What The Frock?

Welcome back to What The Frock, where faith meets foolishness and caffeine meets chaos. This week, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are running on fumes, sarcasm, and coffee strong enough to qualify as a controlled substance. Rod has just returned from a cybersecurity conference in Vegas, and Dave is preparing for shoulder surgery while trying to do everything left-handed. That includes making coffee, typing, and keeping his house from catching fire.Between time zone conspiracies, Columbus Day controversies, and the eternal mystery of CNN logic, the conversation spins wildly, as always, between the absurd and the oddly profound. Along the way, the boys mark five years of What The Frock, reflect on their ordination, thank their loyal supporters, and muse about faith, sports, and friendship.It is vintage Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod: distracted, hilarious, honest, and completely unfiltered. Tune in and frock on.

Welcome to What The Frock? where reason and ridicule meet over coffee and common sense. This week, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle three wildly different but strangely connected stories. It begins with the uproar over Netflix and its so-called “transgender agenda,” fueled by Elon Musk and a fifteen billion dollar hit to the company’s value. From there, they turn to Washington’s latest production, the government shutdown that nobody seems to have noticed.Finally, things take a turn for the wild when Dave tells the story of a man in Missouri who was mauled by a bear after sending his family pictures of it. The lesson? The chances of being eaten by a bear are low, but never zero. Join the conversation, laugh at the absurd, and maybe keep your distance from both Netflix and the nearest campground.Listen now at whatthefrock.org

This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the strange and noisy world of advertising. From podcasts to streaming services, from political campaigns to Super Bowl spectacles, they ask a simple question: is anyone actually paying attention?Dave reveals why he refuses to charge for ads on the show, noting that most listeners skip them anyway. The two debate which ads manage to grab an audience and why live reads still work when flashy commercials fail. Political ads come under fire too, especially when campaigns rely on recycled stock photos that fool no one.The conversation expands into bigger questions about media spin, government power, and whether we can still trust the voices shouting for our attention. There is laughter, skepticism, and a touch of nostalgia as they wrap up with sequels, comedy classics, and Dave’s upcoming shoulder surgery.

Welcome back to What the Frock? with Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod, where free speech meets the frying pan and gets served with a side of fries. In this episode, we saddle up and ride straight into the storm around Jimmy Kimmel’s firing — not because of ratings, but because he said something the network didn’t like. From there we take aim at the FCC, advertisers, and the strange new reality where a bad punchline can cost you a career. Along the trail, we swap stories of Johnny Carson and Don Rickles, gripe about McDonald’s kiosks and stolen Dr. Pepper money, and even tip our hats to those glorious creamsicle Buccaneers uniforms. It’s cowboy satire with a Mark Russell twist, sharp as a spur and twice as funny. Pour yourself some campfire coffee, settle in, and join us for another unfiltered ride through America’s cultural rodeo.

This week on What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod sit down to unpack one of the most chaotic stretches in recent memory. From shocking headlines to personal milestones, it has been a week that tested patience, faith, and the limits of common sense.Rabbi Dave reflects on his official retirement after 62 years, complete with lessons from Social Security and the VA, and more than a few surprises about how government bureaucracy can actually work. But the week turned dark with the shooting of Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage, debate, and disturbing reactions across social media. Dave and Rod confront the hypocrisy, the celebrations of violence, and the ongoing battles over free speech.It is not all heavy, though. The episode also includes a night of live music, strong drinks, and a run-in with debit card fraud. Tune in for honesty, humor, and a dose of perspective.

This week, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are pulling no punches. From a murder story ignored by mainstream media to viral “Karen” clips that light up the internet, they’re asking the hard question: who decides what matters?They dive headfirst into the world of AI, misinformation, and video fakery, wondering how long we can trust our eyes when machines can rewrite reality. Add in some sharp commentary on TikTok trends, the circus of New Year’s resolutions, and Dave’s very personal kidney stone saga, and you’ve got an episode that is equal parts skeptical, hilarious, and painfully true.Give it a listen—you’ll laugh, you’ll groan, and you might just start looking at the headlines a little differently.

This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take on a world that seems determined to trip over its own absurdities. The conversation begins with NBC issuing a bizarre correction to a story on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, where the network felt the real offense was not the act of violence itself but the pronoun used for the killer. That sparks a larger debate about affirming care, mental illness, and the ways our culture apologizes for delusion while ignoring reality.From there the show veers into the strange realm of internet stupidity. A Polish CEO steals a signed tennis cap from a child, teachers film political rants on TikTok, and Coldplay fans destroy their own sponsors. Through it all, Dave and Rod bring their mix of sharp humor, blunt honesty, and historical perspective. If you want satire with substance, this episode delivers.

In this episode of What the Frock, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod belly up to the breakfast table to dish out a hearty helping of truth behind the Cracker Barrel controversy sweeping social media. Did the CEO really say, “MAGA doesn’t have to eat here”? Spoiler alert—she didn’t. But that didn’t stop the viral outrage machine from firing up the griddle. The hosts unravel how a fake quote, amplified by conservative influencers and fed by clickbait culture, plays right into the hands of a shadowy steakhouse overlord: Sardar Biglari, the largest shareholder in both Cracker Barrel and its rival, Steak 'n Shake. Then it’s back to 1678, as Rabbi Dave draws a shocking comparison to the Popish Plot and the deadly power of unverified hysteria. It’s all biscuits, pamphlets, and manipulation this week—served hot, with a side of hard truth. Pass the scones and settle in. This one’s for your brain, not your belly.

Politics has always been messy, but sometimes it crosses the line into fast food absurdity. In this week’s episode of What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dig into one of the strangest courtroom stories of recent memory. It began with a Bill Maher joke about Donald Trump’s personal life, turned into a $150 million defamation lawsuit from Laura Loomer, and somehow ended with a claim that Marjorie Taylor Greene carries Arby’s sandwiches in her pockets.The transcript of Loomer’s deposition reads like parody, yet it is very real. From Lindsey Graham to Kamala Harris to roast beef and cheddar tucked into congressional attire, the saga raises questions about politics, spectacle, and the thin line between public seriousness and comic farce. Dave and Rod approach it all with humor, candor, and more than a little disbelief.This is not politics as usual. This is politics with curly fries.

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In this episode of What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore how smartphones, streaming media, and the nonstop news cycle are reshaping the way we think. They dive into the complexities of Russiagate, political disinformation, and the historical lessons of Cicero’s Cataline speeches, revealing how the “ends justify the means” mindset can threaten a republic.The discussion blends modern politics with Roman history, highlighting the challenges of separating truth from misinformation in an age of instant updates and viral narratives. Along the way, they debate nuclear power as a solution to America’s growing energy demands and share a hilarious wedding anniversary trip to Anacortes that involves a devil-themed slot machine, improbable jackpots, and the universe “evening the score.”It’s political satire, history, technology, and humor in one unpredictable conversation, proving why What The Frock? is where smart talk meets a mischievous twist.

Good morning, America, how are ya? I’m Rabbi Dave, joined as always by the ever-caffeinated Friar Rod, and today on What the Frock? we’re opening the dusty file marked Permanent Record. You remember the threat: utter one wrong word in 7th grade and boom, your life is over. But where did that terrifying idea come from? And why has it followed us into adulthood, now repackaged as cancel culture and digital shame?This week, we trace the roots of the permanent record from Cold War classrooms to theological scrolls to the Wayback Machine. Is there redemption in a world that never forgets? Do God and Google use the same filing system? And why the frock are we not on CNN’s podcast list?Grab your beverage of choice and get ready to repent, reflect, and maybe rage a little. This is What the Frock?, and yes, this is going on your record.

This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take on the so-called top story of the week—no, not international conflict or political scandal, but a kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert. What begins as bemused commentary quickly unravels into a deeper exploration of how news is chosen, shaped, and sold. Who decides what matters? Why do nonsense stories rise while real headlines vanish? From $20 million influencer grifts to AI-powered meme machines, the frocked duo dig into the growing influence of the digital state and the unsettling possibility that we’re all just following stories designed to distract. With signature wit and just enough theological sarcasm to sting, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod ask the question that should be on everyone’s mind—what if the news isn’t news at all? Tune in for laughs, uncomfortable truths, and a whole lot of Coldplay you didn’t ask for.

This week on What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod wade into deep moral waters with a question that’s dividing the conservative world: Does anyone actually care about the Epstein files?After President Trump declared “nobody cares,” the frocked duo takes him to philosophical task, exploring justice, trust, and the obligation to truth, even when it’s inconvenient.Along the way, they tackle everything from Supreme Court dissents possibly written by AI to their growing obsession with Major League Cricket. Yes, you read that right. It is a whirlwind of political theology, cracked cricket bats, and sanctified sarcasm.With fake sponsors like Blessed Ales and Shofar Wireless joining the fray, it is one of the sharpest and strangest episodes yet. Whether you're here for the righteous anger or the absurdist cricket commentary, this week’s show proves one thing for sure: we care. And we are not afraid to say it.

This week on What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod wade into the holy waters of absurdity with a story so bizarre it could only be real. When the Prime Minister of Armenia offers to prove his religious bona fides by flashing the head of the national church, our frocked duo cannot resist diving into the theological and anatomical madness. But that’s just the opening act. They also tackle America’s recent bombing of Iran, explore why ESPN made a commentator apologize for saying something patriotic, and laugh their way through Texas’ new law that slaps warning labels on Doritos. There’s cricket, instant coffee conspiracies, and even a rant about Republicans acting like bureaucrats. It’s irreverent, insightful, and unapologetically offbeat. So pour yourself some instant Cafe Bustelo, grab a snack not banned in Europe, and prepare yourself for another wild ride through the sacred and the profane. This is What the Frock?

This week on What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore the unexpected brilliance of artificial intelligence… and its tendency to ignore instructions entirely. What starts as a simple rant about Glenn Beck’s A.I. paranoia turns into a hilariously absurd deep dive into a 1972 Italian gibberish song and a modern A.I.-generated bumper track that may or may not have written better lyrics than our hosts. Along the way, there’s talk of Tai Chi, Twitter echo chambers, the strange support of WNBA players by unlikely fans, and why skipping the podcast’s musical intro might be your greatest mistake yet. It’s thoughtful, weird, and wildly entertaining—just the way the Friar likes his wine and the Rabbi likes his Oreos. So gather round, ye lost and daft, and hear a tale of nonsense, satire, and whatever the frock happened this week. This is “What the A.I. Frock?” and you don’t want to miss it.

This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod light a match under the smoldering pile of modern discourse—and they brought marshmallows. From Dave’s eye-opening realization that his night-shift nurse wife didn’t know about Israel’s clash with Iran, to the chilling political violence in Minnesota that somehow missed the media memo, the duo tackles it all with their signature blend of wit and worry. They ask tough questions about echo chambers, ideological censorship, and the dangerous trend of approved phrases replacing actual thought. Toss in a fiery rant about Greta, a roast of Blue Sky’s progressive meltdown, and some Orwellian billboards for good measure, and you’ve got an episode that’s equal parts 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and cold beer in a warm bunker. If you’ve been feeling like you’re the only sane one left in the room—good news. You’re not. Welcome back to What The Frock?.

Welcome back to What The Frock?, where the robes are real, the satire is sharp, and the heresy is bipartisan.In this week’s episode, It’s Fine…, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive headfirst into the absurdity of modern life, starting with the battle of the broken states: Washington vs. California. Spoiler—Washington wins, and not in a good way. From a Pride flag kerfuffle at the state capitol to "mostly peaceful" riots in L.A., the duo unpacks the media’s reality distortion field and the increasingly Orwellian language of public officials. Plus, Rabbi Dave, ever the salty sailor, weighs in on the Navy’s decision to rename the USS Harvey Milk—and what that means for Poseidon’s wine tab. Sprinkle in a discussion about whether AI is becoming our new god, and you’ve got a frockin’ episode worth your Sunday. Pour a drink, light a candle, and press play. Everything’s fine. Allegedly.

What The Frock? – Podcast Introduction (150 Words)This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore the fiery temper of the sun and the flaky madness of humanity. Rabbi Dave kicks things off with a surprise medical drama, proving once again that technology may be smart, but it’s not very thoughtful. From there, the holy duo turns their gaze skyward as a coronal mass ejection threatens to short-circuit satellites, radios, and perhaps our collective sanity.But fear not—because when the sun acts up, the British roll cheese downhill and call it tradition. We’ll unpack the pagan roots of Gloucester’s wildest dairy chase, the logic of podcast prep, and why unplanned preaching is theological anarchy. Plus, California politics, Kamala speculation, and a questionable attempt to attract young men to the Democratic Party.It’s solar flares, sanctimony, and sharp cheddar. Strap in. This one’s a ride.

This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the growing presence of artificial intelligence in our lives—from AI sermons and cloned voices to fake book lists and synthetic news anchors. With their trademark blend of humor, theology, and righteous skepticism, they ask the big question: how do you really know who's talking to you? Is it a friend, a preacher, or just a well-trained algorithm? From biblical hoaxes to clickbait chaos, it's a wild ride through faith, ethics, and the fine art of knowing what’s real. Tune in, question everything, and ask… What the Frock?