High & Low

Deep Dive: The Tate Brothers - Detailing Their Connections to the White House and How They Mirror Epstein

*Trigger warning: Discussion of abuse of women, girls, and children including sex trafficking, SA, DV, and CSAM.* Who are the Tate brothers and why was their arrest in Miami earlier this month a big deal? What are their connections to the current administration? How have they been able to continue amassing wealth and online attention amidst longstanding allegations of abuse of women and children? How were they able to fly to the U.S. despite a travel ban and while charged with sex trafficking?  This pod walks through the known origins of Andrew and Tristan Tate, two toxic pillars of a hellish grift referred to as the "manosphere", and addresses the questions above. The correlations to Epstein abound, with several familiar names making cameos. We also delve into what young women have stated happened to them at the hands of the Tate brothers, and we review statements the brothers have made that show an ethos, bravado, and ego that seem to blatantly contradict their claims of innocence. What becomes clear, is that the analog era of modelling agencies and referrals Epstein relied on to recruit victims has been replaced with the immediate access social media allows via one quick DM. Understanding modern sex trafficking is vital in any setting, but especially in a country where nothing is being done about abusers revealed from the Epstein files.  Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app.  All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This comedic podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin Wanna support this independent pod? Links below: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDB BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDB Venmo @TYBBDB ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Movie & Book Review: Obsession (2025), Yesteryear, and the Shatter Me Series

After catching up on Salt Lake City divorce drama and the mediocre manosphere that I believe contributed to it, we jump into a review of the psychological "horror" film, Obsession. An instant classic, Obsession tells the story of a cowardly man's choice to put his crush under a spell to love him, rather than muster the courage to express his feelings and accept whatever hers may be. His choice to force his will upon her has devastating consequences for her, for him, and their entire community, but his resolve to have her love him remains. The movie is layered and filled with clues about motivations and messages regarding both the characters and the script. It's a powerful cautionary tale about how quiet, polite, unassuming men can still be dangerous and how narcissism, patriarchy, and fear can warp understanding what love is and isn't.  Then, a review of the book Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke, another psychological ride. This one takes you into the mind of a "modern day trad wife" as her commitment to being a perfect, content generating, wife and mother plays out. With a fixation on a life mirroring that of the early frontier and wild west, Natalie, strives to project a specific image and aesthetic. Yet, she hides the unsavory truth of her hard forged reality, perhaps to herself most of all. While the main hook is Natalie suddenly waking up in the early 1800's, the book's observations on centering men, the roles women play to enable that illusion, and the high stakes of religious extremism, are also primary topics.  We close with my plug for a series of books that I've recently discovered, the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi. The series begins by introducing a girl named Juliette as she's trapped in an asylum due to her dangerous supernatural powers. From there, it evolves into a dystopian, la resistance, self acceptance, enemies to lovers arc - with a love triangle. I'll do a more thorough review when I finish all the books! Both Yesteryear and Shatter Me are currently being adapted into theatrical releases.  TIMESTAMPS *approximate due to varying ad placement*: OBSESSON review begins at 13:23 YESTERYEAR begins at 48:43 SHATTER ME begins at 1:14:00 All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Roasting the Broligarchy: Epstein Dive - Eva Dubin, The Blueprint

When looking into Jeffrey Epstein's abusive world, Eva Andersson-Dubin appears to be the origin for his delusions that the girls and women he victimized would eventually prosper due to their involvement with him...if they were obedient. Known as his former girlfriend, Eva Dubin stayed in Epstein's life, providing him with the useful expertise of a doctor and seemingly benefitting from his wealth and contacts. Her husband and children had their own relationships with Epstein. He called himself godfather to Eva's children and, as emails and documents show, had a particular interest in her oldest daughter, Celina. In an effort to better understand the nature and depth of these connections, as well as the allegations against the Dubins as levied by Virginia Giuffre and others, we walk through what has been stated by Epstein survivors. Additionally, we look at personal communications via Epstein's email, articles detailing business connections, and from testimony and depositions given as a part of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial.  All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This comedic podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app.  “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin Wanna support this independent pod? Links below: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDB BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDB Venmo @TYBBDB ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Recap and Rant: RHORI Reunion Part 2 and Reviewing Propaganda Memes

It all started so upbeat, a fun recap of the last reunion to dull the senses in a stressful time, taking a moment to enjoy the last episode of a new Real Housewives franchise. Then, opening a thread about JoEllen liking a slew of propaganda memes and being transported back to the harsh, hateful reality of what America has become, at the hands of those who divide us for profit.  Once the menfolk exit the stage, after adding to the conversation and controversy of the season, regrets and hopes are shared amongst the women. The season ends with a customary toast...only for fresh information to hit us via online posts. Between Liz's departure and the discovery of JoEllen and Alicia's online activity, the end of the season suddenly feels both welcome and needed.  "Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood. This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily to victimize the next minority group." - Coretta Scott King  All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This comedic podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms. Wanna support this independent pod? Links below: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDB BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDB Venmo @TYBBDB ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Roasting the Broligarchy: History, Corruption, Dissent, and Death in the Brokedown Palace

A summary of over 36 different current events topics that range from birthright citizenship, to Graham Platner's pile of red flags, to the origins of the foundational phrase, "separation of church and state". Along the way are details about Air Force Major Jason Watson and his protest speech from the U.S. Capitol calling for all Americans to join him in demanding that the current administration be Impeached, Convicted, and Removed. Additionally, the latest rush quota from the administration to detain 10,000 people in 5 days that was announced just before the murder of Texas father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, while on his way to work. Yet, as chaos abounds, we read investigative reports on taxpayer money being used for transporting detainees to multiple locations, no-bid contracts for acquaintances, personal projects at the White House, sending Homeland Security staff to track down people and hand them forms, and holding the first 'Patriot Games' to showcase teenagers when the rest of the Epstein Files are still unreleased despite a court order. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app.  All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin Wanna support this independent pod? Links below: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDB BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDB Venmo @TYBBDB ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.