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Brett Erlich helps take the edge off by bringing the best news of the week every Friday.

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United States

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News

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Brett Erlich helps take the edge off by bringing the best news of the week every Friday.

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@HHHonTYT

Language:

English


Episodes
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Scotch with Brett Erlich

1/29/2021
Talking Twitch predictions, Japanese whisky, China's new high-risk COVID-19 testing method that goes up the scuttlebutt (if you catch my drift), Trump's "Office of the Former President," and Costco cutting ties with a coconut water company over monkey labor practices? Plus, Brett and wife after dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:28

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Champagne and Beer with Brooke Marks

1/22/2021
It's the "OMG he's not in Power" Hour! Brett and Brooke struggle to open corkless champagne bottles, listen to Macklemore's non-freestyle "Trump's Gone" freestyle, complete Brett and Brooke’s homemade power hour playlist, read some news, and so much more! Seriously, it is a crazy power hour, it has been a crazy four years - just drink up and have some fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:02:09:39

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Rum Day with Brett Erlich

1/15/2021
Happy Friday everyone, it is December 46th, 2020, because everything is still awful in the world and it feels like 2020. On this week’s Happy Half Hour we have Brett's super-secret rum drink recipe, Glenn Beck spews faux intellectualism on censorship, and hackers archive all of Parler’s posts with location data included! Plus, Brett produces clips for the Main Show live, Susan Collins' fear of Iranians taking over the Capitol, and old Dan Harmon/Justin Roiland stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:02:38:31

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"Touch of Evil Punch" with the TYT Chair

1/8/2021
Brett chats about the goals of the new Happy Half Hour format on Twitch, the technical difficulties producing TYT this week, and how to produce a live news show when an insurrection is happening on Capitol Hill. In news of the weird, Sultry Werner Herzog robs a sandcastle bank, the CIA takes on a new minimalist techno rebrand, and a behind the scenes look at how the producers of Borat Subsequent Movie Film pulled off their scene with Rudy Giuliani. Plus, Brett's unfiltered reactions to the news coverage of the insurrection and certification process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:02:26:22

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Happy Half Hour with Judith Benezra

12/18/2020
TYT's Head of Programming, Judith Benezra joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour! Listen to Judith's glamorous Hollywood stories: Captain Kirk, Razzies, Carmen Electra, oh my! Also, listen to Tom Cruise chew out his crew for not wearing masks. Smokey Robinson's mispronunciation of Chanukah has gone viral. Dan Crenshaw's makes an utterly embarrassing 'Georgia Reloaded' video. And is this Burberry boob shirt that costs $300 hot or not? Guest: Judith Benezra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:35

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Wine with Brooke Marks

12/11/2020
What advice do people have for living with a significant others during quarantine? Wrong answers only! Shepard Smith considers that fact that aliens could be communicating with humans. Also, KFC premieres a horny Colonel Sanders movie with Mario Lopez and Lifetime. This isn't the first time sexy Colonel Sanders has made the rounds. Finally, Congress passes a Tiger King Law! Guest: Brooke Marks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:40

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Happy Half Hour with Brian Parise

12/4/2020
Comedian Brian Parise joins Happy Half Hour! Check out his new album ‘Last Wishes’. How is Brian staying safe and sane mid-pandemic? Also, what’s the real story about the mysterious monoliths popping up around the world? We may have an answer! And meet Donald Trump’s new spokesperson, Catturd. Burn anything by sending to the 2020 Dumpster Fire. Yes, it’s an actual dumpster fire. Guest: Brian Parise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:22

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Happy Half Hour with Aisha Tyler

11/20/2020
Actor and comedian from Criminal Minds, Archer, and all kinds of all shows, Aisha Tyler joins Happy Half Hour. She talks about her own alcohol brand, Courage + Stone. Watch White gang called the 'Proud Boys’ perform their initiation ceremony — it's absolutely ridiculous! Charlie Kirk gives a coked out rant about Thanksgiving. Karen gets dragged out of a bar by her husband after screaming nonsense. Also, poor Anthony tries fill out an electoral college map for school, but then his crazed OANN mom steps in. Guest: Aisha Tyler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:20

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Happy Half Hour with Kylie Brakeman

11/13/2020
Comedian Kylie Brakeman joins Happy Half Hour! How are we continuing to Safe & Sane during a pandemic? Try secret Santa but with food delivery services! Who unloaded on Ted Cruz’s face?! Laura Ingraham launches a new sketch comedy segment on Fox News. The Trump campaign can’t spell Georgia. Also, conservative TikTok-ers want to pick a state and take it over. Furries take over Rudy Giuliani’s Four Season’s press conference. Kenneth Copeland proves demons exist. Finally, Trump’s spiritual advisor, Paula White speaks absolute gibberish in post-election rant. Guest: Kylie Brakeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:14

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Sangria with Jason Carter

10/30/2020
Jason Carter joins Happy Half Hour with sangria from Publix. Poop and pimple-popping are keeping everyone safe and sane during quarantine. RIP Quibi. In Kazakhstan, there’s pre-Borat and post-Borat. Kim Kardashian totally misread the room for her 40th birthday. Tall apple pies with a tip, glands, and nuts?! Can you tell if someone is a Trump or Biden supporter based on the contents of their refrigerator? And Jon Stewart is returning! Guest: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:51

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Wine with Mark Thompson

10/23/2020
TYT OG Mark Thompson joins Happy Half Hour with wine. AOC’s ‘Among Us’ Twitch stream is one of many ways our audience is staying safe and sane. Also, desperate Lindsey Graham begs for money because no one likes him. And listen to what this Trump supporter says when asked what Trump has done for him. Rudy Giuliani was caught with a seemingly young girl doing weird stuff in the new movie 'Borat 2’. Tiffany Trump gives a train wreck of a speech to LGBT+ community. Finally, who’s the better dancer, Donald Trump or George W. Bush? Guest: Mark Thompson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:02

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Happy Half Hour with Phil Iscove

10/16/2020
‘Sleepy Hollow’ Co-Creator joins Happy Half Hour! What are the best ways to safe and sane right now? We don’t know, but here’s what everyone's doing. Australian politician, Will Fowles delivered a 90 second speech borrowing lines from fictional West Wing's Jed Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen. Also a priest was caught ‘filming himself having sex with two dominatrices on a church alter’. Watch this man get forced into marriage on the job at Target. Finally, Eric Trump loses his mind during an interview, because his dad lost his money. Guest: Phil Iscove Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:35

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Happy Half Hour with Calise Hawkins

10/9/2020
Comedian Calise Hawkins joins Happy Half Hour. Trump has inevitably gets coronavirus, what more could happen? What is the life of a flying turtle like? CNN Reporter Joe Johns gets ambushed by a raccoon while updating America on the president’s condition. A sex robot changes it’s mind? Students struggle to pay for textbooks, listen to what their professor did next. Check out the Biden Beauty website, 'Beat Your Face, Beat Out Trump’. Finally, a family at a mini-zoo taunts a baboon and suffers the consequences. Guest: Calise Hawkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:06

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Happy Half Hour with Eddie Pepitone

10/2/2020
Comedian Eddie Pepitone joins Happy Half Hour with Brett Erlich. Eddie tells us about his comedy special ‘For the Masses’. When is the world going end, like actually? How do you safe and sane after that first presidential debate? Underwear wants to become interwear on Betsy Devos’ nephew. This Hercules statue keeps losing its penis. Donald Trump Jr. probably did lines of coke, filmed himself, and posted THIS Trump 2020 ad! Guest: Eddie Pepitone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:18

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Sapporo with Ravi Patel

9/25/2020
Actor and comedian, Ravi Patel joins Happy Half Hour with Sapporo. Ravi talks about his HBO Max show ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ based on his big questions and time from therapy. Japanese public schools are wild! What are the major differences between the US and Japan in terms of public education and lifestyle? Triathlete goes the wrong way during the race and the runner behind him shows incredible sportsmanship. Karen calls about a rowdy toddler pool party. Guest: Ravi Patel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:34

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Moscow Mules with Moczy

9/18/2020
Twitch streamer, Moczy drinks Moscow Mules on Happy Half Hour. Mom turns off the internet to help her son focus on online classes. Dress up as Karen for Halloween with Karen masks and wigs. Karens fight each other for dominance in a yarn store. Crazy maskless man gets thrown out of Disney World, yelling a ‘A Bug’s Life’ quotes. Boomer rocks out to golfing sounds. WTF is happening here? What does Captain America’s penis look like? Guest: Moczy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:34

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Happy Half Hour with Judah Friedlander

9/11/2020
Standup comedian Judah Friedlander joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour. Judah discusses his new Netflix comedian special. Right-wing propaganda YouTuber drools over hot Republicans. Which party is better looking? Republicans or Democrats? Many boats sink at the Trump boat parade. And a gender reveal party sparks a massive wildfire in California. Guest: Judah Friedlander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:30

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Happy Half Hour with Michael Shure

9/4/2020
Epic Politics Man, Michael Shure joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour! Someone replaced Walgreens' ‘W’ with Al Green. You can’t unsee that — you’re welcome. Michael celebrates National Record Store Day. What happens when you tell a cop they have a small dick? ‘Godly Man’ loses it in an Alaska Walmart over masks. Sex is saving the US Postal Service. Japan develops a flying car. Science for win! Guest: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:09

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Negronis with Brooke Marks

8/28/2020
Brett Erlich shares some Happy Half Hour facts. What’s Simon Simonson of Simon Simonson Signs doing? TYT fans have taken on a new challenge! Criminals steal an ATM using a bulldozer. Karen gets picked up by her bleached hair for not wearing a mask. Kimberly Guilfoyle screams fascist America. Chad creates a man bikini called a Brokini! Brett & Brooke do a Tik Tok finger challenge. Guest: Brooke Marks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:23

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Moscow Mule with Aishwarya Nag-Choudhury

8/21/2020
TYT’s Associate Producer, Aishwarya Nag-Choudhury joins Brett Erlich with Moscow Mules. How is Aishwarya staying safe & sane? Marianne Williamson bizarrely roasts the DNC. And check out more weird DNC moments. Imagine trying to explain Skype to Noam Chomsky - Aishwarya had to! And Brett unboxes PC Builder, Artesian Builds! Guest: Aishwarya Nag-Choudhury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:43