High & Low

The main theme of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunions, thus far, is witnessing the remnants of the Fox Force Five dwindle by another member as Dorit completes her detachment from Erika and Kyle. Newbie Amanda is a favorite target for the group as they eagerly critique her perceived offenses while also displaying astronomical levels of hypocrisy. Boz and Amanda address digs made at each other, Kyle continues to mourn her marriage and postpone divorce, and Erika tries her hand at comedy with a bit about prioritizing heart and soul over materialism. Highlights include Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly fulfilling their roles to add levity and personality to the room, and Kyle crashing out as she goes over a laundry list of past issues with Dorit. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A review of the best, and worst, movies and shows I've watched lately, followed by a full rundown of the current Summer House scandal. The movies and shows in this batch include Love Is Blind, Hacks, Euphoria, Masterpiece Theater's The Count of Monte Cristo, Hamnet, and Send Help. Explaining the Summer House scandal begins with Kiki Monique providing background on the relationship dynamics between Ciara, Amanda, West, and Kyle that gives context to why this is such a big deal. Then, we discuss why many people see this as worse than "Scandoval", and dissect the nonsensical choices and reasons given for such a betrayal. As I was editing that conversation with Kiki, the first leaked audio file from the Summer House reunion hit the streets, then, another, and another, all amidst stern statements from Bravo and a flurry of theories on who the culprit could be. A summary of that off-screen mess has been added to close out the pod. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of sexual abuse, harassment, and self harm. This pod begins with a review of the fallout after America's current President posted an image of himself as Jesus and then talked smack to the Pope. How is this real life? No one can be sure, but the Electoral College was involved. Then, as ceasefire negotiations with Iran failed, two U.S. Congressmen ended their careers after allegations of sexual misconduct, coverage of which unwittingly revealed the Congressional workplace culture that enabled it. We delve into the disturbing details that caused both Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Eric Swalwell to retire and resign, respectively. From there, we look into a million dollar misinformation campaign bombarding mailboxes in the state of Virginia with the goal of confusing residents into voting 'no' on a redistricting effort to balance out Trump-led gerrymandering in other states. Quick guide: Virginians who don't support this administration should vote 'yes'. Lastly, Pam Bondi's firing, Peter Hegseth firing more military leaders, and what Bryon Noem's giant boobs/bimboification fetish reveals about how the far-right sees women. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. Lebanon Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.lb/World Central Kitchen - https://wck.org/All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This update began as a simple review of Judge Liman’s decision to throw out Blake Lively’s ten claims of sexual harassment, keeping only three about retaliation, but it also splintered into a disturbing side quest. The filing walks through the Judge’s logic, providing examples and pulling quotes from previous filings and exhibits. Despite being cut so severely, the new retaliation focused case still presents a he-said/she-said situation, involving perception vs reality, that a jury will have to decide. After remembering that Jed Wallace and Melissa Nathan are part of a different court battle with Rebel Wilson, we learn about horrible accusations against them involving a victim of the Alexander brothers, and how Rebel’s lawsuits also involve a man in Jeffrey Epstein’s circle. We end with a summary of effusive public statements from Blake Lively and her agency, WME, about the Judge’s actions, as well as her new motion to compel Justin’s team to confirm who plans to testify.All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms. Sources sited are posted with free access on my Patreon. Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Detailed allegations of sexual abuse and sadistic assault against women, girls, and children. After finding the original FBI Tip Line document detailing the allegation that named the Alexander brothers as well as describing Presidents Clinton and Trump taking part in orgies, we focus on the startling reality of the timeline presented. Then, finding a lawsuit that presents the credible allegations from a victim from South Carolina, who met Epstein when working as a babysitter when she was 13 years old, provides more information about how many times he trafficked her to Donald Trump and why Epstein was in Hilton Head. As current hearings in D.C. discuss how Epstein's lawyer and attorney, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, have both denied all knowledge, some politicians are pushing back against conflicting answers regarding that South Carolina victim, also known as "Jane Doe 4" in legal filings. The lawsuit concerning Jane Doe 4 also presents allegations from a then 15 year old girl who met Epstein when trying to establish herself as a model, which takes us on a side quest to learn more about the notorious Elite Modeling Agency and its ties to Trump, Epstein, and allegations of sexual abuse of minors by its founders. Lastly, a new settlement from another big bank being sued by Epstein victims showcases the special treatment and levels of protection that billionaire offenders receive, even ones accused by multiple victims of sadistic cruelty and abuse. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Allegations of sexual abuse and crimes against women, girls, and children. As the U.S. led war against Iran approaches its first full week, this pod delves into Jeffrey Epstein's correspondence regarding Iran and other countries in the Middle East. After a quick summary of disjointed statements made by the current administration about their decision to again strike Iran during negotiations, we take an unsettling look at why Operation Epic Fury might also be expensive Crusade/Holy-War cosplay for some. Then, a chronological dive into conversations Epstein had about Iran within his well-connected circle of influence. Those conversations reveal a group of verbose old men that seem to be responsible for winning over Middle East royalty, swaying diplomacy, challenging elections abroad, and flexing fear mongering strategies to sway the masses. Per usual, the Epstein Files reveal that sadistic sex trafficking was just one element that bound together a global network of men with access to money and the perception of power. BONUS: Iran's geography, the Strait of Hormuz, and the significance of the 2015 "Iran Nuclear Deal", formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The State of the Regime address presented a new reality of an American President openly defying the legitimacy of a Supreme Court ruling, even though that same court ruled to provide him with unprecedented protections from justice while serving...an odd choice to allow tariff greed to outweighing the self-serving importance of maintaining the court's illusion of authority. Then, we unpack the newly founded "Board of Peace" and how, yet again, our taxes will be funneled up to billionaires without Congressional approval. News about rapidly expanding detention centers/concentration camps leads to reports of Kristi Noem's demands and strain upon the Coast Guard, and how a fit over her lost blanket made headlines. With wellness influencer Casey Means' confirmation hearings to serve as Surgeon General continuing to take place, we delve into her online presence, statements, and why calling your Senators to demand they not confirm her matters. As ICE and Border Patrol continue to terrorize communities, letters from children in crowded detention centers shed light on their daily life, and the story of a recent immigrant from Myanmar makes clear the harsh reality of what we have become. BONUS: Reading Kashyap Patel to filth and making a jingle for doo-doo milkCheck your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. Standwithminnesota.com for regularly updated Go Fund Me causes and local organizations.All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms."I never have been in despair about the world. I’ve been enraged by it. I don’t think I’m in despair. I can’t afford despair. I can’t tell my nephew, my niece. You can’t tell the children there’s no hope." - James Baldwin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This dive begins by reviewing more pages of the unknown girl's diary that was featured in Part 5. These new pages list multiple names of prominent men whose influence span across NASCAR, private equity, and politics. One man named is Leon Black, former CEO of private equity giant Apollo Global Management, with a unifying theme across several allegations about his preference to inflict a unique type of pain. A lawsuit filed against Leon Black connects to Epstein staffer Sarah Kellen/Kensington and helps explain the current day blowback concerning the photography company, Lifetouch. People featured for their Epstein correspondence and/or connection in this episode include: Leon Black, Sarah Kellen/Kensington, Dan Snyder, Joe Gibbs, Charles Joseph Colgan, Brian Vickers, Larry Summers, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Senator George Mitchell, Steve Bannon, and more. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of sexual abuse and crimes against minors. After 20 minutes of updates on current events, we dive into a new batch of approximately 3.5 million files, released at the end of January, and compare the communications of powerful people and Epstein with their backpedaling public statements. Specifically, Bill Gates and the email that alleges his extramarital affairs and an STD, Elon Musk's social outings and enthusiastic endeavors to visit Epstein's island, current Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick's family trip to the island, Epstein's ongoing emails with Peter Thiel, and enlightening commentary by Deepak Choprah. Also, an unexpected name in an email chain kicks off a side quest into how several Bravolebrities are connected to the manager of a global sex trafficking ring. BONUS: Learning about Epstein's long-time PR person, Peggy Siegel, and witnessing the snowball effect of a patriarchal, pick-me mindset Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week of the world watching America's increasing escalation of violence against ourselves, further degradation of everything we once stood for, while also awaiting millions of overdue Epstein files. The thoroughly documented murder of Alex Pretti by ICE/Border Patrol/DHS agents touched a new nerve when the administration chose to lie, despite visual evidence, and to blame the presence of his un-brandished, licensed firearm as justification for his death. Video and eye witness accounts are in direct opposition to the narrative pushed by the department that killed a man in broad daylight. Even the NRA issued a statement challenging that take, and the federal workers union that Alex was a member of (AFGE) demand accountability and consequences. Meanwhile, speeches at the World Economic Forum made it abundantly clear that America's new bully isolationist road will be a lonely, vulnerable, costly, and likely violent one. That begs the question, what is driving the fixation to own Greenland and who would it benefit? StandwithMinnesota.com Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Extremely graphic descriptions of SA, torture, alleged murder, and sadistic harm against women, children, and animals. Part 2 picks up with us all somehow going on with life in America after hearing some the most startling allegations to come out of the Trump/Epstein world to date. Then, we dive back into recent and distant records, articles, social media posts, and public information in an attempt to fact check as much as possible. The most surprising element of Sascha Riley's allegations is how easily they makes sense, how many supporting details can be found, and how many facts can be checked. I present my list of findings and reasons why I believe the claims to be plausible. Sascha Riley and the independent journalist who interviewed them, Lisa Noelle Voldeng, leave listeners with the knowledge that they're both going off to go dig for documentation and facts as of July 2025 when the "Don't Worry. Boys are hard to find." interview tapes wrapped, so we will hopefully hear more soon.  Lisa Noelle Voldeng's Substack Post: https://lisevoldeng.substack.com/p/dont-worry-boys-are-hard-to-findAll opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.Find your representatives at USA.GOV and/or the "5 Calls" app and contact them, often. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The finale of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City ends both Season 6 and their trip to Greece. Meredith's moods remain the focus for the ladies as they continue to worry about her from afar, while also challenging her wherever possible. The friendship between Bronwyn and Meredith, that seems to be based in off-camera tea spilling, comes to a head when they disagree on their latest topic of discussion. Angie shares more about her Greek heritage via a cousin who joins the ladies for lunch and the women chat with a playwright to develop their very own Greek tragedy. The episode culminates in that event where the play wastes no time cutting each woman to their core and leads to a true tragedy of seeing Meredith open up to them, only for wineglass-wielding Heather to jump in and spoil the progress. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trip to Greece continues as the ladies enjoy a cliffside photography session and a positive mood shift from Meredith. After splintering into groups for spa and lunch excursions, ASMR infighting begins at the spa after Britani dares to splash water droplets on freshly coiffed hair. At the lunch, Mary and Whitney bond over expressing genuine concern for Meredith's volatile behaviors of late and Bronwyn brings up an interaction with Seth. At dinner, Lisa targets Britani with accusations that stem from their yacht trip and Heather defends her stance to again stick up for Britani under fire. The episode ends with the women getting kicked out of a restaurant in "Angie's country", and tees up what appears to be an explosive finale. BONUS: Fun facts about the Pando, the largest living organism on earth All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.