Laugh and Learn with Vern

Wendy Cunningham was a third generation atheist who is now a strong Christian. Listen to her describe some of her journey. We also discuss: -Modern culture, pride, and the real meaning of the rainbow -being manipulated into a frenzy by modern media -Wendy's experience on 1/6/2021 -Being a farm mom -If you can lose it vs. identity Wendy is the host of the Gaining my perspective podcast, which you can find at: https://gainingmyperspective.com/ Her book: What if You're Wrong, can be found at: https://gainingmyperspective.com/book/ Wendy's truth social: @wendycunningham Wendy was awesome, I thank her for coming on! DISCLAIMER: nothing said is the official or unofficial position of any of Eric's employers, including the DoD or US Military. It is not endorsed by any of Eric's employers either. Just two people having a fun conversation. Please subscribe for more laughing and learning! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In this episode: -Trump Speech Recap -FTX battle -WWIII update Thank you for listening! Please subscribe for more fun and informative content! DISCLAIMER: Not the official or unofficial position of DoD or US military, nor endorsed by them or any of Eric's employers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In this episode: Vote Red like your life depends on it Because it might The Jetsons – where's that? Why does air plane travel suck? Where's the baby food? Why do beautiful places like California just not have electricity sometimes? Whoops no lights. Homeless people everywhere. Its terrible policies and priorities. Democrats are to blame · Crime – juvenile crime is outrageous. Shooter of Brian Robinson, one in front of Lee Zeldin's house · Inflation – remember inflation is transitory? Let's have hearings on that. Who thought it and why? Let's hear it · BLM scam – every politician who supported the riots or supports bail reform. How about supporting victims? · COVID everything – they shut down businesses and schools. All in the name of racial justice nonsense. · They will lock you down again, they will discriminate on you based on your race especially if Asian or white. Go look up the lawsuit going on against Harvard right now. Its all about equity communism nonsense · Democrats have shown themselves unfit to govern. They care more about LGBTQ++ “priorities” than you affording healthy food for your family. · They care more about mutilating kids than the 100,000 overdoses against Americans Kick them out. America is the greatest gift any people have been given. Let's make it happen. Disclaimer: this is not the official or unofficial position or endorsed or sponsored by any of Eric's employers, including the US military and DoD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

There is only one way to handle being called an election denier.... Also: - Reasons to register and vote Red; -Stories from my teenage years -Impersonations of election ads Thank you for listening! Please subscribe for more laughing and learning with me, Vern! Disclaimer: this is not the official or unofficial position, nor endorsed by any of my employers, including the US military and DoD #Republicans #Election2022 #RedWave #Electiondeniers #Trump  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Republicans need to get into action now. Here are a few ways to be productive between now and November 8th. HINT:  -be registered to vote -early vote -text your friends and make sure they did too Also discussed: -women being great at offense -Democrat organizing -taking your shot down field Thank you for listening! Please subscribe and share. Disclaimer: this podcast is not the official or unofficial position of any of Eric's employers, including the DoD and US military. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In today's episode: -Fetterman and Oz debate to the detriment of the country -Dogs not barking update -Implementing a unique idea to protect our streets Thank you for listening! As always, this podcast is not endorsed nor sponsored by any of Eric's employers, including the DoD and US Military. Please subscribe for more fun and informative content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Former President Trump has been out of office for almost two years. The U.S.A., as amazing as it is, has real problems now. The current administration has been in office for almost two years. Everything is on them - how are they doing? Other topics: -Dogs not barking -Florida leads the way -Climate "change" activists need to pound sand Thank you for your support! Please share with others and subscribe. Disclaimer: This is not the official or unofficial position of any of Eric's employers. It is not sponsored not endorsed by any of Eric's employers. This included the DoD and US Military. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

This is a review of the new 'A League of their own' show by someone who has never watched it. I also pitch Disney on ways to incorporate LGBT+++ storylines into such classics as Aladdin and Fantasia. Disclaimer: this is not the official or unofficial position of any of my employers, including the DoD, US Military, or US Army. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In this episode of Laugh and Learn with Vern: - The hidden Domestic Violence Awareness month and how to support victims -my boss and other state's attorneys pushing back on the garbage SAFE-T act -the corruption and DEI takeover of the medical profession -migrants getting upgraded facilities -Financial planning tips -Will aliens help us avoid nuclear war? Thank you for listening and subscribing!  Disclaimer: this podcast is not sponsored, and is not the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US military, or any of Eric's employers. No one agrees or even head nods to this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

This episode includes: -Italy elected its first FEMALE Prime Minister and the hilarious way the mainstream media covered it -Inflation rages while you sit on your couch and eat Cheetos. Is there a way to capitalize? -The Illinois Pre-Trial fairness act and your lawn Finally, let's learn about: -The Greatest Generation - Using fallibilism and outlawing "fact checkers" - Gerry Spence unlocks our potential to argue for success Thank you for listening! Please subscribe and share with all your friends, family and co-workers. For all things Vern: https://linktr.ee/ericvernsten Note: the podcast is not endorsed or supported by any of my employers, including the DOD and US Military. Namaste :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

James Falakos is an entrepreneur running for Congress in Illinois's 4th District. Listen to James and Vern discuss: - James's plans to energize and protect small businesses  - His experience in learning about climate issues, his own health, and his solutions - A bunch of other random funny stuff we discuss  James is awesome. I enjoyed our conversation, and there will more to come. I fully endorse him in the 4th district and know he would bring needed experience and actual thinking to Congress.   For all things James: https://ballotpedia.org/James_Falakos Please subscribe for more fun and informative content! Disclaimer: nothing said is an endorsement or opinion supported by the DOD, US Army, or US military. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Cathy Crawly Laughy Bean Queen has been in worm composting and laughter yoga for almost twenty years! Cathy Nesbitt is a fun, unique person. Cathy was open and positive throughout, her energy radiated from Toronto all the way to me. This episode was super interesting - saving the environment, her beginnings as an entrepreneur during a garbage strike, and she teaches me laughter yoga live. Cathy is awesome! Check out all things Cathy at her websites: Cathyscomposters.com Cathysclub.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Kira and I went to middle school and high school together. Kira went viral five years ago when sharing the story of her five year sobriety from heroin AND how she met her husband during that time period. Pretty awesome! Kira is now clean for TEN YEARS! In Today's episode: How Kira found sobriety, how to help those in the darkness, including their families; our mutual disgust of big pharma and her successful kratum and cbd business; how to fight homelessness; becoming closer to God. This episode was jam packed! Thank you to Kira for her time, expertise, and love. Namaste! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

I have spent ten plus years learning the art of the Contrarian mindset, mostly to spectacular results.  Today's podcast explains:   1. Putin Sucks, is evil, and Go Ukraine! 2. The roots of my contrarian journey. 3. Three things I think are amiss with everything going on.   Maybe it's Occam's Razor or I have a Cognitive blindspot due to always looking for an angle...but something seems off about this whole situation. Too Strong a hive mind, as Mike Cernovich said.    Thank you all for listening! Please subscribe for more interesting and potentially contrarian takes!   Disclaimer: this podcast is not endorsed, nor the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or US Military.   War is hell on Earth, hopefully peace comes to Ukraine more soon than later. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Rickson Gracie is the greatest GJJ/BJJ fighter, and maybe the greatest fighter, of all time. His book, Breathe, gives many inspiring and important life lessons. Additionally, it is hilarious. Enjoy this book review and I HIGHLY recommend reading the whole book for yourself. Rickson is the living embodiment of warrior. #BJJ, #JiuJitsu, #Warrior, #gracie, #graciejiujitsu, #mma, #UFC, #Comedy, #improvcomedy #bookreview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Deana Kobe is a stand-up comedian, as well as host of her own podcast - Comedians Exposed! Deana and I met at a roast battle and realized we had much in common. Enjoy our talk through what it is like to perform stand-up comedy, roasting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as well as a few other fun stories! For Deana's podcast, search for Comedians Exposed on the Captivate platform and YouTube! Links can be found on her instagram, @pandorasmouth. For more informative content from yours truly, please subscribe and hit the five star review button! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

January is stalking awareness month. This subject is near and dear to me as a prosecutor who has spent significant time prosecuting domestic violence. My guest on this podcast is Jennifer Landhuis, Director of SPARC!  Jennifer is the Director of the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), a project of AEquitas. SPARC is an initiative aimed at ensuring first responders and other allied professionals have the specialized knowledge to identify and respond to the crime of stalking. SPARC also provides the tools, resources, and support needed to promote victim safety and offender accountability in stalking cases. Jennifer has been an advocate and educator on the issues of stalking, domestic violence, and sexual assault for 22 years and has her Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Please subscribe for more fun, informative content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Do you in 22! Fitness is coming back in 22 and Coach Tony is here to help! Tony Wuebker is the founder of Cross Kicks Fitness. CKF has four clubs in the Chicagoland area and is rapidly expanding. Want to be the best you in 22? Tony and CKF is here to help. I am a former member of CKF and LOVED their workouts. Enjoy Tony on all things fitness and be sure to check out their upcoming 90 day challenge! www.crosskicksfitness.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Shelby Rene is an entrepreneur and intuitive guide! She helps people find their true selves with her company, Propagating Alignment! Shelby's tarot card reading and spiritual programs are an excellent way to get yourself aligned for a wonderful 2022. You can book her or take her course at: propagatingalignment.com. Shelby can also be found on instagram at propagating.alignment and on TikTok at propagatingalignment. Pleas subscribe for more fun and interesting content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Grand Premiere of BREAD and CIRCUSES! Today's episode is with the great Michael O'Hogan, who breaks down the parallels to the start of the Roman Empire with where we are as a United States today. I learn so much from Mike and this was a very fun talk! We cover everything - history of Rome, history of US, history of the military, Woke Universities...and Mike gives quite a hint about inflation that you will not want to miss! This will be a somewhat regular podcast where I will talk with individuals about fun distractions and bickering in the media and show where actual societal problems exist. This podcast will continue to be long-form and have episodes like Bread and Circuses, whereas I will do shorter solo and audio only episodes on the Callin app. I hope you enjoy! Disclaimer: this podcast is not endorsed not the official or unofficial opinion of the Department of Defense, US Army, or any of Eric or Mike's employers, employees, or anyone who knows us. It is two dudes talking about interesting, fun stuff! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Ruth Ann Dailey is a writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and is also known for her crossword acumen. She is a fantastic human being and writer! Please check out all things Ruth. The below are links to her latest writing and her Americana crosswords. They are so patriotic I may try them myself! Thank you for listening! Article: Ruth Ann Dailey: What's in a pronoun? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Crosswords: The Americana Crossword – Free weekly Americana-themed crossword puzzles from Pittsburgh Post Gazette Puzzler Ruth Dailey Disclaimer: Podcast not supported, endorsed, or the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or any employer of mine. All views are those of myself or my guest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Today US troops leave Afghanistan, ending a war that started my freshman year of high school. How did we get here and what can we do to re-think western society? I believe we need to have more soul, flow, and love back into society. We became a beacon of hope for the rest of the world by being aggressive and having rhythm, soul and flow as a nation. We need to get that back. Thanks for listening, please subscribe and check out the other content! More great guests and rants to come. Disclaimer: this video is not the official or unofficial policy or view point of the US Army, DoD, or any employer of mine. It is not sponsored nor endorsed by the US Army, DoD, or any employer of mine. My viewpoints only! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Today's podcast includes: - How tough being sleep deprived really is - Needing to focus on families - Be leery of the media all agreeing on anything - Bring back singing in Church! Note: this podcast is not endorsed nor the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or any employer of mine. This is me and me only. Thank you for listening! Please continue to subscribe for more fun and interesting content. Namaste! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

I am sleep deprived and no longer have any sense of time, so it is morning for me. On today's episode: - My urgent advice for aspiring or current politicians -Parental leave platform update -What is vetting? -Stock up, stock down! Hit the subscribe button for daily updates as I descend into madness/cover the developing situation in Afghanistan! Note: same disclaimer as yesterday. This is not the official or unofficial policy words or anything related to the DoD or US Army. It is only the speaker's viewpoint and is 100% completely unrelated to the DoD and US Army, as well as really anyone or anything else on planet Earth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

On September 11, 2001, the TVs turned on in my high school cafeteria. I spent study hall watching the events unfold. On August 15, 2021, the twitter notifications blew up as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. This time, I did not notice right away as I was on paternity leave with my seven week old son. Join me over the next twelve mornings for my twelve part mini-series: Good Morning, Afghanistan! I will cover international updates on the evolving #Afghanistan situation, as well as what it is like to change, feed, burp, walk around, soothe, put to sleep...and then repeat all over again for sixteen straight days while my beautiful girlfriend and mother of our son, Mirjana, gets some much needed R&R. First episode is up! I rant a little bit. Being sleep deprived for the last five days has already started to mess with me. I have no idea what time it is and words are now hard. Topics covered include the upcoming comedy/hopefully not tragedy of the women's rights movement vs. a 6th Century terrorist ideology, Uncle Pro Ject Pat comes to town, and why America needs to get it together. DISCLAIMER: this podcast is not endorsed and does not represent the US Army, the DoD, or any current or former employers of the host. The view expressed are not the unofficial or official positions of the US Army or DoD. All views shared or those of the host or guest only! Also I occasionally swear #Afghanistan #afghanistanwar #afghanistannews #comedy #publicspeaking #woke #UN --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

William E. "Bill" Kieffer is U.S. Army veteran who specializes in helping other veterans make a successful transition from soldier to civilian career life. He has a book coming out on July 9th, titled, "Military Career Transition, Insights from the Employer Side of the Desk." I found our talk very interesting, and you'll see me take notes from Bill throughout! Please enjoy the conversation, and check out Bill's book starting July 9th! For all things Bill Kieffer, please see his website: https://www.kieffer-associates.com/ Please note: this podcast is not endorsed and does not represent the U.S. Army, the department of defense, or any current or former employers of the guest or host. All views shared are those of the guest and the host only. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Luca and I went to middle school AND high school together! He is truly the world's most interesting engineer and has stories for days! Luca is known for his charm and legendary work ethic, and it comes through during his stories. We cover his passion for engineering, fun stories around building race cars, all things AH-NOLD (if you know, you know), and especially his time at Ford and how he was able to help during the pandemic. He also co-owns an escape room, because of course he does! This was a fantastic guest and fantastic time, I hope you enjoy! #engineering #entrepreneurship #motivation #bigdays #arnold #covid19 Disclaimer: this episode is not sponsored by any employer of mine, including: the U.S. Army, Illinois Army National Guard, or Department of Defense. Opinions my own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Today is the U.S. Army's 246th birthday! To celebrate, I put together 246 of my favorite facts and observations, as I am a 1LT in the Illinois Army National Guard. The longer I am in, the more I appreciate soldiers and their significant others. After enjoying, please subscribe for more fun and interesting content. Note: this episode is not sponsored by the U.S. Army, Illinois Army National Guard, or Department of Defense. Opinions are of my own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Today's episode is with the incredible Shenitha Burton, CEO of SHE Publishing, LLC! When the pandemic started, Shenitha decided to write a book. A book became a publishing company with multiple authors! Shenitha and I are fellow Toastmasters, so pardon the mid-podcast infomercial. There is no reason to delay your book or project. Get some inspiration here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Dr. Joshua Gans is one of the world's experts on economics and COVID-19. He has a newsletter, Plugging the Gap, where he discusses all things COVID-19 and economics, and has written two books on the pandemic DURING the pandemic. We had a wonderful chat, covering the following topics: -Messaging fails and successes by experts -COVID as a pandemic vs. end-demic -Lessons learned (or NOT learned) from the Spanish Flu -Making predictions with little to no facts -Can economics help you parent? We covered a lifetime of pertinent, interesting information in less than thirty minutes! Please subscribe and let me know what you thought in the comments. Also, I am now accepting tips on my Anchor page. If you enjoyed the content and want continued fantastic guests, tech upgrades, etc, please feel free to contribute. Dr. Joshua Gans can be found at www.joshuagans.com. I highly recommend his newsletter, Plugging the Gap. #COVID19 #COVIDEconomics #Pandemic #PandemicSuccess #SpanishFlu #Economics #Economics101 #VaccineTalk #HungerGames #Podcast #ATG #AgainstTheGrain #VernGoesAgainstTheGrain Disclaimer: This podcast is not sponsored or endorsed by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In honor of Da Bears saying what the eff and trading up to draft Justin Fields, here are three stories of when I have said what the eff. All three led to fantastic results and illustrate: 1. You know less than you think 2. It is ok to live life on the edge 3. Go with your gut! Do some baseline thinking, but go with your gut Too many people, ESPECIALLY NOW, are living life too close to the vest. Makes moves! I wrote about this topic, and you can find that here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sometimes-ya-gotta-say-what-eric-vernsten/?published=t If you enjoy this episode, you may enjoy my other podcast content found below, as well as my book - 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs Went Against The Grain, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/verngoesatg Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scientifically-Proven-Steve-Against-Grain-ebook/dp/B08X41J4WN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NDY5JNR0L9U2&dchild=1&keywords=10+scientifically+proven+ways+steve+jobs+went+against+the+grain&qid=1620203704&sprefix=10+scien%2Caps%2C620&sr=8-1 Thank you for listening! Please subscribe for more fun, informative content! Namaste :) #lifestrategy #lifeskills #lifelonglearning #takeachance #goAgainstTheGrain #JustinFields #Bears #ChicagoBears #AgainstTheGrain #RiskyBusiness #TomCruise #education #comedy #comedypodcast Disclaimer: this podcast is not sponsored by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Here are three key takeaways from the founding of Coinbase and how their ideas go Against The Grain. I throw in a few stories from my crypto journey as well. Anyone wanting to thrive over the next ten to twenty years needs a baseline understanding of the space. Learn the fundamentals, start buying using a coinbase, and you'll be ready! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe! More excellent content is coming your way. You also may enjoy my book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against The Grain, available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. DISCLAIMER: The podcast and post are not endorsed by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Learn how three years straight of sipping coffee with Scott Adams has dramatically improved my life and can for yours too! Link to the article is below. (26) Why A swill of coffee a day keeps the bankruptcy fairy away | LinkedIn Disclaimer: This podcast is not sponsored by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense and the Army. We are trying to have fun here, folks. Life is short, then you did. Let's not take this too seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In 2019 Joshua M. Turk wrote a wonderful fiction novel, Another Outlaw in the West. Josh and I are friends, and I wanted to pick his brain about the writing and publishing process. We have known each other from high school, and the conversation was a blast. He remembered events that made us both laugh. If you ever wanted to write a book, this is the podcast for you! A link to Josh's book, as well as mine, is below. Most importantly - YOU CAN WRITE THAT BOOK TOO! A world of opportunity awaits once you realize the power is in your hands. If you write a book, I'll have you on the podcast. There you go! Josh's book: Another Outlaw in the West: Turk, Joshua M.: 9786977373897: Amazon.com: Books Vern's book: 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs Went Against The Grain: A Comedy Book: Vernsten, Eric: 9798712399116: Amazon.com: Books Disclaimer: This podcast is not endorsed or sponsored by any of my employers, including the DoD. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Hello all, This podcast is from an article I posted to LinkedIn. Bigger picture, the podcast is undergoing some re-branding. I LOVE laughing and learning, but I think that can be done under the umbrella of Against The Grain. My life can be described as a series of decisions going Against conventional wisdom, with varied outcomes. One has to be authentic with themselves, and this is who I am - I eat lettuce awkwardly in a living room and then discuss it five years later. If you enjoy, PLEASE subscribe, leave five star reviews, etc. The content will continue to come and only get better with time. Disclaimer: this podcast is not endorsed or sponsored by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

This is the SECOND preview of my upcoming book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against the Grain: A Comedy Book. Release date of 2.24.21 (my birthday and Jobs' bday, literally a coincidence). The full audiobook will be available on my podcast, Laugh & Learn with Vern. This is a comedy book, and is meant to be read with the footnotes - Let me be your funny tour guide as you learn how all the crazy stuff Jobs did...was actually not crazy, and is backed by science. Prepare to have your mind blown, one hilarious story and joke at a time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

This is a preview of my upcoming book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against the Grain: A Comedy Book. Release date of 2.24.21 (my birthday and Jobs' bday, literally a coincidence). The full audiobook will be available on my podcast, Laugh & Learn with Vern. This is a comedy book, and is meant to be read with the footnotes - Let me be your funny tour guide as you learn how all the crazy stuff Jobs did...was actually not crazy, and is backed by science. Prepare to have your mind blown, one hilarious story and joke at a time. #Jobs, #SteveJobs, #Apple, #Pixar, #JoeRogan, #NikkiGlaser, #AllenCarr, #TimFerriss, #SelfHelp, #SelfReflection, #Sobriety, #Strength, #Comedy, #Standupcomedy, #improv, #Improvcomedy #podcasting, #Podcast, #audiobook, #ebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Jordan and Vern take a deep dive through their favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl. What are some of the best values for Super Bowl MVP? How do they see the game going? And what was their respective best past Super Bowl bets? If you are interested in seeing the Super Bowl through a different lens, this is for you. What are your favorite Super Bowl bets or past wins? For all things gambling, follow Jordan on Instagram at @_jballar Please subscribe for all things Laughing and Learning :) Note: Do not gamble if under 18 of if illegal in your jurisdiction. PointsBet does not sponsor this podcast. This podcast is also not sponsored by any of Vern's employers or the DoD. #SuperBowl, #SuperBowlLV, #Brady , #Mahomes, #TompaBay, #Gronk, #GronkSpike, #Gambling, #Betting, #bestbets, #Propbets --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

If you believe in Bob Lazar or are anti-hedge fund, this podcast episode is for you... Topics covered: - MTG and conspiracy theories -Her resemblance to another newer politician... -Gamestop and the bi-partisan Populism resurgence - AOC and Donald Trump Jr. on the same page?!? Thank you for watching and listening! If you enjoy, please subscribe for informative, interesting content. Disclaimer: I condemn all violence and hate from anyone, and this video is not endorsed by any of my employers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Dr. Avi Loeb is a world renown Harvard Astrophysicist. He believes we were visited by Extraterrestrial technology in the form of Oumuamua in 2017. We discuss why he thinks this, the implications, and so much more (how he met Stephen Hawking, for instance). Avi's book, Extraterrestrial, is out today. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am sure you will too! If you are interested in whether aliens exist (they do or did) or enjoy this episode, please subscribe for more interesting, fun content and guests! The below is a larger summary of Dr. Loeb's work via Wikipedia, hopefully it is correct! Abraham "Avi" Loeb (Hebrew: אברהם (אבי) לייב‎; born February 26, 1962) is an Israeli-American theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. He had been the longest serving Chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy (2011-2020), Founding Director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (since 2016) and Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (since 2007) within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Jordan and Vern break down both weekend NFL Games from an individual prop level, with Jordan providing his best bets! Note that neither of our employers sponsors this podcast, and please only gamble if you are of age and it is legal in your jurisdiction. Jordan crushed it last weekend, enjoy his fun and informative takes! For more fun, please subscribe and download! 2,300 and counting, this thing is just getting started! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Friend/friend of the podcast Jordan Ballard came by to talk all things NFL Playoff Preview, his fantasy football podcast with @shootyourshot sports, as well as a discussion of at what point in Sunday's game will Cam Jordan strip sack Trubisky. I said when the Bears are up 10-6 and we have a glimmer of hope... I suggest ALL of you start or join a podcast, it is a great time and builds communication skills like crazy. Jordan is a balla and I highly suggest you listen if you like making money. Jordan crushed his prop bets this year and has one in particular that hit 7 times, at one point hitting at over +1000.... This was a fun sports/fantasy/gambling podcast and I hope you enjoy! Thanks again to Jordan for coming on. Please subscribe and leave five star reviews for more fun, entertaining content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Ross Taylor is an actor, writer, and hilarious comedian! He has learned and now teaches improv classes as The Magnet Theatre in New York, as well as The Second City theatre in Chicago. Ross also teaches drop in classes on his own at RossTaylorTeaching.com. This was a hilarious interview. My audio goes out and comes back for about a 20 minute stretch - Ross is so funny, you will not even notice. I highly recommend listening to the whole episode, but Ross's best stories start around the 15, 16 minute mark. I almost peed my pants during the taping and while listening to it afterwards. Please enjoy and give improv a chance in 2021! It changed my life and Ross's for the better. Ross was probably always hilarious, but 10+ years of improv probably helps. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave five star reviews! You can also find the video on YouTube at the Laugh & Learn with Vern page. Thank you for stopping by :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Mike is the smartest Engineer I know. Entrepreneur by day, thinker by night, Mike has advised numerous Illinois politicians on economics and free trade. Mike and I take deep dives into such topics as: how China distorts markets, giving children better educational paths, and why AOC is right...sort of. I learn from Mike every time we talk. You can find Mike on twitter at @michaelOHogan1. PS the picture is Tom Fitton, someone Mike and I both like. I admire the fact he always gets his guns out in every picture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Jennifer is a best selling author and speaker. She lost her mother in March 2020 and made a wonderful video celebrating her life and helping all of us learn to mourn during a pandemic. I lost my Aunt Lynn a couple weeks ago and Jennifer's tips have helped me. Please enjoy this wonderful interview with a wonderful person. If you enjoy it oh so much, feel free to subscribe! More fire content on its way! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

First Hour - Sriraam gives Americans his take on the election from Mumbai Next 45 Minutes - Elaine Vario gives us the Brooklyn Perspective Last 45 Minutes - Dan Kallio explains the Chicago and Midwest vibe Thank you to all listeners and guests! Subscribe for more fun and informative content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Esther Joy King is running for #Congress for the 17th district of #Illinois. She has a unique skill set from her days of public speaking as a missionary, being an #Army Lawyer, as well as an #entrepreneur. She also has a fantastic sense of humor, and do not DARE steal her billion dollar idea. Esther can be found on all social media platforms (Esther4Congress), and her website: https://www.estherforcongress.com/ Thank you for stopping by! If you enjoy this content, please subscribe and enjoy older episodes as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Jesus E. Solorio, Jr. is running for Congress in the 4th district in Illinois. Jesus a proud son of Mexican Immigrants and a native of Chicago's Southside. We covered a variety of topics that Jesus had interesting and detailed opinions about, such as: - Removing "cheat street" to create better economic opportunity - The irony of Democrats decrying institutional racism when they run the institutions - Did Jesus almost create the iPhone before Steve Jobs? Whether it was immigration, the economy, or reforming how lobbying works, Jesus had excellent opinions backed by fact. I HIGHLY recommend you check out Jesus's twitter feed (@jesussoloriojr) and his website (solorioforcongress.com) for his platform and how his ideas can help his district as well as yours! #politics, #congress, #Illinoispolitics, #IL04, #SolorioForCongress, #Immigration, #economics, #economicpolicy, #GreenNewDeal, #GreenNuclearDeal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Ken Allison is running for Illinois State Representative for the 88th district! Ken is running as a Libertarian candidate and is starting a movement based on trust and transparency. Ken is a military man, having served THREE terms in AFGHANISTAN! He then went on to start and run four businesses. Ken is a true patriot, and opened up about many topics during this conversation, such as: - The first thing he would say to Mike Madigan -Why JB Pritzker has no skin in the game -Solving the human trafficking epidemic -How he was almost abducted as a child, overcoming abuse and poverty -His 100 business mutual fund -The heroes he served with -How not returning a phone call became a movement Ken and I also did some improv comedy and he was fantastic! This was the most vulnerable a guest has ever been on the podcast. I highly recommend this episode if you love the military, politics, or just some great story telling. Please subscribe and leave five star reviews if you enjoy content like this interview with Ken Allison. You can learn more about Ken on his website: https://kenallison.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Week Two #NFL with my buddy Bill! We covered our week one picks, as well as looked at week two. We also went riffed on what other careers Kirk Cousins and Philip Rivers could have, Bill's Chris Berman impression, and what a focused #TomBrady can do for you. Subscribe for more fun, informative content and leave five star reviews for the fun! #NFL2020 #NFLWEEKTWO #PhilRivers #Bears #Packers #Lions #Vikings #Saints #Falcons #Bucs #Panthers #49ers #Seahawks #Rams #Cards #Cowboys #NYGiants #Eagles #WashingtonFootballTeam #Patriots #Dolphins #Jets #Bills #BillsMafia #Chargers #Chiefs #Mahomes #LVRaiders #Raiders #Broncos #Steelers #Ravens #Lamar #TB12 #Browns #OBJ #Bengals #Titans #Colts #Jags #Texans #Watson #nflfootball #fantasyfootball #homedepot --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

#NFL football is back and my friend Bill came by for season long and week one gambling picks. First 5 minutes are #fantasy #football talk, followed by 20-25 of season long team predictions including a hot Tom Brady Take, then the last thirty minutes are week one picks. Subscribe for more fun, informative content and leave five star reviews for the fun! #NFL2020 #NFLWEEKONE #TomBrady #Bears #Packers #Lions #Vikings #Saints #Falcons #Bucs #Panthers #49ers #Seahawks #Rams #Cards #Cowboys #NYGiants #Eagles #WashingtonFootballTeam #Patriots #Dolphins #Jets #Bills #BillsMafia #Chargers #Chiefs #Mahomes #LVRaiders #Raiders #Broncos #Steelers #Ravens #Lamar #TB12 #Browns #OBJ #Bengals #Titans #Colts #Jags #Texans #Watson #nflfootball #fantasyfootball --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support