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King of Stuff

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Jon Gabriel is the undisputed king of stuff. He knows everything -- just ask him -- but is hungry to learn more. Jon chats with comedians, musicians, politicians, authors, professors and anyone else he can lure into his soundproofed bunker.

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Nov 22, 2023

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Episodes

Circus Minimus 07.09.2018

Jon and Stephen tackle the ludicrous theater of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate hearings and the New York Times’ self-owning anonymous op-ed. The intro/outro song is “Loved Ones” by Starflyer 59. Stephen’s song of the week is “Here It Comes (The Road) Let’s Go” by Spiritualized and Jon’s song of the week is “Business Man” by FEWS. To listen to all the music featured on The... Source

Full-Court Press 24.08.2018

Paul Manafort was found guilty while Michael Cohen pleaded guilty. Is impeachment the result? Also, Iowa mourns Mollie Tibbetts while the press warns conservatives not to politicize her murder. I mean, seriously… The intro/outro song is “The Noise of Carpet” by Stereolab. Stephen’s song of the week is “Flight of Fancy” by Interpol and Jon’s song of the week is “Everything Takes Forever” by His......

Journalists, Juries, and Judgements 17.08.2018

Our non-partisan press wants to dox DC jurors, but plays the victim in 300 coordinated anti-Trump op-eds. And the Colorado Human Rights Commission targets a Christian cake artist again even though SCOTUS smacked them down two months ago. The intro/outro song is “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” by Cake. Stephen’s song of the week is “Happiness Reigns” by Cullen Omori and Jon’s song of the week is “Work/ S...

Space Force vs. Alex Jones 10.08.2018

Vice President Pence announces Space Force while Facebook and YouTube ban Alex Jones. Jon and Stephen discuss! The intro/outro song and Jon’s song of the week is “Complex” by The Chills. Stephen’s song of the week is “Way We Won’t” by Grandaddy. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist! Source

Handicapping the Dems 03.08.2018

Who will the Dems run in 2020? Jon and Stephen handicap the race early with 15 hopefuls. The intro/outro song and Jon’s song of the week is “Lust” by Rascalton. Stephen’s song of the week is “Parking Lot” by Grouper. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist! Source

Whither Twitter? 27.07.2018

Jon and Stephen chat about the latest drama on social media — from Twitter’s shadowbans to deleting old tweets — as well as the problems of big government when it comes to trade wars. The intro/outro song is “Not Too Soon” by Throwing Muses. Stephen’s song of the week is “I Don’t Want Love” by The Antlers and Jon’s is “Carb Yr Enthusiasm” by MISS WORLD. To listen to all the music featured on The.....

Spinning the Wheel of Crazy 20.07.2018

After a two-week break, Jon and Stephen catch up with the news cycle by spinning the Wheel of Crazy. Topics include Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, media comparing the Helsinki summit to Pearl Harbor, and the death of comedy. The intro/outro song is “Stick” by Ovlov. Stephen’s song of the week is “Canary Yellow” by Deafheaven and Jon’s is “The Last Great Washington State” by Damien Jurado. Source

Dana Perino 29.06.2018

Dana Perino, anchor of “The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino” and co-host of “The Five” on Fox News Channel talks about civility and our current political moment. Dana also has a weekly podcast, “I’ll Tell You What,” with Chris Stirewalt, and became the first Republican woman to be named as the White House Press Secretary. And did we mention her two books — And The Good News Is and Let Me Tell You....

Carol Roth 23.06.2018

Carol Roth is a business advisor, investor, speaker, and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Entrepreneur Equation. She talks tariffs, Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on internet taxes, and the outlook for American businesses during the Trump era. Jon and Stephen then chat about the late, great Charles Krauthammer and, of course, the immigration fallout. The intro/ Source

S.E. Cupp 16.06.2018

Cupp hosts HLN’s “SE Cupp Unfiltered” and is a political commentator for CNN. She calls herself a “practical conservative” and is known for her fierce independent streak. After chatting with S.E., Jon and Stephen discuss the long-anticipated IG report and Trump’s rapproachment with North Korea. The intro/outro music is “Tall Man Skinny Lady” by Ty Segall. Jon’s song of the week is “Visions of... S...

Ask Me Anything! 09.06.2018

To celebrate the milestone of reaching the 100th Conservatarians podcast, Jon and Stephen opened Twitter for a super-sized, Reddit-style AMA. The intro/outro song is “100%” by Sonic Youth. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist! Source

Lightning Round! 26.05.2018

Fast analysis of all the week’s hot topics: Trump’s on/off/(on again?) summit with North Korea! Elon Musk red-pilled! Spotify backs off of anti-hate policy! Die-in on the frozen aisle! The First Amendment requires Twitter access! No-scandal Obama’s abuse of migrant kids! FBI spies on Trump campaign! And … President Bill Kristol? Jon’s song of the week is “Everybody” by Tennis System. Source

The Media vs. a Field of Rakes 19.05.2018

The Conservatarians discuss a truly horrible week for the media. It began with portraying Hamas terrorists as loveable peace activists, followed by praising the humanity of the hyperviolent MS-13. Are CNN and MSNBC going to help blow the midterms for the Democrats? The intro/outro music is “The Woodpile” by Frightened Rabbit. Jon’s song of the week is “Leave Me Alone” by New Order. Source

Live! From AEI! 13.05.2018

The Conservatarians share their origin stories, define the “conservatarian” label, and drink Bulleit bourbon. We didn’t get to music this week, but you should subscribe to our Spotify playlist! Source

Rudy Talks Up a Storm 05.05.2018

The Conservatarians discuss Rudy Giuliani reaching his sell-by date, and the media hurting the Democrats’ chances by focusing on shiny objects like Stormy Daniels. The intro/outro music is “Damaged” by Rips. Jon’s song of the week is “Red Line” by Wooden Shjips. Stephen’s song of the week is “Buzzing in the Light” by Dr. Dog. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians... Source

Kanye Takes Chance on Trump 28.04.2018

The Conservatarians discuss — what else — Kanye West, Chance the Rapper and their tweets about Trump and the GOP. Especially the backlash from floored liberals. The intro/outro music and Jon’s song of the week is “Every 1’s a Winner” by Ty Segall. Stephen’s song of the week is “In My Room” by Graham Coxon. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify... Sour...

¡Cuba Libre! con Alberto de la Cruz 21.04.2018

The Conservatarians welcome Alberto de la Cruz, Managing Editor of Babalú Blog and expert on the Castro crime family’s hijacking of Cuba. “Insipid apparatchik” Miguel Diaz-Canel has been selected to replace Raúl Castro as warden of the island prison — should we expect changes or more of the same? Jon and Stephen then discuss the latest speech criminal, Prof. Randa Jarrar of Fresno State... Source

Frank J. Fleming's Sidequest 14.04.2018

The Conservatarians welcome Frank J. Fleming, author of the new novel Sidequest: In Realms Ungoogled. Frank is the creator of the popular satire site IMAO, a humor columnist for the New York Post and USA Today, and also works as an electrical and software engineer. Jon and Stephen then discuss a questionable excerpt from James Comey’s tell-all book and New York’s Chick-Fil-A invasion. The intro/ S...

Nicole Neily on Free Speech 08.04.2018

The Conservatarians welcome Nicole Neily, president of Speech First, a new group defending students’ free speech rights on campus. Nicole was formerly the president of the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity, executive director and senior fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum, and manager of external relations for the Cato Institute. Jon and Stephen also discuss the mess that is....

The Latest in the Non-Debate About Guns 30.03.2018

It’s a progressive physics paradox: what happens when an Unstoppable Moral Force meets a Immovable Moral Object? Jon Gabriel and Stephen Miller chat about Hogg vs. McCain, The March for Lives, and the media’s exploitation of the Parkland teens … among several digressions. The intro/outro music is “I Hate Rock and Roll” by The Jesus and Mary Chain. Jon’s song of the week is “In My Head” by Bedroom....

Live from Arizona! 24.03.2018

Jon Gabriel and Stephen Miller finally meet and record the podcast live over a bottle of tequila in the middle of the Arizona desert. They talk about The March for Lives, Twitter memes, Mark Zuckerberg, and Cambridge Analytica … as nocturnal predators look on. (Forgive any issues with the sound quality — did we mention the tequila?) The intro/outro music provided by Arizona’s own Calexico with “El...

TNOIIECBAFTATPPAAFPDATW with Scott Lincicome 12.03.2018

Tariffs not only impose immense economic costs but also fail to achieve their primary policy aims and foster political dysfunction along the way. So says Scott Lincicome, an international trade attorney, Visiting Lecturer at Duke University, and Adjunct Scholar with the Cato Institute. Oh, and you can get the shirt here with all proceeds going to the Foundation for Economic Education. Source

CNN's Broward Clown Hall 24.02.2018

Jon and Stephen join you live from CPAC! (Okay, not really.) But they do discuss CNN’s crazy townhall and the multiple failures by the Broward Sheriff in the Parkland shooting. ​ Our intro and outro music is “Bodys” by Car Seat Headrest. Jon’s song of the week is “Catch It” by iceage and Stephen’s is “Sober to Death” by Car Seat Headrest. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians....

Stephen Gutowski on Guns Post-Parkland 18.02.2018

Jon and Stephen welcome Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon to discuss the chances of gun legislation after the massacre in Parkland, then talk about the latest indictments from the Mueller investigation. (Don’t forget to stay for the Beavis and Butthead impersonations.) ​ Our intro and outro music is “Indian Summer” by Pedro the Lion. Jon’s song of the week is “Antidote” by... Source

Parade of Horribles 09.02.2018

Trump wants a parade, Omarosa wants redemption, and Jon wants you to read The Aeneid! The Conservatarians also discuss the musicians they spotlighted last week … who don’t want to be associated with Jon and Stephen. ​ Our intro and outro music is “Endless Beauty” by Soviet Soviet. Jon’s song of the week is “Not Thrilled” by Fine China and Stephen’s is “One Rizla” by Shame. To listen to all the......

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