It's All Broke Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:40:16 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:40:16 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://itsallbroke.libsyn.com/website http://itsallbroke.libsyn.com/website A weekly podcast about anything and everything, and why it's all broke. Listen to Chris & Tom rant and discuss politics, sports, entertainment & everything else. Some facts, but mostly opinions. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/3/5/4/035431798f1540e0/logo.png It's All Broke It’s All Broke yes Call the show : (815) 627-6530

]]> episodic Libertarian,liberty,individualism,news,politics,trump,taxation,voluntaryism,ancap,constitutionalist no A weekly podcast about anything and everything, and why it's all broke. Listen to Chris & Tom rant and discuss politics, sports, entertainment & everything else. Some facts, but mostly opinions.podcast@itsallbroke.comIt’s All Broke 032: Anarchy is Moral Anarchy is Moral Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000 I talk a little this week about libertarian anarchy, voluntaryism, and how/why I believe it is a moral, even if not practical, position. 

]]> I talk a little this week about libertarian anarchy, voluntaryism, and how/why I believe it is a moral, even if not practical, position.

]]> 24:06 true 32 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)I talk a little this week about libertarian anarchy, voluntaryism, and how/why I believe it is a moral, even if not practical, position. I talk a little this week about libertarian anarchy, voluntaryism, and how/why I believe it is a moral, even if not practical, position.  031: Hypocrisy and Resistance Hypocrisy and Resistance Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Rex Tillerson was fired as Secretary of State and the hypocrisy from the Democrats is an obvious example of Team Red vs Team Blue. But not to be outdone, Republicans are ready to give Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize for wanting to meeting with Kim Jong Un. Both sides are hypocrites again. Also, the resistance is a joke! What happened to the left? What happened to counter culture?

]]> Rex Tillerson was fired as Secretary of State and the hypocrisy from the Democrats is an obvious example of Team Red vs Team Blue. But not to be outdone, Republicans are ready to give Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize for wanting to meeting with Kim Jong Un. Both sides are hypocrites again. Also, the resistance is a joke! What happened to the left? What happened to counter culture?

]]> 42:31 true 31 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)Rex Tillerson was fired as Secretary of State and the hypocrisy from the Democrats is an obvious example of Team Red vs Team Blue. But not to be outdone, Republicans are ready to give Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize for wanting to meeting with Kim Jong Un. Both sides are hypocrites again. Also, the resistance is a joke! What happened to the left? What happened to counter culture?Rex Tillerson was fired as Secretary of State and the hypocrisy from the Democrats is an obvious example of Team Red vs Team Blue. But not to be outdone, Republicans are ready to give Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize for wanting to meeting with Kim Jong Un. Both sides are hypocrites again. Also, the resistance is a joke! What happened to the left? What happened to counter culture? 030: Team Red vs Team Blue Team Red vs Team Blue Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0000 The Stormy Daniels story is a great example of Team Red vs Team Blue and why this entire left/right, red/blue experiment has failed. Also, an orangutan in Indonesia smokes a cig and people went nuts.

Smoking Orangutan Story

]]> The Stormy Daniels story is a great example of Team Red vs Team Blue and why this entire left/right, red/blue experiment has failed. Also, an orangutan in Indonesia smokes a cig and people went nuts.

Smoking Orangutan Story

]]> 34:25 true 30 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)The Stormy Daniels story is a great example of Team Red vs Team Blue and why this entire left/right, red/blue experiment has failed. Also, an orangutan in Indonesia smokes a cig and people went nuts. Smoking Orangutan StoryThe Stormy Daniels story is a great example of Team Red vs Team Blue and why this entire left/right, red/blue experiment has failed. Also, an orangutan in Indonesia smokes a cig and people went nuts. Smoking Orangutan Story 029: Oscars Ratings Oscars Ratings Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0000 The Oscars were on Sunday and the ratings are way down from last year. According to Lawrence Bonk at Mediaite, there's a whole list of reasons why, and it's not because Hollywood is a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites.

Why Are The Oscars Ratings Down? (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Liberal Hollywood Elites)

]]> The Oscars were on Sunday and the ratings are way down from last year. According to Lawrence Bonk at Mediaite, there's a whole list of reasons why, and it's not because Hollywood is a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites.

Why Are The Oscars Ratings Down? (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Liberal Hollywood Elites)

]]> 40:00 true 29 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)The Oscars were on Sunday and the ratings are way down from last year. According to Lawrence Bonk at Mediaite, there's a whole list of reasons why, and it's not because Hollywood is a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites. Why Are The Oscars Ratings Down? (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Liberal Hollywood Elites)The Oscars were on Sunday and the ratings are way down from last year. According to Lawrence Bonk at Mediaite, there's a whole list of reasons why, and it's not because Hollywood is a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites. Why Are The Oscars Ratings Down? (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Liberal Hollywood Elites) 028: Trump Wants Your Guns Trump Wants Your Guns Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Trump wants to take your guns, seriously! It's Republican hypocrisy week and Trump says he wants to take the guns first, then worry about due process. Dick's isn't selling guns to people under 21. SDSU has a class about impeachment. And Google doesn't want you to buy guns.

]]> Trump wants to take your guns, seriously! It's Republican hypocrisy week and Trump says he wants to take the guns first, then worry about due process. Dick's isn't selling guns to people under 21. SDSU has a class about impeachment. And Google doesn't want you to buy guns.

]]> 37:45 true 28 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)Trump wants to take your guns, seriously! It's Republican hypocrisy week and Trump says he wants to take the guns first, then worry about due process. Dick's isn't selling guns to people under 21. SDSU has a class about impeachment. And Google doesn't want you to buy guns.Trump wants to take your guns, seriously! It's Republican hypocrisy week and Trump says he wants to take the guns first, then worry about due process. Dick's isn't selling guns to people under 21. SDSU has a class about impeachment. And Google doesn't want you to buy guns. 027: Let's Talk About Porn Let's Talk About Porn Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000 The New York Times published an article suggesting it's time to ban porn. Should we ban anything, and how should a libertarian deal with destructive or immoral actions? I also talk a little gun control again, and a little about the Manafort charges.

]]> The New York Times published an article suggesting it's time to ban porn. Should we ban anything, and how should a libertarian deal with destructive or immoral actions? I also talk a little gun control again, and a little about the Manafort charges.

]]> 34:22 true 27 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)The New York Times published an article suggesting it's time to ban porn. Should we ban anything, and how should a libertarian deal with destructive or immoral actions? I also talk a little gun control again, and a little about the Manafort charges.The New York Times published an article suggesting it's time to ban porn. Should we ban anything, and how should a libertarian deal with destructive or immoral actions? I also talk a little gun control again, and a little about the Manafort charges. 026: Gun Control and Russian Trolls Gun Control and Russian Trolls Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Indictments came out this week in the Russia investigation. Is this the tip of the iceberg? Or more of the same hysteria over nothing? I also talk a lot about guns and gun control in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Is more gun control really the answer? Is there a real solution? For that matter, do we think these politicians really want or care about gun control? And what's the practicality of a gun ban or repealing the Second Amendment?

]]> Indictments came out this week in the Russia investigation. Is this the tip of the iceberg? Or more of the same hysteria over nothing? I also talk a lot about guns and gun control in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Is more gun control really the answer? Is there a real solution? For that matter, do we think these politicians really want or care about gun control? And what's the practicality of a gun ban or repealing the Second Amendment?

]]> 59:47 true 26 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)Indictments came out this week in the Russia investigation. Is this the tip of the iceberg? Or more of the same hysteria over nothing? I also talk a lot about guns and gun control in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Is more gun control really the answer? Is there a real solution? For that matter, do we think these politicians really want or care about gun control? And what's the practicality of a gun ban or repealing the Second Amendment?Indictments came out this week in the Russia investigation. Is this the tip of the iceberg? Or more of the same hysteria over nothing? I also talk a lot about guns and gun control in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Is more gun control really the answer? Is there a real solution? For that matter, do we think these politicians really want or care about gun control? And what's the practicality of a gun ban or repealing the Second Amendment? 025: Three Languages Three Languages Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000 I talk a little about the Super Bowl and the commercials. After a small studio disaster, this episode focuses on a recent appearance by the Weinstein brothers on The Rubin Report. Bret Weinstein mentioned Arnold Kling's book, The Three Languages of Politics, and explained that libertarianism alone isn't society's answer. I'm a fan of the Weinstein brothers, but in this case, I think Bret Weinstein was wrong about libertarianism.

]]> I talk a little about the Super Bowl and the commercials. After a small studio disaster, this episode focuses on a recent appearance by the Weinstein brothers on The Rubin Report. Bret Weinstein mentioned Arnold Kling's book, The Three Languages of Politics, and explained that libertarianism alone isn't society's answer. I'm a fan of the Weinstein brothers, but in this case, I think Bret Weinstein was wrong about libertarianism.

]]> 35:43 true 25 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)I talk a little about the Super Bowl and the commercials. After a small studio disaster, this episode focuses on a recent appearance by the Weinstein brothers on The Rubin Report. Bret Weinstein mentioned Arnold Kling's book, The Three Languages of Politics, and explained that libertarianism alone isn't society's answer. I'm a fan of the Weinstein brothers, but in this case, I think Bret Weinstein was wrong about libertarianism.I talk a little about the Super Bowl and the commercials. After a small studio disaster, this episode focuses on a recent appearance by the Weinstein brothers on The Rubin Report. Bret Weinstein mentioned Arnold Kling's book, The Three Languages of Politics, and explained that libertarianism alone isn't society's answer. I'm a fan of the Weinstein brothers, but in this case, I think Bret Weinstein was wrong about libertarianism. 024: Memo Day Memo Day Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000 The Nunes Memo is out. What's it say? And why is it important? Also, Amazon wants to know when you're going to the bathroom ... well, not really, but almost.

Nunes memo

]]> The Nunes Memo is out. What's it say? And why is it important? Also, Amazon wants to know when you're going to the bathroom ... well, not really, but almost.

Nunes memo

]]> 30:19 true 24 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)The Nunes Memo is out. What's it say? And why is it important? Also, Amazon wants to know when you're going to the bathroom ... well, not really, but almost. Nunes memoThe Nunes Memo is out. What's it say? And why is it important? Also, Amazon wants to know when you're going to the bathroom ... well, not really, but almost. Nunes memo 023: Hillary at The Grammys Hillary at The Grammys Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000 Hillary, The Grammys and The State of the Union Address. A little on the War of Terror and why is everything still just Team Red vs Team Blue? Also, I talk about Joy Reid and her problem with the "terms of a bygone era." Finally, a new segment I think we're calling the "Rant of the Week."

]]> Hillary, The Grammys and The State of the Union Address. A little on the War of Terror and why is everything still just Team Red vs Team Blue? Also, I talk about Joy Reid and her problem with the "terms of a bygone era." Finally, a new segment I think we're calling the "Rant of the Week."

]]> 40:57 true 23 full podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)Hillary, The Grammys and The State of the Union Address. A little on the War of Terror and why is everything still just Team Red vs Team Blue? Also, I talk about Joy Reid and her problem with the "terms of a bygone era." Finally, a new segment I think we're calling the "Rant of the Week."It’s All BrokeHillary, The Grammys and The State of the Union Address. A little on the War of Terror and why is everything still just Team Red vs Team Blue? Also, I talk about Joy Reid and her problem with the "terms of a bygone era." Finally, a new segment I think we're calling the "Rant of the Week." 022: Trump Works Blue Trump Works Blue Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Conan O'Brien has taken to blasting Trump and is talking about how difficult comedy is in the age of Trump. Is it really the age of Trump, or is it just late night comedy that is the problem. All the this anti-Trump media may very well be just the public getting played because Trump won't play the game though. Pluto is a planet again. And another cop shoots someone story.

Conan O'Brien, Jake Tapper interview clip

S.E. Cupp, Dave Smith clip

Kansas City high school wrestler story

SWAT story

]]> Conan O'Brien has taken to blasting Trump and is talking about how difficult comedy is in the age of Trump. Is it really the age of Trump, or is it just late night comedy that is the problem. All the this anti-Trump media may very well be just the public getting played because Trump won't play the game though. Pluto is a planet again. And another cop shoots someone story.

Conan O'Brien, Jake Tapper interview clip

S.E. Cupp, Dave Smith clip

Kansas City high school wrestler story

SWAT story

]]> 31:47 true 22 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)Conan O'Brien has taken to blasting Trump and is talking about how difficult comedy is in the age of Trump. Is it really the age of Trump, or is it just late night comedy that is the problem. All the this anti-Trump media may very well be just the public getting played because Trump won't play the game though. Pluto is a planet again. And another cop shoots someone story. Conan O'Brien, Jake Tapper interview clip S.E. Cupp, Dave Smith clip Kansas City high school wrestler story SWAT storyConan O'Brien has taken to blasting Trump and is talking about how difficult comedy is in the age of Trump. Is it really the age of Trump, or is it just late night comedy that is the problem. All the this anti-Trump media may very well be just the public getting played because Trump won't play the game though. Pluto is a planet again. And another cop shoots someone story. Conan O'Brien, Jake Tapper interview clip S.E. Cupp, Dave Smith clip Kansas City high school wrestler story SWAT story 021: Shutdown Shutdown Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 What does a government shutdown actually mean? Is anything really different? Also, Trump year one is in the books. how successful or unsuccessful has it been? Is Trump really a libertarian as some suggest? Or is he just a pop culture president.

]]> What does a government shutdown actually mean? Is anything really different? Also, Trump year one is in the books. how successful or unsuccessful has it been? Is Trump really a libertarian as some suggest? Or is he just a pop culture president.

]]> 45:28 true 21 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)What does a government shutdown actually mean? Is anything really different? Also, Trump year one is in the books. how successful or unsuccessful has it been? Is Trump really a libertarian as some suggest? Or is he just a pop culture president.What does a government shutdown actually mean? Is anything really different? Also, Trump year one is in the books. how successful or unsuccessful has it been? Is Trump really a libertarian as some suggest? Or is he just a pop culture president. 020: It Runs in the Family It Runs in the Family Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000 I have a special guest (hint, she's family) in to talk about government funding for Planned Parenthood and conspiracy theories. Probably one of my favorite episodes to date, for obvious reasons.

]]> I have a special guest (hint, she's family) in to talk about government funding for Planned Parenthood and conspiracy theories. Probably one of my favorite episodes to date, for obvious reasons.

]]> 46:29 true 20 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)I have a special guest (hint, she's family) in to talk about government funding for Planned Parenthood and conspiracy theories. Probably one of my favorite episodes to date, for obvious reasons.I have a special guest (hint, she's family) in to talk about government funding for Planned Parenthood and conspiracy theories. Probably one of my favorite episodes to date, for obvious reasons. 019: Sh*tholes Sh*tholes Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 The outrage machine is in full force over Trump's latest comments about sh*thole countries. Seattle implemented the soda tax and people are upset that prices for drinks have almost doubled. Lastly, I talk a little about the drug war, and always making sure the argument comes from a message of liberty.

A correction: In this episode, I mistakenly said it was recorded Saturday, Jan 12th and would be released Monday, Jan 14th. The actual dates are Saturday, Jan 13th, and Monday, Jan 15th. Sorry.

]]> The outrage machine is in full force over Trump's latest comments about sh*thole countries. Seattle implemented the soda tax and people are upset that prices for drinks have almost doubled. Lastly, I talk a little about the drug war, and always making sure the argument comes from a message of liberty.

A correction: In this episode, I mistakenly said it was recorded Saturday, Jan 12th and would be released Monday, Jan 14th. The actual dates are Saturday, Jan 13th, and Monday, Jan 15th. Sorry.

]]> 35:41 true 19 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)The outrage machine is in full force over Trump's latest comments about sh*thole countries. Seattle implemented the soda tax and people are upset that prices for drinks have almost doubled. Lastly, I talk a little about the drug war, and always making sure the argument comes from a message of liberty. A correction: In this episode, I mistakenly said it was recorded Saturday, Jan 12th and would be released Monday, Jan 14th. The actual dates are Saturday, Jan 13th, and Monday, Jan 15th. Sorry.The outrage machine is in full force over Trump's latest comments about sh*thole countries. Seattle implemented the soda tax and people are upset that prices for drinks have almost doubled. Lastly, I talk a little about the drug war, and always making sure the argument comes from a message of liberty. A correction: In this episode, I mistakenly said it was recorded Saturday, Jan 12th and would be released Monday, Jan 14th. The actual dates are Saturday, Jan 13th, and Monday, Jan 15th. Sorry. 018: Oprah 2020 Oprah 2020 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000 The Golden Globes were this week and the big story is Oprah 2020. Will she run? Should we care? Trump appears ready to make a deal to build his wall. And the House renewed a section of the FISA Act that allows spying on foreign citizens.

Thanks to the team at liberty.me for putting us in their feed of liberty minded podcasts. Follow them at Liberty Podcasts.

]]> The Golden Globes were this week and the big story is Oprah 2020. Will she run? Should we care? Trump appears ready to make a deal to build his wall. And the House renewed a section of the FISA Act that allows spying on foreign citizens.

Thanks to the team at liberty.me for putting us in their feed of liberty minded podcasts. Follow them at Liberty Podcasts.

]]> 25:15 true 18 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)The Golden Globes were this week and the big story is Oprah 2020. Will she run? Should we care? Trump appears ready to make a deal to build his wall. And the House renewed a section of the FISA Act that allows spying on foreign citizens. Thanks to the team at liberty.me for putting us in their feed of liberty minded podcasts. Follow them at Liberty Podcasts.The Golden Globes were this week and the big story is Oprah 2020. Will she run? Should we care? Trump appears ready to make a deal to build his wall. And the House renewed a section of the FISA Act that allows spying on foreign citizens. Thanks to the team at liberty.me for putting us in their feed of liberty minded podcasts. Follow them at Liberty Podcasts. 017: Tax You Tax You Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 I had a conversation at work with a guy about Jeff Sessions going after legalized weed, and that bleed into talking about private prisons and corporate donations. Bernie says millionaires want to pay more taxes. And a recent Twitter conversation made me think what a police state might look like.

]]> I had a conversation at work with a guy about Jeff Sessions going after legalized weed, and that bleed into talking about private prisons and corporate donations. Bernie says millionaires want to pay more taxes. And a recent Twitter conversation made me think what a police state might look like.

]]> 37:54 true 17 full podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)I had a conversation at work with a guy about Jeff Sessions going after legalized weed, and that bleed into talking about private prisons and corporate donations. Bernie says millionaires want to pay more taxes. And a recent Twitter conversation made me think what a police state might look like.It’s All BrokeI had a conversation at work with a guy about Jeff Sessions going after legalized weed, and that bleed into talking about private prisons and corporate donations. Bernie says millionaires want to pay more taxes. And a recent Twitter conversation made me think what a police state might look like. 016: Megachurches, Faith and Other Stuff Megachurches, Faith and Other Stuff Mon, 01 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 My buddy Jonesy is in town and we sat down to talk faith, Christianity, megachurches, and the evangelical impact on politics. Jonesy recently worked for megachurch and we discuss things like church small groups, worship services and what faith and Christianity looks like. We also spend some time talking about the evangelical reaction to Trump, and we revisit why so many evangelicals went for Trump in '16.

]]> My buddy Jonesy is in town and we sat down to talk faith, Christianity, megachurches, and the evangelical impact on politics. Jonesy recently worked for megachurch and we discuss things like church small groups, worship services and what faith and Christianity looks like. We also spend some time talking about the evangelical reaction to Trump, and we revisit why so many evangelicals went for Trump in '16.

]]> 01:47:20 true 16 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)My buddy Jonesy is in town and we sat down to talk faith, Christianity, megachurches, and the evangelical impact on politics. Jonesy recently worked for megachurch and we discuss things like church small groups, worship services and what faith and Christianity looks like. We also spend some time talking about the evangelical reaction to Trump, and we revisit why so many evangelicals went for Trump in '16.My buddy Jonesy is in town and we sat down to talk faith, Christianity, megachurches, and the evangelical impact on politics. Jonesy recently worked for megachurch and we discuss things like church small groups, worship services and what faith and Christianity looks like. We also spend some time talking about the evangelical reaction to Trump, and we revisit why so many evangelicals went for Trump in '16. 015: More Goulash! More Goulash Mon, 25 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000 I hung out with Reuben from Pop Goulash and we talked about everything from good beer to The Smithereens to the GOP tax plan to Star Wars to the UFC to whatever else came to mind. This episode wasn't necessarily supposed to be 3+ hours of us drinking and chatting. It just turned out that way.

Pop Goulash : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-goulash/id1195455619?mt=2

]]> I hung out with Reuben from Pop Goulash and we talked about everything from good beer to The Smithereens to the GOP tax plan to Star Wars to the UFC to whatever else came to mind. This episode wasn't necessarily supposed to be 3+ hours of us drinking and chatting. It just turned out that way.

Pop Goulash : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-goulash/id1195455619?mt=2

]]> 03:38:40 true 15 full itsallbroke@gmail.com podcast@itsallbroke.com (It’s All Broke)I hung out with Reuben from Pop Goulash and we talked about everything from good beer to The Smithereens to the GOP tax plan to Star Wars to the UFC to whatever else came to mind. This episode wasn't necessarily supposed to be 3+ hours of us drinking and chatting. It just turned out that way. Pop Goulash : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-goulash/id1195455619?mt=2I hung out with Reuben from Pop Goulash and we talked about everything from good beer to The Smithereens to the GOP tax plan to Star Wars to the UFC to whatever else came to mind. This episode wasn't necessarily supposed to be 3+ hours of us drinking and chatting. It just turned out that way. Pop Goulash : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-goulash/id1195455619?mt=2