Podcasters To Check Out
Segment #751
The media has changed significantly over the past few decades. We all tended to focus on the news sources that catered to our political philosophies. And that has worked … for awhile. Now it becomes very apparent that sponsors excert significant control over the message, which we can no longer trust. Enter podcasting and platforms that have seen not only the commercial viability but also the purity of real opinion. Gen Z which is eons away from baby boomers are looking at their cell phones rather than TVs or even computers. Podcasters thrive in this environment. I research and evaluate source information from many podcasters which I now certainly trust more than legacy media. In some ways Fox is on occasion disappointing and it is becoming more difficult for all these established media sources to compete.
I will do a series of segments on podcasters that I think you will find interesting.
Dave Smith is a comedian and libertarian commentator, hosting 'Part of the Problem' with sharp political insights. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible:
Dave Smith is a prominent American comedian, libertarian podcaster, and political commentator. He hosts the podcast Part of the Problem, where he discusses current events, libertarian philosophy, foreign policy (often criticizing U.S. interventionism), and related topics. He's also known for appearances on shows like The Joe Rogan Experience (including a notable debate with Douglas Murray on Israel-Palestine), Tucker Carlson's platform, and others. His style blends comedy with sharp, anti-establishment political takes.Triggernometry is a popular independent podcast and YouTube channel hosted by British comedians Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster. It focuses on "honest conversations" about politics, culture, free speech, economics, and controversial issues, often featuring long-form interviews with thinkers from various perspectives. It's known for pushing back against "woke" culture, exploring heterodox views, and hosting debates on hot-button topics like identity politics, censorship, and geopolitics.The two intersected notably in a high-profile interview/debate on Triggernometry in November 2025, titled something along the lines of "Dave Smith VS Triggernometry: War, Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson and the American Empire." In it, they discussed:
U.S. foreign policy and the "American Empire"
The Israel-Palestine conflict (building on Smith's earlier Rogan appearance)
Nick Fuentes and associations in right-wing/podcast circles
Tucker Carlson's platforming choices
Broader themes like interventionism, empire, and political extremism
The episode generated significant online buzz and reactions, including clips highlighting tense moments (e.g., discussions around disavowing certain figures or debating Israel's response to events). Some viewed it as a respectful clash of ideas between libertarian/non-interventionist perspectives (Smith) and more hawkish or pro-Western alliance views (the hosts), while others called it heated or one-sided in parts. It was released around November 11-12, 2025, and is available on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and the Triggernometry site.If you're referring to a specific aspect—like recommendations for episodes, their shared comedy backgrounds, or reactions to that interview—let me know for more details!