{
  "id": 3033911,
  "title": "Reggie Watts’ Theme Song Axed From ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ Podcast After Report Alleging ‘Reckless’ Drug Use in Relationships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/reggie-watts-theme-song-axed-from-comedy-bang-bang-podcast-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:31:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Variety",
    "slug": "variety",
    "url": "https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/reggie-watts-theme-song-axed-comedy-bang-bang-podcast-1236841362/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Reggie Watts’ “Comedy Bang Bang” theme song was cut from Monday’s episode of the popular podcast following a Rolling Stone report that alleged the comedian and musician has exhibited “reckless and selfish” behavior regarding drugs in his past relationships. The story, which was published on Thursday, alleges that Watts’ late ex-girlfriend, Katherine McCollough, developed a […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Drops Theme Song",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/reggie-watts-festivals-remove-comedian-comedy-bang-bang-drops-theme",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:27:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}