Best Cynical Bastard Podcasts (2024)

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 060: Gun Control Governor 1:15:26

10M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

If you've already listened to the latest Hawkseye Guns Podcast, then this will sound somewhat familiar. In this combination cast Jake and Sean tackle Sean's need for a hunting rifle, and the New Mexican Governor's attempt to "Temporarily" ban the carrying of firearms.By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 059: Bankrupt Mouse 1:17:25

12M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Then gentlemen are back again seeing if we can solve the problems of the universe. This time we ask if the entertainment business can figure out what consumers actually want before they run out of money. GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.comBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 058: The AI Apocalypse 1:08:56

1y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Welcome back to the soapbox! Today Jake and Sean are asking if AI really is the end of the world. GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 057: Parents Are the Bones on which Children Cut their Teeth 1:04:59

1y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

The gentlemen are back again, and this time we are taking a look at the rising controversy surrounding Parental Rights. GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter: @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 056: Behind the TikTok Ban 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

This cast we're discussing Senate Bill 686, which is receiving bipartisan support. A bill that is supposedly being introduced to protect the American population from the evil that is TikTok. However... we read the actual bill and discovered that there's a bit more to this. Please read the bill.. https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s686/BILLS-118s686…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 055: On Healthcare 1:12:29

1+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

The Gentlemen are back once again and in this delightful cast we are discussing HEALTHCARE! Come and Join us for the discussion... GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 054: Our Triumphant Return 1:07:33

1+ y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

We're back and attempting to tackle both the woke and the anti-woke. Why annoy one group when you can annoy everyone. We also take a look at on state's answer to the problem. So... Welcome back to the soapbox. Share your two cents at GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.comBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 053: Election Aftermath 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Join us as we review a couple of listener emails, and try to decide if we saved or ruined democracy last week. GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 052: Election Day Part 2 1:19:01

1+ y ago1:19:01

1:19:01

Here's the actual podcast from this week. Lets talk about "Amnesty"! GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 051: Election Day Part 1 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Well... Jake was sick last week and never put the cast out. So you wonderful listeners get 2 this week on ELECTION DAY! Here is the first, actually recorded last week. This weeks to follow. GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 050: Loss for Words 1:23:18

1+ y ago1:23:18

1:23:18

In our 50th episode, The Gentleman's Soapbox delivers the quality social and political commentary you've come to expect. Which means Sean spends an hour trying to make sense of Jake's confused ramblings. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 049: If Voting Worked, They’d Make It Illegal 59:28

2y ago59:28

59:28

We're back again! This week we drop some verifiable covid FACTS, and see where the rant takes us. Thanks for listening! Want to share your thought, or even tell us how incredibly wrong we are, contact us at (Email) GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com or @GSBCast (Twitter)By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 048: Men Without Work 1:31:22

2y ago1:31:22

1:31:22

We open up this week's cast discussing the book "Men Without Work - America's Invisible Crisis". Join us as we plummet down the rabbit hole and see where it takes us.By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 047: Trigger Warning!!! 1:46:12

2y ago1:46:12

1:46:12

Title says it all... this is your trigger warning before listening to this cast. We ask questions you're not supposed to ask, and say things you're not supposed to say. Likely something in this cast to offend anyone and everyone. Please send "Hate Mail" to GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com or Tweet us your offense @GSBCast…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 046: Long Live the Queen 1:32:26

2y ago1:32:26

1:32:26

This week we discuss the hostility being leveled at the recently passed Queen Elizabeth. As always we'd love you to join the conversation. No need to agree with us. We want to hear and discuss you thoughts. Email - GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 045: We All Have Senior Moments 1:22:12

2y ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Welcome once again to a podcast filled with professional, journalistic commentary. Oh who are we kidding? We're lucky if Jake remembers how to speak English (his first and only language). Funny how he still manages to speak more coherently than our sitting president. Anyways... Welcome to the show! Pease join the conversation - Email - GentlemansSo…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 044: F-You Skype 1:40:38

2y ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Despite some technical difficulties (I promise I hit the record button) we are back pontificating on the state of the world, and hopefully offering up a solution or two. Welcome one. Welcome all. Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think - Email - GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter - @GSBCast…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 043: Just How Deep Does the Rabbit Hole Go 1:34:00

2y ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Corruption, overreach, and bears.... Oh my! Join us as we mix metaphors while venturing into the dark forest of American BS. Join the conversation - Email GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 042: The IRS and Other Scary Stories 1:27:43

2y ago1:27:43

1:27:43

This episode is brought to you by the new and improved IRS. Want to reduce inflation? Try the IRS, now even scarier and more oppressive. The IRS... It's only out for the rich. New Email - GentlemansSoapbox@gmail.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 041: That Which Pisses Us Off 1:22:54

2y ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Once again we are back! This week Jake vent's on what's pissing him off while Sean adds color commentary. After that, as usual, we talk about what's been entertaining us. Thanks for listeningBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 040: Still Searching for Hope 1:38:49

2y ago1:38:49

1:38:49

After missing a week due to technical difficulty (Jake forgot to hit the "Record" button), we are back! This week Jake is looking for hope, Sean is making up new political parties, and both of us are enjoying The Grey Man. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 039: We Need a Hero 1:17:35

2y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

The gentlemen are back and answering email. There's also a discussion on what we need to get people to listen to each other, and another examination of the genius that is Dave Chappelle. Web Site - GentlemansSoapbox.com Email - takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 038: Fix the Problem, Not the Blame 1:15:42

2y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

We are back once again, and for once discussing an issue that is completely solvable, but it seems to be in no one's interest to do so. Also, Jake apologizes to the millennials, and we end with old senile John Wick. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 037: Pitter Patter, Let’s Get At ’Er 1:23:09

2y ago1:23:09

1:23:09

This week's episode kicks off with a discussion of the growing financial crisis. Jake gets to be the jerk of a devil's advocate on what sort of assistance people should be entitled to. When it's all said in done, Sean introduces Jake to what is now his absolute favorite TV show, Letterkenny. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com t…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 036: Be Careful What You Wish For 1:08:40

2y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

This week Jake and Sean consider the consequences of mucking about with The Bill of Rights, ponder a world without creativity, and examine how screwed up The Boys can get. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 035: Many of the Truth’s We Cling To 1:38:32

2y ago1:38:32

1:38:32

This week's cast start out examining the cognitive dissidence apparent in most if not all of our government institutions, followed by a nice "What would you do if" question, and a review of the first two episodes of the new Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCast…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 034: It’s Bad for You 1:26:11

2y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

We begin this episode with a nice polite discussion on the growing financial crisis, then move into a nice philosophical debate on if it matters whether the world is real enough, followed by a review of the life and work of none other than the great George Carlin. Thanks again for joining us, please share your thoughts an opinions, and enjoy the sh…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 033: A Man’s Not a Failure Till He Blames It On Someone Else 1:29:16

2y ago1:29:16

1:29:16

Once again here we are discussing that which pisses us off, with a nice smattering of hope for the children... If they don't starve that is.By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 032: Freedom Is the Right to Tell People What They Do Not Want to Hear 1:08:51

2y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

We are back once again leaping on political hand grenades and stepping on moral land mines. What else could you call draft decisions, and new ministries. Please be patient with any sound issues. We had to settle this week for "Good Enough". But we are continuing to work on bringing you the high standards of entertainment and commentary you've come …

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 031: Youth Is Blunder; Adulthood a Struggle, Old Age a Regret 1:12:54

2y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

This week's discussion departs from our normal "THE SKY IS FALLING" tone, as Sean poses a philosophical question that's been "Baking his noodle".By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 030: Saving the World One Random Discussion at a Time 1:23:39

2y ago1:23:39

1:23:39

After a brief holiday rest WE'RE BACK!! Once again we are here to annoy the masses. This time Jake and Sean are discussing government involvement in medical decisions. takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBCast - TwitterBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 029: Can’t Dazzle Them With Brilliance, Baffle Them With Bullshit 1:23:31

2+ y ago1:23:31

1:23:31

In this week's cast, Jake and Sean delve into the sea of media and political bullshit to see if they can fish out a wee bit of hope.By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 028: War Is Peace. Freedom Is Slavery. Ignorance Is Strength. 53:10

2+ y ago53:10

53:10

What do we discuss this week... Government corruption, incompetents, and overreach, what else?By Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 027: Talking Smack 1:49:18

2+ y ago1:49:18

1:49:18

This week we discuss some listener comments, and then talk about the only thing that the media seems able to acknowledge, the slap heard round the world. After that we juggle a geopolitical grenade or two, all in good fun. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 026: History Is a Set of Lies Agreed Upon 1:21:21

2+ y ago1:21:21

1:21:21

This week we jump on a couple of land mines and discuss the topic of undiscussable topics. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 025: If Stupidity Got Us Into this Mess, then Why Can’t It Get Us Out? 1:30:52

2+ y ago1:30:52

1:30:52

Let them eat Teslas? When is a conspiracy theory not a conspiracy theory, and do "They" think we're too stupid to know the difference? Jake and Sean review some listener mail, continue to evaluate the downward spiral, and debate how fast its going. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCast…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 024: In Every Child there Lies the Adult that Will Be 1:14:45

2+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Our Dynamic Duo spend this cast discussing our generation's successes and failures in preparing our children for the world we will be passing onto them. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 023: If We Weren’t All Crazy, We’d Just Go Insane 1:25:17

2+ y ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Welcome! This week Jake continues to plummet down his own personal rabbit hole, and Sean attempts to be the voice of reason. I'm sure you see the problem here. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 022: Population and Demographics 1:24:12

2+ y ago1:24:12

1:24:12

In this week's cast, we hit again on one of Sean's favorite topics, Population Growth, or more importantly the lack thereof in many of the first world countries. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 021: What the F--- 1:34:04

2+ y ago1:34:04

1:34:04

In our latest cast, Jake and Sean respond to some listener feed back, followed by a nice light discussion of authoritarianism, government overreach, and how easy it is to get labeled a domestic terrorist. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter - @GSBCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 020: The People vs Free Speech 1:13:37

2+ y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Welcome to podcast number 20!! In this edition, Jake and Sean discuss the total incompetence in Government Programs, and the continued hatred of the free communication and expression of opinions and ideas. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBCast - Twitter @GentSoapboxCast - GETTR…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 019: The Trend Moving Forward 1:08:48

2+ y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Jake and Sean start with Modern Monetary Theory, then Sean tries to stop Jake from having a panic attack over a world filling up with Bond Villains by detailing a possible path forward. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter: @GSBCast GETTR: @GentSoapboxCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 018: Living in Fictional Times 1:00:38

2+ y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Jake and Sean start out discussing where the wage/inflation line might be, and why we have such a hard time finding it, and then have some fun with Uncle Joe borrowing Tom Hank's credibility, and the future of fictional interplanetary politics GentlemansSoapbox.com @GSBCast - Twitter @GentSoapboxCast - GETTR takeanumber@gentlmanssoapbox.com…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 017: Let’s Be Clear 1:19:36

2+ y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

In this episode, we unclearly attempt to clear up some things that we weren't clear about last time... to be clear. Face it, if you were looking for professionalism in podcasting, you've come to the wrong place. That said, come on in, have a drink, sit for a while, join the conversation, and feel free to comment. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@g…

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 016: Pay No Attention to the Orwellian Dystopia Behind the Curtain 1:05:44

2+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Welcome friends to a new year of doom and gloom. It the first cast of 2022 Jake and Sean try to peak behind the curtain, sift through the bull sh*t, and poke the thought police in the eye. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com Twitter: @GABCast Gettr: @GentSoapboxCastBy Cynical Bastard

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Gentleman’s Soapbox 015: Stuff and Things 1:19:34

2+ y ago1:19:34

1:19:34

In the final cast of 2021, Jake and Sean talk about... Stuff. Unfortunately due to a technical issue it sounds like Jake replaced his microphone with a tin can and a string. Here's to the end of 2021. Jake and Sean will be back for more doom and gloom in 2022! GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBCast - Twitter…

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Gentleman‘s Soapbox 014: World Happiness Report, Part2 - Shut Up and Do As You‘re Told 1:16:43

2+ y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Jake and Sean begin the cast with a question posed to the listeners, then continue their analysis of The World Happiness Report. To no one's surprise 2021 is all about how happy covid made the world and how happy you'd be if you just did what you were told. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBCast - Twitter…

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Gentleman‘s Soapbox 013: World Happiness Report, Part1 - This Is Why We Can‘t Have Nice Things 1:23:48

2+ y ago1:23:48

1:23:48

Welcome to of our discussion on The World Happiness Report. In Part1 we examine why the Nordic Countries are consistently the happiest, and we here in the US are.... NOT! Please join us as we do our best to dissect the cultural differences. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBCast - Twitter…

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Gentleman‘s Soapbox 012: From Crazy Grandparents to Sexy Aliens 1:11:31

2+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

This week's cast starts off with a factual correction for last week's discussion. We then moved into dealing with grandparents trying to influence your kids with values not your own. Do we stay on topic? If you think we would, this is your first time listening... So, Welcome to the show! GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBC…

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Gentleman‘s Soapbox 011: Tumbling Down the Rabbit Hole 55:18

2+ y ago55:18

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Sean and Jake start off with a listener topic about unions, then move on to the abysmal coverage of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, and how hard it is to even know what is real anymore. GentlemansSoapbox.com takeanumber@gentlemanssoapbox.com @GSBCast (Twitter)By Cynical Bastard

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