Podcasts about Spooner

Jonathan Drake wraps up Spooner's rights argument by taking direct aim at voting itself, arguing that if a right is truly exclusive, you cannot claim a right to override your neighbor's rights just by being part of a bigger group. Expect the "nine men voting on the tenth" thought experiment revisited, a dig into the actual Latin origin of the word "legislation," a surprising cameo from Cicero making a very Spooner like argument centuries early, and a candid aside on Romans 13 that Jon promises to unpack more fully later. He also touches on Bitcoin's philosophical roots in Spooner's writing, a security incident in that space, and an AI research project he's building to study natural law thinkers. Lighter moments include a firewood callback and some sponsor fun, but the core is a sharp, sobering case for why majority rule cannot manufacture legitimate authority.

Join us as we hear an incredible testimony and prayer from a dear friend and wonderful mama, Becca Spooner.

Jonathan Drake continues Spooner's chapter two "if then" gauntlet, this time zeroing in on rights: what they actually are, where they come from, and why the Constitution didn't hand you a single one. Expect a full teardown of the "voting is a right" argument (spoiler: Jon isn't buying it), a Declaration of Independence versus Constitution showdown, and a candid detour into autism, self diagnosis, and processing PTSD from his time in Sudan. Jon also revisits his "highwayman with more honor than a senator" comparison, digs into why majority rule is a form of moral relativism, and explains why calling something a right that violates your neighbor's rights is a contradiction in terms. As always, expect sponsor breaks, chat banter, and a few genuinely funny tangents woven through some seriously dense natural law territory.

After a few weeks apart, the full Korda UNCUT Podcast team is back together (Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed) with plenty to catch up on.With multiple Dovey & Spooner VS YouTube films in the bag, new venues fished, overseas trips and river campaigns, there's no shortage of stories from the last few weeks.The lads also chat about summer fishing, float fishing for carp, Spooners trip to Holland, upcoming trips to France and Gigantica, plus a few plans that may (or may not) involve Dovey running a marathon...

News; birthdays/events; lots of people from other countries came to the U.S. recently...here are some things Americans wish the U.S. would do like Europe; word of the day. News; game: Brad reads song lyrics; are you ever "too old" to wear certain styles?; would you rather re-live a bad year in your life and make it better or re-live the best year of your life? News; game: common knowledge questions; when you go out to dinner with a friend of the same gender do you sit across from them or next to them (at a 4 top table)?; when it comes to food that has a bunch of choices in a category (like potato chips) how do you find a favorite? News; game: word ladder; would you pay to go into a cooling booth?; goodbye/fun facts....Spoonerism Day honors the delightful linguistic quirks known as spoonerisms. These accidental transpositions of initial sounds in words, like 'flutterby' for 'butterfly,' or calling jelly beans" "belly jeans". It's celebrates on the anniversary of the birth of Rev. Dr. William Archibald Spooner. This British clergyman as well as long-standing fellow and lecturer at Oxford University was well-known, even infamous, for being absentminded and getting his tongue twisted when speaking. Spooner was no dummy, though...quite the contrary. His thinking was so quick that his mouth couldn't keep up. Long before Spooner was born, the Greeks had a term for this sort of impediment — metathesis, which refers to the act of rearranging items. So next time you mix up words and phrases...your brain is probably just working super fast!

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Jonathan Drake returns fresh off a conversation about teleporting airplanes, Ashton Forbes, and the Ether before circling back to Lysander Spooner's Section Four. This week's target is Justice Joseph Story, the man who apparently thinks the average American is too "prejudiced, passionate, and capricious" to know right from wrong, despite owing his entire career to those same supposedly clueless people. Jon breaks down why that argument collapses under its own weight, then walks through Spooner's case that natural law isn't some legal priesthood's secret scripture, it's something toddlers figure out before they can talk. Expect firewood geometry, a Seinfeld reference, some Trinity theology, and a firm reminder that consent is rooted in something a lot deeper than the Constitution. Stick around for Loaded Gun Coffee, All Good by Jessica Storm, and another round of Soft Disclosure's gloriously unhinged ads.

Carl Smith joins Tom Dove, Neils Spooner and Adam Reed fresh off another incredible spring, with not one but two UK 50s already under his belt. From stalking a stunning Cornish linear on floating bread to finally banking a long-awaited reservoir common, there's plenty of big carp chat to get into.The conversation also dives into Carl's recent Japan film, chasing carp beneath Mount Fuji, the appeal of mystery fish, and why the unknown still drives so many anglers.

It’s Innovation Week, thanks to Herd-i. Today, we talk with the chief executive and chief technology officer of South Canterbury drone-maker SPS Automation about targeting invasive plants on-farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Drake is back from Deadwood, hair growing long and spirits high after a GART weekend full of trial by jury shenanigans, whip mishaps, and a courtroom drama that left at least one Canadian juror bribed with citizenship. But once the recap wraps, it's back to business with Lysander Spooner. This week Jon dives into Section Three, unpacking why a hung jury should actually mean acquittal, how a 19th century Supreme Court case quietly rewired the presumption of innocence, and why calling Spooner an anarchist misses the point entirely. Expect a deep, sometimes cheeky exploration of natural law, the true purpose of government, and why collective authority can never exceed what individuals already possess. Stick around for some Gold Co and Tamarack Garden love, a Fourth of July inspired ad segment, and Jon's ongoing case for why voting in a rigged system is a moral and practical cliff dive.

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"I could be writing about ponies and glitter... then writing about swords... and AI would make them sound exactly the same." The conversation focused on the ever-evolving landscape of content strategy, with a particular emphasis on the impact of AI, the enduring fundamentals of SEO and the crucial distinction between content that drives revenue and content that simply fills space.  A key theme that emerged was the importance of emotional connection in content, as well as the rising demand for concise, value-driven writing in an age of information overload and shrinking attention spans.  The discussion explored practical strategies for standing out in a crowded digital marketplace, the role of forums and PR in building authority, and how brands can adapt their approach to maximise both visibility and trust.  Several points were raised, including the necessity of balancing AI tools with human creativity, the timeless value of high-quality blogs and actionable tips for both new and seasoned content creators. Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or content writer, this episode provides valuable insights into creating content that not only ranks, but converts. Time stamps: 00:00 Practical content strategies with AI 05:11 Impact of social media on content 09:23 Using search results for content strategy 10:25 SEO strategies and AI adaptations 13:48 Engaging on discussion boards 20:03 Optimising content for conversions 24:11 Discussing AI vs human content writing 25:51 Balancing factual and engaging content 29:12 Impact of AI content on SEO 32:54 Using research tools carefully 36:35 Importance of headlines in PR 38:16 Discussing Link Placement in Articles 43:40 Discussing low-volume keywords 44:51 Finding Hidden Keyword Opportunities 48:59 Advice for new content writers 51:27 Real productivity vs. burnout

Bathsheba Ruggles Spooner's life had all the makings of a tragedy long before there was blood in the snow. Born into privilege as the favored daughter of Loyalist Brigadier General Timothy Ruggles, Bathsheba married wealthy farmer Joshua Spooner and settled in Brookfield, Massachusetts. Behind the facade of status and respectability was a deeply unhappy, allegedly abusive marriage—and a woman who would come to say she felt “an utter aversion” toward her husband. In March 1777, a teenage Continental soldier named Ezra Ross fell ill near the Spooner home. Bathsheba took him in, nursed him back to health, and began an affair that led to pregnancy in the middle of a war where divorce was nearly impossible and public flogging was the penalty for adultery. When two British deserters, William Brooks and James Buchanan, appeared at her door seeking shelter, Bathsheba saw her chance. Within weeks, a murder plot was in motion. On the night of March 1, 1778, Joshua Spooner was ambushed near his own well, beaten to death, and dumped into the water. The conspirators burned his clothing, split his valuables, and tried to pass off his disappearance as an accident. They underestimated their neighbors, the blood in the snow, and a community already suspicious of the Loyalist general's daughter. This episode follows the case from plot to gallows: Bathsheba's upbringing in an influential Loyalist family and her isolation in Patriot‑dominated Massachusetts The breakdown of her marriage to Joshua and the arrival of young Ezra Ross How the affair, pregnancy, and a failed poisoning attempt escalated into a murder‑for‑hire scheme The roles of British deserters Brooks and Buchanan, hiding in the Spooner barn The night of the murder, the disposal of Joshua's body in the well, and the quick unraveling of the cover story The investigation, confessions, and the lightning‑fast trial before Chief Justice William Cushing Defense arguments about Bathsheba's mental state and the political climate surrounding the daughter of a notorious Loyalist Bathsheba's claim that she was pregnant, the examination by midwives and matrons, and the authorities' decision to proceed with execution anyway The July 2, 1778 public hanging of Bathsheba, Ross, Brooks, and Buchanan—and the grim autopsy that confirmed she was five months pregnant We also dig into the bigger questions: Was Bathsheba a cold‑blooded killer, a desperate woman with limited options, or someone whose mental state and politics made her an easy target for a new nation eager to prove its resolve? How did Revolutionary‑era law treat pregnant women, and what does this case reveal about gender, power, and justice in early America? This is a narrative‑driven, heavily sourced deep dive into one of the most extraordinary crimes of the 18th century—blending courtroom drama, wartime politics, and true crime analysis to tell the full story of Bathsheba Spooner and the murder of Joshua Spooner. Sources used for this podcast Join the H2H In-laws & Outlaws Follow H2H on Instagram Follow H2H on X Send Kris and Rob a Text or Message Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoricalTrueCrime #BathshebaSpooner #EzraRoss #RevolutionaryWar #ColonialAmerica #MassachusettsHistory #AmericanRevolution #LoyalistsAndPatriots #EarlyAmericanLaw #18thCenturyCrime #TrueCrimeYouTube #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcastEpisode Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, Neil Spooner tells the full story behind landing the 67lb UK common that stunned everyone. From a last-minute invite to Waterside from the guys at Cypography, a simple Solid Bag approach, and not even realising what he'd hooked until it was in the net, it's a capture he'll never forget.Alongside the celebrations, the lads catch up on recent sessions, Germany trips, river fishing, and why simple tactics still catch the biggest carp.

Jonathan Drake is still long winded, Section Two of Spooner's "Natural Law" is still just one paragraph, and yet somehow this takes an entire episode. Predictably, it earns every minute. The central distinction of the night is one that sounds simple until you think about it: being illegal is always immoral, but being immoral is not always illegal. Legal violations empower the executioner. Moral violations empower your neighbors to stop returning your calls. Meting out the punishment reserved for one in the case of the other is itself a short circuit. Jonathan then turns to the concept of exigency, arguing that justice delayed is justice denied, and that the modern legal system's bloat and cost are not accidental. The episode closes with a deep dive into Kian vs. Florida, a SCOTUS case challenging whether a six-person jury satisfies the constitutional guarantee, and Florida's breathtaking response: overturning the precedent would jeopardize 90% of federal civil verdicts. Jonathan's take? That is precisely the point.

Presented in partnership with Glass Alliance–New Mexico, this special bonus episode is part of Blue Rain Gallery's ongoing lecture series in Santa Fe, celebrating the voices, stories, and creative practices of leading contemporary glass artists.In this engaging presentation, acclaimed glass artist Spooner Marcus (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) reflects on his artistic journey, tracing the influences of family, culture, history, and community that have shaped his work. Through personal stories, archival photographs, and insights into his creative process, Marcus explores the legacy of his great-grandmother Regina Nakai Alvarado, the traditions of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, and his path from a young apprentice glassblower in Northern New Mexico to one of the most innovative Indigenous artists working in glass today.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of Marcus' distinctive approach to glassmaking, his ongoing dialogue with Pueblo pottery traditions, and the ways cultural heritage continues to inform and inspire his evolving artistic practice.Recorded live at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. View artwork by Spooner Marcus: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/spooner-marcus/view-all

After eight weeks of vortexes, ferrocells, and the occasional theological mic drop, Jonathan Drake flies solo this week and pivots from physics to political philosophy, though the underlying framework holds up surprisingly well. The new series digs into Lysander Spooner's 1882 essay "Natural Law, or the Science of Justice," a short but dense treatise with one of the more delightfully blunt subtitles in nineteenth century literature. Jonathan walks through Spooner's biography, from his abolitionist convictions to the short lived mail company that nearly put the US Postal Service out of business, before diving into the essay itself. The central claim: living honestly is the entire foundation of justice, and consent means the authority to say no, not merely the power to. Jonathan also connects the dots back to the ether series, arguing that peace is grounding and war is a short circuit. If that sentence alone doesn't make you want to watch, nothing will.

Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Adam are all back together in this episode of Thinking Tackle Podcast Uncut. The lads take a look back on a session that produced 18 carp, close encounters with the country's BIGGEST fully scaled mirror carp (aka their target fish), and a fascinating discussion around rigs, presentations, and how something as small as an inch of hooklink length can completely change the outcome of a session.A week at The Manor, plenty of bites, and a few moments where it genuinely felt like the lake's giant, fully scaled mirror was only one mistake away from getting caught. From fishing clay spots amongst heavy weed to spotting the big fish over the baited area, there were plenty of moments where confidence was sky high - but the result everyone wanted remained just out of reach.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there.

Big Carp catching machine, Darrell Peck joins Neil Spooner and Adam Reed on the UNCUT Podcast, fresh from an intense Spring campaign on one of the country's toughest venues - and the conversation quickly turns to whether he can still compete at the sharp end of modern UK carp fishing.After spending years focused on European adventures, Pecky opens up about returning to the pressure, competition and commitment required to target some of the hardest carp in the country. From 35 nights out of 37 at Long Reach to close-range encounters with the Lord of the Manor, there's plenty to get stuck into.

In this episode of the Endace Packet Forensic Files, Michael chats with with Cody Spooner, Principal Sales Engineer and DFIR expert at Corelight, about an interesting topic: the subtleties and differences of “Enablers" vs "Behaviors” of a cybersecurity compromise.Cody explains that when most people think of threat hunting or incident response investigations, they picture analysts looking for signs of malicious activity. In reality there are critical subtle differences between the “behavior of a compromise” and the underlying “enabler of a compromise” that often go unnoticed or overlooked. He highlights how organizations tend to focus heavily on detecting malicious behaviors - such as data exfiltration or unauthorized logins - but often miss identifying the enabling conditions - such as misconfigurations or legacy protocols - that led to those compromises in the first place.Cody shares examples of seemingly harmless issues that can become the doorway to a full compromise, such as configuration issues or outdated or deprecated protocols like NTLMv1 and SMBv1. These often persist in modern environments and Cody suggests that incident responders and threat hunters can usefully focus on identifying and eliminating these enablers to reduce the organisation's risk profile.Cody gives advice for security teams on how to shift their mindset from focusing only on behaviors to focusing on enablers as well in their threat hunting activity. He also provides insights into how IR teams should interpret and contextualize indicators of compromise and discusses how the “why” behind an attack can often change or influence the response strategy.ABOUT ENDACE *****************Endace (https://www.endace.com) is a world leader in high-performance packet capture solutions for cybersecurity, network and application performance. EndaceProbes are deployed on some of the world's largest, fastest and most critical networks. EndaceProbe models are available for on-premise, private cloud and public cloud deployments - delivering complete hybrid cloud visibility from a single pane-of-glass.Endace's open EndaceProbe Analytics appliances (https://www.endace.com/endaceprobe) can be deployed in on-premise locations and can also host third-party security and performance monitoring solutions while simultaneously recording a 100% accurate history of network activity.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there.

Ep 294 is loose! And we have the tale of a woman who plotted against her husband, with several chaps who she kept smuggling into her house...Who was Bathsheba Spooner? Why did she want her husband dead? And won't someone please think of the spoons?!The secret ingredient is...a shiny shoe buckle!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include: Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy by Andrew Noone plushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathsheba_Spooner https://historicipswich.net/2026/02/03/the-hanging-of-bathsheba-spooner-july-2-1778/ https://georgianera.wordpress.com/2022/03/21/the-story-of-bathsheba-spooner/ https://www.americanantiquarian.org/proceedings/48055767.pdf https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2011/06/bathsheba-spooner-murderer.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The full team are back, and they are all enjoying that 'Gone Fishing' Spring buzz - Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Reed are back together for this one - and plenty is going on.Spooner's finally getting bites on the new lake, the lads get into small-water pressure and fishing one rod properly, and there's a wider conversation around just how many big carp there are now… and whether that's changing carp fishing for good.There's also chat around sponsorships, younger anglers trying to break into the industry, and what actually separates the ones who make it from the ones who just want the badge.

The FULL Uncut team are back with Damian Clarke joining Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed for a chat that goes off in a slightly different direction.With Damo back in the room, the lads catch up on a busy few weeks from Spooner completing the London Marathon to a spring that's producing more big carp than ever.But it quickly turns into something else… as a challenge gets thrown out that could see Tom doing something he definitely didn't sign up for.There's also plenty of proper carp fishing chat in there - big fish trends, recent sessions, and the reality of how good (or bad) things have been on the bank.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there.

In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, the lads get into a debate around bait boats. Anglers Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed talk about who's using them, who admits to it, and whether they're getting a bit too much credit (or not enough).This turns into a wider conversation about angling decisions, honesty, and doing things your own way.There's also plenty going on away from that, including more 60lb carp, Spooner's ongoing 50lb challenge, and a new Lac Luna trip where a proper challenge gets set.KONTENDER kordatackle.com/kontenderEmail Entries: kontender@korda.co.uk

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there.

The Korda UNCUT Podcast returns and with Damian missing, the lads are joined by Big Carp fishing pro Oscar Thornton (Mindset) - fresh off the back of a session that was meant to take weeks… but was wrapped up in just 10 days.Fishing a low-stock lake with a handful of target carp, Oscar committed early: pick an area, bait it properly, and sit on it. While others were fishing light and moving on showing fish, he went the other way - find out exactly what he did to get the quick win. It's a proper look at backing your own approach and letting it play out.

This week, we're back with another fascinating entry from Crime Classics. Host John Tefteller is joined by Karl Schadow and Steven C. Smith to take a closer look at the dry narration of Lou Merrill as Thomas Hyland, one of radio's most unique storytellers. The featured story dives into a real case from 1778, the shocking murder of Joshua Spooner, planned by his wife, Bathsheba Spooner, who would go down in history as the first woman executed for murder in the United States. It's a dark tale, but like all Crime Classics episodes, it's told with a surprising mix of sharp humor and historical detail. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

In Episode 25 of the No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake builds on last week's discussion of majority rule by turning to Lysander Spooner's appendix on taxation, breaking down the moral and logical foundations behind the claim that taxation without consent is indistinguishable from theft. Drake examines how modern representative systems presume consent through elections, arguing that this assumption collapses under scrutiny when only a fraction of the population actively participates in selecting leadership. He explores Spooner's contention that neither majority vote nor representation can justify taking property without explicit individual consent, framing taxation as a system sustained by narrative rather than true agreement. The episode also contrasts centralized power structures with decentralized systems, highlighting how representative government enables large-scale taxation by concentrating authority in smaller, more easily influenced bodies. Drake uses historical examples and analogies to show how this shift has eroded common law principles that once protected individual liberty. Ultimately, the discussion reframes government as a voluntary contract or mutual insurance agreement, arguing that any system which imposes obligations without consent abandons its moral legitimacy. The episode challenges listeners to reconsider long-held assumptions about voting, representation, and the true foundation of political authority.

In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut Podcast, Tom Dove talks through with Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed about one of his toughest runs in recent memory - weeks of effort, plenty of time on the bank, and very little back for it. The kind of spell every angler hits, but not everyone admits to. From there, it turns into a proper conversation about sticking things out, understanding bite times, and why one bite can completely reset everything. Along the way, the lads get into how modern fishing pressure, changing seasons, and bait are influencing how lakes fish now compared to years ago.

In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut Podcast, Tom Dove talks through with Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed about one of his toughest runs in recent memory - weeks of effort, plenty of time on the bank, and very little back for it. The kind of spell every angler hits, but not everyone admits to. From there, it turns into a proper conversation about sticking things out, understanding bite times, and why one bite can completely reset everything. Along the way, the lads get into how modern fishing pressure, changing seasons, and bait are influencing how lakes fish now compared to years ago.

In Episode 24 of the No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues his breakdown of Lysander Spooner's Trial by Jury, focusing on the question of who truly determines justice within a legal system. Drake examines the tension between judicial authority and the role of the jury, challenging the assumption that judges should have the final say on the meaning of law. The episode explores how shifting power away from juries and toward centralized legal authorities has reshaped the justice system into one that prioritizes procedural control over individual judgment. Drake walks through Spooner's argument that juries were originally intended to serve as independent evaluators of both law and fact, acting as a safeguard against government overreach. Throughout the discussion, he highlights how modern courts have narrowed the jury's role, creating a system where citizens are expected to comply with laws they may not fully understand. The episode ultimately argues that restoring the jury's full authority would reintroduce accountability, decentralize power, and better align legal outcomes with the common understanding of justice.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there

In Episode 23 of the No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues his exploration of Lysander Spooner's Trial by Jury, focusing on the argument that natural law is too uncertain to guide justice. Drake walks through Spooner's response to this claim, comparing the supposed clarity of statutory law with the reality of modern legal systems that are buried under layers of legislation, precedent, and judicial interpretation. The discussion examines how ordinary people instinctively understand principles of justice far better than centralized institutions often assume. Drake highlights how legal systems that remove juries from interpreting the law create an environment where citizens must rely on specialists to navigate a maze of rules that few truly understand. The episode also explores how centralization of authority concentrates power in the hands of judges and legislators while diminishing the role of local juries as a safeguard of liberty. By revisiting Spooner's defense of natural law and decentralized jury authority, Drake argues that the restoration of strong juries judging both law and fact would bring clarity, accountability, and a more authentic form of justice back into the legal system.

In Episode 22 of the No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues his exploration of Lysander Spooner's Trial by Jury, tackling the fifth and most commonly cited objection to jury power: the claim that if juries judge the law, the law itself becomes uncertain. Drake walks through Spooner's rebuttal step by step, contrasting the supposed certainty of statutory law with the reality of an ever-changing maze of legislation, precedent, and judicial interpretation. The discussion centers on the difference between natural law and fiat law, arguing that the principles of justice understood by ordinary people provide far more stability than a system dominated by lawyers, statutes, and shifting court rulings. Drake explains how natural law forms the interpretive foundation for all written law and why removing that foundation has created the labyrinthine legal system people fear today. Along the way, he examines how representative government contributed to the centralization of power and the erosion of true jury authority. The episode ultimately argues that restoring trial by jury as the final arbiter of law would decentralize power, protect individual rights, and return the enforcement of justice to the people themselves.

This week's Thinking Tackle Uncut takes a slightly different turn as Guru's Matt Godfrey joins Tom, Spooner and Adam in the studio. One of the most respected anglers in the match fishing world, Matt brings a completely different perspective - and the conversation quickly turns to something that both disciplines obsess over: bait. From casters and maggots to meat, boilies and feeding strategies, the lads explore The PERFECT bait to catch more so they can transform results. In match fishing, when fish want a specific bait and you feed only that, the results can be world championship-winning - and the same thinking often applies in carp fishing too. Alongside the bait chat there's also plenty of Uncut discussion around big carp captures, record fish, and the ongoing debate around stocking artificially grown giants into lakes.

This week's Thinking Tackle Uncut takes a slightly different turn as Guru's Matt Godfrey joins Tom, Spooner and Adam in the studio. One of the most respected anglers in the match fishing world, Matt brings a completely different perspective - and the conversation quickly turns to something that both disciplines obsess over: bait. From casters and maggots to meat, boilies and feeding strategies, the lads explore The PERFECT bait to catch more so they can transform results. In match fishing, when fish want a specific bait and you feed only that, the results can be world championship-winning - and the same thinking often applies in carp fishing too. Alongside the bait chat there's also plenty of Uncut discussion around big carp captures, record fish, and the ongoing debate around stocking artificially grown giants into lakes.

In Episode 21, Jonathan Drake continues his deep dive into Lysander Spooner's Trial by Jury, focusing on the objections raised against juries judging both law and fact. Building on last week's discussion of criminality, intent, and the erosion of liberty through statutory law, Jonathan dismantles the maxim that “ignorance of the law is no excuse” and challenges the idea that judges alone should define what law means. This episode explores the central tension between centralized authority and decentralized power, arguing that true liberty depends on juries acting as the final safeguard against tyranny. Jonathan walks through Spooner's responses to four major objections, addressing concerns about “ignorant” jurors, absolute jury power, and the risk of inconsistent verdicts. The conclusion is bold but consistent: it is better for justice to occasionally fail than for injustice to be systemically enforced. At its core, this episode frames trial by jury not as a procedural relic, but as the true palladium of liberty—and a necessary check on government overreach.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there.

In Episode 46 of OnlyLands, hosted by a full-blown menagerie of Badlands Media hosts, the chaos is immediate and relentless. Zak kicks things off with a nightmare roof leak involving solar panels, bankrupt warranties, and a bathroom exhaust vent that was never actually vented. From there, the crew spirals into FDA “allowable maggots,” pigeon-infused cornstarch processing, and whether beard oil might secretly be an aphrodisiac. They dissect Bill Clinton's carefully worded Epstein testimony, debate whether Gavin Newsom's awkward pandering was racist or just condescending, and question why public trust keeps collapsing at every institutional level. There's a deep dive into taxation, borrowing, and Spooner's eternal relevance, plus a detour into marble music machines and spinning-neck guitars. It's equal parts philosophy, comedy, conspiracy, and beard maintenance. As always, nothing is safe — not politicians, not Neanderthals, and definitely not boar bristle brushes.

In Episode 20 of The No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues his deep dive into Lysander Spooner's Trial by Jury, focusing on Chapter 9: “The Criminal Intent.” Drake explores Spooner's core argument that there can be no true crime without criminal intent, and that juries—not judges or statutes—must determine both the law and the motive of the accused. He contrasts natural law with modern statutory systems, arguing that courts have replaced the “guilty mind” standard with blind obedience to arbitrary legislation. The episode dismantles the doctrine that “ignorance of the law excuses no one,” exposing it as a tool for maintaining absolute governmental authority rather than justice. Through examples ranging from property rights to medical licensing monopolies, Drake illustrates how the erosion of true trial by jury has enabled regulatory overreach and the expansion of state power. Blending legal philosophy, historical analysis, and practical application, this installment challenges listeners to reconsider what justice actually means—and whether America still lives up to the title “land of the free.”

Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed discuss how some carp fishing rigs don't stop working - they just fall out of favour.  In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, the full team revisits some of their favourite RETRO carp rigs that once went out on every rod: Tom's old Muzza Rig, Spooner's trusted Naked Chod Rig, and the shift toward the now-dominant Spinner rig. From corked-bottom baits and aggressive hook positioning to stiff hooklinks, quick-change setups, and modern hook sharpness, the lads break down why certain carp fishing rigs caught loads — and why they're rarely tied today.

Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed discuss how some carp fishing rigs don't stop working - they just fall out of favour.  In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, the full team revisits some of their favourite RETRO carp rigs that once went out on every rod: Tom's old Muzza Rig, Spooner's trusted Naked Chod Rig, and the shift toward the now-dominant Spinner rig. From corked-bottom baits and aggressive hook positioning to stiff hooklinks, quick-change setups, and modern hook sharpness, the lads break down why certain carp fishing rigs caught loads — and why they're rarely tied today.

In Episode 19 of The No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues his deep dive into Lysander Spooner's defense of true trial by jury, focusing on the rights and duties of juries in civil suits. Building on last week's discussion of oaths and objections, Drake unpacks Spooner's argument that juries must hold the same authority in civil cases as they do in criminal ones—judging not just the facts, but the justice of the law itself. The episode explores the distinction between civil and criminal law through the lens of intent, the historical grounding of jury authority in Magna Carta, and the natural right of resistance to unjust laws. Drake lays out the uncomfortable but foundational idea that juries exist not merely to prevent tyranny, but to actively enforce liberty. He also examines how modern systems sidestep jury protections in civil penalties—especially in matters like taxation—undermining the jury's role as the “palladium of liberty.” The conversation closes with live audience engagement, tackling real-world concerns about courts, corruption, and the practical path back to a justice system rooted in natural law.

In this week's show carp fishings Gaffer Danny Fairbrass is in the Uncut Podcast studio. With Damo missing, Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, and Adam Reed pull Danny in and it quickly turns into one of those episodes where proper carp fishing thinking takes over. No agenda, no polish, just an honest conversation about recent fishing, winter decision-making, and why doing less often catches more. Plus, Danny also talks openly about going on social media for the first time (It only took 26 years) and why it's never been a priority until now. The lads cannot believe it and have a few questions.

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Ashley sits down with newly turned pro triathlete Sarah Spooner to talk about what it really takes to level up—without leaving life behind. Sarah isn't just racing at the highest level; she's doing it while working full-time as a teacher, supporting her family, and raising her 9-year-old son alongside her husband.Sarah shares how she balances training, work, and family commitments, the realities of time management, and the mindset shifts required to chase big goals responsibly. She also reflects on her early days in the sport, including the bike she started on versus the bike she rides now, and how her equipment evolved with her ambitions. Living in North America, Sarah walks us through the process of qualifying for her pro card and offers insight into how she strategically selects races to minimize disruption at home and at work. She also previews the races she's targeting to kick off her 2026 season.This conversation is packed with perspective and inspiration for Age Group Athletes dreaming big—right where they are.#TheEverydayIronman #ProTriathlete #AgeGroupAthlete #TriathlonLife #WorkingAthlete #TriathlonPodcast #WomenInTriathlon #IronmanJourneyFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do. ------------- If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com We'll be very happy to see you there.

We welcome back past beloved guest Jack King-Spooner (Dujanah; Mashina; Judero) to talk about his new game Adrift and extreme media, specifically the oft-banned videogame Horses. A wide-ranging, philosophical conversation I think is well needed and timely! Keep your eyes peeled for the kickstarter for Adrift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices