TrentTakesOn 2.0
A podcast about a little bit of everything from an everyman. Join Trent as he takes on modern society, politics, fatherhood, health, self-improvement, and the journey to make the world a better place for future generations. Trent is a progressive everyman, swinging for the fences every single day. Hear stories from the 80s, takes on conservatism, the importance of listening and a veritable potpourri of jetsam from a sometimes fractured stream of consciousness. The first step to being a better human is opening up your mind and heart. Remember, we're all in this together. Intro and Outro music by The Ska'd Fathers written by Darren Murdock, Larry McCoy, Jason Jones, Brent Killey, John Tovaas and me...Trent Maddox. Artwork by my lovely wife, Emily. Follow me on Twitter @TrentTakesOn accept no substitutes.
Episodes
So much happens in such a short time...and it's all by design. Today's episode features more gratitude to all of you, my friends, and then there's a new argument to share with your pro-Trump family and/or friends.
Also, racist distractions, Bad Bunny, the amazing island of Puerto Rico, how awesome Minneapolis is, criminality, and who's winning.
Always with love!
-T
EDIT NOTE: I mistakenly named Coinbase as the ...
The midterm elections are ten months away...and the regime is in overdrive trying to ensure they don't get held accountable for their collective actions. I don't think we are anywhere close to allowing that to happen.
And I've got a challenge for you...are you up for it?
Love,
-T
Discussing the heroism of Alex Pretti, Renee Good and the countless other unnamed Minnesotans who have faced assault or worse at the hands of lawless federal agents to bear witness to these agents' abuses of power.
Who else needs to step up? Who else can lead? Will the republican party realize continued supplication dooms the nation?
Nothing but light-hearted silliness on this episode (sarcasm).
Stay Strong,
-T
The madness in Minnesota continues to escalate. Today is a huge protest and boycott in protest of the federal immigration actions in Minneapolis. Pay close attention to how this unfolds.
And don't look away from the horrifying images of the federal terrorists and their actions against peaceful protesters and innocent immigrants just wanting to live a better life here.
Love,
-T
HEY! IT'S SEASON TWO!!!
Remember the special council appointed to investigate Donald Trump's insurrection influence and theft of classified materials? Some dude named Jack Smith. This guy had Trump on the ropes to the point where a Trump appointed judge had to throw out all precedent regarding the appointment of special councils just to throw out the case...it was open-and-shut. And as for the insurrection involvement,...
In the four days since the last podcast...everything got worse! The continued extrajudicial actions of the federal agents terrorizing Minnesota are making loads of headlines, so naturally the regime is trying to muddy the waters with their mass propaganda machine.
Oh, and someone is threatening war with Europe...and it's not Putin.
Stay strong, stay safe,
-T
How do you respond to the last ten days of madness? Well, I don't know either, but we've got to find something. Step one is to know what's happening. Step two is determining the response. Step three is acting on it.
This episode is definitely about step one.
Stay Strong,
-T
It took months, but it has finally happened. The violent and lawless immigration policy of the Trump regime has resulted in an agent shooting a civilian. And there weren't just witnesses, there is video.
How do we process our emotions at times like these?
Stay safe, stay strong, stay vigilant.
Love,
-T
It's a new year, and with that comes a new resolution. What a crazy first five days we've had, huh? After a wonderful 10 days or so with the family in full family mode, I'm back to talk about grabbing the thread...remembering what's really important in this life.
And the criminal regime's illegal activity in Venezuela.
Happy New Year!
- T
Originally recorded 12/22/2021. During the initial TrentTakesOn run, I did special Christmas episodes just for fun. This is one of them.
Enjoy my Grinch-y joke!
Happy Holidays, my friends!
-T
I have no idea what holiday is attached to December 23rd, but I'm sure it's an amazing one. Trying to bring positivity to a week that featured "60 Minutes" falling apart and the Epstein file release being twisted by Trump's DOJ is quite a task. So in keeping with the season, let the silver linings be many and your holiday have all the cheer you deserve.
Take care of one another.
Love,
-T
Following a tragic weekend, we got a hectic week of news. From Whiskey Pete's war on "narcoterrorists" (not a thing) to Brainworm Bobby's war on science and medicine to the Mad King's war on truth and sanity, things have gotten downright exhausting.
The country is cruising down F$&K Around Avenue toward Find Out Boulevard. What happens when we hit the intersection? Pay attention to what happens next...
This weekend was filled with awful tragedies. How are we expected to continue bearing witness to killings while maintaining our own humanity? How much heartbreak can we endure for no reason whatsoever? How can we help those who desperately need it?
Hold each other close and be the best person you can be...it's pretty much all we've got.
Love,
-T
This one is more a temperature check on how we feel as 2025 comes to an unbelievably drawn-out end. This has been the longest 18 years wrapped in 11 months of our collective lives.
But there is good news as we look to year 2 of resistance 2.0.
With Love,
-T
In this first of three planned shows this week, I share a piece of wisdom from my grandfather who I miss very much. I also share a bit of personal advice for dealing with your financial institutions.
Sure, it's unsolicited...but is it wrong?
Take care of each other.
-T
Tragedies happen. They are painful. They are unfair. They are often unavoidable. And that would be WHY they are tragedy. In the aftermath of tragedy, we find the character of leaders. This is to say, Mad King Donnie responds poorly to tragedy. He responds poorly to adversity, to criticism, to essentially everything to which a leader must respond. Now watch the over-reaction, it's the clue to what is truly happening.
The...
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I'm taking a moment to give all my wonderful listeners a special thanks. Thank you for hanging in there with me. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for fighting the good fight.
Stay strong and fight on...we're on the good side.
Love,
-T
The government shutdown is over. The Epstein files are back on the front page. And I'm back to rant it out and fire you up.
Get it on!
Love,
-T
There was a big old off-cycle election yesterday in the USA...and according to the Mad King the results were due to his not being on the ballot and the shutdown is bad. Apparently Mr. "I don't take responsibility for anything" is operating in full denial. What else is new?
I had a blast with this one! Seriously! Great mood!
Love,
-T
It's Halloween, and it's important to be safe, be aware, and try to have fun. Sometimes it's hard to turn down the volume, but self-care in trying times is a must. How do we do it? Can we stay engaged while resting our anxiety? Can Trent keep his train of thought on the tracks between two podcasts essentially recorded back-to-back?
The answers might surprise you...
Love,
-T
As promised, a link to the No Plan No Pro...
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