Seasoned & Unfiltered

Steveo, Big Bull Media
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Seasoned & Unfiltered is where experience leads the conversation. No buzzwords. No polish. Just straight talk from someone who’s lived enough life to know the difference between noise and substance. Each episode explores business, leadership, culture, money, relationships, and the lessons you only learn the hard way. The wins, the mistakes, and the moments where reality shows up unannounced—it’s all on the table. Expect direct opinions, thoughtful reflection, and conversations that don’t bend just to make people comfortable. Hosted by Hot Steveo, a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the show is grounded in real-world experience shaped by service, discipline, and decades of perspective. This isn’t advice pulled from a book or a trend. It’s insight earned over time—seasoned by life and delivered unfiltered. New episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 2h ago ·  Video

    A Bomb Is a Bomb | The Double Standard on Political Violence | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep. 21

    Does political violence get judged differently depending on who's responsible? This week on Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steve O. examines a controversial speech delivered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asks whether America has spent decades applying different standards to political violence based on ideology. From the Weather Underground and Bill Ayers to modern-day terrorism statistics and media coverage, Steve explores whether institutions, academia, and the press have consistently portrayed left-wing and right-wing violence differently—and what that means for public trust. The discussion isn't about excusing one side or condemning the other. It's about asking whether all acts of political violence should be treated equally, regardless of who commits them. In this episode: Marco Rubio's remarks on political terrorismThe history of the Weather UndergroundBill Ayers and the controversy surrounding his academic careerData comparing recent left-wing and right-wing extremist violenceClaims of institutional and media biasWhy Steve believes consistency matters when discussing political violence Whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions, this episode challenges listeners to examine the evidence, question prevailing narratives, and think critically about how political violence is discussed in America. Chapters 00:00 – "A Bomb Is a Bomb"01:34 – Marco Rubio's Controversial Speech02:22 – Why This Story Matters Now03:02 – Political Violence & Double Standards04:43 – A Two-Tiered System?05:28 – The Weather Underground Explained06:47 – Bill Ayers and the Pentagon Bombing08:13 – What the Latest Terrorism Data Shows09:10 – Left vs. Right: The Numbers10:33 – Is Far-Left Violence Being Ignored?11:38 – The Counterargument Examined13:17 – Steve's Response to the Critics14:33 – Academia, Media & Public Perception15:53 – Allegations of Missing Context in Reporting17:20 – Should Counterterrorism Be Consistent?17:52 – Looking Back at the 1970s20:12 – What Does Victory Against Political Violence Look Like?21:18 – "A Bomb Is a Bomb"22:12 – Why Steve Wants You to Watch Rubio's Full Speech23:49 – Final Thoughts on Institutional Bias26:32 – Stay Seasoned, Stay Spicy

    A Bomb Is a Bomb | The Double Standard on Political Violence | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep. 21

  2. 5d ago

    Why Are Millions of Americans Leaving Blue States? | The Real Story Behind America's Great Migration | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep. 20

    Why are so many Americans packing up everything they own and moving across the country? The answer may not be what you think. In this episode of Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steve O explores one of the biggest demographic shifts in modern America: the migration from high-cost coastal states to places like Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. But this isn't just about politics. It's about affordability. It's about safety. It's about raising a family. And it's about finding a place that feels like home. Drawing from conversations with families who have already made the move, Steve examines the common themes driving these decisions—from rising housing costs and property taxes to concerns about schools, community, faith, and quality of life. He also discusses the realities people don't always talk about: leaving family behind, adapting to a new culture, and discovering that no place is perfect. Whether you've already relocated, you're thinking about it, or you're simply curious why this trend continues to grow, this episode offers an honest conversation about what Americans are looking for in the next chapter of their lives. Chapters 00:00 – Why Millions of Americans Are Moving01:12 – Housing Costs & Property Taxes Push Families Out02:24 – Crime, Safety & Quality of Life03:11 – Schools, Curriculum & Raising Kids04:04 – Freedom of Speech & Personal Beliefs05:59 – Sponsor: Angel Pillow 07:18 – Why Red States Are Attracting New Residents07:51 – Lower Taxes, Small Business & Opportunity08:35 – Faith, Community & Shared Values09:19 – Culture Shock: Finding a Different Way of Life10:40 – It's About More Than Politics 11:18 – What Happened After Families Moved?13:22 – Did They Actually Feel Safer?14:51 – Did Their Finances Improve?16:13 – How the Kids Adjusted17:30 – The Emotional Cost of Moving18:18 – What Families Miss Most19:32 – The Unexpected Culture Changes20:12 – Was the Move Worth It? 21:47 – Steve's Advice Before You Relocate22:32 – Research Before You Pack23:15 – A Cheaper House Isn't Always a Better Life24:19 – Family, Community & Long-Term Happiness26:44 – Why This Is Really an American Story27:27 – Final Thoughts & Share Your Story

    Why Are Millions of Americans Leaving Blue States? | The Real Story Behind America's Great Migration | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep. 20

  3. Jun 30

    They Want to Track Every Mile You Drive? | The Truth About the VMT Tax | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep. 19

    What if paying for the roads meant giving up your privacy? This week on Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steve O takes a closer look at the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Tax—a proposal that could fundamentally change how Americans pay for highway infrastructure. With gas tax revenues shrinking due to electric vehicles and increasingly fuel-efficient cars, lawmakers are exploring a mileage-based tax that charges drivers for every mile they travel. While supporters say it's a fair way to fund America's roads, critics argue it opens the door to unprecedented government tracking and raises serious questions about privacy, fairness, and taxation. Steve breaks down how these programs work, why several states are already testing them, and what it could mean for your daily commute, your wallet, and your personal freedom. Whether you're skeptical, supportive, or hearing about the VMT tax for the first time, this episode provides the context you need to understand one of the least-discussed policy proposals currently being explored. In this episode:  Why the Highway Trust Fund is running out of money  How a Vehicle Miles Traveled tax works  Why electric vehicles have changed transportation funding  Pilot programs already underway across the country  Privacy concerns surrounding mileage tracking  Could Americans end up paying both gas taxes and mileage taxes?  What this proposal could mean for rural drivers and long-distance commuters Stay informed. Ask questions. And decide for yourself. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Sponsor Message 01:52 – Why We're Revisiting the VMT Tax 02:22 – What Is the Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax? 03:09 – Why the Highway Trust Fund Is Running Out of Money 03:50 – The Gas Tax Hasn't Changed Since 1993 04:34 – Would the Government Track Every Mile? 05:17 – What a Mileage Tracking System Could Know 06:05 – States Already Testing VMT Programs 06:54 – The EV Funding Problem Explained 08:51 – Are EV Owners Paying Their Fair Share? 10:10 – Why This Isn't About Electric Vehicles Alone 11:24 – The High Cost of Collecting Mileage Taxes 12:18 – Privacy vs. Infrastructure Funding 13:35 – Could Location Data Be Misused? 14:15 – Why Every Driver Should Know About This 15:27 – Tracking, Privacy & Government Oversight 18:02 – The 2028 Highway Funding Deadline 18:41 – Colorado, Oregon & California Pilot Programs 20:53 – Fuel Efficiency and the Funding Gap 21:37 – Will the Gas Tax Ever Disappear? 22:21 – Voluntary Today… Mandatory Tomorrow? 23:46 – How We Got Here 24:28 – Understanding Road Usage Fees 25:12 – How the Pilot Programs Actually Work 26:42 – Could States Add Their Own Mileage Tax? 27:17 – The Impact on Rural America 27:57 – What About Farmers and Long-Distance Drivers? 28:39 – Final Thoughts & What Comes Next 29:18 – Like, Subscribe & Join the Conversation

    They Want to Track Every Mile You Drive? | The Truth About the VMT Tax | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep. 19

  4. Jun 30 ·  Bonus

    He Protects America… But Isn't Allowed to Become an American | DeputyDreamer Edgar Vasquez

    What if you spent nearly your entire life in America… Served your community. Wore the badge. Protected your neighbors. …and still weren't allowed to become an American citizen? In Episode 2 of Pull Up a Chair, Steve sits down with Edgar Vasquez, a Mississippi deputy sheriff, DACA recipient, and proud patriot whose dream is simple: To become a United States citizen. Brought to America from Mexico at just three years old, Edgar shares the deeply personal story of discovering he wasn't a citizen, pursuing a career in law enforcement, and navigating an immigration system he believes is broken—but still deserves respect. Whether you agree or disagree with immigration policy, Edgar's story challenges assumptions and reminds us that behind every headline is a human being. This is a conversation about service, identity, sacrifice, family, and what it truly means to love a country. Pull up a chair. Chapters00:00 – Meet Deputy Edgar Vasquez01:44 – Growing Up American Without Citizenship04:26 – The Day He Learned He Wasn't a U.S. Citizen08:58 – Why He Chose Law Enforcement12:21 – Serving Without Full Certification14:37 – What People Get Wrong About DACA17:13 – Support From Fellow Deputies21:50 – Respecting the Law While Seeking Change23:21 – Why He Refuses to Marry for Citizenship25:42 – His Message to Congress27:56 – Serving the Country That Raised Him28:21 – Racism, Identity & Finding Acceptance31:45 – Social Media vs. Real Life33:31 – Politics, DACA & Common Ground36:18 – What He Would Say to President Trump37:38 – Honoring His Mother's Dream40:40 – Lessons From a Life of Service42:52 – Steve's Message to America45:21 – Edgar's Final Plea to Americans

  5. Jun 14

    They Want to Tax Every Mile You Drive?! | The Hidden Cost of America’s Road Crisis | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 17

    The gas tax isn't enough anymore... So what's the government's next idea? Charge you by the mile. This week on Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steve O takes a deep dive into the growing push for a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Tax, a policy that could fundamentally change how Americans pay for the roads they drive on.  With electric vehicles becoming more common and gas tax revenues shrinking, states across the country are experimenting with mileage-based fees that could eventually replace—or possibly be added on top of—existing fuel taxes. But there's a bigger question: How much information should the government collect just to tax you for driving? Steve explores:  Why the Highway Trust Fund is running out of money  How VMT programs work  Privacy concerns surrounding GPS tracking  Double taxation fears  The impact on EV owners and everyday commuters  Whether this is a reasonable solution—or government overreach Is this the future of transportation funding... or the beginning of something much bigger? Chapters 00:00 – They're Tracking Your Miles 00:50 – Why the Gas Tax Is Failing 02:19 – What Is a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Tax? 03:12 – The Original Highway Funding Model 04:27 – Why the Highway Trust Fund Is Running Dry 05:31 – The 2028 Funding Crisis 06:14 – How Electric Vehicles Changed Everything 07:04 – Inflation & The Shrinking Gas Tax 08:02 – Is the Government Fixing Its Own Mistake? 08:36 – Why VMT Requires Tracking Your Vehicle 09:24 – Privacy Concerns & Government Surveillance 10:53 – What Your Car Could Reveal About You 11:40 – Is This "Big Brother" for Drivers? 13:57 – States Already Testing Mileage Taxes 15:01 – California & Colorado's Pilot Programs 15:50 – The Risk of Double Taxation 16:49 – The $20 Billion Collection Cost 17:23 – Voluntary Today… Mandatory Tomorrow? 18:57 – The Case FOR a Mileage Tax 20:27 – Can Privacy Actually Be Protected? 22:33 – Will Gas Taxes Ever Go Away? 23:23 – Are Americans About to Pay Even More? 24:39 – Final Thoughts & Audience Discussion

    They Want to Tax Every Mile You Drive?! | The Hidden Cost of America’s Road Crisis | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 17

  6. May 30

    What’s on the Biden Tapes? | The DOJ Fight That Could Change Everything | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 16

    A former President is suing the Department of Justice. Let that sink in. This week on Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steveo dives into one of the most controversial legal and political battles of the year: former President Joe Biden filing a lawsuit to stop the release of roughly 70 hours of audio recordings known as the Ghostwriter Tapes.  The recordings were made during Biden's post-vice presidency years while working on his memoir and later became part of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s classified documents investigation. Now, with a June 15 release date looming, the question isn't just whether the tapes should be released… It's why they're being fought over so aggressively. Steveo examines:  The classified documents investigation  The role of the DOJ under two administrations  Privacy vs public accountability  Allegations involving classified information  Questions surrounding transparency and presidential leadership If the tapes are released, they could reshape how history remembers an entire presidency. Or they could remain locked away forever. Chapters 00:00 – Biden Sues the DOJ 01:03 – What Are the Ghostwriter Tapes? 03:48 – How the Recordings Were Made 05:52 – Classified Documents Resurface 06:26 – Special Counsel Robert Hur's Investigation 07:10 – The Classified Information Allegations 08:46 – The DOJ's Sudden Reversal 10:10 – Privacy Rights vs Public Accountability 11:10 – Are There Political Double Standards? 12:10 – Angel Pillow Sponsor Break 13:53 – Why the DOJ Changed Course 15:46 – The June 15 Deadline Approaches 16:35 – Biden's Legal Strategy Explained 18:03 – The Judge Who Will Decide 19:45 – Should the Public Hear the Audio? 20:25 – Is This About Damage Control? 21:19 – The Fallout From the Hur Report 21:58 – Questions About Biden's Cognitive Decline 23:21 – Why Steve Says Americans Need to Hear It 24:21 – Comparing Biden and Trump Document Cases 25:53 – Public Interest or Political Theater? 26:43 – What Happens If the Tapes Confirm the Allegations? 27:33 – Countdown to the Court's Decision 29:15 – Final Thoughts & Audience Reactions

    What’s on the Biden Tapes? | The DOJ Fight That Could Change Everything | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 16

  7. May 9

    You Can’t Become a Billionaire… Really? | AOC, Capitalism & America’s Border Crisis | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 15

    This week on Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steveo takes aim at one of the most viral political claims making the rounds: “Nobody earns a billion dollars.” Using names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and the Walton family as examples, Steve breaks down how modern billionaires actually built their wealth—and why capitalism, technology, and risk-taking still matter in America. Then things shift to the border. Steve dives into immigration enforcement operations across Texas and Arizona, discussing: Illegal crossingsHuman smugglingSanctuary city policiesAnd why he believes agencies like ICE and Border Patrol are being unfairly attacked But it’s not all black and white. The episode also tackles the broken immigration system itself—especially the complicated reality surrounding DACA recipients and legal immigration delays. Money. Power. Politics. Immigration.Nothing stays filtered for long. Chapters 00:00 – “You Can’t Make a Billion Dollars”02:11 – Steve Reacts to AOC’s Comments05:53 – America’s Billionaire Boom Explained07:55 – Elon Musk, Tech Wealth & Capitalism11:23 – Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos & The Tech Empire Era15:42 – Should Billionaires Be Taxed More?17:22 – Redistribution vs Hard Work20:11 – Which Billionaires Lean Left or Right?26:44 – Tax Cuts, Corporations & Economic Reality29:41 – George Soros, Politics & Billionaire Influence 32:26 – Operation Take Back America34:24 – Illegal Entry vs Felony Reentry36:51 – Human Smuggling Cases Exposed39:30 – Why Steve Supports ICE & Border Patrol40:18 – Arizona Border Enforcement Operations43:00 – The Immigration System Is Broken44:14 – DACA, Citizenship & The Human Side of Immigration45:57 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks

    You Can’t Become a Billionaire… Really? | AOC, Capitalism & America’s Border Crisis | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 15

  8. May 4

    Who’s Really Paying for It? | Taxes, Iran Tensions & The Cost of English Education | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 13

    This episode covers a lot—and none of it is simple. In Episode 13 of Seasoned & Unfiltered, Steve O breaks down a controversial question that hits close to home: Who’s actually paying to teach English in American public schools—and how much is it costing you? Using insights from Congressman Chip Roy, the conversation dives into: The true cost of educating English learners in TexasWhy taxpayers may be carrying more of the burden than they realizeAnd whether the system is working the way it should Then the conversation shifts globally… Steve tackles the Iran conflict, civilian casualties, and the fog of misinformation—asking what’s real, what’s propaganda, and what it means moving forward. And just when things get heavy…He takes it back to a different time—the 60s and 70s—with a nostalgic look at childhood, culture, and how much simpler things used to feel. Three very different conversations.One big question underneath it all: Where is all of this headed? Chapters 00:00 – How Much Does It Cost to Teach English?01:48 – The $830 Million Question06:10 – English Learners Across Texas Schools08:37 – Where the Money Actually Comes From12:31 – Why We Can’t Track Immigration Status22:11 – Who Should Be Paying for This?26:23 – Should English Be Required Before School?29:17 – Iran Conflict: What Really Happened?31:52 – The School Strike Controversy34:23 – Truth vs Propaganda36:47 – Civilian Casualties & The Reality of War40:40 – Quick Break: Sponsor Message42:22 – Back to Simpler Times45:59 – Toys, Games & Growing Up in the 60s/70s49:14 – Childhood Memories That Still Hit58:13 – Music, Culture & What We’ve Lost

    Who’s Really Paying for It? | Taxes, Iran Tensions & The Cost of English Education | Seasoned & Unfiltered Ep 13
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Seasoned & Unfiltered is where experience leads the conversation. No buzzwords. No polish. Just straight talk from someone who’s lived enough life to know the difference between noise and substance. Each episode explores business, leadership, culture, money, relationships, and the lessons you only learn the hard way. The wins, the mistakes, and the moments where reality shows up unannounced—it’s all on the table. Expect direct opinions, thoughtful reflection, and conversations that don’t bend just to make people comfortable. Hosted by Hot Steveo, a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the show is grounded in real-world experience shaped by service, discipline, and decades of perspective. This isn’t advice pulled from a book or a trend. It’s insight earned over time—seasoned by life and delivered unfiltered. New episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Steveo, Big Bull Media
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
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    © 2026 Seasoned & Unfiltered
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