With upwards of fifty percent of the Internet now estimated to be AI-generated slop (propagated by [you guessed it] AI "agents" [chatbots]), Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie) and his co-host, (Sailor) Jack return to this developing story. New York City mayoral race leader, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, has been reportedly on something of a private apology tour with members of the NYPD and their corresponding union. Then, called out on Fox News about his purported remorse being behind closed doors, the New ...
Oct 22, 2025•40 min•Ep. 298
While the 5th Republic continues to struggle in the Motherland (France) with the fall of five prime ministers since June 2024, POTUS Donald Trump has inexplicably managed to force the primary parties (Hamas & the State of Israel) to the table through sheer willpower and force of personality alone, it seems. Whether it holds or not remains to be seen, but hats off to POTUS Trump for the effort. Does this lend any credibility to a possible, similar effort to broker peace betwixt Kiev and Mosco...
Oct 15, 2025•59 min•Ep. 297
Perhaps more relevant than ever, the Milgram Experiment forms the core of the substance of episode 296. Crazy Eddie and his counterpart discuss "just following orders" and the bearing of this concept on horrors past, present and future. The end of an era is also discussed, as America Online discontinues its once-ubiquitous dial-up service. AI (again) rears its ugly ahead as the economy continues to hold amidst massive investment from the so-called "Magnificent Seven"....for now....
Oct 06, 2025•49 min•Ep. 296
No, it's not a sequel to a deep track from Sir Elton's early-1970s catalogue but is a fairly accurate (if opaque) assessment of your hosts' feelings in fashioning this, Episode 295 of the flagship ModState Podcast. AI makes for a return (but of course) to the discussion but Crazy Eddie and his counterpart, Sailor Jack, return to the hallowed First Amendment and the nigh-sacred Freedoms of Assembly and Speech they hold dear. Be it Steve Bannon or Louis Farrakhan, the duo is of the opinion no one ...
Sep 27, 2025•54 min•Ep. 295
Once again, A.I. occupies the earlier portion of this discussion, along with UFO (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena per the US Government) reporting and the seismic shift within the US Navy on the matter. While pilots were previously kicked out (or at the very least ostracized), personnel are now encouraged to come forward to testify in public (and often un-classified) settings. Did Cortana truly go away when she was phased out by Microsoft? Or did she (the AI) get absorbed by the Department of Defe...
Sep 18, 2025•53 min•Ep. 294
In a BIGLY return to form, Crazy Eddie & Sailor Jack come back to discuss whether or not A.I. is indeed taking all the jobs, Epstein (but of course), pop stars who've needlessly OD'ed, American leadership (or at times, the lack thereof), the MSM (Mainstream Media) and its lack of truthfulness, et al. It was as if some occult hand had shoved the pair toward an abyss, but alas, all's well that ends well. A lot of ground gets covered, but the duo definitively agreed that they're in it to win fo...
Sep 08, 2025•54 min•Ep. 293
Crazy Eddie & Sailor Jack return to form to discuss: A) the possibility of a real economic treat known as stagflation (high inflation, minimal growth & high unemployment), B) the immortal filth of Jeffrey Epstein & C) the eternal shame of there being no USS Richard M. Nixon -- lots to unpack but it's great to be back!
Aug 10, 2025•51 min•Ep. 292
Aside from a little half-crowing about calling the development of public hiccups in the relationship between the POTUS & so-called "First Buddy", Crazy Eddie & his Navy veteran co-host reflect on the crises in SoCal & if there's a path for AOC to Pennsylvania Avenue that's not on a tour bus. Call us whatever you want, but we do make an attempt to answer a question (specifically about how to "reach" White men) by virtue of telling the truth on our gut and what's with the cringeworthy ...
Jun 11, 2025•50 min•Ep. 291
Our master of all things audio, Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie), and features editor Jack DeViney meet again. This fine, gorgeous day in Upstate New York finds our two hosts revisiting a number of topics. Trending or not, we've learned a lot about our fellow Americans simply by driving, DeViney asserts. Hint: many of our fellow citizens don't just look self-absorbed and contrarian on social media....and naturally the discussion returns to the (increased) tariffs implemented by the 47th POTUS. Tar...
May 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 290
A bit of a change in our own private schedules meant Crazy Eddie was building fences and playing a round of golf in beautiful upstate New York while for DeViney an upended work schedule meant an "everything-upended" weekend. No matter: there was further talk of the issues driving the American people, from tariffs to the figures behind the figures in government, et al. Sort of a deep-dive episode befitting the Holiday. As you can see, though, our friend the Cyclops (Levi, perhaps?) wasn't enjoyin...
Apr 28, 2025•52 min•Ep. 289
Re-emerged from their work behind the scenes, audio engineer Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie) and Jon David (Jack) DeViney returns to review the tariffs at center stage. Along the way, Amazon, Microsoft, Elon Musk and, ah, yes, most certainly Apple come under renewed scrutiny. Save the "God bless America"'s and "Assembled in CA" crap and bring your jobs home (and let people pay $8,000 for a new iPhone assembled by Americans) and bring home your ex-patriated taxes before we bring them home for you....
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 288
From tariffs to for-profit prisons, Edmund Matuk III (Crazy Eddie) co-hosts alongside Jon David (Jack) DeViney for Episode 287 of the flagship podcast. New shows loom, however, and the flagship itself is being divided into seasons. All episodes before the most recent season will be archived and unavailable for free download as of 30 April, so get the older ones while still available! This episode (along with the rest of the current season) will remain available until two seasons from now when th...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 287
Beginnings abound as The ModState Podcast returns for Episode 286 and discusses the so-called "Signalgate" messaging turmoil in Babylon (Washington, D.C.) as well as why we're doing this again in the first place. Speaking of which, this marks the first time our longtime audio engineer, Edmund Matuk III, joins as co-host along with our features editor, Jonathan DeViney. The duo, dubbed Crazy Eddie Matuk and Jack DeViney, respectively, are unafraid of the unorthodox and discuss a bit of that as we...
Apr 01, 2025•36 min•Ep. 286
A gem discovered on our servers at long last, we're thrilled to present our interview with US Army Sergeant (ret.) Ian S. Haynes (RIP) from 2019. Part one (of three, provided we find the other two), Mr. Haynes was a member of the East Orange, New Jersey police force and retired as a Staff Sergeant from the US Army. Both co-founders of this podcast had the privilege of serving with him at Walter Reed (the President's Hospital) from 2011-2013. Happy Friday, and we hope you enjoy this perspective f...
Mar 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 285
Something to be augmented over the coming 24-36 hours as more States are determined one way or another in terms of where their Electoral votes will fall. Candace Smith and/or Nate Wellein may respond with their 10-15 minute segment and we go from there, or the Thunder may very well Roll in a completely different way and it stays just me and you grown folks out there for Election Nights 1 and....however many nights until we know for certain who the next President of America will be. I will also b...
Nov 06, 2024•18 min•Ep. 282
In making a comeback with Candace Smith and Jack DeViney co-hosting, this episode marks a fine return to form for half of the duo; while Candace acquitted herself well with a keen drive-by diagnosis of the insanity of the moment in Israel and Gaza, DeViney manages only to spring to life later in the episode. And, of course Donald Trump is among the topics for conversation. We'd be remiss to not, as the wise sage Mr. Trump himself once said, "Well, you know the wind only blows sometimes." And...h...
Feb 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 281
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate and Candace being their journey through the education ecosystem starting with Student Loans. Candace and Nate begin by examining the difference over the decades from a inflationary standpoint, the political changes and feelings the Vietnam war brought on, and then finally the student loan crisis today. No matter what side of the isle you subscribe too Student Loans are a problem. In fact the entire system is worth examining. Thank you fo...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 280
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! On this episode Candace and Nate dive into some of the modernly used isms in the world today. Of course many of these theories have deep history this episode explores them with some modern context. These isms have become polarizing terms such as patriotism and nationalism. The team also explore other types of political, social and economic theories that have stuck in our culture today. Thank you for tuning in and as always send your comments to ModState@ModS...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 279
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! On this episode Nate introduces a new but familiar voice Candace! Candace will become a regular voice on the ModState Podcast. In this episode Nate dives into how Candace thinks about the world. Throughout the episode Nate and Candace explore the state of the world and the US. Show Notes: 1) The God that failed Download ( 281 Pages | Free ) (pdfdrive.com) 2) When the CIA Was the NEA | The Nation 3) How the CIA Secretly Funded Arab Art to Fight Communism (new...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 278
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! It has been long overdue that John and Nate dive back into a good episode. As the New Year begins so does a new Republican led Congress. John and Nate pick up where they left off on Roe Vs Wade and the ongoing dynamic that is emerging in various States across the US. Second, the team team dives into their analysis of the ongoing power struggles in the US House of Representatives. What agenda will be formulated if at all? Does MaCarthy stand a chance in leade...
Jan 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 277
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Nate rolls solo on this episode to discuss three major topics: 1) Gun violence 2) Roe V wade 3) The economy How do all of these things change perspective in November. If history prover Nate right it may not move the wheel....
Jun 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 276
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Much has happened since our last episode. If you would like to wait for an exclusive episode on Roe V Wade please wait for the weekend or fast forward to about the 45 minute mark of this episode. On this episode John and Nate dive into: 1) The Kentucky Derby Winner 2) The black hole that was photographed 3) Russian World Cup ban...should it happen? Disagreement here 4) Midterms and the 1/6 subpoenas 5) Finally....ROE V WADE and the SCOTUS Leak...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 275
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in whereever you may be listening. Send you comments to ModState@ModState.com or leave your comments here on Podomatic. On this episode John and Nate explore the several items from the Elon Musk's hostile take-over bid, to why and what would make Twitter better. Moving on the team explores the recent discussion of a fast entrance of Finland into NATO and Russia's response and end the conversation about the upcoming French natio...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 274
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always leave your comments on Podomatic or send them to ModState@ModState.com. On this episode John and Nate discuss the Ukrainian conflict, the confirmation to the SCOTUS, and the broader fast sprint to the right of the Republican Party. As always thank you for your listenership. Note from the managing editor: "The lead image for this episode came from an error made during our pre-recording system checks. Somehow or another, during our shared hosting of ...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 273
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments over to ModState@ModState.com. Also leave your comments on Podomatic. Special shout-out to listener Oliver who was briefly misnamed as Olivia on the episode. The team is glad it got corrected mid-podcast. This episode consists of three major topics: 1) SCOTUS nomination hearing. 2) The state of the economy and the increase in interest rates 3) MIDTERMS! Midterm groveling will begin. What will the major topics be? As always thank ...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 272
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always send your comments over to modstate@modstate.com or on here on podomatic. Nate has a solo moment where he discusses the current events here in America, abroad and some of his thoughts surrounding the support of Ukraine, current GOP messaging and opportunities. As always the team will be back soon with normal episodes!
Mar 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 271
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. As always wherever you are listening we appreciate you. On this episode the ongoing conflict in Ukraine dominates the discussion. John and Nate discuss the geopolitical perspective, potential outcomes and how this is different from other conflicts as the world has a front row seat with social media. Towards the end of the episode the focus turns to the domestic climate in America including topics like inflation. As always leave a comment on Podomatic or leav...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 270
Welcome back to the ModSate Podcast! As always wherever you are tuning in be safe and thank you for listening. In this episode John and Nate dive into a number of the important topics from last week. As the new year drives on Russia has amassed more troops at the Ukrainian border, negotiations have broken down and war seems imminent. In other news the SCOTUS gave the Biden administration a partial win by allowing healthcare worker vaccine mandates to live on. John and Nate then discuss governmen...
Jan 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 269
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast . As always thank you for tuning in! On this episode John and Nate felt it only right to round out a long and at some times contentious year. From 1/6, Afghanistan, Covid-19 et al. this year truly did not disappoint. The team reflects on their top stories from the year in the same true fashion you get from the ModState team every episode. Thank you for your continued support and have a safe happy new year....
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 268
Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! As always thank you for tuning in from where ever in the world you are listening. John and Nate dive into several important topics on this episode: 1) John and Nate debate their stance on how they would vote for the now passed Infrastructure bill. Biden had a win here, but how would the team vote? In the follow up the debate turns to a more granular discussion of payment, national debt and climate change. 2) The next topic is the Rittenhouse case in WI. Howe...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 267
