I HAD to say it
By Aaron
Iran so far away
So a guy who has been shouting "Death to America" for pretty much my entire life actually wound up on the receiving end of "Death FROM America." Personally, I don't like the idea of my country being the world police, but frankly when you want to see me and everyone I ever cared about dead, I have a hard time feeling bad for you when you enter the FO phase of the situation. And of course people here are losing their minds because OrangeManBad was at the helm. And there are a few other things I touch on as well. And an update.
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Cartels, CTU, and Canadians. OH MY!
Hey everyone, another week where I only halfway paid attention to the grander world, because the immediate world needs more of my attention. There were some goings on out there, and as always, I have some thoughts. A cartel kingpin got taken out by special forces, and they aren't happy about it. The local politics are starting to ramp up and ruining my time at the gym with their absolutely garbage political ads, and some people played a hockey game at the olympics.
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A New Chapter
So I have an announcement. And then the ranting begins. I feel like the mishandling of the files by the DOJ can't be excused, at this point and as always I have thoughts.
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Social Media Fatigue
This week I am feeling some kind of way. I'm tired. The constant distraction from real issues, the people treating each other badly, and being SO smug about it. As always I have thoughts.
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Groundhog Day 2026
This one was kind of all over the place. Something kind of cool happened for me personally and you should all go check out https://thebuffalowoolco.com/ for some truly great American made products made with genuine bison wool. Beyond that I have an announcement, and as always thoughts on the topics of the day. Do the things people
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Recipe- Red Posole
Tex Tactical
For this guest episode I sat down with Walker, the owner/operator of Tex Tactical. It is a small independent business based out of Texas that makes custom rifle accessories. Walker and I discussed 3d printing and 2nd amendment stuff. It was a little more brief that most of my guest spots, but not everyone has four hours to kill with me. Hope you guys enjoy the chat.
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Well, I called it.
So the left is still interfering with ICE operations in Minneapolis. They are escalating, exactly as expected. The rhetoric from the top hasn't dialed back a bit, and exactly as I said would happen a "protestor" with a gun got himself removed from the census. And EXACTLY as I said all of a sudden the "most 2A friendly" administration is sounding decidedly not. I hate being right. As always I have thoughts.
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An Interview with Tom Knighton
Tom Knighton is a professional writer for bearingarms.com as well as being published in multiple places for various other news and opinion articles. Tom is a vet, a staunch 2A supporter, and frankly a generally good guy. He has a substack (tilting at windmills) as well as a youtube channel (The Fourth Rail) both of which are worthy of some of your attention. Tom first came to my attention due to the Buffalo public school systems controversy that came to light last year. For this episode I was joined by JD the bot guy, since he and Tom had an existing raport, and he is very involved in the 2A space as well. The three of us had a lovely chat and if you would like to hear the uncut version, which is about an hour and a half longer as well as every other guest spot uncut head over to the website and sign up to be a supporter of the show.
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More Minnesota Problems and the Ripple Effect
The drama in Minnesota is escalating. The leftists are arming themselves. And while I support everyone being armed, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about exercising your 2A rights. Just like there is a right way and a wrong way to protest. Also Don Lemon and a bunch of leftist clowns invaded a church to yell at the "racist christians" over ICE. As always, I have thoughts.
Recipe Yum Yum Sauce.
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ICE in Minnesota
Well there is plenty going on in the world, I MIGHT do a second episode this week, we'll see how the week shakes out. But in this episode I primarily discuss the lady that got shot interfering with ICE in Minneapolis last week. I have thoughts about what lead to this, and explain how I got there as well as who I think is to blame for the situation. As always I have thoughts.
Recipe : Chipotle Ranch Dressing
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2026- New Year, Same Me
Well, 2026 is off to a start. There are already things to talk about and as always I have thoughts. There are more developments in the mounting Somali fraud in Minnesota, NYC swore it's commie in, and we snatched up the dictator running Venezuela. All in all the year is off to an interesting start. As usual the lefties are melting down over the wrong stuff, and championing ideals that will get them killed. And I have thoughts.
Also Cody put out a second episode of a podcast with Javi. Go check it out.
Recipe : Caramelized Vidalia Onion BBQ Sauce
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The FINAL episode of 2025
For the last episode of 2025 I decided to do something a little different. I had a round table chat with some prior guests of the show. I was joined by Cody, John Jamingo, and JD the Bot Guy to shoot the bull and talk about the past year. But mostly just shot the bull. As usual there were some issues, because it wouldn't be an I HAD to say it episode if there weren't. But it was fun. Hope you enjoy, Happy New Year, and here's to next year being better.
Merry Christmas
OK so this episode is plagued with terrible technical issues, a host with seasonal inability to focus and a some chaos, but the recipe was good so I posted it. For the record, the part with me being mad at my wife for posting a picture was supposed to be a bit since I am a Christmas grouch, but it came off kind of asinine when I listened back to it, so I am adding a disclaimer in the show notes. If I was actually mad I wouldn't have used the picture as the thumbnail.
Recipe : Grandma's Buttermilk Pie.
Bonus Recipe : Grandma's butter cookies
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Aaron & JD the Bot Guy
In the first video interview I put out I sat down and had my second attempt at talking with the creator and operator of ForcedValor.com and Forced Valor Radio on youtube. We had a previous session that will forever be known as the lost episode, after my hard drive died immediately after I finished editing it. JD is a good guy and you should check out his stuff. It will be worth the time. We had a good talk, both times. Find out what Forced Valor is all about. Find out WHY he is the bot guy. Find out....well stuff. Go watch it already.ForcedValor.comyoutube.com/@ForcedValor
Shootings and Selfimportance
A couple of mass shootings happened again, the left is using it to try and push more gun control. Problem is both happened in locations that already have strict gun control regulations in place. But never let a good crisis go to waste. Also Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered, and Trump couldn't help but make it about himself. That and thoughts on a few other pertinent matters.
Recipe: Armadillo Eggs
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Somali Fraud & Consequences
So it's been another week. I'm a little under the weather so I'm not as lively as usual, but there is still stuff going on in the world, and I am still going to talk about it. Also some changes on the horizon for this program and me as a creator, so listen up and be part of the process. Also go buy some damn good coffee at colockumcraft.coffee Use code WSMG at check out.
Recipe: Aaron's Meatballs for Sammiches
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Timmy The R-Slur
It's been a week. This episode contains gamer words, so if you are easily offended, don't bother. That being said, it's been an eventful week, Trump is being Trump, the swamp is swamping, more fraud, waste, abuse, and seditious behaviors, and as always I have thoughts.
Recipe of the week: Crock Pot Turkey Pot Pie
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Lisa Ekman - Deprogramming Democrats
I sat down with Lisa Ekman, former Democrat swamp creature and author to have a little chat. It was a great conversation and I'm looking forward to talking to her again in the future.
"Lisa Ekman spent twenty years as a democratic swamp creature working and living in Washington D.C. During that time she worked for two well known democratic senators, democratic appointees at federal agencies, government contractors, and several non-profit organizations. She was a disability advocate and lobbyist, working alongside people with disabilities to expand and improve federal disability programs.
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Lisa Ekman has a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University, a master’s in social work from the University of Denver, and a bachelor’s in communication and rhetoric from Northwestern University. She moved to a farm in Virginia in 2020 after she woke up and deprogrammed herself. She lives with her fiancé, their five dogs, and chickens on their farm, where they grow organic fruits and vegetables."
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The Price of Sedition
Another week, more political drama. The left is on one flavor of nonsense, the right another. MTG is retiring, MAGA has forgotten that not everyone that voted for Trump is part of their ranks, the Dems are still trying to paint themselves as the real patriots, despite spending so much time bitching about every principle that the United States was founded on, a handful of congressional morons made a stupid video, and a bunch of people got taunted with bacon.
As always I have thoughts.
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The Mean Tweets are back
I've been happy with some of what is going on in this administration, and not so happy with some of it. This episode was mostly inspired by a truth post I saw this morning at the gym, it sent me off on a tangent. It might make the MAGA crowd a little angry with me, but what can I say. No one is above reproach. Plus thoughts on Chicago's financial ruin and the race to the bottom and the first episode with the new Aaron's weekly recipe segment. Mangia.
Recipe of the week : Kaluha Pork
They're Open for Business
Well, they finally got the votes 60-40 to reopen the government. The leftists are pissed. Also I have thoughts about the election that passed.
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The Shut Down Contiues
The government is still "shut down." The left is still blaming the cheeto, and the right. Low IQ high calorie individuals are talking about stealing because they aren't getting their free stuff. And there is a commie about to be elected to the Mayor of New York, a guy that looks like he should be stealing boats in the middle east about to be elected in Minneapolis, and people just being generally terrible. As always I have thoughts.
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The EBT wars
The government is still "shut down" and at the end of the month a whole bunch of people are going to have to start figuring out how they are going to eat. Of course a bunch of entitled clowns are saying they are just going to start stealing, and "nobody better try an stop them or they goan find out" Of course I have thoughts.
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No Kings 2. The Tardaloo
SO since the first one was such a massive success, the theater kids decided to have ANOTHER "No Kings" protest. I guess it's working? I mean we still have a duly elected president that they hate, so no kings so far. As always, I have thoughts.
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Like Soft Serve in a Poncho
ANTIFA protesters are full of hot air, a bunch of people on bikes, an end to the HAMAS / Israel conflict, and a bunch of random things.
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ICE in Chicago and they keep getting dumber
So ICE is still in Chicago, and the left is still doing dumb stuff. From the streets to city hall they just keep getting dumber. As always I have thoughts.
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More Ice, More Dumb
Another week, more stupidity to be upset about.
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Is it still a FACISM if he wasn't actually canceled?
So Jimmy Kimmel wasn't canceled. He was suspended. Predictably the leftists are way too happy about it. They think they accomplished something. I have thoughts
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The Right Cancels Back
Still talking about the Charlie Kirk shooting. The way that the sides are handling it and my thoughts on the matter.
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Better late than never
Ok so you guys know I had some family stuff come up that threw everything off this week. It's taken care of and I was going to just let the week go because I have a lot of other stuff going on that made putting together an episode seem like a slim chance. Then the world took a hard turn, and a lot of friggin people showed their true colors. It pissed me off, and I had to get things off my chest. So I had thoughts.
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No Episode this week
Sorry, family emergency.
It's been 5 years
So, yeah. I've been doing this for five whole years now. I don't really know what to say beyond that. Enjoy the show.
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John Wellington - The Dadbod Veteran
I sat down with social media creator John "The Dadbod Veteran" Wellington for a chat. As with most of my guest episodes it was just a chat between two folks with no real direction or agenda, but it was a good chat. John is a member of the Gen X Takeover tour . it consists of The Real Slim Sherri, Jon Wellington (The Dadbod Veteran, DBV), Nick Harrison (The Professor), and Kelly Manno, your best friend in your head. All of these are content creators I happen to follow, and we discuss their tour in this episode as well. If you're not already following John, you're missing out and should remedy that.
Booger Bear Babies
Welp, another week, more nonsense. Cracker Barrell goes woke and gets rid of everything that it's patrons go there for, Newsom launches a rebranding campaign, the left is hemorrhaging voters in gen Z, and as always, I have thoughts.
Aaron & Blake, The Homeless Conservative
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The first livestreamed regular episode
It's a learning process. They'll get better.
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The Disconnect Is Real
There is a lot going on again this week, and it got me thinking. There is a serious problem with the way this country, and the whole world is going and a huge thing about it is the fact that no one is looking for common ground anymore. There is plenty of blame to go around in this matter and I have definite thoughts about where some of it belongs, and I talk about it.
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WHO really has freedom?
In the UK you can go to jail for a facebook post. Through out Europe you can be fined or imprisoned for being critical of the government. They will censor you and punish you for stepping out of line. They will charge their political opponents and throw out the results of elections when they don't like the results. The WEF says they have free speech, but not all speech is free. The globalists posture and lie to the people. Meanwhile at home the commies are going full in. As always I have thoughts.
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Death comes in.....Four?
It's been a rough week for Gen X and older millennials. I have thoughts on the matter. And of course there was a bunch of other nonsense going on that I touched on as well. Check it out.
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Econ for Leftists
Trying to explain concepts like basic economics to a leftist is a lot like trying to point out something to your cat. You can say "hey look over there" and point, and the cat will stare at your finger. Unfortunately that is about the same effect basic economics will have on your average "educated" leftist. The eyes glaze over, the confusion sets in, and then they call you some sort of -ist or -phobe and storm off in smug self-righteousness. Honestly, talking to the cat is probably less annoying.
The Professor of Misinformation & Me
Want to know what happens when two guys who can talk for hours about nothing in particular get together? This episode sums it up pretty handily. It's a long one.Follow Tom on his socials.
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It's NOT 3D Chess
I hate to break it to you, but it's not 3D chess. It's not even checkers. The clowns in DC and the swamp rats are taking turns throwing checkers at each other and the average moron on the street is distracted by the drama, and trying to avoid catching a stray. Meanwhile ICE is getting attacked, illegal missing children are picking pot, and everyone is being stupid.
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The Independence Day Episode
A lot happened this weekend. Still no SEO info. Cope & Seethe John.
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Whoooah We're Half Way There
Still not writing SEO crap.
Deal with it Jamingo.
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Danger Dorito FTW
A lot happened this week. I've got thoughts.
John Jamingo says I need to put muh contact stuff here so I is gonna.
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No Kings, No Duh
Geriatric protestors, paid agitators, ANTIFA, and other morons dominate the headlines this week. Oh yeah and Israel did a thing.
Riot Season? I JUST put up my pride decorations
Leftists are doing what leftists do. Nobody is surprised.
Bruce The Weather'd Soul
Bruce is a good friend of the show, a podcaster, and generally decent guy. We sat down and had a lovely little talk, I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking.
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Happy June
Yeah, it's June. I have thoughts.
Memorial Day 2025
It's another episode. Still don't know what to put here. Talk about Memorial Day in this one and what a disgrace some people are. Enjoy.