
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy
Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. www.phetasy.com
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 22min
E341. Parenting Wars - Raising Kids To Think For Themselves
Aaron Stupple, author of The Sovereign Child, shares his revolutionary approach to parenting that champions creativity and autonomy. He discusses turning mundane tasks, like brushing teeth, into fun games to foster problem-solving skills. Stupple critiques traditional rules, promoting free thought over rote obedience, and emphasizes how screens can be used as tools for learning rather than distractions. With insights drawn from Karl Popper, he highlights why defiance might be a child’s greatest strength in their journey toward independence.

May 29, 2025 • 1h 39min
E340. From Bernie Bro to MAGA Curious
Comedian Tre Stewart and Bridget Phetasy dive into a whirlwind of topics, from being mislabeled an anti-trans activist to navigating the chaotic shift from Bernie Bro to MAGA-curious, they unpack the absurdity of political tribalism, the hypocrisy of yacht-owning climate crusaders like Leonardo DiCaprio, and Hunter Biden’s suspiciously lucrative art. They cover the gritty realities of the comedy world, from LA, to New York, to Austin, navigating endless media echo chambers, the middle class’s fight for survival, how people in media are so far out of touch from the average American, and why it’s more about what you don’t say than what you say when it comes to networking.--------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment.---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

May 22, 2025 • 2h 57min
E339. The Battle to Brainwash the Masses - Michael Young
Michael Young, a writer focused on postmodernism's influence on today's culture wars, dives deep into the origins of Critical Race Theory and the evolution of conspiracy theories. He articulates how the postmodern movement has created a perception of systemic brainwashing and critiques the flaws within academic theories. Discussion ranges from the legacy of the counterculture of the 60s to the dynamics of media influence and political polarization. Young also reflects on the challenges of bridging complex ideas to the public and the implications of rejecting objective truths.

May 15, 2025 • 1h 23min
E338. Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Genius Move or Economic Disaster?
Carol Roth returns for a breakdown of Trump’s tariffs and a nuanced examination of America’s economic challenges. She and Bridget discuss the tariffs’ disproportionate impact on the 35 million small businesses in the US, the alarming debt-to-GDP ratio that has reached unsustainable levels, the truth about American companies with overseas supply chains, the prevailing misconceptions about tariffs, and why a precision approach to the tariffs would have been much better. They discuss the realities of manufacturing, why there’s no getting around math, a potential debt spiral, the stability of the US dollar, why we shouldn’t throw the baby doll out with the bathwater, and how to best prepare for the death of a loved one. Packed with in-depth knowledge presented in approachable and understandable language, this episode is not to be missed by those desiring a rational and unbiased analysis of Trump’s tariff plan. Get Carol’s Future File workbook at futurefile.com. Sponsor Link: - Quest offers 100+ lab tests to empower you to have more control over your health journey. Choose from a variety of test types that best suit your needs, use code WALKINS to get 25% off - https://www.questhealth.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

May 10, 2025 • 18min
Rioters DESTROY Universities and AMERICA
Riot season has returned with Antifa activists throwing poo at an event in Portland and pro-Palestinian activists causing damage at the University of Washington. 0:00 - Patriarchy So Crafty 6:13 - The Perfect Jean 8:00 - Weather 8:24 - Parade of Morons 13:13 - Sheath 14:17 - Parade of Morons Continued 16:21 - Phetasy News 17:17 - The Internet Is Glorious End Music - Sweetfire performed by Lightmaker Walk-Ins Welcome YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@morebridgetphetasy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up to be an audience member for Real America - Bridget's new show on 2WAY premiering in May https://bit.ly/DF-RealAmericaLink Buy tickets for Bridget's Ask Me Anything Comedy Show - May 22nd 8pm https://bit.ly/DF-AMAShow ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors The Perfect Jean & Sheath - Men! Find yourself the perfect pair of jeans at https://bit.ly/DF-PerfectJean - use code BRIDGET15 for 15% off and free shipping! - Check out Sheath's ingenious dual pouch system and order yours at https://bit.ly/df-sheath and save 20% with the code DUMPSTER ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. We produce media content, essays, and merchandise such as t-shirts and greeting cards that make burgers out of your sacred cows and tell you not to take yourself so damn seriously. Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

May 8, 2025 • 1h 16min
E337. Gerrymandering Exposed - How Maps Steal Your Vote - Kate Compton Barr
Kate Compton Barr, a North Carolina state senate candidate, deliberately ran a campaign she knew wouldn't win to highlight gerrymandering issues. She and Bridget discuss how politicians strategically redraw voting districts to maintain power, techniques like "packing" and "cracking," and why it’s one of the most extreme problems facing our country right now. They cover her background in behavioral science, examining how digital echo chambers and pandemic-related stress have contributed to political polarization, her mission to disrupt the system, what it’s actually like to knock on doors to canvass votes, and how much time they both spend wondering how Kurt Cobain would react to specific things in modern life. Learn more at cantwinvictoryfund.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Links: - Quest offers 100+ lab tests to empower you to have more control over your health journey. Choose from a variety of test types that best suit your needs, use code WALKINS to get 25% off - https://www.questhealth.com - In Brad vs. Everyone, host Brad Polumbo covers the most interesting and entertaining stories in our politics and on the internet from a center-right, independent perspective - https://spoti.fi/42KTKTw --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

May 1, 2025 • 1h 35min
E336. Why Cities Are The Toughest Battlegrounds In Modern War - John Spencer
Accidental urban warfare expert, John Spencer, joins Bridget for a discussion about navigating the concrete jungle of modern combat. He shares his evolution from a 25-year active duty service member, to analyzing hypothetical US military operations in mega-cities, teaching strategy and tactics at West Point, to finally setting up a research center called the Modern War Institute, and becoming an unofficial analyst of the war in Ukraine. Spencer offers a fascinating tour through the evolution of urban warfare, the rules of war, the technological chess match between drones and buildings, the moral gymnastics of minimizing civilian casualties, balancing military necessity with humanitarian concern, debunking the idea that if you bomb less there will be less destruction, and explaining why your Google Maps addiction is making your brain smaller. Whether he's discussing Mumbai's feral neighborhoods, Hamas's exploitation of war laws, or why soldiers reject fancy tech when bullets are flying, Spencer delivers insights that will make you see cities less as cultural hotspots and more as potential tactical nightmares. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 34min
E335. The Dark Truth About Sugar Daddy Websites - Brook Urick
Brooke Urick, author of "Wink, Wink, Nudge, Nudge," shares her eye-opening insights from working behind the scenes of sugar daddy websites. She discusses the deceptive allure of these platforms and their connection to sex trafficking. Brooke reveals the hidden dangers of such arrangements, including psychological impacts and the myths of empowerment through transactional relationships. The conversation also explores modern dating dynamics, the influence of technology on relationships, and personal struggles with hormonal birth control, shedding light on the complexities of female empowerment today.

Apr 17, 2025 • 50min
E334. Humans’ Messy Relationship with AI - Sarah Rose Siskind
Sarah Rose Siskind, a comedy writer known for blending humor with science, discusses the intricate relationship between humans and AI. They explore why AI evokes insecurity, the challenge of making robots relatable, and AI's surprising impact on women in crisis, especially in Afghanistan. Siskind also shares her innovative Null Bell Prize for unsung scientific flops and her unique engagement proposal at Burning Man. With her witty insights, she offers a fresh perspective on trust in science and the role of technology in comedy and society.

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 23min
E333. The Legacy of Slavery: What Still Haunts America - Coleman Hughes
Coleman Hughes, a writer, podcast host, and CNN contributor, discusses his transformative course on the legacy of slavery at the University of Austin. He critiques the limitations of DEI initiatives and tackles the historical repercussions of slavery, such as redlining, on today’s society. Hughes also explores the role of humor as a vehicle for truth-telling and examines the chaotic landscape of modern activism. He highlights the evolving political dynamics within the Democratic Party and addresses the challenges posed by AI in education.