Debates, Business, and Podcasting

[@WilliamJohnson-lq7bd]

Hey Andy, I've been listening to your podcast for about 4 years now. I was going through a tough time when I started listening. Hearing someone think through problems and life's obstacles the way you do helped me learn to approach my own problems in life differently, and doing that has caused a BIG positive change in my life. The single most applicable piece of advice (though there has been LOTS of great advice) was when you've said, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." Literally life-changing advice, and I say that to my students often. I teach high school and middle school in Texas. Keep doing what you're doing, man! You kick ass!

[@mikeminnon8285]

I'm a simple guy that doesn't always agree with you BUT respect your perspective because it's different and you have experienced things I haven't. You are interesting and know how to ask interesting questions. So, with that said. I love this country but not the way we conduct the way we get our candidates. So keep going I love your analysis of the debate. I will not stop watching if you don't like "my" candidate. Hope you have a great day Andy!

[@thumper1133]

When I was a kid and my wrestling team would lose our coach would say they were just better than us today. They practiced harder, made fewer mistakes, and played better. We lost fair and square. We need to work harder and come back stronger. It seems nobody ever loses anymore. It's always due to the referees making bad calls the other team cheating or the process being rigged. We even go as far as to say nobody won. In competition, there is always a loser and a winner and it's always on you. You have to accept defeat, apply lessons learned, work harder, and come back stronger.

[@robpressley287]

Andy, I am a long time listener of your podcast. This Friday podcast was fantastic and I loved your suggested improved debate plan. I feel the same way that you described when you talked about not having any better understanding of the candidates to a point that the debate was about who I do not like more than how the candidate represents me and my love ones needs. Great job, I always enjoy listening to you.

[@lainehipp2289]

I totally agree with your ideas about the debate. Especially the fact-checking and the audience. And I like that they cut the microphones off. I can not stand to sit and listen to people trying to talk over each other.

[@kristoferwolcott8529]

Thank you! I feel so much the same about these two and this debate. Thank you for taking time to put words to it. ✨️

[@lewy1]

You come across as not being over politically. The candidates have a pretty good idea of what kind of questions they are going to get. As far as the fact that they fact checked Trump twice, I don’t think they really had a choice, no where in the US are you allowed to murder babies after they are born and everybody in a position of authority say that Haitian immigrants are not eating peoples pets and now look at what is happening because of that statement, it has put people’s lives in danger.

[@bcc4908]

"abortion" is legal at ANY stage in multiple states, use whatever words you want... murder, execute, abort, etc... it's just semantics... fact is a healthy baby can be born alive and left to die in those states. As far as haitian issue, go look at the video evidence chris rufo compiled. You should stop believing what mainstream news tells you, they have zero credibility.

[@DRFelGood]

Thank you Andy & Michael, there is value, interesting content, refreshing quality & consistency with your pod cast. I enjoy resetting my internal clock on Monday and Fridays. ✌🏻🫶🏻 to both of you !!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jackrosendall941]

We need more people like Larry Turner running for political offices across the board. I loved your interview with him. And the thing that I love most about his bid for mayor is that he didn't want to have to do it. Anyways, Andy, you're a good man. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@klmorg63]

Andy I’m 61 years old and have watched many Presidential debates, when I was young it was required and was followed the next night at dinner by a discussion of said debate. It was a beating, but served to get us kids to understand the importance of knowing someone’s stance on issues and how they carried themselves. This debate was exactly as you described, a shit show, as most have been over the last quarter of a century. Trump’s problem, in my opinion which means nothing, is he has no humility and cannot control his narcissism and ego. He’s not able to let personal attacks go and focus on issues, Democrats know this and use it effectively, Harris, the border czar, doesn’t have to defend her record, or lack thereof, because he wants to get a jab in himself. That these are our candidates just shows good people don’t go into politics, only those seeking power and money. I don’t believe “independent” moderators are viable because who decides who’s independent. We are in a country that is so divided politically that people can’t see the forest for the trees. I would love to see you moderate a debate, it would be entertaining and possibly educational, which this was neither. Have a great weekend and God Bless!

[@MrX-zz2vk]

Trump is by far his own worst enemy. The Democrat media, and that whole party is atrocious, but Trump is Trump's worst enemy. Not even close. He's angry, petulant, narcissistic, egomaniacal and secretly, very insecure. The loudest, most alpha chimpanzee is not the best leader. I've consistently heard over the years, that the best leaders are humble and grounded. And I've observed that myself. I sure wish the Republican Party, had nominated someone better, but now it's too late.

[@schmick125]

Very objective opinion Andy. You made good points.

[@FullTexanEffect]

Andy didn't miss a Monday while in the hospital, Mike Glover hijacked Andy's account and made an episode. 💪

[@internet_internet]

I agree 100% with your take on the political mess. As long as it’s designed to be only one side against the other, people will be pitted against one another.

[@bscott8383]

I would love to hear Papa Smurfs take on the debate. Hes a national treasure ! I actually thought the moderators were decent. However, if you have the ability to shut off the mic's, use it! Cant have a unbiased equal debate when one candidate gets 5 full minutes to talk than the other! See if Papa Smurf is ready for another episode! Semper Fi

[@1972Konaboy]

Fuck brother your thoughts on how to moderate these debates is 100% spot on. What a great idea.

[@bryanfox2735]

I’ll some it up for you bro. This is high school politics! PERIOD!

[@AvonUpholstery]

I think his podcast needs to be on youtube as well

[@shaunhirtz3911]

Happy Friday!🎉

[@aaronhobbs5281]

I sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness. We need more of this. Please keep it up.

[@randymichel459]

I wish we had a third debate. You would make an excellent moderator.

[@wileyx30]

I didn’t listen to the debate, and I’m now very glad I didn’t go back and listen. Because it sounds as if it is everything that I would have figured…Why can’t we, Americans, figure this out?

[@Tamsyn12003]

I taught debate 12 years, but since retirement, I avoid these political debates, partially due to lack of “clash”…they often don’t listen to each other! But yeah, agree with you on the knives coming out. That last election almost ended friendships! Over people we don’t even know! Ugh. Yup…NOT real debates…not even real debate structure…these tv debates never HAVE been…..

[@squatch2461]

Totally agree with you that we could do so much better. Also agree with much of what you said about modifying how debates are done. Sadly I don't think any of it is going to happen. Our political system is fucked and the only folks who can change it don't want to. Thank you for talking about safe and secure storage of firearms.

[@MartsEntertainment]

Missed you while I was up in Victor, Idaho. Hope you and your family are well and your shoulder is better on the mat.

[@tokyosan7906]

I didn't watch the debate. Its not just recently, these debates have always been a farce as long as I can remember. I have better things to do than watch crap like that or worry about it or anything that was said. We all know how legit anything politicians say is, from either side. I went bowling with my kiddo that night, learning two handed is a challenge as a geezer.

[@aearnest]

I agree with the aspect of having hard questions. 9:22

[@chrisnorton3123]

The only thing more annoying than a casual MMA fan is a normie commenting on politics. The take both candidates are disappointing is popular among people who know little or nothing about the candidates because they think it makes them look reasoned and thoughtful.

[@bcc4908]

amen

[@spider-man2291]

I understand the point and can think of a few content creators that could maybe do this well but the idea of using alternative media, basically, after the tenet stuff came out especially is pretty funny lmao In fact, in some ways they're more susceptible to audience capture and less legally restricted from spreading lies and such, that's to say, being biased But honestly, this issue is equal parts the average persons fault as much as it is politicians They don't bother telling facts or explaining their plans because we don't want to hear it We've gotten apathetic Just look at voter turnouts We want sound bites, attacks, we want rhetoric We want to be told they'll fix all our problems even if they have a miniscule impact in their position Outside of that for most people it seems as simple as a few questions (abortion for exapmple), the vibe a candidate gives off, whether or not you trust the establishment to some degree or another and what you consider true (i.e. who you trust and how much) Personally I think Jan 6 on top of several other things should be more than enough to never have Trump in the running but I understand people contest that and fair enough, disagree Also, as far as experts and all, if they're not bought by a given side, there's still a very good chance they won't be trusted anyways, simply if their position doesn't align with [your] worldview That's where we've gotten, people live in their own echo chambers and truth is subjective

[@mamasealdevildogthruhike2056]

Very good podcast very touchy subject and you are hundred percent right.

[@zibabird]

Thank you! Scritches, kisses, hugs and love to your precious pup.

[@JayDubb3BCT]

I for one call for a Papa Stumpf episode to break the cycle of all this humdrum political speak.

[@rsuninv]

Papa Stumpf gets plenty political.

[@PowuhToSeven]

1:34 I've experienced exactly this when people talk about tenacious d getting in trouble and old rich white people being detached. But then Hulk Hogan goes on TV to rip off his shirt and say maga then everybody fawns over him and says whoa he's so brave... When i question that, now I'm a Kamala voter and nobody wants to have a real discussion: either all celebrities are detached from reality or none of them are. We can't cherry pick just because they said the thing.

[@davecollins6113]

Poiliticians, and many subject advocates, don't seem to catch on to the fact that laws only apply after the incident has already happened, prevention is only by deterrence, most people aren't necessarily aware of a given law, deterrence really only exists, if people understand and respect the law. Maybe it ought to be a basic education class in schools.

[@Californien27]

Keeping 100 Andy and that’s why I tune in.

[@jimhartzell5092]

I know it's not popular, but the winner is president and 2nd place is VP!! Democracy, balance. This morning it was brought out that Harris and Davis were sorority sisters...

[@johnmurphy1519]

I can't find that guy's podcast I've been looking for bout 15 mins so many podcast with that triumph podcast in it could you please tag it in description I'll give it a shot as well

[@HowieAnderson-jg5yb]

I think the person asking about changing gun laws to stem the flow of guns into Canada was actually asking if increasing laws on gun control in particular U.S. states would help stop illegal guns from getting into Canada. It wouldn’t. NYS has ridiculously strict gun laws, and yet still a ton of guns are smuggled from Buffalo, N.Y. Into Ontario Canada. More legislation against crimes won’t help that particular problem. Arresting and prosecuting criminal organizations could help though maybe.

[@arnefines2356]

Cant find the Triump podcast on YT, so that might one issue

[@C_dougy]

Sir Andy, if only politicians were logical. Sucks our livelihood is in their hands

[@mateopucu]

Thank you, sir. You da man.

[@Magix15]

King Andy. I can get on board with that. Mandatory BJJ for all! 😂

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Someday, hope to hear interesting comments from actor like Jackie Chan .. and why his banner is next to Jimmy Stewart’s . ( or was ) .

[@k.b.6331]

Hail King Andy!! May he base jump forever!!

[@John-hi6kl]

I agree with your take on the debates 100% as someone in the middle watching this last debate makes me not want to vote at all. You know traditional media doesn’t want people to see a real debate and make their own decisions. They all want their control over info.

[@desertriderukverun1002]

I think the debates won’t make a spit of difference. Those with their minds made up, won’t change. Those that are undecided, will stay undecided until the election.

[@ClearedHotPodcast]

I suspect you are correct

[@Nuh0727]

Haven’t heart someone bring up ad hominem attacks since studying for the LSAT. For those of you wondering, I bombed on test day.

[@Maverick-jn9ur]

I usually agree with Andy but he got it wrong this time. Harris was the one throwing most of the ad hominem attacks saying he was a disgrace

[@wildbill60]

Politicians and the media God help us

[@natureatitsnature5546]

Italiyan PM Gerogia Meloni

[@Angry_patriot]

Ever since Andy's dad moved to Montana, Andy's been more into politics 😂

[@ClearedHotPodcast]

I’m not into politics at all. Not my favorite topic

[@User-54631]

Right wants to take away my porn, left wants to take away my guns. I don’t wanna give up either.

[@LokiLokiPDX]

If you had to choose one or the other, guns will keep your porn safe 😂

[@bradoncampbell2626]

Until we get off this hatred train of the other side being wrong no matter what. Debates are useless. Show me a single person who starts watching those debates undecided and ends them with "I will now vote for that person" or someone who goes into the debate thinking "I will vote blue" and ends the debate saying "guess I was wrong before, I am voting red now". Hell, the last one showed Biden was gone and people still would have voted for him had he not dropped out. It is all the same as a football game. Most of the people who watch already have their team and the game is always rigged against their team if they are losing.

[@robertchapman6822]

Humanity won the debate because US voters were able to see Trump trying to interact with people in stressful situations and he doesn’t do well. Trump had the opportunity to do to Harris what she did to him, but he is a loser who should have walked away while he was ahead instead of thinking writing “mean tweets” was a policy

[@KirHavi]

Per Megyn Kelly and Mary Katherine Ham let each candidate pick one moderator. Do the fact check the day after.

[@chrisstamper8814]

20:55 I agree brother. I’d also suggest Harris hasn’t shown she would answer a question posed to her. She didn’t answer a single one Tuesday night.

[@schmick125]

Where is Michael? No way he got a real job, or even more unlikely, found a chick

[@brian2591]

He moved to Maine.

[@19MadMax98]

16:02 I didn’t expect that? That’s pretty gnarly brother. Harris is a nightmare for this country! 18:39 was a great point though!

[@MrX-zz2vk]

They should debate on the Lex Fridman podcast. He's neutral. Anyway, Trump needs a 2nd debate more than Kamala. He said yesterday he's not doing anymore debates, but a good, neutral moderator with none of the BS hijinks that ABC predictably did would be good for everyone. Especially us, the viewing public.

[@larryapl]

Many more guns come from Canada to the U.S. than vise versa.

[@michaelalcocer6778]

Behavior versus policy is the real question at this point. After getting my a$$ handed to me financially for the last 4 years, i can easily disregard the behavior in favor of a policy change.

[@northsky5629]

Erik Prince needs to be president

[@Etch406]

People on the conservative side of politics have to stop the team mentality. As a more conservative leaning individual I will criticize trump all day. I think the reason it’s got out of hand on both sides is the insane amount of lies about the guy that are still being told to this day.

[@Etch406]

You can Google and find all of these. In Colorado, for example, you can get an abortion up to 9 months. Trump did a horrible job of explaining this. Harris not only said but put it in writing and CNN reported on the fact that she said she wanted transgender surgeries for detained migrants. Trump never said the very fine people thing, again it’s on video. Harris is also in video talking about seizing guns as well as stopping fracking.

[@maryfletcher3607]

I really don't give a fuck what people in other countries think about our politics.

[@ClearedHotPodcast]

You should. We are leaders in the world, and how our leaders behave matter

[@maryfletcher3607]

@@ClearedHotPodcast who gets to decide what is acceptable?

[@ClearedHotPodcast]

@@maryfletcher3607now you are changing the topic. Americans should care about their role in the world and how we are viewed.

[@rhinosysestrada8709]

I agree-i don’t give a fook either. This “world leader” nonsense would have a non-starter like Biden praised by other world leaders, while strong leaders like Trump denigrated. Let’s ask why that is, instead of kowtowing. Let’s ask who is more respected.

[@spider-man2291]

@ClearedHotPodcast agreed I understand the desire to pull away, we've had some miserable experiences with foreign endeavors but I don't think we can pull back from the world If we give up others will take our place and all we'll do is fall behind To say nothing of how reliant we are on others and vice versa It's not a loss to involve ourselves with the world

[@AvonUpholstery]

Megan Kelly would be tough and fair on both sides.

[@docwoz]

Andy, why don't you care about the safety of pets???? 🤣

[@natureatitsnature5546]

Donald Trump is perfect for America because he did good things for American people , that is my opinion as 23 years old girl from India

[@ЩаламовВарлам]

Kennedy for president Vivek for VP

[@CHEEKTHEPATRIOT]

I’m voting for trump. With that said I don’t agree with everything he says and does. BUT he is the better person for the highest position in this country.

[@becauseFUUU]

lol

[@hulkangry5546]

well he is, like him or not atleast he isn't trying to destroy America like comrade Harris is.

[@CHEEKTHEPATRIOT]

@@becauseFUUU you don’t think so??

[@jacobblank2272]

This post reminds me of my kids when they were learning to write full sentences in school hahaha

[@CHEEKTHEPATRIOT]

@@jacobblank2272 good to know. This is what speak to text is

[@jaredhaveman5787]

Andy, Sorry u caught a case of trump derangement. Don’t you remember how good most things were when trump was our president?

[@canyoncajun]

Jesus Christ dude