Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #20: Philosophize This! (w/ Joshua D. Glawson)

Blast Off! with Johnny Rocket

Show Summary: Libertarian columnist, philosopher, and law student, Joshua D. Glawson joins Johnny and Raylene for a spirited conversation about libertarianism and our future. He talks about his personal influences, minarchy, and how he shares a libertarian philosophy with his community. His excitement is contagious and you won't want to miss this show with our new hilarious friend, and The Launch Pad's content contributor, Josh Glawson!

About The Guest: Joshua D. Glawson is a Libertarian writer and speaker. He writes primarily for several Libertarian websites including The Launchpad Media and 71 Republic. He is a former Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Pasadena, CA, where he worked with the former Libertarian Party State Chair, Ted Brown. Joshua has been a guest speaker at various universities on the topics of libertarianism, philosophy, political science, and economics.

About The Host: Johnny “Rocket” Adams was the creator and host of “The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad – Libertarian Rock n’ Roll Experience” and now “BLAST OFF with Johnny Rocket!” He’s also a musician, graphic artist, author, and former Chief Warrant Officer. Johnny spent his early days earning his stripes as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Back stateside, Johnny immersed himself in the classic works of Murray Rothbard, Henry Hazlitt, and Ludwig von Mises. From there the AnCap known as “Johnny Rocket” was born. Speaking truth to power from your cell phone tower, Johnny digests the philosophy of liberty and brings them to the man on the street on a weekly basis. Johnny Rocket was also the front-man of the rockabilly group “Hot Roddin’ Romeos” and puts pencil to paper with the critically acclaimed comic series “The Liberty Force.” New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Tom Woods calls Johnny Rocket “one of the most entertaining figures in the liberty movement.”

About the Co-Host: Raylene Lightheart is an activist in the libertarian movement. She is a dedicated wife and homeschool mom of five. She is passionate about self-ownership, free association community, and unfettered liberty. Raylene is the director of marketing and sales of Launchpad Media Group.

She is the assistant communications director for Libertarian Party of Washington State and also serves as Region 3 alternate. She also is on the board of Libertarian Party of Kitsap County and was awarded the 2018 Porcupine Award for LPWA. As a child, Raylene dreamed of being in broadcasting. When Johnny asked her to be the co-host for his new show, Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket she was thrilled to have the opportunity to advance liberty through education, outreach, and entertainment.

About Ground Control: Benjamin Wiegold is a fellow Libertarian, from the corrupt state of Illinois. Ben is the new producer, sound engineer, and editor of the Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket. Ben has also done work for the Mises Institute and numerous other publications. Ben is a musician, hardcore anarchist, and just an all-around cool dude!

Host Website: www.blastoffshow.com or thelaunchpadmedia.com/blastoff

Guest Website(s):

71 Republic

Medium

Academia

Music Provided By:

Hot Rod Walt and the Psycho Devilles - “Sweet 16”

Voodoo Swing - “You Ain’t Nowhere”

Joey Altruda - “The Big Payoff”

Voodoo Swing - “I’m As Blue As a Jailhouse Tattoo”

Books Mentioned:

None

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