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What happens when a 17 year old kid gets kicked out of his house, drops out of high school, and three days before starring in his first movie gets recast because the producer's son got out of rehab? This week on The AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with Brad Lea the entrepreneur who turned rejection into rocket fuel and built one of the biggest podcasts in the world, Dropping Bombs, where the most powerful people on Earth now come to him. Brad opens up about growing up in a blue collar family, watching his dad lose everything when a business partner let the insurance lapse, and the moment he realized the person who signs the checks has all the power. He shares the story of quitting a miserable forest service job after being told poison oak was just part of the gig, walking into a car dealership, getting handed the keys to a brand new Trans Am, and making six grand in his first two weeks selling cars. That moment changed everything. Brad fell in love with sales, mastered the art of closing, and discovered that commission only work was the key to unlimited income. AJ and Brad dive deep into the pivotal moment when Brad auditioned for a leading role in a movie opposite Pam Springsteen, Bruce's sister, directed by Mark Rydell, only to have the part ripped away three days before production when the producer's son got out of drug rehab. That's when Brad made a decision. He wasn't going to chase fame as a broke actor. He was going to get rich first, write the check himself, and come back on his own terms. And that's exactly what he did. Brad takes AJ through the journey of inventing Lightspeed, the first interactive online training platform in the world, back in 1999 when nobody believed online education would work. He talks about the eight years of struggle, being behind on child support, hiding his car from repo men, and refusing to quit even when everyone said it was impossible. Then he shares the breakthrough moment when he realized it wasn't just about delivering information, it was about repetition, practice, and accountability. That's when everything changed. Brad also opens up about the moment he stopped chasing money for himself and started helping other people make money. He talks about teaching a broke Spanish guy in the back of a car dealership how to close, watching his life transform from minimum wage to 20 grand a month, and realizing for the first time in 30 years that he cared about someone other than himself. That shift from selfish to selfless is when Brad went from struggling to making a million dollars a month. They also talk about closing Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Zig Ziglar, and John Maxwell on using his platform, the power of relationships over money, the importance of getting everything in writing even with your best friend, and why Brad gave away two thirds of his company to friends who later tried to boot him out. Brad breaks down the super vote clause he put in the bylaws that saved his ass, the betrayal he faced, and the hard lessons learned about trust and business. AJ and Brad also discuss fatherhood, having seven kids from four women, learning from past mistakes, and why the younger generation isn't lazy but lacking real leadership. Brad opens up about his faith, why his North Star is now Yeshua, and how the book of Proverbs is the ultimate business success manual. He also shares the story of sitting down with Alec Baldwin on the set of Knott's Landing, asking for advice on becoming an actor, and Alec telling him to never get out of line, just stand there as long as it takes and you will eventually get to buy your milk. Follow Brad Lea Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea/?hl=en Dropping Bombs - The Top Podcast for Entrepreneurs, Sales & Life (https://www.droppingbombs.com/) LightSpeed VT - Create and Launch a World-ClassTraining System (https://lightspeedvt.com/) BradLea (@therealrealbradlea) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@therealrealbradlea) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBradLea/) Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.coretrex.com

What happens when a Marine Corps infantryman gets blown up by an IED in Iraq, leaves his body, and has a conversation with God that changes everything? This week on The AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with Byron Rodgers, a man whose life reads like something out of a movie, except every single word of it is true. Byron opens up about growing up between two worlds, spending summers in the Bahamas spearfishing with his father and winters in Washington state with his mother, building self reliance and dexterity from a young age. He shares the story of hearing God's voice for the first time at five years old, following divine instructions that saved his family from an assassination attempt, and how that moment planted a seed of faith that would carry him through the darkest valleys of his life. In 2004, Byron joined the Marine Corps infantry as an 0351 assault man with 3-1 Lima Company Weapons Platoon, the legendary unit that set Fallujah back seven years in time. He walked into a unit of hardened warriors fresh from Fallujah, a place he describes as juvenile hall meets Lord of the Flies, where the real education began. Byron takes AJ through the invasion of Haditha, the eerie sound of psyops blasting heavy metal and screaming women through the streets, the chaos of combat, and the brothers he carries with him to this day, including Lance Corporal Stacy and Stokes, men who gave everything. Then comes the moment that defines Byron's entire life. On his last deployment, Byron was hit by a 60 pound IED that detonated directly underneath his seat. He died. He left his body. He found himself in darkness, realizing with crushing sorrow that he was dead, a pile of guts on the floor in Iraq, apologizing to everyone he loved. But then he prayed. He prayed the prayer that brought him back. He promised God that if he got another chance, he would go as hard as he could with the life he was given. And God answered. Byron came back. He kicked his way out of a burning vehicle, ran into a field, and got back to work. That moment became his North Star, the moment he lives from to this day, waking up at 3:30 in the morning, going hard, keeping his promise to God. AJ and Byron dive deep into what it means to live from that place, how to hear God's voice, why you don't need to be perfect to start your faith journey, and how the lie that you're not worthy is one of the most effective weapons the enemy uses to stop good men from stepping into their calling. After the Marine Corps, Byron was bussing tables at 21 years old when a man watched him work and told him to go get two permits. Three months later, Byron was on one of the most traveled executive protection details in the country, flying private jets, hitting 60 countries a year, protecting VIPs, diplomats, and high profile clients. Today, Byron runs Bravo Research Group, a Christian executive protection company, and founded the Man of Peace Network, a modern day knighthood and discipleship for men who refuse to spend their lives alone. Byron also opens up about fatherhood, raising warrior children by training their spirit, mind, and body in that order, teaching them context, tactical positioning, and how to see reality clearly. He talks about the power of priesthood, how his relationship with God informs the way he leads his family, and why the Holy Spirit has been his greatest mentor and North Star. This conversation is raw, emotional, and packed with wisdom about faith, fatherhood, discipline, combat, death, resurrection, and what it means to live a life of purpose after God gives you a second chance. If you're a veteran, a father, or someone searching for meaning in the chaos, this episode will shake you to your core and remind you that your story isn't over yet. Follow Byron Rodgers Instagram https://www.instagram.com/byronrodgers_actual/ Website: https://www.bravoresearchgroup.com Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/byroninc) Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.coretrex.com

What happens when a 15-year-old kid with a red and black mohawk walks onto the biggest movie set in Hollywood and ends up becoming the most quoted Lost Boy in history? This week on The AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with Dante Basco, the actor, poet, director, and Filipino American trailblazer whose career has spanned decades and changed the game for an entire generation. Dante opens up about growing up as one of five kids in a blue collar family in Pittsburgh, California, breakdancing on the streets of San Francisco with his brothers as part of the Street Freaks, winning 34 competitions in one year, and dancing for the San Francisco Ballet Company before he was even 10 years old. He shares how his family moved to LA with nothing but a dream, how he landed his first auditions, and the surreal moment he walked into Steven Spielberg's office at Amblin Entertainment, played arcade games with other kids, and had a conversation about Midnight Cowboy that changed his life forever. AJ and Dante dive deep into what it was like filming Hook in 1991 with Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, and Bob Hoskins, how Dustin Hoffman used method acting to get under his skin, the emotional death scene that became one of the most powerful moments in the film, and the quiet mornings in the makeup chair with Robin Williams where they talked about poetry, Dead Poets Society, and the magic of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass. Dante also reflects on the reality of being the first Filipino actor to break into mainstream Hollywood at that level, the struggle of not having roles written for someone who looked like him, and how he had to steal every role from white or black actors just to keep working. He talks about the indie film The Debut, the first Filipino American film ever released in theaters nationwide, and what it meant to finally represent his community on screen. They also talk about his legendary voice acting career, landing the roles of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender and Jake Long in American Dragon on two opposing networks in the same year, working with the late great Mako, and how one of the greatest redemption arcs in television history was written without him even knowing it was coming. Dante opens up about the dark years he spent in a culty acting class, the fracture it caused with his family, and how he found his way back through self forgiveness, faith, and the love of his wife and son. He shares the story of starting Da Poetry Lounge in his living room, which became the longest running weekly open mic in the United States, inspired Broadway's Def Poetry Jam, and created a movement that's still going strong 28 years later. And in one of the most powerful moments of the episode, Dante performs one of his classic poems live, bringing AJ and listeners back to the magic of the Greenway Theater and the art that changed so many lives. This conversation is raw, emotional, and packed with wisdom about family, fatherhood, forgiveness, the cost of ambition, and what it means to be an artist who refuses to quit. If you grew up watching Hook, Avatar, or any of Dante's work, or if you're an artist trying to find your voice in a world that doesn't always make space for you, this episode will inspire you to keep going. Follow Dante Basco IG: https://www.instagram.com/dantebasco/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDanteBasco RufioZuko (@rufiozuko) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rufiozuko) Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.coretrex.com

What happens when a kid from Mississippi who learned to cook from his mother ends up serving four presidents at the White House, survives catastrophic injuries, and becomes a viral sensation with 100 million views in one week? This week on The AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with Chef Andre Rush, a man whose arms went viral in 2018, but whose story runs far deeper than the internet could ever capture. Chef Rush spent 23 years in the Army, cooked for four presidents at the White House, was inside the Pentagon on 9/11, competed on the Olympic team, and has dedicated his life to serving others. But instead of using his viral fame to chase fortune, Chef pointed it directly at something that breaks his heart: 22 soldiers a day committing suicide. So he made a promise. Every single morning, alone with his thoughts, no cameras, no audience, Chef does 2,222 push-ups. Not for attention. Not for likes. For them. AJ and Chef dive deep into his childhood in Mississippi, growing up in a family of eight kids, learning the culture of food and hospitality from his mother, and the relentless work ethic his father instilled in him on construction sites as a young boy. Chef opens up about being told by his father that no matter where you go, someone will want you to fail, and how that lesson shaped every step of his journey. He shares why he walked away from Olympic trials and a full ride scholarship to join the Army cold, with no influence, no help, and no plan, just a belief that he needed to forge his own path. They talk about what it was like cooking in the White House, the unimaginable pressure of feeding thousands of people with zero room for error, the moment a reporter walked up to him and said I'm going to make you famous, and how overnight his entire life changed. Chef reflects on the loss of his freedom, the weight of sudden visibility, and why he spent years as an extreme introvert putting everyone else in front of him before the world saw his face. But this conversation goes so much deeper. Chef opens up about the catastrophic injuries he sustained that doctors said would end his ability to build muscle, the surgeries that left him in unbearable pain, and how he fought his way back through sheer will and discipline. He talks about losing his daughter to suicide, losing his friend Eric to suicide, and the moment he blamed a commanding officer and put his entire career on the line to hold leadership accountable for failing a young soldier. AJ and Chef also discuss fatherhood, faith, the power of showing up to church physically and letting tears flow, why social media is both a gift and a trigger, the importance of looking in the mirror and telling yourself you got this, and why taking care of others is how Chef takes care of himself. They talk about the invisible battles military families face, why spouses and kids are the backbone of service, and how programs like Cooking to Cope are helping veterans reconnect with their families and find healing through food. Follow Chef Andre Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchefrush/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefandrerush TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@chefrush?lang=en Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.coretrex.com

What happens when chronic pain takes over your life and traditional medicine offers nothing but surgery and pills? This week on The AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with Eric Stoffers, founder and CEO of BioXcellerator Clinic in Medellín, Colombia, the place AJ credits with completely transforming his life and getting him out of debilitating pain. Eric shares his incredible journey from selling Garbage Pail Kids on the playground to opening P.F. Chang's restaurants across America, building a career in real estate, and eventually discovering stem cell therapy while marketing a resort property in Cabo San Lucas. With no medical background and zero scientific training, Eric bet everything on a vision that most investors thought was absolutely insane: building a world class regenerative medicine clinic in Medellín, Colombia, one of the most misunderstood cities in the world. But Eric didn't just build a clinic. He built a place of miracles. A hallway of hope. A sanctuary where people who have been told by doctors they'll never walk again, never be out of pain, never live a normal life, are getting their lives back. AJ opens up about his own journey to BioXcellerator after suffering severe injuries on the set of SEAL Team, losing feeling in his hands, being unable to pick up his kids, and facing the possibility of multiple spinal fusion surgeries that would have ended his career. They also dive into the experience Eric has created, inspired by Richard Branson's philosophy of hospitality, the importance of anti inflammatory protocols before and after treatment, why alcohol and poor diet can sabotage your results, how Eric's team of world class Colombian doctors caught AJ's labrum tear that every American specialist missed, and why Medellín has some of the best trained trauma surgeons and medical infrastructure in the world. This conversation is raw, emotional, and packed with hope. AJ gets visibly choked up talking about what it felt like to run again, to pick up his kids again, to wake up one day and realize the pain was finally gone. If you or someone you love is living with chronic pain, autoimmune disease, neurological conditions, or has been told there's no hope, this episode might just change everything. Follow Eric Stoffers & BioXcellerator Website: https://www.bioxcellerator.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ericstoffers.ceo/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bioxcellerator/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bioXcellerator/?ref=PROFILE_EDIT_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com

This week on Unfiltered Friday, AJ Buckley opens with a heartfelt tribute to 15-year-old Will Roberts, a young man who battled stage four bone cancer with unwavering faith and inspired millions before passing on July 22nd. It's a powerful reminder to cherish every moment and hold your loved ones close. From there, the guys dive into another wild countdown of the week's most bizarre and fascinating stories. They explore the internet's obsession with RH negative blood and theories about aliens, ancient royalty, and Nephilim. They break down the mind-blowing fact that Cleopatra lived closer to the moon landing than to the building of the pyramids, question whether the moon landing actually happened, and discuss why we've never been back. AJ and Sean also react to Elon Musk's prediction that one billion humanoid robots will be walking the Earth within five years, the CIA's 638 documented attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro, the discovery that sharks are older than trees and Saturn's rings, and the latest Bravo drama unfolding right here in Charleston involving Southern Hospitality, Southern Charm, and a shocking bar defection on King Street. The episode continues with more fascinating facts, including Oxford University being older than the Aztec Empire, Jake Paul's reported interest in playing wide receiver in the NFL, Harvard researcher David Sinclair's groundbreaking age reversal therapy that's helping blind mice see again, and the hilarious revelation that wombats poop cubes and use them to mark their territory. The guys wrap up with their weekly Charleston restaurant recommendation, KYN on Cannon Street, known for handmade sushi rolls that must be eaten in 20 seconds, and close out the episode with "By The Numbers," breaking down Elon Musk's billion-robot vision and what it could mean for the future of humanity. If you enjoy viral stories, conspiracy theories, pop culture, science, faith, and unfiltered conversations that don't take themselves too seriously, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com

Can a single bad decision in Yellowstone really change your life? This week on Unfiltered Friday, AJ Buckley and Sean Morgan break down one of the internet’s wildest weeks yet, starting with a tourist who thought charging a bear was a good idea. From there, things only get stranger. The guys dive into Seattle’s viral “perfectly round” raccoon, a new Loch Ness Monster sighting, two men who discovered they were switched at birth after 38 years, James Franco’s mysterious alien videos, an ancient copy of The Iliad found inside a 1,600-year-old mummy, Russian mystics selling gas-saving spells, robots getting married and teaching classrooms, Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber selling for millions, and the bizarre Louvre mystery that has everyone casting their own heist movie. They also take a thoughtful turn discussing the prediction market with nearly $65 million riding on whether Jesus Christ returns before 2027, leading to a conversation about faith, purpose, and why we’re not promised tomorrow. As always, AJ and Sean kick off the weekend with another Charleston recommendation, highlighting one of the city’s hidden gems, Chez Nous, before wrapping up with a look at what MrBeast’s luxury wedding week on Richard Branson’s private island actually cost. If you enjoy viral news, pop culture, history, strange internet stories, faith, and conversations that don’t take themselves too seriously, you’re in the right place. Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The AJ Buckley Show. 0:00 Intro 3:09 Weekend Update 7:48 Charleston Recommendation Chez Nous 10:48 Top Ten Most Ridiculous Headlines 11:57 Seattle's perfectly round raccoon Jimmothy 14:32 New Loch Ness Photo and Italy's Croc Ness in the same week 18:17 Two men switched at birth 21:15 James Franco and his Alien videos at his home 22:53 1600-Year-old mummy wrapped in Homer's Iliad 26:08 Russian Mystics are selling spells for your gas tank 28:20 Two Robots married in Moscow and a New York School Robot Teacher 32:06 Luke Skywalker's Severed Hand sells for 3.75 Million Dollars 34:35 The Louvre reopened with an empty case 38:38 64.8 Million Dollars is riding on the return of Jesus 43:47 By The Numbers: Mr. Beast's Wedding Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #mrbeast #jimmothy #ajbuckleyshow Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com

Fifty episodes. Honestly… when we started this podcast, we never imagined we’d be celebrating a milestone like this. Because of all of you, we’ve officially hit 50 episodes and reached the Top 10 on the podcast charts. That is absolutely incredible, and we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Whether you’ve watched every episode, listened on your morning commute, shared the show with a friend, or left us a review, you’ve helped make this happen. I truly appreciate every single one of you. As this show continues to grow, it’s time for us to grow with it. That’s why we’re making some changes to Unfiltered Friday. We are excited about what’s coming next, and we think you’re going to love the direction we’re taking. The goal has always been the same: to bring you honest conversations, incredible guests, inspiring stories, and a community that is anchored in faith, family, fatherhood and freedom. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in this show and for coming along on this journey with us. Here’s to the next 50 episodes… and so much more. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next, and if you’ve been enjoying the show, I’d be grateful if you’d leave a review and share it with someone who might enjoy it too. Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com

This week on Unfiltered Fridays, AJ Buckley and Sean Morgan are back with another hilarious countdown of the biggest viral stories, internet moments, and trending headlines you won’t believe. From Fourth of July fireworks gone horribly wrong to Jake Paul’s jaw-dropping fireworks display, viral sports moments, conspiracy theories, and celebrity news, this episode has everything. The guys react to a fireworks show launching into a stadium crowd, IShowSpeed’s emotional week, a whale sinking a New Jersey fire department rescue boat, Joey Chestnut capturing his 18th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title, and some of the funniest Fourth of July videos the internet had to offer—including Roman candles, backyard disasters, and one Rottweiler that completely hijacked the holiday. They also dive into the internet’s latest CERN conspiracy theories surrounding the Large Hadron Collider shutdown, break down Jake Paul’s massive 10,000-firework Independence Day celebration, and introduce a brand-new segment, “By The Numbers,” analyzing the staggering reported cost behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s headline-making wedding. If you enjoy viral videos, trending news, internet culture, sports, conspiracy theories, celebrity stories, and unfiltered comedy, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Love for Canada 5:00 The run of the World Cup up to America 250 10:00 AJ's Neighborhood firework duties 12:42 Charleston We See You 19:15 Angel City FC Fireworks misfire into the crowd 22:16 ISHOWSPEED God Bless America 27:42 Whale Sinks NJ Fire Department Rescue Boat 30:32 Joey Chestnut 66 Hotdogs, 18th Title 33:39 Grandpa's Desperado Moment 36:56 CERN Conspiracy Machine 43:13 Kid Takes Roman Candle Inside the House 45:47 Rottweiler Villain Arc 47:29 Sky diver Ross flag snags tree crashes into tent 49:00 Jake Paul Ranch 10,000 Fireworks 50:48 By the Numbers: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift's 80-million-dollar wedding Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #Unfilteredfridays #jakepaul #taylorswift Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com

This week on Unfiltered Fridays, AJ Buckley and Producer Sean celebrate America with a special Fourth of July countdown featuring some of the wildest, funniest, and most legendary moments in American history. From viral Fourth of July disasters and outrageous stunts to unforgettable sports moments and patriotic tributes, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and American pride. The guys react to everything from “Put It In Reverse, Terry,” adults racing Barbie Jeeps downhill, monster truck double backflips, Alaska’s famous car launch off a 300-foot cliff, Evel Knievel’s legendary Caesar’s Palace jump, a barefoot Florida man wrestling an alligator on Interstate 95, the Miracle on Ice, Mary Lou Retton’s perfect Olympic 10, Whitney Houston’s unforgettable Super Bowl National Anthem, and Hulk Hogan’s iconic WrestleMania III body slam. The episode also honors the men and women who have served our country with emotional military homecoming moments, and AJ shares a heartfelt message about becoming an American after immigrating from Ireland and what freedom has meant to his life. If you love viral videos, sports history, Americana, Fourth of July traditions, monster trucks, wrestling, NASCAR, and hilarious commentary, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 0:00 Intro 0:54 Weekend Plans 5:48 How long have you lived in the USA 9:00 Yorktown Fire works show 9:50 Charleston SC History 14:21 Put it in reverse, Terry 16:34 Barbie Jeep Downhill Dash 18:53 Alaska Glacier Car Launch 300ft cliff 21:00 Max-D Double Backflip 25:00 Evel Knievel Caesar's Palace Crash 1967 28:00 Florida man wrestles Gator on I-95 Barefoot 30:00 The Miracle on Ice 1980 36:00 Mary Lou Retton 1984 Olympics the perfect 10 37:47 Whitney Houston Superbowl xxv National Anthem 1991 41:38 Hulk Hogan Slams Andre The Giant 47:48 Soldiers Coming Home Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #ajbuckleyshow #GTA6 #fifaworldcup Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com

Can a video game actually change your life? GTA 6 hasn’t even been released yet, and it’s already creating billion-dollar conversations, moving markets, and dominating the internet. This week on Unfiltered Friday's, AJ Buckley and Sean Morgan break down why Rockstar’s biggest release ever is much more than just a game—along with the week’s biggest viral stories from sports, entertainment, UFOs, and internet culture. This week’s episode covers the historic first-ever FIFA World Cup goal for Cape Verde, Scotland’s legendary Tartan Army taking over America, the Amazon driver who drove across a freshly cut lawn to deliver a package, the viral Shakira body double conspiracy, the search for Gracie the runaway giraffe in Texas, the latest UFO footage fueling online debate, Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to make history at 41 years old, how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is changing the way international visitors view America, a Japanese fan experiencing authentic Texas barbecue for the first time, Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated UFC return against Max Holloway, and why GTA 6 Trailer 2 has become one of the biggest entertainment launches in history. If you enjoy honest conversations, trending news, sports, gaming, pop culture, conspiracy theories, and plenty of laughs, make sure to subscribe and join us every Friday for a brand-new episode of Unfiltered Friday. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Welcome back 2:52 Weekend update Charleston 10:55 Unfiltered Friday's Top Ten Countdown with the voice of Rick Robles 11:00 Tartan Army 13:21 Amazon Lawn Lady 16:00 Shakira Conspiracy 20:00 Gracie The Giraffe 22:26 Viral UFO 29:51 Ronaldo 33:13 America Vibe Check 39:04 Japanese Fan Tries Texas BBQ 42:29 Conor McGregor 45:44 GTA 6 - Rockstar Games LINKS https://youtu.be/iFg7y04642c?si=ZlwqkA4M3fmQzC-X https://youtu.be/WERtbxJBz8E?si=yHJUT8Ic1T8hZPVZ https://youtu.be/eQSI7-Fd_do?si=vRD1DY4PCxDQydLR Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #ajbuckleyshow #GTA6 #fifaworldcup Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com

UNFILTERED FRIDAY is back and the internet has completely lost its mind. This week, AJ Buckley, producer Sean and special guest Rick Robles break down the 10 most viral videos on the planet, including a giant runaway World Cup ball, a man trapped in a kid’s toy car, a celebrity duck stealing the spotlight at the World Cup, and a capybara that casually moved into someone’s house... The guys also talk Team USA’s World Cup matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, life in Charleston, and the hilarious viral moment when soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimović took over a live interview with IShowSpeed. Plus, AJ closes the show with a special Father’s Day message honoring the dads who helped shape us into who we are today. Chaos, comedy, sports, viral videos, and a little perspective—just another Unfiltered Friday on The AJ Buckley Show. 0:00 Intro 0:41 The Runaway Ball 2:14 A Big Weekend Ahead 4:00 World Cup Soccer 6:40 Charleston We See You 10:30 Grown Man Climbs into a Kids Toy Car and Has to Be Rescued 11:46 Italian aunt drives a car straight through a packed outdoor restaurant 15:56 Capybara walks into a stranger's house and takes the best spot on the couch 18:07 Norway Fans turn a mall escalator into a Viking longship 23:08 Mexico's celebrity Duck shows up to the world cup in a custom jersey 28:36 SpaceX goes public, then launches a rocket the same day 35:58 Wildlife officers pull a live gator out of a man's minivan 40:34 Florida man pulled over with a live shark in his trunk 42:15 Pitch invader sprints onto the field and belly flops into security 45:43 Zlatan Ibrahimovic take the mic from IShowSpeed and walks him off on live tv Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #ajbuckleyshow #ishowspeed #worldcup Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com

It's Disclosure Day on this week’s episode of Unfiltered Fridays as AJ Buckley and Producer Sean dive into some of the wildest stories making headlines around the world. From alleged government knowledge of multiple alien species to NOAA monitoring the possibility of a powerful “Super El Niño,” this episode covers the strange, the hilarious, and the unbelievable. AJ reacts live to a shocking shark video, breaks down the latest UFO whistleblower claims, and weighs in on everything from New York City’s underground “sewer people” arrests to Pope Leo XIV joking about Bad Bunny drawing bigger crowds than he is in Madrid. Plus, the guys discuss Joey Chestnut’s latest eating challenge, the truth behind viral age-reversal headlines and FDA approvals, the world’s largest blanket fort controversy, the return of the USS Iwo Jima after a 10-month deployment, and a runaway Tasmanian devil named Mary being tracked by thermal drones. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Welcome Back 3:50 Charleston We See You 8:10 USA opens the World Cup vs. Paraguay Tonight 14:25 UFC and Travis Pastrana Backflip over the Cage 16:40 Iowa Kangaroo, "Released on its own recognizance" 20:28 NYC Sewer People climbing out of manholes, arrest made 23:32 Pope Leo XIV says Bad Bunny is out-drawing him in Madrid 29:05 Joey Chestnut, probation and a world record plate of bologna 35:22 The Viral Age Reversal 38:45 Whistleblower says the government knows "several" kinds of aliens exist 48:35 World's largest blanket fort 57:16 A "Super" El Nino is on the way, NOAA is on watch 1:02:12 USS Iwo Jima home after 10 months 1:06:39 Mary the Tasmanian Devil on the run If you enjoy conversations about current events, UFOs, unexplained mysteries, viral news, sports, military stories, science, and internet culture, make sure to subscribe to The AJ Buckley Show and join us every Friday for Unfiltered Fridays. Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial https://www.ajbuckley.com Countdown Voice Overs by: https://linktproductions.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #AJBuckleyShow #UnfilteredFridays #disclosureday Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com