Salt Of The Streets Podcast

On Episode 124 Don and Offie are talking all about propaganda. Part 1 starts off easy with a little pop culture, moving into a recap of the biggest bills out of the WA state legislature in 2022 including local hunting regulations and gun laws. Part 5/4 is a Patreon exclusive for ANY TEIR, be there or be square. You can check out our tiers and become a patron here: patreon.com/saltofthestreets Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All of our podcasts and the audio versions of our pre shows all originate on SoundCloud but can immediately thereafter be found ANYWHERE you can find a podcast. After we livestream the preshow on our Youtube Channel it joins all of our other videos on that same page. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. T-shirts are available and can be purchased through our email or Facebook. $20 local and $25 shipped in the US. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. After you rate and review us, send us a screenshot and y

On Episode 124 Don and Offie are talking all about propaganda. Part 1 starts off easy with a little pop culture, moving into a recap of the biggest bills out of the WA state legislature in 2022 including local hunting regulations and gun laws. In Part 2 (1:27:45), a breakdown of the propaganda coming out of both sides of the Russia/Ukraine war. Starting with a timeline to catch up, then everything from "close the skies" parades to "Putins gas hike" and war crimes allegations. In Part 3 (3:03:00), A reading and breakdown of the supposed "Don't Say Gay" bill out of Florida, not only destroying the narrative behind the corporate media name but explaining where it comes from and why it happened. Coverage of the recent ban on "gender affirming care" for youth in Texas, as well as what that "affirming care" is and what the long-term goal of the ideology behind the rapid growth of its use. In Part 4 (5:11:00), a look into the grab bag with Hunter Bidens laptop finally appearing in corporate media, comparing the prop

In Part 4/4 a grab bag containing talks about the extended Child Tax Credit both in its effect and the policy itself, a breakdown and comparison of the Pro Act and the TEAM act of 2022 and finally a quick sports update (4:01:00). Part 5/4 is a Patreon exclusive for ANY TEIR, be there or be square. You can check out our tiers and become a patron here: patreon.com/saltofthestreets Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All of our podcasts and the audio versions of our pre shows all originate on SoundCloud but can immediately thereafter be found ANYWHERE you can find a podcast. After we livestream the preshow on our Youtube Channel it joins all of our other videos on that same page. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. T-shirts are available and can be purchased through our email or Facebook. $20 local and $25 shipped in the US. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. After you rate and review us, send us a screenshot and you will get $5

In Part 3/4, an update on the current timeline of events for the Russia/Ukraine conflict and then a deep dive into the causes, possible outcomes and details behind the far-reaching effects we could see because of it. Part 5/4 is a Patreon exclusive for ANY TEIR, be there or be square. You can check out our tiers and become a patron here: patreon.com/saltofthestreets Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All of our podcasts and the audio versions of our pre shows all originate on SoundCloud but can immediately thereafter be found ANYWHERE you can find a podcast. After we livestream the preshow on our Youtube Channel it joins all of our other videos on that same page. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. T-shirts are available and can be purchased through our email or Facebook. $20 local and $25 shipped in the US. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. After you rate and review us, send us a screenshot and you will get $5 OFF YOUR FIR

In Part 2/4 of Episode 123, Joe Bidens first State of the Union address is broken down from the performance to the substance and everything in between. Part 5/4 is a Patreon exclusive for ANY TEIR, be there or be square. You can check out our tiers and become a patron here: patreon.com/saltofthestreets Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All of our podcasts and the audio versions of our pre shows all originate on SoundCloud but can immediately thereafter be found ANYWHERE you can find a podcast. After we livestream the preshow on our Youtube Channel it joins all of our other videos on that same page. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. T-shirts are available and can be purchased through our email or Facebook. $20 local and $25 shipped in the US. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. After you rate and review us, send us a screenshot and you will get $5 OFF YOUR FIRST T SHIRT! If you would like to support the podcast in another w

On Episode 123 Don and Offie announce a new show structure and in Part 1/4 the boys catch up on the pop culture since 122, a local 2nd Amendment update and then a breakdown of one of Gov. Jay Inslees recent press conferences. Part 5/4 is a Patreon exclusive for ANY TEIR, be there or be square. You can check out our tiers and become a patron here: patreon.com/saltofthestreets Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All of our podcasts and the audio versions of our pre shows all originate on SoundCloud but can immediately thereafter be found ANYWHERE you can find a podcast. After we livestream the preshow on our Youtube Channel it joins all of our other videos on that same page. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. T-shirts are available and can be purchased through our email or Facebook. $20 local and $25 shipped in the US. Subscribe, rate and review to help us get our name out there. After you rate and review us, send us a screenshot and you will get $5 OFF

This week we are announcing a new show structure going forward. To emphasize the shows ability to be consumed either in pieces or at once we will be releasing a full episode as well as more defined segments over the two weeks leading into the new show. This will make the show more approachable to those intimidated by the long run time but at the same time not take away from the magic of a long form conversation. As always we are here for you so let us know what you think in the comments. On Episode 123 Don and Offie announce a new show structure and in Part 1/4 the boys catch up on the pop culture since 122, a local 2nd Amendment update and then a breakdown of one of Gov. Jay Inslees recent press conferences. In Part 2/4, Joe Bidens first State of the Union address is broken down from the performance to the substance and everything in between (1:14:00). In Part 3/4, an update on the current timeline of events for the Russia/Ukraine conflict and then a deep dive into the causes, possible outcomes and details

On Episode 122 Don and Offie take some time to watch the left fail. Starting with proof that the left hates us all like the Biden Admins take on the current Ukraine/Russia scenario (0:36:00), a thorough breakdown of the protest and subsequent fascism in Ottawa (1:38:00), updates in the Durham investigation (2:45:00) and some quick updates on the Washington State mag ban (2:58:00). Then some examples of the leftist ideas failing including BLMGNF having to stop fundraising in several states (3:04:00), unprecedented increases in drug/safety violations on Seattle Metro (3:11:00), some light is shed on the much shared "crackpipes for equity" story (3:27:00), and the saga of Penn State swimmer Lia Thomas may be reaching a solution (3:38:00). We talked about the siege of the Portland Courthouse on Episode 89: https://soundcloud.com/user-433586172/episode-89-saturday-july-11-2020 And 90: https://soundcloud.com/user-433586172/episode-90-saturday-july-25-2020-feat-brandon-bgeeezus Our Patreon is LIVE! You can check

On Episode 121 Don and Offie start with corrections to the Episode 120 coverage about the expansion of some Washington State laws to cover COVID-19 and explain exactly what was true and false (0:22:00). Next, the concept of a "national divorce" (0:38:00), what it is, why it's being brought up and some of the political and social issues that could lead to a divorce. Starting locally,  new and renewed gun legislation in Washington State (0:57:00) as well as an Inslee backed election  misinformation law (1:38:00). Then on the national level, a breakdown of the two voting bills that are currently stalled in the senate and their broader goals and implications (1:52:00). The ways the government is dividing the nation with continued discussions in the legislative branch about eliminating the filibuster (3:03:00), Jay Inslees elimination of affirmative action in the name of equity (3:10:00), rowdy parents and anti authority individuals being considered "domestic violent extremists" (3:16:00),  breaking down a recent

On episode 120, Don and Offie kick off 2022 with a "let me ask you this" about alternatives to the tech overlords (twitter, IG, Facebook etc.)(0:08:00). Moving then to the COVID updates locally, nationally and around the globe including changes to CDC guidelines and protocols causing issues especially with schools and hospitals (0:32:00), the proliferation of the Omicron variant and its side effects (0:21:00). A breakdown of the authoritarian nature of the emergency powers of the Federal and State governments displayed during COVID and why they are not about health (1:00:00) including the placating to teachers unions, illogical, inconsistent and unconstitutional public health guidelines (1:20:00) and the disgusting and obvious collusion between big pharma, the corporate media and governments around the globe (2:03:00). Moving then to a listener request topic; the split of the media. A quick breakdown of the way Don sees the current media structure and then diving into why the split from corporate media starte

On episode 119 Don and Offie are joined by the one and only Larry Dixon. Starting by digging into pressures for Don and Offie to leave Washington and the reasons they want so badly to stay (0:12:00) then how Don learned that all cell phone companies are the same (0:35:00), the downfalls of very rigid corporate structures and why customer service is the king of the business world from Amazon to Chewy.com (0:45:00). Whether or not being a police officer is a customer service job, and how the unique aspects of their customers affect their jobs (1:10:00). The Christmas Parade attack in Wisconsin and the spread of misinformation by the corporate media (1:23:00), The recent school shooting in Michigan is discussed and whether or not the parents are being mistreated (1:30:00). How the absence of governmental action and exposure to governmental ineptitude has driven Larry into donation and secular tithing, why we as a society should not look to the government to solve our issues and how or why we may have gotten to t

On episode 118, Don and Offie are joined by the dynamic duo of PNW Nils of Upper Left and John Satak aka Docter Sly. Starting by going over various political sources and their leanings, the future of independent content creation and hosting, and how those concepts translate into the music industry and record deals with large labels (0:45:00). Digging deep into the art of Nils and Sly including the formation of an album and music video, the goals both men both have for the future, the effect that a music video has on a song, and the translation of a song into a music video (1:05:00). Notes on the political and social division in this country and its contributing factors (2:00:00). The Kyle Rittenhouse case is discussed with a moderate breakdown of the trial and the evidence as it arises, reactions to the verdict and a discussion of many common questions including clarification on the gun charge and the verdict, and some of the horrific takes by corporate media around the entire situation (2:15:00). Leading int

On episode 117 Don and Offie are joined by twitch streamer, photographer and business owner Brandi AKA Creatrix. Starting with the traditional shot of whiskey (or bob sauce) then talking about the dangerous and growing connection between humans and technology, and the potential to upload a human brain to a computer (0:04:00). Some Creatrix background including being raised in a large family of Christian Fundamentalists and how that has influenced her life (0:18:00).  Being a photographer, and twitch streamer after surviving being cancelled from her first career path, after an examination of northwest vs. northeast accents (0:48:00). The danger of American citizens refusing to stand up for themselves and each other, then the deep importance of socializing children and how school choice could affect that (1:06:00). Digging deep into the complexities of the relationships Brandi and Don have with their mothers including the grace and forgiveness given and whether expectations are too high (1:25:00). The deep seed

On episode 116 Don and Offie begin by discussing the potential advances that could come from commercial space flight and why Jeff Bezos would want the WaPo (0:04:00). Moving quickly to the effects of the now implemented Washington State vaccine mandate including the firings, protests and lawsuits, (0:27:00) but also the long term effects of slowly stripping free people of their liberties to seed power to the executive (0:46:00) and why maintaining our freedoms is increasingly important through examples of how little The State thinks and cares of its constituents.(1:30:00) The current labor shortage and possible causes, sweeping labor strikes, shipping delays and "supply line bottle-necks", as well as the long term economic effects like unionization and inflation and what that does to daily life (2:00:00). Stories of high buck hunts and a breakdown of the budget reconciliation framework (as it was at the time of recording) including top cost, pay fors, programs still included and current delays (3:00:00). Expl

On episode 115 Don and Offie are joined by the one and only Larry Dixon. Starting off slow with dietary discussions, leading sharply into the labor shortage in not only traditionally low paying jobs but also higher paying and unions jobs (ferry boats, waste management and shipping trucks are local examples)(0:16:00), and whether this could be indicative of an unwillingness to work hard in the current working generation. Is it possible the introduction and expansion of "entitlement programs" and the gig and work at home economies have permanently changed our job markets (0:21:00). Larry highlights some of the freedom based differences between Oklahoma and Washington State and then why working hard and willingness to sacrifice are some of the keys to success (0:39:00). Updates on Larrys current status and future in the Army, including the reasons why and plans for his post military career (1:10:00). The ways Larrys concerns about the military are being mirrored in civilian life including vaccine mandates, criti

On episode 114 Don and Offie start with some COVID updates including announcements on COVID vaccine boosters, vaccine mandates, and a continued break down of the growing divide in the US being pushed forward by public figures, political servants and journalists on both sides of the political divide (0:21:30). ANOTHER crisis at the southern border, upwards of 15k mostly Haitian immigrants were gathered near Del Rio, Texas in an "open air facility", Don and Offie break down the reasons for the migration, the issues within the system being debated and the inability of government to respond or change in a meaningful way (1:30:00). The new AUKUS Treaty, including what it is, who it affects and why France withdrew its diplomats (3:20:00). In SPORTS!! Don can't buy a win, but the Ducks are undefeated and Dons number 1 pick is injured. Our Patreon is finally LIVE! You can check out our tiers and become a patron here: patreon.com/saltofthestreets Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All o

On episode 113 Don and Offie begin with a sneak peak into the second topic (COVID updates) by briefly talking about resistance, personal liberty and government lead division (0:10:00), they then go over Texas SB8 (aka the heartbeat bill) starting by breaking down the bill itself, then some of the bad faith arguments on both sides and finally by taking a deep look at some of the core issues of the abortion debate including the beginning of life and the rights of an individual vs. the rights of an unborn child (0:25:00). Moving then to updates in local and federal COVID policies including; new mask mandates in Washington State and talks of statewide vaccine passports. The Biden admin announcing updated vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors, head start teachers and private sector companies with over 100 employees (and several other groups). The effective creation and division of two separate classes of American citizens by the federal and certain state governments, and the increasingly authori

On part 1 of episode 112 Don and Offie start with a brief update of the infrastructure bill working its way through the congress and well as its path forward and potential obstacles. Then the boys break down the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan as comprehensively as possible, starting by discussing the monetary incentive for mainstream media to express the messages it has about the withdraw, then comparing and contrasting the Afghanistan war and the Vietnam war using a brief yet detailed timeline of the Presidential actions taken during the Vietnam war from Truman to Ford including the reasons the wars started, the ways they were fought and the public opinion around them. Then a deconstruction of all of the mainstream opinions of the withdraw by answering every question they (and the listeners) could think of including what could have been done differently in the withdraw, who deserves credit, who stands to benefit and why, as well as if we should have stayed in Afghanistan longer and if it would had made a dif

In prep for our big return from our summer break we've got a very special treat for you! NOT ONLY are we in a new studio once again, but we are joined by a very special guest. PAPA NEAL aka Matt Neal, an old Coast Guard friend of BigBird Offie's is IN STUDIO to share some of his thoughts on the current state of the world. COME JOIN US!

On episode 111 Don and Offie start by breaking down why they do the podcast and what their end goals are, followed by some nightmares of camping. The first formal topic is coverage of the Biden/Putin summit including the press conferences from both presidents, reactions, what place this form of diplomacy has in 2021 and how to deal with Russia (0:49:00). A newly announced policy from the Biden admin to counter the "epidemic of gun violence" in the U.S. (1:57:00). A breakdown of HR1 after it failed to get a debate in the Senate, including the different ways the bill was covered by the media on the left and the right respectively using articles from Vox.com and the Heritage foundation (2:40:00). What we know of a bipartisan infrastructure bill that was supposedly agreed upon, as well as the budget reconciliation piece that is supposed to join it (3:15:00). Some left over clips and the formal return of SPORTS!! Our theme song is written, produced and recorded by Upper Left. All of our podcasts and the audio ver