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Out of Sight With Joe GWANTED! LA 28 Guide; Last Trip2Tipp; turning IT hobby into careerParis Paralympic para-triathlete Chloe MacCombe chats about being at the crossroads. She urgently needs a guide to partner her on the road to LA 2028. Could you, or do you know of someone, who could guide a sprint triathlete - 750m swim , a 20km bike ride , and a 5km run – in an hour or less? After 30 years of his Trip2Tipp Billy Shanahan tells us he's locking away the bike helmet. Before he does so he wants us all to join him for the Trip2Tipp grand finale on 27 June. He says we can cycle from 25km to 140km...
2026-06-0441 min
3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJill Biden Gaslit America, Amy Coney Barrett Swatted, & Bass Broke The Law | Last CallWelcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch.This week they discuss former First Lady Jill Biden lying to us yet again about Joe Biden's condition in 2024, the attempted swatting of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass facing allegations of flouting election laws, and Virginia Democrats postponing their congressional campaigns.First, Jim and Greg hammer Jill Biden after her CBS News interview in which she claimed she thought President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024...
2026-05-3024 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryAl Qaeda-Linked Democrat Running for Congress in New JerseyJoin Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they skewer former First Lady Jill Biden over her obvious lies about Joe Biden's condition in 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's failed attempt to dunk on President Trump, a Democrat with ties to Al Qaeda running for Congress, and Virginia Democrats postponing their congressional campaigns.First, Jim and Greg hammer Jill Biden after her CBS News interview in which she claimed she thought President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against President Trump. She also insisted she had never seen Biden in that condition before o...
2026-05-2825 min
Out of Sight With Joe GMayFest honeymooners; AI Running; Mizen2Malin in TandemFrom MayFest to Mizen2Malin to the Meta Marathon Man this episode criss-crosses Ireland and southern England. We hit the spot vox popping with 12 Vision Sports Ireland MayFesters including a couple just married. We also meet the man who has attended over 30 MayFests and his friend who travels from Switzerland each year to provide support. Maureen Madden takes us on the gruelling Mizen2Malin cycle to raise funds for Irish Guide Dogs. Tandem stoker Maureen tells us of being wiped out by weather in Cork and Kerry but preparing the sun screen for the hills...
2026-05-2138 min
Out of Sight With Joe GHow blind/vi sport came to Ireland As we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Vision Sports MayFest we look back on those magic moments, how it began. We meet the five surviving blind and vision impaired people - Pat Kelly, Gerry Campbell, Martin Kelly, Tony Sweeney and Tony Scanlon - who participated in the 1978 UK National Athletics Championships in Scotland. With little preparation they were frightened by the blast of the starter's gun and struggled out of starting blocks wearing rubber dolly slippers instead of racing spikes. Determined to succeed this group went on to form the nucleus of a team who be...
2026-05-1439 min
Out of Sight With Joe GMayFest preview: come & try 20 activities plus language classes & sports injury recovery Hop, skip and jump into Vision Sports Ireland MayFest '26 – the legendary annual multi-activity leisure carnival - with Sara McFadden and Kristina Millar. It's MayFest mayhem as event organiser Sara invites blind/vi people, family and friends to get lost in orienteering, rock climbing, tennis, weight lifting, golf, athletics, rugby and finishing with a BBQ. It's fun, fun, fun as Kristina tells us her favourite part of MayFest is meeting and greeting. Off track she chats accessible language learning. Kristina also talks of her recovery from a ruptured ACL and torn meniscus to preparing for the...
2026-05-0739 min
Out of Sight With Joe GIan McKinley, rugby; Dave Redmond, dating; Stuart Haxell vi tennisBlind-sided after losing the sight of his left eye Ian McKinley rucked on to become a rugby Six Nations international. His second sight came about through adaptations including pioneering sports goggles. Ian talks us through his game of two halves from the Leinster Rugby Academy to Virgin Media pundit. It's love all as Stuart Haxell, an international blind/vi tennis player, goes to court on his favourite sport. He explains how the adaptive game is played and invites us along to the Irish National Blind/Vi Tennis Championships in Shankill on the May Bank Holiday weekend.
2026-04-2342 min
Out of Sight With Joe GThe power of Hello! in a crowded roomBobbie Hickey, content creator and influencer, discusses challenges faced by blind/vision impaired people in social situations; Veronica Coffey takes us on a group stroll on the Maynooth Greenway while Clare McLaughlin takes us behind the "Seen Unseen" art project. Hello Bobbie 27 years old Bobbie Hickey has undergone more than 200 eye procedures as she journeyed through the phases of sight loss. As a student, and long cane user, she encountered periods of the sound of social silence. But, when she became a guide dog owner everyone wanted to say "hello". Bobbie's take on making connections is fascinating...
2026-04-0941 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJoe Kent Controversy, Chicago Murder Blame & Kimmel Mockery | Last CallWelcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch. This week, they discuss Joe Kent offering to testify for the defense in the Charlie Kirk murder case, an Illinois politician blaming the victim for being murdered by an illegal alien, and Jimmy Kimmel mocking Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s blue-collar backgroundFirst, they react with disbelief as former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent claims the FBI blocked his investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination and now says he is willing to testify in defe...
2026-03-2829 min
Out of Sight With Joe GBooks, Bikes, Botanics and BriefsLina Kouzi, librarian at Vision Ireland, reads us into accessible digital; Tandem stoker Paul Joyce loses us on the Mullingar greenway; Áine Stanley leads us down the garden path to her allotment while Ireland's greatest cyclist leads us on the trip to Tipp. Books Most books loaned out by Irish librarians are in print format. In contrast, most books loaned by Linz Kouzi of Vision Ireland (VI) are digital. Lina, Head of Library Access Services at VI reads us into the many formats now available. Book your read through your smart speaker, tablet, phone or computer. There's f...
2026-03-2639 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJoe Kent Says He’d Defend Charlie Kirk Assassin in CourtJoin Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Senate Democrats rejecting an overly generous Republican offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Joe Kent’s offering to testify for the defense in the Charlie Kirk murder case, and escalating chaos in California’s Democratic gubernatorial race.First, they highlight Senate Republicans making the absurd concession of agreeing not to fund ICE’s deportation office in exchange for funding the rest of DHS. Even so, Senate Democrats are refusing the deal. Jim explains what this rejection reveals about the Dems' disturbing mindset.
2026-03-2527 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJoe Kent Resigns, Iranian Ties in US Colleges, & Hochul's Tax Plea | Last CallWelcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch. This week, they discuss the resignation of President Trump's National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, the childen of top Iranian officials teaching at American colleges and universities. and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul begging rich people who fled he state to come back so she can tax them again.First, they react to National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent stepping down and alleging that President Trump was pushed into war with Iran by Israel. Jim explains...
2026-03-2123 min
Out of Sight With Joe GDancing in the DarkDancing in the Dark Let's dance with the fastest vision impaired athlete on the planet Jason Smyth MBE. We dance off too with Carol Carr and Jessica Kennedy in this Dancing with the Stars special. Get up, stand up Jason Smyth is the undefeated champion of both Paralympic sport and Dancing with the Stars. Chatting with host Joe G Jason discusses how he moved from Greece lighting to grease paint. He discusses ways to create greater awareness and understanding of blindness. You'll be up off your seat as Jason challenges you t...
2026-03-1237 min
PetrifiedLittle CapricornA widowed mother to a sick child is plunged into terror when someone offers to help sew the school Nativity costumes. CASTMichelle McMahon as CarolMargaret McAuliffe as HollyLiam Geraghty as JoeCole Dunne as FreddyCREWWritten & directed by Peter DunneProduced, edited & sound design by Liam GeraghtyINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_podYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_PodEMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.comC...
2026-03-0432 min
Out of Sight With Joe GStart Me Up!Introduction to the Episode In the first full episode of "Out of Sight with Joe G" host Joe Geraghty welcomes us onboard and introduces the featured guest, Áine Stanley. Áine is Health Promotion & Physical Activity Practitioner at Vision Sports Ireland. Can't See, can be! New ideas on how we wish we to spend leisure time quite often float like butterflies and then flutter into the night, Áine Stanley, with two decades of experience in the field, helps us to identify and develop our best ideas. She advises us to consider our overall wellbeing and...
2026-02-2533 min
Out of Sight With Joe GOut of Sight with Joe G TeaserIntroduction Stuart Lawler, a well-known voice in our community introduces Joe Geraghty, the host of the podcast "Out of Sight with Joe G." Purpose of the Podcast Stuart engages in a conversation with Joe to explore the motivation behind launching the podcast and what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes. Future Guests During the episode, Stuart presents an audio montage featuring future guests who will be joining the show. These include Jason Smyth, Jessica Kennedy, Michael Lavin, and Bobie Hickey. Meet the Team Stuart introduces...
2026-01-3113 min
Trout Wrangler PodcastTrout Wrangler Podcast Season: 2 EP. 72: Pro Bass Fishing and Unplugged Charters With Randall TharpOn this episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, we sit down with Randall, a professional bass angler who's spent most of his career behind a spinning rod and baitcaster — but has added a fly rod to the mix. We kick things off with Randall's fishing background and what originally motivated him to start fly fishing after a successful career in professional bass fishing. He reflects on the tournaments he's won, the pageantry and pressure of the Bassmaster Classic, and what it's like competing at the highest level of the sport. Randal breaks down the tournament tr...
2026-01-211h 18
Trout Wrangler PodcastTrout Wrangler Podcast Season 2. Ep. 56: Columbia PFG, College Tailgates, and Conservation with Joe BerneyOn today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, we sit down with Joe from Columbia PFG to talk about his journey through fly fishing, creative work, and the conservation side of the outdoor industry. Joe shares how his time at the University of Georgia helped shape his passion for content and storytelling and how it eventually led him to his current role with Columbia PFG. We dive into Columbia's recent collaborations — including the hit Paul Puckett collection — and talk about what's next for the brand, from future artist partnerships to upcoming conservation-focused projects. We also cove...
2025-10-291h 083 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryCuomo Courts Republicans, Already Blames SliwaJoin Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they consider the stunning silence as Hamas slaughters Gazans in the streets, Andrew Cuomo trying to woo Republican voters and shift the blame if he loses, and Karine Jean-Pierre still gaslighting us on Joe Biden's ability to be president.First, they shake their heads at the global indifference as Hamas terrorists murder Palestinians in Gaza’s streets, with President Trump being one of the few world leaders to call it out. Jim explains why the world erupts when Israel fights Hamas but stays silent when Hamas slaughters its ow...
2025-10-2129 min
Trout Wrangler PodcastTrout Wrangler Podcast Season 2. Ep. 51: Chasing Stripers in Boston Hahbah with Joe GuginoOn today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, we sit down with Joe, a Massachusetts-based fly guide and Boston Harbor striper charter captain, to talk about his fishing journey, chasing fish along the New England coast, and what life looks like when the season winds down. Joe shares how he first got into fly fishing, what inspired him to start guiding, and how his business has grown over the years. We talk about the ins and outs of running striper fly charters in Boston Harbor — from finding bait and reading tides to handling the hustle of a sh...
2025-10-0846 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryDems Keep Lying About Charlie Kirk's KillerJoin Jim and Greg for Monday’s 3 Martini Lunch as they call out Democrats and the media for lying about Charlie Kirk’s assassin, criticize Attorney General Pam Bondi for forgetting the First Amendment, and laugh at Pete Buttigieg’s sudden admission that Joe Biden should never have run for re-election.First, they update the latest evidence in the case against the shooter who assassinated Charlie Kirk last week in Utah and then hammer elected Democrats and leftists in the media who stressed that the parents were Republicans and tried to peddle the fiction that killer was mad that K...
2025-09-1627 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary'We Got Him': Charlie Kirk's Alleged Murderer Now in CustodyJoin Jim and Greg for the Friday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch as they cover three big stories: the arrest of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, whether this tragedy will further silence conservative speech on campus, and Kamala Harris’ contradictory claims about Joe Biden’s re-election bid.First, they breathe a sigh of relief as Kirk's 22-year-old alleged murderer is taken into custody. They react to reports that the suspect's family members played key roles in the arrest and there was anti-fascist" writings on the ammunition. They also rip the lefties who argue that Antifa can't really be a prob...
2025-09-1231 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentarySecret Service Suspensions, Biden's Doctor Won't Talk, Why Kamala Picked WalzJoin Jim and Greg on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the suspension of numerous Secret Service figures following the Trump shooting, former White House physician Kevin O'Connor refusing to testify to Congress about Joe Biden's health, and the bizarre sequence of events that led Kamala Harris to pick Tim Walz as her running mate.First, they welcome the news that six Secret Service personnel (both supervisors and line-level agents) were suspended after the attempted assassination of President Trump last summer in Butler, Pennsylvania. There have also been significant technological advancements, including drones and better communication with local l...
2025-07-1024 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryHamas Releases Last American Hostage, Trump & the Qatari Plane, Media Blame Shifting Over BidenJoin Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the new pope, Hamas freeing the final American hostage, the Qataris trying to gift President Trump a new Air Force One, and Chuck Todd saying "sources" were the real "culprits" in perpetuating the the myth that Joe Biden was up to the job of president.First, after a quick discussion on the new pontiff, they breathe a major sigh of relief at the news that Hamas has released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage from the October 2023 attacks on Israel. Jim says this is undoubtedly good ne...
2025-05-1226 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryColumbia Cracks Down, Bernie’s Brazen Hypocrisy, Biden Blames Sexism & Racism for Kamala's LossJoin Jim and Greg for Wednesday’s 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Columbia University’s improved handling of anti-Israel demonstrators, Bernie Sanders’ laughable defense of private jet travel, and Joe Biden’s worn-out excuses for why Kamala Harris lost to President Trump in 2024.First, they blast the chaos at Columbia’s Butler Library, where pro-Hamas protesters disrupted students preparing for finals. But Jim and Greg give credit to the NYPD for requiring students to identify themselves before exiting and to the acting university president for offering one of the strongest administrative condemnations yet of these campus takeovers.
2025-05-0825 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryIRS Eyes Harvard, Bernie Boosts Socialist in Key Senate Race, Clooney's 'Brave' Biden LetterHillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they dig into the IRS possibly revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status, Bernie Sanders backing a truly radical Senate candidate in Michigan, and CNN’s over-the-top praise for George Clooney’s 2024 call to replace Joe Biden.First, they analyze reports that the IRS may strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status. Scot emphasizes that this issue should be treated separately from the Biden administration’s efforts to withhold federal funds over the school’s failure to meet an...
2025-04-1726 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryTrump Cabinet on Track, The January 6th Pardons, Biden's Feckless FinishJoin Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch podcast as they discuss the likely confirmation of all of President Trump’s remaining cabinet picks, Trump’s decision to free everyone convicted of January 6th crimes, and Jim’s strong reaction to Joe Biden’s controversial final-day pardons. First, they break down the unanimous confirmation of Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and delve into the prospects for Trump’s other cabinet nominees. Even the most controversial picks are expected to be confirmed, but Jim and Greg also mention nominees who may face the toughest challenges. They also highlight t...
2025-01-2122 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryTrump Inaugurated, More Disgraceful Biden Pardons, Huge Public Support for Trump on Key IssuesUndisputed King of Stuff and Sink the Rising Sun author Jon Gabriel is in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Jon and Greg reflect on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. They also discuss Joe Biden's final pre-emptive pardons for political allies and family members, as well as new polling data showing overwhelming American support for Trump’s stance on deportations and trans issues.First, they welcome Donald Trump's inauguration and celebrate the end of Joe Biden's presidency. They express their excitement about the immediate steps taken by President Trump to address ke...
2025-01-2022 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryFetterman Rebukes Pelosi, Minnesota Election Crimes, Joe & Mika Try to Make Up with TrumpJoin Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Sen. John Fetterman’s criticism of Nancy Pelosi, charges against a Minnesota election judge for allowing illegal voting, and Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski trying to rekindle ties with Donald Trump after years of hostility.First, Jim and Greg relish Sen. John Fetterman publicly blasting Nancy Pelosi for blaming Joe Biden over Kamala Harris’s loss and for overstaying her welcome in Congress. They highlight how rare and refreshing it is to see a Democrat criticize Pelosi so openly, especially given her long history of intimidating other Demo...
2024-11-1826 min
Guilders-Ford Radio: A Necromunda PodcastEpisode 25 - That’s an Easy Demon - with special guest Jon Geraghty (S3 E1)Send us Fan MailWelcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK).In Episode 25 - ‘That's an Easy Demon’, Team GFR celebrate two years of the podcast with a brief retrospective on the last twelve months of #Necromunda hobby, and all the sump dwellers, scummers and occasional Uphivers who’ve joined us on the show.Fresh from his recent victory at SPIEL Essen in Germany, the team are delighted to be joined by Golden Demon winner Jon Geragh...
2024-11-011h 453 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryKamala Ghosts Biden, Comedian's Trump Rally Controversy, Michelle Obama Berates MenJoin Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack the friction between Joe Biden’s offer to campaign for Kamala Harris and the Harris team's resistance, the potential fallout of a comedian's controversial comments at the Trump rally, and Michelle Obama's unpersuasive scolding of men who won't vote for Harris.First, after briefly lamenting how their NFL teams squandered late leads on Sunday, they enjoy the Harris campaign's never-ending awkwardness over Joe Biden. Harris can't think of a thing she would have done differently than Biden but insists she'll be different. Now, as Biden wants to hit th...
2024-10-2820 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryServing Up Courage in Women's Sports, Ugly Updated Crime Stats, Kamala Going Rogan?Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Today, Scot and I discuss more female college athletes refusing to complete against males, violent crime statistics getting revised upward significantly, and Kamala staffers pushing her to go on Joe Rogan's podcast.First, they applaud the University of Nevada women’s volleyball team for refusing to compete against San Jose State due to safety concerns over a biological male on the opposing team. Nevada becomes the fifth Mountain West Conference team to boycott San Jose State. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo supports th...
2024-10-1629 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden's Tiresome Rant, DNC's Lousy Logistics, Jill & Nancy Spin Joe's ExitJim is back today, joining the podcast from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Today, Jim and Greg dissect Biden's angry & often false speech, the Democrats running way behind schedule at the convention, & Jill Biden and Nancy Pelosi offering very different explanations for why Biden abandoned his re-election bid.First, they break down Biden's long, loud speech that was full of debunked accusations and major distortions about his record. From his performance on border security to COVID & schools to job creation, Biden played fast & loose with the truth and, of course, had more than a few moments of...
2024-08-2024 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryHarris's Fake Headlines, Kamala's Political Reinvention, Hunter Biden Evidence EmergesJoin Jim and Greg as they offer no good martinis but a whole tray of crazy ones. Today, they react to media reports that Kamala's campaign is doctoring media headlines in online ads, Harris trying to politically reinvent herself as the change candidate in 2024, and the media realizing it's now OK to admit Hunter Biden was up to his eyeballs in shady foreign deals due to his name and access to his dad.First, they fume at an Axios story explaining that the Harris campaign created fake headlines under the banner of real media outlets like Reuters, USA...
2024-08-1427 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe Markets & the Candidates, Debates Over Debates, Biden on Mt. Rushmore?Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Today, Scot and Greg tackle a comprehensive new CBS News poll that may give us some insights into which candidate Americans will trust more if the economy is about to sour in a significant way. They also dissect the Trump-Harris spat over when and where to debate, and they roll their eyes as Nancy Pelosi suggests that President Biden belongs on Mount Rushmore.First, they note the plunging markets worldwide and the various factors that seem to be playing into it...
2024-08-0530 min
The Megyn Kelly ShowBiden Still Hiding After Dropping Out, and Elites Coronate Kamala, with Charles C.W. Cooke, and Jim Geraghty, and Dave Rubin | Ep. 844Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the monumental news that Joe Biden has stepped down as nominee through a statement posted to his X account, why there are questions about the validity of his signature, the alarming way he looked when he was last seen on Wednesday, and more. Then Charles C.W. Cooke and Jim Geraghty of National Review join to discuss why it's strange that Biden hasn’t been seen or heard from for days, the true nature of his health condition, whether Biden really can remain president now that he's no longer running as the nom...
2024-07-221h 393 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryTrump's Two Speeches, Biden Exit or Dem Wishcasting? Dems Doubt Trump ShootingToday, Jim and Greg discuss the two speeches within Donald Trump's RNC address, reports that President Joe Biden plans to continue with his campaign while other Democrats plant stories that he is quitting, and the shocking number of Democrats buying into conspiracy theories about the attempted assassination of Trump.First, they analyze the very different parts of Trump's speech last night. They agree that the beginning of the speech, discussing the assassination attempt and honoring Corey Comperatore, was the strongest part. They also suggest that the rally-style improvisation made the speech too long. And while it probably didn't...
2024-07-1931 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe JD Vance Speech, Biden Campaign Circles the Drain, MSNBC 'Huffing the Copium'Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum and host of the "High Noon" podcast is in for Jim. Today, Inez and Greg discuss J. D. Vance's RNC speech last night, the latest from a steadily collapsing Biden campaign, and Joy Reid's latest unhinged take on Donald Trump and President Biden.First, they highlight the most salient points from Vance's speech. While Jim explained in the Morning Jolt why he did not like the speech because of how it represents an unfortunate shift in the Republican party and Greg has been bothered by heavy union embrace at the RNC, I...
2024-07-1833 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe Attempted Assassination of Donald TrumpToday, Jim and Greg do wall-to-wall coverage of Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. They discuss the miracle of Trump's survival, the suspicious details coming out about how the Secret Servicefailed to stop the shooter before he fired, and a mainstream media that will always find a way to attack Trump, even as he recovers from an attempt on his life.First, they take a few moments to express gratitude for Trump's survival. Jim points out that mere microseconds made the difference between what could have been one of the darkest moments in our nation's history, an...
2024-07-1531 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryCasey's Curious Family Funding, Obama Double-Crosses Biden, Bill Kristol's Political FictionToday, Jim and Greg discuss an attack ad that exposes Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey using his politics to help his siblings get rich, the news that former President Obama greenlit George Clooney's New York Times op-ed calling for President Biden to step down from the race, and Bill Kristol's ridiculous claim that Biden's old age is the only thing working against Democrats in this election.First, they applaud the Republican attack ad that takes Sen. Casey to task for using his position to enrich his family. They analyze the effect that this ad may have in the upcoming...
2024-07-1130 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden's Non-Comeback, Staffers Run the Show, A Difficult Decision for DemsChad Benson, of the Chad Benson show, is in for Greg today. Join Jim and Chad as they discuss the dumpster fire that President Biden's campaign has become, from his shaky interview with George Stephanopoulos, to reports that his staffers manage every detail of his presidency, to the difficult situation that Democrats find themselves in when it comes to potentially replacing Biden.First, they kick things off with a double-fisted good martini as Biden's planned post-debate comeback flops immediately. His latest media appearances, especially the interview with Stephanopoulos and his call-in comments on Morning Joe, in which he...
2024-07-0819 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe Debate: Biden's Decline Exposed, The 25th Amendment Question, and Everything in BetweenGreg and Jim dissect the good, the bad, and the crazy of last night's debate.First, they celebrate the vindication of everyone who has been calling out President Biden's inadequate mental state.They take shots at all the media and White House figures who were championing Joe Biden's mental acuity, most notably Joe Scarborough and Chris Cillizza.Next, they worry about the message that Biden's display of senility sent to nations that are hostile to the U.S. They weigh the possibility of invoking the twenty-fifth amendment to remove Biden from office for his physical and men...
2024-06-2828 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryGarland Grilled Over Border, Biden's Border Posturing, Scarborough's Absurd Biden DefenseToday, Jim and Greg discuss Texas Rep. Chip Roy's unrelenting takedown of Attorney General Merrick Garland's border security record, Biden's useless new executive order to limit border crossings, and Joe Scarborough's dubious assertion that Joe Biden is sharper than any House Speaker over the past 30 years.First, they applaud Texas Rep. Chip Roy for taking Attorney General Merrick Garland to task for trying to excuse the egregious lack of enforcement at the border and pin the blame on a lack of funds. Jim says for Garland to blame the problem on a lack of funding is insulting.
2024-06-0524 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryPresidential Election Maps; Juveniles in Congress; PGA FelonJim and guest host Chad Benson close out the week by asking if the state of Minnesota is really as safe for Joe Biden as Democrats insist, roll their eyes at the latest ridiculous juvenile behavior on Capitol Hill, and then contemplate the future options of the notorious dangerous outlaw, PGA champion Scottie Scheffler. Please visit our great sponsors:Fast Growing Treeshttps://fastgrowingtrees.com/martiniUse code Martini to save an additional 15% off on your first order. Lumen https://lumen.meTake the next step in improving your health. Use code 3ML at checko...
2024-05-1718 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden's Overconfidence, High Senate Stakes, and Psaki's FalsehoodChad Benson is in for Greg Corombos today; Chad and Jim note that the Biden and his campaign insist that all of the polls are wrong, and that's he actually ahead of Trump. Feeling good, Democrats? Meanwhile, an unnerving observation is that if Democrats keep control of the Senate after this year's elections, there won't be a Joe Manchin or a Kyrsten Sinema around to constrain them. Meanwhile, Jen Psaki's new autobiography includes an error so glaring that even Kristi Noem exclaimed, "Wow, you need to hire a proofreader."
2024-05-1414 min
The Prism of PerspectiveUnlocking Potential: Joe Guin’s Secrets to Personal and Professional GrowthIn this episode, I talk with my good friend Joe Guin, a seasoned financial advisor with over three decades of experience. From his upbringing in a loving family to his career path and personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Tune in for an enriching discussion covering:- Joe's upbringing in a close-knit family and the influence of his grandfather- The impact of family dynamics, tragedy, and personal growth on Joe's journey- Finding purpose and fulfillment through financial planning and mentorship...
2024-05-1441 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryFlorida Squashes Squatters, Media Malpractice at CBS, Minimum Wage Reality Check, Remembering LiebermanUndisputed King of Stuff, columnist, and longtime Ricochet Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel is in for Jim today. Jon and Greg tackle good, bad, and crazy martinis and remember the late Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman.First, they cheer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state legislature for enacting anti-squatting legislation to provide protections for property owners and swift law enforcement removal of people illegally occupying others' homes.Next, they hammer CBS News reporter Ed O'Keefe and new Guatemalan Pres. Bernardo Arevalo for blatantly misrepresenting Donald Trump's comments on migrants and absurdly suggesting people have a fundamental right to...
2024-03-2826 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryTrump & Biden Roll on Super Tuesday, GOP Reaches California Senate Runoff, Sinema Calls It QuitsJoin Jim and Greg as they break down a big day in politics from Super Tuesday to the balance in the U.S. Senate.First, they acknowledge what we all expected - that Donald Trump and Joe Biden would virtually lock up their respective nominations on Tuesday - punctuated by Nikki Haley suspending her campaign Wednesday morning. But they do note that bewildering win by Democrat Jason Palmer in American Samoa & highlight the smugness of the MSNBC panel over Virginia Republicans naming immigration as their top concern. And Jim explains how he would restructure the primary season so...
2024-03-0624 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJewish Voters Bailing on Biden? Stubborn Food Inflation, Ezra Klein Tells Joe to GoJoin Jim and Greg for three compelling martinis focusing on major 2024 headaches for Joe Biden, with a bit of relevant pop culture thrown in.First, they're stunned by a new Siena College poll showing Donald Trump ahead of Joe Biden by nine points among Jewish voters in New York. Given Biden's 38-point win among Jewish voters four years ago, that would be a major shift in response to Biden's handling of the Hamas terrorist attacks, the ensuing war, and the rampant anti-Semitism expressed on college campuses and beyond.Next, they dig into the ever-worsening problem of...
2024-02-2128 min
3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJoe Biden's Damage Control DisasterJoin Jim and Greg as they break down many aspects of what may be one of the most damaging days to Joe Biden's presidency.First, they begin with the news that Special Counsel Robert Hur is recommending no charges against Biden despite his conclusion that Biden "willfully retained and disclosed classified material.” But Biden's day got much worse very fast when Hur said one of the reasons there would be no charges is because a jury would likely see Biden as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," who could not remember when exactly he was vi...
2024-02-0926 min
The Rocky RoadJoe Parker - Deep WatersJoseph Parker will have his hands full when he meets Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia on December 23. But anyone who’s willing to brave the Forty Foot in Dublin at this time of year is clearly capable of anything. That’s been a daily habit of the New Zealander’s since he rocked up here with trainer Andy Lee. The pair have struck up a fruitful relationship over the past few years, ever since Tyson Fury recommended his cousin Lee as a coach when Parker was looking for a change in the corner. Here, Big Joe talks to The Rocky Road a...
2023-12-0646 min
3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden's Inflation Reality Check, Joe Wilts Under Leftist Pressure, Education Sec. Flunks Reagan 101Join Jim and Greg as they wince at a new Bloomberg reports showing how much more Americans are paying for food, electricity, water, rent, childcare, and much more. But the report is an important rebuttal to the Biden administration's gaslighting that the inflation problem has been solved.They also groan at reports that just one day after Biden reasonably said he does not trust casualty figures from Hamas, the president buckled under criticism from Muslim leaders, said he was ashamed of himself and promised to do better.Finally, they have some fun as Education Sec. Miguel...
2023-11-2820 min
3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentarySen. Manchin's 2024 Plans, Two-Tiered Justice & the Nashville Manifesto, Media Coddle Hunter BidenFormer Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and National Review Contributing Editor Andy McCarthy is in for Jim, who will be back on Monday. Today, Andy and Greg break down West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announcing he will not run for the U.S. Senate again in 2024 and will instead travel the nation "to see if there is interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle." Andy and Greg assess the impact another third party candidate might have on the outcome next year.They also dig into the Nashville police refusing to release the manifesto from the Covenant...
2023-11-1029 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryMcCarthy's Out, Americans Want Another Party, and Patty Murray's Third in Line to Be PresidentGreg is still off on vacation, leaving Chad and Jim to break down the consequences of the House voting to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker.Meanwhile, a new poll from Gallup shows Americans hungering for a third major party on the political landscape, and the lack of a Speaker of the House means that, at least for a little while, Washington Democratic senator Patty Murray would be president if, God forbid, something bad happened to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.Let's all hope the White House staff is being really careful with sandbags, microphone wires, and...
2023-10-0418 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden's China Lie, Crime Costs Retailers $112 Billion, Biden's Lame UAW VisitJoin Jim and Greg as they welcome more facts coming out in the House investigation of the Biden family business ventures and alleged influence peddling. This time we learn that six-figure payments from China used Joe Biden's Delaware home as the beneficiary's address. They also shudder as the National Retail Federation reports that retailers suffered $112.1 billion in "inventory shrink" thanks to rampant looting and shoplifting. Finally, they roll their eyes as President Biden spends a whopping 12 minutes joining the UAW picket line before moving on to his big fundraiser in California.Please visit our great sponsors:4...
2023-09-2722 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryDems' 2024 Dilemma, Ceiling Fan Wars, Biden's Media EnablersRicochet Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel is in for Jim. Today, Jon and Greg examine new polls showing more than three-quarters of Americans and nearly 70 percent of Democrats think Joe Biden is too old to be president for another four years. So do the Dems roll the dice on Biden anyway and hope Trump is even less popular? Do they push Biden out ad gamble on Kamala Harris? Or do they find someone else entirely? They also groan as the Biden Energy Department demands changes to make ceiling fans more energy efficient. But the laughably minimal energy savings will be dwarfed by...
2023-08-2820 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryDems Clueless on 'Moderates,' America's Crippling Inflation, Soaring School AbsencesHillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim, who will be back tomorrow. Today, Scot and Greg start with a martini that's both bad and crazy. They welcome Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips saying his party needs to move on from Joe Biden. But they do a spit take when Phillips suggests a "moderate" governor from the heartland and then the congressman and NBC's Chuck Todd list Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. JB. Pritzker, and several others who aren't the slightest bit moderate. They also unload on the Biden administration's talking...
2023-08-1424 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary'Manufactured' Climate Crisis, Another Massive Deficit, Deutsch's Trump DelusionRicochet.com Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel is in for Jim. Today, Jon and Greg welcome the story of climate scientist Judith Curry, who confirms that the scientific "consensus" on climate change is a "manufactured consensus." They also get a good laugh out of the proposal from Pacific Gas & Electric to stabilize California's energy grid. Then they blast both parties as the annual deficit is already more than $1.6 trillion with two more months to go. Finally, they document the hysteria on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" as Donny Deutsch contends that "everything will end" and freedom will end" if Donald Trump wins in 2024.
2023-08-1120 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe Bidens & Burisma, Joe's Low Ethical Marks, Skyrocketing Auto TheftsJoin Jim and Greg as they walk through the transcript of Devon Archer's testimony about Hunter Biden's dealings with the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma and Joe Biden's connection to those dealings. The more we learn, the worse it looks. They also break down new Gallup numbers showing Americans give the Biden administration low marks on ethical standards. Also, don't miss Jim explaining that Democrats never really wanted Biden to be president, but they had to settle for him. Finally, they recoil at statistics showing auto thefts increasing 34 percent since last year and more than 104 percent since 2019.Timestamps:
2023-08-0325 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryRed States Cutting Taxes, Hunter's 'Illusion of Access,' Mysterious Land GrabJoin Jim and Greg as they cheer red states for cutting state income taxes and moving towards eliminating them altogether. Then Jim blasts the "epic gaslighting" of Democrats like New York Rep. Dan Goldman for insisting Hunter Biden called his father during business meetings only to say hello and talk about the weather - that Hunter was really only offering the illusion of access to his dad, who was vice-president at the time. Finally, they're unnerved as a mysterious firm pays $800 million to buy 52,000 acres of land near a California military base.Timestamps:0:22 - Red states...
2023-08-0123 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryGOP's Economic Opportunity, Gutter Politics, Burgum's Smart BetJoin Jim and Greg for another full round of martinis! After noting the White House changing its explanation of Joe's relationship to Hunter's business ventures, they're excited to see polling that shows Americans are far more concerned with the economy than anything else. Does any GOP hopeful have a plan to deal effectively with the inflation brought on by rampant government spending? They also shudder as many on social media express their disappointment that Gov. Ron DeSantis was not injured during a motorcade accident this morning in Tennessee. Finally, they note North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum qualified for the first...
2023-07-2518 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryStudent Debt Sanity, Biden's Business Dealings, State GOP CrisesJoin Jim and Greg as they are pleasantly stunned that Americans overwhelmingly support the Supreme Court ruling blocking President Biden's unilateral forgiveness of student loan debt. And for those who feel strongly on the issue, the results are even more lopsided. They also dig into the latest allegations that President Biden not only knew about Hunter Biden's business dealings, but was actively involved in dozens of phone calls with his business partners. Finally, they cringe as state Republican parties in four key states are in major financial trouble or mired in intraparty bickering - and another big state may be...
2023-07-2421 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryGrassley Releases Bribery Allegation, Third Party Doesn't Hurt Biden, Kirby vs. RealityJoin Jim and Greg as they credit Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley for releasing the $10 million bribery allegation against Joe and Hunter Biden that the FBI and Justice Department have refused to investigate for years. They also respond to new polling showing that there could be considerable support for a third party presidential candidate in 2024 but that President Biden would still hold a comfortable lead. Finally, they roll their eyes as White House National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby says he saw absolutely nothing concerning or confusing in Biden's meeting with the Israeli president this week.Timestamps:0:26...
2023-07-2118 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryChina's Curious Timing, No Cocaine Culprit, Disney's DeclineJim and Greg end the week with all crazy martinis. First, they look into allegations that China-related donations to the University of Pennsylvania soared immediately after Joe Biden established the Biden Center there following his time as vice president. They also don't buy the U.S. Secret Service concluding that it will never be able to determine who is responsible for the cocaine found at the White House. Finally, they dissect the decline in people visiting Disney theme parks this summer - and the explanation is actually pretty simple.Timestamps:0:27 - China-related donations to UPenn soared...
2023-07-1421 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe State of the 2024 Presidential CampaignElection Day 2024 is more than 16 months away, but the first Republican debate is less than two months away and voters in the first primary and caucus states will be casting their ballots in just a few months. Today, Jim and Greg examine the state of the campaign in three different ways.First, they look at the Democratic primary. While President Biden has a commanding lead over Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Marianne Williamson, the enthusiasm - even among Democrats - is very low for another four years of Biden. Will the Democrats stick with Biden regardless of his...
2023-06-3027 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden Whistleblower Accusations, EVs Cost Ford Billions, Another Biden GaffeJoin Jim and Greg for good, bad, and crazy martinis. First they react to IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley's allegations of interference by the DOJ regarding the Hunter Biden investigation, and being blocked entirely from investigating Joe Biden. They then discuss the recent report from Ford Motor Company that it expects to lose $3 billion in operating profit on electric vehicles. Finally, they laugh and cringe at President Biden saying Russian President Vladimir Putin, "is clearly losing the war in Iraq." Timestamps:0:23 - Lastest Biden Whistleblower Allegations6:20 - Ford Motor Company Loss on Electric Vehicles11:57...
2023-06-2821 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryAmericans Back Taiwan, Michigan Attacks Free Speech, Media's Biden SmokescreenJoin Jim and Greg for a full course of good, bad, and crazy martinis. First they react to a new Rasmussen Reports poll revealing that most Americans support Taiwan's independence, and discuss how it clashes with the recently soft stances of the Biden Administration towards the Chinese Communist Party. They then critique a new bill in Michigan that would jail people for up to five years if their speech makes someone "feel threatened". Finally, they comment on the media distracting from the Biden corruption scandal by suggesting the "real lesson" is Joe Biden's unconditional love for his son through Hunter's...
2023-06-2727 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryGrassley's Biden Bombshell, No Campaign for No Labels? Burying the Target TruthJoin Jim and Greg for one good martini and two crazy ones. First they react to Senator Chuck Grassley revealing that a foreign national claims to have recordings of conversations with Hunter and Joe Biden.The conversations allegedly prove the Bidens engaged in bribery while Joe was Vice President. They then assess The No Labels statement that it will not run a candidate in 2024 should Trump lose the GOP nomination. Finally, they shake their heads at The Washington Post's misleading headline that reported bomb threats "over Pride merchandise". However, much later in the story we learn that the threats came...
2023-06-1318 min
The Weekly Reload PodcastNRO's Jim Geraghty on Biden's Brace Ban BustThis week, National Review's Jim Geraghty comes back to the show to give us his reaction to President Joe Biden's pistol-brace ban.
As we reported first at The Reload, only a tiny fraction of the guns required to be registered actually were. Geraghty said he thinks Americans are distrustful of the government and unwilling to tell them what guns they have. He argued that effect is especially strong with Joe Biden in office given how aggressively he is trying to expand gun restrictions.
That's part of the reason his gun policy approval numbers have tanked...
2023-06-121h 133 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryTrump Indicted Again, Automatic Absentee Ballots, Saudis Bullied BidenJoin Jim and Greg as they mix another full batch of crazy martinis. First, they note another indictment of Donald Trump, this time by federal prosecutors over alleged mishandling of classified documents. They also break down the bizarre political fallout we're likely to see from all of this and are surprised by an unlikely skeptic of the charges. They also groan as they discover Virginia allows voters to sign up on a list that automatically sends them absentee ballots for every election. It's a recipe for mischief and suspicion, and asking people who want to vote absentee - most of...
2023-06-0924 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryManchin's Dismal Polling, Trump-DeSantis Surrogate Wars, Christie Crashes the PartyJoin Jim and Greg as they're encouraged by recent polls in West Virginia showing Sen. Joe Manchin trailing Republican Jim Justice by 22 points. They also chronicle the tumultuous Twitter wars between the Trump and DeSantis campaigns as the primary season ramps up. Finally, they sigh as Chris Christie plans to announce his campaign for president next week, and they consider what impact he might have on the debate stage and beyond.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase. Liver Healthhttps...
2023-05-3124 min
PublinThe Detective Who Lived Above A Pub, with Conor BradyThis week we interview the author of the Joe Swallow detective books, a series of 4 books about an investigator with the Dublin Metropolitan Police in 1880s Dublin. Swallow solves the most grizzly murders using scientific reasoning and his street wit. Along the way he meets interesting characters along the way, including some of the fiercest street gangs Dublin has ever had to offer, as well as a young poet by the name of Yeats and he also comes to be embroiled in a brewing political scandal involving Charles Stewart Parnell. Crucially for the purpose of this podcast, Swallow lived...
2023-05-2553 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryKamala Forces Biden's Plan B, Badly Broken Borders, DeSantis & 2020Join Jim and Greg as they break down Joe Biden's Plan B for 2024. As Jim explains, Biden was not supposed to run again. He was supposed to serve one term and have Kamala Harris run this time, except she has been a massive disappointment as VP. They also cringe over the record-setting number of illegal crossings at our southern border last week - more than 83,000. They also note the rapidly growing number of "gotaways" and how the administration is trying to cook the books on the upcoming numbers. Finally, they scratch their heads as the mainstream media contend Gov. Ron...
2023-05-1526 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryThe Border Nightmare, Biden Bows to China, Manchin for President?Join Jim and Greg as they serve up two very bad martinis and a crazy but intriguing one. First, they fume as Title 42 ends and the Biden administration offers nothing but lies, gaslighting, and blame shifting to explain the tidal wave of people headed into our country illegally. They also hammer President Biden and the State Department for pulling back on consequences for China's spy balloon episode and and continuing to withhold consequences for the Chinese genocide against the Uighurs and measures designed to restrain Huawei. Finally, they dig into growing speculation that West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin may be...
2023-05-1224 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryConfronting Weingarten's Lies, Justice Jumps In, Thiel Sitting Out 2024Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three good martinis to close out the week! First, they cheer CNN contributor Scott Jennings for calmly but firmly confronting American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten over her absurd lies that she was pushing harder than anyone to reopen schools in the midst of the pandemic when she was loudly persistent in keeping them closed. They also welcome the news that West Virginia GOP Gov. Jim Justice is running for U.S. Senate in 2024, giving Republicans their best chance yet to knock off Sen. Joe Manchin or maybe even convince him...
2023-04-2820 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryDon Lemon Gets Fired; Joe Biden Runs for President; Fanni Willis Prepares Her IndictmentWith Greg out, Chad Benson steps in and chats with Jim Geraghty, and they declare good riddance to former CNN anh Don Lemon; lament that Joe Biden is running for another term and war a very bad idea for an 80-year-old man to be a possibility for a second term and ending his presidency at age 86; and urge Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to either indict, or don't indict, but don't announce "we may indict, and thus we're asking law enforcement to make preparations," as Willis just did.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriot
2023-04-2513 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryBiden Ditches Dems Over D.C., Portland's Crime Problem, Manchin's Delicate DanceJoin Jim and Greg as they get three or even four pieces of good news over President Biden deciding to sign legislation to reverse new, softer crime laws in Washington, D.C., if the Senate passes it. They also wince as Portland's rampant looting problems force Nike to demand security from off-duty police officers and Walmart announces it is closing every store in the city. Finally, they get kick out of Sen. Joe Manchin trying to get back in the good graces of West Virginia voters by pretending he's not sure if he would support President Biden for another term.
2023-03-0320 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryTwo Dems Defy Biden, Garland's Night Blindness, Kerry Disappointed In UsJoin Jim and Greg as they welcome Sens. Joe Manchin and Jon Tester joining with the GOP to pass a bill reversing a Labor Department rule on factoring climate and social matters into investing decisions. We realize it's a political calculation but Tester and Manchin still voted the right way. They also thoroughly unimpressed by the Senate testimony of Attorney General Merrick Garland, who says there have been so few arrests in response to attacks on pregnancy centers because the crimes happened at night. Finally, they are crestfallen to learn Biden Climate Envoy John Kerry is disappointed in so many...
2023-03-0220 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryGrand Jury Games, Vivek's Challenge, The Missing Santos DonationsJoin Jim and Greg as they scratch their heads over the left's own goal as the foreman of the grand jury in Atlanta does a bizarre media tour ahead of any announced indictments connected to the 2020 presidential race in Georgia. They also discuss the long shot GOP White House bid of Vivek Ramaswamy, with Jim saying this seems highly premature for a guy with no government experience. But they also discuss how presidents with decades in politics - like Joe Biden - prove that's no guarantee of success either. Finally, they shake their heads at reports that George Santos claimed...
2023-02-2325 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryJustice Poised to Run, California Wastes Massive Rain, Dems' Suddenly Love GeorgiaJoin Jim and Greg as they anticipate a U.S. Senate run from GOP West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and whether that will change Sen. Joe Manchin's plans for 2024. They also react to former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announcing he will not run for U.S. Senate next year. Then, they fume as water-starved California lets 95 percent of the recent deluge of rain flush out into the Pacific Ocean in order to save the delta smelt in a key part of the state. Finally, they shake their heads as Democrats go from declaring Georgia Jim Crow 2.0 to a leading candidate...
2023-01-3119 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryGOP Senate Jockeying, Choosing Feelings Over Merit, Davos Elitists AssembleJoin Jim and Greg as they welcome new developments in two key Senate races. First, they are intrigued by popular GOP West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice seriously considering a challenge to Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024. They also discuss Indiana Rep. Jim Banks announcing he will seek the open U.S. Senate seat in Indiana, which is already held by Republicans. They also fume as multiple school districts in Northern Virginia fail to tell National Merit Finalists of their awards out of fear of making those who didn't receive the honor feel badly. But they do cheer Gov. Glenn Youngkin for...
2023-01-1725 min
Books to Die For! PodcastNick Quantrill - The Geraghty NovelsFrom Book 1: A cracking authentic crime thriller. Joe Geraghty is used to struggling from one case to the next, barely making the rent on his small office in the Old Town of Hull. Invited by a local businessman to investigate a member of his staff's absenteeism, it's the kind of surveillance work that Geraghty and his small team have performed countless times. The case soon becomes anything but routine when Jennifer Murdoch is found bleeding to death in her bed, Geraghty quickly finds himself trapped in the middle of a police investigation which stretches back to the days when the...
2022-12-2553 min3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & CommentaryRed Tsunami Warning AheadAs Chad Benson's week of sitting in for Greg comes to a close, everything is coming up roses for the Republicans in the midterms - the GOP gubernatorial candidates are enjoying a well-timed late surge of momentum, a slew of Senate seats that once seemed out of reach are now in play, and not only are Democratic candidates avoiding Joe Biden, they're keeping their distance from Kamala Harris and the Clintons.Please visit our great sponsors:Cozy Earthhttps://cozyearth.com/martiniEnter MARTINI at checkout to save 35%
2022-10-2119 min
The Hobcast Book ShowEpisode 74: Crime in a city of culture - with Nick QuantrillWhen it comes to cultural significance, the city of Kingston upon Hull is often overlooked in favour of the likes of London, Edinburgh, Liverpool or Manchester. But that's unfair for a city that was the home of poet Phillip Larkin, David Bowie's most famous backing band The Spiders from Mars, and the setting for Ted Lewis's seminal crime novel Jack's Return Home which was adapted to become Get Carter starring Michael Caine. That reputation changed when Hull became the UK's City of Culture in 2017, attracting an estimated five million visitors. Our guest this week, Nick Quantrill, harnessed the buzz to...
2022-06-061h 39
Academic Medicine PodcastEmpowering Trainees to be Leaders and Change Agents Guests Lala Forrest and Joe Geraghty join host Toni Gallo to discuss the journal's Trainee Letters to the Editor feature. They highlight selected letters submitted in response to last year's call for submissions about the role of trainees as agents of change and discuss how institutions can empower trainees to be leaders and how trainees can get started leading change efforts. Lala and Joe also introduce this year's call about transformative moments in a trainee's professional journey and describe what the editors are looking for in successful submissions. Available at academicmedicineblog.org are a transcript of this...
2022-04-2547 min
House of Mystery Radio on NBCNick Quantrill - The Geraghty NovelsIn SOUND OF THE SINNERS we find Joe Geraghty leaving his new home in Amsterdam to attend the funeral of his former business partner and mentor Don Ridley who was found dead shortly after asking for Geraghty’s help.With a heavy heart and weighed down with guilt, Joe returns to Hull, a city he thought was in his past.Don’s death points to his days with the police and an off-the-books investigation into the unsolved ‘Car Boot Murder’ decades previously. As Geraghty investigates the circumstances of his friend’s death he uncovers d...
2022-03-0154 min
Middle TheorySpotify's Joe Rogan ProblemThis week, comedian Joe Rogan stokes the fires of controversy, putting the streaming platform Spotify at the center of a debate over the content it features. This week, as a "bomb cyclone" has caused bizarre winter weather in the Eastern United States, one 19-year-old has found himself the recipient of direct messages on Twitter from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and for a peculiar reason. Meanwhile, we look at the bad behavior that has British PM under investigation, and the shocking comments by U.S. President Joe Biden that have even liberals critiquing him for what he was r...
2022-02-0157 min
New York Yankees Official PodcastYankees Magazine Podcast Season 5, Episode 16: A Different Fall ClassicThis week, we’re coming to you from the Arizona Fall League, where Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz is reporting several stories that will run in 2022. In the first segment, Jon chats with MLB.com’s Jim Callis about the Yankees prospects who are spending the fall in Arizona, then we welcome Yankees Magazine Podcast listener Joe Geraghty, who shares some memories of the Bronx Zoo teams from the late-1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-0437 minThe Weekly Reload PodcastNational Review's Jim Geraghty on NRA Turmoil and Fallout From Biden's Failed ATF NominationThis week, I spoke with National Review's Senior Political Correspondent Jim Geraghty. As you might gather from his title, Jim has a lot of experience in covering and analyzing politics. He's also spent a good amount of time covering gun politics and, in particular, the National Rifle Association.
That's why I wanted to have him on to discuss the failure of President Joe Biden's ATF Director nomination. Jim also provides some key insight into what will likely come next in President Biden's efforts to install a director as well as his pursuit of new gun-control measures.
2021-09-201h 08
Building BridgesControversial ElectionsThis episode of Building Bridges looks at the three of the most controversial elections in American history. For this session, Joe Geraghty, Dr. Dan Wallace, and Sante Mastriana, we will drill down on the history behind three extremely close and even disputed presidential elections of 1800, 1824 and 2000.
2021-04-3047 min