Topic: John Patrick

12 chapters across the catalog

Clips of the Day
Episode 1550 41:12 - 45:25

1550: Clips of the Day

Patrick Byrne, Deep State and Russian Collusion Claims

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne appears on Fox Business to claim he has evidence of political espionage involving John Brennan and James Comey. Byrne asserts that the Russian collusion investigation was a "lie" and that Attorney General Bill Barr is prepared to expose the deep state. The hosts discuss Byrne's past romantic relationship with Maria Butina and his transition into a whistleblower role.

Vaxeline
Episode 1254 1:28:21 - 1:30:43

1254: Vaxeline

Sir JD Mack, Oracle of the Digital Prairie

John Patrick of Decatur, Illinois, contributed $3,001 to the show, earning the title of Sir JD Mack, Oracle of the Digital Prairie. Patrick, a long-time listener since the end of the "Cranky Geeks" program, also reported previous donations totaling over $1,000. His contribution granted him the dual status of Knight and Insta-Baron within the show's peerage system.

We Kill
Episode 919 1:26:30 - 1:32:45

919: We Kill

No Agenda Episode 919, Executive Producer Credits

Hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the donation segment for Episode 919, thanking Executive Producers Patrick Seymour, Christopher Decker, and Sir Roger Boots. The segment covers various donation amounts, including a "triple boob" donation of $240.24. Christopher Decker is elevated to knighthood, requesting the title "Sir Not Appearing on this Podcast."

99 Lines of Code
Episode 677 46:12 - 50:46

677: 99 Lines of Code

John McCain and Patrick Leahy, Senate Floor Anecdotes

Senators John McCain and Patrick Leahy delivered notable speeches regarding the torture report, with McCain receiving rare praise for his principled stance against the practice. Senator Leahy shared a "House of Cards" style anecdote about being approached by mysterious joggers who provided him with classified reports contradicting the Bush administration's claims about Iraq. These reports confirmed that Saddam Hussein had no connection to 9/11 and possessed no weapons of mass destruction.

Neuroelasticity
Episode 561 1:01:25 - 1:05:59

561: Neuroelasticity

Drone Strike Reports, Senator Patrick Leahy

Amnesty International and other groups released reports detailing civilian casualties from drone strikes, including the death of a grandmother in Pakistan. Despite the reports, CIA Director John Brennan has not been called to testify, while the NSA remains the primary target of congressional scrutiny. Senator Patrick Leahy's role in overseeing the intelligence community is also briefly discussed.

Free Ponies for Everyone!
Episode 372 2:15:52 - 2:20:46

372: Free Ponies for Everyone!

Protect IP Act and Senate Co-Sponsors

The hosts suggest that SOPA is a "red herring" designed to distract from the Protect IP Act (S-968) in the Senate. They read a list of co-sponsors for the bill, including Al Franken, John McCain, and Dianne Feinstein, noting that the legislation uses the Lanham Act to target domain names and intellectual property.

Trains To FEMA
Episode 202 5:37 - 8:40

202: Trains To FEMA

Executive Producer Credits and Weezer Correction

The hosts acknowledge financial support from John Catalano and AJ Reistad, naming them executive producers for the episode. Adam Curry issues a formal correction regarding Patrick Wilson of the band Weezer, clarifying that Wilson is a founding member and vice president rather than a touring member. The error is attributed to a "bad steer" from Michael Butler.

Media Corruption Now in 3D
Episode 180 28:16 - 34:51

180: Media Corruption Now in 3D

Pentagon Shooting, John Patrick Bedell Media Narrative

The media coverage of John Patrick Bedell, the man who opened fire at the Pentagon, is analyzed as a "distraction of the week." Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Fox News are criticized for emphasizing Bedell's marijuana use and "9/11 truther" status while allegedly scrubbing his primary motivation. The hosts argue the media is using the event to demonize government skeptics and anti-marijuana legislation.

Media Corruption Now in 3D
Episode 180 34:51 - 40:25

180: Media Corruption Now in 3D

Colonel Jim Sabow, Pentagon Shooter Motivation

Evidence suggests John Patrick Bedell was obsessed with the 1991 death of Marine Colonel Jim Sabow, which Bedell believed was a military murder rather than a suicide. Sabow's brother, Dr. David Sabow, claims the government has consistently tried to suppress information regarding the Colonel's death, which was allegedly linked to illegal drug-running operations. The hosts note that this specific motivation was largely absent from mainstream news reports about the Pentagon shooting.

Media Corruption Now in 3D
Episode 180 40:25 - 45:08

180: Media Corruption Now in 3D

ABC News Coverage, Marijuana Demonization

An ABC News report on John Patrick Bedell is scrutinized for linking his "suicide mission" to mental illness and marijuana use. The segment highlights how the media uses Bedell's messy car and past drug arrests to paint a picture of a "deranged" individual. The hosts suggest this narrative is a coordinated effort to influence the upcoming marijuana legalization vote in California.