The Gedunk Show

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Nov 7, 2025 • 43min

Breaking Down the 2025 Election Results — What It Means for America’s Future

🇺🇸 The Gedunk Podcast with Dan & Bobby is back, and we’re diving straight into the aftermath of the November 2025 elections — the wins, the losses, and the warning signs both parties should be paying attention to.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 54min

The MAGA Fever Breaks? | Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Changing Her Tune & What It Means for America

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby dive deep into the shifting sands of American politics — is the MAGA movement finally losing its grip? We unpack why Marjorie Taylor Greene seems to be softening her tone, what that says about the GOP’s identity crisis, and whether this signals the start of an ideological cooldown across the country. Tune in for a candid, veteran-led discussion on whether the fever is really breaking — and if unity is finally within reach.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 30min

Why America Holds Coaches to Higher Standards Than Politicians

Why do we demand accountability from coaches—but not from the people who actually run the country? In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby tackle one of society’s biggest double standards: the culture of excellence in sports versus the culture of excuses in politics, education, and leadership. We break down: ⚖️ Why firing a coach for losing is normal—but politicians failing their communities face no consequence 🧠 What this says about American values and our definition of “performance” 🗳️ How sports culture could teach politics something about accountability and results 🏆 What true leadership standards should look like across every field 🎙️ Tune in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and the kind of real talk you only get from veterans who’ve led teams on and off the field.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 51min

After Charlie Kirk: How Political Rhetoric Fuels Violence

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, we dig into the fallout from the Charlie Kirk shooting — what it tells us about our culture, our politics, and our responsibility. We explore how political rhetoric has escalated beyond speech, why young men are increasingly using violence, and what we can all do to tone down the anger and start healing—both individually and as a society.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 56min

How Sports Unite Us, Why Boys’ Schools Need Athletics, and the Myth of Red Pill Masculinity

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby dive into the power of sports as more than just a game. We talk about how athletics bring people together, why sports have always been political, and why any great school — especially one designed for young men — needs sports as a central pillar. We also push back on the nonsense of “red pill” podcasts that tell men they don’t need to compete and that others should worship them. Instead, we highlight how real strength comes from discipline, teamwork, and striving to be your best — not from entitlement. Tune in for a conversation that blends culture, education, leadership, and the lessons sports teach us about life.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 29min

Power, Punishment & the Price of Leadership | The Gedunk Show

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby cover the wide terrain of what it means to lead, to govern, and to wield power—especially in a world teetering on the edge of major change. From the solvency of Social Security and the future of Medicare and Medicaid, to climate change, healthcare access, and the impact of U.S. tariffs—this episode breaks down the interconnected systems shaping our lives. Most importantly, we ask the core question: Why have power? To protect… or to punish? We unpack how that question applies not just to American leadership, but to global conflicts like Israel and Gaza, where accountability and restraint are tested daily. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork
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Aug 1, 2025 • 29min

CTE, Gun Laws & Mental Health: What the NYC Shooting Reveals

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby dive into the recent New York City shooting involving a man who claims to suffer from CTE. We unpack the complicated intersection of mental health, gun legislation, and public safety—asking hard questions that policymakers often avoid. Before getting into the heavy topics, we kick things off on a lighter note with a look at the return of football training camps, player buzz, and early predictions.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 54min

How Sports Teams Reflect America—and Unite Us When Politics Fails

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Bobby and Dan dig deep into how sports teams are more than just rosters and rivalries—they’re cultural reflections of the cities and regions they represent. We explore how local values shape team identity—and how successful teams build cultures that transcend race, class, and politics. We also unpack how sports create bridges between people that politics too often tears down—and what lessons political leaders can learn from great coaches and locker rooms.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 53min

From Politics to the NFL Draft: How Conspiracy Theories Shape Our Thinking

In this episode of The Gedunk Show, Bobby and Dan dive deep into the world of conspiracy theories — why people believe them, how they spread, and what makes them so damn addictive. From political paranoia to sports conspiracies like the NBA Draft Lottery or the NFL being rigged, we unpack famous examples, break down the psychological pull, and explain how conspiracy thinking is creeping into everyday life — even when you don’t realize it. 🔥 Why do people cling to conspiracy theories? 🏈 Is the NBA Draft really fixed? 📺 How do these beliefs distort our politics, fandoms, and trust in institutions? This episode is part breakdown, part reality check — with a few laughs along the way.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 48min

Leadership Is for the Storm—Not the Sun

This week, Dan and Bobby break down what real leadership looks like—not in the easy times, but in the moments that matter. ⠀💥 Why leadership isn’t just about having authority ⚖️ Why responsibility and accountability must walk hand in hand 🧭 And why management is for peacetime—but leadership is for crisis. ⠀Too many so-called leaders crumble when things go wrong because they skipped a step

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