The Manuel Fontes Show

This Wednesday, we talk about what seems to be a coordinated effort to take her down or cancel her, but I think it’s backfired. Instead, it’s only added more fuel to the fire and given her exactly what she wants—exposure.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m talking about the bombing involving Iran; Byron Donalds cruising toward the governorship in Florida; Jack Dorsey laying off 4,000 workers due to AI; California investigating the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger; California possibly having to choose between two Republicans; and Speaker Johnson refusing to oust Rep. Tony Gonzales.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about the most iconic moment I’ve ever seen at the State of the Union, one that could easily be an instant campaign ad. Then, I dive into the latest scam sweeping the nation—the “buy now, pay later” trend that’s taking advantage of people across America. What is it, and why are so many falling for it? I do my best to break it all down. The Fed - "The Only Way I Could Afford It": Who Uses BNPL and WhyBuy Now Pay Later Statistics (2026): Market Share & TrendsBuy Now, Pay Later: Market Impact and Policy Considerations | Richmond FedDon't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the recounting of the pull tabs journey from its inception to its realization.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the recounting of the shoelaces journey from its inception to its realization.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the recounting of the paper clips journey from its inception to its realization.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the recounting of the pencil sharpeners journey from its inception to its realization.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the recounting of the pencil’s journey from its inception to its realization.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a story that seems to go on forever: Epstein is reportedly tied to million‑dollar settlements, many people are leaving their jobs, and the President is said to be trying to block FOIA requests. Bill Gates reportedly has a young daughter named Phoebe who wants to start a business without using her father's name. Brian Tyler Cohen is accused of manipulating state statistics to make the Democratic Party look better.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this trip back in time, we visit the OG show of my journey as a podcaster. The Stretchgoose Podcast was the very first show I started and rebooted several times. in this version I finally hit 50 episodes and celebrated my milestone with a 3-hour show featuring early George Fontes before world ablaze got off the ground and my son Kyle joined for the fun. Enjoy this look back in time with this epic show broken up into 3 one-hour shows over the next few days.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this trip back in time, we visit the OG show of my journey as a podcaster. The Stretchgoose Podcast was the very first show I started and rebooted several times. in this version I finally hit 50 episodes and celebrated my milestone with a 3-hour show featuring early George Fontes before world ablaze got off the ground and my son Kyle joined for the fun. Enjoy this look back in time with this epic show broken up into 3 one-hour shows over the next few days.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this trip back in time, we visit the OG show of my journey as a podcaster. The Stretchgoose Podcast was the very first show I started and rebooted several times. in this version I finally hit 50 episodes and celebrated my milestone with a 3-hour show featuring early George Fontes before world ablaze got off the ground and my son Kyle joined for the fun. Enjoy this look back in time with this epic show broken up into 3 one-hour shows over the next few days.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this midweek installment, the newest addition to the cadre of Democratic pundits, Chris Mowrey, voices his objections to the Save Act; commentator Elie Mystal argues that white people are the underlying problem and condemns all MAGA supporters as bigots; newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani is beginning to learn just how difficult the job of mayor really is; and activist Tezlyn Figaro makes an appearance on CNN, where she’s wants people to thank her for her military service something she doesn't deserve.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mehdi Hasan is angry at LeBron James for praising an Israeli basketball player; Tim Miller from the bulwark talks about his values; a New York politician get all into racism and a black church welcomes Donald Trump.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Monday episode, we dive into StarCraft finally getting a console shooter, Disney sending lawyers after ByteDance, and the top 10 video game flops that have suddenly found a new wave of popularity.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, I dive into the SAVE Act and share my thoughts on immigration, along with all the things that frustrate me about our political system.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show, Dan Bongino is back at his favorite microphone and chair, seemingly eager to prove he’s better than you. A gift card company has gone bankrupt, leaving Costco members high and dry. Gavin Newsom is pushing what might be his most questionable idea yet—taxing drivers by the mile. Meanwhile, San Francisco is struggling with two big problems: finding funding for BART and figuring out what to do with all those empty buildings downtown.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ro Khanna is literally jumping on James Vander Beek’s corpse to sell his healthcare agenda, Brian Shapiro is that clingy parasite you can’t shake no matter how hard you try, and Pam Bondi actually seemed to be having a good time at the Epstein hearing. JB Pritzker absolutely despises Donald Trump — I finally figured out the reason — and, to top it off, some idiot just posted the most boneheaded thing on X. Oh, and there’s some Super Bowl stuff in there too.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In every episode, I make a list of topics I plan to cover, but I either forget to mention them or never get around to it. This time, though, I’m finally getting to at least the most current things I’ve been forgetting.Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, it’s Super Bowl Sunday and I try to sell this garbage game to you. Talking head Pat McAfee shares his thoughts on how beautiful the city of San Francisco is, and patriotism is dead in America as Hunter Hess trashes America at the Olympics. Also, a dose of Steven Crowder. Don't forget to visit aspiredrinks.com and use the promo code "stretch" at checkout to get 20% off your order.Help the show race up the charts by going to https://ratethispodcast.com/mfshow and leave a rating or review.XManuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / XSUBSTACKstretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.