Best America Non Issues Podcasts (2024)

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Issue 553: The Crow Non-Spoiler Review, Sony Gonna Sony, & Ultron is Back? 1:02:18

1h ago1:02:18

1:02:18

A new week means a new non-spoiler review from Michael. This time he gives his non-spoiler thoughts on The Crow, it's not going to be a glowing review by any means. The guys then discuss RDJ's recent comments regarding being cast as Doom, Spider-Man 4 reportedly set for yet another multiverse story, Sony doing Sony things (what a shock right?), the…

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233: You Can't Do This Alone with Paigeosity 1:38:13

27m ago1:38:13

1:38:13

Returning to the Culture Cast, Paigeosity addresses the steps to getting past social cynicism. Although Gun Culture has its nuances, it serves as a setting in which we discuss the false prerequisites we put in place before building our community. When we get burned by people we trusted, do we spend the remainder of our days alone? Or do we learn th…

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Issue 552: Alien Romulus Non-Spoiler Review, The Acolyte Canceled, & Beau DeMayo Allegations 58:46

3d ago58:46

58:46

Today on the podcast Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts about Alien: Romulus, the guys react to the cancellation of The Acolyte, Temuera Morrison's comments about being shelved, the reports that have come out regarding the reason for Beau DeMayo's firing from X-Men '97, and speculative reports from a scooper regarding cut Kang storylines from b…

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232: The Insurgent and the Sniper 27:10

37m ago27:10

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War never changes, yet war fighting never remains the same. The tactics and strategies of the last war have been analyzed in pursuit of countermeasures. Instead, we are approaching the forever war with the individual as the target. Like the word "tactical," these two words often get used without understanding what they mean. The Insurgent and the S…

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Alex Reinauer & Greyson Gee: Should 'Right to Repair' Laws Be Enacted? 33:31

2h ago33:31

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about “Right to Repair” laws. First on the show is Alex Reinauer, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later we hear from Greyson Gee, policy scholar at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. You can find Alex on X, formerly Tw…

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231: Stolen Valor and its Complications 25:47

1h ago25:47

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The subject of Stolen Valor often travels through Gun Culture, and rarely reaches general politics. Recent events have drawn attention to one Vice President who was accused of Stolen Valor. So when we consider what it means to steal valor, we are able to see how the double lie or the double fallacy should not be effective. Tim Walz has been selecte…

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Issue 551: Daredevil Born Again Looks Amazing & More Marvel D23 Reaction 1:20:14

8h ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Today is all about Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation's presentations at D23. Well, actually they do dive a bit into Batman: The Caped Crusader on Prime Video first, then it's Marvel the rest of the way. The guys react to the footage shown of Daredevil: Born Again, Captain America: Brave New World, Agatha All Along, Fantastic Four: First Steps, an…

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230: Violence, Threats, and Honor with Jack Donovan 2:03:42

23h ago2:03:42

2:03:42

Across Social Media, and at least western culture this can be observed: the more skilled a person is at the use of force, the less likely they are going to participate in casual violence. Jack Donovan joins the show to talk about masculine philosophy, boasting in various cultures, and where Violence is Golden. Whether it's people who write checks t…

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Issue 550: House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Spoiler Review 44:45

5d ago44:45

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On today's issue, Jong voices his concerns about the Fantastic Four: First Steps production timeline given that the movie is set for release in July 2025, the frustration of Disney raising their prices again, and then the guys close out the issue by going full spoilers regarding the House of the Dragon season 2 finale. Did the finale live up to the…

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229: The Theology of Non Compliance with Baret Fawbush 1:54:41

18d ago1:54:41

1:54:41

When is one morally obligated to resist one's government? With all the talk of tyranny and noncompliance, we sit down with Baret Fawbush to discuss about some of the theological considerations about resisting evil when it comes from positions of political power. Bump Stocks and Brace Rulings Find out the difference between a criminal and an outlaw.…

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Issue 549: Talkin' SDCC with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie 1:06:26

19d ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Oh snap, a bonus issue of Comicast??? That's right, your podcast app is not deceiving you right now. PLEASE NOTE: Some spoilers are discussed about Deadpool & Wolverine around the 15 minute mark through the 17 minute mark. The guys are back for a 2nd issue this week because Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie makes her triumphant return to the po…

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228: When is Enough, Enough? The Malaise of Urgency 29:59

12d ago29:59

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All that we know is that we can't keep going on like this. What we don't know is when to make a change, or how. In his work the Secular Age, Charles Taylor talks about the cross pressures of the era. James K. A. Smith distills this large and technical book into a short, relevant page turner titled "The Secular Age." While the term secular has meant…

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Alexandra DeSanctis & Philip Klein: Should Abortion Be a State or Federal Issue? 30:09

13d ago30:09

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom of federal pro-life legislation in the wake of the Dobbs decision. First on the show is Alexandra DeSanctis, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the book Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everythin…

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Issue 548: Deadpool & Wolverine Spoiler Review & RDJ is Doctor Doom 1:08:45

15d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Wow, so that was an interesting weekend. The guys are diving into full spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine but first they give their initial thoughts on Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom. Find out why they're not too thrilled about the prospect of a RDJ Doctor Doom. Introductions - (00:01:56) Robert Downey Jr. is Doctor Doom - (00…

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227: American Pistons: The PSA JAKL vs Brownells BRN-180 25:51

24d ago25:51

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What do we have here. Two American-made, gas-piston driven firearms, each with a different take. The Brownells BRN-180 may not come in a complete package, but it does offer a light weight option when it comes to piston carbines. At the same time the PSA JAKL arrives complete with an intelligent design beyond that of its operating system. Both have …

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226: Alex Aubrey of Flux Defense on Enjoying Other's Success 1:07:05

26d ago1:07:05

1:07:05

With the release of their latest P-365 Raider, Flux Defense teamed up with REDACTED to put on our first public land clean up in Utah. Before we departed for the range, however, we took time to sit down and have a conversation on the nuances of bringing product to market in the firearms industry and gun culture. Alex Aubrey retells some of the histo…

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Issue 547: Deadpool & Wolverine Reactions Are In & Marvel Predictions For SDCC 1:04:20

27d ago1:04:20

1:04:20

In the midst of recording journalists, critics, and more who got to see Deadpool & Wolverine early were giving their early reviews of the film. The guys react to the mostly positive reviews and why Jong had a bone to pick with the final trailer for the film. Plus the guys discuss the Russo brothers reportedly returning to the MCU for the movie(s) t…

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225: Gear vs Skill Issue 29:42

1M ago29:42

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Can one solve a skill issue with better gear? A Stepping stone to maturity in Gun Culture, this topic may come across as both eye rolling and attention gathering. On the one hand, a better ruck sack will not get you up the mountain. On the other hand, it sure helps. Parachutes, plates, and powder all come into play as we consider how and when we lo…

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224: How Conspiracy Theories Harm You 28:26

26d ago28:26

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People don't believe in conspiracy theories because they find them rationally compelling. Rather, these ideas hijack an individual's need for a sense of purpose and belonging. They prey on our desire for the world to be thus regular and make sense. However, the consequences of a conspiracy theory tend to be more personal than what the media would l…

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223: Women In Combat // Quotas Hurt The Whole Team 26:37

29d ago26:37

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Should Women serve in combat roles in the military? The recent attempt on President Trump's life brings up the old debate about women in the military and women in combat roles. Framing tends to drive this conversation, and we continually get bogged down in redundant questions. Can women do the job? Are women capable of the achieving the standards? …

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Issue 546: Captain America Brave New World & Agatha All Along Trailer Reactions 1:15:07

1M ago1:15:07

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Jong is back! Michael catches up with Jong about his vacation plus the guys discuss the fallout from Hurricane Beryl to the Houston area and the tragic passing of Houston media legend Ken Hoffman. The guys then dive into the trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and Agatha All Along, what they've been watching, and episode 7 of The Acolyte.…

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222: Red Teaming and Gathering Threat Intel with Rob Rawson 2:11:07

1M ago2:11:07

2:11:07

From Private Military Contractors to Mall Cops, the field of security is full of misconceptions, egos, and opportunities to find yourself hung out to dry for other's safety. But when we look behind the curtain into what goes in to threat prevention, we see a much deeper picture. Rob Rawson of Rozin Security joins the show to teach us about the idea…

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A Quiet Place: Day One Spoiler Review with Christian Eulinberg of the Film Optix Podcast 56:39

1M ago56:39

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On this special Comicast One-Shot Michael is joined by Christian Eulinberg of the Film Optix Podcast to talk about all things A Quiet Place! Michael and Christian dive into full spoilers about A Quiet Place: Day One. They discuss how the movie was able to easily set the tone from the very first frame, the strong performances from both Lupita Nyong'…

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Issue 545: Melody McCune of Geek Girl Authority on The Acolyte, The Boys, & House of the Dragon 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

No Jong Lee today, so Michael is joined by Melody McCune! Melody is the managing editor of Geek Girl Authority as well as a contributer to Tell-Tale TV, Eulalie Magazine, and Sideshow Collectibles. Michael and Melody dive into full spoilers for the latest episodes of The Acolyte, The Boys, and House of the Dragon. From finding out to who was under …

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221: Why Didn't Guns Come Up in the Debate? 24:30

2M ago24:30

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The recent debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a series of topics both relevant and otherwise to the American People. Among them included abortion, the economy, and illegal migration. What didn't come up, was Gun Control. And the silence spoke volumes as this divisive topic wouldn't have helped either candidate appear reasonable or kn…

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220: Reclaiming the First Amendment with Radios with Jake Knight of Gridbase 54:26

2M ago54:26

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If owning and becoming proficient with a firearm continues the Second Amendment, owning and becoming proficient with radios may just be securing the First. Jake Knight of Gridbase.net reports on his first off-grid radio course and presents an argument that radios and their extension: mesh networks, strengthen our independence through the ability to…

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Issue 544: Talkin' House of the Dragon, The Boys, & The Acolyte with Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

After 543 issues of Comicast the guys are finally joined by Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis! Sean joins the podcast to discuss his experience at Superhero Comic Con this past weekend where he moderated 11 different panels with stars like Jamie Alexander (Thor), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Peter Weller (Robocop), and more! Plus the guys dive int…

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219: It May Not Be Your Fault, But It Will Be Your Responsibility 27:17

2M ago27:17

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You do not have control over the circumstances that surround you. However, you may have a moral obligation to how you live through them. Which are you? Born too late to explore the world, or born too early to explore the stars? Which are you? One who sees your generation as the one who squandered their potential, or the generation that has to pay f…

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Jay P. Greene & Tanner Aliff: How Should the Doctor Shortage Be Addressed? 33:27

2M ago33:27

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to address the doctor shortage in the United States. First on the show is Jay P. Greene, PhD, a Senior Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy. Later, we hear from Tanner Aliff, Policy Director for the…

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Issue 543: Will We Ever See Mahershala Ali as Blade? Plus HotD, The Boys, & The Acolyte 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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Everything is out right now but before the guys dive into all of the shows they first jump into the latest setback for Marvel Studios' Blade. The movie lost it's second director which begs the question, will we ever see Mahershala Ali as Blade in the MCU? Find out what the guys thing, plus they dive into full spoilers for House of the Dragon's seas…

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218: The End of Celebrity and the Return of State Religions 24:00

2M ago24:00

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The Secular Age can be marked as one where mechanism of belief commonly assumed considers religion one option amongst many. We may find a sense of freedom in not being bound politically or nationally to a Religion, but the cost reduces the legitimacy of a belief to authenticity and thus, merely a fashion statement. What you believe about right and …

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217: Identity Before, During, and After Ranger Regiment with Cameron Fath 1:47:09

2M ago1:47:09

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Many of us grew up in a world where to join the military meant to serve our country. Baked into that ideological pie was a hierarchy where, the more special your operations, the more value you might have, at least on social media. Cameron Fath tells about how he joined the Ranger Regiment, what it was like to enter and then leave that arena, and wh…

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EP. 400: The Melting Point: An Interview with Former CENTCOM Commander General McKenzie, USMC 49:16

2M ago49:16

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Host Bill Hamblet interviews former CENTCOM Commander General Frank McKenzie Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press.For more information on "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," visit: www.usni.org/press/books/melting-pointBy U.S. Naval Institute

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216: Why Men Go Off To War 29:26

2M ago29:26

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Why do men go off to war? Is it for Glory? Honor? The GI Bill? The war/violence/conflict in Ukraine illustrates how some men go to war, regardless of the big picture. While pundits and politicians opine about how America's influence, military support, and participation in Eastern Europe paints a picture of the next forever war, individuals travel t…

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EP. 399: June Review 50:18

2M ago50:18

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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Reflections on D Day and America's Future 7:07

3M ago7:07

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"As we paused to look back four score, to honor and reflect on the brave allied soldiers that liberated a continent, my mind advanced to November evaluating the reality that lies ahead for America’s future. I am battling to find the right words to express my concern for the governing institutions of our nation." Commentary from Roger Rickard, Presi…

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Issue 542: The Acolyte Ep. 1 & 2 Spoiler Discussion 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

On this week's issue, the guys dive into spoilers from episodes 1 & 2 of The Acolyte. Find out why/what they've enjoyed of it so far but aren't quite as high on it as everyone else has been. Then the guys discuss some of the latest MCU news including Robert Downey Jr. saying he's open to the idea of returning as Iron Man, Deadpool & Wolverine direc…

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215: The Fall of Minneapolis and its Consequences with Peter Johnson 1:56:35

2M ago1:56:35

1:56:35

Even during the 2020 Black Lives Matter Summer of Love, news agencies hesitated to report on the destruction taking place in Minnesota. Few poeple outside of Minneapolis know that the rioting continued well into 2021, and few people who live there are willing to admit it. To this day, the city of Minneapolis suffers the consequences of what took pl…

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EP. 398: Operation Neptune: Liberating Europe 37:13

2M ago37:13

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Host Eric Mills and author Ed Offley discuss Operation Neptune, the most epic undertaking in the annals of amphibious warfare that unleashed a tidal wave of manpower onto France’s shores that marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich.By U.S. Naval Institute

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214: How Might Makes Right and When it Doesn't 29:48

2M ago29:48

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Might Makes Right. No Truth but Power. History is written by the Victor. These phrases often say one thing, but try to communicate another. When we casually say that might makes right, we aren't typically saying that morality comes from greater strength. When it comes to disputes, it often sounds like a shortcut to some form of solution, or a criti…

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Issue 541: Should Jordan Peele Direct X-Men? Plus, Comicpalooza Recap & Venom 3 Trailer Reaction 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Jong is back! Michael recaps on what all Jong missed at Comicpalooza 2024 and what all he's been watching including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, IF, and Godzilla Minus One. Plus, the guys dive into a rumor about Jordan Peele meeting with Marvel, react to the Venom: The Last Dance trailer, and the big releases in June. Introductions -…

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C. Jarrett Dieterle & Brian Albrecht: Should Non-Compete Clauses Be Banned? 32:34

2M ago32:34

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the recent FEC decision to ban noncompete clauses in employment agreements. First on the show is C. Jarrett Dieterle, resident senior fellow at the R Street Institute. Later, we hear from Brian Albrecht, chief economist of the Internation…

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EP. 397: Another Historic Year for the PLA Navy 44:38

2M ago44:38

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Retired Navy Captain Jim Fanell—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—provides an update on the PLA Navy and their operations.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 396: May Issue Review 41:24

3M ago41:24

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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the May issue, and preview the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Ep. 395: America's First Carrier 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Host Eric Mills talks with author David Winkler about his new book on the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier the USS Langley.By U.S. Naval Institute

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213: How to Start or ReStart training in Self Defense 29:12

2M ago29:12

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When it comes to gear, play the long game. When it comes to training, get what you can, when you can get it. When it comes to practice, it's better to start with what you have, than wait for the perfect opportunity. Gear, Training, and Practice are three sore subjects when it comes to gun culture. How is this the case for a community that is center…

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212: Peter Ildefonsa on Gun Culture, Industry, and the Second Amendment 1:38:39

3M ago1:38:39

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The difference between what can be called the Gun Culture, the Industry, and those in support of the Second Amendment isn't a single overlapping circle of a Venn Diagram. Instead, we have disparate groups of Gun Culture, a market space of the Firearm Industry, and the broadest term of 2nd Amendment Supporters. Peter Ildefonsa brings all of this to …

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211: Why We Train for Both Proportionality and Utility 28:52

3M ago28:52

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In violence, as in war, two concept stand in tension with one another: proportionality and utility. McMahan identifies one understanding of proportionality as "a constraint on action that causes harm." (Killing in War Pg 19). Utility, on the other hand, often functions as the context for informing one part of strategy, tactics, and techniques. We p…

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Issue 540: The MCU's X-Men & Fantastic 4 Future Live from Comicpalooza 47:13

3M ago47:13

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Comicast is live at Comicpalooza! For our live episode we talked the future of the MCU with the X-Men and Fantastic 4 on the horizon. With Jong not able to attend the event this year, Michael is joined by Bryan Guanajuato of The Bry-Fy Podcast, Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, and Brad Gilmore of The Hall of Fame and the Back to the Future Po…

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210: Ruben Alverez of Paradox Training: ECQC vs Jiu Jitsu 2:02:41

3M ago2:02:41

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Self Defense isn't what it used to be. Jiu jitsu has become mainstream. But what if you were to discover that no-gi training wasn't as realistic as you wished? Ruben Alverez traces a tale of growing up in the world of Jiu Jitsu, only to discover it wasn't all that he needed. ECQC or Extreme Close Quarters Concepts takes the idea of a violent encoun…

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