Hashtags, Unseen movie review of Super Troopers 2 and Cobra Kai

Open Mic Rejects

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

7 years ago 57:11

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This week the rejects review Super Troopers 2 & Cobra Kai in unseen movie review but before they do A new hashtag champ revealed! #StupidQuestionsForMexico was fodder for some hilarious tweets and a whole bunch of virtue signalling! The often docile CR Parsons loses his shit with these people and you do not want to miss it!

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Hashtags, Unseen movie review of Super Troopers 2 and Cobra Kai

Open Mic Rejects

published 7 years ago

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@Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets

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#StupidQuestionsFromVoters winners 42:25

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We do hashtag shit then then we figuratively kill celebrities. A bunch of stupid. Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets

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#StupidQuestionsForJackDorsey Winners 37:19

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We do hashtag shit then Todd interviews a real MAGA member (CR). Audio cuts out right before I go on the most condescending rant about why they're so god damn stupid. Then we figuratively kill celebrities. It's all stupid. Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets

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Comedian Chad Miller picks #StupidQuestionsForAlcoholics winners 1:08:07

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Comedian Chad Miller is in studio to pick winners in this week's #StupidQuestionsForAlcoholics game. Unseen movie reviews: Blinded By the Light Plus a game of celebrity genocide & resurrection, gladiator style! Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets @ChadComedy

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Comedian Cory Michaelis picks #DeepThoughtsAtYoga winners 1:10:20

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Comedian Cory Michaelis joins all the rejects to announce the big winners in this week's #DeepThoughtsAtYoga game. Unseen movie reviews: The Kitchen & Peanut butter Fountain? Plus a quick game of celebrity genocide & resurrection! Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets @MrCoryMichaelis…

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#DeepThoughtsFromMAGA winners 39:10

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The rejects welcome Chef Mike into the studio to give out awards for #DeepThoughtsFromMAGA game. Plus a quick game of celebrity genocide & resurrection! Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets

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#StupidQuestionsForStoners Winners 57:48

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The rejects welcome Chef Mike into the studio to give out awards for #StupidQuestionsForStoners game. Unseen movie reviews: Cocaine Condor We wrap it up with a spirited game of celebrity genocide & resurrection! Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets

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We're back! #DeepThoughtsFromPuppets Winners 45:38

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The rejects are back after a long break! News flash they still yell at each other. Anyway we give out awards for #DeepThoughtsFromPuppets game. Unseen movie reviews: Yesterday We wrap it up with a spirited game of celebrity genocide & resurrection! Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets…

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#StupidQuestionsForAtheists Winners 51:07

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Comedian Nat Baimel + #DeepThoughtsFromJocks winners 52:58

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Comedian Nat Baimel joins all the rejects to announce the big winners in this week's #DeepThoughtsFromJocks game. Unseen movie reviews: Stuck & Family After a quick game of celebrity genocide, we interview CR Parsons... kinda :) Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets @NatBaimel…

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Comedian Erik Knowles picks #StupidQuestionsFROMTrump winners 1:01:49

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Comedian Erik Knowles joins all the rejects to announce winners in this week's #StupidQuestionsFROMTrump game. We talk to Erik about being a vet and a comedian. After unseen movie review we finish up with a spirited game of celebrity genocide! Follow us @Todd_Gillett @CRParsonsComedy @OpenMicRejects @RickShawTweets @ErikKnowles…

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