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. 2D AGO

    I HATE TECHNOLOGY: Oh look another violent attempt on 47.

    Venting about tech failures at home, the anxiety that comes with relying on always-on devices, and why offline hobbies still matter. I run through messy political headlines, media double standards, and a hard-earned view of what real leadership looks like.  • Dealing with heat, broken air con, and the stress of small problems stacking up  • Troubleshooting home security cameras, Wi‑Fi towers, and why tech “convenience” backfires  • Nostalgia for pre-streaming life and building offline entertainment with books, vinyl, and games  • Reacting to violent news and questioning how threats get framed and prioritized  • Calling out selective outrage in comedy, activism, and online culture  • Debating authenticity, masks, lizard people and why trust in public figures is thin  • Sharing military leadership lessons about backbone, ego, and protecting your people  Stay off social media, get outside, and do some yard work.  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

    34 min

  2. 5D AGO

    I THOUGHT IT WAS MANUFACTURED UNTIL THE LIVESTREAM: CA Mosque Shooting

    I react to new details around a shooting after the manifesto and livestream drop, and I explain why my first read was off. I keep coming back to the same point: the politics are loud, but mental illness and online obsession feel like the real engine.  • Quick correction after new information comes out  • Confusion around the manifesto’s mixed targets and messaging  • Livestream evidence and the copycat shooter problem  • Mental illness as the core issue behind the headlines  • SSRIs and long-term medication concerns, including personal experience  • Being a veteran, fear after injury, and why going back mattered  • Social media doomscrolling, engagement bait, and nonstop hot takes  • Argument for bringing back asylums or long-term facilities  • Brief detour into “old world” structures and cover-up theories  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

    25 min

  3. MAY 19

    RECENT MOSQUE SHOOTING IS 100% A CONSPIRACY!

    I lose a full recording in GarageBand, swear a bit, then hit record again and go straight into why a reported mosque shooting story does not feel organic to me. I lay out the details that trigger my suspicion, explain what I mean by “conspiracy”, and ask you to challenge my thinking.  • Accidentally deleting the finished audio and why the video ends up different  • Claims that the mosque shooting is real but the motive and perpetrators are manufactured  • Arguing that “shooter died by suicide” often feels like a red flag  • Questioning the convenience of manifestos, symbols, and staged optics  • Explaining three types of people when it comes to conspiracies  • Describing my “b******t meter” and how a past scam confirmed it  • Asking listeners to look at the full picture without left-right lenses  Let me know what you think. Send the email, the objective jerk at gmail.com.  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

    27 min

  4. MAY 18

    IGNORANCE IS BLISS: The same joke in the Philippines would get you killed in the States

    A chill Sunday morning watching an MMA card on Netflix, then the mood flips when a realistic-looking shotgun gets waved around in a packed restaurant. I break down why that split-second shock hits hard, how PTSD and situational awareness shape daily life in the Philippines, and why reckless “jokes” and risky driving can keep stress levels high. • Reactions to Netflix’s first MMA fight stream and the quick finishes  • Situational awareness habits from military and deployments  • A fast food worker brandishing a toy shotgun and why it is not funny  • How our brains process threat cues before facts catch up  • Differences between US and Philippines gun violence and public response  • Why hyper vigilance affects where we sit, how we move, and how often we go out  • Driving behavior that triggers anger and erodes trust fast  • Choosing isolation and staying home as a way to avoid escalation Let me know what you think.  Do you think the fast food worker was reckless? Do you live here in the Philippines?  A lot of people in different countries listening to this, but if something like that happened in the country you live in, what would be the consequences? 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

  5. MAY 14

    CHRIS NOLAN'S RETARDODYSSEY: What Happens When News And Hollywood Feel Fake

    I start with the day-to-day reality of heat, humidity, and trying to organise a yard full of plants while learning which care advice actually works in the Philippines.  Things escalate fast into a rat-in-the-house story, then I pivot into why I don’t trust loaded headlines and why Hollywood adaptations like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are starting to feel like ideology first.  • Summertime weather in the Philippines and how rainy season shifts the routine  • Organising a messy plant setup and learning sun and watering needs by observation  • Using plant identification apps and running into region-based care problems  • A killer cat bringing a huge rat indoors and dealing with the aftermath  • Cat behavior, pest control benefits, and the headache of cats “sharing” their kills  • Dealing with cat pregnancy, spay and neuter timing, and the revolving-door feeling  • An NBC headline about Kyle Rittenhouse and why wording destroys trust  • How small narrative tweaks turn into “history” over time  • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey concerns, casting backlash, and modern translations  • Why I’ve stopped getting excited about theaters and most new Hollywood films  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

    40 min

  6. MAY 9

    FROM GARAGEBAND GLITCHES TO TWITCH STREAM MISHAPS: Gen X Boomer trying to make it work.

    Nothing like a Boomer "ish" person dealing with the messy reality of recording and streaming when your gear, brain, and software aren’t cooperating. From TV nostalgia and gaming burnout to headlines that feel like fear bait, then end by asking how to build a simple streaming setup without losing your privacy.  • Dealing with heat, fan noise, and DIY recording fixes  • Watching Rescue Me for the firehouse banter, then questioning the lack of likeable characters  • Losing hours trying to fix a GarageBand "problem" when there was never a problem to begin with. • Noticing lower gaming stamina with age and trying Red Dead Redemption anyway  • Setting up Xbox streaming to Twitch, troubleshooting mic issues, weighing OBS and capture card needs  • Reacting to UFO news through faith, scepticism, and “distraction” concerns  • ppushing back on hantavirus panic and the media incentive to fear-monger  • Venting about Hollywood politics, money problems, and audience backlash  • Wanting real viewer interaction while worrying about privacy and getting clipped.   You could email me, because I know it’s kind of a bitch to put a lot of information on the comment section. theobjectivejerk@gmail.com. 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

    27 min

  7. MAY 5

    PERMITS, EMPTY RESERVOIRS, AND INCOMPETENCE: Dip Shit Demoacrats Can't Do Shit.

    Today I discuss/Bitch about the Palisades Fire and the claims around why it spread, why recovery feels stalled, and why so many people can’t get clear information without digging for firsthand videos. How this catastrophic event proves Democrats can't govern and why "More Government" does not work. We also talk about how basic wildfire prevention like water access and brush clearance gets tangled up in politics, permits, and media narratives.  Why is China buying all the property?Choosing firsthand resident videos over local news coverageWind, ignition sources, and why timing still matters in winter wildfires Water reservoir readiness, maintenance delays, and hydrant supply concerns Brush clearance and defensible space as practical wildfire prevention frustration with cleanup pace, rebuilding barriers, and accountability Concerns about homelessness optics, civic priorities, and foreign governments owning American land.  Let me know what you think, your thoughts, your experiences, whichever.  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

    30 min

  8. MAY 3

    TDS AND A FREE BEER THREAT: What Happens When Politics Becomes Your Whole Personality

    I start with music, and the bands I grew up on, and the weirdly wholesome moment of a son recognizing an old-school Band. I pivot hard into Trump Derangement Syndrome, a Wisconsin brewery owner’s “free beer day” post, and why the First Amendment still doesn’t protect you from consequences.  • Rock and grunge as identity then and background now  • Filter and Army of Anyone as a gateway to a family moment  • Why politics from entertainers can poison the art  • Kirk Bangstad and the Minocqua Brewing controversy  • Reading the “free beer day” post and what it implies  • Why “Trump faked it” conspiracy is RETARDED  • How Secret Service threat interviews typically work  • Reacting to the Facebook Live rant and the doxxing choice  • Consequences for speech and behavior online and offline  • Media narratives education concerns and fear politics on both sides  Let me know what you think, and God Bless! 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
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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
    249
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 the OBJECTIVE JERK
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