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Welcome to The Lions of Liberty Podcast Network - where culture, comedy, and capitalism collide. The true OG voice of libertarian and anarchist and thought in the podcast space. We cut through the noise with razor-sharp takes on politics, free markets, and the cultural battles shaping our world. Whether you're a politically inclined free thinker or an entrepreneurial disruptor shaking up the status quo, the Lions of Liberty will deliver. On Monday, John Odermatt delivers a powerful mix of inspiration, health and faith to set your mind, body and soul free with "Finding Freedom," Wednesday Brian McWilliams will make you laugh at our broken world while providing the promise of a better future with Mean Age Daydream, and Fridays we have "Meme Wars" with some politics, some comedy and some memes. www.lionsofliberty.com

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What happens when the corporate press still shapes reality for millions of Americans... and you’re trying to break through with the truth? Every day, millions still trust whatever comes out of the TV box, even after watching corporate media fumble again and again. So how do liberty-minded candidates fight back when the biggest megaphone in America is still controlled by the same gatekeepers shaping what people believe? This episode digs into the part of the game most voters never see, but feel every single day. 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 In today’s conversation, Amanda Orr lays out the raw reality of how narratives get built, why grassroots still beats big budgets, and how real human connection pierces through the noise when everything else feels like AI slop. We talk storytelling, persuasion, culture, crisis messaging, and the emotional hooks that make ideas stick in people’s minds long after the commercial break. If you care about winning hearts, shaping narratives, and breaking the corporate media spell, you’re going to want this one from start to finish. 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 3 new episodes per week! Email Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, almost 40% of undergrads at top universities identify as "disabled" and are on assistance. Also: Trump closes Venezuelan airspace and is bombing boats in foreign waters: are these war crimes? Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠ Help support what we do and grow our show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-567943 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on The Lou Perez Podcast I am joined by Ibrahim Pataudi, the co-founder and chief revenue officer of Armanet. We talk about gun censorship, James Bond censorship, the prevalence of doom, hunting in Pakistan, and drones for personal defense. 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Finding Freedom, we dive into the rise of "polyworking"—the growing trend of juggling multiple jobs and income streams in 2025. Host John unpacks why the traditional 9-to-5 is losing its grip and how economic shifts, technology, and cultural values are driving more Americans to diversify their work lives. From side hustles and gig work to digital entrepreneurship and fractional roles, discover how people are redefining success and stability. John shares personal stories, practical advice, and the risks and rewards of polyworking, including the importance of risk management and avoiding burnout. We also explore the impact of inflation, the Federal Reserve, and why flexibility and autonomy matter more than ever. Whether you’re considering a side hustle or already managing multiple streams of income, this episode offers insights and inspiration for building a life on your own terms. Chapters00:00 – Introduction & What is Polyworking?03:30 – The Decline of the 9-to-507:00 – Economic Forces: Inflation & The Federal Reserve12:00 – Why Multiple Streams of Income Matter18:00 – The Cultural Shift: Flexibility Over Salary23:00 – How Gen Z & Millennials Are Leading the Change28:00 – Popular Polyworking Paths: Side Hustles, Digital Services, and More35:00 – Risks, Burnout, and How to Succeed40:00 – Listener Q&A & Final Thoughts Links Fox and Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com (Use code JOHN for 15% off $40+) Connect with John: john@lionsofliberty.com Instagram & X: @JohnOdermatt Lions of Liberty Network: https://www.lionsofliberty.com Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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 on Patreon OR support us on Locals! 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
What happens when the people who are supposed to protect kids… don’t? Why do we accept a world where billboards scream about car wrecks, fender-benders, and slip-and-falls… but the most innocent among us get ignored? Today’s episode dives straight into that uncomfortable truth and exposes the blind spots most adults don’t want to admit exist. And once you hear this story, you won’t look at childcare the same way again. 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 Because here’s the thing nobody wants to say out loud: kids get hurt all the time, and half the time the adults around them shrug, hide, or blame “the system.” Drew breaks down how the legal deck is stacked, why negligent providers skate by, and how families are often left powerless unless someone is willing to step in and fight. If you’ve ever dropped a kid off at daycare and hoped for the best, this episode is going to hit hard. We dig into real cases, the cultural rot that normalizes negligence, and the insane legal loopholes that leave parents with no answers and no accountability. And trust me, once you hear about how many childcare providers can’t even tell parents how an injury happened, you’ll understand why Drew has dedicated his entire practice to fighting this fight. But we don’t stop at the problem. We dig into the solutions politicians refuse to talk about, like daycare choice, safety standards that actually protect kids, and proactive steps every parent can take before signing their kid into any facility. This is one of those episodes that blends practical advice with a bigger conversation about responsibility, culture, and protecting the youngest among us. If you’re a parent, future parent, or just someone who hates seeing kids get hurt because adults drop the ball, this conversation is a must-listen. It’s real, it’s raw, and it forces us to think about the world our kids inherit… and whether we’re doing enough to protect them. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1045 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, PA passes the dumbest legislation ever with the CROWN Act, UBI fails again, Canada has an indigenous faker problem (paging Elizabeth Warren) and Thanksgiving should remind us of the importance of community over government. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠ Help support what we do and grow our show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-567943 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk to the old man at the end of the bar, The Cowboy Libertarian: Patrick Dorinson. We talk cowboy-hat etiquette, the global reach of cowboy culture, the rugged history of California (with a nod to Joan Didion’s The White Album), and his new book, The Common Sense Cowboy’s Guide to Life: Stories from the Old Guy at the End of the Bar. 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt interviews Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger about his nine theses for reforming Wikipedia. Sanger discusses the platform’s ideological bias, lack of transparency, and the global impact of its information, including its influence on AI tools. The conversation covers the origins of Wikipedia, the evolution of its editorial policies, and the challenges of maintaining neutrality. Sanger explains his proposals, such as enabling competing articles, abolishing source blacklists, and increasing accountability among Wikipedia’s leaders. The episode also explores the implications of Wikipedia’s current structure for the future of information and AI. Listeners gain insight into the inner workings of Wikipedia and the importance of reform for a more balanced digital encyclopedia. Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview00:59 – John’s Welcome and Show Intro02:37 – Larry Sanger’s Background and Wikipedia’s Founding08:01 – Early Issues and Wikipedia’s Growth13:54 – The Nine Theses: Overview14:47 – Ending Consensus Decision-Making17:00 – Enabling Competing Articles20:08 – Abolishing Source Blacklists26:14 – Reviving the Original Neutrality Policy30:07 – Repealing “Ignore All Rules”33:18 – Revealing Wikipedia’s Leadership38:49 – Letting the Public Rate Articles45:54 – Ending Permanent Blocking50:07 – Adopting a Legislative Process54:08 – Wikipedia’s Impact on AI and the Future1:01:07 – Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More1:14:36 – Outro and Support Links Larry Sanger’s Nine Theses: https://larrysanger.org Fox & Sons Coffee (Sponsor): https://foxnsons.com (Use code JOHN for 15% off $40+) Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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 on Patreon OR support us on Locals! 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
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! Each episode we'll dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. This week we focus on the "Big, Beautiful Bill", the shooting outside the Israeli embassy in D.C. and Ivanka Trump's odd Jiu Jitsu X posts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Trump losing the very people who put him in power - and what does that mean for the rest of us? If Trump was supposed to be the wrecking ball to the swamp, why are his approval numbers tanking while people are getting poorer, angrier, and more blackpilled about politics? Why are Walmart and TJ Maxx booming while your grocery bill feels like a second car payment? Why did Team Trump hype the Epstein files... then suddenly slam on the brakes? And why does it feel like no matter who wins, the same people behind the curtain still call the shots? 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 In this episode, Connor Vasile and I dig into the new polling that shows Trump sliding hard with voters who once saw him as the economic bodyguard against Biden style insanity. We get into why cost of living is crushing normal people, why the “inflation is slowing” talking points feel like gaslighting, and how big box “value” stores quietly tell the real story of a stressed out middle class. If you feel poorer than the headlines say you should, this one is going to hit home. From there, we walk straight into the Epstein landmine - why Thomas Massie forced the vote, what the Trump world flip flop on releasing the files really signals, and why people are done accepting “national security” and “ongoing investigation” as magic words to hide the truth. We talk foreign influence, Mossad rumors, blackmail, and why the average American has every reason not to trust the people holding the redaction pen. We also pull the lens back and ask the uncomfortable question almost nobody on the right wants to ask out loud - is Trump actually running a 90s Democrat playbook while selling it as America First? We talk covid spending, H1B visas, cheap imported labor, and why both parties keep feeding the same corporate machine while Republican and Democrat voters scream from opposite corners of the same cage. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger war behind all this: red team vs blue team tribalism, why libertarians keep getting boxed out, and what a real liberty strategy looks like in a world of communists winning big city races and “Christian nationalist” energy rising on the right. We talk Thomas Massie, Tea Party lessons, third parties vs takeover, and how a new coalition could actually change things from the bottom up if we stop playing make believe with polite old school politics. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the security precautions and marches by Islamic immigrants in Western nations that is a true war on Christmas before turning to the sure to be redacted Epstein files. Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16SHelp support what we do and grow our show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠⁠⁠⁠.... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-567943 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My friend Rob Montz of Good Kid Productions stopped by to talk to me about his latest documentary, Paradise Abandoned: Inside the Pacific Palisades Fire, in which Rob tells the tale of losing his childhood home in the fires. The doc is screening on November 23, 2025 at Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theater in Los Angeles. (RSVP here) 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Finding Freedom on the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network, host John Odermatt dives into the future of the conservative movement, asking whether "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) or "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) will define the next era. John explores the wins, losses, and promises of both movements, reflecting on the shifting priorities within American politics and culture. He discusses the grassroots rise of MAHA, the evolving MAGA coalition, and the growing distrust of big institutions. The episode also covers the impact of health freedom, the role of RFK Jr., and the intersection of wellness trends with political identity. John shares personal insights, market shifts, and the challenges facing both movements. Ultimately, he argues that health is the new battleground for freedom and that the side able to embrace MAHA will shape the future. Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis of where America is headed. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview03:53 – Show Theme: MAGA vs. MAHA04:53 – Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee05:21 – MAGA Movement: Promises & Performance11:01 – MAHA Movement: Origins & Growth14:08 – Wins & Losses: MAGA and MAHA Compared16:01 – Trump’s Campaign Promises: Grading the Results27:31 – Vaccine Transparency & Health Policy40:41 – Political Mobilization & Market Trends45:41 – Food System Reform & Wellness Industry50:03 – The Future: Health, Freedom, and Political Change55:35 – Final Thoughts & Community Shoutouts Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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 on Patreon OR support us on Locals! 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
What if the people targeting your parents and grandparents aren’t foreign scammers… but folks who look and sound exactly like someone they trust? We don’t like talking about this stuff. It feels uncomfortable, heavy, maybe even a little depressing. But the truth is simple: if you don’t know how elders are being quietly targeted, you can’t protect them. And the people running these scams are getting smarter, faster and more convincing by the day.Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠In today’s episode, we pull back the curtain on the quiet epidemic of elder financial exploitation, the kind nobody wants to talk about until it’s too late. Forget the headlines about nursing-home abuse - this is the stuff that never makes the 7 p.m. news, but drains bank accounts and destroys families in silence. Rusty Reynolds, a 25-year legal veteran, shows us exactly how these scammers operate and why the system rarely goes after them.We dig into the tricks, the tactics, the psychology and the tech - from spoofed phone calls to AI-generated voices that sound almost exactly like your loved one. And we dig into the real answer: relationships. Time. Trust. The stuff your government can’t fix but your family can. This is practical, real-world protection, not more “theory world” nonsense.If you’ve got aging parents, grandparents or even older friends, this is an episode you literally cannot afford to skip. Because the question isn’t if scammers will target them… but whether you’ll recognize the signs before the damage is done. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1040 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For you louvers on the go, here’s a quick hit of The Lou Perez Podcast. I talk with Próspera’s vice president of growth, Lonis. What is Próspera — and how many ways do I manage to pronounce it in 30 minutes? Listen to find out. We talk about the startup zone on Honduras’s island of Roatán, its many challenges, and overall what it’s like to run a libertarian experiment of a free city. 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Summary:In this episode, John Odermatt explores the power of daily movement, lymphatic activation, and simple habits that can transform your energy and well-being. He shares personal stories, practical routines inspired by Mike Holland, and the science behind detoxing and supporting your body’s natural systems. John discusses the importance of building sustainable systems and accountability for lasting health. You’ll also hear about his favorite supplement, Plexus Restore, and the benefits of adding an apple a day to your routine. Toward the end, John introduces a special 50 Day Challenge to help you finish 2025 strong, inviting listeners to join his community for support and motivation. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee03:25 – Why the 50 Day Challenge?06:00 – Building Sustainable Systems10:00 – Movement Flow & Mike Holland’s Routine15:00 – Lymphatic Activation Explained19:30 – Detox Pathways & Daily Habits24:00 – Supplements & Apple a Day29:00 – Accountability Group & How to Join32:00 – Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Teaser Links: Fox and Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com (Use code JOHN for 15% off $40+) Mike Holland’s Flow: https://mikerholland.com Email John: john@lionsofliberty.com Instagram/Twitter: @johnodermatt Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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 on Patreon OR support us on Locals! 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
The PoliTicks crew dives into the aftermath of the recent New York City election, exploring the rise of Zoran Momani and what his victory means for the city’s future. The hosts debate the impact of rent control, the shifting political landscape, and the generational divide among voters. They also tackle the role of women in politics, the influence of social media, and the ongoing exodus from New York to states like Florida. The conversation takes a humorous turn with stories about chipped teeth, pool mishaps, and the infamous see-through dress moment with Sydney Sweeney. The team breaks down viral internet moments, the echo chamber of modern journalism, and the challenges facing both young men and women in today’s America. Later, they reflect on a powerful interview with a British WWII veteran, drawing parallels between the erosion of freedoms in the UK and the US. Don’t miss the hosts’ candid takes on Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, and the future of political discourse. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the insights, or the spirited debates, this episode has something for everyone! ⏰ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Tooth Mishap 03:45 – NYC Election & Zoran Momani 06:10 – Rent Control & Economic Impact 08:45 – Generational & Gender Divide 23:52 – Sydney Sweeney & Media Echo Chambers 32:00 – WWII Veteran Interview & Reflections 36:00 – Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson & Young Men 43:41 – Wrap Up & Calls to Action Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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 on Patreon OR support us on Locals! 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
What happens when a millennial dad, lawyer, and Christian decides he’s had enough of career politicians? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Betts — a Texas attorney and father of three — who’s running for Congress to restore faith, family, and freedom to D.C. We talk about what it really means to put America First, why states’ rights still matter, and how Texans can lead by example instead of walking away from the Union. 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 Betts shares his remarkable journey from organic chemist to criminal defense attorney to congressional candidate. He opens up about what drove him to run, how faith guides his campaign, and why he believes political courage begins with listening to ordinary people — not donors or bureaucrats. We dive deep into what “America First” actually means: smaller federal power, strong borders, free trade (not fake trade), and a return to liberty through personal responsibility. Daniel also pulls no punches when it comes to the Republican establishment — calling for less nanny-state conservatism and more constitutional common sense. We also talk about generational change — how millennials and Gen Z can rise up to fix what decades of boomers broke. Daniel lays out how younger conservatives can take leadership roles with both humility and competence, proving that moral conviction and modern thinking can coexist. If you’re tired of platitudes, phony promises, and politics-as-usual, this episode will remind you why servant leadership still matters — and why the fight for freedom starts at home. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1035 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the irony of Zohran Mamdani becoming Mayor of New York City, and if there is any chance he can fulfill his socialist promises. Also: California's voters are once again exposed as the most easily manipulated in the nation on Prop 50, and Teen Vogue slashes its woke staff. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers! Help support what we do and grow our show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠⁠⁠.... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-567943 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode of The Lou Perez Podcast is a collaboration with The Matt Balaker Podcast. We talk about blocking cowards on Facebook, Charlie Kirk, living in bubbles, and my roadtrip with Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall, The Larry Sanders Show, Buddy Cole)—a highlight of my life that I still haven’t fully processed. 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cindy Bachynski

🤣😂 Merry Xmas & a happy New Year Brian. My Santa doesn't need a mask either he's magic. Magic people can't catch Covid.

Dec 30th
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Andagger Herc

Brian, awesome interview. Good work

Jul 23rd
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Brandon Schneider

vin's talking about Dave Smith and the Mises Caucus was one of the dumbest jumps in logic ever. Dave was not saying the jews needed a Mises caucus. he was defending the LPKY when the national party threw them under the bus. and especially when Israel made the same argument. Dave wasn't sending people to die. he's saying we need to fight tyranny. even on his show he said the comparison from the LPKY wasn't perfect, he would have used the Chinese class system instead. it just blows my mind he actually tried to mix the mises take over and the gold star logic together. it actually was the most cringy argument. don't get me started on his argument that Christianity is libertarian when the Bible states rules yih must follow or else you go to hell. then sites peter wanting to die for Jesus, then all the sudden saying you need to fire a round for freedom. it's some weird doublespeak that makes no sense.

May 3rd
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A.J. Olding

is it just me or is Brakey getting his ass kicked?

Jan 27th
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Stephen R. Lynch IV

I had no idea libertarians could be such weak whiny people.

Sep 8th
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Iain McLaren

Dave was victorious once more.

Sep 7th
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Luke Vanhook

Dave Smith is that Dude.

Sep 7th
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Kristian Paul Campbell

is the OG of this podcast able to see comments that I post on Castbox?

Apr 14th
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Luke Vanhook

more jen plz!

Apr 9th
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Philip-Alexander Jach

Excellent episode! Scott Horton is the king.

Jan 28th
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Tony Gucciano

These guys do a good job. Came for Owen Benjamin last week. Today is my 2nd listen. Good job, good stuff. Subscribed

Aug 31st
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Weston Thomson

Get Larry Sharpe on this segment!

Aug 16th
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