Random Schmuck

Random Schmuck

There is a lot of craziness in this world and I’m just some random schmuck with a big mouth and a podcast to talk about all of it. Topics can range from arts to science to politics and education. Whatever is grating my cheese, shucking my oysters, sharpens my pencil on any given day, I’ll be here to mouth off about it. But what do I know, I’m just some random schmuck. Contact me at: randomschmuckpod@gmail.com

Episodes

July 29, 2025 9 mins

So I recorded a full hour episode on storm chasing and then realized I hit the play button instead of the record button so I recorded...nothing. Since my biggest pet peeve is having to do something all over again that I've just done, I'm not doing that all over again. So, a brief rant today.

 

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An appeals court decision declares the Trump administration's executive order killing birthright citizenship to be blatantly and wildly unconstitutional and I explain why.

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Reference: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca9.3b7bc70c-6fcb-460e-9232-c6bc8ad16303/gov.uscourts.ca9.3b7bc70c-6fcb-460e-9232-c6bc8ad16303.163.1.pdf

 

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July 25, 2025 32 mins

If even a random schmuck like me can learn to "DIY", you can, too!!

 

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July 23, 2025 52 mins

I just had to unfriend someone for incredibly bigoted statements about trans people. Why is it so hard to allow others the freedom we enjoy to live our lives as our authentic selves?  What happened to the Golden Rule?

"Your Racist Friend" - They Might Be Giants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFGQdvYIJ0M

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July 21, 2025 31 mins

The Trump IRS is opening the floodgates to allow churches to become the vehicle for dark money in political campaigns. The Johnson Amendment is no more.

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References:

https://michiganadvance.com/2024/04/02/wrapped-in-a-flag-and-carrying-a-cross/

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/charities-churches-and-politics

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txed.232590/gov.uscourts.txed.232590.35....

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July 19, 2025 44 mins

Like "Russia, Russia, Russia", except there was overwhelming evidence that Russia interfered with the 2016 election. But...projection and confession, amirite???

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References:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-maga-jeffrey-epstein-files-rcna219073

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/lauren-boebert-matt-gaetz-epstein-files-b2790074.html

https://www.nytim...

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Today I do a deep dive into the Epstein indictment and the conspiracy theories that have popped up around it and the outrage that is splitting the MAGA movement after it was announced there was no client list and Trump is trying to get his supporters to just shut up about Epstein already.

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DiXSAPFbHE

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1180481/dl

https://www.newsnationnow...

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My friend Guy comes by to discuss pop culture, especially from the 1980's and 1990's.

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Today we have retired Army Colonel Mike Brockway on hand to discuss the concept of service and serving one's country.

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July 11, 2025 44 mins
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July 9, 2025 26 mins

Random thoughts from a Random Schmuck.  The Big, Awful Bill, Facebook conservatives and junk email.

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I cannot believe I have never read the entire Declaration of Independence. It's amazing what's in it and how the grievances delineated therein so mirror our current political situation. Enjoy the reading and my occasional awful British accent as I take you through this document that Trump said was "Well, it means exactly what it says, it's a declaration. A declaration of unity and love and respect, and it means a lot. And it's some...

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July 3, 2025 63 mins

How we express our patriotism is rooted in very different realities in the United States. Also, an outstanding listener email!

References:

 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nationalism-vs-Patriotism-Whats-the-Difference

Calibee Shrimp Chips:  https://calbeeamerica.com/our-brands/shrimp-chips

Calpico: https://calpico-usa.com/

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The Supreme Court just ended the United States of America as we know it and effectively handed Trump absolute dictatorial powers. I discuss the most dangerous Supreme Court decision in American history today. Email to randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

 

Text of the decision: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a884_new_g314.pdf

 

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Religion is frequently weaponized for personal political gain, it needs to be called out whenever it happens.  Please email at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

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June 27, 2025 59 mins

More snacks!!!  Please share your snack stories at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com, I'd love to do an entire episode consisting of your stories!

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June 25, 2025 51 mins

Do you love snacks? Of course you do! After all of the doom and gloom, I figured we should do something light and sweet. I have so much to say on the subject that it's going to be two episodes at least. This is Part 1. I'd ove to hear what your favorite snacks are and your idiosyncratic ways of eating them!  Please write to me at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com and I will share your story on an upcoming episode!!

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June 23, 2025 42 mins

A roundup of the news after we bombed Iran.

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June 21, 2025 57 mins

Mike and I discuss the issue of Iran and Israel among other things. Email at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

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