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.

Why does everything feel so damn expensive — and how much of it is actually beyond our control?

It starts with a surprisingly reasonable dinner bill and one simple question: When did reasonable become surprising?

In this episode of All About the Biscuits, RJ takes a raw, honest look at affordability in America — from grocery and restaurant prices to rent, housing, wages, work ethic, and the expectations we’ve built around what we think we should be able to afford.

Yes, groceries cost more. Housing is expensive. People are genuinely struggling. Corporations and government deserve scrutiny. But that can all be true while we still ask another uncomfortable question: What responsibility belongs to us?

RJ breaks down what the facts say about food prices and where our grocery dollars actually go, shares how his own family changed what they buy when prices went up, and looks at housing through the lens of Charleston’s growth, roommates, living at home, homeownership, income, and long-term expectations.

This isn’t about telling struggling people to “just work harder,” and it isn’t about pretending corporations are innocent. It’s about refusing to accept easy answers from either side.

Sometimes the system needs to change. Sometimes our expectations need to change. Sometimes people need a hand up. And sometimes we need to look in the mirror.

So who owns America’s affordability problem — corporations, government, the economy… or us?

🎙️ All About the Biscuits

Storytelling. Perspective. Conviction.

A farm disappears. A massive data center takes its place. Nobody remembers being asked.

That simple moment led me down a much bigger conversation about public trust, local government, AI, responsible growth, and who really gets to make the decisions that shape our communities.

In this episode of All About the Biscuits, I share a personal story from Northern Virginia, discuss what's happening in communities like Colleton County and Charleston, explore how AI could help leaders make smarter decisions, and ask a question I think all of us should be asking:

Who speaks for our communities when we're not in the room?

This isn't about telling you what to think.

It's about asking better questions, sharing honest perspectives, and having conversations that matter—even when we don't all agree.

• Why one old barn changed the way I think about growth
• Data centers and the rise of AI infrastructure
• Local government, zoning, and community representation
• Responsible development versus unchecked expansion
• Public trust and accountability
• The importance of listening before making decisions
• Why being a good neighbor still matters

If this episode made you think, I'd love for you to follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations.

Real Stories. Honest Perspective. No Sugarcoating.

Were we really the best generation... or were we simply the last generation raised before the internet changed everything?

In this episode of All About the Biscuits, RJ takes you on a nostalgic—and surprisingly emotional—journey through what it was like growing up as Generation X.

This isn't just another conversation about rotary phones, mixtapes, Blockbuster, and riding bikes until the streetlights came on. It's about the lessons that shaped an entire generation.

Through personal stories—including rescuing his little sister from an alligator-filled pond, working his first real job at 13½, learning responsibility without constant supervision, surviving bullying, fixing broken bikes instead of replacing them, and adapting through decades of technological change—RJ explores why Generation X developed resilience, independence, skepticism, gratitude, and an unmatched work ethic.

More importantly, this episode is a heartfelt thank you to the generations who came before us.

They lived through wars, hardship, sacrifice, and economic struggles that gave Generation X the freedom to experience one of the greatest childhoods imaginable. They built the foundation. We simply had the privilege of standing on it.

Whether you're a proud Gen Xer, a Baby Boomer, a Millennial, Gen Z, or somewhere in between, this episode isn't about declaring one generation better than another.

It's about asking an important question:

What values are worth passing on before they're forgotten?

• Growing up before smartphones and social media

• Why Generation X became the "latchkey generation"

• The forgotten lessons of responsibility and accountability

• Mixtapes, rotary phones, Blockbuster, MapQuest, MTV, and first cars

• Work ethic, resilience, and solving problems without Google

• Why skepticism is different from cynicism

• The importance of freedom, community, gratitude, and self-reliance

• The life lessons every generation can learn from one another

If this episode brings back memories, makes you laugh, or reminds you of someone who helped shape your life, share it with them.

Because maybe the greatest thing about Generation X wasn't that we were different...

It's that we were prepared.

Two friends. Two very different journeys. One Savior.

In this deeply personal episode, RJ and Andy share the honest stories of how they came to be saved by Jesus Christ. They talk openly about divorce, grief, loss, prayer, surrender, family, service, and the moments that made faith real and personal.

This is not a polished sermon, and neither man claims to have everything figured out. It is a raw conversation about knowing about Jesus versus truly developing a relationship with Him—and what it looks like to live out that faith through forgiveness, conviction, purpose, and helping others.

Andy shares how one of the lowest points in his life led him to stop trying to carry everything alone. RJ shares how losing his brother and receiving a life-changing call from a veteran in crisis helped reveal both his faith and his purpose to serve.

They also discuss fatherhood, doubt, prayer, church, sharing your testimony, guarding the people and influences around you, and the question every listener must eventually answer:

What is it going to take for you to get there?

⚠️ This episode includes conversations about suicide, addiction, grief, and loss. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. Veterans may call 988 and press 1 or text 838255.

Two different paths. One Savior.

Did everyone miss the real meaning of The Breakfast Club?

For more than 40 years, audiences have debated whether the five students stayed friends after detention. But I think we've been asking the wrong question.

Saturday was the lesson. Monday was the test.

In this episode of All About the Biscuits, I revisit one of the most influential coming-of-age films ever made—not to review it, but to explore why its message still resonates today.

We dive into the power of labels, the courage it takes to truly know another person, the importance of honest communication, and why John Hughes understood something about human nature that feels just as relevant today as it did in 1985.

Along the way, I share personal stories about unlikely friendships, first impressions, and the conversations that changed how I saw the people around me.

This isn't just an episode about The Breakfast Club.

It's an episode about us.

Because technology has changed.

Human nature hasn't.

Topics Discussed:

• The Breakfast Club
• John Hughes
• Generation X
• Labels and stereotypes
• Communication and vulnerability
• Peer pressure
• Parenting
• Empathy
• Friendship
• Personal growth
• 1980s films
• Pop culture

If this conversation makes you see The Breakfast Club a little differently—or makes you think differently about someone in your own life—then we've accomplished exactly what this episode set out to do.

🎙️ All About the Biscuits

Storytelling. Perspective. Conviction.