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Acting President

Podcast by Pantheon Plus and Caloroga Shark Media

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When former California Governor James "Jimmy" Bennett stars in a hit streaming drama about seizing political power, he never expects fiction to bleed into reality."Acting President" follows Bennett as his former Chief of Staff approaches him with a shocking proposal—to implement a real-world version of his television show's controversial storyline. As the lines between entertainment and political maneuvering blur, Bennett finds himself caught in a dangerous game with the highest possible stakes.When unexpected events in Washington coincide with the airing of the show's pivotal episode, mass confusion ensues as the public assumes it's brilliant viral marketing. Eight episodes of political intrigue, media manipulation, and one man's impossible choice between personal ambition and democratic principles.

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episode You May Also Like "The Man Who Lived" artwork

You May Also Like "The Man Who Lived"

The Man Who Lived is an alternate-history political drama podcast that asks a single, haunting question: what if John F. Kennedy survived Dallas? In this series, history doesn’t breakm it bends. Kennedy remains in office, carrying the weight of survival as the nation continues to demand certainty, progress, and strength. Publicly, the presidency moves forward. Privately, cracks begin to form, within his marriage, within his family, and inside the Democratic Party itself. From Caloroga Shark Media, The Man Who Lived premieres President’s Day.  Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

16 Feb 2026 - 5 min
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8. Final Act

With Washington divided between President Stillman at Andrews Air Force Base and "Acting President" Hendricks occupying the White House, Bennett emerges from protective custody to tell his story in a measured interview that polarizes an already confused public. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the constitutional legitimacy of Hendricks' claim to power, Bennett joins Stillman for a public address explaining the attempted power grab disguised as constitutional succession. Just as the tide begins turning, a bombshell revelation changes everything—a whistleblower leaks internal Pantheon communications proving the deliberate use of "The Insurgent" and its marketing campaign as cover for positioning assets and normalizing language of governmental transition. As the conspiracy unravels and history is rapidly rewritten, Garrett Fisher delivers his final podcast, reflecting on democracy's dependence not just on institutions but on citizens who can distinguish fact from fiction, even when powerful interests deliberately blur the boundaries. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

1 Jun 2025 - 19 min
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7. Reality Check

Detained without charges following his interrupted Lincoln Memorial speech, Bennett watches from confinement as Speaker Hendricks assumes the powers of Acting President, citing the absence of President Stillman and incapacitation of Vice President Evans. As competing narratives battle for public acceptance—mental health crisis versus patriotic whistleblower—Bennett struggles to find anyone who will believe his warnings. Pantheon News portrays him as an actor who lost himself in his role, while their screens normalize Hendricks' assumption of power. When President Stillman unexpectedly returns to U.S. soil with military support, Washington finds itself divided between two centers of power—creating a constitutional crisis where Americans must choose which reality to accept. Garrett Fisher's podcast becomes one of the few voices questioning the official narrative as the line between fiction and reality disappears entirely. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

25 May 2025 - 27 min
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6. The Coup

On the day of the military parade and "The Insurgent" episode six premiere, Bennett discovers non-military personnel operating Pantheon-branded vehicles that break formation to secure key government positions. When he steps to the podium at the Lincoln Memorial to address thousands of fans gathered for the screening, Bennett makes the momentous decision to abandon his prepared remarks and warn the public about the real coup unfolding behind the entertainment facade. But before he can finish, his microphone is cut and security personnel escort him from the stage as the crowd watches in confusion, unable to distinguish whether they're witnessing a marketing stunt or a genuine constitutional crisis. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

18 May 2025 - 20 min
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5. Point of No Return

After learning of Vice President Evans' mysterious hospitalization while President Stillman remains stranded in Rome, Bennett is summoned to a secretive meeting with Speaker Hendricks and other high-ranking officials. There, he discovers they're planning what they call a "constitutional course correction" in response to a supposed leadership vacuum. When Pantheon announces a massive "Course Correction Day" event to coincide with the military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary, Bennett realizes his TV show has become the perfect cover for something far more sinister. As Pantheon-branded military vehicles take suspicious positions around Washington, Bennett finds himself implicated in a conspiracy he never agreed to join, reaching a point where he must either become complicit or risk everything to expose the truth. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

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