Politically Charged Mischief
This an unserious podcast that covers serious topics. We do this for a variety of reasons. First, we’re friends and we nerd out on this stuff. And it’s easier to laugh about it that let the state of the world drain your energy. Second, we feel like more serious defense news sources aren’t accessible to the broader population, so we try to keep it at a level for anyone. If there are major current events we will likely cover them, but we also dive into history, movies, books, shows, video games, or pop culture. Views and opinions are personal and do not reflect an official policy of the US gov't
Episodes
Slight change of pace on this episode, Mav and Ninja are joined by first-time guest TJ to talk JFEO. We start with some snoozer doctrine, then talk Normandy, the Falkland Islands, Urgent Fury, and of course, Hostomel. From there, we start free-wheeling into the challenges facing future JFE operations, from the strikers to the loggies and cyber nerds.
If y'all like this kind of discussion, DM us with topics @politicallycharg...
Mav and Hitman explore a variety of topics ranging from unique retail experiences and gas station food culture to current international conflicts and the historical context of domestic terrorism. They discuss the emergence of extremist groups, the cultural dynamics in Russia, and share personal anecdotes about food experiences and health consequences. The conversation wraps up with recommendations for movies and shows, highlighting...
Summary
In this episode, Hitman and Mav share some laughs over Nick Tarnasky beating the crap out of some moron on the golf course, delve into political discussions surrounding war, NATO, and the complexities of defining victory in conflict. They explore the economic factors influencing warfare, the implications of domestic terrorism, and the role of social media in shaping political narratives. The conversation highlights the c...
In this episode, Mav and Hitman explore a variety of topics ranging from humorous hypothetical scenarios involving animal fights to serious discussions about climate change, nuclear energy, and the state of democracy in America. They share personal anecdotes, reflect on cultural events like Independence Day, and critique the current political landscape, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone. In this conversation, ...
Mav and Hitman explore various themes surrounding cultural identity, ethnicity, and nationality, using Anya Taylor-Joy's heritage as a focal point. They discuss the complexities of defining cultural identity, the impact of generational ties, and the nuances of cultural appropriation. The conversation also delves into military operations, particularly the strategic use of B2 bombers and the challenges posed by deep underground f...
Happy Pi Episode! Trying something a bit different on this one
Summary
In this conversation, Mav and Hitman discuss various life updates, including personal time management and the decision to outsource chores. They share a bizarre encounter Mav had while hiking, leading to a broader discussion on current events and social media trends. The conversation shifts to the polarization surrounding global conflicts, particularly foc...
Anyone else getting ticked with the Chinese trying to smuggle toxic plants in to "study" (kill our crops)? We talk about that, plus their role in the global fentanyl industry (it's high, it's very high). Also, why is everything on Amazon these days just copies of copies of the same junk?
Also, fun one for the week, we about the twitter argument between a young lad and the UK Royal Navy pilot who depth charged ...
Come for the Hispanic house parties, stay for the Ukraine drone strikes. Quite the episode with Mav and Hitman, some fun stuff (like watching a good chunk of Russia's bomber fleet burn to the ground) and some scary stuff (like realizing this could happen to us too).
What are your thoughts on colonizing mars? Although, after today's spaz attack, who knows what Elon does next.
Life happens, kinda dropped the ball on getting this one published in a timely manner. Don't worry, one more in the pipeline and it's not even the weekend. Go watch the Bin Laden doc, it was ok.
Topper joins the boys for a fun romp. We'll chat a bit of fallout from the whole India-Pakistan thing, plus US military bros getting rolled by fedbois at illegal night clubs.
Deep dive episode alert: Hitman looks into the El Salvadoran civil war. War crimes, massacres, assassinations, forced deportations, counter-insurgency warfare. Pretty interesting stuff, wasn't that long ago. So, we should kinda give them props that they're even a little stable these days.
Oh yeah, the US kinda supported the government during the war. You have been awarded one yike.
Book recommendation: The Battle of...
Pope's dead, our boys aren't Catholic and really don't understand a lot of this. Conclave was excellent though.
We'll hit some talk about Yemen, air defenses, and feeding Reapers to the Houthis. Pretty sure India-Pakistan is going to more or less fizzle, but let's be honest, this podcast is rapidly turning into the Mad Money/Jim Cramer of the geopolitics world.
Give it a listen, leave us a review, shoot us a DM. Or not...up to you....
No, you're thinking of Ocean's Eleven.
Mav is bouncing back from seratonin depletion. Hitman's hitting callbacks, mogging happy idiots on social media.
China's helping the Houthis shoot at boats. N O T C O O L.
Also hit some MS-13 talk. Full disclosure, might be wrong about some of this, just doing what we can with the info available.
And no, the Somalians are not the tallest people in the world.
Folks, gonna be honest with you. This one was all over the map. Maverick was in his feels, he's not sure winter will ever end, and there's not much going on in the world that's fun to talk about.
We did some talk on weird weapons in history. Triggered again by Minecraft movie reactions. Stuff like that.
Oh and Hitman was in a car accident.
Let us know from a listener perspective how this went.
Statements...
Some potentially controversial takes on planes this ep. You also might have to do some googling to see what planes we're talking about, it gets obscure at times. And we really got into the plane to car comparisons, someone hit up Top Gear for us.
Plus we get Hitman going down the WWI tanks rabbit hole (send to a Frenchperson in your life).
Oh and it all kicks off with some social commentary, Topgolf, Minecraft movie reactions, figh...
Jump into the world of obscure sports, weird gun mods, and revisionist history. In this ep, Maverick and Hitman obviously have to weigh in on the big Signal group chat leak, plus the buildup of B2 bombers in Diego Garcia.
Big look at Operation Paperclip and Nazi (pretty sure on this one) rocket scientists. Get smart on your history (not really).
What are your thoughts on the Lusitania? Legal target or war crime (false flag)...
Skip the first 30 min if you dont want some rough travel stories. Hitman gets into some elaborate detail about food poisoning on an international flight, Maverick shares some rough details as well. Past that, the boys get into details about the F-47 (new Boeing 6th gen jet). A great jet, one of the best jets, it flew and many people said it was one of the best jets. Also, damn, Syria sucks rn. We kinda got that one wrong, chat.
Cool episode chopping it up with Warlizard (u/Warlizard, not of Warlizard Gaming Forums) on all manner of topics from AI models to the future of Reddit. Toss in a healthy amount of speculation on the Havana Syndrome and the origins of Lyme disease (and our own experiences with Lyme and ticks).
We also get into some of Warlizard's own stories about his time in the US Army in West Germany as a linguist, in addition to commercial comp...
Well folks, the boys made it to Season 3. Warm up with some stories about cops, drug dealers, and drunk driving (not us, promise). First real topic of discussion is US Army soldiers indicted for selling classified info to China (for $15k? really?). Toss in some problems with military recruiting, immigrants, and security vetting, and you've got a whole heap of nuance.
If that wasn't gray enough for you, weigh in on Ukrai...
Well folks, we did it. Made it through Season 2, onwards and upwards, growth-oriented sigma grindset.
In this ep, the boys talk illegal Chinese fishing and seafood stuff. Going further into the matrix, we get a tangent on Cryptids and Bigfoot vids, Alone Australia (season 1), and the Boeing KC-46.
Oh and the legacy stealth jet, the mighty F-117 (what're they up to???)
Just for reference, two astronauts are still stu...
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