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Population decline is reshaping the world, from politics to economics. Hostile Dysfunction digs into this and more, tackling the chaos of modern issues with unfiltered insight and fearless debates. Join co-hosts Joseph “Joe” Edgar and Ethan “Krokie” Krok as they cut through the noise on topics like Covid controversies, woke culture, and political firestorms, delivering raw conversations that challenge and inspire.

Joseph “Joe” Edgar
Joe, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, slicing through political and cultural chaos with razor-sharp takes. A serial entrepreneur from Austin, Texas, Joe founded TenantCloud, Rentler, and Loca, revolutionizing real estate and local marketing. He served under Governor Rick Perry, managing Texas venture funds, and is a venture capitalist and clean energy advocate. Published in Forbes, MarketWatch, and Benzinga, Joe brings seasoned insight to every episode.

Ethan “Krokie” Krok
Krokie, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, hails from Australia, bringing a global lens to the podcast’s fiery debates. An award-winning filmmaker with a 2016 Telly Award for his cinematography on The Perfect Selfie, Ethan earned his MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University. Passionate about stories that uplift and provoke, he’s a visual storyteller who enhances the podcast’s narrative depth.