Anthony Barone

Backpacking America

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Backpacking America is a podcast dedicated to exploring the culture and society that makes up the United States of America.

Author

Anthony Barone

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Society

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Latest episode

Sep 17, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 162: Burning Fat & Building Muscle with Functional Fitness with Igor from "Zero Gravity Training" 01.02.2022

Igor joins me to explain how body fat works and the negative stigmas surrounding fat loss and "proper" nutrition. Functional training can certainly help reduce fat levels, but the process in doing so is radically different for each person. It also depends on every individuals caloric needs and nutrition. He stresses that the end goal should not be a specific "look", rather a improved constitution...

Episode 161: Detaining COVID Patients? 30.01.2022

NYS Assembly Bill A416 , and its previous versions, entail detaining segments of the population that have come in contact or carry a pandemic like infectious disease. Versions of this bill have attempted to make it to the floor of the State Assembly since 2015. The bill goes into vague detail about where positive cases would be detained and for how long. I explain why the constant division of work...

Episode 160: Calisthenics Mythbusting ft. Igor from "Zero Gravity Training" 20.01.2022

Igor joins me to bust the many myths surrounding Calisthenics and functional exercises. We also discuss "gym culture" and how it does not actually promote health and strength; but rather chemicals, fake supplements and aesthetic look over actual strength. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram:...

Episode 159: "Kill Switches" in Cars? Safety or Tyranny? 19.01.2022

New cars are going to have "Kill Switches" in them. This new addition to motor vehicles have been mandated by the recently passed infrastructure bill. These devices will shut your car off if it determines your driving patterns resemble and intoxicated person. I contemplate whether these are measures fro the safety of all, or measures of tyranny. I use modern comparisons to help me come to a conclu...

Episode 158: Business Practices in the Age of Corona with Nate Dawkins from "Innate Cleaning" 12.01.2022

I am joined by Nate from "Innate Cleaning" to share his experiences building a business from scratch during the Coronavirus Pandemic. He also gives a "behind the scenes" look at what a day to day in a new business looks like, what he's learned along the way, and an overview of the services he provides. He also discusses the best ways to keep your home clean and his mission to repair the relationsh...

Episode 157: Judicial Impact on Society with Dr. Tobi-Aiyemo 08.01.2022

Dr. Tobi-Aiyemo, CEO A.T. Socio-Judicial Consulting LLC Judicial Consultant, Retired Judge from Nigeria and the First Brown Woman to get a PhD in Judicial Studies discusses her research on community policing and more! She explains her research findings on how American and Nigerian police operate in similar capacities, theories for enhancing a community role in police, and how society and those in...

Episode 156: Everything is Digital, Man 27.12.2021

Micro-transactions, monthly payments for software and music, having everything you "own" wiped away with the press of a button. While Digital Media is unfathomably convenient, it is also cold and non-existent. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/...

Episode 155: Health & Wellness Coaching with Jonah Cohn 12.12.2021

Today I am joined by Life Coach Jonah Cohen to discuss the importance of healthy eating, mental health, and the importance of fitness in pursuing your wellness goals. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bpapodcasting...

Episode 154: Grindset vs. Leisure 08.12.2021

People in their 20's are told to grind for success later in life or to take a breather and enjoy their youth. These attitudes are influenced by class background and mentality. Is there a middle ground that can be reached between these two extremes? Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https:/...

Episode 153: Cultural Conflict in America with Nathan Dawkins 29.11.2021

Myself and Nathan analyze the psychological and economic causes for the various Cultural conflict we see in our country. We discuss cultural appropriation, Black Lives Matter, Economic Justice, and "Wokeness" Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ T...

Episode 152: Conspiracy Theories Damaging America 25.11.2021

Rampant levels of misinformation are creating baseless conspiracy theories that are directly harming the United States, or are insanely funny to ponder. QAnon and Vaccine conspirators are often coming from place of good intentions. However this is how the road to hell is paved. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.thre...

Episode 151: Artist Spotlight Yung Pots 14.11.2021

Yung Pots talks about his new album dropping on December 9th 2021. We also dissect what went behind the lyrics found in the songs as well as his journey as an artist. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bpapodcasting...

Episode 150: Astroworld Commentary 10.11.2021

I discuss the awful results of Astroworld, and the terrible response from Travis Scott. Scott has a history of destructive and violent venues that often feed on the worst human characteristics. This was not only the result of individual failings, failures of the venue, and callous disregard on Scott's end. It was also the work of decades of the "Me over We" attitude that has now began to cannibali...

Episode 149: Surviving in a Processed World 07.11.2021

I discuss the ways you can take individual action to rebel against the heavily processed world we live in. From fake food, bad supplements, and addiction to social media, negative consumption is a frequent part of our lives. I give some tips and tricks to get away from this lifestyle. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodca...

Episode 148: Halloween Special: 10 Terrifying US Government Operations 01.11.2021

In celebration of Halloween I go over the top ten most disturbing, criminal, US Government Operations. From harvesting the corpses of Baby's to deliberately using weather as a weapon of war. Join me as I go into detail of the hair raising and stomach churning crimes this government has committed against American and International workers. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: http...

Episode 147: The Great Resignation 26.10.2021

I cover the social effects of the great resignation and what this means for the Labor Movement. October marks what the AFL-CIO appropriately calls "Striketober". Over 169 strikes have taken place this month across all American industries. We also see a record number of first responders, medical workers, and other working class people leaving their jobs in protest of the vaccine mandate. I discuss...

Episode 146: CIA Funding the Progressives 22.10.2021

The CIA, and before them the FBI, have been funding the various formations of Progressive thought and movements in the United States, Europe and Latin America for over 100 years. The aim of this is to make anti-communist socialists. The ultimate goal of this was to make sure the communist movement, and in the 1960's the New Left, became fragmented and powerless. They achieved this by using Anarchi...

Episdode 145: Long Island: Striketober & Far-Right Activity 18.10.2021

Long Island is feeling the labor wave caused by "Striketober" the month of strikes across various American Industries. UFCW 2013 is currently on strike against poor working conditions at Quality King's Bellport Warehouse. Our communities across Long Island are also feeling the brunt of political development, and antagonization by the Far-Right. Saturday October 16th saw the Proud Boys, a National...

Episode 144: Robots are Bad 15.10.2021

Artificial Intelligence presents a serious danger to Human society. The frequent adoption of AI for Law Enforcement, Military, and Security is rapidly concerning considering the track record of abuse seen by Human Police and Military. What is preventing AI enforcement from being just as inhumane, or worse? Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica...

Episode 143: Facebook Whistleblower 11.10.2021

Frances Haugen, also known as the Facebook Whistleblower, rose to national attention out of thin air exposing many of the corrupt policies of Facebook and voicing concerns about the sites safety for children and its practices eroding democracy at home and stoking ethnic tensions and harm abroad. For such a broad assault on this very powerful and wealthy company, why is she given positive attention...

Episode 142: IATSE Strike Authorization/Texas Abortion Law SB8 08.10.2021

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have voted almost unanimously to enact a Strike Authorization. Over 98% of the 89% of voters voted YES to Strike Authorization. This means if the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) fails to come to an agreement with IATSE, then a strike will be underway and all production of television and movies will cease....

Episode 141: "Wokeism" Serves the Wealthy 04.10.2021

The "woke" tendency of Progressive politics serves the wealthy in very subtle but dangerous ways. The capitalist class has figured out ways to take actual revolutionary positions such as; Indigenous Self Determination, Anti-Racism, and many more popular ideas, and co-opting them to serve the wealthy. Why is Amazon and the Bush Foundation funding the Land Back struggle? Why are corporations saying...

Episode 140: The Post-COVID Union Wave 01.10.2021

In this episode I cover additional union led strike waves that have occurred in all major areas of the American economy. This episode focuses on Starbucks workers in Buffalo, NY organizing for higher pay, in conjunction with food service workers in general fighting for better conditions. The deaths of 678,000 Americans, inflation, and a lag in production. These factors have made workers have more...

Episode 139: IATSE & UFW STRIKES! 27.09.2021

The International Alliance of Stage and Theatrical Stage Employees is voting on "Strike Authorization", the process for formally striking union wide, from October 1st through the 3rd. They are fighting for an end of "Fraturdays", a schedule of being worked 14-18 hours ending the shift on Sunday morning. They are also fighting for an end to 14-18 hour shifts throughout the work week as this has res...

Episode 138: "Into the Great Wide Open" Exhibit 18.09.2021

I travel to Island Grow in Dix Hills (@island_grow on instagram) for the "Into the Great Wide Open" Exhibit put on by An Artists Duty (@anartistsduty). While there I met some wonderful artists, looked at some amazing art, and checked out some great CBD and Delta 8 products! Big shout out to Stephanie (@stephaniecriedpower) for putting this all together and speaking on BPA about this awesome projec...

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