
The John Curley Show
News
Every weekday, John Curley has an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.
Location:
Seattle, WA
Genres:
News
Description:
Every weekday, John Curley has an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.
Language:
English
Episodes
Hour 4: Shari Elliker!
7/3/2025
6pm - GUEST - SHARI ELLIKER // James Lynch: King County Assessor John Wilson arrested in stalking investigation // John & Shari imitate the Golden Bachelor and his late wife // Passenger flagged by TSA after ‘swamp crotch’ sets off alarm — and it’s happening to others, too // House Passes Trump’s Megabill in GOP Triumph // LETTERS
Duration:00:32:27
Hour 3: Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan
7/3/2025
5pm - GUEST - SCOTT O’TOOLE - Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor's Office and Instructor at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center // The psychology of prosecuting a death penalty case // Washington state prosecutor seeks death for man convicted of killing family // Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan // The manga that’s sparking fears of a megaquake in Japan // Our kooky Amazon Jungle Earthquake studier on a cluster in Japan // Solicit for anyone who thinks they can make Shari laugh
Duration:00:32:32
Hour 2: House Passes Trump’s Megabill in GOP Triumph
7/3/2025
4pm - GUEST - SHARI ELLIKER // James Lynch: King County Assessor John Wilson arrested in stalking investigation // John & Shari imitate the Golden Bachelor and his late wife // Passenger flagged by TSA after ‘swamp crotch’ sets off alarm — and it’s happening to others, too // House Passes Trump’s Megabill in GOP Triumph // LETTERS
Duration:00:32:27
Hour 1: The psychology of prosecuting a death penalty case w/ Scott O'Toole
7/3/2025
3pm - GUEST - SCOTT O’TOOLE - Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor's Office and Instructor at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center // The psychology of prosecuting a death penalty case // Washington state prosecutor seeks death for man convicted of killing family // Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan // The manga that’s sparking fears of a megaquake in Japan // Our kooky Amazon Jungle Earthquake studier on a cluster in Japan // Solicit for anyone who thinks they can make Shari laugh
Duration:00:32:32
Hour 4: Pioneer Days in Cle Elum is this Weekend!
7/2/2025
6pm - GUEST - STEVE EDMITSON - LAWYER, HISTORIAN, FILMMAKER, THE FOREMOST EXPERT ON PNW UFOs // Steve tells the incredible story of the Maury Island UFO incident that kicked off the UFO hysteria of 1947 and gave the world the terms Men in Black and Flying Saucers // Pioneer Days in Cle Elum Will Happen This Weekend!
Duration:00:31:46
Hour 3: John eviscerates the Big Beautiful Bill
7/2/2025
5pm - John eviscerates the Big Beautiful Bill // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1839 - Mutiny on the Amistad // LETTERS
Duration:00:32:21
Hour 2: Florida company wins WA ferry contract over local bidder
7/2/2025
4pm - GUEST - COMEDIAN, NEW YORKER AND JOHN’S FAVORITE JEW, EITAN LEVINE // What NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has said about Jews and Israel // This 360 square foot shed in Seattle can be yours for $416,000! // Fully furnished meth-house more your style? Well have we got a property for you! // Florida company wins WA ferry contract over local bidder, first out-of-state ferry in 50 years
Duration:00:33:00
Hour 1: The incredible story of the Maury Island UFO incident
7/2/2025
3pm - GUEST - STEVE EDMITSON - LAWYER, HISTORIAN, FILMMAKER, THE FOREMOST EXPERT ON PNW UFOs // Steve tells the incredible story of the Maury Island UFO incident that kicked off the UFO hysteria of 1947 and gave the world the terms Men in Black and Flying Saucers // Pioneer Days in Cle Elum Will Happen This Weekend!
Duration:00:31:46
Hour 4: John Blasts WA’s Taxpayer funded DEI training that claims “perfectionism is white supremacy”
7/1/2025
6pm: John Blasts WA’s Taxpayer funded DEI training that claims “perfectionism is white supremacy”// This Day in History // 1979 - The first Sony Walkman goes on sale // John reminisces about roller-skating to Al Jarreau in Central Park
Duration:00:31:34
Hour 3: Washington state considers supplying drugs directly to addicts in 'safe supply' initiative
7/1/2025
5pm: Guest – Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson // Council President Nelson announces “Pathways to Recovery” initiative // Washington state considers supplying drugs directly to addicts in 'safe supply' initiative // The Seattle Times Asks: How would you spend Jeff Bezos’ wedding budget? Readers did the math // Letters
Duration:00:31:31
Hour 2: Trump announces new cologne and perfume line
7/1/2025
4pm: John Blasts WA’s Taxpayer funded DEI training that claims “perfectionism is white supremacy” // John’s Mom’s Engagement Party // Trump announces new cologne and perfume line
Duration:00:30:57
Hour 1: No, That Viral Study Doesn't Show You Can Improve Your Mental Health by Deactivating Instagram
7/1/2025
3pm: Guest – Reason.com Columnest and assistant editor Jack Nicastro // No, That Viral Study Doesn't Show You Can Improve Your Mental Health by Deactivating Instagram // This Day in History // 1979 - The first Sony Walkman goes on sale // John reminisces about roller-skating to Al Jarreau in Central Park
Duration:00:31:40
Hour 4: John’s Daughter Calls in for His Birthday
6/30/2025
6pm: Portland residents are fed-up with Antifa camp // John’s Daughter Calls in for His Birthday // Today in History // 1859 - Daredevil crosses Niagara Falls on tightrope // What John’s mom pleaded with him NOT to do at his 5th birthday party
Duration:00:32:38
Hour 3: Republicans’ Modest Medicaid Changes
6/30/2025
5pm: Top Stories Recap/Updates // Tax Cuts, Student Loans, Medicaid: What’s in the Senate GOP’s Megabill // Republicans’ Modest Medicaid Changes // Author Malcolm Gladwell explains why he thinks driverless cars will fail // Letter
Duration:00:32:14
Hour 2: Wu-Tang Clan brings the ruckus to Climate Pledge Arena
6/30/2025
4pm: Guest – Rosalind Hanson – Director of Mom’s for Liberty // Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books // Guest – Shari Elliker // Celebrating John’s birthday and Shari’s big “bit” idea // Wu-Tang Clan brings the ruckus to Climate Pledge Arena // Tom Tangney’s secret love of the Wu-Tang Clan
Duration:00:32:13
Hour 1: Portland residents are fed-up with Antifa camp
6/30/2025
3pm: Portland residents are fed-up with Antifa camp // John’s Daughter Calls in for His Birthday // Today in History // 1859 - Daredevil crosses Niagara Falls on tightrope // What John’s mom pleaded with him NOT to do at his 5th birthday party
Duration:00:32:38
Hour 4: Chinese man, 64, finds toothbrush he swallowed at age 12 stuck in intestine, needs surgery
6/27/2025
6pm: Guest – Bill D’agostino, Senior research analyst at media research center // Media Research Center Study examines the media’s use of “far right” vs “far left” // Today in History // 1844 - Religious founder Joseph Smith killed by mob // Chinese man, 64, finds toothbrush he swallowed at age 12 stuck in intestine, needs surgery
Duration:00:31:41
Hour 3: Bold or boneheaded? Seattle’s proposed tax hike on big business draws fire as Amazon stays silent
6/27/2025
5pm: Top Stories Recap / Updates // Bold or boneheaded? Seattle’s proposed tax hike on big business draws fire as Amazon stays silent // City of SeaTac will not host July 4 festivities this year after 2024 drone fail // Know-It-All-Quiz // Letters
Duration:00:30:57
Hour 2: Supreme Court imposes new restrictions on the power of individual judges to issue orders with nationwide effect
6/27/2025
4pm: Supreme Court imposes new restrictions on the power of individual judges to issue orders with nationwide effect // Trump celebrates Supreme Court decision // Supreme Court says MD parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books // John plays in a “Celebrity” golf tournament with Ry // Seattle TikToker With Over 1 Million Followers Goes Viral for Making Strangers Uncomfortable in Elevators Across Washington.
Duration:00:30:44
Hour 1: Media Research Center Study examines the media’s use of “far right” vs “far left”
6/27/2025
3pm: Guest – Bill D’agostino, Senior research analyst at media research center // Media Research Center Study examines the media’s use of “far right” vs “far left” // Today in History // 1844 - Religious founder Joseph Smith killed by mob // Chinese man, 64, finds toothbrush he swallowed at age 12 stuck in intestine, needs surgery
Duration:00:31:41