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Jerk shares his thoughts on John Carpenter's film "Ghost Of Mars", how it took him so long to watch it and as a fan of Carpenters; where this film lands on the tier list.

Jerk also briefly brings up the the cancelling of the LIVE STREAM execution of the Dip shit Fort Hood shooter.

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Jerk discusses the recent health scare of Pope Leo XIV, and how Catholics are divided regarding him, and how many individuals whom are not Catholic are supporting him.

Jerk shares a comment from a TOJ follower and discusses the future of TOJ podcast.

I Miss Christendom, @imisschristendom; Is a content creator that Jerk follows and hopes you will too! The creator released a novella that Jerk recently received in the mail and is excited to read it.

Plus some air quality news for the Philippines.

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Just like every other retarded headline that seems to grab the Internets attention; "people" are debating; AGAIN, the morality of capital punishment, but with a twist; the possible live streaming of the execution of Nidel Hasan. 

Jerk, reads the events of the Fort Hood Shooting that lead to where we are, and believes that the world is so worried about criminals and murderers, that they often forget about the victims.

Should Capital Punishment be banned? Should executions be public? Will this public execution deter further atrocities or will it perpetuate more?

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Jerk reads for the first time; three strange stories from American history. CHARLES KENNEDY'S CABIN, THE APE CANYON AND THE KENTUCKY MEAT SHOWER; and reacts to each story.

All three stories are new to Jerk and are eerie and or creepy. 

Let me know if you have heard any stories similar in nature!

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Jerk discusses a recent incident in Oregon, where a teen mixed chemicals in the populated cafeteria of his highshcool; passed out from inhalation and needed to be resuscitated, with no other injuries from fellow students reported.

Reports point out that said teen may have been influenced by the decentralized online network group called; 764. A network that is involved with child sex exploitation and has been described by federal agencies as nihilistic violent extremist group.

Jerk believes this incident is on par with a Mass Shooting, just without the guns, and that incidents such as this...

Jerk shares a recent incident involving his internet cable and careless contractors, and why said contractors should be, but are never held accountable for their mistakes which subsequently create animosity from Jerk towards Filipino culture.

Jerk then shares his history with photography and how he is attempting to re-new his interest in the medium, and adding ANOTHER hobby to his list of interest.

If you are a photographer, please listen and share your thoughts and experiences!  

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Jerk shares his opinion and thoughts regarding the Taylor Sheridan series "Lioness", and how the show turned out much better than he expected.

Starts with a short "Non-Spoiler" review before he dives into the background, synopsis and character descriptions all while comparing it to personal military experiences.

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Jerk discusses the irrational outrage towards individuals that believe Lindsay Clancy is a murderer, and shares his thoughts on the case and other similar cases with completely different narratives.

Toxic Femininity is 100 times worse than Toxic masculinity, especially when comparing them to today's "standards".

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Jerk shares his experiences working and living at Dugway Proving Grounds Utah,(Area 52), including some history and weird incidents that Jerk witnessed.

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Jerk recently finished watching the scifi series; Falling Skies, and shares the outline and his overall thoughts on the characters and the show.

SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING

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Jerk shares a recent episode from his RC channel; RC JERK. Where he recounts the weekend of a City Mayor sponsored RC competitive event. 

He discusses the modifications he did before the race and his mistakes and follies along the way, in his first of many competitions to come.

Check out the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@RCJERK78

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Jerk shares his recent adjustments and struggles with the podcast, both audio and video. 

I have been trying to improve and make more efficient podcast, while failing to do any of it. Finally finding my process to bring the best quality in audio I can.

My 311 album review series is still in progress, but I am not sure whether to re-record the Blue album podcast, leave it alone or delete it. What I do may depend on you.

More celebrity deaths and more.

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Jerk shares his life involving the America,n Rock/Rap band 311. His experiences involving 311 and how they shaped his upbringing. Plus, he critiques the songs on the self titles,(Blue) album. 

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A laggy webcam and an old Mac kick off a surprisingly honest grab-bag chat that jumps from Jerk's problems to real-world consequences. 

I talk through what I’m changing in my workflow, why I’m recording on CapCut, and how a simple edit pass can make a podcast feel smoother without turning it into a glossy production. If you care about podcasting, video recording, or just keeping your setup running without buying a new machine, you’ll hear the practical stuff like RAM upgrades, storage, and why I’m still uneasy about putting everything in the cloud.

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We share a candid creator update recorded on a phone, with the internet down, while we rethink whether the show stays an audio podcast or shifts into a video-first channel. We talk through the real costs, the editing learning curve, and why audience feedback matters when you are trying to find your niche. 

 
• shifting from podcasting to video production for more feedback 
• cutting Buzzsprout extras like magic mastering to save costs 
• why heavily edited videos feel better than raw audio 
• comparing OBS recording with iMovie editing slowdowns 
• moving to CapCut for smoother edits and faster...

Jerk reacts to a video critique of the Obama presidency and test the gap between strong speeches and the policy outcomes people actually felt. I share my own experiences with healthcare changes, then move through domestic controversies and foreign policy decisions that I think reshaped trust in institutions. 

 
• Switching from video-first posting to a podcast-style format and asking for listener feedback  
• Reacting to MAGA Mark’s commentary and questioning whether the narration uses an AI voice  
• Obama’s image and media praise versus a results-based scorecard  
• Obamacare promises, premium changes, appointment delays, and crowded urgent ca...

A trailer drops, the internet explodes, and suddenly a 3,000-year-old poem is at the center of a modern culture fight. Jerk hits play on a George the Giant Slayer video and react to the growing backlash around Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, especially the marketing hook “Defy The Gods” and what that tagline signals to long-time fans of Homer and Greek mythology.  

From there, he gets into the messy part: authenticity. We talk about why some viewers don’t just care about visuals, IMAX spectacle, or big-name casting, but about whether the heart of The Odyssey is still the...

Minnesota used to feel like a steady, moderate place in the American imagination, then the headlines started stacking up: riots in Minneapolis, “defund the police” promises, corruption allegations, and public safety stories that leave people asking who is actually in charge. I take a blunt, unfiltered look at that arc through the lens of MAGAmark; a YOUTUBE channel dedicated to sharing the hypocritical corruption of the Democratic party. The focus is on Minnesota politics, with Governor Tim Walz at the centre of our criticism and frustration about crisis response, COVID-era enforcement, and policies we think send the wrong message abou...

A banned movie, a messy immigration debate, and a history lesson that feels very relevant. Jerk goes at immigration from a blunt personal angle: living as an immigrant in the Philippines while believing the “right way” matters, from legal processes to actually contributing where you live. That sets up the bigger question we keep returning to: when does compassion turn into a system that gets exploited, and who pays the price when governments refuse to enforce their own rules?

Jerk also gets into Citizen Vigilante, a new film associated with director Uwe Boll that’s stirring up outrag...

A rare incident of a school shooting in Tacloban City Philippines  is the kind of story people want to believe won't happen “here” until it does. I read through the initial reporting on the San Jose National High School attack, react to what’s been confirmed so far, and sit with the uncomfortable reality that rare incidents can still expose big gaps in school readiness, communication, and follow-through.

I also talk about bullying as more than just a schoolyard issue. When reports point to constant bullying, it raises tough questions about warning signs, student support systems, and how sch...

I dig into the UK Grooming Gang Inquiry Report and read out sections that focus on victim testimony, whistleblower accounts, and the report’s central claim that this wasn’t just about individual criminals, it was also about institutional failure. I react to a clip from MP Rupert Lowe, then pull out the parts that hit hardest: how vulnerable girls were allegedly targeted, how organized networks operated, and why the report argues that politics, media incentives, and fear of accusations shaped how the problem was discussed or downplayed. If you’ve been searching for context on “UK grooming gangs”, “child sexual...

A single clip of surveillance video can change everything: what the public believes, and how a city argues about safety. I talk through Seattle’s expanding use of cameras in high-crime areas and why a viral downtown assault on an elderly commuter became a flashpoint. The footage doesn’t just spark outrage, it also leads to a tip that helps identify a second suspect quickly, showing the real-world value of clear video evidence when time matters.

From there, I unpack the bigger debate that keeps coming up with body cams and street cameras. A lot of us once...

THE CONTROVERSY NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT : a whistleblower exposes Anthony Fauci, including a quoted line about the public not being “afraid enough”. Whether you see that as believable, exaggerated, or taken out of context, it opens a serious discussion about public health communication, fear-based messaging, ethics, and trust. 

JERK ALSO DISCUSSES A VIRAL INCIDENT FROM LOS ANGELES: a welfare check that ends with police shooting a dog, and the internet filling in the blanks instantly. I break down why these stories explode, how assumptions harden into certainty, and why waiting for context is harder than...

Watching results shift days after election day messes with your head, even if you can’t prove a single thing went wrong. We start with a quick real-life catch-up, then jump straight into the LA mayoral primary drama around Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, and why late-arriving mail-in ballots can make a clean process look sketchy to regular voters who just want a system they can trust.

From there, I read and react to reporting about a DOJ probe request connected to a California voter fraud case, where a woman admitted paying homeless people on Skid Row to re...

I test a new audio setup while I give my take on the Carmelo Anthony sentencing and why 35 years does not automatically mean the same outcome as other cases. I compare a similar school stabbing story to show how charges, intent, and self-defence claims can lead to completely different verdicts, then I call out how social media rage twists the facts. 

• Audio and video quality tweaks as a reason for rapid posts 
• Why a 35-year sentence can still involve parole rules 
• Comparison with the Belton High School bathroom stabbing case 
• Murder vs manslaughter vs criminally n...

I talk through the Karmelo Anthony guilty verdict and how & why the basic facts of the track meet stabbing matter more than viral narratives. I also unpack how rage bait, jury optics, and emotional thinking can distort public judgement, then we question what prison actually fixes after a conviction. 

• Video and audio quality struggles and why listener feedback matters 
• Timeline of the track meet confrontation and why walking away is the real line 
• Why we reject race-first interpretations when the evidence points one way 
• How jury selection works and why “no Black jurors” isn’t the full story <...

I read through reporting and documents tied to Thomas Matthew Crooks and the Trump assassination attempt, then track the details that still feel unresolved. We also unpack why redactions, VPN trails, and security missteps at the Butler rally keep fueling suspicion even when people insist there is no conspiracy. 

• Released emails and what they suggest about Crooks’ “double life” 
• Skepticism toward mainstream reporting and why fact-checking feels mandatory 
• The encrypted email account, nitro methane reporting, and questions about what is confirmed 
• The redacted FBI communications and confusion about what the document actually describes 
• Digital footp...

I react to prison “justice” after a reported attack on a jailed murderer, then connect that anger to a personal Iraq EFP story and the fear of burn injuries. We also vent about race-driven tribal support, pivot into He-Man fan debates, and question whether E15 fuel and future AI kill switches could push drivers into newer cars. 

• Reaction to a reported prison attack and what people call “real justice” 
• Why burn injuries hit differently, shaped by an Iraq EFP convoy experience 
• Scepticism about self-defence claims and how public opinion forms fast 
• Frustration with race-based tribal loyalty and t...

I discuss movie and music nostalgia then move into heavier topics like family loss, genetics, and why health outcomes can still feel unfair. I also go on a blunt run through disease headlines, protest optics, culture war fights in gaming, and crime stories that make people feel like the rules aren’t applied evenly. 

• Mad Season; an awesome band from the 90's!
• Paul Bearer story as a lens on genetics and early death 
• Family health history, smoking, alcohol and what “good genes” can’t fix 
• Ebola and tick-bite allergy news feeding public distrust after COVID 
• Protes...

I talk through my current Pearl Jam kick and my history with PJ. I share why I cycle through artists instead of building a soundtrack for every chore. I discuss wrestling with faith, lyrics, politics, and the surprising impact of Eddie Vedder’s Matter Of Time documentary. 

• Choosing music by artist mood more than by task 
• hHow faith changes the way I hear lyrics and certain themes 
• My Pearl Jam timeline from Ten to Backspacer and beyond 
• Why some classic tracks feel overplayed even if they’re great 
• Noticing drums and bass more as I get older...

I talk through a messy morning at home that turns into a bigger point about culture, communication, and planning ahead while living in the Philippines. Plus; I gotta react to a few US news stories and how fast narratives and memes take over online. 

• A quick take on “Kung Fu Fighting” and what people label as offensive now 
• An update on a building collapse near Angeles City and a local YouTuber’s on-the-ground footage 
• How communication and planning gaps create friction  
• Backstory of our small restaurant space and why it paused 
• Pickleball court plans and how fa...

Venting about tech failures at home, the anxiety that comes with relying on always-on devices, and why offline hobbies still matter. I run through messy political headlines, media double standards, and a hard-earned view of what real leadership looks like. 

• Dealing with heat, broken air con, and the stress of small problems stacking up 
• Troubleshooting home security cameras, Wi‑Fi towers, and why tech “convenience” backfires 
• Nostalgia for pre-streaming life and building offline entertainment with books, vinyl, and games 
• Reacting to violent news and questioning how threats get framed and prioritized 
• Calling out selective outrage...

I react to new details around a shooting after the manifesto and livestream drop, and I explain why my first read was off. I keep coming back to the same point: the politics are loud, but mental illness and online obsession feel like the real engine. 

• Quick correction after new information comes out 
• Confusion around the manifesto’s mixed targets and messaging 
• Livestream evidence and the copycat shooter problem 
• Mental illness as the core issue behind the headlines 
• SSRIs and long-term medication concerns, including personal experience 
• Being a veteran, fear after injury, and why going back m...

I lose a full recording in GarageBand, swear a bit, then hit record again and go straight into why a reported mosque shooting story does not feel organic to me. I lay out the details that trigger my suspicion, explain what I mean by “conspiracy”, and ask you to challenge my thinking. 

• Accidentally deleting the finished audio and why the video ends up different 
• Claims that the mosque shooting is real but the motive and perpetrators are manufactured 
• Arguing that “shooter died by suicide” often feels like a red flag 
• Questioning the convenience of manifestos, symbo...

A chill Sunday morning watching an MMA card on Netflix, then the mood flips when a realistic-looking shotgun gets waved around in a packed restaurant. I break down why that split-second shock hits hard, how PTSD and situational awareness shape daily life in the Philippines, and why reckless “jokes” and risky driving can keep stress levels high.

• Reactions to Netflix’s first MMA fight stream and the quick finishes 
• Situational awareness habits from military and deployments 
• A fast food worker brandishing a toy shotgun and why it is not funny 
• How our brains process threat cues befor...

I start with the day-to-day reality of heat, humidity, and trying to organise a yard full of plants while learning which care advice actually works in the Philippines. 

Things escalate fast into a rat-in-the-house story, then I pivot into why I don’t trust loaded headlines and why Hollywood adaptations like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are starting to feel like ideology first. 

• Summertime weather in the Philippines and how rainy season shifts the routine 
• Organising a messy plant setup and learning sun and watering needs by observation 
• Using plant identification apps and running into r...

Nothing like a Boomer "ish" person dealing with the messy reality of recording and streaming when your gear, brain, and software aren’t cooperating. From TV nostalgia and gaming burnout to headlines that feel like fear bait, then end by asking how to build a simple streaming setup without losing your privacy. 

• Dealing with heat, fan noise, and DIY recording fixes 
• Watching Rescue Me for the firehouse banter, then questioning the lack of likeable characters 
• Losing hours trying to fix a GarageBand "problem" when there was never a problem to begin with.
• Noticing lower gaming...

Today I discuss/Bitch about the Palisades Fire and the claims around why it spread, why recovery feels stalled, and why so many people can’t get clear information without digging for firsthand videos. How this catastrophic event proves Democrats can't govern and why "More Government" does not work. We also talk about how basic wildfire prevention like water access and brush clearance gets tangled up in politics, permits, and media narratives. 

I start with music, and the bands I grew up on, and the weirdly wholesome moment of a son recognizing an old-school Band. I pivot hard into Trump Derangement Syndrome, a Wisconsin brewery owner’s “free beer day” post, and why the First Amendment still doesn’t protect you from consequences. 

• Rock and grunge as identity then and background now 
• Filter and Army of Anyone as a gateway to a family moment 
• Why politics from entertainers can poison the art 
• Kirk Bangstad and the Minocqua Brewing controversy 
• Reading the “free beer day” post and what it implies 
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I upgrade my boom mic setup without turning my computer room into a studio, and I end up fighting camera angles, fan noise, and my own perfectionism. 

The gear talk turns into ants, lizards, cat chaos, politics, streaming rants, and a quiet moment about The Truman Show as a metaphor for heaven. 

• Testing a new boom mic stand and struggling with framing 
• Managing heat, broken aircon, fan noise, and noise gate settings 
• Dealing with ants before rainy season and avoiding harsh insect poison 
• Finding a dead skink and blaming the “murder cat” lifestyle ...