TrentTakesOn 2.0
A podcast about a little bit of everything from an everyman. Join Trent as he takes on modern society, politics, fatherhood, health, self-improvement, and the journey to make the world a better place for future generations. Trent is a progressive everyman, swinging for the fences every single day. Hear stories from the 80s, takes on conservatism, the importance of listening and a veritable potpourri of jetsam from a sometimes fractured stream of consciousness. The first step to being a better human is opening up your mind and heart. Remember, we're all in this together. Intro and Outro music by The...
"Leon Mush, Frog Blanche, and the Dans Sullivan Present Midterm Madness!!!"
Headlines and predictions for a better future.
Oh, and it WAS Malta!
-T
"Half a Mooch and More Corruption!"
Headlines for the week of 10/9 to 10/16.
What a mess...
-T
"Selling Out Your Friends for a Tank of Gas."
Short and simple, just a thought...why?
Why does he keep selling all of us out for Putin?
It's a thinker.
-T
"Some Things Should Not Be Live Streamed"
The week in headlines 10/2 - 10/8. Wow, what a week...feels like I say that every week.
I probably do.
-T
"Four-Week Warning!"
Four weeks from today, I plan on sitting in the same place (or close to it) to discuss the results of the mid-term elections. How important are they (incredibly) and what would a democratic win would mean for the world (everything)?
Let's discuss.
-T
"Murica Dot Guv!"
The week in headlines 9-25 to 10-1. What a crazy busy week! Artificial Intelligence, more corruption than you can shake a stick at, continued abuse of power, and a brand-new level of gaslighting and disrespect to the populace...hard to keep up.
Enjoy,
-T
"Perspective-ly Speaking"
So much of life depends on how/when/where we see it. How important is perspective? I would argue it is where everything starts.
-T
"29% Approval? Sounds Bad."
The week in the headlines 9-19 to 9-25 was a doozy. Woof.
-T
"The Weight of Stress"
A discussion about stress from a guy feeling way too much of it.
Stay strong,
-T
"Hand Deliver This Check (and Balance)"
The headlines of the week 9/12 to 9/18.
Wars, gas, interest rates, impeachment, demolishing buildings, postal service shenanigans, voting, dark money.... wow, what a week!
-T
"Only a 10% Chance?"
Talking about 1984's James Cameron classic "The Terminator"...or just mentioning it as I talk about the "existential threat" of artificial intelligence.
My least favorite subject? Nah. But I do have a healthy hatred of artificial intelligence and the techbros behind it.
-T
"For $5,000 More..."
Remembering September 11th, 2001. Looking at an unconventional convention. And offering $5,000 to everyone if we win sounds a lot like a bribe, doesn't it?
-T
"Anatomy of a Lie"
Big lies, little lies, fat lies, skinny lies.
He tells them all.
But at what cost?
-T
"Methadone Clinic Nuclear Reactor Prisons"
The week in headlines 8-29 to 9-4.
Plus, an AI and Datacenter rant for the ages.
-T
"Denouncing Stupid in All Its Forms"
So the Republican led House of Representatives have voted to "Condemn Socialism in all its forms." Do they even know what that means? Of course not!
Yes, I invoked Nazi Germany, too.
Not sorry.
-T
"Spider-Man Punched a Nazi in Minnesota"
Headlines from the week! Ah, the corruption and abuse.
Stay in the know.
"Postal Rules vs. Democracy"
Discussing the wild US Postal Service rules Trump is attempting to implement to destroy mail-in voting.
And a tribute to an American Icon.
-T
"'Travel with Natalie' is All He Said."
Stuff from the headlines August 15 thru 21 edition.
WOO!
-T
"Yup...Poop Lettuce."
A discussion on why this podcast is so focused on politics instead of what it was intended to be leads to the importance of the shift. It's a crazy time to live in America, and the poop lettuce proves it.
Corruption and abuse must end.
-T
"But What About the People Still IN the Plane"
Another week, another horrifying example of our narcissist-in-chief doing something unthinkable...well, formerly unthinkable.
It's all coming down to the midterms. Can we the people somehow gather a check on the abuse of power and corruption?
Eyes and ears open, people!
Share widely,
-T
"What Vision for the Future?"
Hey I'm back! And the discussion just gets more and more convoluted.
What if we just asked the simple question "do you have a vision for the future?"
What you get will shock you.
Stay strong,
-T
"Enough with the Infighting"
Democrats be bickering. And that's not good.
Time to come together and meet the moment.
-T
"Regarding the Pettysburg Address"
So, the Mad King went on the tele last night to give an "important speech" which turned out to be an airing of nonsensical conspiracy theories that even the most tinniest of foil hat wearers would have trouble deciphering. It's all just pretext to some serious malicious election fudgery...write it down.
Should we be super worried?
Oh, and Whiskey Pete Hegseth is greenlighting gender affirming care...and I can't even get into the MAHA nonsense. Seriously, I can't. It's too much!
I'll be back on Monday.
-T
"Red Cards for Everyone"
Platner, Murica250 and World Cup Shenanigans. What a week of ugly business. Platner needs to drop out immediately, the 250th was a total disaster, and the World Cup Tournament was cruising along just fine until someone decided to put his tiny, filthy hands on it.
- T
"Ode To True Patriotism"
July 4th weekend is a time to show our patriotism. But what does that mean?
I have some thoughts.
Enjoy,
-T
"A Not-So-Supreme Court"
SCOTUS is up to its usual nonsense. Taking on the activist conservative justices is a full-time job all on its own.
How do we fix it? Amazingly there's plenty of options...but winning elections comes first.
Be safe,
-T
"The Swampiest Pool in the World"
Double the "E for explicit" in this episode, as I really went for it. What can I say? Sometimes there's no substitute for some good old-fashioned vulgarity.
More talk about corruption and abuse by those chosen to protect us from those very things will make a fellow quite cross. Enjoy the saltiest of episodes.
With love on number 101!
-T
"The Word You Are Searching For Is SURRENDER"
Well, it looks as though we've got an end to the US/Iranian War, and it's probably not the one you thought we'd get. The Memorandum of Understanding is being signed, but what's in it? More importantly, what's NOT in it?
Oh, and a quick word on the upcoming midterms and the f%$kery this regime is engaging in to prevent being voted out of power.
Enjoy,
-T
"The Platner of It All." *see note
*FOLLOW UP EPISODE TITLED "RED CARDS FOR EVERYONE" PUBLISHED 7/7/26 INTENDED TO BE A COMPANION TO THIS EPISODE*
Graham Platner...who is he? Why is he important?
And what does he have to do with the Trent from the title of the show?
Food for thought.
-T
"Be Mad at the Right 1%"
Where've I been? Right here...I'm rather boring that way.
Much of America is just surviving, not thriving. Are they blaming the correct people for their lack of success? Some are, most aren't.
Happy to be back.
-T
"Project $1.776B"
A massive, illegal slush fund, corruption at the department of injustice, the internal revenue service neutered, and choosing your voters.
You guessed it...I'm back to talk turkey about the Mad King.
Also, an update on my dog (she's fine).
Enjoy!
-T
"A Different Dog-Themed Episode"
Dogs.
Happiness.
Love.
Just some of the good things in life.
Love,
-T
"The Misbehavior of Old, Territorial Dogs"
It certainly seems the Supreme Court has opened the door for wildly racist gerrymandering with its latest decision. What does it mean and will it work?
Then I tell a story about an old dog that I really loved and a behavior he had which I didn't care for at all.
Stay strong,
-T
"I Will NOT Be Gaslit on This."
Both sides? Nah.
Freedom of speech? Nah.
Fair warning...EXPLICIT episode day.
Stay strong,
-T
"Wisdom is as Wisdom Does."
What's important? What difference does it make? How should we spend our time? What the hell is going on!?!?
Breathe. It's time to take a moment.
Love,
-T
"Just Call It Evil"
We don't call it out enough. Plain language. Honesty.
What's Trump's biggest issue: he's evil.
But evil won't win this battle.
-T
"Talkin' TACOs!"
Sadly, this isn't a podcast about one of my favorite versions of a sandwich (come at me, bro), but rather the Trump Always Chickens Out phenomenon. How long does it all last? What are we supposed to be focused on? What is truly important and in what amounts?
So many questions, so little courage.
Let's see what comes of it.
-T
"Back in the Pain."
Old injuries, No Kings, and the dumbest war ever.
Yes, it's been quite a week.
Stay strong, stay safe,
-T
"Edwin Starr and The Temptations Had It Right"
Well...what else was I supposed to talk about?
Also, don't forget to find a No Kings event near you at nokings.org
Stay strong!
-T
"Preparing for the Spider Assault"
This episode is NOT about an actual spider assault...it's more about the sensation you feel when your brain is convinced there's a spider assault happening.
Oh, spoiler alert.
Enjoy!
-T
