Centered From Reality

Amazon's License to Kill the Bond Franchise

In this episode, Alex mainly focuses on Amazon purchasing the creative rights to the James Bond franchise. He is mad because the Broccoli family served as strict but important gatekeepers for the Bond franchise; they were long term protectors for the Bond series and how it evolved over the decades. Now Amazon will be able to change anything it wants and expand the Bond universe. Alex thinks it could now follow other struggling franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Lord of the Rings. 

The UN Neutralizes Russian Culpability, Dan Bongino Joins the FBI & the AfD Comes in Second!

In this episode, Alex starts by talking about why he isn’t surprised that Dan Bongino has been tapped to be the Deputy Director of the FBI. Bongino is unhinged, distrusts the FBI, is an election denier, and is a loyal podcast host that loves Donald Trump. Next, Alex gives an update on the German elections that happened Sunday. Finally, it has been three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the United States has finally made a total shift to neutralize culpability on the global stage. Alex talks about a troubling UN vote, why it matters, and why Trump is falling for Putin’s trap. 

It’s the End of the World (Order) as We Know It (with Martin Benes)

In this episode, Martin Benes returns to the podcast for part two of their conversation. The episode is foreign affairs focused. They talk about the German elections, Trump’s chaotic global nationalism, why the American Right likes El Salvador, what is next for Ukraine, and much much more! 

Musk is on the Outside of an Inside Joke (with Martin Benes)

In this episode, Alex brings back friend of the pod, Martin Benes, to talk about the hostile government takeover that is happening. They talk about the recent wave of firings in the federal government, Elon Musk becoming a living meme, whether voters will turn on the Trump-Musk alliance, and why this purge isn’t about efficiency. They also talk about the legacy of Mitch McConnell, Steve Bannon’s criticism of DOGE, and much more! 

All Eyes on Germany’s Far Right: An Historic Sunday Election & Breaking the Extremism Firewall!

In this episode, Alex starts by talking about Mitch McConnell’s legacy, whether there is a need for moderate Republicans anymore, and why CPAC has become an absolute clown show. For the rest of the episode, Alex takes a deep dive into the federal elections that will take place in Germany on Sunday. These elections could be historic, not because the Christian Democratic Union (center right) is expected to win the most seats, but because the Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) may get 20% of the vote. This is insane considering that this party went from a fringe, far-right party a decade ago, to (potentially) the second most popular in Germany. Alex talks about the party’s contradictions; it has a semi-moderate leader but also has ties to Neo-Nazis and holocaust downplaying politicians. It also is listed by German authorities as an extremist organization. Alex talks about Germany’s extremism firewall in which establishment parties won’t form a coalition with groups that are seen as dangerous or far-right. Is this antidemocratic if an antidemocratic party wins seats through democratic means? 

The U.S. Pivots Towards Russia as Ukraine is Left out of the Negotiations (+ Trump Blames Ukraine)

In this episode, Alex worries that the United States is handing Russia and Putin everything they want, as Trump’s diplomatic envoy met with its Russian counterparts in Riyadh earlier today. Ukraine was left out of the negotiations as the Trump team allowed its Russian counterparts to parrot propagandist talking points and many in Europe worry that the American side already gave Putin everything he’s wanted. Alex worries that the United States has switched sides as Europe is divided on how to respond and Trump is now blaming Ukraine for starting the war. 

An Aperol Spritz Blitz (with Grayson Forsberg)

In this special, President’s Day episode, Alex speaks with Grayson Forsberg and they talk about everything. As they rate drinks ranging from an Aperol Spritz to High Noons, they cover weird Instagram algorithms, the flaws of our two party system, foreign policy blunders, their next reality show, and much more. 

Drones Hit Chernobyl, Valentines Day Exodus at the DOJ & Making Showers Great Again!

In this episode, seven attorneys in New York City have resigned after the Acting Deputy Attorney General, Emil Bove, asked them to drop Eric Adams’ corruption charges. There are ethical violations associated with this action as it looks like Bove wants to reward Adams with a pardon if he advances the Trump agenda. Alex also talks about the fall of Eric Adams and a Russian drone striking the protective shield at the reactor in Chernobyl. He ends by talking about Trump’s obsession with toilets. 

JD Vance Roasts EU Leaders in Munich & Gets Praised by Russian TV!

In this quick episode, Alex reacts to JD Vance’s performance at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Steaming with hypocrisy, Vance roasts European leaders for denying elections, limiting free speech, and threatening democracy. Alex can’t believe how much Vance has changed as Russian television networks have praised Vance’s rhetoric.

Kash Patel’s Shadow Purge, A Gulf of Lies & Trump’s Tariff Trouble

In this episode, Alex talks about the Associated Press getting barred from White House Press Briefings after calling the Gulf of America the “Gulf of Mexico.” Alex then talks about how Trump is going to struggle to explain to Americans why he is doing the proper economic policies for the country as prices continue to increase. Finally, it looks like Kash Patel is going to get confirmed to be the next director of the FBI. The comes as there are accusations that he is already influencing the recent firings in the bureau even though he is a civilian and has not been confirmed to any political position.