the objective JERK

Netflix's Instadocs is a fast-turnaround doc series that drops roughly thirty-minute films while headlines are still hot! That's not journalism, that's content farming a tragedy for engagement, and it's part of a bigger pattern: Netflix is using Instadocs as a beachhead into the YouTube creator economy — short, punchy, algorithm-friendly docs designed to compete with independen...

The murder of an 18 year old nursing student and her brother in Cotabato Philippines in 2021, caused a major uproar in the Philippines!  Jerk reads and reacts to the tragic story of trust, jealously, loss and faith, and shares his thoughts on the differences between Filipino and American culture when pertaining to murder. Jerk also shares some updates on his Podcast and Youtube channel! Reach me t...

Jerk shares his thoughts on John Carpenter's film "Ghost Of Mars", how it took him so long to watch it and as a fan of Carpenters; where this film lands on the tier list. Jerk also briefly brings up the the cancelling of the LIVE STREAM execution of the Dip shit Fort Hood shooter. Do you like Ghost of Mars? Let me know. Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicem...

Jerk discusses the recent health scare of Pope Leo XIV, and how Catholics are divided regarding him, and how many individuals whom are not Catholic are supporting him. Jerk shares a comment from a TOJ follower and discusses the future of TOJ podcast. I Miss Christendom, @imisschristendom; Is a content creator that Jerk follows and hopes you will too! The creator released a novella that Jerk recent...

Just like every other retarded headline that seems to grab the Internets attention; "people" are debating; AGAIN, the morality of capital punishment, but with a twist; the possible live streaming of the execution of Nidel Hasan.  Jerk, reads the events of the Fort Hood Shooting that lead to where we are, and believes that the world is so worried about criminals and murderers, that they o...

Jerk reads for the first time; three strange stories from American history. CHARLES KENNEDY'S CABIN, THE APE CANYON AND THE KENTUCKY MEAT SHOWER; and reacts to each story. All three stories are new to Jerk and are eerie and or creepy.  Let me know if you have heard any stories similar in nature! Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks...

Jerk discusses a recent incident in Oregon, where a teen mixed chemicals in the populated cafeteria of his highshcool; passed out from inhalation and needed to be resuscitated, with no other injuries from fellow students reported. Reports point out that said teen may have been influenced by the decentralized online network group called; 764. A network that is involved with child sex exploitation a...

Jerk shares a recent incident involving his internet cable and careless contractors, and why said contractors should be, but are never held accountable for their mistakes which subsequently create animosity from Jerk towards Filipino culture. Jerk then shares his history with photography and how he is attempting to re-new his interest in the medium, and adding ANOTHER hobby to his list of interest...

Jerk shares his opinion and thoughts regarding the Taylor Sheridan series "Lioness", and how the show turned out much better than he expected. Starts with a short "Non-Spoiler" review before he dives into the background, synopsis and character descriptions all while comparing it to personal military experiences. Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail...

Jerk discusses the irrational outrage towards individuals that believe Lindsay Clancy is a murderer, and shares his thoughts on the case and other similar cases with completely different narratives. Toxic Femininity is 100 times worse than Toxic masculinity, especially when comparing them to today's "standards". Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Sup...

Jerk shares his experiences working and living at Dugway Proving Grounds Utah,(Area 52), including some history and weird incidents that Jerk witnessed. Thanks for hanging out! God Bless! Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

Jerk recently finished watching the scifi series; Falling Skies, and shares the outline and his overall thoughts on the characters and the show. SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING Let me know your thoughts! Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

Jerk shares a recent episode from his RC channel; RC JERK. Where he recounts the weekend of a City Mayor sponsored RC competitive event.  He discusses the modifications he did before the race and his mistakes and follies along the way, in his first of many competitions to come. Check out the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@RCJERK78 Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a...

Jerk shares his recent adjustments and struggles with the podcast, both audio and video.  I have been trying to improve and make more efficient podcast, while failing to do any of it. Finally finding my process to bring the best quality in audio I can. My 311 album review series is still in progress, but I am not sure whether to re-record the Blue album podcast, leave it alone or delete it. What I...

Jerk shares his life involving the America,n Rock/Rap band 311. His experiences involving 311 and how they shaped his upbringing. Plus, he critiques the songs on the self titles,(Blue) album.  Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

A laggy webcam and an old Mac kick off a surprisingly honest grab-bag chat that jumps from Jerk's problems to real-world consequences.  I talk through what I’m changing in my workflow, why I’m recording on CapCut, and how a simple edit pass can make a podcast feel smoother without turning it into a glossy production. If you care about podcasting, video recording, or just keeping your setup ru...

We share a candid creator update recorded on a phone, with the internet down, while we rethink whether the show stays an audio podcast or shifts into a video-first channel. We talk through the real costs, the editing learning curve, and why audience feedback matters when you are trying to find your niche.    • shifting from podcasting to video production for more feedback  • cutting Buzzsprout ext...

Jerk reacts to a video critique of the Obama presidency and test the gap between strong speeches and the policy outcomes people actually felt. I share my own experiences with healthcare changes, then move through domestic controversies and foreign policy decisions that I think reshaped trust in institutions.    • Switching from video-first posting to a podcast-style format and asking for listener...

A trailer drops, the internet explodes, and suddenly a 3,000-year-old poem is at the center of a modern culture fight. Jerk hits play on a George the Giant Slayer video and react to the growing backlash around Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, especially the marketing hook “Defy The Gods” and what that tagline signals to long-time fans of Homer and Greek mythology.   From there, he gets into the me...

Minnesota used to feel like a steady, moderate place in the American imagination, then the headlines started stacking up: riots in Minneapolis, “defund the police” promises, corruption allegations, and public safety stories that leave people asking who is actually in charge. I take a blunt, unfiltered look at that arc through the lens of MAGAmark; a YOUTUBE channel dedicated to sharing the hypocri...

A banned movie, a messy immigration debate, and a history lesson that feels very relevant. Jerk goes at immigration from a blunt personal angle: living as an immigrant in the Philippines while believing the “right way” matters, from legal processes to actually contributing where you live. That sets up the bigger question we keep returning to: when does compassion turn into a system that gets explo...

A rare incident of a school shooting in Tacloban City Philippines  is the kind of story people want to believe won't happen “here” until it does. I read through the initial reporting on the San Jose National High School attack, react to what’s been confirmed so far, and sit with the uncomfortable reality that rare incidents can still expose big gaps in school readiness, communication, and fol...

I dig into the UK Grooming Gang Inquiry Report and read out sections that focus on victim testimony, whistleblower accounts, and the report’s central claim that this wasn’t just about individual criminals, it was also about institutional failure. I react to a clip from MP Rupert Lowe, then pull out the parts that hit hardest: how vulnerable girls were allegedly targeted, how organized networks ope...

A single clip of surveillance video can change everything: what the public believes, and how a city argues about safety. I talk through Seattle’s expanding use of cameras in high-crime areas and why a viral downtown assault on an elderly commuter became a flashpoint. The footage doesn’t just spark outrage, it also leads to a tip that helps identify a second suspect quickly, showing the real-world...

THE CONTROVERSY NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT : a whistleblower exposes Anthony Fauci, including a quoted line about the public not being “afraid enough”. Whether you see that as believable, exaggerated, or taken out of context, it opens a serious discussion about public health communication, fear-based messaging, ethics, and trust.  JERK ALSO DISCUSSES A VIRAL INCIDENT FROM LOS ANGELES: a welfare check...