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The Political OrphanageAssassins Part I: Shooting Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson was the first U. S. president who experienced an assassination attempt. It didn't stick. In today's episode we learn about the most grizzled executive in American history from the vantage point of his last near-brush with death.
2025-06-0428 min
The Political OrphanageWhy You Need a License for EverythingRebecca Allensworth is the Associate Dean of Research at Vanderbilt Law, where she focuses on anti-trust and licensing. She is the author of "The Licensing Racket: How We Decide Who Is Allowed to Work, and Why It Goes Wrong." She joins to discuss licensing, and alternatives. Previous: Shoshanna Weissman on Grooming Licenses https://omny.fm/shows/something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton/ep-8-puppy-grooming-licenses-guest-shoshanna-weiss
2025-05-071h 33
The Political OrphanageNear Death Experiences, with Sebastian JungerSebastian Junger is a decorated war correspondent and author of books like "The Perfect Storm" and "Tribes: On Coming Home and Belonging." Heaton was going to interview him about his last book, "Freedom," but then Junger very nearly died, and they decided to talk about that instead. His most recent book is "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife" Prior interview on "Tribes" https://omny.fm/shows/something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton/ep-50-what-your-hunter-gatherer-genes-really-want?in_playlist=something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton!podcast
2025-03-261h 08
The Political OrphanageHeaton and Monkey: Yuletide Crimesolvers (1987)Rebroadcast of the cult classic 1987 Christmas special of "Heaton and Monkey: Crimesolvers," a groundbreaking police drama. Cast: Andrew Heaton, Andrew Young, Josh Jennings, Brian Sack, Jack Helmuth, Justin Robert Young, Anna Gorisch, Hilary Mann, Austin Bragg, Brett Weaver, and Brian Brushwood. Previous Specials: A Rugged Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-rugged-snuffys-christmas/id1439837349?i=100063936198 Snuffy's Explosion-Proof Christmas - https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/snuffys-explosion-proof-christmas A Rather Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-political-orphanage/id1439837349?i=1000545755269 A Grander Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.appl...
2024-12-2456 min
The Political OrphanageDebate!: The MusicalPart 1: Debate: The Musical! Part 2: Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young give intial thoughts directly after the debate. Tips: Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1
2024-06-281h 05
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsAndrew Carnegie's Fake Bastard Daughter: Cassie ChadwickCassie Chadwick went from a Canadian nobody to a psychic to the opulent heiress presumed to be Andrew Carnegie's natural born daughter. At the very least, she is the Queen of Cons!
2024-06-1156 min
The Political OrphanageBatya Ungar-Sargan on the Working ClassWhat are the insecurities of the Working Class, and what policies hurt or exploit them? Batya Ungar-Sargon is an editor at Newsweek and the author of Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women. BOOK AT: www.mightyheaton.com/featured Batya's handle: @bungarsargon Heaton & Batya on Heaton's TV show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBh3sLlgRx4 Batya on The Political Orphanage: "Woke Hysteria is Actually Class Warfare" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woke-hysteria-is-actually-class-warfare/id1439837349?i=1000557442141
2024-05-291h 24
The Political OrphanageCollege Campuses Are So Very Very Passionate (WSPN)Protests over Israel and Hamas have become so heated at Columbia that it's canceled in-person classes the rest of the semester. Anti-Israel protests are becoming not just a flashpoint in America's culture war, but within Blue Team itself. What's happening? The World's Smartest Podcast Network assembles to discuss: Andrew Heaton, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Michael Ira Kaplan. We're Not Wrong Live Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/were-not-wrong-live-in-washington-dc-tickets-882962824577?aff=erelexpmlt
2024-05-011h 18
The Political OrphanageWas Life Easier in the Fifties?There's a pervasive idea that in the 1950s America had single-earner families who could more easily afford housing, car payments, groceries and college, so maybe we should go back to the political economy of that era? In this special, we visit Fiftiesland and see how it stacks up to modern America. Support the show! Patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1
2024-04-192h 44
The Political OrphanageThe Cancelling of the American MindGreg Lukianoff is the President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and along with Rikki Schlott, is the author of "The Cancelling of the American Mind: Cancel Culture Undermines Trust, Destroys Institutions, and Threatens Us All--But There Is a Solution." Get the the book: www.mightyheaton.com/featured TPO: Greg Lukianoff discussing his last book, "The Coddling of the American Mind." https://omny.fm/shows/something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton/ep-19-the-coddling-of-the-american-mind-guest-greg?in_playlist=something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton!podcast TPO: "The Enemies of How We Know Stuff" with Jonathan Rauch https://politicalorphanage.lib...
2024-01-0355 min
The Political OrphanageA Rugged Snuffy's Christmas It's the sixth annual comedy Christmas special! Underwritten by Snuffy's (Off Route 44). This year's Christmas special includes: Muppets, Artificial Intelligence, circumcision, a robotic horse, and beloved English actors. Enjoy! Link for Christmas Zoom: www.mightyheaton.com/christmas Venmo: andrew-heaton-1 PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com PREVIOUS CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Snuffy's Explosion-Proof Christmas - https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/snuffys-explosion-proof-christmas A Rather Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-political-orphanage/id1439837349?i=1000545755269 A Grander Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-grander-snuffys-christmas/id1439837349?i=1000503286243
2023-12-2157 minThe Political OrphanageMichael Malice Vs. the Soviet UnionAntipathy towards communism tends to come from its consequences–liberal democracy and markets have yielded greater prosperity, so we should embrace them over socialism. Michael Malice posits a different argument–that regardless of consequence, the Soviet Union and allied communists were evil from the get go, and should be remembered and condemned for it. He is the author of "The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil." He joins to discuss. Michael's book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured "Adults Are Talking with Andrew Heaton" on YouTube Adults Are Talking with Andrew Heaton | Ep 1
2023-09-271h 06
Podcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Throw a Tiger at Space (w/ Andrew Heaton)
We’re joined with Andrew Heaton of Alienating the Audience and The Poliotical Orphanage. Why the moon landing is an evergreen conspiracy. Moon pranks! A stealth jet tries out a DIY autonomous driving mode after an ejection over South Carolina. Space and our role in “splooging the universe.” Will prompt engineers be automated away by AI? No After Things this week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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2023-09-2200 min
The Political OrphanageUFO Whistleblowers and CongressRecently former intelligence officer David Grusch appeared before Congress, and made the bold claims that the U.S. government owns multiple recovered extraterrestrial vehicles, as well as "biotics"--which is to say, alien bodies. How credible are these assertions, and how should the government respond to UFO's in general? Brian Dunning is the host of The Skeptoid podcast, and host of the new film "The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To See." Links: Brian Dunning's "The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To See" https://www.briandunning.com/ufo/ ...
2023-08-231h 20The Political OrphanageCancel Culture Runs Out of Steam (WSPN)The World's Smartest Podcast Networks convenes to ask: is Cancel Culture on its way out? Comedian Hannah Gadsby's art exhibit "Pablo-Matic" draws attention to the misogynist side of Pablo Picasso… but didn't seem to get much attention itself. Turner Sparks, Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Andrew Heaton combine forces to discuss the end of Cancel Culture and how funny comedy needs to be to be comedy. NYT piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/arts/design/hannah-gadsby-brooklyn-museum-picasso.html Poll: Who Gets Canceled? https://www.patreon.com/posts/poll-who-gets-84935788?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&ut...
2023-06-211h 24The Political OrphanageWhat Happens with the National DebtThe National Debt engorges daily--when does it collapse in on itself and crater the economy? In this special we tackle the nature of federal debt, the apocalyptic scenarios its current trajectory leads to, and the pitfalls along the way. Plus, where the train went off the rails, when deficits are smart or dangerous, and the solutions we could enact to ward off fiscal Armageddon. SAVE WALLACE! - https://mightyheaton.com/savewallace PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1 P.O. Box: Andrew Heaton, 1401 Lavaca Street, No. 594, Austin, TX 78701
2023-05-242h 10The Political OrphanageWhat Do Marxists Actually Think?Freddy deBoer is an author, academic, and Marxist. He joins the show to discuss the nature and worldview of Marxism. "Laughter is Better Than Communism" https://www.amazon.com/Laughter-Better-Communism-Andrew-Heaton-ebook/dp/B00IC4H1PS
2023-04-061h 25The Political OrphanageWho Actually Survives a Nuclear WarRadiation, fallout, and perpetual winter – would you survive a nuclear war? What about the president, Australia, and modern civilization? In this episode we do a deep dive on nuclear warfare, how bad it might be, and what rebuilding civilization would entail. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1 PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com REFERENCES & SHOW LINKS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/who-actually-war-71978682?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare_creator
2022-09-152h 14
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsCharles Ponzi: The Short Italian with a Long ConMost of us have heard about the Ponzi Scheme. But what of the man who gave it his name? Charles Ponzi, was an Italian immigrant who never quite got on the right side of the law. But his greatest claim to fame was a tangled web of financial lies that almost brought down the Boston banking system. Unlicensed historians, Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young bring this fellow down to size.
2022-04-1946 min
The Political OrphanageWoke Hysteria Is Actually Class WarfareBatya Ungar-Sargon says liberal pieties have more to do with the managerial class's disdain for the poor and maintaining elite status than with actual racism in the country. She is the deputy opinion editor of Newsweek, and the author of "Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy." JOIN THE ORPHANAGE: www.patreon.com/andrewheaton Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton Venmo: andrew-heaton-1
2022-04-131h 02
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsMary, Queen of Scots Killed Some FolksIn popular film Mary, Queen of Scots is lionized or victimized or both. However there's some good evidence she A) killed a lot of people and B) did some serious plotting. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate
2022-03-2353 min
The Political OrphanageHow to Prevent or Provoke Stupid WarsAre you a Liberal or a Realist when it comes to geopolitics? This episode is a crash course in International Relations Theory: What is the fundamental nature of conflict between states? Naked power, relationships, or a clash of ideas? By the end of today's program, you'll grasp the fundamentals of IR Theory. JOIN THE ORPHANAGE: www.patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: andrew-heaton-1 PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com
2022-03-171h 23
Alienating the AudienceHow to Write Kickass Science FictionJosh Jennings temporarily hosts the show in order to interview Andrew Heaton about what all goes into writing science fiction, a la his new book, "Inappropriately Human: 21 Short Stories." Get your copy at: https://www.amazon.com/Inappropriately-Human-21-Short-Stories/dp/B09S3WYDSJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5UO16ZY0DADV&keywords=andrew+heaton+inappropriately+human&qid=1646195709&sprefix=men%27s+modal+shirt%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1
2022-03-031h 15Alienating the Audience"The Whistler"From "Inappropriately Human: 21 Short Stories" by Andrew Heaton. Now available as an audio book! Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Inappropriately-Human-21-Short-Stories/dp/B09S3WYDSJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5UO16ZY0DADV&keywords=andrew+heaton+inappropriately+human&qid=1646195709&sprefix=men%27s+modal+shirt%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1
2022-03-0246 minThe Political OrphanageSanctions are the Virtue Signaling of EconomicsJen Briney of "Congressional Dish" joins to discuss sanctions, economic warfare, and the underlying rationale for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Support the show! www.patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1 Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com
2022-03-011h 20
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsTeenage Popes Make Bad PopesWhat makes a good Pope? Certainly not the wisdom of youth. John XII and Benedict IX both found themselves wearing the white hat well before their maturity and managed to make the High See the height of sin and debauchery. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate these two holy(?) whippersnappers to see what made them tick.
2022-02-1540 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsThe Most Horribly Inbred Monarch, EverCarlos II was terribly inbred! Horribly so. The most quantifiably overbred Hapsburg to date, he was *more* inbred than if a brother and sister married. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate this sad, sad king, and the greater issue of royal genetic overlap.
2022-02-0836 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsThe Pirate RabbiSamuel Palacci (c. 1550 - 1615) was a diplomat, merchant, pirate, and double agent. He worked in the employ of the Sultan of Morocco, then after obtaining a free trade agreement with the Dutch, began preying on Spanish galleons as a seafaring rabbanical pirate. Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young discuss this colorful character.
2022-02-0341 min
Friday Release ValveMayor Ousted Over Giant Topiary ChickenGrover Norquist and Justin Robert Young rejoin the show to discuss the week's best, underserved headlines. Including: * A conspiracy over a dead groundhog * Canadian ax-weilding pizza shenanigans * Government builds a giant chicken TIP THE SHOW! andrew@mightyheaton.com on PayPal and andrew-heaton-1 on Venmo
2022-01-2819 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsEmperor Norton of San FranciscoThe eccentric Joshua Abraham Norton wound up proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States, and Protector of Mexico. While few people ever recognized him as a legit sovereign, he did get to become the beloved and unofficial mascot of San Francisco. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate this colorful pretender.
2022-01-2543 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsThe Cranky Noseless EmperorJustinian II of the Byzantine Empire should have been disqualified from the crown after a usurper cut his nose off. But nope! He climbed back to power anyway over a hill of bloody corpses. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate this dark, disfigured monarch.
2022-01-1853 min
Alienating the Audience"The Singularity Comes For Home Office Equipment"Enjoy this scifi piece from my new book "Inappropriately Human: 21 Short Stories." Like it? Trust me to provide some solid scifi content? Then check it out! Go to: www.mightyheaton.com/books Or look for "Inappropriately Human" or "Andrew Heaton" on Amazon. Thanks!
2022-01-1210 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsNobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition!Torquemada kicked off the Spanish Inquisition, which is regarded by many historians as "not very fun" for the people afflicted by it. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate the original "High Sparrow" of religious zealotry.
2022-01-111h 03
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsEmperor Claudius Killed a WhaleClaudius (10 BC to AD 54) was the unlikeliest of aspirants to the Roman imperium. He suffered from what was probably Cerebral Palsy, which effected his speech and movements, was reviled by his family, and spent much of his life gambling and womanizing. Unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate the longshot emperor.
2022-01-0451 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsPerkin Warbeck, Fake King of EnglandNo one knows what happened to the "Princes in the Tower." Presumably Richard III had them snuffed. Unfortunately for the English monarchy, decades later a charismatic pretender would claim to be the rightful king: Perkin Warbeck. Or, as he maintained, King Richard IV. Comedians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young investigate the colorful pretender.
2021-12-2852 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsThe Krampus, Saint Nick, and Mushroom TripsWTF is Krampus? How does a third-century bishop become the Arctic gift-giving character at the mall? What on Earth does he have to do with psychedelic mushrooms? Unlicensed historians Andrew Young and Andrew Heaton dig deep into Christmas mythology!
2021-12-211h 01
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsWhite Dude, King of the IndiansIf William Augustus Bowles' plans had come true, the independent State of Muscogee would have separated Spanish Florida from American advancement, and Creek, Cherokee, and Seminole Indians would have united to form a powerful bloc. Comedians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young follow this colorful character, and consider how very differently the map of modern North America would look if he had succeeded.
2021-12-1454 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsCuster Had a Spiffy MustacheWilliam Armstrong Custer was a meteoric success. . . until he very much wasn't. Comedians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young analyze the general's life, accomplishments, and failures.
2021-12-061h 13
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsRichard the Lionheart was a DickwagonRichard I of England (r. 1189 - 1199) is lionized in British history and modern film. But he was a *horrible* king, and an awful person. Comedians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young explore his abysmal track record.
2021-12-0658 min
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsThe Scammer Who Sold the Eiffel TowerVictor Lustig is the Moses of conmen--he even wrote a "Ten Commandments for Conmen." While his scams are numerous and colorful, his most noteworthy escapade involved convincing French businessmen to buy the Eiffel Tower for scrap metal--twice. Comedians Andrew Heaton and Andrew Young explore the life and times of this Austrian bamboozler.
2021-12-061h 09
Losers, Pretenders & ScoundrelsLosers, Pretenders & Scoundrels TrailerWe're on a mission to sort all of history's miscreants into three categories: failures, frauds, and rascals. Join unlicensed historians Andrew Heaton as they learn about all manner of colorful historical figures.
2021-12-0600 minThe Political OrphanageHow War Shapes UsMargaret MacMillan is a war historian, and the author of "War: How It Shaped Us." She joins the show to discuss the nature of war, its history, what precipitates conflict, and how to avert it. Join the orphanage at: www.patreon.com/andrewheaton Tips: Venmo: andrew-heaton-1 PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com
2021-11-2356 min
The Political OrphanageAndrew Yang Goes AWOLAndrew Yang just left the Democratic Party to form the Forward Party. He joins to discuss electoral reform, and his book "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy." Justin Amash interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justin-amash-wants-to-unclog-congress/id1439837349?i=1000514178120 Katherine Gehl interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-spook-the-politics-industry/id1439837349?i=1000511386408 Pedde GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4ad5fff1
2021-11-1057 minThe Political OrphanageThe Thing No Government Can Actually DoPerverse Incentives! Unintended Consequences! Today we explore how governments can screw things up by confusing incentives with dictating motivation or outcomes. Support the show: Patreon.com/andrewheaton Tip me! Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1
2021-10-131h 02
The Political OrphanageAndrew Sullivan is a Gay Catholic Conservative Andrew Sullivan is an author and blogger best-known for his substack The Weekly Dish. His new book is "Out On a Limb: Selected Writing, 1989-2021" chronicling sexuality, politics, and religion from his position as a gay Catholic conservative. Get "Out On a Limb" at www.mightyheaton.com/featured
2021-08-111h 02
Right Now with Stephen KentE16: Andrew Heaton & Liz Wolfe on UFOs and if an alien landing would unite us or tear us apartIf UFOs land on Earth carrying aliens, would they be peaceful, or would we need to call Sigourney Weaver to come defend the planet? On a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Andrew Heaton of The Political Orphanage podcast and journalist Liz Wolfe at Reason magazine to discuss the media's skyrocketing interest in UFOs, whether UFOs are alien spaceships or top-secret military technology, if an alien discovery would unite humankind or set up another World War, the religious implications of visitors from far beyond Venus, and much more.Subscribe to...
2021-06-1048 minThe Political OrphanageWhy College is So Freakin' Expensive?In 1950 you could basically go to college for free if you promised to wear a necktie. Today, you need to hostage multiple children for a four-year communications degree. Why is college tuition skyrocketing? SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: @andrew-heaton-1 PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com CHAT WITH FELLOW ORPHANS: www.mightyheaton.com/discord
2021-06-0245 min
Right Now with Stephen KentE8: Comedian Andrew Heaton says church is dead, America found new godsWhat does a post-God country look like? Look around, Q-Anon and Critical Race Theory didn’t come from nowhere.This week on “Right Now with Stephen Kent,” Stephen is joined by guest political comedian Andrew Heaton and co-host Shoshana Weissmann to discuss the decline in participation in religion over the generations, how politics are reshaping the religion definition, why we look at Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden with such reverence, and why the Conservative, Democrat, and Libertarian parties are serving as new spiritual homes for the formerly faithful.---- Content of This Episode ---- 00...
2021-04-1537 minThe Political OrphanageFRV 90,000 Greasy PenniesThe World's Smartest Podcast Network reconvenes to discuss the week's best underserved headlines, including: Australian mice plagues, raven pickpockets, and how to use zoning ordinances to banish sex. WSPN includes: Turner Sparks, Michael Ira Kaplan, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Andrew Heaton
2021-04-0942 min
The Political OrphanageJustin Amash Wants to Unclog CongressFormer Congressman Justin Amash thinks Congress has basically turned into two oligarchs and a bunch of mouthy rubber stamps who cue off them. He joins the show to talk about the dysfunction in Congress, why that's frightening, and the reforms needed to fix the institution. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon.com/andrewheaton Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: andrew-heaton-1 Crypto Currency: Mightyheaton.com/crypto
2021-03-2456 minThe Political OrphanageFake News Headlines: The Game ShowWe're gamifying funny headlines! Everyone on the show gets a funny headline, but some are real and some are fake news. Each team hears the headlines, asks probing questions, then guesses which is real and which is fictitious. Host: Andrew Heaton Team Captains: Andrew Young and Jeremey Kareken Guests: Nicholas Sperdute, Brian Sack, Jack Helmuth, Andrea Jones-Rooy
2021-02-2644 minThe Political OrphanageGun Deaths by the Numbers Hello orphans! Today we're doing a deep dive into gun crime statistics: where homicides are concentrated, what kind of guns are used, how we stack up to other countries, and so forth. The goal here is to puncture through pro gun and pro gun control rhetoric to glimpse the real landscape of weapons and death in America. So that we can skip bumper sticker aphorisms and have smart policy conversations. Guy Smith is the author of "Guns and Control: A Nonpartisan Guide to Understanding Mass Public Shootings, Gun Accidents, Crime, Public Carry, Suicides, Defensive Use, and More" TO DONATE T...
2021-02-101h 23
The Political OrphanageReddit vs Wall StreetLast week Robinhood suspended trades on volatile Gamestop stocks, halting Reddit gadflies from utterly destroying a hedge fund which had shorted it. Why'd they cap things off when so many regular folk were poised to make millions? A Wall Street conspiracy? Regulatory hurdles? Jen Briney of The Congressional Dish joins the show to discuss. YOU CAN DONATE TO THE SHOW: patreon.com/andrewheaton Venmo: Andrew-Heaton-1 PayPal: andrew@mightyheaton.com
2021-02-031h 12
The Political OrphanageWhat to do About QAnonShould the state interpolate itself into online QAnon conspiracy boards? Who gets the first vaccines? Are pardons a net benefit or vestigial monarchism? The World's Smartest Podcast Network reconvenes to discuss! Turner Sparks, Michael Ira Kaplan, Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Andrew Heaton. PLEASE DONATE TO THE SHOW Patreon.com/andrewheaton Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: Andrew-Heaton-1
2021-01-271h 03The Political OrphanageWhat Really Toppled the Berlin WallIn 1989 East Germans punctured through the Berlin Wall, reuniting the country after decades of bitter separation. In this episode we follow the creation and and destruction of the Berlin Wall--and look for its meaning in our own era. DONATIONS WELCOME! Patreon.com/andrewheaton Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: Andrew-Heaton-1
2021-01-211h 10
The Political OrphanageA Grander Snuffy's Christmas Gather round for the 2020 Third Annual Snuffy's Christmas Special! Brought to you by your friends at Snuffy's, Off Route 44, who both sponsored and insisted on writing this episode. Not suitable for emotionally well-adjusted children. Cast: Andrew Heaton Josh Jennings Austin Bragg Justin Robert Young Ashley Paramour Brian Sack Jack Helmuth Kourtni Beebe Andrew Young
2020-12-231h 07The Political OrphanageThe Labor-Inducing Hamburger (Friday Release Valve)Matt Donnelly and Paul Mattingly return! The hilarious/reprobate hosts of Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social join to discuss the week's funniest, underserved headlines. Including: the winner of the national mullet competition, nukes on the Moon, and bovine facial recognition software. Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/VB2Qp6NINXw SUPPORT THE PROGRAM Patreon - patreon.com/andrewheaton PayPal andrew@mightyheaton Venmo @andrew-heaton-1 PO BOX - Andrew Heaton, 1401 Lavaca Street #594, Austin TX, 78701
2020-12-1122 minThe Political OrphanageAntifa! Proud Boys! Oath Keepers! What's the landscape of political violence in the United States, and does that stack up against the groups we hear about in the news? Today we're going to explore Antifa, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and also crunch the numbers on which groups in America are -actually- the most violent and deadly. SUPPORT THE PROGRAM Patreon - patreon.com/andrewheaton PayPal andrew@mightyheaton Venmo @andrew-heaton-1 PO BOX - Andrew Heaton, 1401 Lavaca Street #594, Austin TX, 78701
2020-12-111h 29
The Political OrphanageJudge Andrew Napolitano on Natural LawJudge Andrew Napolitano is a former Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, a law professor, and prolific author. He's the Senior Judicial Analyst at Fox News. He joins the show to discuss Natural Law, and the idea that the role of the courts is predominantly to protect individual rights from government incursion.
2020-10-0523 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: The Lizard Man of Staten IslandNick and Heaton must journey to the mysterious "Staten Island" as part of their quest, where they encounter a degenerate lizard man. Cast: Paul Mattingly as the Lizard Man, Andrew Heaton, and Nick Sperdute
2020-09-0721 minAlienating the AudienceVagabonding: Return to the Fembot HomeworldNick and Heaton must journey to the Replicant Homeworld in hopes of tracking down their Netflix password. Cast: Nick Sperdute, Andrew Heaton, and Kourtni Beebe as Fuschia Robotski
2020-08-2817 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: The Return of NickIt turns out, rumors of Nick's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Cast: Andrew Heaton, Nick Sperdute, and Jared Berman as Joeblobe
2020-08-1310 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: The Wrath of Nick (Comedy)Nick selflessly enters a deadly chamber in order to save the other inhabitants of the apartment from radiation. Cast: Andrew Heaton, Nick Sperdute, Jared Berman as Joeblobe, Kevin Delano as AJ-19
2020-08-0713 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: Nick and Heaton meet the Spacehead god (Comedy)Nick and Heaton travel through an inter-dimensional portal they found, and emerge on a planet strikingly similar to the one from Star Trek: The Final Frontier Cast: Andrew Heaton, Nick Sperdute, and Andrew Young as the Spacehead god
2020-08-0715 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: Nick and Heaton go to NarniaWhen Nick and Heaton discovered an inter-dimensional doorway in the back of their refrigerator, they're able to step through and visit the winter world of Narnia. And meet one of its talking animal inhabitants. Cast: Andrew Heaton, Nick Sperdute, and Nick Polowy as Mr. Beaver
2020-08-0717 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: Heaton Gets Totally Recalled (Comedy)Heaton realizes he's actually been living inside of a virtual reality program, and must confront his actual reality. Cast: Andrew Heaton and Nick Sperdute
2020-08-0707 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: Hot Detroit! (Comedy)Stuck in lockdown and bored, Heaton and Nick download into a virtual Sim City universe to manage an entire city. Cast: Andrew Heaton, Nick Sperdute, and Andrew Young as Mayor Sinclair St. Lewis
2020-08-0718 min
Alienating the AudienceVagabonding: Murder Accusations (Comedy Sketch)The comedy sketches with Nick and Heaton at the end of the show will be their own segment from now on: "Interstellar Vagabonding: With Nick & Heaton." In this episode, a detective shows up at the apartment to investigate Nick's untimely death. And he thinks it was murder!
2020-07-2920 min
GDPR Now!Episode 22: How do you know if your data has been compromised?This episode is part of our series of updated podcasts addressing security & privacy concerns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and the shift in working practises for millions of businesses across the UK and the world.
In this episode we are delighted to have Andrew Alston, founding director at Breach Aware and Business intelligence Theoroms.
Andrew talks to us about Breach Aware which is a data breach monitoring and reporting application designed to help organisations detect and prevent crime, as part of their system of risk management. The solution can be used for SME's and individuals...
2020-07-0821 minFriday Release ValveHow to Water a Plant (Sketch)Avid gardener Andrew Heaton explains the basics of home botany
2020-05-3103 minFriday Release ValveFake News: The Game ShowWe're gamifying funny headlines! Everyone on the show gets a funny headline, but some are real and some are fake news. Each team hears the headlines, asks probing questions, then guesses which is real and which is fictitious. Host: Andrew Heaton Team Captains: Andrew Young and Jeremey Kareken Guests: Nicholas Sperdute, Brian Sack, Jack Helmuth, Andrea Jones-Rooy
2020-05-2844 minFriday Release ValveJennings Gaslights Heaton (Sketch)Show producer Josh Jennings once again attempts to destroy Heaton's sanity
2020-05-2104 minFriday Release ValveNick and Heaton Visit Staten Island (Vagabonding)Comedians Nick Sperdute and Andrew Heaton travel to exotic Static Island, where they encountered the Lizardman
2020-05-0921 minFriday Release ValveNick and Heaton Visit Narnia (Vagabonding)Comedians Andrew Heaton and Nick Sperdute visit the enchanted land of Narnia
2020-04-2017 minFriday Release ValveNick and Heaton visit Hot Detroit (Vagabonding)Comedians Nick Sperdute and Andrew Heaton go into a virtual reality version of Sim City to meet the mayor and fix the digital metropolis
2020-03-2218 minThe Political OrphanageLive from Snuffy's Fallout Shelter: The Corona EpisodeIn which Heaton speaks with: Tom Snuffhauser, local business owner, about the impact of the Corona Virus on the consumer economy; U.S. Horse Surgeon General Richard Snodgrass, about health precautions you can implement on behalf of your horse; Brian Sack and Jack Helmuth, hosts of the "Questionable Material" podcast, and Josh Jennings, producer emeritus for Something's Off with Andrew Heaton. Apologies on sound quality--technical problems resulting from a live stream show! Season 2, Ep 40
2020-03-201h 05The Political OrphanageWe're Against Abolishing the Electoral College, ApparentlyBrian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young join Heaton to discuss attempts to abolish the Electoral College. What are the upshots and downsides to a national popular vote? What measures could improve the existing system without scrapping it? Plus, of course, Heaton rants about Ranked Choice Voting. Season 2, Episode 39
2020-03-181h 04
The Political OrphanageHillary Clinton and Tulsi Gabbard Slapfight - Featuring: Justin Robert YoungShots fired! Hillary Clinton is accusing Tulsi Gabbard of being a Russian asset. Tulsi Gabbard says Hillary Clinton is a corrupt warmonger. How exactly does this factor into foreign policy? Justin Robert Young joins Heaton for a tactical analysis of the 2020 campaign, and Heaton explains what the hell "unilateral vs multilateral muscular liberalism" means. Season 2, Ep 16
2019-10-2451 min
The Political OrphanageShould We Add Another Thousand Congressmen?It's the first episode of the new series! Host Andrew Heaton is joined by podcast warlords Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young, to discuss: Should the Trump administration continue the trend of relocating federal agencies to the states? Congressmen have *way* more constituents than they used to. Should we create more congressmen? What about *thousands* of more congressmen? Democratic Party Draft Picks: who would make the strongest combo, and who would you like to see on a ticket regardless?
2019-07-111h 30
The Political OrphanageEp 142 | The Final EpisodeHeaton comes on the show one last time to conclude 'Something's Off with Andrew Heaton'.
2019-06-1220 min
The Political OrphanageEp 127 | Bail Ideas for When I Finally Get Arrested | Guest: Andrea ColemanComedian and attorney Andrea Coleman joins Heaton to talk about ways to improve bail bonds to make sure people get detained for flight risks, not lack of cash. Heaton reveals several ways he might one day be arrested and also gives some pretty good gardening tips.
2019-05-2134 min
The Political OrphanageEp 111 | Good Fare, Bad Fare, We All Scream for Welfare | Guest: Deanna EasleyDeanna Easley rejoins Heaton to talk about welfare: when it works, when it traps, and her experiences on it. Plus, Heaton explains a Biden vs. Trump election through ostrich racing, and producer Jennings comes on with timely feedback.
2019-04-2945 min
The Political OrphanageEp 108 | Am I Castrating Libertarians? | Guest: Gene EpsteinGene Epstein is the director and moderator of the New York-based debate society the Soho Forum and formerly the economics editor at Barron's. He's also Heaton's mentor in economics. He comes on the program to chastise Heaton for his ideological foibles, then to talk about why the Federal Reserve Board is horrible and we should scrap it entirely.
2019-04-2454 min
The Political OrphanageEp 106 | Capitalist Solutions to Global Warming | Guest: Jerry TaylorJerry Taylor, formerly of the Cato Institute and now president of the Niskanen Center, joins Heaton to talk about what pro-market solutions to global warming look like. Plus, Heaton spices up the Mueller report, and a new whisky-based sponsor.
2019-04-2253 min
The Political OrphanageEp 92 | Jesus, Sex, and Reality TV | Guest: Phil RobertsonHeaton invites on BlazeTV's Phil Robertson, of "Duck Dynasty" fame, to talk about how secular and spiritual people can get along and, to a lesser extent, to run Heaton's reality TV show ideas by him.
2019-04-0236 min
The Political OrphanageEp 77 | The Least and Most Partisan Counties in America | Guest: Andrea Jones-RooyWhere do non-partisan people tend to live? What factors are most associated with political prejudice? Comedian and political scientist Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy joins Heaton to a discuss a recent PredictWise survey trying to quantify each of America's 3,000 counties according to partisanship. (Plus, Heaton ranks world leaders according to who he would want to vacation with).
2019-03-1244 min
The Political OrphanageEp 76 | The FDA Mirage | Guest: Stu BurguiereThe head of the Food & Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb, is leaving, so Heaton is officially nominating Stu Burguiere to be its new commissioner. He talks with Heaton about the false sense of security the FDA brings the public, and the ways it can be counterproductive for life-saving pharmaceuticals.
2019-03-1143 min
The Political OrphanageEp 64 | "Best Mustache Award," and Other Ways to Fix the Oscars | Guest: Andrew YoungThe biggest problem with the Academy Awards is: not enough trophies. Comedian and Hollywood insider Andrew Young joins Heaton to suggest new category awards, like "Best Fake Accent" or "Most Tasteful Sex Scene." Plus, a new "How to with Heaton: Balancing a Checkbook."
2019-02-2153 min
The Political OrphanageEp 61 | The New Right | Guest: Lauren ChenLauren Chen, host of "Roaming Millennial Uncensored," joins Heaton to map out how conservatives in their twenties think, and how the political landscape will change as they come into their own. Plus, Heaton's producer Jennings contacts several of Heaton's ex-girlfriends to solicit listener feedback about the show.
2019-02-1850 min
The Political OrphanageEp 60 | Requiem for the Prince of the OutbackHeaton's personal hero, Prince Leonard, passed away this week, after a storied history of fighting in World War II, declaring independence from Australia, and thwarting an onerous wheat quota. In a special tribute episode, Heaton goes over the life of Australia's homegrown monarch.
2019-02-1537 min
The Political OrphanageEp 57 | The Great Leap Forward Something Something Wind Power | Guest: Brian BrushwoodAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed the New Green Deal to Congress last week, designed to radically overhaul and control the US economy, fight climate change, and raise Heaton's blood pressure to staggering heights. Brian Brushwood joins the program to calm Heaton down and explain how AOC is actually progressivism's response to Donald Trump. Later, Heaton reveals a new cooking segment with a special recipe.
2019-02-1257 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 53 | The Imperial Address to the House of Lords And/Or Congress | Guest: Justin Robert YoungHeaton comes up with ways to improve the State of the Union Address, including a mandated congressional conga line, and presidential crowd surfing. But before that, Justin Robert Young of the "Politics Politics Politics" podcast joins Heaton for a breakdown of the speech, what all the guests signified, and how heckling the Hall of Presidents can improve any trip to Disney World.
2019-02-0658 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 51 | The NFL Team Not Stealing from Taxpayers | Guest: Eric BoehmHeaton unleashes a tirade about football, and what he'd do to improve it. (Hint: it involves horses.) Then he invites on Reason's Eric Boehm to discuss stadium subsidies, and the graft and incompetency which keeps taxpayers on the hook for millions. Heaton also determines which NFL team to endorse based entirely on the one not taking handouts.
2019-02-0452 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 49 | Why Does Everyone Hate Howard Schultz? | Guest: Turner SparksFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is thinking about running for president, which has enraged the Democratic party. Comedian Turner Sparks joins to explain why, and Heaton details the single issue Schultz can push to make him relevant as an outsider. Plus, Heaton makes an impassioned speech about why he would make a fantastic ambassador.
2019-01-3159 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 43 | The Various Species of Democrats | Guest: John DeVoreSelf-described "flaming liberal writer" John DeVore joins Heaton to describe the internal makeup of the Democratic Party, and the factions within vying for power. They also get into tribalism, why markets are awesome, and why Heaton thinks socialism prolonged the Great Depression.
2019-01-2358 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 35 | What Do Your Morals Taste Like? | Guest: Jonathan HaidtJonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and the author of several books, including "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion." He joins Heaton to talk about how progressives, conservatives, and libertarians have different "moral tastebuds," and about his concerns for the future of academia. Plus, Heaton takes a morality test and is revealed to be a deeply empathetic person who also has no gag reflex, tribal loyalty, or deference to authority.
2019-01-1150 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 25 | Railing Against Minimum Wage | Guest: Brian BrushwoodBrian Brushwood joins Heaton to discuss New York's minimum wage increase for Uber drivers, and to hate on civil asset forfeiture. Plus Heaton gives unsolicited advice to the new White House Chief of Staff.
2018-12-1851 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 24 | Libertarianism, Socialism, and NASA | Guest: Gene EpsteinHeaton's economics mentor Gene Epstein (moderator of the SOHO forum) joins to discuss how socialism can comfortably exist within a capitalist framework, and also to relentlessly yell at Heaton for his ongoing support of NASA.
2018-12-141h 04
The Political OrphanageEp. 16 | Are British people human? How do they think? | Guest: Zoe SamuelComedy writer and verified British person Zoe Samuel joins Heaton to talk about English politics, political mindsets, and the Prime Minister's Questions. Heaton explains why Betty White should be Queen of America.
2018-12-0452 min
The Political OrphanageEp. 15 | Why George HW Bush Is UnderratedIn his first solo show, Heaton gives a biography of the late George H. W. Bush, and why he's underrated as a president. Plus, Heaton responds to listener reviews.
2018-12-0355 min