Red State Reboot

This might legit be our last pre-martial law episode YIKES! We’re getting into literally everything: all of the major races in 15 states, our hopes and dreams for the future, what H*ley St*vens has to say (yuck), and of course a check-in on SBA, and SO much more. Think of this as a time capsule for how RSR sees the election! Make sure to go to this website FGTM.substack.com/notes and add to your f...

We have a special Wednesday interview with THE Andy Bowline, the Democrat running for the NC State Senate in District 31! We’re talking gerrymandering, AI, data centers, and how to overhaul the NC Senate! Early voting ends this week - so get out there and vote for Andy if you’re in his district! Andy’s Insta: @andycantwin Andy’s Website: https://andycantwin.com/ — NC: Check all your voter info → h...

We have Raygan Angel, an organizer, law student, and NC’s youngest candidate for State Senate on with us today!!!!! He’s running for District 37, and we’re talking with him about rigged maps, the importance of young people’s perspectives in politics, and pushing for accountability from our elected officials. Go vote in these last days of early voting!! And vote for Raygan if you’re in NC Senate Di...

We break from our election content to give y’all a MUCH needed way to get off your phones, plus a discussion on technofeudalism from your favorite digital serfs. We’re here with the founder and editor of The Daily Scroll, and he’s giving you all the details about why he started this, and how to get the first issue! Order here (by Mon. Oct. 26!): https://thedailyscroll.io/ — NC: Check all your vote...

ONSLOW COUNTYYYYY! Y’all have a GREAT opportunity this election to cast your vote for our guest ANDI MORROW. We’re talking cannabis (weed) (pot) (the devil’s lettuce), a child tax credit, gerrymandering, and democratizing knowledge - plus connecting all the dots in between. And, right at the buzzer, Ben ad libs a question that changes the trajectory of politics and media as we know it… what IS fut...

We brought in a small retail business QUEEN today to get her take on the Kelly Clarkson / Molly the Bird / Art of Play drama that has completely taken over our feeds. Jessie Williams from Edge of Urge joins us to talk about the impact of bad reviews on a small business, people using their power for good, and what to do when Michelle Pfeiffer comes into your store wearing a giant black hat. Edge of...

We LOVED this interview. Dr. Kimberly Hardy is running for U.S. Congress in NC-07 (which includes Abby’s hometown!!). Let’s flip that sh*t! Early voting starts TOMORROW, 10/15. Dr. Kimberly Hardy’s Instagram: @kimberlyhardyforcongress Dr. Kimberly Hardy’s Website: https://www.kimberlyhardyforcongress.com/ — NC: Check all your voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ANY STATE: Plan your ballot →...

We reallllyy got back to our roots with this Classic™ RSR episode! We’re covering executions, Kash, Karoline, Katie, chatbots, Trump’s nearly $*** refund to seniors, navy warships, east wing expansions, and - of course - SUSAN (FLIPPIN CHIP N DALE) DELL!!! Come back Wednesday for our kick-a$$ episode with Dr. Kimberly Hardy (NC-07)!! https://www.branch.vote/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.r...

We have NC-10’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress Ashley Bell on with us today!!! We talk with Ashley about data centers, healthcare policy, and congressional term limits. Ashley Bell’s website → AB4NC.COM Ashley Bell’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ashleybellforcongress Check all your NC voter info → https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com...

Isn’t it… INTERESTING??? That we’re back again here on RSR, and also still peddling our t-shirts (pls get one it would make us v happy!! www.fgtm.store ). Today we’re talking Pete’s impeachment, Sen. Eric Schmitt’s flop, SBA’s comebacks, Sen. Tom Cotton’s doxxing by Trump, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s husband’s death on his birthday. Register to vote by Friday → https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-ser...

We had a bunch of items that we’d usually only cover in an intro, but we put them all together in a wheel and… it turned out to basically just be a normal wheel. Whatever! Topics include: the viral Massachusetts lesbian bar story, another weird Republican music festival that got cancelled, SI (formerly known as AI), and the latest from grifters across the political spectrum. BTW! Last call for our...

Meg Fee (@megfee / @democracyforLI) joins us today!! We talk about showing up for your community, and the importance of activism both online and in-person. Meg also gives us her takes on authenticity in branding, why AI is inherently incongruent with progressive values, and how creatives and activists are stronger together. WE LOVE MEG! Meg’s Insta: @megfee DFLI Insta: @democracyforLI — IG: @redst...

These f*scist gays! They’re trying to m*rder us! TLDR: Sam Altman is gay and we’re FURIOUS that NONE of y’all told us this. It’s so RSR-coded. We’re also getting into Ed (flop) Sheeran, Kash and b*stiality, AI Mitch’s peace signs, and a variety of sketchy prediction market updates, including Donald Trump Jr.’s investments in Polymarket. — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Cont...

Hannah Preston (AKA @healthpolicyprincess) joins us today!!! We’re talking about being an entrepreneur and working towards what you believe in, plus staying authentic and having fun while working in politics! Hannah is the founder of Influence NC, a nonpartisan organization that’s using social media to change the political conversation in North Carolina to give young people a seat at the table. Le...

There’s literally nothing to tell you that the title of this ep already doesn’t. We’re covering our tried and true cast of characters including Trump, Trump Jr., Jorkin, Charlie, EriKa, RFKJR (Jason Derulo), and KAROLINE (she’s the reason for the word…nevermind). It’s wild, it’s analytical, it’s a PALOOZA. Happy birthday to Abby (who is choosing to not identify as Charlie even though we’re all CK)...

It’s a classic Wheel! Topics include… updates on Tyler Robinson & Luigi, the G20 in NC, virality from 2 legendary Virgos: Beyonce & Keke Palmer, the T.R.U.M.P. card game (not affiliated), and our academic analysis about how Trump’s ‘90s aesthetic is a key enabler of his regime. CHECK YOUR VOTING REGISTRATION STATUS RIGHT NOW @ VOTE.ORG — IG: @redstaterebootpod Contact: RSR@friedgreentomato...

So help us GOD (she/they/her). For our 100th!! episode, we’re digging into a CRAZY ASS scandal surrounding Truth Social and TMTG Group. Let’s just say we’re merging AND we’re acquiring. We’re also giving RSR’s definitive list of the top 10 Truths (head to 1:06:10 if you want to skip the analysis and get straight to the bullshit). As we’ve been saying, A GREAT BRAND CAN NEVER TRULY BE DESTROYED. Un...

Today, we have a Wheel with the latest updates on our recurring characters: Kash, Tulsi, El Tigre, Meloni, lil Marco, 3-flag Pete, AOC, Jorkin, Karoline, EriKa, Kai, Ash Trevino, and MORE. Plus, our official Hall of Shame inductions for Lindsey & AI Mitch, and a Rest in Paradise you won’t want to miss. — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia....

Of course the ep is full of constant bangers with class analysis. We’re talking organizing, community, and capitalism with THE PISSMONGER (@thepissmonger on Insta)!!!! Also in this ep: g*ns, fruit vapes, and Tucker (Cucker) Carlson’s merch store. Tysm to Ken! We had the best time! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — The Pissmonger’s Rec...

WE’RE BACK! In our season 4 premiere, we’re catching up on everything “250” from the past 8 weeks, including the Great American State Flop and our visit to the Freedom Truck. Plus, our reflections on the pool, our reviews of all the new music from the pop girlies, and a policy update about hemp in NC. — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com —...

Rebooties… we made it. Trump’s 80, we’re tired, and another season of Red State Reboot is in the books!!! In our SEASON THREE FINALE, we’re reflecting on the last 6 months, giving our thoughts about the UFC fight LAST NIGHT (yes, we stayed up late, you’re welcome), and… WE ARE SELLING SHIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy them at www.fgtm.store right NOW! We’ll catch y’all on the flip! HAGS!! — IG: @redstatereb...

AND JUST LIKE THAT, we’re at the end of the S3 minisodathon!! We’re celebrating with one final (and exceptionally musical) wheel of the season, and we’re talking the new menu on WH dot gov, Pete Seeger and TV-addicted people, the Arc de Trump, and naptime at the Knicks. Thank you for listening all week! Make sure you tune in Monday for the season finale… which will include a special announcement!!...

We’ll keep this shorter than the Millimeter Miracle. On today’s episode, we read Tom Nichols for filth, dissect JD Vance’s new op-ed, and do a deep dive into GodBlessTheUSA dot com. Xoxoxoxo see ya tomorrow for the last day of MINISODATHON before our S3 finale on Monday!! Visit the hellscape for yourself! --> https://godblesstheusa.com/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com C...

We’re closing out our updates from this season with a true grab bag… central characters include Bryon Noem, Grok, Ash Trevino, Clavicular, and Michael Whatley. Now THAT’S what I call a Rich Text. Oh! And per our 420 convo: Abby’s Reel FGTM’s Substack You can stream Afroman’s album Freedom of Speech here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sJx89RjMLtIo8wBDbexl5?si=878f4e1403a14897 We mention several s...

OUR MINISODATHON CONTINUES! We have more updates for y’all today, and… they’re suuuuper RSR-coded. We’re circling back to all the greatest grifts of the season (did someone say SCAM TRACKER?!). Yeah, we’ve got the upcoming UFC fight, we’ve got AlcaTrump, we’ve got a date for the new White House Correspondents’ Dinner (“INTERESTINGLY!”), and we have a potential DonaldChella on the books for an unkn...