This week we're featuring a conversation Scott had with Austin radio legend Jeff Ward, who wanted to know if Sen. Cruz could actually lose to Rep. Colin Allred. We'll be back with our regular conversion including Jeremy Wallace next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Send us a text Thank you to Mr. Alex Cruz for coming on the show again. We always have a great conversations on and off the mic. Much was said about diet, Italians, being a father and so much more. Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexcruzhaha/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The Smoking Simian…

School districts across Texas have been left to twist in the wind after billions in funding was withheld because of Gov. Greg Abbott's failed attempt at passing a school voucher program. Let's talk about the real world consequences of that, shall we? And the politics of it, too. Plus for you real junkies we'll get into this week's speaker race dram…

Send us a text Isabel is a stand up comedian, singer, actor and maybe like five more things. We spoke about her home state of Wisconsin, our favorite energy drinks, entertainment and so much more. Check out her podcast, Heck Yeah, coming soon! Follow Isabel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabelvullings/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buym…

The first and probably only presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is in the rearview mirror and quite a few issues emanating from Texas were front and center: Immigration, abortion, oil and gas production, and more. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is making his pitch to lead Senate Republicans. And an obvious attempt to suppress the vot…

Send us a text Pablo is a comic from San Diego who, like the rest of us, moved to NYC to slang laughs. We talked about street altercations, caffeine and so much more! Follow Pablo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pabspants/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The Smoking Simian on Instagram - https://www.insta…

There's finally a debate breaking out in the US Senate race in Texas featuring Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred arguing over who's the bigger champion for the business community and jobs in this state. Jeremy spoke with both candidates. Plus, a Texas Democrat leaves the party for the GOP. It would be a bold move if it didn't seem like nothing bu…

Send us a text David and I met at a comedy festival in the great state of Maine two years ago. Now both of us are in Brooklyn slanging jokes. Today we spoke about Target cranking, selling women's shoes and so much more! Follow David on IG - https://www.instagram.com/drdecareaux/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The…

Send us a text So great to have Gersom and David on the show. Both are comedians here in Brooklyn and have their own podcast titled Gersom and David Do Homework. Much was said about bands, books, cultures from around the world and endless puns. Check us out and tell your friends. Follow Gersom on IG - https://www.instagram.com/plantainzaddy/ Follow…

But, it sure seems like it's about Texas. Abortion, gun violence, and immigration: Texans and Texas issues were front and center for much of the DNC in Chicago this week. We break it all down for you in this special edition of the show. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Je…

Send us a text We're back this week with my man Ali The Toxic. Ali is a rapper and all around artist who may or may or may not be toxic. Tune in and find out! Follow Ali on IG - https://www.instagram.com/alithetoxic/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The Smoking Simian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesmo…

President Biden is out and Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination. What does a Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris race look like this fall? Does this change anything in Texas? And what does this mean for other key 2024 races including Rep. Colin Allred challenging Sen. Ted Cruz? Houston Chronicle columnist Joy S…

Many parents and teachers around Texas were angry this week as kids returned to school at the very same time that the future of education in this state was once again up for debate at the Capitol in Austin. Plus, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner won the "insiders race" to succeed Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Congress. Jeremy was in the room for …

Send us a text Today I'm speaking with the very funny David Bakker. We talked about Orange Theory classes, Native Americans and the power of dance. Tune in and tell your friends! Follow David on IG - https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The Smoking Simian on Instagram - https://w…

For the second week in a row, national Democrats have made Texas the setting for the race for the White House. In Houston, VP Harris fired back at former President Trump after he said she "happened to turn Black" and in Austin President Biden proposed sweeping changes to the Supreme Court. We've sort of got an update on the race for Texas House spe…

Send us a text This episode is not for the faint of heart. Tim and I discuss conspiracy theories, angsty pop punk music and what it's like trying to be a comedian when you just want to say nonsense. Very fun conversation and I know you'll enjoy it as well. Follow Tim on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tim_emili/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www…

A reset race for the White House begins in Texas: During her first week as the newly-minted presumptive Democratic standard-bearer, Vice President Kamala Harris hit the ground running in Houston to check on the city in the aftermath of a hurricane and to pump up teachers gathered in H-Town. Jeremy was there and has a full report. Plus, Little Gov. …

Send us a text Zar is a stand up comedian from Canada. We talked about life before stand up, how she has grown into modesty and so much more! Follow Zar on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zarthefukingstar/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The Smoking Simian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesmokings…

This week, Jeremy reports from the RNC in Milwaukee where Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz played their part in the "Unity" convention of Donald Trump, which ended up being more divisive than perhaps any convention in recent American history. Plus, the remembrances were flowing in overnight after Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passed aw…

Send us a text Gabe is a comic here in New York and NOT from Michigan! We talk about why and how we do stand up, as well as why it's important to be better than people. Tune in and tell your friends! Follow Gabe (even though he said don't find him) on IG - https://www.instagram.com/it_is_gabriel_ross/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com…

As much as President Biden is struggling politically in the weeks after his disastrous debate performance, he was still able to get the best of one Republican: Gov. Greg Abbott, who abandoned Texas in the leadup to a hurricane causing a slower response than usual after Beryl knocked out power to millions amid a heatwave. Plus, Attorney General Ken …

Send us a text Today I'm speaking to my good friends Jezreel and Lucas. Lucas writes full length films while Jez spontaneously moved to Brooklyn from California and decided to stay. Listen to our fun hang! Follow Jez on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezreel.csv/ Follow Lucas on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucastardino/ Buy me a co…

More than a week after a disastrous debate performance, the White House and the campaign of President Joe Biden have not been able to calm the fears of Democrats who now believe he is not up to the challenge of campaigning against former President Donald Trump. As a public service, Jeremy reviews what other potential Democratic nominees have said a…

Send us a text Happy Fourth Of July to all you country loving patriots. Ryhaad is a stand up comedian here in Brooklyn NY. Let us be the background noise to your cookout today! Follow Ryhaad on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryhaadcarroll/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06p Follow The Smoking Simian on Instagram - ht…

Democrats in Texas and around the nation are having a collective freakout after the debate performance of President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta. Plus, Republicans are pointing to the murder of a Houston 12 year old to advance their case for more border security. But, didn't they just turn down a border security crackd…

Send us a text I know you missed us last week but we are back with a fantastic conversation withe my man Reuben Egan. Reuben is a stand up comedian originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. We spoke about MMA, laws in other countries and so much more! Follow Reuben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamreubenegan/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.b…

This week, something a little different: Scott was in San Antonio to appear on our friend Gilbert Garcia's PBS show on KLRN Television in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News. Scott and Gilbert talked about the US Senate race in Texas, abortion politics, and one thing that has fundamentally changed about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during the cou…

As Texas Democrats gathered in El Paso for their state convention, Republicans were quick to seize on the appearance of a drag queen on the same stage where women's reproductive rights were actually front and center. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred are now starting to trade jabs in their race for US Senate. And a lawmaker compares his quest to …

Send us a text Bobby is a stand up comedian here in NYC and hosts a podcast titled The Before Hours Podcast. He will also be performing his hour long show, American History Sex, at the massive Edinburgh Fringe Fest in Scotland this August. Follow him on IG - https://www.instagram.com/bobbysheehanlol/ Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/…

Send us a text Ryan Burke is a budding stand up here in New York. He's hilarious and I always have a great time speaking to him. We had a lot to say about what we like about women, our favorite fat people in history and so much more! Follow Ryan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryan.a.burke/ - Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com…

Send us a text Nick Marmor is a stand up comedian, as well as a wealth of knowledge on drugs and their effects. Don't worry he learned about them in school! He's also hosting a show in New Haven, CT at Cafe Nine on June 6th! Follow Nick on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickmarmor/ - Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antoniob06…

"Bleach blonde bad built butch body!" It's now the phrase heard 'round the world after Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, smacked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green around on Capitol Hill this past week. We'll get into it. Plus, we'll update you on the Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio this weekend. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock…

Send us a text Andy Stuchell aka The Stuch aka Andy Mango is a stand up comic from Pittsburgh, PA and has been here in New York killing the game. Check out his next, self-produced show at Aftermath NYC in Ridgewood on 6/5 at 7:30pm! - Follow Andy on IG - https://www.instagram.com/theandymango/ - Buy me a coffee! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anton…

Gov. Abbott made national headlines this week for pardoning a man convicted in the brutal murder of a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Jeremy has the scoop on why Abbott is setting this precedent. Plus: A Texas Congresswoman gets into a fight with a colleague over "fake eyelashes." Yes, they are being just as productive in Washi…