Breaking the Silence

Back in the Saddle

In the very first episode of season two of The Grand Failure: 'BTS,' host Rebekah Massie hops "back in the saddle" again with her tell-all podcast talking about the political environment today throughout Surprise, Arizona and beyond. For more information about this episode, visit thegrandfailure.org/production-info [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/].

TGF: 'BTS' Season 2 (Trailer)

SEASON 2 COMING MARCH 31ST, 2025! Dive into the vibrant heartbeat of the political landscape in Surprise, Arizona — and far beyond — as host Rebekah Massie unveils the all-too-inconvenient truth in her podcast entitled, The Grand Failure: ‘Beyond the Streets.’

Breaking the Silence

In the twelfth episode — AND THE OFFICIAL SEASON ONE FINALE — of The Grand Failure: BTS, host Rebekah Massie speaks out for one of the first times after some rather surprising events took place at a city council meeting back on August 20th, 2024, which went on to garner multiple news headlines. Listen to Massie explain during the episode about the importance of speaking up, making a difference, and not remaining silent about issues within your own community. For more information about this episode, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/ [https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/] *** DISCLAIMER: The content of this episode is not intended to be nor should it be taken as any sort of direct commentary on the pending legal cases involving Rebekah Massie, The FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression) Organization, or the City of Surprise (and any employees/officials/persons named on the case documents, news articles, press releases, et cetera). *** For any information or details pertaining to the events that took place at the Surprise City Council Meeting on August 20th, 2024, please refer to the following press releases from FIRE: * LAWSUIT: Arizona mom sues city after arrest for criticizing government lawyer’s pay [https://www.thefire.org/news/lawsuit-arizona-mom-sues-city-after-arrest-criticizing-government-lawyers-pay] * JUSTICE: Judge throws out criminal charge against Arizona mom arrested for criticizing a city attorney’s pay [https://www.thefire.org/news/justice-judge-throws-out-criminal-charge-against-arizona-mom-arrested-criticizing-city] MEDIA INQUIRIES: media@thefire.org [media@thefire.org;contact@thegrandfailure.org]

Dawning of a New Era

In the eleventh episode of The Grand Failure: BTS, host Rebekah Massie goes over the election results and what they mean for the future of the city of Surprise, Arizona. Join Massie as she discusses how important she feels this election was to our city, and what she believes the future will hold. For more information about this episode, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/⁠ [https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/] *** DISCLAIMER: This episode was originally recorded over the weekend of August 17th and 18th, with an intended publication date of August 20th. Due to recent/unforeseen circumstances, this episode was delayed in being uploaded and may wind up being the Season 1 Finale for "The Grand Failure: 'BTS' Podcast." ***

Kevin Sartor for Mayor ('The Candidates' Mini-Series)

In this special episode of The Grand Failure: BTS, host Rebekah Massie interviews Surprise Mayoral candidate, Mr. Kevin Sartor, about his qualifications, experience, and what his motivation is for pursuing a role within our local government. This is the fourth and final installment of the mini-series, dubbed 'The Candidates,' in which Rebekah shifts her focus for the upcoming election on July 30th to individuals within our community running for elected office. For more information about this episode, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/⁠ [https://thegrandfailure.org/production-info/]