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We’d like to say another thank you to Bob Ross Inc. for donating an original Bob Ross painting to our auction for public media! Their incredible generosity has “Cabin at Sunset” currently going for over a million dollars, with bidding continuing until Monday at 11:59pm. Bob & Peapod would be proud!
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We’d like to say another thank you to Bob Ross Inc. for donating an original Bob Ross painting to our auction for public media! Their incredible generosity has “Cabin at Sunset” currently going for over a million dollars, with bidding continuing until Monday at 11:59pm. Bob & Peapod would be proud!
Some among us value one thing above art, unique experiences, and obscure props from TV shows. And that thing? Is merch. Go to JohnOliversJunk.com to bid on jackets, bags, mugs, and even knives emblazoned with the Last Week Tonight logo, so every part of your body can say “Yes, I watch that show.”
November 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Some among us value one thing above art, unique experiences, and obscure props from TV shows. And that thing? Is merch. Go to JohnOliversJunk.com to bid on jackets, bags, mugs, and even knives emblazoned with the Last Week Tonight logo, so every part of your body can say “Yes, I watch that show.”
Our auction to benefit public media is live at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not just items we mentioned on the show! For the next 3 days, you can bid on things like this neon sign from a sketch about Medspas starring Rachel Dratch, AKA Wanda Jo.
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Our auction to benefit public media is live at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not just items we mentioned on the show! For the next 3 days, you can bid on things like this neon sign from a sketch about Medspas starring Rachel Dratch, AKA Wanda Jo.
Want to bid in our auction for public media, but don’t want Russell Crowe’s jockstrap in your home? More items are available at JohnOliversJunk.com! Like this painting of Horse John, now the label for Cabernet SauvignJohn! Or bottles of the wine itself — sold out except for bottles in our auction!
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Want to bid in our auction for public media, but don’t want Russell Crowe’s jockstrap in your home? More items are available at JohnOliversJunk.com! Like this painting of Horse John, now the label for Cabernet SauvignJohn! Or bottles of the wine itself — sold out except for bottles in our auction!
You have until Sunday at 11:59pm to bid in our auction to benefit public media at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not all Bob Ross paintings. There’s also this absolutely gorgeous custom Minor League Baseball jersey, featuring John Oliver's face. Their idea, not ours.
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
You have until Sunday at 11:59pm to bid in our auction to benefit public media at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not all Bob Ross paintings. There’s also this absolutely gorgeous custom Minor League Baseball jersey, featuring John Oliver's face. Their idea, not ours.
Our season finale is about the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, how the Trump Administration’s budget cuts could impact those Americans directly, and one small way we’re trying to make a difference. And yes, of course, there is a bidet involved.
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Our season finale is about the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, how the Trump Administration’s budget cuts could impact those Americans directly, and one small way we’re trying to make a difference. And yes, of course, there is a bidet involved.
Over the years, we have accumulated many, many weird items on this show. Wax presidents, Russell Crowe’s jock strap, even a Bob Ross painting. Now, you can own them. Visit johnoliversjunk.com to bid on items that will help us raise money for The Public Media Bridge Fund!
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Over the years, we have accumulated many, many weird items on this show. Wax presidents, Russell Crowe’s jock strap, even a Bob Ross painting. Now, you can own them. Visit johnoliversjunk.com to bid on items that will help us raise money for The Public Media Bridge Fund!
This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
This week’s main story is about police chases – the incredibly dangerous practice made famous by O.J. Simpson, and kept famous by Sheriff John Bunnell and Pluto TV’s 24-hour car chase channel. But, because we are fun, this segment is also about how drivers doing donuts is awesome. Full stop.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This week’s main story is about police chases – the incredibly dangerous practice made famous by O.J. Simpson, and kept famous by Sheriff John Bunnell and Pluto TV’s 24-hour car chase channel. But, because we are fun, this segment is also about how drivers doing donuts is awesome. Full stop.
For years, we’ve been quietly working on Cabernet SauvignJohn. Made from the finest Napa Valley grapes with notes of vanilla, plush tannins, and the essence of a TV host who needed something named after him. We’ll be donating $50k of sales to food banks in California! Visit cabernetsauvignjohn.com!
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For years, we’ve been quietly working on Cabernet SauvignJohn. Made from the finest Napa Valley grapes with notes of vanilla, plush tannins, and the essence of a TV host who needed something named after him. We’ll be donating $50k of sales to food banks in California! Visit cabernetsauvignjohn.com!
A huge thank you to Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman for helping us create a more accurate Medicare Advantage ad. Full segment at the link in our bio!
November 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A huge thank you to Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman for helping us create a more accurate Medicare Advantage ad. Full segment at the link in our bio!
This week’s main story details what Medicare Advantage is, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and what a Mountain Chicken is. And if you don’t already know what a Mountain Chicken is, go ahead and visualize a “Mountain Chicken” in your head now. Great. It’s not that.
October 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This week’s main story details what Medicare Advantage is, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and what a Mountain Chicken is. And if you don’t already know what a Mountain Chicken is, go ahead and visualize a “Mountain Chicken” in your head now. Great. It’s not that.
This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
This week’s main story is about presidential libraries, why they’re important, how Donald Trump may be exploiting their loopholes, and – what else – a psychic gorilla with a dangerous distaste for one specific president.
October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This week’s main story is about presidential libraries, why they’re important, how Donald Trump may be exploiting their loopholes, and – what else – a psychic gorilla with a dangerous distaste for one specific president.
This week’s main story is about Benjamin Netanyahu, his time in and out of power in Israel, the extreme voices he’s allied with in his country, and one nifty trick to get John Oliver to do whatever you say. You have to watch the show to find out what it is, but yes, of course it involves horses.
September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This week’s main story is about Benjamin Netanyahu, his time in and out of power in Israel, the extreme voices he’s allied with in his country, and one nifty trick to get John Oliver to do whatever you say. You have to watch the show to find out what it is, but yes, of course it involves horses.
This week’s main story is about ABC’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, what it means for free speech in the United States, and why it’s all giving Donald Trump such sweet dreams you could break his bedsheets.
September 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week’s main story is about ABC’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, what it means for free speech in the United States, and why it’s all giving Donald Trump such sweet dreams you could break his bedsheets.
This week’s main story is about Donald Trump’s grudge against higher education, what we stand to lose if he continues to withhold federal funding from universities, and which unexpected celebrity may hold the key to eternal youth. And yes, we have compelling evidence on that last point. You’ll see.
September 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This week’s main story is about Donald Trump’s grudge against higher education, what we stand to lose if he continues to withhold federal funding from universities, and which unexpected celebrity may hold the key to eternal youth. And yes, we have compelling evidence on that last point. You’ll see.
This week’s main story is about the people at the top of the MAHA movement, the positions of power they’ve been given by RFK Jr., and why – as a society – we’ve lost sight of what a smoothie is supposed to be.
August 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This week’s main story is about the people at the top of the MAHA movement, the positions of power they’ve been given by RFK Jr., and why – as a society – we’ve lost sight of what a smoothie is supposed to be.
Thank you to Bobby Moynihan and Edi Patterson for helping us visualize the people living in Chuck Schumer’s head. And Chuck, if you’re reading this: they’re Republicans. The Baileys are registered Republicans, full stop.
August 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Thank you to Bobby Moynihan and Edi Patterson for helping us visualize the people living in Chuck Schumer’s head. And Chuck, if you’re reading this: they’re Republicans. The Baileys are registered Republicans, full stop.
This week’s main story is about the Trump administration’s promise to deport one million immigrants, what follow through on that promise looks like in practice, and – to lighten the mood – which animal always looks like it was just caught cheating on its wife. Ok fine: The tarsier.
August 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This week’s main story is about the Trump administration’s promise to deport one million immigrants, what follow through on that promise looks like in practice, and – to lighten the mood – which animal always looks like it was just caught cheating on its wife. Ok fine: The tarsier.
This week’s main story is about what happens when a corporation gets caught committing a crime and why the answer is often: not much! Which is a real bummer. But the story is also about how babies are tiny idiots, so that part is fun!! God, those little guys are just not smart yet.
August 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This week’s main story is about what happens when a corporation gets caught committing a crime and why the answer is often: not much! Which is a real bummer. But the story is also about how babies are tiny idiots, so that part is fun!! God, those little guys are just not smart yet.
This week’s main story is about gang databases, how they’re made, how they’re being used, and why we all love to take a little peek at someone else’s screen. Phone on the subway, laptop in a coffee shop, computer in a cop car, you name it – if we can see it, we’re peekin’.
July 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This week’s main story is about gang databases, how they’re made, how they’re being used, and why we all love to take a little peek at someone else’s screen. Phone on the subway, laptop in a coffee shop, computer in a cop car, you name it – if we can see it, we’re peekin’.
This week’s main story is about what’s in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” who it benefits, the vital programs it could defund, and who we think Mike Johnson should dress up as for Halloween.
June 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This week’s main story is about what’s in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” who it benefits, the vital programs it could defund, and who we think Mike Johnson should dress up as for Halloween.
It’s time to see what all the fuzz is about. Meet Erie, Pennsylvania’s new Minor League Baseball Team: The Moon Mammoths! Catch Fuzz E. Mammoth’s first landing on Erie’s baseball diamond Saturday, July 19th! More info at MoonMammoths.com.
June 30, 2025 at 3:42 AM
It’s time to see what all the fuzz is about. Meet Erie, Pennsylvania’s new Minor League Baseball Team: The Moon Mammoths! Catch Fuzz E. Mammoth’s first landing on Erie’s baseball diamond Saturday, July 19th! More info at MoonMammoths.com.
This week’s main story is about fake cats, fake men turning into fake vegetables, fake stories about real politicians, and how they’re all making the internet an increasingly confusing place. For more on who’s profiting off this bizarre new content, and who it’s harming, watch our piece on AI slop.
June 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This week’s main story is about fake cats, fake men turning into fake vegetables, fake stories about real politicians, and how they’re all making the internet an increasingly confusing place. For more on who’s profiting off this bizarre new content, and who it’s harming, watch our piece on AI slop.