Blast Off! with Johnny Rocket

Show Summary: This week on Blast Off! Buckle up because we have lift off with Virginia’s best-selling author Remso W. Martinez! Remso talks about his new book How to Succeed in Politics “and Other Forms of Devil Worship” by Remso Martinez. His book is filled with political intrigue and suspense that spans among generations, along with that classic gonzo humor Remso W. Martinez has become known for, “How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship)” is a dark comedy that will force you to ask whether success at all costs is worth losing your humanity in the process. So, let’s Blast Off! With Remso W. Martinez!

About the Guest: Remso W. Martinez is a journalist, filmmaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and libertarian commentator. Remso is a graduate of Marion Military Institute and earned his Bachelor's degree in US Government Politics and Policy from Liberty University. Through his efforts he has been a recipient of Being Libertarian's 2017 Jefferson Liberty Award, and his podcast the Remso Republic was a 2017 Podcast Awards nominee for best in news and politics. His articles have also been published at FreedomWorks, the Media Research Center, TheBlaze, and numerous other outlets. He currently works as the social media coordinator for the Washington Times.

Guest Website(s):

How to Succeed In Politics (and Other Forms Of Devil Worship) on Amazon

Stay Away from Libertarians

Banned by your governor

My fellow Americans, P.T. Barnum once famously said, there is a “sucker born every minute.”

I have always been a skeptic of the State, and the powers that they hold. It is incredible the power not only the media bears, but also the local state and especially the federal governments. Since initial reports of the coronavirus under the codename COVID-19 started coming out of the woodwork in January, the response on social media has ranged widely from hilarious memes, measured caution to unmitigated panic. Based on the findings of the CDC, (which is a government agency), released on March 6th 2020, so far, the Coronavirus has led to more than 100,000 illnesses and over 3,000 deaths worldwide.  As the United States has only experienced 70.  But that's nothing compared to the flu, also called influenza, in perspective.  JUST in the US alone, the flu has caused an estimated 34 million illnesses.  Close to half a million hospitalizations.  And 20,000 deaths this season.  Now I ask you, are we not putting the cart before the horse?

According to Rolling Stone Magazine Global stocks have plummeted, and although cases in China are falling, there are at least 545 cases of coronavirus in the United States, with at least 22 patients dying from the illness. Don’t get me wrong I truly believe there is a virus out their harming people. But to what extent? How many more people have to have their businesses mandatorily shut down?  How many more people have to lose their jobs?   Whats next? Curfews? Searches, forced vaccines? The possibilities seem endless.  Personally, I have seen more families harmed by the loss of their employment due to the fact of forced mandatory government closures versus the amount of people that I know who are infected with the virus, which is a big fat 0.

Show Summary: This week on Blast Off! we are rockin’ out with Richard Longstreth! Richard is running for vice-chair of the National Libertarian Party and is planning on doing some radical things! When it comes to party politics, the duties of the chairman are typically concerned with the party membership as a whole, and the activities of the party organization. As a chair focuses outside the party, the vice-chair looks inward. Richard isn’t playing politics, he is looking for ways to streamline the party by innovating accessibility, creating solutions within, and shedding some of the old ways. This is a show you can’t miss so, Level Up!

About the Guest: Richard Longstreth is a Libertarian activist from Arizona who has been serving as the Region 1 Representative to the Libertarian National Committee since 2018. He previously held several state leadership positions in Colorado including Regions Director, Campaigns Director, and Vice-Chair. He was also a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in Colorado for the US House of Representatives in 2016. Richard is currently running to be the next Vice-Chair of the LNC and has the vision to reignite the Libertarian Party’s grassroots activists and better support candidates at all levels. He emphasizes a message of professionalism has a demonstrated ability to work with members of the Party from across the caucus spectrum.

Guest Website(s):

www.RLforLP.com

www.facebook.com/LibertarianLongstreth/

Show Summary: The Campaign of Principle has begun! This week on Blast Off! Johnny and Raylene interview the titan of Mises caucus the Libertarian presidential candidate Jacob Hornberger!  In this in-depth interview, Mr. Hornberger talks about why libertarians oppose socialism, interventionism, mandatory charity, the drug war, the regulated and managed economy, the Federal Reserve, public schooling, foreign wars, immigration controls, trade wars, gun control, the war on terrorism, infringements on civil liberties, and the national-security establishment and its dark-side practices around the world. This is a show you cannot miss! So buckle up and Blast Off with Liberty Man!

About the Guest:  Forty years ago, when he was a young trial lawyer in his hometown of Laredo, Texas, Jacob Hornberger discovered the libertarian philosophy. The discovery changed the course of his life.

Jacob is founder and president of The Future of Freedom Foundation (fff.org), a non-profit educational foundation whose mission is to present the principled case for the libertarian philosophy (and which, as a non-profit foundation, does not endorse his candidacy or any other candidacy).

About the Host: Johnny “Rocket” Adams was the creator and host of “The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad – Libertarian Rock n’ Roll Experience” and now “BLAST OFF with Johnny Rocket!” He’s also a musician, graphic artist, author, and former Chief Warrant Officer. Johnny spent his early days earning his stripes as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Back stateside, Johnny immersed himself in the classic works of Murray Rothbard, Henry Hazlitt, and Ludwig von Mises. From there the AnCap known as “Johnny Rocket” was born. Speaking truth to power from your cell phone tower, Johnny digests the philosophy of liberty and brings them to the man on the street on a weekly basis. Johnny Rocket was also the front-man of the rockabilly group “Hot Roddin’ Romeos” and puts pencil to paper with the critically acclaimed comic series “The Liberty Force.” New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Tom Woods calls Johnny Rocket “one of the most entertaining figures in the liberty movement.”

About the Co-Host: Raylene Lightheart is an activist in the libertarian movement. She is a dedicated wife and homeschool mom of five. She is passionate about self-ownership, free association community, and unfettered liberty. Raylene is the director of marketing and sales of Launchpad Media Group.

She is the assistant communications director for Libertarian Party of Washington State and also serves as Region 3 alternate. She also is on the board of Libertarian Party of Kitsap County and was awarded the 2018 Porcupine Award for LPWA. As a child, Raylene dreamed of being in broadcasting. When Johnny asked her to be the co-host for his new show, Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket she was thrilled to have the opportunity to advance liberty through education, outreach, and entertainment.

About Ground Control: ​​Benjamin Wiegold is a fellow Libertarian, from the corrupt state of Illinois. Ben is the new producer, sound engineer, and editor of the Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket. Ben has also done work for the Mises Institute and numerous other publications. Ben is a musician, hardcore anarchist, and just an all-around cool dude!

Guest Website(s):

Jacobforliberty.com

fff.org

Jacobforliberty (Facebook)

Show Summary: This week on Blast Off! We talk to the co-founder of the Free Thought Project Jason Bassler! The Free Thought Project started with activists and liberty-minded people who wanted to reach people through social media and approach liberty through stories and news instead of traditional activism. Jason’s plan was to reach bigger numbers of followers by means of the internet, rather than doing protests or direct action that is unfortunately seen by few. Jason and his team have built up a following of networked affiliates that is not to be trifled with, and have influenced thousands! So, let’s free our minds, and Blast Off! Into the Voluntary Vortex with Jason Bassler!

About the Guest:  Jason Bassler is the Co-founder of the Free Thought Project, and V Is for Voluntary, and the founder of Police the Police. Jason is known for having conversations about the promotion of liberty and the daunting task of government accountability.

Guest Website(s):

The Free Thought Project

The Free Thought Project 4.0 (Facebook)

V is For Voluntary

Police the Police (Facebook)

Police the Police 3.0 (Facebook)

Show Summary: In this episode of Blast Off! We introduce Jordon Johnson from the podcast “Veterans for Voluntaryism”, and how libertarianism has snuck its way into the military, and how a large number of veterans are steering far away from what they thought their views were, right into the liberty movement. In this episode, we discuss how a U. S Army veteran became an Anarcho-Capitalist, and the experiences that shaped his position of what freedom really is…

About the Guest:  Jordan Johnson, from Iowa, is one of the three hosts of Veterans 4 Voluntaryism and an Army veteran of 8 years. Serving time in the infantry, he has deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 and saw numerous fallacies involving our overreaching foreign policy. During his tenure in field artillery and, finally recruiting, he witnessed the bureaucratic waste and inefficiency of the federal government and gave up his military career. Today, he lives a peaceful life with his wife of 10 years and his loyal Labrador, Khaleesy, while dedicating his life to Jesus and liberty. Veterans for Voluntaryism is a group of veterans that adopted a liberty-focused mindset during their time in the military. They cover topics such as voluntaryism, anarcho-capitalism, minarchism, libertarianism, and more.

Show Summary: Although he's currently in the midst of a career; Rocky’s focused on using the fruits of his labor in helping the less fortunate, playing music, and podcasting. Rocky never forgets what he's left behind because he understands that just because he no longer has to deal with homelessness and drugs doesn't mean the problem isn't still ever-present for many others. Rocky tells his experiences about drugs and the homeless, and he offers some libertarian solutions to this growing epidemic spreading across the country. You don’t want to miss this episode!

About the Guest: Rocky Ferrenburg grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives with his wife and three daughters in Twin Falls, ID. He is a writer, podcaster, and musician. Rocky has also spent time as a political advocate, candidate, and campaign manager. While running his own business, an event services company, Rocky sat on committees for music festivals and has been a talent buyer for concerts. Rocky has five degrees from the College of Southern Idaho, two bachelors degrees from Washington State University, and is currently working on his MS in Applied Economics from Southern New Hampshire University. Rocky’s true passions lie in writing, music, and politics.

Show Summary: Johnny is alive and back stronger than ever!! Recorded before his absence, Johnny and Raylene talk to Marc Clair of the Lions of Liberty podcast about their documentary, “…And Live Free!” - Marc confides what he would most like to be remembered for, how Lions of Liberty was started, and why he tries to avoid all of the ceaseless libertarian drama. Then Johnny turns the tables on Marc and gives him the “Rocket Fire - Harvard Edition” treatment, where Marc really struggles to answer Johnny’s questions. And lastly, Raylene brings the sandwiches.

About the Guest: After being inspired by the 2008 Presidential campaign of Ron Paul, Marc co-founded the Lions of Liberty brand and website with three of his fellow Penn State alumni. That website soon evolved from opinion pieces and daily news articles into the Lions of Liberty podcast, which Marc founded in 2013. Over the last six years, Lions of Liberty has become a leading platform for libertarian voices in the alternative media.

About the Host: Johnny “Rocket” Adams was the creator and host of “The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad – Libertarian Rock n’ Roll Experience” and now “BLAST OFF with Johnny Rocket!” He’s also a musician, graphic artist, author, and former Chief Warrant Officer. Johnny spent his early days earning his stripes as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Back stateside, Johnny immersed himself in the classic works of Murray Rothbard, Henry Hazlitt, and Ludwig von Mises. From there the AnCap known as “Johnny Rocket” was born. Speaking truth to power from your cell phone tower, Johnny digests the philosophy of liberty and brings them to the man on the street on a weekly basis. Johnny Rocket was also the front-man of the rockabilly group “Hot Roddin’ Romeos” and puts pencil to paper with the critically acclaimed comic series “The Liberty Force.” New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Tom Woods calls Johnny Rocket “one of the most entertaining figures in the liberty movement.”

About the Co-Host: Raylene Lightheart is an activist in the libertarian movement. She is a dedicated wife and homeschool mom of five. She is passionate about self-ownership, free association community, and unfettered liberty. Raylene is the director of marketing and sales of Launchpad Media Group.

She is the assistant communications director for Libertarian Party of Washington State and also serves as Region 3 alternate. She also is on the board of Libertarian Party of Kitsap County and was awarded the 2018 Porcupine Award for LPWA. As a child, Raylene dreamed of being in broadcasting. When Johnny asked her to be the co-host for his new show, Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket she was thrilled to have the opportunity to advance liberty through education, outreach, and entertainment.

About Ground Control: ​​Benjamin Wiegold is a fellow Libertarian, from the corrupt state of Illinois. Ben is the new producer, sound engineer, and editor of the Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket. Ben has also done work for the Mises Institute and numerous other publications. Ben is a musician, hardcore anarchist, and just an all-around cool dude!

Guest Website(s):

lionsofliberty.com

Music Provided By:

“Hot Rods, Rock n’ Roll” - Juke Joint Gamblers

“Get It On” - Juke Joint Gamblers

“Blast Off” - Ray Condo and His Hardrock Goners

Books Mentioned: Man, Economy and State by Murray Rothbard

Previous Shows with Guest: Episode 59

Show Summary: On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian, Marc, and John are joined for their traditional liberty Thanksgiving feast by the “Blast Off” @onthelaunchpad crew of Johnny “Rocket” Adams and Raylene Lightheart. All the drinks, all the fun, all the liberty. Happy Turkey Day!

About the Guest: Marc Clair (Editor-in-chief)- (articles)

After being inspired by the Presidential 2008 Presidential campaign of Ron Paul to become an open advocate for the ideas of liberty, Marc co-founded the Lions of Liberty brand and website with three of his fellow Penn State alumni. That website soon evolved from opinion pieces and daily news articles into the Lions of Liberty podcast.

John Odermatt – (articles)

John, otherwise known as Odie, developed an interest in politics and economics at a young age. In 2007, John’s eyes were opened when a fellow contributor to this site, Marc Clair, introduced him to a unique Republican, Congressman Ron Paul. Ever since then, a significant amount of his free time has been dedicated to reading and studying the ideals of liberty. When John is not fervently defending liberty, he earns a living working in Project Controls for an engineering company. John is the host and producer of “Felony Friday” on the Lions of Liberty Podcast, which takes a deep look at the problems within the criminal justice system.

Brian McWilliams – (articles)

Brian McWilliams is a native Philadelphian currently living in Los Angeles and practicing public relations and stand up comedy with equal aplomb. His passion and concern for liberty was realized during Ron Paul’s 2008 campaign, which shed light on the troubling initiatives our government was embracing that infringed on the tenets that the United States was founded upon. Brian is the host and producer of “Electric Libertyland,” the Lions of Liberty Podcast’s weekly Wednesday look at current events, culture and comedy through a liberty lens.

Show Summary: In a world filled with a lot of news outlets, is Libertarianism enjoying a recent renaissance? Has libertarianism become an emotionally charged, and often misunderstood word in our current political climate? Some people associate reason magazine and the staff as “belt way libertarians” which is to say they’ll settle for a penny instead of demanding a pound. Indeed, Reason Magazine has done a lot for libertarianism, and surprisingly not as soft as most people think it is. Today we talk to the former Reason’s Editor in Chief Matt Welch, and we get his opinions on libertarian media, and the current political climate. You cannot mess with Reason, and you shouldn’t miss this show!

About the Guest: Matt Welch is an editor at large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of “Free Minds and Free Markets.” He served as Reason‘s editor in chief from 2008-2016. He is co-author, along with Nick Gillespie, of the 2011 book The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What’s Wrong With America, which Tyler Cowen called “the up-to-date statement of libertarianism.” Welch also wrote the 2007 book McCain: The Myth of a Maverick.

Guest Website(s):

Reason Magazine

Music Provided By:

Mars Attacks - “You’ll Never Break Me”