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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. 🎙️💡…

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28 days ago 53:31

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0:00 - Gate City Brewfest hitting Pocatello on March 8th
3:45 - Dumb things that people are proud of
8:49 - Win a Nintendo Switch from Brent Gordon Law
9:44 - Benefits of living in a small city, something that annoys me about Red Dead Redemption 2
13:08 - Things we learned in school that have been proven wrong
17:27 - Woman addicted to Candy Crush gets a fat payout
19:22 - Couple forced to sit next to dead body on flight, flying cars coming to the Orlando airport, pilot bitten by tarantula mid-flight
24:44 - Talking about a variety of issues relating to band merch
33:32 - The Fyre Festival is set to return, LOL
37:49 - Multiple recent heists centered around bathroom fixtures
40:58 - Thousands of children in the UK accused of witchcraft in the last decade
44:22 - Serial urinator arrested in New Hampshire
46:41 - Put your phone down for two weeks and improve your life
49:26 - Is Stephen King writing for the new Dark Tower series by Mike Flanagan?

Our hero, Viktor, begins the day with grand ambitions but quickly realizes that all he truly desires is a nap. The cozy studio is anything but cozy, and the struggle is real. The weather, however, is in a rare good mood, but with melting snow comes the potential for flooding—so, you know, maybe grab a shop vac and a prayer.

The day's first crisis? Forgotten meds. Viktor, tormented by acid reflux, embarks on an epic journey back home, braving the cozy temptation of his own bed just to retrieve his lifesaving pills. The pain is so distracting that he nearly forgets he's on the radio, getting lost in a Reddit thread about the hideous lion in Red Dead Redemption 2. Seriously, Rockstar, what happened there?

In local news, Pocatello’s Gate City Brewfest is on the horizon, boasting 80 different beers and a dangerously early start time. The advice? Try some, but maybe don’t try all 80 unless you want to be the town legend for all the wrong reasons.

As Viktor searches for lighthearted news, he stumbles upon an award-winning Candy Crush addiction lawsuit (imagine getting paid to have a gaming problem) and a tragic tale of a couple forced to sit next to a corpse on a flight. That’s not even the worst airline story—someone also got bitten by a tarantula mid-flight. This convinces Victor that maybe skipping the rock radio convention in Vegas wasn’t the worst thing after all.

The merch wars rage on, as Viktor and callers debate the lack of plus-size band shirts. Pro tip from a listener: If they won’t make your size, bootleg it yourself! Meanwhile, the Fyre Festival is making a comeback because some people never learn. Tickets range from “expensive mistake” to one million dollars for an all-access package. That includes access to something called the “fight pit,” which raises so many questions.

Bathroom crime is also on the rise—one woman stole a sink from a restaurant (??), while a gang of thieves melted down a solid gold toilet worth millions. And if that wasn’t bad enough, a grocery store employee spent four years relieving herself on food. Yes, four years. This is why we wash our produce, people.

Finally, Viktor debunks another internet lie—Stephen King is not writing for the new Dark Tower adaptation. Just another example of why you shouldn’t believe everything you read online… unless it’s this recap, of course. After much distraction, Viktor prepares for his next shift, questioning all of existence and debating whether he should be the new spokesperson for Tums. And with that, the Viktor Wilt Show rolls on.

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#0178 - Everyone Is Welcome Here - 03/26/2025 30:01

5 hours ago30:01

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Alright, buckle up, because this episode was an absolute whirlwind of chaos, frustration, and some good old-fashioned Idaho nonsense. Viktor Wilt kicks things off by absolutely roasting Kevin Franke, the dad from Devil in the Family , for being the world’s most useless excuse of a father. Then, it’s straight into heartbreak and stupidity, with some poor old guy in Provo losing $186K to an AI-generated romance scammer. As if the universe wanted to prove a point, Viktor immediately gets hit with a scam text mid-show—priceless timing. But wait, Idaho just has to make national news for the dumbest reason imaginable: a teacher being forced to take down a sign that says Everyone is welcome here. The town protests with sidewalk chalk (how rebellious!), and the school retaliates like it's a crime scene cleanup. Viktor is losing his mind over it. Then, things spiral further—teenagers try to murder their mom because she turned off the WiFi, a cruise ship casually warns passengers about pirates ( What are you gonna do, yell at them? ), and some dude fights his HOA by building a bat house out of spite. Somewhere in between, Viktor questions the point of FCC rules, debates sleeping with socks on (spoiler: he’s against it), and nearly has an existential crisis over his lack of coffee. Absolute mayhem. (0:00) Kevin Franke is an aggravating human being (3:20) Elderly man in Utah loses $187k to romance scam (8:06) The current Most-Offensive Phrase in Idaho (12:25) Wear socks and sleep better, three girls try to kill their mother for turning off the wi-fi, a terrible cruise (17:10) Giving away 311 tickets (21:38) HOAs don't like garbage cans (24:00) The struggle is real today thanks to politics (27:31) Features at East Idaho News dot com. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0177 - The Rise of Sumo-Defying Elon Musk - 03/25/2025 53:56

1 day ago53:56

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Buckle up, because this episode was a caffeinated rollercoaster of madness. First, we dive straight into the Sleep Token Troll Extravaganza , where Peaches unleashed the mother of all bait posts on SiriusXM Octane’s fan club, causing a digital mosh pit of confused rage and die-hard worshippers. Apparently, claiming Sleep Token is the second coming of musical Jesus is all it takes to send the internet into a frenzy. Who knew? Then, we shift gears into Roommate From Down Below , featuring a guy being evicted from his own lease so his roommates can have a marital staycation. Who asks someone to leave their own house for a week? That’s some "we are the main characters" energy if I’ve ever seen it. And yet, this is the world we live in. Next, Viktor has a full-blown existential crisis about living alone, roommate horror stories, and missing his cats after a single night away. That somehow transitions into an Idaho Falls Weedgate Scandal , where some neighbors are getting high enough to send complaints straight to the Life in Idaho Falls Facebook Group instead of, you know, talking to their neighbors like normal people. At this point, the real crime isn’t the weed—it’s the social media snitching. Then, in what might be the single greatest moment in radio history, Viktor runs a call-in poll that lasts an eternity , proving that KBear listeners exist in only two age brackets: 20s or 50s, with a few rogue 40-year-olds trying to balance the scales. Peaches, apparently feeling like the last man standing in his demographic, spirals into an identity crisis while Viktor revels in the chaos. Oh, and Elon Musk? Yeah, he casually claims he body-checked a 380-pound sumo wrestler. This is a real thing he said. No video, no proof, just the image of the world’s richest nerd steamrolling a trained behemoth of a man. We are through the looking glass, people. And let’s not forget the Country Music Identity Crisis , where Viktor exposes a track so aggressively bad that it may have broken a listener’s car stereo. A debate ensues over whether a song about "oil money" set to a trap beat with a twang is even remotely country, which leads to a deep dive into Dan + Shay and the cultural disaster that is Yellowstone-induced cowboy cosplay . Somewhere in the mix, a woman gets literally run over for trying to save a parking spot with her body, proving that car beats human in rock-paper-scissors every time. Then, the Internet personally attacks Viktor by reminding him of all the things he should be cleaning but isn’t, like fridge coils and dishwasher filters—because what’s an unhinged radio show without a chore-induced panic attack? Finally, the episode wraps up with some good ol’ mosh pit physics , Jade nearly getting run over again, and Viktor ranting about how the Fourth of July ruins parking spaces. Absolute chaos. Radio gold. We may never recover. (0:00) Peaches trolling the SiriusXM Octane Fan Club facebook group (4:40) Man's roommates want him to stay at their parents for a week so they can have the house to themselves (9:14) Added Sleep Token to the KFTZ Z103 playlist, rock needs to take over as the biggest genre (13:44) Post in Life In Idaho Falls about neighbors smoking tons of pot (16:47) Giving away 311 tickets all week (18:20) Sharing war secrets via text message (22:03) Woman facing felony charges after robbing $1.50 from Dairy Queen, Gen X headed to nurshing homes, how to sneeze (26:53) How old are our listeners? (35:33) Elon Musk says he took down a world champion sumo wrestler (39:42) Showing Jade Davis the next big thing in country music (46:50) Woman run over trying to hold a parking spot for a friend (50:01) Things you need to clean that you probably forgot about FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0176 - A National Treasure Made of Prehistoric Puke - 03/21/2025 49:28

5 days ago49:28

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Oh man, this episode was a rollercoaster of snack nostalgia, conspiracy rants, and unsolicited twerking advice. Viktor kicked things off by mourning the tragic loss of childhood snacks—PB Crisps and Planters Cheese Balls got the eulogy they deserved, while Kudos bars got a halfhearted nod. Then, between snack cravings and mid-show hunger pangs, he somehow stumbled into a safety PSA about driving while tired, dodging rogue deer, and why you should never, EVER put your feet on the dashboard unless you want a crash to turn you into a human pretzel. Just when things seemed to calm down, Viktor spiraled into a passionate rant about social media propaganda and the dangerous echo chambers we all live in. He took a brief detour into the ethics of twerking in the streets (yes, really), before settling into the absurdity of people thirsting over mugshots and the unholy TikTok trend of eating packing peanuts like they’re a Michelin-starred delicacy. The show then took a left turn into ghost territory, as Viktor debated whether he’d pay good money to stay in a haunted, abandoned luxury resort just to prove ghosts aren’t real. Meanwhile, Peaches wasn't having any of it, locking bedroom doors and dodging creepy floorboards like she’s starring in a horror movie. By the time they got to discussing fossilized vomit (yes, a true national treasure in Denmark), the show had reached peak chaos, and Viktor was practically begging for a vacation. In summary: Viktor needs a snack, Peaches needs a bigger doorway, and we all need to reevaluate our life choices if we’re considering eating packing peanuts. (0:00) Childhood snacks that are no longer available (5:27) Things that are dangerous that many people don't take seriously (11:47) Identifying propaganda (19:08) Traffic School promo (20:58) 5 guys arrested for twerking in the streets of Memphis (22:40) Glamour mug shot, lotto winner complains about money, don't eat packaging peanuts (27:58) Weird dude collects creepy dolls (32:17) 66 million year old puke discovered in Denmark (34:25) Man donates $10 million to town he has never been to (38:03) Man books vacation at empty island resort (41:43) Man finds creepy old book under the floorboards of his 250 year old home FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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Traffic School - 03/21/2025 30:07

5 days ago30:07

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This episode was an absolute fever dream of bizarre discussions, unhinged traffic complaints, and unsolicited legal advice. It kicked off with Viktor trying (and failing) to stay calm, only for Lieutenant Crain to gleefully remind him that chaos was inevitable. Listeners called in with pressing questions about Idaho’s most important legal matters—like whether slow left-lane drivers should face immediate exile, if twerking in the street is a jailable offense, and whether it’s possible to buy a military tank and just take it for a joyride. The answers? Yes (sort of), no (but please don’t), and absolutely—just make sure to register it first. The chaos continued as someone named Crazy Carl phoned in with an extreme weather report that was neither extreme nor informative, yet somehow still won concert tickets. Viktor then passionately campaigned against beets, questioning why farmers even bother growing them, while Lieutenant Crain just quietly braced for the inevitable hate mail from Idaho’s beet industry. To top it off, the episode ended with a cryptic teaser about Lieutenant Crain’s upcoming secret trip to a mansion worth more than Viktor’s entire existence. What’s the mission? Who knows. But if it involves twerking, haunted military tanks, or an underground beet smuggling ring, we won’t be surprised. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0175 - Gas Pump Myths and Horse-Drawn Beatdowns 31:51

6 days ago31:51

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This episode was a whirlwind of chaos , starting with an unplanned deep dive into Wes Scantlin’s latest misadventure—because, surprise, the Puddle of Mudd frontman still can’t get his life together. Then came a reluctant existential crisis over sweeping and mopping (why does it feel like an Olympic event?), before launching into a full-blown crime thriller about the U.S. coffee black market. Yes, you heard right—coffee is being stolen by the truckload , like some caffeine-fueled "Fast & Furious" plot twist. Then, the host faced the ultimate dilemma: Should he even bother filling out a March Madness bracket when he knows less about basketball than a squirrel does about quantum physics? This led to a PSA on online gambling, because nothing says "good financial decisions" like betting your rent money from the comfort of a dark, depressing room. And just when things seemed normal—BAM!—octopus attack. A snorkeler got straight-up strangled by a vengeful sea creature after poking it with a stick (because obviously it fought back). The Daily Star even provided tips on how to survive an octopus assault, which, let’s be honest, should not be something we need instructions for. From there, we detoured into elderly mosh pit survival strategies (spoiler: walking backward is apparently the secret to not eating pavement), then spiraled into an unhinged debate over whether pumping gas at dawn actually saves you money. A call-in guest claimed MythBusters debunked it, but let’s face it— nobody trusts gas station science . Then came karaoke night madness , featuring a Florida man pulling a gun because the karaoke machine was broken. If that wasn’t enough Florida energy , there was also a horse-drawn revenge beating , where an Irish carriage driver literally caned two tourists for trying to skip out on the fare. Pay. Crack. Pay. Crack. Closing out the madness? The mandatory Florida Mugshot Of The Week™: a guy arrested for arguing— while wearing a shirt that said "I NEVER ARGUE" . Perfect. Throw in a debate about Red Dead Redemption 2 strategy, a Comic-Con that apparently smells like unwashed nerd despair , and a plea for the general public to take more showers, and you’ve got one of the most beautifully deranged episodes ever recorded . And that, my friends, is your recap. (0:00) Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd arrested for domestic violence (2:03) Coffee theft on the rise in the U.S. (4:36) Josh from Classy wants me to fill out a NCAA bracket (8:01) Snorkeler attacked by octopus (10:40) Walking backward is good for old people, gas pumping expert gives tips, social media causes delusions (20:06) Getting old sucks with Jade and Peaches (23:23) American tourist whipped by carriage driver after trying to avoid paying (25:34) Man wearing "I Don't Argue" shirt arrested after argument (27:25) I am the Red Dead King (29:13) Idaho Comic Con discussion FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0174 - Real-Time Troubleshooting (This episode is pretty lousy) - 03/19/2025 1:52:36

7 days ago1:52:36

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(0:00) Things that make people roll their eyes (3:46) Fake reports of gorillas in Virginia go viral (6:21) Live on TikTok dumpster fire for the rest of the show Imagine waking up groggy, reaching for your coffee, and tuning into the radio, only to hear a man passionately ranting about earwigs, feral pigs, and TikTok disasters—all while accidentally talking over every song he plays. Welcome to The Viktor Wilt Show , where technical difficulties are just part of the entertainment. Between juggling live calls, fumbling through Sleep Token ticket conspiracies, and attempting to figure out what the heck "Skibidi" even means, Viktor also goes head-to-head with his greatest nemesis: the mute button. Callers chimed in with their irrational childhood fears, ranging from terrifying socks with holes to the existential dread of the sun exploding—just your average morning chat. Meanwhile, a Florida man predictably made headlines for contracting a rare disease from wild pig meat, proving yet again that Florida is just built different. Add in some TikTok livestream confusion, a barrage of viewer requests, and at least three emergency phone calls reminding Viktor he was, in fact, still talking over the radio broadcast, and you’ve got the ultimate recipe for chaotic brilliance. It was a glorious train wreck—one that left listeners laughing, cringing, and wondering whether the real irrational fear is trusting Viktor to run a smooth show. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0173 - The Case of the Regurgitated Toes - 03/18/2025 54:52

8 days ago54:52

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(0:00) Coyotes attacking people in Bellevue, Washington (3:15) Tamagotchi style vape created by enterprising college students (6:02) Living in an area with extreme heat ages you like smoking and drinking (8:04) Yet another asteroid may be coming toward earth (10:41) The art and competition of "Bigfoot Calling" (19:39) Woman tries to sell toes regurgitated by dog, man supes up truck to 38,000 horsepower, don't drink before bed (24:12) Recapping my experience at the Poppy show with Peaches, screw you Gavin! (33:15) Interview with Poppy at the SLC, UT show from 3/16/2025 (45:30) Parasite carrying snails found in Brooklyn (47:13) Sweat pants that look like jeans (49:05) 311 show announced for The Port in Pocatello / Giving away tickets to Papa Roach / Rise Against / Underoath Viktor Wilt returned from a three-day break, hoping the world had been sufficiently dumb in his absence—and oh boy, did it deliver. First up: Bellevue, Washington, where coyotes are on a rampage, attacking children, stealing backpacks, and generally living their best villainous lives. Clearly, some coyote out there had one great sandwich and decided backpacks were the new snack of choice. Meanwhile, in the latest edition of "Technology That Shouldn't Exist," some geniuses at NYU invented a Tamagotchi vape—yes, a virtual pet that dies if you stop inhaling nicotine. What could possibly go wrong? Viktor then dove into the world of Bigfoot calling, courtesy of a festival in Whitehall, New York, where contestants summon their "inner Squatch" by unleashing primal roars into the void. He proposed bringing this masterpiece of an event to Idaho because, frankly, why not? It’s already peak entertainment. Then things took a hard left into nightmare fuel when a woman in Melbourne attempted to sell human toes that were regurgitated by dogs. Yes, you read that right. Instead of calling the authorities, she thought, “I bet someone will pay top dollar for these.” Spoiler: they did not. Of course, no show would be complete without a catastrophic YouTube stunt—this time, an Indiana man slapped 17 turbochargers on a truck, making it 38,000 horsepower before it predictably burst into flames. Viktor also recapped his trip to Salt Lake City for a Poppy concert, which involved stage announcing, moshing despite being "too old for this," and nearly breaking his body thanks to a particularly antsy crowd surfer named Gavin. (Screw you, Gavin.) His interview with Poppy included interruptions from a rogue forklift, but hey, forklifts are metal, right? Finally, the show wrapped up with breaking news about giant, brain-parasite-carrying snails invading New York and an old-man rant about how comfortable sweatpants jeans are. Oh, and Lisa won Papa Roach tickets after screaming a weather report into the void. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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Interview with Poppy - Salt Lake City, UT 03/16/2025 12:56

8 days ago12:56

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I had the awesome opportunity to sit down and chat with one of my favorite artists in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Poppy! She discussed her ongoing headline tour, her new album Negative Spaces , and her experience in 2024, which she described as a year full of exciting adventures. She shared that it was her first headline tour in many years and expressed excitement about performing new songs like "Vital" and "The Center's Falling Out." Poppy also reflected on her collaborations, including her work on the hit track "Violence Against Nature" with Bad Omens and her Grammy-nominated song "Suffocate" with Knocked Loose, acknowledging the tough competition from Gojira with their Olympics performance. The conversation also explored her creative collaborations and influences. Poppy mentioned her dream of working with André 3000 and her appreciation for his "flute album." She also discussed the writing process for Negative Spaces , noting her productive collaboration with Jordan Fish of Bring Me the Horizon, and described the album as a blend of various genres that reflect their mutual eclectic tastes. In addition to her music, Poppy talked about her comedic and surreal YouTube series Improbably Poppy , which initially premiered on Veeps before appearing on YouTube. She described it as a "multiple watch kinda thing" due to its wild and unconventional content, likening it to her earlier days as a YouTube creator. Poppy also mentioned her beloved cat, Pi, who sometimes accompanies her on tour, and recounted a scare when Pi swallowed a hair tie. The interview wrapped up with anticipation for her concert at The Complex in Salt Lake City and hints at future projects, including the possibility of more Improbably Poppy content. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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Traffic School - 03/14/2025 1:19:01

12 days ago1:19:01

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Traffic School was in full chaotic glory as callers flooded the lines with everything from semi-serious legal inquiries to some of the dumbest traffic-related scenarios imaginable. The show was joined by friends Ben and Mason from The Advocates Injury Attorneys, and Lieutenant Crain kicked things off by questioning the liability of a Toyota sedan pulling a trailer—yes, you read that right—because apparently, nothing screams "safe towing practices" like an overloaded Camry. Then we had Tyler, who clearly missed the memo on what show he was calling, because he wanted to know about keyword giveaways for a concert. Sorry, buddy, but Traffic School doesn’t come with a backstage pass. David brought the classic parking lot crash conundrum: two people backing up at the same time, resulting in an inevitable fender bender. The verdict? Insurance companies will just call it a "you break it, you buy it" situation. Then we had a guy who was so fed up with red-light runners that he threatened to just T-bone them on principle. Lieutenant Crain had to step in and explain that, while satisfying, this would not be legally advisable. Bryce wanted a lesson on roundabouts, and that was the last straw. Victor straight-up hung up on him, declaring that anyone who still doesn’t know how to use a roundabout should "move away from Idaho." Tough love, but fair. Things took an even weirder turn when Curly called in to ask the hard-hitting question: “What’s the highest traffic infraction I can get away with while hauling a dozen donuts in my car?” The answer? Probably none—unless you’re really good at bribing an officer with donuts. We had a deep dive into whether or not you can get a DUI on a horse (answer: only if you’re being an obnoxious drunk cowboy), a debate over farm-use vehicles, and a revelation that people are still confused about Idaho’s window tinting laws, despite it being asked approximately 500 times before. Finally, after a grueling trivia showdown on window tint percentages, one lucky listener snagged a $200 Visa gift card, proving that maybe, just maybe, some people are actually paying attention. All in all, it was another glorious day of nonsense, legal advice, and people testing the patience of Lieutenant Crain. Idaho drivers, we salute you.…

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#0172 - Viktor Wilt's Guide To Being A Man - 03/11/2025 58:01

15 days ago58:01

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(0:00) Greetings to listeners worldwide, couple dealing with Red Dead Redemption 2 drama (6:28) Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway has a stellar cast, my lady calls in to remind me the name of a show we saw last year (11:36) Day One of Fundraising For Families with the Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Idaho and EIRMC (13:09) Giving away tickets to the Seether / P.O.D. / Nonpoint tour (14:55) Talking about the upcoming Poppy show and pondering the setlist (18:20) Man sleeping with dog and gun claims dog shot him, wildfires started by smores, daughter calls cops on Mom for eating her ice cream (22:10) Call from Josh, who has first hand experience with the Ronald McDonald Family Room (29:09) Talking with Peaches about awful male influencers, Elon Musk's anti-therapy tweet (39:13) Talking with Jade about Fundraising For Families (43:22) How to tell if a man is not emotionally mature with Peaches (51:30) Guys are trying to be more manly by shaving off their eyelashes Viktor Wilt kicks off his Tuesday morning show in a daze, struggling to adjust to the cruel tyranny of daylight saving time like a soldier battling in the trenches of sleep deprivation. He then embarks on a geographical shoutout spree, only to have a momentary existential crisis when he can’t recognize Austria on a map. But it’s fine because the President (??) is allegedly listening. From there, he tumbles headfirst into a passionate rant about Red Dead Redemption 2, a game that is apparently more important than actual real-life responsibilities. The horror of having a fully bonded white Arabian horse killed by a chaotic boyfriend playing the game like a lawless Grand Theft Auto rampage sends Viktor into a tailspin of righteous gamer fury. Just when you think he's done, he pivots into Broadway musical evangelism, aggressively recommending everyone see a show—even if they despise musicals. Why? Because Michael Imperioli and Jeremy Strong were in something (he forgot what), and it was amazing . He recovers from this mental blank by attempting to put his headphones on and immediately smacking himself in the face, a slapstick moment that should have had a laugh track. Then, in a shocking twist, his actual lady calls in. The conversation is endearing and slightly cryptic, and he quickly clarifies for listeners that he is, in fact, NOT a deranged weirdo putting the moves on a random caller. From there, Viktor masterfully shifts gears to plug the Ronald McDonald House charity fundraiser, expertly walking the tightrope between chaotic morning radio madness and genuine heartfelt advocacy. A caller shares a touching story about how the charity helped his family, and Viktor—being the layered human enigma that he is—proves that beneath his exhausted, Red Dead-obsessed, chaos-loving exterior lies a heart of gold. Of course, no Victor Wilt Show would be complete without utterly unhinged freak news. This edition includes: A Memphis man allegedly shot by his own dog (suspicious). A camping trip turned Lord of the Flames disaster thanks to airborne s’more embers. A four-year-old snitching on his mom to 911 for stealing his ice cream (justice for tiny kings). Then, things spiral further into a bizarre black hole when Peaches joins the show, and they launch into an impassioned debate about toxic masculinity, therapy, and Andrew Tate’s alleged tattoo monstrosity. Viktor rages against Elon Musk’s anti-therapy tweet with the fervor of a man who has seen some things , while Peaches cheerfully stokes the flames of controversy. This leads to a deranged psychological evaluation of men who haven’t matured emotionally, featuring gems like "You shall not cheat!" (shouted in full Gandalf voice) and tracking devices on significant others that turn relationships into CIA operations. And then—because this show will not rest until every last neuron in your brain has been fried—Viktor uncovers the latest horror from the depths of TikTok: men shaving off their eyelashes to look more masculine. WHAT? WHY? HOW? Women immediately call in to confirm that this is, in fact, horrifying and not attractive in any way. The general consensus? If you shave your eyelashes, your dating life is over, and pinkeye is your destiny. The show ends in a whirlwind of manic energy, existential dread, and pure radio gold. And honestly? 10/10. Would ride this absurd train again. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0171 - Daylight Saving Time is a Government Psyop - 03/10/2025 59:27

16 days ago59:27

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(0:00) Hobbies/interests that are full of jerks (6:53) Fundraising For Families raising money for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at EIRMC (8:58) Vegas is a lousy place for a family vacation (13:13) Rage quitting Red Dead Redemption 2, Poppy show this weekend (16:25) Signs that someone finds you attractive (21:26) TikTok thinks that Super Meat Boy is very offensive (25:37) Changing the clocks every 6 months sucks (30:20) Pile of safes and ATM machines found on hillside in Simi Valley, CA. Seether, P.O.D., and Nonpoint live at the MAC May 18th. (37:12) Tool gets booed by fans at their own festival (45:05) Actress in The Last Of Us season 2 making preparations for backlash from viewers (49:19) Man in chicken onesie blasted on drugs arrested after screaming at people (51:45) Telling my boss about my inability to follow instructions (55:55) Cybertrucks getting vandalized nationwide Ah, the day after the time change—where everyone collectively wakes up confused, cranky, and questioning why we still put up with this nonsense. Viktor Wilt kicked off the show in a shockingly good mood for a Monday, but that optimism quickly dissolved as he dove headfirst into the Internet’s favorite pastime: complaining. First up—hobbies full of jerks! Poker players, youth baseball parents, exotic animal keepers, and apparently the entire high-end makeup community. Who knew geckos and foundation could cause so much drama? Then, in a shocking twist, Viktor admitted he’s the worst gambler of all time. He lost $10 at blackjack once and took it personally. Meanwhile, his co-host Peaches was just out here casually giving tips on how NOT to steal from Target. Solid life advice. The highlight of the show, though? TOOL fans absolutely losing their minds. People dropped thousands of dollars to attend a swanky beach festival only for the band to repeat nearly half of their first night’s set list on night two. TOOL fans, normally a devoted and mysterious breed, did the unthinkable: they booed. Yes, actual loud, public booing at a TOOL concert. Maynard, we love you, but if people pay vacation-home money for a concert, maybe switch it up a little. Speaking of outrage, Viktor touched on The Last of Us Part II, where the actress playing a controversial character is already bracing for online attacks from people who, apparently, don’t understand that actors…are acting. You know, fiction? That thing where stuff isn’t real? Yeah, apparently, that’s still a tough concept for some. Elsewhere, a guy in a chicken onesie went on a drug-fueled rampage, a Cybertruck got attacked at Mardi Gras because people are mad at Elon Musk, and Viktor accidentally activated something at work that he very specifically was told NOT to activate. Expect a stern talking-to from management. And finally, a concert announcement! Seether, POD, and Nonpoint are coming to town, which means cue the Internet warriors who will undoubtedly complain that it’s not their favorite band. Viktor, in a moment of pure exhaustion, begged people to just be happy we’re getting arena shows at all. All in all, another chaotic Monday in post-time-change purgatory. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0170 - From Burley Horror Stories to Putin’s Meat Grinders - 03/07/2025 40:01

19 days ago40:01

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0:00 - Talking about the upcoming Poppy show, the new Lady Gaga album, and new rock/metal album releases for today 4:52 - Talking about murder, Burley, Idaho and the interview with Lori Vallow on Dateline tonight 10:05 - The time change resulted in me having to block someone on Facebook 14:08 - There may not be a Last Of Us part 3, talking about the new season of TLOU on HBO 18:34 - Forget cars driving on a lake, let's talk about people ice fishing on the Snake River 27:19 - Sleep Token unleashes mysterious sheet music and fans perform it, nasal tanning spray is a bad idea, Putin sends meat grinders to the families of dead soldiers, NYPD detective under fire for dancing in a music video 35:05 - Make money by selling Cheetos Viktor kicks off the show with an existential crisis about aging, sleep deprivation, and the uncontrollable urge to complain about daylight saving time. This leads to a minor social media war, culminating in a deeply satisfying "blockaroo" against an overly aggressive internet troll. Meanwhile, he’s hyped about seeing Poppy live, interviewing her (potential trainwreck pending), and maybe even getting some stage time—though he worries that exactly two KBear listeners will be there to cheer for him. Somehow, the show takes a wild turn into true crime as Viktor reminisces about living in Burley, a town that could double as a Stephen King novel. He casually recalls staying in a motel where the owner was later found stuffed under the floorboards, then seamlessly pivots to discussing the creepiest person ever to grace East Idaho—Lori Vallow—who's set to appear on Dateline, much to everyone's discomfort. Then, there's an extended rant about people ice fishing on dangerously thin river ice, which results in a parade of callers defending their risky hobby. One guy shares a story about his friend falling through the ice—chair and all—yet still clutching his fish like some kind of frosty warrior. Meanwhile, Viktor fights off an anxiety attack just imagining himself anywhere near freezing water. Elsewhere, he marvels at the insanity of internet capitalism after discovering that someone paid $88,000 for a Cheeto that resembles Charizard. This sparks a plan to inspect every snack for resale potential because, apparently, people have way too much money. The conversation then veers into absurdity as he and Peaches contemplate becoming Pokémon card scalpers or signing random objects to increase their value (spoiler: it won’t). The show wraps with a dose of "freak news," including Vladimir Putin sending actual meat grinders to the families of fallen soldiers—because subtlety is dead—and a New York detective getting heat for pole dancing in a music video, which Viktor finds outrageously fake and hilarious. All in all, just another normal day on The Viktor Wilt Show. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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Traffic School - 03/07/2025 31:31

19 days ago31:31

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Today's show kicks off with the hosts struggling with the cruel reality of aging—apparently, ranting about something and forgetting it the next day is the new normal. But fear not, Crazy Carl saves the day, calling in to talk about hot rods, free cars, and his inability to spell. He tries to give away his beefed-up 72 Pinto, but somehow, nobody’s biting on the deal of a lifetime. Meanwhile, the age-old debate about Daylight Saving Time ignites social media rage, leading to a dramatic blocking incident. Then comes a string of bizarre yet wonderful calls: a guy named Damien needs legal advice on fireworks (spoiler alert: "safe and sane" is the least fun phrase ever), a CDL driver stumps the lieutenant with a tricky medical card question, and another caller complains about drivers using their turn signals incorrectly—because, you know, that’s the biggest problem on the road. Things really heat up when a trucker calls in to school everyone on semi-truck etiquette, because apparently, some drivers think they can outmaneuver a 12,000-pound truck like it’s a go-kart. The chaos climaxes with a call about a viral video of a guy identifying as a cat during a police stop, which the lieutenant immediately labels as fake news—because even he knows no cop is that witty. Oh, and just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, there’s a brief but passionate discussion about puking on airplanes, which naturally leads to a debate on suction power in airplane toilets. Classic. The episode wraps up with a recruitment pitch for the Idaho State Police, a PSA about watching out for motorcycles, and a warning that the weather is warming up—which means one thing: shirtless Viktor in a cowboy hat is coming. And with that terrifying mental image, the show comes to a close. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0169 - Lori Vallow Speaks, Bigfoot Cries, and Giant Cheeseburgers of Doom - 03/06/2025 53:32

20 days ago53:32

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0:00 - Dateline to air interview with Lori Vallow Daybell tomorrow night. 5:46 - Volbeat is back with new music today and a new album dropping in June 11:27 - Many people in Idaho Falls want to do away with roundabouts 14:52 - Politicians should have to pass a civics test and submit to random drug screening 17:48 - Hungover man breaks child's bagpipes, DIGG.com set to return, man hospitalized after eating 7 pound cheeseburger 23:32 - Talking with Peaches about daylight saving time, giving away a Nintendo Switch 30:47 - The history of daylight saving time according to Wikipedia 34:34 - Don't cover people in superglue while they sleep 37:55 - Loch Ness is hiring Nessie hunters 44:43 - Dentist arrested after making 100+ violent threats to 40 different people 46:26 - Audacy radio group laying off hundreds of people today 51:33 - Study showing how many people pee in the shower 56:30 - New story to buy and sell items for kids open in Idaho Falls Buckle up, because this radio show was a chaotic fever dream wrapped in a tornado of absurdity and sprinkled with the existential dread of daylight saving time. We kicked things off with the host gleefully avoiding an impromptu singalong, before dive-bombing into the horrifying, brain-melting madness of the Lori Vallow Daybell case, where jailhouse interviews and doomsday prophecies collided like a train full of bad decisions. Then, we took a detour into the metal abyss, where Volbeat apparently sold their souls to the devil (judging by their new album titles), and the host swore to blast their new song into the stratosphere every hour. But wait—corporate radio is imploding again! Layoffs, mass exits (totally voluntary wink ), and radio execs making baffling decisions faster than a roundabout-confused Idaho Falls driver. Speaking of which, apparently, there’s a WAR over whether to obliterate a roundabout near Costco because people refuse to learn how to use them. Look left. Go. IT’S NOT HARD. Oh, but things get wilder . The host dreams of a world where politicians have to pass civics tests and drug screenings because, you know, making laws while high on meth seems like a bad plan. Then, in the most Florida story ever, an enraged man woke from his drunken slumber, stormed outside, and yeeted a 10-year-old's bagpipes to the ground. Meanwhile, Digg.com is trying to make a comeback from the digital graveyard like a zombie that nobody asked for. Suddenly—BOOM—seven-pound cheeseburgers are destroying people’s intestines, some poor guy super-glued his hand to his own belly button, and Loch Ness is hiring full-time hunters . But not just any hunters—chair-sitting, screen-staring, sonar-watching, "is that a fish or a prehistoric creature?" hunters. And, in the biggest crime against humanity, daylight saving time is BACK, and the government refuses to do anything about it because, well, government . Finally, we closed out with some horrifying radio industry news, a sprinkle of urine statistics (because why not?), and the most heated discussion about whether peeing in the shower is a millennial thing . The answer? Yes. Science says so. FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE @VIKTORWILT Visit our website: https://riverbendmediagroup.com/info-page/the-viktor-wilt-show/ Subscribe to the KBear YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kbear101rmg Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbear101fm Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbear101fm/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kbear101fm.bsky.social Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kbear101fm Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/kbear101fm…

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#0168 - Breaking News: I May or May Not Be a Loser - 03/05/2025 55:32

21 days ago55:32