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Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey

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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is a no nonsense... well, maybe a little bit of nonsense... Political Activist, Local Government Watchdog & all around good Hoosier and God-fearing American citizen! With over 30 years experience in Local, State & National Politics and having a low threshold for stupidity, corruption & laziness within government... Bilbrey is in the unique position to help engage the hearts & minds of citizens, NOT ONLY, in his home state of Indiana... but Beyond. Bilbrey has a passion for ensuring those in government are in compliance with the laws & practices of each City, County, State and the Constitution of the United States of America! He is committed to educating citizens about the importance of participating in government and he invites you to join in on the conversation. The focus here, will be to use real life common sense to work through the issues facing all of us... as we attempt to "Better Government through Citizen Involvement." One thing is certain... this podcast is sure to enlighten, entertain and/or enrage you as Bilbrey proves that most of the time, what it 'looks like' and 'seems like'... turns out to be 'just what it is', proving that on the stage of "Political Theater... Perception IS Reality!" Connect with Bilbrey on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318. Text or Call the show @ 765.546.9796. Or email the show @ Khbilbrey@gmail.com. New Episodes air every Tuesday!
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Episodes

Episode 172: Will Trust Return Now?

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey had been "under the weather" for several days... and then on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 former Mayor of the City of Muncie Indiana, Dennis Tyler, was sentenced to a year in prison on federal charges! Prosecutor's say they wanted Tyler to serve time to: "deter others in similar positions from abusing their positions of public trust, and promote respect for the law so as to restore faith in the local system of government." The question is "Will Trust Return Now?" Cli...

Nov 11, 202129 minEp. 172

Episode 171: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Goat Yoga!

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he welcomes Special Guest: Jordan Stevens. Jordan is the owner of an agribusiness called "Happy Goat Lucky Yoga" based out of Hamilton County, Indiana! The problem is... Hamilton County Government shut her business down because she dared to run it from her farm! That's right this is a "PROPERTY RIGHTS" episode... so click the link and join the conversation & fight! Link to the "Reason" Article mentioned: https://bit.ly/rdchglyhc. Link to the "Happy Goat Lu...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 38 minEp. 171

Episode 170: Berks

Kris & Amber discuss the people that call themselves "patriots" because they film their encounters with police and other government officials, often in very confrontational ways. They claim they do this to stand up for "Their/Our Constitutional Rights"... however, Kris & Amber don't buy it! Join the conversation to hear how they think these "patriots" do more harm than good, and why!? Link to the video discussed in the episode: https://bit.ly/AFA170 (Recorded by: "Accountability For All"...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 48 minEp. 170

Episode 169: It's OK to Lose!

In politics, as in life... you will stumble! You will fall! You will Lose! That is not the end of the road! Those are all stepping stones on the path to greatness! But you must know... "It's OK to Lose!" In this episode, Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, talks about embracing loss along the journey! This is one you will not want to miss! Ep #117: "Little Victories" is mentioned in this episode. Find the link here: https://perception.fireside.fm/117. Sponsors for Ep #169: Rocket Mortgage: https://www....

Oct 12, 202152 minEp. 169

Episode 168: A Win for the Citizens!

In Ep #166: "Silence is Deafening" (link: https://perception.fireside.fm/166)... Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, discussed a citizen who sued Indiana State Representative JD Prescott for violating the citizen's First Amendment Right. That citizen, Brandon Kloer, joins the show in this episode to detail the fight for his Right to Free Speech! Sponsors for Ep #168: Rocket Mortgage: https://www.rocketmortgage.com. & BeanFruit Coffee Company: https://beanfruit.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR...

Oct 02, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 168

Episode 167: Look Who's Back!

Look Who's Back!!! Co-Host, Amber Greene, joins Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, for her triumphant return! In this episode Kris & Amber discuss updates for a few topics that were covered in past episodes. This will be a fun conversation to join in on! Topics Include: 00:00:00 - 00:06:10 ~ Intro. 00:06:11 - 00:17:44 ~ Covid 19 Vaccine Mandate Talk. 00:17:45 - 00:27:50 ~ Randy 'Mr. Misogynistic' Good sells his Candy Shop. 00:27:51 - 01:04:20 ~ Delaware Co, IN Sheriff's Department Pay Issues UPDAT...

Sep 21, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 167

Episode 166: Silence is Deafening

The silence from elected officials can be quite deafening and they say so much to us by not saying anything at all! This is something that citizens must start fighting back against... the time is now! Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he turns the volume up and gives a voice to the voiceless! Listen & Share! Sponsors for Ep #166: Kings Island (Amusement Park): https://www.visitkingsisland.com. & Bob McNally's "Strumstick": https://strumstick.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in you...

Sep 14, 202151 minEp. 166

Episode 165: Social Media in the Digital Age

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest Jill Barnes (a Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to the show to talk about Social Media and how it affects mental health. Jill discusses ways to live happier/healthier lives with social media, as a tool, rather than losing ourselves to it. Jill also talks about parenting in a digital world. This is an episode for everyone of all ages! Listen & Share! Sponsors for Ep #165: Reliable Plumbing Services: 765.252.3665 or msplumbing2018@att.net. &amp...

Sep 07, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 165

Episode 164: Worshipping at the Political Altar!?

After 3 weeks off (due to serious tech issues)... Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey IS BACK with a really important monologue & questions about politics becoming the "new religion" in America! This is a VERY important episode and one you should not miss! Join in on the conversation! Sponsors for Ep #164: Kings Island (Amusement Park): https://www.visitkingsisland.com. & BeanFruit Coffee Company: https://beanfruit.com. & Rocket Mortgage: https://www.rocketmortgage.com. Also, to get some PERC...

Sep 02, 202157 minEp. 164

Episode 163: Can We Vaccinate for Misinformation?

With nearly a year and a half into the worldwide pandemic (at the time of recording: 08.05.21)... your host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, is just as lost and confused about where everything stands with "Covid 19", the vaccines, masks, lockdowns and more importantly... Kris just doesn't know where to turn to or who to trust for real information about all of it! Join the conversation & the fight for truth... Sponsors for Ep #163: Reliable Plumbing Services: 765.252.3665 or msplumbing2018@att.net. &a...

Aug 05, 202150 minEp. 163

Episode 162: Welcome Back!

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey walks through various projects that will be coming up on the podcast in the next several episodes and asks YOU, the listener, for input! Sponsors for Ep #162: Bob McNally's "Strumstick": https://strumstick.com. & Rocket Mortgage: https://www.rocketmortgage.com. & Kings Island (Amusement Park): https://www.visitkingsisland.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" store at the following link: https://merchisreality.squ...

Jul 27, 202127 minEp. 162

Episode 161: FUND the Police!

Hosts Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Amber Greene discuss the VERY DIRE situation facing the citizens of Delaware, Co, Indiana due to "Serious Staffing Issues" in the Delaware County Sheriff's Department (Deputies & Correctional Officers)... as well as, Dispatchers in the 911 Call Center. The Sheriff's Dept. & the 911 Call Center are some of the LOWEST PAID employees in Indiana which means they can not compete with many other agencies looking to hire! Out of 18 agencies of comparable (or sm...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 30 minEp. 161

Episode 160: The "D" Word (A Conversation on Depression)

Kris & Amber discuss how sadness/depression has played a roll at various time in their lives. They also talk about the importance of finding someone to talk to if you are suffering. This is an important episode to share with anyone you care about! Sponsors for Ep #160: BeanFruit Coffee Company: https://beanfruit.com. & Abandon All Hope Tattoo & Body Piercing: www.facebook.com/AbandonAllHopeTattoo. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" store ...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 160

Episode 159: Live Like No One Is Watching!

Kris & Amber discuss personal responsibility, doing the right thing & why these two things are hard for some. The bottom line is, we all need to work to do our best & "Live Like No One Is Watching!" Sponsors for Ep #159: Bob McNally's "Strumstick": https://strumstick.com. & BeanFruit Coffee Company: https://beanfruit.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" store at the following link: https://merchisreality.square.site. Perception IS ...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 159

Episode 158: A Cold Beer w/Will Byrd!

Kris welcomes, Will Byrd, Host of "Cold Beer Confessional" to the podcast to talk about Will's fight against: the spread of fake news, false hope & a whole lot of forkin' "frogwash!" YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Have you heard any of the following conspiracies: President Donald J. Trump will take power back from President Joe Biden? Or Hillary Clinton was executed in Guantánamo Bay? Have you heard that the Queen of England is a lizard person and is apart of whats wrong with Americ...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 33 minEp. 158

*BONUS Episode* H. Dewayne Bilbrey (A Tribute)

Kristopher H. Bilbrey pays tribute to his late father (H. Dewayne Bilbrey) & offers up some of his dad's advice! (H. Dewayne Bilbrey R.I.P. 03.23.60-06.14.16). Sponsors for this BONUS Episode are: BeanFruit Coffee Company: https://beanfruit.com. & Rocket Mortgage: www.rocketmortgage.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" store at the following link: https://merchisreality.square.site. Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Amber...

Jun 13, 202140 min

Episode 157: Randy Good & the Misogynistic Chocolate Factory

"Go with Randy, and you'll be... in a world of pure misogyny!" Kris & Amber discuss the recent viral sensation of Mr. Randy Good, owner of: "Good's Candy Shop" in Anderson, Indiana. He recently shocked the world with an incredibly ignorant "HELP WANTED" Facebook post! So grab your "Golden Ticket" and join the conversation about misogyny, the fallout & blowback of Mr. Good's post and help Kris & Amber decide if what happened in the end was 2021 "Cancel Culture", "Wokeness" or SWEET, S...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 157

Episode 156: How Do You Want It?

We all gripe about "mainstream media" and the news not being "real news" anymore! But how do you want it? Join Kris & Amber to talk about this and more. The time is now to work on bettering NOT ONLY the government... but the "Fourth Estate", as well! The sponsors for Ep #156 are: Abandon All Hope Tattoo & Body Piercing: www.facebook.com/AbandonAllHopeTattoo. & Fruit of the Bean Coffee Company: https://fruitofthebean.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "...

May 25, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 156

Episode 155: Generation Gap Rant!

The term "Generation Gap" is defined as: a difference of opinions between one generation and another regarding beliefs, politics, or values. The whole "young pups vs the old guard" thing. This issue can have devastating consequences for politics and political parties, specifically on a local level. Join the conversation to hear what Kris has to say about this! The sponsor for Ep #155 is: Rocket Mortgage: www.rocketmortgage.com. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch...

May 19, 202139 minEp. 155

Episode 154: Amber's BIG News!

Although Kris had been under the weather leading up to the recording... Amber had some pretty BIG news! Join them for a discussion of that news, with a look on how it plays into "Bettering the Community" and "Community Involvement!" Amber's advice just might help... YOU! The sponsors for Ep #154 are: Rocket Mortgage: www.rocketmortgage.com. & Reliable Plumbing Services: 765.252.3665 or msplumbing2018@att.net. Also, to get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" st...

May 13, 202156 minEp. 154

Episode 153: One Bad Apple!

Kris & Amber are both very supportive of Law Enforcement, however, neither one have a problem calling out a "Bad Cop" when it is needed! Kris & Amber discuss how 1 "Bad Cop" can cause so many problems for those doing right and then they take a look at technology, social media & the rise of the Tik Tok Marshal! Click Play to JOIN in on the conversation! The sponsors for Ep #153 are: Fruit of the Bean Coffee Company: https://fruitofthebean.com. & Rocket Mortgage: www.rocketmortgage...

May 06, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 153

Episode 152: Shooting the Sh*t!

The plan for #152 was to record the President's Address to the Joint Congress & give commentary... however, procrastination got in the way! And Kris & Amber decided to "Shoot the Sh_t" instead! They talked about getting older, high school reunions, fake people, new wave feminism and how technology can help and hurt! Amber hurt no mice in the recording of this episode! The sponsors for Ep #152 are: RAINN (The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): www.rainn.org. & Reliable Plumbi...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 152

Episode 151: Guilty! Now What!?

Like everyone else, Kris & Amber have been glued to the trial coverage of the State of Minnesota v. Derek Michael Chauvin (George Floyd murder trial). On 04.20.21 the jury returned GUILTY verdicts on all 3 charges Chauvin was charged with: (1) Second-Degree Unintentional Murder... (2) Third-Degree Murder... (3) Second-Degree Manslaughter... Join in on the conversation with the hosts about this case, the verdicts, what it means for the nation & where we go from here! Kris & Amber also...

Apr 21, 20212 hr 15 minEp. 151

Episode 150: I Don't Want a Leader!

How better to celebrate this 150th episode than to have Libertarian, Donald Rainwater, join Hosts: Kris & Amber to talk about his new podcast: "Liberty is Essential" (on YouTube). Also discussed in this episode: the "state" of the State of Indiana, thoughts on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2nd term, the disappointing IN General Assembly, thoughts on the 2022 midterm elections, the future for Mr. Rainwater & much more! Visit the Liberty is Essential website for more information: https://www.liberty...

Apr 13, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 150

Episode 149: Crisis!

Join Kris & Amber for an introductory discussion on the hot bottom issue of "immigration" in America! Contrary to what the news is reporting, we have a true "Humanitarian Crisis" at our southern border and it is time to have a serious, COMMON SENSE, discussion on the matter! This is not about the "right vs left" political nonsense! It is about communication and working to better the problem at hand! Join the discussion by listening to this episode and then contacting the show with your thoug...

Apr 08, 202146 minEp. 149

Episode 148: The One Where Amber Disagrees!

Kris & Amber disagree about a political stunt (Kris moving to & living at the Muncie, Indiana City Hall parking lot to make a statement about the Mayor implying he didn't have a say in what happens on City property! Kris also wanted a questioned answered.) Kris thinks Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is failing to communicate properly & Amber didn't know who "Next Muncie" was! Next Muncie: https://www.nextmuncie.com The sponsors for Ep #148 are: Rocket Mortgage! For more information visit: ...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 41 minEp. 148

Episode 147: Coming for the Guns!

Kris & Amber discuss the 2 Mass Shootings that took place between March 16th - 22nd, 2021. The first in Atlanta, GA on the 16th & the second in Boulder, CO on the 22nd. In total, 18 people were killed in these unrelated events. And while the investigations into these cases are proving that both situations resulted from issues dealing with mental health. Members of the "woke Left" and the media have been trying to paint these tragedies very different from what really took place... all to ...

Mar 25, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 147

Episode 146: Catching Predators - Part 2

This 146th episode is the conclusion of the "Catching Predators" two part series (Ep #145 is part 1 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/CBPC145). In this episode Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey talks with the team from 'Predator Catchers: Indianapolis, IN... Muncie, IN... & Anderson, IN...' The questions & concerns from episode 145 are addressed in this episode! You do not want to miss this episode! (Co-Host Amber Greene was unable to take part in this episode but will return for Ep #147). ...

Mar 16, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 146

Episode 145: Catching Predators - Part 1

Kris & Amber discuss groups like 'Predator Catchers', 'The Ultimate Decoy' & others that utilize social media to engage "predators" (adults that message underage children on social media for the purpose meeting up for sexual acts). These groups use fake accounts to communicate with these people, set meetings with them and then expose them as "pedofiles". This all sounds GREAT! However, along with all of the praise and support these groups are getting... there are many questions & con...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 145

Episode 144: Informed & Engaged

Amber is someone that stays up to date with the goings on of local, state & national politics... she is intelligent and informed, like many of the listeners! But yet, attending meetings and/or engaging with officials can sometimes be difficult for various reasons! Kris & Amber discuss these and the key points to being an "Informed & Engaged" citizen. Kris then makes a political prediction that Amber doesn't believe! (Who is right? Listen to find out)! The sponsors for Ep #144 are: Re...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 144
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