Rising Society: Recent Episodes
Rising Society
Society is rising. Changing. Moving. Join us as we navigate the insanity, cast aside the crap, and maintain a firm grasp on reality.
The world is ablaze. Fire can refine or destroy. Sometimes both are part of the process of creating something beautiful. Ideas are the fire; our tools and weapons. Wield them wisely. Command them carefully.
Walk courageously as a lion, be cunning as a snake, fierce as a wolf, and tender as a lamb.
Nico, Sebastian, and Shane discuss the Anti-Christian, Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. They discuss the fact that an element of evil and weird have been a part of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies for a while.They discuss the future relevance and economic sustainability of the Olympic Games.There's a reason that City's around the world are simply not interested in hosting the games beyond 2028. The guys hash out the details.The conversation closes with a discussion of whether countries should be banned from the participating and by what standard.
Nico and Shane share their theories about the attempted Assassination of Donald Trump. Then they discuss the replacement of Joe Biden by Kamala Harris.
Nico and Shane are joined by Shannon Braswell from Bright News. the conversation starts by discussing how Americans are conditioned from childhood to believe that nasty seed oil soaked foods are actually tasty. Americans, propagandized by means of marketing, internalize the commands of their Food Industry Oppressors.
This gives way to a broader discussion comparing the European Dolce Vida (The Good Life) to the American way of life. Americans travel to Europe for the superior food and superior atmosphere. Why? Isn't it interesting that many Americans go to Europe, binge of pastries and pasta, then arrive home to discover that they lost 15 pounds? The layout of most American Cities, emanates from the centerpiece of a Courthouse, this contrasts with the oldest and most beautiful of Europe's cities having a Church as its centerpiece. The European Cities are also constructed to lift the spirit by appealing to the senses, while American Cities are laid out merely to facilitate transactions.
Finally they discuss the American rivalry with Russia. Both countries are Traditional Land and Sea Powers*, that have a sense of Manifest Destiny, and a Self-Perceived Heavenly Mandate to be a force for Good in the world. They discuss, debate, and deliberate the nature of this Mimetic Rivalry.
*Traditional Land Powers: China, The Mongols, The Persians
*Traditional Sea Powers: Athenians, Great Britain, Vikings
Nico and Shane discuss the Last Week's Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. They discuss Joe Biden's poor performance and the speculation swirling around the Biden campaign that he may drop out. They discuss the possibility of such an action and who could possibly replace Biden as the Democrat's Presidential Candidate.
Next they discuss the different generations (Greatest, Silent, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha) and analyze the Baby Boomer's impact on the rest. The Boomers unleashed the Sexual Revolution, Drug Culture, and are the wealthiest American Generation ever.
Phonics versus Whole Language Literacy. The impacts of teaching these two distinct reading strategies to children and their respective impacts.
Sebastian and Scott join Nico and Shane for a lively discussion about Space Exploration (discussing Spacex and Blue Origin), where technology comes from, and what it all means.
Nico and Shane discuss the Russian Military exercises in the Caribbean, the Social Media Sensation "Doing the Biden", the tribe blessed the Elon Musk's Star link, and the Carbon Cycle.
Join Nico and Shane as they discuss the impact of Inflation on the American way of life. Fast Food is even becoming too expensive for working people. They discuss some strategies that can be implored by working people to sustain the blow of an economic crash.
What kind of a future will the wide adoption of Neuralink and The Metaverse usher in? Nico and Shane dive into the Philosophy and Implications of these two technologies. Will you be a Real or a Digi?
Nico and Shane are joined by Michael Kennedy. They discuss the Significance and Legacy of David Bowie, Dabble in European Politics, Discuss American Education, and the Jim Henson Movie Labyrinth.
Nico and Shane discuss Ireland and Italy. Which is better? Only one can be Europe's Greatest Civilization. More to come on this front.The idea of a "Peacetime" Military Draft has been floated around by DC Think Tanks and those lusting for war with Russia or China. The guys fervently oppose it and discuss what a draft would mean for the country.America's Credit Rating was Recently downgraded by Fitch and S & P from AAA to AA+. This is problematic for the American Empire.They discuss Japan and Tokyo Disney Sea, thought to be the world's best theme park.Nico educates Shane on the Collectables Hustle as an alternative means of growing wealth (this is not financial advice).
Nico and Shane are joined by Ben Gagliano to discuss the new Florida Middle School Standards for teaching slavery. They highlight a particular benchmark that says, "Examine the various duties and trades performed by slaves (e.g., agricultural
work, painting, carpentry, tailoring, domestic service, blacksmithing,
transportation)." and " Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."
This serves as a launching pad for a greater discussion about education, the origins of the Civil War, race Relations in America (Tuskegee Experiments, Margaret Sanger, Etc), and where all of this is going. The questions of "How did we get here?" and "Where are we going?" are addressed.
Ben is a Veteran, Civil War Historian, Conservationist, Hunter, Philosopher, Writer, and Thinker. His greatest accomplishment is a human being, his summit; Nico.
Nico and Shane review The Sound of Freedom. Shane shares that the movie was "delayed" at the showing he attended. They discuss the implications of the movie, it's theme, and message. Human Life cannot be commodified. The "morality" of consent is a false notion and the Dignity of the Human Person is Universal because of the incarnation of Jesus Christ!
Disney has gone woke and is going Broke! The new live action Snow White film is a shining example of this fact. Quality story-telling is a reflection of reality, not a propoganda piece ramming Political Ideology down the audience's throat. They discuss the future of Disney and how the ship's path can be corrected.
Tostones are superior to platanos marudos.
Piers Morgan and Political Correctness are discussed.
The conversation concludes by discussing Joe Biden, Gavin Newsom, Mitt Romney, and the future of the Two party System!
Nico and Shane spend most of the conversation discussing the new Jim Caviezel and Mel Gibson film, "The Sound of Freedom". The movie is being hailed among normal people and heavilly criticized by the Radical Left. The guys are puzzled that there are people out there who would actually label a film that condemns crimes against children as dangerous.
Pickle Ball and the fact that Disney is reaping it's Woke Harvest were discussed. By the way, the new Indiana Jones movie looks terrible.
After a Two Week Hiatus, Nico and Shane are back! They discuss American Independence and why the American Revolution was superior to the brutal French Revolution.
Riots and Violence have broken out in France as they kick off their "Summer of Love". It shows no signs of slowing down. They discuss what is happening in France and why.
Taylor Swift fans are experiencing a phenomena of mass amnesia, after attending her concerts. This is discussed.
The Smith-Mundt Act is discussed, it's origins along with the 2012 update that allows the State Department to now propagandize American Citizens Domestically. This has far-reaching implications.
Daniel joins Nico and Shane for a talk that spans the Origins of Podcasting (Blogtalk Radio Anyone?), a discussion of animated shows (Rick and Morty, Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, Etc.), Seth McFarlane versus Mike Judge, the Tiger King/Carole Baskin Saga, and Walt Disney's Impact on America.
Nico and Shane start off by discussing Sales. What they are and how to successfully maximize them. Selling isn't just about charisma or persuasion, it's about problem-solving.
Next they get into discussing Foreign Policy. Ukraine is discussed in context of the Greater American Empire. How much longer can this thing be sustained?
Nico and Shane were joined by Sebastian to discuss the pressing matter of our time: Aliens (not the southern border kind).
The conversation begins as Nico, Shane, and Sebastian discuss each other's philosophical frameworks for understanding life. Things get really interesting as they begin discussing UFOs,, Abductions, and the Men in Black (not the movie).
Are we alone in the universe? All three have different, well-reasoned answers to this very complex question.
Nico and Shane dive into a few of the weeks major headlines. Tucker Carlson is set to launch his new show on Twitter and Congress has officially opened an investigation into allegations of the Biden Family's crooked dealings (odd payments from foreign nationals).
Shane poses a major question about the crisis on the Southern Border: Can it devolve into a full scale conflict between the US and the Drug Cartels? China and Russia would certainly have an interest in waging a Proxy War against the United States by smuggling weapons to the cartels. Keep in mind that a large portion of the fentanyl originates in China, supply lines are already set.
The Central American Drug Cartels are into the Occult. Nico and Shane discuss the Spiritual Dimension of the ongoing tragedy at the Southern Border.
Nico and Shane do a dive deep into the paranormal! Exploring the differences between Ghosts and Demons (Fallen Angels), they discuss the origins and interplay between both!
Satan's Rebellion, Souls of the Damned, Heaven, Purgatory, and God's Plan of Salvation are all covered in this in-depth investigation. Christians have every reason in the world to believe in ghosts.
Each share personal Ghost Stories and discuss a few old, but nearly unknown ones.
Recently Fox News purged Tucker Carlson from their ranks. Nico and Shane do a deep-dive, exploring Tucker’s Anti-War Foreign Policy, the Streisand Effect, Martyrdom, Black Rock, ESG (Environmental Social Governance Score), Fourth Turning, and where Tucker goes from here.
The conversation concludes with a discussion of where tucker goes from here and what to expect in the 2024 Presidential election.
Politico Article: " ‘Good riddance’: Pentagon officials cheer Tucker Carlson’s ouster"
Mises Article: "Why Fox Fired Tucker: BlackRock, Replacement Theory, and the ADL"
Nico and Shane discuss the Biden Administration's attempt to further pervert the Mortgage Industry/Real-Estate Market by attempting to encourage lenders to grant loans to people with poor credit.
Robert Kennedy Jr. has officially launched his campaign for President, he's a long shot, because the Democrats have fully embraced Corporate Fascism. The ideal choice would be between RFK Jr (as the Democrat) and trump (as Republican) in 2024!
Also, apologies for the audio. It really sucked last night JUST LIKE CALIFORNIA!
Trump got indicted and the Dollar is being challenged by the BRICs Nations. America's dominance seems to be slipping, but what does it all mean? Nico and Shane explore the Trump Indictment, the Dollar's slipping status as the World's Reserve Currency, and a few other Crazy Headlines.
They also explore the political mechanics of currencies and why they're important. They also explore how America lost the Moral argument by means of the Iraq War and the existence of NAMBLA.
Nico and Shane were joined by Shannon Braswell in a conversation that spans Gender Ideology, Mimetic Theory (Rene Girard), Buddhism, and The Lord's Encounter with the woman at the well. The gang grapples with the differences between Eastern and Western Worldviews, leading up to a discussion of human desire's impact on culture. Shannon explains Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory and it's importance in understanding our current place in time.
Shannon Braswell is the Content Curator for Bright News, a Top-Notch Anthropologist, and Expert in Mimetic Theory.
Special thanks to Elijah Craig Whiskey and to the inventor of Cigars.
Nico and Shane discuss the falling American IQ, the implications of the upcoming Trump Indictment, and China's foray into brokering peace in Ukraine.
In this episode Nico & Shane explore: Exposure of the Roach Milk Dairy Industry to the War in Ukraine, the Importance of Sustainable Agriculture to the Crisis of American Empire, The Origins of the Gulf War and Jesus Christ as King.
The Vaccine Mandate struck most Americans as an unwelcome September Surprise. The Political Class had promised not to mandate the jab to the General Public. They invoked the superior power of persuasion and said that there was no legal precedent for a Federal Vaccine Mandate to be imposed on the general public. This messaging was a regular part of Biden’s bid for the Presidency. However, hypocrisy has no shame. The political elites violated their word and the disempowered feel betrayed. Johnny and Tony discuss the mandate in this riveting episode.
As a State-Skeptic, Tony asserts that the Mandates have been justified by the Utilitarian Argument (doing the right thing means the most good for the most people). He argues that the Moral Argument (Right vs. Wrong) is the foundation of the American System and that Vaccine Mandates are merely another step down the road towards tyranny.
Johnny argues that vaccines work, are extremely effective, and that the best way to do the most good is by persuasion rather than mandates. Reasonable policy, without infringing upon individual liberty would have been the correct approach. One of Johnny's chief concerns is the possibility of civic turmoil as a result of the mandate.
They explore Natural Immunity vs. Immunity Conferred merely by vaccines (Emory University Study, Cape Cod, and Israel Study).
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Rising Society Podcast!
Tony and Johnny discuss the role of government, specifically regarding Law and Order.
Tony the “State-Skeptic”, explains that society is already governed by institutions and traditions. In many cases, the state is a vessel for disorder and confusion. He challenges the conventional notion that law and order must always be dispensed by the state. Looking to the Gaelic (Ancient Ireland) and the Ancient Hebrews (Old Testament as the source) as societies that relied on a compensatory justice system rather than a punitive one. Tony argues for a justice system that elevates compensation above vengeance. Overall, his take is that vengeance does not belong to the state, it belongs to the Lord.
Johnny defends his Modern Conservative Point of View. He explains that good government must meet two criterion: Limited and Accountable. The scope of government must be limited to defending the rights of its citizens (from invading forces, transgressions by other citizens, etc.). The methods and actions of the governments must be closely monitored and held accountable by the governed. In order to prevent society from spiraling into an anarchic disorder, the state plays a pivotal role. The key is finding the proper balance between Liberty and State Regulation. The state’s role is to protect those inherent, God-Given, individual rights.
Welcome to the Rising Society Podcast!
Tony and Johnny describe themselves and the future of the podcast. The show will be a voyage into the hidden and not-so-hidden world of the truths that govern human existence.
Tony is a self-described "State-Skeptic", Proudly of Irish and Cuban Descent, and a French Wine Lover.
Johnny is a Christian, Modern Conservative, and fierce defender of the Truth.
The episode opens by Tony reading the following prose that communicates the living spirit of the podcast:
"Society is rising. Changing. Moving. Join us as we navigate the insanity, cast aside the crap, and maintain a firm grasp on reality.The world is ablaze. Fire can refine or destroy. Sometimes both are part of the process of creating something beautiful. Ideas are the fire; our tools and weapons. Wield them wisely. Command them carefully.Walk courageously as a lion, be cunning as a snake, fierce as a wolf, and tender as a lamb."