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The System is Down with Dan Smotz

by Dan Smotz

Conspiracies, Politics, and Religion: Questioning Everything and Staying Uncomfortable

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  1. 536: Joe Rogan vs The Elephant Graveyard - Epstein Connections? (A Propagandist’s Perspective)

    On today’s episode… Dan and Dave do a deep dive on the latest trend of dogpiling on Joe Rogan and his friends. YouTube account The Elephant Graveyard has been releasing a series of documentaries that seem to make some wild claims about a “Comedy Cult” in Austin, TX and Joe Rogan turning a blind…

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  2. 535: Shane Cashman - The ART of Letting Go

    On today’s episode… Shane Cashman joins the show to talk about literally everything we can fit into the allotted time. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Shane: https://x.com/shanecashman Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Join The Downers Club @...

  3. 534: Reed Coverdale! - Podcasting is DUMB and So Are You!

    On today’s episode… Reed Coverdale comes out of hiding to discuss where he’s been, why he left, and the current state of all things. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Reed: https://substack.com/@reedcoverdale Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Join The Downers Club @...

  4. Resident Evil - Movie Review

    My son and I saw Resident Evil so you don't have to... but you should because it's GREAT! We're gonna talk about it. Support the show

  5. 533: Dan Goes to DAVE’S WEDDING w. Director / Co-Star Commentary

    On today’s episode… Dan goes to Dave’s wedding!!!... And then stuff happened… and then Dan got carried away on the editing… and anyway, now they’re gonna talk about it. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Follow Dan:...

  6. 532: Candace Owens vs Andrew Wilson Debate Recap w. Clint Russell (Liberty Lockdown)

    Today, Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown joins the show to break down the recent debate between Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson on the Charlie Kirk assassination. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Clint: https://x.com/libertylockpod Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod...

  7. 531: Lindsey Graham’s DEATH & Gender-Swap Reboot

    Today, Dan Smotz and Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Lindsey Graham is DEAD * Mamdani vs Bibi * “New”...

  8. 530: WE’RE BACK! – The World is Still Sad, Dumb, Ugly, Hilarious, Brilliant & Beautiful

    Today, Dan Smotz and Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Where have we been? * What’s going on? * Andrew...

  9. 529: Is Thomas Massie America’s Last Stand?

    Today, Dan Smotz and Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Everything Massie * Where we’ve been * What’s at...

  10. 528: Dave Smith is a MURDERER

    Today, Dan Smotz and Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Dave Smith Kills a Man * Thomas Massie Money Bomb…

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  11. 527: Is BiBi Dead?... 🤷

    Today, Dan Smotz watches the world burn, while laughing his way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Is Bibi DEAD?!?! * Is it a War? And also… Why? * Trump’s Massie...

  12. 526: WAR… to End the Epstein Inquisition

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * WAR in Iran * Epstein Files STILL aren’t going away…

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  13. 525: The State of the Union… and the LP? w. Rob Yates

    Rob Yates is a friend of the show. Rob is running to be Chair of the National Libertarian Party… Today, Dan gets to the bottom of why Rob hates himself this much… and also news. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * TSOTU * Why does Rob hate himself * Is the LP...

  14. 524: Thomas Massie | Pedo Hunter - Pam Bondi Gets WRECKED

    Today, Dan Smotz & CRAIG!! watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Thomas Massie | Pedo Hunter * Pam Bondi gets WRECKED *...

  15. 523: They Eat Babies

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by CRAIG!!! to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * They Eat Babies * Dan...

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  17. 522: The ICE Meltdown

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * ICE Bullets * Erika Leaks * MAGA vs Guns * Jeremy...

  18. 521: The Board of “Peace” & The AntiChrist

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * The Board of “Peace” & The AntiChrist * Trump ENDS...

  19. 520: MAGA’s Proud Pedo Protector

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Trump Flips Off His Base * Furry Parties at Trump’s...

  20. 519: Dan Bongino is a BIIITCH! : Cutesy Time is OVER!

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Dan Bongino is a BIIITCH!!! * Venezuela’s New...

  21. 518: What a Sh*t Year! - Goodbye 2025

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * 2025 Recap * 2026 Predictions * The Best * The…

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  22. 517: A Very Jewish Christmas

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. On the Docket: * Trump “Jewish” Now? * BiBi’s Demands * Candace…

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  23. 516: Is “Libertarian” a Religion? w. Jacob Winograd (Biblical Anarchy)

    TODAY Dan is joined by Biblical Anarchy’s Jacob Winograd to answer the question… Is “Libertarian” a Religion? Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Jacob: https://x.com/biblicalanarchy Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Dissident...

  24. 515: Angry Vegan Thanksgiving

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Angry Vegan Thanksgiving * MTG vs MAGA Mamdani * Dave Smith vs Dave Reuben * MK Ultra Shooter vs National...

  25. 514: Massie WINS! Trump CAVES on Epstein.

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Massie forces the Epstein vote * MAGA Freefall Cont’d * Boomer-Cons Jump the Shark * “Real Libertarians” *…

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  26. 513: Who REALLY Killed Charlie Kirk w. Clint Russell (Liberty Lockdown)

    On today’s episode, Dan & Dave are Joined by Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown for a deeper dive into the Charlie Kirk case and “the facts” just aren’t adding up. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Clint: https://x.com/libertylockpod Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod...

  27. 512: Woke is BACK!!! - MAGA Loses to Communism

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Zohran Mamdani takes NYC * Republicans cry hard * Dick Cheney Croaks * Massie Gets Married * and more!...

  28. 511: Dave Smith NUKES Steven Crowder Debate & Trump Builds Epstein Ballroom

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Dave Smith vs Steven Crowder * Trump’s Epstein Ballroom * Tucker vs Nick Fuentes * The Great Nog Debate *…

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  29. 510: Everyone is a Fed. Everyone is a N*zi. Everything is a LIE.

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Tucker vs TPUSA teens * Matt Walsh vs His Conscience * Trump vs Massie * Everyone’s a N*zi * and more!...

  30. 509: Orthodox Christianity: Bro-Trend or Ancient Truth? w. Buck Johnson

    The news is boring this week. Let’s talk about religion with Buck Johnson. Orthodox Christianity: Bro-Trend or Ancient Truth? Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Buck: https://x.com/buckrebel Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1...

  31. 508: Government Shuts Down, Bibi Flails, & Other Great News!

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Government Shuts Down 🥳 * Bibi’s PR Flail * Charlie Kirk Cont’d * New Clone: Brian Hollyhand * and more!...

  32. 507: Charlie’s Magic Bullet & Tylenol ‘Tism

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Charlie’s Kirk’s Magic Bullet * The Jimmy Kimmel Debacle * Tylenol ‘Tism * and more! Question everything.…

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  33. 506: Seriously Though… Did Israel Do It? And Other Charlie Kirk Theories w. Dave Benner

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by Dave Benner to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Charlie Kirk Official Story * Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories * Trump’s Hate...

  34. 505: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk w. Spike Cohen

    Charlie Kirk of TPUSA has been assassinated. Spike Cohen joins Dan and Dave to discuss this and much more. On the Docket: * Charlie Kirk Assassinated * Epstein Birthday Cards * Subway Stabbings * Department of War * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Spike:...

  35. 504: Thomas Massie’s America First - Creators’ Commentary w. Tom Woods

    Dan & Dave are joined by the great Tom Woods to share and discuss the behind the scenes process, the motivation, and inspiration that went into creating Thomas Massie’s America First by Tom Woods and Dan Smotz. MassieAF.com Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Tom:...

  36. 503: Patriots BURN the American Flag

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Cracker Barrel Backfire * Patriots BURN the US Flag * Trump’s Friend Ghislaine * GOP vs 1A * and more!...

  37. 502: Ron Paul’s Birthday: The INTERVIEWS w. Dave Smith, Tom Woods, Connor Boyack, Adam Johnson, Jason Rink, Buck Johnson, & Jordan Page

    Here are the interviews and highlights that I got while at the Ron Paul 90th Birthday BBQ last week. Enjoy. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Lone Star Injury Attorneys:...

  38. 501: Ron Paul’s Birthday & Republicans Reboot Reefer Madness w. Max

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by Max to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Ron Paul’s 90th Birthday BBQ 🍖 * Republican Reefer Madness 💨 * WNBA Fights BACK 🍆 *...

  39. 500?!: Ghislaine Maxwell Pardons Trump

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Ghislaine Maxwell Pardons Trump * GOP Hatespeech Laws * Beyonce’s Jeans * Oval Office Announcement? * and...

  40. 499: American Eagle Has N@zi Jeans

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Trump’s Epstein Cover-Updates * Sydney Sweeney’s Nazi Jeans * Organ Harvesting * Dave Smith MURDERS Alex...

  41. 498: The McDonald’s CONSPIRACY - The Real COVER-UP That No One is Talking About

    Today, Dan Smotz exposes one of the biggest cover-ups of our time! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Lone Star Injury Attorneys: https://lonestarinjuryattorneys.com Sheath Underwear:...

  42. 497: Epstein is INNOCENT - The DUMBEST Story Ever Told

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Trump’s Epstein Cover-Up * More $ to Ukraine * Weather Control * Elon’s America Party * and more! Question...

  43. 496: The CULT of Trump & Diddy DIDN'T?!

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Trump vs Massie (Again) * Trump vs Elon (Again) * Diddy Didn’t?! * The Cult of Trump * and more! Question...

  44. 495: My Son Joins to Talk About THE TRIP!

    There’s a whole lot of stupid going on in the world right now… Let’s do something different this week. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Lone Star Injury Attorneys…

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  45. 494: Orange McCain Bad - We Voted for WWIII

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * WWIII * Trump Crosses the line * Ted Cruz has “Never Been” * Will Smith’s Shame Ritual * and more! Question...

  46. 493: Do ANY Political Parties Not SUCK? w. Chrissie Mayr

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by comedian Chrissie Mayr to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Is Comedy Alive or Still Safe? * Elon’s Trump Epstein Accusations *...

  47. 492: Elon vs Trump: The Big Beautiful Bill BLOWBACK

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Elon Leaves DOGE * Elon Turns on Trump * Glenn Greenwald likes feet * Dale Gribble MURDERS John Redcorn *…

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  48. 491: Threatened, Doxxed, & FIRED for Singing a Kanye Song w. Toad

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by Toad to discuss his recent cancellation & watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Toad’s cancellation * Biden’s taint cancer * Jordan...

  49. 490: “N!gga, He!l H!tler” Kanye’s New Summertime Jam

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Kanye’s “He!l H!tler” Song * Elmo gets Fired * Jake Tapper’s Rebrand * David Hogg’s DNC Probation * and…

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  50. 489: Shouting Racial Slurs at Children w. Adam Nutter

    Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by Adam Nutter to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * N Word Lady * Trump’s Doll-Math * Epstein Files GONE?! * #Conclave * and more!...

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