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

410: Vivek Bails & the GOP Primary is CANCELED 18.01.2024

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * TRUMP SMASH Iowa Caucus * Vivek BAILS * Argentina vs the “NEW WORLD ORDER” * Blizzard Fires * Media meltdown * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Dave Casey: https://twitter.com/davevsgol...

409: Miami Mall Aliens & NYC Jew Tunnels w. Break the Bell 10.01.2024

Today, Dan Smotz is joined by Break the Bell to 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: * Aliens in the mall * New York Jew Tunnels * Star Wars: A No Hope * Ray Epps: He’s a Fed * Trump Cringe * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Follow Break the Bell: https://tw...

408: The 2023 Downie Awards - The Bests of the Year in Review 29.12.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey wrap up the year with the traditional Downie Awards ceremony. Come celebrate and find out what were our most and least favs of this rollercoaster apocalypse of a year. Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/davevsgoliath1 Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Lone Star Injury Attorneys: https://lonestarinjuryattorneys.com  WVW /...

407: Alex Jones Rises & the Turning of the Psyop Tides 14.12.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Alex Jones returns to Twitter / X * Elon flips Disney / Advertisers the bird * Javier Milei’s utopia update * Ukraine still hangin in there * Satan lives in Iowa * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Spo...

406: Dan Goes to PorcFest 2023: An Unauthorized “Documentary”... of sorts 06.12.2023

You know it’s been a long time coming. I’ve been talking about this PorcFest recap episode for a good while and at long last, it’s finally here. I was not hired by anyone to make this “Documentary” of sorts. This creation is my own. A simple recap of my personal experience on this adventure, PorcFest 2023. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent the views of myself or Porc...

405: Anarchist Presidents (Javier Milei) & The Problem with Thanksgiving 22.11.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Javier Milei, the Anarchist President? * Thanksgiving is problematic * Matt Rife is problematic * Sleep is racist * Elon Musk threatens murder? * Michael “Pig dick” Rapaport * & more Lets get weird. Gue...

404: Trump’s UFC / NYC Takedown & Q Anon Shaman for Congress? 15.11.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Trump’s UFC hysteria * Q Anon Shaman goes to Washington * San Francisco's Commie Bath  * Billie Eilish cries * Sportsball murders * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Follow Dave: ht...

403: #BootGate - The Halloween “Special” 01.11.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Desantis’ Gender-Affirming #Bootgate * Problematic Halloweiners * Vivek the anti-war Warhawk * RFK Jr for Lolita Express * Furry rights * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Follow Dave: h...

402: DAVE SMITH FOR PRESIDENT?! Coward Grilling w. Dave Smith 19.10.2023

For several years, comedian, podcaster, and professional coward Dave Smith led us to believe that he was running for president on the Libertarian ticket… Nah!... He’s now decided to coward out (as he does) and has thrown his endorsement behind Michael Rectenwald… I have some questions.  On the Docket: * Is the Revolution dead? * Is the Takeover a failure? * Why Rectendwald? * WTF bro? * & othe...

401: Michael Heise vs Joshua Smith w. Michael Heise & Joshua Smith 11.10.2023

Politics has a way of bringing out the worst in people.  I’m pretty sick of it. ngl Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Follow Michael Heise: https://twitter.com/miseschair Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/davevsgoliath1 Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://asteros.com  WVW / Jack Casey Books: Https://jackcaseybooks.com Brave Botanicals (Kratom / Delta...

400: RFK Jr for Libertarian POTUS & Kevin McCarthy Gets OUSTED 04.10.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Kevin McCarthy Ousted * RFK Jr for LP POTUS? * Canada’s Favorite Nazi * 2SLGBTQAI+ History month * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/davevsgoliath1 Tinfo...

399: A Serious Case for ATTILA’s Chris Fronzak for PRESIDENT w. Ben Weir 20.09.2023

In last week’s AfterParty, Dan and Dave got pretty critical of latest entering LP POTUS hopeful, Chris Fronzak. On today’s episode, they’re joined by Fronzak’s campaign manager and head of the Libertarian Party Emo Caucus, Ben Weir to give his take on  On the docket: * Who?? * #OnlyFronz * Mask mongering * Libertarian or LARPist? * Allegations * Friendly arguments * & more Lets get weird. Gues...

398: Is Barack Obama Gay?.. And Why They Want You to Care 08.09.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Is Obama GAY?! * Who cares? * Burning Man gets Extinguished * Microchip “hoax”? * COVID: The Reunion Special * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Astero...

397: The Politics of the Apocalypse. Let’s Catch Up… 24.08.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * GOP Debate Embarrassments * Vivek Skakeups * Trump’s Last Interview * LP Refunds * Dave Smith is a COWARD * & more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Joshua Smith: https://www.joshuasmith4potus.i...

396: Candidate Grilling: Joshua Smith for President? 04.08.2023

Today the candidate grilling continues with host of Break the Cycle and former LP VC, Joshua Smith. Josh is a homie and friend of the show…. But if you want to speak for us,.. We’ve got some questions.  On the docket: * What happened to VC? * How will this be different? * How many kids is “too many kids”? * and more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Joshua Smith: https://www.joshuasmith4p...

395: Lions of Liberty Return to PorcFest (F’king Finally) @ PorcFest 2023 28.07.2023

Today’s episode is my conversation with Lions of Liberty’s Brian McWilliams and John Odermatt at PorcFest 2023.  On the docket: * Welcome back. * Where tf you been? * Where are the rest of you? Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Lions of Liberty: https://lionsofliberty.com Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://asteros.com  WVW / Jack Casey Books: Https...

394: Larry Elder "The Black Face of White Supremacy" @ PorcFest 2023 24.07.2023

Today’s episode is my conversation with Larry Elder at PorcFest 2023.  On the docket: * "The Black Face of White Supremacy" * Gavin Newsom for POTUS? * Dem KICKS! Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Larry Elder: https://larryelder.com Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://asteros.com  WVW / Jack Casey Books: Https://jackcaseybooks.com Brave Bo...

393: A Serious Case for JOE EXOTIC 2024! w. Press Sec, Michael Robison 12.07.2023

On today’s episode, Dan and (begrudgingly) Dave are joined by #JoeExotic2024’s Press Secretary, Michael Robison to hear out his case for a Tiger King Presidency from prison. On the docket: * Really? * Political condoms * How do we #fixthisshit? * That b*tch Carole Baskin * Converting Dave * and more Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Joe Exotic: https://joeexotic2024.com Michael Robison: h...

392: Luke Rudkowski (We Are Change / Timcast) - “How do We Defeat the Illuminati?” @ PorcFest 2023 10.07.2023

Today’s episode is my conversation at the MHT airport where I ran into the ever-illusive Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change / Timcast (allegedly), on my way home from PorcFest 2023.  On the docket: * The mess of liberty drama * How do we defeat the Illuminati? * #JoeExotic2024 Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Luke Rudkowski: https://wearechange.org Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Astero...

391: “We’re Probably All F***ed” (Dan Smotz PorcFest 2023 Speech) 05.07.2023

This was my speech from PorcFest 2023. Enjoy… or don’t. Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: Dave vs Goliath: https://twitter.com/goliathwillfall Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://asteros.com  WVW / Jack Casey Books: Https://jackcaseybooks.com Brave Botanicals (Kratom / Delta 8 THC) :https://mybravebotanicals.com Promo Code: TSID Become a Producer:Ht...

390: Was the UNABOMBER a Trans PROPHET?! “RIP Uncle Ted” w. Pete Quinones 14.06.2023

Uncle Ted is DEAD!!! On today’s episode, Pete Quinones joins Dan & Dave to break down the life, death, and rumors of Ted Kaczynski aka The Unibomber. RIP.  Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: https://petessubstack.com Dave vs Goliath: https://twitter.com/goliathwillfall Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://asteros.com  WVW / Jack Casey Books: Https...

389: Candidate GRILLING - Mike Ter Maat for President? 08.06.2023

On today’s episode, presidential candidate Mike ter Maat enters the hot-seat as Dan & Dave fire up the grill for a little game of “bad cop / worse cop”. Libertarian iron sharpens libertarian iron. Lets get weird. Guest & Sponsor Links: https://miketermaat.com Dave vs Goliath: https://twitter.com/goliathwillfall Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://ast...

388: The PRIDE Before the FALL 31.05.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * it’s a bunch of gay shit. ngl * & more Guest & Sponsor Links: https://porcfest.com Dave vs Goliath: https://twitter.com/goliathwillfall Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Serv...

387: PorcFest Preparations & Decentralized Drama w. Dennis Pratt 26.05.2023

On today’s episode, Dan & Dave are joined by Dennis Pratt (director of PorcFest) to discuss the plans, preparations, and problems in directing decentralized festivities. Guest & Sponsor Links: https://porcfest.com Dave vs Goliath: https://twitter.com/goliathwillfall Tinfoil Hat: https://GetTinFoil.com Asteros Cybersecurity Services: https://asteros.com  WVW / Jack Casey Books: Https://jack...

386: Elon Hires the WEF & John Fetterman Leaves Everyone SPEECHLESS 18.05.2023

Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey 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: * Elon hires WEF as CEO * John Fetterman’s question leaves witness SPEECHLESS * Is Miller Light gayer than Bud Light? * Mike Pence for President… please clap. * & more Guest & Sponsor Links: Dave vs G...

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