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Mastiff Media Network: Hump Day Highlights and Hard Truths
Join Yergz in "Up the Middle," a lively podcast from Mastiff Media, broadcasting live every weekday. Despite battling a cold, Yergz dives into a mix of current events, political commentary, and personal anecdotes. This episode covers a range of topics, including the recent passing of baseball legend Billy Bean, the rise in abortion rates, and the latest political developments. Yergz also teases upcoming segments like "Mirror, Mirror Mondays" with psychic Marccella, aka "Marz." Tune in for a blend of humor, insight, and unfiltered opinions, all while Yergz navigates through his show notes and sips his much-needed coffee.
Yergz Unfiltered: From Tampa to World Pride 2025
Join Yergz as he navigates through a whirlwind of topics, from personal anecdotes to political insights. In this episode, Yergz battles through a cold to discuss the latest news, including Vice President Kamala Harris's selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. He also touches on the upcoming World Pride event in Washington, DC, and shares updates on his radio network's expansion. Despite feeling under the weather, Yergz keeps the conversation lively, offering a mix of humor, personal stories, and political commentary. Tune in for an engaging hour of talk radio.
- Announcement of a done deal for Tuesday's show featuring the VP and World Pride.
- Shout out to Chris Brown and discussion about World Pride and Rainbow Radio's plans for 2024.
Personal Updates and Background
- Yergz shares his background, including his 21 years in the Secret Service and his current residence in Tampa.
- Explanation of why the camera is off today due to his illness.
Broadcasting Network Expansion
- Overview of the various stations broadcasting the show, including 99.1 WDJY in Atlanta, 1490 WWPR in Bradenton/Tampa Bay, and America One Radio.
- Mention of international reach with the UG (Underground) media in the UK.
Technical Details and Future Plans
- Explanation of how translators work to expand the network's reach.
- Plans to acquire more stations in Florida, including the Keys and Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.
Political Commentary
- Discussion on Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
- Comparison of Walz with other potential candidates like JD Vance, Josh Shapiro, and Mark Kelly.
- Analysis of the political landscape and the implications of Harris's choice.
Listener Engagement
- Invitation for Trump supporters to share their views via email.
- Call for listener opinions on various topics, including a recent car accident and financial decisions.
World Pride 2025
- Detailed information about World Pride 2025 in Washington, DC.
- Tips for booking accommodations and navigating the event.
Local News and Updates
- Mention of local news segments and upcoming polls.
- Shout outs to various social media platforms and listeners.
0:00 Intro
17:05 Vice Presidential Selection Process
25:19 Political Views on Trump, DeSantis, and Autocratic Governments
32:09 Rebranding to Mastiff Media
42:27 Personal Financial Planning
46:07 Home Improvement Projects
48:15 World Pride DC
51:59 Accommodations for World Pride
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Launching Up The Middle 5x / week: A New Era in Talk Radio
0:00 Intro
2:02 Launch of Up The Middle News Program
1:05:44 Hurricane Debbie Update
1:17:54 Hurricane Season Trends
1:21:32 Impact of Water Threats
1:30:42 Boating Safety
1:47:48 Political Endorsements
Welcome and Introduction
- Host Yergz kicks off the show, mentioning the rainy weather in Atlanta and Tampa.
- Introduction to the new five-day-a-week format for "Up the Middle" on 99.1 WDJY in Atlanta and other platforms.
Program Overview
- Yergz explains the show's aim to provide unbiased news, equally offensive and boring to all sides.
- Discussion on the lack of progressive programs on terrestrial radio and the tech-savviness of the liberal audience.
Weather and Hurricane Debbie
- Detailed updates on Hurricane Debbie, its impact on Tampa Bay, and the surrounding areas.
- Yergz shares personal experiences and concerns about the hurricane, including high tide conditions and potential flooding.
- Listeners are encouraged to call in with their experiences and updates on the hurricane.
Broadcasting and Station Information
- Overview of the various platforms and stations broadcasting "Up the Middle," including 99.1 WDJY, America One Radio, and Rainbow Radio.
- Mention of the show's presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Twitter.
Local News and Community Engagement
- Yergz emphasizes the importance of local news and the show's efforts to bring it back.
- Plans to develop a network covering Florida and the southeastern United States.
- Encouragement for listeners to contribute news stories and engage with the show via email and social media.
Personal Anecdotes and Listener Interaction
- Yergz shares personal stories, including dealing with bronchitis and the challenges of balancing the show with personal life.
- Interaction with a caller from Olympia, Washington, discussing the differences in weather-related challenges.
Technical Issues and Show Preparation
- Yergz candidly discusses the technical difficulties and lack of preparation due to the hurricane.
- Mention of the show's sponsors and advertisements, including Aroma by Peter candles and Limit Break Digital.
Political Commentary
- Yergz touches on political topics, including the upcoming presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump.
- Discussion on the importance of independent thinking and not voting strictly along party lines.
Closing Remarks
- Yergz wraps up the show, expressing relief at making it through the first episode despite the challenges.
- Teases future episodes and encourages listeners to tune in for more updates and news.
Contact Information
- Email: [email protected]
- Social Media and more info at: Yergz.com
Sponsors
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"I feel like local news has gone or is in the process of going away, and we're aiming to help bring that back on some level."
— Yergz [00:13:49 → 00:14:22]
"I'm an independent for multiple reasons. First one is the most important. And that is that I can think for myself. I don't need to vote along party lines because I don't agree with a lot of them."
— Yergz [01:45:07 → 01:45:40]
What is your reason for supporting Donald Trump? A DC insider and political scientist wants to hear your voice and opinion!
Interested parties should email us your First Name, City in which you live, or go to:
In this episode, Yergz shares with us his method to Self-Educate, and the seven steps that provided him with a wealth of success and knowledge.
First, Yergz recommends setting a goal and sticking to it. Remove distractions and start your education (or any other project) with the end goal in mind.
Then do a generic search; Google, major websites, human sources are, literally, your friends.
Third, move to a more focused search. Take your broader search and pinpoint the info your wanting to learn about.
Then collate, and build your content according the the timeline that you've established.
Finally, Yergz help you evaluate, and realize how much you suck, as you look objectively at your own work, and ask others for their opinion, as well.
Ultimately, Yergz advises to repeat this process to establish a rhythm and maintain consistency as you continue to learn additional information.
Show Notes available at Yergz.com
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With the success of his video birthday tribute to Paul Harvey, Yergz decided to feature another great broadcaster that he admires; Howard Stern. Yergz starts off with Howard's early beginnings in New York as a child in his father's production studio, before moving on to Boston University and WTBU and "The King Schmaltz Bagel Hour."
Next, it's off to the Developmental Years for Howard, beginning in Briarcliff, New York, at WRNW, followed by WCCC in Hartford, where he first meets "Frightening" Fred Norris. It was here that he got to do his first talk show - on Sunday Mornings!
Then it was off to Detroit, where his station, WWWW, decided,
He next landed at WWDC - DC 101, where he'd eventually meet
He wasn't even settled in, and there was already trouble. NBC
This is also where Howard started getting national exposure,
Howard signed a five-year $500,000 deal with Infinity. Soon
Howard also worked on other projects. He created a pilot to
Back in the spotlight, Howard appeared in "Rolling Stone," who said he was fast tracked to multimedia stardom." He also appeared on the E! network, and as "Fartman" during the 1992 MTV Music Video Awards.
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In this episode, we take a look at historical comparisons of poll numbers to fund raising. While Yergz reminds you that the only poll that counts is the one of Election Day.
Yergz suggests that you "follow the money." Not like in a fraud investigation, but the totality of the individual campaign contributions for each quarter. This is a challenge to the traditional amount of weight placed on polling. But due to some outside influence, Yergz suggests that a more organic or authentic view is from the hard earned money donated by individuals.
Next, Yergz goes back as far as 2008 and looks at "normal" presidential campaigns, but also looks at the anomaly known as Donald Trump, and MAGA.
Has voting for Presidents come back to the age of "lesser of two evils"? Currently, more people find all of the candidates less favorable, than favorable. But President Biden holds the slight edge...
Does that mean that he's disliked less, so we like him more?
Do you think that the financial advantage is a political advantage? Do you think that it is indicative of the American People?
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Show Notes:
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Going into Friday's interview, and confirmed then, and with things I've learned, after, I expected to not get the whole truth.
This description is short, in the interest of time, so that I can get it dropped and available. That being said, I've already been accused of slander and defamation; a tactic the Skelton campaign used before. Nevertheless, my 20+ pages of show notes will show otherwise.
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In the interest of time, as I did with Krista Arndt, I'm posting this video without a detailed description. Due to some additional obligations, I will update the description, especially for metadata purposes, by the end of the weekend.
Due to some discrepancies that I've uncovered, in this video, I show an intro offering Jessica the opportunity to come back this Monday evening, at the same time, as Friday's session. This is not to make any accusations, so much as it is to practice full transparency, and make things clear to the citizenry.
Enjoy the video.
-Yergz
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:21 A Little Late
4:07 Advisor to Advisors “I’m a planner”
6:35 “And also being a communicator”
8:14 What about Wendy?
8:50 Personal Skills
10:06 Outside, Looking In
10:50 Homeschools & Hurricanes
12:00 We’re not quoting – this one
13:52 Why Homeschool?
15:35 Curriculum Request
16:45 What IS Your Belief System?
18:00 Watch This Look! (M4L)
18:45 Communication Issues
21:10 Dual Registration
22:00 Hot Topic: Locker Room Policy
24:10 Seeing Curriculum: Public vs Homeschool Parents
26:45 “Definition” of Parent Rights?
28:35 Fear and Politics
29:15 Provide Information / Stop Divisiveness
30:18 The Five Tenets
31:33 “It doesn’t matter what I believe”
33:30 Not Out of a Deficit
34:20 Real Estate Values vs Quality of Schools
37:00 More Cuts? Less Faculty?
42:15 PACs: “I am not”
52:20 “I Self-Funded My Campaign”
56:25 Shout Out to Phil Haddad
In this video we talk with Krista Arndt, candidate for Boyertown School Board. She is the last, from Boyertown Forward, who accepted our offer to come on live, as well as record, for Up The Middle and Yergz Tonight.
Krista is a challenger for Region 1 within the District and first explains the actual voting process of absentee voting, mail-in, and election day. Polls are only open on election day from 7a - 8p ET. All other methods (mail-in / absentee) are by mail.
Krista starts by discussing the budget allocation and where she believes the current board is failing.
Then we get a celebrity cameo - her daughter!
Krista turns the table on Yergz and asks what his favorite part of school was. Yergz tells about his time as a "Gifted" student, but also tells about how he wasn't diagnosed with his learning disability until college. He also gives a shout out to a junior high English teacher, and his Both Sides Now cohost, Jane Stahl!
Yergz turns it back on Krista and asks her about her background and growing up. She talks about originally coming from New Jersey, by way of Pennsburg / Upper Perkiomen Schools. She voices her concern about a decline in resources, yet remains a firm believer in public education.
Next, Yergz points out that this is the fourth time we've heard that answer, so it must be frequently discussed. He then asks about gangs and drugs, to which Krista advises that "strong leadership" is going elsewhere.
While Yergz corrects her that the economy is actually doing well, but moves the conversation about the direct correlation between real estate values and the quality of the school system. He goes on to compare his current residence and neighborhood, to like residences in Marina-del-Rey, Los Angeles, and St Pete Beach and points out the extreme differences in prices. Additionally there are more than 200 listings currently in his 1 square mile neighborhood; in large part to the quality of schools, as his neighborhood becomes younger and younger.
Her daughter checks in, again, (name withheld) and starts to do Mommy's hair...
Yergz goes on to ask about the active voting demographic - being older and without kids. Krista counters that grandparents also care about their grandkids, though they do have to be conscious about budget.
So then Yergz asked about her Four Year Plan, to which Krista advises that the first thing to begin repairs on is money and funding resources. She wants to really open the budget and see what is being done wrong.
Then, we lose her camera, because of her daughter's rather comical bathroom break.
So with no camera on her face (with an opportunity to make funny faces), Yergz asks about Moms for Liberty, to which she counters that parents already have a Bill of Rights, and refers to M4L candidates and members as those who "pass out tin foil helmets," and questions their motives. She doesn't sugar coat, we'll say that!
Yergz wraps up with her actual day job, to which she explains that it is a direct correlation to her potential seat on the board would be. She is a Chief Information Security Officer for a medical practice.
Next up in the series, Jessica Skelton, allegedly from 1776, but she denies that. Watch that video, too, (and Monday's finale!), and see what gets uncovered!
Thanks for watching!
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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.