Subtle Propaganda

Subtle Propaganda is an irreverent and ill-advised discussion of current events, pop culture, news, politics, military culture, video games, and fight videos. Rob, Drew, Mike, and Joe share their opinions on polarizing topics and issues. We invite unfettered discourse and participation. We’re always late, have the hottest takes, best beards, and one of us may be a part of the holy trinity. Whatever we talk about, it’s sure to be from a position of false expertise or subtle propaganda.

COVID passports impount? 08/19/2021

COVID passports impount? In this episode we dive into what seems to be the next step in trying to contain or solve the COVID pandemic and that's the idea of requiring vaccine passports for specific activities. We discussed the idea of it, how it will be implemented and what could be the possible outcomes from this new measure. Hope you all enjoy! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/20189558

Crabs In A Bucket 07/14/2021

Crabs In A Bucket Drew and Mike take the reins while Rob has the Irish flu and dive into Conor McGregor’s recent injury and defeat (2:29)—orthopedic surgeons are making a killing off the UFC. As the Taliban reclaims large swaths of Afghanistan, the boys would be remiss if they didn’t provide a breakdown and their view amongst some other geopolitical items of note (22:30). Wrapping up the hour, Mike and Drew provide some commentary on recent films such as Tomorrow War and Army of the Dead (43:43). Cheers! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/19803911

Taxation anti-virus 06/30/2021

Taxation anti-virus The gang is back after a protracted break between episodes and dove into the strange life of eccentric millionaire John McAfee. We examine his software career, fame, crimes, his life on the run from the US government, and his eventual demise. Next, we ponder what do you do with tax evaders? (18:00). Rob and Mike discuss how the mafia created the FBI and its impact on society (36:00). Finally, the show ends with a review of movies and a series of questions. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/19652906

How many Cicadas can you eat? 06/13/2021

How many Cicadas can you eat? In this week’s episode, we dive straight in talking about this idea of eating bugs for example cicadas. That brings us down the road of lab-grown meat and the potential for it to become the norm(31:56). We end by talking about the documentary “Alone in the wilderness” and what an incredible story it is(44:45). Finally touching on the navy’s choice not to let football players defer their service to go to the NFL. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/19455962

The Boys Are Back In Town 06/09/2021

The Boys Are Back In Town We open the episode by catching you up on our recent rendezvous and then move to those pesky UFO’s (24:16). We catch you up on the American Oliver Twist story of the Florida orphans who went to the mattresses with local law enforcement (47:04) and close the hour with Ransomeware (53:11) and Infrastructure (57:00). The 2nd hour is all Covid: Covid lotteries (1:03:13) and show us where the Fauci emails touched you (1:21:41). We are stoked to be back and, as always, many thanks for the support everyone! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/19420586

Fauci freedom and free-riders 05/19/2021

Fauci freedom and free-riders The Army recruitment video, "Emma The Calling," makes the CIA video look like a masterpiece. We discuss the Israel and Palestine conflict and the stupidity of world peace (27:20). Rob and Drew share their love for Julius Caesar (56:54). Epic sued Apple and hilarity ensues (1:12:46). The importance of protecting polite speech (1:25:33). Finally, the CDC has granted vaccinated freedom, but they might have overlooked the free-rider problem (1:41:45). /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/19158179

Episode 32 the sick role 05/12/2021

Episode 32 the sick role We start this week off by talking about the population decline in California for the first time since the gold rush. Then we move to vaccine passports; how would they work, and are we compromising our liberties (9:00)? Drews goes into the sick role in society (15:30). Up next is the CIA woke recruitment ad (20:00). Then we discuss the Twitter and facebooks ban on trump (31:10). Are lobbyists good or bad we talk about some of the benefits of them (59:00)? Next, we talk about the population curve in the US and what could be the reason behind the decline (1:17:00). Finally, drew’s give his thought and a new TV show he found and the new game of throne prequel that is being made(1:42:00). /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/19081631

One Week Streak 05/04/2021

One Week Streak Opening with Chris Weidman's horrific injuries we pivot to the current state of fighting (15:45), some technical on the UFC recent IPO (27:11), and Rogan (34:38) and his recent vaccine woes. Taking a more governmental tone, we discuss Caitlin Jenner’s run on the Republican ticket (47:29), Chauvin updates (1:02:06), and police unions (1:24:19). We close with a Mortal Kombat Review (1:35:55) and as for the Oscars--1-star; we simply cannot recommend (1:43:18). Thanks for the support all! We hope you enjoy. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18979157

Stop using your snake brain or you're next! 04/26/2021

Stop using your snake brain or you're next! We have a myriad of topics to discuss. Joe Rogan has gone from famous to infamous. International immigration policies and Australia's refugee island (6:37). Bizarre and narcissistic political agendas (21:37). The Columbus shooting (30:28). The Chauvin verdict (49:00). Tribalism ruins public policy (1:01:50). AI cannot answer moral dilemmas (1:29:19). Navalny gets hungry (1:42:27). /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18865301

The First Round Is On Us--American Gun Culture 04/20/2021

The First Round Is On Us--American Gun Culture This week, the episode opens with some humorous commentary on a bobcat attack viral video (2:15), but we quickly transition to police shootings this week (6:10). In the second hour we pivot into gun control issues (1:06:00) and what we see coming down the pike in terms of legislation. We touch on problems in journalism (1:36:00) and wrap up on a high note about the new Lord of the Rings series coming to Amazon (1:46:00). We hope to hear your thoughts on this one—as always thanks for the support! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18798323

Episode 28: How many nuclear bombs to build a second Suez canal 04/12/2021

Episode 28: How many nuclear bombs to build a second Suez canal In this week’s episode, we answer the great question that everyone has, how many nuclear bombs would it take to create a second Suez canal? From there, we explore the new executive order that was placed on guns in the latest form of gun control(18:00). We finish out the episode with an update on the Derek Chauvin murder case(1:38:00), and drew gives us his movie review of Godzilla vs Kong(1:50:00). /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18697619

The culture wars get hot 04/06/2021

The culture wars get hot It turned out to be a slow news week but thankfully New York legalized cannabis. Crime seems to be on the rise. The Grammy's were weird. Lil Nas X loses some fans. We wonder where all the geniuses are and what the next great scientific discovery. Drew discusses the Snyder cut. We close show with a replacement for the US mascot. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18615077

Episode 26: The Gang tries Whiskey 03/29/2021

Episode 26: The Gang tries Whiskey In this week's episode, we have a special guest who is a whiskey enthusiast that walks us through a special tasting. He explains the proper way to sample whiskey (28:15) as he guides us through six bourbons learning how to enjoy the flavors to get the best experience from each whiskey. He also covers the history of bourbon (22:30) and what the rules of bourbon are (54:45). It was a great podcast learning the details of bourbon I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did recording it! Whiskey list Weller 12 45 abv (24:20) Eagle Rare Bills SD 45% abv (44:11) Belle Meade Bourbon SB 12yr 51.5 abv (59:35) Distillery 291 Bad Guy bourbon 61.6 abv (1:12:00) MB Roland SB 4yr 58.9 abv (1:27:00) JD SB heritage release 50 abv(1:38:00) /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18510251

The Iraq War Turns 18, But Is It Legal? 03/23/2021

The Iraq War Turns 18, But Is It Legal? The Iraq War turned 18 so we couldn't resist discussing some military topics. We discuss the nature of the Iraq Invasion and subsequent occupation and the latest controversy surrounding women in the armed forces. The second hour lightens up as we transition to current events and discuss the tragic shooting in Atlanta (1:13:00), the state of Covid-19 (1:23:35), and some miscellaneous topics! This Friday 3/26, join us live on Twitch at 8pm EST as we enjoy a whiskey tasting! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18442583

Long time listener 03/19/2021

Long time listener Long time listener and our old friend Ansell joins the show. He discusses the differences in the various European skiing forms . Next, we discuss the descaling power of Zoom social gatherings. Ansell shares his experience learning the Wim Hoff Method. Then Ansell takes us on Euro trip from an Auschwitz tour to skydiving in Normandy. Rob explains the importance of a car horn. We discuss the crazy internet videos. Finally, should China be punished for causing COVID and destroying the global economy? /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18396974

Curious case of Conrad Roy 03/08/2021

Curious case of Conrad Roy In this week’s episode, we dive into the Curious case of Conrad Roy and explore the intricacies of the case and the implications moving forward. We next take on the topic of euthanasia and suicide in today’s society (43:25). We leave the more morbid topics and switch gears to discuss the latest in the news with the most recent supreme court decision (59:00)and minimum wage increase proposal (1:06:00). We end the episode by discussing Present Joe Biden’s first airstrike (1:33:00) as well as the progress of the COVID-19 relief package (1:37:00). /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18235124

Rand Paul's Against the Ropes...Again 03/01/2021

Rand Paul's Against the Ropes...Again Biden bombs Syria and we naturally have takes (21:10). We spend some time discussing the Middle East in general (31:00) and Drew takes us on a trip down memory lane to his time in Musa Qala, Afghanistan (44:00). We hit some other odds and ends but spend the last hour discussing Biden's new Dept. of Labor Chief economist pick Janelle Jones and the spat between Rand Paul and Rachel Levine. We hope you enjoy it, because we had a ball making it for you! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18147083

Heroine helps maintain a healthy work-life balance 02/23/2021

Heroine helps maintain a healthy work-life balance This week we discuss what videogames the crew has been playing. Next, Rob and Mike discuss finishing their last semester's of college. Is school even practical? (6:00). Is COVID transmission is caused by structural racism? (19:27). Has Carl Hart PhD. tainted his research by admitting his is a heroine drug user? (29:28). Ted Cruz went to Cancun and now everyone knows the forecast in Texas (1:00:40). Finally, what is the Slate Star Codex? and this day in history. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/18059999

Episode 20: We are back 02/09/2021

Episode 20: We are back We are back after a short break while we restructure and implement the feedback we have received so far with a recorded episode. Drew considers a career in zookeeping. What’s going on with GameStop? Rob giving us the details as explains the difference between wall street hedge funds and the average retail trader (15:45). Why Robinhood stop trading (35:10). Finally, we close with Biden’s first 100 days, vaccines, a military coup, and lastly Drew this day in history. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17871959

Show Update 02/08/2021

Show Update We want to thank everyone for listening and provide important updates for the show moving forward. We outline our goals for the next few months and explain the changes we have made to the show. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17889605

It's a Lectern Not a Podium! 01/11/2021

It's a Lectern Not a Podium! We discuss, in three parts, the violent situation that unfolded in D.C. this past week. We open up a tough topic—What should sedition look like? (13:35) Something we hope to visit in more detail in the future. Drew gets us organized as we dive into the antecedents of the violence (23:41), what unfolded the day of (49:31), and what our expectations are for the future (1:18:26). If you’re worried about our democracy, come allow us to assuage those fears and fill you in on all you need to know. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17502572

We Still Remember 2020 Like it was Yesterday 01/11/2021

We Still Remember 2020 Like it was Yesterday We welcome 2021 by opening with reviews of our favorite games, movies, books and pretty much anything to do with pop culture in the last year. After that we go into Para Military Contractors (PMC) and the difference between them and mercenaries. Hello 2021 and screw off 2020. Its going to be a new year! /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17493131

The Snowden Question 12/30/2020

The Snowden Question It's finally here! This is the episode where we try our best to answer if President Trump should pardon Edward Snowden. But the gang starts off recapping their Christmas. Ammo prices are raising and Amazon keeps getting bigger. Columbia University has a tuition strike on its hands. Why is the Stimulus Bill over 5,000 pages? Rob gives us the deets on unemployment and economics. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17366075

A History of Violence 12/21/2020

A History of Violence In this week’s episode, we dive into Cyberpunk’s epic fail. Sony and Microsoft's response and the current gaming environment. Are aliens real? Is that why we have the Space Force (19:29)? Is violence related to leaded gas? What do you know about the lewis and Clark expedition (1:21:00)? Finally, we wrap up with some conspiracy theories and the question "Should Snowed by pardoned" we all answered and will be going more into why or why not next week. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17265476

Drew Survived! 12/20/2020

Drew Survived! Drew opens up with surviving the Rona and goes into listing foods that he cannot taste. Space X launches its new rocket with some malfunction, at the same time we find out who would travel in space and the others who pussed out. We go into the Medal of Honor and recent events with the medal and servicemen who have received it. While on the topic we make poke at the SEALS for leaving men behind on top of a mountain in Afghan. A hang glider instructor loses his job and Texas talk about succeeding once more. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17267204

Stay Negative 12/13/2020

Stay Negative Drew became a Thanksgiving statistic and contracted the Coronavirus. He explains his symptoms, the testing process, and quarantine life. Then the crew discusses Pfizer’s fancy vaccine and says goodbye to the Arecibo Observatory. Rob and Drew highlight the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus and give the devil his due. An Instagram thot got murdered, and an Onlyfans thot stopped a robbery. George R.R. Martin is fat and lazy. The crew has a spirited discourse on PEDs and a 4-day workweek. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17176271

The Art of Not Being Governed... Among Other Things 12/01/2020

The Art of Not Being Governed... Among Other Things In this week’s episode we catch up with one another about our Thanksgiving escapades before moving headlong into Drew's luck in snagging a PS5, but that couldn’t keep our attention as we quickly pivoted to the Middle East, Obama Era foreign policy, and doctrines of warfare more generally. We wrapped up with the week’s hottest news on Astra Zeneca, Iranian scientist assassination and much, much more. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/17008613

Honing the student debt, what's an endowment? 11/26/2020

Honing the student debt, what's an endowment? The crew attempts to layout the nuances of college debt and tackle the long-term consequences of college debt. Floyd Mayweather has found a way to extend his boxing career into his 40s. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, but the secret police to make sure you’re not hiding more than 10 people under your floorboards. We introduce our dear friend Dave spoiler alert; he has Moobs. Then we share our workout routines and provide life-updates. The show ends with a lesson in endowments and more student loans. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/16962938

Friday the 13th: government efficiency 11/26/2020

Friday the 13th: government efficiency It’s Friday the 13th and we want to talk about our favorite government agency the TSA. We’re all on the Trump accountability list and Rob called the top right corner of the mass grave. Gina Carano could be gone-o. Joe provides a baby update. We discuss what the military took from us and what we took from the military. Baby Yoda commits genocide. The New Assassin’s Creed Ragnorok is the best AC. Will COVID-19 usher in a new roaring 20s and cultural revolution? Braining storming our escape from corona-l /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/16962857

They even cry when they win 11/26/2020

They even cry when they win The irreverent conversation continues when Bobby from our military days joins the podcast. We kick off the show talking about who is winning the balding war between Rob, Joe, and Bobby. We share our favorite kids on a plane story. Eventually, introduce Bobby and all he wants to talk about is bees. Who murdered Joe’s cat? Van Jones even cries when his party wins an election. Media vs activism. We argue about drug legalization. Lastly, Bobby gives us the skinny on making your own hooch and brewing beer. /episode/index/show/subtlepropaganda/id/16962596

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