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King of Stuff

by Ricochet

Jon Gabriel is the undisputed king of stuff. He knows everything -- just ask him -- but is hungry to learn more. Jon chats with comedians, musicians, politicians, authors, professors and anyone else he can lure into his soundproofed bunker.

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Episodes

  1. James Pethokoukis on 'The Conservative Futurist'

    The King welcomes James Pethokoukis to discuss his new book, The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised. America used to be a land of big dreams and bigger accomplishments. But as we moved into the late 20th century, we grew cautious, even cynical, about the future...

  2. Karol Markowicz

    The King welcomes Karol Markowicz to talk about the impact on Jews in America and around the world, not only to the Oct. 7 terror attacks but also the pro-Hamas protests and anti-semitic violence. Karol is a columnist at the New York Post and Fox News and co-author of the best-selling book…

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  3. Andrew Biggio: 'The Rifle 2' and World War II

    The King welcomes Andrew Biggio, author of The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield. A veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine infantry sergeant, Andrew bought a 1945 M1 Garand rifle and handed it to his neighbor, a World War II veteran. The rifle unlocked memories, not only for his neighbor, but...

  4. Alexandra Hudson: The Soul of Civility

    The King welcomes Alexandra Hudson, the author of The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. Alexandra is an award-winning journalist, creator of “Storytelling and the Human Condition” for Wondrium (formerly known as The Great Courses), and an adjunct faculty member…

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  5. Liz Wheeler

    The King welcomes Liz Wheeler, author of the new book, Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids. While complacent conservatives looked the other way, Marxists overthrew our cultural institutions. In Hide Your Children, Liz exposes their war on kids—from…

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  6. Cvetin Chilimanov on Corruption and Color Revolutions

    The King welcomes Cvetin Chilimanov, a journalist living in Skopje, Macedonia, and co-host of the Macedonian Content Farmers podcast. In this Balkan nation, Cvetin lived through a U.S. State Department effort to force a so-called "color revolution" on the country, ousting the sitting government...

  7. Dan McLaughlin

    The King welcomes Dan McLaughlin, a.k.a. Baseball Crank, a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute. Before that, he was a contributing editor of RedState, a columnist at the Federalist, and always quick with some baseball analysis. Dan also spent 23 years...

  8. David Harsanyi

    The King welcomes David Harsanyi to discuss the American gerontocracy and the state of the GOP primary. David is a senior editor at The Federalist, a nationally syndicated columnist, a Happy Warrior columnist at National Review, and author of five books—the most recent, Eurotrash: Why America…

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  9. Mark Hemingway

    The King welcomes Mark Hemingway to talk about the challenges for the GOP and the Democrats heading into 2024. Mark is a senior writer for RealClearInvestigations, reporting on the key institutions shaping public life, from lobbying groups to federal agencies to elections. His writing has…

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  10. Casey Mattox: Defending the 1st

    The King welcomes Casey Mattox to discuss the conservative shift in the judiciary, especially as it affects the freedom of religion, free speech, and in pushing back the administrative state. Casey is vice president for legal and judicial strategy at Americans for Prosperity, advocating for...

  11. Fr. Josiah Trenham

    The King is humbled this week to welcome Fr. Josiah Trenham. He has served as pastor of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, CA, since 1998. With a large following online, Fr. Josiah is also the founder and director of Patristic Nectar Publications, which is dedicated to “nourishing the...

  12. Stephen Green: Vodkapundit

    The King of Stuff welcomes Stephen Green, a.k.a. VodkaPundit, to talk about his storied blogging and vlogging career, a few choice cocktails, and the news of the week. Stephen launched VodkaPundit back in 2002, and has been with PJ Media since its launch in 2005. He's also served as a major host…

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  13. Carol Roth: 'You Will Own Nothing'

    The King of Stuff welcomes Carol Roth to talk about her new book, You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back. Carol is a “recovering” investment banker, an entrepreneur, a TV pundit and host, and a New York Times bestselling author. More importantly, a...

  14. Peachy Keenan: Domestic Extremist

    The King of Stuff welcomes Peachy Keenan to talk about her new book, Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War. A contributing editor of The American Mind, Peachy argues that the only way we can save our families, ourselves, and the world—even California!—is by embracing…

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  15. Ed Morrissey of Hot Air

    The King of Stuff welcomes the grand pooh-bah of Hot Air, Ed Morrissey, to discuss how blogging has changed since he hung up his shingle at Captain's Quarters, the evolution of political commentary and social media, as well as his decision to comment on matters of faith. Then Jon wraps up the…

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  16. The Circus in Miami

    The King of Stuff flies solo this episode wrapping up the news of the week. Jon talks about the Trump arraignment circus, the latest polls for GOP hopefuls, how the administrative state must be scattered and destroyed, the pride backlash, and the passing of Cormac McCarthy. Subscribe to the King…

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  17. James Lileks: Architecture & Morality

    The King of Stuff welcomes the Pope of Ephemera, James Lileks, to hash out the battle that broke the internet: what's the deal with modern architecture? We also talk about the travails of his beloved Minneapolis and the perils of working from home. Then Jon wraps up the news of the week: Armenian...

  18. Inez Stepman: Of Markets and Nations

    The king welcomes Inez Feltscher Stepman to discuss the evolution of many conservatives from free markets to free nations. Inez is a senior policy analyst at IWF and host of High Noon with Inez Stepman, a Ricochet podcast that hosts conversations with heterodox thinkers on a variety of important...

  19. Tom Jenney on 'American Futures'

    The king welcomes Tom Jenney, author of a new "choose your adventure" style book, American Futures. Here's the premise: For one decade, American government is transformed according to one of 14 political visions. You can then choose a random ending to discover how things turn out in America over...

  20. Rudyard Lynch of the WhatIfAltHist YouTube Channel

    The king welcomes history podcaster Rudyard Lynch, host of the WhatIfAltHist YouTube channel. He began it to ruminate about the big "what ifs" of history, but recently moved on to geopolitics, philosophy, demographics, and other issues focused on the big-picture trends changing our society and…

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  21. Jack Henneman: History of the Americans

    The king welcomes history podcaster Jack Henneman, host of The History of the Americans podcast. This show covers all the people who inhabited the lands now constituting the United States, from the beginning to the present, without presentism. After departing from the corporate world, this son of…

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  22. Amber Athey and the 'Snowflakes' Revolt'

    The king welcomes journalist and commentator Amber Athey to discuss her new book, The Snowflakes' Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media. Amber is the Washington Editor for The Spectator; before that, she was the White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller. She also hosts "Unfit…

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  23. Kira Davis on 'Drawing Lines'

    The king welcomes Kira Davis, a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and serves as the deputy editor of Red State. Her latest book is titled Drawing Lines: Why Conservatives Must Begin to Battle Fiercely in the Arena of Ideas. Kira has built a brand on reaching out to the other side, on giving people...

  24. The Week in Stuff

    The King flies solo, covering the news of the week. Is Trump actually going to be indicted or was he just trying to set-up Meatball Ron DeSanctimonius? Why won't San Francisco pay reparations to its Asian residents? Why the Senate should reject Biden's Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su, and the...

  25. Christian Toto on Hollywood

    The King welcomes Christian Toto, an award-winning journalist, film critic, and podcaster with more than 20 years experience covering Hollywood. He’s the founder of Hollywood in Toto, a Rotten Tomatoes certified reviewer, and belongs to both the Critics’ Choice Association and the Denver Film...

  26. Daniel Garza on Latinos and Conservatism

    The King welcomes Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative. Rooted in the Hispanic community, LIBRE brings people together to advance freedom and opportunity in education, health care, the economy, safer communities, and more. Born in California’s Central Valley, Daniel’s family has deep...

  27. Alexandra Hudson on Storytelling

    The King welcomes Alexandra Hudson, creator of the new series “Storytelling and the Human Condition” for Wondrium (formerly known as The Great Courses). Alexandra is an author, an award-winning journalist, and an adjunct faculty member at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of…

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  28. Dr. Jay Richards on the Gender Crisis

    The King welcomes Jay W. Richards, Ph.D., the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, and Executive Editor of The Stream. He has written extensively on the issues of gender dysphoria, the trans movement, and the current medical...

  29. Spencer Klavan: How to Save the West

    The King welcomes back Spencer Klavan to discuss his important new book, How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises. Every news cycle further confirms that the world has gone mad and Western culture itself is on the ropes. Not so fast. Each of us can help save our civilization by...

  30. Kat Rosenfield

    The King welcomes novelist, and pop culture and political writer, Kat Rosenfield. A former reporter for MTV News, she’s penned several books, co-hosts the Feminine Chaos podcast, and writes regularly for Reason and Unherd. Kat talks about her latest book, You Must Remember This, her past...

  31. ‘Bad' Books and Big Government with Joel J. Miller

    The King welcomes writer, podcaster, and goal-achiever Joel J. Miller. He co-hosts the entertaining and informative podcast ‘Bad’ Books of the Bible, which covers all those rarely read books commonly called “apocryphal” or “deuterocanonical.” Joel is also the chief product officer of Full Focus…

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  32. Get to Know Me!

    As promised, Episode #400 is “Ask Me Anything.” The King wrote down all the questions listeners had asked about all kinds of stuff and answered them here. All will be revealed! Source

  33. Larry Correia

    The King welcomes Larry Correia, author of the new book In Defense of the Second Amendment. You might know Larry from his popular Monster Hunter series of bestsellers, but he’s also an avid defender of gun ownership. Bringing with him the practical experience that comes from having owned a…

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  34. Santos for Speaker!

    The king flies solo this week, wrapping up the big news, including the GOP House Speaker vote-athon, the obvious choice to lead the caucus, Trump vs. pro-lifers, Idaho killer caught, and the NFL injury problem. Subscribe to the King of Stuff Spotify playlist featuring picks from the show. This...

  35. Robert Nicholson: The Philos Project

    The King welcomes Robert Nicholson, President and Executive Director of The Philos Project. Their Abraham’s Missing Child Initiative is a groundbreaking project that leverages recent developments in the Near East to support and sustain indigenous Christian communities. Listen to their podcast…

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  36. Major Announcement

    The King flies solo to talk about Elon’s suspensions at Twitter, the GOP’s budget cave, the “tripledemic,” and Trump’s “major announcement.” Subscribe to the King of Stuff Spotify playlist featuring picks from the show. This week, Jon recommends “Gearhead” by Narrow Head. This week’s Jon-tent: “...

  37. Jay Cost on James Madison

    The King welcomes Jay Cost, author of James Madison: America’s First Politician. Jay is the Gerald R. Ford nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on elections, politics, and public opinion. He is also a columnist for National Review and the…

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  38. Of Media Narratives and Thanksgiving Lobsters

    The king flies solo this week to discuss the recent shootings and the predictable media narrative about each. Jon also shares his thoughts on talking politics around the Thanksgiving table and outlines the history of this uniquely American holiday. Subscribe to the King of Stuff Spotify playlist...

  39. Arizona's Abacus and the Hero's Journey to 2024

    The king flies solo this week, answering the big question: Does anyone in Arizona own a calculator? After reviewing the chaotic election in his home state, Jon responds to Trump’s presidential campaign announcement and how 2024 will play out for the GOP. Subscribe to the King of Stuff Spotify...

  40. Stephen L. Miller

    Whither the Red Wave? I bring on former co-host and current friend Stephen L. Miller (aka, @RedSteeze) to talk about the midterm elections and we look toward 2024. What’s up with the brewing Trump vs. DeSantis battle, why does it take so long for Arizona to count votes, and what can the GOP do…

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  41. Michael Walsh on ‘The Great Reset'

    The king welcomes Michael Walsh, a ridiculously accomplished author, screenwriter, and novelist. His new book, Against the Great Reset: Eighteen Theses Contra the New World Order, features essays from a murderer’s row of conservative intellectuals. His other work includes six novels, seven works…

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  42. Marc Morano on 'The Great Reset'

    The king welcomes Marc Morano, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and author of The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown. While proponents of the Great Reset push slogans like “Build Back Better,” “The Fourth Industrial Revolution,” and “A New Normal,” the Reset is nothing short of a...

  43. William A. Jacobson of Legal Insurrection

    The king welcomes William A. Jacobson, the founder of Legal Insurrection, to discuss "special masters," the FBI's raid-not-raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, and the dark omens surrounding Biden's Philadelphia speech. William Jacobson is a law professor and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at...

  44. David Limbaugh

    The king welcomes David Limbaugh on this week's show to discuss his latest sure-to-be-bestseller, The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament. Co-authored with his daughter, Christen Limbaugh Bloom, the book concludes his popular Jesus series, focusing on the testimony of early...

  45. Stephen Limbaugh

    The king welcomes Stephen N. Limbaugh III, a fellow Lincoln Fellow and a composer and concert pianist. Limbaugh’s compositions have been recorded by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and Valentina Lisitsa. His debut album, Pants, was the top-selling album of contemporary concert music on the...

  46. Ana Paula Henkel: Brazil in the Balance

    The king welcomes Ana Paula Henkel to discuss the tight presidential election in Brazil to be held Sunday. It pits incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro against leftist ex-con and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (a.k.a., Lula). This week, leftist judges shut down press freedoms for...

  47. The End of the World and Other News

    The king flies solo this week, breaking down all the latest news. Jon talks about the trend in polling showing GOP gains in midterm races, the independent voters shifting to the right, Elon Musk trolling Ukraine, and the very bad news for China in the form of semiconductor sanctions. He also...

  48. Troy Senik: Man of Iron

    The king welcomes Troy Senik, author of A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland. Senik pulls Cleveland out of unjust obscurity, charting his dizzying rise from obscure lawyer to president in just three years, all thanks to honesty, principle, and an...

  49. Jessica Anderson: Will the Senate Go Red?

    The king welcomes Jessica Anderson, the President of Sentinel Action Fund and Executive Director of Heritage Action for America. Her group has made big buys supporting GOP candidates, especially Blake Masters, who’s taking on Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Jessica leads Heritage Action’s two million...

  50. Matthew Peterson

    The king welcomes Matthew Peterson, the cofounder of New Founding, a commercial and cultural union for the American people. Matt is also President of the Firebrand Super PAC, Publisher of RETURN, and has a great new podcast you can find here. Before all this, he founded The American Mind, which...

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Jon Gabriel is the undisputed king of stuff. He knows everything -- just ask him -- but is hungry to learn more. Jon chats with comedians, musicians, politicians, authors, professors and anyone else he can lure into his soundproofed bunker.

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