the 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
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 184
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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 …
THE TRUMP CARD: How Political Divides Affect Friendships & Families
A candid exploration of life as an American in the Philippines, navigating cultural differences, political divides, and the universal experience of family loss. The host shares his unfi…
BIDEN'S CANCER EXPOSES DEMOCRAT & MEDIA'S LIES!
The shocking news of President Biden's cancer diagnosis exposes contradictions in political messaging and media reporting that demand greater scrutiny regardless of political affiliatio…
LIVING WITH LOOKY-LOOS AND BLOOD RITUALS: Navigating Filipino Superstitions
Filipino cultural observations range from the amusing tendency of locals to stare at strangers to the fascinating urban legends surrounding landmark infrastructure projects like the San…
ELECTIONS, AND MEDIA BIAS: An American Expat's Perspective
The world of politics reveals striking parallels between Filipino elections and American political discourse, highlighting universal hypocrisies. When politicians openly engage in quest…
RESILIENCE BEYOND SIGHT: The Kijuan Amey Story
I share an unexpected email exchange with Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey who lost his sight in a motorcycle accident but transformed his tragedy into inspiration through his motto "I hav…
HOW LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES TESTS MY PATIENCE: Graduations, Deliveries, and Heat
I share my ongoing struggle with gabapentin dependency and trying to wean myself off medication I've been taking for years, while dealing with withdrawal symptoms and concerns about lon…
FROM REBELLION TO RATIONALITY : My Journey with Rage Against the Machine
Ever wonder how the music that shaped your youth continues to resonate even as your perspectives evolve? In this deeply personal exploration, I take you through my decades-long relation…
THE PERFECT DAY: Mass, Mountain Biking, and Getting Stuff Done
Exploring the challenges of updating mountain bike equipment and adapting riding techniques to new gear while finding balance between physical activity, spirituality, and daily responsi…
LIBERAL MEDIA IS RETARDED!: A Week in the life of an Expat in the Philippines.
The objective jerk shares his thoughts on how the liberal media is always trying to distort facts, in order to present President Trump in a negative perspective; and the media wonders w…
EASTER BEACH DAY THERAPY: How I Survived Sand, Speakers, and Social Obligations
I share my surprising Easter beach day experience, including discovering a beautiful resort with an infinity pool that sparked dreams of owning beachfront property.
• Family beach day tu…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU UPGRADE EVERYTHING BUT YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
I share my experiences attending Good Friday Mass and the unique traditions I've encountered at church in the Philippines. After three years of consistent attendance, I've found I prefe…
UNPACKING JOE ROGAN'S CONTROVERSIAL INTERVIEW with Dave Smith and Douglas Murray
I share my honest thoughts on a recent Joe Rogan podcast featuring Dave Smith and Douglas Murray, where Murray's aggressive questioning tactics and insistence on "expert" voices fell fl…
LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES HAS TURNED ME INTO A SWEATY, IRRITABLE HOMEBODY
The Objective Jerk shares an unfiltered look at his daily life in the Philippines while his wife visits Korea, covering everything from fast food differences to the challenges of caring…
THERAPY SESSION #146: From Dog Births To Global Politics, Plus Home Projects.
The Objective Jerk shares a surprising story about his Shih Tzu unexpectedly giving birth to puppies resulting from unintentional inbreeding, while reflecting on how people often rush t…