Best Simon Butcher Podcasts (2025)

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I Beg Your Pardon. I'm Glad You Butchered the Rose Garden. I Need Some Sunshine. There's Gotta Be a Bunch More Blame on Epstein. 1:14:04

11h ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Today - John's monologue is a mixed bag: First he talks about Ghislaine Maxwell - flipping the script on Elon and saying Trump never did anything wrong. Second, he discusses the FBI raiding John Bolton's home, and third, he talks about Trump’s plan to take over policing other cities. Then, political strategist Max Burns chats with him on John Bolto…

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Ask HTM - Acorns to Jumpstart Investing, Seasoning a Cash Gift, & Social Security Running Out #1027 52:59

12h ago52:59

52:59

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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Culture Shock - Audio 39:23

1d ago39:23

39:23

Simon Butcher's message from Sunday morning 24th August 2025By Simon Butcher

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 35:19

3d ago35:19

35:19

John speaks with Julie Francella - a mental health professional with over 30 years experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She's a member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people; and Simon Mo…

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The Crisp Refreshing Taste of Gavin Newsome's Sarcasm 1:16:49

3d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

This time John discusses Gavin Newsome's plans for California's upcoming new big beautiful redistricting maps. He also talks about the death of James Dobson - who founded the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Then, he interviews VA Speaker Don Scott o…

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Friday Flight - Digital Nomad Fatigue, Treat Culture, & Retired Renters #1026 38:20

4d ago38:20

38:20

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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The Texas Map Chainsaw Massacre 1:47:11

4d ago1:47:11

1:47:11

John discusses Texas Republicans finally passing their gerrymandered congressional map which was requested by Trump. He also talks about 750 HHS employees and former employees sending a letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation about the CDC and vaccines after the recent shooting at the CDC saying that he is putting people in da…

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The War on History and True Facts 1:37:59

5d ago1:37:59

1:37:59

John's monologue dives into Trump attacking the Smithsonian saying there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’. He also discusses Trump's assault on schooling which has created an opening for the right-wing pseudo-academic organization PragerU to try and fill the void with its brand of conservative content. So far 10 states have approved Prager…

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Defend Your Digital Life w/ Nathan Bartram #1025 57:05

6d ago57:05

57:05

The pace at which technology advances is straight up disorienting in our current age. So much so, that it’s likely digital natives and even our kids who can figure out new tech gadgets faster than we can! For those of you who are using apps and AI regularly but not feeling like a pro – you’re worried about your privacy, passwords, & data as you nav…

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Love Is Blind: Dictator Edition 1:27:59

6d ago1:27:59

1:27:59

John's monologue is about Trump's big peace meeting at the White House with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. Then, he speaks with columnist Wajahat Ali on the Ukraine peace meeting and California Governor Gavin Newsom fighting back against Texas redistricting. And then finally, John welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome to joke with …

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The Art of No Deal: Trump Leaves Alaska Empty Handed 1:24:17

7d ago1:24:17

1:24:17

John discusses Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska. Then, he chats with democratic strategist Max Burns on Trump’s DC takeover and the Texas gerrymandering war which has exploded due to Gavin Newsome's clever handywork. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ask HTM - Spending Cash Windfalls, Retirement Investing vs College Savings, & So You Think You Can Landlord?! #1024 58:04

8d ago58:04

58:04

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 36:50

10d ago36:50

36:50

John talks with Simon Moya-Smith & Julie Francella on Native Americans suing San Antonio to protect sacred birds in a river and other issues impacting the Indigenous community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Trump: We Deserve 5 More Seats in Texas. Newsome: Hold My Beer 1:15:39

10d ago1:15:39

1:15:39

John's monologue this time is on California Governor Gavin Newsom fighting back against Texas' redistricting votes and former clerk for Rowan County, Kentucky - Kim Davis wanting the Supreme Court to join her crusade against same-sex marriage. Then, he interviews Dr. Mara Einstein on how realizing that cults and MLM‘s work in the same way - helps p…

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Friday Flight - Housing Boom Busts, AI-Induced Outrage, & Infinite Workdays #1023 37:28

11d ago37:28

37:28

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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How to Turn Cultural Awards into a Political Loyalty Test 1:39:24

12d ago1:39:24

1:39:24

John Talks about Trump exerting control over the Kennedy Center Honors and vetoing prospective ‘wokester’ honorees. He also talks about Trump's big D.C. makeover and takeover with National guard troops guarding absolutely nothing, and the White House conducting a comprehensive internal review of exhibits and materials at the Smithsonian Institution…

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The Wanna-Be King Tries on a Mayoral Sash 1:42:26

12d ago1:42:26

1:42:26

John talks about the National Guard taking the streets in Washington D.C. after Trump's crime crackdown ramps up. He also discusses the White House playing up the pomp and spectacle of Trump meeting with Putin in Alaska while simultaneously playing down the chance for any real progress toward peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Vol…

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Moving Up The Wealth Ladder w/ Nick Maggiulli #1022 50:25

13d ago50:25

50:25

We’re glad to have friend of the show and newly married, Nick Maggiulli back on the podcast! He’s been given the nickname Nicky Numbers because he has a special gift for conveying wonky money information in a straightforward and digestible way. We’ve been fans of his blog, Of Dollars & Data, for years now. This episode is for everyone out there who…

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Trump Finally Solves His White House Protester Problem 1:18:49

13d ago1:18:49

1:18:49

John's monologue focuses on Trump declaring a “Crime Emergency” in the District of Columbia and ordering the mobilization of National Guard soldiers to take over the policing of the nation’s capital. He also talks about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who says he’s proud to be part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, an archconservati…

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Trump Has Designed Our Economy from His Casino Outline 1:22:53

14d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

John talks about Trump's horrific economic skills including his pathetic DOGE cost saving cuts, the gutting of migrant service and farm workers, and his knee jerk tariff maneuvers. Then, he interviews Councilwoman Phylicia Porter who is a public health advocate focused on building healthy communities in Baltimore City and South Baltimore. As a long…

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Ask HTM - Jumping Back Into the Workforce, HELOC Cash Grab, and Free Life Insurance Gotchas #1021 51:16

15d ago51:16

51:16

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide over at HowToMoney.com/ask . Regardless of how random or bizarre you …

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Foundations part 5 - Audio 52:51

16d ago52:51

52:51

Simon Butcher's message from Sunday morning, 10th August 2025By Simon Butcher

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 40:16

17d ago40:16

40:16

This week on We’re Still Here, Simon and Julie join John to cover big wins and ongoing battles across Indian Country. A female federal judge (matriarchy for the win!) has temporarily halted construction of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Florida Everglades. The Pennsylvania State Museum is returning thousands of stole…

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Tariff ICK 1:22:25

17d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

John has a mixed bag of news today. First, he discusses the latest with Trump's tariffs which seem to be growing every minute. Then, he talks about the escalation in the Texas gerrymandering stand off - agents from the FBI have been directed to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the roundup and arrest of democratic politicians on the run from his ger…

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Friday Flight - Bad RAPs, Price Match Murder, & Premium Points Credit Cards #1020 38:14

18d ago38:14

38:14

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and help…

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The 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act 1:53:42

18d ago1:53:42

1:53:42

John talks about the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and the recent reversal of voting freedoms with the Republican Save Act officially the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act," - (a bill that would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections) and the Texas gerry…

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When You're Scared Enough to Cheat with Gerrymandering - Then You KNOW You Can't Win the Election Fairly 1:37:34

19d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Today - John discusses Trump ordering the US National Parks Service to reinstall a statue of Confederate military officer Albert Pike in Washington, DC. Protestors tore it down in the wake of the George Floyd protests against police brutality and racial injustice on Juneteenth in 2020. He also talks about the latest in the Texas gerrymandering deba…

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WE BACK - Frugal Fun, Travel Tips, & Sabbatical Takeaways #1019 35:27

20d ago35:27

35:27

Finally… a freshie! We’re done with bestie episodes for the summer and are excited to sit down and fill everyone in on what we’ve been up to for the past six weeks. We recount how lucky and blessed we are to be able to take a break from our 9-5, share some of our favorite ways we saved money while traveling (somehow in our first episode back we man…

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Texas Democrats Stand Their Ground By Running for the Hills 1:10:06

20d ago1:10:06

1:10:06

This time John discusses Texas democratic lawmakers pulling the rip cord and leaving their state in a planned action to break quorum at the state House. Without quorum, Republican plans to reshuffle voting districts will have to be put on hold. In response, Gov. Greg Abbott sought civil arrest warrants for the members, who have all fled to the welc…

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Republicans Have So Many New Ways to Cheat in the Next Election 1:01:02

21d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

John discusses how Republicans are coming up with creative ways to swing the next election in their favor. First, he talks about how they are greasing the palms of large corporate donors with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin moving to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding which states that greenhouse gases are a threat to public health. Second, he talks…

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Jesus Christ Super-Saver: Ancient Wisdom & Your Money (Bestie Ep) #1018 47:22

22d ago47:22

47:22

We’re glad Ikea exists. The ability for a vast majority of the population to get their hands on some incredibly functional, well designed, and affordable furniture is a good thing. But, you’re also unlikely to pass Ikea furniture down to your kids or for that matter, use it for more than a handful of years. Compare that to a campaign dresser from t…

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Come Jesus Come - Audio 41:56

23d ago41:56

41:56

Melissa Hikila's message from Sunday evening 3rd August 2025By Melissa Hikila

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Foundations part 4 - Audio 46:17

23d ago46:17

46:17

Simon Butcher's message from Sunday morning 3rd August 2025By Simon Butcher

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 34:21

24d ago34:21

34:21

Simon and Julie join John for another segment of We’re Still Here. They dig into a disturbing new report revealing that Trump-era officials pushed to remove books on slavery, Native history, and even George Washington from national park gift shops, all in the name of “patriotism.” Then they turn to Arkansas, where a whites-only settlement is quietl…

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Hunger in Gaza Reaches 'Tipping Point' as Children Face LIFELONG Impacts of Malnutrition 1:13:06

24d ago1:13:06

1:13:06

John discusses the dire situation in Gaza under Israel's assault as Palestinian children are perishing each day from malnutrition. The World Health Organization warned that the "health and well-being of an entire future generation" was at stake. Then, he speaks with the Managing Director of Strategic Resource Group - Burt Flickinger about Trump’s r…

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How Complicated Should Investing Be? (Bestie Ep) #1017 48:18

25d ago48:18

48:18

Have you ever renovated a home? If so, then you remember all of the decisions that you had to make that initially were a lot of fun. Paint colors, light fixtures, tile, even the kind of toilet you wanted… but eventually it gets old and you just want it done. If you can’t relate, even picking up a loaf of bread at the grocery store can be overwhelmi…

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The Forced Reunion of Church and State 1:46:00

25d ago1:46:00

1:46:00

John discusses Trump announcing workplace rules that stand to make it easier for federal employees to pressure their colleagues to convert to their religion of choice. He also talks about the Senate voting to confirm Emil Bove as a judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, granting a lifetime appointment to Trump's former personal lawyer. The…

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Trump: I Unfriended Jeffrey When He Stole My 16 Year Old Massage Girl 1:31:13

26d ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Max Burns guest hosts. He has a mixed bag of topics...1. NYPD says a note found on the gunman who killed 4 in a midtown Manhattan skyscraper blamed his actions on traumatic brain injuries caused by football and the inaction of the NFL, whose headquarters he sought. 2. The head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the NSA's deputy director have…

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Small But Mighty Real Estate Investing w/ Chad Carson (Bestie Ep) #1016 56:15

27d ago56:15

56:15

We’re stoked to be talking with our friend Chad Carson, aka Coach Carson, which is also where you can find him online: CoachCarson.com. We’ve known Chad for years now but just because this feels like a more casual conversation to us, that doesn’t mean that he’s not going to bring the heat! We tout the benefits of small-time real estate investing, b…

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A Pardon or a Noose from a Chicken to a Goose. The Wimp Won't Skimp to Pay Off His Pimp. 1:24:37

27d ago1:24:37

1:24:37

Democratic Strategist Max Burns Guest hosts. He gives details on the latest Jeffrey Epstein/ Ghislaine Maxwell news. Then, he speaks with Joe Donnelly who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2022 until the start of the second Trump administration. Previously, he represented Indiana in the U.S. Senate from 2013 to 2019. He previously serv…

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MAGA Birthday Party: Trump's Face on the Cake, Plastic Straws in Every Cup, and a Brown-Skinned Migrant Pinata 1:04:43

28d ago1:04:43

1:04:43

This time John discusses Trump's new rule that Government contractors have to promise that they don't use paper straws in their business and promise not to penalize the use of plastic ones. He also talks about the gay makeup artist - Andry José Hernández Romero - who was deported to a prison in El Salvador after seeking asylum in the US - then bein…

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Is Early Retirement A Smart Goal? (Bestie Ep) #1015 56:18

29d ago56:18

56:18

Cinderella is such an absurd story! Seriously, when you stop and think- it’s pretty messed up: a prince dances with a girl he’s never met before for one night, and then he sends his goons around town to find her so they can get married. There’s a reason you go on dates for at least a few weeks before proposing. You’ve gotta kick the tires and perfo…

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Apprehended for a Purpose part 2 - Audio 37:09

30d ago37:09

37:09

Roan BArrett's message from Sunday evening 27th July 2025By Roan Barrett

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Foundations part 3 - Audio 36:09

30d ago36:09

36:09

Simon Butcher's message from Sunday morning 27th July 2025By Simon Butcher

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 42:43

1M ago42:43

42:43

This week, Simon and Julie joined John to unpack Trump’s latest dog whistles—first, his public push for Washington and Cleveland’s sports teams to revert to their former names, dismissing the harm those names caused Indigenous communities. Then, we dove into the controversy over the Trump-era Department of Homeland Security tweeting what appears to…

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When Epstein's Face is on the Helmet of your Micro Phallus 1:26:43

1M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

John discusses the premiere episode of South Park. After signing a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount, Trey Parker and Matt Stone roasted the president—and made fun of their own network’s settlement with Trump. He also talks about Deputy Atty General Todd Blanche spending most of the day interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, whom House Republicans suggest …

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Overcoming Our Idiot Brains (Bestie Ep) #1014 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

Have you seen the meme of the guy on a bike who puts a stick in his spokes and then crashes? There are literally hundreds of different versions based on this goofy comic. For instance the first frame on one says “15 holes of good golf,” then followed by “my brain realizing I’m playing well,” as he puts the stick in the front wheel before writhing i…

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A Distraction a Day Keeps the Pedophiles at Play 1:28:20

1M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

John discusses Tulsi Gabbard who used the White House Press Briefing to uncork her Obama/Russia conspiracy – accusing the former President of trying to preventing Donald Trump from winning the 2016 election. He also talks about President Macron of France filing a defamation suit against right-wing grifter supreme Candace Owens, who has repeatedly c…

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A Fake Obama Scandal to Rile Up Uncle Racist and Aunt Dead Inside 1:41:00

1M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

John remembers the late great Ozzy Osbourne who passed away at the age of 76. Then, he discusses the House ending its session early for a month-long break. This decision comes after Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly lost control of the House Rules Committee and amidst Republican clashes over a potential vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. A…

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Food Stamps to Financial Freedom w/ Yanely Espinal (Bestie Ep) #1013 56:40

1M ago56:40

56:40

We’re joined today by Yanely Espinal, who is also known as MissBeHelpful in the online world of personal finance. Yanely was born in Brooklyn, she is a first generation daughter of immigrants, and even though she went to Brown University it didn’t take long for her to rack up over $20,000 in credit card debt. Academic performance doesn’t automatica…

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