<![CDATA[The Jon and Tom Show]]>238134e6-640f-514c-bb72-d97a6d09150bSat, 10 Jan 2026 18:23:55 +0000Captivate.fmCarmel Sound Labhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/1abf957f-6536-446b-8d23-abbd2ada437b/5kG_ST98S24UpXxYcKAOO5Xz.pngThe Jon and Tom ShowCarmel Sound LabCarmel Sound LabIn December 2020, the Jon and Tom Show began as a laid back attempt at bringing opposing views together to listen to each other. As time went on, it became clear that that was a monumental task that was likely impossible. After the events of January 6 2021, they changed to a more realistic goal of reporting on the lies in the media and politicians. Things have changed a lot in the past year and it has become increasing difficult to find out the truth. Season 2 is their effort to provide fair, independent commentary on current events and, at times, how they compare to historical events. Tom is a 69 year old retired dentist and Jon is a 48 year old semi-retired real estate guy. They come from different backgrounds but are able to have genuine, spontaneous discussions about controversial and difficult topics. They are not afraid to try to see both sides. If you would like to be a guest on the show or have any questions, suggestions, comments please email: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com Theme music is provided by Mercury Redstone, Orxestra, and Jon Beerman. The Jon and Tom Show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit: www.carmelsoundlab.com Thanks for listening!https://www.carmelsoundlab.com/trueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-jon-and-tom-show/nopodcastTom TributeTom TributeOn the final episode of the Jon and Tom Show, Jon fondly remembers Tom and plays a few clips from past shows. RIP Tom. We love you and will miss you dearly!

Thanks to everyone for listening and be careful out there! And remember, be careful who you vote for!


Music by Mercury Redstone

Check out my other podcast called No One Knows. It deals with heavy, philosophical metaphysical, and existential topics, and is a big departure from this show. I read my essays and follow with spontaneous commentary. The Spotify link is below:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7L9yZXkdEdREdTeYIH03Ja?si=6b6b35608cd04f33


]]>On the final episode of the Jon and Tom Show, Jon fondly remembers Tom and plays a few clips from past shows. RIP Tom. We love you and will miss you dearly!

Thanks to everyone for listening and be careful out there! And remember, be careful who you vote for!


Music by Mercury Redstone

Check out my other podcast called No One Knows. It deals with heavy, philosophical metaphysical, and existential topics, and is a big departure from this show. I read my essays and follow with spontaneous commentary. The Spotify link is below:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7L9yZXkdEdREdTeYIH03Ja?si=6b6b35608cd04f33


]]>26f28d25-4f34-4e32-9d12-2e17d55a4187Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:01:00 -050012:31truefull3553Is the U.S. Still A Democracy?Is the U.S. Still A Democracy?Jon and Tom return to discuss some minor issues including whether we still have a democracy.

Topics

Threats to the First Amendment

Trump and Family Profiting Greatly in 2025

Competitive Authoritarianism

Project 2025 Status Update

Update on the US Battle Bewteen Democacy vs Authoritarianism

Scaring Citizens and Media Companies into Submission

Removal of Checks and Balances

Music by Mercury Redstone

To contact Jon or Tom, email them at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Please "like" our podcast and drop a review if you liked it

]]>Jon and Tom return to discuss some minor issues including whether we still have a democracy.

Topics

Threats to the First Amendment

Trump and Family Profiting Greatly in 2025

Competitive Authoritarianism

Project 2025 Status Update

Update on the US Battle Bewteen Democacy vs Authoritarianism

Scaring Citizens and Media Companies into Submission

Removal of Checks and Balances

Music by Mercury Redstone

To contact Jon or Tom, email them at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Please "like" our podcast and drop a review if you liked it

]]>c4751c96-6532-4d02-a7df-a1923392e9e0Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -050001:17:01truefull3443Project 2025, Joe Rogan, Biden, Nuclear War - 12/8/24Project 2025, Joe Rogan, Biden, Nuclear War - 12/8/24Jon and Tom discuss current happenings in the world such as:

  • Project 2025, the conservative agenda written by several of Trump's cabinet picks, which lays out the plan for the next 4 years, including removing most or all checks and balances to the president's power.
  • Joe Rogan's 180 degree turn from being a fairly liberal democrat most of his life to becoming a staunch republican, who may have been the final key piece to getting Trump elected.
  • Biden's failures - pardoning his son and allowing Ukraine to use long range weapons inside Russia, thereby putting not only our country, but the entire world at risk of a nuclear based conflict.
  • Nuclear weapons and possible war. How many weapons are actually out there, and what kind are they? Are we really at risk?
  • The sun is really a wonderful thing

To contact Jon or Tom, please email them at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Music by Mercury Redstone

Podcats produced by Carmel Sound Lab

]]>Jon and Tom discuss current happenings in the world such as:

  • Project 2025, the conservative agenda written by several of Trump's cabinet picks, which lays out the plan for the next 4 years, including removing most or all checks and balances to the president's power.
  • Joe Rogan's 180 degree turn from being a fairly liberal democrat most of his life to becoming a staunch republican, who may have been the final key piece to getting Trump elected.
  • Biden's failures - pardoning his son and allowing Ukraine to use long range weapons inside Russia, thereby putting not only our country, but the entire world at risk of a nuclear based conflict.
  • Nuclear weapons and possible war. How many weapons are actually out there, and what kind are they? Are we really at risk?
  • The sun is really a wonderful thing

To contact Jon or Tom, please email them at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Music by Mercury Redstone

Podcats produced by Carmel Sound Lab

]]>a73f9ae0-e4c0-4df6-84c5-5db77a201ab2Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:46:00 -050059:33truefull3333The Jon and Tom Show Reunion - Here we go againThe Jon and Tom Show Reunion - Here we go again4 years later, here we go again. Enjoy!

]]>4 years later, here we go again. Enjoy!

]]>fb5cdd21-2ca2-45f0-a6de-bbaabe5f06afSun, 22 Sep 2024 21:09:00 -050001:57:26falsefull322312.1.22 - The American Experiment and the Value of Personal Freedom12.1.22 - The American Experiment and the Value of Personal FreedomJon and Tom sit down and discuss various current issues in the world such as:

  • Why is everything so expensive now?
  • Hershel Walker and the acceptance of very low standards in gov't and in general in society
  • Individual freedom in the US vs other countries
  • the status of the American Experiment
  • Immigration and why people want to come here
  • Both sides should be able to agree that the US separates itself from other countries because of the value we place on personal freedom
  • Light at the end of the tunnel
  • Reduce presidential power

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please contact www.carmelsoundlab.com

Music by Jon Beerman and Mercury Redstone

]]>Jon and Tom sit down and discuss various current issues in the world such as:

  • Why is everything so expensive now?
  • Hershel Walker and the acceptance of very low standards in gov't and in general in society
  • Individual freedom in the US vs other countries
  • the status of the American Experiment
  • Immigration and why people want to come here
  • Both sides should be able to agree that the US separates itself from other countries because of the value we place on personal freedom
  • Light at the end of the tunnel
  • Reduce presidential power

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please contact www.carmelsoundlab.com

Music by Jon Beerman and Mercury Redstone

]]>47e08678-f793-4791-9466-cea00b9d4b3fThu, 01 Dec 2022 13:25:00 -050001:19:43truefull26627/19/22 update7/19/22 updateJon and Tom return after a four month hiatus to discuss all the crazy shit that is going on. Abortion rights, gun control, gas prices, russia and ukraine, and Biden's report card. Hope you enjoy!

2nd Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Produced by Carmel Sound Lab www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>Jon and Tom return after a four month hiatus to discuss all the crazy shit that is going on. Abortion rights, gun control, gas prices, russia and ukraine, and Biden's report card. Hope you enjoy!

2nd Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Produced by Carmel Sound Lab www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>554e645f-357a-4e0e-bca2-20e3e60d113aTue, 19 Jul 2022 23:05:00 -050001:32:39truefull3/27/22 Spring Update3/27/22 Spring UpdateJon and Tom give their take on the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the supreme court nominee, Trump's fading support, and more fun topics.

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>Jon and Tom give their take on the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the supreme court nominee, Trump's fading support, and more fun topics.

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>ddbf0564-0775-4bdd-8db8-e388c3a9d181Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:50:00 -050043:02truefull129291Saget, Ukraine, NY Hates Trump, Super Drought, Canadian Emergency, COVIDSaget, Ukraine, NY Hates Trump, Super Drought, Canadian Emergency, COVIDJon and Tom celebrate Tom's birthday by doing another epic show. They discuss new developments of Bob Saget's death, the uncertain status of the Russians currently sitting on the border of Ukraine-will they attack?, how the NY AG is making Trump sad, the mega drought in the western US which is the worst in 1200 years, the status of the Freedom Convoy in Canada and the Emergencies Act, and a brief argument about COVID vaccines (again).

To contact Jon and/or Tom please gently and discreetly send an email to thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Music provided by Mercury Redstone (Theme: One Long Jam) and Orxestra (Break: TBD)

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>Jon and Tom celebrate Tom's birthday by doing another epic show. They discuss new developments of Bob Saget's death, the uncertain status of the Russians currently sitting on the border of Ukraine-will they attack?, how the NY AG is making Trump sad, the mega drought in the western US which is the worst in 1200 years, the status of the Freedom Convoy in Canada and the Emergencies Act, and a brief argument about COVID vaccines (again).

To contact Jon and/or Tom please gently and discreetly send an email to thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Music provided by Mercury Redstone (Theme: One Long Jam) and Orxestra (Break: TBD)

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>1d5c2e25-67b6-4b5a-8565-0173c25b6563Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:58:00 -050001:18:49truefull128281NFT's, COVID Mandates, Don't Look Up, Capital Riot Anniversary, Gettr, Independent Journalism, The BoogeymanNFT's, COVID Mandates, Don't Look Up, Capital Riot Anniversary, Gettr, Independent Journalism, The BoogeymanCovering a wide range of current controversial topics, Jon and Tom do their best to fearlessly dive in and disect them with a clear lens. Truth is the goal and that is getting harder and harder to find on the internet, TV, and newpapers these days. Independent podcasters may be our last hope!

On this episode the topics include:

  • The unbelievable rise of NFT's
  • COVID vaccine mandates and discussion of recent guests on Joe Rogan's podcast with Dr Robert Malone and Dr Peter McCullough
  • Capitol Riots Anniversary. Where are we now? Tucker Carlson video.
  • How can we move on to the next phase of COVID and attempt to get back to some semblance of normal life
  • Twitter and YouTube account bans and the right-wing exodus to Gettr
  • The importance of independent journalism
  • How the idea of the boogeyman keeps the military industrial complex perpetually funded without protest

Anyone interested in being a guest on the show or if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, please email us at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Theme Music Credit: "One for the Road" by Mercury Redstone

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit: www.carmelsoundlab.com

Thanks for listening!

]]>Covering a wide range of current controversial topics, Jon and Tom do their best to fearlessly dive in and disect them with a clear lens. Truth is the goal and that is getting harder and harder to find on the internet, TV, and newpapers these days. Independent podcasters may be our last hope!

On this episode the topics include:

  • The unbelievable rise of NFT's
  • COVID vaccine mandates and discussion of recent guests on Joe Rogan's podcast with Dr Robert Malone and Dr Peter McCullough
  • Capitol Riots Anniversary. Where are we now? Tucker Carlson video.
  • How can we move on to the next phase of COVID and attempt to get back to some semblance of normal life
  • Twitter and YouTube account bans and the right-wing exodus to Gettr
  • The importance of independent journalism
  • How the idea of the boogeyman keeps the military industrial complex perpetually funded without protest

Anyone interested in being a guest on the show or if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, please email us at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Theme Music Credit: "One for the Road" by Mercury Redstone

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit: www.carmelsoundlab.com

Thanks for listening!

]]>0ef1837e-7ec8-4810-b3d2-42dd69591dfeFri, 07 Jan 2022 14:54:00 -050001:48:05truefull127271Climate Change Discussion with Mitch BowmanClimate Change Discussion with Mitch BowmanJon and Tom kick off season 2 discussing the important topic of climate change with special guest Mitch Bowman. Mitch has a masters degree from Cal Poly and works in the solar industry. He has a wealth of knowledge with regards to how humans have affected the global climate above and beyond what would have occurred naturally. Topics tackled include:

-Climate change basic definition

-Fossil Fuels vs Renewables vs Nuclear

-The challenging politics of climate change

-The future of carbon dioxide reduction globally

Music Credit: "To Be Determined" by Orxestra https://soundcloud.com/orxestra

To contact Jon and/or Tom, please email: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>Jon and Tom kick off season 2 discussing the important topic of climate change with special guest Mitch Bowman. Mitch has a masters degree from Cal Poly and works in the solar industry. He has a wealth of knowledge with regards to how humans have affected the global climate above and beyond what would have occurred naturally. Topics tackled include:

-Climate change basic definition

-Fossil Fuels vs Renewables vs Nuclear

-The challenging politics of climate change

-The future of carbon dioxide reduction globally

Music Credit: "To Be Determined" by Orxestra https://soundcloud.com/orxestra

To contact Jon and/or Tom, please email: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>a285ebe5-f258-48f7-aba2-028f38365151Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:55:00 -050001:10:34truefull126261Vaccine Hesitancy, Civil War, TrumpVaccine Hesitancy, Civil War, TrumpOn the last episode of Season 1, Jon and Tom catch us up on some of the important topics and concepts that are vexxing our society.

To be a guest or if you have any questions or comments please email us at thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

Happy Holidays!

]]>On the last episode of Season 1, Jon and Tom catch us up on some of the important topics and concepts that are vexxing our society.

To be a guest or if you have any questions or comments please email us at thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

Happy Holidays!

]]>c478a34f-17c8-4759-a4d2-27de8b58b1d2Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:36:00 -050001:14:24truefull125251News, Communist Big Bird, Rittenhouse Trial, and Bannon IndictmentNews, Communist Big Bird, Rittenhouse Trial, and Bannon IndictmentOn the final episode of Season 1, J&T comment on the ineptitude of some of our members of congress, term limits, gerrymandering, the $1.2T infrastructure bill that recently was approved by congress, the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, commuist propaganda spreading Big Bird, and Steve Bannon indictment.

If you are interested in being a guest or have any questions or comments, please contact us at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Theme Song "One For the Road" by Mercury Redstone https://soundcloud.com/mercuryredstone

Song at midpoint "Black Sheep" by Mercury Redstone

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>On the final episode of Season 1, J&T comment on the ineptitude of some of our members of congress, term limits, gerrymandering, the $1.2T infrastructure bill that recently was approved by congress, the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, commuist propaganda spreading Big Bird, and Steve Bannon indictment.

If you are interested in being a guest or have any questions or comments, please contact us at: thejonandtomshow@gmail.com

Theme Song "One For the Road" by Mercury Redstone https://soundcloud.com/mercuryredstone

Song at midpoint "Black Sheep" by Mercury Redstone

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>ade8ef07-0e9d-4f5f-93cb-96d116ab3ba0Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:03:00 -050001:00:29truefull124241Dr Erica Fisk | COVID, The Red Sox, Sister Wives, Urban Decay, and ExistentialismDr Erica Fisk | COVID, The Red Sox, Sister Wives, Urban Decay, and ExistentialismDr Erica Fisk joins Jon and Tom to discuss a wide range of topics:

0:00 - 8:45 - COVID update

8:45 - 15:37 - Erica Fisk and the Red Sox, Carlton Fisk, and Calvin Fisk

15:37 - 21:16 - Sister Wives, etc

21:16 - 32:38 - Downtown Decay

32:38 - 43:08 - A New World

43:08 - end - Jon Takes a Stab at Existentialism

If you enjoyed this wacky episode and would like to support us please share on social media and give us a (positive) review. If you would like to be a guest or have any show ideas, please contact us at thejonandtomshow@gmail.com.

The song from this episode, Diablo Grande, can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/jonwbeerman/diablo-grande?si=d7627674731a44a69699da256b3aeab0

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

]]>Dr Erica Fisk joins Jon and Tom to discuss a wide range of topics:

0:00 - 8:45 - COVID update

8:45 - 15:37 - Erica Fisk and the Red Sox, Carlton Fisk, and Calvin Fisk

15:37 - 21:16 - Sister Wives, etc

21:16 - 32:38 - Downtown Decay

32:38 - 43:08 - A New World

43:08 - end - Jon Takes a Stab at Existentialism

If you enjoyed this wacky episode and would like to support us please share on social media and give us a (positive) review. If you would like to be a guest or have any show ideas, please contact us at thejonandtomshow@gmail.com.

The song from this episode, Diablo Grande, can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/jonwbeerman/diablo-grande?si=d7627674731a44a69699da256b3aeab0

This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

]]>d9387286-7864-449f-be4a-5d5fc98ec741Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -050001:00:02truefull123231Robert Lorch | 911 Then and NowRobert Lorch | 911 Then and NowOn the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Jon and Tom discuss the event and how it changed the world. They discuss the results of the War on Terror, the Patriot Act and how it affected civil liberties, and xenophobia.

They also touch on some current non-9/11 related happenings such as the California Recall, General Milley, Joe Rogan COVID clarification, and the Biden vaccine mandate. Also we attempt to address the republicans concerns about losing their freedoms.

The last 23 minutes is dedicated to an interview with Robert Lorch who was at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and provides his personal account.

The Jon and Tom Show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit us at www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Jon and Tom discuss the event and how it changed the world. They discuss the results of the War on Terror, the Patriot Act and how it affected civil liberties, and xenophobia.

They also touch on some current non-9/11 related happenings such as the California Recall, General Milley, Joe Rogan COVID clarification, and the Biden vaccine mandate. Also we attempt to address the republicans concerns about losing their freedoms.

The last 23 minutes is dedicated to an interview with Robert Lorch who was at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and provides his personal account.

The Jon and Tom Show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit us at www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>85062c67-fc6f-489a-a39d-418741b3e9b9Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:42:00 -050001:20:28truefull122221Too Much CrazyToo Much CrazyJ&T discuss the current craziness including the Afghanistan withdrawal, COVID update, California wildfires and climate change, supply chain issues, and more.

This show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>J&T discuss the current craziness including the Afghanistan withdrawal, COVID update, California wildfires and climate change, supply chain issues, and more.

This show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>66743a3e-2771-45e9-b0bf-b7dfef811f13Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:01:00 -050001:01:37truefull121211COVID, Infrastructure, and the demise of the My Pillow guyCOVID, Infrastructure, and the demise of the My Pillow guyOn today's show, Jon and Tom discuss the following:

03:00 - Anti-vax Newsmax host dies of COVID

06:01 - FDA approval of the vaccine as an excuse to not get vaccinated

13:09 - Misinformation/Disinformation on the vaccine

21:56 - $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill approved in the senate

28:46 - the final demise of the MyPillow Guy

35:00 - Grateful Dead discussion

38:50 - Andrew Cuomo is no mo. Why do Dems give up so easily and Repubs never leave office?

49:02 - Most of Tom's family and friends are Trump supporters. How does he do it?

57:57 - California crushing Florida and Texas in COVID right now

1:05:30 - Climate Change show precursor

If you like this episode please share with your family and friends. Thanks for listening!

The Jon and Tom Show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit: www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>On today's show, Jon and Tom discuss the following:

03:00 - Anti-vax Newsmax host dies of COVID

06:01 - FDA approval of the vaccine as an excuse to not get vaccinated

13:09 - Misinformation/Disinformation on the vaccine

21:56 - $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill approved in the senate

28:46 - the final demise of the MyPillow Guy

35:00 - Grateful Dead discussion

38:50 - Andrew Cuomo is no mo. Why do Dems give up so easily and Repubs never leave office?

49:02 - Most of Tom's family and friends are Trump supporters. How does he do it?

57:57 - California crushing Florida and Texas in COVID right now

1:05:30 - Climate Change show precursor

If you like this episode please share with your family and friends. Thanks for listening!

The Jon and Tom Show is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit: www.carmelsoundlab.com

]]>36168b73-4e33-4d33-8a53-1ed8620bd6c0Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:38:00 -050001:09:52truefull120201Dr Nicholas Klemen | COVID and cancer discussionDr Nicholas Klemen | COVID and cancer discussionJ&T are joined by Dr. Nicholas Klemen, a surgical oncologist who works at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) which is a branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The main topics of discussion are:

-addressing the concerns (or not) from those who choose to not get the COVID vaccine

-a deeper dive into what cancer actually is and how the body deals with it

-the hypocritical expectation of perfection in our society (data does change over time)

-Hepatitis C was cured 5 yrs ago! (the only chronic viral infection to ever have been cured)

-Why have some republicans recently embraced the vaccine?

-Liz Cheney

-and last but not least - a brief chat on Climate change!

Thanks to Dr Klemens for taking the time to join us and provide some actual expertise for a change! Email us at thejonandtomshow@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the next episode.

Thanks for listening!

]]>J&T are joined by Dr. Nicholas Klemen, a surgical oncologist who works at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) which is a branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The main topics of discussion are:

-addressing the concerns (or not) from those who choose to not get the COVID vaccine

-a deeper dive into what cancer actually is and how the body deals with it

-the hypocritical expectation of perfection in our society (data does change over time)

-Hepatitis C was cured 5 yrs ago! (the only chronic viral infection to ever have been cured)

-Why have some republicans recently embraced the vaccine?

-Liz Cheney

-and last but not least - a brief chat on Climate change!

Thanks to Dr Klemens for taking the time to join us and provide some actual expertise for a change! Email us at thejonandtomshow@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or if you would like to be a guest on the next episode.

Thanks for listening!

]]>2ac72ac4-febb-4032-98c4-42266203a5fcTue, 27 Jul 2021 14:28:00 -050001:48:06truefull1191916/18/21 Democracy seems kind of important6/18/21 Democracy seems kind of importantJ&T discuss topics related (and some not so related) to the protection of our democracy from those that would attempt to tear it apart. Stupidity vs ignorance is discussed. How the Proud Boys got their start and where they are now - Gavin McInnes. We provide thoughts and comments on the Biden/Putin meeting. Special guest near the end, Firras Salameh, discusses the re-opening of San Jose, CA (finally) and touches lightly on some issues in Israel.

]]>J&T discuss topics related (and some not so related) to the protection of our democracy from those that would attempt to tear it apart. Stupidity vs ignorance is discussed. How the Proud Boys got their start and where they are now - Gavin McInnes. We provide thoughts and comments on the Biden/Putin meeting. Special guest near the end, Firras Salameh, discusses the re-opening of San Jose, CA (finally) and touches lightly on some issues in Israel.

]]>3d1b8d3b-b775-4433-b98b-be64420809b1Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -050001:46:52truefull1181815/28/21 Trumplandia Lunacy5/28/21 Trumplandia LunacyAfter a month off, J&T catch us up by discussing the current state of Trumplandia, the cost of healthcare, Biden's fiscal budget and other fun stuff

]]>After a month off, J&T catch us up by discussing the current state of Trumplandia, the cost of healthcare, Biden's fiscal budget and other fun stuff

]]>8e70ec91-ca01-4e9e-b6d9-8cb4b0fe508eFri, 28 May 2021 17:11:00 -050001:16:03falsefull1171714/27/21 Police and Healthcare4/27/21 Police and HealthcareJon and Tom discuss policing in America then they are joined by Dr Rosie Sendher, a Canadian born Orthopedic Surgeon who lives in California, to discuss Canadian Healthcare. Their goal is to fact check and discuss some of the myths and political talking points surrounding Canadian healthcare, with special attention paid to how it relates to the US healthcare debate. Dr Sendher has her own podcast called Medical Matrix which can be found here on Spotify (it also can be found on nearly all other podcasts sites):

https://open.spotify.com/show/5N69uUQhmRrgE4pCcT7XUX?si=MFFkOCsPTVi1NkwDyFmgXg

]]>Jon and Tom discuss policing in America then they are joined by Dr Rosie Sendher, a Canadian born Orthopedic Surgeon who lives in California, to discuss Canadian Healthcare. Their goal is to fact check and discuss some of the myths and political talking points surrounding Canadian healthcare, with special attention paid to how it relates to the US healthcare debate. Dr Sendher has her own podcast called Medical Matrix which can be found here on Spotify (it also can be found on nearly all other podcasts sites):

https://open.spotify.com/show/5N69uUQhmRrgE4pCcT7XUX?si=MFFkOCsPTVi1NkwDyFmgXg

]]>9ec472e6-fcbd-440f-8d97-c60d16dc6496Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:10:00 -050001:23:47truefull1161614/12/21 April Analysis4/12/21 April AnalysisJ&T discuss the voter ID controversy in Georgia, immigration, Dan Crenshaw, reasons why people don't want the COVID vaccine, and the proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill. Special mystery guest at the end from Ohio is not such a mystery - it's Gavin Myers from North High Brewing Company! For more info on North High Brewing: www.northhighbrewing.com

]]>J&T discuss the voter ID controversy in Georgia, immigration, Dan Crenshaw, reasons why people don't want the COVID vaccine, and the proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill. Special mystery guest at the end from Ohio is not such a mystery - it's Gavin Myers from North High Brewing Company! For more info on North High Brewing: www.northhighbrewing.com

]]>591c8345-263e-4c81-9e6e-b6cf8c50f787Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:56:00 -050001:06:17truefull1151513/27/21 Update - Part II3/27/21 Update - Part IITopics include the recent shootings, cancellation recovery, wokeness, extremist groups, and a discussion with Ari who lives in a suburb of DC.

]]>Topics include the recent shootings, cancellation recovery, wokeness, extremist groups, and a discussion with Ari who lives in a suburb of DC.

]]>d714d330-6473-4535-8b67-bb616e6c1c1cMon, 05 Apr 2021 10:50:00 -050001:04:52truefull1141413/27/21 Update - Part IEp13 - 3/27/21 Part IJ&T discuss the positives of COVID, the Boulder shooting, guns, and other recent happenings in part 1 of a two part show.  Part II will come out next week. 

]]>J&T discuss the positives of COVID, the Boulder shooting, guns, and other recent happenings in part 1 of a two part show.  Part II will come out next week. 

]]>Buzzsprout-8224375Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -050001:19:44falsefull113131J&T discuss the positives of COVID, the Boulder shooting, guns, and other recent happenings in part 1 of a two part show. Part II will come out next week.3/13/21 Mid March updateEp12 - 3/13/21 Mid March updateJ&T provide updates on COVID, immigration, and other recent topics.

]]>J&T provide updates on COVID, immigration, and other recent topics.

]]>Buzzsprout-8134172Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -050001:10:20falsefull112121J&T provide updates on COVID, immigration, and other recent topics.2/24/21 February NewsEp11 - 2/24/21 February NewsJ&T discuss their recent efforts to save the world, and Eric from Oregon joins them near the end.

]]>J&T discuss their recent efforts to save the world, and Eric from Oregon joins them near the end.

]]>Buzzsprout-8024935Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -050001:41:31falsefull111111J&T discuss their recent efforts to save the world, and Eric from Oregon joins them near the end.2/5/2021 - A German PerspectiveEp10 2/5/2021 - A German PerspectiveSpecial guests from southwest Germany provide their perspective on Trumpism. Jon and Tom also discuss Biden's executive orders and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

]]>Special guests from southwest Germany provide their perspective on Trumpism. Jon and Tom also discuss Biden's executive orders and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

]]>Buzzsprout-7704163Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -050001:28:29falsefull110101Special guests from southwest Germany provide their perspective on Trumpism. Jon and Tom also discuss Biden's executive orders and Marjorie Taylor Greene.1/20/21 A New York Perspective with artists Nicholas Knight and Joianne BittleEp9 - 1.20.21 Nicholas Knight and Joianne BittleNicholas Knight and Joianne Bittle join us for a chat to discuss the inauguration, covid, and the perspective of living and surviving in New York City for 22 years as artists.  Below are some links to their very cool art and music:

https://nicholasknight.net

http://joiannebittle.com

command-x.net

]]>Nicholas Knight and Joianne Bittle join us for a chat to discuss the inauguration, covid, and the perspective of living and surviving in New York City for 22 years as artists.  Below are some links to their very cool art and music:

https://nicholasknight.net

http://joiannebittle.com

command-x.net

]]>Buzzsprout-7404007Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -050002:07:39falsefull1991Nicholas Knight and Joianne Bittle join us for a chat to discuss the inauguration, covid, and the perspective of living and surviving in New York City for 22 years as artists. Below are some links to their very cool art and...1/13/21 Fallout from Jan 6Ep8 - 1/13/21Jon and Tom discuss important things and get a call from their Boston correspondent, Dom Russo.  

]]>Jon and Tom discuss important things and get a call from their Boston correspondent, Dom Russo.  

]]>Buzzsprout-7283263Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -050002:17:02falsefull1881Jon and Tom discuss important things and get a call from their Boston correspondent, Dom Russo.1/8/21 Storming the CapitolEp7 - 1/8/21 Storming the CapitolJon and Tom dig in to the recent storming of the capitol building in Washington DC by Trump supporters as well as the Georgia election and other select current happenings.  They also touch on fascism and communism.

]]>Jon and Tom dig in to the recent storming of the capitol building in Washington DC by Trump supporters as well as the Georgia election and other select current happenings.  They also touch on fascism and communism.

]]>Buzzsprout-7200319Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -050001:51:24falsefull1771Jon and Tom dig in to the recent storming of the capitol building in Washington DC by Trump supporters as well as the Georgia election and other select current happenings. They also touch on fascism and communism.12/30/20 Update plus Jake Cash of the US National GuardEp6 - 12/30/20 Update plus Jake Cash of the US National GuardWe discuss the recent COVID relief and Omnibus bills and we have a special guest, Jake Cash, a member of the US National Guard, to help us further understand militias in America.

]]>We discuss the recent COVID relief and Omnibus bills and we have a special guest, Jake Cash, a member of the US National Guard, to help us further understand militias in America.

]]>Buzzsprout-7078423Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -050002:06:32falsefull1661We discuss the recent COVID relief and Omnibus bills and we have a special guest, Jake Cash, a member of the US National Guard, to help us further understand militias in America.12/22/20 Update plus militia and army for trump website discussionEp5 - 12/22/20 Update plus militia and army for trump website discussionJon and Tom talk about "Trump's Army" a new website created by Trump (www.armyfortrump.com) attempting to recruit people who believe the election was stolen.  Also we continue the discussion of far-right militia groups as well as the definition of the word militia itself.

]]>Jon and Tom talk about "Trump's Army" a new website created by Trump (www.armyfortrump.com) attempting to recruit people who believe the election was stolen.  Also we continue the discussion of far-right militia groups as well as the definition of the word militia itself.

]]>Buzzsprout-6966992Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -050002:07:38falsefull1551Jon and Tom talk about "Trump's Army" a new website created by Trump (www.armyfortrump.com) attempting to recruit people who believe the election was stolen. Also we continue the discussion of far-right militia groups as well as the definition of the...12/19/20 Opposing Views Part 2 with Scott FiskEp4 Part 2 - 12/19/20 Scott FiskJon and Tom discuss the election with Scott Fisk, an anastesiologist who is also a Trump supporter from Kentucky.

]]>Jon and Tom discuss the election with Scott Fisk, an anastesiologist who is also a Trump supporter from Kentucky.

]]>Buzzsprout-6924464Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -050001:06:58falsefull1441Jon and Tom discuss the election with Scott Fisk, an anastesiologist who is also a Trump supporter from Kentucky.12/16/20 UpdateEp3 - 12/16/20 UpdateJon and Tom discuss more important things

]]>Jon and Tom discuss more important things

]]>Buzzsprout-6885086Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -050001:46:37falsefull1331Jon and Tom discuss more important things12/10/20 Premier EpisodeEp2 - 12/10/20 Premier EpisodeJon and Tom discuss very important things

]]>Jon and Tom discuss very important things

]]>Buzzsprout-6787585Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -050001:42:45falsefull1111Jon and Tom discuss very important things