

Lions of Liberty Network
Lions of Liberty
Welcome to The Lions of Liberty Podcast Network - where culture, comedy, and capitalism collide. The true OG voice of libertarian and anarchist and thought in the podcast space. We cut through the noise with razor-sharp takes on politics, free markets, and the cultural battles shaping our world. Whether you're a politically inclined free thinker or an entrepreneurial disruptor shaking up the status quo, the Lions of Liberty will deliver. On Monday, John Odermatt delivers a powerful mix of inspiration, health and faith to set your mind, body and soul free with "Finding Freedom," Wednesday Brian McWilliams will make you laugh at our broken world while providing the promise of a better future with Mean Age Daydream, and Fridays we have "Meme Wars" with some politics, some comedy and some memes. www.lionsofliberty.com
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Apr 24, 2019 • 48min
ELL 121: Elizabeth Warren Thinks She's The Dragon Queen, Plus Mueller Stuff
On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian vents about "Game of Thrones'" unnecessary SJW pandering...before finding deep irony in something else unnecessary: Elizabeth Warren's weekly GOT recaps. Later, Brian gets into the Mueller report, the odiousness of 'obstruction of justice', Tulsi Gabbard's awesomeness on the Yemen war, and finally a comedian winning the Ukrainian Presidency. Show notes at http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell121 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2019 • 59min
397. Should Libertarians Embrace Postmodernism? w/ Reason's Nick Gillespie
In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by editor at large at Reason magazine, Nick Gillespie! Nick breaks down his journey into the libertarian world, as his early influences - including Reason magazine - eventually found him as an advocate for libertarian ideas, working at....Reason magazine! Marc and Nick then dive into the concept of postmodernism - what it means, why it has been conflated with "cultural marxism", and why Nick feels libertarian ideas naturally interweave with postmodernism. For show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/397 Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee - try the Morning Roar today! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall with Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2019 • 58min
FF 172 - Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor - Behind the Prison Walls
Today's episode of Felony Friday is a great one. John welcomes Dan Wise back to the show for a second time and David Layman for a first time. The main topic discussed on today's show is prison, as Dan and David bring their unique perspectives to the table. This episode is in the Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor format. This means that the conversation is free flowing! Dan Wise is the founder of Federal Prison Time consulting and host the YouTube Channel RDAP Dan. He was previously on Episode 97 of Felony Friday. David Layman is the host of the YouTube channel As the Key Turns. David is a retired as a prison guard. During his time as a guard he worked at the Supermax USP Marion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2019 • 59min
ELL 120: America's War on the First Amendment w/ Comedian Toby Muresianu
On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian welcomes in comedian and politico Toby Muresianu. Toby hosts the Up Close & Political Podcast and stage show, as well as working with FreeThinkMedia.com. Toby and Brian discuss the state of political discourse before working into free speech, government actions, Julian Assange's arrest, and finally the United States barring the leader of the BDS Israel movement from entering the country. Is free speech under attack even in the "Land of the Free"? Show notes at http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell120 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2019 • 60min
396. What's So Dangerous About History? with CJ Kilmer
In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by history professor and host of the Dangerous History podcast, CJ Kilmer! CJ breaks down how he took such an interest in history by not only becoming a history professor, but when that wasn't enough started an extensively detailed podcast breaking down the history that "the establishment doesn't want you to know." Marc and CJ discuss CJ's philosophy when it comes to weaving historical narratives, and dig into some aspects of history from the libertarian perspective, including whether Woodrow Wilson is really the worst President as some tipsy Lions once postulated (spoiler: he is). They then dive into CJ's recent 28 hour (?!?!?!?!) project breaking down the American Civil War, looking at what mainstream history gets wrong about Abraham Lincoln and what many libertarians get wrong about the motivations of the South. For full show notes, head to LionsOfLiberty.com/396 For a brief bonus segment with CJ, join our Patreon for as little as $5/month! Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall with Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2019 • 53min
FF 171 - The Fairness Center Fights for the Forgotten Man
On today's show John is joined by David Osborne and Nathan McGrath of The Fairness Center. The Fairness Center is a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides free legal services to those hurt by public sector union officials. David Osborne is the President and General Counsel at the Fairness Center. He provides advice and counsel to clients, and directs and manages the firm. David helped to found The Fairness Center in 2014 Nathan McGrath is the Vice President & Director of Litigation of the Fairness Center. He litigates and develops legal strategy to advance the Fairness Center's clients' best interests. Case discussed on today's show: IAFF Local 825 v. The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Kiddo et al v. AFSCME Local 2206 Francisco Molina v. Pennsylvania Social Service Union, Service Employees International Union, Local 668, et al. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2019 • 40min
ELL 119: Terrorism Is A Blank Check For War
On this week's Electric Libertyland: Trump declares Iranian Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organization," the House passes bill to end Yemen War support, Australia embraces censorship after Christchurch, Netanyahu says he will reject Palestinian state and annex the West Bank after Golan Heights OK, and Democrats race to line up for the Reparations Parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2019 • 1h 1min
395. Jen the Libertarian on Podcasting, Anonymity and DNC Madness
In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by fellow libertarian podcaster, Jen the Libertarian! Jen explains just how she came down this path as her lifelong instinct ran smack into the Ron Paul campaigns and a libertarian activist was born. Marc and Jen banter a bit about the foibles of podcasting, as well as the pros and cons of being an activist while maintaining anonymity online. Finally, Marc and Jen dive head first into the madness that is the DNC primary. Be sure to check out all of Jen's great work at Jen the Libertarian! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/395 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall with Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2019 • 1h
FF 170 - Change Your Identity - Prison to Positive with Calvin Green
On today's show Calvin Green joins John to share his journey from prison to positive. Calvin spent three years in prison for armed robbery. He surrounded himself with the wrong people and he thrived in the chaos that his life had become. Fast forward. Calvin has changed his identity. Today he is a creative force of nature, an artist and an activist. He is giving back to his community and providing an example for the younger generation to look up to. Check out Calvin's art on his Instagram page @Zen_57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2019 • 42min
ELL 118: Mike Lee Trolls the New Green Deal
On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian starts off ripping apart the myth of the Gender Wage Gap (again, like every year) before getting hot and bothered over Trump recognizing Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights. Next, Brian breaks down the US subsidizing Europe's energy to mess with Russia and compares similar (if unintended) tactics in the newest NAFTA pact. Finally, Brian celebrates the balls and humor of Senator Mike Lee, who meme-trolled the Senate over the New Green Deal, before wrapping up applauding a new pot-green deal that would allow banks to service the US marijuana industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices