Show overview
Let Me Be Clear: A News Satire Podcast hosted by Bernie Sanders has been publishing since 2018, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 8 episodes. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 26 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2018, with 7 episodes published. Published by Let Me Be Clear.
From the publisher
Matt Coggins presents his take on a modern "Weekend Update"-style podcast through the voice of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Political satire meets surrealist impressionism meets Donald Trump dick jokes. Music by Robert Mercier. Produced by Arctic Sounds.
Latest Episodes
FAUX NEWS: Delusion Is One Hell of a Drug
EThis is a special look at the new Arctic Sounds news satire podcast and spiritual sequel to Let Me Be Clear, FAUX NEWS! This news satire podcast has all the familiar elements of sketches, characters, and goofy headlines you know and love. You can find it at this link (https://bit.ly/2UNtPXt) or wherever you get podcasts! Before the Thanksgiving break, the Faux News crew covers the culture war over men in dresses, Trump’s continued coup, the COVID holiday crisis, the Pope’s Instagram, and more! Plus, we’re joined by a right-wing luminary who thinks liberals are cancelling Thanksgiving and a very confused mom. FAUX NEWS is a news satire podcast. Produced by Matt Coggins with Seth Hart, Taylor Boes, and Farrell Tatum.
Episode 50 (9/15): The End is Let Me Be Near
EThe final episode of Let Me Be Clear has Bernie looking back at some of the best moments in the history of the show, plus this week's headlines, Gloria on Fall TV, and Bernie unfortunately has to interview Ted Cruz. Theme music by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. arcticsounds.mattcoggins.com
Episode 49 (9/8): Making a Bernerer
ELet Me Be Clear presents: A special true-crime episode investigating the suspicious death of former intern Thad McConnell. Is Bernie the murderer, or was he set up by Republicans in Congress? Music by Matt Coggins, theme by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. arcticsounds.mattcoggins.com
Episode 48 (9/1): Trumpy Cup
EThis week on the show, our intern Thad came up with a hilarious drinking game where he chugs every time Bernie says "Trump." Spoilers: he says it a lot. That's the news for you! Plus, Chester on the Catholic Church and Bernie interview Donald Trump "Junior Mint" Junior. Theme music by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. arcticsounds.mattcoggins.com
Episode 47 (8/25): Cohenpletely Manaf*cked
EBernie dives into the flurry of news surrounding the President’s fellow criminals and sits down with a guy that watches Fox News. Plus, Thad’s bro Lil Stinker is out on bail and bumping some jams in the studio and Senior Reality TV Expert Grant covers his favorite new show. Theme music by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. arcticsounds.mattcoggins.com
Episode 46 (8/11): Freedom of Incriminating Speech
EBernie's back from break and this week he covers the latest in news, plus talks with Rudy Giuliani and Paul Manafort, Dick Hunter on free speech, and Thad on Theatre. Theme music by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. arcticsounds.net
The Best of Advertisements
EIn this special episode, Thad guides you through the best advertisements in Let Me Be Clear history - from the debut in 2016, bugged microwaves, travel bans, concentration camps, and more! Theme music by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. "BBQ Becky" written by Taylor Boes. arcticsounds.net
Episode 44 (6/23): Concentration Camps for Kids!
EIt's a special LET ME BE CLEAR episode all about the Trump detention centers for migrant children! What fun! Plus we have Michael Cohen on his potential Trump flip, our resident conspiracy expert on the right-wing spin, and Bernie interviews Stephen Miller and probes deep into where his soul should be. Support kids at the border: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kidsattheborder Theme music by Robert Mercier. Written, performed, and produced by Matt Coggins. arcticsounds.net