Objective Jerk
Catholic Army Veteran, uses MIC / Platform as a form of "Therapy", no schedule, no script, no pressure.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
A FATHER'S DEMONS DESTROYED WHAT HE WAS MEANT TO PROTECT: The Haight Family Murders
We examine the tragic Haight family murders in Utah, where a father killed his wife, mother-in-law, and five children following divorce proceedings, exploring the spiritual and psycholo…
THE TRANS GUN BAN DEBATE: Trump's Controversial Proposal
Exploring Trump's proposed ban on transgender Americans owning guns and the potential consequences of identity-based restrictions on constitutional rights. The cultural and political im…
WHEN SILENCE SPEAKS: Media Coverage and the Trans Debate
I explore the challenging subject of transgender issues in society and media coverage, examining the apparent double standards in how news stories are reported based on who the perpetra…
WHEN WE REPLACE GOD WITH PILLS: Sorry But Guns are NOT the problem.
We're witnessing a spiritual crisis in America masked as a gun control debate, but the truth is more complex and uncomfortable than most people are willing to admit.
• The true constant …
THE CIA'S VAMPIRE STRATEGY: How America Used Filipino Superstitions Against Communists
The CIA once employed a bizarre psychological warfare tactic in the Philippines, exploiting local superstitions about the Aswang monster to fight communist rebels in the 1950s. This dis…
THE SLOW LEFTWARD DRIFT OF AMERICAN POLITICS: What's Really Important?
Third day of podcasting in a row after a busy summer with family commitments and limited alone time to record.
• Media propaganda evident in Time Magazine's influential podcast list that…
SEATTLE WHEELCHAIR SHOOTING: 21 Foot rule, Airsoft and fight or flight.
A disturbing viral video shows a shooting incident in Seattle between two troubled individuals, revealing deeper issues about mental health, urban safety, and our societal responses to …
ARE WE WITNESSING THE CRUSADES PART 3?: Plus, Finding Humanity in Deep Space Nine
Embarking on a journey through classic Star Trek series has led to surprising emotional connections and reflections on modern storytelling quality.
• Finding Deep Space Nine to be remark…
MARIO KART: Real Life Philippine Edition
The Objective Jerk shares his frustrations about bureaucracy and driving in the Philippines compared to the United States. He details the cultural differences and challenges of navigati…
WHEN LEGENDS LEAVE US: Reflections on Ozzy, Hulk, and the Rule of Three
Celebrities rarely affect us personally when they die, yet their absence creates a strange void in our cultural landscape as we process the loss of figures who've been omnipresent throu…
SHANE GILLIS AT THE ESPYS; THE DECLINE OF LEFT-WING COMEDY: When did we stop laughing at ourselves?
The intersection of daily life in the Philippines with observations about comedy and entertainment culture reveals how authenticity is becoming increasingly rare in our polarized world.
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ILLEGAL ALIENS VS. IMMIGRANTS: Words Matter When Discussing Border Politics
Immigration terminology matters when discussing border politics – there's a crucial difference between illegal aliens and legal immigrants that's often deliberately blurred.
• Legal immi…
JESUS OVER ALGORITHMS: Reshaping My Digital Life
I'm working to break free from social media addiction and political obsession by refocusing on my Catholic faith and what truly matters in life.
• Struggling with smartphone notification…
THE DEATH OF MOVIE MAGIC AND THE RISE OF READING.
The Objective Jerk shares his frustrations with modern Hollywood productions and explains why he's lost interest in contemporary films after watching Jurassic World Rebirth with his son…
THE BERNIE SANDERS PARADOX: Once a Bernie bro, Joe Rogan calls out Sanders.
On a journey toward better health and fitness, I'm working to maintain three physical activities while cutting out sugar and processed foods despite tempting vanilla ice cream discoveri…
WHEN SPLIT SECONDS DETERMINE LIFE AND DEATH: A Police Shooting Analysis
The Jerk; an ex-Military Police officer examines a recent Florida police shooting to explain how poor physical fitness and inadequate training lead to the Justified but unnecessary use …
PROTEST HAVEN'T BEEN ORGANIC SINCE THE 60'S: Making Sense of Today's Political Chaos
Depression follows predictable cycles, striking at the same time each year and making nothing feel interesting, though going off antidepressants has made it somewhat more manageable.
• R…
THE MOLAR EXTRACTION CHRONICLES: Elon VS Trump, and Filipino Malls
After suffering from intense tooth pain despite antibiotics, I discovered my back molar was cracked and opted for extraction rather than an expensive root canal.
• Back molar had been ca…
JUNE ISN'T JUST ABOUT RAINBOWS: The Forgotten Awareness of June
The host shares personal experiences with severe tooth pain despite having no cavities, and reflects on different awareness months in June beyond Pride Month, focusing particularly on P…
WHEN YOUR BRAIN FEELS LIKE YOUR ENEMY. Another Battle Buddy gone too soon.
I recently learned about a fellow veteran from my platoon who took his own life, bringing back memories of my own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. What once seemed like …