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Bonus: Dan Smotz Defends Flat Earth on Don't Feed The Trolls from 2022-03-03T00:46:02.778910

They say "Don't meet your heroes".... Well, at least don't go on their podcast and debate them on Flat Earth. ;)This bonus episode is my discussion with Matt Macdonald (The C...

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68: Dan is a Jerk on the 29 Toes Podcast (Pt. 1) from 2022-03-03T00:46:02.761467

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the 29 Toes Podcast. Here's what happened...

 

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308: Buck Angel - Trans Man Surviving the Gender Dystopia from 2022-02-22T05:00

From Chappelle to Adele, It seems like every day there’s a new story about somebody getting “cancelled” for “transphobia”. Lately strangely, it seems like the targeted focus has actually been on...

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307: Illuminati Special Olympics: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Skete Davidson,&Hillary Clinton's LOVE Square w. Dave Casey from 2022-02-17T05:00

Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
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306: Yeah, but The Super Bowl is Still RACIST Tho... from 2022-02-15T05:00

Dan watches the world burn, while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 

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305: The Joe Rogan Witch Trials&Truckers Hold the Line w. Adam Nutter from 2022-02-10T05:00

Dan and Adam Nutter watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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304: Dave Smith - Confessions of a COWARD Comedian / President (Actual Interview) from 2022-02-03T07:00

It's been a long and hard-fought battle, but the day has come.

There's been a lot of fabricated controversies surrounding comedian / politician / future president, Dave Smith,...

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303: Don't Truck with the Canucks! *Honk Honk from 2022-02-02T06:00

Dan watches the world burn, while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.


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* Angry Di...

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302: The WWIII Roadshow&Superimmunity Surprises w. Jack Casey from 2022-01-25T05:00

Dan Smotz & Jack Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.


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Bonus:"New World Order"- Tom MacDonald&Adam Calhoun (Reaction) from 2022-01-22T08:00

Dan reacts to Tom MacDonalds latest song & first collaboration w. Adam Calhoun, "New World Order".

Support and follow Tom at hangovergang.com

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301: Five Times August - The Music to Mock the King (Interview) from 2022-01-21T12:00

As tyranny becomes the accepted norm amongst the masked masses, it is now easier than ever to find yourself considered a "rebel".

Today, I'm joined by chat-topping viral ...

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300! No COWARDS Allowed w. DAVE casey&josh SMITH from 2022-01-20T10:00

We don't celebrate the big 300 with COWARDS. We celebrate with homies.

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* Dave Smith is still a COWARD... for now
* LP drama with DE & Josh
* MGK...

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299: The Mass Purge&Corrupt Shade in LP Massachusetts w. Brodi Elwood&Janel Holmes from 2022-01-14T05:00

I'll stop talking about LP corruption, when the LP corruption stops. #youarethepower

On Monday January 10, 2022, the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts held a secret meeting to pur...

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298: Ethan Klein is Healthy, Dave Smith is CANCELLED,&Everyone I Know, is Dead from 2022-01-13T05:00

Dan Smotz watches the world burn solo, while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.


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297: Guilty?... The Curious Cover-Up of Ghislaine Maxwell w. Scott McElroy from 2022-01-05T05:00

Last week, right after a long and fully packed news roast episode, as I was wrapping up hour three in the AfterParty, the news broke that Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty on 5 of her 6 charges...

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The Book of Boba Fett Recaps: Chapter 1"Stranger in a Strange Land"w. Marc Clair from 2021-12-31T05:00

Dan Smotz & Marc Clair recap (Second Print Comics) review Chapter 1 of The Book of Boba Fett "Stranger in a Strange Land", now streaming on Disney +.  The first one's free! En...

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296: No Federal Solution&the End of COVID from 2021-12-30T05:00

Dan Smotz watches the world burn solo, while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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295: Winter of DEATH for the Unvaccinated… Merry Christmas from 2021-12-23T05:00

Dan Smotz watches the world burn solo, while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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294: Elon “the Chad” Musk&the Establishment PANIC w. Dave Casey from 2021-12-16T07:00

Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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293: The War on Christmas&Dangerous Dorks w. Anarcho_Toad from 2021-12-09T12:00

Dan & Anarcho_Toad watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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292: Ian Crossland of Timcast IRL on Psychedelics, Tech Solutions,&Hope for the Future from 2021-12-03T05:00

Today, I'm joined by artist, musician, podcaster, fascinating mind, and co-host of Timcast IRL, the great Ian Crossland


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* Censorship / Big Tech ove...

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291: Release the OMICRON&the INSANE CONSPIRACY Theories w. Dave Casey from 2021-12-02T05:00

Dan & Dave Casey watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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290: “Libertarians Are the Most Oppressed Minority”? w. LPNH, Dan Behrman,&DL Cummings from 2021-12-01T05:00

Cringe take? Perhaps. Incorrect tho? Let’s discuss.

It should probably come as no surprise that the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s Twitter account, has raised an argument that got a ...

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289: The Woke Sadsack Breaking News Thanksgiving Day Commercial Special w. Craig from 2021-11-26T13:00

Happy Thanksgiving! Craig is in town, so let's bro-down.

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Craig: https://twitter.com/...

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288: The Waukesha Black Parade&the Media Coverup w. Jack Casey from 2021-11-24T18:00

Dan & Jack Casey watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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287: NOT GUILTY!!! The Kyle RittenHouse Party w. Liberty Lockdown, Tower Power Hour, Break the Bell, Jack Casey,&Scott! from 2021-11-22T05:00

Dan? Craig?... Scott?! Who tf else?!

A big victory for liberty just happened. Let's party together.


EMERGENCY BROADCAST HOUSE PARTY!


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286: The Curious Case of Kyle Rittenhouse&The Second Coming of MySpace from 2021-11-18T05:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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285: Travis Scott Sacrifices&Big Bird Brainwashing from 2021-11-11T05:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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284: The Sound of the Revolution w. Hi-Rez&Jimmy Levy (Interview) from 2021-11-08T15:00

Today I am honored to be joined by Hi-Rez & Jimmy Levy to discuss their latest revolution anthem hits "This is a War" and "Breaking the Matrix" and to dig into their own ...

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283: Biden Poops, Manson Prays,&Meta Hails. hail meta. w. Jon Schweppe from 2021-11-03T17:00

Jon Schweppe is BACK! Let's see how much he can disavow. ;)

Dan & Jon watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whol...

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282: The Emergency Power-Grab of Post-Libertarianism w. Pete Quinones from 2021-11-01T15:00

There's been a lot of rumbling and reeee-ing about a new movement in libertarian circles, that many are calling "Post-Libertarianism". Many are attempting to equate it to the alt-...

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281: Alec Baldwin Shoots Fauci's Tortured Puppy Distractions from 2021-10-28T05:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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280: The Hostage State of AUSTRALIA w. LibertyDownUnder from 2021-10-27T08:00

COVID tyranny got you down?... Well, at least you're not in Australia, am I right? On today's episode, I'm talking with a 19 year old Aussie by the name of LibertyDownUnder, on ho...

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279: Horse Paste, Space Nukes,&Robot Murder Dogs w. Dave Casey from 2021-10-21T11:00

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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* Joe...

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278: Tom MacDonald RETURNS!"Staying Real in a Clown World" from 2021-10-19T05:00

Two years ago, before he was quite the mega superstar he is now, I had the pleasure of chatting with the great Tom MacDonald on episode 135, where we dug into his origin story and his thoughts o...

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277: Dave Chappelle&Christopher Columbus are CANCELLED! from 2021-10-14T05:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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276: The TAKE OVER of the Libertarian Party of Delaware w. Alleged Chair, Will Mcvay&Joe DiPasquale from 2021-10-07T15:00

On Tuesday, I spoke with the three elected officials of LPD, who were recently removed from their positions. On today's episode, we get the other side of the story, with alleged new Chairma...

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275: Social Media is COLLAPSING&F*** Joe Biden! #FJB from 2021-10-06T17:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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274: GoldenLie 302: How LP Delaware Overthrows Elections w. Bill Hinds, Amy Lepore,&Dave Casey from 2021-10-05T17:00

In early October, three elected officials in the Libertarian Party of Delaware, were "removed" from their positions in what appears to be a whole lot of very shady bullshitery. From th...

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273: The Slow Creep of Martial Law&R. Kelly Gets Cosby'd from 2021-09-30T11:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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* Eminem&...

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272: Autistic Truckers Are Our Last Hope (Dinner w. Anthony Meier) from 2021-09-29T05:00

On Saturday, I was contacted by long time listener of the show, Anthony Meier, who just happened to be passing through the neighborhood and offered to buy me dinner. Despite the fact that he&apo...

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271: How to Get Kicked Out of the LP w. Rothbirdian, Justin O'Donnell,&Jeremy Kauffman from 2021-09-24T09:00

Have you been looking for an easy way to get yourself kicked out of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts? If so, you seemingly need look no further than mean tweets.

Today's episode...

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270: White Hot Fedboi Fall&Chris Rock Promotes LITERAL Insanity from 2021-09-23T05:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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269: RoadRage Q&A Part 2: Nazi Human Centipedes&Accidental Government Love from 2021-09-21T05:00

No, I don't sometimes make my episode titles spicier than they warrant. Why do you ask?

Today's episode is the continuation of my RoadRage Q&A's that took place on my...

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268: RoadRage Q&A Part 1: Joe Rogan's Stallion Paste&Unidentified Flying Giants from 2021-09-20T10:00

Well this is old now, as I've been busy af, but I did it and I told you I'd release it, so here it is.

Every now and then, I leave my house. On rarer occasion, when I leave my...

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267: Troll Your Way to Success / Cancellation w. Tower Power Hour from 2021-09-16T11:00

Every now and again, even a troll gets trolled. ..
Today's episode is my conversation with Anarcho Toad & Fat Dave Smith of the Tower Power Hour. It's a whole lot of shooting t...

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266: Tom Hanks is a LIAR&Yes, They Want to Take Your Kids from 2021-09-01T05:00

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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265: Nirvana Baby’s Revenge&Domestic Theorist Lists from 2021-08-27T08:00

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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* Nir...

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264: False Flags, War Shills, White Flags,&White Pills w. Shane Hazel from 2021-08-23T09:00

On today's episode, I am joined by former marine, political disruptor, and downright radical libertarian voice, Shane Hazel. Shane is an unbridled, bold, baritoned  voice in the liberty mov...

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263: Your Children Suffered and Died for NOTHING #NeverForget from 2021-08-18T17:00

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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262: Goodbye Cuomo. Hello #ObamaVariant from 2021-08-11T17:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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261: Taking Out JB Pritzker w. Scott Schluter for IL Gov from 2021-08-09T16:00

Today's episode is my conversation with Scott Schluter on taking out IL Governor, JB Pritzker. 

As an Illinoisan, I am painfully aware of the fact that Pritzker needs to go. He ran...

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260: Matt Damon's F*ggy Apology&Vaccines are Definitely NOT Mandatory from 2021-08-04T15:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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259: Biden is Broken."No No No, I'm Not Joking!" from 2021-07-28T17:00

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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258: Pete Quinones on Documentary Making&the Failure of Libertarianism (@ PorcFest 2021) from 2021-07-27T11:00

While at PorcFest, I had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with the great meme lord, Pete Quinones. Pete is well known for more than just his glorious twitter tom-trollery. He is a writer for...

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257: Toxic Libertarians&Shadow Governments (Dan on Adam Nutter's The Porcupine) from 2021-07-20T05:00

I'm at camp this week, but I won't completely leave you hanging. This is my conversation on Adam Nutter's fantastic show, The Porcupine, where we dig into my liberty origins, my w...

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256: #Tuckeriskillingus&Biden’s Big TEXT Censorship from 2021-07-16T09:00

Dan watches the world burn while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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* Ted Cruz secre...

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255: Gay Cults&Knock Knock Jabs from 2021-07-10T05:00

Today, Dan pretends like he's going to do a short episode for two hours, pretends like he's there's any chance he's going to upload this to Youtube and watches the world burn...

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254: Scott Horton on American Intervention in China vs nazi Germany ft. Lily Tang Williams (@ PorcFest 2021) from 2021-07-07T11:00

Continuing my on-location in-person at PorcFest series, today's episode is my conversation with the great Scott Horton, on how the US should (or shouldn't) be handling foreign affairs....

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253: Dave Smith on Bigotry Debates&Liberty Drama (@ PorcFest 2021) from 2021-07-02T05:00

While perusing PorcFest 2021, I stumbled upon a free-range Dave Smith, wandering around in the woods New Hampshire. As a pretend journalist, I naturally asked him all the important questions lik...

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252: PorcFest Drama, Bill Cosby Bails,&the LEGEND of John McAfee w. Dave Casey from 2021-07-01T05:00

Dave is back! But Travis didn't bail.... trouble in paradise?... No. Just listen to the episode.
Dan and Dave watch the world burn and laugh their way thru all the most important articl...

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251: Caryn Ann Harlos on LP Assassins&#McAfeeDidntKillHimself (@ PorcFest 2021) from 2021-06-30T07:00

In case you missed it, I was out at PorcFest 2021 in New Hampshire all last week, covering all the libertarian shenanigans and festivities. While I was there, I had a chance to grab a couple int...

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250: WTF is Clubhouse? Just Podcasting but Worse? w. Jess Mears from 2021-06-21T05:00

I've heard a lot of people (libertarians in particular) heavily advocating this new platform, Clubhouse. I did a small amount of digging, but I didn't find a clear answer as to what ma...

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249: The Libertarian Party is Attempting a Coup? w. LPNH TweetCriminal, Jeremy Kauffman from 2021-06-17T04:00

To some of you, none of this matters. To others, this is a BFD.
If the Libertarian Party is corrupt, then it has zero moral high-ground over the duopoly system and consequently, zero value....

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248: Bodycounts&Breakfast Burgers from 2021-06-16T05:00

Dan and Travis watch the world burn and laugh their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.

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247: The Anti-Vax-Tax&Hunter's"N"Word Scandal w. Dave Casey from 2021-06-10T03:00

Travis overslept, like a punk, so Dave Casey RETURNS and joins Dan to watch the world burn and laugh their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant on...

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246: #ChurchToo:"Christian"Child Abuse&Surviving Camp Tracey w. Gene Sellers from 2021-06-09T03:00

We've all heard stories about cover-ups of abuse within the church, but for the most part, people seem to shrug it off and assume the best... until it happens to them or someone they know. ...

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245:"Coronavirus Bioweapon Production Method"&Kimmy Schmidt is a Klanswomxn from 2021-06-03T03:00

Dan and Travis watch the world burn and laugh their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.On the Docket:

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244: Conspiratarians UNITE! Truth is Unpopular w. Dave Casey from 2021-06-01T03:00

On today's episode, I am joined by the great maker-of-waves, Dave Casey from the Dave vs Goliath podcast, to dig into the "crazy conspiracy theories" and put a call out to other l...

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243: Powerpuff Skanks, Elliot's Abs, and Civil War II False Flags from 2021-05-27T04:20

Dan and Travis watch the world burn and laugh their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.On the Docket:

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242:"No One Wants to Work Anymore"and They Deserve NOTHING w. Gary Collins from 2021-05-25T04:20

As the money printer goes "brrr" and "free stuff" is passed out like presents in the purgatory Christmas loop that is COVID-19, employers are having a predictably difficult t...

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A Test of the Emergency Podcast System from 2021-05-22T10:33:25

Did this work? If you hear it, let me know at dan@tsidpod.com. Thanks! ... Oh... It's apparently also not on Spotify or any of the other major platforms...

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241: Gaslighting Maskholes and Mandated Stockholm Syndrome from 2021-05-21T04:20

Dan watches the world burn and laughs his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.On the Docket:

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240: The Mises Caucus “Take Over” vs the LPPA Pittsburg Bylaws w. John Odermatt from 2021-05-18T08:00

This weekend in Pittsburg, PA, members of the Libertarian Party traveled from far and wide to take part in the Mises Caucus’ Take Human Action Bash and the LPPA Convention. I unfortunately did n...

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Dan Reacts to Tom MacDonald "Dear Slim" (Produced by EMINEM) from 2021-05-14T14:22:19

So.... that was neat. In case you haven't figured it out yet, this weekend is apparently Tom MacDonald Weekend. If you don't like Tom MacDonald, TOUGH because it's Tom MacDonald Weekend! Huzzah!#To...

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Tom MacDonald, Nova Rockafeller, & Brandon Hart: As Far As the Stars (Album Review) from 2021-05-14T04:20

In today's bonus episode, Dan & Travis review and break down Tom MacDonald's new collaboration album, As Far as the Stars, with Nova Rockafeller and Brandon Hart. Enjoy!https://hangovergang.com#tom...

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239: Healthy Fat Anorexics, Bill Gates'Friend Didn't Kill Himself & Biden's Economy is Running Out of Gas from 2021-05-13T04:20

On today's episode, Dan & Travis watch the world burn and laugh their way thru all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
On the docket:*Bill Ga...

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238: "Sh*t-Posting Prophets" - The Role of the Libertarian Party w. Angela McArdle from 2021-05-11T13:22:13

On today's episode, I'm joined by the amazing Angela McArdle to discuss the role that the Libertarian Party should play in the political landscape, where they've gotten it wrong in the past, and wh...

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237: Trump VS Facebook from 2021-05-06T04:20

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
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*President Joe Biden's "State of the Union ...

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236: Did Derek Chauvin MURDER George Floyd? w. Spike Cohen from 2021-05-05T04:20

GUILTY! GUILTY! GUILTY!
When officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all three charges in the trial for the death of George Floyd, many rejoiced that “justice was served”. Some “back the blue” f...

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235: The Royal Green & the ‘Merican Dream w. Author, Jack Casey (“Bonus” Episode) from 2021-05-04T04:20

On today’s “Bonus” episode, I’m joined by author of the book series, The Royal Green and latest sponsor of the show, Jack Casey, to find out together, what the heck is The Royal Green, who the heck...

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234: Sexually Harassing Animals, Praying for Racism, and New Co-Host! from 2021-04-29T04:20

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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*President Joe Biden's mask update Listen

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233: Don't Stab People, Don't Spread Lies, and Don't be Derek Chauvin from 2021-04-23T04:20

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
On the docket:*Cop saves woman of color from attempted stabbin...

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232: Trust the (VERIFIABLE) Science on COVID-19 w. PA-C Roger Nevling from 2021-04-20T04:20

This conversation was recorded on March 11, 2021. If things we talked about have changed since then, oopsy. Do you own research. ;)On today's episode, "Uncle Doctor" / Physician's Associate, Roger ...

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231: Blood Clots, Microchips, and BLM’s Million Dollar Marxists from 2021-04-16T04:20

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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*President Joe Biden's impressively b...

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230: Being Black & Thinking for Yourself in a "WOKE" Dystopia w. Gothix from 2021-04-13T04:20

On today's episode, I am joined by Twitch and Youtube content creator, Gothix. Gothix, came to prominence as a video game streamer, but when she chose to #WalkAway from the Democratic Party and sta...

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229: Hunter Biden's Parmesan Problem & Baby's Blood for Old Vampires from 2021-04-10T04:20

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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*Hunter Biden's crack distraction & p...

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228: Raising a Free-Thinking Family w. Tuttle Twins Creator, Connor Boyack from 2021-04-06T04:20

On today’s episode, Cala and I are joined by the one and only, Connor Boyack. Cliche as it may be, Connor is quite literally being the change he wanted to see in the world.
 
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227: That Guy Who Hilariously Trolled the Cops on Facebook and the Real Story w. Anthony Akers from 2021-04-03T04:20

Did you hear the one about the guy who had a warrant out for his arrest by the local police, trolled them on Facebook for a while saying he was going to show up, acted like he was standing them up ...

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226: Lil Nas X's Scary Gay Satan Shoes from 2021-03-31T04:20

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
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*Lil Nas X's controversial "Montero" ...

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225: Pres Biden's 1st Press Conference was a Real Barrel of Gaffs from 2021-03-27T15:27:40

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
 
On the docket:
*President Joe Biden malfunctions and...

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224: DEBATE! "Trump's Impeachment was Justified." Chris Spangle vs Remso Martinez from 2021-03-23T10:00

Was Trump's Impeachment justified? While Donald's memory of the presidency moves further and further into the rearview mirror, there's a lot of debate over this topic and how it will effect electio...

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223: President Biden vs Stairs & Milo Yiannopoulos is Suuuper Straight Now? from 2021-03-20T14:31:55

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
On the docket:*President Joe Biden falls up stairs*President B...

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222: The Evil Side of Politics w. Joshua Smith from 2021-03-16T04:20

I've heard a lot of rumors about this guy, from "dead beat dad" to "abusive partner" to "freeloading couch surfer"... But no matter how many arrows were tossed in Joshua Smith's direction, nothing ...

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221: COVID Lockdowns & My Suicidal Depression w. Jed P (Church & Other Drugs) from 2021-03-12T14:16:04

We're all far too painfully aware of the economic destruction that these lockdowns have caused. What is discussed far less, however, is the mental damage that forced isolation has caused, which is ...

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220: Fighting "The Great Reset" & What is Delta 8 THC? w. John Bush from 2021-03-08T14:47:11

So, I keep hearing podcasters and others going on about this new “delta 8 THC” and how it’s completely legal in all states. This got me wondering…. What? How? Explain!… If you’re like me, you’ve pr...

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SMOTZ - "Cancelled Culture" from 2021-03-03T10:00

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219: "Leave Me the F*** Alone!" w. Princess Rivulet from 2021-03-02T04:20

For today's conversation, I am joined by the amazing Princess Rivulet to discuss everything from racial issues to abortion, the liberty movement, censorship, and how to simply say "Leave me the f**...

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218: Pres Biden's Bombs & Mr Potato Head's Balls from 2021-02-27T20:09:53

On today's episode, we're digging into all the most important articles in the news... and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well.
On the docket:*Mr Potato Head's gender reassignment*Bill Gates...

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217: How to Censor-Proof Your Podcast, Brand, and Voice w. Chris Spangle from 2021-02-24T12:37:24

Today, I'm chatting with the great, Chris Spangle on how he has managed to navigate the censorship world with his (often "controversial") podcast network, We Are Libertarians, for nearly a decade. ...

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216: Marketing Consultant ROASTS My Campaign Videos for Vermin, Spike, & Jo w. Kerry Slone from 2021-02-19T04:20

On today's episode, show favorite, Kerry Slone returns! As a marketing consultant Kerry's back with a vengeance to critique the LP's marketing game and ROAST all my 2020 campaign videos that I made...

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215: Trump's Acquittal, Gina's Tweets, and Cuomo's Genocide from 2021-02-16T17:15:46

On today’s episode, I’m digging into as many current events as I can squeeze into an hour and them I’m talking about them for much longer than I intend to… as always. Time to watch it burn and shar...

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214: Impeachment Circus: The Greatest Show Unearthed! from 2021-02-10T15:56:31

If at first you don't succeed, kick and scream and try again.
I wasn't planning on doing this episode today, but with the whole impeachment circus going on right now, I had a lot on my mind. If...

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213: How to Never Wear a Mask Again w. Allan Stevo from 2021-02-09T04:20

Today's episode is my conversation with Mises Institute bestselling author, Allan Stevo. 
In his latest book, Face Masks in One Lesson, Allan lays out all the evidence on the ineffectiveness of...

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212: The Monopoly on Thought w. Peter Quinones from 2021-02-04T04:20

On today's episode, I'm joined by Peter Quinones (Free Man Beyond the Wall), to discuss his recent social media bannings, whether our society is f**ked beyond recognition or hope, and some Libertar...

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211: Come Join OUR Social Network, AntiNews Live & Did Ted Cruz Try to Murder AOC? from 2021-02-02T14:05:20

We did it! I got tired of getting kicked off of Youtube and Facebook, so I created OUR social network, which is now live at AntiNewsLive.com. If you're tired of that Stockholm Syndrome feeling you ...

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210: GameStop Stonk Shenanigans & Tulsi Gabbard for LP? Why?! from 2021-01-29T15:53:26

Dear Libertarians, we need to talk.... Larry Sharpe, along with many of you, keep pushing for Tulsi to be the LP nominee... First and most glaring issue.... SHE'S NOT A LIBERTARIAN!! Let's discuss....

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209: Time to Get Real. The Psyop Q/a_? w. #FireScott from 2021-01-26T15:00:40

Well... Scott's back and you better believe I've got a LOT of Q-uestions for him. I'd say it's high past time to take this theory to the cleaners.Is there still hope for "the plan"? Was Cue a failu...

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208: Odysee.com… It’s Like YouTube, but Without All the Orwellian Bullsh*t w. Jeremy Kauffman (CEO of Odysee & LBRY) from 2021-01-22T16:51:03

I keep saying that 2021 needs to be the year of prioritizing. Sure, Youtube is a great fast convenient services, but if you're not allowed to seek truth on the platform, how much value does it real...

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207: And Donald Trump Just Walks Away... w. Jon Schweppe & Craig Smoldt from 2021-01-21T12:28:54

Surprise! Nothing happened! 
On his last day in office, there was no insurrection, no coup, no hysteria, no significant pardons, no last stands, no handcuffs, no nothing. Dude just tucked his t...

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203.5: "Dangerous" Memes & Cults vs CONCEPTS (Lost Episode) from 2021-01-15T19:26:19

So, I recorded this episode a while back, with intent to release, but then some more pressing issues came up (getting banned) and forgot to release it. So it may be a little outdated, but it's stil...

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STOP TRAUMATIZING CHILDREN! (AntiNews HotTakes) from 2021-01-13T16:07:16

This should go without saying, but apparently not.... So, please hear me loud and clear when I say... STOP PUTTING UP WITH THIS DEHUMANIZING TRAUMATIZING BULLSH*T!Call in and leave a vm.
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206: They're Lying About the "Capitol Siege"... Also, F*** Alaska Airlines! w. Kerry Slone from 2021-01-11T04:20

Everyone seems to have a lot of opinions on what exactly happened at The Capitol Building on January 6. What if, once again, the media is lying to you? Let's find out from someone who was actually ...

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205: FACEBOOK BANNED ME!.... For Agreeing With Them (Tell-All) from 2021-01-08T12:03:34

I KNOW THERE'S A CRACKLE! JUST F***ING PRETEND YOU'RE LISTENING TO VINYL, YOU HIPSTER T***!
"You cannot kill what you did not create." - Corey TaylorDowners... I need your help.
The time ha...

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204: Is Q Anon Dead? Is Epstein Alive? Where's The Kraken? #TrustThePlan? w. Scott McElroy (QAnon Chronicles) from 2021-01-05T18:31:45

Scott is ALIVE?!! That's great news! Yes, Scott McElroy (formerly?) of the QAnon Chronicles lives and he's back to catch me up to speed on his perspective of all the insanity that's going on right ...

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203: Voting for Joe Biden is RACIST from 2020-12-29T01:00

Is it a clickbait headline?… No, not really. Am I pro-Trump? Certainly not.
It turns out, there are people who don’t believe either one should be president. I am one of them.As we move into a n...

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202: A Very Problematic Christmas Crossover Special w. Break the Bell & Remso W. Martines from 2020-12-22T01:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Don't celebrate in fear!Welcome to the 2020 TSID Problematic Christmas Special. Today's episode is a variety show of all sorts of wonderful off color Christmas nonsense. From ranti...

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201: Holy Sh*t! The Mandalorian Finale & Surprise! Biden Doesn't Care About BLM from 2020-12-19T09:00

The world is a crazy place... but at least Star Wars is looking up. On today's episode, Dan digs into all the latest news and gossip.
 
On the docket:
*Joe Biden and Kamala Harris don't...

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200! The Return to FLAT EARTH w. David Weiss from 2020-12-11T17:40:08

For the big 200th episode, I was racking my brain on what to do. A part of my wanted to get crazy and talk about some out there conspiracy theories like the good old days when we talked about Flat ...

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199: COVID 1984 Lockdown Hypocrisy & Rudy Giuliani's Wine Mom Witness from 2020-12-09T04:20

On today's episode, Dan digs into the headlines of politics and pop culture and rambles freely.
 
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*Rudy Giuliani's wine mom whitness
*Lockdowns continue to destroy li...

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198: Old Presidents Get Shot & Who TF is Elliot Page? from 2020-12-08T11:45:48

Today's episode is sure to ruffle a few feathers, but that's what we do around here and if you're already getting triggered from the title because you're making assumptions without listening, I wou...

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QAnon Chronicles 78: Military Is The Only Way from 2020-12-03T10:27:20

After a long, shitty-technology-induced hiatus...Scott is back with the weird, bizarre, conspiratorial goods. In case you're asleep or comatose, things have gotten interesting in the good ol' US of...

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197: 2020 Was An Inside Job & The Gasp Heard 'Round the World from 2020-12-01T18:26:22

On today's episode, I'm gonna rant for nearly 2 hours about ridiculous divisive news articles, have a good laugh at the absurdity that is 2020, and attempt to break down some of the nonsense to fig...

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196: TRAPT's Chris Taylor Brown on Getting Banned from Facebook & Voter Fraud from 2020-11-23T12:07:23

The question of the day is... How powerful can a company get, before they're considered a government?
On today's episode, I am joined again by the controversial frontman of American rock band, ...

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195: Public Restroom Mask Rage & 2020 Post-Campaign Vacation Roadtrip AMA (Pt. 2) from 2020-11-18T13:31:05

The question of the day is…. What’s up? What else do ya wanna know about?Cala and I just got back from our much needed and long overdue vacation trip to Hilton Head Island. It was a 16 hour drive b...

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194: Ocean Beachfront Rants and Dark Election Contemplations from 2020-11-16T10:03:44

The question of the day is.... To be... or not to be?... That... Is the question.
 
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193: 2020 Post-Campaign Vacation Roadtrip AMA (Pt. 1) from 2020-11-12T04:20

The question of the day is…. What’s up? What do ya wanna know about?So, immediately after the election “ended” (unconfirmed), Cala and I hopped in our car and drove straight to the ocean to escape ...

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192: Election Rage and How is That NOT Fraud, tho? w. Scott McElroy from 2020-11-07T19:05:32

The question of the day is... WTF is going on?Did Trump win the election? Did Biden win the election? And who frankly cares? Find out now on today's episode of The System is Down episode #192: Elec...

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QAnon Chronicles 77: POST ELECTION RAGE ERECTION from 2020-11-06T17:06:38

Is the grossness of the title decent click-bait for you? On this episode, I get PISSED. Do you like fraud and gaslighting? Yeah, me neither. Wanna commiserate? Click yourself a little listen then, ...

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QAnon Chronicles 76: ELECTION DAY from 2020-11-03T22:32:38

It's the day of the election, and I'm here to talk at you for a few minutes about something John Piper wrote. And also sort of the election. It's related, I promise. 
Stay Weird.
Q POSTS: q...

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191: The 2020 Post-Election-Pocalypse Playout Spook-Tacular BEFORE THE ELECTION! from 2020-11-03T15:00

TUESDAY! TUESDAY! TUESDAY!
 
Tune in with Dan Smotz (TSID), Craig Smoldt (Break the Bell), and Scott McElroy (QAnon Chronicles) to find out what type of hellscape to expect, regardless of w...

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190: "Libertarians Should Vote for Trump" #ChangeMyMind w. Jon Schweppe from 2020-10-30T09:54:59

The question of the day is... Why are you letting this whole circus get to you?It should go without saying, but I'm not voting for Trump. Apparently some of you have never listened to this show bec...

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QAnon Chronicles 75: A Biden-Related Minisode from 2020-10-29T07:56:45

On todays episode of QAnon Chronicles, we go over the rapidly intensifying Hunter Biden laptop disclosures, and talk about why I still think Q is more likely than not to be what it claims to be. Tu...

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189: Catching Up On the Road w. Your Next VP, Spike Cohen (Muddied Waters Media) from 2020-10-26T10:02:09

The question of the day is.... What's going on with your next VP, Spike Cohen?Spike was on the show the first time, way back in less late 2020. At that time, Spike was just a lowly podcaster riding...

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QAnon Chronicles 74: Eighty Six Forty Five, Hunter's Revenge from 2020-10-21T13:49:56

This one is a longer one than I've been posting as of late, and it SOUNDS much better too. We talk more Hunter laptop news, rant about bathrooms, and discuss some potential sinister deep state comm...

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188: VeriPoll: Innovative Solutions for a Broken System from 2020-10-19T13:14:52

The question of the day is... After what happened in 2016 and what seems to be happening again with the current election, how can anyone even pretend to trust the numbers that the dinosaur polls fe...

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QAnon Chronicles 73: Q Clocks and Crack Pipes from 2020-10-16T19:44:45

This episode touches on the weird happenings regarding Q, Kayleigh McEenany, and clocks...as well as a nice overview of the Hunter Biden laptop repair extravaganza. Listen in ya weirdo, and of cour...

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QAnon Chronicles 72: Q Posts, Crack Pipes, and Kidnappings from 2020-10-14T18:01:39

Howdy howdy fellow strange-lings, here today bringing you a short little mini-sode, touching on some recent Q posts, the great foiled kidnapping of the illustrious Gov. Whitmer, and a few spicy pho...

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QAnon Chronicles 71: All About the Flu and the Fly from 2020-10-09T15:19:35

Take a listen to today's episode, all about the Trump's frightening brush with death, and the questionable existence of the infamous "Fly". You know what I'm talking about. A couple other tidbits t...

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QAnon Chronicles 70: An Oldie But A Goodie from 2020-10-07T08:04:29

Welcome back to the 'Ronicles, downers. Sorry for the time in between 69 and 70...and sorry for the audio quality of this episode. Audio issues have plagued me for the last few weeks, but the conte...

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187: CUTIES! Quit Defending Pedo Sh*t w. Brian McWilliams (Lions of Liberty) from 2020-09-28T01:00

The question of the day is... Wtf is going on?... Seriously, how did we get to this point where we have to have debates over whether or not streamed "entertainment" is child abuse? Think about that...

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186: The COVID Positive Campfire Followup w. Drew & Lelashells Farris' Ghosts from 2020-09-21T11:24:31

The question of the day is... are you still buyin' it?
Regardless of where you stand on this intentionally divisive topic, I don't feel like anyone can deny that some fishy sh*t is going on.  Listen

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QAnon Chronicles 69: Do the DEW! from 2020-09-16T21:25:37

Welcome back, you conspiracy-hungry rascals. Bringing you another bonkers installment of "is this all really happening?" Today's episode features some brand new Q posts, some discussion of the ragi...

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185: Why I Can't Run as a Libertarian w. Rocky Ferrenburg for Idaho from 2020-09-14T01:00

Today's episode is my conversation with Rocky Ferrenburg. Rocky is running for State Senate in Idaho on a platform of lesser gun laws, legalizing marijuana, ending the grocery tax, and improving ed...

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QAnon Chronicles 68: Honorary 9/11 Talk, The Woodward Trap from 2020-09-12T09:45:48

Welcome to another mini info dump extravaganza. This time we talk 9/11, the TERRIBLE presidential rumours from "inside sources", and Netflix's very honorable, family-friendly content production. Ge...

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QAnon Chronicles 67: You Ever Been to Antarctica? from 2020-09-08T19:09:50

Welcome back for another go on the wacky merry-go-round that is reality, and we're here to highlight some of the weirder parts. This time we've got some seriously odd happenings wayyyy down under, ...

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184: AntiNews: Kenosha Kyle & the Sticky Bandits (09.05.20) from 2020-09-08T01:00

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!
This is the place where we watch the world burn together and make fun of it.
 
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QAnon Chronicles 66: Trump Comes to Town from 2020-09-01T21:00

This week we talk developing details in the Kenosha scandals, updates on the Covid situation, and a spotlight on the wheels of justice as it pertains to corruption and pedophilia. Tune on in!

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183: How to Wrangle Cats and Make a Bunch of Friends w. Nicholas Sarwark (Former LP Chair) from 2020-08-31T01:00

As I sat there in a massive banquet hall and listened to the shouts of angry delegates,  interrupted only by the sounds of Roberts Rules of Order citations and the occasional conducting of actual b...

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QAnon Chronicles 65: Kenosha Pt. 2 & A Lesson In Contrast from 2020-08-26T21:51:40

Back with another minisode, it's QAnon Chronicles. Commentary on the continued tragic madness in Kenosha, and thoughts on optics at this point in the election game. Have you SEEN the conventions? T...

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QAnon Chronicles 64: Kenosha Is On Fire from 2020-08-25T22:30

Here's another blurb for you, coming in hot from close to the madness, it's a rant and an update and a Q tie-in all wrapped into one. It's a hot August, that's for sure. Tune in to find out what's ...

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182: Is the Fight for Trump Worth It? w. Chris Taylor Brown of TRAPT from 2020-08-24T09:14:40

The question of the day is… Is it worth the risk to stand up for your beliefs, even if it jeopardizes your business?
To a younger generation, perhaps you heard of Trapt or Chris Taylor Brown fr...

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QAnon Chronicles 63: It's a Mini Info Blast! from 2020-08-17T20:13:40

On this installment, we're hitting you with a decent dose of news and things pertaining to Q, in the signature scattershot manner you've come to know. Big ticket item: Kevin Clinesmith's guilty ple...

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181: Shooting Heroin & the Opioid Epidemic w. Spencer Folmar (Director) from 2020-08-17T01:00

The question of the day is.... What is the cure for the opioid epidemic?On today's episode, I am joined once again by great indie film director, Spencer Folmar. Spencer was on the show a couple tim...

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QAnon Chronicles 62: Explosions Galore, Voting Thoughts and More from 2020-08-15T12:38:48

Strap on in for a small dose of interesting tidbits. Thought Beirut was the only place that goes boom? Think again! It's the QAnon Chronicles.
Stay Weird.
Q POSTS: Qmap.pub
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180: The Mandela Effect: Simulation Reloaded w. Remso Martinez from 2020-08-10T01:00

Way back in the baby years of this show, the Mandela Effect was our very first topical episode and is still a favorite conspiracy topic for Cala and me. So, when long time friend of the show, Remso...

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179: Does Justin Bieber's "Yummy" Have #PizzaGate Connections? (C-Files) from 2020-08-03T01:00

This is something I've been trying to make happen for a while, but it never got done. So, from now on, whenever Cala is digging into a crazy topic and wants to tell me about it, I'm going to stop h...

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QAnon Chronicles 61: Scott's Still Alive!!! from 2020-08-01T12:35:26

Welcome back to the QAnon Chronicles! Tune in this week for some news regarding a change in format (more content, more frequently, shorter episodes), and a small update on where I've been and why y...

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178: "I'm Not Just Sure... I'm COVID POSITIVE!" w. Drew & Lela Michelle Farris (COVID-19 "Patients") from 2020-07-30T11:27:36

So you find you've caught the COVID... Now what?
 
Today's episode is our conversation with the first people that we've personally known who actually went out and caught the COVID, our sist...

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177: TAXED: Spike Cohen vs Trapt's Chris Taylor Brown "The Future of Freedom" from 2020-07-27T18:53:11

TAXED: You wanted it, you got it! Spike has on Chris Taylor Brown, lead vocalist of Trapt, to discuss nationalism vs. libertarianism. He also has guest Dan Smoldt of The System Is Down Podcast to f...

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176: End ALL Third Parties... For Liberty w. Theodore Quinoa (Crowd Funded Government) from 2020-07-20T01:00

The question of the day is.... Are third parties actually harming their effort more than they're hurting it?As many of you know, I'm not only a vocal member of and advocate for the Libertarian Part...

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175: Is the 2nd Amendment Really for Everyone? w. Gun Owners of America & Spike Cohen from 2020-07-14T11:23:14

Gun Owners of America, the Libertarian Party, Muddied Waters Media, and The System is Down, proudly present: Is the 2nd Amendment Really for Everyone?, with GOA and moderated by Libertarian Party V...

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QAnon Chronicles: An Un-anticipated Minisode (Ghislaine and the Clintons) from 2020-07-10T01:19

This week, technical difficulties cut the episode short. Lots more was intended to be talked about, but unfortunately this one's a shorter one than planned. Ghislaine Maxwell news and theories awai...

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174: #FreeRoss: Losing Your Life for Innovation and Liberty w. Lyn Ulbricht (Mother of Ross Ulbricht) from 2020-07-06T13:00

The question of the day is.... if you create a product and someone else uses it immorally, should you be held responsible?If you're not familiar with Ross Ulbricht's case, the very abridged version...

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QAnon Chronicles 60: Maxwell Arrested, CHAZ Dismantled, Indictments Served, Hints of NESARA from 2020-07-03T17:59:11

What an absolute trip the last few weeks have been. Hop in to the latest episode of QAnon Chronicles, as we take a look at ever-quickening justice both obvious and subtle, new on the CHAZ liberatio...

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173: AntiNews: Jorgensen Ads, Raz? Uh Muh Chaz!, #CancelCulture Fads, and Ponies are Naz*! (06.29.20) from 2020-06-29T21:13:28

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!
This is the place where we watch the world burn together and make fun of it.
 
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QAnon Chronicles 59: Vanguard Found Guilty, New Flynn Stuff, Ready For Wave 2 from 2020-06-26T01:58

It's that time of the week, we talk QAnon related news and views including Keith Raniere/NXIVM updates, more public health scares/catastrophies, and other stuff. Do the listen. Stay Weird
 
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172: Big Black Dude, Small White City w. Carl Pierce from 2020-06-22T01:00

I've been trying to get my long time friend, Carl Pierce on the show for somewhere close to a year now, to have this conversation. With everything going on in the world, we need more people willing...

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QAnon Chronicles 58: What To Do When You're In An Apocalypse from 2020-06-19T01:00

Sup, you non-conforming, wrong-thinking freaks? Sit down for another tasty episode of the QAnon Chronicles. We got supreme court coverage, interest moves from the CCP, and a big chunk of speculativ...

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171: #BlackLivesMatter w. Local Protest Organizers, Zoe Nevels & Iliawna Hook from 2020-06-15T01:00

If you haven't noticed, there's a touch of civil unrest going around. Protests, riots, looting, marching, CHAZ-ing, and so on. The tragic murder of George Floyd has sparked an upset like this gener...

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QAnon Chronicles 57: Chaz hands, Covid Debunked, Schrodinger's Floyd from 2020-06-12T01:00

This one's a long one folks, so strap on in and get ready for 80% info dump, 20% heavy-breathing and pregnant pauses. Lots of stuff to talk about this week, most notably the strangeness of the Floy...

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QAnon Chronicles: A Mini-sode from 2020-06-08T01:07

Take take a gander at that, it's another QAnon Chronicles! Do the listen, friendo. It'd mean the world. Stay Weird
Q POSTS: Qmap.pub
SHOWNOTES: https://twitter.com/DangusXx
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170: Homesteads, Homeschools, & Homemade Self-Sufficiency w. Ben Pangie from 2020-06-08T01:00

Whether you’re waiting out a pandemic or waiting for riots to cause an economic collapse, it’s always great to not have to depend on others for your wellbeing.
Today’s episode is our conversati...

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169: AntiNews: #GeorgeFloyd Murder Outrage Burns the Country & Spike Cohen #Nipplegate Outrage Burns the LP (05.30.20) from 2020-06-01T01:00

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!
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QAnon Chronicles 56: Restitution, Minny Problems, Biden/Swalwell Connections from 2020-05-29T18:47:33

This week we get treated to a brief-ish, but fast-paced, info-packed, over-hyphenated deluge of details about the habbenings in the world. You know what to do. Click the button, and prepare...for t...

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Riots, Looting, and the #GeorgeFloyd MURDER "I Can't Breathe" (AntiNews Hot Takes) from 2020-05-29T10:23:34

As always, I reserve my right to be wrong and you're welcome to tell me if I am, but this sh*t is out of hand and these are my thoughts on the matter of the George Floyd murder, the riots, the loot...

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168: Your Masks are Pointless, Your Hospitals are Empty, and Your Fear is Stupid w. PA-C Roger Nevling from 2020-05-25T01:00

There's still a whole lot of confusion going around with COVID-19. The CDC changes its mind by the day. People are scared, confused, and miserable and medical professionals are being silenced on th...

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QAnon Chronicles 55: Q Drops and Other Commentary from 2020-05-22T16:37:44

It's gettin' goooood these days, folks. As we continue through these unprecedented times, the pace seems to quicken. Q posts more frequently, major structural/management changes grow more impactful...

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167: #MeToo Lies and the Cancer of #CancelCulture w. Andy Signore (Screen Junkies & Popcorned Planet) from 2020-05-18T01:00

The question of the day is... Should we believe all women?... What if some women lie?Today's episode is my conversation with Andy Signore. If you're not familiar, Andy was the creator of famous You...

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Netflix's Waco Miniseries Reviews - Episode 6 from 2020-05-16T10:00

The Netflix Waco miniseries premiered back in 2018 on the Paramount network and during its original airing, we covered each episode in depth in our bonus patron section of our show. Now Netflix has...

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QAnon Chronicles 54: OBAMAGATE from 2020-05-15T16:06:17

Smells like there's a big ol' batch of good ole fashioned American justice being cooked up nowadays, and the kitchen's getting so steamy you can feel the heat from your living room. What a week of ...

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Netflix's Waco Miniseries Reviews - Episode 5 from 2020-05-15T10:00

The Netflix Waco miniseries premiered back in 2018 on the Paramount network and during its original airing, we covered each episode in depth in our bonus patron section of our show. Now Netflix has...

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Netflix's Waco Miniseries Reviews - Episode 4 from 2020-05-14T10:00

The Netflix Waco miniseries premiered back in 2018 on the Paramount network and during its original airing, we covered each episode in depth in our bonus patron section of our show. Now Netflix has...

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Netflix's Waco Miniseries Reviews - Episode 3 from 2020-05-13T10:00

The Netflix Waco miniseries premiered back in 2018 on the Paramount network and during its original airing, we covered each episode in depth in our bonus patron section of our show. Now Netflix has...

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166: Getting Serious w. Your Next VP, Spike Cohen from 2020-05-13T01:00

Today's episode is my conversation with Vice Presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party, Spike Cohen on serious issues like taking care of the homeless against government orders & ending the ...

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Netflix's Waco Miniseries Reviews - Episode 2 from 2020-05-12T10:00

The Netflix Waco miniseries premiered back in 2018 on the Paramount network and during its original airing, we covered each episode in depth in our bonus patron section of our show. Now Netflix has...

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AntiNews POTUS Debate Coverage: Libertarian Party of KY Finale from 2020-05-12T01:00

Original debate link: https://youtu.be/mYFlrDIeOz8
Dan and Craig's live coverage / commentary of the Libertarian Party of Kentucky's Presidential Debate on May 09, 2020.
Candidates: Vermin ...

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Netflix's Waco Miniseries Reviews - Episode 1 from 2020-05-11T10:17:59

The Netflix Waco miniseries premiered back in 2018 on the Paramount network and during its original airing, we covered each episode in depth in our bonus patron section of our show. Now Netflix has...

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165: Mother's Day Special w. Mom & My Siblings, Jessica & #FireCraig from 2020-05-11T08:37:40

Happy belated Mother’s Day!
If you’ve been listening to this show for any length of time over a year, then you are familiar with our annual Mother’s Day special.
For the past 2 years, the M...

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QAnon Chronicles: A Rant from 2020-05-09T17:08:21

Take a listen to this mini-episode for a teaser for this coming week, and learn why life in the quarantine is getting a little frustrating for your beloved host. 

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BTSBS: Craig's Secretly Recorded 35th Birthday Phone Call from 2020-05-08T09:32:54

It's #FireCraig's birthday today. I called him. I recorded him. He didn't know. Here's what happened. Enjoy.
Question Everything. Stay Uncomfortable.Let’s get weird!
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164: Making Waves vs Making Friends in Politics w. (former) Presidential Candidate, Mark Whitney from 2020-05-06T01:00

Happy hump day! Enjoy a bonus midweek episode on us.
Today's episode is our conversation with former presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party, Mark Whitney. This episode was recorded in...

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163: More Shameless Supreme Shilling w. Vermin Supreme's Campaign Manager, Desarae Lindsey from 2020-05-04T01:00

If you've been paying any attention, it should come as no surprise that I'm a fan and supporter of Vermin Supreme in his presidential run this year. He's a joke candidate, but if you take the time ...

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QAnon Chronicles 53: Flynndication, Gropin' Joe, Oodles of New Q Posts from 2020-05-01T07:49:52

This week you get a bunch of info "straight from the source". An active Q means we'll spend time reading his posts this week, as well as digging into the FRESH exculpatory Flynn news, and taking a ...

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Clips: John McAfee & Adam Kokesh on Pants-less Interviews from 2020-04-30T18:42:57

This was a fun chat from our LP POTUS debate intermission, where Adam Kokesh calls out John McAfee, Arvin Vohra, and others on "dressed up from the waste up" during interviews. Enjoy.
 
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Clips: Libertarian POTUS Candidates Discuss Getting in the Debates from 2020-04-28T20:00

Clipped from the TSID 2020 Libertarian Presidential Debate. Watch the full debate now at https://youtu.be/fia8lGvAtGc
w. Arvin Vohra, Vermin Supreme, Adam Kokesh, John McAfee, Jacob Hornberger,...

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Clips: Libertarian POTUS Candidates Discuss COVID-19 Solutions from 2020-04-28T18:00

Clipped from the TSID 2020 Libertarian Presidential Debate. Watch the full debate now at https://youtu.be/fia8lGvAtGc
w. Arvin Vohra, Vermin Supreme, Adam Kokesh, John McAfee, Jacob Hornberger,...

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Clips: Libertarian POTUS Candidates Discuss Abortion from 2020-04-28T16:42

Clipped from the TSID 2020 Libertarian Presidential Debate. Watch the full debate now at https://youtu.be/fia8lGvAtGc
w. Arvin Vohra, Vermin Supreme, Adam Kokesh, John McAfee, Jacob Hornberger,...

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162: The TSID 2020 Libertarian Presidential Debate from 2020-04-27T01:00

It goes without saying that we are living in unprecedented times. Leading up to a presidential election and being told to stay in our homes due to a pandemic quarantine has forced us all to live li...

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QAnon Chronicles 52: A Short Smorgasbord from 2020-04-24T08:07:47

Welcome to the 52nd episode of the QAnon Chronicles, we've been doing this for a whole year, and it's completely like your host to have not realized it until after recording the episode and getting...

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AntiNews LIVE: CoronaExtravaganza, Creepy Microsoft Ad, and Cala Tries to Bring Some Good News (04.22.20) from 2020-04-23T12:06:16

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!
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161: A Rebuttal to 5G Theories and China Blame w. Dr Rasa Vihari from Wuhan from 2020-04-20T01:00

With all the COVID theories swirling around, the question of the day is.... what if ALL the theories are wrong? What if there's ANOTHER explanation.
Today's episode is our conversation with ret...

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QAnon Chronicles 51: Recent Q Posts/Analysis, A Scattershot of More from 2020-04-17T16:22:28

This week we tackle few days worth of Q posts, their application to current events, and a whole bunch of other weird stuff. Q wants to up your vibes, bro. Tune in to find out how. 
 
 
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QAnon Chronicles 50 (Part 2): Scott Rants...About Q This Time from 2020-04-16T20:57:44

As promised, it's part two. And that's all I have to say about that! Just do the listen. 
Stay Weird.
 
Q POSTS: Qmap.pub
SHOWNOTES: https://twitter.com/DangusXx
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160: Why We (STILL) Love Star Wars w. Ken Napzok from 2020-04-13T01:00

Well, this is the uncomfortable conversations podcast, but in a world and a time with a surplus of discomfort and uncertainty, sometimes you just gotta take a break and have a nice fun casual chat ...

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QAnon Chronicles 50: It's a Bit of a Rant from 2020-04-10T10:01:17

This week's episode is the first of two (!) episodes to be posted this 7 day stretch, because times are crazy, patience is wearing thing for everyone, and your favorite attention-deficit addled hos...

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159: Former Yang & Bloomberg Staffer Joins Team Vermin Supreme w. Sasha Cohen from 2020-04-06T01:00

Whether you can handle taking the guy seriously or not, Vermin Supreme is indeed running a serious campaign this time around... Serious enough to be snagging former staffers of some more "acceptabl...

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QAnon Chronicles 49: What is Even Actually Going On(?) and Other News. from 2020-04-03T07:21:14

Yes, this IS another episode of the QAnon Chronicles, and you ARE going to sit down and have a listen at it. Why wouldn’t you? This episode has everything: morbidity, uncertainty, heavy speculation...

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158: AntiNews: No Coronavirus, No Politics, Just Weird Sh*t... mostly kind of (03.27.20) from 2020-03-30T01:00

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!This is the place where we watch the world burn together and make fun of it.
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QAnon Chronicles 48: The End of the World as We Know It from 2020-03-27T08:10:02

Welcome back to the Qhronicles (new show nickname alert). We got a big ol’ pile of speculation-heavy information overload coming your way, all courtesy of a little thing we like to call the “Ching ...

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157: Continued COVID-19 Speculation w. John Nyman from 2020-03-26T01:00

With all the Coronavirus and political buzz going around, sometimes life just calls for a mid-week episode here and there.
Today's episode is our conversation with Cala's friend and coworker, J...

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156: Is Corey Feldman’s “My Truth” Documentary Brave or Sleazy? from 2020-03-23T01:00

I feel like we’ve been talking about this guy forever.
Corey Feldman has been teasing the world with his plan to expose major names in Hollywood as pedophiles and sex offenders, for longer than...

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QAnon Chronicles 47: The Storm is Here, Google Unleashed, Celebrity Arrests? from 2020-03-20T01:00

Welcome to the madness at the end of the world. Here to bring it to you live, it's another Episode of the 'ronicles. Dig it fam. Stay Weird. 
Q POSTS: Qmap.pub
SHOWNOTES: https://twitter.co...

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155: Should We Fear Coronavirus and 5G Connections? w. Ole Dammegard from 2020-03-16T01:00

The question of the day is... Are you having fun yet?.... Or maybe... Is it time to get scared yet?I know. I know. Your probably tired of hearing about it and exhausted by thinking and obsessing ab...

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QAnon Chronicles 46: Corona-scopy, Maybe Mass Arrests, and Other News from 2020-03-13T06:41

Get it. Press it. Hear it. Think on it. Repeat next week, too. We got spicy Corona updates for ya, you know you want to. 
 
Stay Weird
 
Q POSTS: Qmap.pub
SHOWNOTES: https://twi...

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154: The War on Google and Big Tech Censorship w. Jon Schweppe from 2020-03-09T01:00

Free speech vs monopoly rights… when you virtually own all channels of thought, how much power is too much power and is there a point that the government should step in? When the rules were put in ...

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QAnon Chronicles 45: Town Halls, Virus Updates, Dem Shadow Candidates? from 2020-03-07T09:20:31

Hello again and welcome to another rambling episode of QAnon Chronicles. This week we talk about the wittled-down Democratic presidential field, MORE corona virus updates/speculation, and a smatter...

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RIP Twitter. New Orwellian Rules Will be the Downfall (AntiNews Hot Takes) from 2020-03-06T13:04:52

With great power comes great censorship... It should come as no surprise that Twitter has yet again updated it's policies for the worse. The real question is, where does this lead and how far does ...

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Hillary Clinton Hypocrisy "Follow the Rules!" (AntiNews Hot Takes) from 2020-03-03T13:00

In an act that is staggeringly tone deaf beyond words, Hillary Clinton ridicules Bernie Sanders for not wanting to "follow the rules"... This is so mind numbingly hypocritical, I can't think of a p...

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Goodbye, Apu! The Simpson's Dumb Decision to Bend the Knee (AN Hot Take) from 2020-03-03T08:00

#antinews #thesystemisdown #thesimpsons #cancelculture Well, this is kinda late news, as I recorded it last week and then forgot to upload it... But hey, I still think it warrants a conversation or...

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153: Coronavirus Coverups & Vaccine Deceptions w. Raylene Lightheart from 2020-03-02T01:00

Well, you can nary find a person these days who's not muttering in one way or another about today's topic, so let's talk about it. 
To those of you who may find this in the future, there was on...

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QAnon Chronicles 44: Peter Butterjudge the Obama Clone, Canadian Epstein, Corona Panic from 2020-02-29T12:42:46

This week's QAnon Chronicles is here! Have a seat, gird yourself, and get ready for your favorite rambling conspiracy corner the internet has to offer. This week we talk some intriguing Corana spec...

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152: AntiNews: Bloomberg Buy-In, Blajovich Bail-Out, & Bernie Bros Beheading (02.24.20) from 2020-02-24T01:00

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!This is the place where we watch the world burn together and make fun of it.
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QAnon Chronicles 43: Barr's Interview, Locusts Spreading, Climate Change is Bust from 2020-02-21T01:08:21

Here we go with another episode of the Chronicles, this week featuring a rapid fire blast of news from all over the place, from your all-over-the-place host. Tune in and enjoy!
 
Stay Weird...

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151: Elvis Presley is Alive? from 2020-02-17T01:00

Obviously the question of the day is... did Elvis really die on August 16, 1977?On today's episode Dan, Cala, and Scott dig into one of the most famously speculated "conspiracy theories" of modern ...

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QAnon Chronicles 42: Locusts, Equifax Chinese Hacks, Pedo Arrests, and Other News from 2020-02-14T07:44:29

This week's episode is a short but sweet romp through this week's worldwide news habbenings. We've got some commentary on things you probably already have on your radar, plus stuff we bet you've ne...

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Is Johnny Depp an abuser to or victim of abuse by Amber Heard? (AN Hot Takes) from 2020-02-11T08:00

#justiceforjohnnydepp #metoo This is an odd one and, while I can't definitively say that Johnny Depp is not an abuser, I CAN definitively say that he is a victim of abuse, per Amber Heard's own sta...

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150: Greg Carlwood: How to be a Professional Thought Terrorist (The Higherside Chats) from 2020-02-10T01:00

In a world where thoughts are “dangerous”, words are “violence”, and asking the wrong questions can literally get you a “domestic terrorist” label, one man presses on and blazes his own trail of su...

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QAnon Chronicles 41: Official Acquittal, Viral Oddities, and a Raucous Caucus from 2020-02-07T01:00

Hey, it's another episode of QAnon Chronicles, come take a listen and get your weekly dose of the bonkers happenings in the world today. This week we cover the failed impeachment, the Coronavirus, ...

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149: Kratom Saves Lives and the Government Hates It w. John Bush from 2020-02-03T01:00

If you've ever found yourself wondering whether or not your government has your personal well being in mind as a priority, just take a look at the controversy surrounding kratom.
Kratom is a na...

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QAnon Chronicle 40: Crossing the Delaware, The Virus Plot Thickens, and BIG ol' Q Proofs from 2020-01-31T01:00

Hunker down, crawdaddy, it's another episode of the QAnon Chronicles. Q's back posting in a big way, so this week is a deep dive into those posts, some speculation on what may be going on in China,...

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148: AntiNews: Tulsi Sues, Commies Scheme, Bernie Sleeps, and Soap Operas Reign Supreme from 2020-01-27T01:00

Welcome back to the least trusted name in news!This is the place where we watch the world burn together and make fun of it.
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QAnon Chronicles 39: Chinese Quarantine, Impeachment Bores, And More Stuff You Wanna Hear from 2020-01-24T01:00

QAnon Chronicles back at it again. It's Impeachment! It's coronaviruses! It's bad drivers! It's Puerto Rican government corruption! Just click the thinger, the little play button doohickey. I promi...

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147: Paul McCartney is DEAD from 2020-01-20T01:00

The question of the day is... Who is "Paul" and why do these crazy theories about his alleged death persist 54 years later?Today's episode is a dig into the theory that Paul McCartney did, in fact,...

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QAnon Chronicles 38: Impeachment Moves to Senate, Q Proofs, Epstein Wing-mans Musk, from 2020-01-17T01:00

It's that time of the month--er, week again. Hunker down for another scatter-brained, cocaine-fueled (

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Vince Vaughn “CANCELED” After Tiny Orange Handshake! (AN Hot Takes) from 2020-01-14T17:41:34

This just in! Vince Vaughn is trending on Twitter after he shook the presidents hand… That should be the extent of this story, but it’s 2020, so sadly that’s not the case. After Vaughn was seen sha...

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146: John McAfee on Epstein, Conspiracies, and Freedom. Maniac For President from 2020-01-13T01:00

The question of the day is.... How free are you really?Today's episode is my conversation with tech mogul, presidential candidate, and notorious subject of rumors and controversy, Mr John McAfee. <...

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QAnon Chronicles 37: Epstein Autopsy Photos, Cannibal Ball Eaters, and Other Interesting Things from 2020-01-10T01:00

Sit down for another dose of last week's frenetic ADD-style newsblast. Trying to keep you peripherally aware of a bunch of different stuff so YOU can go dig more on what piques your interest the mo...

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Michelle Williams Thanks Her Dead Baby for Her Wealth (AN Hot Takes) from 2020-01-07T05:00

I know... It's a hot take on a hot topic... but that's kind of what we do here.
At the 2020 #GoldenGlobes, Michelle Williams was strangely appreciative of her government rights to take the life...

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Ricky Gervais' Culture Shattering Monologue (AN Hot Takes) from 2020-01-06T21:15:28

In case you haven't heard... Ricky Gervais is the hero we needed to smash all the eggshells we've been walking on thru this PC #cancleculture wasteland. He walked into the house of elites, pulled h...

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145: Bigfoot, Nephilim, Aliens, and Ticks, w. Nate Henry (Sherwood / Don't Feed the Trolls) from 2020-01-06T01:00

The question of the day is again,... do you believe in giants?Much of our history, past and present has given credence to massive human-like beings, but they remain in lore. I'll be the first to ad...

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QAnon Chronicles 36: INSANE NEWS BLAST ALERT from 2020-01-03T01:00

Welcome to another breathless, wide-ranging, fly-with-your-pants episode of QAnon Chronicles. This one is frankly impossible to adequately sum up, other than to say that we do our best to touch on ...

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144: The 2019 Downie Awards (Albums & Podcasts) from 2019-12-30T01:00

Well, we're at the end of another year and of course, that means it's time again for our annual Downie Awards ceremony where we look back on all of our pics for top quality in entertainment. We'll ...

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QAnon Chronicles 35: Never 23 & Me, Scott's Christmas List, Q Proofs and More from 2019-12-27T01:00

On this week's episode we get a fresh look at Pelosi's behaviour from a new angle, updates on Epstein's spy connections, updates on notable resignations/arrests, and a glimpse of the Christmas wish...

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143: The 2019 Downie Awards (Movies & Television) from 2019-12-23T01:00

Well, we're at the end of another year and of course, that means it's time again for our annual Downie Awards ceremony where we look back on all of our pics for top quality in entertainment. We'll ...

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QAnon Chronicles 34: IMPEACHMENT WEEK!!!! (And Other Q Stuff) from 2019-12-20T01:00

THE BAD ORANGE MAN IS FINALLY DEFEATED! Happy Impeachment Week everyone! What the Uniparty has pursued relentlessly for 3 years is finally upon us! We can all sit down together here on this show, c...

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142: Getting to Know Nate Tucker w. Nick Tucker (Chipped Tooth Podcast) from 2019-12-16T01:00

Many podcasters take a full break this time of year because we all know that the numbers are gonna dip during this season anyway, but not The System is Down. I know there are some of you who may no...

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QAnon Chronicles 33: Q Proofs Abound, Winning Intensifies, FISA Before Declas from 2019-12-13T01:00

This week we dive into the explosive Horowitz FISA Report, and you don't want to miss it; the whole report is CHOCK full of Q-ish coincidences, and in case it wasn't already hard enough to deny the...

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141: Real Music and Stolen Art w. Fable Reactions from 2019-12-09T01:00

The question of the day is… what music moves you? What artist unknowingly speaks to your soul?
Today’s episode is my conversation with Youtuber Fable Reactions about his passion for real artist...

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QAnon Chronicles 32: Jeff Bezos is a Turd, Pelosi Pulls the Trigger, and a HUGE Q Proof from 2019-12-06T01:00

Get ready to dive in to another episode of QAnon Chronicles. Hot on the heels of today's breaking impeachment news, we'll dig in to what the Dem's real strategy might be. Additionally, we've got th...

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140: The Kanye West Christian Kanspiracy Kanversation from 2019-12-02T01:00

The question of the day is... If a man is known for outrageous antics, at what point do you take him seriously?
Kanye West is a very polarizing artist. He is well known for things like interrup...

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QAnon Chronicles 31: Nope to Oprah, Bangkok Dangerous, and More QProofs from 2019-11-29T12:08

Strap yourselves in this week, cause we got a long one. More Q-incidences, updates on Spygate, new Epstein news/Q confirmations, progress in Hong Kong, and a random smattering of other notable news...

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139: AntiNews 33: Chick-Fil-A's Dirty Knees, Charlie's Icarus Angels, & Malcolm Young Dies? (11.20.19) from 2019-11-25T01:00

The question of the day is... How dead does someone have to be before they stop starring in movies?...
Welcome back to the least trusted name in news! This is the place where we watch the world...

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QAnon Chronicles 30: Ukraine Boomerang, IG Report Right on Q, Epstein Updates, and Other Stuff from 2019-11-22T01:00

After a blisteringly boring week of impeachment hearings, come enjoy a slightly more engaging analysis of said hearings...along with a whole bunch more. We've got a new round of recent Q proofs, we...

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138: TSID Star Wars Celebration 2019 (Pt 2) from 2019-11-20T01:00

More Star Wars dork stuff! The conversation continues! If you missed part one of this conversation on Monday, definitely go back and check that out first. If you did, the rest speaks for itself. Listen

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137: TSID Star Wars Celebration 2019 (Pt 1) from 2019-11-18T01:00

The question of the day is.... Star Wars... are you still with it? Did TLJ age well? Is there still hope for the franchise under the reign of Disney?
Today's episode is the second TSID Star War...

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QAnon Chronicles 29: Seeing Into The Quture, Schiff's Impeachment Sham, and Other News from 2019-11-15T01:00

Q is BACK and posting again, and it's some of the strangest most tantalizing stuff yet. If "Fringe" style esoteric technology, secret Gov't Black Projects, and game theory interests you, this is th...

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Rick and Morty Recaps S04E01 "Rick, Die, Repeat" (Rotten Potatoes Review) from 2019-11-14T16:39:23

Dan is joined by Brian McWilliamd for a brand new recap show, breaking down season 4 of "Rick and Morty". Will Brian's opinion on what he once called "the most libertarian show on TV" change after ...

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Rotten Potatoes: The Mandalorian Chapter 1 (Review) from 2019-11-12T14:20:29

So, I'm tired, low energy, still getting over a cold, but that wasn't going to stop me from reviewing The Mandalorian Chapter 1. If you don't like listening to sleepy gross ASMR rants, I'll just go...

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136: Let's Talk About Sandy Hook w. Wolfgang Halbig from 2019-11-11T01:00

The question of the day is... Is it EVER harmful or dangerous to simply ask questions when facts don't add up?Here in 2019 we live in an Orwellian day and age where the simple act of asking a quest...

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QAnon Chronicles 28: Dems Go For Broke, CNN Lies, #EpsteinCoverup from 2019-11-08T01:00

In this week's episode, Scott apologizes profusely for the audio quality on the Halloween Ep. Once sufficient genuflection has occured, we moved on to a lite recap of last weeks topics, followed by...

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135: Conspiracies, Controversy, and General Badassery w. Tom MacDonald from 2019-11-07T00:00

The question of the day is.... What are y'all so butthurt about? 
Well, as we quickly approach the end of 2019, one can only hope that 2020 will be less touchy and bring back the beautiful edge...

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This is NOT the Tom MacDonald Interview You're Looking for, but Stay Tuned... from 2019-11-04T00:00

Sorry for the confusion. Just wanted to make sure you guys know what's up. Stay tuned and I promise it'll be worth the wait. 
Question Everything. Stay Uncomfortable.
Let’s get weird!
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QAnon Chronicles 27: Happy Ramble-ween, Peach Mints, 4-D Syria Maneuvers, And Other Tidbits from 2019-11-01T00:00

After an explosive week both domestically and abroad, we dive straight into what’s really going on, what’s probably going on, what might be going on, and everything in between. Massive Syria develo...

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134: AntiNews: Father's Rights to Trans Son, #WhereisRose, 3D Space Meat, PB Correctness, and more (10.23.19) from 2019-10-28T00:00

The question of the day is... Do fathers have rights to their children?...
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Tom Macdonald "Trying to Kill Me" Track Review (Rotten Potatoes Audio) from 2019-10-25T10:00

So, I had a convo with Tom Macdonald recently and he confirmed that he'd be releasing a video for my favorite track off Ghostories, "Trying to Kill Me".I am beyond happy to announce the bold contro...

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QAnon Chronicles 26: Syria Updates and Sex Trafficking New with a Traffic Anarchist from 2019-10-25T00:00

Come have a listen, as Scott proclaims his most basic motorway philosophical desire...utter lawlessness. The perk your brains up at a brief but meaty update on the Tulsi/Hillary Feud, the Syria for...

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133: Joker is Dangerous... Right? from 2019-10-21T00:00

The question of the day is.... Joker is Dangerous.... Right?
In a time where words are considered violence, the media would have you believe that everyone is a potential murderer, and the word ...

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QAnon Chronicles 25: Biden 17th Slip Up, Cali Blackout Theories, and a Few More QProofs from 2019-10-18T00:00

This week Scott gets heated about the financial burden of funerals and other life events, and brings you hefty updates on Ukraine/Turkey/Syria, some sex trafficking busts, and another big dose of r...

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132: Everyone Gets a Pony w. Presidential Candidate, Vermin Supreme from 2019-10-14T00:00

The question of the day is… Who is Vermin Supreme? If you don’t know Vermin by now, then you haven’t been paying enough attention…. If you know Vermin and don’t love him, then you’re taking life mu...

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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie - Spoiler Review (Rotten Potatoes) from 2019-10-11T16:50:34

Hey! I watched another movie. Wanna hear me rant about it?
El Camino is the Netflix film Breaking sequel that we didn't know we wanted. It tells the story of what happened to Jesse Pinkman imme...

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QAnon Chronicles 24: Recent QProofs, The Impeachment That Wasnt, and Cali Cuts the Power from 2019-10-11T00:00

It's that time of the week; get your dose of semi-cogent, possibly entertaining, definitely interesting updates from the Q-niverse. We'll look at a few coincidental Q proofs, unpack the farce that ...

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131: El Paso Shooting, Bohemian Grove, 9/11, Kelly / Alex Jones, and More w. InfoWars Producer, Mike Hanson from 2019-10-07T00:00

The question of the day is…. Do you like hearing about conspiracies?… Because today, you’re gonna hear about all of them. ;) Today’s episode is my conversation with Mike Hanson. Now, you may not re...

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QAnon Chronicles 23: Adam Schiff Gets Shifty, Epstein in Cosmo, Corruption Abounds from 2019-10-04T00:00

This week we dive in to the numerous developments in the great whistleblower fiasco currently dominated the legacy media airwaves. From Adam Schiff and his plainly apparent meddling, to the actual ...

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130: AntiNews: Tom Macdonald, Greta Thunberg, Impeachment, Joker, Killer Midgets, and more! (09.19) from 2019-09-30T00:00

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QAnon Chronicles 22: Greta's Mom Likes Pizza, The Ukraine Trap, and Other News from 2019-09-27T00:00

This week we spend some quality time together examining horrific Swedish child abuse on the global stage, the MASSIVE Ukrainian boomerang of death (Hunter goes to Kiev), and a handful of other smal...

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129: Tom Macdonald's "Ghostories" is an Important Message to a Generation from 2019-09-23T00:00

The question of the day is... Are words violence?Spoiler alert.... they're not. Now let's talk about Tom Macdonald's new album "Ghostories" Today's episode is a little different format than what we...

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QAnon Chronicles 21: New Seth Rich News, Creepy Abortion Doctors, and Jeff Epstein Wins the Megaball from 2019-09-20T00:00

 On this week's fast, fun, and disgruntled episode of QAnon Chronicles....As Q's absence continues while 8chan is down, we dig into a veritable cornucopia of information, from the 10th NYPD suicide...

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128: #VapeBan = Anti-Liberty Win for Big Tobacco from 2019-09-16T00:00

The questions of the day are…. Vaping! Is it just for hipster douchebags? Is it just for former smokers? Is it healthy or just a new evil?
No matter what your answers are to these questions, th...

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Bonus: IT Chapter 2 Spoiler Review (Rotten Potatoes) from 2019-09-14T00:00

So, if you're not familiar, Rotten Potatoes is our bonus show where we review movies and TV shows, but it's typically only available for patrons in The Downers Club (see link below).
This was a...

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QAnon Chronicles 20: Flynn Exonerated, False Flag Dorian(?), and DEATH BY VAPING... from 2019-09-13T00:00

After a valiant--but doomed--effort to hold the tide of insane news at bay and to keep this show "focused", Scott decides to give in to his nature...this week, Scott blasts you with a rapid fire co...

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127: "Jesus is You"? Marty Leeds Takes Us to Conspiracy Church from 2019-09-09T00:00

The question of the day is.... Who is Jesus?
Apparently around this time every year, I start to get that controversial itch that only Marty Leeds can scratch. 
Marty has been a friend of th...

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QAnon Chronicles 19: Hurri-Cocaine Dorian, Human Hunting, and Other News from 2019-09-06T00:00

Did...did Scott get more organized? Barely, yet noticeably all at the same time! He hopes. Tune in this week for another brain-bending, fact-based, frequently speculative episode of QAnon Chronicle...

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126: Pastor Grilling w. Gabe Casciato from 2019-09-02T00:00

The question of the day is.... Is there any question you'd be afraid to ask your pastor?Ok, we're doing it again. I did a pastor grilling convo with Lee Bezotte way back in the day and I initially ...

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QAnon Chronicles 18: Elephant Pigs, Lyin' Comey, and Homewreckin' Omar from 2019-08-30T00:00

This week we take a cursory glance at a few "Stranger Things" type connections to Epstein and elsewhere. CERN may or may not be mentioned. We also take a deeper look at the fresh off the press IG R...

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125: True Stories of a Troubled Foster Kid w. Chris Garcia (Pt. 2) from 2019-08-26T00:00

The question of the day is... What's the end of Chris' Story? (duh)
Today's episode is the continuation and conclusion of my conversation with Chris Garcia on his troubled childhood, experience...

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QAnon Chronicles 17: NYPD Suicides, Registration Sticker Protests, and More Epstein. from 2019-08-23T00:00

It's just another week in the weirdest timeline ever. Scott doesn't even know where to start anymore, and has resigned himself to the inevitability of never "getting to it all". Any info that's new...

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124: True Stories of a Troubled Foster Kid w. Chris Garcia (Pt. 1) from 2019-08-19T00:00

The question of the day is... does your upbringing determine your future?If you've been listening to this show for any length of time, you've likely heard me talk about the camp for abused and negl...

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QAnon Chronicles 16: Weird Coughs, Epstein's "Suicide", and Ghislaine Goes to In-N-Out from 2019-08-16T00:00

As the pace picks up tremendously, Scott frantically blows through as much as he can remember to keep you up to speed with the ridiculous suicide of Jeff Epstein, the uncovering of the Spygate scan...

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123: Chinese Gov Physicist Blows Whistle on Apollo Moon Hoax w. Dr Rasa Viharii from 2019-08-12T00:00

The question of the day is.... Did we go?It's no secret that more people than ever are beginning to question the validity of the Apollo moon missions of the late 60's and early 70's. How did Nasa p...

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QAnon Chronicles 15: Garlic Breath, Weird Shootings, and Q the Terrorist Menace from 2019-08-09T00:45

This week on QAnon Chronicles, we get into a relatively brief but meaty dive into the too-neatly-timed-to-be-coincidence shootings over the past week, and a few potential explanations for the FBI's...

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122: Getting the Hell out of Politics & Devil Worship w. Remso Martinez from 2019-08-05T00:00

The question of the day is... How much is your soul worth, metaphorically and literally?On today's episode our good ol' buddy, Remso Martines is back with a new literary project, a new podcast, and...

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AntiNews 30: Jeffy Epstein Secrets, the #StormArea51 Distraction, and Dick Fridge (07.31.19) from 2019-08-02T00:00

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121: LBRY vs Youtube: A New Hope for a Censor-Free Platform w. Jeremy Kauffman from 2019-07-29T00:00

The question of the day is... How much will it take for everyone to say "enough is enough" and move to a new platform?With all the banning, censoring, demonetizing, deplatforming, and general Orwel...

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QAnon Chronicles 14: Stealth Bombers, Urinal Troughs, and Other News from 2019-07-26T00:00

In this week's episode, Scott gets honest about certain types of bathrooms, breaks down the disaster that was the Mueller Testimony, some minor updates to previous news mentions, and provides a few...

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120: The Art of Introverts w. Nick & Lizzie Pecone from 2019-07-22T00:00

The question of the day is for you introverted house cat types of people.... Are you comfortable creating art and presenting or performing it for the world?Today's episode is my conversation with N...

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QAnon Chronicles 13: Drive-Thru Etiquette, Baby Q, Blackouts Necessary from 2019-07-19T00:00

In this week's installment of Q-Anon Chronicles, we get into some meaty "Q Proofs", do our best to keep up with the Epstein Developments, anxiously await the "Question" (Mr President, is Q real?), ...

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119: Aziz Ansari is Sick of #Woke Culture Right Now w. Brian McWilliams from 2019-07-15T00:00

 The question of the day is.... What's everyone so mad about?Last week comedian, actor, and victim of the #metoo movement, Aziz Ansari released a new stand-up special on Netflix called, Right Now. ...

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QAnon Chronicles 12: Dolphins Don’t Have Thumbs, Epstein/Clinton Kiddy Diddlin’, and Other News from 2019-07-12T00:00

Tune in this week for some musings on humans’ invasive oceanic tendencies, followed by a deep dive into the habbenings surrounding the recent highly publicized arrest of everyone’s favorite “Hedge ...

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118: Bohemian Grove, Chemtrails, and Other Real Things You Ignore w. James Corbett from 2019-07-08T00:00

The question of the day is.... How strange does something have to be before you stop ignoring it.
Most people, when they hear about things like Bohemian Grove and Chemtrails, if they even know ...

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QAnon Chronicles 11: 17 Steps Into North Korea, Antifa Fights Fascism (Assaults the Elderly), and Other News from 2019-07-05T00:00

You can surmise the main topics, but that’s top of the iceberg. Do you also think you’re the best driver on the planet? Do you have an attention deficit disorder/terrible attention span? Are you lo...

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117: PorcFest Podcasters Panel from 2019-07-01T00:00

The question of the day is… What’s a “PorcFest”? Today’s episode is a little different. If you’ve been keeping up on the show lately, you likely already know that last week, I deep in the mountains...

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QAnon Chronicles 10: Google, Iran, and Democratic Disintegration from 2019-06-28T12:39:52

YOU get free stuff! YOU get free stuff! YOU get free stuff!Watch as the Dems out-promise each other straight into the dustbin of history, get informed on why maybe it’s time to move away from using...

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116: Vaccines, Autism, and Other Banned Topics w. Del Bigtree from 2019-06-24T00:00

The question of the day is.... Who do you trust and why? 
Time after time, we're told that vaccines are, not only "harmless", but a necessary good for society, yet time after time we hear anecd...

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QAnon Chronicles 09: Is Joe Biden a Clone?…. and Other News from 2019-06-21T00:00

Tune in this week as Scott tumbles through a cornucopia of worldwide/homestead notables, including but not limited to: Spygate action in Italy, Obama’s global “Hey, Watch Out for Deepfakes” Tour, a...

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115: Alien Blooded, Cult Leader, Porn Star? w. Sabrina Sabrok from 2019-06-17T00:00

The question of the day is..... What team are you on? What tribe are you in? What cult are you a part of?While that may seem like a strange QOTD to lead today's episode, I think it's quite fitting....

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QAnon Chronicles 08: The Clinton Suicide Squad, Deepfakes, and the Weiner Connection from 2019-06-14T00:00

The pace moves faster and faster, as we see what appears to be a last ditch attempt by the cabal to tie up some loose ends this week. Plus, a few significant “Q proofs”, why you might’ve noticed “D...

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114: Nephilim Giants and the Forgotten History of the World w. Jed Payne from 2019-06-10T00:00

The question of the day is... Do you believe in giants?The theories of the Nephilim are a topic that I have found fascinating for quite some time. In fact, I've been looking for someone to speak on...

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QAnon Chronicles 07: Did Q Predict Trump's New Hairdo? & This Week’s Mish-Mosh from 2019-06-07T00:00

This week on Qanon Chronicles, Scott rambles and rants his way through a bunch of stuff, not limited to Q proofs, mockery of the uniparty implosion, and musings on kitchen appliance authoritarianis...

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113: I Made a Thing: SH!: The End of the Week Album Discussion w. Dan Smotz from 2019-06-03T00:00

The question of the day is, does passion have an expiring date? Do you just reach a certain age where you are no longer passionate about the things you once were, or is that just a result of being ...

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QAnon Chronicles 06: The World Shifts: Game Time at Home and Abroad from 2019-05-30T23:05:18

The Uni-Party is in full freak out mode as they lose control across the Globe. Mueller throwssome bait to the shadow state in a Press Conference yesterday, and globalism loses big.
This week we...

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112: Why Millennials Hate "The Church" w. Sociologist, Dr Tricia Bruce from 2019-05-27T00:00

The question of the day is..... What's the deal with these young'n's not goin' to church? And is it a good thing or a bad thing that the church attendance numbers are declining?On today's episode o...

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QAnon Chronicles 05: The NXIVM Connection: A Peek Inside the Web of the World’s Worst Self-Help Group from 2019-05-24T00:00

This week, we take some time to examine how things have shifted in the Q Movement regarding frequency of Q posts, the ultimate mission of Q, and what the silence likely indicates.Then we dig into t...

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111: How to Crowd Fund a Government w. Theodore of @CrowdFundedGov from 2019-05-20T00:00

The question of the day is... How much government would you be willing to fund?
Today's episode is my conversation with Theodore of CrowdFundedGovernment.com on his radical idea on how to make ...

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QAnon Chronicles 04: Durham Unleashed: What it Means and How we got Here from 2019-05-17T00:00

DOJ comes out swinging, Deep State panics, and the DOJ “officially” begins its investigation of the investigators. As the boomerang rebounds on the real colluders, we dig into how the Mueller Probe...

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110: Raising a Weirdo w. My Mom from 2019-05-13T00:00

Happy belated Mother's Day! To celebrate, I invited my mom back on for another funcomfortable conversation just like last year.
Of course we touched on all the usual fun topics like, conspiraci...

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QAnon Chronicles 03: Traps, Trade, and Tax Returns from 2019-05-10T00:00

This week on Q-anon Chronicles, we examine the escalating feud over the Mueller Report as we watch Congress collectively lose their minds. Later, we touch on recent developments with China and trad...

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AntiNews 29: Pruning the Twigs and Berries, Hillary's China Collusion, and Denver's Magic Decision (05.08.19) from 2019-05-09T00:00

Happy Birthday to #FireCraig! Welcome back to the least trusted name in news! This is the place where we watch the world burn together and make fun of it.
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109: Art Should be as Ugly and Offensive as Humanity w. Martyn Jacques (The Tiger Lillies) from 2019-05-06T00:00

The question of the day is... What is art? How do you define it? Are there boxes and boundaries that it shouldn't cross or break out of?Today's episode is a special one to me. Perhaps you've heard ...

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QAnon Chronicles 02: Old Faces, New Roles: Trump’s Inferred IC History from 2019-05-03T00:00

Has Donald Trump been an Intelligence Community asset all along? This week we dig into some of the circumstantial evidence spanning decades, which supports the idea that Trump could figurehead such...

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108: Uncomfortable Pow Wow 3. Happy Birthday! from 2019-04-29T00:00

The question of the day is.... How many amazing conversations have you missed over the last THREE YEARS of the show?!!!...That's right. Today TSID turns 3 and I feel like we're finally learning to ...

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QAnon Chronicles 01: Starting from the Unprecedented Present from 2019-04-26T00:00

In Episode 1 of QAnon Chronicles, we take a broad look at just how odd and out of the ordinary reality has been for the past few years. From curious, under the radar DOJ activity, to leadership cha...

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107: Loving the Unloved and Giving Modern-Day Orphans a Hope w. Wendy Bezotte from 2019-04-22T00:00

The question of the day is..... If you don't like the way things are, what are you doing to change them?We all say that we want to make the world a better place, feed the homeless, love the unloved...

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QAnon Chronicles 00: Knock, knock, Neo. from 2019-04-19T00:00

Welcome to the latest addition to The System is Down podcast, QAnon Chronicles. If you dabble at all in conspiracies, watch the nightly news, or even just browse the internet, you've likely heard b...

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106: Gender Identity is a Fraud w. Jamie (James) Shupe from 2019-04-15T00:00

The question of the day is.... Can you be born in the wrong body, or is it a mental illness?
Today's episode is my inevitably panty-wadding conversation with the first man to ever be legally re...

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105: TriPartisan Triggering: In Defense of Libertarianism from 2019-04-08T00:00

The question of the day is…. Why aren’t you a libertarian?
Well, it’s been a while but we’re doing it again. It’s time for another episode of the fan-favorite series, TriPartisan Triggering, wh...

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104: Histo-Rewrite: Historical Lies About the Civil War w. Prof CJ Killmer from 2019-04-01T00:00

The question of the day is..... How much do you REALLY know about American history?... Like, really?Today's episode is my conversation with college professor of history, CJ Killmer. CJ has devoted ...

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103: Life is UNPLANNED w. Activist, Abby Johnson from 2019-03-25T00:00

The question of the day is....... Abortion... Who are we throwing away? What great mind, innovator, or revolutionary are we preventing from ever existing because their existence was "Unplanned"?Tod...

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102: Life is UNPLANNED w. Actress, Ashley Bratcher from 2019-03-18T00:00

The question of the day is...... Is it possible to make a film adaptation of Abby Johnson's book, Unplanned, that actually does it justice?.... Spoiler alert.... Yes. :DToday's episode is my conver...

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101: How to Fake an American Moon Landing w. Massimo Mazzucco from 2019-03-11T00:00

The question of the day is.... How much do you really know about the moon landings?... Not the hoax theories, but just the official story. 
We all go thru our day to day lives assuming that we ...

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AntiNews 28: AOC is a Human, Behind the Curve is a Hit-Piece, and Modern Feminists are Gross. Burn it Down! (03.04.19) from 2019-03-06T00:00

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100: Times They Are A-Changin' from 2019-03-04T00:00

The question of the day is........ What the hell do you know?
Well, ladies and gentlemen, the time has come.... the big 100. When I started the show, I never really imagined it would make it th...

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AntiNews 27: Draft Feminists, Babies Riot for Bad Ideas, and Donald Trump's Kiss Rape (02.25.19) from 2019-02-27T00:00

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99: Culture Wars: Maintaining Civility thru Civil Unrest w. Chris Spangle from 2019-02-25T00:00

The question of the day is.... How do you change an angry mind?We're currently living in a strange time of great civil discourse to the point that some have even dubbed it the New Civil War. What i...

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AntiNews 26: Jussie Smollett's #FakeNoose, All Black Every Face, & the KKK Rides Again (02.18.19) from 2019-02-20T00:00

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98: Animals Are Food. Talking Carnivore Diet w. Bruce Willke Jr. from 2019-02-18T00:00

The question of the day is.... Do you think animals have souls?Well, I sure hope not because today we're going to talk all about killing them and eating them.
Today's episode is my conversation...

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AntiNews 25: Trump Wins 2020, Green No Deal, Northam's Murder Proposal, and Will Smurf's Genie (02.13.19) from 2019-02-14T13:59:16

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97: Talking Freemasonry w. Freemasons from 2019-02-11T00:00

Do you believe there is more to Freemasonry than meets the... eye?In the wide world of conspiratorial lore, one group who's name pops up far too frequently is that of the Freemasons. Many believe t...

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AntiNews 24: Super Bowl Racism, #MAGAKids Fight Back, and Kill Yourself (02.05.19) from 2019-02-06T00:00

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96: I Love(d) Drugs! w. Jed Payne (Church and Other Drugs) from 2019-02-04T00:00

The question of the day is.... Where is the line between medication and addiction? How far will you go to feel good?
Today's episode is my conversation with Jed Payne of the podcast, Church and...

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AntiNews 23: Global Warming is Real Cold, Dan's Gay Ears, & Flesh Eating Mexicans w. Jedd Payne (01.28.19) from 2019-01-30T00:00

Welcome back to your most trustworthy broadcast of the impending end of the world. On this episode of AntiNews, we're joined by Jedd (P. Masta Jeddy) Payne of Church and other drugs to break down e...

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95: Exposing Project Dragonfly w. Remso Martinez from 2019-01-28T00:00

The question of the day is..... What is the cost of convenience? How far are we willing to let crony corporations go in removing our freedoms in exchange for "free" services?
Today's episode is...

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AntiNews 22: #MAGA Kids, Toxic Peta Porn, and Drinking Babies' Blood (01.21.19) from 2019-01-23T00:00

It's that time of week again... time to examine all the outrage in the news and make fun of it to the extreme level that it deserves. This is your weekly one stop shop for politically incorrect dar...

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94: The Influence of Art w. Johnny "Rocket" Adams from 2019-01-21T00:00

The question of the day is.... which comes first the message or the art?
Today's episode is my fantastic conversation with Johnny "Rocket" Adams of The Launch Pad Media and Blast Off with Johnn...

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AntiNews 21: Microwaved Dogs, Gay Movies, and Sexist Razors (01.15.19) from 2019-01-16T00:00

Well, another week means another batch of necessary outrage. Join Dan and Craig as they break down all the most important articles in the news from the past week with all the irreverence they deser...

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93: AMA Questions and Danswers from 2019-01-14T00:00

The question of the day is.... What do you do when your plans for today's episode fall through?....
Today's planned episode fell through, so what do I do?.... Well, I've been having kind of a c...

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AntiNews 20: Kylie Jenner's Acne-phobia, Toby Flenderson for SOD, and "Outrage" Outrage (01.07.19) from 2019-01-09T00:00

The AntiNews returns! Craig returns! All is right in the world. Now let's talk about all that's wrong in the world.
On the docket: *Chinese geneticist plays god with creepy designer babies*Ruth...

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92: Oumuamua: Our Interstellar Visitor w. Dr. Avi Loeb of Harvard University from 2019-01-07T00:00

The question of the day is.... what do we do when "settled science" is challenged by new discovery?
Welcome to a brand new year and a brand new batch of "uncomfortable" conversations. I wanted ...

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AntiNews 19: Netflix Steals Thoughts, Louis CK Mocks Parkland, and Craig Gets Fired (01.03.19) from 2019-01-03T22:42:21

Well well well. Another week means another batch of outrage and another episode of AntiNews to poke fun at all things sacred. Craig was AWOL and pushing his luck on not getting fired, but Dan press...

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91: The 2018 Downie Awards (Music & Podcasts) from 2018-12-31T00:00

Hey hey! We're back to wrap up another year together with yet another DOWNIE AWARDS celebration! 
For today's episode, Cole, Craig, Nathan and I team up once again to break down and recap our v...

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AntiNews 18: Trump's Good Evil, #SantaToo, CNN's Award Winning Fake News, and the Racist Super Bowl (12.27.2018) from 2018-12-27T15:56:35

Welcome back to the show that recaps all the most important news headlines of the week with all the irreverence they deserve. On this episode Dan and Craig breakdown the latest and greatest of Chri...

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90: The 2018 Downie Awards (Movies & TV) from 2018-12-24T00:00

Well ladies and gentlemen, we find ourselves wrapping up another year together. You know what that means........ Another DOWNIE AWARDS celebration! 
That's right, for today's episode, I got the...

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AntiNews 17: More Christmas Outrage, More Baby Strippers, and Public Sh*ts in Denver (12.17.18) from 2018-12-19T21:59:44

It's that time again.... time to talk about what's supposedly happening in the world. In this Merriest of Christmas episodes, Dan and Craig faithfully break down all the of the most important news ...

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89: Mental Disorders and Religion: The Perfect Storm w. Joey Svendsen of BadChristian from 2018-12-17T00:00

The question of the day is.... Is teaching your children to be afraid of hell actually child abuse?
I may not have suffered from clinical OCD and depression as a child, but I do know first hand...

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AntiNews 16: Baby Stripper Laws, Hillary's Mystery Envelope, and Trump Will Resign (12.10.2018) from 2018-12-11T12:38:31

Well, another week in this weird world means another whole butt-load of ridiculous headlines, triggerings, and general outrage and what better way to honor it all than by making fun of it. Welcome ...

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88: My Path to Atheism w. Trenton Campbell (Pt. 2) from 2018-12-10T00:00

Today's episode is the continuation and conclusion of my conversation with my all-but-estranged cousin Trenton Campbell on his path from conservative fundamentalist Christian upbringing to atheist ...

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AntiNews 15: Rudolph the Problematic Reindeer, Neil DeGropes Tyson, Poppy Bush Passes (12.04.18) from 2018-12-04T19:53:40

Wondering what the hell has been going on in the world?... Fear not, for Dan and Craig return to fill you in on all the most important headlines with the least amount of irreverence on this week's ...

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87: My Path to Atheism w. Trenton Campbell (Pt 1) from 2018-12-03T00:00

Today’s episode is my discussion with my long-lost cousin, Trenton Campbell. Trenton and I had very similar small town Christian upbringings. We attended the same church and learned the same theolo...

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AntiNews 14: Shooting Global Warming, Stormy Daniels the Victim, and Men Aren't Women (11.26.18) from 2018-11-27T15:50:41

On today's episode of AntiNews, Dan and Craig trek thru the frozen midwestern tundra to bring you all the most important headlines in the news and tear them apart with all due irreverence.
On t...

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86: The Real Assassination of JFK w. Ole Dammegard (pt. 2) from 2018-11-26T00:00

Today’s episode is the continuation of my conversation with the great Ole Dammegard on who really assassinated John F. Kennedy. We’ll be picking right back up where we left off last week, so if you...

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AntiNews 13: Thanksgiving S**t Show Special! from 2018-11-24T15:55:43

Well, things don't always go according to plan, but we always make the best of it. This was intended to be a live-stream broadcast, but the internet overlords just weren't having it. Regardless, it...

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85: The Real Assassination of JFK w. Ole Dammegard (pt. 1) from 2018-11-18T21:35:15

On November 22nd 1963, 55 years ago, the world watched in horror as 35th (and likely final) president of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot and murdered in Dealey Plaza in Dallas T...

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AntiNews 12: Ginsburg's Tumble, Domestic Tuckerism, & Stan Lee RIP (11.12.18) from 2018-11-13T10:21:17

Well after technology kicking us offline about 10-12 times in one hour, we decided to kick it old school and just do a pre-recorded episode of AntiNews like the good old days when AntiNews was a pa...

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84: Interview with a Former Freemasonic Vampire w. Dr William Schnoebelen from 2018-11-12T00:00

The question of the day is.... Do you believe it is possible to literally sell your soul to the devil for power?
We often hear celebrities use the line "I sold my soul to the devil", but what i...

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AntiNews 11: Remember Remember, Kanye Flops, The Conners Flops, & Trump's Right to Try (11.05.18) from 2018-11-08T14:30:23

Dan and Craig return to cover the latest supposed happenings in the world. On the docket:*The Conners' looming cancelation*Kanye West jumps out of the political arena and plays the victim*Trump pas...

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83: Welcome to Metal Mass (Metallimessu) w. Haka Kekäläinen from 2018-11-05T00:00

You may have seen the viral videos floating around about Haka Kekäläinen's Metal Mass... I saw several people and listeners of the show posting the video clip about this thing and I wanted to know ...

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AntiNews 10: Megyn "Black Face" Kelly, Midterm Pipe Dreams, & Synagoge Shooting (10.29.18) from 2018-11-01T11:30:17

Tonight Dan and Craig return with their take on the latest news and current events of the week wrapped in their dark comedic package.
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82: Talking Witchcraft (Pt 2) w. Occultist Witch, Lailoken Scathach from 2018-10-29T00:00

Today's episode is the continuation of my conversation with occultist witch, Lailoken Scathach on the topic of Witchcraft. If you missed last weeks episode (ep 81), go give that a listen first, as ...

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AntiNews 09: Canada Runs Out of Weed, Honduran Migration, & Avril's New Outlook (10.22.18) from 2018-10-24T16:24:40

On tonight's episode of AntiNews, Dan and Craig cover all the current world happenings in a dark comedic fashion.
Is nothing sacred?
On the docket:
*Avril Lavigne Goes CCM
*Honduran...

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81: Talking Witchcraft (Pt 1) w. Occultist Witch, Lailoken Scathach from 2018-10-22T00:00

Well, here's one that's sure to ruffle some feathers, but that's the inevitable result in having a truly uncomfortable conversations podcast. 
I know that a good amount of my listeners are reli...

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AntiNews 08: "House Negro" Kanye, Viagra Vape Juice, & Stormy Gets Dropped (10.15.18) from 2018-10-17T19:12:49

Tonight on the AntiNews Live, tune in to find out what's supposedly going on in the world, as Dan and Craig report on all the most strange current events with a dark comedic twist.
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80: A Rebuttal to #HampsteadJustice w. Flo Destroyer from 2018-10-15T00:00

Ok, so this episode was so incredibly unplanned that I'm not sure where to start...Last Monday morning I had Tom Dunn on to discuss the Hampstead case and his awareness movement, The Legendary Camp...

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AntiNews 07: Tom Dunn vs Angry YouTube Commenters on #HampsteadJustice from 2018-10-10T19:43:30

Well, our initial plan, stream, and ideas hit the fan on this one... but that's what this show is all about. 
The agenda for the evening was supposed to be... preshow, cover a news article, bri...

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79: Exposing Hampstead: The Horror You Never Heard Of w. Tom Dunn from 2018-10-08T00:00

Today's episode is my chat with repeat offender and friend of the show, Tom Dunn of Through the Black.
Tom has a great new documentary out called This is a War, which is all about spiritual war...

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AntiNews 06: Kanye's SNL Upset & The Kavanaugh Boof Circus (10.01.2018) from 2018-10-02T11:38:16

Another week, another outrage. From Kanye West's gutsy speech on Saturday Night Live to Brett Kavanaugh's Circus Court hearing, tune in and call in to the AntiNews LIVE tonight with Dan and Craig, ...

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78: TriPartisan Triggering: Marxism from 2018-10-01T00:00

So, this episode turned into a whole different animal than the one I initially set out to hunt.
If you're not familiar, TriPartisan Triggering episodes of TSID are episodes where we take a Repu...

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AntiNews 05: Black Magic Beyonce, Kavanaugh Smear, BatPenis, & RIP MGK (09.24.18) from 2018-09-26T12:44:09

The world just keeps getting weirder and weirder, making our job easier and easier. Join Dan and Craig live as they cover all the absurdities and outrage that are supposedly happening in the world ...

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77: Transhumanism: The Next Evolution of Man w. Zoltan Istvan from 2018-09-24T02:00

The question of the day is.... Will technology go too far? We've seen it in countless Hollywood movies; man builds robots, robots get too smart, man gets wiped out. With the ever increasing speed o...

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AntiNews 04: The FBI Hides Stranger Things, The New Norm, and Social Justice Outrage from 2018-09-19T19:02:46

The FBI mysteriously shuts down a solar observatory in NM, Norm Macdonald has a crazy new show, SJW's continue to melt the world and much much more.
Tune in live as Dan and Craig cover what's s...

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76: Well, Let's Talk About the Jews, I Guess... w. Marty Leeds from 2018-09-16T22:12:24

Well, we're going for it. In a day and age where looking at someone the wrong way can get you branded an antisemite or a nazi,.... we are going to touch the untouchable topic and talk about the Jew...

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AntiNews 03: The New Pandemic, A Handmaid's Fail, & HIV Positivity (09/10/2018) from 2018-09-11T14:51:27

Dan and Craig are back with their dark comedic take on the headlines and everything that is supposedly happening in the world today.
Call in at: 309 716 3818
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75: Spotting Mind Control Patterns. From 9/11 to California Fires w. Ole Dammegard from 2018-09-10T02:00

Today's episode is my latest with the great Ole Dammegard. Ole returns to the show this time, to break down what signs to look for in spotting a mind control false flag attack. 
We dug into a b...

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AntiNews 02: Alex Jones' TBabe, Shady's Back, & Monkeying Around (09/04/2018) from 2018-09-05T13:42:07

With all the monkeying around that's been going on, there's a whole lot of nonsense in the world.
Tune in and watch Dan and Craig give you the rundown of this week's happenings live!
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74: What the **** is Going on in Afghanistan? w. Scott Horton from 2018-09-03T02:00

The obvious question of the day is…. What the **** is going on in Afghanistan?
I don’t feel like nearly enough people are asking this question. We’re going on 17 years at war now, Bin Laden ha...

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AntiNews 01: Cannibals, Nazis, and Front Holes (08/27/18) from 2018-08-29T02:00

We're kicking off a new weekly show on The System is Down! The AntiNews is a segment that Dan and Craig have been doing exclusively for members of The Downers Club for quite some time, but we've de...

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73: How SJWs Raped Comedy w. Brian McWilliams from 2018-08-27T00:00

The question of the day is.... Is there a line in comedy that should not be crossed? Are there things that just shouldn't be joked about?

We're living in a strange time, where de...

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72: Who is Q Anon? from 2018-08-19T23:06:48

If there’s a question of the day, the obvious one is... Who is Q?… or What is Q?… or Who are Q?… or where or what or when is Q?

If you’ve been paying attention to the...

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71: Goth Christian? w. Skot Shaw of Leper from 2018-08-13T00:00

The question of the day is.... Has there been an area, a social group, or a time period in your life where you felt like an outcast? 

Today's episode is my conversation with Skot Shaw...

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70: Let's Talk About Masculinity from 2018-08-06T00:00

The question of the day is.... What is masculinity?We live in a strange time where men are either not "manly" enough, or they're "manly" to a "toxic" fault. So...

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69: Dan is a Jerk on the 29 Toes Podcast (Pt. 2) from 2018-08-01T00:00

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the 29 Toes Podcast AGAIN. Here's what happened...

 

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67: The Death of Dinosaur Media w. Frankie Val of Quite Frankly from 2018-07-23T00:00

The question of the day is... Where do you get your information?... As the traditional news sources continue to show their biased hands and become less and less trustworthy, where do you go?

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66: Soft America w. Gret Glyer from 2018-07-16T00:00

The question of the day is... How much is enough? Is there a point where you have too much or should feel bad for having more posessions in one room of your house than many people will ever own ...

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65: Leftist SJW Maniac Changes His Mind w. Tyler Baggins from 2018-07-09T00:00

The question of the day is… What would it take for you to change your mind?… We all have deep set beliefs on everything from politics, to religion, to social issues, to conspiracies, ...

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64: Abortion Reality w. Former Planned Parenthood Director, Abby Johnson from 2018-07-02T00:00

The question of the day is... Abortion?

This is an issue that has been politicized and used to divide the masses. One side thinks that the other is trying to take away women's rights,...

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63: Stay Away From the Libertarians w. Remso Martinez from 2018-06-25T02:13:07

You know... There are just not enough hours in the day... It's something that I heard adults say many times when I was a child and teen, but there are seriously not enough hours in the day....

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62: TriPartisan Triggering: Transgenderism from 2018-06-18T00:00

 The question of the day is... Transgenderism?... That's it because there are so many questions around this topic. Should they get to choose their bathrooms, should they get to p...

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61: Update on the Horrifying #OperationBackyardBrawl (06-12-2018) from 2018-06-14T15:40

Well, we're back again with another unorthodox episode to bring you another update on this case. Some strange twists have popped up and it's getting harder and harder to know who to tr...

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60: The Horrifying #OperationBackYardBrawl Continues (06-07-2018) from 2018-06-08T14:12:12

Well, we're continuing with the unconventionality because I feel pretty strongly about this case and keeping you guys and gals up to date on what's happening. If you're not famili...

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59: What We Know So Far About the Horrifying #OperationBackYardBrawl (06-05-2018) from 2018-06-07T19:40

Well ladies and gentlemen, this episode is a very unconventional one for this show. We were first alerted to this case on Tuesday and we recorded this episode documenting every thing that we kne...

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58: The Mind and Life Altering Joys of Psychedelics w. Mike Brancatelli from 2018-06-04T00:00

The question of the day is... "Psychedelics: Good? Bad? Dangerous? Revolutionary?"Of course there is still a massive stigma around this topic and it's very likely the result of la...

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57: Young Marriage = Divorce? from 2018-05-28T00:00

The question of the day is, should people get married young? I personally got married as young as I possibly could and it's had many a rocky season, but I have a plethora of friends who see...

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56: Alex Jones'Ex-Wife Tells All w. Kelly Jones from 2018-05-21T00:00

Divorce is never not messy, but custody wars are hell. Today’s episode is my conversation with Alex Jones’ (Infowars) ex-wife Kelly Jones, who is smack dab in the middle of an ugly up...

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55: MOM w. My Mom from 2018-05-14T00:00

What do you do when your mom finds out that you dig into and believe some crazy things... things that might go against how she raised you to think?... Whereas some might try to avoid bringing it...

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54: Stop Working for Someone Else's Dream w. Jason Stapleton from 2018-05-07T00:00

Do you just love your daily 9-5 job and working for the weekend? What if you didn't have to clock-in and clock-out of the system every day? What if you didn't have to wear p...

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53: The Uncomfortable Pow Wow 2: Happy Birthday! from 2018-04-30T00:00

On today’s episode, we celebrate the first full year of The System is Down, by going back to square one. Way back in episode one, Craig, Cole, Nathan, and I just had a good round tabl...

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Bonus: Kanye West Update w. Jon (Jonye West) Schweppe from 2018-04-26T16:20:12

In today's bonus episode, I am joined by Jon (Jonye West) Schweppe to cover the latest breaking news on Kanye West and his recent potential career suicide tweets. 

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52: CIA Black Ops Contractor, Cody Snodgres Tells all w. Intro by Ole Dammegard from 2018-04-23T00:00

Is the truth stranger than fiction? You be the judge.

 

A few months back I was contacted by Ole Dammegard with a request that I get his friend Cody ...

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51: What Would Jesus Sell w. Toby Morrell (Bad Christian / Emery) from 2018-04-16T00:00

The Christian entertainment industry is a strange beast. Is it a ministry, is it a business, is it just preaching to the choir, is it a fast pass to moderate monetary success?

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50: TriPartisan Triggering: Gun Control and Climate Change from 2018-04-09T00:00

TSID is here to prove otherwise. The person you disagree with is not your enemy. They’re just someone who thinks that they too know what’s best. If anything, the person who tells you ...

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49: You Are a F***ing Slave w. Anarchist, Rodger Paxton from 2018-04-02T00:00

Anarchy! It’s defined by riots, chaos, and Hot Topic fashion, right? Wrong!

On today’s episode I had an extremely fun and laid back conversation with anarchist podcas...

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48: The Real Waco w. Survivor, David Thibodeau from 2018-03-26T00:00

Today’s episode is the conclusion of our series on Waco. Last week’s episode was my conversation with Gary Noesner who was the FBI negotiator on the case, so if you missed that, you d...

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Rotten Potatoes: Star Wars The Last Jedi (Pt 1) from 2018-03-24T13:24:48

Ok weirdos, here's a little bonus episode for you. If you're already a member of The Downers Club, you know that we do movie and TV reviews called Rotten Potatoes. This long overdue ro...

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47: The Real Waco w. FBI Negotiator, Gary Noesner from 2018-03-19T00:00

There are many sides to every story, so just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you better keep digging.

We’ve talked about and speculated the Waco inciden...

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46: Scientism vs The Science of Our Flat Earth w. Robbie Davidson from 2018-03-12T00:00

Alright! We're doing it! We're gonna talk about Flat Earth again because I know you guys secretly love it deep down, even though you pretend like it makes you seethe with an...

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45: #MeToo? Bill Clinton Raped Me - w. Juanita Broaddrick from 2018-03-04T23:00

When most people hear the name Bill Clinton, they tend to have this picture in their heads of a suave southern charm funny guy who you feel like you could have a beer with and who just happened ...

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44: Drugs, Guns, and Other Felon Fun w. John Odermatt (Lions of Liberty / Felony Friday) from 2018-02-25T23:00

Our country seems to be under the impression that people who have made bad choices are lesser humans; that if you’ve committed a crime on any level, you should be branded for life… That is, of c...

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43: Waco: An American Tragedy (Pt. 2) from 2018-02-18T23:00

Why are atrocities in our history so easy to overlook? When did we get so calloused and un-empathetic? It’s as though we look at our country’s history as if it’s a work of fiction. If...

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42: What the **** is Bitcoin? A Beginners Guide to Cryptocurrency from 2018-02-11T23:00

If you’ve ever heard someone talking about Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency and found yourself wondering “What the **** is Bitcoin?”, but were maybe afraid to ask, for fear of looking stupid,… fear not...

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41: The Super Bowl was Rigged, as Most Sports Are w. Brian Tuohy from 2018-02-04T23:00

Happy Birthday to me. It's my big 30 today, but more importantly the big 41 for the show. If you had told me 5 years ago, on my 30th birthday, I'd be hosting a podcast about sports, I ...

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40: Waco: An American Tragedy (Pt. 1) from 2018-01-28T23:00

On today's episode Craig, Justin, and I tackle the seig at Waco. It's a story that many have heard of, but few dig deep enough to understand what really went on and who was at fault fo...

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39: Getting Sued by Tommy Wiseau of The Room w. Rick Harper of Room Full of Spoons from 2018-01-21T23:00

Life is strange. Sometimes you find yourself in a random stoke of luck where you get to work on a project with someone you admire. Other times that person you admire changes their mind and sues ...

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38: #Pizzagate is Less About Pizza and More About Pedophilia Pt. 2 from 2018-01-14T22:38:37

Today's episode is the continuation of my discussion with Craig on the topic of #Pizzagate. The first half of this discussion was back in episode #32, so check that out first. This is an un...

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37: Opening the Third Eye to Find Jesus w. TruthSeekah from 2018-01-07T23:00

On today's episode I had the great pleasure of chatting with podcaster, artist, and esoteric hip hop artist TruthSeekah about third eye awakening spirituality within Christianity and a whol...

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36: The 2017 Downie Awards pt. 2 from 2017-12-31T23:00

Welcome back to the 2017 Downie Awards! Today's episode is the grand finale of a two parter where Craig, Nathan, and I have a round-table discussion about our favorite bits of entertainment...

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35: The 2017 Downie Awards pt. 1 from 2017-12-24T23:00

Welcome to the 2017 Downie Awards! Today's episode is the first of a two parter where Craig, Nathan, and I have a round-table discussion about our favorite bits of entertainment from this y...

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34: Talking Catholicism w. Jon Schweppe from 2017-12-17T23:00

Sometimes, I just like picking the brains of people who have different spiritual beliefs than I and getting to know more about what they think, how their faith works, and why they came to their ...

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33: The System is Down Star Wars Celebration 2017! from 2017-12-10T23:00

On today's episode we break our typical uncomfortable chats format to celebrate the greatest film franchise in human history, Star Wars. I invited five fellow Star Wars fanatics on to have ...

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32: #Pizzagate is Less About Pizza and More About Pedophilia Pt. 1 from 2017-12-03T23:00

Today's episode is the first of a two-part discussion where Craig and I dig into the horrifying details and evidence on Pizzagate. If you're not familiar with the Pizzagate theory / sc...

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31: AMA: Questions and Danswers! from 2017-11-26T23:00

Well downers, it's a busy holiday week and where some podcasters might leave you high and dry with no content to help you weather the chaos, I am here faithfully to provide the much needed ...

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30: Alex Jones: Thrill, Shill, or Bill Hicks (Part 2) from 2017-11-19T23:00

Today's episode is the continuation of the discussion between Keaton, JB, Craig, and I about the illustrious Alex Jones. Part 1 of this conversation was way back in episode 16, which you ca...

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29: Pastor Grilling w. Lee Bezotte from 2017-11-12T23:00

I've had a few people recently request that we do more discussions on religious and theological topics, which I'm all for. I always love to get you guys' feedback on what you want...

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Casual Friday Skype Party: Movies, Music, Alex Jones, Vaccines, and Pedophilia from 2017-11-08T23:00

Welcome to The System is Down's very first Casual Friday Skype Party, where we cram as many people into one Skype chat as we can and have a big group discussion about whatever comes up. Att...

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28: New York City Terrorist Attack False Flag Clues from 2017-11-05T23:00

On October 31, 2017 a terrorist attack occurred in New York City. It was labeled "The biggest terrorist attack on NYC since 9/11". Two days later, few people seem to care. In today&apo...

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Bonus Doomsday Alert: National Blackout Day Nov 4th from 2017-11-03T15:20:15

Attention: Once again, I am not a doomsdayer or a fear-porn advocate by any stretch, but when dates are brought to my attention that could be of potential concern, I just feel like it would be r...

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27: Ghost Hunting w. Remso Martinez of Haunted Republic from 2017-10-30T00:00

On today's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant and always entertaining Remso Martinez of Haunted Republic and the Remso Republic Podcast. Remso is certainly most well ...

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26: What They Don't Want You to Know About the Las Vegas Shooting False Flag, w. Conspiracy Expert, Ole Dammegard from 2017-10-23T00:00

On today's episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with conspiracy expert and researcher, Ole Dammegard. In the main episode Ole breaks down his history in conspiracy research and l...

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25: The Problem With Politics w. US Vice Presidential Candidate, Judd Weiss from 2017-10-16T00:00

On today's episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with United States Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2016 election, Judd Weiss. We discussed Judd's time in politi...

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24: Why Cole Elliott Hates Me, My Podcast, and Everything I Stand For. w. Cole Elliott from 2017-10-09T00:00

Today's episode is a delightfully uncomfortable one, as my brother-in-law, Cole Elliott and I flesh out our recent disagreements in real time from behind a microphone. Cole takes some issue...

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23: Generational Sins Drops Far More Truth Bombs Than"F"Bombs, So Grow Up! w. Spencer Folmar from 2017-10-02T00:00

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of once again chatting with film director, Spencer Folmar about his upcoming film, Generational Sins, which comes out this Friday! Since our last episode, ...

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22: Bigfoot, The Jesus Conspiracy, and More w. Nate Henry from Sherwood from 2017-09-25T00:00

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the great Nate Henry of the Don’t Feed the Trolls Podcast and the band Sherwood. Nate was recently a guest on The Bad Christian...

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21: CR Pendleton Reloaded: Rise of the Machines from 2017-09-18T00:00

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting once again with the great CR Pendleton. We talked about technology, theology, predictions of tech effect on future generations, the inevit...

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20: A Republican, a Democrat, and a Libertarian Talk and No-One Gets Triggered... but you. from 2017-09-11T00:00

On today's episode, I continue my fun and insightfully civil discussion with three guys from three different walks of life who have come to three different conclusions in politic...

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19: A Democrat, A Libertarian, and A Republican Talk and No-One Gets Triggered from 2017-09-04T00:43:28

Today's episode was an extremely fun one. I got a Democrat, a Libertarian, and a Republican together to discuss hot button political and social issues and somehow... everyone was civil and ...

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18: AMA: Questions&DANswers w. Bonus Lions of Liberty Flat Earth Episode Sneak Peek from 2017-08-28T00:00

On today's episode, I'm flying solo for the first time!... I've got some updates on plans for the show, I answer questions submitted by you guys in the TSID Forum, and you'll...

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17: Is it Wrong to Question Everything and Stay Uncomfortable? w. CR Pendleton from 2017-08-21T00:00

On today’s episode, I got to chat with an old friend of mine who I have a whole lot in common with and don’t really get to talk to very often, so the conversation might jump around a ...

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16: Alex Jones: Thrill, Shill, or Bill Hicks? Pt. 1 from 2017-08-14T00:00

On today's episode, I had another great group chat with new-commer, JB Bryant along with frequent ranters, Craig Smoldt and Keaton Johnson, to discuss the man, the myth, the legend, Alex Jo...

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15: Let's Talk About FLAT EARTH w. Marty Leeds from 2017-08-07T00:00

Yep. We're doing it. Today we touch the untouchable topic, so let the name calling and unsubscribing begin!I started this podcast to talk about uncomfortable topics, so when there's a ...

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14: Get Out: Movie Massacre w. Brian McWilliams from 2017-07-31T00:00

On today's episode, I'm joined by podcaster / comedian of sorts, Brian McWilliams, host of the show Electric Liberty Land on the Lions of Liberty Podcast, to share in a good rant and b...

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13: My Interview on the Subversion Podcast w. Trey Weaver from 2017-07-25T22:08:54

Hey, I'm out of town all this week and was unable to get a new episode together, but instead of leaving you hanging, please enjoy the interview I did on Trey Weaver's Subversion podcas...

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12: Generational Sins: Faith-Based Film"Filled"with F-Bombs w. Spencer Folmar and Thurman Mason from 2017-07-17T00:00

On today's episode, I got to chat with film director, Spencer Folmar and executive producer, Turman Mason about their upcoming film, Generational Sins and the controversy that it is already...

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11: F*** It! Let's Talk About 9/11 (Pt. 2) from 2017-07-10T00:00

Today's episode is the continuation of the five man pow wow from Episode 7, dissecting and discussing what really happened on 9/11. With all of the evidence that seemingly just d...

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10: The Cult of Libertarianism w."Former"Conspiracist, Trey Weaver from 2017-07-04T00:00

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Trey Weaver about everything from libertarianism to conspiracies and even a little bit of religion.

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09: Detestable: Exposing Satanic Ritual Abuse w. Film Director Tom Dunn from 2017-06-26T00:00

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the director of the documentary Detestable, Tom Dunn. Detestable is a film documenting peoples first-hand accounts with the occ...

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08. Gret Glyer Saves the World w. DonorSee from 2017-06-19T00:00

Today’s episode is probably my favorite and definitely my most important so far with this show. I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Gret Glyer, the founder and creator of the revolutiona...

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07. F*** It! Let's Talk About 9/11 (pt. 1) from 2017-06-12T00:00

Happy Episode 7, everyone! On today's episode, we had a five man pow wow to dissect and discuss what really happened on 9/11. With all of the evidence that seemingly just doesn’t...

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06. Ghosts, Demons, and Ouiji Boards w. Ghost Crier from 2017-06-05T00:00

For today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with ghost hunters / paranormal invesitgators, Aaron Thompson and Nick Simons of Ghost Crier. One is an atheist and one is a Christian, s...

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05. Why Christian Art Sucks and God Hates Kirk Cameron from 2017-05-29T00:00

I'd say this title pretty well speaks for itself. There's a huge divide between the majority of art that is made for the "Christian market" and art that is not. On today&apos...

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04. The Marijuana Experiment w/ Travis and Bobby from 2017-05-22T00:00

On todays episode Travis and Bobby Harms join Craig and I to discuss marijuana while they get progressively higher. We had a fun if disjointed conversation about legality, morality, naturality, ...

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03. We're All Lab Rats - w/ Keaton Johnson from 2017-05-15T00:00

On today's episode, I'm joined by an old aquantance, (recently turned crazy friend thanks to the TSID Forum), Keaton Johnson to discuss the state of our society today and how the manip...

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02. Is it The Mandela Effect or The Mandella Effect? from 2017-05-08T00:00

On today's episode, Craig and I attempt to debunk one of today's most popular conspiracies, the Mandela Effect. Are we successful?... Well, that depends on which version of reality you...

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01. The Uncomfortable Pow Wow from 2017-05-01T03:00

In today's episode you'll get to meet and know three of my good friends, Craig, Nathan, and Cole, as we discuss our past and present stances on "CPR", Conspiracies, Politics,...

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00. What the **** is Going on Here? from 2017-04-25T08:55:09

Today's episode is just a little introductory love letter from me to you. I hope you enjoy where we're going with this and stick around for all of the fun things to come as we dive dee...

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00. What the **** is Going on Here? from 2017-04-25T08:55:09

Today's episode is just a little introductory love letter from me to you. I hope you enjoy where we're going with this and stick around for all of the fun things to come as we dive dee...

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