The Enjoyer Podcast

James invites you for a wild ride as Iron Pig Smokehouse owner Ian Murphy shares how he defied lockdowns, got steamrolled by Michigan’s agencies, and still came out on top. From court battles to crushed liquor licenses, he turned lawfare into landmark wins—and brisket into rebellion.

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James drops a scorcher on the Left’s political identity crisis. He unpacks why Mayor Mike Duggan bailed on the Democrats—not over policy, but because he's the wrong demographic for a party now run by the girlboss industrial complex.

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The Enjoyer Podcast embarks on a new era as we do our first IRL episode. This time James welcomes private eye-turned-journalist Jay Murray. You may know him better by his pen name JZ Delorean. Jay explains why he chose that name, some of the very interesting stories he's been working on, and what happened after he was "doxxed" by liberal fanatics.

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James welcomes Congressman John James as he launches his run for Michigan governor. With faith, grit, and a Trump-aligned vision, James makes the case for bold leadership to restore the state’s economy, schools, and sanity. From combat zones to Congress, he’s ready to come back to fight for Michigan—one policy, one family, one community at a time.

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O.W. shares how the annual practice of Spring Cleaning can not only de-clutter your physical surroundings, but also your mental state. Plus, shouldn’t there be some sort of perk for people who live in places like Marquette all year round? O.W. pushes the idea of an Up North I.D., not to punish tourists, but to reward the northern stalwarts.

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James and Anna Hoffman dive into Trump’s unexpected praise of Gretchen Whitmer—and why it might be her political undoing. They explore the lasting trauma of lockdowns, the media’s blind spots, and how Trump may have just checkmated “that woman from Michigan.”

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James explores the rise of artificial intelligence with guest David Derigiotis, a cybersecurity and AI expert. James brings a healthy dose of skepticism to the conversation, questioning AI’s soul, its impact on jobs, and its role in eroding critical thinking. David makes the case that AI, while imperfect, is a powerful tool that can boost creativity and productivity—if used wisely. From ChatGPT to TikTok's addictive algorithms, they unpack the promises and perils of a world increasingly run by machines.

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James shares his excitement over an invitation to mentor a young journalist this summer, and the disappointment of being told he can’t do it because of some mean tweets. It’s okay though, as he knows Gen Z is way more conservative than most realize, and he’ll be ready to see what happens when it’s the radical left's turn to be canceled for victimizing these kids with their agenda over the last several years.

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James welcomes back internationally renowned business and management expert Marick Masters as President Trump’s auto tariffs go into effect. What can we expect in the short term and long term from these fees on imported vehicles and parts? Plus, what about the President’s handling of federal unions? And the one thing that could turn America’s economy red hot: tax reform.

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Detroit Mayoral candidate James Craig unpacks his vision for the city, tackling crime, corruption, and the broken systems holding people back. From policing reforms to economic revival, he lays out bold solutions the establishment won’t touch. Craig also reveals what he’s doing to avoid a repeat of the signature SNAFU that sunk his 2022 Gubernatorial campaign.

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