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Welcome to The Lions of Liberty Podcast Network - where culture, comedy, and capitalism collide. The true OG voice of liberty and freedom 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 what you need. www.lionsofliberty.com
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May 19, 2025 • 57min
FF 490: Small Modular Reactors: The Solution to the Coming Energy Crisis
On today's episode John leans on his year of experience working in the nuclear industry to provide an overview of the market movers in SMR space.
Companies discussed:
NuScale Power
X-Energy
Kairos Power
TerraPower
Holtec International
Westinghouse
OKLO
None of this is investment advice. Do your own research. Consult with your financial professional.
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May 15, 2025 • 40min
Why Are So Many Canadians Moving to America?
Is our “friendly” neighbor to the north actually turning into a serious national security threat? That’s the question we tackle in this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show. If you’ve always viewed Canada as America’s polite northern cousin, you might want to buckle up—because what you're about to hear will completely flip that narrative on its head.
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In today’s conversation, Brian is joined by political theorist William Barclay to explore a side of Canada the mainstream media refuses to touch. From rising violent crime and drug trafficking to collapsing institutions and a youth population that literally wants to be annexed by the U.S.—Barclay makes the compelling case that Canada is edging dangerously close to becoming a failed state. And worse? That collapse is leaking over the border.
But this episode isn’t just about Canada. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who thinks liberty and security can exist in a vacuum. Brian and William go deep on the flawed idealism of modern libertarianism and how blind allegiance to ideological purity can lead to real-world vulnerabilities. They ask the hard questions most won’t touch: Is liberty even possible without security? And what happens when weaponized empathy shuts down honest debate?
You’ll also hear about the dangers of ideological dogma, how political "isms" hijack common sense, and why the rise of a more grounded Gen Z might be the unexpected force that saves Western civilization. There’s a real tension here between theory and practice—and this episode doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll not only question what you thought you knew about Canada, but you’ll be rethinking how we talk about liberty, security, and national identity here in America. If you care about real solutions instead of utopian fluff, this episode is your must-listen red pill. Subscribe, hit the bell, and prepare for a serious reality check.
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May 14, 2025 • 47min
MADD: A Hogg to the Slaughter / A Bibi Shunned
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian takes no small amount of enjoyment about David Hogg being ousted as DNC Vice-Chair for the most DNC reason ever. Also: Trump's Middle East journey (and shunning Netanyahu), Tariff talk, Spain's war on its people's monetary freedom, and Gavin Newsom's newest homeless "plan."
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May 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Lou Perez Podcast: Dan Smotz
Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy
On this episode I talk with filmmaker and co-host of The System is Down, Dan Smotz, about collapsitarians (my new favorite word), wedding videography, and Who Is Roger Ver? If you’re a paid subscriber to my Substack or the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network you’re hearing this first. Lemme know what you think. Would you survive the end of the world? For how long?
Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events
Louisville, KY - May 17
Indianapolis, IN - May 18
Buffalo, NY - May 20
Cleveland, OH - May 21
Pittsburgh, PA - May 22
Toronto, CA - May 24
Boston, MA - May 28
Ogunquit, ME - May 30
Stamford, CT - May 31
NYC, NY - June 1
Philadelphia, PA - June 3
Alexandria, VA - June 4
Atlanta, GA - June 10
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Who am I?
Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast.
During my tenure at We the Internet, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.”
How’d I start out?
I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz.
For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views across online platforms.
I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers.
I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I’ve opened for Jimmy Dore, Rich Vos, Dave Smith, and Rob Schneider. I’m currently on tour with Scott Thompson.
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May 12, 2025 • 40min
FF 489: Talking Baseball, Softball and Exercise with my Daughter Rubie
My daughter and I have started a tradition that every year for take your child to work day, we create a podcast together. This year, she wanted to interview me about baseball, softball and exercise. I hope you enjoy!
Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Follow the Lions of Liberty:
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Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals!
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
*New Show* Politicks Podcast Ep 01: They're All Bloodsuckers
Join Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols every other week for the newest show on the Lions of Liberty Network, the Politicks Podcast!
Each episode we'll dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. Today: The New Pope Leo XIV, Repealing the Patriot Act, Ye / Kanye West's new Hitler track, and cars make the US great.
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May 7, 2025 • 34min
MADD: No, It's Not "MAGA" to Stand for Free Speech and Boycotts
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the ridiculous IGO Anti-Boycott Act, House Resolution 867, in which 'MAGA' opposition was blamed for its fantastic death. Also: Giant Black Women (statues) in Times Square, WEF shill Mark Carney wins in CAN, and Louisiana tries to screw wrongfully imprisoned people out of compensation.
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Lou Perez Podcast: Adam Coleman
Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy
This is my first podcast release since joining the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network. Paid subscribers to my Substack, as well as subscribers to Lions of Liberty, will have early access to new episodes and other sweet perks in the werks. Stay tuned.
On this episode of TLPP, Father’s Day comes early with my guest: Adam Coleman, author of The Children We Left Behind, and fellow brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics: https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4
Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events
Louisville, KY - May 17
Indianapolis, IN - May 18
Buffalo, NY - May 20
Cleveland, OH - May 21
Pittsburgh, PA - May 22
Toronto, CA - May 24
Boston, MA - May 28
Ogunquit, ME - May 30
Stamford, CT - May 31
NYC, NY - June 1
Philadelphia, PA - June 3
Alexandria, VA - June 4
Atlanta, GA - June 10
I’ve been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4
Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez
Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast
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May 5, 2025 • 45min
FF 488: Trump Imposes Tariff on Movies Mades in Foreign Lands
Today on Finding Freedom we'll be talking about Trump's new tariffs on the movies, RFK Jr's food dye ban, oil price plummeting and more!
RFK Jr bans petroleum food dyes
Trump 100% tariff on movies made outside the US
Idaho bans vaccine mandates
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Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Follow the Lions of Liberty:
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Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals!
Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2025 • 55min
MADD 156: "The Forecaster" Martin Armstrong - Killing the Fed Won't Kill the Beast
Host of the World Economic Conference (per Nigel Farage, the anti-Davos) and legendary financial forecaster Martin Armstrong of Armstrong Economics joins the show.
Martin talks about his Socrates AI, which has predicted accurately economic fallouts as well as nations (and the DNC) collapsing, as well as his take on the gold as reserve currency, tariffs, and that Ending the Fed isn't a magic bullet in our debt-centric world system.
Visit his regular blog and events at https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/
X: https://x.com/StrongEconomics
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Armstrongecon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-economics/
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Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/
Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS...
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