The Jeff Ward Show

Prepare to be creeped out. There's a video of a flash mob of Russian teenagers chanting and marching, urging Russia "forward." It's like modern-day Hitler Youth. Stop boycotting Russian items that aren't Russian. What good does punishing Russian businesses do? Especially when the businesses aren't even based in Russia. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclella...

Eight years ago, a retired police officer shot and killed a man in a movie theater after they got into an altercation. The shooter claimed self-defense and was acquitted of all charges. Is it right to use the "stand your ground" law in this case? Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura....

The hipster diva of the NFL, Aaron Rodgers, signed a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and has become the highest-paid player in NFL history. Do you think he'll shave the neckbeard now? Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods fo...

Now is not the time to argue the cuteness of bats. A movie-goer at an Austin movie theater released a live bat in the theater during a showing of "The Batman." It's not cute, it's scary. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods for...

A woman is asking her husband to pay her $50,000 to compensate her for the partial pay cut she'll be taking during her maternity leave. Should he give in and pay? The president of Ukraine really makes us realize how badly our politicians suck. President Zelensky seems to be a modern-day Winston Churchill. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-m...

The NFL doesn't freak out when team owners are involved in scandals. Even when things are pretty dramatic, the NFL does not issue consequences. But this…this has caused a freakout. There's nothing like a smutty Super Bowl halftime show. Which Super Bowl halftime show from the last three years do you think has received the most complaints? Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! http...

Why are we surprised that there is a teacher shortage? The pay sucks, they're working through a pandemic and Governor Abbott has denounced them as white people-hating porn pushers. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods for spons...

Apparently, no one likes the Jeff Ward management style. You can't tell people to shut up and leave you alone. In fact, many employees would give up a week's pay if they got more recognition in return. The Florida Senate has passed a GOP election police bill that will establish a police force dedicated to pursuing "election crimes." Way to go, Florida. Vlad Putin would be proud. Thanks to Supreme...

Companies like McDonald's and Coca-Cola are continuing to conduct business in Russia despite the country's attack on Ukraine. Is it our responsibility to boycott these companies? Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods for sponsor...

A personal trainer had a heart attack and died after intaking too much caffeine powder. Personal trainer Tom didn't take home economics and didn't know how to properly scoop. Who do you think is the most hated person within the NFL? After gathering data from Twitter, players, coaches and even owners were included in the top 20 most hated list. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast!...

It's a bad day when you're gay, Black, American, and arrested for drug possession in Russia. Unfortunately, that is the reality for WNBA star Brittney Griner. Is Donald Trump becoming unelectable? His most recent brilliant idea is certainly getting him there. Trump suggested we put China's flag on our planes to bomb Russia. Then, he thinks, China and Russia will go to war and we can "sit back and...

Get your flags out, people of Texas. It's a proud day for us. During a discussion about crimes against humanity, your representative Chip Roy compared the COVID-19 vaccine to the war crimes currently happening in Ukraine. Congressman, do you have the evidence to back up that claim? Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aur...

Due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, there have been boycotts of Russia everywhere. Take that Putin, the WWE has shut down business with Russia. Sean Penn has been in Ukraine since the beginning of the country's invasion and has met with President Zelensky several times. He seems to be a voice of reason at a time of war but no one is taking him seriously because he's an actor. Thanks to Supreme Len...

We have a new candidate for Asshat of the Week: Russell Bentley III, also known as "Comrade Texas," is a Texan who is fighting with the Russians. Bentley posted a video of him standing in front of Russian tanks, promising to help "liberate" Ukraine. Even the prison system hates Jenna Ryan. Your favorite insurrectionist is still complaining about her time in prison, claiming she was denied "basic h...

Let's take an economics quiz: rising oil prices affect the sales of what product? Your answer choices: condoms, malt liquor, cocaine, or cigarettes. Luckily, Jeff's fascination with convenience stores helps explain the answer. Should the United States cut off Russian oil? Lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to end Russian oil imports. Meanwhile, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky c...

It takes a lot for a slimy politician to drop out of the race. What did it take for U.S. Representative Van Taylor to quit his reelection campaign? How about an extramarital affair with a member of ISIS? Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits an...

Film critic Cecily Knobler imagines what a date would be like between Jeff and Jenna Ryan. Then they imagine life within Gotham in preparation for the premiere of "The Batman." Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods for sponsorin...

The results for the Texas primary election are in and they're just as bad as you'd think. As it turns out, Trump matters. Yesterday proved that. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods for sponsoring this podcast! https://specsonl...

The Conservative Political Action Conference was a circus full of clowns. Rolling Stone writer Steven Monacelli got to meet all the clowns in person and joined the show to recount all the bizarre moments you might have missed. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to S...

Bunker sales are through the roof. Thanks to Putin and his invasion of Ukraine, Rising S Company is installing bunkers and underground shelters more than ever. Gary Lynch, the general manager of the company, joins the show to break down the logistics of selling and constructing a bunker. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks...

Look out D. Trump, you might have some competition. Chris Christie slams Donald Trump for his comments on Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney lurks in the background. Get ready for a nerdy football rant from Jeff. The NFL overtime system is not great. There is now a proposal to change overtime rules after playoff complaints from this past season. Where's the Napoleon of the South, Ron DeSantis?...

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded to the European Union, asking for help while his country is being invaded. What is our tolerance level for military conflict? Are we "soulless" if we don't get involved? The Conservative Political Action Conference this year was a circus full of nutjobs. From Mike Lindell to the former owner of Papa John's, there were plenty of speeches that had abs...

Remember when people thought music and videos were going to create a sex-crazed generation? Not so much. We have more smutty media than ever but studies show we're not having a lot of sex. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode! aura.com/jeff Thanks to Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods f...

Can American B-list celebrities please shut up? Steven Seagal blames the Russia-Ukraine conflict on an "outside entity" that is pushing propaganda and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister offered his band's song, "We're Not Gonna Take It," to be Ukraine's new anthem. Wow, that helps. Thanks to Supreme Lending for sponsoring this podcast! https://get.johnmcclellan.com/austin-mortgage-1/ Thanks to Aura for...

Greg Abbott is turning into Ted Cruz. He doesn't breathe without it reeking of a political agenda. It's exactly why he's going after public school teachers and librarians but planning on pardoning the indicated Austin cops for their use of force in the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Donald Trump is the leader of the authoritarian, autocratic movement in America. Some think that his 35% has been...