Episodes
128 episodesSeason 2
92 episodes
Is the Iran War Finally Over?
June 22, 2026
The Iran war is officially over, we think, but did America win or lose? J and S talk about the unbelievable Iran peace treaty, Trump's shocking flip on Israel, and what $300 billion in rebuilding costs means for everyday Americans. They dive into the Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin meltdowns, the real reasons behind the ceasefire, and whether this signals the end of unconditional US support for Israel. Plus: JD Vance's suspicious Diary of a CEO appearance, why he's calling AI 'communist' while his backers profit from it, the UFC 250 culture war moments, and whether Americans are about to get bamboozled again in 2028.
David Grusch
June 16, 2026
This week on Back Society, the crew dives into the wildest political news cycle yet. A progressive Democrat with an SS tattoo wins his Maine primary, Spencer Pratt loses LA and Trump calls it rigged (in a city with 19% Republicans), and the New York Times drops bombshell Epstein files showing JD Vance held emergency White House meetings about damage control. The hosts break down the theory that Netanyahu uses Epstein blackmail as leverage over Trump, debate whether the Iran deal will actually happen, and discuss why every major political grifter from Andrew Tate to Dave Rubin seems to converge on MAGA. Plus: Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO, raising serious questions about NASDAQ rule suspensions and what it means for your 401k. And in the conspiracy corner, Giorgio Tsoukalos is now the voice of reason calling out David Grusch. Yes, really.
Why Is the Government Punishing Its Own Cities?
May 31, 2026
What happens when the president wants to punish American cities by cutting off their airports? The Bag Society dives deep into the Trump administration's sanctuary city crackdown and its real-world impact on travel and cargo. The crew also tackles the Iran deal's stunning $300 billion price tag and why MAGA supporters who screamed about Obama's $1.7 billion are suddenly silent. Other hot topics include Tulsi Gabbard's exit from government, reports that JD Vance is the White House leaker, the embarrassing performer exodus from America's 250th anniversary celebration, 23andMe selling your DNA, the SpaceX IPO valuation bubble.
Massie Has Been Removed
May 24, 2026
Bag Society returns with a loaded episode covering Trump's controversial stock trading portfolio, the record-breaking Kentucky primary where AIPAC poured $35 million to defeat anti-Israel congressman Thomas Massie, and the explosive growth of data centers that are literally taking electricity from American homes.
Trump Took CEOs to China and Bent the Knee
May 16, 2026
Copy Is Donald Trump a master dealmaker or a master rug puller? In this episode of Bag Society, Jay and S react to Trump's CEO-packed trip to China featuring Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang; and ask who this deal is really for. They expose the Trump Phone scandal where 500,000 people paid $100 each for a phone that never came, break down the redistricting schemes designed to keep unpopular politicians in power, and debate whether America has been hijacked beyond repair. The conversation takes a cosmic turn with the latest UAP file releases — are they real disclosure or just another distraction? Plus, why the school system conditions us to need authority figures to tell us what's real, how hustle culture replaced the American Dream, and the uncomfortable question: should good people just start grifting?
The White House Ballroom Is the Third Temple?!
May 8, 2026
The Bag Society crew dives deep into political chaos, conspiracy theories, and ancient mysteries in this wild episode. From Marjorie Taylor Greene's alleged threats to a bold new theory about the White House ballroom being a secret Third Temple. The hosts debate Trump's mob-boss style politics, the suspicious timing of scientist assassinations and corporate mergers, and whether alien disclosure documents are just another distraction from the Epstein files. Things get heated when they play 'Seven Degrees to Peter Thiel' with ChatGPT and discover everyone from Taylor Swift to Zahi Hawass connects back to Silicon Valley. The episode peaks with an epic Ancient Egypt debate that exposes the gap between podcast-educated conspiracy theorists and actual historical knowledge. Plus: Can AI summon Moloch? Is Darth Maul the elite's sedative for the masses? And what does hermeticism actually have to do with the pyramids?
The Professor Dave and Danny Jones Debate
April 30, 2026
Bag Society is back with a packed episode covering everything from pseudo-archaeology drama to real estate strategy. The crew breaks down the Professor Dave appearance on Danny Jones, analyzing why the science vs conspiracy debate always goes sideways and why Danny Jones keeps looking worse with every episode. The episode also covers the controversial IDF veterans benefits bill, US-Israel relations, and the politics of dual citizenship. Finally, S reveals his push to get into real estate investing, and C breaks down the house hacking playbook — buying a fourplex, living in one unit, and building equity from day one. Practical advice meets wild conversation in this one.
Is The US Being Blackmailed?
April 12, 2026
In this episode of Bag Society, the crew does a dive deep into the Iran ceasefire, Israel's influence on US politicians, and whether the Gulf countries are about to flip allegiances. They also break down the explosive New York Times article about the lead-up to the Iran war, Trump's cabinet divisions, and the Epstein list's shadow over current politics. They also debate whether AIPAC should register as a foreign agent, predict how lobbying will evolve in the next election cycle, and discuss Melania Trump's suspicious timing. Plus, a heated exchange about conspiracy theories vs. truth, and even Candace Owens' influence on Theo Von. The episode wraps with C's travel stories from Vienna and Bratislava which includes finding the best Mexican food in Eastern Europe.
America Is Falling Exactly Like Rome Did
April 7, 2026
On this episode of Bag Society, J and S start with a heated debate about Star Wars and Disney's refusal to make mature content for grown-up fans, praising the Acolyte's Sith villain as the best since Darth Maul. But the conversation quickly evolves into a wide-ranging discussion about AI as the next apex predator, the petrodollar crisis, and a detailed historical comparison between modern America and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. They don't hold back on politics either — dissecting Trump's Iran strategy, the Epstein class running from crimes, Netanyahu's playbook, and whether Kamala Harris would have avoided war entirely. The episode features one of the best moon landing arguments you've ever heard (involving Elon Musk), and even conspiracy theories about hollow earth lizard people.
The War Propaganda is Getting Crazy
March 20, 2026
Things get real — as the Bag Society crew as they tackle propaganda in the Iran conflict, Trump's isolation bubble, and the terrifying intersection of AI and military power. With hot takes on Elon Musk, false flags, and the Strait of Hormuz