164 We Trace How Power And Incentives Shape Everything We Touch

168 The GE Washer, The Server GPU, And The Weirdest News Cycle

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/fan_mail/new] Your washer explodes, you price the repair, and suddenly you’re standing in Lowe’s asking yourself why everything is built to be replaced instead of fixed. That little domestic crisis kicks off a wide-ranging hangout where we jump from appliance economics to building a practical home AI server, including what you need to know before you buy an older data center GPU like the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (cooling, fit, and the weird power connector situation). If you’ve been searching for ways to run local AI models offline, this is the kind of nuts-and-bolts reality check that saves time and money. Then we pivot hard into legal and Supreme Court territory: a messy Utah-related saga that has internet lawyers buzzing, plus recent rulings touching gun carry restrictions and asylum-related status. We focus less on slogans and more on what the reasoning implies, why injunction scope matters, and how brutal the legal system can be when time and money are part of the weapon. From there it’s a sprint through markets and machines: Accenture’s eye-catching deal involving OT cybersecurity and why critical infrastructure security keeps pulling in big capital, followed by aviation nerdery on the Boeing 777X, folding wingtips, and what engine numbers actually mean. We wrap with games, flight sims, and a candid debate about resilience, self-defense, and how people learn limits through real feedback. If you like smart friends arguing across tech, law, business, and culture, subscribe, share this with someone who loves rabbit holes, and leave us a review with the topic you want next. Mom and Dad’s Deer Pan Sausage 25% bacon (ends and pieces) Ground deer  Tony Chachere's Granulated garlic (to taste) Fresh garlic Green onion Jalapenos (to taste) Dear Dolmas  Venison grape leaves  Ingredients      1 pound venison sausage (see recipe “Mom and Dad’s Deer Pan Sausage”), substitute venison, beef, or lamb burger.       1 red onion, chopped finely      olive oil      herbs butter (see recipe …), or fresh herbs      fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped finely      Garlic, minced      salt      black pepper      1 cup (maybe more) rice      Chicken broth         1 16 oz jar grape leaves      juice of 3 lemons, and zest  Instructions      In a large skillet. Heat the olive oil and herb butter (if using fresh herbs wait!)      Sauté the onions and Garlic.      Add meat and brown.      Add contents of the pan to a mixing bowl with rice       *if using fresh herbs add them to the mixing bowl       Add lemon zest to mix      Mix thoroughly, make sure there are no large pieces of meat.        While the stuffing mixture cools, remove the grape leaves from jar, rinse thoroughly and drain.      Separate each leaf, laying it flat on a cutting board and cutting off the stem at the base. Use any torn leave to line the bottom of a large pot. You want layer of leaves covering the bottom of the pan so that the stuffed leaves won’t burn while cooking.      Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the stuffing onto a leaf near the stem. Fold the stem over the mixture, then fold the edges toward the middle. Roll the leaf up in a tight small bundle.      Put the stuffed grape leaves in the pot, tight enough they won’t open during cooking.      Once all the leaves are stuffed and in the pot, cover with chicken broth, lemon juice, and water (water as needed). Set a plate on top of the leaves to keep them submerged in the water.      Bring to a slow boil      Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until rice is done.      Remove from stove and transfer grape leaves to a serving dish to cool. Once cooled, drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe] Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community!  https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825 [https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825] Can't donate? Listen to Amy Clare Smith Music [https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe]  Check out Gene's other podcasts - podcast.sirgene.com [http://podcast.sirgene.com/] and unrelenting.show [http://unrelenting.show/] Read Ben's blog and see product links at namedben.com [http://namedben.com/]

167 Forty, Forks, And Foreign Fans

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/fan_mail/new] Something weird happens around big milestones: you can feel the same on the inside, but suddenly everything around you starts asking for “proof” that you’re doing well. We kick off with a raw, funny look at turning 40, the slow creep of conspicuous consumption, and why the pressure to signal success can nudge otherwise practical people into expensive decisions they do not even want.  Then we get hands-on and surprisingly useful. We debate the real upside and real risk of government vehicle auctions, what can go wrong when “operational” doesn’t mean “maintained,” and why ex-rental cars can sometimes be a safer used-car bet. From there the conversation pivots to World Cup tourism in America and the soft power of normal life: visitors discovering Texas hospitality, diners, big stores, and the parts of the US that never show up in angry headlines.  The back half goes bigger and deeper: Iran negotiations, oil prices, Europe’s energy exposure, and how short timelines can be used as leverage even when trust is thin. We also talk health and uncertainty, from Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer news to spine compression, MRI results, and the practical options people try before committing to surgery. Finally, we zoom out into technology and control: Air Force One upgrades, drones as the future of warfare, and the unsettling reality of kill switches and self-driving systems that can reroute you when you least expect it.  If you like wide-ranging conversations that connect culture, geopolitics, technology, and everyday life, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe] Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community!  https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825 [https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825] Can't donate? Listen to Amy Clare Smith Music [https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe]  Check out Gene's other podcasts - podcast.sirgene.com [http://podcast.sirgene.com/] and unrelenting.show [http://unrelenting.show/] Read Ben's blog and see product links at namedben.com [http://namedben.com/]

166 Vigilantes, Voting Rules, And The Limits Of Law

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/fan_mail/new] A society runs on shared rules until people decide the rules don’t apply equally. That’s the thread we keep pulling as we bounce from personal health choices into the most uncomfortable civic questions: what do you do when the legal system feels slow, selective, or gameable, and who gets to decide what “justice” means when everyone is angry? We start light with food, sleep, and the grind of navigating healthcare and insurance, then get practical about how we think through adult vaccines like tetanus, shingles, and pneumonia. From there, the tone sharpens as we react to headline-driven tension, protests, and the way language and symbols can spark real-world conflict. We try to separate principles from tribal instincts, including the difference between self-defense, vigilantism, and political violence, plus the idea that the “ballot box” only works if people trust the process. We also dig into immigration and assimilation, using a blunt “culture fit” lens and even a Starship Troopers style thought experiment about earning the right to vote. Then we pivot to election integrity and why mail-in ballot rules, signature verification standards, and ballot harvesting can create outcomes that are technically legal but still corrosive to legitimacy. To close, we decompress with tech and everyday life: firearms innovation, ergonomic fixes for desk work, open-source self-hosted AI, home NAS storage, investing timing, and a personal story about saying goodbye to a longtime pet. If you like wide-ranging, unfiltered conversations that connect daily decisions to big political and technology debates, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the one topic you want us to go deeper on next. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe] Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community!  https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825 [https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825] Can't donate? Listen to Amy Clare Smith Music [https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe]  Check out Gene's other podcasts - podcast.sirgene.com [http://podcast.sirgene.com/] and unrelenting.show [http://unrelenting.show/] Read Ben's blog and see product links at namedben.com [http://namedben.com/]

165 From UK Street Violence To A SpaceX IPO: A Fast, Unfiltered Conversation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/fan_mail/new] Something feels off lately, and it’s not just the headlines. We start with a simple story about driving through Houston-area flooding and end up in a much bigger question: what happens when the systems people rely on stop acting like they’re accountable to the public? We dig into violent unrest in the United Kingdom and the kind of policing decisions that can turn a bad incident into a nationwide flashpoint. From there we zoom out into geopolitics and talk spheres of influence, shifting alliances, and why places like Cuba and Iran keep showing up in the same conversation about legitimacy, control, and what people will tolerate until they won’t. If you’re searching for a political commentary podcast that connects daily life to global strategy, this one draws a straight line between the two. Then the show takes a few sharp turns: election distrust and “total war” political tactics, culture-war branding and Turning Point USA debates, and how media platforms shape what stories people are allowed to see. We also get practical with money and tech, including SpaceX IPO speculation, Bitcoin price targets, and Texas high-speed rail fights over eminent domain. Finally, we unwind with real life fixes and guilty pleasures: Star Citizen’s real-money ship economy, ergonomic gear to prevent wrist pain, and wellness staples like magnesium forms and Manuka-based products. If you like smart, unfiltered conversations that move fast and connect unexpected dots, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe] Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community!  https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825 [https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825] Can't donate? Listen to Amy Clare Smith Music [https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe]  Check out Gene's other podcasts - podcast.sirgene.com [http://podcast.sirgene.com/] and unrelenting.show [http://unrelenting.show/] Read Ben's blog and see product links at namedben.com [http://namedben.com/]

164 We Trace How Power And Incentives Shape Everything We Touch

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/fan_mail/new] A lot of political talk sounds like tribal noise until you follow the incentives all the way down. We start with a jaw-dropping policy idea and the kind of blunt one-liner it triggered, then use that moment to ask a bigger question: when leaders chase headlines, who’s left protecting the basic rules that keep government and citizens in the same reality? From there, we jump across the week’s most revealing fault lines. We talk DOJ timing and midterm strategy, the odd cultural power of currency symbolism, and the nonstop speculation engine around Musk, Tesla, SpaceX, and what a mega-valuation means when one person controls the votes. We also get nerdy in the best way about Starship, Mars refueling, and why “success” in rocket development looks different than success in politics. Then we go from orbit back to the ground: aliens.gov and what it says about immigration messaging, ATF and NFA rule changes that can either reduce friction or create new traps, and why primary results keep proving that the X echo chamber is not the country. We close by connecting policy to lived experience: kid-focused investment accounts, demographics and GDP reality checks, bail bonds and plea deals, the risks of “reasonable” self-defense, and why moving states is often a freedom decision disguised as a career decision. If you like sharp analysis that treats politics, tech, and culture as one connected system, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the most underrated “incentive” you think drives American life. Want to hear old episodes? All subscribers have access to the full back catalog of episodes and specials! Just Two Good Old Boys (Just Two Good Old Boys +) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047516/subscribe] Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community!  https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825 [https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825] Can't donate? Listen to Amy Clare Smith Music [https://open.spotify.com/album/314HERh3x2rs3lEmTDgiqe]  Check out Gene's other podcasts - podcast.sirgene.com [http://podcast.sirgene.com/] and unrelenting.show [http://unrelenting.show/] Read Ben's blog and see product links at namedben.com [http://namedben.com/]