We kick things off with Trump’s Greenland fantasy (she will be mine, oh yes, she will be mine) progressivism going up in flames (literally), and Charlemagne’s late-game Trump pivot. After a brief detour, we dive into inflation confusion and NYC’s love affair with corrupt mayors.

Closing thoughts include the ban on Red Dye 3 and Obamas forced Danish balcony moment. The Dye is Cast. Also, f*** the Steelers & **** Tomlin. Good day.

Dalton first dives into the Sir Nolanverse with his next joint, The Odyssey and then we celebrate Trudeau tapping out from ruining our 51st state. Then it’s straight into California burning (literally and financially), the January 6th-iversary, Trump claims the Gulf of America, and we cover the government “oopsie” on job numbers.

Also, a dive into Unhinged—a wild, tension-packed thrill ride—and American Primeval, Peter Berg’s latest masterclass in gritty, cinematic storytelling. Tune in. Love yall.

Dalton breaks down the wild week: terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Vegas (crazy stuff), Biden commuting death sentences like it’s no big deal, and the end of Jimmy Carter’s long run. Then, things get spicy with a philosophical dive into the point of marriage if kids aren’t involved. Deep stuff.

Hit play if you’re into that sort of thing. Or don’t—whatever.

Dalton kicks things off roasting Luigi Mangione, the world’s dumbest assassin, before diving into Javier Milei’s wild ride: tanking inflation, beefing with every leftist in South America, and RSVPing to Trump’s inauguration.

From there, it’s onto a brutal South Korean plane crash, Trump’s TikTok ban delay, Magnus Carlsen getting kicked out of chess for wearing jeans, and a love/hate breakdown of Teddy Roosevelt—the OG progressive cowboy president.

The show wraps with some love for Georain Bolt, the guy who knows every inch of Earth better than Google Maps.

Listen up, or don’t. Whatever.

We open with a tale of betrayal and lustful passion: me, another man, and a Viking video game. After that, we break down the latest $2 billion Biden’s sending to Ukraine, why it’s stupid, and all the ways it could’ve been better spent (or not spent at all).

Dalton flexes his big brain with some book recs to help you hate the government even more. Then we talk drones—what they’re doing, what the feds know, and why it’s probably not scary.

Wrapped it up with a quick story about my wife’s unholy attraction to some dork named Luigi Mangioni. Unreal.

In this episode of The Dye Is Cast, Dalton kicks things off with a life-changing shoe-lacing hack—the heel locker trick—because who knew tying your shoes wrong could hold you back in life? He then dives into the mystery of the United Healthcare Assassin, recorded before any big reveals, with some wild theories in tow. Next, he unpacks Mexico’s presidential election, where the campaign slogan might as well have been ‘Survive to Serve’ after a string of candidate deaths.

The conversation shifts to Biden’s eyebrow-raising pardon of Hunter and his suspicious ties to Ukraine, followed by Dalton’s libertarian critique of U.S. involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and why America needs to quit funding foreign wars. He also shares his “The Real Anthony Fauci” based opinion of Anthony Fauci, questioning whether he might end up with a preemptive pardon and what it could truly mean.

California takes a beating next—for its massive debt, comically slow vote counting, and audacious plan to adopt the federal tax credit. Finally, Dalton takes down the internet’s favorite debate: Man vs. Bear, explaining why this meme proves the internet’s capacity for the dumbest arguments. Come for the insights, stay for the laughs (and maybe fix how you tie your shoes).”

As the year winds down, it’s worth reflecting on Y2K—a prime example of how mass hysteria can turn the absurd into the inevitable. Millions of people braced for disaster, convinced that a glitch in computer clocks would end modern civilization. The buildup was staggering. And yet, when the clock struck midnight, nothing happened. It was a reminder that panic often feeds on itself, untethered from reality.

From there, we move to Trump’s cabinet picks and tariff policies. Tariffs are not magic, nor are they free. They are economic realities, their costs felt not by faceless corporations but by ordinary people. And then there’s the Department of Education—an institution that, despite its noble rhetoric, has seen outcomes decline alongside its ever-growing budget. If dismantling it seems radical, perhaps the real question is why maintaining failure is seen as reasonable.

Dalton then explores three season finales—Night Sky, Severance, and Silo—alongside early impressions of Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s newest project. These stories, fictional though they may be, reflect a deeper truth: the human struggle for meaning, survival, and purpose. On a lighter note, Tron: Legacy earns its due—proof that style and substance are not mutually exclusive.

Finally, there’s D.B. Cooper—a mystery whose allure lies in its lack of resolution. Yet perhaps the answer was never far. Life rarely provides neat endings, but that doesn’t mean the answers don’t exist. Sometimes they are simply ignored.

In the end, these are not just stories—they are reminders. About incentives, outcomes, and how easily perception can outpace reality. Prepare yourself, the dye has been cast.

Dalton kicks down the door, three cups of coffee deep, high on Trump’s election win and ready to unload. We rip into Trump’s cabinet picks—Tom Homan, RFK Jr.—and why Dalton thinks their chaos might actually work. RFK as a corruption watchdog at the CDC and NIH? Sounds insane, but maybe that’s exactly what we need.

Then we dive into fluoride in the water supply. Dalton’s not just skeptical—he’s flat-out pissed at the layers of propaganda wrapped around it. Public health measure or chemical gaslighting? You decide.

We close with Netflix’s Zodiac doc, all three hours of it. Long, winding, and just as pointless as every other Zodiac deep dive. Spoiler: no resolution, just three hours you’ll never get back.

This episode doesn’t slow down so buckle up, the dye has been cast.

In today's illuminating episode, we embark on an analytical journey with Dalton, where he provides a detailed recount of his experiences during Hurricane Milton, offering insights into human resilience amidst adversity. Following this, we navigate the socio-political landscape by examining Donald Trump's recent discourse on the Joe Rogan Experience. This segment will explore the implications of such conversations on the collective consciousness. Concluding our session, Dalton will articulate his profound discontent with governmental structures, drawing from philosophical and psychological frameworks to critique systemic inefficiencies. Prepare for an episode that challenges your perspectives and encourages a deeper understanding of our complex world. Tune in for intellectual discourse that promises to be as engaging as it is enlightening.