Badlands Media

Episode 13 of OnlyLands brings together a rotating crew of Badlands Media personalities for a rowdy and hilarious preview of the upcoming Great American Restoration Tour in Deadwood, South Dakota. With the tour just weeks away, the hosts share travel tips, excitement about seeing familiar faces, and memories from past events, including epic karaoke moments and unforgettable meetups. The group also dives into current cultural absurdities, from emotional support snails to the corporate gender wars, with their signature irreverent style. Between jokes about flagpoles, kids named Arkansas, and the finer points of merch fashion, the hosts reflect on the real purpose behind Badlands—building community, inspiring restoration, and being the media. Whether you're GART-bound or just along for the ride, this episode is packed with laughs, camaraderie, and a big dose of patriotic mischief.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive deep into the 1995 submarine thriller Crimson Tide, exposing its layered regime propaganda and eerie relevance to current global tensions. Against the backdrop of recent narrative warfare around Iran’s nuclear program, the hosts dissect how the film primes audiences to trust government authority, dismiss rebels as threats, and frame preemptive strikes as justified. They explore how Denzel Washington’s and Gene Hackman’s characters represent competing modes of deference, to protocol versus to power, and how these dynamics mirror today’s media, military, and political theaters. With precision and wit, Chris and Bright unpack the manipulation of moral perception, the dangers of uncritical obedience to “expert intel,” and the propaganda value of nuclear threats as a narrative ticking clock. Alongside commentary on Trump’s narrative maneuvers, CIA information pipelines, and the spectacle of war as politics by other means, this episode is a compelling study in 5th-gen warfare, on screen and off.

In this high-energy episode, Brad and Abbey dive into the latest Trump-led foreign policy maneuvers, dissecting the Iran-Israel ceasefire and exposing the strategic restraint behind it. The duo explores Q drops and the deep state's role in shaping global narratives, using past and present events to highlight Trump’s tactical military strikes versus endless wars. They also break down Trump’s use of the word “obliterate” and its coded significance, tying it to broader themes of deep state takedown. Brad brings the math heat with a NATO funding analysis that underscores how much more the U.S. contributes compared to other member nations. Abbey celebrates the awakening of America’s common-sense roots while promoting the upcoming Badlands event in Deadwood. With clips from Trump’s press appearances, commentary on the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a heartfelt tribute to RFK Jr.’s work against child trafficking, and closing thoughts on culture, media, and the spiritual battle of our time, this episode is equal parts truth bomb and golden age rally cry.

CannCon and Ashe in America dig into Chapter 3 of Overruled by Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze, titled “Bureaucracy Unbound.” From absurd federal overreach involving magician rabbits and Hemingway’s six-toed cats to the unchecked power of unelected regulators, this chapter is a scathing critique of the modern administrative state. The hosts unpack Gorsuch’s legal insights and historical context, highlighting how agencies now blur the lines between legislative, executive, and judicial powers. Equal parts infuriating and entertaining, this episode challenges the very foundation of how laws are made and enforced in America today.

Host Gordon McCormick (Ghost) unpacks the escalating geopolitical crisis surrounding Israel, Iran, and U.S. foreign policy. With President Trump publicly demanding an end to hostilities, Ghost dissects the internal politics of Netanyahu’s war cabinet and highlights the growing tensions within the MAGA movement itself, pitting figures like Mark Levin and Laura Loomer against longtime nationalists like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson. The episode dives deep into Israel’s settler movement, its treatment of Palestinians, and the structure of Israeli governance, while exploring the strategic importance of Iran in the global trade and energy game. Ghost also evaluates Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s regime change ambitions, exposing potential foreign influence and questioning the morality and effectiveness of externally imposed political upheaval. Packed with visuals, sourced articles, and hard-hitting analysis, this is a must-watch for anyone trying to understand the deeper motives behind the Middle East’s flashpoints.