John Wayne's Surge Protector podcast is two guys discussing the world around us on a twice weekly basis. We try to look at things that we think are huge deals and sometimes those items are also flying under the radar for a lot of other media channels. Having known each other for many years some of the jokes you hear may not come off as jokes. Keep listening and you will get in the loop soon enough as well. We have a link to leave any feedback in most of the episodes so don't hesitate to reac ...
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Budapest Memorandum, Texas is soft and states that need to mind their own business.
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43:45We talk about the aftermath of the historic summit where US troops were on their hands and knees unrolling a literal red carpet for a war criminal. Anything positive happen out of that? Of course, we are ever so much closer to Budapest Memorandum 2: Electric Bugaloo. Governor Abbott continues to roll out all the tricks he can do for the President. …
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Tesla is about to lose a whole slew of tax credits and the stock had a reflection of that with a full 1% dip so keep believing that s ain't rigged. Trump and his Soviet mentor are meeting in Alaska to talk about diving up a country that is not represented at those talks because that's how negotiations work. National Guardsmen on the streets of DC a…
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Uncle Vlad is coming home and Pete hates women
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50:59From the artwork to the content we look at why Ukraine is screwed even before the meeting between Trump and Putin starts. Pete Hegseth, the secretary of Defense, decides that it's God's will that you broads get back to the kitchen. Interesting logic that we try and understand. Got input? Send it here…
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Dive into the BLS and a heavy dose of Luigi 2.0
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48:32We hit the usuals with Tesla ticker and an update on Ukraine. Sounds like the offer Witkoff made to Putin is not exactly one where both sides lose something but it is fair. We talk about the firing of Dr. Erica McEntarfer and I proceed to butcher her name so apologies there. What is the Bureau of Labor Statistics, what do they do and how many rings…
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Tesla payouts, Who's Steve Witkoff and why is he so awesome, Hawley is the people's champ
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40:37Today we're looking at the Tesla board's attempt to hand Elon some money so that he can keep his lights on for another week. We talk about why 30 billion is the new number, what he did to earn it and compare it to other rich folk just to make ourselves feel worse. Steve Witkoff is off on an adventure to make the hobbits headed to smelt a ring seem …
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Stock market is ran by random numbers generator, I'm convinced of it and prove it with today's Tesla numbers. Russia is consolidating its surveillance of the people into smaller packages. We do a quick section on the wonderful world of gov't surveillance and the other Max app. Majority of the episode is dealing with what is the Federal reserve, the…
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Golfing in Scottland, Sydney and the race theory, SP episode recap
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41:11Welcome all and we're rolling with an episode that has artwork that might get us sued but we'll just claim we're "edgy". Today we talk about the ultimatum going from 50 to somewhere between 10-12 days and I feel like using a range of numbers kind of makes it not an ultimatum but who knows. We talk about our tax dollars at work, how American Eagle i…
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HE'LL YEAH BORTHER and Obama is a terrorist.... again.
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35:09Earlier this week we lost Ozzy but the pendulum swung the other way and took Hulk Hogan as well. Trump decided that it is super Presidential behavior to tweet fake video of Obama going to jail. Went as far as saying "no one is above the law" with a straight face so that is a sign of self control or dementia, doubt it's both. Lisa Murkowski got what…
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Tesla Diner and the Commanders previous logo
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36:42We explore the mystic ball that is the stock market and brush up on our lingo. Things like EPS, past expectations and why things gain value when everything about them says it shouldn't. Check in on Ukraine and the amount of peace we're having in the region. Majority of the show is about the Washington Redskins logo history, Presidential misdirectio…
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Tune in today as we expose Ukranian military fortresses that masquerade as grocery stores! This ought to get some clicks if we're pushing conspiracies. Firings at the DOJ and suppression of the Epstein list are the big ticket items today. Grab the popcorn and tune in. Link to the trump shooting video we reference in the episode https://x.com/essenv…
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Today's episode is heavily based on the promises made to Ukraine and negligence committed in Texas to get the death toll to where it is. Tune in and unplug for another episode of comedic gold that is our current timeline. Got input? Send it hereBy Alex Midway and Eric Halsey
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We start off with the usual hits of Ukraine and Tesla along with a quick dabble on the topic of privacy with Venmo. Majority of the show is about the floods in Texas and the people who are in position of power along with what they did or did not do to avert and deal with this disaster. In case you're looking for the Nick Tarnasky, an NHL enforcer, …
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This is not the Epstein list you were looking for
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36:55Today we recap a few things since the last week since we are good little Americans and celebrated the 4th of July. That in turn made us bad little wage slaves since we took a personal day but seeing as this profession yields zero returns let's just call it a zero sum game. Tune as we talk about the Texas flood and what one representative wants to d…
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American Royals wedding, Papa's fighting with other papa again and start smelling better
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43:57Oh man it's been a wild and depressing weekend and this Tuesday is shaping up to be a woof of a week. Senate has told the poors of this country to screw themselves and if you don't have a yacht you're in the poors category. America's royals, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, got married over the weekend. There's a new Alcatraz in town that was built b…
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Kat Commack's mental gymnastics, Todd Lyons (not the fun bike one), N Korean getaways
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32:14Today we discuss the Florida (shocker I know) Congresswoman who had complications with her surgery and was forced to experience the stupidity of legislation that she is championing for all women in her state. I want to say the outcome will shock you but I don't sell our listeners short. There is a Todd Lyons who rides bikes and seems like a great h…
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AARP Assassins, MAAGA, Asbestos is in baby!
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39:17Robotaxis are running wild in Texas, the retirement age in Russia is definitely not 65 and we talk Iran fallout, or lack thereof I guess. Deep dive of the week is asbestos and how it's been misunderstood. Tune in and tune out for about 40 minutes before our next war starts. P.S. That picture of JD allegedly got a Norwegian student denied entry to t…
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Trump phone, maga disagreements, Democratic assassin
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45:07Today's episode takes a bit of a deep dive on the upcoming trump T1 phone and the trump phone service. We also discuss how billionaires will continue to stay rich, magas fighting magas (you love to see it) and how a guy who has nothing but Democratic figures on his hit list is also somehow a Democrat. Whitest kids you know clip we reference https:/…
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We're talking birthday parades, DOD appeasement and everything is bigger in Texas including fear
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37:35If you are newly joining us thank you and hopefully the show helps fill a void where we can chuckle and learn about our runaway railroad car called the American democracy. Today we touch up on a mini dive on NHTSA dropping the Safety part of the name, the parade is a center point and we discuss legislation in Texas that was thought of in a time mac…
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Rubio kisses the ring, Hegseth can't take a hint, Money is a construct.
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39:19It's an episode of all kinds of whirlwind stuff that's been going on lately. Tune in and listen. We're also trying something different and leaving a link below where you can hopefully click the link. Some of the stuff we discuss needs to be witnessed first hand and Pete Hegseth confirming there are plans to invade Greenland is one of them. If this …
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Usually we touch base on a number of topics but honestly there's nothing bigger currently than National Guard troops in LA with the promise of active duty Marines being deployed as well. Gotta really look closely to see the gap between the little hand and the 12 o'clock position on the doomsday clock these days and that space is shrinking ever smal…
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More Spiderwebs, domestic surveillance and the parents are fighting
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29:55Today we talk more about Ukraine and the reactions to the attack they managed to execute over the weekend. How do you feel about it and how you should feel about it from the if you have a red hat (or two) with four capital letters on it. Palantir and how your life is about to change thanks to a weaponized Excel spreadsheet in the hands of a private…
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Spiderwebs, Elon's fight club and more on Taco Tuesday
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35:17We discuss the operations that Ukraine was able to pull over the weekend while we rotted our brains on the couch ordering doordash and watching Survivor. Not only was it drones and strategic bomber mating season, multiple bridges in Russia succumbed to the power of gravity. Maybe not just gravity but the point is they fell. We discuss Elon's shiner…
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Financial investment tips from the elites
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35:42Today we talk about Elon's successes, or lack thereof, in Europe. Got some money to blow and want to be surrounded by fellow spineless bootlickers? Have we got the club that was tailor made for you. Now if you lack the money currently or if you are facing some criminal charges we got you covered as well. Today's episode we examine the amazing ROI's…
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FAFO Hawley, Walmart tarrifs and Diddy trial
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32:43Start out with the usual bangers with the Tesla ticker and Ukraine updates. We dive into the corporate world of tarrifs, boot licking and the inaugural fund (it's a keeper). Finish off (pun intended) with the Diddy trial and the cameo by Kid Cudi Got input? Send it hereBy Alex Midway and Eric Halsey
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Ashli's ghost got paid, Big Bird is a ghost now, love thy neighbor
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28:06Today we tackle another slew of alligator equivalent of the news. As always, Tesla and Ukraine at the top of the show with a life hack on how rushing the Capitol can get your family paid. Hope you weren't watching those woke traitors at Sesame Street because they've been 86'ed. Lastly the Trump administration is showing their Christian side and bri…
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Ukraine peace talks, Alcatraz is coming back and the McDonalds trailer
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32:42Today we're diving into the subtle art of not giving a f*** when deploying Russian representatives to war negotiations. Learn negotiation techniques from the trump's current role model. If you didn't think that we need more jails in this country then you haven't heard about all the evil immigrants that are coming to kill you, steal your guns and re…
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It is tough to figure out what is the most riveting headline in today's world. I wish there was no breaking news every five minutes and every story more sensational than the other but what I wish for and what happens are not the same. Fearless leader is getting a plane. Carter sold a peanut farm, this guy is accepting a 400 mil plane. Why is Qatar'…
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Uno mas w/ Hegseth, Pope is a Marxist and WTF is in our beef?
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19:58100 deals in 100 days finally managed to get the first trade deal and we discuss what little is known about it. Petey's ineptitude is enough to carry over for two episodes, probably not in the right position to be this kind of useless. New Pope is an American but MAGA influencers ask the much needed question "What kind of American are you?" Spoiler…
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Today we touch base on the life and tribulations of what some consider the second most important person in the US government, a Fox & Friends host Petey Hegseth. DUI hire Pete promised to not drink alcohol if confirmed, the fact that he had to make that promise should tell you one thing and his position in this administration should tell you that i…
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Another week of content in the land of the free. Today we're talking Chechnya affairs, Ukraine's mineral deal and Elon's attempts at improv classes. Are they working? Is he funny? Are people actually forced to laugh to keep their jobs? Smart money is on the latter but you decide. Housekeeping: we are working on the sound issue on both our ends. We'…
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Our Easter Special, come get saved you dirty poors
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32:33Today on Hot Take Tuesday, did meeting JD Vance lead the Pope to die? You be the judge. At a time of great loss you can always look to the beacon of positivity Marjorie Taylor Greene. Have you wanted financial success, stop being sick and smite your enemies but it is just taking oh way too long? Just do what Jesus did and buy yourself an angel. Com…
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Talking peace deals, Canadian elections, the draft and plenty more
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33:13Today we jump around more actively than a brainworm with an open court in RFK's brain. The usual suspects of TSLA ticker and Ukraine updates kick it off and then we are full steam ahead to the elections of our northern neighbor, dress snafus at the funeral, ActBlue and how they're evil, the NFL draft and what would happen if 23&me was ran by the go…
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Palm Sunday in Sumy, Putin is a master strategist and the President is JACKED!
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38:33Today we talk about how Russia decided to celebrate Palm Sunday and how the Ukrainians were trying to conceal their war planning by doing something no one has ever done in the history of war. Germany says "partner let me upgrade you" to Ukraine in the cruise missile department. Kersch bridge might have a few lanes closed for repairs soon. While bei…
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Guns guns guns, you need more of them and is Amazon the yellow pages for talent in this administration?
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28:43What's the title say? Yeah we're talking guns and how the current administration is rolling back regulation on your rights to buy bunker busters. We do a dive on what is needed to get a gun, things you can do at shady gun stores and work arounds should you have a nasty blemish on your record like beating your wife and/or kids. Also tune in and find…
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No takebacks on deportation, F* those troops, Let's have a parade
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29:59Today we continue talking about Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and his inconvenient trip to CECOT. Talking about the multiple failures the gov't experienced in the court system before they found their tried and true Supreme Court fallback in Justice Roberts. We discuss why golf trips are more fun than having to watch dead US servicemembers returning …
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We're quoting nazis in Texas and will Florida ever run out of dumb?
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29:36Happy post Liberation day everyone. Hopefully you bought your car and everything else you will ever need before today. I know it's been a while since WW2 but we are slow rolling into to the 4th Reich here. Did not have elected representatives in Texas would be quoting the Nazi party but here we are. We talk about an influencer in Florida and wonder…
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Kid Rock's fashion advice, deport the brown ones, Israel is doing what now?
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26:18Starting off this episode with clear guidelines on what respectable people wear when visiting trump and sliding right on over to Europe in a flashback to the 40's. We talk about the administration actually admitting it wrongfully deported someone and why it's not a nothing burger. Take time to check in with the Middle East in this edition of "Hey w…
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We've all been there before, you and the boys are planning munition packages and designating targets for Tomahawk cruise missiles and your one boy adds the editor from a newspaper to the group chat. Sounds like an episode of The New Girl but the girl is a reporter and you're the Secretary of Defense for the US planning a strike in the Middle East. …
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Poo Water, Venumexicans and Elon the Victim
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34:01That hint of spice you may be tasting in your drinking water will more likely be feces than bergamot thanks to a Supreme Court ruling. We touch on opening the door back on the dual water fountains design of Jim Crow. Contrary to Trump's last airline venture the deportation flights to Venezuela seem to be picking up steam and Elon is quite amazed th…
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With the trade wars heating up we need to strengthen the country and cut the dead weight. Find out what kind of armaments the administration is bringing in and what parasites we're kicking out on today's episode. Got input? Send it hereBy Alex Midway and Eric Halsey
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Raise that ceiling, Trump Gaza #1, JD's make up tutorial
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32:20Today we're touching up on all the fiscally sound policies being passed by our elected leaders, real estate development plans for gentrifying Gaza and effective talking strategies if you got your job because they tried to kill the previous guy. Join us as we try to explain the current things that are making you consider Xanax. Got input? Send it he…
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Cuts, Deals, Maine and the Nish Nish crew
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28:29Today we talk about the night time think tank sessions happening while Republicans try to ram tax cuts for the ultra wealthy through the legislature. Listen an example of actually fighting back by Governor Janet Mills. What idiot negotiated the previous trade agreements that orange Jesus despises? Brand new segment of in/out with plagiarism from th…
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Farewell USAID, the Mexicans and snow Mexicans both fold to fearless leader's master negotiating, freedom is nish nish and Nazis are apparently so hot right now. There's never a shortage of content to discuss Got input? Send it hereBy Alex Midway and Eric Halsey
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Plane crashes, TeSSla, we love Costco like a lot. The opposite of love is hate and boy do we hate Ticketmaster and that monopoly over ticket sales. Got input? Send it hereBy Alex Midway and Eric Halsey
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Our first attempt at a podcast. There is clearly a learning curve so bear with us like you bear arms, always and without any rationale. Got input? Send it hereBy John Wayne
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Today we do a dive into the mind and history of Vivek Ramaswamy. Who is this strong alpha male that already got pushed out by our de facto South African President? Got input? Send it hereBy John Wayne
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Touching base with some of the bangers of the first 48 hours post inauguration of our new fearless leader. Got input? Send it hereBy John Wayne
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It's a me Luigi, bang. Scourge of our financial overlords, voice of the poors, some combination of the two or a different beast all around? Let's try and figure this out. Got input? Send it hereBy John Wayne
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