Gen Z and GOP feat. Krish Mathrani | Ep. 91
James speaks with Krish Mathrani, the 18-year-old youth chair of the Michigan GOP, who’s already flipping seats and shaking up the party playbook. He shares how he went from food drives to campaign wins—all before getting his driver’s license—and why Gen Z conservatives are done playing defense. From laser tag fundraisers to clashing with campus […]
Justice Over Vibes feat. Kevin Kijewski | Ep. 90
James Dickson welcomes attorney and former Catholic school superintendent Kevin Kijewski, now a candidate for Michigan Attorney General. Kijewski shares his front-row experience battling Governor Whitmer’s school shutdowns and how that legal fight laid the groundwork for his defense of one of Michigan’s 2020 alternate electors. He lays out how the state’s top law office […]
Deep State Haircut feat. State Rep. Angela Rigas | Ep. 89
State Rep. Angela Rigas shares her powerful journey from hairstylist and COVID protester to elected official leading a government oversight committee. She and James unpack the lasting damage of pandemic-era policies, from mental health crises to small business closures and weaponized bureaucracy. Now chairing the House Committee on Weaponization of Government, Rigas discusses her mission […]
The Engler Doctrine feat. Gov. John Engler | Ep. 88
Former Governor John Engler joins James to talk politics, power, and what it takes to run a state without losing your mind—or your grip. From his start as a teen legislator to shaking up Michigan with bold reforms, Engler shares war stories and sharp takes on the leaders of today. It’s a crash course in […]
Cracking the Girlboss Code feat. Anna Hoffman | Ep. 87
James reunites with Anna Hoffman for a no-holds-barred takedown of Michigan’s girlboss political era. They trace how the Democratic Party’s fixation on identity politics—especially promoting women as symbols of progress—has backfired, leaving voters disillusioned and real issues ignored. From Gretchen Whitmer’s curated brand to Jocelyn Benson’s backroom rise, the duo contrasts style with substance and […]
On the Brink feat. Kevin Rinke | Ep. 86
James welcomes former gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke for a candid conversation about Michigan’s future. He heavily hints at a 2026 run for governor, laying out plans to eliminate the state income tax, overhaul education, and bring top-down efficiency to government. Rinke also raises some eyebrows with remarks about illegal immigration and the Trump Administration’s economic […]
Smoked, Not Silenced feat. Ian Murphy | Ep. 85
James invites you for a wild ride as Iron Pig Smokehouse owner Ian Murphy shares how he defied lockdowns, got steamrolled by Michigan’s agencies, and still came out on top. From court battles to crushed liquor licenses, he turned lawfare into landmark wins—and brisket into rebellion. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe […]
No Party for White Men | Ep. 84
James drops a scorcher on the Left’s political identity crisis. He unpacks why Mayor Mike Duggan bailed on the Democrats—not over policy, but because he’s the wrong demographic for a party now run by the Girl Boss Industrial Complex. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe on Spotify Follow James on X: @DownI75
The Enjoyer Podcast IRL feat. Jay Murray | Ep. 83
The Enjoyer Podcast embarks on a new era as we do our first IRL episode. This time James welcomes private eye-turned-journalist Jay Murray. You may know him better by his pen name JZ Delorean. Jay explains why he chose that name, some of the very interesting stories he’s been working on, and what happened after […]
