The Snark Factor 3 in 3

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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3: IRS Buc-ee’s Dolly 25.06.2026 3min

  Audio is above.The IRS did better than expected. Buc-ee’s is expanding. Dolly Parton just entered the travel stop wars.That’s today’s 3 in 3.First up, the IRS somehow managed to issue refunds better than expected despite job cuts, leadership turnover, and tax law changes. Which raises a question nobody in government wants to ask too loudly: how many people did you need again?Then, Buc-ee’s is opening 15 more locations between now and 2031. More clean bathrooms. More Beaver Nuggets. More brisket. More gas stations the size of small nations.And finally, Dolly Parton opened her Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee. Unlike Buc-ee’s, Dolly’s place welcomes truckers. Then she explained why she got into the truck stop business:“I couldn’t leave it to beavers.”Perfect.And just like that, America’s travel stop wars have officially begun.Listen to the latest 3 in 3 above, and subscribe so you never miss one.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Hackers Totes Dog Butts 24.06.2026 3min

  Audio is above.Three stories. Three minutes. Let’s go.Today: intelligence agencies warn AI could make cyberattacks much worse within months, Trader Joe’s shoppers lose their minds over $2.99 mini tote bags, and a dog ends up sitting on an airplane tray table.The tray table.Because apparently the future is robots stealing passwords, grocery bags becoming investment strategies, and dog butt where your pretzels go.Hackers. Totes. Dog butts.Subscribe to The Snark Factor for more daily 3 in 3 episodes.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  3 in 3: Where Have I Been? 23.06.2026 2min

  The audio is above.The 3 in 3 is back.Tonight, we start with a disturbing update in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie. CNN reports that a second note connected to the case said Guthrie had died shortly after being kidnapped. More than 20 weeks later, the investigation remains active and ongoing.Then, M&M’s are going dye-free, and apparently, blue and brown didn’t survive the transition. Mars says those colors are causing production problems, but don’t worry — the full lineup may be back by 2028. That’s right. We can put a robot on Mars, but we need two more years to make a blue M&M.Finally, where have I been?A few of you have asked why the 3 in 3 disappeared for a couple of weeks. Fair question. The answer is: Eat Drink Smoke has been taking over my life. In a good way.For those who don’t know, I co-host the nationally syndicated Eat Drink Smoke Radio Show with Tony Katz. Lately, we’ve been building up the EDS YouTube channel, cutting more video, posting more clips, organizing the segments, and sharing everything over at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.So yes, I’ve been busy. But The Snark Factor isn’t going anywhere.And apparently, neither am I.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Iran AI Worms 04.06.2026 3min

  The audio is above.The House passed a resolution aimed at ending the Iran War, which means Congress has reached the “maybe we should discuss the war” portion of the war.UN researchers warn AI could double data center power and water use by 2030, because the cloud is apparently a hot building that needs a lake.A Florida family is suing Campbell’s and Walmart after claiming their SpaghettiOs had moving worms or parasites, which violates the basic canned pasta agreement.If you’re listening regularly and haven’t subscribed yet, that’s how you get this every weekday.Sources: The Hill, Reuters, New York Post.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Dinner Ultra Masters 02.06.2026 3min

  The audio is above.The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is back on for July 24th, Trump says he’ll attend, and Washington’s strangest tuxedo gathering now comes with upgraded security.Michelob Ultra has passed Bud Light as America’s top-selling beer by volume in bars and restaurants, proving the country still wants beer — just beer that feels like it owns running shoes.The 2027 Masters ticket lottery is open through June 20th, giving golf fans another chance to be politely rejected by Augusta National in July.If you’re listening regularly and haven’t subscribed yet, that’s how you get this every weekday.Sources: AP, PennLive, Golf.com.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Late Night Cruise Joe’s 02.06.2026 4min

  The audio is above.Byron Allen takes over CBS late night, makes the network money, and somehow the media reaction is still about rich, white, male hosts defending another rich, white, male host.Carnival reported that nearly six million cruise travelers may have had personal information exposed, because apparently, identity theft now boards before you do.Trader Joe’s is opening twenty-five new stores, which is wonderful news for anyone who enjoys frozen dumplings and parking lots designed during a hostage situation.Yes, this one runs a little over four minutes, because apparently three stories needed overtime today.If you’re listening regularly and haven’t subscribed yet, that’s how you get this every weekday.Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, The Hill, PennLive.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Hormuz Stroke Gurus 28.05.2026 3min

  Audio is above.Iranian state TV says there may be an unofficial draft framework with the U.S. to reopen commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal is already running into trouble.Jill Biden now says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during the 2024 debate, which is quite the update from the post-debate “great job” spin.And desperate single men are reportedly paying thousands to online dating gurus for profile audits, AI photos, and the chance to become “elite,” because apparently romance needed a consulting package.Subscribe to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday.Sources: Reuters, CNN, New York Post.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - AI Pineapples Biscuits 27.05.2026 4min

  Audio is above.Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, says AI probably won’t bring the jobs apocalypse, which is reassuring in the way a volcano saying “relax” is reassuring.Royal Caribbean is cracking down on cruise cabin door decorations, and the upside-down pineapple community may never emotionally recover.Popeyes is bringing biscuit mix to grocery stores, so America can finally make edible drywall in the privacy of its own home.If you’re listening regularly and haven’t subscribed yet, that’s how you get this every weekday.Sources: Reuters, New York Post.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Iran Comcast Gas 26.05.2026 2min

  Audio is above.President Trump says a deal with Iran is largely negotiated, while Iran says obstacles remain and no agreement is imminent.Comcast is now selling YouTube TV to internet customers after losing more than 10 million TV subscribers.And thieves are allegedly using the “Screw Method” to keep gas pumps charging your card after you drive away.Subscribe to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday.Sources: CBS News, Reuters, Cord Cutters News, Click2Houston.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Memorial Leadership Drywall 26.05.2026 3min

  Audio is above.Memorial Day began as a day to remember America’s fallen service members, and somehow also became the official holiday of patio furniture discounts and arguing over whether a lawn mower counts as “patriotic.”Cory Booker says Democrats desperately need new leadership, which is bold because nothing says fresh start like the same people announcing that the party needs different people.Lowe’s says customers are backing away from big DIY projects, because apparently Americans have reached the point where even replacing a bathroom vanity feels like applying for a mortgage.If you’re listening regularly and haven’t subscribed yet, that’s how you get this every weekday.Sources: Associated Press, The Hill, TheStreet.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Gas Groceries Weight-loss 22.05.2026 3min

  Higher fuel prices have some Americans rethinking Memorial Day travel, Kroger says it plans to cut prices on thousands of items, and Eli Lilly’s experimental weight-loss drug is showing major results.Subscribe to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday on Substack and your favorite podcast platform.The audio is above.Sources: WXXV, Reuters, WRAL.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Screens Stoves South Park 22.05.2026 3min

  The Surgeon General’s office warns about kids and screen time, TSA reminds campers that propane canisters do not belong on airplanes, and South Park gets a Season 29 premiere date.Subscribe to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday on Substack and your favorite podcast platform.The audio is above. Sources: CNN, Parade, Variety.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Cuba Sinkholes TurboTax 20.05.2026 3min

  Today’s Snark Factor 3 in 3 is coming out in the evening because I’m still fooling around with what time of day I’m releasing these.Rubio talks directly to Cubans about a “new path,” LaGuardia discovers the airport experience can apparently include sinkholes, and Intuit cuts workers while leaning harder into AI.Give this one a listen and let me know what you think: morning, afternoon, or evening? I’m still experimenting, which is a professional way of saying I am guessing with confidence.Subscribe to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday on Substack and your favorite podcast platform.Sources: Ground News, Reuters, CNBC.The audio is above.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Cuba Weed Buffets 19.05.2026 3min

  Audio is above.Cuba is warning of a bloodbath, which is exactly the kind of international tension cable news producers treat like natural Viagra.The TSA says it is not looking for your weed, which is reassuring right up until Caleb at security finds your weed.And MGM may be closing its remaining Vegas buffets, because apparently America has decided unlimited shrimp was too beautiful to survive.Subscribe to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday — on Substack and wherever you get your podcasts.Sources: ABC17/CNN, SFGate, Casino.org.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Iran Loans Showtime 18.05.2026 3min

  Audio is above.President Trump says the clock is ticking on Iran.Gen X is still carrying student loan debt from an era when “going online” made a noise.And Showtime may have quietly become less of a TV brand and more of a hallway inside Paramount+.Subscribe on Substack or your favorite podcast platform to get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday.Sources: Daily Mail, Reuters, Fortune, Abbott, Cord Cutters News.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Hamas Cartels Fun 13.05.2026 3min

  Today’s episode starts heavy.CNN reports a new investigation says sexual violence during the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel was systematic and widespread.That is not setup material. Some crimes should be named plainly.Then, CNN reports the CIA has escalated secret operations against drug cartels inside Mexico, which sounds like a Tom Clancy paperback someone accidentally declassified.And finally, the New York Post says nearly half of Americans are in a “fun drought.”Seems fair. We have endless entertainment. Not nearly enough actual fun.The audio is above.Subscribe here on Substack, and follow The Snark Factor 3 in 3 wherever you get podcasts.Sources: CNN, KRDO, New York Post.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Israel Spirit Bumble 12.05.2026 3min

  Today’s Snark Factor 3 in 3 has Israel rethinking U.S. military aid, Spirit Airlines leaving behind the dream of paying extra to bring your knees, and Bumble becoming less Bumble.The audio is above.Three stories. Three minutes. Let’s go.Sources: CTV News, Reuters, New York Post. Subscribe on Substack and your favorite podcast platform so you get The Snark Factor 3 in 3 every weekday.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Iran Steps Netflix 12.05.2026 2min

  The audio is above.Today’s episode starts with Iran offering a counterproposal the U.S. rejected as “totally unacceptable,” because apparently international diplomacy is now two heavily armed men in a doorway saying, “You first.”Then we get some health news: a study says 8,500 steps a day may help people keep weight off after losing it. Not lose it. Keep it off. Which means weight loss is apparently less of an achievement and more of a subscription service with sneakers.And Texas is suing Netflix, accusing the company of spying on children and designing addictive features. Netflix says the lawsuit lacks merit. Texas says Netflix may have been watching viewers while viewers were watching Netflix.Which is upsetting.Especially because I thought Netflix was only judging me for watching eight episodes of Murder Barn Nebraska Secrets.Sources: The Hill, ABC News, and Reuters.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Passports Airports Plate Readers 08.05.2026 3min

  Today’s Snark Factor 3 in 3 takes us from unpaid child support to empty airports to the quiet surveillance state hiding between the mulch and the toilet flappers.The State Department is cracking down on parents who owe serious child support by revoking passports.A regional airport outside Pittsburgh has no commercial flights after Spirit Airlines disappeared from the schedule.And Home Depot and Lowe’s are using automated license plate readers at some stores, because apparently buying weed killer now needs a timestamp.The audio is above.Three stories.Three minutes.Let’s go.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com
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  The Snark Factor 3 in 3 - Epstein Refunds Perry 07.05.2026 3min

  The audio is above.Today’s Snark Factor 3 in 3 starts with a purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note being unsealed, because apparently that story still had bonus levels.Then the IRS may owe refunds to millions of Americans for COVID-era penalties and interest, but, naturally, you may have to file Form 843 to get them.Because Washington never just hands you money.It sends you on a clerical scavenger hunt.And finally, personal items from Matthew Perry’s estate are going up for auction, with proceeds benefiting addiction recovery work through the Matthew Perry Foundation.So today we learned Epstein’s story got weirder, the IRS may owe you money if you complete the sacred tax scroll, and Matthew Perry’s Batman ping-pong table may do more good than half of Washington.Which is unfair to the table.Listen above.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fingersmalloy.substack.com