In this episode, Christopher Todd Edwards of TicBite NC and Army of Orange discusses the collapse and defeat of the controversial Farm Bill language that alarmed hunters, houndsmen, farmers, and rural Americans across the country.

For months, concerns grew over provisions many believed could eventually impact hunting with dogs, animal training practices, livestock traditions, and rural culture itself.

Now the bill has stalled — but many outdoorsmen believe the fight is far from over.

This episode covers:
• Why hunters were concerned about the Farm Bill
• The controversy surrounding anti-hunting language
• How public pressure and awareness influenced the debate
• Why many believe similar legislation will return later
• What rural Americans can learn from this political battle

Sometimes legislation doesn’t fail because people in power suddenly changed their minds.

Sometimes it fails because ordinary people finally started paying attention.

🎙️ Hosted by Christopher Todd Edwards
TicBite NC / Army of Orange
© TicBite NC 2026

#FarmBill #Hunting #RuralAmerica #ArmyOfOrange #TicBiteNC #Houndsmen #OutdoorLife #Politics

In this episode, Christopher Todd Edwards of TicBite NC discusses the heartbreaking case involving Madison Rast and her two stolen Treeing Walker hounds, Remmy and Major.

The dogs disappeared during the 2024 Grand American Coon Hunt, one of the biggest hunting events in the country. Authorities later identified a suspect, and a conviction for grand larceny followed — but the dogs are still missing.

This episode explores:
• What happened at the Grand American
• The emotional toll on the family
• The investigation and court case
• Why hunting dog theft is devastating to owners
• The ongoing effort to bring Remmy and Major home

For many houndsmen, these dogs are not “property.”
They are family, hunting partners, and part of a way of life.

🎙️ Hosted by Christopher Todd Edwards
TicBite NC
© TicBite NC 2026

#MadisonRast #StolenDogs #HuntingDogs #GrandAmerican #TreeingWalker #ArmyOfOrange #TicBiteNC #BringThemHome

This episode explores:
• Why rural communities increasingly feel ignored or targeted
• The slow cultural shift affecting hunting, farming, and outdoor traditions
• How legislation, media narratives, and activism shape public opinion
• The growing disconnect between people who produce food and people who regulate it
• Why many believe this is a “quiet war” on rural identity and self-reliance

From small-town North Carolina to communities across the country, this conversation is about preserving culture, tradition, and a way of life many Americans fear is disappearing.

🎙️ Hosted by Christopher Todd Edwards
TicBite NC / Army of Orange
© TicBite NC 2026

#RuralAmerica #CountryLife #Hunting #Farming #TicBiteNC #SmallTownAmerica #OutdoorLife #Fishing #Podcast

Supporters say the proposal is about animal rights and ethics.
Critics argue it could criminalize livestock production, hunting, fishing, and traditional outdoor lifestyles.

This episode breaks down:
• What IP 28 actually says
• Why rural Americans are alarmed
• How language in legislation can slowly reshape policy
• Why hunters should pay attention before laws are passed instead of after
• The growing divide between urban activism and rural culture

This isn’t just about Oregon.
It’s about understanding how ideas become policy… and how policy eventually becomes enforcement.

🎙️ Hosted by Christopher Todd Edwards
TicBite NC
© TicBite NC 2026

#Oregon #Hunting #IP28 #SecondAmendment #RuralAmerica #TicBiteNC #Fishing #FarmBill #OutdoorLife

The Army of Orange is growing.

We officially launched brand new YouTube and TikTok pages to bring you more hunting stories, outdoor culture, hound dog content, podcasts, news analysis, field interviews, and real conversations from rural America.

If you’ve followed us on Facebook, you already know we don’t follow the crowd. We cover the stories other people avoid, ask hard questions, and stand up for houndsmen and outdoor traditions.

Now we’re expanding.

🐾 Follow Army of Orange on YouTube for:
• Podcasts
• Outdoor commentary
• Hunting culture
• Dog hunting news
• Field interviews
• Rural lifestyle content
• Long-form discussions

🔥 Follow us on TikTok for:
• Viral clips
• Quick outdoor commentary
• Behind-the-scenes moments
• Funny hunting content
• Short podcast clips
• Real country life

This is only the beginning.

Search “Army of Orange” on YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, Facebook, and everywhere podcasts are available.

#ArmyOfOrange #HuntingDogs #DogHunting #HoundDogs #CountryLife #OutdoorPodcast #SpotifyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #TikTokCreator #RuralAmerica #HuntingCulture #TicBiteNC

In this episode, Christopher Todd Edwards of TicBite NC explores the power of ideas, censorship, forbidden knowledge, and why certain books throughout history have frightened governments, institutions, and powerful people.

From political philosophy and religion to survival manuals, revolutionary writings, and controversial literature, this episode examines how books shape culture — and why controlling information has always been a form of power.

Topics include:
• Why governments fear certain ideas
• Historical book bans and censorship
• The relationship between information and control
• Dangerous ideas vs dangerous actions
• Why free societies protect speech and literature

Some books inspire freedom.
Some inspire fear.
Some change the world forever.

🎙️ Hosted by Christopher Todd Edwards
TicBite NC / Intel Freedom
© TicBite NC 2026

Authorities and animal organizations are now investigating disturbing allegations involving missing rescue dogs, alleged fraud, and reports of a mass grave discovered on the property. Shelter officials claim they believed dogs were being adopted into loving homes — only to later discover evidence suggesting some animals may have been euthanized instead.

This episode examines the allegations, the emotional fallout, questions surrounding oversight in the rescue industry, and why trust between shelters, rescues, and the public matters.

⚠️ This episode discusses allegations and ongoing investigations. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

© TicBite NC 2026

#AnimalRescue #MirandasRescue #AnimalCruelty #DogRescue #ArmyOfOrange #TicBiteNC #InvestigativePodcast

One day the trucks will rust. The boots will wear out. The old hounds will walk their last trail. But the stories we pass down? Those outlive all of us.

In this reflective episode, Christopher Todd Edwards explores legacy, hunting traditions, old memories, rural America, and why storytelling matters now more than ever.

“I Read 1984 in 1984”

What happens when the “dystopian fiction” we read in high school suddenly starts feeling relevant decades later?

In this episode, I explore:
• Orwell’s 1984
• Brave New World
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Lord of the Flies
• Social media algorithms
• Outrage culture
• AI and surveillance
• Tribalism and modern society
• Why critical thinking matters now more than ever

This is not a partisan political rant.

It’s a reflection on human nature, technology, manipulation, fear, media influence, and the importance of independent thought in the digital age.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about culture, freedom, media, psychology, technology, and society — this episode is for you.

#IntelFreedom #1984 #GeorgeOrwell #Dystopian #CriticalThinking #SocialMedia #AI #Algorithms #Fahrenheit451 #BraveNewWorld #AnimalFarm #Podcast #Freedom #Media #Truth #Society #Politics #IndependentThinking #SpotifyPodcast

What happens when the “dystopian fiction” we read in high school suddenly starts feeling relevant decades later?

In this episode, I explore:
• Orwell’s 1984
• Brave New World
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Lord of the Flies
• Social media algorithms
• Outrage culture
• AI and surveillance
• Tribalism and modern society
• Why critical thinking matters now more than ever

This is not a partisan political rant.

It’s a reflection on human nature, technology, manipulation, fear, media influence, and the importance of independent thought in the digital age.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about culture, freedom, media, psychology, technology, and society — this episode is for you.

#IntelFreedom #1984 #GeorgeOrwell #Dystopian #CriticalThinking #SocialMedia #AI #Algorithms #Fahrenheit451 #BraveNewWorld #AnimalFarm #Podcast #Freedom #Media #Truth #Society #Politics #IndependentThinking #SpotifyPodcast