Artemis Toilet Trouble is News AF – April 7, 2026

In this episode of Rob Has a Podcast, host Rob Sestranino and guests Tyson Apostle and Danny Bryson dive into a whirlwind of absurd, bizarre, and oddly fascinating news stories from April 7, 2026. The episode kicks off with a playful promo for Rob’s new book, *The Tribe and I Have Spoken*, which includes a bonus chapter for pre-orderers. The conversation then pivots to the Artemis II mission, where astronauts are reported to be experiencing a toilet malfunction—specifically, a burning smell from the space toilet—sparking a mix of humor and genuine concern about the realities of space travel. The hosts riff on the idea of astronauts pooping in zero-G, the potential for floating waste, and the idea of a Canadian astronaut being 'grain-fed' for future consumption, blending satire with real facts about space hygiene. The episode also covers a lawsuit over a Whataburger burger with onions despite a no-onion request, a man with a severe onion allergy seeking $1 million in damages, and the return of Red Lobster’s infamous 'endless shrimp' promotion. Other topics include a recall of aphrodisiac chocolate spiked with Viagra, a controversial claim about microplastics being overestimated due to flawed testing, and Danny’s new sweat-monitoring device. The episode closes with a bizarre story about a woman living in a chicken coop stabbing an intruder who wanted to beat her up, and the announcement that British Airways will allow in-flight phone calls—prompting a comedic lament about the end of quiet airspace. Throughout, the tone is irreverent, fast-paced, and packed with pop culture references and running gags, including the recurring 'Fartimus' meme and the 'death row shrimp' joke. Key takeaways include: 1) Space travel is far less glamorous than portrayed, with real challenges like zero-G toilets and bodily functions; 2) Fast food special orders are often unreliable, especially for those with allergies; 3) The 'credit card of microplastics' myth may be exaggerated due to flawed scientific methods; 4) Viral food trends like endless shrimp and aphrodisiac chocolate can have unexpected consequences; 5) Even the most bizarre real-life stories—like a chicken coop resident defending herself—can be more entertaining than fiction. The episode blends satire with genuine curiosity, celebrating the absurdity of modern life while poking fun at the mythos of heroism in space and fast food culture.