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Barrett and BaxaEXTRA! EXTRA! Bob Jordan: Session One | Media Schmedia EP 23Barrett & Baxa | MEDIA SCHMEDIA is proud to welcome legendary former Anchor, News Director and General Manager at TV stations like - WFTV, WPTV, WFTS, KCMT, KIRO, KING, KCBS, KSTP (catch your breath) and more. Join us for a wide-ranging interview about building powerhouse newsrooms, hiring iconic team players, how it went and how it's going.
In this very special episode, we sit down with our former boss, mentor, and the man who brought Barrett & Baxa together, helped launch both our careers - but more importantly Bob Jordan helped shape a generation of journalists across the country.
2025-07-291h 01
Barrett and BaxaEpstein Won’t Die! Oh - nObama and He-He pronouns | Media Schmedia EP 22In this wildly packed episode of Barrett and Baxa - Media Shmedia, Steve and Bob identify as a singular podcast entity—pronouns “he-he”—and tackle everything from HVAC catastrophes to the decline of media credibility. They break down the enduring grip of Trumpism amid the Epstein document drama, discuss new allegations agains the Obama adminstration, expose alleged corruption in Minnesota's homeless funding, and unpack why Obama stayed in D.C. after his presidency. Also up for discussion: Somali immigration in Minneapolis, Gavin Newsom’s painful word salad on gender surgery for minors, and the confusing return of the MLB All-Star G...2025-07-221h 00
Barrett and BaxaOctavio Torres | Barrett & Baxa BONUSOctavio Torres is a professional videographer, editor and social media content creator. Torres has covered news in the southern US for more than 30 years, currently working as an investigative journalist for Cox Media Group’s ABC station in Orlando, Florida - WFTV. He’s also the creator of Tavo-TV and @TavoTravels on YouTube and other platforms.
He’s a friend of the podcast and has worked extensively with the hosts of the show.
You can find Octavio's work here:
https://www.youtube.com/ @TavoTravels
and
WFTV.com...2025-07-1838 min
Barrett and BaxaEpstein Islanders, MAGA’s Mad and Diabetes Barbie | Media Schmedia EP 21In this high-energy episode of Barrett & Baxa Media Shmedia, Steve and Bob dive into the chaos surrounding the still buried Epstein files, suggesting potential intelligence connections and deep-state cover-ups. They critique Pam Bondi’s evasive responses and Trump’s strange reluctance to address Epstein-related questions, raising MAGA world’s suspicions. The duo also spotlight Tom Homan silencing a heckler, bizarre ICE protest footage possibly generated by AI, and the oddity of "Diabetes Barbie." Brandon Gill takes center stage as a rising GOP star, confronting DEI advocates and Chicago’s mayor. The hosts mock Kamala Harris’s failed “bacon is a spice” hot...2025-07-151h 14
Barrett and BaxaTexas Flooding, ICE Attacks and the Woke Joke | Media Schmedia EP 20n this episode of the Barrett and Baxa Media Shmedia podcast, hosts Steve and Bob discuss a range of topics including personal highs and lows, the recent Texas flooding and its media coverage, the politicization of disasters, reactions on social media, transgender issues in sports, cultural appropriation, and the evolving meaning of 'woke'.
The Texas flooding has sparked significant media attention and political blame.
Social media reactions to disasters can reveal disturbing trends in public sentiment.
Transgender participation in sports remains a contentious issue with strong opinions on both sides.
Cultural appropriation is a complex topic t...2025-07-081h 00
Barrett and BaxaThe Road to the B&BSteve and Bob sit down on our nations birthday to discuss how it all came to this point. Find out what happened before the dynamic duo fell from the sky into podcast infamy
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2025-07-0857 minBarrett and BaxaDefining Obliterated! Don’t say RIOTS, Pronouncing Iran and pool rats | Media Schmedia EP 19It’s been a year since we were all SHOCKED to find out that Joe Biden was not as coherent as we were told. This week, journalists around the world needed a dictionary definition for the word OBLITERATED! Steve smells a rat and Bob’s aunt calls us out as the ‘bros’ that we are.
We’ll talk about the media flip-flop on Iran’s nukes - and decide once and for all how to pronounce that dang country. What are New Yorkers thinking? Zohran Mamdani’s name is almost as bad.
Journalists a...2025-07-011h 08
Barrett and BaxaBombs Away: IRAN’s Nukes, Karen Read, Juneteenth and The Political Happiness Gap | Media Schmedia EP18In this episode of Barrett and Baxa Media Shmedia, hosts Steve and Bob delve into a variety of current events, including the recent bombing in Iran, the nature of religious zealotry, and the role of humor in discussing serious topics. They critique the media's double standards in political coverage and explore the landscape of independent journalism. The conversation also touches on the absurdity of political stunts and the reactions to political protests, all while maintaining a comedic tone throughout. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes including the nature of protests and the potential for violence, the...2025-06-241h 29
Barrett and BaxaAnti-ICE Riots Are OUT OF CONTROL! | Media Schmedia EP17In this episode Bob and Steve have fun with presidents. Find out what Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden all thought of immigrants. Historical perspectives on immigration from past presidents reveal shifting political narratives over time.
We debate the vaguely racist things that leftist protesters and Democrats keep saying. Steve wonders if the tide of cancel culture is shifting in a new direction because of the Riley Gaines - Simone Biles dust up.
Barrett and Baxa Media Shmedia, hosts Bob and Steve delve into the recent ICE riots, media coverage, and the political double...2025-06-171h 10Barrett and BaxaBarrett and Baxa BONUS: kNOw Covers PleaseWe may not know much - but we know some cool cover tunes. It’s the official position of the B&B that some bands remake some songs even better than the first band. Some songs can never be replicated and others can become something altogether differently awesome.
Join an urgent gathering of the minds as we chinwag on GnR, Paul Anka, Cake, Slade and of course the kings of cover tunes - the Mighty Van Halen. It’s a break from politics and just something we wanted to do… so enjoy - and please let us know w...2025-06-0123 minBarrett and BaxaEP 14 MEDIA SCHMEDIA: The Office of Bob BaxaWe Just Took Over the World. Jake Tapper and Megyn Kelly may not be friends anymore. How do you get fired from the same job twice? Bob knows how.
The liberal ‘word of the week’, pet peeves and more bad karaoke from Democrats.
Enjoy lucky Episode 14 - twice as lucky as Episode 7!
2025-05-2758 min
Barrett and BaxaBarrett and Baxa BONUS: Peter Bernard InterviewThe latest BONUS episode of Barrett and Baxa is now available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Peter Bernard was a journalist for more than 35 years throughout the US. During much of his career in Tampa he covered every type of story imaginable. In this BONUS episode of Barrett and Baxa, Steve and Peter discuss the demise of the local TV newsroom and the future of the broken media landscape.
2025-05-1558 minBarrett and BaxaEP 11 Media Schmedia: Anchorman Away! Code Talking and Baby Talking.Was the movie Anchorman actually a documentary? We’re riffing on code-talking with Walzo, making fun of age-INappropriate relationships and watching CNN host lose control. This was an easy week of shooting fish in a barrel for Barrett and Baxa. www.barrettandbaxa.com
2025-05-0645 minBarrett and BaxaEpisode 10! A celebration of podcast excellenceBob and Steve are amazed they made it this far. Episode 10 is a milestone moment for two guys who are still figuring out life and podcasting. We discuss the Biden family Easter photo, a voice morphing trans activist and Steve’s past as a Dolly Parton wig wearing rock star. Find out why Bob wouldn’t give an autograph and why Steve can’t spell the word ‘education.’
We look back on 10 glorious episodes of Barrett and Baxa and the yarns we’ve spun.
2025-04-2938 minBarrett and BaxaDictator or Delegator - How things have changed.The mainstream media narrative on President Trump has changed completely since inauguration. Steve and Bob wonder what happened to the drones over New Jersey. And Barrett and Baxa also talk about when being an addict is not the addicts fault at all. Please subscribe and comment on this latest episode of Barrett and Baxa.
2025-04-0131 minBarrett and BaxaTrucker Bob Takes the Wheel: Sobriety, Salvation, and SubstackJoin Barrett and Baxa's latest discussion from this week. In this episode, we proudly announce our podcast charity of choice. This cause is close to our hearts, and we hope you will be inspired to support it too. We also introduce Bob's latest creative endeavor, "Trucker Bob Shorts." This new bit promises to bring humor to our BnB listeners. You can also find us on Spotify, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more.
#SalvationArmy #sobriety #sobrietyjourney#TruckersLife #RoadRage #4Wheelers #TruckerBob #DrivingFrustrations #TruckDriverStories #TruckingCommunity #SafetyOnTheRoad 2025-03-2536 minBarrett and BaxaSitcoms and TabloidsSpecial Bonus Episode: From time to time Steve and Bob leave politics and the news of the day behind to discuss matters such as this. In this episode Barrett and Baxa discuss their favorite comedy shows and find out how their top pics compare with those of Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb.
2025-03-2416 minBarrett and BaxaBnB Episode ONE: FestivusMeet Steve and Bob - two friends who almost had a podcast and a TV show, until heroin destroyed it all. In the first episode of Barrett and Baxa, the former friends reunite to put the pieces back together. A story of homelessness, dispair, betrayal, redemption and forgiveness. You've never heard such honesty!
2025-03-1635 min