Dan Smotz

The System is Down with Dan Smotz

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Conspiracies, Politics, and Religion: Questioning Everything and Staying Uncomfortable

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Dan Smotz

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

287: NOT GUILTY!!! The Kyle RittenHouse Party w. Liberty Lockdown, Tower Power Hour, Break the Bell, Jack Casey, & Scott! 22.11.2021

Dan? Craig?... Scott?! Who tf else?! A big victory for liberty just happened. Let's party together. EMERGENCY BROADCAST HOUSE PARTY! On the Docket: * President Harris! Praise be! * NOT GUILTY * The media is full of shit * and more Guest & Sponsor Links: Craig: https://twitter.com/breakthebellpod Brave Botanicals (Kratom / Delta 8 THC): https://mybravebotanicals.com Promo Code: TSID The Ro...

286: The Curious Case of Kyle Rittenhouse & The Second Coming of MySpace 18.11.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: The Kyle Rittenhouse Case For Dummies... & a verdict? Joe Biden drops the N bomb MYSPACE IS BACK?! Meta's acid trip nightmare fuel ad Travis Scott AstroWorld updates and more Guest & Sponsor Links: Charm Media: htt...

285: Travis Scott Sacrifices & Big Bird Brainwashing 11.11.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: 8 dead at Travis Scott ritual? Big Bird pushes drugs on kids KanYE calls out Kamala Lets Go Brandon is CANCELLED! Cher is psycotic #FartGate Chris Pratt’s love is angering * and more and much more! Guest & Sponsor Links: Ch...

284: The Sound of the Revolution w. Hi-Rez & Jimmy Levy (Interview) 08.11.2021

Today I am honored to be joined by Hi-Rez & Jimmy Levy to discuss their latest revolution anthem hits "This is a War" and "Breaking the Matrix" and to dig into their own personal revalations on culture, politics, spirituality, and the music industry.  Hold onto your butts and lets get weird. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Guest & Sponsor Links: Hi-Rez: https:/...

283: Biden Poops, Manson Prays, & Meta Hails. hail meta. w. Jon Schweppe 03.11.2021

Jon Schweppe is BACK! Let's see how much he can disavow. ;) Dan & Jon watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: *Joe Biden poops his Catholic pants *Marilyn Manson attends Kanye's Sunday Service *Colin Kaepernick's slavery *Kyle Rittenhouse case *hail meta. *and much...

282: The Emergency Power-Grab of Post-Libertarianism w. Pete Quinones 01.11.2021

There's been a lot of rumbling and reeee-ing about a new movement in libertarian circles, that many are calling "Post-Libertarianism". Many are attempting to equate it to the alt-right movement, but frankly, what ISN'T stupidly equated with the alt-right movement, these days? Today, I'm joined once again, by Pete Quinones, who's recent post-libertarian / praxian state...

281: Alec Baldwin Shoots Fauci's Tortured Puppy Distractions 28.10.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: #AlecBaldwinforprison #FauciDogTorturer #DaveChapelle is NOT cancelled Biden’s #LetsGoBrandon photo op and much more! * and more Guest & Sponsor Links: Charm Media: https://charmmediagroup.com Travis: https://twitter.com/tr...

280: The Hostage State of AUSTRALIA w. LibertyDownUnder 27.10.2021

COVID tyranny got you down?... Well, at least you're not in Australia, am I right? On today's episode, I'm talking with a 19 year old Aussie by the name of LibertyDownUnder, on how he's weathering the storm. The Australian government has gone full blown totalitarian, locking down their boarders, arresting or fining people for leaving their homes, beating peaceful protest organi...

279: Horse Paste, Space Nukes, & Robot Murder Dogs w. Dave Casey 21.10.2021

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Joe Rogan vs Sanjay Gupta's Horse Paste Debate * China MAAAY be able to fly space nukes around the world * Militarized robo dogs * Colin Powell is as dead as his countless victims * TikTok teen tic trends * Government issu...

278: Tom MacDonald RETURNS! "Staying Real in a Clown World" 19.10.2021

Two years ago, before he was quite the mega superstar he is now, I had the pleasure of chatting with the great Tom MacDonald on episode 135, where we dug into his origin story and his thoughts on my three favorite topics; conspiracies, politics, and religion. At that time, Tom was most known for songs like "Straight White Male", "If I was Black", & "Everybody Hates Me&...

277: Dave Chappelle & Christopher Columbus are CANCELLED! 14.10.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * #canceldavechappelle * #ColumbusDay * The latest #Fauci decrees * #TheRock 's "rap game" * "You guys" is offensive *Y'all is offensive *Everything under the sun is offensive * and more Guest &amp...

276: The TAKE OVER of the Libertarian Party of Delaware w. Alleged Chair, Will Mcvay & Joe DiPasquale 07.10.2021

On Tuesday, I spoke with the three elected officials of LPD, who were recently removed from their positions. On today's episode, we get the other side of the story, with alleged new Chairman of LPD, Will McVay and board member / coconspirator, Joe DiPasquale.  Was this a corrupt purge of Mises Caucus members from office? Was this a necessary justified and filly legal action? Or was this somet...

275: Social Media is COLLAPSING & F*** Joe Biden! #FJB 06.10.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Shockingly predictable accusations against the French Catholic Church * Bill Gates' depopulation comments FINALLY resurface * Racist hoax attack in Douglasville * Austin Flag-Wearing Man's menacing molotov in Dem HQ...

274: GoldenLie 302: How LP Delaware Overthrows Elections w. Bill Hinds, Amy Lepore, & Dave Casey 05.10.2021

In early October, three elected officials in the Libertarian Party of Delaware, were "removed" from their positions in what appears to be a whole lot of very shady bullshitery. From the sound of it, Bill Hinds (Chairman), Amy Lepore (Vice Chair), and show favorite and friend Dave Casey (State Board Rep), suddenly all had their elections overturned, for mean Tweets and Mises Caucus affili...

273: The Slow Creep of Martial Law & R. Kelly Gets Cosby'd 30.09.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti restaurant * R. Kelly found guilty * Bill Cosby unironically defends R. Kelly * Russell Brand calls out #RussiaGate conspiracy theory * Kyrie Irving's vax-status is none of your gd busi...

272: Autistic Truckers Are Our Last Hope (Dinner w. Anthony Meier) 29.09.2021

On Saturday, I was contacted by long time listener of the show, Anthony Meier, who just happened to be passing through the neighborhood and offered to buy me dinner. Despite the fact that he's an "autistic evil ADHD Mises Jew", far be it from me to turn down free food. Even Jesus broke break with deplorables. am I right? We didn't have a discussion plan, but I'm glad I bro...

271: How to Get Kicked Out of the LP w. Rothbirdian, Justin O'Donnell, & Jeremy Kauffman 24.09.2021

Have you been looking for an easy way to get yourself kicked out of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts? If so, you seemingly need look no further than mean tweets. Today's episode is my conversation with @Rothbirdian (aka Masha) and Jusin O'Donnell (O'Donnell for Liberty), with a surprise guest appearance from Jeremy Kauffman, on Masha's recent removal from her local LP in...

270: White Hot Fedboi Fall & Chris Rock Promotes LITERAL Insanity 23.09.2021

Dan & Travis watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Chris Rock says "Do as I do for better results" * Sept 18 Failed Fed Rally * Don't Go Down the Rabbit Hole * Kaiser Chiefs are cult leaders * "Missing White Woman Syndrome" * Sarah Silverman's pe...

269: RoadRage Q&A Part 2: Nazi Human Centipedes & Accidental Government Love 21.09.2021

No, I don't sometimes make my episode titles spicier than they warrant. Why do you ask? Today's episode is the continuation of my RoadRage Q&A's that took place on my road trip to and from St Louis. You wanted it. You got it. This is on you. Enjoy. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Guest & Sponsor Links: Brave Botanicals (Kratom / Delta 8 THC): https://mybravebotanica...

268: RoadRage Q&A Part 1: Joe Rogan's Stallion Paste & Unidentified Flying Giants 20.09.2021

Well this is old now, as I've been busy af, but I did it and I told you I'd release it, so here it is. Every now and then, I leave my house. On rarer occasion, when I leave my house, I go on a road trip. Typically when I go on a road trip, I help pass the time by answering all of your submitted questions, no matter how ridiculous they are. Today's episode is one of those such episod...

267: Troll Your Way to Success / Cancellation w. Tower Power Hour 16.09.2021

Every now and again, even a troll gets trolled. .. Today's episode is my conversation with Anarcho Toad & Fat Dave Smith of the Tower Power Hour. It's a whole lot of shooting the shit, exploring the uncomfortable, and maybe even a surprise guest. Topics Discussed: * Accusations of racism * The value of offensive humor * Conspiracy theories * Libertarian origins * Bible stuff *Toad&ap...

266: Tom Hanks is a LIAR & Yes, They Want to Take Your Kids 01.09.2021

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: Judge tries to take children away from “anti-vax” parents Brainwashed marines tease martial law Musicians fight back: Eric Clapton, Rammstein, Tom MacDonald, etc Tom Hanks: America’s Disappointed Father The French eat a badass lu...

265: Nirvana Baby’s Revenge & Domestic Theorist Lists 27.08.2021

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Nirvana baby grows up and ego-sues Nirvana * Fat towel victims * "Normies" is racist now * Trump booed for vax shilling * Climate change is terrorism * The Taliban bombs itself? * Trump supporters are the worst terror...

264: False Flags, War Shills, White Flags, & White Pills w. Shane Hazel 23.08.2021

On today's episode, I am joined by former marine, political disruptor, and downright radical libertarian voice, Shane Hazel. Shane is an unbridled, bold, baritoned  voice in the liberty movement and I can recommend highly enough that you check out his show, Radical w/ Shane Hazel for all your radical white pilling needs. Topics Discussed: * Was Biden right to pull out of Afghanistan? * Could...

263: Your Children Suffered and Died for NOTHING #NeverForget 18.08.2021

Dan & Dave watch the world burn while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * 20 years in Afghanistan comes to a screeching hault * Cato dummies speak dumbly "for libertarians" * Muzzle lady hoax * NYC went full ret@rd * Trump is a child * and much more Guest & Sponsor Links: Dave Casey: ht...

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