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The UnapologeticsThe Epstein Rabbit Hole: How Deep Does It Go?An old-timey talk about Jeffrey Epstein and anything else we want, because that’s what we do. Don’t forget to subscribe to Frederic Poag so he can buy more flannel shirts.The Panicked, Unpaid Writer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thank you Jessica Talisman, Caro Henry, Debbie Hupp, Just Breathe, the real pambo, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This...
2025-11-0658 min
The Opinionated Ogre PodcastEp. 72: Trump Laughs As 42 Million Americans Go HungryThe Opinionated Ogre Podcast is 100% listener-supported. Please help us continue to inform/amuse/outrage you by becoming a supporting subscriber today for only $5 a month or just $50 a year (a 17% discount!) $25 during the 2025 Halloween Sale! If not, it’s all good. Welcome to the Ogre Nation anyway!If Halloween seems extra scary this year because of all the fascists on the street, the OgPod is here to help you get through the panic. Join me and Frederic Poag (filling in for Florida Woman Rants) as we punch Nazis, laugh at the regime’s stupidity, and tell you the...
2025-10-301h 33
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever Show, Oct 21: Blue Amp Media’s Soundcheck Fund with Cliff SchecterToday’s The Daily Whatever Show felt like a homecoming for independent media—a reminder that we’re not just screaming into the void, we’re building something real. Our guest, Cliff Schecter, is the founder of Blue Amp Media, co-host of Amped Up with David Shuster, and one of the sharpest, funniest, and most relentless voices in progressive politics today. Cliff joined us to talk about the new Blue Amp Media, the rise of independent journalism, and his latest project—the Soundcheck Fund, which is already giving real money to lift up new creators across platforms.From the f...
2025-10-211h 24
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever Show, Oct 20: Resisting Russian Disinformation with Julie RoginskyThis morning’s The Daily Whatever Show was one of those conversations that crackles with purpose. Dana DuBois and I were joined by the brilliant and unstoppable Julie Roginsky, whose mix of media savvy, political insight, and unflinching honesty make her one of the most vital voices in the American conversation right now. You know Julie — she’s the powerhouse behind Salty Politics with Julie Roginsky, a co-founder of the Mayday Network on YouTube, and a tireless advocate for democracy, truth, and accountability in media.We started where the weekend left off — the No Kings rallies, which drew mil...
2025-10-201h 03
The Mayday Morning ShowRepublican Government Shutdown Chaos, Dominion’s MAGA Takeover, and Joe Walsh on the GOP’s CollapseThe government remains shut down as Republicans double down on chaos. The Mayday Morning Show hosts Julie Roginsky, Frederic Poag, and Michelle Kinney break down the latest from Washington, the quiet MAGA takeover of Dominion Voting Systems, and Trump’s escalating militarization rhetoric.
Former GOP congressman and presidential candidate Joe Walsh joins to talk about the party’s moral collapse and what comes next—though a few technical gremlins cut his interview short (apologies for the feedback!).
Plus: what the shutdown really means for ordinary Americans and why courage still matters.
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2025-10-151h 00
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Oct 14: The CDC and Dept of Ed Wipe Out with Frederic PoagWe started Tuesday with a bang—or maybe a nervous laugh. Dana DuBois and I were both feeling that weird mix of existential dread and gallows humor that defines being alive in 2025. It’s the kind of morning where you joke about “a day that will live in infamy” and then realize… yeah, that might actually happen. But the caffeine was strong, the chat was lively, and Tycho the cat was already stealing the show, so off we went.Our guest today was the incomparable Frederic Poag, fresh off his new morning gig on the Mayday Network with Julie...
2025-10-141h 02
The UnapologeticsDispatches: The Teetering Trump Dictatorship Is Failing Because of Dollars & SenseI snuck in for a little bit to chat about Jeffrey Epstein and how I really feel about Woody Epstein.Thank you Nick Paro, Dana DuBois, Caro Henry, Noble Blend, P. J. Schuster, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app.The Panicked, Unpaid Writer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...
2025-10-0959 min
Walter Rhein PodcastHow Vote Suppression Works in the USA As Explained by Greg PalastHello Everyone!Yesterday I was joined by Greg Palast for a very important and eye-opening conversation about the reality of vote suppression in the USA. Our country has a history of vote suppression and, unfortunately, this has not gone away.But those of you who are out there worried about pirate satellites and whatnot need to put your fears aside and place your focus on actionable issues. This conversation is challenging, but it’s also empowering because Greg provides the knowledge we need to effectively resist the hostile takeover we’re experiencing.I firs...
2025-10-0854 min
The Salty LiveFinal TACO Tuesday: The Last TACO will be servedThank you to everyone who joined Frederic Poag, Michelle Kinney and me for our final Taco Tuesday show yesterday. Don’t worry — we’re not going far! Instead of Taco Tuesdays, we are launching Touch Grass Wednesdays. We’ll drop a new episode of Touch Grass at 4 PM ET every Wednesday over on the Mayday Network on YouTube. To subscribe, please click on this link, so you can follow this show and all the other new programming we will launch. The point of Touch Grass is simple: we all spend every minute of every day with low...
2025-10-0256 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever Show, Sept 21: Our End of Summer Pledge Drive Four-hour MarathonFriends, that was one EPIC The Daily Whatever Show. PHEW!!Over 4.5 hours, we had 13 guests, 542 attendees, at least eight replays of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, and most of all—an infinite supply of joy.We’re ending the day with 117 paid subscribers, exceeding our goal.We’re so happy and grateful. And tired.Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.Thanks to a technical glitch—okay, it was us, not checking the calendar—summer technically ends on Sept 22 at 2:19pm ET, not on Sept 21. So we’ve extended...
2025-09-234h 32
Sick of this ShowSick of this Show — Notes of the WeekThank you Caro Henry, P. J. Schuster, john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION), Jeanne Elbe, Kat Lo, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app.Nick’s NotesI'm using poetry, podcasting, and Lives to discuss the intersections of politics, veteran's issues, men's issues, mental health, technology, and so much more. This is a reader supported publication where engagement is encouraged and transparency is key — please consider becoming a paid subscriber today and grow the community!Engagement is t...
2025-09-1657 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Sept 16: the Legacy Media, with Frederic Poag & The Opinionated OgreHuge thanks to Frederic Poag and The Opinionated Ogre for jumping in last minute when we had a last minute cancellation. (And aside to Erika Lee Sears—HMU so we can reschedule!)There’s never a dull moment when Frederic and Ogre get going, and today was no exception—we ranted about the media biases in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, and the lynchings in Mississippi, and the atrocity that The Washington Post no longer has any black voices in their Opinions section now that they’ve fired Karen Attiah.There was also Eagle Jizz...
2025-09-161h 02
The Salty LiveTACO Tuesday: The Economic Math Ain’t Mathin’, Hyundai ICE, & Do Guys Read Books to Get Laid?Hi everyone! Intruding on your Saturday to post our great TACO Tuesday conversation from last week. If you need a break from the relentless news cycle, check out my conversation with Frederic Poag and Michelle Kinney.Stay Salty! Julie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltypolitics.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-141h 10
Walter Rhein PodcastEpstein, Soft Secession, and the Structure of our ActivismAs always I had a wonderful time talking to Will Fullwood and Dr. Stephaine Wilson. We are facing such uncertain times and it’s always a relief to talk to compassionate people and try to make some sort of sense of the world.I know we’re all feeling a lot of anxiety. One of my big takeaways is that I’ve been more inclined to treasure every moment with my wife and kids. We shared a virtual hug in this video and it actually did me a lot of good.I hope you all enjoy...
2025-09-1154 min
Sick of this ShowBREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shot at Turning Point event, why you SHOULD careThank you Lisa Joy 💜🏳️🌈, Chester B., cynmac, P. J. Schuster, Mike Harkreader, and many others for tuning into my live video with Jacob Summers, Frederic Poag, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app.Nick’s NotesI'm using poetry, podcasting, and Lives to discuss the intersections of politics, veteran's issues, men's issues, mental health, technology, and so much more. This is a reader supported publication where engagement is encouraged and transparency is key — please consider becoming a paid subscriber today and grow the community!An Unexpected Ask for helpEn...
2025-09-101h 25
The Better Human ProjectBREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shot at Turning Point event, why you SHOULD careThank you Chester B., P. J. Schuster, Lisa | We Are The Third Estate, Musings on Interesting Times, Millicent, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nick Paro, Frederic Poag, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to The Better Human Project at a4twithjacobsummers.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-101h 25
Sick of this ShowSick of this Show - Nationalist Christofascism, with special guest Tim WhitakerThank you Frederic Poag, Kevin McKinney, P. J. Schuster, Beth Cruz, Millicent, and many others for tuning into my live video with Melissa Corrigan, she/her and Tim Whitaker!Join Nick Paro every Monday-Thursday at 11am ET for a new episode of the Sick of this Show.Tim’s Recommended Readings* The Violent Ticket By Force by Matthew Taylor* Jesus & John Wayne by Kristen Dume* One Nation Under God by Kevin M. Cruz* Stand From the Beginning by Ibram Kendi* Money, Lies, & God by Catherine St...
2025-09-1045 min
Sick of this ShowSick of this Show — SCOTUS ok with racial and ethnic profilingThank you Caro Henry, Tom Kudla, Cat, Noble Blend, P. J. Schuster, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag!Join me every Monday-Thursday at 11am ET for the Sick of this Show.Special NoteGo register for the FAFO50 event going on 9/10 at 7:30pm ET — support and spread awareness on a People powered initiative to redistrict California, and a first step in restoring representative democracy.Nick’s NotesI'm using poetry, podcasting, and Lives to discuss the intersections of politics, veteran's issues, men's issues, ment...
2025-09-091h 03
Sick of this ShowSick of this Show — hope through action, with special guest Qasim RashidThank you Frederic Poag, Caro Henry, Cryn Johannsen, Cat, Kevin McKinney, and many others for tuning into my live video with Qasim Rashid, Esq. and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-0855 min
The Salty LiveTACO 🌮 Tuesday: Trump’s Failing Health & Falling NumbersA belated release of this week’s Taco Tuesday with Frederic Poag and Michelle Kinney! We had such a great time talking about life — with a little politics sprinkled in. This week we discussed the existential question of our times: if your significant other turned into a Trumper after marriage (like RFK Jr. did), would you stick with the relationship (like Cheryl Hines has) or would you bail?This was a tougher one for some of us than for others. Let me know what you think in the comments. If you need...
2025-09-071h 12
Sick of this ShowThe Wizards Counsil - 9/5Thank you Caro Henry, Dana DuBois, Rick Kohut, cynmac, Samantha Paige (she/they), and many others for tuning into my live video with Ellie Leonard, Frederic Poag, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app.Nick’s NotesI'm using poetry, podcasting, and Lives to discuss the intersections of politics, veteran's issues, men's issues, mental health, technology, and so much more. This is a reader supported publication where engagement is encouraged and transparency is key — please consider becoming a paid subscriber today and grow the community!An Unexpected Ask...
2025-09-062h 13
Sick of this PodThe Wizards Counsil - 9/5Thank you Caro Henry, Dana DuBois, Rick Kohut, cynmac, Samantha Paige (she/they), and many others for tuning into my live video with Ellie Leonard, Frederic Poag, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app.Nick’s NotesI'm using poetry, podcasting, and Lives to discuss the intersections of politics, veteran's issues, men's issues, mental health, technology, and so much more. This is a reader supported publication where engagement is encouraged and transparency is key — please consider becoming a paid subscriber today and grow the community!An Unexpected Ask...
2025-09-062h 13
Walter Rhein PodcastEscapist Delights in a Crumbling Democracy w/ Nick ParoHello Everyone!These movie talks are starting to feel like a day at the spa. Once a week, Ben Ulansey and I get together and try to deliberately not talk about politics (which is impossible… but we do pretty good).The nice thing about talking about movies is that it allows for a distraction. I’ve been on a lot of lives with Nick where we discuss our frustration with what’s going on in the USA today. But until this live, I didn’t know about his musical background!I always enjoy talking...
2025-08-301h 10
Sick of this PodSick of this Show — Voices of Power, with special guest Füsun AydinThank you Frederic Poag, Cat, The One Minute Daily Boost, Robin Wilding, Yolanda D., Brushy 🐺 📚 and many others for tuning into my live video with Füsun Aydın and Lawrence Winnerman!Ways to Support!Sickest of them allBecome a founding member today with an annual pledge of $200, or more, and with your pledge you will receive an annually commissioned poem and podcast episode!Paid subscribersDuring the month of August (2025), become a paid subscriber today with a pledge of $1 monthly or $11 annually.Engagement is the lock and...
2025-08-2855 min
Sick of this PodSick of this Show — Rural Progressives Pushing Back, with Walter RheinThank you Pamela, Samantha Paige (she/they), Robin Wilding, Jeanne Elbe, Sunny, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app.Important notes on leaving comment to oppose the discriminatory VA anti-choice rule being proposed.Directly quoted from the Find Out Podcast show notes for the episode Why Democrats Keep Blowing It.* Deadline: September 3, 2025* Comment here: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/VA-2025-VHA-0073-0002Speak from your own experience, your own...
2025-08-2638 min
Sick of this PodSick of this Show — A Politicized Armed Services, with special guest Bobby JonesThank you Ellie Leonard, Rick Herbst, cynmac, Robin Wilding, Noel Keith, Beth Cruz, Sunny, LittleLT, and so many others for tuning into today’s Sick of this Show — A Politicized Armed Services, with our special guest and host of Lincoln Square, Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones. Today’s show is hosted by two of the Banner & Backbone team — Veterans Advocate and Navy Veteran, Melissa Corrigan, she/her, and your own Army Veteran Nick Paro!We are sick of this shit, and we’re asking you all to start doing the do — join us!Show Notes* This...
2025-08-251h 09
Sick of this PodThe Wizards Counsil 🧙♂️Thank you Cat, cynmac, P. J. Schuster, A4T *with* Jacob Summers and many others for tuning into The Wizard’s Counsil with Banner & Backbone trio of co-founders,Frederic Poag, Lawrence Winnerman, and Nick Paro.Join the Sick of this Shit community as a paid subscriber today, for a forever 80% on annual and monthly memberships, during the rest of August (2025)!Sick of this Shit with Nick is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is...
2025-08-231h 39
The UnapologeticsSick of this Show - the story keeps going, with Ellie LeonardThank you Lawrence Winnerman, Linda Roberta Hibbs, Dannys, Rachel Hendricks, Sunny, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nick Paro and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ellieleonard.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-211h 02
Sick of this PodDBS Live with US Vet Nick ParoThank you Lev Parnas, Ellie Leonard, Frederic Poag, Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Dana DuBois, Lawrence Winnerman, Soso, Cat and many others for tuning into Dean Blundell’s Live where he asked me on for a Veteran’s perspective on the Nationalist Christians who are destroying the American and undermining the Canadian Democracies.If you haven’t guessed—I hate Tiny Testicle Trump, JD the couch Vance, Pete “the taint” Hegseth, and all the rest.Join the Sick of this Shit community as a paid subscriber today, for a forever 80% on annual and monthly memberships, during the rest of...
2025-08-211h 10
Sick of this PodSick of this Show - the story keeps going, with Ellie LeonardThank you Lawrence Winnerman, Rachel Hendricks, Sunny, Jessica Bee 🇨🇦, Sheryl, and many others for tuning into my live video with Ellie Leonard and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-211h 02
Sick of this PodSick of this Show - RISE with our allies, with special guest Dean BlundellThank you Ellie Leonard, Lawrence Winnerman, Caro Henry, Cat, P. J. Schuster, Kris Winters, Soso, and many others for tuning into today’s Sick of this Show — RISE with our allies with special guest Dean Blundell and hosts Frederic Poag and Nick Paro!Join me for my next live video in the app.Contributors* Dean Blundell* Frederic Poag* Nick ParoSick of this Shit with Nick is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
2025-08-2056 min
Walter Rhein PodcastSick of this Show — notes of freedom, with Walter RheinI always have a blast chatting with Nick and Fred. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into toxic masculinity, the patriarchy, and other false ideologies that end up destroying our lives. Fortunately we wade into these topics with a strong dose of humor to help fortify our courage.Nick was kind enough to highlight this note of mine:Actually, that idea has kind of been the backbone of my last 2 or 3 conversations.At some point, as Will Fullwood says, we all have to start practicing self-love. That’s the starting point. Af...
2025-08-201h 04
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Aug 20: What Are We All Writing? (with Melissa Corrigan and Nick Paro)As much as Lawrence Winnerman and I love podcasting—and we really, really love podcasting—our first creative love is always writing. So each week, we aim to dedicate at least one The Daily Whatever Show to talk about our latest stories.This week we each shared one (a sci-fi one for Lawrence, and a personal essay for Dana, as per usual). Then we opened up the show to other writers to come on and share their work. We had the pleasure of hosting both Melissa Corrigan, she/her and Nick Paro for mini interviews, and got a fe...
2025-08-2059 min
Sick of this PodSick of this Show — notes of freedom, with Walter RheinThank you P. J. Schuster, Kris Winters, Soso, Kat Lo, TheGoldenMean, Sunny, Lawrence Winnerman, and many others for tuning into today’s Sick of this Show — notes of freedom, with our good friend Walter Rhein and cohost Frederic Poag!Join us again tomorrow for another great show!Related content* Walter’s note on the facts and the patriarchy* Nick’s article on What’s love got to do with it?Sick of this Shit with Nick is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, c...
2025-08-191h 04
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Aug 18: Lawrence’s Behind-the-Scenes of the Banner & Backbone 24-hour LiveThank you BJ Roberts , KB 🙋🏼♀️🧩🔍⚖️✨ , Brandon Ellrich , Brushy 🐺 📚 , Jeanne Elbe , Carrie , OldHenCharlie , Damon Kenner , Dana DuBois , @dunn647 , EBS , Mike Gagne , Elizabeth Newman , Frederic Poag , Gayety , Marney , judyth Watson-Remy , Karen Marie Shelton , Kevin , Kim Taylor , Kostadenos Priskos , Jo , Leo McChaser , Rich Kagan , The Momster 🧷 , Linda Low , The One Minute Daily Boost , Lawrence Winnerman , Mel , Sage’s Mom. (No DM’s) , MorganX , Peter William Murphy , MJM , Paul kirkpatrick , Phillip Sisson , Polly Walker Blakemore , Musings on Interesting Times , Ellie Leonard , Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA , Sally Costa , @dunn647 ,
2025-08-1959 min
The Better Human ProjectCrossPod: 24-Hour Banner & Backbone Launch Marathon - Release the Epstein Files - Part 4Thank you P. J. Schuster, Linda Roberta Hibbs, tecolote42, Rachel Hendricks, Chella, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nick Paro, Frederic Poag, Shane Yirak, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to The Better Human Project at a4twithjacobsummers.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-175h 30
Sick of this PodThe Wizards’ Counsil 🧙♂️Thank you Ellie Leonard, The Bathrobe Guy 👘, Dana DuBois, cynmac, john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION), Sunny, Wendy Parker and many others for tuning into today’s Wizards’ Counsil 🧙♂️ with Frederic Poag, Lawrence Winnerman, and Nick Paro.Join us on Saturday, August 16th starting at 1pm ET, for a 24-hour Demand the Epstein Files on Banner & Backbone!Coming 8/16 — www.bannerandbackbone.com 🦅🇺🇸 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-151h 29
Sick of this PodSick of these calls to shoot our neighborsThank you Rick Herbst, Jeanne Elbe, Robert Sawers, Sunny, Rachel Hendricks, and many others for tuning into my live video with A4T *with* Jacob Summers, Frederic Poag, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-151h 29
The Better Human ProjectCrossPod: Sick of this Show: Sick of these calls to shoot our neighborsThank you Rick Herbst, Kostadenos Priskos, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nick Paro, Frederic Poag, and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to The Better Human Project at a4twithjacobsummers.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-151h 29
The Opinionated Ogre PodcastEp. 61: Trump Brings His Idiot Police State To Washington DCThe Opinionated Ogre Podcast is 100% listener-supported. Please help us continue to inform/amuse/outrage you by becoming a supporting subscriber today for only $5 a month or just $50 a year! If not, it’s all good. Welcome to the Ogre Nation anyway!Florida Woman had some personal stuff to take care of this week, so I suckered politely asked Frederic Poag from Missives From A Middle-Aged Man to hop on instead. We had a great time, and Frederic razzed poor Florida Woman and her long-suffering Buffalo Bills. Anywho, we delivered the news, opinion, laughs, and barely co...
2025-08-141h 11
Sick of this PodSick of this Show - Vet Talk, with Melissa CorriganThank you cynmac, Robert Sawers, Musings on Interesting Times, Lisa | We Are The Third Estate, Peter Sukowski, and many others for tuning into today’s Vet Talk with Nick Paro and Frederic Poag, as we welcome our friend, Navy veteran, and advocate Melissa Corrigan, she/her! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-1359 min
Sick of this PodMid-week Wizards' Counsil - sick of this damn Eagle Jizz 🦅Thank you Caro Henry, Brandon Ellrich, Frank Kohl, Robert Sawers, Sunny, Dana DuBois, Dmitry 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🍺 Rachel Hendricks and many others for tuning into today’s Mid-week Wizards’ Counsil — with Frederic Poag, Lawrence Winnerman, and Nick Paro — where we get a little rowdy and ruckus! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-131h 00
The Salty LiveTACO Tuesday: Alaska Is Russia & Trump is in the Epstein FilesThank you Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA, Mnera, john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION), Kevin Paquette, Jay Corvan, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! We had so much fun talking Trump’s newest TACO move (this time on tariffs) and even more fun talking about how men and women approach dating and relationships. Most of all, it’s great to take an hour out of the crazy news cycle just to talk about life. I hope you’ll check it out. Julie This is a p...
2025-08-1352 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, August 8: Fucked-Up Friday with Frederic PoagHuge thanks to Melissa Corrigan, she/her for jumping in to co-host when Dana DuBois’ most recent anti-terror mission ran long. And worlds of thanks to our show-bestie, Mr. Frederic Poag. This was a Fucked-Up Friday like no other, and we had deep discussions, lamented the state of the world, and tried to laugh through our tears.Thank you Robin du Plessis , Angelica Loveisky , Helen Carlton , Barbara H Wagner , Barbara Upshaw , Beth Cruz , BiffBiff , MagicLady , Lisa Jensen , Bryan T , Bud Jones , The [re] UNION With CJ , Carrie Kennedy , Cat , OldHenCharlie , Charlene Malin , TheGoldenMean , PamC , Dag , Damon Kenner , Da...
2025-08-091h 02
Sick of this PodTexas Gerrymandering & Other BSThank you cynmac, TheGoldenMean, Robert Sawers, Cathy Wilson RN, Rachel Hendricks, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-081h 29
Sick of this PodWizards Counsil - three bearded brothers!Thank you cynmac, julie elder, Dean Blundell, Yolanda D., TheGoldenMean, Melissa Corrigan, she/her, Beth Cruz, and many others for tuning into today’s Wizards’ Counsil with Frederic Poag, Lawrence Winnerman, and Nick Paro!Come join us next Friday for another episode with the bearded brothers broing out for freedom. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-081h 00
The Salty LiveTACO Tuesday: Jobs Reports, Tariffs, And Everything is Rigged!Thank you to everyone who joined Frederic Poag and me for Taco Tuesday a few days ago. I was remiss in posting this earlier but Frederic and I had a wonderful discussion about Trump’s victim complex (with a few mentions of Plato’s Republic and the Allegory of the Cave, because that’s how we roll). Have a great weekend. Stay Salty!Julie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltypolitics.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-0851 min
Sick of this PodSick of this Show - Vet Talk, with special guest Jacob SummersThank you The Bathrobe Guy 👘, Robert Sawers, Rachel Hendricks, Russell Hanson, and many others for tuning into today’s Vet Talk with A40 *with* Jacob Summers and Frederic Poag! Join us for our next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-071h 14
Sick of this PodSick of this Show - Vet Talk, with special guest Bobby JonesHey y'all, welcome to the Sick of this Show with Frederic Poag and Nick Paro as we bring on Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones for a Vet Talk!----CDR Bobby R. Jones, USN (Ret.) is from Fayetteville, Georgia and graduated from The Westminster Schools of Atlanta. After accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, he lettered in Football and Track, and was designated a Surface Warfare Officer upon commissioning with the Class of 2001. He received his Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College...
2025-08-071h 12
The UnapologeticsSick of this Show - this is the story that never ends, with special guest Ellie LeonardThank you J.J. Loughran, Frank Kohl, Rachel Hendricks, Susan Theriault, Brooke Hayes, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nick Paro and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ellieleonard.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-071h 03
Sick of this PodEmergency Wizards Counsil - shooting at Fort Stewart, Ga.Thank you cynmac, Brandon Ellrich, P. J. Schuster, Robert Sawers, Sunny, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-071h 45
Sick of this PodSick of this Show - this is the story that never ends, with special guest Ellie LeonardThank you Shane Yirak, P. J. Schuster, R.V. Hughes, TheGoldenMean, Frank Kohl, and many others for tuning into today’s Sick of this Show - this is the story that never ends, with special guest Ellie Leonard, and our illustrious hosts Frederic Poag and Nick Paro!Join us for our next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-051h 02
Sick of this PodState of Our Union: Trump, Epstein, and What You Can Do to ResistThank you cynmac, Sandra Steffen, J’Lynn Davis, Terri Bolsinger, Mary, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-021h 27
Sick of this PodWizards’ Counsil - three beards unite for freedom!Thank you Dana DuBois, The Bathrobe Guy 👘, Brandon Ellrich, Cat, cynmac, Soso, and many others for tuning into today’s Wizards’ Counsil with Frederic Poag, Lawrence Winnerman, and Nick Paro! Join us for our next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-011h 25
Sick of this PodVet Talk - on actions for peaceful and patriotic offenseThank you cynmac, john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION), Sandra Steffen, Courtney Busby, Courtneye, and many others for tuning into my live video with Kristofer Goldsmith and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app.Show Links* 5calls.org* VeteransFightingFascism.org* Anti-fascist Bookclub* Unite4Veterans.org* RunForSomething.netContributor Links* Kristofer Goldsmith* Frederic Poag* Nick Paro This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
2025-07-3142 min
Sick of this PodVet Talk - on actions for democracy, with special guest Fred WellmanThank you Cat, john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION), Cathy Wilson RN, Rachel Hendricks, Sheryl, Dana DuBois and many others for tuning into my live video with Fred Wellman and Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-3042 min
Sick of this PodFA Talk - we’re Finding Out, with special guest Tim FullertonToday’s ShowThank you Robin Wilding, Dana DuBois, Caro Henry, cynmac, Jeanne Elbe, Cat and many others for tuning into today’s episode — F Around Talk - we’re finding out! — with our special guest Tim Fullerton and hosts, Frederic Poag and Nick Paro!Today was on our new phrase “we’re moving from sick of this to doing this shit” — it’s building civic foundations and then actioning on those foundations to create meaningful and purposeful engagement. We are entering the phase of actioning and creating meaningful engagement and Tim gives us a great insight on wha...
2025-07-2948 min
Sick of this PodBook Talk - the sci-fi days of summer, with special guest Lawrence WinnermanThank you Lisa J 💜🏳️🌈, Caro Henry, Cat, Robin Wilding, Jeanne Elbe, Melissa Corrigan, she/her, Frederic Poag and many others for tuning into my live video with Wendy🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🌈 and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-281h 02
Sick of this PodSunday Wizards - on civics?Thank you The Bathrobe Guy 👘, cynmac, Earl Brownlee, tecolote42, Sheryl, Lisa J 💜🏳️🌈, Cat and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-271h 26
Sick of this PodThe Wizards' Counsil - so beard, much manThank you Wendy🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🌈, Dana DuBois, Lisa J 💜🏳️🌈, The Bathrobe Guy 👘, Cat, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag and Lawrence Winnerman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sickofthis.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-251h 39
The Salty LiveTACO TuesdayThank you to so many of you for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag yesterday.For those who missed it, we had so much fun talking Trump’s TACO tariff policies, football, tequila and restaurant recommendations. (In case you missed it, Celeste on W. 84th and Amsterdam is the unlikely hidden gem Italian restaurant in New York City. They don’t take credit cards or reservations, so show up early with a wad of cash. It’s worth it.)Take a look above and let me know your thoughts.In the meanti...
2025-07-231h 05
The Salty LiveShould We Forgive MAGA? Truth, Reconciliation & Political RealitiesThank you to everyone who joined my Friday night Live with Frederic Poag! We had such a great time discussing how the rest of us should approach Trump voters in this time of national crisis. Should we write them off? Keep trying to bring them back to reality? Is that even possible?Watch the show and let me know what you think in the comments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltypolitics.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-2059 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, July 14: GenX dating and mating with Frederic PoagFrederic Poag is one of the best humans we’ve had the pleasure to meet on Substack.And for good reason. Frederic has wise words about this political moment in time. He’s also a staunch feminist and ally, using his substantial online blast radius to champion for women and marginalized groups. Simply stated: Frederic is awesome.So when we saw him getting grief for a Note he posted about asking a woman out in a cafe, we knew we had to bring him onto The Daily Whatever to talk about it.Wh...
2025-07-151h 26
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, July 10: Finding the Rainbow Connection with Joe GuaySometimes you don’t realize how a song from childhood resonates until someone points it out years later. Joe Guay joined Dana DuBois and me this morning on The Daily Whatever to talk about the burden of surnames, the rise of AI, and the power of “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie.We recently published Joe’s story about his connection to the song:As usual, the chat was off the hook, where we learned about things like customer loyalty cards for sex workers (and sluts: mine is a complimentary blueberry muffin (it’s not just f...
2025-07-1058 min
The Daily WhateverTACO Tuesday: Trump Tariffs, Trade, and Jeffrey EpsteinWhenever Frederic Poag invites you to join his Lives, you join his Lives!This one was SUCH a blast. I don’t join till well into the episode, but I’m certain everything Frederic says it’s worth a listen. Enjoy!Thank you Lisa, Nick P, Jeanne Elbe, Soso, John saxon, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to genXy at www.genxy.io/subscribe
2025-07-091h 38
The Opinionated Ogre PodcastDid Trump Cook The Books? w/Frederic PoagGet full access to The Opinionated Ogre at opinionatedogre.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-0458 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, June 27: Fucked-Up Friday with Füsun Aydin & Frederic Poag AND Dirty Talk with Füsun and Lawrence!!!Thank you Jason Dyer, Alexandra Porter, Anthony Burke, April K Wilson , Becky Martinek , Beth Cruz , Beth Plank , BiffBiff BJ Roberts , bluePNWcats , Brandon Ellrich , Mariellen , Carissa Rogers , Carol Duffy , Cat , CatherineC , Celice Carlough , OldHenCharlie , Cheryl , Christine Balint , Charles , Craig Nixon , Craig Pulliam , Dale Scaringi , Dana DuBois , dani clark , Dan Thornton , Dar Gfree , David Long , Deb17☘️☘️ , Deanna Surber , Denise Cronin , Julie D , Draft of a woman , dra_ma_r , Elli , Emily Suyat , Elaine the Mean Old Feminist , Adrian , saint francie , Füsun Aydın , Gary Whaley ,
2025-06-271h 58
The Salty LiveLessons From NYC, Trump Big Beautiful Failures, & How Democrats Can WinThanks to everyone who tuned into my live conversation with Frederic Poag last night about the future of the Democratic Party. We didn’t just address the problems — we also talked about solutions.I’ve been asked why I focus so much on the Democrats, rather than exclusively pointing out the failures of the Trump Administration. The answer is simple: you can’t beat somebody with nobody. And right now, Democratic leaders are not showing up to beat Trump at every turn. Until they do, Democrats will not be competitive longterm and we will not be able to resto...
2025-06-261h 11
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Jun 20: Fucked-up Friday with Frederic Poag & Walter RheinI always knew this day would come.As many of you know, I’m a west-coaster and a night owl. So a 7am daily podcast requires discipline as well as a loud alarm. Guess which one I forgot to set this morning?It was a delight to realize how much concern you all had for me—so many messages!—and a relief my amazing guests Walter Rhein and Frederic Poag were such good sports about it all. We still had a rowdy chat and such amazing conversation about all the fucked-up news of the we...
2025-06-201h 17
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, June 19: Expat Dads in France 🇫🇷 with Rich KaganChat, who amongst us hasn’t had a moment where they’ve thought “You know, fuck this America shit. I’m going to sell my things and move my husband and adorable daughter to quasi-rural France and ride this shit out while drinking some lovely wine with a nice baguette and brie.”?I have! Many times! And I don’t even HAVE a husband and an adorable daughter!But Rich Kagan does, and he and his family have been in Carcassone, France (it’s not just a game! It’s a real place!) We had a great c...
2025-06-1958 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Jun 14: No Kings Day news round-up with Frederic Poag & Walter RheinI went into this No Kings Day with huge apprehensions—with just cause.We had a president itching to pull the trigger on the Insurrection Act, a baltallion in Washington DC for his “I’m a Big Boy” military parade, millions gathering for protests, the National Guard deployed in multiple states, the Marines in Los Angeles, and Israel and Iran lobbing weapons at one another. Then we awoke to news of the assassination of Minnesota State Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband Saturday morning.It was a lot.Thankfully, I had Frederic Poag and Walt...
2025-06-161h 40
The Opinionated Ogre PodcastTACO Friday! Trump, Musk, and Madness!Thank you Thoughts on the Night, Jeanne Elbe, KaijaJo, Bob Healey, Jason Dyer, and many others for tuning into my live video with Frederic Poag! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to The Opinionated Ogre at opinionatedogre.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-311h 03
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, May 27: The Dating Show with Frederic PoagThere’s no business like show business, amirite? And what a show we had today! Thanks to the always loquacious and irresistable Frederic Poag whose wild hair presaged a wild time talking about dating, sex, desire, and a whole lotta nonsense!If it ain’t clear, Frederic is ALWAYS welcome to talk to us, and when the topic is as spicy as today—well, we might just have to make that a thing! “The GenX Dating Show with Frederic, Dana, & Lawrence!” Smash the heart button ❤️ on this post if you’d like to see that weekly show, friends!W...
2025-05-271h 05
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, May 16: Fucked-up Friday with Frederic PoagIt’s always an amazing day when Frederic Poag joins your Live.Even when it’s Friday, so it’s time to talk about the fucked-up news of the week.For those of you new to GenXy, each Friday we invite a guest to join us—and all three of us present our pick for most fucked-up news story of the week. Here were our respective picks:* Frederic: Kristi Noem Wants Migrants to Compete for Citizenship on New Reality Show. Like “The Long Walk” or “The Hunger Games,” only real life! So fucked-up!* Lawrence...
2025-05-1652 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, May 15: ??? with ???Well, that was something, wasn’t it?Friend of the Pod, Untrickled by Michelle Teheux, was booked to speak with us, but her pup, Mr. Joe needed an X-Ray, and so, of course, she had to attend to that. We’re all sending good vibes, Michelle! Let us know how Mr. Joe is doing, please and dogspeed for healing wishes.Another Friend of the Pod, Robin Wilding, volunteered to jump in and THANK GOD she did! No sooner had she joined than Dana DuBois’ phone died, leaving me and Robin to improvise a show from scratc...
2025-05-1556 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, April 28: Substack friendsToday was a groggy Monday morning Live, but we still had a blast.Why were we groggy? Well, I am trying to adjust my circadian rhythms to adjust to this daily 7am podcast. Good thing I love it so much, it’s like a jolt of energy that sustains me through my day.Lawrence? He was up half the night battling with Descript, trying to make our pre-recorded podcast with Jonathan Small work. It appears Descript won, mostly, as multiple versions of me appear in place of Lawrence or Jonathan in the video. ...
2025-04-2956 min
The Daily WhateverCitizen’s Oath w/ Frederic Poag & Lawrence WinnermanThank you Cat, NOT A FASCIST!, Stan Mroczek, Irish clover☘️, Susan Genser, and many others for tuning into my live video with Cat, Susan Genser, and Frederic Poag! We talked about damn near everything under the sun, from us both battling depression, to The Citizen’s Oath (https://thecitizensoath.org) to the nature of the fight ahead of us, to dating. Thanks to everyone who joined, and a huge thanks to Cat and Susan Genser for jumping on the video and taking the Citizen’s Oath!We’ll see you next time, friends!
2025-04-181h 29
The Daily WhateverLive! With Frederic Poag! The Citizen's OathThank you P. J. Schuster, Daniel Williams, techwriter35, Catherine Grassel, and many others for tuning into the genXy live video with Lawrence Winnerman, Dana DuBois, and Frederic Poag! Y’all we had a rollicking conversation, and Frederic illuminated his thinking behind oaths in general, and what something like an oath from regular Americans could mean, about us, each other, and our commitment to this country.Dana and Lawrence have each taken the oath, and Frederic did today as well—building on the oath he took in the Marines—to sort of re-certify his commitment to the co...
2025-04-091h 18
The Daily WhatevergenXy - The Podcast | Episode 5: Protests & Power! (With Special Guest Appearance from Frederic Poag)Anyone go to one of the thousands of April 5th “Hands Off” protests yesterday? Lawrence attended in Fort Wayne, Indiana—and of course, we had to talk about it.We discuss Lawrence’s inspiring experiences at the protest, our disappointment in the lackluster pre- and post-event mainstream news coverage, and the overall impact. Early reports indicate thousands of protests around the US and the world, with millions of participants, all peaceful. Lawrence described the sense of hope, optimism, and unity he felt gathering with like-minded citizens and fighting back.We know many of...
2025-04-071h 24
The Daily WhateverLive | Frederic Poag and genXyY’all! We just had the best time going Live! Thank you Earl Brownlee, Lynn, Noel, and many others for tuning into my live video with Dana DuBois and Frederic Poag! We talked about—well, what didn’t we talk about: the economy, the history of migration in the USA, Frederic’s colorful past, tariffs are taxes y’all!, the onsetting brain drain for the US in the face of a crashing economy, and ever so much more…We talked about our top genXy songs, and man we came up with some good ones. What would you ad...
2025-04-041h 06
The Daily WhatevergenXy - The Podcast | Episode 4: genXy Responds to the NYT Article "The GenX Career Meltdown"Steven Kurutz’s March 28, 2025 article in The New York Times, “The GenX Career Meltdown” is so on-topic and on-brand for genXy that we couldn’t let it go by without commentary. To say that it inspired a wide range of feelings in us would be…accurate.Then our podcasting tool told us we were cut off for the month, so we decided to try our weekly podcast Live. And it was fun. When GenXers face a challenge, we’re resilient and can adapt to new technology—which was one of the primary points we found lacking in Mr. Kurutz’s s...
2025-03-3149 min
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonStart Me Up: Frederic PoagFrederic is a former political organizer who now works in the entertainment industry.Topics: The Democratic ticket is enthusiastic and joyful and they are FIRE; Kamala mom'd a heckler and it was glorious, why Tim Walz was a great choice for VP; Trump has no more field offices and ads have slowed--and now Eric Trump is promoting cryptocurrency, hmmmmm; Trump enticing coming up in September; how to deal with election deniers who refuse to certify if/when Trump loses. All that and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...
2024-08-081h 09Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonStart Me Up: Frederic PoagFrederic is a former political organizer who now works in the entertainment industry
Topics: The Trump effect on the GOP; GOP is out of money in many states--it's shrinking as The Democratic Party is growing; Election Day 2023 saw a giant blue wave with abortion rights; there's a lot to be optimistic about heading into 2024~ with abortion rights and legal cannabis winning the day.
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2023-11-091h 01