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Laugh and Learn with Vern
by Vern
Patriots, creators, and free thinkers interviewed by a comedian.
Episodes
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Gaining a new perspective with Wendy Cunningham
Wendy Cunningham was a third generation atheist who is now a strong Christian. Listen to her describe some of her journey. We also discuss: -Modern culture, pride, and the real meaning of the rainbow -being manipulated into a frenzy by modern media -Wendy's experience on 1/6/2021 -Being a farm…
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Can Trump Make America Glorious and Great Again?
In this episode: -Trump Speech Recap -FTX battle -WWIII update Thank you for listening! Please subscribe for more fun and informative content! DISCLAIMER: Not the official or unofficial position of DoD or US military, nor endorsed by them or any of Eric's employers.
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Vote Red like your life depends on it...because it might
In this episode: Vote Red like your life depends on it Because it might The Jetsons – where’s that? Why does air plane travel suck? Where’s the baby food? Why do beautiful places like California just not have electricity sometimes? Whoops no lights. Homeless people everywhere. Its terrible…
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How to handle being called an "Election Denier"
There is only one way to handle being called an election denier.... Also: - Reasons to register and vote Red; -Stories from my teenage years -Impersonations of election ads Thank you for listening! Please subscribe for more laughing and learning with me, Vern! Disclaimer: this is not the official...
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How John and Jane Doe Republican can make a difference NOW
Republicans need to get into action now. Here are a few ways to be productive between now and November 8th. HINT: -be registered to vote -early vote -text your friends and make sure they did too Also discussed: -women being great at offense -Democrat organizing -taking your shot down field Thank...
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I watched the Fetterman Dr. Oz debate so you do not have to
In today's episode: -Fetterman and Oz debate to the detriment of the country -Dogs not barking update -Implementing a unique idea to protect our streets Thank you for listening! As always, this podcast is not endorsed nor sponsored by any of Eric's employers, including the DoD and US Military....
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Gretchen, stop trying to make Trump the topic of everything in 2022
Former President Trump has been out of office for almost two years. The U.S.A., as amazing as it is, has real problems now. The current administration has been in office for almost two years. Everything is on them - how are they doing? Other topics: -Dogs not barking -Florida leads the way…
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How we can remake Aladdin with LGBTQ++ storylines in 2022
This is a review of the new 'A League of their own' show by someone who has never watched it. I also pitch Disney on ways to incorporate LGBT+++ storylines into such classics as Aladdin and Fantasia. Disclaimer: this is not the official or unofficial position of any of my employers, including the...
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Did you know it was Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
In this episode of Laugh and Learn with Vern: - The hidden Domestic Violence Awareness month and how to support victims -my boss and other state's attorneys pushing back on the garbage SAFE-T act -the corruption and DEI takeover of the medical profession -migrants getting upgraded facilities...
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Italy becomes based and your 401(k) goes to waste
This episode includes: -Italy elected its first FEMALE Prime Minister and the hilarious way the mainstream media covered it -Inflation rages while you sit on your couch and eat Cheetos. Is there a way to capitalize? -The Illinois Pre-Trial fairness act and your lawn Finally, let's learn about…
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James Falakos - Running for Congress, Climate Truths, Saving small business
James Falakos is an entrepreneur running for Congress in Illinois's 4th District. Listen to James and Vern discuss: - James's plans to energize and protect small businesses - His experience in learning about climate issues, his own health, and his solutions - A bunch of other random funny stuff…
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Love worms, laugh everyday - Cathy Crawly Laughy Bean Queen
Cathy Crawly Laughy Bean Queen has been in worm composting and laughter yoga for almost twenty years! Cathy Nesbitt is a fun, unique person. Cathy was open and positive throughout, her energy radiated from Toronto all the way to me. This episode was super interesting - saving the environment, her...
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Kira Torres - Ten Years in the light
Kira and I went to middle school and high school together. Kira went viral five years ago when sharing the story of her five year sobriety from heroin AND how she met her husband during that time period. Pretty awesome! Kira is now clean for TEN YEARS! In Today’s episode: How Kira found sobriety,...
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A contrarian take on the Ukraine - Russia Conflict
I have spent ten plus years learning the art of the Contrarian mindset, mostly to spectacular results. Today's podcast explains: 1. Putin Sucks, is evil, and Go Ukraine! 2. The roots of my contrarian journey. 3. Three things I think are amiss with everything going on. Maybe it's Occam's Razor or…
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Breathe by Rickson Gracie - LLV Book Review!
Rickson Gracie is the greatest GJJ/BJJ fighter, and maybe the greatest fighter, of all time. His book, Breathe, gives many inspiring and important life lessons. Additionally, it is hilarious. Enjoy this book review and I HIGHLY recommend reading the whole book for yourself. Rickson is the living...
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Deana Kobe - The Comedian's Comedian
Deana Kobe is a stand-up comedian, as well as host of her own podcast - Comedians Exposed! Deana and I met at a roast battle and realized we had much in common. Enjoy our talk through what it is like to perform stand-up comedy, roasting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as well as a few other fun...
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SPARC your thinking on Stalking with SPARC director Jennifer Landhuis!
January is stalking awareness month. This subject is near and dear to me as a prosecutor who has spent significant time prosecuting domestic violence. My guest on this podcast is Jennifer Landhuis, Director of SPARC! Jennifer is the Director of the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource...
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Do you in 22! All things fitness with Cross Kicks Fitness Owner, Tony Wuebker
Do you in 22! Fitness is coming back in 22 and Coach Tony is here to help! Tony Wuebker is the founder of Cross Kicks Fitness. CKF has four clubs in the Chicagoland area and is rapidly expanding. Want to be the best you in 22? Tony and CKF is here to help. I am a former member of CKF and LOVED...
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Align in 2022 with Shelby Rene! Tarot Card Extraordinaire, Spiritual Guide
Shelby Rene is an entrepreneur and intuitive guide! She helps people find their true selves with her company, Propagating Alignment! Shelby's tarot card reading and spiritual programs are an excellent way to get yourself aligned for a wonderful 2022. You can book her or take her course at:...
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LLV Presents: Bread and Circuses
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Grand Premiere of BREAD and CIRCUSES! Today's episode is with the great Michael O'Hogan, who breaks down the parallels to the start of the Roman Empire with where we are as a United States today. I learn so much from Mike and this was a very fun talk! We cover...
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Ruth Ann Dailey - Red, White, and Patriotic
Ruth Ann Dailey is a writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and is also known for her crossword acumen. She is a fantastic human being and writer! Please check out all things Ruth. The below are links to her latest writing and her Americana crosswords. They are so patriotic I may try them…
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Good Morning Afghanistan! Meditations on my lifetime war
Today US troops leave Afghanistan, ending a war that started my freshman year of high school. How did we get here and what can we do to re-think western society? I believe we need to have more soul, flow, and love back into society. We became a beacon of hope for the rest of the world by being...
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Good Morning, Afghanistan! What the media is not telling you, supporting families first
Today's podcast includes: - How tough being sleep deprived really is - Needing to focus on families - Be leery of the media all agreeing on anything - Bring back singing in Church! Note: this podcast is not endorsed nor the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or any employer of...
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Good Morning, Afghanistan! Episode Two
I am sleep deprived and no longer have any sense of time, so it is morning for me. On today's episode: - My urgent advice for aspiring or current politicians -Parental leave platform update -What is vetting? -Stock up, stock down! Hit the subscribe button for daily updates as I descend into...
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Good Morning, Afghanistan! Introduction and Episode One
On September 11, 2001, the TVs turned on in my high school cafeteria. I spent study hall watching the events unfold. On August 15, 2021, the twitter notifications blew up as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. This time, I did not notice right away as I was on paternity leave with my seven week old...
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William E. "Bill" Kieffer, the Military Career Transition Specialist
William E. "Bill" Kieffer is U.S. Army veteran who specializes in helping other veterans make a successful transition from soldier to civilian career life. He has a book coming out on July 9th, titled, "Military Career Transition, Insights from the Employer Side of the Desk." I found our talk…
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The Most Interesting Engineer in the World - Gianluca Mantovano
Luca and I went to middle school AND high school together! He is truly the world's most interesting engineer and has stories for days! Luca is known for his charm and legendary work ethic, and it comes through during his stories. We cover his passion for engineering, fun stories around building...
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246 Fun Facts for the Army's 246th Birthday
Today is the U.S. Army's 246th birthday! To celebrate, I put together 246 of my favorite facts and observations, as I am a 1LT in the Illinois Army National Guard. The longer I am in, the more I appreciate soldiers and their significant others. After enjoying, please subscribe for more fun and...
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Shenitha Burton, CEO of S.H.E. Publishing LLC - From writing to media mogul
Today's episode is with the incredible Shenitha Burton, CEO of SHE Publishing, LLC! When the pandemic started, Shenitha decided to write a book. A book became a publishing company with multiple authors! Shenitha and I are fellow Toastmasters, so pardon the mid-podcast infomercial. There is no...
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Dr. Joshua Gans on the Economics of COVID-19
Dr. Joshua Gans is one of the world's experts on economics and COVID-19. He has a newsletter, Plugging the Gap, where he discusses all things COVID-19 and economics, and has written two books on the pandemic DURING the pandemic. We had a wonderful chat, covering the following topics: -Messaging...
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When to say What the EFF
In honor of Da Bears saying what the eff and trading up to draft Justin Fields, here are three stories of when I have said what the eff. All three led to fantastic results and illustrate: 1. You know less than you think 2. It is ok to live life on the edge 3. Go with your gut! Do some baseline...
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Three ways Coinbase went Against The Grain
Here are three key takeaways from the founding of Coinbase and how their ideas go Against The Grain. I throw in a few stories from my crypto journey as well. Anyone wanting to thrive over the next ten to twenty years needs a baseline understanding of the space. Learn the fundamentals, start…
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Why a Swill of Coffee a day keeps the bankruptcy fairy away
Learn how three years straight of sipping coffee with Scott Adams has dramatically improved my life and can for yours too! Link to the article is below. (26) Why A swill of coffee a day keeps the bankruptcy fairy away | LinkedIn Disclaimer: This podcast is not sponsored by any of my employers,...
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I wrote a fiction novel and so can you! - Joshua M. Turk
In 2019 Joshua M. Turk wrote a wonderful fiction novel, Another Outlaw in the West. Josh and I are friends, and I wanted to pick his brain about the writing and publishing process. We have known each other from high school, and the conversation was a blast. He remembered events that made us both...
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Of Hot Dogs and Men - Vern Goes Against The Grain Makes its Debut
Hello all, This podcast is from an article I posted to LinkedIn. Bigger picture, the podcast is undergoing some re-branding. I LOVE laughing and learning, but I think that can be done under the umbrella of Against The Grain. My life can be described as a series of decisions going Against...
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Chapter Two - Steve Jobs was known for his bizarre diet and eating habits
This is the SECOND preview of my upcoming book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against the Grain: A Comedy Book. Release date of 2.24.21 (my birthday and Jobs' bday, literally a coincidence). The full audiobook will be available on my podcast, Laugh & Learn with Vern. This is a...
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10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against The Grain - Chapter One: Jobs had the worst bachelor party in modern history
This is a preview of my upcoming book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against the Grain: A Comedy Book. Release date of 2.24.21 (my birthday and Jobs' bday, literally a coincidence). The full audiobook will be available on my podcast, Laugh & Learn with Vern. This is a comedy book,...
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Super Bowl LV Prop Bets and Gambling Extraordinaire with Mr. Prop Lock and Drop it - Jordan Ballard
Jordan and Vern take a deep dive through their favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl. What are some of the best values for Super Bowl MVP? How do they see the game going? And what was their respective best past Super Bowl bets? If you are interested in seeing the Super Bowl through a different...
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Why Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Gamestop traders are here to stay
If you believe in Bob Lazar or are anti-hedge fund, this podcast episode is for you... Topics covered: - MTG and conspiracy theories -Her resemblance to another newer politician... -Gamestop and the bi-partisan Populism resurgence - AOC and Donald Trump Jr. on the same page?!? Thank you for...
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Oumuamua was extraterrestrial technology, groupthink, and meeting Stephen Hawking - Dr. Avi Loeb
Dr. Avi Loeb is a world renown Harvard Astrophysicist. He believes we were visited by Extraterrestrial technology in the form of Oumuamua in 2017. We discuss why he thinks this, the implications, and so much more (how he met Stephen Hawking, for instance). Avi's book, Extraterrestrial, is out...
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Championship Weekend Prop bet preview with Mr. Prop Lock & Drop It Jordan Ballard
Jordan and Vern break down both weekend NFL Games from an individual prop level, with Jordan providing his best bets! Note that neither of our employers sponsors this podcast, and please only gamble if you are of age and it is legal in your jurisdiction. Jordan crushed it last weekend, enjoy his...
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NFL Playoff Preview, Best bets and Props Bet with Jordan Ballard
Friend/friend of the podcast Jordan Ballard came by to talk all things NFL Playoff Preview, his fantasy football podcast with @shootyourshot sports, as well as a discussion of at what point in Sunday's game will Cam Jordan strip sack Trubisky. I said when the Bears are up 10-6 and we have a…
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New Year, New You - Try Improv Comedy in 2021 with Ross Taylor!
Ross Taylor is an actor, writer, and hilarious comedian! He has learned and now teaches improv classes as The Magnet Theatre in New York, as well as The Second City theatre in Chicago. Ross also teaches drop in classes on his own at RossTaylorTeaching.com. This was a hilarious interview. My audio...
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Economics 509 - Distorted markets, Student loan debacle, and economic solutions with Michael O'Hogan
Mike is the smartest Engineer I know. Entrepreneur by day, thinker by night, Mike has advised numerous Illinois politicians on economics and free trade. Mike and I take deep dives into such topics as: how China distorts markets, giving children better educational paths, and why AOC is…
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How to Mourn during a Pandemic - Jennifer J. Fondrevay
Jennifer is a best selling author and speaker. She lost her mother in March 2020 and made a wonderful video celebrating her life and helping all of us learn to mourn during a pandemic. I lost my Aunt Lynn a couple weeks ago and Jennifer's tips have helped me. Please enjoy this wonderful interview...
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Election 2020 Special - Sriraam the Wise, The Elaine Show, and Dan Kallio!
First Hour - Sriraam gives Americans his take on the election from Mumbai Next 45 Minutes - Elaine Vario gives us the Brooklyn Perspective Last 45 Minutes - Dan Kallio explains the Chicago and Midwest vibe Thank you to all listeners and guests! Subscribe for more fun and informative content!
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Esther Joy King - Entrepreneur, Soldier, Republican for Congress
Esther Joy King is running for #Congress for the 17th district of #Illinois. She has a unique skill set from her days of public speaking as a missionary, being an #Army Lawyer, as well as an #entrepreneur. She also has a fantastic sense of humor, and do not DARE steal her billion dollar idea....
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Jesus E. Solorio, Jr. - The Common Sense Congressman
Jesus E. Solorio, Jr. is running for Congress in the 4th district in Illinois. Jesus a proud son of Mexican Immigrants and a native of Chicago's Southside. We covered a variety of topics that Jesus had interesting and detailed opinions about, such as: - Removing "cheat street" to create better...
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Mr. Salt on his brim - Ken Allison: military man, entrepreneur, trust & transparency to politics
Ken Allison is running for Illinois State Representative for the 88th district! Ken is running as a Libertarian candidate and is starting a movement based on trust and transparency. Ken is a military man, having served THREE terms in AFGHANISTAN! He then went on to start and run four businesses....
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NFL Picks Week Two with Bill - Philip Rivers's non-NFL career, most TNF game ever, Never go back to your high school
Week Two #NFL with my buddy Bill! We covered our week one picks, as well as looked at week two. We also went riffed on what other careers Kirk Cousins and Philip Rivers could have, Bill's Chris Berman impression, and what a focused #TomBrady can do for you. Subscribe for more fun, informative...
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