The Devil's Advocate Podcast

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast: Brandon and Franklin return for an update in the face of one of, if not, THE single biggest rollback of rights in American history. Oh, how we remember the unicorns prancing through poppy meadows the last time we recorded an episode of #TDAP... The #TDAPDark days were behind us; there was hope on the horizon!Well, we have some sad news to share with you:Shit is about to get really dark...

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim head back to the mics and the show that made us addicted to yelling in order to offer up an update on the Biden Administration and discuss how things are going since we last checked in. We'll also talk about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and dissect what could or should have been done differently. Of course it wouldn't be a proper episode if we didn't catch up on the latest happenings in conspiracy-land, so we'll touch on a few recent ones along the way. Prepare yourself for the most honest #AltFact of the week and enjoy this latest installment of TDAP!

For those who want to keep up with Brandon, Franklin and Jim and our new project throughout 2021 but have not yet gone over to our other feed, we hope you enjoy this first episode of UnAmerican!! Those episodes are available weekly and can be found on most pod catchers. We hope you enjoy!!*On this inaugural episode of UnAmerican Brandon, Franklin and Jim discuss the first subject on our very long list of traitors, Ted Cruz. We'll Start with his rise to congressional power, and take a look at the early days of his Senate career. We'll follow him to the present day and compare 2012 Ted to who he has become. We'll also make fun of plenty of antics along the way. Prepare yourself for the journey we're about to take. It is most definitely going to get weird...*

On this addendum episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon and Franklin return to round out the conversation had on TDAP #112 with an update on the first couple months of the Biden presidency. We'll talk about the stories we missed and express our likes and dislikes regarding the new administration, and we'll again check in on some familiar characters and their latest grifts. Get your cell phones out and ready your cameras for political posturing as you listen to this addendum to the previous episode of #TDAP!!

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim return with an update on the first couple months of the Biden presidency. We'll talk about the big stories that have happened since inauguration day and express our likes and dislikes about the new administration, and we'll check in on some familiar characters and see how they spent their winter. Get your margaritas ready for this episode, and make sure to check out "#112 Addendum: Falling Out of Line" for a follow up to this conversation-Coming Soon!!

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Frank and Jim sit down two weeks after the attempted overthrow of democracy to discuss the Inauguration of Joe Biden to the Presidency of the United States. We'll go through his historic speech as well as his first week in office. We'll also take a look at #TheBoard, bring an end to a #Dark era of #AlternativeFacts and announce our plans for 2021 on this refreshing installment of #TDAP.

On this follow up to episode #110. Brandon, Franklin and Jim finish the conversation about the storming of the Capitol. As well as discuss the impeachment and America's desperate need for accountability.

What do you expect me to type here..? We just lived through a coup attempt.Check your blood pressure before listening to this installment of The Devil's Advocate Podcast...Get well, America.

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon and Franklin say so long to the holiday season with a simple question:Is there a better way to bring in the new year than with a good old-fashioned fascist attempt at undermining and overthrowing democracy?? Join us for this first #TDAPDark installment of 2021 as we discuss an unhinged president*, a congress that seems most interested in personal longevity and party preservation, a hostage situation and an election that will determine the fate of power in the congress for the next two years.If you were thinking to yourself: "man, 2020 was a pretty pessimistic year, thank god that's over!!"...Well, we have bad news for you, friends...Buckle up. This one is bumpy.

Gifts! Games!! Potential fire hazards?!  ...We've got them all, and more on this final episode of #TDAP of 2020! Grab some cookies, hot cocoa and your favorite ugly sweater and celebrate with this holiday edition of The Devil's Advocate Podcast!!Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays!! Happy New Year!!  Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/12/04/tucker-carlson-brings-back-war-christmas-maybe-thats-good-thing/ https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/11/fox-news-covid-war-on-christmas https://abcnews.go.com/Health/risk-heart-attack-peaks-christmas-eve-study/story?id=59999262 https://bestlifeonline.com/christmas-facts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mAg4k1TNxc Music: https://youtube.com/watch?v=j3QK2xC4OfE&feature=share  https://youtube.com/watch?v=G6h8pJCNhzE&feature=share https://youtube.com/watch?v=aSfUsZC0u7g&feature=share https://youtube.com/watch?v=44rAVaXvCOI&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgovk9D8ELw&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXLcLIN5xnw&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9-5DJhBh6M      

The Devil's Advocate Podcast is winding down the end of the year and, in order to give Brandon a break, Frank slips into the commander's chair to lead the lads in a tale of racism, nationalism and grifting. That's right- this episode is all about Sloppy Steve Bannon!Former campaign strategist, "film" producer and all around shithead Sloppy Steve has made a career as a opportunist, morphing the alt right into a giant media machine with his co-founding of Breitbart News and helping to usher Donald Trump into the White House in 2016. Whether he's stealing millions of dollars, fomenting a national fear of immigrants or flip flopping on climate change: Steve Bannon is the poster-boy for white privilege. 

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim have to forego the soundbites and format as they discuss the current state of the pandemic from separate virtual quarantines... We apologize for the regression in sound quality on this installment of #TDAPDark. Desperate times called for desperate measures....

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim discuss the two weeks after the election, and check in to see how the campaigns are handling the results. We'll also look at the upside down political environment that we find ourselves in when looking back at the 2016 election. Get ready for the blizzard, friends... This installment of #TDAPDark is sure to be fun!!

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim dive into Election Week 2020 and how each of the campaigns did, as well as how they conducted themselves throughout the process... Look, this is where I usually try to get clever in the description, but you know exactly what kind of week in politics it's been...and if you don't, well you're about to find out in this installment of #TDAPDark. One could describe it as the year 2020 if you could condense it into a work week. So that's the best I've got this time... Don't worry. We'll get through this together.

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim take a look at the final moves of the Trump and Biden campaigns in the days leading up to Election 2020. We'll highlight the final debate between the two candidates as well as take a look at the amount of "fun" money the campaigns have available to them. We will also crunch some numbers as we look at some key states and demographics for both candidates if they hope to secure a win on election day. As this is the final installment of #TDAPDark before the polls close it seemed fitting to make some final predictions about the election, as well as make our pleas to voters before they hit the ballot box. This is it folks!! We are only days from Armageddon Tuesday!!...We hope you have your "bug out" bags handy.

On this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon, Franklin and Jim discuss what was supposed to be the second presidential debate, but instead turned out to be two separate town halls in what some former reality TV stars consider to be the 'greatest ratings war in history, believe me...' We'll take some time to explore the 'Biden plan' as he lays out his vision for an America with himself in the driver's seat, and we'll get more of the same  familiar double speak from Donald Trump in between excuses for his presidency*... We will offer you a teaser though: In a recently unfamiliar change of tone, this episode does end on a hopeful note. I think we're all are grateful for that.We're only weeks away from the election, friends!! If you haven't prepped your shelter yet you haven't been keeping up with #TDAPDark... Good Luck!!

In this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon and Franklin go back through a 10 day timeline of what we know about Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis and the subsequent handling of situation by those in the White House orbit. This very well could be the most chaotic and confusing week that we have covered since the inception of the show. Do your best to keep up. 

On this 100th episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Jim makes his triumphant return to the studio just in time to save Brandon and Franklin from burning it too the ground; just one example of the fallout associated with what has to be the most disgraceful presidential debate in American history...This installment of #TDAPDark will have daycare workers thanking their lucky stars that they only have to deal with toddlers on a daily basis, and hoping they never have to experience something as atrocious as the tantrum the world witnessed from the President* of the United States.Make sure your aspirin is accessible, friends.You're not getting through this one without a migraine...

On this episode of #TDAPDark Brandon and Franklin are joined again by friends of the show, Ashley Dees and Staci Condict to dissect the controversial Netflix film Cuties. We will take a look at the #CancelNetflix movement as we offer up a timeline of the controversy surrounding the film, and we'll attempt to have a rational conversation about tough issues in a less than rational era....This feels like the sentence where we put the trigger warning, however we sincerely hope that isn't necessary. So instead, we offer a CONTENT WARNING: This is not an easy subject. Some listeners may find the topics discussed here disturbing. 

On this episode of #TDAPDark Brandon and Franklin take a look at the impending "battle" for the Supreme Court after the unfortunate passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We'll also take a trip down memory lane to visit ancient times and another Supreme Court nomination fight [that took place during an election cycle] in a far away mythical land called Washington DC... Prepare for a painfully annoying history lesson!! 

In this shortened segment Brandon and Franklin quickly discuss Bob Woodward and QAnon, and clear up some lingering studio/content issues surrounding the past couple of weeks...

In this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast Brandon and Franklin dive into the fight over congressional relief bills and stimulus checks in a pre-election political climate . We examine the post "CARES Act" timeline and see who's been doing what(if anything at all) inside the halls the Capitol. We invite you to be frustrated with us as we try to make sense of exactly why the hell We The People elect these comedians to represent us in this latest installment of #TDAPDark.

Brandon and Frank are back to take another look at a tense atmosphere in American politics. This time we explore the tone of the Republican and Democratic conventions and how they relate to some recent  events, as well as the message(if any...) each side is sending to their respective bases. Be prepared to be alarmed as we break some [unwritten] rules in this episode of The Devil's Advocate Podcast. 

The truth is, when Brandon, Jim and Franklin sit down to record every session lasts about 2-3 hours. The record button gets pressed from the moment the studio is entered until the end of each session. This means that there are hours of recordings that never make it too the show. This segment is a short clip of one of the conversations that was caught in real time along the way. We enjoyed it enough to present it to you now. We hope you enjoy.

Join Brandon, Franklin and Jim as we bridge the gap between a series of episodes about 19th century fascism and today's current events. What's the deal with masks, America? Why is the media downplaying recent events in Portland? What is the role of federal police? What does the intensifying political climate mean for America in an election year? Is 2020 the true test of the republic? We dive into these issues and more in this installment of TDAP Dark.

Lot's of people talking about preserving history in today's political climate... Join the TDAP Dark crew as we draw 2020 comparisons to a group of historical events that we very much DO NOT want to preserve. This episode is anything but rainbows and butterflies, friends. We're all dead inside at this point anyway... Let's get DARK, shall we?

Put on your red hat and take that red pill (coincidence? I THINK NOT!!) as the TDAP crew dive headfirst and brain-last into the laziest set of conspiracies to ever hit the web: QAnon!Is Donald Trump is on the verge of exposing a cabal of pedophiles, globalists, and celebrities who secretly control America? Can you harvest the fear out of children to keep yourself young forever??  Is BLM a [Marxist] front funded by George Soros??? No. But we're gonna power this bullshit anyway... Boomer's grab your tin-foil!! This one is about to get weird... 

Brandon, Jim and Franklin do something they haven't done since high school: a book report!Upset about arguing about the same issues over and over again, the TDAP crew decided to reread George Orwell's Animal Farm (1944). An absolute classic that has more relevance today than maybe when it was released.Buckets of milk, 7 Commandments (or is it 3?) and a windmill. Shit is gonna get intense!   

We're back in the studio together for the first time in months!!In this installment of TDAP: Dark  Brandon, Jim and Franklin get back together to discuss Trump's attempt to use the military in US cities as well as the subsequent backlash from current and former military personnel.(*Note: This episode was NOT sponsored by Separatec™, though we wish it was...)

A moment of silence for the slain. A debate for the pissed off.

Joe Biden went on The Breakfast Club. It went about as well as you would expect...

The greatest question of our time has been asked!Forget "To be or not to be?".Forget "How many roads must a man walk down?".The true question of our age is: should you inject disinfectant into your body?

What in the fuck is happening?Civil unrest and demonstrations, a pandemic politicized and uncertainty about November 2020...Brandon and Franklin call in from quarantine (and pour themselves a stiff drink) to discuss Obama endorsing Biden, the protests demanding the country reopen and the possibility that everything will be different after Covid-19...It's a weird time and sometimes you just gotta rant to get your head around it all.

What's it gonna take to really fix this country? No political rhetoric, no empty buzz words. What changes would have to be made in order to truly make America great?That's what Brandon, Jim and Frank get together to discuss in this episode of TDAP Dark!

Cabin fever is taking hold! Coronavirus rages on! We all need a distraction...Keeping that in mind: Brandon, Jim and Franklin call in from their various quarantines to offer a little commentary on modern life during a once-in-a-century pandemic. Stock up on Charmin Double Quilted and Reynolds Aluminum Foil (for protecting your head, of course) and join us for this Stay-The-Fuck-At-Home episode of THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE PODCAST: DARK!

It's time to put a positive spin on this whole "World Falling Apart" thing...Brandon and Franklin return once again to discuss their favorite stories to come out of the massive quarantine so many find themselves in these days. 

We're back for another round of TDAP Dark. When the lights go down, the real conversations begin!Brandon and Franklin get together (while still maintaining social distance) to talk about the current state of national quarantine and all developments of Covid-19. 

BE PREPARED. Seriously.Jim Hellman joins us again to take a somewhat deeper look at COVID-19. 

How dangerous is COVID-19, the Coronavirus?Two laymen discuss the biggest non-Trump news story in 2020 so far. 

We're back with a new batch of episodes and a new format. 2 way conversations on today's biggest topics. This week: the state of the Democratic Primary. Biden. Sanders. Gabbard? It's a weird time to follow Washington... 

The Devil's Advocate PodcastCredits:Brandon Condict: HostFranklin Everhart: Co-hostJim Hellmann: Co-hostMitchell Hernandez: Former Co-hostEdited and Produced by:Franklin EverhartBrandon CondictWritten and Directed by:Brandon CondictFranklin EverhartCreated By:Brandon CondictMitchell HernandezGuest Appearences by:Dan PelleyAshley D.Staci CondictChristina Jesser*Special thanks to everyone who has been a part of the production of TDAP, as well as to our listeners. This journey has been entertaining to say the least. Thank you. -Brandon

It's hear again! Brandon, Jim and Franklin join forces to discuss the third round in the DNC Primary Debates. From 20 to 10. One of these people will win the Democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential race. But who will it be?The guys also break down the recent Iran conflict and the possibility of the tensions escalating, meth gators, freezer babies and dodge-balls as weapons. Rate, review & subscribe!!

TDAP gets some female opinions as very special guests Christina Jesser and Ashley D. stop by the studio to talk about one of the biggest taboo topics there is: ABORTION!Are you Pro-choice? Pro-life?A slew of changes to several state regulations have resulted in an all-out assault on Roe v Wade and the constitutionally guaranteed right to an abortion- so the guys pump some much needed estrogen into the show to dig deep on this thorny issue and try to reach some reasonable conclusions. Also this week: we tackle the recent arrest of billionaire child molester Jeffrey Epstein and look into his 2006 'sweetheart' deal that allowed him little more than a slap on the wrist; as well as tales of mob "justice", uranium-powered Super Snakes and cake ordering mix-ups. 

The 2019 Democratic Debates are finally upon us! Join TDAP as they discuss the first rounds of the DNC Primaries. 20 candidates.  2 nights. Endless mockery.Also in this episode: US Navy Seal Eddie Ghallager, the ongoing Border Crisis, the Women's US World Cup and much, much more!!

It's been awhile! To help ease the team back into the grueling grind of fulltime podcasting, TDAP presents a bonus episode of a few random topics.Among the discussed are the Trump administrations defying of congressional subpoenas and the ending of HBO's Game Of Thrones.The Devil's Advocate Podcast is back after a hiatus (and a Stanley Cup victory for our hometown team!), so stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!

It's ███████ . So ████  goes ██   █████  on the ███████  ███████ , and █████ , ██████  ████████ !!Mueller Report:https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf"Collusion":https://www.justsecurity.org/63838/guide-to-the-mueller-reports-findings-on-collusion/Obstruction:https://www.google.com/amp/time.com/5573521/donald-trump-obstruction-justice/%3famp=trueWikileaks:https://qz.com/1599384/mueller-report-on-trump-campaigns-contacts-with-wikileaks/

It's finally (almost) here! AG Barr has summarized the Mueller Report! Brandon, Jim and Franklin talk about all the hysteria and vitriol surrounding the summary and the pending release of the redacted version.We also set our sights on the crowded 2020 Democratic field, the Border/Obamacare strategy the GOP is employing, the so-called 'Nuclear Option' being invoked in the Senate and the developments of the Jussie Smollett case.

Cohen gets his sentence, Trump walks away from a bad North Korea deal, Venezuela is splitting at the seams and the UK can't figure out how Brexit is going to end. Goddamn!Things looked pretty bleak as Brandon, Franklin and Jim talk the biggest stories around the world on this installment of The Devil's Advocate Podcast!

The Devil's Advocate Podcast is back to talk all things news!Mitch breaks down why he hates the Green New Deal, Franklin defends blackface (kiiiiinda) in Tropic Thunder while criticizing the Virginia Yearbook Scandal and Brandon mistakenly says Segment 2 starts at 1h20m, when it actually starts at 1h40m. It's our longest episode in awhile as we touch on the State of the Union, The End of the Shutdown, The Emergency Declaration, 2020 Democratic contenders, Jussie Smollett, 6 year olds getting arrested and much, much more. 

The longest shutdown in US history is over. Who won? Who lost? What happens next? The Devil's Advocate dissects the latest news of the week. Plus we celebrate our 2 year anniversary with some TDAP themed trivia and a walk down memory lane as Brandon and Mitch talk about how The Devil's Advocate Podcast came to be!

Part 1 (of 2).The longest shutdown in US history drags on as TDAP celebrates it's 2 year anniversary!!! Brandon, Mitchell, Jim and Franklin get together to discuss the logjam that is the Trump Shutdown.  Also more bad news for Paul Manafort as more Mueller bombshells continue to rain down on the White House.Stay tuned for Part 2!