Pod Save America's 500th Episode Special

Pod Save America is celebrating 500 episodes! Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan answer listener questions, quiz their memories, and reminisce about the last few years.
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Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. At a time when it’s increasingly easy to feel cynical or hopeless, former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have created a place where people can have sane conversations that inform, entertain, and inspire action. In 2017 they started Crooked with Pod Save America-a no-bullshit conversation about politics. Since then, we continue to add shows, voices, and opportunities for activism, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world. That’s it. End of mission.
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[@xkv8ter]

Thanks guys for screaming into the void with me. I live in NC and Crooked Media provides me with comedic “anti” talking points . Keeps the neighbors at bay. Here’s to 500 more gentlemen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pakde8002]

I'm also from NC and oddly enough I used to believe it was a fairly progressive southern state but outside of Asheville and Chapel Hill and Pittsboro it's just as mindlessly maga as any other red state.

[@xkv8ter]

@@pakde8002 here in Wake county, we turned purple...getting closer. Don’t give up hope my friend.

[@pgaquigz1125]

Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@surlypiratewench1969]

@@pgaquigz1125 😭😭🤶😭🐑🐑😭😭

[@bobbipace581]

Congratulations guys and thank you for being a sane presence in my media life!!

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

Tommy: Edibles 😂😂😂I love you. So bright, so real, so grounded.

[@suzibarlow3611]

EVERYONE laughed or chuckled at that. Might steal it... and give credit. But can i make that expression with my face?

[@peterdods425]

I thought did I really hear that? lol. yup.

[@missjenirae]

@@suzibarlow3611 If you get the right edibles!🙂

[@marthavillegas6250]

Brains, beauty, hearts, empathy, compassion, sense of humor, these guys have all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pgaquigz1125]

These guys are l osers. Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@tamascs3010]

'The scandals were fundamentally racist'. This is correct.

[@lizziem6640]

I’m live in Texas. I am not proud of it. After this last legislative session in this state I literally want to not be a resident. But, if I didn’t have you guys to listen to every week I would be out of my mind. Thank you for your dedication and your knowledge and the way you present it. You guys give me all the ammo for conversations with my unfortunately Trump loving parents! I ❤️ you!

[@EarleSara]

Man, I am so thankful for Pod Save America. Like, there have been many times in the last 5 years where I just needed a voice of reason to make sense of all of the nonsense going on in the world and they always delivered. I've had to put up with so much gaslighting, foolishness, and abuse from GOP friends and family, it was nice to always be able to rely on PSA to remind me that I'm not the crazy one.

[@shannonenstrom7322]

god damn right...

[@bul166]

Sure you’re not👍

[@AcidQueen08]

YES to this! It's nice to watch handsome, intelligent, funny, handsome discussion of the news 😜

[@miss_elaineous_]

"I need a gay space" needs to be on some kind of home decor merch so that I can buy it.

[@finnfan33]

"Don't furrow your brow at me - water matters!" Tommy Vietor 😂😂😂

[@lynnhettrick7588]

"Your podcast nurtures, nourishes, energizes, fires me up, as well as informs me!" I agree, Cory!

[@clbazar]

I think pundit’s family time is adorable.

[@yellowonesdontstop]

I cannot like your comment enough. The image of Pundit's family time warms my heart & is my new happy place.

[@soniashanti7126]

@@yellowonesdontstop I will miss your trip tomorrow evening hope

[@finnfan33]

"When you're an asshole, people don't listen." Amen, brother Favreau

[@tamascs3010]

This is not correct. The former president is a case in point.

[@PaperRaines]

@@tamascs3010 beat me to it. That statement is pure wishcraft

[@useyournoodle100]

@@PaperRaines Assholes love other assholes. Affirms their idiotic views.

[@telectronix1368]

Yeah......that is objectively not true.

[@palmer5555]

Nope. Like mentioned toward the beginning, the assholes have better distribution. And there are a lot of people ears wide open.

[@finnfan33]

Joyeux Anniversaire❣️ So grateful for you, individually & cumulatively.... your hearts are beautiful, your brains sharp, and we are the fortunate recipients of your collective efforts. To 500 more: 🥂🍾

[@backto-il9ne]

Congrats boys and here is to another 500. Special shout out to my man crush Tommy!

[@ayeeshahm9078]

Mine too. Not to objectify him but he is gorgeous. Congrats guys! Can't wait to see what this media empire blossoms into

[@eimhearodalaigh3677]

I’m a (mostly) straight lady and I have a big crush on Lovett! 😂

[@suzibarlow3611]

There is NO WAY I could have survived the last years without you. Okay, it helps you are all attractive and very funny. You wouldn't be you without each other.... but especially Lovett.

[@daveedcue]

Tommy is my man crush and my actual crush

[@pgaquigz1125]

Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@Greystorm1619]

This podcast always makes my day better, and this special was absolutely hilarious. Love you guys!!! 💛

[@pgaquigz1125]

Lol. Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@giosmama100]

Love you guys! Thanks for the 500 hours🕊

[@lucibjlb]

I love the "Pundit" (it's family time) story. How sweet. I also can relate.

[@loriomyoreo8224]

I cannot imagine facing future or past of American politics without my favorite pod members!🇺🇸 Congratulations and many, many more podcasts please...after all, you really are saving America!🇺🇸We love you!

[@finnfan33]

Lovett: "It's a child's condiment." OUCH (but I agree with Tommy). Hilarious, Dan, about the tan suit. 😂

[@IMSiegfried]

Ouch? It's like 50% (or more) sugar. :)

[@finnfan33]

@@IMSiegfried too true - i know it is; but like Tommy says, it's delicious! - the only sugar i eat 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@moimoi7431]

It's fancier in Oz, they call it "tomahto 🍅 sauce" :')

[@puig031]

I found you late (right around august 2020) but I love you guys, keep up the great work!

[@jy6309]

I absolutely love all the Crooked Media Podcasts. I have certain days and times that I enjoy different shows. Thanks for the political, cultural and entertainment points of views and education.

[@podsaveamerica]

Thank you for listening! :)

[@Stretch81]

All 4 of them in one vid?? Finally!

[@jobaby123]

I call this Pod Save My Sanity. Thank you for all of your wisdom, guidance and reassurance that no matter what happens, there is a path forward and we don’t walk alone.

[@pgaquigz1125]

Lmao you’re insane, sorry to burst your bubble. This Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@azusa9963]

That was fun to listen to and watch. Yes to 500 more!

[@tessmason7721]

Please come to Australia/ from an old broad who has been listening to you for the last two years. You keep me thinking.

[@parkviewmo]

Whatever the "present" is, this podcast (and the other Crooked Media podcasts) are one of the best things about it!

[@denacrescini1990]

You guys have reminded me how important staying involved really is! Even when I had to cut off from most other news I always stayed tuned in with you! Congrats on 500! May you have many many more!

[@carolkaiser3102]

Congratulations, guys, on your milestone. I’m sorry that I didn’t discover POD SAVE AMERICA until last year when I was stuck in my house for days on end. You helped me get thru the last year of Trump’s Presidency and the first months of “stop the steal”.

[@davehogan6589]

Love this well informed, thoughtful, engaging and hope-inspiring podcast by 4 gifted, humble, humorous, and wise-beyond-their-years guys! Keep it up!!

[@rustyb2692]

Congratulations to the Best Podcast Ever👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️

[@rustyb2692]

@@janetownley PSA always number 1❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸☹️☹️

[@telectronix1368]

'From Our Own Correspondent' was, of course, what you both meant to type.

[@rustyb2692]

@@telectronix1368 no, Pod save America the Best👏👏👏😷😷

[@telectronix1368]

@@rustyb2692 Oh dear, your fingers slipped again.

[@rustyb2692]

@@telectronix1368 my fingers go to the left for some reason LOL😂😂 Pod Save America is always #1🖕🖕

[@beamerman4000]

I was so depressed during the Trump Administration and I don't even live in the US, thanks for being a part of the reason I could sigh a breath of relief that not everyone is crazy. The other is John Oliver, Bill Maher, Seth Meyers, Steven Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Trevor Noah and many more, just Thanks guys!

[@acaciakoa2417]

I'm a faithful listener and yet I don't always get your references or understand the depth of an issue, but I listen and know that I will glean something valuable from your discourse. The four of you also make me laugh which is difficult to do in regards to politics with the convolution and absurdity. That may be the key to humor. Great job, Guys. Congrats on 500!

[@carolynmeinung3597]

You guys had me laughing so hard. Thank you. You are the best. So glad you are there.

[@shirleenrodriguez3355]

Thanks guys you have truly informed me and I hope you all have 500 more back together again in 1 room. Congratulations! Please do a mailbag podcast that is done 1 a week .

[@inakale]

congrats!!!!! you're so awesome ❣️ please add subtitles 🙏

[@obcl8569]

A day late... BUT - belatedly celebrating with my Friend of the Pod water bottle, my Call Congress ball cap & my Vote Save America shirt 🤍🤗🤍 👏👏👏🥂🥂🥂👏👏👏 *THANK* *YOU* for the *500* times you've brought concise analysis, clarity, encouragement and leadership to so many of us. You make tangible differences in real, every day lives. Just the best.

[@carolutley6523]

Congratulations guys!!! You are providing an awesome public service!!! Sprinkled with comedy!!!🥂

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

I’m obsessed with Lovett’s lamp

[@tina4178]

Oh my goodness I love the news room! I had no idea Lovett was a writer on that show. Great work

[@V1ckyL]

Pretty sure Lovett was a producer on season 3 and wrote one of the episodes with Aaron. You can see his name in the beginning during the theme song! I would love to hear more stories about that time

[@nicholasalvarez9843]

Hi from Portugal. Congrats on 500 shows...you are the best of all the commentaries I follow. Cheers!

[@IMSiegfried]

Hey Portugal! How's it going there? Please tell me you don't also have a right wing authoritarian running the country like so many other countries are dealing with?

[@nicholasalvarez9843]

@@IMSiegfried We have a Socialist government at the moment....my local town council (rural) has been Communist for decades.

[@amymarckel420]

Congratulations, guys! Can’t wait to see what you all have in store for the next 500 episodes.

[@pgaquigz1125]

Yuck. Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@tamascs3010]

'Invade the wrong country, but make sure we're all buttoned up'.

[@emmahardesty4330]

Guys, you outdid yourselves. This was fun, actual fun wisdom. Wow. Big thanks.

[@whatsinaname7076]

Can't live without your inspiration and superb efforts. Grateful for you. Congrats!

[@MJ-pt7pw]

“I need a gay space”

[@SeBastistuta]

Congratulations!!! 💯💯💯💯💯

[@CaliGL94]

Tommy's edibles answer caught me completely off guard, and I cracked up.

[@jamesbaptiste8427]

Best episode ever. My wife came to see what the heck I was laughing so much about

[@lylaclark3977]

Come to Ireland 🇮🇪, Dublin. And remember we currently have our two Right Wing Parties in a Coalition Govt....so we need a break! So enjoy watching you Guys, Happy 500 th🥳🎊🎉🍷

[@wyndolynhutchinson2769]

Thanks so much for again laugh out loud show! And reminding me that politics still sucks but I can’t forget WE WON and good things are happening!🙏😎

[@davidcoleman757]

Watching from the UK, this is one of the few channels that goes into issues in sufficient depth. Love this quartet [and their associates]. Congratulations on the 500 - keep them coming.

[@pgaquigz1125]

You’re a bunch of commies in the UK. Sorry you live there. Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@donna25871]

Congratulations Pod Save America and Crooked Media on reaching 500 podcasts - although I was a little distracted by the magnificence that is Lovett’s hair.

[@marciaa.parker9122]

Really good points tonight, my guys! Especially Tommy bringing up how CNN & MSNBC reiterating what is on Fox.

[@JesterLind]

Come to Canada! We love you here! Come to Southwestern Ontario where we share a lot of border with the US, and really care!

[@tomasmundo3367]

Love Lovett's games!

[@blackfishart]

Thanks guys... you're the best!

[@tessmason7721]

Please come to Australia, I really love your Pod Save America, you all are very smart beautifully young great thinkers. This world of ours needs more people like you, any way thanks for your great postings of your pod cast.. cheers from a very old Irish woman living in Australia. STAY SAVE

[@stopgrovelling9243]

You have real listeners in Aus!

[@sheilamoon1412]

I love your Pundit story! Thank you!

[@shatzz83]

The only "news" platform that I havent had to walk away from over the last 5 years.. Thanks for 500 sanity saving episodes! And for your service in the most corrupt presidency of all Time ever..! 😂😉

[@pgaquigz1125]

You’re brainwashed by them that’s why. This Should’ve been cut off and censored after episode 10. This pod save America spreads truck loads of misinformation and works hard to divide America even more than it already is. Zuckerberg needs to step up to the plate and rid this channel

[@shatzz83]

@@pgaquigz1125 You're not the sharpest tool in the shed are ya? Zuckerberg runs facebook, not KZbin, 🤣... And censor?! Thought this was America? Funny how the 1st amendment only applies when you like what is said.. Otherwise you all seem to be cool with fascist censorship..

[@Blizix9]

About the "terrorist fist bump" thing: on election night 2008, a friend of mine and I were watching the election returns, and every time the news media would announce Obama winning another state, we would turn to each other and shout, "Terrorist fist bump!" and we would do the fist bump.

[@rgreen2092]

Hi guys .... our ears pricked up when you mentioned a desire to come to Australia. We would love to host you guys should that be an option. Would definitely do our downunder happy dance if you came. Best wishes, Roz from Sydney Australia

[@ryanfriend1337]

Thanks for an awesome 500th show! I do hope our country has a serious conversation about media and the superficial objectivity that the networks often push for their investors. I have many friends in media and we all battle the same kind of thoughts discussed on your show.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Congratulations! 🎊

[@kayapapaya]

Please come to Canada! St. John’s, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara, Winnipeg, Banff, Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit await you:)

[@jacquelinepeters9722]

@kayapapaya You took the cities right out of my mouth!

[@themorales6]

Through most of that trans-Canada journey, I listened to Obama’s book. It was soooo good and reminded me about all the things I’ve always loved about him. And I especially loved anytime he mentioned one of you.

[@pgaquigz1125]

Obama is a murderer lol. You’re insane if you love him.

[@annerouyer7810]

Having listened since the early days of Keeping it 1600 I am so happy for these guys. They kept me sane for 4 years and keep me informed & make me laugh at the absurdity of it all now. My week is is incomplete without them.

[@cjamparo]

Congratulations and well-done as always. Thanks for your commitment, dedication, being such positive role models, for helping make sense it all and, above all, reminding us why its critical to say engaged (particularly when its sometimes tempting to just switch off). You guys are awesome and do wonderful work (ps. The OBL episode on Newsroom Season 3 was also one of my favorites :)

[@madscurr]

Yes, come to Canada! If you're in Toronto, I'll buy a ticket!

[@ceeroar4068]

Please come to Australia!! I’ll gladly make the 2 hour trip to Sydney 😄

[@JourneyThrough60]

No the boys belong in Melbourne for sure!!! PSA and Crooked are definitely Melbourne kind of people!! 🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺

[@charliehemming]

congrats to everyone!!

[@LH-mn3cc]

My mom told me about this podcast right before Covid hit in March 2020.Been a faithful listener ever since.

[@time4sanity]

This was great fun...nice walk down memory lane! Looking forward to the next 500! And love that you're all "doggie daddies". Doggy people are the best!

[@fredericoamigo]

500 episodes of saving the world and being awesome - you guys rock!

[@jspres86]

"If he stops swimming, he dies." "I'm Dan Pfeiffer, and I approve this message."

[@ShadowIsSnarky]

Woo! 500!! What a fun episode. I might need to watch again. Husband and baby interrupted several times. And I've had to watch over a couple days. FYI to Favs (Alyssa is my spirit animal), "rum" vs "room" is also part of MN accent. My husband says "rum", and he's full Minnesotan. I haven't got there yet, but I'm a transplant from PA via FL. 25 or so years ago, but there are some pronunciations I haven't picked up yet. Also, for the record, I'm honestly considering flying to GA next election and the one after to hand out snacks and beverages at long lines at the polls. I don't care if I'm arrested. If that law passes and sticks, I'm going. Because that's so fucked up.

[@shatzz83]

Come to Minneapolis! Need some sane voices around here!

[@loliejean]

I am here for positivity and laughter. I watch other youtube political shows with progressive voices, so much negativity and infighting (pointless/counterproductive). You guys are my palate cleanser😊

[@brendabrass2715]

Great synergy to see you all together.

[@shirleenrodriguez3355]

Can't wait to see you in Arizona were you had to end you touring before coming due to covid.

[@gakfarg]

Thanks guys, I needed this pod. I thoroughly enjoyed Jon's game, can't wait for his appearance on Jeopardy as the new host. Enjoyed Tommy "I need more explosives", Jon F's inspiring optimistic laugh in the face of our country imploding, and Dan, the Lacrosse death match coach every parent wants. Seriously, I've been bummed about the state of the nation, and this pod was awesome. I'm retired Army. I've seen whack jobs abroad, but never thought I'd see them here with support of almost half the nation. Keep it up. We need you.

[@amygrant9434]

Thanks guys! You're always a bright spot in my day! Congratulations!

[@meliahelson6012]

You got that right. You have dedicated Canadian listeners. Count me as one.

[@elvirapena2297]

Congratulations on your 500th episode!! I wish I had come across this podcast before the covid-19 pandemic.. I will say, you've made my day. You 4 young men are so fun to watch! Thank you!!!

[@redheadedncurly]

Also, CONGRATS GUYS!! Thank you for all the great conversations. It's helped me stay in check..

[@kriswindley4579]

You have listeners here! AND WE NEED THIS KIND OF MEDIA TOO! Let’s make a Crooked Canada arm to the progressive media army, please!? Also - this is my official application for employment ;)

[@peggyolson6511]

A few moments after Mark Favreau's recommendation to add commercials to the KZbin episodes was mentioned, I got (here in the UK) an add from Marks and Spencer's, and it was some youngish metrosexual men in floral holidaywear. Thanks, Mark.

[@anonomus9783]

Come to Canada, Ottawa more specifically!!!

[@CrazyCupcakeFairy]

Lmao Lovett you were correct with what you said to Aaron Sorkin 😂

[@justinekuran8816]

You guys definitely have an audience in Australia!! a

[@pgaquigz1125]

Bunch or raging commies down under. Sorry for ya pal

[@suemabeus4820]

What a treat, gents! Thank you for another great pod. 💜

[@iliekmegapie]

Tommy’s musings about learning an instrument are extremely on point

[@beinghere1494]

I love you guys, am a Australian grandma, Ozzie politics is getting freakishly like your dilemma. Your reach is greater than you think so keep your senses of humour. That’s what keeps me coming back for more. 🤗🥴

[@juliamhass]

Not to brag, but I work at a library near Tommy's hometown and my claim to Pod fame is that I'm pretty sure I filled a hold for Tommy's superfan mom. (I couldn't say what the book was for professional ethics reasons, but also because I don't remember.)

[@whoscares]

Thank you for what you do..we are ready for another 500!

[@rachaelgibson909]

Good episode, happy five hundred! Best take-away - Tommy: “ don’t throw your brow at me” 😂

[@mariedumesnil-renaud2526]

Yes please come to Canada!! Safe to say that me and plenty of fellow canucks love your podcast and the team! I'd be the first one to buy my ticket!!

[@shelofol]

Happy 500th! Would love to come see you in London 😊

[@judithacena4330]

oh gosh so nice to see you all at once😍😍😍💖💖💖🇨🇦

[@lunarose9568]

I love y’all so much! 🤣💥 Thanks for all the laughs. I hope at least one of you runs for office. 💕💝🥂