cutting at Disney, does it deserve a beat down? Drunk Dialing your BFF's parents, is that okay? Minneapolis (Had to. Sorry), Dry January, but for selfies, How do you know when you're about to not be friends anymore? How do you handle pressure? Please like subscribe and follow wherecer you stream, or on YT @newbergpod where you can watch the episode live https://youtu.be/ZUoy2krHIWg
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Newberg Pod - Renting People?! This Will Be Huge In LA!
I started to do the pod and randomly, friend of the show, Lauren Bell, called and we went for it. We discussed: Renting People as a business, Mickey Rourkes Go Fund Me for 100K rent, Jokes, the AI Bubble, cocaine, death obsessions online, the weirdness of a new year, and all the fun. Lauren was a delight and you can connect with her at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Please listen wherever you pod or stream and or like and subscribe on YT @newbergpod - And you can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/PKuxz-DbeMs
Newberg Pod - 2025 review - Here We Go 2026!
Sydney Sweeney replaced by hot Landman Girl who often says "Daddy," Sick update, weight loss goals, resolutions, a million, minus 26, wanting not needing, Happiness is a warm gum, and so much more. Thanks for listening this year! Floow us wherever you stream or listen or right here @NewbergPod https://youtu.be/P_sHPVwX95U
Newberg I survived The Middle East & Sherrone Moore!
What was Sherrone Moore thinking? The U of M Coach lost his job going after the young lady. I survived war torn Kuwait, and Doha. BARELY! My knees are fun, the gifts we get that we don't expect, and staying positive always! Plus jokes. Hannah back next week. Listen and subscribe wherever you stream of watch on and sub on youtube https://youtu.be/N-mXocKT4Gs @newbergpod
Newberg & Hannah - Attack of the Spider Crickets!
This week we talk about inexpensive ways to cure depression, Hannah was attacked by a spider cricket gang, Crazy vs perfection, my time at the hospital and how fun that was, thank you great people from Cedars!, Swim Shady, Snowboard Drug Kingpins, and great fun. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or follow us on YT @newbergpod https://youtu.be/XPYoBL05Djg Find ll things me at http://thechrisarmy.com and follow Hannah 0n insta or tiktok @littlehannahsucks
Newberg & Hannah WSG Lauren Bell (Who Definitely isn't a Secret Agent)
Today we talked to Lauren Bell, who either works at the State Department… or is the worst liar in the history of espionage. She's definitely not a spy or a secret agent.
Then its off and running with: Doormats are basically tiny carpeted con artists, suddenly wants their food to look hotter than everyone else's food (FOODMO is real), the correct way to talk to a server, and how TMZ actually started.
We also break down what makes something clickbait, spaghetti is for quitters, and how adding "I'll give you…" in front of literally anything inst...
Newberg & Hannah - Adam Sandler Wins New York!
Thanks for listening to the show! Please follow, like, and subscribe to us on Youtube @Newbergpod where you can watch the show https://youtu.be/UUHXvmOmxuw - Or as always, listen wherever you get your podcasts. Adam Sandler's character Zohan is the new Mayor of NYC, Is it okay to ask out a woman while she's parallel parking, Do you mention Crypto when trying to get someone's number, why positivity is the better and easier choice, when will people replace Sydney Sweeney, and as always rapid fire!
