I voted for Barack Obama in 2008—and I regret that vote.

This isn’t an argument that everyone who voted for him was wrong. It’s an honest examination of why I made my decision, what changed afterward, and how I learned to put policy before personality.

In this episode, I trace my political evolution from a conservative upbringing to identifying as a libertarian. I discuss how September 11 shaped my views on national security; why healthcare, taxation, personal liberty, faith, marijuana policy, and limited government changed how I evaluate candidates; and what I would tell my 18-year-old self today.

Most importantly, this episode asks what responsible voting actually requires. Before casting a ballot, can you explain what the candidate proposed, what evidence you verified, which values guided you, what trade-offs you accepted, who will experience the consequences, and what evidence could change your mind?

Voting is a right and a privilege—but it is also a responsibility. This is my vote, my regret, and the lesson it taught me.

This episode contains strong language and personal political opinions.

RJ and Andy dive into everything Star Wars — from the original trilogy and The Empire Strikes Back to Rogue One, Solo, Andor, The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka and Disney’s sequel trilogy.

They break down their favorite and least favorite Star Wars movies, the greatest lightsaber battles, why Darth Vader remains one of cinema’s best villains, what Disney and Lucasfilm have gotten right and wrong, and which characters and stories deserve another shot.

It’s a nostalgic, funny, unfiltered conversation between two longtime fans about the moments that made Star Wars unforgettable — and the decisions that left them wondering what happened to the galaxy far, far away.

Plus: Darth Vader’s suit, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, the sequel trilogy, Star Wars spin-off ideas, and one very questionable theory about whether Harry Potter is basically Star Wars.

All About the Biscuits

Storytelling. Perspective. Conviction.

Flock cameras and automated license plate readers are appearing in communities across America, offering law enforcement a powerful tool for public safety. But when does a tool designed to catch criminals cross the line into surveillance?

In this episode of All About the Biscuits, RJ starts with a simple moment while dropping donated food at a community blessing fridge and follows the question down a much bigger rabbit hole: Flock cameras, privacy, surveillance, smartphones, personal data, the First Amendment, the Fourth Amendment, and individual freedom.

We already carry phones that track our locations. Apps collect our data. Businesses record us. People film each other in public every day. So why does government-accessible technology capable of tracking vehicles over time feel different?

RJ explores both sides—the legitimate public-safety benefits of technology and the concerns surrounding data access, retention, information sharing, government oversight, and personal privacy.

Because maybe the question isn't whether we're being watched.

Maybe the real question is: Who is watching the watchers?

This isn't about telling you what to think. It's about figuring out where your line is.

How much privacy are you willing to trade for safety—and who should get to decide when we've crossed that line?

All About the Biscuits

Storytelling. Perspective. Conviction.