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Everything with Everett

Everett McConnaugheywww.everettpodcast.com

Everything with Everett is a podcast hosted by Everett McConnaughey that explores a wide range of topics aimed at fostering understanding and societal improvement. Launched in 2020, the show covers everything from politics and current events to personal well-being, history, and cultural discussions. Recent episodes have tackled subjects like ranked-choice voting, logical fallacies, the impact of AI in decision-making, and deep dives into historical figures and events. With a mix of analytical insights and engaging storytelling, the podcast appeals to listeners interested in broadening their knowledge on diverse and thought-provoking topics 

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Pausing the Podcast

Send us a text Thank You for listening, subscribing, and supporting this podcast for the last two years. I have decided to pause production of new content and am placing this program in an archived state until I decide to join you again sometime, from somewhere, in the future. I'll be back in some form, so please stay in touch, and stay subscribed, until next time. Everett McConnaughey www.EVERETTPODCAST.com Support the show...

Oct 07, 20228 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Juneteenth - All Slaves Are Free!

Send us a text Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Read: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Watch: Companies Face Backlash For Selling Juneteenth Branded Products Educate your friends and family by sharing this podcast with them! Support t...

Jun 19, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Where is home?

Send us a text Where do you choose to call home? Do you live in the same place you grew up or did you choose to move somewhere else? If you moved, why did you leave? What appealed to you when choosing a new place as home? ------------------- YouTube : KFXD Hometown Song Website : History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation ------------------- Support the show...

Jun 04, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 5

"We The People" - Who Does it Serve?

Send us a text Is it 1776 or 2022? Does the United States Constitution really fit in our current world? Are we prepared to go back to white christian men owning everything and everyone? Is that what the "God" in the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" would like us to do? Weren't men and women created equal? Don't we all have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? At what point do you get to define someone else's happiness? Support the show...

May 07, 202211 minSeason 3Ep. 6

A Thread of Capitalism

Send us a text It's not a comfortable mental place, but have you ever thought about the negatives to capitalism? Join Everett as he reads a thread by Jason Kickel from Twitter about capitalism's exploitation of those of us not flying into space on the weekends. Read Jason Hickel's Thread Post Here Support the show...

Apr 24, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 4

"Don't Say Gay" - Erasing LGBTQI+ People

Send us a text Florida's HB 1557, also known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law Public school teachers in Florida are banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed the controversial "Parental Rights in Education" bill. The law states: "Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may no...

Apr 03, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 3

A Toxic Mindset

Send us a text Have you ever experienced a toxic mindset? It takes two to tango, Fake it until you make it, It's not worth trying, etc. Unhealthy or toxic patterns of thinking can develop from trauma, injury, and neglect. Common damaging mindsets include, “I'm always an outsider,” “I have trouble trusting people,” and “Everyone abandons me .” Therapy can disrupt existing thought patterns and help patients make choices that produce healthier outcomes. #Toxic #Mindset #ToxicPositivity #Abuse #Empl...

Feb 21, 202239 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Conservatism - A response to Scott Yenor about women in STEM

Send us a text Scott Yenor made some statements about his opposing views towards feminism in America. This man is a college professor who stands against higher education ideals like colleges and universities, yet has personally and financially benefited from such an organization, Boise State University in Boise, ID. This first clip is from November 01, 2021 and is Scott Yenor's address at the second national conservatism conference. Watch original video: Scott Yenor: The Family Form That Nations...

Jan 10, 202256 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Larry Grensing Jr. 1955-2021

Send us a text My dad passed away following a 6 year battle against stage 4 congestive heart failure and colon cancer. He outlived the longest timelines of both terminal diagnoses by at least a year. This episode is a eulogy written by Everett McConnaughey as well as a life sketch written by his sister Neva McConnaughey. We promise it's uplifting, inspiring, and positive; but it might make you teary. Contribute to Memorial Park Bench Fund One thing Larry always requested was that we never mourn ...

Dec 18, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 24

A Pause for Dad

Send us a text Apologies for a lack of new content recently. Everett's dad has entered his final days and hours. Everett's attention is understandably focused on family and work. We'll be back either by the end of the month or next year. Your prayers are appreciated! SPONSOR THIS PODCAST Podcasting takes time and money. Would you like to support this podcast? Any gift amount is welcome! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra...

Dec 11, 20215 minSeason 2Ep. 23

My Take on Finances - Start Saving Now!

Send us a text Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Does the thought of managing your bills stress you out? You're not alone! Everett wants to share some personal advice that helped him go from $4,000 in credit card debt to 100% debt-free in just 4 years. Not only is Everett debt-free, but he also has enough savings to cover large emergencies and even borrow against that savings for purchases of high-cost items like a new phone. While Everett is certainly proud of his hard work, he is humble eno...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 22

My Visible by Verizon Wireless Experience

Send us a text Last week I openly promoted Visible Wireless as a great new option in affordable and transparent cellphone service. I have removed my past episode form public view because I had an experience that has left me uncomfortable suggesting services that are half-baked and faulty at best. I'm going back to T-Mobile, the original uncarrier and I'm going to be a post-pay customer again because all carriers treat low income or cost-minded prepay customers like garbage. Support the show...

Oct 05, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 21

My Review of Cellphone Carriers (AUDIO UPDATED 10/5/21)

Send us a text UPDATE 10/5/2021: Visible by Verizon really messed up and took my phone offline for 19 hours with no explanation as to what happened or why. They really could not have cared about me as a customer. I have decided to go back to T-Mobile as a post-pay customer, and have removed my glowing review of Visible Wireless in this episode. I DO NOT recommend them to anyone for reliable service at any bargain price. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Body Autonomy, A Pro-Choice Perspective

Send us a text Do women have autonomy over their body? Texas and many others in the "pro life" spectrum seem to believe that women should be forced to carry a fetus to full term, and enter another human into the realm of life. If you're a bone marrow donor, you get to choose if you save someones life, if you're an organ donor you get to choose if your organs are used to save a life after you die or whether they can be used for scientific analysis and understanding. What if the government could f...

Sep 27, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Finding Common Ground

Send us a text Do you listen to the "other" side? Every person has a reality that is valid to their story and situation; we need to listen and consider them as well in our mind for the world around us. Join Everett for a brief discussion about finding common ground, look for areas where each argument "against" was actually right, and how when both sides are placed together, the failure is actually on both sides for not listening or considering the opposing reality. Voiceovers by Molly, LLC Voice...

Sep 06, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Please Get Vaccinated

Send us a text Have you gotten vaccinated against COVID-19? Did you know that the United States of America has eradicated 8 diseases through scientific research and vaccine development. Please use this answer to a prayer from millions of lives lost around the world. Convert Your VHS tapes to Digital Video Everett can save your VHS tapes digitally for you to enjoy today and share in the future. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at n...

Aug 08, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 17

A Healthcare Story

Send us a text Everett talks about the healthcare system and ways that it needs to change. Everett shares his personal experience when he needed to utilize an Emergency Room in April 2021, and how conflicted he felt (even with insurance) about using a system that was in place to ensure that all who come are healthy or given the best chance to live. Also included in the episode are some videos that can be watched here: PBS NEWS HOUR: Why there are shocking costs on your emergency room bill https:...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 16

The Confederacy

Send us a text The confederacy was an anti-American force that attempted to overthrow the values of the United States of America. Join Everett for a fact-filled U.S. History lesson written by an AP US HISTORY TEACHER. We all have a responsibility to identify and call out racism and fascism, generations have fought against the Confederacy, the Nazis, and the racists, and they have all lost. ____ SPONSORED BY: EVERETT MCCONNAUGHEY Convert your VHS TAPES to DIGITAL, TODAY ! ____ Convert Your VHS ta...

Jul 20, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Should I Change the Podcast's Name?

Send us a text July 2021 marks ONE YEAR since this podcast was launched! I'm thinking about some changes... What if "EVERYTHING WITH EVERETT" became "EVERETT'S PODCAST"? Let me know your thoughts! [email protected] Did you have a hard time finding EVERETTMCCONNAUGHEY.COM? Well, if you learned to spell my name (THANK YOU) no worries, but if you haven't checked out my website, there's an easier URL that will get you to the same place! www.EVERETTPODCAST.com Support the show...

Jul 01, 20213 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Our Story of Love

Send us a text Joining Everett on this podcast episode is Jeremy Dennis! Everett and Jeremy talk about meeting, falling in love, and how they have united to decide on the life that they want to build together. JOIN: CALL OR TEXT (208)391-2808 LETS CONNECT! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EverettPodcast FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everettdicussions FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/everettpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/everettpodcast/ Support the show...

Jun 06, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 13

My Journey Through Grief

Send us a text ABUSE- GRIEF -LOVE: Part 2 On this episode, Everett shares his experience of Grief after loosing his dog Cedric in 2020 to a blood clot. Grief is a process that we all experience in life at various times, and it is something that is as unique as each person is, in terms of the course it takes. There are healthy and unhealthy mechanisms of grief, but most importantly it is critical that we show love and empathy for ourselves and those who are making that journey. No two paths are i...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 12

My Story of Childhood Abuse

Send us a text Part one of a three-part series: ABUSE - GRIEF - LOVE April is child abuse awareness month, and Everett wants to share some personal experiences of abuse. Everett also wants to get a message to those who were abused to know the warning signs and red flags, and to actively work to ensure they don't unintentionally pay-forward that cycle of abuse. Here is the video Everett mentioned "14 Subtle Things Abusive Parents Do" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxMEE_SD2dQ ) These are the w...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Taxing The Church

Send us a text This week on the podcast Everett talks about taxing the church. Why don't we tax churches? Most argue that it would be the government double-dipping on taxed dollars, yet the same isn't argued when it comes to double taxing of those same dollars at the grocery store or as interest earned in your retirement savings. LETS CONNECT! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EverettPodcast FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everettdicussions FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/ever...

Apr 07, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Lets Talk, We've got some problems

Send us a text This is a special 71 minute episode where Everett talks about some of the biggest issues that our world faces. What are your thoughts on the state of our world? Call or Text 208-391-2808 or email [email protected] Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 9

The Legacy of Rush Limbaugh 1951-2021

Send us a text Today Everett talks about the legacy of conservative talk show legend Rush Limbaugh who spewed hate and division on America's airwaves for decades and turned the Republican party into the party of Trump and the radical right. NOTICE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS RACIAL SLURS SPOKEN BY LIMBAUGH Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the ...

Mar 03, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 8

RELIGION

Send us a text This episode focuses on religion and the very human basis that most teachings seem to be anchored in. Religion seems to be more of a form of escapism to deal with the ongoing oppressive cycle of the human condition. This podcast was recorded on March 1, 2021. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show...

Mar 02, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Conservatives, Who Are They?

Send us a text Today on the podcast, Everett discusses conservatives. Who do they support? What ideals do they represent? What does the future look like, based on what they put out into the media, according to those who don't subscribe. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show...

Mar 01, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 6

BOISE RADIO HISTORY

Send us a text This is audio from a live broadcast on 670 KBOI of "Weekend Idaho with Doug McConnaughey" from 5/28/2011 that features Art Gregory of the History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation. Doug and Art talk about the history of Boise's radio stations. Support the show

Feb 13, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 5

CDA SECTION 230

Send us a text The Communications Decency Act of 1996, Section 230, is largely credited for the reason we have the internet landscape that we do today. Should website providers be responsible for content created by their users? Everett talks about some modifications that would improve our digital world. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support th...

Jan 22, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Freedom of Speech - Understanding your rights online

Send us a text In this episode of Everything with Everett, Everett McConnaughey talks about your constitutional rights online. Law Professor & Former President of the ACLU, Nadine Strossen, provides her legal analysis on the first amendment right online in a video from YouTube channel "Talks on Law". Watch and share Nadine's video here: "Is There a First Amendment Right to Social Media?" https://youtu.be/_nuKaW2l1W8 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: Thi...

Jan 20, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 3
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