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. 1h ago

    FROM HOPE TO FALLOUT IN OBAMA’S AMERICA

    Jerk reacts to a video critique of the Obama presidency and test the gap between strong speeches and the policy outcomes people actually felt. I share my own experiences with healthcare changes, then move through domestic controversies and foreign policy decisions that I think reshaped trust in institutions.    • Switching from video-first posting to a podcast-style format and asking for listener feedback   • Reacting to MAGA Mark’s commentary and questioning whether the narration uses an AI voice   • Obama’s image and media praise versus a results-based scorecard   • Obamacare promises, premium changes, appointment delays, and crowded urgent care   • Solyndra, green energy loans, and scepticism around climate policy impacts  • Fast and Furious, IRS targeting claims, and concerns about unequal enforcement   • Trayvon Martin commentary and the risk of polarizing narratives before due process   • Libya intervention, Benghazi, and leadership under pressure   • Syria red line credibility, ISIS misread, and long-run consequences   • VA waitlist scandal, drone strike expansion, and civilian casualty debates   • DACA by executive action and the Iran deal optics and precedent   If you listen to these as a podcast, let me know how it's working because it's like I'm kind of I'm like video focused more so now   Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    24 min

  2. 4d ago

    ODYSSEY WILL MAKE MONEY, BUT I'M BUMMED ITS GOING TO SUCK.

    A trailer drops, the internet explodes, and suddenly a 3,000-year-old poem is at the center of a modern culture fight. Jerk hits play on a George the Giant Slayer video and react to the growing backlash around Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, especially the marketing hook “Defy The Gods” and what that tagline signals to long-time fans of Homer and Greek mythology.   From there, he gets into the messy part: authenticity. We talk about why some viewers don’t just care about visuals, IMAX spectacle, or big-name casting, but about whether the heart of The Odyssey is still there. He also unpacks how Hollywood PR and celebrity soundbites can inflame the situation, especially when the people promoting the project seem disconnected from the source material and its cultural roots.   We go deeper into the translation debate too, focusing on how word choices can quietly rewrite the story’s moral logic, shifting responsibility, changing how heroes are judged, and re framing themes like loyalty, sacrifice, hospitality, and respect for the divine. The Ship of Theseus thought experiment is used to ask a simple but uncomfortable question: if you swap out enough planks, is it still The Odyssey, or is it something else wearing the name?   If you care about Christopher Nolan films, book-to-screen adaptations, classical literature, or the future of honest storytelling, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this episode with a friend who loves movies or myths, and leave a review telling us where you draw the line between adaptation and rewrite. Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. 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. 6d ago

    TAMPON TIM AND THE WORST KIND OF PARDONS

    Minnesota used to feel like a steady, moderate place in the American imagination, then the headlines started stacking up: riots in Minneapolis, “defund the police” promises, corruption allegations, and public safety stories that leave people asking who is actually in charge. I take a blunt, unfiltered look at that arc through the lens of MAGAmark; a YOUTUBE channel dedicated to sharing the hypocritical corruption of the Democratic party. The focus is on Minnesota politics, with Governor Tim Walz at the centre of our criticism and frustration about crisis response, COVID-era enforcement, and policies we think send the wrong message about accountability. I also talk about how national figures shape Minnesota’s reputation, including Ilhan Omar and the way ideology can turn local governance into a constant culture war. From there, the conversation gets heavier, touching on political violence and what it means when disagreements stop being settled by debate and start feeling dangerous. It’s not just about personalities, it’s about the knock-on effects: trust in institutions, confidence in law enforcement, and whether regular residents believe the rules apply equally. A big chunk of the episode breaks down the Feeding Our Future scandal and why large public programs can become targets for fraud when oversight is weak. I connect that to a broader reality people understand, including how corruption can be normalised through patronage and “easy money” politics. Then I shift to two stories that hit a nerve: a messy vigilante-style confrontation involving an alleged attempt to meet a 13-year-old, and a clemency decision involving a convicted child sex offender, both raising the same question about consequences and public safety. If you’re following Minnesota news, public safety debates, or the broader US political climate, this one will push your buttons. Listen, share your take, and if you want more conversations like this, follow the show, leave a review, and send this episode to someone who’ll argue with you about it.out OBJECTIVE JERK PODCAST Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. 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

  4. Jun 24

    ROME’S COLLAPSE & THE CITIZEN VIGILANTE FILM: Politics Of Immigration

    A banned movie, a messy immigration debate, and a history lesson that feels very relevant. Jerk goes at immigration from a blunt personal angle: living as an immigrant in the Philippines while believing the “right way” matters, from legal processes to actually contributing where you live. That sets up the bigger question we keep returning to: when does compassion turn into a system that gets exploited, and who pays the price when governments refuse to enforce their own rules? Jerk also gets into Citizen Vigilante, a new film associated with director Uwe Boll that’s stirring up outrage well beyond normal movie talk. He breaks down the premise, why people compare it to Death Wish and even Taken, and why it’s being attacked as political messaging rather than judged only as entertainment. Along the way, he talks about censorship, bans, audience scores versus critics, and how internet labels can shut down real conversations about crime, integration, and public safety. Then he pivots to an animated history clip on the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the argument that uncontrolled immigration, corruption, and failed integration helped trigger long-term collapse. We don’t treat Rome as a perfect copy of today, but we do treat it as a warning about borders, institutions, and what happens when leaders make promises they can’t enforce. If you’re tired of slogans and want a raw, opinionated breakdown of immigration policy, border security, asylum, integration, and the culture war around film, hit play. After listening, subscribe, share this with a mate, and leave a review, what’s one immigration rule you think should be non-negotiable? Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    19 min

  5. Jun 22

    FILIPINO SCHOOL SHOOTING: It Is Time To Be Proactive And Not Reactive.

    A rare incident of a school shooting in Tacloban City Philippines  is the kind of story people want to believe won't happen “here” until it does. I read through the initial reporting on the San Jose National High School attack, react to what’s been confirmed so far, and sit with the uncomfortable reality that rare incidents can still expose big gaps in school readiness, communication, and follow-through. I also talk about bullying as more than just a schoolyard issue. When reports point to constant bullying, it raises tough questions about warning signs, student support systems, and how schools can intervene early through clear reporting channels, counseling, and real consequences for harassment.  From there, I get practical. Watching the panic in the circulating clips leads to a discussion on basic active shooter response: RUN, HIDE FIGHT; lock and barricade, stay out of view, stay quiet, and follow a plan. It’s not about importing fear or pretending the Philippines is the same as the US, it’s about being proactive and building simple routines that protect lives during the first critical minutes. We also widen the lens to mental health, violence prevention, and why “one simple fix” rarely solves complex harm. If you found this valuable, subscribe for more grounded takes on safety, local news, and real-world preparedness. Share the episode with a friend, and please leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    16 min

  6. Jun 18

    WHAT HAPPENS IN EUROPE, WILL HAPPEN IN THE U.S.: The UK Grooming Gang Report

    I dig into the UK Grooming Gang Inquiry Report and read out sections that focus on victim testimony, whistleblower accounts, and the report’s central claim that this wasn’t just about individual criminals, it was also about institutional failure. I react to a clip from MP Rupert Lowe, then pull out the parts that hit hardest: how vulnerable girls were allegedly targeted, how organized networks operated, and why the report argues that politics, media incentives, and fear of accusations shaped how the problem was discussed or downplayed. If you’ve been searching for context on “UK grooming gangs”, “child sexual exploitation”, and “public inquiry findings”, this gives you a direct, plain-language walk through of what’s being said and why it’s controversial. I also connect the report to wider debates that keep popping up across the West: immigration policy, crime reporting, and the pressure people feel around free speech. We touch on a France case framed as punishment for speaking bluntly, then jump to the UK’s post-Dunblane firearms changes and why some people compare that path to US Second Amendment arguments. Finally, I play a short clip on unrest in Ireland and talk about how media labels can drown out the underlying issues. If this conversation challenges you, good. Subscribe for more, share the episode with someone who reads primary sources, and leave a review with the one question you think the media should be asking next. Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. 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

  7. Jun 16

    HOW CAMERAS PROTECT CITIZENS WHEN POLITICIANS DON'T

    A single clip of surveillance video can change everything: what the public believes, and how a city argues about safety. I talk through Seattle’s expanding use of cameras in high-crime areas and why a viral downtown assault on an elderly commuter became a flashpoint. The footage doesn’t just spark outrage, it also leads to a tip that helps identify a second suspect quickly, showing the real-world value of clear video evidence when time matters. From there, I unpack the bigger debate that keeps coming up with body cams and street cameras. A lot of us once feared the whole thing felt “Orwellian”, like we’re trading freedom for convenience. Others supported cameras as a way to expose corrupt policing. What’s uncomfortable, and important, is that video can do both at the same time: it can hold police accountable, clear officers when claims are false, and capture violent offenders doing exactly what witnesses describe. Evidence forces everyone to deal with facts, not just feelings. Privacy still isn’t a side issue, though. I get into concerns about data storage, security, who gets access, how misuse can happen, and why socialist politicians worry about federal immigration enforcement tapping into local systems.  If you care about public safety, civil liberties, and how cities like Seattle are trying to balance both, listen through and share this with someone who disagrees with you. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell me your line in the sand: when do cameras help, and when do they go too far? Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    16 min

  8. Jun 16

    ANTHONY FAUCI WHISTLE BLOWER: LAPD Shoot dog during welfare check

    THE CONTROVERSY NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT : a whistleblower exposes Anthony Fauci, including a quoted line about the public not being “afraid enough”. Whether you see that as believable, exaggerated, or taken out of context, it opens a serious discussion about public health communication, fear-based messaging, ethics, and trust.  JERK ALSO DISCUSSES A VIRAL INCIDENT FROM LOS ANGELES: a welfare check that ends with police shooting a dog, and the internet filling in the blanks instantly. I break down why these stories explode, how assumptions harden into certainty, and why waiting for context is harder than firing off a hot take. If you’re tired of selective coverage, social media outrage, and the constant tug-of-war between facts and feelings, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the one story you wish people would talk about more. Reach me through “FAN MAIL” you can leave a comment or a voicemail. Support the show Again, thanks for hanging out with me!  Please feel free to comment or send an email to theobjectivejerk@gmail.com

    23 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
    265
  • Rating
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    © 2026 the objective JERK
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