Flyover Country Podcast

This week, Shawn Buell joins Terry and Ryan. Topic is a continuation of our "series" on basic conservatism, and we discuss parallels with libertarianism and views on limited government. Also, we touch briefly on a few relevant news items.

Terry and Ryan are joined by Tom Meyer, former Editor at Ricochet.com and all-around smart guy. He is given an opportunity to respond to last week's anti-anti podcast, briefly (and would like to remind everyone that anybody who disagrees with him on the topic of Trump is ugly, bad, and lacking in sexual prowess). However, the bulk of the podcast is devoted to an upcoming series of podcasts designed to discuss conservatism in general. We take questions from liberal friends and hope to create a basic understanding of what exactly it is that we believe. We encourage any and all feedback or disagreement. Please comment in the comment section at Ricochet, and email any questions to flyoverpodcast@outlook.com.

Terry and Ryan are back for the 70th installment of Flyover Country.  This week, it's just the two of us to discuss Year 1, and all the reactions we've been seeing to the Trump Administration.  We hope to be back again soon with a guest.  In the meantime, enjoy the banter!

A production of Ricochet Silent Radio, now in full audible sound!

The ninth Ricochet Silent Radio production, now completely audible!

Completely disregarding popular demand, everyone's favorite non-sanctioned, unofficial Ricochet Radio Network Podcast is back from a lengthy hiatus! Flyover Country returns, and to celebrate our 69th anniversary, we've pulled out all the stops. No guest, today. Nothing more or less than the kind of reasoned and well-informed analysis that you have come to expect from two of the most insightful, most articulate, best educated armchair pundits that elite conservatism has to offer. Please, enjoy this podcast ... on us.

Rebelling against the national Day without Women, Terry and Ryan ask one woman - Ricochet's own Kate Braestrup - to work extra hard by engaging in today's podcast. So, we talk mostly about women and feminism, in addition to the usual assortment of whatever happens to come to mind. If you enjoy listening to Kate, be sure to check out her books! And if you happened to miss last week's podcast, A Ricochet Romance, give it a listen by following the link.

This week we are joined by Ricochet members Vicryl Contessa (Kim) and 1967MustingMan (Andrew); Ricochet's first love story... To talk about Trump's recent speech, other famous speeches by famous people, the respective roles of women and men, in addition to one or two things that will make a bit more sense if you Join the Conversation!

For our first podcast of the new year, episode 66, we are joined by Ricochet member Titus Techara, who has also written for National Review Online and The Federalist. Titus is a Romanian, who has recently spent time in the US, and our discussion revolves around the American psyche and our particular current brand of politics. [note: I apologize for the terrible audio, which makes Ryan appear significantly louder than Terry and Titus. We will be sure to fix this before our next podcast!]

This week we are joined, for the last podcast of 2016, by Ricochet member and author of the ever popular "Ricochet Silent Radio" series, Mr. Gary McVey!

Our first podcast of the Trump era! Guest Max Ledoux discusses with us the possibilities and our expectations for what this means for conservatives and the United States as a whole. Also, we laugh a bit at all the liberals who are losing their minds over this.

This is your last episode of Flyover Country before ... ? Before what? That's a good question, and your guess is as good as ours. What can you expect from a podcast the day before an election like this one? Well, we've got Sal Padula for you, so prepare to have those expectations met ... and more! We had a lot of fun. Join us!

We are joined this week by Ricochet.com member Robert McReynolds, for discussion on the latest developments in the 2016 election, plus our expectations and hopes for the future of conservatism. Opening includes music from Ronald Jenkees; closing song is Fiona Apple.

We are joined this week by Ricochet member Jamie Lockett (@jamielockett), to discuss Libertarianism, Ricochet personas, and the bigger picture. Opening includes music from Ronald Jenkees. Closing is one of the most obnoxious pieces that late-90's pop music ever produced... which seemed fitting.

Ricochet member Concretevol! Need I say more? We talk about concrete, we talk about Trump, we talk about Tennessee. Join us for the whole thing, or listen in bits and pieces. We don't mind!

Ricochet contributor, gun expert, and reluctant-Trumper Kevin Creighton stops by this week to remind Ryan and Terry just how wrong they are about November. He sticks around to talk guns, politics, and - as always - to weigh in to the general conversation!

We are joined by our old friend and everyone's favorite former Editor-in-Chief of Ricochet, Mr. Troy Senik! Discussion revolves around current events, but does anyone dare to predict the future?

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This week we are joined by Kate Braestrup, converted conservative, well-loved Ricochet member, author, mother, chaplain... the list goes on and on! We talk about conservative evangelism, echo chambers, and a little bit about Kate's most recent book. Enjoy!

Frank Soto joins us this week to discuss the comic-book industry, the direction of conservatism, and realistic scenarios for technology-driven civilizational collapse. Come along as we descend!

This week, we are joined by Ricochet editor Tom Meyer! We hear about Terry's job and the inner-workings of an oil rig. We engage in general conversation about the country, the electorate, history, and the future. We do our very best to answer the question on everyone's minds: "Is it possible to have a podcast without talking about Trump?" Well, it took us nearly an hour and a half to find out. Stick with us; you won't be disappointed.

Today we are joined by Ricochet's own DocJay, on his 50th birthday, no less! Everything is a conspiracy, but which is true? Is Ross Perot responsible for the rise of Trump? Is Jeb Bush? Can this man actually win an election? How is the fishing in Argentina? Is it better than the socialist government? Jay also gives us his insight into the medical industry and whether we should be happy or sad to see the whole world falling apart right now. Join us, and form your own crazy theories.

We are joined this week by local Ricochet celebrity, Shawn Buell, also known as our own "Majestyk." Shawn shares with us the key to his new-found success, and ... whether any of us want to talk about it or not ... we try to wrap our heads around all of this business with Donald J. Trump. Stick around, and even if you disagree with us, let's talk about it in the comments!

Gary McVey joins us for our 51st episode to talk about movies, hollywood, and conservative politics. If you haven't read Gary's fantastic "Silent Radio" series, follow the links - or, if you're not a Ricochet member, Join Today!! Politics, entertainment, conversation, and even radio noir.

Back from a lengthy scheduling-hiatus, Flyover Country brings you it's 50th episode Spectacular, with Ricochet co-founders Peter Robinson and Rob Long! Delve deeper into the minds of Ricochet's favorite podcasters, as the interviewers become the guests, with topics ranging from handguns to presidential politics, ending with the predictions that will either set your minds at ease or your hearts trembling with fear. Who is right?

David Sussman joins us this week, and the topic is pretty much all things Israel. He recounts a recent trip, and we discuss the volatile political situation in the middle east. Intro includes music from Ronald Jenkees. Closing song is Itzhak Perlman.

Ricochet member Arahant joins us this week for a summary of presidential politics, as we further discuss the Trump phenomenon and the current state of conservatism. We also talk about science fiction, poetry, art... even film?

The name is misleading, as Tom Meyer generally constitutes an elevation for Flyover Country. Today, we discuss recent shootings, the Obama presidency, and foreign affairs. Tom also takes some time to dwell on his true passion: bad movies.

We are joined this week by Ricochet member Augustine, for a discussion involving the rise of Ben Carson, conservative economics, and marketplace morality. Augustine gives us a brief description of his upcoming book, but is cut short by a power-hungry computer. See his posts on the subject at www. ricochet.com.

Flyover Country is 45 episodes old! Maybe that's not as special as 50, but it still seemed like a nice, pretty number. This week's topics include oil, the environment, and the state of the GOP. Was that a cameo from Hillary Clinton there at the end? Listen to find out!

David Deeble joins us this week to discuss comedy, college, and the cult of expertise. Come for his famed juggling act; stick around for his witty political insight. Opening theme includes music from Ronald Jenkees. Today's closing music is from Paramour.

Troy Senik joins us for an extended "goodbye" podcast, including information about where he's going and what he's leaving behind; somewhere in all of that, we can't help but discuss politics.

Frank Soto joins us this week; pessimistic about the pope, optimistic about conservatives’ political future. Is Marco Rubio out of the race? We’re done talking about Trump, and given the prescience of Flyover Country, let us simply assume that this is the start of something. Speaking of which, Rob Long points out an article in which Newsmax declares Flyover Country to be the #1 conservative podcast. You’ve got to read between the lines, but that’s essentially what they’re saying.

Max Ledoux joins us for a discussion of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and governors who won't field tough questions about Planned Parenthood, as listeners are introduced to our very own live audience!

Troy Senik joins the conversation this week to discuss regional gangs, feminist genderphobes, and Ryan's unhealthy obsession with Greek alternate currency. Closing Song is from Selena Gomez

We are joined this week by Ricochet member Majestyk, for a discussion of Planned Parenthood (and abortion in general) as well as Donald Trump and what that means for our everyman political class. Exit Music this week is from Mogwai

Tom Meyer joins us after a short vacation-induced hiatus to talk about fairly recent supreme court decisions and what that means to us flyover types. Also, are liberalism and comcast pretty much the same conspiracy? Come explore with us!

Everyone's favorite guest, one Mr. Frank Soto, stops by everyone's favorite podcast this week to discuss the supreme court on Obamacare, and a quick note on Francis.

We are joined this week by Max Ledoux to discuss accents, waste management, and the quirks of East Coast living that make it like living in a whole different country.

Just before memorial day, we recorded a special 2-guest episode of Flyover Country; joined by DocJay and Salvatore Padula, we explore topics ranging from our usual confusion about liberals' dietary restrictions and personality disorders to Sal's concerns about the upcoming election. DocJay describes the opportunity he had to run his fingers through Rand Paul's hair, and Sal, mid-conversation, joins a biker gang at the top of Mt. Soledad and convinces them all to Join the Conversation.

For those of you Flagship Podcast addicts currently experiencing the delirium tremens brought on by this week's cold-spell, take heed! Direct your shaking hand down to the play button; Flyover Country is here to placate the masses of podcast-hungry members and lurkers with our modestly-clever, always* charming, deep* and insightful* commentary on all the issues of the day. Today, we are joined by twitter-troll and Ricochet editor Jon Gabriel, who isn't terribly pleased with the Flotus, and who suspects that victim status may be the next political trump card. Also, do you love cycling?! We hate it, too. Let's tax those entitled wannabe motorists off our roads. Or, if you disagree, join Ricochet today and draft up a post all about why we're wrong!

See what we did, there? It's a play on words, regarding a man who we all do highly admire, this week's guest, Tom Meyer. Tom sticks around for the whole show to discuss libertarianism, social conservatism, as well as his own personal climb up the ladder of influence at Ricochet.com.

Now officially Ricochet's #1 podcast, this week's Flyover Country features the man personally responsible for our cozy little corner of the internet, such as it is. Rob Long joins Terry and Ryan for a super-sized discussion about his business, southern food, and what exactly it is that makes conservatism just so difficult for today's society.

This week Terry and Ryan are joined by Ricochet superstar, one Mr. Troy Senik. Climb along with us on his rise to the top, from the white house all the way to a seat between Epstein and Yoo. All the Senik questions you never thought anyone would ask ... right here, on Ricochet's only* podcast worth hearing: Flyover Country. *only officially unofficial member podcast, that is.

No guest this week, but that doesn't stop Terry and Ryan from opening up a few doors without closing them. Which pants are better between flat and pleated fronts? Should we legislate everything that we agree is good? What in the heck is a Libertarian, anyway? Can we have a good president, or only a not-as-bad one? Anticipatory notes: I listened to this podcast during editing and noticed a few things that ought to have been said but were omitted: 1) We very briefly mention the idea of moving your kids to a dangerous country (like Israel), and suggest that it may or may not be a ridiculous idea. We didn't expand, but we have already done that - please go back and listen to Episode 23 for some great discussion on why this is so important to people. 2) I am NOT saying that it sucks to be handicapped, therefore we should not worry about helping in any way we can because it doesn't matter. What I AM saying is that a lot of things are bad in the world, and that cannot be a justification for federal regulation, especially when such regulation has as many negative as positive consequences. Now - you listen and decide!

Terry and Ryan kept talking for a while today after Frank left, but the episode seemed pretty good at about the hour mark... so here is the bonus material for anyone interested! Thanks for listening!

Today's guest is the amazing Frank Soto, ricochet contributor and destroyer of all things Vox. We talk recycling, presidential candidates, and the standard rabbit trails that inevitably follow.

Just Terry and Ryan this week, to discuss our creepy uncle Biden, Rudi's insights into love, and a sneak preview of our upcoming presidential extravaganza, where we will bring our predictions and analysis before anyone else even cares.

This week's special guest is exjon, Jon Gabriel, editor at Ricochet.com. Discussion ranges from the Spanish Inquisition all the way to Bob Costas, sleeper NBC star.

Terry and Ryan are back from a long break, and here to discuss all the important issues of the day, like when "conversation" really means "shut up and listen."

This week's discussion features Ricochet member MustangMan! We talk about objects of media interest, including rapes, scandals, and police confrontations. Enjoy!