The Gedunk Show
Welcome to The Gedunk Show, where two Navy veterans—Bobby, who proudly graduated dead last in his class at the Naval Academy, and Dan, a Navy SEAL who moonlights as an ER trauma surgeon—team up to bring you a podcast like no other. Equal parts camaraderie and chaos, each episode dives into a wide range of topics, from leadership and military life to everyday absurdities and current events. With their unique blend of humor, experience, and candid storytelling, you’ll never know what’s coming next—except for the laughs. Tune in, grab a snack, and let’s hit the mess deck!
Episodes
August 28, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby dive into the power of sports as more than just a game. We talk about how athletics bring people together, why sports have always been political, and why any great school — especially one designed for young men — needs sports as a central pillar.
We also push back on the nonsense of “red pill” podcasts that tell men they don’t need to compete and that others should worship the...
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August 8, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby cover the wide terrain of what it means to lead, to govern, and to wield power—especially in a world teetering on the edge of major change.
From the solvency of Social Security and the future of Medicare and Medicaid, to climate change, healthcare access, and the impact of U.S. tariffs—this episode breaks down the interconnected systems shaping our lives. Most importantly, we ...
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August 1, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby dive into the recent New York City shooting involving a man who claims to suffer from CTE. We unpack the complicated intersection of mental health, gun legislation, and public safety—asking hard questions that policymakers often avoid.
Before getting into the heavy topics, we kick things off on a lighter note with a look at the return of football training camps, player buzz, a...
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July 24, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Bobby and Dan dig deep into how sports teams are more than just rosters and rivalries—they’re cultural reflections of the cities and regions they represent.
We explore how local values shape team identity—and how successful teams build cultures that transcend race, class, and politics.
We also unpack how sports create bridges between people that politics too often tears down—and what les...
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July 17, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Show, Bobby and Dan dive deep into the world of conspiracy theories — why people believe them, how they spread, and what makes them so damn addictive.
From political paranoia to sports conspiracies like the NBA Draft Lottery or the NFL being rigged, we unpack famous examples, break down the psychological pull, and explain how conspiracy thinking is creeping into everyday life — even when you don’t r...
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July 10, 2025 • 48 mins
This week, Dan and Bobby break down what real leadership looks like—not in the easy times, but in the moments that matter.
⠀💥 Why leadership isn’t just about having authority
⚖️ Why responsibility and accountability must walk hand in hand
🧭 And why management is for peacetime—but leadership is for crisis.
⠀Too many so-called leaders crumble when things go wrong because they skipped a step
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July 1, 2025 • 60 mins
From the NBA Draft’s celebration of young potential… to the crushing reality of a combat-wounded American veteran deported to Korea… to U.S. airstrikes in Iran… to the devastating impact of Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” — Bobby and Dan pull no punches.
We connect the dots between war abroad, betrayal at home, and a government more interested in tax breaks than taking care of those who serve.
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June 19, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Show, Dan and Bobby break down the dangerous cocktail of inflated egos, siloed subject matter experts, and absent leadership that’s accelerating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. We explore how competence without wisdom—and knowledge without strategy—is pushing us toward a volatile tipping point. This isn’t just bad policy—it’s bad command. Listen now. #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #Le...
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June 10, 2025 • 45 mins
In this urgent episode of The Gedunk Show, Dan and Bobby dive into the explosive events unfolding in Los Angeles, where the deployment of the National Guard has now been followed by something far more alarming: the activation of United States Marines on American soil. We break down the legal, historical, and constitutional red lines being crossed — and why this isn’t just a local crisis, but a national emergency for American democr...
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June 10, 2025 • 53 mins
This week on The Gedunk Show, Dan and Bobby dive deep into the power of team dynamics—on the field, in the classroom, and at the highest levels of government. From coaching grade school sports to leading nations, leadership defines success. So what happens when the team captain in the White House can’t lead? We break down how bad leadership filters down and makes life worse for all of us. Tune in for truth, laughs, and real talk ab...
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This week on The Gedunk Show, Dan and I dive into one of the most transformative forces in American history: the GI Bill. We explore how this single piece of legislation didn’t just send veterans to college — it launched a middle class, fueled the economy, and laid the foundation for post-WWII innovation. We connect the dots from federally funded university research to life-saving medical advances, tech breakthroughs, and global le...
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May 27, 2025 • 45 mins
This week on The Gedunk Show, Dan and Bobby unpack the uncomfortable truth: how Biden’s visible mental decline during his first term opened the door to Trump’s return—and how Trump is now doubling down on dysfunction, corruption, and chaos. From foreign policy failures to unchecked authoritarianism, we ask: how did we get here again, and what happens next if we don’t learn from it?
Tune in for hard truths, historical parallels, an...
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May 15, 2025 • 53 mins
This week on The Gedunk Show, we sit down with the legendary Dr. Mel Pender—Vietnam War veteran, Olympic gold medalist, and former head track coach at West Point. His life story is a masterclass in resilience: from facing racism in the Army to standing on the Olympic podium, and from combat zones to coaching cadets. We dive deep into how he views today’s military and what’s changed—and what hasn’t. You don’t want to miss this one.
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May 8, 2025 • 42 mins
In this week’s episode of The Gedunk Show, Bobby and Dan dive deep into the idea that the little things matter. From Shedeur Sanders’ drop in the NFL Draft to how accountability—or the lack of it—shapes everything from locker rooms to the Oval Office, we explore the intersection of humility, leadership, and power. We look at how Shedeur’s story isn’t just about football—it’s about race, economics, and what society values. Then we p...
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May 2, 2025 • 60 mins
What happens when two powerhouse women—Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney—decide enough is enough? You get the Seneca Project: a fierce movement to protect democracy and fight the rising tide of MAGA extremism.
In this episode of The Gedunk Show, we get real about:
• How the fall of Roe v. Wade changed everything
• Why the GOP sold out to MAGA ideology
• What it takes to fight disinfo...
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April 25, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode of The Gedunk Show, Bobby and Dan sit down with political strategist and democracy defender Trygve Olsen to unpack the seven telltale signs of rising authoritarianism—many of which are already playing out across the U.S. and the world.
From attacking independent media to eroding electoral integrity, Trygve helps us understand the playbook authoritarian leaders use—and more importantly, what everyday citizens can d...
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April 18, 2025 • 58 mins
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Dan and Bobby break down a brewing constitutional crisis as the Trump administration defies a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling to return a wrongfully deported asylum seeker from El Salvador. This isn’t just a legal fluke — it’s part of a disturbing pattern of ignoring lower court rulings, threatening the very foundation of our democracy.
Then we shift gears and dig into the NFL Draft — and why raw talent isn’t enough...
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April 10, 2025 • 56 mins
This week, we dive into how the mentality built through sports—grit, resilience, and the will to win—translates directly to military service and leadership. We explore how pushing through adversity on the field prepares our warfighters for the battles they’ll face around the globe. Plus, we unpack the quiet consequences of banning books at our nation’s Service Academies and why exposure to diverse voices and global narratives is es...
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April 2, 2025 • 50 mins
This week on The Gedunk Show with Dan and Bobby, we dive into the national security implications of SignalGate and what it means for trust in our intelligence infrastructure. We then unpack the reported efforts by the Trump administration to defund and dismantle the National Museum of African American History and Culture — and what that says about the broader cultural and political landscape. Finally, we lighten it up with a full-c...
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March 26, 2025 • 57 mins
This week, we go straight to the front lines with veteran war correspondent Philip Ittner, joining us from downtown Kyiv, Ukraine.
With over 30 years of experience covering conflict zones—from Baghdad to Afghanistan to now Ukraine—Philip brings raw, unfiltered insight into the war’s devastating impact on everyday Ukrainians, the shifting global order, and what Western media isn’t telling you.
If you want the ground truth about Uk...
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