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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian reacts to the nation-changing impact of the SCOTUS ruling against racially gerrymandered districts. Also: Dems desperately cling to false stats on political violence, and the Biden admin secretly gave Planned Parenthood SBA loans then covered up the trail. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Victor Varnado is many things: standup comedian, founder of Supreme Robot, King Super Nuts, and the man behind the Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship. He's also the guy who built disability gaming tech worth $500K — and never saw a dime. Lou sits down with Victor for one of the more wide-ranging conversations we've had on this show: Richard Pryor's evolution as a performer, what a histology class taught Victor about how history gets told, the UCB rap battle comedy scene, why AI is "like discovering electricity," and how you turn tic-tac-toe into a global competitive sport. Oh, and the story of the National Science Foundation grant Victor received to build voice-control and audio-description software for disabled gamers — software that could help people who are paralyzed, blind, or deaf play video games without extra hardware — that got sold to a tech company for shares against their IPO... and then the IPO never happened. TOPICS: — Gary, Indiana, The Jackson 5, and tall-tale fathers — Richard Pryor vs. George Carlin (and why Pryor won) — The histology class that changed how Victor sees the world — Bombing at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival callback — 7 years of rap battle comedy at UCB (Battle Ish) — Supreme Robot: how Victor builds and tests IP before finding investors — AI and what stays valuable when everything changes (people's attention) — Opening for Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall) and Gilbert Gottfried — Norm MacDonald on Sam Kinison and what comedy is actually about — Tic-tac-toe as a strategy game (and how to make it competitive) — The disability gaming tech that a company bought and buried — Neuralink and the medical future Victor actually wants Play the game: highscoregamearcade.com 0:00 Intro — who is Victor Varnado? 1:35 Growing up in Gary, Indiana and the Jackson 5 4:40 Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and the art of performance 6:15 The histology class that changed how he sees the world 9:30 Moving to Minneapolis, bombing at HBO Aspen, and going solo 11:30 UCB, the Hammer Cats, and 20 years of NYC comedy 13:50 Battle Ish: 7 years of rap battle comedy at UCB 16:10 All those unfilmed shows — and why Victor actually recorded everything 18:30 Supreme Robot: his IP incubator explained 21:10 AI is like electricity — and why that's scary and exciting 24:40 Opening for Scott Thompson from Kids in the Hall 26:40 Opening for Gilbert Gottfried at Caroline's 27:05 The joke he's working on about marriage 29:20 Norm MacDonald, Sam Kinison, and what comedy is really about 31:55 The Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship — yes, really 36:10 HighScoreGameArcade.com and the 100M player goal 37:55 The National Science Foundation grant and disability gaming tech 40:10 The $500K he never got — and what happened to the tech 41:40 Neuralink and the medical future he actually wants 42:15 Outro The Lou Perez Podcast is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network. Watch full episodes of The Lou Perez Podcast and more on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081  Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #comedy #standupcomedy #victorvarnado #AI #disabilitytech #tictactoe #UCB #lionsofiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host John Odermatt interviews Edward Brady, a former SEC examiner with 25 years in financial oversight and author of the upcoming book “Awaken Your Financial Star.” Brady explains why people feel financially behind despite higher incomes, citing inflation and lifestyle creep, and contrasts Sylvia Bloom's $8M savings success with Warren Sapp's bankruptcy. He outlines practical steps like tracking cash flow, using employer 401(k) matches, and weighing traditional vs Roth IRAs based on future tax expectations. Brady presents his STAR framework—Savings, Time, Assets, Real returns—emphasizing time and compounding, and discusses matching asset choices to investment horizons rather than predicting crashes. He also shares fraud-defense lessons from SEC work, including skepticism, background checks, independent custodians, fiduciaries, and diversification across custodians, and concludes that financial progress is best measured by cash flow and freedom of choice. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne's Good 2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program. Chapters: 00:00 Why You Feel Behind 00:49 Show Welcome and Sponsor 02:34 Meet Edward Brady 03:48 Inflation and Lifestyle Creep 06:48 Practical Saving Moves 08:18 Roth vs Traditional Accounts 11:07 From Military to SEC 12:51 The STAR Wealth Framework 15:31 Time and Compounding Lessons 17:54 Fraud Proof Your Money 20:44 Real Estate Done Right 24:11 Market Outlook and Horizons 33:34 Measuring Real Progress 38:20 Book Release and Wrap Up SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols every other week for the newest show on the Lions of Liberty Network, the Politicks Podcast! This week, we look at the bombshell Indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, and expand on the interconnected Democrat Dark Money Web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the housing market about to crash? I asked Nic DeAngelo - President of Saint Investment Group and the guy managing over $200M in real estate assets - and his answer might blow your mind.In this episode, Nic breaks down why the S&P 500 is really the S&P 7... why the Federal Reserve is failing its own dual mandate... and why 54% of Americans refuse to sell their homes right now.We dig into the numbers the mainstream media won't touch. 80% of every US dollar ever printed in just the last 5 years. $1 from 1913 now worth about a penny. A 4 to 6 million home supply shortage. And the coming $80 TRILLION wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to Millennials.Nic's take? He's terrified of the stock market... but he's buying mortgages behind single family homes. Here's why he thinks US real estate is the most investable asset class for the next decade - and why he'd bet on America 1,000 times out of 1,000.If you've been wondering whether to buy, sell, or sit tight... this is the episode you need. CHAPTERS00:00 - Why Jim Cramer Gets It Wrong (And Who You Should Listen To Instead)00:55 - Meet Nic DeAngelo & The Saint Investment Group Approach02:30 - Why Microeconomics Makes Sense (And Macro Doesn't)04:10 - Nic's North Star: Wage Growth vs. Inflation06:50 - The S&P 500 is Actually the S&P 708:25 - The CAPE Ratio Warning Sign18:50 - Tim Pool, Manufacturing & the Ecosystem Problem21:10 - The Fed is Failing Its Own Dual Mandate23:30 - How Immigration Inflated Housing Demand25:40 - Why 54% of Americans Won't Sell Their Home26:40 - The Baby Boomer Generational Shift29:25 - $80 Trillion, Austerity & AI Anxiety31:35 - Why America Still Wins (Nic's Bullish Case)34:25 - Get Nic's Book & Where to Connect STUDIO SPONSOR - CARDIO MIRACLEUnlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before. Get 15% off with code TBNS: ⁠https://CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ ABOUT THE GUESTNic DeAngelo is the President of Saint Investment Group, a real estate fund managing over $200M in assets across 30+ states with 500+ loans. Known in the industry as the "Fixed Income GOAT," Nic leads with two foundational beliefs: Wall Street is broken, and economics tells the future. His new book Economics Over Politics strips the emotional noise out of the news cycle and delivers the cold, hard math of today's economy. Saint Investment Group: ⁠https://saintinvestment.com/⁠ Get the book: ⁠https://saintinvestment.com/book⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Economics-Over-Politics-Offending-Solutions-ebook/dp/B0GX2QJMTS⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-deangelo/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@nicdeangelo⁠ THE BRIAN NICHOLS SHOWPart of the Lions of Liberty Network. Real conversations about sales, liberty, business, and culture - no fluff, no theory-for-theory's-sake.Website: ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠ Listener Questions: ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ Subscribe for a new episode every Thursday at 9PM ET. Available on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I sat down with Jason Gagne, fitness trainer and creator of the 90-day beginner program Good 2 Go Body. Jason has been training people for over 20 years and specializes in beginners — the people who've been told they're not in good enough shape to start working out. Check out Jason's 90-day program → https://www.good2gobody.com (Every sign-up puts a few bucks in my pocket. Thank you. ) Here's what we got into:  Three things you need to get in shape. Sleep. 100–128oz of water a day. A 20-minute walk. Everything else is built on top of those three basics — and most people are skipping all three and wondering why they're not getting results.  Consistency beats intensity. The human body responds to consistency far more than intensity.  You're only in shape for the gym. Most people who work out regularly are fit for the specific movements they do at the gym — and nothing else. Jason calls this "gym functionality." He built Good 2 Go Body around functional training, so your body is ready for anything: softball, hiking, chasing your kids, not throwing your back out moving furniture.  Fitness influencers are lying to you. Most of what you see on Instagram is either athletes whose full-time job is their body, or guys making trips to Mexico for gear. Comparing yourself to that as a beginner isn't motivation — it's a trap.  Don't change your diet and your exercise at the same time. Jason's take: People know how to eat. They don't need another nutrition program — they need to build the exercise habit first, get their first results, and then the nutrition questions start answering themselves naturally.  The 85/90 rule. 85–90% of what you eat should be real food — meat, vegetables, fruit, and seeds. The other 10–15%? Deep fry a Twinkie and put it on a hot dog. You're not working out to be a monk. You're working out so the Twinkie doesn't matter.  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro: Jason Gagne and Good 2 Go Body 03:00 — Why 20-day intense programs set beginners up to fail 07:00 — The three basics everyone skips: sleep, water, walking 10:00 — Consistency vs. intensity: why 25% every day beats 90% three times a week 14:00 — Gym functionality vs. functional training — what's the difference? 18:00 — Pilates, yoga, and the small muscles nobody talks about 22:00 — Fitness influencers, gear, and the Instagram trap 26:00 — Nutrition: don't change everything at once 30:00 — The 85/90 rule — and why the Twinkie is fine 35:00 — How 40-year-olds today look nothing like 40-year-olds used to Watch full episodes of The Lou Perez Podcast and more on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081  Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #Fitness #BeginnerWorkout #Good2GoBody #FunctionalTraining #LouPerezPodcast #WorkoutMotivation #FitnessAdvice #HealthyLifestyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Empire didn't die — it evolved. In this episode, host John Odermatt pulls back the curtain on the invisible financial architecture that Britain built after shedding its visible empire: a tightly interlocked system of offshore banking, insurance monopolies, intelligence networks, and manufactured conflict designed to generate perpetual risk premiums. At the center of this system sits the City of London, the Federal Reserve, Lloyd's of London, and the Bank of International Settlements — all tracing back to the same banking families. John walks through how conflicts in Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East were not accidents but products, engineered to keep Lloyd's premiums high and London's influence alive. He also examines the LIBOR scandal as documented proof of institutional collusion, not theory. Finally, John makes the case that the Trump administration's America First doctrine — from the Venezuela operation to intelligence cutoffs to the Strait of Hormuz insurance play — may represent the first serious attempt in living memory to dismantle this system, and why figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite their "America First" branding, may actually be playing into the very architecture they claim to oppose. Video Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Empire That Never Died 1:17 – Jekyll Island 1910: The Secret Meeting That Copied the Bank of England 2:24 – Welcome to Finding Freedom: What This Episode Is About 9:26 – The Architecture of Invisible Power: Four Buildings, Four Dates 15:05 – Lloyd's of London: How Conflict Became a Product 16:07 – The Strait of Hormuz and the Iran Risk Premium 21:03 – The LIBOR Scandal: Proof, Not Theory 23:37 – Trump's America First vs. the British Banking Cartel 25:40 – Operation Absolute Resolve: Venezuela and the Dollar War 32:55 – AIPAC, US Elections, and the Distraction Machine 33:33 – What This All Leads To: The System Behind the Conflict 35:37 – Wrap-Up and Where This Series Is Heading Resources & Links Mentioned Vivify Mariposa – "The Empire That Never Died" (Substack: No Filter, Just Facts): The primary source article for this episode — https://nofilterjustfacts.substack.com/p/the-empire-that-never-died-britain-conflict-money Rich Does Politics – YouTube channel John recommends for global economics and intelligence analysis: [youtube.com/@RichDoesPolitics] SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa Life, joins Brian Nichols to reveal why Big Sugar wanted to keep him at 385 pounds and how the alternative sweetener industry is quietly destroying America's metabolic health. Natalie breaks down why roughly 70% of Americans are now battling chronic metabolic illness, how high fructose corn syrup hits your cells like a fire hose compared to the "garden hose" of real sugar, and why every pink, blue, yellow, and green sweetener packet at the grocery store is laced with maltodextrin, dextrose, or sugar alcohols that wreck your gut. They get into the Ozempic shortcut trap, the 10-year slow-poisoning timeline that precedes a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and why SNAP benefits and Big Soda subsidies are making the problem exponentially worse for working class Americans.We expose the uncomfortable truth about why "zero calorie" sweeteners are one of the most successful marketing scams in food history... and why the same playbook Big Tobacco ran in the 60s is now running Big Sugar. Natalie shares the blueprint behind Dulsa - a functional sweetener built with organic monk fruit, allulose, prebiotic yacon root, and shelf-stable probiotics - and walks through how she's hijacking your body's natural GLP-1 production without the black box warnings. If you've ever flipped over a "healthy" nutrition label, shrugged, and told yourself "it's probably fine"... you need to hear this.Chapters :0:00 - Intro: Big Sugar's War On Your Health1:55 - Meet Natalie Nicole: From Red Pill To Sugar Fighter3:49 - I Was 385 Pounds And Drinking A Liter Of Mountain Dew Daily6:49 - Sugar Is A Slow Poison (The 10-Year Diabetes Countdown)8:21 - The Ozempic Generation & The GLP-1 Shortcut Trap11:15 - High Fructose Corn Syrup Is A Fire Hose To Your Cells14:56 - Path Of Least Resistance: Why We Keep Choosing Sugar16:49 - The Big Tobacco Playbook Is Now Running Big Sugar19:13 - Our Kids Have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease21:19 - RFK Jr, The Food Pyramid, And Sugar's 600 Hidden Names23:18 - Aldi, Food Deserts & The Free Market Solution26:06 - What Dulsa Actually Is (Sweetener + Supplement + Probiotic)28:57 - Why Your Grandma's Food Doesn't Exist Anymore31:59 - Natalie's Final Message: You're Not Broken33:31 - How To Get Dulsa (Use Code: NICHOLS)Dulsa Life:Website: ⁠https://dulsalife.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dulsalife/⁠ Health Benefits: ⁠https://dulsalife.com/pages/health-benefits⁠ Discount Code: NICHOLS at checkoutStudio Sponsor:Cardio Miracle: ⁠https://cardiomiracle.com/tbns⁠ Referenced In Episode:Dr. Adrian Bejan / Constructal Law (Duke University) - prior TBNS guestJohn Odermatt / Plexus - Lions of Liberty Network colleagueCX Without the BS (Brian's business podcast)Lions of Liberty Network: ⁠https://www.lionsofliberty.com/⁠The Brian Nichols Show:Website: ⁠https://thebriannicholsshow.com/⁠Brian on socials: @BNicholsLiberty Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠ Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! Email Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, California responds to massive documented fraud by... outlawing people from investigating it, with AB2624. Also: New polling shows the Iran war is truly a Boomer war, plus it's Tax Day! ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-perez-live-in-los-angeles-tickets-1986570202954 ⁠ Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lou sits down with investigative journalist and TV producer Rob Rosen, whose debut book Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth is available for pre-order now. Rob produced A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max, which led to nine wrongful conviction releases, and spent years at KCBS covering the OJ Simpson trial alongside Harvey Levin. This one gets into it. Media bias, the Michael Brown case, hands up don't shoot, the real BLM story, empathy as a weapon, and the stat that will stop you cold.  TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: Rob Rosen, investigative journalist and HBO producer 04:00 — Why Rob wrote Crimes of Omission and what broke him in 2020 07:00 — How newsroom monoculture shaped anti-police coverage 10:00 — Ferguson and Michael Brown: what Eric Holder's DOJ report actually said 15:00 — The full Michael Brown story the media buried — including his mental state 20:00 — Hands up, don't shoot: why it never happened 22:00 — Philando Castile, Diamond Reynolds, and what the dash cam showed 28:00 — The stat: how many unarmed Black men did police kill in 2019? 32:00 — A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max: nine people released, the system mostly works 36:00 — The Serial podcast, credulous journalism, and how Reasonable Doubt was born 40:00 — Weaponized empathy: Norman Mailer, OJ Simpson, Luigi Mangione 45:00 — Suicidal empathy and Queers for Palestine 48:00 — BLM: what their own website said that journalists refused to report 54:00 — Defund the police was literal — Hawk Newsome said so on Rob's own podcast 57:00 — Why we don't have a shared reality anymore and what journalism has to do about it  PRE-ORDER Rob's book — Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth: https://amzn.to/4triFFV  Watch A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max  The Lou Perez Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #MediaBias #CrimesOfOmission #Ferguson #BLM #TrueCrime #LouPerezPodcast #Journalism #MichaelBrown #WrongfulConviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most expats moved to Dubai chasing tax-free income, luxury living, and warm weather — but the war with Iran has exposed the fragile foundations beneath that dream. In this episode, John Odermatt speaks with world-renowned expat consultant Mikkel Thorup about why he left the UAE seven years ago, what he saw coming, and what current residents need to know. Thorup spent nearly a decade in the UAE before recognizing that its dependence on imported food, desalinated water, and hydrocarbon energy made it dangerously vulnerable to regional conflict. He shares firsthand accounts of stranded tourists, canceled Iranian Golden Visas, potential banking disruptions, and the very real consequences of living near active missile exchanges. For those looking for an alternative, Thorup points to Latin America as an increasingly attractive destination — politically shifting rightward, food and water independent, and offering genuine tax-free lifestyles. He closes with practical advice on building an offshore Plan B whether or not you ever physically move, covering banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency strategies. For anyone currently in the UAE or rethinking their global base, this episode offers a sobering and actionable reality check. Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Teaser: War in Iran turns the Dubai dream into a dangerous gamble 1:18 — Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee — use code JOHN for 15% off orders of $40+ at foxandsons.com 2:05 — Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and leading expat consultant 4:18 — Why Mikkel Moved to the UAE in 2011: Tax-free lifestyle, beaches, connectivity, and growth 5:49 — Visiting Iran: Separating the people from the government 7:02 — The Turning Point: Starting a family and rethinking resilience — food, water, and energy dependence 10:25 — Was Anyone Else Worried? Why most expats weren't thinking about geopolitical risk 12:55 — What's Happening Now: Stranded travelers, hotel chaos, interceptor missiles, and denial 15:47 — Financial Risk: Banking closures, frozen accounts, and canceled Iranian Golden Visas 18:47 — Advice for Expats Still in the UAE: Find the dream elsewhere 19:15 — Where to Go Instead: Latin America — Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, and more 20:43 — Why Mikkel Chose Panama: Surveying the world and landing in Latin America 21:39 — The Political Shift in Latin America: From socialism to free-market leadership 22:56 — El Salvador vs. Mexico: Safety, rule of law, and what it means for expats 23:58 — How to Work with Mikkel: Comprehensive expat planning from tax to immigration 25:36 — Building a Plan B: Offshore banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency 26:25 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Mikkel: expatmoney.com | The Expat Money Show (400+ episodes) Links Mikkel Thorup — Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com The Expat Money Show Podcast: Search "Expat Money Show" in your podcast app Sponsor — Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com — Code JOHN for 15% off $40+ Lions of Liberty on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Lions of Liberty on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joe Lombardi of Iron Hawk Financial joins Brian Nichols to reveal why he moved $20 million out of gold and silver positions this year - and why the people still holding are about to get crushed. Lombardi breaks down the geopolitical chess game behind the crash: nations liquidating gold and crypto reserves to buy US dollars as America secures 40% of the world's oil supply through conflicts in Iran and Venezuela. With credit card debt past a trillion dollars and interest rates hitting their highest since August 2023, this isn't a tweet - it's a coordinated global strategy most people can't see.You need to hear this blueprint for building wealth outside Wall Street and government-controlled retirement accounts. We expose the reality of 401(k) fees silently eating 45% of your retirement... the insurance-based strategies billionaires and banks actually use to earn tax-free double-digit returns with zero market downside... and why your accountant's advice to "save money this year" is costing you ten dollars for every one you defer. Plus - the personal transformation story you didn't expect from a financial advisor who found Jesus, lost the weight, and rebuilt everything from the inside out.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Joe's Health Transformation and Finding Jesus2:50 - Why Gold, Silver, and Crypto Are Crashing (It's Not a Tweet)7:15 - The Conservative Podcast Gold Scam Nobody Talks About11:39 - The Insurance Strategy Billionaires Use Instead of Banks15:41 - Why Every Dollar You "Save" in a 401(k) Costs You Ten22:45 - Copy the Millionaires: Joe's Wall Street Mentor Story30:00 - The 100-Year Tax Bracket Chart They Don't Teach You31:13 - Your Financial Health Is Your Spiritual Health32:55 - Iron Hawk Financial and How to Get StartedLinks & Resources:Iron Hawk Financial (Website): https://ironhawkfinancial.com/Iron Hawk Financial (Email): info@ironhawkfinancial.comJoe Lombardi (Email): joe@ironhawkfinancial.comBook a Meeting: https://calendly.com/ironhawkfinancialInstagram: @ironhawkfinancial / @ironhawkfinancial_mediaMoney Talk with Iron Hawk (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-talk-with-ironhawk/id1749828543Joe Lombardi Books on Amazon: Being Your Own Bank, There's a Better Way Than a 401(k), Long Term Care Without Long Term PainUS Debt Clock: https://usdebtclock.orgLions of Liberty Network: https://lionsofliberty.com/ Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠ Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! Email Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian reacts to Trump's promises to destroy the entire civilization of Iran. Also: Trump may have saved the NCAA, on the bright side, while Amazon TV is killing its "Mass Effect" game show with woke writing before it even airs. Come see me, Lou Perez, Josh Denny and Scott Adams standup LIVE in LA! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-perez-live-in-los-angeles-tickets-1986570202954 Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lou is joined by Stu Smith, investigative analyst at the Manhattan Institute, who has spent months going deep inside the DSA — Democratic Socialists of America. What he's found is far more radical than the "point of personal privilege" memes would suggest.  TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: Who is Stu Smith and what is the Manhattan Institute?03:00 — What most people get wrong about the DSA 07:00 — The DSA's internal "right wing" — people who just believe in elections 11:00 — The Red Rabbits: DSA's new armed security task force 16:00 — The Doctor Phil clip: Black Redguard's origin story 20:00 — DSA's global travel: Cuba, Colombia, Sweden, Brazil, and beyond 26:00 — The F-35 supply chain and DSA's quasi-national security threat 31:00 — Salting: how DSA plants operatives inside companies to organize 36:00 — Zoran Mamdani, the Overton window, and how DSA took NYC 42:00 — DSA's youth wing: getting a Cornell student on Ithaca City Council 47:00 — DSA's social media machine and what the political establishment can't replicate 52:00 — The Calla Walsh pipeline: from DSA delegate to Hezbollah apartment in Lebanon 01:00:00 — North Korea tourism, tanky influencers, and where the far left is trending 01:06:00 — The Weathermen are still active — Stu has been on Zoom calls with Bill Ayers 01:12:00 — DSA's Iran statements and members rooting for the Ayatollah 01:18:00 — What to watch: Mayday, upcoming primaries, and the Socialism Conference STU SMITH:Follow Stu on X: @thestustustudioManhattan Institute: https://www.manhattan-institute.org  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy:https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r The Lou Perez Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez#DSA #DemocraticSocialists #Mamdani #Politics #Socialism #ManhattanInstitute #LouPerezPodcast #Communism #NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your body gives out but your will refuses to quit? Ty Gipson has lived that question — diagnosed with brittle Type 1 diabetes at age eight, he went on to survive three major transplant surgeries while building a thriving business and raising a family. In this episode, Ty shares the remarkable story of receiving a kidney from his mother at age 30, fighting through dialysis while running a 45-person company, and ultimately receiving his wife's kidney after she turned out to be a perfect match. Through each trial, Ty forged his "No Options" mindset — a practical three-step framework for pushing through adversity. The framework breaks down into three simple pairs: grow or die (what we do), hope or despair (how we think), and humor or drama (how we talk). Ty explains why "just think positive" is an empty platitude and why taking smaller mental bites is the real key to building resilience. He also opens up about how sharing his story — something his father taught him never to do — became the very thing that transformed his life and inspired others to become organ donors. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction — When your body gives out but your will refuses to quit 0:46 Welcome to Finding Freedom & sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 4:16 Diagnosed with brittle Type 1 diabetes at age eight 8:43 Growing up in Texas, sports, and just wanting to be a normal kid 12:53 Kidneys failing at 30 — the dual kidney/pancreas transplant surgery in Baltimore 13:53 The midnight Super Bowl Sunday call — a match is found 19:03 Life after transplant: marriage, adoption, and building Waterboy Graphics 25:53 Kidneys fail again in 2019 — back on dialysis with a 45-person company 28:23 The "No Options" 3-step mindset framework (Grow or Die / Hope or Despair / Humor or Drama) 33:29 Final takeaways: lock arms with each other and share your stories 35:31 Where to find Ty & the No Options podcast Links & Resources Ty Gipson's website: https://tygipson.com No Options with Ty Gibson Podcast — available on Spotify and all major podcast apps Fox and Sons Coffee (sponsor) — 15% off $40+ orders with code JOHN: https://foxnsons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Nichols exposes how Gen Z's dating recession created a loneliness epidemic now radicalizing young men AND women into political extremism. 44% of Gen Z men have zero relationship experience. 73% of Gen Z report chronic loneliness. 6 in 10 talk to AI more than coworkers. The skills that dating and sales teach you - rejection, negotiation, reading people, handling conflict - are the same skills a functioning democracy requires. And an entire generation never learned them. Brian breaks down the data from the Surgeon General's loneliness advisory, the largest incel study ever conducted, Cambridge's TikTok radicalization research, and Gallup's 15-point gender political divide to show why this isn't a "soft skills" problem. It's a civilizational one.This episode is the wake-up call nobody in media is delivering. Brian exposes how the same 3N radicalization model - Needs, Networks, Narratives - is pulling lonely young men into incel pipelines AND lonely young women into ideological extremism simultaneously. He reveals why TikTok's algorithm can shift misogynistic attitudes 50% in just 90 days, why 94% of Gen Z workers now use AI to handle workplace conflict instead of talking to a human, and the one communication philosophy that might be civilization's only way out. If you've ever wondered why nobody can talk to each other anymore... this is the episode.Chapters:0:00 - He Used ChatGPT to Break Up With Her1:00 - The Gen Z Dating Recession Is Real (And the Data Is Brutal)3:00 - Gen Z Can't Even Have a Conversation at Work5:00 - The Surgeon General Says Loneliness Kills Like Cigarettes7:00 - Inside the Incel Radicalization Pipeline10:00 - Women Are Radicalizing Too (And Nobody Will Say It)12:00 - The Powder Keg: Why Democracy Needs Dating Skills14:00 - Meet People Where They're At (The Only Way Out)15:00 - Cardio Miracle Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble.Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST!Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian pods from Hawaii, and basks in the idiocy of the Canadian National Democratic Party convention, "negative rights", the hypocrisy of Zionists, and the BBC gaslighting citizens on "Too Dog Friendly" spaces, to cowtow to Muslim oppression. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lou is joined by Harris Sockel, lead editor at Pirate Wires — the tech media outlet that actually likes technology. They cover AI replacing doctors, humanoid robots, data center myths, California's billionaire exodus, and why the media's doom-and-gloom coverage of tech keeps getting it wrong.  TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: What is Pirate Wires? 04:30 — AI doom coverage vs. reality: why the scaremongers won't go full prepper 09:00 — Hill & Valley DC: when Capitol Hill meets Silicon Valley 14:00 — Lou's experience using Claude AI (press kits, writing courses, contracts) 20:00 — Can AI actually replace long-form journalism? Harris weighs in 26:00 — AI chatbots, teen suicides, and Spain's euthanasia case 33:00 — Humanoid robots: sex, cooking, and charging them in the hallway 42:00 — The data center water myth, debunked 50:00 — Nuclear power's comeback and what Biden got wrong on AI regulation 56:00 — Lou's doctor pulled up ChatGPT mid-appointment 01:02:00 — Self-driving cars and the future of driving as a rich-person hobby 01:08:00 — DSA activists at a Starbucks strike (who didn't work at Starbucks) 01:15:00 — California's wealth tax, billionaire flight, and "we left because of communists" 01:22:00 — SAG-AFTRA dues, union reality vs. union mythology  HARRIS SOCKEL & PIRATE WIRES: Pirate Wires: https://www.piratewires.com Follow Harris: @harrissockel  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  The Lou Perez Podcast on all platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #AIpodcast #PirateWires #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanoidRobots #FreeSpeech #LouPerezPodcast #CaliforniaExodus #SketchComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people don't fail at entrepreneurship—they quit too early. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt breaks down the five critical traits that separate entrepreneurs who push through from those who walk away before success arrives. Drawing from his 20-month journey as a solopreneur after leaving corporate America, John shares hard-won lessons about delayed gratification, consistency, and the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business. He discusses picking the wrong business vehicle, the importance of finding the right mentors, and why discipline must come before success. If you're building something while waiting for results to show up, this episode will help you stay the course. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Why Most People Quit Too Early 0:48 Welcome & Fox and Sons Coffee Sponsor 3:16 The Missing Trait: Delayed Gratification 10:18 Key #1: Long-Term Orientation (Think in Years, Not Weeks) 14:26 Key #2: Consistency Over Intensity 18:53 Key #3: Today's Effort = Future Results 20:34 Key #4: Build Through Feedback, Not Emotion 23:34 Key #5: Identity Before Income 27:04 Bringing It All Together: The Power of Consistency 29:44 Closing & Contact Info SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the word "midterm" is literally costing Republicans elections?James Dixon thinks so.James is a podcaster, husband, Christian, and one of the most compelling voices on making politics LOCAL again — especially heading into 2026 in Michigan.And look… the state has been run into the ground.But here's the thing: James isn't doom-and-glooming it. He's tilting the playing field.In today's episode, we dig into:→ Why "midterm" is the language of losing (and what to call it instead)→ How to bring national issues INTO local races without losing the plot→ The "continue watching conservative" problem… and how to fix it→ Why your vote in a local race weighs MORE than your presidential vote→ The 10x Votes service that makes getting people to the polls actually simple→ James as a black conservative in the Republican Party — and why he sees zero contradictionI'll be honest with you, folks.I pushed back on James a little.I'm watching the demographic data. I'm watching the GOP coalition fracture. The MAHA moms are upset. The libertarians are upset about Iran. And history says the president's party gets smoked in these elections.James's answer?"That's true if we accept the current world at face value."…Fair point, James. Chapters:0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Meet James Dixon & Make Politics Local Again1:45 - Why "Midterm" Is the Language of Losing3:10 - Reframing the Argument (The Sales Parallel)5:15 - Bridging National Issues to Local Races7:25 - The Coattail Effect & GOP Coalition Fractures10:13 - Tilting the Playing Field: Michigan's Hidden Advantage12:55 - The Path of Least Resistance Problem15:17 - Making It EASY: Permanent Absentee Ballots & 10x Votes17:10 - Why Local Elections Matter MORE Than Presidential Ones19:44 - Being Black & Conservative in the Republican Party21:47 - Politics Is Downstream From Culture23:31 - Politics Is For POWER (The Probate Judge Story)26:33 - Final Thoughts: Brian's Demographic Concerns29:33 - Final Thoughts: James's Case for Michigan Optimism32:28 - Vote in Self-Defense35:12 - James's Call to Action & Where to Find Him35:46 - Brian's Wrap + Cardio MiracleGo find James Dixon: James Dixon Podcast on Spotify & YouTubejamesdixonpodcast.substack.comSupport the show — and the sponsor that keeps this machine running:Cardio Miracle → cardiomiracle.com/tbns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Irish rap band Kneecap showcases how idiotically hypocritical they are living it up in luxury with the traveling Democratic Socialists while fighting for Cuban "freedom." Also: Stephen Colbert confirms he will be writing a new Lord of the Rings sequel, dooming it to instant failure. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New York City is heading in the wrong direction — and Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute is here to break down exactly why. In this episode of the LoU Perez Podcast, Rafael and I discuss the real story behind the Washington Square Park snowball attack on NYPD officers, why anti-police disrespect has become normalized, the media's deliberate obfuscation of the Gracie Mansion IED attack, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's dangerous blind spots on public safety.  Topics Covered: - The Washington Square Park "snowball fight" and what it actually revealed about anti-police sentiment - "Is This What Fear Looks Like?" — Rafael's viral piece on the myth of police brutality - How progressive guilt culture has made New Yorkers afraid to call the cops - The media's shameful framing of the Gracie Mansion IED attack - Mayor Mamdani's failure to name the perpetrators or their motivations - Why disbanding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group is dangerous - The revolving door of the criminal justice system (and why the average prisoner has 10–12 prior arrests before incarceration) - New York as a "luxury product" — and why it's losing customers - Low voter turnout, fringe political power, and who really runs NYC  Rafael Mangual is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of "Criminal (In)Justice." His work appears in City Journal, the New York Post, and the Wall Street Journal. https://amzn.to/4tdd8mD Follow Rafael:  X/Twitter: https://x.com/Rafa_Mangual   Manhattan Institute: https://www.manhattan-institute.org  City Journal: https://www.city-journal.org  Lou's book: That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  Watch Lou's sketch comedy on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/serie...  XX-XY Athletics — 20% off with code LOU20: https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_r...  Substack: www.substack.com/@louperez  Newsletter: www.TheLouPerez.com  Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lo... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7e... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d..... YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Lou Perez is a comedian, author, and producer. He's appeared on Gutfeld!, FOX News Primetime, and One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. He was Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV, and his sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck" has over 20 million views. He hosts The Lou Perez Podcast on the Lions of Liberty Network.  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Rafael's background 01:07 – Washington Square Park snowball fight: what really happened 05:23 – Anti-police disrespect and what it signals 09:07 – "The Talk" and the contradiction in police narratives 14:35 – Confrontations on NYC subway: antisocial power plays 28:57 – When did Democrats stop caring about order? 30:15 – Why progressives won't call the cops 37:02 – The revolving door: prison, recidivism & Heather Mac Donald 49:22 – The Gracie Mansion IED attack 51:33 – Media obfuscation and Mayor Mamdani's failed response 56:44 – Disbanding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group 59:35 – Is this a wake-up call for Mamdani? 1:02:22 – NYC as a luxury product — and why people are leaving 1:04:20 – Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fertility doctor secretly fathered dozens of children using his own sperm—and in most states, that still isn't clearly a crime. Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, joins Finding Freedom to discuss South Dakota's groundbreaking fertility fraud law and the massive ethical questions it raises about reproductive technology, biological identity, and children's rights. This conversation exposes the unregulated fertility industry, the troubling rise of genetic selection, and how policies designed to serve adults are sacrificing the wellbeing of children. From anonymous sperm donation to designer babies, Josh breaks down why biological parentage matters more than we've been willing to admit. We explore the legal battles, the psychological toll on donor-conceived children, and the dystopian future that awaits if we don't protect the fundamental right of children to know and be raised by their biological parents. This is an eye-opening conversation that transcends politics and gets to the heart of what it means to be human. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: The Fertility Fraud Crisis 0:47 Meet Josh Wood & Them Before Us 3:54 The Dr. Donald Cline Case: 90+ Secret Children 6:53 South Dakota's New Fertility Fraud Law 20:46 Legal Precedents & Children Suing for Their Identity 25:05 Policy Solutions: What Needs to Change 25:20 Regulating the IVF Industry & Frozen Embryo Crisis 33:21 The Money Behind Designer Babies & Eugenics 34:11 The Dystopian Future: Artificial Wombs & Child Commodification 40:04 Closing Thoughts & How to Support Them Before Us LINKS: Learn more about Them Before Us: Website: ThemBeforeUs.com Substack: ThemBeforeUs.substack.com Social Media: @ThemBeforeUs SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: NY Governor is begging people who fled abusive taxes and idiocy to come home to PAY for welfare programs. Also: Metaverse is no more, Caesar Chavez is a leftist icon who is also a serial rapist (per a NY Times expose), so that's awkward for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're diving into the recent Axios piece where Democratic strategists, including those from the Barack Obama campaign, admit uncertainty about the party's future identity post-Donald Trump.Both the Democrat and Republican parties are facing the same identity crisis in 2026. Democrats admit they have no platform post-Trump. The GOP coalition is fracturing over glyphosate and Iran. And nobody is connecting these two crises until now.Democrats' own strategists went on the record this week admitting the party runs almost entirely on anti-Trump energy with no actual product to sell. Meanwhile the MAHA movement erupted after Trump signed a glyphosate executive order that handed immunity to the exact chemical RFK Jr. once won a $289 million verdict against. Libertarians and non-interventionists are in open revolt over the Iran war. Trump's approval has cratered to historic lows.CHAPTERS:0:00 - The Story Nobody Is Connecting1:18 - The Democrats' Confession4:39 - The GOP's Mirror Image7:00 - The Non-Interventionist Revolt9:40 - The Sales Diagnosis12:29 - What This Actually Means for You14:45 - The Prescription17:14 - The Fix Starts With You Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble.Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST!Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the unrest, economic collapse, and energy crisis in Cuba, which is in reported negotiations with the Trump Admin. Also: Quick Oscar reax, and fry fly consciousness transferred to a computer. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Rainer Zitelmann — historian, author, and one of the world's leading experts on Hitler and National Socialism — joins Lou to discuss something that would be unthinkable in the United States: he's currently under criminal investigation in Germany for retweeting a meme comparing Putin to Hitler. Zitelmann, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on Hitler and has spent decades studying National Socialism, shared a post drawing a parallel between Hitler's promises before invading Czechoslovakia and Putin's promises before invading Ukraine. The result? A letter from the Berlin police and thousands of dollars in legal fees — with potentially more to come. They dig into Germany's Section 86a speech laws, how legislation designed to stop neo-Nazis is now being used against libertarians, historians, and center-right journalists, the government-funded neighbor-reporting hotlines that echo the Stasi, why cancel culture has escalated into legal repression across Europe, and what it means for free speech when even the people who know the history best can't reference it. They also get into Rainer's new book New Space Capitalism (Skyhorse Publishing) — the case for private property rights in space, how SpaceX has done what 50 years of government programs couldn't, and why capitalism is the only system that has ever actually worked, on Earth or anywhere else.  Pre-order New Space Capitalism: Search "New Space Capitalism" on Amazon  Follow Rainer: RainerZitelmann.com  Lou's book: That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  Watch Lou's sketch comedy on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/serie...  XX-XY Athletics — 20% off with code LOU20: https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_r...  Substack: www.substack.com/@louperez  Newsletter: www.TheLouPerez.com  Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lo... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7e... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d..... YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Lou Perez is a comedian, author, and producer. He's appeared on Gutfeld!, FOX News Primetime, and One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. He was Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV, and his sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck" has over 20 million views. He hosts The Lou Perez Podcast on the Lions of Liberty Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is being sold as either the next industrial revolution or the end of humanity, but how much of that is hype? In this episode, John Odermatt sits down with Marty Milligan, founder of Digital On-Ramp WSI, to cut through the AI marketing machine and discuss what AI can actually do today. They explore whether AI poses real job threats, examine the data center infrastructure boom, and address concerns about government surveillance versus sci-fi singularity fears. Marty shares practical advice for small businesses looking to leverage AI tools effectively. The conversation challenges common narratives around AI job loss, energy concerns, and doomsday scenarios while highlighting the real opportunities and risks businesses need to understand. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: Cutting Through the AI Hype 2:29 - Meet Marty Milligan: From EDS to AI Consulting 5:35 - How Worried Should We Be About AI? 8:49 - Job Loss and Corporate Downsizing: AI's Real Impact 12:27 - Is AI in a Bubble? Comparing to the Dotcom Era 17:29 - Using Multiple AI Models: Why Vendor Diversification Matters 22:31 - Data Centers: Separating Fear from Reality 33:50 - The Singularity and Skynet: Should We Fear AI Taking Over? 40:19 - Practical AI for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs 44:00 - The Most Overrated AI Claims Links: Marty Milligan's Resources: AI.MountainStateDigitalLLC.com - Free AI books for small businesses including Chat GPT guide and prompt book SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School choice is no longer just a policy debate; it's a reality. In this revealing interview, Andrew Clark from Yes Every Kid explains new federal changes, including tax credits for private school scholarships and expanded 529 accounts for K-12 tuition. This clip explores why current education spending, like $45K/kid in NYC, isn't working and what parents need to know for 2025. Discover how these policies impact the future of education.CHAPTER0:00 — What we do to kids is insane0:35 — $100,000 per kid and the results are getting worse1:00 — Your zip code shouldn't decide your kid's future2:08 — Who is Yes Every Kid?2:49 — Two NEW federal programs changing education4:42 — Changing envelopes: where the money actually goes5:02 — Why you should STILL be skeptical of subsidies6:11 — The sales lesson every parent needs to hear6:57 — $20K to $100K per student — the numbers don't lie9:10 — The reformers are separating9:42 — Freedom AND responsibility: the pottery parable11:55 — Activity breeds results13:00 — Benjamin Franklin didn't need a school board15:24 — Three questions every parent should ask16:30 — Everything you want is on the other side of hard17:49 — Share this with a parent who needs to hear it LINKS:Yes Every Kid — https://yeseverykid.comCardio Miracle (Sponsor) — https://www.caardiordiomiracBrian on X — https://x.com/BNicholsLibertyBrian on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BNicholsLibertyThe Brian Nichols Show — https://www.briannicholsshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian breaks down the latest insanity in the Israel lobby's war in Iran, plus celebrates a trending comedy sketch from his youth from "The Kids in the Hall," that today's comedic cowards can't handle. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I'm joined by Juice Entertainment's Tommy D(orfman). We talk about our clubbing days in New York City, how the mafia was an ally to the LGBTQ community, and Tommy's ongoing battle against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d  Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network), and co-hosts Happy Hour Econ with Phil Magness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More men in America are completely alone than at any point in modern history, and the crisis is only getting worse. In this episode, I dive deep into the male loneliness epidemic that's silently destroying men's lives—from the cultural shifts that have dismantled traditional male spaces to the dangerous online movements exploiting this vulnerability. I share my own experiences with isolation when I lived alone in California, and examine the hard data showing that over half of men today feel like nobody truly knows them. Whether you're struggling with loneliness yourself or you're raising sons in this challenging environment, this conversation is essential. I'm not offering quick fixes or empty platitudes—instead, I'm presenting actionable steps you can implement this week to build genuine connection and purpose. No one is coming to save you from isolation, but there is a path forward. Join me as we explore what real masculinity looks like in 2026 and how to escape the loneliness trap. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: The Male Loneliness Crisis 1:08 - My Story: Isolation in California & Coffee Addiction 5:43 - COVID's Impact: Terminal Online Culture & Dangerous Movements 15:07 - The Data: Why Men Feel Nobody Knows Them 17:44 - How Society is Rigged Against Men 22:35 - The Death of Male Brotherhood & Traditional Spaces 27:54 - False Solutions: Why Online Communities & Therapy Aren't Enough 30:50 - Real Solutions: Call an Old Friend & Build Rituals 39:38 - Anchor Into Something Bigger Than Yourself 42:23 - Final Thoughts: Strong Male Leadership & Taking Action SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to PolTicks! This week we're diving into the bizarre world of fast food CEO taste tests, Texas Democrats shooting themselves in the foot, and why AI might convince you that wars aren't real (spoiler: they probably are). We break down James Talarico's catastrophic Senate run in Texas, complete with his greatest hits from Twitter's archive – because apparently nobody told him the internet is forever. From Fauci action figures to trans abortion rights, this guy checked every wacko progressive box and somehow thought he'd win in Texas. Spoiler alert: he won't. Plus, we explore the McDonald's CEO vs. Burger King CEO burger battle (authenticity matters, folks), the AI information apocalypse, and whether Southwest Airlines just committed corporate suicide. Brian also shares his hernia surgery recovery tips courtesy of Claude AI, because why consult a real doctor when you have ChatGPT? CHAPTERS: • 0:00 - Intro & Horn Section Appreciation • 1:50 - CEO Burger Wars: Who's Actually Human? • 9:18 - AI vs. Human Intelligence: The Warm & Fuzzy Test • 18:30 - James Talarico: Texas Democrats' Gift to Republicans • 22:30 - The Internet Is Forever (And Democrats Keep Forgetting) • 27:44 - Iran War Updates: What's Real, What's AI? • 34:00 - Aliens, Obama, and Government Manipulation • 41:00 - The Bubba Effect: Why Trump Opened the Door • 44:00 - Brandon Herrera's Texas Win & Tony Gonzalez Drama LINKS:

Are you aware of the substances on your food? This episode discusses the concerns surrounding glyphosate, also known as "Round up," a widely used herbicide spray. We explore its potential impact on gut health and overall well-being, highlighting critical food safety issues. The discussion also touches upon the role of Monsanto and recent executive orders by president trump concerning liability for such environmental toxins.CHAPTERS —0:00 - The Glyphosate Executive Order Nobody's Talking About1:45 - Reagan, Trump & The Same Liability Shield Playbook4:15 - Meet Kathy Mehan: From Pharma Rep to Medical Freedom Advocate8:30 - The Parallel Medical System Being Built Right Now12:00 - The Personal Transformation Nobody Gives You Permission For15:30 - Informed Consent: The Two Words That Change Everything20:45 - Fire Your Doctor & Find the Real SystemMehan MD (Adult Telemedicine): https://mehanmd.comMindset Kids (Pediatric Telemedicine): https://mindsetkids.comCardio Miracle (Sponsor): https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNSAn Inconvenient Study / VAX Facts / Vaccines and the Diseases They Target: https://mindsetkids.com/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian welcomes in Tim Sandefur, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute. The discussion centers around economic liberty, the most vital and most neglected freedom, and a case coming up before the Arizona Supreme Court next month that could have significant implications for the right to earn a living without government interference. ⁠https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/⁠ Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Tom Joseph, founder of America's Main Street Party, to explore a revolutionary approach to political reform that could fundamentally change how Americans choose their congressional representatives. Tom shares his journey from frustrated business owner during COVID to political innovator, explaining how he discovered a legal loophole that allows everyday citizens to bypass the money-corrupted primary system through a technology-driven "people's primary." LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermattJohn Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermattEmail: John@LionsofLiberty.comNewsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 America's Main Street Party: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/Wilson's Fountain (Educational Resource): WilsonsFountain.us SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Robbie and Clint react in real time to the long, masturbatory State of the Union! Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lou Perez sits down with his friend Hatem Gabr, host of the Live from America podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on faith, sports, immigration, and American identity. The duo discusses Ramadan practices and misconceptions, the recent controversy over Muslim prayers and dogs in Times Square, and the thrilling U.S. Olympic hockey victories. They dive into heated debates about athlete Eileen Gu's decision to represent China, the role of politics in sports, and what it truly means to be American. The conversation also covers immigrant athletes, police-civilian tensions during NYC snowball fights, and the complexities of patriotism and identity in modern America. Throughout it all, Lou and Hatem bring humor, perspective, and genuine cultural exchange to these timely topics. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 - Introduction & Ramadan Discussion 5:53 - Understanding Fasting & Athletic Performance 13:50 - Lent vs. Ramadan & Religious Discipline 15:51 - Times Square Prayer Controversy & the Dog Debate 24:43 - Cultural Understanding & Temple Etiquette 26:46 - Winter Olympics & Team USA Hockey Triumph 33:13 - Transplant World Cup & Hatem's Soccer Career 44:03 - Olympic Village Stories & Athletes Hooking Up 57:45 - Jack Hughes' Inspiring Post-Game Speech 62:56 - Playing for Country vs. Playing for Self Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get 20% off Dulsa by using promo code “John” at checkout: https://dulsalife.com/ In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa, to explore the hidden dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners while discussing healthier alternatives for metabolic wellness. Natalie shares her journey from professional bodybuilder and pipe fitter to health entrepreneur, explaining how her early awakening to medical system corruption—influenced by voices like Ron Paul and G. Edward Griffin—led her to create a functional sweetener that supports gut health rather than destroying it. The conversation covers the devastating effects of sugar on immune function, hormones, and metabolic health, with Natalie revealing shocking research about sucralose causing insulin resistance in teenagers within days. She breaks down Dulsa's unique formulation combining prebiotics, probiotics, organic monk fruit, and allulose to support natural GLP-1 production without pharmaceutical side effects. John and Natalie discuss the challenges of bringing clean products to market in a system designed to favor big food and pharma, the importance of elimination diets like carnivore and keto for therapeutic purposes, and why sustainable lifestyle changes beat quick fixes. The episode concludes with practical advice on sunlight exposure, honest self-evaluation, and building habits that restore metabolic function rather than creating dependency. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Sugar Crisis & Sweetener Solutions 0:49 - Welcome & Episode Preview 1:14 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 2:13 - Introducing Natalie Nicole, Founder of dulsa 3:18 - Natalie's Red Pill Journey: Medical System & Ron Paul 5:23 - Food as Medicine Philosophy 6:43 - From Pipe Fitter to Health Entrepreneur 8:47 - Creating Dalsa: Kitchen to Manufacturing 10:52 - Regulatory Hurdles & Scaling Challenges 13:33 - What Makes Dalsa Different from Other Sweeteners 14:58 - The Nine Ingredients: Gut Health Focus 17:06 - Prebiotics, Probiotics & Spore-Forming Strains 18:27 - Natural GLP-1 Support: Monk Fruit & Allulose 19:31 - Fulvic Minerals for Detox & Nutrient Delivery 20:29 - Cooking with dulsa & Proper Dosing 22:15 - The Sugar Epidemic: America's Hidden Drug Crisis 23:39 - Sugar's Impact on Immune System & Children 24:47 - Hormonal Disruption: Men, Women & PCOS 26:41 - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Kids 27:45 - Artificial Sweeteners: The Chemical Cocktail Problem 29:51 - Sucralose Study: Insulin Resistance in Days 31:54 - Global Expansion & Regulatory Challenges 33:37 - Where to Buy dulsa & Trusted Partners 38:37 - Who Should Use dulsa? 40:16 - Biggest Food Industry Lie: Fat vs Sugar 42:14 - Elimination Diets: Carnivore & Keto as Therapy 41:42 - Final Thoughts & Support Lions of Liberty LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermatt John Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermatt Email: John@LionsofLiberty.com Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 dulsa Website: dulsaLife.com SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're breaking down the FCC cracking down on The View and Colbert, Prince Andrew getting arrested in the UK (finally!), and theater kids doing the most embarrassing tribute to Renee Good you'll ever see. Plus, we dive into the death of masculinity with "looks maxing" influencers, why social media is making Gen Z dumber, and the return of violence as a social corrective. Also, Larry Sharp is running for NY Governor and we're here for it. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & The Beautiful Ones Problem 03:00 - Clavicular & The Infertile Influencer Epidemic 06:00 - Social Media Destroying Kids' Brains 13:00 - Theater Kids Reenact Renee Good Shooting (Cringe Alert) 16:00 - Prince Andrew Arrested in UK 21:00 - FCC Targets The View Over Equal Time Violations 25:00 - Larry Sharp Running for NY Governor Links: FCC clamping down on one sided show guests: https://thatparkplace.com/fcc-the-view/ Theater kids tribute (you've been warned): https://x.com/trhlofficial/status/2024492009449234561?s=46 Prince Andrew Arrested: https://x.com/nicksortor/status/2024457939461800416?s=20 Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Lionsofliberty Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Hill defeated terminal cancer in 1974 after walking out of the Mayo Clinic — and 51 years later he's medication-free. The weapon? Diet, B17 laetrile, and pancreatic enzymes. The same hospital that told Rick he had months to live sent him home with white bread, Jell-O, and pasta. That's not an accident. That's the system. What Rick did instead — and what Steve Jobs never knew about — is exactly what the MAHA movement is finally starting to wake people up to. Carbs feed cancer. Sugar is the fuel. And the treatment that saved Rick's life was suppressed by the U.S. government for decades. This episode will make you rethink everything you've been told about food, medicine, and who actually profits from your diagnosis. Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Carbs Are the Enemy2:24 - Rick Hill's Terminal Cancer Diagnosis at the Mayo Clinic10:29 - How Sugar Literally Feeds Cancer Cells18:21 - The Steve Jobs Objection: Natural vs. Western Medicine20:08 - B17, Enzymes & Government Suppression of Alternative Treatment28:16 - The MAHA Movement & Gen Z Waking Up to Food as Medicine32:08 - Where to Get B17, Enzymes & Rick's Free Resources34:01 - Outro Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ LINKS:RNC Store (B17 laetrile & pancreatic enzymes, 10% off with code RICK10): ⁠RNCstore.com⁠Free Book — "Too Young to Die" by Rick Hill: ⁠b17works.com⁠Free Book — "World Without Cancer" by G. Edward Griffin (Chapters 5–7): ⁠myworldwithoutcancer.com⁠ Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! Email Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian can't believe some of the people who made Silence of the Lambs spoke about how wrong it was to create the "Buffalo Bill" trans character, days before a real life version murdered his wife and son at a public hockey game. Also: Trump cultists have Massie Derangement Syndrome, and the Epstein spigot is open. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today I'm joined by Neoborn Caveman to discuss the Shakespeare-Lou Perez-David Duchovny connection, the Alice in Wonderland Protocol, and over (re)sharing. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d  Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network), and co-hosts Happy Hour Econ with Phil Magness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Jeremy Stalnecker, former US Marine Corps infantry officer, combat veteran, and executive director of Mighty Oaks Foundation. Jeremy shares his journey from leading Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq to struggling with identity loss after leaving the military, and ultimately finding purpose through faith-based veteran support work. The conversation explores how military service creates a deeply ingrained identity that can leave veterans lost when they transition to civilian life, often leading to anger, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts. Jeremy explains how Mighty Oaks Foundation addresses the root cause—identity crisis—rather than just treating symptoms, helping over 7,000 veterans, first responders, and their spouses rebuild their lives on a foundation of faith and purpose. The discussion covers leadership principles from Jeremy's book "Leadership by Design," emphasizing that true leadership is about serving others and helping them reach their potential, not about rank or authority. Jeremy advocates for a holistic approach to veteran care that combines clinical therapies with spiritual foundation, arguing that without clarity on identity and purpose, other interventions fall short. The episode concludes with information on how Mighty Oaks provides free five-day programs and ongoing aftercare to help those struggling with post-traumatic stress and transition challenges. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Real Leadership in Crisis 0:47 - Welcome & Episode Preview 1:07 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 2:03 - Introducing Jeremy Stalnecker 2:20 - Jeremy's Path to the Marine Corps 3:04 - Commissioning & First Battalion Fifth Marines 5:31 - 9/11 and Deployment to Iraq 5:52 - Battle of Baghdad Experience 6:17 - Transition Struggles After Leaving the Marines 6:47 - Identity Crisis and Anger Issues 9:25 - Finding Help Through Community 11:12 - Universal Struggle with Identity Loss 12:00 - Mighty Oaks Foundation's Approach 12:07 - Identity, Purpose, and Hope Connection 13:30 - Suicide Prevention and Root Causes 14:38 - Military vs. Civilian Identity 17:18 - Faith-Based Identity vs. Job-Based Identity 20:32 - Offensive Faith and Leadership by Design 22:12 - Redefining Leadership 24:03 - Leadership Definition: Serving Others 27:55 - Creating Environments for Growth 31:31 - The Challenge of Comfort Culture 34:29 - Opportunity for Young People 36:18 - When to Let People Go vs. Perseverance 37:24 - Mighty Oaks Five-Day Program Overview 40:00 - Stories of Transformation 45:11 - The Foundation of Faith 46:10 - Funding and Government Support 50:24 - How to Support Mighty Oaks Foundation 51:57 - Final Thoughts & Closing LINKS: Jeremy Stalnecker & Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://mightyoaksprograms.org March or Die Podcast: https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ John Odermatt on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnOdermatt John Odermatt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnodermatt/ Email: John@LionsofLiberty.com Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground to your preference. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Sharpe returns to dismantle the NY GOP's culture of losing with a fusion voting strategy that weaponizes state matching funds to eliminate property taxes and bring nuclear power to the Empire State. Larry Sharpe, candidate for New York Governor, joins Brian Nichols to reveal his "Fusion Voting" strategy to break the Democrat stronghold and why the NY GOP's "weak resistance" results in a 24-year losing streak. Larry explains how running on the Republican, Conservative, and Libertarian lines simultaneously allows him to bypass the "spoiler" effect while weaponizing New York's matching funds system to finance a liberty-focused revolution. He breaks down the failure of the current establishment to address the exodus of residents and details why the "Red Team, Blue Team" mindset is destroying the Empire State. We expose the reality of New York's broken political machine and how Larry plans to use a Sovereign Wealth Fund to eliminate school property taxes overnight. You need to hear this blueprint for decentralizing education, rejecting federal funding to fire bloat-heavy administrators, and empowering local communities with 50% ownership of new nuclear power plants. This isn't just a campaign speech; it's a tactical guide on how to dismantle a one-party state from the inside out using actual policy solutions rather than empty rhetoric. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - The 24-Year GOP Losing Streak 4:33 - Fusion Voting Explained 6:22 - Exploiting State Matching Funds 9:00 - The "Tipping Point" for Victory 11:06 - Why Elise Stefanik Refused to Run 14:49 - Gov. Hochul: "Get on a Bus to Florida" 16:02 - The GOP Establishment Hates Me 22:30 - The Sovereign Fund Solution 23:32 - Eliminating School Property Taxes 26:12 - Nuclear Power & Local Ownership 31:38 - The "One in Six" Voter Problem 35:36 - Politicians Stealing Larry's Ideas 36:40 - How to Help (Volunteer & Donate) Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Links Section Larry Sharpe's Website & Volunteer: larrysharpe.com ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at Rep Thomas Massie's successful fight to reveal names of perpetrators covered up in the Epstein Files, which Massie called "bigger than Watergate." Also: Super Bowl reaction, and the UN makes a ridiculous faux pas trying to be woke on women journalist deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt examines the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, exploring how they work by overriding the body's natural hunger signaling through synthetic peptides inspired by Gila monster venom. While acknowledging these medications have legitimate applications for severe obesity and diabetes, John raises concerns about FDA-listed side effects including muscle loss, stomach paralysis, and thyroid tumor warnings, especially as Trump's new RX.gov platform makes these drugs more affordable and accessible. Drawing from his personal experience losing 50 pounds and maintaining the weight loss, John argues that synthetic GLP-1s don't address root metabolic dysfunction caused by poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic inflammation. He advocates for natural alternatives like berberine, chromium polynicotinate, and polydextrose fiber that support the body's own GLP-1 production rather than overriding it. John emphasizes the importance of building sustainable habits through diet, exercise, and supplementation that restore metabolic function instead of creating pharmaceutical dependency. The episode concludes with a call to prioritize long-term health over quick fixes, warning that rapid weight loss without muscle maintenance could lead to premature aging and sarcopenia. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: GLP-1 Drugs Overview0:54 - Welcome & Episode Preview1:16 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee2:18 - John's Personal Weight Loss Journey4:49 - Trump RX.gov Announcement & Concerns10:22 - What is GLP-1? Understanding the Science13:46 - FDA-Listed Side Effects & Risks17:12 - Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction20:22 - Natural Alternative #1: Berberine22:32 - Natural Alternative #2: Chromium Polynicotinate23:34 - Natural Alternative #3: Polydextrose Fiber27:15 - Lifestyle Balance & Sustainable Habits30:29 - The Danger of Quick Fixes31:47 - Natural Supplements Recap & Resources34:45 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action36:33 - Support Lions of Liberty LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermattJohn Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermattEmail: John@LionsofLiberty.comNewsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794Trump RX.gov: https://trumprx.gov SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground to your preference. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout.Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Dr. Mike IGNORING SCIENCE ON PURPOSE!? Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh joins Brian Nichols to reveal the uncomfortable truth about childhood vaccines and why the collapse of public health trust is happening right now. We dive deep into the data that mainstream influencers like Dr. Mike ignore, specifically regarding the "one-size-fits-all" CDC schedule and the lack of studies on vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children. Dr. Gator explains why the medical establishment's refusal to debate—or even acknowledge—valid parental concerns about side effects and the sheer volume of shots is driving families away from modern medicine entirely. We expose the reality of informed consent and the financial incentives keeping the system broken. You need to hear this blueprint for navigating your child's health without fear or coercion. Dr. Gator breaks down the specific research gaps in autism studies, why the "anti-vax" label is a weapon used to silence nuance, and how parents can finally take back control from a system that demands blind obedience. This is the balanced, data-driven conversation you aren't allowed to have on cable news. Chapters:0:00 - Intro06:25 - The "Dr. Mike" Problem & Influencer Arrogance11:30 - The Data: Autism & Vaccine Safety Studies17:54 - Why You Can't Sue Vaccine Companies18:28 - Public Health Has Failed (RFK Jr. Was Right?)31:59 - A Message to Doctors: Stop Bullying Parents36:14 - How to Fix the System Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Links:Cardio Miracle: https://cardiomiracle.com/tbns (Use code TBNS for 15% off)Guest Website (Dr. Joel Warsh): https://instagram.com/drjoelgatorSubstack: https://drjoelgator.substack.com/Book (Amazon): Between a Shot and a Hard Place: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Shot-Hard-Place-Warsh/dp/1662959710The Brian Nichols Show: https://briannicholsshow.com Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! Email Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, the trans-industrial medical complex is collapsing. Lawsuits are being rewarded to detransitioners and the complicit scam doctors are running scared. Also; Billie Eilish is a celebtard who is finding out what happens when you talk about stolen land, and womens' empathy is ruining society. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠