the OBJECTIVE JERK

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I have objective views and I am a jerk. I am catholic and I am conservative, but this is not a faith based or political podcast. I am a "normal" person that likes to discuss many topics and although I view things through a catholic/conservative lens, my time in the Army has also left me with an a*****e complex. I am not an expert nor am I perfect, but I am Objective and I am a Jerk, so join the Objective Jerk as my Catholic conscience battles with my veteran outlook.

  1. 4H AGO

    LAZY PODCASTING: AI Shortcuts, Pickle ball and He-Man Hope

    Send us a text Jerk weighs low-effort, high-consistency podcasting against burnout while testing a DIY mic setup and AI editing. Between a pickleball weekend, Bible reading habits, a New York policing case, and a new He-Man trailer, we ask what’s practical, what’s respectful, and what’s worth our time. • Keeping the podcast simple to stay consistent • Using AI to cut clips and reduce editing load • Social media as a posting tool, not a time sink • Pickle ball growth in the Philippines and learning doubles • Toilet reading the physical Bible to avoid phone distractions • First reactions to the NYPD cooler case and proportional force • Skepticism about sign language at briefings on-screen • Cautious optimism for the new He-Man and villain tone • Questions for listeners on setup, faith habits, and films Let me know what you think sign language people news news briefings should they be there is He-Man gonna be DEI crap show what else did I talk about should I put more work into my podcast is it okay to read the Bible on the toilet and should a guy go to jail for throwing a cooler at somebody that inadvertently dies anyway that's it let me know what you think appreciate your time I'll see you guys next time alright God bless alright bye Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    30 min

  2. 4D AGO

    ICE PROTESTING IS NOW MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM? Protesting is turning into a profession.

    Send us a text Jerk talks about deleting the podcast a couple years back and how the road back has been slow. Realities of various platforms and comments, and how consistency beats hacks. We also dig into student protests being organized by school districts, while some parents were unaware. Body cams are to be given to all ICE agents, how organic ARE the protests and how much do protestors make? Also; how Don Lemon needs to be made an example plus, some dream analysis about strange dreams that signal creative anxiety. • Why consistency matters more than spikes. • How Buzzsprout, Spotify, YouTube, Rumble and BitChute etc. capture analytics. • How negative comments are par for the course and are entertaining. • How Law enforcement and body cams create clarity • Why student protests should not happen, but need consent and balance if so. • Tools and AI that reduce editing friction • Creative nerves behind recurring performance dreams What do you guys think of you know you know, 12, 13, 14 year olds going to ice protest? Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    31 min

  3. 5D AGO

    VLAD THE IMPALER WAS A CHRISTIAN HERO: Plus a boxers wig flies off during bout.

    Send us a text We move from a flying toupee and bald confidence to a deeper look at Dracula’s roots, asking whether a Christian defender was turned into a monster by modern myth and cultural taste. Along the way we test Stoker’s influences, Hollywood morality, and a stark Bible warning about deceptive authority. • Pickleball takeover and entering a tournament • Boxer’s wig incident as a mirror for image and ego • Choosing baldness over denial and costly fixes • Vlad the Impaler’s context versus the Dracula myth • How stories shape faith, heroes, and public memory • Bram Stoker’s milieu, science, and occult-adjacent circles • Hollywood’s golden age and Catholic guardrails • 1 Kings 13 and the danger of false prophets • Discernment as a way to navigate culture and belief Let me know: shave your head, transplant, or team hat? Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Christianity—what is it? Whatever. Let me know. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    36 min

  4. JAN 31

    DID YOU SERVE, LEAVE, ONLY TO RETURN, OR WANT TO RETURN? Jerks personal military journey.

    Send us a text We take aim at award-show hype and the media spectacle, then turn the mic inward to share a straight story of service, risk, and the hard stop that comes with a higher VA rating. Headlines fade; the real work is choosing purpose when the uniform won’t fit anymore. • Why a paid award nod doesn’t define success • Reaction to the Don Lemon arrest  • Two Iraq tours and SRT point-man logic • The toll on family after explosions and bad calls • Attempt to join the Air Force National Guard as a jet engine mechanic • MEPS delays, paperwork, and a move across states • Life as a civilian on military posts • Plan to join the Washington Army National Guard as a Black Hawk mechanic • VA rating increase, PTSD care, and disqualification • Closing thoughts on media trust and what counts as real work Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    28 min

  5. JAN 30

    JERK READS HIS FRIEND’S COMMENTS AND ASKS: Troll Or True Believer?

    Send us a text We break down a heated back-and-forth about ICE enforcement, sanctuary cities, and what counts as protest versus interference, using real Facebook comments as a case study. Along the way we test media claims, push for verification, and ask whether a friend is trolling or standing on true belief. • Media panel noise and why arguments stall • Protest rights versus interference boundaries • Carrying firearms near protests as a risk factor • Rittenhouse comparisons and consistency claims • Sanctuary cities and ICE confrontation patterns • Obama-era deportations versus interior enforcement now • Credible sources, verification, and AI worries • Keeping friendships despite political heat • How to set standards for evidence and discourse Send me an email and let me know, or comment, I guess Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    32 min

  6. JAN 28

    HOW RETARDED CAN LIBERALS BE? Sorry not sorry.

    Send us a text We weigh viral clips against real tactics, moving from a flashbang injury to the Parkland stabbing to the syringe-on-stage moment. We share field notes on use of force, why Tasers fail, and how protests magnify risk when weapons and crowd pressure meet. • Why the mic is therapy • Do my video clips need context? • What flashbangs do and don’t do • Training stories that explain split-second calls • Parkland stabbing facts and media framing • Practical rules for knives, bats, and distance • UPS jacket arrest and fake seizure tells • Skepticism on the Ilhan Omar syringe clip and security basics • The Pettit case versus Rittenhouse and why context matters • How protests stack risk and shrink margins for error Email us: theobjectivejerk@gmail.com Let us know if you want more video clips for context Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    41 min

  7. JAN 27

    STAR TREK II: Why Wrath Of Khan Still Feels Sharp And Human

    Send us a text We break down why Wrath of Khan still feels sharp, human, and accessible, from its submarine-style tension to a farewell that earns every tear. Along the way, we talk creator choices, leaks and misdirection, and how the film respects fans without losing newcomers. • Why the pacing and tone improve over The Motion Picture • How Khan’s TV origin deepens the film without confusion • What makes Spock’s sacrifice land emotionally • The shift to a naval aesthetic and tighter editing • Minor gripes about “future fashion” and ensemble use • Hopes for more screen time for Uhura and the crew Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    30 min

  8. JAN 25

    REASON AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Man is shot by ICE and dies.

    Send us a text We break down the Minneapolis ICE shooting with a timeline, the limits of the video, and how perception and tactics shape split-second choices. We weigh compliance, team communication, and the media narrative while calling for evidence before verdicts. • Setting the scene and timeline of the shooting • Parsing the shaky video and poor audio • What officers knew about the firearm • Control tactics versus “beating up” myths • Communication when a weapon is secured • Compliance and split-second threat perception • Personal example of de-escalation through compliance • Tactical trade-offs between swarming and perimeter • National ICE context versus local politics • Why waiting for body cams matters Let me know what you think Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me! Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    27 min
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I have objective views and I am a jerk. I am catholic and I am conservative, but this is not a faith based or political podcast. I am a "normal" person that likes to discuss many topics and although I view things through a catholic/conservative lens, my time in the Army has also left me with an a*****e complex. I am not an expert nor am I perfect, but I am Objective and I am a Jerk, so join the Objective Jerk as my Catholic conscience battles with my veteran outlook.

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  • Creator
    Jerk
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    219
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 the OBJECTIVE JERK
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