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WTF: Distractions
January 21, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBIt’s one of “those” days again. The Good Friar is still on his deathbed with the consumption, while Rabbi Dave has had almost no time to prep the show because life keeps getting in the way. Who exactly is “The Patriot Front?” And why do so many people believe that it is a 110% phony organization designed to do the opposite of what it claims to be? Even Elon seems to believe that it is completely fake. So given the nature of what the organization claims to be, why do so many believe that it i...
Hats
January 17, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 7.87 MBYesterday the Kitsap Superior Court held a hearing regarding a petition to remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot fro both the Primary and General elections in the State of Washington. This is, of course, based in the now well understood 14th Amendment Section 3 argument, and apparently, a radio show interview that encouraged the petitioners to file as soon as they could under Washington state law which they did… in Kitsap County. For reasons, I went to the hearing. And I am here today to te...
DDH - I've Seen the The Bottle and the Damage Done
January 17, 2024 01:43 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBOn January 17, 1920, the United States embarked on a bold and unprecedented social experiment with the enactment of Prohibition via the Volstead Act. This act, named after Congressman Andrew Volstead, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who managed the legislation, was designed to enforce the 18th Amendment, effectively outlawing the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors. Prohibition was not merely a legislative act but a national movement, born out of a growin...
WTF: A Cultlike Adherence to Political Dogma
January 14, 2024 20:47 - 56 minutes - 19.5 MBGather ’round! I’ve got a tale to spin about our latest episode of “What The Frock?” with our ever-entertaining duo, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod. This week’s episode, “A Cultlike Adherence to Political Dogma,” is a wild ride, I tell ya – it’s got curses, politics, moon landing conspiracies, and even a dash of personal medical drama! Let’s kick things off with a journey back in time, shall we? Picture this: the Spanish Conquistadors, decked in their armor, landing in the New World. But, get this...
History Is About the Future
January 12, 2024 18:09 - 12 minutes - 4.33 MBI am literally five days into my “college” experience. It’s been… interesting. I always enjoy learning things. I enjoy seeing things from a different perspective. And at least one of my professors seems to agree with that idea. Others seems unsure of how to conduct a class in an online environment. An, of course, the kids in these classes are panicking over stuff that doesn’t matter. But they don’t have the life experience to know that… yet. So what have I learned in a week?
DDH - Hamilton!
January 09, 2024 19:57 - 34 minutes - 12 MBThere is perhaps, no single American Founding Father who has as much influence on your life today as does Alexander Hamilton. Born in obscurity, risen to glory, and fallen tragically, Hamilton’s story is one of relentless ambition, immense intellect, and enduring legacy. From the Caribbean isles to the heights of American politics, his life was a whirlwind of controversy, innovation, and drama. Join us as we delve into the life of the man who laid the financial foundations of a new nation, sp...
WTF: Welcome to the 2024 Sh@*show!
January 07, 2024 23:42 - 50 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to 2024! It’s not off to a great start as the Rabbi has a massive cold and a raw throat. But unlike some people we could name, he did not go to Hawaii… 2024 is shaping up to be a complete and total sh*#tshow, from politics to conflicts to… the NFL? The USPS finally gets around to delivering a letter, while one homeowner has a missing driveway. The question is… why? It’s a rough start to the year, but the boys are back and ready for whatever 2024 can throw at us.
FatCon
January 05, 2024 18:48 - 19 minutes - 6.69 MBI have a photo of myself that is… well.. let’s just say that it is something that I hate. I should have fed it to the shredder years ago, but I can’t. Why not? Because for as hideous as that photo is, it also tells the truth. As much as I would like to ignore or forget that truth, it was a fact that it was me in that picture. It’s a painful memory but one that I absolutely, for two diametrically opposed reasons, cannot let go. On the one hand, it appalls me. On the other hand, it reminds me ...
Dave's 3rd Law
January 03, 2024 19:21 - 15 minutes - 5.33 MBIn case you missed it, the embattled President of Harvard, Claudine Gay, resigned over allegation of plagiarism. we are told, by no less an authority than the Associated press, that this was caused by “conservative attacks.” Meanwhile, the Chair of a State GOP has refused to resign after being outed for being involved in a ménage à trois, which, according to reports, was “more about here than about him.” So who is it that is leading the calls for him to resign? That’s right… conservatives. ...
DDH - Georgia Ratifies
January 02, 2024 17:56 - 25 minutes - 23 MBGeorgia’s decision to ratify the U.S. Constitution was influenced by several factors unique to its circumstances. As a smaller and less populous state, Georgia saw the Constitution as a means to gain equal representation in the Senate, thus balancing the power of larger states. Additionally, security was a significant concern for Georgia, which faced threats from Spanish Florida and various Indigenous nations. The promise of a stronger federal military under the Constitution was appealing as ...
The Moral Equivalent of Opening Fire On Ft Sumter
December 29, 2023 05:10 - 17 minutes - 6.07 MBLast night as I was dropping Cami off at work, the news broke that the State of Maine had joined Colorado is removing Trump from their ballot. The stated justification for this was, of course, the infamous 14.3. In so may ways, I feel as if I have been somehow transported back to April of 1861. After Abraham Lincoln was kept off the ballot in numerous slave states and won anyway, there was some hope that rational men could reach reasonable accommodations and have avoided the calamity that so...
The Colorado Conundrum
December 21, 2023 18:15 - 31 minutes - 10.7 MBThe great Colorado Conundrum has set talking head tongues to wagging all around the country. Is it Judicial activism? Is it a coup attempt? Is it a well considered judicial ruling, based on procedural due process and precedent? Or… is it all just a matter of interpretation of a few lines of text written a hundred and fifty years ago at a time with the nation was the “most divided its ever been?” In the aftermath of the “most important midterm election ever,” the President found himself lock...
DDH - A Man Called Jones
December 19, 2023 18:37 - 34 minutes - 12 MBBorn on December 18, 1913, David M. Jones’s journey from a young dreamer to a revered military figure is a tale of bravery, innovation, and unwavering dedication. Today, we delve into the multifaceted life of this remarkable individual, from his early years and pivotal role in the daring Doolittle Raid, through his harrowing experiences in World War II to his post-war service as a test pilot and his invaluable contributions to NASA. Join us as we unfold the chapters of the life of Major Gener...
WTF: Mr. Potter
December 17, 2023 20:29 - 55 minutes - 19.1 MBIt’s the end of the world as we know it. The proof that something “Big” is happening is found not only in the actions of the world elites, such as Zuck who is building an underwater submarine lair, but in the films that we are force fed every year at this season that remind of of the glorious socialist revolutions and how capitalism will ultimately fall to the united workers collectives. Meanwhile in Flori-duh, not even statues of the beloved Manatees are safe from crocodile throwing lunatic...
DDH - A Cunning Plan
December 12, 2023 21:19 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBIn September 1787, after months of deliberation, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia presented a new Constitution to the states for ratification. Pennsylvania, hosting the convention, was poised to play a critical role in the unfolding drama. The state was a microcosm of the broader national debate, encapsulating the tension between the desire for a strong central government and the fear of losing individual and state rights. The Federalists in Pennsylvania, led by figures like Jam...
WTF - Actual Rizz
December 11, 2023 02:32 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBIs there a danger of AI taking over podcasting? If it did, would most people even notice? What if AI started interfering in politics? If the dueling “Words of the Year” have anything to say about it, there is an authentic possibility that our rizz may go totally unnoticed. We start with the video making the rounds on the social media webs, where it appears that the Cadets and Midshipman were chanting “F Joe Biden!” at the game. Listen… it should already be obvious, its fake video. But for so...
The Big U
December 08, 2023 02:18 - 40 minutes - 14 MBFor the anniversary of the Peal Harbor attack, Dave made an appearance on the Florida Round Table show with Bill Mick to talk about the USS Utah, a Florida Class Battleship, lost in the attack… On the morning of December 7, 1941, lying at berth F-11 on the west side of Ford Island, the USS Utah BB-31, a Florida Class battleship that had been disarmed and was now used as a training ship, awoke to the sound of the attack. In the first moments of the attack, she was somehow mistaken for either ...
DDH - It's ALWASY The Right Time To Do The Right Thing
December 05, 2023 18:43 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBBorn on December 5, 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first American President who had been born a citizen of the United States. That said, his first language was NOT English! He would go on to start a major political party and was long noted for his spectacular ability to conduct politics, leading to one of his nicknames, “The Little Magician.” Long distrustful of Banks, he found a home in the Jackson Administration and was nominated as Vice President for Jackson’s second term. He would then b...
WTF - Do You Have a Right To Say That Chickens Are Vegan?
December 03, 2023 23:21 - 59 minutes - 20.3 MBThe Good Reverend Rod is showing off his acting chops. If you're in the Central valley, you'll want to go and catch him on the stage. The State of Montana didn't understand some fundamental things about the US Constitution, particularly the 1st Amendment. Or the 14th Amendment. Or the concept that you either have free speech, or you don't. In California, the State has decided that public school curriculum is now required to include teaching on "media literary content" in "mathematics, scie...
Resolution 181
November 29, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 6.88 MBIn the ashes of World War II, it was becoming quite clear that Jews needed a homeland where they would be relatively safe. Even after the destruction of Nazi Germany, Vichy France and fascist Italy, hatred for Jews remained quite strong, certainly in Europe. The new United Nations decided to create a plan, known as Resolution 181 (III), that would partition the former British Mandate of Palestine into two new nations, Israel, and an independent Arab State. There was much debate and modificat...
DDH - The "Magic" Bullet
November 28, 2023 17:55 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBSixty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson announced the formation of the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of John Kennedy. The Nation was deep in shock and needed some reassurance. One year and eight hundred and eighty-eight pages later, the commission announced its findings. Those can be boiled down to this: Lee Harvey Oswald fired the Magic Bullet that killed President Kennedy and wounded Governor Connelly. Sure, there’s a whole bunch of other stuff, including ...
WTF: Law & Nature
November 27, 2023 01:46 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBThe Good Friar is still sick, but the boys are still here to wonder about the recent developments in the world of AI. Clearly there is a large among of stupid people who keep asking the AI to decide morally ambiguous questions. Then the complain on the interwebs about the answers that the great AI gives them. Rabbi Dave needs to make a bunch of money, and on last weeks show he figured out how to do it! Today we’ll take the wrappers off his Hallmark holiday Movie – Harmony of Hearts©! As it ...
DDH - The First Candle
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 11.6 MBOver the course of eight days, beginning on the 25th of Kislev (this year, the evening of December 7th), Jews around the world will light the Hanukkiah, or Hanukkah Menorah. Each night, a new candle is added, until the light from the Menorah is brilliant and fills the home with its life and luster. Almost twenty-two hundred years ago, the Jews sought to rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple had been intentionally desecrated by Antiochus IV when he ordered a pig to be sacrificed on t...
WTF - Swiftie Robot Sex
November 20, 2023 00:02 - 57 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Good Friar Rod is back from his illness, but he is also now locked up in Twitter jail. While he was away, Rabbi Dave has figured out the best way for this podcast to become huge and world renown. It does involve a little bit of self-sacrifice and the involvement of listeners, but trust us, this will make us BIG!!!!! There is something wrong in California. All of sudden, leading Democrats there are telling the truth about stuff. Which is true, because… well… it’s true. WTF takes us to an...
Thinking About Free Speech
November 16, 2023 21:21 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MBI had just started in radio and I was still working for another company that… well… lets just say that they had reservations about me being on the air and sharing my opinions. Because of their objections, they demanded (and got) me to use a radio nom de guerre. It was a name that was not my first choice (Herb Focaccia), but reflected my perceived role at the station. I was supposed to report on sports and fill in a a news guy. The demand was NOT a violation of my first amendment rights. It d...
DDH - McCarthyism
November 14, 2023 16:18 - 34 minutes - 11.7 MBIn the annals of American history, few figures have stirred as much controversy and debate as Senator Joseph McCarthy. Known for his relentless pursuit of alleged communists within the United States government during the early 1950s, McCarthy’s actions and the era named after him, “McCarthyism,” have become synonymous with witch hunts and unfounded accusations. But who was Joseph McCarthy beyond the headlines and history books? And was his crusade really as it is portrayed? Or was it just a ...
Veterans Day 2023
November 10, 2023 23:04 - 15 minutes - 5.46 MBIn 1954, the United States re-designated the 11th of November as Veterans Day. Prior to then, the day had been known as Armistice day, and was intended to remind people of the absolute madness that had been The Great War. The intention, as express by then President Woodrow Wilson, was: To us in America the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service, and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from ...
DDH - He Kept Us Out of the War
November 07, 2023 14:50 - 34 minutes - 12 MBOn November 7, 1916, the nation did something it had not done since 1832: it reelected an incumbent democrat Party President to a second term. Woodrow Wilson, who ran his campaign on the slogan, “He kept us out of the war,” pulled out one of the closest elections in US history, albeit without the controversy and rancor of other close races. The biggest issue of the campaign had been the US position on the war in Europe. Charles Hughes, the GOP nominee, called for greater mobilization and pre...
WTF - That Rebecca, That Is a Big One!
November 05, 2023 17:40 - 55 minutes - 18.9 MBSomething odd is happening, and it’s not just Friar Rod’s suspicious voice that doesn’t sound very “sick.” No… it’s whatever is happening in the country right now, which saw some very disturbing things happen last night in the nations’ capitol. It has Rabbi Dave thinking about the Roman Empire, which is something that most men do anyway. But this time, he’s wondering about whether or not there were advantages to the empire which we have failed to consider? SBF is very scared about going to...
The Master
November 02, 2023 17:47 - 15 minutes - 5.28 MBI am absolutely fascinated with religious cults. What really draws me in is the question about motives, both leaders and followers. Even more, I am always interested in the way that the leaders of these various cults manage to not only convince people that they are not just right, but they are doing what G-d commanded them to do AND what is BEST for them. What is even more interesting is the way that other cultish organizations manage to convince us of the same thing. And lest you say, “No,...
DDH - Battle Born
October 31, 2023 14:27 - 34 minutes - 11.7 MBOn October 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th State to join the Union (I just got that BB-36 was USS Nevada!). While most States that joined the Union did so with certain conditions that varied with the era in which they were admitted, most of them had similar conditions, vis-à-vis republican governments and the banning of slavery and so forth. Nevada on the other hand, was unusual in that its first attempt at a Constitution had been rejected by Congress. It was over a taxation issue, and give...
WTF - The One Where Some Dude in Floridah Calls Dave a MAGA-it
October 29, 2023 23:44 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MBThe day starts when some rando listener down in Floriduh texts Rabbi Dave to inform him that he (Dave) is a part of the “MAGA wing” of our party.” He also thinks that Dave just does a super job on Dave Does History, BUT… Anyway, unlike many other shows, Slippery Fish Entertainment has a long record of tapes that show that make the point, so… well… maybe you should check with Jesus before you decide to take matters into your own hands and act on it? Just saying… Gun control was in the news a...
If I Only Had a Brain
October 26, 2023 20:25 - 18 minutes - 6.32 MBThere’s an old saw that says: If you’re not a liberal when you’re young, you have no heart. And if you’re not a conservative when you’re old, you have no brain. As strange as it may seem, given the media coverage, in recent days, there are a lot – and I mean a lot – of folks who have been startled awake from their wokeness. For some it has come as a shock, for others, maybe it’s the realization that crazy never rests. In either case, the real question is whether it will be enough to turn thin...
DDH - Revenge of the Battleships
October 24, 2023 14:54 - 34 minutes - 11.7 MBOn December 7, 1941, the bombs rained down on the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Of the eight Battleships present that day, seven were put out of action. Two of those, Oklahoma, and Arizona, permanently. The other six Battleships were essentially obsolete. In fact, the very reason that the Battleships were in Pearl Harbor that day was because they were useless to accomplish the task the Navy needed done that week. But they were still fully manned and fully operational when Japan attacked....
WTF - Old Jokes
October 22, 2023 20:37 - 1 hour - 21 MBIs there something going on over at Facebook? It seems like – without any evidence to support it – that news about the world’s most dangerous conflict is either being suppressed or otherwise shadow banned? Or is it? Much like October 22nd sixty-one years ago, the world seems like it is on the edge. Back then, one man, we are told, “saved” the world from nuclear apocalypse. What will happen this time? speaking of ancient history, we have the ten oldest jokes in history. we thought that this ...
Yet Brutus Is an Honorable Man
October 20, 2023 03:07 - 22 minutes - 7.75 MBI love ancient history, particularly that of the Roman Republic. You knew that. But what if one of my most cherished beliefs about the past is… well… incorrect? Yesterday, Jim Jordan cancelled a third vote on his campaign for Speaker of the House. It all seems surreal and at the same time, has generated arguments galore as to who is right, who is doing the people’s business, who is protecting the Constitution, the republic and even… liberty? Once upon a time, some in a government that had b...
DDH - Redoubt 10
October 17, 2023 13:52 - 34 minutes - 12 MBOn the night of October 14/15, 1781, a combined force of American and French forces stormed two British forts, known as redoubts, that held the right side of the British lines at Yorktown. Behind those forts waited seven thousand or so British troops and their German mercenaries. Leading the assault on Redoubt 10 was Colonel Alexander Hamilton, personally selected by George Washington to lead what he hoped would be the final attack of the battle. He had also selected crack Rhode Island troop...
WFT - The Candy Americans Hate
October 15, 2023 20:23 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBThe Rabbi and the good Friar get together to talk about the last week and the outrage we’ve seen. At the end of the day, hate is hate, and it never ends well. The national political scene isn’t much better. There is no Speaker of the House, while there are at least two wars that directly involves the United States in one way or another. But… there is growing noise to get a speaker. The question is, what exactly would the Democrats be willing to do to “help” the GOP? More interesting, what wo...
Common Sense
October 12, 2023 17:51 - 21 minutes - 7.38 MBThe winter of 1775-76 was not a good one for the Americans. Defeat after defeat had followed the early success, and many were rethinking their own involvement in the revolution against the British. Congress was desperate, money was gone, troops were leaving as short enlistments expired. And everywhere, Washington’s tiny and shrinking army was on the retreat. The flame of liberty, seemingly, was extinguished. On the side of the road, as the Army retreated, one man took every opportunity, not...
DDH - Grow A Penis
October 10, 2023 14:20 - 33 minutes - 11.7 MBIn 1968, Richard Nixon selected as his running mate the Governor of Maryland, Spiro T. Agnew. He was known for being a very tough “Law & order” Governor, who had little love for the civil rights chaos sweeping the nation. He fully expected – because Nixon had said so – to be the most active and involved Vice President in the history of the United States. In some ways, he was. But for the most part, he did what most Vice Presidents do, got up every morning and asked how was the President? Day...
WTF - The Glory That Is Rome
October 08, 2023 18:11 - 52 minutes - 17.9 MBThe truth is, rabbi Dave doesn’t feel much like having fun today. This should be a joyous day filled with dancing and laughter. Instead, it’s full of death and destruction. A trip to a local fast food place leads to questions about tips and tipping, while a discussion of getting longer legs leads places you do not want to go. And like most real men in America these days (and forever), we discuss the glory that is Rome!
The Tragedy of Speaker McCarthy
October 06, 2023 18:15 - 19 minutes - 6.6 MBIt’s been a very tough week. Between some health issues and the loss of a fellow SubVet, it’s been long and stressful. The Congress this week voted to remove the Speaker. It was an unusual event, one that hasn’t happened – at least in this manner – before. It has caused a great deal of brouhaha, and a great deal of “discussion” between conservatives as to whether or not it was a “smart” moves. I tend to look at things from a historical perspective and so I wander back through those halls an...
DDH - The Wake 98
October 03, 2023 16:56 - 33 minutes - 11.5 MBIn the early days of the Pacific War, the Japanese empire seized Wake Island from the United States. It was an epic battle, despite the inevitable outcome. An outnumbered and unsupported Marine garrison held out far longer than anyone imagined that they would. Upon seizing the island, the Japanese removed the Marines, but kept ninety-eight civilian workers, who were forced into slave labor to build defensive infrastructure on the island. In October of 1953, a air attack from the USS Lexingto...
DiFi AI
September 29, 2023 18:51 - 21 minutes - 7.33 MBBefore I could get to the show I had planned for today, we received the word that Senator Diane Feinstein has passed away at the age of ninety. Certainly the loss of a family member is painful, so my condolences are with the Feinstein family. I ended up getting distracted by a couple of errands that had to be done this morning, so I had time to read more than a few articles about the passing of the Senator, when one in particular caught my eye. I know that the Daily Signal is produced by the...
He's No Pericles... But Neither Are Any Of the Rest of Them...
September 27, 2023 18:39 - 21 minutes - 7.29 MBOver the past few days, the whole world watched as the Canadian Parliament gave a standing ovation to a known Nazi soldier. Or… at least they should have known that he was a Nazi. You know… and actual real-life Nazi. Not one of their political opponents that was labeled as a Nazi because they want to be insulting and yet seem suave and politically bourgeoisie. Nope…. an actual Nazi. And an actual standing ovation. Now, look, we could spend a lot of time detailing how insulting this was to t...
DDH - The Bill of Rights
September 26, 2023 14:40 - 3 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week in 1789, the 1st US Congress approved the first twelve amendments to the Constitution. These twelve amendments were the response to Anti-Federalist position that the Constitution MUST have a Bill of rights, and to that end, these twelve amendments listed the specific rights which were to be placed outside of government interference. further, they would serve to limit the ability of the Government to reduce the representation of the people in their house, and insure that none of the ...
WTF - The Holiest Day of the Year
September 24, 2023 20:01 - 59 minutes - 20.3 MBIt’s almost here, the holiest day of the year. And the Rabbi isn’t as excited about it as you might think. The good news is that the NFL announced its Super Bowl Halftime show this morning. The bad news is that it will not include Edgar Allen Poe. The Ukraine War is still going on. And on. And on. And on. And. on. And more money. And more money. And more money. Marching Bands versus police tasers and New York City is having a problem with infectious disease, including… Ebola???? Governor N...
DDH – With Slight Shades of Differences
September 19, 2023 13:59 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBIn the debates over the ratification of the US Constitution, the Anti-Federalists often resorted to predictions of the worst case of the future. The understood human nature better than the Federalists did, but they lacked the ability to hope that the American people would rise above that nature. George Washington had strongly supported ratification, but by this day in 1796, he was exhausted. Not just by war, but by the Presidency not being quite what he had hoped or expected it to be. As he ...
WTF - Ideally
September 17, 2023 21:51 - 54 minutes - 19.5 MBFor some reason, the 2024 campaign for President is NOT going well for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who may have – in a desperate attempt to out Trump Donald Trump, threatened to invade Mexico. President Biden has enough troubles of his own, and now the newspapers and the CIA are starting to weigh in on his problems in 2024. It seemingly turns out that “brewed” chicken… isn’t. On the other hand, it’s not killing people. Ideally. For the last 78,000 years people have hated the karaoke ver...
The Letter
September 14, 2023 18:02 - 14 minutes - 5.13 MBYesterday, the Mexican Government showed video that it says proves that aliens from UFO crashes are real. In Pennsylvania, elements of the US Government captured an escaped murdered and illegal immigrant. Mitt Romney announced that he was not ruining for re-election, and in an effort to ingratiate himself further, said that we need “younger leadership.” In the Ukraine, President Zelinsky informed us that we have to keep funding the war, because otherwise Ukrainian refugees would be upset. On...