Originally recorded Sept 27, 2025

✍️ Episode Summary:In this unscripted firestarter, I dig into the weird cultural lag happening in conservative spaces — where everyone suddenly wants to be edgy, rebellious, and “based”... now that it’s safe.

We’re seeing late Biden jokes. Vax memes in 2025. People acting like liberty is a personality trait.But where were these voices when it actually mattered?

I break down the difference between conviction and cosplay, why true satire requires risk, and why being a loudmouth after the fight is over doesn’t make you a warrior. It just makes you late.

Oh, and yes — we talk cat videos, Apocalyptiverse updates, and what’s coming next for Support Our Savior and Harbinger Arc 2.

📍 Timestamps

* 0:00 – Opening banter + cultural vibe check

* 0:25 – The Biden joke window has closed

* 1:20 – Vaccine humor ≠ bravery

* 2:30 – Comedy has to cost something

* 4:00 – You missed the moment: social distancing satire was for 2020

* 5:00 – “That’s gay” and “retarded” aren’t brave if they’re safe

* 6:10 – Liberty ≠ personality. Be a normal dude.

* 7:05 – You weren’t brave then. Don’t peacock now.

* 8:55 – Publishing news: Apocalyptiverse is taking over

* 10:00 – New series incoming: Support Our Savior (Oct 5)

* 11:00 – Cat videos, trap guitar, and peace out

📚 Publishing Announcements

* 🔥 Support Our Savior drops Oct 5A weekly superhero series following teenage heroes caught between clout, control, and real courage.Eight arcs. One drop per week. Don’t miss it.

* ⚔️ Harbinger Arc 2 resumes after SoS finishes(Catch up on Arc 1 now!)

* 📖 Apocalyptiverse Magazine Issue #2 is in productionHannah’s bringing the heat. Stay tuned.

Everything is moving from The Last Day Comic to Apocalyptiverse for a more streamlined publishing experience.If you're already subscribed — no worries. You'll get transferred over October 1st.

SoS releases October 6th - https://open.substack.com/pub/apocalyptiverse/p/support-our-savior-arc-1

💬 Closing ThoughtsYou can’t show up at 1:58am and act like you’re the life of the party.Be real. Be early. Or at least be honest about being late.

—ShaeStay holy.

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