Tell Me You’re Joking

Tell Me You’re Joking

Tell Me You’re Joking leans into the taboo, popular, annoying, and entertaining subjects that rile us all up. This podcast will make those that say ”politics and religion are private” want to open up and engage. Based out of Flyover Country, St. Louis Missouri, host JB Anderson brings on guests that have a say, give a damn, and are not afraid to shoot it straight.

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October 22, 2025 120 mins

Mallory Rusch is a true fighter. This south side, self-proclaimed Christian, talks about her path, her focus, her role at Empower Missouri, and so much more. We navigate through the three main pillars of Empower Missouri, those being: Housing, Food, and Community Justice. Taking on traditional conservative principles that have historically ignored real solutions to those main issues, compounded by taking up the fight in MAGA Missou...

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Peter Merideth, Will Eskay, and JB Anderson hit on some current events!

  1. Young Republican Group Chat Chaos
  2. Qatari Bribes turned Idaho Training
  3. Crypto/Trump grift
  4. Shutdown power
  5. Portland
  6. Little Border Debate...
  7. Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, Really.

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#politics #news #stlouis #youngrepublicans #shutdown #petermerideth #willeskay 

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Everyone wants a Dr. who loves the Beatles. Meet Dr. Ed Weisbart!!!

This Chicago native spent his early working days growing a family practice that helped form his viewpoint on healthcare in America, and resulted in a fight he continues to this day. 

Dr. Ed Weisbart is the national board secretary and MO chapter chair of Physicians for a National Health Program, a non-profit non-partisan organization of more than 25,000 physicians ...

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On this episode, Military Mom (& Arsenal supporter), Caryn Haddix, joined Peter Merideth & JB Anderson to chop up a little bit a news... 10-7-25

  1. Bad Bunny
  2. Chicago Raids
  3. Israeli/Hamas 2 year Anniversary
  4. Military Mom's opinion
  5. Tay Tay & US Culture
  6. Shutdown
  7. Cori Bush "Death Match"

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#coribush #israel #hamas #chicago #shutdown #petermerideth #carynhaddix #jbanderso...

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Ryan Sheridan for Congress. Running against "Wallstreet Wagner," as he likes to refer to the Missouri 2nd District incumbent Representative Ann Wagner, Ryan talks about why he is running, why he is different than Ann, and what he is going to focus on. Ryan opens up about wanting to address the elephant in the room with his own party, that being growing wealth inequality, the wage gap, and more affordable housing that doesn't simply...

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Bam Jones, Peter Merideth, and JB chop up some current events for the week!

  1. Intro - "Fix You"
  2. Stock Market is NOT THE Market
  3. Kirk's Memorial / Political Fundraiser
  4. Speedbumps for Guns
  5. NATO... meh.
  6. Autism & Tylenol
  7. I JUST WANT TO AFFORD A HOME!

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#politics #news #stlouis #midwest #charliekirk #stockmarket #maga #NATO #WW3

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On this episode, I was joined by Will Eskay and Peter Merideth to discuss, in order, the following:

  1. 1st Amendment doesn't protect firings after Kirk murder 
  2. How to engage with Family after political chaos
  3. National Guard in St. Louis: maybe / maybe not?
  4. Section 230 - Hold Social Media Platforms responsible
  5. Gerrymandering and Ballot Initiative issues in Missouri
  6. new iPhone. Why they are here to stay!

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Amy De La Hunt... the Mass-Com grad from North Dakota, landed in STL via Minnesota, Germany, and more! A passionate writer that has covered the chaos of STL County politics, education, and more, she really found a "sweet" spot in writing and featuring some of St. Louis' finest culinary options with Sauce Magazine, Feast, and STL Mag!  Check out Acclimate City to learn more about transplant-replant services and specialties!

Amy In W...

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September 9, 2025 89 mins

News update including Trans Gun Bans, Hyundai ICE sweep, Mamdani race, Ballot Initiative chaos, Awful "Tweets," and Zuckerberg's embarrassing hot mic!

Left of Left = Peter Merideth

Right of Center = Tom Mudd

Right of Left of Center = JB Anderson

#politics #news #ICERaids #Mamdani #Trump #DNC 

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September 5, 2025 89 mins

The lead MC of Illphonics, Larry Morris, joined me to talk about all things music, scene, fusion, local, gig, festival, and more. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation Director of Programs and Partnerships, Larry talks about the musci landscape in St. Louis, why working outside of the city is more important than gigging in the backyard, and the value of portable production. We also peeled back the onion on the upcoming MATI Music Fest talk...

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On this episode I had the privilege to speak with US Representative from Illinois’ 13th District, Nikki Budzinski. The center left Democrat, who was influenced by her Union and Education based grandparents from the center of Illinois, took some time and chatted with me about the real kitchen table issues effecting Americans, the fallout coming from the “Big Beautiful Bill,” outperforming Vice President Harris in the 2...

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Nathaniel Hudson, a Seattle native who had had enough "Patagonia Clutching," decided to go make changes. This international teacher turned HR/Recruiting Consultant traded the dreary/wet Pacific Northwest for the "dry-heat" of Arizona, and then decided it was time to bounce... to Communist China... really. His work/travel took him from the far east to Africa to the Middle East, with a Euro vacay that seemed to have landed his partne...

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Peter Merideth is one of the most talented legislators to have battled and fought for STL in the blood "Red" halls of Jefferson City in a long time. Term'd out, this attorney turned soccer dad, and now Creve Couer resident (sorry Peter, had to), sat down and chopped up his pathway, his passion, and why everyone just gets it all wrong when it comes to what D's should and shouldn't do. We cover a lot of ground, ranging from MAGA popu...

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August 14, 2025 90 mins

With millions of views per month (and growing), this fellow union-town ex-pat Adam Zoph is on a content mission to break the algorithm and push a more empathetic (educated) narrative... while having fun. This DeSoto ex-pat is pumping out daily vid's on @DOESTHISMATTERTOME, targeting the news of the day, while trying to bring truth to market in order to challenge the recent wave of "Fake News."  Go follow one of Adam's pages on Face...

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August 11, 2025 77 mins

Nate Burrell. Total Ace. This Northeastern Ohio native sat down with Anthony & JB at Whiskey Ring on Cherokee and chopped up "future history," rock and roll photography, Covid Snow Day Project, why STL, and what's next. A brilliant conversation that exposes some of the hidden realities and benefits that are plentiful in STL, but often ignored.  Featured musicians: Nick Gusman - "Songbird" Beth Bombara - "I Only Cry When I'm Al...

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I was joined by freshman 5th Ward Alderman Matt Devoti. We talk about the changing realities within the city, especially his home district, #5: The Hill, South Hampton, and more... We discuss ideas to help move development faster, smoother, and more equitably.  We talk about the post tornado reality and what is working, as well as what is needed. And... food. STL food.

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July 28, 2025 93 mins

Robert Hamm... CEO/Founder of Hat Launch joined me along with buddy & CFO Tyler Smith. The GRANITE CITY ALUM, who's now a Highland Bulldog, talks about why wanting a Lamborghini changed everything. This Ranken Tech grad went from #softwareengineering to #stitching hats... and then some! A brilliant story about passion, growth, strategy, and simply doing what you love! check out Hat Launch and get your CAPS (not LIDS) from an in...

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July 25, 2025 105 mins

The "Prairie Witch" from Edwardsville... Lindsey Wehking. This Mizzou J-School grad flew the coop and headed to NYC to take on a bigger challenge, with bigger expectations, and walked away with a bigger appreciation for her roots. This Journalism/Anthropologist superstar talks with Anthony and JB about her path, culture, the wins, the losses, and the "IRL" factor. Incredible insight was dropped from her lived experiences, especiall...

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July 23, 2025 82 mins

Mitch Meyers is a powerhouse. This long-time ad heavyweight cut her teeth at a time when most of the men in the industry discounted women... period. She didn't care. As one of the brains behind arguably the greatest beer ad campaign ever, she has outkicked all the coverage. Bud Light was expected to be a flop... but little did the WORLD know, or realize, that Spuds MacKenzie (a girl, by the way) would change the face of beer foreve...

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Alex Natsios is an east coast transplant, fellow Hoya with Anthony, who has spent his life/career working with USAid. After a south county lass had him consider STL home, he has never looked back. Having travelled the globe helping millions dig out, recover, eat, and live, Alex has used his "free time" here in St. Louis discovering a multitude of gems ranging from churches, to restaurants, to music venues, butchers, and more. Reco...

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