Brendan James

Brendan James, co-host of Blowback and occasional producer, joins the crew to discuss Eric Adams's exit from the NYC mayoral race, sparking a critique of his public moments. They explore Adam Jentleson’s centrist PAC and its questionable strategies, along with a hilarious debate over whether Halloween decorations are 'evil.' Trump’s announcement to release Amelia Earhart files gets mocked, while they dive into Peter Thiel’s bizarre lectures on the Antichrist, revealing the surreal characters in attendance and their far-flung ideas.

Brendan James, co-host of the Blowback podcast, dives into the political intricacies of 'Bart-Mangled Banner.' The discussion explores how the episode reflects post-9/11 America, with cautious critiques of the Bush administration. They touch on the unique reluctance of The Simpsons to name names and the media's overreaction to patriotism fears. Brendan highlights parallels to the Iraq War and Abu Ghraib controversies, while humorously dissecting moments like Apu's hyper-patriotism and Marge's media fallout, making it a thought-provoking commentary on satire and public sentiment.