The Crusher

Talking home stretch for Buffalo Sabres: Samuelsson underrated; Tuch must remain in Buffalo; Power's strengths; Lindy's impact + tribute to Jim "Boomer" Gordon and more

Guest Josh Brewster talking Buffalo Sabres surge at Olympic Break.

Jarmo Kekalainen new GM of Buffalo Sabres. Steve Kouleas and Nate Thompson with guest Josh Brewster on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Josh Brewster talkin' Sabres and Ducks with Scott Laughlin on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, November 26, 2025

Josh Brewster from InsideHockey.com talking Buffalo Sabres and more with host Mick Kern on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio

Josh Brewster talking Buffalo Sabres with Boomer Gordon on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Guest Phil Mauriello of the California Underground Podcast joins the show. Josh and Phil discuss why asking where the money goes is unpopular in California. Whether it’s homelessness, schools, water, or anything else, billions of dollars disappear and things get worse. They explore the concept of the 'homeless industrial complex' and the staggering amounts of money spent without accountability. The discussion also touches on the the challenges of addressing social issues in a single-party state. Making things worse, the recent wildfires serve as a microcosm of California's broader issues. Most importantly, why is it that it took years of vagrants pooping on their front porches for San Franciscans to wake up, even just a little? SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE CRUSHER!

In this episode of The Crusher, host Josh Brewster engages with writer Joe D'Hippolito to discuss his recent column for FrontPaage Magazine on DOGE, USAID, government spending and the Democratic Party's identity crisis. There is a growing demand for transparency in government and the Democratic Party risks becoming irrelevant if it doesn't adapt. They explore the implications of government accountability and the disconnect between the Democratic leadership and the working class. The conversation highlights the challenges facing the party and the potential for a shift in political dynamics as it grapples with its identity and messaging. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE CRUSHER!

In this episode of The Crusher, host Josh Brewster welcomes back JJ Carrell, a former Border Patrol agent, to discuss the current state of border security and immigration policies in the United States. Josh begins the episode by thanking former co-host Susan Olsen for her year-long dedication to the show. JJ shares his disheartening experience testifying before Congress about child trafficking and the government's negligence. The conversation shifts to the impact of Donald Trump's election on border policies, highlighting Trump's strategies, including military involvement and the push against sanctuary cities. They also discuss the implications of these policies on various communities and the need for accountability in government actions, culminating in a discussion about treason and the consequences of failing to uphold the law. In this conversation, J.J. and Josh discuss the current political landscape, focusing on the legal battles faced by Donald Trump, the corruption within the government and media, the influence of NGOs, and the dynamics of the Middle East. They explore the implications of Trump's strategies and compare him to historical figures, emphasizing the need for a collective awakening among Americans to address the challenges facing the nation. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE CRUSHER!

Elective eye surgery? What could go wrong? Comedy Bit by Josh Brewster

Commercial parody by Josh Brewster Produced by John Mammoser

In this episode of The Crusher, hosts Josh Brewster and Susan Olsen delve into the complexities of political friendships, the rise of political vitriol, and the public perception of figures like Elon Musk. Joined by LA Mayor Karen Bass and Congressman Brad Sherman, Trump confronts California’s failures to its face, delivering overdue and truthful remarks that needed to be said. Not unlike an enema, his remarks are long overdue. They discuss his address at the World Economic Forum, highlighting the contrast between his promises and the media's portrayal. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in government, while also reflecting on the humor and absurdity present in today's political landscape. Susan and Josh explore a range of topics from environmental concerns and political negotiations to the implications of climate change and the weaponization of compassion in modern politics. They delve into historical predictions regarding MLK, JFK and RFK, discuss the evolving landscape of Hollywood representation, and analyze the future of Middle Eastern relations under potential new agreements. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE CRUSHER!

Susan and Josh start off discussing rebuilding homes burnt in the SoCal wildfires and whether California’s permit process will make this an even bigger nightmare. The US House of Representatives bans boys in girls sports and the left loses its mind. A discussion about the iconic band and film, “Spinal Tap” launches a discussion of drugs with a level of honesty that should not be missed. Plus: Tribute to Stupidity. Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER

Wildfires rage in Los Angeles and thousands of homes and buildings are destroyed. The ongoing crisis raises serious questions about the leadership of the State of California. LA Mayor Karen Bass can’t answer questions, then 24 hours later has a mouth full of spin. CA Gov Gavin Newsom ignored warnings about clearing brush and diverting water through the state. Fire hydrants short of water, public outraged. Is this the ultimate wake up call for a horribly mismanaged California? Plus! The Delta Smelt is more important than humans, as featured on our Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Susan and Josh reconvene to discuss changes afoot as the world welcomes 2025. The world embraces freedom, rejects woke culture, asserts the value of borders. Media says fissures in MAGA movement but we don’t buy it. Derangement syndrome seems to wane. Homan rides in to rescue the border, while Musk and Ramaswamy get set to unleash DOGE. New Dylan biopic looks like a winner, though neither Josh nor Susan can stomach the Oscars. Is anyone buying bird flu? Why 45/47 is not Mr. Burns. In Memoriam: Josh honors wife Catherine, who passed December 19, 2024, always loved, never to be forgotten.

Talking Buffalo Sabres with Boomer on SiriusXM. Buffalo as destination, GM Kevyn Adams, and the lack of veterans on the club over the years.

Over the past 5 years, more Americans have died from fentanyl than have died in combat during all wars combined from 1939 to present. The explosive new film, “Fentanyl: Death Incorporated” exposes America’s greatest threat. From China, Mexico, Canada, and in the USA, this synthetic drug is ruining lives. Tiny amounts can kill thousands. Poisonings run rampant. “Harm reduction” is anything but. Is America serious? Is China waging war without firing a shot? Is this the Mexican Cartels’ endgame? Super labs in Canada emerge, but will domestic production overtake what flows across our (open) border? Dr. Robert Marbut is the producer of Stephen Wollwerth’s important new documentary. DO NOT MISS this important episode of The Crusher.

Episode 52 - Guest Jamie Glazov - Obama’s Legacy and Trump's Future by Josh Brewster

Election of Donald Trump as 47th President of the US saves freedom for not only the US but the world. Country proves to be not as far to the left as thought. Snowflake tears flow, but Democracy survives. Latino and African-American voters swing to Republicans in proportions that take Democrats by surprise. Media salves its wounds by blaming racism and sexism but refuses to look in the mirror and face what the open border and inflation hath wrought. Josh and Susan discuss the celebrities who promised to leave the US. Bette Midler says pass the Drano. So much for the “end of Democracy” as America chooses to pivot from the hard left that Harris represented. Subscribe and share The Crusher! @crusherpodcast on X / Wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Rumble, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube.

The show opens with a special public service announcement regarding PTSD. Josh offers a theory on post-death experiences, then we discuss the drama involving Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon in NY. Susan remembers seeing Mr. Spock at lunch during Brady Bunch breaks. An Iranian woman's courage is not appreciated by the Ayatollah's goons, and people across America are proud to be called "Garbage" by the President of the United States.

Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer (Ret.) saw it all as an intelligence operative during his decades of service in military intelligence throughout the ongoing War on Terror. Shaffer participated in Able Danger, an initiative which identified key players in the 911 attacks prior to that fateful day. In Afghanistan, Shaffer’s efforts to root out terrorists in neighboring Pakistan—where Osama bin Laden was ultimately found--were squelched by higher-ups. His work is recounted in his explosive NY Times bestseller, “Operation Dark Heart,” which raised the ire of the Department of Defense. In this episode of The Crusher, Shaffer leads Susan and Josh through the last 30+ years of confronting terror. From the 1993 World Trade Center, to al Qaeda’s embassy and warship bombings, to the Taliban and beyond, the Bronze Star recipient gives us an inside look behind the lines. On a lighter note, Tony offers a very special Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share The Crusher Podcast! @crusherpodcast on Rumble, YouTube, and X.

Fox’s Bret Baier interviews Kamala Harris, who arrives late, and when asked legitimate questions, leaves early. Media appalled that presidential candidate asked questions no different from any other candidate in history. Harris assumes people are stupid and she’s probably right. Hamas filthbag Yahya Sinwar killed by Israeli forces: October 7 mastermind gets what he deserves. Plus, a very special Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share The Crusher Podcast! @crusherpodcast on Rumble, YouTube, and X.

The US government admits that hundreds of thousands of children are missing, trafficked illegally across our open border. Former US Border Patrol veteran J.J. Carrell and filmmaker Ryan Matta release two documentaries from the “What is Treason” series: “Trafficked” and “Invaded” featuring shocking evidence of the effects of our open borders. You are not getting the full story about what our government has facilitated. Here it is, and it is a horror show. Do not miss this episode. Subscribe and share The Crusher Podcast! @crusherpodcast on Rumble, YouTube, and X.

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is finally executed by Israeli airstrike as decent people rightly rejoice. An ancient post-Brady Bunch gossip story makes headlines 30+ years after the fact. Kamala Harris visits border, yet few talk about 300,000+ missing children as a result of her failure. Susan and Josh review JJ Carrell’s second border documentary, “Trafficked,” with shocking evidence of crimes committed against children and NGOs being used by our government to funnel billions to illegals. What would the Exorcist have been like had Jan Brady (Eve Plumb) played the Linda Blair character? A serious, and seriously fun episode on THE CRUSHER. Plus: Tribute to Stupidity! Stay tuned for the trailer for “This is Treason” at show’s end. Subscribe and share The Crusher @crusherpodcast on Rumble, YouTube, and X.

Hezbollah has a blast with thousands of pagers. Trump ads don’t appear on television, notably during football games…just another of his recent failures to articulate his vision. A woke SNL gets ready to celebrate 50 years on air, but unlike old days, refuses to make fun of one side of the political aisle. And much more…Subscribe and share The Crusher!

Cherie Currie returns, talking about her video for the #WalkAway movement, an effort which has attracted huge support from former Democrats who don’t agree with the direction of the party. Cherie talks about producing the important forthcoming film, “Leaving Amy,” and discusses the movement toward destroying parental rights and transitioning children. Subscribe and share The Crusher!

Ill-prepared Trump walks into biased ABC debate and implodes. The facts are on Trump’s side but he’s unable to present them. Ego bruised by Harris’ nonsense, Trump is fooled into reacting in anger. Almost nothing goes right for Trump, whose preparation staff failed him completely. They’ll rue this day for likely the next 4, if not 8, years. Subscribe and share The Crusher!

Open borders with a welfare state. We can’t have both but here we are. Kamala Harris sits for softball interview with her emotional support Governor. What does it say when people want to vote for a symbol? Are we voting for our empire to fall? We discuss Victor Davis Hanson’s “The Dying Citizen.” Susan and Josh discuss the ever-increasing goodies the US government wants to give to a population that can’t handle responsibility. Citizenship dies while Pelosi fiddles, Maher’s audience applauds her wanting to legalize open border jumpers. CA votes to give up to $150K to illegals for houses. Trump shows up to honor soldiers killed in Afghanistan, Harris and Biden do not. Elon Musk’s X censored in Brazil. Plus: Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share The Crusher!

Susan Olsen addresses lie that she was fired from one of her radio shows in 2016. Appearing in a web TV series at the time playing a lesbian character, a talk show guest with ill intent smears her good name. Mass media ran with the untrue story, which amongst some people persists to this day. Subscribe and share The Crusher!

RFK Jr suspends his candidacy, endorses Donald Trump, and delivers a speech eviscerating the Democratic Party. For a presidential candidate from the most important Democratic family in history to lay bare the party’s tilt toward censorship, authoritarianism, war mongering, and neglectful opening of the southern border is a significant moment in US presidential campaign history. RFK Jr. pulls no punches regarding Ukraine, Putin, the CIA, FBI, Big Pharma, Big Ag, the mainstream media and much more. Josh and Susan examine the speech made Friday, August 23, in Arizona, and discuss its ramifications on the current campaign. Plus! Tribute to Stupidity. Subscribe and share The Crusher.

The UK, allergic to free speech, jails people for social media posts. Kamala plays Santa Claus, blames grocers for inflation she caused. Is Iran cheering for Harris? Tribalism returns: Sanders and the left fought segregation decades ago; now they’re in favor of it on campuses. Sad death of Matthew Perry earns five indictments for his associates. Time Magazine’s fawning stupidity. World’s most famous feminist says very surprising things to Susan. Plus! Tribute to Stupidity! With hosts Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster. Subscribe and share The Crusher!

Tim Walz cements the Kamala Harris candidacy as the furthest to the nut job left in the history of American politics. From tampons in boys’ bathrooms to support for open borders and the destructive riots of 2020, there’s good reason why Harris doesn’t want to talk to the press. Jamie Raskin makes insane statement about not allowing for a transfer of power if Big Bad Trump wins. The Minnesota flag begins resembling the Somalian flag, and Cori Bush takes a beating, thank goodness. Finally, how did Howard Stern go from greatness to wokeness? Plus: The Squad are in Josh and Susan’s sights in our Tribute to Stupidity segment! Subscribe and Share The Crusher with Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Susan opens the show with a talk about our media’s poor reporting…Josh follows up with rants about the state of today’s shopping experience. Biological males beat up women at the Olympics. Kamala takes over with insane ideas about “root causes” and the border, while the media whitewashes her record. Susan wishes she could transmit messages via ear prompter to keep Trump in line. Plea deals reversed for 911 monsters. Israel strikes in Iran after Druze Israeli children slaughtered on a soccer filed. White Dudes for Harris a laughable enterprise. Plus Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and Share The Crusher with Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Robert Spencer is the author of 28 books and has led seminars on radicalism and jihad for the FBI, the Army, the Joint Terrorism Task Force and others. Nearly 23 years after the 911 attacks on America, why is the West so deeply in denial about the threats we face? Is assimilation a thing of the past? Why do our leaders talk about working with moderate Muslims, but cave for the radicals? Why doesn’t the news cover attacks on Christians in Africa? There have been two attempts on Spencer’s life. Spencer is a Shillman Fellow for the David Horowitz Freedom Center and can be found at JihadWatch.org. His expertise is necessary in these troubled times no matter what his critics say. Subscribe and Share The Crusher with Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Harris replaces Biden as Democratic nominee for President. Netanyahu addresses Congress, says pro-Hamas protesters are “Useful Idiots for Iran.” Harris seems to carry that title nicely as many Democrats boycott speech. Is America’s Jewish community now divorced over Israel? Is pro-Hamas Democratic Socialist crowd happy with Open Border Czar as president? Chris Wray states obvious days after assassination attempt on Trump. Plus: Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and Share The Crusher with Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Rock legend and patriot Cherie Currie returns to The Crusher to discuss CA Gov Gavin Newsom’s signing of an anti-parental rights bill barring schools from informing parents of their children’s gender identity concerns. Donald Trump barely avoids death in assassination attempt as the Secret Service proves incompetent. America faces a serious choice in November. Are our freedoms eroding? Is this an Omen? Brutally honest conversation is at hand. Subscribe and Share The Crusher with Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Author Donald Jeffries uncovers many inconvenient truths about Covid in his book, “Masking the Truth: How Covid-19 Destroyed Civil Liberties and Shut Down the World.” From his own personal family tragedy to a complete breakdown of the pandemic, the book unravels the awful truth about social distancing, vaccines, mask mandates, and wildly inflated numbers relating to death and illness from Covid-19. Why did people succumb to fear and accept authoritarianism in the US and across the globe? Check out this episode of The Crusher! Subscribe and share wherever you get your podcasts. Co-hosted by Susan Olsen and Josh Brewster.

Does anyone really care what George Clooney thinks? What about Fred Sanford, Arnold Horschack, or Potsie Weber? Living in a non-stop election cycle. Hysteria re a “Project 2025” that its critics will not read. SAVE Act passes the House, Dems vote against proof of citizenship to vote; Biden says veto. California city wants to fine grocers for reporting theft. Plus: Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share The Crusher

Former US Border Agent J.J. Carrell returns! His film, “This is Treason” arrives this October. Immigration law has been ignored. “Alternatives to Detention” at the root of Mayorkas’ goals and our government’s dereliction of duty. Chicago: African-Americans outraged by city resources favoring non-citizens. It gets worse: Child and sex trafficking on the rise due to open border. J.J. exposes this in his new documentary after a lifetime of fighting to protect America’s borders and coasts. His book, “Invaded” is available on Amazon and elsewhere. Subscribe and share The Crusher

Media gaslighting expires as debate uncorks truth re Biden’s state of mind. Warning regarding Gavin Newsom’s potential ascendancy to party nominee…is Trump prepared for a far greater challenge from a younger Democrat who favors open borders, free health care for illegals, sanctuary cities, homeless nightmares and worse? Plus! Tribute to Stupidity. Subscribe and share The Crusher

Susan discusses an ancestor who was tried as a witch and hanged in Salem. Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in private at Russian Kangaroo court. Pfizer sued by a variety of states. 12-year-old girl murdered and one party does not care. Squad jackass Bowman defeated. Vegas was better when the Mafia ran it. Biden vs Trump debate thoughts. Plus! New sponsor + Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share The Crusher

Susan and Josh’s hot takes: Biden intimidates no one as he declines. Election monitoring on the horizon. No ID to vote. Brianna Wu ticks off the left. Gaming and overwhelming the system. Freed American Brittney Griner won’t stand for our anthem. Mehdi Hasan thinks he’s objective and other fallacies. Plus! New sponsor + Tribute to Stupidity! Subscribe and share The Crusher

Decades into an amazing career, Cherie Currie is going stronger than ever. Cherie joins Josh and Susan to talk about her work in music, the album “Blvds of Splendor,” her upcoming tour and much more. Plus! Cherie, Josh, and Susan tackle the big issues of our time in a no-holds-barred manner. Cherie is unbowed, unbroken and fearless. Her devastatingly honest autobiography, “Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway” was the basis for the 2010 biopic, “The Runaways,” about the pioneering rock band whose influence is felt far and wide. Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Former Border Patrol Agent J.J. Carrell, author of “Invaded: The Intentional Destruction of the American Immigration System” is the guest. A 24-year veteran of the US Border Patrol (now retired), J.J. explains that the situation is far worse than any of the major news networks are reporting. This is vitally important information you’ll only get from a man who laid his life on the line protecting our borders and coasts. Hear the truth about NGO’s, Mayorkas, human trafficking & terrorists in our midst. The reality of what US taxpayers provide for those who breached our borders illegally is shocking. You will not hear this on ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC, or anywhere else, and that is part of the problem. The intentionally open border impacts us all, blue and red, liberal and conservative alike. Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Co-host Susan Olsen returns! Josh and Susan discuss the Kangaroo Court Show Trial of Donald Trump & the laughable list of demands that illegals in Denver have submitted to the city. Also, spoiled Sandals Resort heir refuses to pay up, waits for dad’s beneficiaries to die. Plus: another hilarious “Tribute to Stupidity!” Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Karen Siegemund of the American Freedom Alliance has championed Western Civilization and American values at great personal cost. We discuss the War on Women, what Riley Gaines means, the War on Masculinity and the indoctrination our children are enduring. Who’s educating our kids, and not just in colleges? Karen paid a high price for pro-American advocacy in the face of the SPLC smearing her reputation and costing her a career, but she’s fighting back legally. More: The Trump Trial; Are we in a WW3 that we don’t recognize with a China that won’t fire a shot, and where is fentanyl coming from? Plus: another hilarious “Tribute to Stupidity!” Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Mitch Silberman of the Jewish Republican Alliance reminds us that a great many non-Jews are standing up for Israel and recognizing that it’s time to choose sides, but Uncle Joe Biden continues to serve up a helping of forked tongue on rye. This is no time to stay silent, and too many equivocate even after October 7. The party in power plays both sides in the current conflict...does the American Tribe see this? The JRA builds alliances with Jews and non-Jews across America. Could it be that John Fetterman is the last Democrat? Apart from the MidEast conflict, Josh and Mitch discuss the ongoing border crisis other issues. We wrap up the show with a new segment: “Tribute to Stupidity!” Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Daniella Bloom returns! Our campuses are aflame with anti-Semitism while most of our academic leaders cower in fear. The Ivy’s represent the worst, but Bloom reports visiting southern campuses that don’t brook the world’s oldest hatred. We discuss Biden’s two-faced approach to the war and whether Jewish Americans recognize that the Democrats have turned their backs on their most reliable voting block. Why doesn’t Gaza look like Tel Aviv, and whose fault is that? RFK Jr is crystal clear on supporting Israel…what’s up with Tik Tok… and can we survive DEI tribalism? As a former liberal Daniella is now an unapologetically Pro-America, Pro-Israel, free thinker who was recently positioned as the National Ambassador of JEXIT (Jews who have exited the democratic party). Daniella is launching a new podcast, “Let’s Talk Uncensored” featuring lifestyle content from a female perspective without a woke agenda. Her bestselling book, “The World Where I Belong,” is one you should get for your kids. Enjoy the show…Subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!

Whether playing non-stop with a variety of great musicians or solo, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter Dave Schulz grinds as hard as anyone in the music business. Host Josh Brewster leads Dave in a discussion beginning with his early days in Buffalo with his very funky band, C.O. Jones, then joining the biggest Goo Goo Dolls tour ever, where he plays for huge crowds (and beats Keith Richards and Ron Wood at pool). As the years unfold, he plays with Berlin, Wang Chung, Fastball, Bernard Fowler, Tony Levin, Cherie Currie, Lindsay Buckingham, Jerry Casale and many others to this day. We discuss the commitment it takes to work continuously in the digital age. An impressive musician, Dave, his father Robert, his brother, grammy-winning percussionist Robert Jr., and sister Gretchen were inducted to the Buffalo Musicians Hall of Fame in 2008. Check out this episode, share with friends, and find Dave at daveschulzmusic.com

The Fight Against Big Tobacco: Dave Goerlitz was a featured print model for Winston cigarettes from 1981 to 1988, and appeared in more locales than the Marlboro Man himself. On location one day, a Big Tobacco executive uttered some shocking truths about who cigarette manufacturers target. Goerlitz quit repping Winston at the height of his success to become one of, if not the most important anti-tobacco crusader in history, sharing very uncomfortable truths with literally millions of people, in particular vast numbers of kids. His work for public health groups put him front and center during the tobacco wars which culminated in a the famous tobacco company settlement shared across United States to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. Where did the settlement money go? What is Big Tobacco up to now? Has anything changed? Are kids still the target? Host Brewster has an interesting history in the tobacco war as well, but no one fought as long and hard as Dave Goerlitz. DO NOT MISS this important episode! Be sure to subscribe and share THE CRUSHER!