Trump Is Doing Joe Rogan

When I heard the news that Donald Trump is set to record an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast on Friday, my first thought is that I could’ve sworn Rogan said he’d never have Trump on the show because he doesn’t want to help him. And he did. He used those exact words in 2022. However, I forgot that Rogan started changing his tune in August 2023 when he revealed that he’d love to talk about — sigh — the “Deep State” with Trump. Well, it looks he’s about to get that chance provided Trump doesn’t cancel, which is a very possible reality. The guy’s bailing on everything. As for how this interview will go, I honestly don’t know. I am not a Joe Rogan fan by any means, but I can very easily see a situation where the undeniably broken state of Trump’s brain is on full display over the course of three unedited hours. (Politico)

Paul Mescal promises that we will be entertained with Gladiator II. (Lainey Gossip)

OK, so maybe Angelina Jolie is dating Akala. (Celebitchy)

Of course infant mortality spiked after Dobbs. (Wonkette)

Andrew’s “Shakespearean” adaptation of Halloween (titled All Hallows’ Eve or The Tragedy of Michael Myers) was listed on TimeOut NYC’s list of things to do this Halloween weekend! If you’ve ever wanted to see him wear a bald cap and do an inebriated impression of Donald Pleasance, you’ll have your chance in Brooklyn this Friday night at 9 PM! (The Rat NYC)

Joker 2 is already coming to VOD. Womp womp. (Gizmodo)

From Roxana: I am considering getting these bougie edibles. Perhaps you, too, would consider some bougie edibles. (Rose Los Angeles)

The producer of For All Mankind is showrunning God of War? I’m listening. (Variety)

From Jen: The Working Families Party had a bizarre conversation with their own candidate for New York’s 17th District. (Gothamist)

That’s gotta be a stake in Mahershala Ali’s Blade. It’s done. (Deadline)

Laura Loomer is actually suing Bill Maher. (THR)

Are you looking for a fun book to read with your little monster during this spooky season? BlackRaven recommends Mummy & Me by Danesh Mohiuddin as a nice addition to your reading rotation. “Mohiuddin’s illustrations are cute, simple, somewhat busy, and as colorful as monsters who have fun all night like.” (Cannonball Read 16)

From Petr:

I don't know about you, but I'd really like to get the government out of my f*cking snatch. pic.twitter.com/0HVdsCHufL

— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) October 20, 2024