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Show Summary: In this special, we go MAD! Well not really, but we are crazy about this guest! Kieran Ó Sé the Mad Statist himself joins us to talk about his company The Mad Statist!  With the hilarious tagline “WHERE LIBERTY ISN'T JUST A PRETTY BUMPER STICKER.” We talk to Kieran about his beliefs why he started the company, and he answers the ultimate question, “Are libertarians cheap?”   Speaking of Cheap for (ONE WEEK ONLY) make sure you visit www.themadstatist.com and receive 15% Off your order by using promo code: Johnny2018. Offer valid: 07/26/2018-08/01/2018 Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest:  Kieran Ó Sé, was born in South Carolina, he grew up moving around and living in foster homes at the beginning of his life. At the tender age of 9, he started reading Locke, Bastiat, Thoreau, and Jefferson. Kieran majored in International Studies/Relations with a minor in graphic design in college, While he worked on mostly Republican campaigns in high school/college and gave up on working in campaig

In today's episode Nicky P & Lizzie present a rare treat. Since people complain Lizzie doesn’t talk enough she gets to be today’s guest and can’t weasel out of talking.  Before that we celebrate Christmas in July (since it’s the 25th) by looking at some of the economic implications of the Father Christmas by The Kinks.  After our look at this Christmas favorite we dive into I Heard This Happened where our dynamic duo each pick a new release for your earholes from the depths of Bandcamp.  

Alan and Sherry talk about feminists claiming that opening a door for women is taking her agency, culture, and manners.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to this episode on the Tom Cruise vehicle Mission Impossible.  It has spawned numerous sequels stretching over two decades. He must be doing something right. Plenty of random analysis in this one.  This episode will self-destruct in 5 seconds.  Hasta lasagna, don't get any on ya.  

“Alex Merced is just your everyday Nice Guy trying to understand the world around him. Join him as he discusses economics and politics in a nice, calm and without our vitriol. Because Nice Guys Finish Free.”  

Show Summary: This week we talk to the newly elected vice chair of the National Libertarian Party! Alex Merced discusses how nice guys finish-free, and his plans moving the party forward. This self-described “Latino libertarian activist” wants to bring positivity to the party, and want’s to unite libertarians of all different schools of thought together. Merced believes there is greater accountability within a local community, he even prefers non-governmental politicians. This is a milestone of an episode you cannot miss! Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest:  Alex Merced is an American author, blogger, marketing consultant, financial industry corporate trainer and Libertarian pundit. Merced runs a YouTube channel where he discusses Libertarian ideas such as individual liberty and free markets. Alex Merced is also the founder of online commentary website, LibertarianWingMedia.com. He ran for Public Advocate of New York City in 2013, getting 10,400 votes. He ran for Senator of New York in 2016 where

In today's episode Nicky P & Lizzie dissect Nothing from Nothing by Billy Prestonand examine what it means to take voluntary association seriously...or in this case not-so-seriously. After our look at this oldie but goodie we dive into I Heard This Happened where our dynamic duo each pick a new release for your earholes from the depths of Bandcamp.  

Alan and Sherry talk about different ways that business can replace government services in everything from the supreme court to sex education.

  Robert and I get royale with cheese and talk about The King's Speech. This movie was suggested by a listener due to the plot turn about the service provider not being sufficiently credentialed, but he's also the only one getting results. His credentials are success. England's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) hires Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. During the episode, I made mention of the lecture by Ralph Raico on the "Miracle of Europe".  It is an amazing talk that helps balance out what you may have been taught in your history class about the European people's being a scourge on the planet. “The Rise of th

Alex Merced is just your everyday Nice Guy trying to understand the world around him. Join him as he discusses economics and politics in a nice, calm and without our vitriol. Because Nice Guys Finish Free.

Show Summary: Everything – from our currencies to our databases – are supposed to exist, immutably, in this strange new world. And Bill Ottman wants to add our social media to the mix. Ottman, an intense dude with a passion to fix the world, is the founder of Minds.com, a New York-based startup that has been receiving waves of new users as zealots and the not-so-zealous have been leaving other networks. In fact, Zuckerberg’s bad news is music to Ottman’s ears. Join us for this Amazing episode! Minds.com is an open-source social media platform that puts individual users first. Social media platforms like Facebook data mine and sell user information to companies. The end result is that big corporations sell their users as the product. Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest: Bill Ottman is an American internet entrepreneur and freedom of information activist based in New York City, best known as the CEO and co-founder of Minds. Ottman pursued English and music at the University of Vermont. In 2010, he

In today's episode, Nicky P & Lizzie dissect Long Lap dance Song by T-pain for it's lessons in economics and voluntary Exchange. After getting a little sexy with Mr. Tallahassee and the ladies we get deep into I Heard This Happened where our dynamic duo each pick a new release for your earholes from the depths of Bandcamp. From IHTH we dive headfirst into our interview with the vocalist of hardcore band Volume Zero out of Indiana, Jordan Taylor. A rare animal indeed, Jordan is a liberty advocate with not just military background but police background. If that's not enough he's in the belly of the beast enrolled in Law School. The sprawling conversation barely covers everything we could have but it was a lot of fun. For links to the music in today's episode or to support Sounds Like Liberty head over to soundslikelibertypodcast.com To check out Jordan’s music visit volumezero.bandcamp.com

  Alan and Sherry talk about what a terrible “person” U.S. Attorney  Jeff Sessions is and how he uses the Bible to justify terrible immigration policy.  

We venture into the fantasy world of Hogwarts School for Wizardry and Witchcraft as we discuss the global hit, Harry Potter.  The book series has spawned an 8-movie franchise and billions of dollars in revenue. We go back all the way to the beginning and see how it all started.  This is a fun discussion and we hope you enjoy it. Show notes: www.lastnighters.com/27  

Before it becomes irrelevant, and for our Patrons Only! I did a Special show for Porcfest 2018 were I interviewed the 2016 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee Will Coley! Please excuse the audio quality, it sucks, but I figured I would make a special just for those who have subscribed to the show. I had a blast at Porcfest and I describe my time being there and the amazing people I had met. I hope you enjoy this, and please excuse the audio quality due to technical difficulties.  

  Alex Merced is just your everyday Nice Guy trying to understand the world around him. Join him as he discusses economics and politics in a nice, calm and without our vitriol. Because Nice Guys Finish Free.  

Show Summary: Why do people hate libertarians? One part of America calls them soulless robber barons who want to stick children back in factories and the other part thinks they are drugged up anarchists. Who are they? And why have regular Americans been told to avoid libertarians and their ideas? Remso W. Martinez debunks the myths, misconceptions, and outright lies thrown at libertarians ranging from the idea that votes can be stolen to the radical notion that you own yourself. This was a hilarious second episode that you cannot miss! Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest:  Remso W. Martinez is a journalist and libertarian commentator. Remso is a graduate of Marion Military Institute and earned his Bachelor's degree in US Government Politics and Policy from Liberty University. Through his efforts, he has been a recipient of Being Libertarian's 2017 Jefferson Liberty Award, and his podcast the Remso Republic was a 2017 Podcast Awards nominee for best in news and politics. His articles have also been

Show Summary: IGNITION! On our very first show, we welcome Apollo Slater and my new co-host Raylene Lightheart! This first show absolutely rocked! We got a spiffy new intro, a new logo, an amazing new co-host, and you still got Johnny!  In this episode, we talk about technology, feminism, white privilege, economics, and every other great libertarian topic you can muster up. So crack open a beer, and enjoy the Blast-Off! Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest: Apollo Slater is a software developer and writer in San Antonio, Texas.  He writes on politics, economics, and technology, from a voluntaryist perspective.  After working in the technology field for more than a decade, he started his own software consultancy and has developed a number of enterprise and consumer applications.  In response to the 2008 financial crisis and the Ron Paul 2012 campaign, Apollo started writing about political topics, such as the ethics of working for the government, using technology to advance a voluntary society, priv

Show Summary: Don’t be alarmed this isn’t the last Johnny Rocket Show, but it is the final LaunchPad. Johnny is celebrating the final Launch with none other than one of the greatest libertarian thinkers and podcast hosts of all time. Mr. Thomas E. Woods Jr.! Sherry and Johnny discuss with Tom how he made the transition from a scholar to having one of the most popular libertarian podcasts! So crack open a beer and celebrate not just the final episode, but to the new things that are to come! You can’t miss this one! Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest: Thomas E. Woods, Jr., is a senior fellow of the Mises Institute and host of The Tom Woods Show, which releases a new episode every weekday. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Harvard and his master’s, M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Woods has appeared on CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, C-SPAN, and Bloomberg Television, among other outlets, and has been a guest on hundreds of radio programs, including Nationa

Show Summary: Can we change the future by educating babies and toddlers by instilling the foundations of libertarianism at an early age? Dori Goikhman joins Ben Wiegold and Johnny to discuss her new book series “Little Libertarians” which is geared towards toddlers. Little Libertarians is a book series for children ages zero through six. Dori’s stories teach the foundational principles that underlie libertarianism, and relate them in a manner that even the youngest children can begin to understand and enjoy. Can baby propaganda work? We hope so! This is a great and interesting show! Support The Show at PATREON About The Guest:  Dori Goikhman, a libertarian activist, attorney, blogger, and YouTuber.  She was hoping to find a libertarian gift for her newborn nephew but was unable to find anything.  Believing that children are the future of this nation, Dori hoped to create a product that children and parents can enjoy together, and that can foster intellectual growth and discussion in toddlers.   About th