Advertisers Pull Out Of ‘I’ve Had It’ Podcast After Charlie Kirk Joke.

The progressive podcast “I’ve Had It” is facing backlash and the loss of advertisers after a clip of hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan caught fire online. The clip shows the hosts laughing at a social media post joking about the murder of conservative activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk, prompting several brands to distance themselves from the show.

At least nine companies have withdrawn their advertising support, according to Business Insider, including Chewy, Casper, Cash App, Honeylove and Zenni. The controversy has put a spotlight on the potential financial consequences for podcasts when comments by their hosts run afoul of advertisers’ brand safety standards.

The controversy began with Thursday’s episode of the progressive-leaning comedy and politics podcast, during which Welch and Sullivan read social media reactions to the midterm election results. One post joked about digging up Kirk, who was assassinated in September 2025, and killing him again. Both hosts laughed.

A 39-second clip subsequently circulated on X, drawing nearly 6 million views and prompting calls for advertisers to boycott the show. Several brands quickly responded.

“We unequivocally condemn violence in all forms,” Chewy said in a social media statement, adding that the hosts’ comments did not reflect the company’s values. The retailer said it does not sponsor or support the podcast.

Honeylove confirmed it had ended its relationship with the show. “Violence of any kind is never acceptable, and those comments do not reflect our values,” the company said.

Eyewear retailer Zenni also announced it was canceling its advertising.

“Zenni does not condone violence of any type. We have canceled advertising on ‘I’ve Had It’ and are reviewing our podcast placements against our brand safety standards,” the company said in a social media response.

Cash App similarly announced that it was no longer a sponsor, saying it does not condone violence.

Welch and Sullivan issued a joint apology Saturday on the podcast’s Instagram account, acknowledging that their reaction was inappropriate.

“On Thursday’s show, we laughed at a joke about Charlie Kirk. It was an insensitive joke, and we should not have laughed. We regret it, and we apologize,” the hosts said. “Whatever our political differences, there is nothing funny about gun violence,” they added.

The hosts also announced a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun violence prevention organization. The segment containing the joke was subsequently removed from the original episode, although clips continued circulating online. In a video posted Sunday, the hosts also accused Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, of spearheading an online campaign to cancel the podcast.

The controversy has also drawn a response from Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who criticized entertainers and commentators for making jokes about her husband’s assassination.

“To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting,” she wrote on X Sunday. Her comments also followed backlash over remarks comedian and podcast host Dave Chappelle made about Kirk during a stand-up performance at Madison Square Garden last week.

The fallout comes amid another advertiser boycott campaign targeting a prominent podcast.

Business Insider reports that “Pivot” co-host Scott Galloway has faced criticism after remarks about Elon Musk during a live appearance as part of the show’s live tour. Galloway called Musk a “traitor to the West” and suggested he should be put to death. His comments prompted calls for advertisers to withdraw support from the business and technology podcast he co-hosts with Kara Swisher. It’s unclear if the show has lost any sponsors, however.