the objective JERK

I talk through my rhythm of living in the Philippines, from prayer and gym time to yard work and keeping the house running when motivation drops. Then we shift into blunt takes on US politics, media heat, and the small daily hassles that can reveal bigger planning problems.  • Morning routines that keep life steady, including Mass and the gym  • Managing the yard and dividing household responsibil...

I wind down at night with calamansi juice, air out a quick thought on current news, then shift into what finally grabbed me on Netflix. Fargo Season 1 starts slow for me, then turns into a binge that makes me laugh, get annoyed, and still want to hit play again.  • Finishing Peaky Blinders and struggling to care about a richer, slower show  • Deciding to finally give Fargo the TV series a chance a...

We bounce from everyday life in the Philippines to pop culture and hard politics, with a running theme of people making excuses instead of fixing problems. We talk school calendar chaos, internet drama, protest behaviour, and a dealership that keeps brushing off an obvious car issue.  • School schedules shifting after shutdowns and why the Philippine summer heat makes it backfire  • Getting hooked...

I share my take on the Trump and Pope Leo's beef from the perspective of a conservative-leaning Catholic who still supports Trump but rejects the noise and bad religious optics. We weigh peace talk against the reality of Iran and Hezbollah, then land on why tuning out politics feels good but can cost you later.   • Why the Trump vs Pope Francis clash hits Catholics differently  • The “Trump a...

I unload on why Facebook drives me crazy, especially after my podcast page gets suspended with no clear explanation while I still rely on Messenger to stay connected in the Philippines. I also catch you up on family life, then swing into politics, media trust, and the way social media and smartphones can make people easier to steer.  • Why Facebook feels unavoidable in the Philippines because Mess...

Easter reflections lead into a hard true crime case: the Bristol, Connecticut ambush where a fake 911 call lures officers into a planned attack. I read key details from a Police1 report, react to the bodycam sequence, and pull out the officer safety lessons that still stick with me.  • Easter in the Philippines versus the US and why the Resurrection focus               matters to me  • Trying to l...

Holy Week pushes me to look at my faith habits honestly, from finishing the Bible to figuring out what Catholic traditions actually mean to me. I also bounce from Good Friday reflections to AI, movies, and social media, trying to make sense of what deserves my attention and what is just noise.  • Trying to finish the Bible and debating audiobooks for retention  • Learning Good Friday and Holy Week...

I bounce from Holy Week life in the Philippines to the headlines that keep testing our patience and our principles. Along the way I connect personal choices like early retirement and leaving Facebook to bigger questions about accountability, memory, and what the culture rewards. • Holy Week routines in the Philippines and everyday life details • DoorDash driver backlash story and what consequences...

I rant through the week’s political noise and pop culture headlines, then dig into why conspiracy thinking spreads faster than basic facts. We also vent about Hollywood’s political bubble, broken storytelling, and why regular viewers are checking out.   • Conspiracy chatter around the Charlie Kirk shooting and why the simple       story fits  • Why legal drama rarely works for me except a few clas...

I tweak my recording setup so I can hit record faster and keep the vibe relaxed, then I wake up to the news that Chuck Norris has passed away. From memes to mortality to the “celebrity deaths come in threes” idea, I bounce through pop culture, faith, and the way media shapes what we feel. • Changing my podcast studio setup to reduce friction • Choosing a black-and-white look for consistency across...

It starts with Formula One and segways to a hard political vent, using racing strategy as a way to talk about election timing and voter memory. Along the way, I react to headlines on media silence, Iran’s internet blackout, celebrity culture, public safety, and the ongoing fight over voter ID and election integrity.  • Forced to follow Formula One through highlights because of time zones  • How F1...

I talk about Lent  and his journey, from missing a rosary here and there to building a routine that can actually last. I share how stepping back from political posting has helped, then I go into my rough takes on culture signals, media framing, self defense debates, and a few movies I’m watching with my son.  • Building a daily rosary habit without overreaching  • “Drink, Pray, Lift” as a simple p...

Life in the Philippines, Liberltics crying about the new Scary Movie trailer, comedy backlash, political accountability, the power shift in music, and why Star Trek IV charms yet drifts from core Trek. • Living with heat, storms, and small daily trade-offs • Market small talk, a church invite, and staying Catholic • New Scary Movie trailer and trans joke backlash • Satire’s aim and the demand for...

We step back from social media for Lent, reconnect with Star Trek’s mid-series arc, and tackle hard views on Iran, culture, and how faith is framed on TV. A veteran lens meets pop culture, policy frustration, and a call to search for meaning beyond the feed. • Lent restriction on political posts and less scrolling • Watching Star Trek III to understand IV’s setup • Veteran take on Iraq lessons and...

Sweat through another episode with no AC; discussing a viral public arrest in the Philippines, the problem with tainted evidence, and how broken incentives invite lazy policing. We also connect free education, healthcare strain, and a left-field Jim Carrey theory to one theme: incentives shape outcomes. • When the AC is broke, Americans sweat. • The differences between Filipino and American carniv...

We trace a week of volatile headlines—celebrity deaths, security scares, Olympic highs, cartel violence—and ask why outrage is pushed and trust is shrinking. Along the way, we unpack media habits, authenticity, and how celebrity politics can sour great films. • Superstition around celebrity deaths and why patterns seduce us • Recent security incidents and the gap between threat and proof • Media i...

We trace how Highlander became the cult classic that it is, and how it influenced this podcaster as a young boy, reflecting on cherished DIY toy sword that was made as a result of viewing the film. Jerk weighs what a respectful reboot needs, from casting to theme, and invite listeners to share remakes that actually worked. • Tech glitches and getting the mic rolling • Silhouette tee designs and Cr...

I rearranged the "studio" from the ground up,(Again). Pressed first runs for my small shirt brand in the Philippines, and I get honest about thumbnails, simple gear, and making a standing setup work.  Let’s talk about protests in schools, sports programming choices, grief for a grandfather, and a Lent practice built on habits that hold. • Camera placement, standing workflow, and less clu...

We jump from camera filters and creator habits to the messy realities of launching a small t-shirt brand, then pause to honor Robert Duvall’s steady craft and impact. Tech snags, an accidental domain buy, and a spicy Icy Hot mishap keep the ride honest and human. • Shifting from ink to heat press and dialing workflow • Email sprawl, two-factor issues, and platform choices • Browser switch for spee...

We test a cleaner camera setup, drop the filter, and talk frankly about staying podcast-first while platforms push soft speech. Then we pivot from messy screen printing to reliable heat press vinyl, fueled by a switch from Adobe to Affinity and a plan for small-batch shirts. • Moving to QuickTime and a sharper camera while keeping audio-first focus • Why self-censorship creeps in on big platforms...

Jerk rolls from gear tweaks and software swaps into a deeper question about fear, faith, and parenting. He then unpacks the Super Bowl halftime culture clash and why the NFL keeps chasing the world. Along the way, he maps how sports and trends spread, from rugby hopes to the sudden rise of pickleball. • Reworking the podcast set and filters • Leaving Adobe for Affinity • A child’s fear eased by Ve...

Jerk weighs low-effort, high-consistency podcasting against burnout while testing a DIY mic setup and AI editing. Between a pickleball weekend, Bible reading habits, a New York policing case, and a new He-Man trailer, we ask what’s practical, what’s respectful, and what’s worth our time. • Keeping the podcast simple to stay consistent • Using AI to cut clips and reduce editing load • Social media...

Jerk talks about deleting the podcast a couple years back and how the road back has been slow. Realities of various platforms and comments, and how consistency beats hacks. We also dig into student protests being organized by school districts, while some parents were unaware. Body cams are to be given to all ICE agents, how organic ARE the protests and how much do protestors make? Also; how Don Le...

We move from a flying toupee and bald confidence to a deeper look at Dracula’s roots, asking whether a Christian defender was turned into a monster by modern myth and cultural taste. Along the way we test Stoker’s influences, Hollywood morality, and a stark Bible warning about deceptive authority. • Pickleball takeover and entering a tournament • Boxer’s wig incident as a mirror for image and ego...

We take aim at award-show hype and the media spectacle, then turn the mic inward to share a straight story of service, risk, and the hard stop that comes with a higher VA rating. Headlines fade; the real work is choosing purpose when the uniform won’t fit anymore. • Why a paid award nod doesn’t define success • Reaction to the Don Lemon arrest  • Two Iraq tours and SRT point-man logic • The toll o...