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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

State of the Memo 03.02.2018

Release the memo! The Conservatarians discuss the hype and the fallout from the release of the Nunes/FBI memo and assess how President Trump (and the Democrats) handled his first State of the Union. Also, Spice Girls! ​ Our intro and outro music is “Big Wilma” by Warmduscher. Jon’s song of the week is “Hollow” by Desperate Journalist and Stephen’s is “Eyes Wide Awake” by Calexico. To listen to all...

The Media vs. #MeToo 27.01.2018

The Conservatarians (aka, Jon Gabriel and Stephen Miller) discuss the media’s undercoverage of the USA Gymnastics scandal and try to make sense of the latest Mueller news, the missing FBI texts, and #ReleaseTheMemo. ​ Our intro and outro music is “Sid” by Clean Spill. Jon’s song of the week is “Iron Lung” by Black Marble and Stephen’s is “Leave It in My Dreams” by The Voidz. To listen to all the.....

Sick of It 19.01.2018

The Conservatarians (aka, Jon Gabriel and Stephen Miller) discuss Stephen’s not-quite-fatal illness, the media’s girther conspiracy about Trump, Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Senate run, and the other news of the week. ​ Our intro and outro music is “Sick” by Peaer. Jon’s song of the week is “Your True Name” by The Radio Dept. and Stephen’s is “All Rise” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. To listen to all the...

The Resistance in Tehran 05.01.2018

The Conservatarians (aka, Jon Gabriel and Stephen Miller) ring in 2018 wondering if progressives will accept the resistance in Iran, if the Senate deserves Mitt, and, of course, chat about new music. ​ Our intro and outro music is “If Love Is the Law” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Jon’s song of the week is “Tonya Harding” by Sufjan Stevens and Stephen’s is “Mr Noah” by Panda Bear. Source

Sonny Bunch and the Best Films of 2017 27.12.2017

The Conservatarians welcome Sonny Bunch to count down the best films of 2017, along with Ricochet Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel and FoxNews.com contributor Stephen Miller. Sonny is executive editor of the Washington Free Beacon, writes a weekly column for the Washington Post, and co-hosts the Weekly Substandard Podcast. ​ Our intro and outro music is “Screenwriter’s Blues” by Soul Coughing. Source

Greg Gutfeld and the Best Albums of 2017 19.12.2017

Greg Gutfeld returns to The Conservatarians to count down the best albums of 2017, along with Ricochet Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel and Fox News contributor Stephen Miller. Greg hosts the aptly named “ The Greg Gutfeld Show,” “The Five,” and has written … six or eight books. We set aside the news of the day to focus on what really matters: music. You can listen to all these songs on our special......

Conservatarians on Campus 15.12.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) welcome Avery Hogarth and Tiana Lowe to talk about college activism, millennial politics, and what it’s like to be a campus conservative in the age of Trump. The two USC seniors host The Political Pregame podcast. Tiana ( @TianaTheFirst) was the founding editor of the USC Economics Review, an editorial intern at National Review... Source

Flynnished 01.12.2017

There’s a fine line between treason and Flynnsanity. Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) discuss the latest Mueller news as it breaks, chastise the latest slew of sexual harassers, and mock the horrible verdict in the Kate Steinle murder trial. The intro/outro song in “Death and the Maiden” by The Verlaines. Jon’s song of the week is “My Mother Was a Chinese Trapeze Artist” by......

Harassing Turkeys 22.11.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) discuss the latest slew of sexual harassers, Trump’s overly lenient turkey pardon, and a deep dive into Zimbabwean politics. The intro/outro song and Jon’s song of the week is “Gratitude” by Beastie Boys and Stephen’s song of the week is “A Little Crazy” by Nicole Atkins. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians... Source

Moore, Dogs, and Coffee 15.11.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) talk about the Roy Moore mess, the perils of dog ownership, and how to make Keurig-free coffee. The intro/outro song and Jon’s song of the week is “Silk Spirit” by Drahla and Stephen’s song of the week is “Nobody Else” by Wy. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist. Source

One Year Later 10.11.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) reflect on the fun memories of Election Night 2016 and, of course, a few concerts. The intro/outro song is “Winona” by Drop Nineteens. Jon’s song of the week is “ Dum Surfer” by King Krule and Stephen’s is “6am & Do It Again” by Dark Rooms. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist. Source

James Poulos and Vast Asteroid 02.11.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) welcome back writer and musician James Poulos (@JamesPoulos) to chat about everything from spacegaze to Nietzsche to mimetic desire. James is the author of The Art of Being Free, a contributing editor at National Affairs, and a contributor to Ricochet, The Federalist, Foreign Policy, and Vice. He’s also in a great band called Vast Asteroid. Sou...

Trick or Treat or Troll 28.10.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) talk about Trump’s Halloween trolling of the media, the replacement of Senator Flake by Senator Gabriel, and Hillary’s latest Russia problem. The intro/outro song is “I Drive a Lot” by Starflyer 59. Jon’s song of the week is “ Like a Baby” by Starflyer 59 and Stephen’s is “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. To listen to all the music featured on The...

BuzzFeed's Ben Smith 21.10.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) welcome BuzzFeed‘s Editor-in-Chief, Ben Smith (@BuzzFeedBen). They chat about Trump tweets, fake news, and how Facebook and Twitter are dealing with both. Then, Stephen and Jon talk about Gold Star parents and Gen. Kelly’s mic drop on the subject. The intro/outro song is “#53” by Weaves. Jon’s song of the week is “ Älgen” by Amason and Stephen’...

Lisa De Pasquale and the Dems' Hollywood Problem 11.10.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (@RedSteeze) welcome Lisa De Pasquale (@LisaDeP). She’s the author of The Social Justice Warrior Handbook: A Practical Survival Guide for Snowflakes, Millennials, and Generation Z, and is a columnist and frequent guest on Fox News and Fox Business. Also, Stephen and Jon talk about Hurricane Harvey Weinstein slamming Hollywood and the problems it creates for...

Hefner's Legacy with Playboy Writer Bridget Phetasy 06.10.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) welcome Bridget Phetasy (aka @BridgetPhetasy). She’s is a stand-up comedian, co-hosts the podcast “Benched,” and writes for for both Playboy and The Federalist. She shares her views on Hugh Hefner’s legacy from an insider’s perspective. Stephen and Jon then talk about the predictable reaction of the left to the Las Vegas shooting. The intro...

Firing Offense 30.09.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) talk about Tom Price’s firing, NFL’s kneeling, and Roy Moore’s winning. The intro song and Stephen’s song of the week is “Fear and Trembling” by Gang of Youths and Jon’s song of the week is “Hologram” by The Horrors. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist. Source

Comedian Dave Smith 20.09.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) welcome Dave Smith — a stand-up comedian, radio personality, and political commentator. He’s a frequent guest on “The Greg Gutfeld Show” and “Kennedy” and also hosts the podcasts “Part of the Problem” and “The Legion of Skanks.” Dave just released a new comedy special called “Libertas” which you can watch on the GaS Digital Network. Source

Donald and Chuck and Nancy, Oh My 15.09.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) chat about the future Senator Kid Rock, media coverage of Hurricane Harvey, and the left’s rapid about-face on Antifa. The intro song is “Ran” by Future Islands. Stephen’s song of the week is “Day I Die” by The National and Jon’s is “Green Eyes” by Hüsker Dü (RIP Grant Hart). To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians... Sou...

Polling the Future with Kristen Soltis Anderson 07.09.2017

Jon Gabriel (@ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) welcome Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson. Kristen is author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up) and co-founder of Echelon Insights, a research and analytics firm. She was one of TIME’s “30 Under 30 Changing the World,” one of ELLE’s 2016 “Most Compelling Women in Washington,”...

Hurricane Antifa 02.09.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) chat about the future Senator Kid Rock, media coverage of Hurricane Harvey, and the left’s rapid about-face on Antifa. The intro song is “ Motor Away” by Guided by Voices. Stephen’s song of the week is “call the police” by LCD Soundsystem and Jon’s is “Keys to the Kingdom” by UNKLE and Gavin Clark. To listen to all the music featured on The...

Pardon the Corruption 26.08.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) chat about Hurricane Harvey, Maybelline Macron, and why Sheriff Joe Arpaio is in no way a conservative. We also ask the question: if the ACLU isn’t willing to defend their own speech, how will they defend anyone else’s? The intro song is “ Just Like Heaven” by Dinosaur Jr. (covering The Cure’s classic). Stephen’s song of the week is... Sour...

Another Week, Another White House Firing 19.08.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) chat about falling statues, the alt-left vs. the alt-right, and the firing of Steve Bannon. The intro song and Stephen’s song of the week is “ Creature Comfort” by Arcade Fire. Jon’s song of the week is “Slip” by Game Theory. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians, subscribe to our Spotify playlist. Source

Googling the Apocalypse 12.08.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) chat about the infamous Google memo, Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment, whether the NRA is losing its aim, and share their plans for the apocalypse. The intro song and Jon’s song of the week is “Delay” by Rips. Stephen’s song of the week is “Eden Machine” by Trailer Trash Tracys. To listen to all the music featured on The Conservatarians... S...

Michael Malice 19.07.2017

Jon Gabriel ( @ExJon) and Stephen Miller (aka @RedSteeze) welcome author and columnist Michael Malice to chat about, what else, North Korea and “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Michael is the author of Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il, hosts the “Your Welcome” podcast, and has been a frequent guest on “Kennedy,” “Red Eye,” and other Fox offerings. The intro song is “ Is Chicago... S...

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