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Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #75: Money, Masks, and Madness! (w/ Natalie Fawn Danelishen)

Show Summary: Under the pressures of the unprecedented-in-our-life-time COVID19 crisis, even libertarians are floundering philosophically. Some are willing to tolerate the wholesale “temporary” suspension of our inalienable rights. Others indeed relish the totalitarian response, because it gives them a (false)...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #74: Death to Tyrants! (w/Buck Johnson)

  Show Summary: Libertarian principles of self-reliance and minimal government have been around for centuries. But they are being tested as never before in a time when much of the world, and many of their adherents, see a clear role for...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #73: My Fellow Americans! (w/ Jeremy “Spike” Cohen)

Show Summary: Spike Cohen is a podcaster who runs Muddied Waters Media and is an ally of performance artist Vermin Supreme, who ran for the Libertarian Party’s Presidential nomination in 2020. As a matter of fact, The Libertarian National Convention...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #72: The Spirit of Lamont! (w/Jacob Lamont)

Show Summary: How can you tell if someone running for office will do a good job? How can you ensure that he or she will improve your party, not get your party further into debt? How can you figure out...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #71: Don’t Comply! (w/ Matthew Short)

Show Summary: What disasters should one plan for? What are some of the things that everyone should be ready for? And ultimately Why should we prep instead of panic? It could be anything from economic collapse, social unrest, food shortages,...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #70: Kokesh on Corona (w/ Adam Kokesh)

Show Summary: Despite all the governmental actions, from lockdowns to bailouts, the current coronavirus pandemic is a calling for libertarian action. Lockdowns sit uneasily with libertarian instincts. What can be done? Today we talk to Adam Kokesh with his thoughts...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #69: Anarcho Christian! (w/ Stephen)

Show Summary: Stephen from Anarcho-Christian podcast joins Johnny and Raylene to dig deep into the spirituality of libertarianism, despite the masses' fear of organized religion, dogma, and statism in the philosophy.  Christian Libertarianism is a synthesis of Christian beliefs concerning...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #68: Insure This! (w/Moral Bob)

Show Summary: Johnny and Raylene have a great discussion with Moral Bob about how free markets would utilize private insurance with no government interference.  Bob gets into an in-depth analysis of how free markets are not just the logical solution,...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #67: Zoning Madness! (w/ Ben O’Neill)

Show Summary: Can Zoning protect and enhance property values? Does zoning prevent the mixing of incompatible land? We’re told, without zoning of neighborhoods and cities, they would be crowded and chaotic. Would there be brothels near preschools and skyscrapers in...

Blast Off! with Johnny Rocket Special #8: The Covid Frenzy! (w/ Sherry Voluntary) [Explicit]

On this special edition of Blast Off! Johnny is joined with popular podcaster Sherry Voluntary to discuss the ridiculousness of the Corona Virus Frenzy. We also discuss the state's sudden grab for power, the incredible amount of spending in coronavirus bill, and...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #66: How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship) w/ Remso W. Martinez

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...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #65: Level Up! (w/ Richard Longstreth)

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...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #64: Campaign of Principle! (w/ Jacob Hornberger)

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,...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #63: Free Thought Project! (w/ Jason Bassler)

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...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #62: Veterans 4 Voluntaryism! (w/ Jordon Johnson)

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...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #61: From Homeless To Hero! (w/Rocky Ferrenburg)

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...

A Leaf of Faith - The Last Nighters - Episode 108

After our last episode on “Gold” we venture into Indonesian jungle again, this time to talk about Kratom with John Bush of Brave Botanicals. He recently appeared on the Tom Woods Show to talk about the controversy surrounding this plant...

Episode #60: ...And Live Free! (w/ Marc Clair)

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...

Monica Perez On A Roll Going Out With A Bang : Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 83

Show Notes: This week our podcast pick is Foreign Policy Focus with Kyle Anzalone http://bit.ly/2ReURET. It's a great way to stay up on what our government is doing (probably screwing up ) in the rest of the world. We have finally...

Gold - The Last Nighters - Episode 107

  We talk about the Matthew McConaughey movie, "Gold" with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty.  He was our guest recently for the Breaking Bad movie, “El Camino” and he suggested this one while we were doing that episode.  “Gold” is an...

Enemy at the Gates - The Last Nighters - Episode 106

Nazis v commies, it's hard to choose.  Scott Morrison returns to help sort it out as we discuss "Enemy at the Gates" - and just like a magician, we cut our representation of women in half.   Enemy snipers--one a Russian hero,...

Cam Harless On Rollerblades Trolling: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 82

Show Notes: Hey peeps, changes are afoot for the show. SLL will soon become Peace Freqs, but no worries.The hosts and the principles behind the show will be the same.  Listen for the details in the show opening. I also realized...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 74: Sympathy For The Devil

Hop on board with Alan and Sherry as they talk about why Sherry is the way she is and  the moral culpability of soldiers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of...

The Village - The Last Nighters - Episode 105

We invite back Rachel Kennerly of "Cannabis Heals Me" to discuss M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village".  The movie has the expected twist that has become one of Shyamalan's tropes, however, I think the twist we will have on this will...

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When Harry Met Sally - The Last Nighters - Episode 104

To celebrate the ringing in of the new year, we harken back to the auld rom-com well with a double-dose of both crude humor and witty charm in the holiday classic, "When Harry Met Sally".   When we decide to have someone...

John Vibes On A Bus Declaring It Is: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 79

Show Notes: We are blessed to have on the show this week the one and only John Vibes. He is an author, an activist and a general authority on the underground party scene. You can find his book Paper Squares...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 73: Episode of Christmas Past

  Deck the decks of the USS Troll with Alan and Sherry for a re-run of the Christmas 2018 episode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for...

It’s a Wonderful Life - The Last Nighters - Episode 103

Merry Christmas!  Our pal Mike C. joins us to get in on a little Jimmy Stewart flick called, “It’s A Wonderful Life.”  We'll get into over this one as we have a sneaking suspicion that Robert doesn't like this one....

Evaporeign Joel On A Cloud Breaking Smoke Rings: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 78

Show Notes: Today's guest is Joel with Evaporeign a boutique vape juice brand that he created. We do talk about vaping and his product creation process.He was also kind enough to offer our listeners a 30% discount and free shipping...

Gremlins - The Last Nighters - Episode 102

Show Notes:   A movie that will kick off that Christmas spirit, "Gremlins". Our guest is Rocky Ferrenburg and we'll be sure to keep him dry so he stays fuzzy and cute.  Is it more Christmas than Die Hard? We hash...

Crowdfunded Government Theodore On A Raft Navigating Normies: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 77

Show Notes: We have Theodore on today representing Crowdfunded Government. Find out more about that concept here http://bit.ly/2rJegES. We talk about preaching liberty to normies and  about Libertertarian podcasts. In fact he was kind enough to  bring us a prime...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 71: Make Time For Greta

  Hop aboard the USS Troll as Sherry and Alan take you on a journey to visit the fantasy land of Time Magazine's person of the year Greta Thornburg. Our boat is not nearly as fancy as hers, but it will...

The Killing Joke - The Last Nighters - Episode 101

Show Notes:     This week we bring back our Batman guy, Shaheen from Australia, to talk about "The Killing Joke" which was part of the source material for the hit-movie "Joker" that we covered a few weeks ago with another guest...

Biting The Bullet Jared On A Missile Prophecizing: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 76

Show Notes: In today’s episode we have a premonitory podcast discussing Jared & Nick’s old stomping grounds up in upstate New York which made headlines just a few short hours later. We discuss rural culture, the differences between soldiers and...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 70: Crispy Bacon

  Set sail with Alan and Sherry as they memorialize the Kamala Harris. RIP Kamala, RIP. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the...

The Social Network - The Last Nighters - Episode 100

Show Notes:   Last week was our Thanksgiving episode where we celebrated the spirit of giving.  This week, we're going to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship by discussing "The Social Network" with an entrepreneur.  This is a fun discussion talking about...

Matthew Wojtecki: xxxx: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 75

Show Notes: We’ve been talking about books for a while so it’s a treat to have author Matthew Wojtecki on the show today. Matthew is here to talk about his debut novel Brushfire. We talk about the book and writing...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 69: Tax Farm Husbandry

Stowaway with Sherry and Alan as they discuss Michael Bloomberg and his talk filled with paternal love for those of us on the tax farm. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of...

Cast Away - The Last Nighters - Episode 99

Show Notes:   We tackle "Cast Away" for our Thanksgiving episode this year as Tom Hanks' final words in the film are "Thank you".  We want to express our gratitude for our listeners and the abundance afforded us by the vestiges...

Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket Episode #59: Electric Libertyland/Blast Off! Thanksgiving Cornucopia of Superfun 2019!! (w/Lions of Liberty)

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...

Nick White On An Ego Box Producing: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 74

Show Notes: Nick White is our guest today on the show. Nick is a musician, former scene band member and current podcaster/ producer. In The Statist Quo podcast Nick and his co-host Matt talk about all the BS we’ve come...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 68: Two Turkeys Talk Thanksgiving

Come with Alan and Sherry as they talk about Thankfulness and junk.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the gold standard” on your...

El Camino - The Last Nighters - Episode 98

Show Notes:   We’re about to apex our way through "El Camino" the continuation of the excellent series by Vince Gilligan, "Breaking Bad" with a feature-length film depicting the immediate aftermath of the events in the final episode. Jesse has emerged...

Kim Schjang On Some Other Stuff Takin It Up A Notch: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 73

  Show Notes: Today we are joined by Kim Schjang. she is the host of the Lesbertarian podcast on the MLGA podcast network (http://bit.ly/2q53U1r). Join us as we talk about wonderful things like unicorns, and podcasters, and faith, and boobs.   Here are...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 67: Niceeeeee

Jump ship with Alan and Sherry as they discuss cops and bordertarians.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the gold standard” on your...

They Shall Not Grow Old - The Last Nighters - Episode 97

  Show Notes:     We commemorate the 101st anniversary of the armistice marking cease-fire and the end to hostilities in the Great War, now known as World War I, as it, unfortunately, set the table for a 2nd conflict that was even...

Prof. Dexter De La Paz: On A Microfiche Seeing: Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 72

Show Notes It is the time of year to talk about the weird and unknown and we have the perfect guest for that task today.  Prof. Dexter De La Paz  aka the Dogman Respector is joining us today to help...

Postcards From Somalia Episode 67: Why Would Libertarians Do This

Come to the land of make believe with Sherry and Alan as they explore the political landscape. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary”...

Waterworld - The Last Nighters - Episode 96

Show Notes:     Dry land is not a myth.  We haven't seen Waterworld six times like the Cable Guy, but we have seen it enough times and recently enough to do an episode on it with our pal, Peter R. Quinones...