Rick
Rick is a veteran field correspondent and tactical media analyst on Barely Informed News, serving as anchor of the network’s viral media evaluation desk, Amongst the Web.
Characterized by a weathered, stern expression and military-grade discipline, Rick brings uncompromising tactical scrutiny to viral internet oddities and viewer-submitted video files.
Overview
Rick joined the broadcast on the 2026-09-04 broadcast to take command of Amongst the Web. Drawing upon an extensive operational background, Rick evaluates absurd modern internet culture through the lens of strategic threat assessment and surveillance, reviewing user submissions while monitoring audience sentiment scores.
Appearances
| Episode | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Takes the desk to helm the Amongst the Web interactive video review desk, conducting tactical evaluations of viral media. |
| 2026-09-01 | Mentioned/heard by Brandon; unclear if a named character or background noise; Brandon repeatedly tells Brick to stop making noise and… |
| 2026-07-16 | Investigative media correspondent joins the news desk, providing commentary on Trump’s address, JD Vance’s couch jokes, and the humanoid robot story. |
| 2026-06-15 | Mentioned in context of game, not actively speaking. |
| 2026-06-03 | Host of Amongst the Web. Referenced in AI Rooney complaint about thin blue line flag at his BBQs. |
| 2026-05-14 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2026-05-02 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2026-04-21 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2026-04-15 | contributor. |
| 2026-03-27 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2026-02-17 | recurring host. |
| 2026-02-10 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2026-02-06 | CIA liaison / Amongst the Web host. |
| 2026-01-27 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2025-12-18 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2025-09-15 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2025-09-11 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-07-19 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-07-18 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-06-24 | Deep State correspondent / Amongst the Web host. |
Earlier appearances (18)
| Episode | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-13 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-06-02 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-05-21 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-05-13 | host (Amongst the Web). |
| 2025-05-05 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-05-01 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2025-04-25 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2025-04-04 | CIA-affiliated news source. |
| 2025-03-07 | news correspondent. |
| 2025-03-04 | recurring character. |
| 2025-02-12 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2025-01-27 | Security Guard / Amongst the Web Co-host. |
| 2025-01-22 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2024-11-06 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2024-09-13 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2024-08-08 | Amongst the Web host. |
| 2024-04-25 | host of Amongst the Web. |
| 2024-01-17 | Debuted as a political correspondent claiming ex-CIA service in three wars, age 28, and metal implants; covered Iowa caucus results. |
Notable moments
- [01:09:01] (2026-09-04): Assumes control of the broadcast for the Amongst the Web briefing, dissecting viral videos with deadpan military methodology.
- [01:13:15] (2026-06-03): Rick (Amongst the Web host) hosts BBQs where he flies a thin blue line flag, which a viewer complained about to AI Rooney.
- [02:00:38] (2024-08-08): Official anthem is now a Space Jam DVD rap over the national anthem, chosen by flash poll. [02:00:38]
- [00:34:54] (2025-04-04): Claims CIA affiliation; says he was ‘too important’ to be fired; spreads conspiracy about urine in food supply.
- 01:25:39 (2026-03-12): Confirmed as two distinct people who can occupy the same space simultaneously; town hall prompt tested this.
- [1:00:10] (2026-03-24): Serving community service hours for ‘light arson with firecrackers’ [1:00:10].