https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-utm-politics-for-the-rest-of-us-with-yergz-by-mastiff-media--7030715
Tired of the extreme left and far right dominating the conversation?  Welcome to Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US, the podcast dedicated to balanced news analysis and political commentary. We cut through the partisan noise to examine today’s biggest headlines from both sides of the political spectrum.Whether you identify as an independent, a moderate, or simply someone looking for rational, fact-based discussions, this show is your home for common sense. Every week, we break down complex current events, interview diverse voices, and search for common ground in a deeply divided world. 

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.]]>enPoliticsCopyright The Yerger Grouphttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6049116392c8662fa31c137b2d172392.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-utm-politics-for-the-rest-of-us-with-yergz-by-mastiff-media--7030715Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:03:35 +0000Mastiff.MediaMastiff.Medianewz@yergz.comHey gang! Join the Crew for politics and newz. Started as a pre-recorded #podcast with only Yergz, #UpTheMiddle is also a daily radio show by Mastiff Media. Cohosts Matt Diemer (D-Ohio), host of #DailyCryptoNews (also on Yergz Radio) and Jane Stahl of...
Tired of the extreme left and far right dominating the conversation?  Welcome to Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US, the podcast dedicated to balanced news analysis and political commentary. We cut through the partisan noise to examine today’s biggest headlines from both sides of the political spectrum.Whether you identify as an independent, a moderate, or simply someone looking for rational, fact-based discussions, this show is your home for common sense. Every week, we break down complex current events, interview diverse voices, and search for common ground in a deeply divided world. 

For more information, please visit www.Mastiff.Media/utm.

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• Introduction: Host Yergz opens the show by defining the mission of Up the Middle, aiming to arm independent and swing voters with common-sense arguments against political extremism.
• Right-Wing Hypocrisy & Legal Troubles: Yergz highlights two recent scandals: the indictment of a MAGA-aligned pastor for explicit materials and New Hampshire Rep. Brian Morse’s revenge porn charges, emphasizing the contradiction with their public stances on family values and book bans.
• Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vaccine Payout: A breakdown of Ramaswamy’s biotech firm collecting a massive $950 million settlement from Moderna for COVID-19 vaccine technology, contrasting the profit with his public anti-vaccine rhetoric.
• Hunter Biden’s Defamation Victory: A brief overview of Hunter Biden securing a $1.7 million win in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne regarding false bribery allegations.
• A Warning From 2017: Yergz shares a personal anecdote from a 2017 inaugural ball where a political counterpart joked about a "third term," connecting this memory to current concerns over the firing of U.S. Election Commission members.
• Mastiff Media Announcements: An update on the network's expansion, teasing the launch of a brand-new Mastiff Media Morning Show starting August 3rd.
• Sign-Off & Outro: Yergz wraps up the broadcast with a reminder to stay positive, followed by a comedic audio montage.

Episode 184
Date 260712.6

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006051Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:06:08 +0000Mastiff.MediaProfits and Partisanship: Calling Out the Extremes - Introduction: Host Yergz opens the show by defining the mission of Up the Middle, aiming to arm independent and swing voters with common-sense arguments against political extremism. - Right-Wing...Profits and Partisanship: Calling Out the Extremes

• Introduction: Host Yergz opens the show by defining the mission of Up the Middle, aiming to arm independent and swing voters with common-sense arguments against political extremism.
• Right-Wing Hypocrisy & Legal Troubles: Yergz highlights two recent scandals: the indictment of a MAGA-aligned pastor for explicit materials and New Hampshire Rep. Brian Morse’s revenge porn charges, emphasizing the contradiction with their public stances on family values and book bans.
• Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vaccine Payout: A breakdown of Ramaswamy’s biotech firm collecting a massive $950 million settlement from Moderna for COVID-19 vaccine technology, contrasting the profit with his public anti-vaccine rhetoric.
• Hunter Biden’s Defamation Victory: A brief overview of Hunter Biden securing a $1.7 million win in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne regarding false bribery allegations.
• A Warning From 2017: Yergz shares a personal anecdote from a 2017 inaugural ball where a political counterpart joked about a "third term," connecting this memory to current concerns over the firing of U.S. Election Commission members.
• Mastiff Media Announcements: An update on the network's expansion, teasing the launch of a brand-new Mastiff Media Morning Show starting August 3rd.
• Sign-Off & Outro: Yergz wraps up the broadcast with a reminder to stay positive, followed by a comedic audio montage.

Episode 184
Date 260712.6

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>986false7184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gridlock-gaps-mcconnell-s-absence-graham-s-passing-and-the-gop-majority-crisis--73006054Gridlock & Gaps: McConnell's Absence, Graham's Passing, and the GOP Majority Crisis

I. Show Introduction & Mission

• The "Up the Middle" Philosophy: Host Yergz introduces the show as a platform that brings the opposition into the room to test arguments in real-time.
• Target Audience: Geared toward the 45%+ of swing voters and independents seeking common sense over partisan extremism.
• Logistics: Recorded live on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EST (available at mastiff.media/utm).

II. The Central Medical Mystery: Mitch McConnell

• The Timeline: Hospitalized in Washington D.C. since June 14th after a home emergency; not seen publicly since June 11th.
• The Narrative Gap:
  • Official Stance: McConnell's office claims he is receiving excellent care, improving, and remains "fully engaged" with Senate business.
  • The Reality on the Ground: Media-obtained dispatch audio reveals responders were called for an "unconscious person," with emergency personnel performing CPR for a patient in cardiac arrest. CNN footage showed him being wheeled out on a stretcher.
• Historical Context: This follows a string of health issues, including a severe 2023 concussion, freezing episodes, minor falls, and a recent hospitalization for flu-like symptoms.

III. The Political Fallout & Reactions
The lack of transparency has sparked intense reactions across the political spectrum.

Gov. Andy Beshear (KY)
Expressed public concern; called the persistent uncertainty "unfair to the state.

"Far-Right Activists (e.g., Laura Loomer)
Accused GOP leadership of a massive cover-up, claiming without evidence that McConnell is "brain dead.

"Right-Wing Commentators (e.g., Glenn Beck)
Demanded immediate truth and transparency regarding the Senator's actual condition.

GOP Leadership (Sens. Thune & Barrasso)
Attempted to quell rumors by stating they spoke with McConnell, claiming he was alert and tracking Senate business.

Critics (e.g., Marjorie Taylor Greene)
Dismissed leadership claims as "establishment spin" due to the lack of direct audio or video proof.

IV. Breaking News: The Photo Update

• The Source: Bradley Schlegel from Town and Country News (UPVnews.com).
• The Update: McConnell released a statement and a photo featuring his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao.
• Medical Clarification: Admitted after an unexplained fall, developed pneumonia in the hospital, and is currently in inpatient rehabilitation therapy.
• Host's Take: Yergz validates the audience's initial skepticism—noting the office's "secret squirrel stuff" didn't look good—but expresses genuine relief that the 84-year-old Senator is alive and recovering.

V. The Legal & Geopolitical Crisis

• Kentucky's Legal Firestorm: The state legislature stripped the governor's power to appoint a Senate replacement, a 2024 law that Gov. Beshear is likely to challenge in court.
• Senate Gridlock:
  • The GOP's narrow 53-47 majority is in unprecedented jeopardy.
  • With McConnell incapacitated and the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, the active Republican vote count drops from 53 to 51.
  • This creates an immediate mathematical crisis for party-line votes and stalls critical spending bills in the evenly split Appropriations Committee.

VI. Outro

• Host Yergz explains the podcast format (cut from a two-hour live show) and directs listeners to join the live broadcast on Sunday nights.

Episode 183
Date  260712.5

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006054Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:05:58 +0000Mastiff.MediaGridlock & Gaps: McConnell's Absence, Graham's Passing, and the GOP Majority Crisis I. Show Introduction & Mission - The "Up the Middle" Philosophy: Host Yergz introduces the show as a platform that brings the opposition into the room to test...Gridlock & Gaps: McConnell's Absence, Graham's Passing, and the GOP Majority Crisis

I. Show Introduction & Mission

• The "Up the Middle" Philosophy: Host Yergz introduces the show as a platform that brings the opposition into the room to test arguments in real-time.
• Target Audience: Geared toward the 45%+ of swing voters and independents seeking common sense over partisan extremism.
• Logistics: Recorded live on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EST (available at mastiff.media/utm).

II. The Central Medical Mystery: Mitch McConnell

• The Timeline: Hospitalized in Washington D.C. since June 14th after a home emergency; not seen publicly since June 11th.
• The Narrative Gap:
  • Official Stance: McConnell's office claims he is receiving excellent care, improving, and remains "fully engaged" with Senate business.
  • The Reality on the Ground: Media-obtained dispatch audio reveals responders were called for an "unconscious person," with emergency personnel performing CPR for a patient in cardiac arrest. CNN footage showed him being wheeled out on a stretcher.
• Historical Context: This follows a string of health issues, including a severe 2023 concussion, freezing episodes, minor falls, and a recent hospitalization for flu-like symptoms.

III. The Political Fallout & Reactions
The lack of transparency has sparked intense reactions across the political spectrum.

Gov. Andy Beshear (KY)
Expressed public concern; called the persistent uncertainty "unfair to the state.

"Far-Right Activists (e.g., Laura Loomer)
Accused GOP leadership of a massive cover-up, claiming without evidence that McConnell is "brain dead.

"Right-Wing Commentators (e.g., Glenn Beck)
Demanded immediate truth and transparency regarding the Senator's actual condition.

GOP Leadership (Sens. Thune & Barrasso)
Attempted to quell rumors by stating they spoke with McConnell, claiming he was alert and tracking Senate business.

Critics (e.g., Marjorie Taylor Greene)
Dismissed leadership claims as "establishment spin" due to the lack of direct audio or video proof.

IV. Breaking News: The Photo Update

• The Source: Bradley Schlegel from Town and Country News (UPVnews.com).
• The Update: McConnell released a statement and a photo featuring his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao.
• Medical Clarification: Admitted after an unexplained fall, developed pneumonia in the hospital, and is currently in inpatient rehabilitation therapy.
• Host's Take: Yergz validates the audience's initial skepticism—noting the office's "secret squirrel stuff" didn't look good—but expresses genuine relief that the 84-year-old Senator is alive and recovering.

V. The Legal & Geopolitical Crisis

• Kentucky's Legal Firestorm: The state legislature stripped the governor's power to appoint a Senate replacement, a 2024 law that Gov. Beshear is likely to challenge in court.
• Senate Gridlock:
  • The GOP's narrow 53-47 majority is in unprecedented jeopardy.
  • With McConnell incapacitated and the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, the active Republican vote count drops from 53 to 51.
  • This creates an immediate mathematical crisis for party-line votes and stalls critical spending bills in the evenly split Appropriations Committee.

VI. Outro

• Host Yergz explains the podcast format (cut from a two-hour live show) and directs listeners to join the live broadcast on Sunday nights.

Episode 183
Date  260712.5

Become a supporter of this podcast: 693false7183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-interference-reality-check-florida-repubicans-face-the-music--73006052Election Interference Reality Check: Florida Repubicans Face the Music

Introduction to the Show

• Host Yergz introduces "Up the Middle" as a space for swing voters and independents to evaluate opposing political arguments.
• The show broadcasts live on Sunday evenings and focuses on cutting through partisan noise to find common-sense truths.

The Core Scandal

• Three Florida Republican officials and a political consultant face charges related to an August 2024 primary election scheme.
• The group allegedly distributed tens of thousands of fake voter guides using unauthorized party branding to manipulate super voters.
• The accused orchestrated a secret envelope-stuffing operation to mask the origins of the deceptive mailers.

The Accused and the Charges
Sarah Arnold
St. Johns County Commissioner (District 2)
1st Degree Misdemeanor (Fake voter guide)
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (Conspiracy)

Christian Whitehurst
St. Johns County Commissioner (District 1)
1st Degree Misdemeanor (Fake voter guide)
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (Conspiracy)

Dylan Rumrell
St. Augustine Beach City Commissioner / Former Mayor
1st Degree Misdemeanor (Fake voter guide)
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (Conspiracy)

Brianna Jordan
Political Campaign Consultant
3rd Degree Felony (Tampering with physical evidence)

Legal and Prosecutorial Strategy

• The state attorney bypassed broader felony charges like grand theft in favor of tailored election integrity statutes.
• This strategic choice was strictly designed to prevent defense attorneys from getting the cases dismissed on statutory technicalities.
• The political consultant faces the most severe legal jeopardy due to allegedly ordering an intern to burn the remaining fraudulent guides in a backyard grill.

Host Commentary

• Yergz draws on his 23 years in law enforcement to emphasize that investigations should prioritize truth over simply securing convictions.
• The episode contrasts widespread, evidence-free political projections about election fraud with the concrete reality of this specific local case.
• The host points out the irony of political figures committing the exact type of election interference their party often warns the public about.

Outro and Logistics

• A brief disclaimer explains the audio transition from a live radio broadcast to a segmented podcast feed format.
• Listeners are directed to the Mastiff Media website to catch future live broadcasts.

Episode 182
Date 260712.4

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006052Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:05:49 +0000Mastiff.MediaElection Interference Reality Check: Florida Repubicans Face the Music Introduction to the Show - Host Yergz introduces "Up the Middle" as a space for swing voters and independents to evaluate opposing political arguments. - The show broadcasts live...Election Interference Reality Check: Florida Repubicans Face the Music

Introduction to the Show

• Host Yergz introduces "Up the Middle" as a space for swing voters and independents to evaluate opposing political arguments.
• The show broadcasts live on Sunday evenings and focuses on cutting through partisan noise to find common-sense truths.

The Core Scandal

• Three Florida Republican officials and a political consultant face charges related to an August 2024 primary election scheme.
• The group allegedly distributed tens of thousands of fake voter guides using unauthorized party branding to manipulate super voters.
• The accused orchestrated a secret envelope-stuffing operation to mask the origins of the deceptive mailers.

The Accused and the Charges
Sarah Arnold
St. Johns County Commissioner (District 2)
1st Degree Misdemeanor (Fake voter guide)
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (Conspiracy)

Christian Whitehurst
St. Johns County Commissioner (District 1)
1st Degree Misdemeanor (Fake voter guide)
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (Conspiracy)

Dylan Rumrell
St. Augustine Beach City Commissioner / Former Mayor
1st Degree Misdemeanor (Fake voter guide)
2nd Degree Misdemeanor (Conspiracy)

Brianna Jordan
Political Campaign Consultant
3rd Degree Felony (Tampering with physical evidence)

Legal and Prosecutorial Strategy

• The state attorney bypassed broader felony charges like grand theft in favor of tailored election integrity statutes.
• This strategic choice was strictly designed to prevent defense attorneys from getting the cases dismissed on statutory technicalities.
• The political consultant faces the most severe legal jeopardy due to allegedly ordering an intern to burn the remaining fraudulent guides in a backyard grill.

Host Commentary

• Yergz draws on his 23 years in law enforcement to emphasize that investigations should prioritize truth over simply securing convictions.
• The episode contrasts widespread, evidence-free political projections about election fraud with the concrete reality of this specific local case.
• The host points out the irony of political figures committing the exact type of election interference their party often warns the public about.

Outro and Logistics

• A brief disclaimer explains the audio transition from a live radio broadcast to a segmented podcast feed format.
• Listeners are directed to the Mastiff Media website to catch future live broadcasts.

Episode 182
Date 260712.4

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>1160false7182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-of-graham-platner-oyster-farmer-to-outcast-the-death-of-due-process--73006055The Fall of Graham Platner:  Oyster Farmer to Outcast & The Death of Due Process

Show Introduction

• The Premise: Yergz introduces Up the Middle, a live radio show aimed at undecided, persuadable swing voters who make up roughly 45% of the electorate.

• The Goal: The show is designed to bring opposing viewpoints into the room so listeners can hear the other side's arguments in real-time.

Main Story: The Rise and Fall of Graham Platner

• The Candidate: Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine veteran, ran a successful anti-establishment, progressive populist campaign for the US Senate in Maine, initially defeating the establishment candidate.
• The Scandals: Platner's campaign quickly imploded after the primary win due to a series of escalating controversies, including deleted offensive tweets, a chest tattoo with Nazi connotations, and sending sexually explicit texts to multiple women shortly after his wedding.
• The Allegations: Two ex-girlfriends came forward with severe allegations, including physical abuse and sexual assault without consent.
• The Fallout: Institutional support completely collapsed. Major political figures rescinded their endorsements, prompting Platner to officially suspend his campaign and submit withdrawal paperwork.
• The Next Steps: The Maine Democratic Party now has a strict two-week window to host a nominating convention and select a replacement candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins.

Host Commentary: The Court of Public Opinion

• Presumption of Innocence: Yergz questions the swift expulsion of Platner from the race before any formal due process or legal conviction took place.
• Political Hypocrisy: The host contrasts Platner's situation with other political figures—including an unnamed LA mayoral candidate and various Republicans—who face allegations or arrests but are treated differently by their respective parties.
• Cancel Culture Critique: Yergz expresses discomfort with forcing someone out of their career or campaign solely based on unproven allegations, emphasizing that "innocent until proven guilty" is a foundational right.

Announcements & Sponsor BreaksEntitySegment Details
Be Inspired Podcast
A promo for a podcast hosted by Jane Stahl, recommended to listeners looking for inspiration.

Host's Personal Update
Yergz announces a new full-time job working Thursday through Monday in the mobile department at a Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Rad Rooster Coffee
An ad for a veteran-owned coffee roasting company in Pennsylvania, offering free shipping on orders over $50 with a special hashtag.

Colebrookdale Railroad
A promo highlighting historic train excursions, dinner dates, and wine tastings in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Jet Trends
A shoutout to a local Florida business specializing in jet ski maintenance and repair.

Episode Conclusion

• Format Explanation: Yergz explains to podcast listeners that the audio is cut from a longer, two-hour live radio broadcast.
• Segment Teaser: The host previews the next segment, which will cover the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
• Outro Audio: The episode closes with a classic radio bumper about why audiences tune in to controversial hosts just to "see what he'll say next."

Episode 181
Date 260712.3

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006055Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:05:36 +0000Mastiff.MediaThe Fall of Graham Platner:  Oyster Farmer to Outcast & The Death of Due Process Show Introduction - The Premise: Yergz introduces Up the Middle, a live radio show aimed at undecided, persuadable swing voters who make up roughly 45% of the...The Fall of Graham Platner:  Oyster Farmer to Outcast & The Death of Due Process

Show Introduction

• The Premise: Yergz introduces Up the Middle, a live radio show aimed at undecided, persuadable swing voters who make up roughly 45% of the electorate.

• The Goal: The show is designed to bring opposing viewpoints into the room so listeners can hear the other side's arguments in real-time.

Main Story: The Rise and Fall of Graham Platner

• The Candidate: Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine veteran, ran a successful anti-establishment, progressive populist campaign for the US Senate in Maine, initially defeating the establishment candidate.
• The Scandals: Platner's campaign quickly imploded after the primary win due to a series of escalating controversies, including deleted offensive tweets, a chest tattoo with Nazi connotations, and sending sexually explicit texts to multiple women shortly after his wedding.
• The Allegations: Two ex-girlfriends came forward with severe allegations, including physical abuse and sexual assault without consent.
• The Fallout: Institutional support completely collapsed. Major political figures rescinded their endorsements, prompting Platner to officially suspend his campaign and submit withdrawal paperwork.
• The Next Steps: The Maine Democratic Party now has a strict two-week window to host a nominating convention and select a replacement candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins.

Host Commentary: The Court of Public Opinion

• Presumption of Innocence: Yergz questions the swift expulsion of Platner from the race before any formal due process or legal conviction took place.
• Political Hypocrisy: The host contrasts Platner's situation with other political figures—including an unnamed LA mayoral candidate and various Republicans—who face allegations or arrests but are treated differently by their respective parties.
• Cancel Culture Critique: Yergz expresses discomfort with forcing someone out of their career or campaign solely based on unproven allegations, emphasizing that "innocent until proven guilty" is a foundational right.

Announcements & Sponsor BreaksEntitySegment Details
Be Inspired Podcast
A promo for a podcast hosted by Jane Stahl, recommended to listeners looking for inspiration.

Host's Personal Update
Yergz announces a new full-time job working Thursday through Monday in the mobile department at a Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Rad Rooster Coffee
An ad for a veteran-owned coffee roasting company in Pennsylvania, offering free shipping on orders over $50 with a special hashtag.

Colebrookdale Railroad
A promo highlighting historic train excursions, dinner dates, and wine tastings in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Jet Trends
A shoutout to a local Florida business specializing in jet ski maintenance and repair.

Episode Conclusion

• Format Explanation: Yergz explains to podcast listeners that the audio is cut from a longer, two-hour live radio broadcast.
• Segment Teaser: The host previews the next segment, which will cover the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
• Outro Audio: The episode closes with a classic radio bumper about why audiences tune in to controversial hosts just to "see what he'll say next."

Episode 181
Date 260712.3

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

Thank you for...]]>1417false7181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-career-of-contradictions-the-sudden-passing-and-complex-legacy-of-lindsey-graham--73006053A Career of Contradictions: The Sudden Passing and Complex Legacy of Lindsey Graham

• Show Introduction: Host Yergz introduces "Up The Middle," detailing the show's mission to engage undecided voters by bringing opposing viewpoints directly into the conversation.
• Breaking News: Announcement of the sudden death of 71-year-old South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham following a brief illness and a recent diplomatic trip to Ukraine.
• Political Career Overview: A breakdown of Graham's decades-long tenure in the Senate, highlighting his hawkish foreign policy, influential committee roles, and conservative voting record on civil rights.
• The Trump Transformation: An examination of Graham's dramatic pivot from calling Donald Trump a "race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot" in 2015 to becoming one of his closest political allies.
• Polarized Public Reactions: The host reads a highly critical, explicit public statement from January 6th police officer Michael Fanone reacting to Graham's passing.
• Rumors and Hypocrisy: A candid discussion surrounding the persistent rumors about Graham's sexuality, contrasting his public denials with his consistent legislative record against LGBTQ+ rights.
• Podcast Outro: A standard sign-off explaining the abrupt ending due to radio formatting, along with details on how to listen to the full live broadcast.

Episode 180
Date 260712.2

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006053Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:05:13 +0000Mastiff.MediaA Career of Contradictions: The Sudden Passing and Complex Legacy of Lindsey Graham - Show Introduction: Host Yergz introduces "Up The Middle," detailing the show's mission to engage undecided voters by bringing opposing viewpoints directly into the...A Career of Contradictions: The Sudden Passing and Complex Legacy of Lindsey Graham

• Show Introduction: Host Yergz introduces "Up The Middle," detailing the show's mission to engage undecided voters by bringing opposing viewpoints directly into the conversation.
• Breaking News: Announcement of the sudden death of 71-year-old South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham following a brief illness and a recent diplomatic trip to Ukraine.
• Political Career Overview: A breakdown of Graham's decades-long tenure in the Senate, highlighting his hawkish foreign policy, influential committee roles, and conservative voting record on civil rights.
• The Trump Transformation: An examination of Graham's dramatic pivot from calling Donald Trump a "race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot" in 2015 to becoming one of his closest political allies.
• Polarized Public Reactions: The host reads a highly critical, explicit public statement from January 6th police officer Michael Fanone reacting to Graham's passing.
• Rumors and Hypocrisy: A candid discussion surrounding the persistent rumors about Graham's sexuality, contrasting his public denials with his consistent legislative record against LGBTQ+ rights.
• Podcast Outro: A standard sign-off explaining the abrupt ending due to radio formatting, along with details on how to listen to the full live broadcast.

Episode 180
Date 260712.2

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>969false7180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-florida-corruption-world-cup-quarters-and-patriot-hypocrisy--73006050Up the Middle: Florida Corruption, World Cup Quarters, and Patriot Hypocrisy

I. Host Updates and Best Buy Departure

• The live radio show "Up the Middle" is recorded on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern Time by the host, Yergz.
• Yergz announces they are finishing their final shifts at Best Buy in the coming week.
• The host praises the company's training but strongly criticizes the ethical implications of upselling phone services to vulnerable customers.

II. Political News and Developments

• The host discusses the sudden death of Lindsey Graham at the age of 71.
• Yergz mentions rumors that Mitch McConnell might be dead or incapacitated due to his prolonged absence from the public eye.
• Graham Platner in Maine is reported to be out of his position due to alleged sexual misconduct.
• Two St. Johns County Commissioners and one St. Augustine Beach Commissioner face campaign corruption charges from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

III. World Cup Quarterfinals

• France shut out Morocco with a score of 2-0 to advance in the tournament.
• Spain successfully edged out Belgium.
• The host notes that upcoming quarterfinal matchups include Argentina playing against England.

IV. Viral Confrontations and Domestic Extremism

• Yergz analyzes a wintertime viral video from the Young Turks network featuring a driver yelling at people to "serve the Lord," noting the incident's implicit threats of violence and racist undertones.
• The host references the murder of Alex Pretty in Minneapolis.
• The episode covers a Colorado court case involving a domestic stalker who acted unprofessionally while representing herself.
• Yergz criticizes individuals in these videos and the January 6th rioters for falsely claiming the title of "patriots" while violating constitutional rights.

V. Sponsorships and Network Plugs

• The host promotes Momentum Fitness and Wellness, located on US 19 in Bayonet Point, Florida.
• Listeners are encouraged to visit Inn on the Gulf, a restaurant located on Clark Street in Hudson Beach, Florida.
• Yergz plugs the book Bear Fever: It's Catching, edited by Diane O'Sullivan.
• The broadcast concludes with an invitation to join the Mastiff Media network's expansion into talk radio.

Episode 179
Date  260712.1

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006050Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:04:50 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp the Middle: Florida Corruption, World Cup Quarters, and Patriot Hypocrisy I. Host Updates and Best Buy Departure - The live radio show "Up the Middle" is recorded on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern Time by the host, Yergz. - Yergz announces...Up the Middle: Florida Corruption, World Cup Quarters, and Patriot Hypocrisy

I. Host Updates and Best Buy Departure

• The live radio show "Up the Middle" is recorded on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern Time by the host, Yergz.
• Yergz announces they are finishing their final shifts at Best Buy in the coming week.
• The host praises the company's training but strongly criticizes the ethical implications of upselling phone services to vulnerable customers.

II. Political News and Developments

• The host discusses the sudden death of Lindsey Graham at the age of 71.
• Yergz mentions rumors that Mitch McConnell might be dead or incapacitated due to his prolonged absence from the public eye.
• Graham Platner in Maine is reported to be out of his position due to alleged sexual misconduct.
• Two St. Johns County Commissioners and one St. Augustine Beach Commissioner face campaign corruption charges from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

III. World Cup Quarterfinals

• France shut out Morocco with a score of 2-0 to advance in the tournament.
• Spain successfully edged out Belgium.
• The host notes that upcoming quarterfinal matchups include Argentina playing against England.

IV. Viral Confrontations and Domestic Extremism

• Yergz analyzes a wintertime viral video from the Young Turks network featuring a driver yelling at people to "serve the Lord," noting the incident's implicit threats of violence and racist undertones.
• The host references the murder of Alex Pretty in Minneapolis.
• The episode covers a Colorado court case involving a domestic stalker who acted unprofessionally while representing herself.
• Yergz criticizes individuals in these videos and the January 6th rioters for falsely claiming the title of "patriots" while violating constitutional rights.

V. Sponsorships and Network Plugs

• The host promotes Momentum Fitness and Wellness, located on US 19 in Bayonet Point, Florida.
• Listeners are encouraged to visit Inn on the Gulf, a restaurant located on Clark Street in Hudson Beach, Florida.
• Yergz plugs the book Bear Fever: It's Catching, edited by Diane O'Sullivan.
• The broadcast concludes with an invitation to join the Mastiff Media network's expansion into talk radio.

Episode 179
Date  260712.1

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>1551false7179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exhausted-majority-finding-balance-outside-the-echo-chamber--73006044The Exhausted Majority: Finding Balance Outside the Echo Chamber

I. Introduction to the Program

• The radio show is called "Up the Middle" and is hosted by Yergz.
• The program targets the 45% or more of voters who identify as swing voters and independents.
• The primary goal is to bring opposing viewpoints into the room so listeners can hear arguments tested in real-time.
• The live broadcast is recorded on Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern Time.

II. The Current Political Media Landscape

• Yergz plans to record a future episode with Jane Stall, who currently avoids political news because of its chaotic nature.
• Fox News is heavily criticized by the host for acting as a platform for Donald Trump's lackeys.
• The host points out that conservative media figures have falsely labeled speeches at Mount Rushmore as socialist or communist.

III. Advice for the Exhausted Majority

• Listeners are encouraged to avoid hostile Thanksgiving arguments and instead post positive, truthful, and cited content on social media.
• Yergz argues that it is vital to create a welcoming environment so tribal voters have a safe place to go if they choose to leave the MAGA movement.
• Because many Trump supporters resist admitting they are wrong due to personal pride, the host advises focusing on positive alternatives using concepts like Barack Obama's "Hope" slogan.

IV. The Need for Balanced Discourse

• People often tune into echo chambers created by Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, or Rachel Maddow simply to hear their own beliefs repeated back to them.
• True justice requires a balanced view of situations, which is why the statue of Madam Justice is depicted holding a scale while blindfolded.
• To ensure the audience is exposed to both sides of an argument, the host actively seeks to feature an opposing conservative viewpoint on the network.

V. Network Announcements and Plugs

• The Mastiff Media Morning Show will officially launch on Monday, August 3rd at 6 AM Eastern Time.
• The network plans to expand into AM and FM talk radio, referencing past broadcasts on WWPR 1490 in the South Tampa and Bradenton area.
• Yergz promotes several books during the broadcast, including Craig Cassie's "Lovecrafting" and Joseph Sul's "The Broken Mirror of Memory".
• Other promoted titles include Jeff Klein's "Beer with a Queer" and Phil Repko's "Homestretch".
• The host also highlights Bradley Schlegel's writing for Town and Country News.
• The episode concludes with a series of comedic audio snippets, including character impressions and classic sign-offs.

Episode 178
Date  260705.5

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006044Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:03:31 +0000Mastiff.MediaThe Exhausted Majority: Finding Balance Outside the Echo Chamber I. Introduction to the Program - The radio show is called "Up the Middle" and is hosted by Yergz. - The program targets the 45% or more of voters who identify as swing voters and...The Exhausted Majority: Finding Balance Outside the Echo Chamber

I. Introduction to the Program

• The radio show is called "Up the Middle" and is hosted by Yergz.
• The program targets the 45% or more of voters who identify as swing voters and independents.
• The primary goal is to bring opposing viewpoints into the room so listeners can hear arguments tested in real-time.
• The live broadcast is recorded on Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern Time.

II. The Current Political Media Landscape

• Yergz plans to record a future episode with Jane Stall, who currently avoids political news because of its chaotic nature.
• Fox News is heavily criticized by the host for acting as a platform for Donald Trump's lackeys.
• The host points out that conservative media figures have falsely labeled speeches at Mount Rushmore as socialist or communist.

III. Advice for the Exhausted Majority

• Listeners are encouraged to avoid hostile Thanksgiving arguments and instead post positive, truthful, and cited content on social media.
• Yergz argues that it is vital to create a welcoming environment so tribal voters have a safe place to go if they choose to leave the MAGA movement.
• Because many Trump supporters resist admitting they are wrong due to personal pride, the host advises focusing on positive alternatives using concepts like Barack Obama's "Hope" slogan.

IV. The Need for Balanced Discourse

• People often tune into echo chambers created by Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, or Rachel Maddow simply to hear their own beliefs repeated back to them.
• True justice requires a balanced view of situations, which is why the statue of Madam Justice is depicted holding a scale while blindfolded.
• To ensure the audience is exposed to both sides of an argument, the host actively seeks to feature an opposing conservative viewpoint on the network.

V. Network Announcements and Plugs

• The Mastiff Media Morning Show will officially launch on Monday, August 3rd at 6 AM Eastern Time.
• The network plans to expand into AM and FM talk radio, referencing past broadcasts on WWPR 1490 in the South Tampa and Bradenton area.
• Yergz promotes several books during the broadcast, including Craig Cassie's "Lovecrafting" and Joseph Sul's "The Broken Mirror of Memory".
• Other promoted titles include Jeff Klein's "Beer with a Queer" and Phil Repko's "Homestretch".
• The host also highlights Bradley Schlegel's writing for Town and Country News.
• The episode concludes with a series of comedic audio snippets, including character impressions and classic sign-offs.

Episode 178
Date  260705.5

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>1209false7178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-school-snipers-and-grand-jury-secrets--73006045Sunday School Snipers and Grand Jury Secrets

Show Introduction

• Host Yergz introduces the core mission of the show, which is to expose listeners to opposing viewpoints and build better arguments.
• Instructions are provided for accessing show notes and live broadcasts via the Mastiff Media Network.

The Vacation Bible School Controversy

• Yergz analyzes video and audio from a summer church program for children that features a mock execution.
• Yergz describes a disturbing scene involving an unarmed black man being surrounded by armed individuals dressed as soldiers.
• Strong critique is directed at the adults for encouraging young children to chant violent phrases like "take him out, blow him up."
• Yergz questions the bizarre inclusion of a man in a full swamp camouflage "ghillie suit" and the necessity of carrying real firearms in a church setting.

Grand Juries and Legal Accountability

• The segment transitions into a legal lesson explaining the differences between grand juries, petit (trial) juries, and criminal complaints.
• A specific federal case in Chicago is highlighted, focusing on alleged prosecutorial misconduct by former federal prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg.
• The host explains that charges in three cases were dropped due to Mecklenburg allegedly communicating with grand jurors outside of official, recorded proceedings.
• Yergz predicts that despite a second grand jury being convened, the legal system will likely protect its own, and the prosecutor will avoid significant consequences.

Conclusion and Outro

• The host shares final cynical thoughts on accountability within the criminal justice system.
• A standard pre-recorded outro explains that the podcast is pulled from a live two-hour Sunday night radio broadcast.

Episode 177
Date 260705.4

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006045Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:02:52 +0000Mastiff.MediaSunday School Snipers and Grand Jury Secrets Show Introduction - Host Yergz introduces the core mission of the show, which is to expose listeners to opposing viewpoints and build better arguments. - Instructions are provided for accessing show notes...Sunday School Snipers and Grand Jury Secrets

Show Introduction

• Host Yergz introduces the core mission of the show, which is to expose listeners to opposing viewpoints and build better arguments.
• Instructions are provided for accessing show notes and live broadcasts via the Mastiff Media Network.

The Vacation Bible School Controversy

• Yergz analyzes video and audio from a summer church program for children that features a mock execution.
• Yergz describes a disturbing scene involving an unarmed black man being surrounded by armed individuals dressed as soldiers.
• Strong critique is directed at the adults for encouraging young children to chant violent phrases like "take him out, blow him up."
• Yergz questions the bizarre inclusion of a man in a full swamp camouflage "ghillie suit" and the necessity of carrying real firearms in a church setting.

Grand Juries and Legal Accountability

• The segment transitions into a legal lesson explaining the differences between grand juries, petit (trial) juries, and criminal complaints.
• A specific federal case in Chicago is highlighted, focusing on alleged prosecutorial misconduct by former federal prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg.
• The host explains that charges in three cases were dropped due to Mecklenburg allegedly communicating with grand jurors outside of official, recorded proceedings.
• Yergz predicts that despite a second grand jury being convened, the legal system will likely protect its own, and the prosecutor will avoid significant consequences.

Conclusion and Outro

• The host shares final cynical thoughts on accountability within the criminal justice system.
• A standard pre-recorded outro explains that the podcast is pulled from a live two-hour Sunday night radio broadcast.

Episode 177
Date 260705.4

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>1170false5177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/masks-marches-and-the-modern-clan-calling-out-cowardice-khakis-and-confederate-flags--73006046Masks, Marches, and the Modern Clan: Calling Out Cowardice, Khakis and Confederate Flags

• Show Introduction & Mission
  • Host Yergz introduces the broadcast, Up the Middle.
  • Defines the show's mission: reaching the 45%+ of undecided, persuadable voters by bringing "the opposition into the room" and testing arguments with common sense.
• Segment 1: The "Modern-Day Clan" March
  • Yergz describes a video/image of a white supremacist group marching.
  • Critiques their uniform aesthetic (khakis/brown pants and blue polo shirts).
• Segment 2: Symbolism and Political Controversy
  • Discusses conservative commentator Benny Johnson flying the "Betsy Ross flag."
  • Mentions the FBI's past classification of the flag as an extremist symbol and Senator Ted Cruz's pushback against that label.
  • Argues that regardless of the original intent, groups marching alongside Confederate flags co-opt and change the meaning of these symbols.
• Segment 3: The D.C. Demonstration & Cowardice
  • Details the march happening in front of Union Station in Washington, D.C.
  • Highlights a specific image of the masked marchers surrounding a Black man on a D.C. Metro train.
  • Calls out the group's cowardice for covering their faces with masks and challenges them to march in a tougher environment, like Philadelphia, if they want real pushback.
• Segment 4: The Boyertown Anecdote
  • Yergz shares a story from his time living in Boyertown, PA (noting Berks County's historical struggles with white supremacist groups).
  • Recounts the irony of a Ku Klux Klan rally in the town square being protected by an all-Black detail of Pennsylvania State Troopers.
• Segment 5: Network Plugs and Local Advertisements
  • Travis Evans: Recommends Evans' show for multi-racial support on the Mastiff Media network.
  • Boyertown Bear Statues: Promotes the local art installation in Boyertown, PA, and the accompanying book, Bear Fever.
  • Mastiff Media: A call-to-action for other podcasters and radio hosts to join the network.
  • Momentum Fitness & Wellness: Local gym advertisement (Holiday, FL).
  • Jet Trends: Jet ski repair and maintenance advertisement (Port Richey, FL).
• Episode Outro
  • Standard network sign-off and transition to the next segment of the two-hour broadcast.

Episode 176
Date  260705.3

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006046Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:02:13 +0000Mastiff.MediaMasks, Marches, and the Modern Clan: Calling Out Cowardice, Khakis and Confederate Flags - Show Introduction & Mission - Host Yergz introduces the broadcast, Up the Middle. - Defines the show's mission: reaching the 45%+ of undecided,...Masks, Marches, and the Modern Clan: Calling Out Cowardice, Khakis and Confederate Flags

• Show Introduction & Mission
  • Host Yergz introduces the broadcast, Up the Middle.
  • Defines the show's mission: reaching the 45%+ of undecided, persuadable voters by bringing "the opposition into the room" and testing arguments with common sense.
• Segment 1: The "Modern-Day Clan" March
  • Yergz describes a video/image of a white supremacist group marching.
  • Critiques their uniform aesthetic (khakis/brown pants and blue polo shirts).
• Segment 2: Symbolism and Political Controversy
  • Discusses conservative commentator Benny Johnson flying the "Betsy Ross flag."
  • Mentions the FBI's past classification of the flag as an extremist symbol and Senator Ted Cruz's pushback against that label.
  • Argues that regardless of the original intent, groups marching alongside Confederate flags co-opt and change the meaning of these symbols.
• Segment 3: The D.C. Demonstration & Cowardice
  • Details the march happening in front of Union Station in Washington, D.C.
  • Highlights a specific image of the masked marchers surrounding a Black man on a D.C. Metro train.
  • Calls out the group's cowardice for covering their faces with masks and challenges them to march in a tougher environment, like Philadelphia, if they want real pushback.
• Segment 4: The Boyertown Anecdote
  • Yergz shares a story from his time living in Boyertown, PA (noting Berks County's historical struggles with white supremacist groups).
  • Recounts the irony of a Ku Klux Klan rally in the town square being protected by an all-Black detail of Pennsylvania State Troopers.
• Segment 5: Network Plugs and Local Advertisements
  • Travis Evans: Recommends Evans' show for multi-racial support on the Mastiff Media network.
  • Boyertown Bear Statues: Promotes the local art installation in Boyertown, PA, and the accompanying book, Bear Fever.
  • Mastiff Media: A call-to-action for other podcasters and radio hosts to join the network.
  • Momentum Fitness & Wellness: Local gym advertisement (Holiday, FL).
  • Jet Trends: Jet ski repair and maintenance advertisement (Port Richey, FL).
• Episode Outro
  • Standard network sign-off and transition to the next segment of the two-hour broadcast.

Episode 176
Date  260705.3

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>1223false9176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-573-lies-the-deep-state-delusion-and-calling-out-the-maga-myth--7300604330,573 Lies, the "Deep State" Delusion and Calling Out the MAGA Myth

Show Introduction & Premise

• Show Identity: Up The Middle, hosted by Yurgs.
• Mission: To bring opposition arguments directly to the audience, arming listeners with facts to debate effectively.
• Target Audience: The 45+% of the electorate who are swing voters or independents.
• Broadcast Details: Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EST on the Mastiff Media Network.

II. Immigration Rights & Advocacy

• Incident: A church volunteer in Pennsylvania encountered unmarked ICE vehicles outside a community food pantry.
• Resource Shared: The volunteer used paxis.app to access and share real-time legal guidance translated into Spanish.
• Legal Rights Highlighted: ICE requires a valid judicial warrant to enter private church spaces; staff and guests have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer questions about immigration status.
• Call to Action: Yurgs urges listeners to support, share, and donate to the app to protect immigrants.

III. Corporate Price Fixing vs. Economic Reality

• The Catalyst: A debate with the host's conservative former housekeeper, Lana.
• Corporate Greed: Yurgs shares findings from Senator Elizabeth Warren revealing that three major egg companies illegally fixed prices to $7 a dozen.
• Justice Department Criticism: The host criticizes the DOJ for giving these corporations a "slap on the wrist" fine equivalent to 0.001% of their profits.
• Personal Economy: Yurgs pushes back on the narrative of a failing economy, noting that during the Biden administration, he successfully paid bills, funded his retirement, and paid off two loans (including JetSkis).

IV. Fact-Checking Donald Trump

• The Challenge: Lana demands proof that the former president is a liar.
• The Evidence: Yurgs cites the Washington Post fact-checking team (led by Glenn Kessler, Salvador Rizzo, and Meg Kelly).
• The Statistics:
  • 30,573 false or misleading claims over his four-year term.
  • Average of 21 false claims per day overall, surging to 39 per day in his final year.
  • A single-day peak of 503 false claims on November 2, 2020.

V. Debunking the "Deep State" & Calling Out Fascism

• Demand for Proof: Yurgs challenges the MAGA movement to provide concrete evidence of a "Deep State," arguing that the concept is used to excuse failed policies.
• Labeling Fascism: The host explicitly labels Trump a fascist, citing his rhetoric, use of private jets linked to countries that fund terrorism, and attacks on democratic institutions.
• Voter Suppression Concerns: Yurgs criticizes the "Save America Act" (and similar GOP legislation), warning that strict birth-certificate name-matching, ending early voting, and eliminating mail-in ballots are designed to suppress the vote.

VI. Housekeeping, Life Updates, & Sponsors

• Personal Update: Yurgs shares that he took a second job in 2026 working in the mobile department at Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
• Sponsor 1: Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (Boyertown, PA) – praised for its ethically harvested beans and current free-shipping promotion.
• Sponsor 2: The Colebrookdale Railroad (Boyertown, PA) – promoted for its historic, Civil War-era train excursions and events.

VII. Outro & Teasers

• Next Segment Tease: Yurgs promises to return after the break with a breakdown of a bizarre "Vacation Bible School" church sermon involving poisonous snakes.
• Network Cross-Promotion: An audio bumper promotes other Mastiff Media Network podcasts, including Be Inspired and Both Sides Now.

Episode 175
Date 260705.2

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2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006043Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:01:28 +0000Mastiff.Media30,573 Lies, the "Deep State" Delusion and Calling Out the MAGA Myth Show Introduction & Premise - Show Identity: Up The Middle, hosted by Yurgs. - Mission: To bring opposition arguments directly to the audience, arming listeners with facts to...30,573 Lies, the "Deep State" Delusion and Calling Out the MAGA Myth

Show Introduction & Premise

• Show Identity: Up The Middle, hosted by Yurgs.
• Mission: To bring opposition arguments directly to the audience, arming listeners with facts to debate effectively.
• Target Audience: The 45+% of the electorate who are swing voters or independents.
• Broadcast Details: Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EST on the Mastiff Media Network.

II. Immigration Rights & Advocacy

• Incident: A church volunteer in Pennsylvania encountered unmarked ICE vehicles outside a community food pantry.
• Resource Shared: The volunteer used paxis.app to access and share real-time legal guidance translated into Spanish.
• Legal Rights Highlighted: ICE requires a valid judicial warrant to enter private church spaces; staff and guests have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer questions about immigration status.
• Call to Action: Yurgs urges listeners to support, share, and donate to the app to protect immigrants.

III. Corporate Price Fixing vs. Economic Reality

• The Catalyst: A debate with the host's conservative former housekeeper, Lana.
• Corporate Greed: Yurgs shares findings from Senator Elizabeth Warren revealing that three major egg companies illegally fixed prices to $7 a dozen.
• Justice Department Criticism: The host criticizes the DOJ for giving these corporations a "slap on the wrist" fine equivalent to 0.001% of their profits.
• Personal Economy: Yurgs pushes back on the narrative of a failing economy, noting that during the Biden administration, he successfully paid bills, funded his retirement, and paid off two loans (including JetSkis).

IV. Fact-Checking Donald Trump

• The Challenge: Lana demands proof that the former president is a liar.
• The Evidence: Yurgs cites the Washington Post fact-checking team (led by Glenn Kessler, Salvador Rizzo, and Meg Kelly).
• The Statistics:
  • 30,573 false or misleading claims over his four-year term.
  • Average of 21 false claims per day overall, surging to 39 per day in his final year.
  • A single-day peak of 503 false claims on November 2, 2020.

V. Debunking the "Deep State" & Calling Out Fascism

• Demand for Proof: Yurgs challenges the MAGA movement to provide concrete evidence of a "Deep State," arguing that the concept is used to excuse failed policies.
• Labeling Fascism: The host explicitly labels Trump a fascist, citing his rhetoric, use of private jets linked to countries that fund terrorism, and attacks on democratic institutions.
• Voter Suppression Concerns: Yurgs criticizes the "Save America Act" (and similar GOP legislation), warning that strict birth-certificate name-matching, ending early voting, and eliminating mail-in ballots are designed to suppress the vote.

VI. Housekeeping, Life Updates, & Sponsors

• Personal Update: Yurgs shares that he took a second job in 2026 working in the mobile department at Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
• Sponsor 1: Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (Boyertown, PA) – praised for its ethically harvested beans and current free-shipping promotion.
• Sponsor 2: The Colebrookdale Railroad (Boyertown, PA) – promoted for its historic, Civil War-era train excursions and events.

VII. Outro & Teasers

• Next Segment Tease: Yurgs promises to return after the break with a breakdown of a bizarre "Vacation Bible School" church sermon involving poisonous snakes.
• Network Cross-Promotion: An audio bumper promotes other Mastiff Media Network podcasts, including Be...]]>1854false6175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weekend-warriors-breaking-down-ice-s-tactical-failures-in-harrisburg--73006047Weekend Warriors: Breaking Down ICE's Tactical Failures in Harrisburg
  
  • Show Introduction & Opening Monologue
    • The Premise: Welcome to Up the Middle, a show dedicated to reaching the 45% of swing voters by bringing the opposition's perspective directly into the room.
    • Opening Rant: The host expresses frustration with time management before pivoting to a sharp critique of Markwayne Mullin (Secretary of Homeland Security) and the lack of accountability regarding ICE's use of excessive force.
  • Episode Teasers & Local News
    • Upcoming Topics: A preview of discussions on freedom of religion failing as a business model, prosecutorial misconduct in the "Broadview 6" case, and Rachel Maddow’s perspective on Donald Trump.
    • Florida News: A quick dive into a Gulfport, FL story sourced from the Pinellas Podcast, complete with a sarcastic jab at the frequent blaming of drag queens for societal issues.
  • Main Segment: Tactical Breakdown of an ICE Encounter
    • The Incident: Play-by-play analysis of security camera footage from a traffic stop in Harrisburg, PA, involving a white SUV and unmarked ICE vehicles.
    • The Critique: The host aggressively criticizes the ICE agents' tactical failures, specifically highlighting poor vehicle positioning, placing an agent in the "fatal funnel," and unnecessarily firing at a fleeing vehicle.
    • The Double Standard: A deep dive into how standard law enforcement rules regarding fleeing felons and justified homicide seemingly do not apply to ICE agents, whom the host labels as untrained "weekend warriors."
  • Sponsor Reads & Network Promos
    • Mastiff Media Network: Call to action to support the network, buy the book Bear Fever: It's Catching, and join the network's podcasting community.
    • Local Sponsors: Endorsements for Momentum Fitness and Wellness on US 19 and the Inn on the Gulf on Clark Street.
  • Show Wrap-Up
    • Podcast Transition: The host explains the format shift for podcast listeners and signs off with a classic audio cue.
  
  
  Episode 174
  Date 260705.1
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73006047Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:52:33 +0000Mastiff.MediaWeekend Warriors: Breaking Down ICE's Tactical Failures in Harrisburg - Show Introduction & Opening Monologue - The Premise: Welcome to Up the Middle, a show dedicated to reaching the 45% of swing voters by bringing the opposition's...Weekend Warriors: Breaking Down ICE's Tactical Failures in Harrisburg
  
  • Show Introduction & Opening Monologue
    • The Premise: Welcome to Up the Middle, a show dedicated to reaching the 45% of swing voters by bringing the opposition's perspective directly into the room.
    • Opening Rant: The host expresses frustration with time management before pivoting to a sharp critique of Markwayne Mullin (Secretary of Homeland Security) and the lack of accountability regarding ICE's use of excessive force.
  • Episode Teasers & Local News
    • Upcoming Topics: A preview of discussions on freedom of religion failing as a business model, prosecutorial misconduct in the "Broadview 6" case, and Rachel Maddow’s perspective on Donald Trump.
    • Florida News: A quick dive into a Gulfport, FL story sourced from the Pinellas Podcast, complete with a sarcastic jab at the frequent blaming of drag queens for societal issues.
  • Main Segment: Tactical Breakdown of an ICE Encounter
    • The Incident: Play-by-play analysis of security camera footage from a traffic stop in Harrisburg, PA, involving a white SUV and unmarked ICE vehicles.
    • The Critique: The host aggressively criticizes the ICE agents' tactical failures, specifically highlighting poor vehicle positioning, placing an agent in the "fatal funnel," and unnecessarily firing at a fleeing vehicle.
    • The Double Standard: A deep dive into how standard law enforcement rules regarding fleeing felons and justified homicide seemingly do not apply to ICE agents, whom the host labels as untrained "weekend warriors."
  • Sponsor Reads & Network Promos
    • Mastiff Media Network: Call to action to support the network, buy the book Bear Fever: It's Catching, and join the network's podcasting community.
    • Local Sponsors: Endorsements for Momentum Fitness and Wellness on US 19 and the Inn on the Gulf on Clark Street.
  • Show Wrap-Up
    • Podcast Transition: The host explains the format shift for podcast listeners and signs off with a classic audio cue.
  
  
  Episode 174
  Date 260705.1
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1579false7174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-we-pay-for-love-a-tribute-to-matrix-honoring-the-pack-and-looking-ahead-to-morning-radio--72798510The Price We Pay for Love: A Tribute to Matrix, Honoring the Pack and Looking Ahead to Morning Radio
  
  NOTE:  This is a deeply moving and heartfelt episode. The dedication it takes to care for a dog with megaesophagus for a decade is remarkably clear from the transcript.  RIP Matrix!
  
  Show Introduction and Premise
  
  • Show Mission: Explanation of the "Up the Middle" concept, focusing on bringing opposing viewpoints into the room to arm listeners with strong arguments.
  • Host Introduction: Brief introduction of the host, Yurgs, and the show's live broadcast schedule.
  Dog Tributes and Birthdays
  
  • Shady's Birthday: A shoutout to the host's current dog, Shady, turning three years old.
  • The Pack: A brief tribute acknowledging the host's past dogs: Raquel, Anton, Moby, and Matrix.
  Matrix's Health and Daily Care
  
  • The Diagnosis: Recounting Matrix's diagnosis of megaesophagus at 9 months old.
  • Feeding Routine: Detailed description of the intense daily routine required to feed Matrix upright on a stool for ten years to manage his condition.
  • Ongoing Complications: Discussion of the constant risk of aspiration pneumonia and the eventual weakness in his hind legs.
  The Fainting Spell and Emergency Surgery
  
  • The Fall: Description of Matrix's fainting spell and falling backward off his feeding stool due to age and deteriorating heart/lung conditions.
  • Community Support: Acknowledgment of the door-to-door fundraising and community donations that covered the $10,000 emergency surgery, back when they lived in LA.
  • The Procedure: Explanation of the successful surgery that secured his stomach to the abdominal cavity, preventing a fatal twist.
  Saying Goodbye to Matrix
  
  • His Passing: The announcement that Matrix passed away on Thursday the 18th after gaining ten extra years of life.
  • Reflections on Grief: A poignant discussion on the nature of grief, referencing comedian Jimmy Carr's quote that "Grief is the price we pay for love."
  Future Announcements and Recommendations
  
  • Network Expansion: Announcement of the new Mastiff Media Morning Show launching on August 3rd, covering Florida markets from Tallahassee to Fort Myers.
  • Book Recommendations: Plugs for Lovecrafting by Craig Cassady and The Broken Mirror of Memory by Joseph Sol.
  • Show Shoutouts: Promotional mentions for comedian Jeff Klein's "Beer with a Queer" tour and Bradley Schlegel's local news contributions.
  
  
  
  Episode 173
  Date 260628.6
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798510Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:10:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaThe Price We Pay for Love: A Tribute to Matrix, Honoring the Pack and Looking Ahead to Morning Radio NOTE:  This is a deeply moving and heartfelt episode. The dedication it takes to care for a dog with megaesophagus for a decade is remarkably clear...The Price We Pay for Love: A Tribute to Matrix, Honoring the Pack and Looking Ahead to Morning Radio
  
  NOTE:  This is a deeply moving and heartfelt episode. The dedication it takes to care for a dog with megaesophagus for a decade is remarkably clear from the transcript.  RIP Matrix!
  
  Show Introduction and Premise
  
  • Show Mission: Explanation of the "Up the Middle" concept, focusing on bringing opposing viewpoints into the room to arm listeners with strong arguments.
  • Host Introduction: Brief introduction of the host, Yurgs, and the show's live broadcast schedule.
  Dog Tributes and Birthdays
  
  • Shady's Birthday: A shoutout to the host's current dog, Shady, turning three years old.
  • The Pack: A brief tribute acknowledging the host's past dogs: Raquel, Anton, Moby, and Matrix.
  Matrix's Health and Daily Care
  
  • The Diagnosis: Recounting Matrix's diagnosis of megaesophagus at 9 months old.
  • Feeding Routine: Detailed description of the intense daily routine required to feed Matrix upright on a stool for ten years to manage his condition.
  • Ongoing Complications: Discussion of the constant risk of aspiration pneumonia and the eventual weakness in his hind legs.
  The Fainting Spell and Emergency Surgery
  
  • The Fall: Description of Matrix's fainting spell and falling backward off his feeding stool due to age and deteriorating heart/lung conditions.
  • Community Support: Acknowledgment of the door-to-door fundraising and community donations that covered the $10,000 emergency surgery, back when they lived in LA.
  • The Procedure: Explanation of the successful surgery that secured his stomach to the abdominal cavity, preventing a fatal twist.
  Saying Goodbye to Matrix
  
  • His Passing: The announcement that Matrix passed away on Thursday the 18th after gaining ten extra years of life.
  • Reflections on Grief: A poignant discussion on the nature of grief, referencing comedian Jimmy Carr's quote that "Grief is the price we pay for love."
  Future Announcements and Recommendations
  
  • Network Expansion: Announcement of the new Mastiff Media Morning Show launching on August 3rd, covering Florida markets from Tallahassee to Fort Myers.
  • Book Recommendations: Plugs for Lovecrafting by Craig Cassady and The Broken Mirror of Memory by Joseph Sol.
  • Show Shoutouts: Promotional mentions for comedian Jeff Klein's "Beer with a Queer" tour and Bradley Schlegel's local news contributions.
  
  
  
  Episode 173
  Date 260628.6
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1267false6173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patriot-passport-the-250-bill-and-the-arc-de-trump--72798509The Patriot Passport, the $250 Bill, and the Arc de Trump
  
  Show Introduction
  • Podcast Mission: Reaching the 45% of swing voters and independents to hear how the other side thinks.
  • Host Intro: Hosted by Yurgz, positioning the show as the voice of common sense.
  • Broadcast Details: Recorded live on Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern on Mastiff Media.
  The "Patriot Passport"
  • Limited Edition Design: A new, limited-edition US passport commemorating America's 250th birthday.
  • Visual Features: Includes a photo of Donald Trump, his signature, and the Declaration of Independence in the background.
  • New Slogan: Features the phrase "Welcome but be good."
  • Availability: A limited release starting in July that requires an in-person appointment at a passport agency in Washington, D.C.
  Presidential Commemorations & Initiatives
  • The $250 Bill: A new currency denomination intended for everyday use.
  • Federal Imprints: Adding the President's name and likeness to federal buildings, websites, and documents.
  • Currency and Coins: A new commemorative gold coin, along with plans to put Trump's signature on American bank notes.
  The "Arc de Trump" Project
  • New Monument: Plans to construct a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., mirrored after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
  • Renaming Efforts: Mentions of adding the President's name to the Kennedy Center.
  • Fundraising and Homelessness: Selling the removed bricks from the project for $1,000 each, with proceeds going toward homelessness initiatives.
  Sponsor Breaks
  • B Inspired Podcast: Promotion for Jane Stall's podcast, featured on Yurgz Radio.
  • Verizon at Best Buy: The host's full-time mobile department role in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
  • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company: A Boyertown, Pennsylvania-based business offering ethically harvested coffee.
  • Colebrookdale Railroad: Historic train rides and excursions operating in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
  Show Outro
  • Format Explanation: A disclaimer clarifying that podcast episodes are abruptly cut from a larger two-hour live radio show.
  • Call to Action: Encouraging listeners to join the live broadcast Sunday nights on Mastiff Media.
  
  
  Episode 172
  Date 260628.5
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798509Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:18 +0000Mastiff.MediaThe Patriot Passport, the $250 Bill, and the Arc de Trump Show Introduction - Podcast Mission: Reaching the 45% of swing voters and independents to hear how the other side thinks. - Host Intro: Hosted by Yurgz, positioning the show as the voice of...The Patriot Passport, the $250 Bill, and the Arc de Trump
  
  Show Introduction
  • Podcast Mission: Reaching the 45% of swing voters and independents to hear how the other side thinks.
  • Host Intro: Hosted by Yurgz, positioning the show as the voice of common sense.
  • Broadcast Details: Recorded live on Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern on Mastiff Media.
  The "Patriot Passport"
  • Limited Edition Design: A new, limited-edition US passport commemorating America's 250th birthday.
  • Visual Features: Includes a photo of Donald Trump, his signature, and the Declaration of Independence in the background.
  • New Slogan: Features the phrase "Welcome but be good."
  • Availability: A limited release starting in July that requires an in-person appointment at a passport agency in Washington, D.C.
  Presidential Commemorations & Initiatives
  • The $250 Bill: A new currency denomination intended for everyday use.
  • Federal Imprints: Adding the President's name and likeness to federal buildings, websites, and documents.
  • Currency and Coins: A new commemorative gold coin, along with plans to put Trump's signature on American bank notes.
  The "Arc de Trump" Project
  • New Monument: Plans to construct a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., mirrored after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
  • Renaming Efforts: Mentions of adding the President's name to the Kennedy Center.
  • Fundraising and Homelessness: Selling the removed bricks from the project for $1,000 each, with proceeds going toward homelessness initiatives.
  Sponsor Breaks
  • B Inspired Podcast: Promotion for Jane Stall's podcast, featured on Yurgz Radio.
  • Verizon at Best Buy: The host's full-time mobile department role in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
  • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company: A Boyertown, Pennsylvania-based business offering ethically harvested coffee.
  • Colebrookdale Railroad: Historic train rides and excursions operating in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
  Show Outro
  • Format Explanation: A disclaimer clarifying that podcast episodes are abruptly cut from a larger two-hour live radio show.
  • Call to Action: Encouraging listeners to join the live broadcast Sunday nights on Mastiff Media.
  
  
  Episode 172
  Date 260628.5
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>724false6172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-the-squeeze-hurricane-recovery-rising-taxes-and-the-reality-of-florida-living--72798506Surviving the Squeeze: Hurricane Recovery, Rising Taxes, and the Reality of Florida Living
  
  Show Introduction
  • Introduction to the core mission of "Up the Middle" to arm listeners with opposing arguments.
  • Direct appeal to the 45% of swing voters and independents looking for common-sense political commentary.
  • Details on the live Sunday broadcast on Mastiff Media.
  Hurricane Helene & Government Skepticism
  • Yurgz recounts the personal devastation and salvaged equipment following Hurricane Helene.
  • Frustration with the federal government after being denied FEMA assistance three times across two administrations.
  • A critical look at a personal interaction with Governor Ron DeSantis offering help in the driveway.
  The Financial Squeeze
  • A transparent breakdown of Yurgz’s personal finances from October 2021 to the present.
  • The harsh reality of how rising property taxes and insurance wiped out a $300–$500 monthly savings cushion.
  • The necessity of taking out two $5,000 personal loans in 2025 and taking a retail job at Best Buy to stay afloat.
  Florida Tax Legislation Breakdown
  • Analysis of SB 4F and its measures to restrict local property tax hikes through strict voting thresholds.
  • Overview of HB 1329, which mandates greater local budget transparency and online disclosures starting January of the upcoming year.
  The 2026 Property Tax Amendment
  • Commentary on a YouTube breakdown by "Florida Real Estate Insider" regarding the upcoming ballot measure.
  • Explanation of the complex $250,000 deductible and how it interacts with assessed home values up to $200,000.
  • A reality check on the myth of "tax-free" living, using a newly paved neighborhood sidewalk to explain why local taxes are necessary for community infrastructure.
  Outro & Sign-Off
  • A brief explanation of the podcast's format as a chopped segment of the two-hour live radio show.
  • Final call to action directing listeners to the live Sunday night broadcast.
  
  
  Episode 171
  Date 260628.4
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798506Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:40:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaSurviving the Squeeze: Hurricane Recovery, Rising Taxes, and the Reality of Florida Living Show Introduction - Introduction to the core mission of "Up the Middle" to arm listeners with opposing arguments. - Direct appeal to the 45% of swing voters...Surviving the Squeeze: Hurricane Recovery, Rising Taxes, and the Reality of Florida Living
  
  Show Introduction
  • Introduction to the core mission of "Up the Middle" to arm listeners with opposing arguments.
  • Direct appeal to the 45% of swing voters and independents looking for common-sense political commentary.
  • Details on the live Sunday broadcast on Mastiff Media.
  Hurricane Helene & Government Skepticism
  • Yurgz recounts the personal devastation and salvaged equipment following Hurricane Helene.
  • Frustration with the federal government after being denied FEMA assistance three times across two administrations.
  • A critical look at a personal interaction with Governor Ron DeSantis offering help in the driveway.
  The Financial Squeeze
  • A transparent breakdown of Yurgz’s personal finances from October 2021 to the present.
  • The harsh reality of how rising property taxes and insurance wiped out a $300–$500 monthly savings cushion.
  • The necessity of taking out two $5,000 personal loans in 2025 and taking a retail job at Best Buy to stay afloat.
  Florida Tax Legislation Breakdown
  • Analysis of SB 4F and its measures to restrict local property tax hikes through strict voting thresholds.
  • Overview of HB 1329, which mandates greater local budget transparency and online disclosures starting January of the upcoming year.
  The 2026 Property Tax Amendment
  • Commentary on a YouTube breakdown by "Florida Real Estate Insider" regarding the upcoming ballot measure.
  • Explanation of the complex $250,000 deductible and how it interacts with assessed home values up to $200,000.
  • A reality check on the myth of "tax-free" living, using a newly paved neighborhood sidewalk to explain why local taxes are necessary for community infrastructure.
  Outro & Sign-Off
  • A brief explanation of the podcast's format as a chopped segment of the two-hour live radio show.
  • Final call to action directing listeners to the live Sunday night broadcast.
  
  
  Episode 171
  Date 260628.4
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>762false6171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-tribal-trance-creating-safe-spaces-for-political-defection--72798507Breaking the Tribal Trance: Creating Safe Spaces for Political Defection
  
  Introduction and Show Premise
  • Welcome to "Up the Middle" hosted by Yergs.
  • Overview of the show's core mission: bringing the opposition into the room to understand opposing viewpoints.
  • Targeting the "convertible" 45% of swing and independent voters.
  • Broadcast details and how to listen live on Sunday evenings.
  Deconstructing MAGA and Tribalism
  • Analysis of interview clips discussing the MAGA movement's cult-like dynamics.
  • The human need for community and the fear of becoming a "lone wolf."
  • The necessity of creating safe, welcoming political spaces for individuals looking to leave the MAGA movement.
  • Commentary on the normalization and acceptance of hate within extremist political factions.
  The Role of Pride and Education in Politics
  • Referencing David Beckmeyer (Outrage Overload) and the debate over who needs political "rescuing."
  • Countering the narrative that only uneducated or blue-collar workers are susceptible to political manipulation.
  • Examining how pride prevents highly educated individuals from admitting they have been fooled or lied to.
  • The psychological difficulty of acknowledging personal political mistakes.
  Leadership, Accountability, and Discourse
  • Criticism of political leadership refusing to accept defeat or take accountability.
  • Discussion of JD Vance potentially being positioned as a scapegoat for future political failures.
  • A call to remove the "blood sport" mentality from modern politics.
  • Advocating for a return to civil discourse, compromise, and intelligent conversation.
  Commercial Breaks and Network Promotions
  • Promotional spot for the book Bear Fever: It's Catching by Diana O'Sullivan.
  • Advertisement for Mastiff Media network, encouraging creators to join and businesses to purchase ad space.
  • Advertisement for Momentum Fitness and Wellness, highlighting their equipment and training facilities.
  Outro and Show Notes
  • Explanation of how the podcast format is adapted from the two-hour live radio broadcast.
  • Final call to action directing listeners to the show's website and live stream schedule.
  
  
  Episode 170 
  Date  260628.3
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798507Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:30:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaBreaking the Tribal Trance: Creating Safe Spaces for Political Defection Introduction and Show Premise - Welcome to "Up the Middle" hosted by Yergs. - Overview of the show's core mission: bringing the opposition into the room to understand opposing...Breaking the Tribal Trance: Creating Safe Spaces for Political Defection
  
  Introduction and Show Premise
  • Welcome to "Up the Middle" hosted by Yergs.
  • Overview of the show's core mission: bringing the opposition into the room to understand opposing viewpoints.
  • Targeting the "convertible" 45% of swing and independent voters.
  • Broadcast details and how to listen live on Sunday evenings.
  Deconstructing MAGA and Tribalism
  • Analysis of interview clips discussing the MAGA movement's cult-like dynamics.
  • The human need for community and the fear of becoming a "lone wolf."
  • The necessity of creating safe, welcoming political spaces for individuals looking to leave the MAGA movement.
  • Commentary on the normalization and acceptance of hate within extremist political factions.
  The Role of Pride and Education in Politics
  • Referencing David Beckmeyer (Outrage Overload) and the debate over who needs political "rescuing."
  • Countering the narrative that only uneducated or blue-collar workers are susceptible to political manipulation.
  • Examining how pride prevents highly educated individuals from admitting they have been fooled or lied to.
  • The psychological difficulty of acknowledging personal political mistakes.
  Leadership, Accountability, and Discourse
  • Criticism of political leadership refusing to accept defeat or take accountability.
  • Discussion of JD Vance potentially being positioned as a scapegoat for future political failures.
  • A call to remove the "blood sport" mentality from modern politics.
  • Advocating for a return to civil discourse, compromise, and intelligent conversation.
  Commercial Breaks and Network Promotions
  • Promotional spot for the book Bear Fever: It's Catching by Diana O'Sullivan.
  • Advertisement for Mastiff Media network, encouraging creators to join and businesses to purchase ad space.
  • Advertisement for Momentum Fitness and Wellness, highlighting their equipment and training facilities.
  Outro and Show Notes
  • Explanation of how the podcast format is adapted from the two-hour live radio broadcast.
  • Final call to action directing listeners to the show's website and live stream schedule.
  
  
  Episode 170 
  Date  260628.3
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
  Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1173false6170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-secrets-vs-state-terrorism-analyzing-the-israel-iran-conflict--72798505State Secrets vs. State Terrorism: Analyzing the Israel-Iran Conflict
  
  • I. Introduction to "Up the Middle"
    • Show Philosophy: The host, Yurgs, introduces the program as a platform that brings opposing viewpoints into the room, aiming to arm listeners with strong arguments to test against the opposition.
    • Target Audience: The show is tailored for the "persuadable" 45-plus percent of swing voters and independents.
    • Broadcast Details: It originates as a two-hour live radio show airing Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern on mastiff.media/UTM.
  • II. Segment 1: Identifying Hypocrisy
    • Main Theme: The episode’s core learning opportunity focuses on hypocrisy, primarily within the Middle East.
    • Domestic Comparisons: Yurgs briefly touches on domestic political hypocrisy, referencing ongoing unfounded claims of election fraud and recent allegations by Elon Musk's ex-wife regarding tech companies rigging the 2024 election.
  • III. Segment 2: The Israel-Iran Nuclear Debate
    • Guest Clip: The host plays an interview between journalist Mehdi Hasan and Israeli diplomat Danny Ayalon.
    • The Double Standard: Hasan presses Ayalon on Israel's hypocrisy in lecturing Iran about nuclear weapons while Israel maintains a secret, unacknowledged nuclear arsenal and refuses to submit to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
    • The Rebuttal: Ayalon deflects the hypocrisy accusation by citing 16 United Nations Security Council resolutions against Iran and highlighting Iran's history of attacking neighboring countries.
  • IV. Segment 3: Host Commentary & Professional Insight
    • Acknowledging Iran's Role: Yurgs makes it clear that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism and not an innocent actor in the region.
    • Nuclear Nuance: He breaks down the vast difference between enriching uranium for nuclear energy (referencing the potential dangers seen at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island) versus enriching it to create nuclear weapons.
    • Critiquing Israel: The host heavily criticizes the Israeli government (specifically the Netanyahu administration) for its lack of transparency and double standards regarding its own nuclear capabilities.
    • Professional Background: Yurgs draws upon his 21 years of experience handling classified data in the federal government to emphasize the difference between keeping legitimate state secrets and engaging in blatant hypocrisy.
  • V. Commercial Break & Sponsor Placements
    • Podcast Promos: Be Inspired and Both Sides Now.
    • Local Businesses:
      • Best Buy (Wesley Chapel mobile department).
      • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (Boyertown, PA).
      • Colebrookdale Railroad (Southeastern PA).
      • Jet Trends (New Port Richey, FL).
  • VI. Conclusion
    • Formatting Note: The host explains that podcast episodes are abruptly cut from the live two-hour radio broadcast, accounting for sudden transitions at the end of segments.
  
  
  Episode 169
  Date  260628.2
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
  Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798505Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:20:03 +0000Mastiff.MediaState Secrets vs. State Terrorism: Analyzing the Israel-Iran Conflict - I. Introduction to "Up the Middle" - Show Philosophy: The host, Yurgs, introduces the program as a platform that brings opposing viewpoints into the room, aiming to arm...State Secrets vs. State Terrorism: Analyzing the Israel-Iran Conflict
  
  • I. Introduction to "Up the Middle"
    • Show Philosophy: The host, Yurgs, introduces the program as a platform that brings opposing viewpoints into the room, aiming to arm listeners with strong arguments to test against the opposition.
    • Target Audience: The show is tailored for the "persuadable" 45-plus percent of swing voters and independents.
    • Broadcast Details: It originates as a two-hour live radio show airing Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern on mastiff.media/UTM.
  • II. Segment 1: Identifying Hypocrisy
    • Main Theme: The episode’s core learning opportunity focuses on hypocrisy, primarily within the Middle East.
    • Domestic Comparisons: Yurgs briefly touches on domestic political hypocrisy, referencing ongoing unfounded claims of election fraud and recent allegations by Elon Musk's ex-wife regarding tech companies rigging the 2024 election.
  • III. Segment 2: The Israel-Iran Nuclear Debate
    • Guest Clip: The host plays an interview between journalist Mehdi Hasan and Israeli diplomat Danny Ayalon.
    • The Double Standard: Hasan presses Ayalon on Israel's hypocrisy in lecturing Iran about nuclear weapons while Israel maintains a secret, unacknowledged nuclear arsenal and refuses to submit to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
    • The Rebuttal: Ayalon deflects the hypocrisy accusation by citing 16 United Nations Security Council resolutions against Iran and highlighting Iran's history of attacking neighboring countries.
  • IV. Segment 3: Host Commentary & Professional Insight
    • Acknowledging Iran's Role: Yurgs makes it clear that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism and not an innocent actor in the region.
    • Nuclear Nuance: He breaks down the vast difference between enriching uranium for nuclear energy (referencing the potential dangers seen at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island) versus enriching it to create nuclear weapons.
    • Critiquing Israel: The host heavily criticizes the Israeli government (specifically the Netanyahu administration) for its lack of transparency and double standards regarding its own nuclear capabilities.
    • Professional Background: Yurgs draws upon his 21 years of experience handling classified data in the federal government to emphasize the difference between keeping legitimate state secrets and engaging in blatant hypocrisy.
  • V. Commercial Break & Sponsor Placements
    • Podcast Promos: Be Inspired and Both Sides Now.
    • Local Businesses:
      • Best Buy (Wesley Chapel mobile department).
      • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (Boyertown, PA).
      • Colebrookdale Railroad (Southeastern PA).
      • Jet Trends (New Port Richey, FL).
  • VI. Conclusion
    • Formatting Note: The host explains that podcast episodes are abruptly cut from the live two-hour radio broadcast, accounting for sudden transitions at the end of segments.
  
  
  Episode 169
  Date  260628.2
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
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  Show Introduction
  • Purpose: Welcoming the audience and framing the show's mission to arm swing voters and independents with arguments against the opposition.
  • Broadcast Details: Airs Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EDT on Mastiff Media.
  Host's Personal Updates
  • Career Transition: Yurgs announces his resignation from Best Buy (last day July 25th) to escape a grueling commute and prep for a new morning show in August.
  • Life Update: A brief, candid mention of living in a construction zone due to home flooding and ongoing rebuilding.
  News and Episode Teasers
  • Political Commentary: Teasing discussions on Middle East hypocrisy, former MAGA members calling the movement a cult, and Governor DeSantis's new property tax laws.
  • Trump Antics: Mentioning Donald Trump unveiling his own limited-edition passport.
  • Personal Tribute: Honoring the passing of Matrix the mastiff.
  Main Segment: Community Defense and ICE Tracking
  • Tool Introduction: Highlighting the website iceinmyarea.org as a resource to track and report ICE checkpoints, raids, and detainments.
  • Call to Action: Urging listeners to report ICE activity anonymously to protect immigrants and people of color.
  • Site Features: Explaining the availability of an immigration attorney directory, detention facility maps, legal aid hotlines, and a Spanish translation toggle.
  • Historical Context: Comparing the current political climate to an old military anti-propaganda film warning against prejudice and fascist behavior.
  Sponsor Breaks
  • Bear Fever: Promoting a book detailing the history and creation of Boyertown, Pennsylvania's bear statues.
  • Mastiff Media: Encouraging progressive, sports, and news podcasters to join the expanding talk radio network.
  • Momentum Fitness and Wellness: Advertising a heavily equipped gym in Bayonet Point.
  • Inn on the Gulf: Recommending a waterfront restaurant located in Hudson Beach.
  Outro
  • Podcast Transition: A quick sign-off explaining that the abrupt ending is just a transition artifact from cutting a live two-hour radio broadcast into podcast segments.
  
  
  Episode 168
  Date 260528.1
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
  Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yergz.com. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72798508Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:03 +0000Mastiff.MediaProtecting the Community: ICE Trackers, Historical Propaganda, and MAGA Admissions Show Introduction - Purpose: Welcoming the audience and framing the show's mission to arm swing voters and independents with arguments against the opposition. -...Protecting the Community: ICE Trackers, Historical Propaganda, and MAGA Admissions
  
  Show Introduction
  • Purpose: Welcoming the audience and framing the show's mission to arm swing voters and independents with arguments against the opposition.
  • Broadcast Details: Airs Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EDT on Mastiff Media.
  Host's Personal Updates
  • Career Transition: Yurgs announces his resignation from Best Buy (last day July 25th) to escape a grueling commute and prep for a new morning show in August.
  • Life Update: A brief, candid mention of living in a construction zone due to home flooding and ongoing rebuilding.
  News and Episode Teasers
  • Political Commentary: Teasing discussions on Middle East hypocrisy, former MAGA members calling the movement a cult, and Governor DeSantis's new property tax laws.
  • Trump Antics: Mentioning Donald Trump unveiling his own limited-edition passport.
  • Personal Tribute: Honoring the passing of Matrix the mastiff.
  Main Segment: Community Defense and ICE Tracking
  • Tool Introduction: Highlighting the website iceinmyarea.org as a resource to track and report ICE checkpoints, raids, and detainments.
  • Call to Action: Urging listeners to report ICE activity anonymously to protect immigrants and people of color.
  • Site Features: Explaining the availability of an immigration attorney directory, detention facility maps, legal aid hotlines, and a Spanish translation toggle.
  • Historical Context: Comparing the current political climate to an old military anti-propaganda film warning against prejudice and fascist behavior.
  Sponsor Breaks
  • Bear Fever: Promoting a book detailing the history and creation of Boyertown, Pennsylvania's bear statues.
  • Mastiff Media: Encouraging progressive, sports, and news podcasters to join the expanding talk radio network.
  • Momentum Fitness and Wellness: Advertising a heavily equipped gym in Bayonet Point.
  • Inn on the Gulf: Recommending a waterfront restaurant located in Hudson Beach.
  Outro
  • Podcast Transition: A quick sign-off explaining that the abrupt ending is just a transition artifact from cutting a live two-hour radio broadcast into podcast segments.
  
  
  Episode 168
  Date 260528.1
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1180false6168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-americas-from-base-outbreaks-to-presidential-libraries--72728442A Tale of Two Americas: From Base Outbreaks to Presidential Libraries
  
  I. Introduction
  • Show Philosophy: Host Yurgz introduces "Up the Middle" as a show designed to arm swing voters and independents (the "45+%") with practical, common-sense arguments against political extremism.
  • Broadcast Details: Mentions the live recording schedule (Sunday evenings at 10 PM EST) and how to tune in via the Mastiff Media Network.
  II. Segment 1: Military Vaccine Mandates & The Cost of Ego
  • The Incident: Over 160 troops contracted the flu at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
  • The Cause: Host attributes the outbreak to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lifting the mandatory vaccine order for service members.
  • The Commentary: Yurgz argues that removing a proven, successful preventive measure like vaccines inevitably leads to illness, questioning the administration's competence and accusing them of putting ego ahead of science and readiness.
  III. Segment 2: Presidential Optics & Government Spin
  • The Video: Discussion of a clip showing President Biden sleeping on the beach.
  • The Critique: The host sharply criticizes government websites and officials for attempting to spin or excuse the footage, arguing that blatantly lying to the public about an 80-year-old man taking a nap damages credibility.
  IV. Segment 3: The Purge of Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore
  • Career Background: Details the impressive 35-year military career of Nancy Lacore, a 3-star Vice Admiral who commanded 60,000 sailors in the Navy Reserve.
  • Removal from Command: Discusses her sudden removal in August 2025 as part of a Pentagon "purge" led by Secretary Hegseth.
  • Transition to Politics: Highlights Lacore’s January 2026 announcement to run for Congress as a Democrat in South Carolina. Yurgz champions her as an inspiring example of a true leader fighting back against unfair setbacks.
  V. Sponsor Breaks & Local History
  • Rad Rooster Coffee: Promo for the Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, PA, highlighting its veteran ownership, ethically harvested beans, and free shipping on bulk orders.
  • Colebrookdale Railroad: Promo for historic train rides connecting Boyertown and Pottstown, PA, offering family events, dinner dates, and wine tastings.
  VI. Segment 4: "From the Heart" – A Tale of Two Americas
  • The Obama Presidential Library: Celebrates the June 19th (Juneteenth) opening of the Obama Presidential Library, highlighting the positive atmosphere and appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend.
  • The Contrast: Yurgz contrasts this unifying celebration of "good America" with the division, bigotry, and "white trash racist" rhetoric he associates with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
  VII. Conclusion & Outro
  • Call to Action: Encourages listeners to bookmark, subscribe, and share the show to help grow the audience.
  • Sign-off: The episode closes out with a montage of classic comedy audio clips (including SNL's "Coffee Talk").
  
  
  
  Episode 167
  Date / Episode 260621.5
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72728442Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:45:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaA Tale of Two Americas: From Base Outbreaks to Presidential Libraries I. Introduction - Show Philosophy: Host Yurgz introduces "Up the Middle" as a show designed to arm swing voters and independents (the "45+%") with practical, common-sense arguments...A Tale of Two Americas: From Base Outbreaks to Presidential Libraries
  
  I. Introduction
  • Show Philosophy: Host Yurgz introduces "Up the Middle" as a show designed to arm swing voters and independents (the "45+%") with practical, common-sense arguments against political extremism.
  • Broadcast Details: Mentions the live recording schedule (Sunday evenings at 10 PM EST) and how to tune in via the Mastiff Media Network.
  II. Segment 1: Military Vaccine Mandates & The Cost of Ego
  • The Incident: Over 160 troops contracted the flu at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
  • The Cause: Host attributes the outbreak to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lifting the mandatory vaccine order for service members.
  • The Commentary: Yurgz argues that removing a proven, successful preventive measure like vaccines inevitably leads to illness, questioning the administration's competence and accusing them of putting ego ahead of science and readiness.
  III. Segment 2: Presidential Optics & Government Spin
  • The Video: Discussion of a clip showing President Biden sleeping on the beach.
  • The Critique: The host sharply criticizes government websites and officials for attempting to spin or excuse the footage, arguing that blatantly lying to the public about an 80-year-old man taking a nap damages credibility.
  IV. Segment 3: The Purge of Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore
  • Career Background: Details the impressive 35-year military career of Nancy Lacore, a 3-star Vice Admiral who commanded 60,000 sailors in the Navy Reserve.
  • Removal from Command: Discusses her sudden removal in August 2025 as part of a Pentagon "purge" led by Secretary Hegseth.
  • Transition to Politics: Highlights Lacore’s January 2026 announcement to run for Congress as a Democrat in South Carolina. Yurgz champions her as an inspiring example of a true leader fighting back against unfair setbacks.
  V. Sponsor Breaks & Local History
  • Rad Rooster Coffee: Promo for the Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, PA, highlighting its veteran ownership, ethically harvested beans, and free shipping on bulk orders.
  • Colebrookdale Railroad: Promo for historic train rides connecting Boyertown and Pottstown, PA, offering family events, dinner dates, and wine tastings.
  VI. Segment 4: "From the Heart" – A Tale of Two Americas
  • The Obama Presidential Library: Celebrates the June 19th (Juneteenth) opening of the Obama Presidential Library, highlighting the positive atmosphere and appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend.
  • The Contrast: Yurgz contrasts this unifying celebration of "good America" with the division, bigotry, and "white trash racist" rhetoric he associates with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
  VII. Conclusion & Outro
  • Call to Action: Encourages listeners to bookmark, subscribe, and share the show to help grow the audience.
  • Sign-off: The episode closes out with a montage of classic comedy audio clips (including SNL's "Coffee Talk").
  
  
  
  Episode 167
  Date / Episode 260621.5
  
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  I. Show Introduction
  • Mission Statement: Intro to Up The Middle—a show focused on testing arguments against the opposition to reach the 45%+ undecided and persuadable swing voters.
  • Host Intro: Hosted by Yurgs, "the voice that sounds like yours."
  • Show Details: Part of a 2-hour live radio show recorded Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern (available at mastiff.media/utm).
  II. Sponsor & Station Promos
  • Be Inspired Podcast hosted by Jane Stall.
  • Mastiff Media / Best Buy & Verizon (Wesley Chapel, FL location).
  • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (radroostercoffee.com).
  • Colebrookdale Railroad (colebrookdalerailroad.com).
  III. Segment 1: US–Iran Peace Talks Stalled
  • Current News Update: Addressing co-worker rumors vs. live news reporting.
  • High-stakes peace talks in Switzerland between the US and Iran face severe setbacks and are currently stalled.
  • Contributing factors: Escalated fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian delegation walkout, and renewed military threats from Donald Trump.
  • Host Analysis:
    • Criticism of Trump’s foreign policy approach and historical willingness to consider nuclear options.
    • Discussion on the distinctions between nuclear energy enrichment vs. nuclear weapon capabilities regarding Iran.
  IV. Sponsor Break
  • Jet Trends – Jet Ski & Jet Boat Maintenance (New Port Richey, FL).
  V. Segment 2: Political Corruption & Accountability (Featured Speech: Jon Ossoff)
  • Audio Clip Coverage: Senator Jon Ossoff addressing alleged corruption and grifting within the Trump administration.
    • Kazakhstan Mining Rights: Allegations involving a Kazakhstan tungsten mining deal, stakes granted to Eric and Don Jr., and $1.6 billion in US taxpayer funding for the project.
  • Host Commentary & Comparison:
    • Evaluating claims of "royal treatment" and nepotism in political families.
    • Comparing the Kazakhstan deal coverage to the media and political scrutiny surrounding Hunter Biden's board position in Ukraine.
    • Critique of the business track records of political figures and the perception of corporate ethics in politics.
  VI. Show Sign-Off & Outro Clip
  • Host Wrap-Up: Reaching midnight; closing out the show.
  • Outro Audio: Saturday Night Live "Coffee Talk" sketch soundbite featuring Mike Myers (Linda Richman), Jane Curtin, and Barbra Streisand ("Like butter!").
  
  
  Episode 166 
  Date/Episode  260621.4
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72728440Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:30:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaStalled Talks and Tungsten Deals: Exposing Political Hypocrisy I. Show Introduction - Mission Statement: Intro to Up The Middle—a show focused on testing arguments against the opposition to reach the 45%+ undecided and persuadable swing voters. -...
  I. Show Introduction
  • Mission Statement: Intro to Up The Middle—a show focused on testing arguments against the opposition to reach the 45%+ undecided and persuadable swing voters.
  • Host Intro: Hosted by Yurgs, "the voice that sounds like yours."
  • Show Details: Part of a 2-hour live radio show recorded Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern (available at mastiff.media/utm).
  II. Sponsor & Station Promos
  • Be Inspired Podcast hosted by Jane Stall.
  • Mastiff Media / Best Buy & Verizon (Wesley Chapel, FL location).
  • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (radroostercoffee.com).
  • Colebrookdale Railroad (colebrookdalerailroad.com).
  III. Segment 1: US–Iran Peace Talks Stalled
  • Current News Update: Addressing co-worker rumors vs. live news reporting.
  • High-stakes peace talks in Switzerland between the US and Iran face severe setbacks and are currently stalled.
  • Contributing factors: Escalated fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian delegation walkout, and renewed military threats from Donald Trump.
  • Host Analysis:
    • Criticism of Trump’s foreign policy approach and historical willingness to consider nuclear options.
    • Discussion on the distinctions between nuclear energy enrichment vs. nuclear weapon capabilities regarding Iran.
  IV. Sponsor Break
  • Jet Trends – Jet Ski & Jet Boat Maintenance (New Port Richey, FL).
  V. Segment 2: Political Corruption & Accountability (Featured Speech: Jon Ossoff)
  • Audio Clip Coverage: Senator Jon Ossoff addressing alleged corruption and grifting within the Trump administration.
    • Kazakhstan Mining Rights: Allegations involving a Kazakhstan tungsten mining deal, stakes granted to Eric and Don Jr., and $1.6 billion in US taxpayer funding for the project.
  • Host Commentary & Comparison:
    • Evaluating claims of "royal treatment" and nepotism in political families.
    • Comparing the Kazakhstan deal coverage to the media and political scrutiny surrounding Hunter Biden's board position in Ukraine.
    • Critique of the business track records of political figures and the perception of corporate ethics in politics.
  VI. Show Sign-Off & Outro Clip
  • Host Wrap-Up: Reaching midnight; closing out the show.
  • Outro Audio: Saturday Night Live "Coffee Talk" sketch soundbite featuring Mike Myers (Linda Richman), Jane Curtin, and Barbra Streisand ("Like butter!").
  
  
  Episode 166 
  Date/Episode  260621.4
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1786false6166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-rhetoric-decoding-the-iran-deal-foreign-policy-and-political-theater--72728441Beyond the Rhetoric: Decoding the Iran Deal, Foreign Policy, and Political Theater
  
  I. Introduction & Station Identification
  • Show Intro: Welcome to Up the Middle, host "Yuergs" outlines the show’s mission to bring political opposition into the same room and appeal to swing voters/independents.
  • Broadcast & Network Details: Details on where to listen live (Sundays at 10 PM EST on mastiff.media/UTM).
  • Community Building & Network Expansion:
    • Reminder to bookmark, subscribe, like, and share.
    • Announcement of upcoming expansion to 6 days a week (including a new morning show from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST on Mastiff Media).
    • Future scheduling shift to 7:00 PM EST on Sunday following David and Lisa Beckmeyer.
  II. Segment 1: Analysis of President Trump & the Iran Deal
  • Media Review: Discussion of a New York Times clip regarding President Trump’s statements on the Iran nuclear deal compared to President Obama’s 2015 deal.
  • Fact-Checking the $1.7 Billion Settlement: Clarifying that the funds returned to Iran in 2016 were a refund for military equipment purchased prior to the 1979 revolution that was never delivered.
  • Body Language & "Tells":
    • Analysis of Trump’s facial expressions and body language during press exchanges.
    • Host shares personal insights on reading body language and identifying when statements lack accuracy.
  • Perspectives on Foreign Policy & Military Bases: Discussion surrounding the status of US military bases in the region and the realities of conflict with Iran.
  III. Segment 2: Satirical Commentary on the Gulf Conflict
  • Featured Clip: Review of a satirical commentary piece by British journalist/comedian Jonathan Pie (jonathanpie.com).
  • Breakdown of the Commentary:
    • Satirical timeline of escalation and victory claims.
    • Critique of foreign policy, diplomatic messaging, and social media posts.
    • Reference to financial speculations and market trades preceding major announcements.
  • Host's Reflection on Political Movements:
    • An open invitation to MAGA/independent listeners to engage in constructive dialogue without name-calling.
    • Discussion on the nature of political leadership, personal faith versus political rhetoric, and the importance of critical analysis over partisan allegiance.
  IV. Conclusion & Outro
  • Closing Thoughts: Brief commentary on media coverage, political theater, and lighthearted closing pop-culture references.
  
  
  Episode 165 
  Date 260621.3
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72728441Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaBeyond the Rhetoric: Decoding the Iran Deal, Foreign Policy, and Political Theater I. Introduction & Station Identification - Show Intro: Welcome to Up the Middle, host "Yuergs" outlines the show’s mission to bring political opposition into the...Beyond the Rhetoric: Decoding the Iran Deal, Foreign Policy, and Political Theater
  
  I. Introduction & Station Identification
  • Show Intro: Welcome to Up the Middle, host "Yuergs" outlines the show’s mission to bring political opposition into the same room and appeal to swing voters/independents.
  • Broadcast & Network Details: Details on where to listen live (Sundays at 10 PM EST on mastiff.media/UTM).
  • Community Building & Network Expansion:
    • Reminder to bookmark, subscribe, like, and share.
    • Announcement of upcoming expansion to 6 days a week (including a new morning show from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST on Mastiff Media).
    • Future scheduling shift to 7:00 PM EST on Sunday following David and Lisa Beckmeyer.
  II. Segment 1: Analysis of President Trump & the Iran Deal
  • Media Review: Discussion of a New York Times clip regarding President Trump’s statements on the Iran nuclear deal compared to President Obama’s 2015 deal.
  • Fact-Checking the $1.7 Billion Settlement: Clarifying that the funds returned to Iran in 2016 were a refund for military equipment purchased prior to the 1979 revolution that was never delivered.
  • Body Language & "Tells":
    • Analysis of Trump’s facial expressions and body language during press exchanges.
    • Host shares personal insights on reading body language and identifying when statements lack accuracy.
  • Perspectives on Foreign Policy & Military Bases: Discussion surrounding the status of US military bases in the region and the realities of conflict with Iran.
  III. Segment 2: Satirical Commentary on the Gulf Conflict
  • Featured Clip: Review of a satirical commentary piece by British journalist/comedian Jonathan Pie (jonathanpie.com).
  • Breakdown of the Commentary:
    • Satirical timeline of escalation and victory claims.
    • Critique of foreign policy, diplomatic messaging, and social media posts.
    • Reference to financial speculations and market trades preceding major announcements.
  • Host's Reflection on Political Movements:
    • An open invitation to MAGA/independent listeners to engage in constructive dialogue without name-calling.
    • Discussion on the nature of political leadership, personal faith versus political rhetoric, and the importance of critical analysis over partisan allegiance.
  IV. Conclusion & Outro
  • Closing Thoughts: Brief commentary on media coverage, political theater, and lighthearted closing pop-culture references.
  
  
  Episode 165 
  Date 260621.3
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1978false6165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/huddled-masses-and-heavy-policing-world-cup-controversies-and-the-american-dream--72728439Huddled Masses and Heavy Policing: World Cup Controversies and the American Dream
  
  I. Show Introduction & Sponsorship
  • Show Opening: Host "Yergs" introduces Up the Middle, framing it as a platform for common-sense discussions, testing opposing viewpoints, and targeting independent/swing voters.
  • Broadcast Information: Details on the two-hour live radio show airing Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern on mastiff.media/UTM.
  • Local Sponsor Highlight: Endorsement of "Inn on the Gulf" restaurant in Hudson Beach, FL.
    • Highlights the menu, views, and specific rum recommendation (Ron Zacapa).
  II. World Cup Border & Security Controversies
  • Controversy Overview: Critique of U.S. border enforcement and security measures targeting international teams and attendees during the U.S.-hosted World Cup.
  • Key Incidents Cited:
    • Uruguay National Team: Pulled over on the side of the road for a K-9 drug search prior to reaching their hotel.
    • Iraqi Delegation: Striker Amen Hussein detained for nearly seven hours at Chicago O'Hare; photography staff member denied entry.
    • Travel Restrictions: Officials from nations under travel bans (e.g., Haiti, Iran, Senegal, Ivory Coast) facing entry denials.
  • Public & International Backlash:
    • Contrast between rigid U.S. law enforcement actions and constructive actions of international visitors (e.g., Japanese fans cleaning stadiums).
    • Reactions from sports bloggers and social media (referencing an Occupy Democrats post) calling out perceived racial profiling and missed opportunities for global unity.
  III. The Changing American Ideology
  • Viral Media Analysis: Discussion of a clip featuring a law enforcement official criticizing undocumented immigrants.
  • The "American Dream" Contradiction:
    • The official’s descriptions inadvertent similarity to Emma Lazarus's poem The New Colossus ("Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses...").
    • Yergs highlights the irony of anti-immigration rhetoric inadvertently describing the foundational ideals on the Statue of Liberty.
  • Shifting Political Positions:
    • Reflection on how conservative attitudes toward immigration have evolved over time.
    • Contrast between modern hardline policy and historical Republican stances (referencing the open-border perspectives of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in earlier primary debates).
  • Economic Ironies: Brief commentary on high-profile immigrants (e.g., Elon Musk) utilizing American systems to build massive wealth while avoiding similar scrutiny.
  IV. Segment Wrap-Up & Commercial Break
  • Closing Thoughts: Tease for the upcoming discussion on Iran.
  • Sponsorship Network Ads: Promos for Be Inspired podcast, Best Buy / Verizon promotions, Red Rooster Coffee Roasting Company, and Colebrookdale Railroad.
  
  
  Episode 164 
  Date 260621.2
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72728439Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:30:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaHuddled Masses and Heavy Policing: World Cup Controversies and the American Dream I. Show Introduction & Sponsorship - Show Opening: Host "Yergs" introduces Up the Middle, framing it as a platform for common-sense discussions, testing opposing...Huddled Masses and Heavy Policing: World Cup Controversies and the American Dream
  
  I. Show Introduction & Sponsorship
  • Show Opening: Host "Yergs" introduces Up the Middle, framing it as a platform for common-sense discussions, testing opposing viewpoints, and targeting independent/swing voters.
  • Broadcast Information: Details on the two-hour live radio show airing Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern on mastiff.media/UTM.
  • Local Sponsor Highlight: Endorsement of "Inn on the Gulf" restaurant in Hudson Beach, FL.
    • Highlights the menu, views, and specific rum recommendation (Ron Zacapa).
  II. World Cup Border & Security Controversies
  • Controversy Overview: Critique of U.S. border enforcement and security measures targeting international teams and attendees during the U.S.-hosted World Cup.
  • Key Incidents Cited:
    • Uruguay National Team: Pulled over on the side of the road for a K-9 drug search prior to reaching their hotel.
    • Iraqi Delegation: Striker Amen Hussein detained for nearly seven hours at Chicago O'Hare; photography staff member denied entry.
    • Travel Restrictions: Officials from nations under travel bans (e.g., Haiti, Iran, Senegal, Ivory Coast) facing entry denials.
  • Public & International Backlash:
    • Contrast between rigid U.S. law enforcement actions and constructive actions of international visitors (e.g., Japanese fans cleaning stadiums).
    • Reactions from sports bloggers and social media (referencing an Occupy Democrats post) calling out perceived racial profiling and missed opportunities for global unity.
  III. The Changing American Ideology
  • Viral Media Analysis: Discussion of a clip featuring a law enforcement official criticizing undocumented immigrants.
  • The "American Dream" Contradiction:
    • The official’s descriptions inadvertent similarity to Emma Lazarus's poem The New Colossus ("Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses...").
    • Yergs highlights the irony of anti-immigration rhetoric inadvertently describing the foundational ideals on the Statue of Liberty.
  • Shifting Political Positions:
    • Reflection on how conservative attitudes toward immigration have evolved over time.
    • Contrast between modern hardline policy and historical Republican stances (referencing the open-border perspectives of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in earlier primary debates).
  • Economic Ironies: Brief commentary on high-profile immigrants (e.g., Elon Musk) utilizing American systems to build massive wealth while avoiding similar scrutiny.
  IV. Segment Wrap-Up & Commercial Break
  • Closing Thoughts: Tease for the upcoming discussion on Iran.
  • Sponsorship Network Ads: Promos for Be Inspired podcast, Best Buy / Verizon promotions, Red Rooster Coffee Roasting Company, and Colebrookdale Railroad.
  
  
  Episode 164 
  Date 260621.2
  
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  Opening & Network Announcements
  
  • Intro & Greetings: Host welcomes listeners, acknowledges Father's Day, and shares personal updates (calls with family, working at Best Buy).
  • Major Announcement: Up The Middle returns to a 5-day-a-week format as the "Mastiff Media Morning Show" (airs 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM).
  • Schedule Adjustment: Sunday night show moving to 8:30 PM EST to follow David Beckmeyer's This Week in Outrage.
  II. Video Critique: ICE Enforcement Incident (Illinois)
  
  • Context: Analyzing video footage of immigration/federal law enforcement agents executing an arrest.
  • Critique of Agent Tactics & Legality:
    • Agents threatening to break car windows without clear, articulated cause or presenting a warrant.
    • Lack of justification for excessive force against non-violent, non-resisting individuals.
    • Host contrasts the agents' behavior with lawful procedures, proper tactical training, and constitutional rights (1st Amendment).
  • Tactical & Safety Failures:
    • Agents losing situational awareness and turning their backs on the surrounding crowd.
    • Allowing bystanders/bystander camerawork to enter the inner security perimeter.
    • Mismanaging crowd escalation by drawing batons rather than maintaining professional presence.
    • Unprofessional conduct (e.g., agent failing to notice his fly was open while being mocked by a bystander).
  III. Call to Action & Commercial Break
  
  • Audience Call to Action: Urges citizens to hold federal law enforcement accountable by contacting representatives and demanding professionalism.
  • Mid-roll Sponsorship & Station Identifications:
    • Bear Fever: It's Catching (Boyertown Art/Mastiff Media)
    • Mastiff Media Network (Join/Syndication pitch)
    • Momentum Fitness & Wellness (Bayonet Point, FL)
  IV. Teaser for Next Segment
  
  • Upcoming Topic: Further critique of ICE operations during international events (World Cup) and how VIP/foreign guests are treated.
  
  
  Episode 163
  Date 260621.1
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72728438Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:52:33 +0000Mastiff.MediaBaton Escalation & Open Zippers: Inside a Disastrous ICE Encounter Opening & Network Announcements - Intro & Greetings: Host welcomes listeners, acknowledges Father's Day, and shares personal updates (calls with family, working at Best...Baton Escalation & Open Zippers: Inside a Disastrous ICE Encounter
  
  Opening & Network Announcements
  
  • Intro & Greetings: Host welcomes listeners, acknowledges Father's Day, and shares personal updates (calls with family, working at Best Buy).
  • Major Announcement: Up The Middle returns to a 5-day-a-week format as the "Mastiff Media Morning Show" (airs 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM).
  • Schedule Adjustment: Sunday night show moving to 8:30 PM EST to follow David Beckmeyer's This Week in Outrage.
  II. Video Critique: ICE Enforcement Incident (Illinois)
  
  • Context: Analyzing video footage of immigration/federal law enforcement agents executing an arrest.
  • Critique of Agent Tactics & Legality:
    • Agents threatening to break car windows without clear, articulated cause or presenting a warrant.
    • Lack of justification for excessive force against non-violent, non-resisting individuals.
    • Host contrasts the agents' behavior with lawful procedures, proper tactical training, and constitutional rights (1st Amendment).
  • Tactical & Safety Failures:
    • Agents losing situational awareness and turning their backs on the surrounding crowd.
    • Allowing bystanders/bystander camerawork to enter the inner security perimeter.
    • Mismanaging crowd escalation by drawing batons rather than maintaining professional presence.
    • Unprofessional conduct (e.g., agent failing to notice his fly was open while being mocked by a bystander).
  III. Call to Action & Commercial Break
  
  • Audience Call to Action: Urges citizens to hold federal law enforcement accountable by contacting representatives and demanding professionalism.
  • Mid-roll Sponsorship & Station Identifications:
    • Bear Fever: It's Catching (Boyertown Art/Mastiff Media)
    • Mastiff Media Network (Join/Syndication pitch)
    • Momentum Fitness & Wellness (Bayonet Point, FL)
  IV. Teaser for Next Segment
  
  • Upcoming Topic: Further critique of ICE operations during international events (World Cup) and how VIP/foreign guests are treated.
  
  
  Episode 163
  Date 260621.1
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1814false6163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-be-a-sucker-applying-history-to-the-modern-maga-movement--72661424"Don't Be a Sucker" - Applying History to the Modern MAGA Movement
  A Call to Action Against Division, Bigotry and Political Cults
  
  Episode: 162
  Date: 260614.3
  
  I. Sports & Health Updates
  
  • Yergz casually predicts the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Stanley Cup.
  • He mentions Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization and comments on Donald Trump's appearance at a UFC event, criticizing the "blinding" presence of his plane.
  II. The Importance of Historical Context
  
  • Yergz praises a recent video by Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, which draws parallels between current political rhetoric and past historical events.
  • He emphasizes the importance of looking back at history, specifically the 1940s and 1950s, to understand the dangers of fascism.
  III. A Message from 1947: "Don't Be a Sucker"
  
  • Yergz plays a significant portion of the 1947 anti-fascist short film, "Don't Be a Sucker," produced by the U.S. Department of War.
  • The clip highlights the dangers of prejudice, division, and the slow erosion of rights, warning against groups that seek to divide Americans.
  • Yergz pauses the clip to emphasize the phrase "American American" and challenges the audience to define what that actually means, noting that the only true Americans are Native Americans.
  IV. The Threat of Fascism and the MAGA Movement
  
  • Yergz resumes the clip, which details the historical rise of Nazi Germany and how Hitler used "practical weapons" to divide the nation.
  • He compares the rhetoric in the 1947 film to the current political climate, directly accusing the MAGA movement and Donald Trump of using fascist tactics.
  • He calls out politicians like Ted Cruz, referencing a specific instance where Cruz refused to stand up to Trump after Trump insulted his wife.
  V. The Call to Action: Stand Together
  
  • Yergz passionately argues that the true "enemy" is not the opposing political party or different demographic groups, but rather the politicians and individuals who try to divide the country.
  • He reiterates that "MAGA" is not a political movement, but a cult, and that its actions are not conservative, Christian, or patriotic.
  • He challenges listeners to speak up, use their platforms, and fight against bigotry and division.
  VI. Personal Updates & Outro
  
  • Yergz provides a brief update on Matrix, mentioning that he has been struggling but is resting.
  • He announces he will be taking the next few days off to care for Matrix.
  • He wishes his mother a happy 75th birthday.
  • The segment ends with plugs for his affiliated creators, including Jeff Klein, Bradley Schlegel, and Phil Repko, before the show's outro audio plays.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72661424Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:06 +0000Mastiff.Media"Don't Be a Sucker" - Applying History to the Modern MAGA Movement A Call to Action Against Division, Bigotry and Political Cults Episode: 162 Date: 260614.3 I. Sports & Health Updates - Yergz casually predicts the Carolina Hurricanes will win..."Don't Be a Sucker" - Applying History to the Modern MAGA Movement
  A Call to Action Against Division, Bigotry and Political Cults
  
  Episode: 162
  Date: 260614.3
  
  I. Sports & Health Updates
  
  • Yergz casually predicts the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Stanley Cup.
  • He mentions Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization and comments on Donald Trump's appearance at a UFC event, criticizing the "blinding" presence of his plane.
  II. The Importance of Historical Context
  
  • Yergz praises a recent video by Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, which draws parallels between current political rhetoric and past historical events.
  • He emphasizes the importance of looking back at history, specifically the 1940s and 1950s, to understand the dangers of fascism.
  III. A Message from 1947: "Don't Be a Sucker"
  
  • Yergz plays a significant portion of the 1947 anti-fascist short film, "Don't Be a Sucker," produced by the U.S. Department of War.
  • The clip highlights the dangers of prejudice, division, and the slow erosion of rights, warning against groups that seek to divide Americans.
  • Yergz pauses the clip to emphasize the phrase "American American" and challenges the audience to define what that actually means, noting that the only true Americans are Native Americans.
  IV. The Threat of Fascism and the MAGA Movement
  
  • Yergz resumes the clip, which details the historical rise of Nazi Germany and how Hitler used "practical weapons" to divide the nation.
  • He compares the rhetoric in the 1947 film to the current political climate, directly accusing the MAGA movement and Donald Trump of using fascist tactics.
  • He calls out politicians like Ted Cruz, referencing a specific instance where Cruz refused to stand up to Trump after Trump insulted his wife.
  V. The Call to Action: Stand Together
  
  • Yergz passionately argues that the true "enemy" is not the opposing political party or different demographic groups, but rather the politicians and individuals who try to divide the country.
  • He reiterates that "MAGA" is not a political movement, but a cult, and that its actions are not conservative, Christian, or patriotic.
  • He challenges listeners to speak up, use their platforms, and fight against bigotry and division.
  VI. Personal Updates & Outro
  
  • Yergz provides a brief update on Matrix, mentioning that he has been struggling but is resting.
  • He announces he will be taking the next few days off to care for Matrix.
  • He wishes his mother a happy 75th birthday.
  • The segment ends with plugs for his affiliated creators, including Jeff Klein, Bradley Schlegel, and Phil Repko, before the show's outro audio plays.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>762false6162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fact-checking-save-america-the-meet-the-press-walkout-voter-suppression-and-the-media-offenders-list--72661425Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" List
  
  Episode: 161
  Date: 260614.2
  
  I. The "Save America" Election Fraud Narrative
  
  • Yergz directs his audience to a webpage (WhiteHouse.gov/SaveAmerica) created by the Trump administration.
  • He dissects the specific goals outlined on the page, starting with the goal of ending mail-in ballots.
  • He points out the hypocrisy of Trump and other Republicans using mail-in ballots, including a reference to Rep. Thomas Massie's recent primary loss.
  II. Analyzing the Meet the Press Walkout
  
  • Yergz plays a clip of Donald Trump's interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press.
  • He notes Trump's claim that his agitation was due to the sound of rain, while the clip clearly shows him struggling to answer Welker's questions about his election fraud conspiracy theories.
  • He uses CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale's analysis to emphasize the lack of evidence for Trump's claims.
  III. Debunking Unconstitutional Claims
  
  • Yergz reviews more claims from the "Save America" page, specifically the call for "proof of citizenship" and biometric databases like those used in India and Brazil.
  • He argues that proof of citizenship is already required and protected under the Constitution for both voting and holding public office.
  • He counters the administration's claim that illegal aliens are voting in US elections, calling it a baseless conspiracy theory.
  IV. State vs. Federal Voting Rights
  
  • Yergz analyzes the administration's attempt to eliminate early voting and dictate election protocols based on models from Denmark and Sweden.
  • He asserts that the Constitution grants states the authority to determine their own election processes, including the allowance of early voting.
  • He emphasizes that Election Day is legally defined as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and any attempt to restrict voting beyond this is voter suppression.
  V. Personal Update: Caring for Matrix
  
  • A brief, emotional segment where Yergz discusses his dog Matrix (named after the Mastiff Media network).
  • He details Matrix's battle with megaesophagus and the constant care required to keep him healthy.
  • Yergz shares that he may need to take time off due to Matrix's declining health but expresses profound gratitude for his time with the dog.
  VI. Commercial Break
  
  • Bear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).
  • Network invitation for content creators to join Mastiff Media.
  • Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness in Florida.
  VII. Confronting "Media Offenders"
  
  • Yergz returns to the WhiteHouse.gov site to look at the "Media Offenders" page.
  • He specifically looks at an entry for CNN's Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin regarding their coverage of President Trump's health and potential "somnolence" (drowsiness).
  • The White House page attacks the report as a "fringe talking point for chronically online leftists" and claims Trump is in perfect health.
  • Yergz laughs at the partisan vitriol on an official government website before wrapping up the segment.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72661425Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:05 +0000Mastiff.MediaFact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" List Episode: 161 Date: 260614.2 I. The "Save America" Election Fraud Narrative - Yergz directs his audience to a webpage...Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" List
  
  Episode: 161
  Date: 260614.2
  
  I. The "Save America" Election Fraud Narrative
  
  • Yergz directs his audience to a webpage (WhiteHouse.gov/SaveAmerica) created by the Trump administration.
  • He dissects the specific goals outlined on the page, starting with the goal of ending mail-in ballots.
  • He points out the hypocrisy of Trump and other Republicans using mail-in ballots, including a reference to Rep. Thomas Massie's recent primary loss.
  II. Analyzing the Meet the Press Walkout
  
  • Yergz plays a clip of Donald Trump's interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press.
  • He notes Trump's claim that his agitation was due to the sound of rain, while the clip clearly shows him struggling to answer Welker's questions about his election fraud conspiracy theories.
  • He uses CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale's analysis to emphasize the lack of evidence for Trump's claims.
  III. Debunking Unconstitutional Claims
  
  • Yergz reviews more claims from the "Save America" page, specifically the call for "proof of citizenship" and biometric databases like those used in India and Brazil.
  • He argues that proof of citizenship is already required and protected under the Constitution for both voting and holding public office.
  • He counters the administration's claim that illegal aliens are voting in US elections, calling it a baseless conspiracy theory.
  IV. State vs. Federal Voting Rights
  
  • Yergz analyzes the administration's attempt to eliminate early voting and dictate election protocols based on models from Denmark and Sweden.
  • He asserts that the Constitution grants states the authority to determine their own election processes, including the allowance of early voting.
  • He emphasizes that Election Day is legally defined as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and any attempt to restrict voting beyond this is voter suppression.
  V. Personal Update: Caring for Matrix
  
  • A brief, emotional segment where Yergz discusses his dog Matrix (named after the Mastiff Media network).
  • He details Matrix's battle with megaesophagus and the constant care required to keep him healthy.
  • Yergz shares that he may need to take time off due to Matrix's declining health but expresses profound gratitude for his time with the dog.
  VI. Commercial Break
  
  • Bear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).
  • Network invitation for content creators to join Mastiff Media.
  • Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness in Florida.
  VII. Confronting "Media Offenders"
  
  • Yergz returns to the WhiteHouse.gov site to look at the "Media Offenders" page.
  • He specifically looks at an entry for CNN's Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin regarding their coverage of President Trump's health and potential "somnolence" (drowsiness).
  • The White House page attacks the report as a "fringe talking point for chronically online leftists" and claims Trump is in perfect health.
  • Yergz laughs at the partisan vitriol on an official government website before wrapping up the segment.
  
  
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  Episode: 160
  Date:  260614.1
  
  I. The Threat of Military Integration
  
  • Yergz points out the ideological differences between the U.S. and Israeli militaries (volunteer vs. mandatory).
  • He claims Trump wants to bring back the draft.
  • He introduces the upcoming NDAA legislation, which contains a provision (Section 224) that would "synchronize" the IDF and the US military.
  • Yergz plays a clip of Representative Thomas Massie speaking out against Section 224, calling it a compromise to US national security.
  II. The Middle East and Embassy Law
  
  • Yergz argues Netanyahu has been pushing for a war with Iran since the early 2000s, but past presidents (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden) managed to keep him in check.
  • He pivots to an educational point about embassy law, explaining that an embassy is considered the sovereign soil of the country it represents.
  • He references the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis as an example of this law being broken.
  • Yergz discusses Ronald Reagan's alleged involvement in the Hostage Crisis, claiming he negotiated a delay in their release to sabotage Jimmy Carter's re-election chances.
  III. Commercial Breaks
  
  • Be Inspired podcast with Jane Stahl
  • Yergz's new full-time job at Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
  • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
  • The Colebrookdale Railroad, connecting Boyertown and Pottstown.
  IV. Conclusion
  
  • Yergz concludes the segment, noting the abrupt ending is due to the live radio show format.
  • He encourages listeners to tune in live on Sunday evenings at www.mastiff.media/utm.
  
  
  
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72661423Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:26:27 +0000Mastiff.MediaThe Threat of Synchronized Militaries and the NDAA; Massie's Warning Episode: 160 Date:  260614.1 I. The Threat of Military Integration - Yergz points out the ideological differences between the U.S. and Israeli militaries (volunteer vs....The Threat of Synchronized Militaries and the NDAA; Massie's Warning
  
  Episode: 160
  Date:  260614.1
  
  I. The Threat of Military Integration
  
  • Yergz points out the ideological differences between the U.S. and Israeli militaries (volunteer vs. mandatory).
  • He claims Trump wants to bring back the draft.
  • He introduces the upcoming NDAA legislation, which contains a provision (Section 224) that would "synchronize" the IDF and the US military.
  • Yergz plays a clip of Representative Thomas Massie speaking out against Section 224, calling it a compromise to US national security.
  II. The Middle East and Embassy Law
  
  • Yergz argues Netanyahu has been pushing for a war with Iran since the early 2000s, but past presidents (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden) managed to keep him in check.
  • He pivots to an educational point about embassy law, explaining that an embassy is considered the sovereign soil of the country it represents.
  • He references the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis as an example of this law being broken.
  • Yergz discusses Ronald Reagan's alleged involvement in the Hostage Crisis, claiming he negotiated a delay in their release to sabotage Jimmy Carter's re-election chances.
  III. Commercial Breaks
  
  • Be Inspired podcast with Jane Stahl
  • Yergz's new full-time job at Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
  • Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
  • The Colebrookdale Railroad, connecting Boyertown and Pottstown.
  IV. Conclusion
  
  • Yergz concludes the segment, noting the abrupt ending is due to the live radio show format.
  • He encourages listeners to tune in live on Sunday evenings at www.mastiff.media/utm.
  
  
  
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1332false6160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/left-wing-lunacy-evaluating-the-government-s-war-on-free-press--72584609Left-Wing Lunacy: Evaluating the Government's War on Free Press
  
  Episode 159
  Episode Date: 260607.4
  
  
  1. Intro and Media Discrepancies
     • High-energy opening and the "Up the Middle" theme song.
     • Host Yergz walks through varying media descriptions of an incident at Delany Hall, comparing headlines from Fox News, Mother Jones, The New York Times, and the Daily Targum.
     • Reflections on mainstream media honesty, citing the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes and bias on CBS.
  2. White House Website & Enmity Lists
     • Yergz highlights independent journalists Brian Tyler Cohen and David Pakman being targeted on an official government portal.
     • Pulling up a live section of whitehouse.gov titled "Media Offenders," detailing the official administration's attack on CNN anchors Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin under the category of "Left-Wing Lunacy."
  3. The "Save America Act" & Voter Suppression Analysis
     • Debunking the language of the "Save America Act" regarding proof of citizenship.
     • Explaining the constitutional framework where voter qualification methods (early voting and mail-in voting) fall strictly under state, not federal, authority.
     • Pointing out the hypocrisy of Trump utilizing mail-in voting himself while simultaneously attempting to ban it federally.
  4. Commercial Block
     • Public interest ad for Bear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).
     • Network invitation for content creators to join talk radio at Mastiff Media.
     • Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness located on US-19 in Florida.
  5. Jet Trends Feature & Wrap-up
     • Reviewing mechanical services at Jet Trends in New Port Richey, Florida.
     • Closing standard disclaimer about the podcast architecture being sourced from his live weekly two-hour broadcast, directing viewers to mastiff.media/utm.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72584609Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:07:30 +0000Mastiff.MediaLeft-Wing Lunacy: Evaluating the Government's War on Free Press Episode 159 Episode Date: 260607.4 - Intro and Media Discrepancies - High-energy opening and the "Up the Middle" theme song. - Host Yergz walks through varying media...Left-Wing Lunacy: Evaluating the Government's War on Free Press
  
  Episode 159
  Episode Date: 260607.4
  
  
  1. Intro and Media Discrepancies
     • High-energy opening and the "Up the Middle" theme song.
     • Host Yergz walks through varying media descriptions of an incident at Delany Hall, comparing headlines from Fox News, Mother Jones, The New York Times, and the Daily Targum.
     • Reflections on mainstream media honesty, citing the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes and bias on CBS.
  2. White House Website & Enmity Lists
     • Yergz highlights independent journalists Brian Tyler Cohen and David Pakman being targeted on an official government portal.
     • Pulling up a live section of whitehouse.gov titled "Media Offenders," detailing the official administration's attack on CNN anchors Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin under the category of "Left-Wing Lunacy."
  3. The "Save America Act" & Voter Suppression Analysis
     • Debunking the language of the "Save America Act" regarding proof of citizenship.
     • Explaining the constitutional framework where voter qualification methods (early voting and mail-in voting) fall strictly under state, not federal, authority.
     • Pointing out the hypocrisy of Trump utilizing mail-in voting himself while simultaneously attempting to ban it federally.
  4. Commercial Block
     • Public interest ad for Bear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).
     • Network invitation for content creators to join talk radio at Mastiff Media.
     • Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness located on US-19 in Florida.
  5. Jet Trends Feature & Wrap-up
     • Reviewing mechanical services at Jet Trends in New Port Richey, Florida.
     • Closing standard disclaimer about the podcast architecture being sourced from his live weekly two-hour broadcast, directing viewers to mastiff.media/utm.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1713false6159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enmeshed-section-224-and-netanyahu-s-long-war-with-iran--72584610
  Episode 158
  Episode Date 260607.3
  
  Episode Overview
  
  Episode BreakdownHost Commentary: Military Differences
  
  • Topic Introduction: The host mentions that Thomas Massie will be discussed further later in the hour.
  • Mandatory Service: The host highlights a major difference between the US and Israeli militaries: Israeli citizens are legally required to serve in the military.
  • Political Commentary: The host claims that during "Trump 1.0", there was an attempt to bring back the military draft to create large armies at his disposal as the "President of Peace."
  Audio Clip: Representative Thomas Massie
  
  • NDAA Legislation: Republican Representative Thomas Massie (4th Congressional District of Kentucky) discusses Section 224 of the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act).
  • Military Synchronization: Rep. Massie warns that this section intends to synchronize and enmesh the IDF with the US military, combining technology and supply chains.
  • National Security Concerns: Rep. Massie argues this creates an asymmetric relationship that compromises US national security and obligates the US to defend Israel at any cost.
  Host Commentary: Geopolitics and History
  
  • Technical Difficulties: The host briefly expresses frustration with Facebook streaming issues when using Chrome.
  • Middle East Tensions: The host voices outrage over the NDAA provision and states that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has wanted a war with Iran since before the Bush 43 administration.
  • Past Administrations: He notes that Presidents Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden managed the relationship without giving Netanyahu everything he wanted regarding Iran.
  • Embassy Laws & Hostage Crisis: The host explains international embassy laws (an embassy is considered sovereign soil) and references the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis—and the movie Argo—as an example of this law being violated.
  • Reagan Allegations: The host claims that Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan negotiated to delay the release of the hostages to sabotage Jimmy Carter's re-election.
  Commercial Break
  
  • Be Inspired Podcast: Promotes the Be Inspired podcast hosted by Jane Stall, a retired English teacher who also co-hosts Both Sides Now on Yirgs Radio.
  • Best Buy Mobile: The host (Yirgs) advertises his full-time job at the Best Buy mobile department in Wesley Chapel, Florida, where he partners with Verizon from Thursday through Monday.
  • Rad Rooster Coffee: Advertises Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, owned by Cory and Lindsay Mason, offering ethically harvested beans and free shipping on orders over $50.
  • Colebrookdale Railroad: Promotes historical, civil war-era train rides and first-class service in Southeastern Pennsylvania, connecting Boyertown and Pottstown.
  Outro & Show Information
  
  • Call to Action: Yirgs asks the audience to like, share, subscribe, and bookmark the show.
  • Show Format Disclaimer: He explains that the podcast episodes are abruptly cut excerpts from his two-hour weekly live radio show.
  • Live Broadcast Info: Listeners are invited to tune into the live broadcast of Up the Middle on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern at www.mastiff.media/utm.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72584610Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:41:37 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp the Middle: Enmeshed: Section 224 and Netanyahu's Long War with Iran Episode 158 Episode Date 260607.3 Episode Overview Episode BreakdownHost Commentary: Military Differences - Topic Introduction: The host mentions that Thomas Massie will be...
  Episode 158
  Episode Date 260607.3
  
  Episode Overview
  
  Episode BreakdownHost Commentary: Military Differences
  
  • Topic Introduction: The host mentions that Thomas Massie will be discussed further later in the hour.
  • Mandatory Service: The host highlights a major difference between the US and Israeli militaries: Israeli citizens are legally required to serve in the military.
  • Political Commentary: The host claims that during "Trump 1.0", there was an attempt to bring back the military draft to create large armies at his disposal as the "President of Peace."
  Audio Clip: Representative Thomas Massie
  
  • NDAA Legislation: Republican Representative Thomas Massie (4th Congressional District of Kentucky) discusses Section 224 of the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act).
  • Military Synchronization: Rep. Massie warns that this section intends to synchronize and enmesh the IDF with the US military, combining technology and supply chains.
  • National Security Concerns: Rep. Massie argues this creates an asymmetric relationship that compromises US national security and obligates the US to defend Israel at any cost.
  Host Commentary: Geopolitics and History
  
  • Technical Difficulties: The host briefly expresses frustration with Facebook streaming issues when using Chrome.
  • Middle East Tensions: The host voices outrage over the NDAA provision and states that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has wanted a war with Iran since before the Bush 43 administration.
  • Past Administrations: He notes that Presidents Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden managed the relationship without giving Netanyahu everything he wanted regarding Iran.
  • Embassy Laws & Hostage Crisis: The host explains international embassy laws (an embassy is considered sovereign soil) and references the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis—and the movie Argo—as an example of this law being violated.
  • Reagan Allegations: The host claims that Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan negotiated to delay the release of the hostages to sabotage Jimmy Carter's re-election.
  Commercial Break
  
  • Be Inspired Podcast: Promotes the Be Inspired podcast hosted by Jane Stall, a retired English teacher who also co-hosts Both Sides Now on Yirgs Radio.
  • Best Buy Mobile: The host (Yirgs) advertises his full-time job at the Best Buy mobile department in Wesley Chapel, Florida, where he partners with Verizon from Thursday through Monday.
  • Rad Rooster Coffee: Advertises Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, owned by Cory and Lindsay Mason, offering ethically harvested beans and free shipping on orders over $50.
  • Colebrookdale Railroad: Promotes historical, civil war-era train rides and first-class service in Southeastern Pennsylvania, connecting Boyertown and Pottstown.
  Outro & Show Information
  
  • Call to Action: Yirgs asks the audience to like, share, subscribe, and bookmark the show.
  • Show Format Disclaimer: He explains that the podcast episodes are abruptly cut excerpts from his two-hour weekly live radio show.
  • Live Broadcast Info: Listeners are invited to tune into the live broadcast of Up the Middle on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern at www.mastiff.media/utm.
  
  
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  • Intro Segment
    • Show opening theme track and intro music.
    • Host Yergz opens the segment by highlighting an upcoming investigation into ICE operations.
  • ICE Facilities & The New Jersey Budget Pivot
    • Yergz addresses "Delany Hall" in New Jersey as a facility being utilized by ICE as what he terms a concentration camp.
    • Discussion of a $12 million funding boost announced by Governor Murphy for the Detention Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI).
    • Yergz offers a harsh critique of ICE personnel, arguing their methods do not align with traditional federal law enforcement standards based on his 21-year tenure as a federal agent.
  • The History of DHS & Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
    • A deep-dive into the organizational transition from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Bush administration.
    • How the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and U.S. Customs merged to create modern-day ICE.
    • Yergz recounts his personal history in the Secret Service and details high-profile legal scandals involving ICE contractors and prison guards.
  • Commercial Break Block
    • Jane Stahl plug for the Be Inspired and Both Sides Now podcasts.
    • Yergz promotes his personal schedule at Best Buy mobile in Wesley Chapel.
    • Ad copy for Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (Boyertown, PA) and the historical Colebrookdale Railroad excursions.
  • Moms for Liberty and the San Diego Library Ransom Scandal
    • A transition into Pride Month discussions, looking back at a scandal where "Moms for Liberty" checked out all LGBTQ+ literature from a San Diego library and held them for "ransom."
    • How the community out-funded the censorship attempt, resulting in $30,000 for new books.
    • Yergz analyzes "Moms for Liberty" and links their playbook to the Christian nationalism policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • Disney Pride & Jet Trends Maintenance Spotlight
    • Reflections on "Disney Pride" week in Orlando and how the gay community historically takes over the theme parks.
    • A rapid local business spotlight on Jet Trends on US-19 in New Port Richie for specialized watercraft maintenance.
  • Outro Segment
    • Standard disclaimer regarding show segments being cut straight from the longer, live weekly broadcast.
    • Livestream schedule details for tuning in Sundays at 10 PM Eastern.
  
  
  
  
  Episode Date: 260607.2
  
  Episode: 157
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72584607Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:38:33 +0000Mastiff.MediaICE Operations in NJ: The Hidden Truth About Delany Hall - Intro Segment - Show opening theme track and intro music. - Host Yergz opens the segment by highlighting an upcoming investigation into ICE operations. - ICE Facilities & The New...
  
  • Intro Segment
    • Show opening theme track and intro music.
    • Host Yergz opens the segment by highlighting an upcoming investigation into ICE operations.
  • ICE Facilities & The New Jersey Budget Pivot
    • Yergz addresses "Delany Hall" in New Jersey as a facility being utilized by ICE as what he terms a concentration camp.
    • Discussion of a $12 million funding boost announced by Governor Murphy for the Detention Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI).
    • Yergz offers a harsh critique of ICE personnel, arguing their methods do not align with traditional federal law enforcement standards based on his 21-year tenure as a federal agent.
  • The History of DHS & Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
    • A deep-dive into the organizational transition from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Bush administration.
    • How the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and U.S. Customs merged to create modern-day ICE.
    • Yergz recounts his personal history in the Secret Service and details high-profile legal scandals involving ICE contractors and prison guards.
  • Commercial Break Block
    • Jane Stahl plug for the Be Inspired and Both Sides Now podcasts.
    • Yergz promotes his personal schedule at Best Buy mobile in Wesley Chapel.
    • Ad copy for Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (Boyertown, PA) and the historical Colebrookdale Railroad excursions.
  • Moms for Liberty and the San Diego Library Ransom Scandal
    • A transition into Pride Month discussions, looking back at a scandal where "Moms for Liberty" checked out all LGBTQ+ literature from a San Diego library and held them for "ransom."
    • How the community out-funded the censorship attempt, resulting in $30,000 for new books.
    • Yergz analyzes "Moms for Liberty" and links their playbook to the Christian nationalism policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • Disney Pride & Jet Trends Maintenance Spotlight
    • Reflections on "Disney Pride" week in Orlando and how the gay community historically takes over the theme parks.
    • A rapid local business spotlight on Jet Trends on US-19 in New Port Richie for specialized watercraft maintenance.
  • Outro Segment
    • Standard disclaimer regarding show segments being cut straight from the longer, live weekly broadcast.
    • Livestream schedule details for tuning in Sundays at 10 PM Eastern.
  
  
  
  
  Episode Date: 260607.2
  
  Episode: 157
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1961delaney,delany,dhs,hall,ice,jersey,liberty,momsfalse6157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-it-on-the-rain-trump-s-interview-walkout-and-the-milli-vanilli-defense--72584608
  Monologue Part 1
  Host Yergz addresses his tardiness, technical issues with TikTok, and challenges MAGA supporters to justify their allegiance.
  
  Monologue Part 2
  Yergz compares Trump's walkout during a Meet the Press interview to the disgraced lip-sync duo Milli Vanilli, specifically referencing the song "Blame it on the Rain."
  
  Audio Clip / Commentary
  Audio of Milli Vanilli's "Blame it on the Rain," followed by Yergz commenting on the duo's downfall and comparing lip-syncing to modern pop stars like Britney Spears.
  
  Monologue Part 3
  Yergz pivots to election fraud investigations in the California primary and points out that Rep. Thomas Massie was recently defeated via mail-in ballots.
  
  Audio Clip: CNN / NBC
  A CNN broadcast covering Trump's abrupt walkout during an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, featuring fact-checking from Daniel Dale.
  
  Commercial Break
  Promos for the Bear Fever book, Mastiff Media, Momentum Fitness & Wellness, and Inn on the Gulf.
  
  Outro
  Show wrap-up and live broadcast schedule.
  
  Episode Date:
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  Episode 156
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72584608Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:54:48 +0000Mastiff.MediaBlame it on the Rain: Trump’s Interview Walkout and the Milli Vanilli Defense Monologue Part 1 Host Yergz addresses his tardiness, technical issues with TikTok, and challenges MAGA supporters to justify their allegiance. Monologue Part 2 Yergz...
  Monologue Part 1
  Host Yergz addresses his tardiness, technical issues with TikTok, and challenges MAGA supporters to justify their allegiance.
  
  Monologue Part 2
  Yergz compares Trump's walkout during a Meet the Press interview to the disgraced lip-sync duo Milli Vanilli, specifically referencing the song "Blame it on the Rain."
  
  Audio Clip / Commentary
  Audio of Milli Vanilli's "Blame it on the Rain," followed by Yergz commenting on the duo's downfall and comparing lip-syncing to modern pop stars like Britney Spears.
  
  Monologue Part 3
  Yergz pivots to election fraud investigations in the California primary and points out that Rep. Thomas Massie was recently defeated via mail-in ballots.
  
  Audio Clip: CNN / NBC
  A CNN broadcast covering Trump's abrupt walkout during an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, featuring fact-checking from Daniel Dale.
  
  Commercial Break
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  Outro
  Show wrap-up and live broadcast schedule.
  
  Episode Date:
  260607.1
  
  Episode 156
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1490blame,millivanilli,press,rain,trump,welkerfalse6156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maga-listener-vs-the-world--72271796MAGA Listener vs The World
  
  Yergz critiques a MAGA listener, then speaks "From The Heart"
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72271796Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaMAGA Listener vs The World Yergz critiques a MAGA listener, then speaks "From The Heart" www.Mastiff.Media/utmMAGA Listener vs The World
  
  Yergz critiques a MAGA listener, then speaks "From The Heart"
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4029false6155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maga-gets-even-more-pathetic-ofc-kristen-yeager-dies-in-the-line-of-duty--72271780MAGA Gets Even MORE Pathetic; Ofc Kristen Yeager Dies in the Line of Duty
  
  Donald Trump cries about musical performers backing out of the 250th Celebration.  Even former Apprentice star and Poison front man Bret Michaels has left The Donald hanging.
  
  Central Berks County, Pennsylvania, says good-bye to one of their finest.  Officer Kristen Yeager, a 42 year old mom, wife, daughter and sister-in-blue died on Friday in a vehicle crash in Earl Township, PA (the home of Yergz' parents!) while responding to assist another department in an emergency.  Services are being held Monday evening, June 1st at 8pm.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72271780Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:03 +0000Mastiff.MediaMAGA Gets Even MORE Pathetic; Ofc Kristen Yeager Dies in the Line of Duty Donald Trump cries about musical performers backing out of the 250th Celebration.  Even former Apprentice star and Poison front man Bret Michaels has left The Donald hanging....MAGA Gets Even MORE Pathetic; Ofc Kristen Yeager Dies in the Line of Duty
  
  Donald Trump cries about musical performers backing out of the 250th Celebration.  Even former Apprentice star and Poison front man Bret Michaels has left The Donald hanging.
  
  Central Berks County, Pennsylvania, says good-bye to one of their finest.  Officer Kristen Yeager, a 42 year old mom, wife, daughter and sister-in-blue died on Friday in a vehicle crash in Earl Township, PA (the home of Yergz' parents!) while responding to assist another department in an emergency.  Services are being held Monday evening, June 1st at 8pm.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1443false6154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-talarico-warns-texas-about-paxton-trump-says-he-s-the-main-event--72271779James Talarico Warns Texas About Paxton, Trump Says HE'S the Main Event
  
  In an extended Campaign Message, James Talarico points out the corruption of Republican Opponent, James Paxton.  Donald Trump cries about performers bailing out and says HE'S the main event!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72271779Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Mastiff.MediaJames Talarico Warns Texas About Paxton, Trump Says HE'S the Main Event In an extended Campaign Message, James Talarico points out the corruption of Republican Opponent, James Paxton.  Donald Trump cries about performers bailing out and says HE'S the...James Talarico Warns Texas About Paxton, Trump Says HE'S the Main Event
  
  In an extended Campaign Message, James Talarico points out the corruption of Republican Opponent, James Paxton.  Donald Trump cries about performers bailing out and says HE'S the main event!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1208false5153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-maga-adam-hoffman-gets-out-of-jail-early--72271776Another MAGA, Adam Hoffman,  Gets Out of Jail Early
  
  Prominent Waco, TX lawyer, and MAGA mouthpiece, Adam Hoffman, gets out of jail, courtesy of a plea deal with Ken Paxton's Office, another MAGA Minion.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72271776Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:58:30 +0000Mastiff.MediaAnother MAGA, Adam Hoffman,  Gets Out of Jail Early Prominent Waco, TX lawyer, and MAGA mouthpiece, Adam Hoffman, gets out of jail, courtesy of a plea deal with Ken Paxton's Office, another MAGA Minion. www.Mastiff.Media/utmAnother MAGA, Adam Hoffman,  Gets Out of Jail Early
  
  Prominent Waco, TX lawyer, and MAGA mouthpiece, Adam Hoffman, gets out of jail, courtesy of a plea deal with Ken Paxton's Office, another MAGA Minion.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1200false6152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-where-the-puck-will-be-gretzky-the-future-of-mastiff-media--72199829"Up The Middle" are going by using an analogy from, and a quote by, "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky.  Instead of going where independent journalism IS, Yergz is taking Mastiff.Media to where independent journalism is GOING!  That's what distinquishes us from the other big dogz!
  
  "Up The Middle," by Mastiff.Media
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72199829Thu, 28 May 2026 04:24:14 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode Yergz tells about where Mastiff.Media and "Up The Middle" are going by using an analogy from, and a quote by, "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky.  Instead of going where independent journalism IS, Yergz is taking Mastiff.Media to where..."Up The Middle" are going by using an analogy from, and a quote by, "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky.  Instead of going where independent journalism IS, Yergz is taking Mastiff.Media to where independent journalism is GOING!  That's what distinquishes us from the other big dogz!
  
  "Up The Middle," by Mastiff.Media
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2306false6151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-trump-inappropriately-camera-happy--72199784
  So Yergz asks the question: "Does that really sound like Trump to you?!  Is Trump inappropriately camera happy?!"
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72199784Thu, 28 May 2026 04:19:47 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode Yergz takes a look at the difference between the presidential security of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump - and the fact that, at first, Trump talks all about what happens, while real presidents don't say a word or otherwise...
  So Yergz asks the question: "Does that really sound like Trump to you?!  Is Trump inappropriately camera happy?!"
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1604false6150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ford-pride-abrego-garcia-charges-dropped-what-is-the-appeal-to-trump--72198435
  Then Yergz talks about last Friday's decision by a federal judge to declare the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be what most people believe them to be - #MaliciousProsecution.  It then begs the question (again): With ethical and Constitutional violations like this every day, what do you see in Donald Trump?
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72198435Thu, 28 May 2026 02:29:55 +0000Mastiff.MediaWhen the Raptor was called "gay," the Ford Motor Company stepped up and made it just that - GAY!  For Cologne Pride, in Germany, Ford painted a Rainbow Flag over the hood and front grill, while making the rest of it sparkle - on gold colored glitter! ...
  Then Yergz talks about last Friday's decision by a federal judge to declare the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be what most people believe them to be - #MaliciousProsecution.  It then begs the question (again): With ethical and Constitutional violations like this every day, what do you see in Donald Trump?
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1544false6149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-conservative-talk-radio-sucks--72190814Why Talk Radio Sucks!
  
  Today, Yergz vents a bit of frustration, as he tells you about Brian Kilmeade, Erick Erickson and Jesse Kelly. Yergz reminds you that he's the only one that encourages you to tell him he's wrong (if that day actually happens), that he's the only one to tell you not to just listen to him, but to let his work be your starting point.  He reminds you that no one else gives you their show notes and says, "Here!  Prove me wrong!"  or "Here, I've given you a starting point!"
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72190814Wed, 27 May 2026 18:47:23 +0000Mastiff.MediaWhy Talk Radio Sucks! Today, Yergz vents a bit of frustration, as he tells you about Brian Kilmeade, Erick Erickson and Jesse Kelly. Yergz reminds you that he's the only one that encourages you to tell him he's wrong (if that day actually happens),...Why Talk Radio Sucks!
  
  Today, Yergz vents a bit of frustration, as he tells you about Brian Kilmeade, Erick Erickson and Jesse Kelly. Yergz reminds you that he's the only one that encourages you to tell him he's wrong (if that day actually happens), that he's the only one to tell you not to just listen to him, but to let his work be your starting point.  He reminds you that no one else gives you their show notes and says, "Here!  Prove me wrong!"  or "Here, I've given you a starting point!"
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>569briankilmeade,erickerickson,fox,jessekelly,mastiff.media,middle,news,radio,talk,the,up,upthemiddle,yergzfalse6148bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-ice-agent-charged-history-of-memorial-day-and-military-appreciation-month--72154279illegal activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.  Here we talk about Agent Christian Castro, the second agent to be charged with a crime from the inappropriate conduct while on the job.
  
  Then Yergz takes a look at the history of Memorial Day, as well as the fact that the military already has a month dedicated to it, like so many anti-Pride people say it needs.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72154279Mon, 25 May 2026 13:07:13 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this epsisode we return back to the segment "Crushing ICE," where Yergz takes a look at the illegal activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.  Here we talk about Agent Christian Castro, the second agent to be charged with a...illegal activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.  Here we talk about Agent Christian Castro, the second agent to be charged with a crime from the inappropriate conduct while on the job.
  
  Then Yergz takes a look at the history of Memorial Day, as well as the fact that the military already has a month dedicated to it, like so many anti-Pride people say it needs.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1401false6147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-heart-advice-from-steve-jobs--72064907
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72064907Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis is the final segment of each weekly radio show episode.  "From the Heart" is a great one-on-one type of chat with Yergz.  Maybe he breaks away from politics for a bit, maybe it's a march right down Pennsylvania Avenue!  But it's always "From the...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1697false6146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-gerrymandering--72064861
  Then Yergz wraps up this episode with Florida Gerry/Dummymandering.
  
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  #Trump #MAGA #Woke #2A #Florida #DeSantis #Gerrymander #Dummymander
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72064861Tue, 19 May 2026 05:36:48 +0000Mastiff.MediaYergz talks about ANOTHER MAGA Moron busted for something... this time shooting up a corner outside of a court house, and a black vet is the victim!  But wait!  THEN, the shooter raises more via crowd funding for bail than the victim could for...
  Then Yergz wraps up this episode with Florida Gerry/Dummymandering.
  
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  #Trump #MAGA #Woke #2A #Florida #DeSantis #Gerrymander #Dummymander
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2558false6145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cia-in-trump-1-0--72051671
  #CIA #Torture #JohnKiriakou #Trump #JohnKelly
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72051671Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaEx-CIA Officer John Kiriakou talks about how the CIA had two bad people in the directorship of CIA.  Yergz reminds us that this was when there were "adults in the room," keeping Trump in check and on course. #CIA #Torture #JohnKiriakou #Trump #JohnKelly
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1219false6144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-on-rss-with-spreaker-and-a-learning-opportunity--72050941
  The learning opportunity talks about youth and a potential "missed" opportunity by Gen Z and Millenials.
  
  #Politics #News #MAGA #Woke #TalkRadio 
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72050941Mon, 18 May 2026 05:50:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaIt's been a while!  In this episode Yergz discusses the return to using the RSS feed, plus the expansion back into terrestrial radio, this time getting paid!   The learning opportunity talks about youth and a potential "missed" opportunity by Gen Z...
  The learning opportunity talks about youth and a potential "missed" opportunity by Gen Z and Millenials.
  
  #Politics #News #MAGA #Woke #TalkRadio 
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1558true6143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-roger-stone-friday-dinner--71991900
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>fe18f0a0-cc37-41cc-b964-2584ba64ee7aThu, 14 Aug 2025 01:11:07 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Roger Stone Friday DinnerIn this segment, Yergz talks about a special dinner by the Pasco County Republicans, held in the honor of Roger Stone, Trump henchman.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1678true5813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-lgbt-successes--71991912Yergz looks at various NFL players that were supportive of gay players.
  Yergz takes a look at the upcoming AHL season for north American hockey's first out gay hockey player, Luke Prokop, of the Bakersfield Condors.
  
  Episode 250813.2
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1a7aebf2-ae65-4647-8e8a-de7335de9eabThu, 14 Aug 2025 01:04:39 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : LGBT SuccessesIn this episode, Yergz compares the accomplishment of Jen Pawol, to those of male cheerleaders in the NFL. Yergz looks at various NFL players that were supportive of gay players. Yergz takes a look at the upcoming AHL...Yergz looks at various NFL players that were supportive of gay players.
  Yergz takes a look at the upcoming AHL season for north American hockey's first out gay hockey player, Luke Prokop, of the Bakersfield Condors.
  
  Episode 250813.2
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1968true5813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250813-1-up-the-middle-an-open-letter-to-independent-journalists--71991901For more information, please visit:
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>f79da337-e18b-420f-ad93-8d77500a9587Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:57:49 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : An Open Letter to Independent JournalistsIn this episode, Yergz shares an email by Ben Meiselas, of The Meidas Touch Network, that Ben wrote to his audience. Yergz responds with an offer to all content creators, journalists...For more information, please visit:
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1382true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250812-4-up-the-middle-christian-nationalism--71991917
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4c297f2b-2a33-47c2-9e3e-09e9db1a0764Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:34:13 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : "Christian" NationalismYergz takes a look at another growing cult, "Christian" Nationalism. The question remains: When you look at this lifestyle, what about it is really Christian?
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>947true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250812-3-up-the-middle-lying-gop--71991902
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>f8fb5b59-e457-4840-b134-4ea09fee7125Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:28:50 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Lying GOPIn this episode, Yergz takes a look at two senators, both of whom blatantly lie to the American people while on news tv shows. First, North Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says Former President Biden sent no aid to Ukraine,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1765true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250812-2-up-the-middle-mass-anti-trump-protests--71991906
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>5339b7e6-30c3-442c-b411-97d63ceab24aWed, 13 Aug 2025 01:18:36 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Mass Anti-Trump Protests#NoKings held another weekend of nationwide demos. The #MeidasTouchNetwork got it wrong when they said that the demos "erupted." These demos were planned and Yergz has the emails to prove it. Very important and...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2126true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250812-1-up-the-middle-trump-takes-dc--71991905
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>918e65bf-dd6b-4edb-b119-f5c817f0d5d4Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:11:41 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Trump Takes DCYergz discusses the use, AGAIN, of the military to "take control" of a city that doesn't need it. This will be an ongoing series of videos, as long as it's an ongoing activity by the #Trump #Regime.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2046true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250801-1-up-the-middle-friday-fights-salary-cap--71991903
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>96e7ab9b-e693-43fd-bc6d-bd782370128aTue, 12 Aug 2025 23:46:08 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Friday Fights; Salary CapMatt & Yergz discuss the potential of a #MLB #SalaryCap, and a visit that the Commissioner of Major League Baseball paid to the Philadelphia Phillies, and the response that he received from #BryceHarper.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2486true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250718-4-up-the-middle-friday-fights-primaries-voting-future-and-demographics--71991957
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>0783431e-c67d-4466-beb5-67e6ff527e90Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:33:28 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Friday Fights; Primaries, Voting Future, and DemographicsIn segment #4 of the July 18th episode, Yergz and Matt discuss primaries, demographics and the voting future of the United States.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1708true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250718-3-up-the-middle-friday-fights-jeffrey-epstein--71991920
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>e9ec43cb-4ef1-4c03-8653-c6fa867e834cTue, 12 Aug 2025 23:27:30 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Friday Fights - Jeffrey EpsteinIn the third segment of the 18 July episode, Yergz and Matt discuss Epstein.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1806true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250718-2-up-the-middle-friday-fights-superfan-ken--71991910Ken poses questions to Matt about crypto and investing.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>269c445e-5820-4b8e-a45e-fc21ac5a9c38Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:20:54 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Friday Fights; Superfan Ken Ken poses questions to Matt about crypto and investing.Ken poses questions to Matt about crypto and investing.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2276true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250718-1-up-the-middle-friday-fights-matt-diemer-of-dcn-and-cryptos--71991914Ross "Yergz" YergerYergz is a retired Special Agent from the US Secret Service, a former police officer and 1995 graduate of Penn State University. With degrees in history and political science, Yergz took that knowledge into his 21 year career with the Secret Service; watching and taking part in history, as it happened.In 2023, Yergz continued to watch history, just as a former coworker was fired from Fox News. Lying in his bed and reading Dan Bongino's story, Yergz said, "I can do better." Yergz evaluated his personal beliefs and, as any political scientist would, compared it to what was happening in society. From that he further evaluated what he, and anyone he had access to, felt was missing from the main stream media.Whether a major network, or a minor YouTuber, no one was REALLY providing analysis from both sides of the political spectrum. Also fitting his own beliefs, Yergz created "Up The Middle" to title, and describe, the political news and analysis podcast that, after almost two years on the air, has grown into not only a podcast, but an AM/FM radio show, an internet radio show, and a live feed to social media in both video and audio-only formats.Up The Middle is available weekdays at 11am ET, on the Mastiff Media Network, available at www.Mastiff.Media.Up The Middle, Politics for the Rest of US!#UpTheMiddle, #Politics for the Rest of US!#Yergz, a #Voice that sounds like Yours!#UpTheMiddle is a #LiveRadioShow that airs weekdays at 11am ET (New York, Washington DC), on #InternetRadio, #SocialMedia, #SocialAudio and now #SubscriptionServices like #DNRstudios. Coming soon to #ShortwaveRadio and returning to #TerrestrialRadio.Each episode is edited to remove redundant or unnecessary content and repurposed into a podcast by the same title. Please feel free to search #Spotify, #Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.Copyright by #TheYergerGroup and #MastiffMedia, 2025 For links, citations and show notes, please write to:Newz@Yergz.comExplore our newest offering designed to cater to your needs, whether you're looking to enhance your lifestyle or daily routine. Our new service has something special in store for you. Learn more and book your appointment today to experience excellence firsthand.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b2f0fd3d-09dc-43be-ae4a-63d70a557932Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:28:55 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Friday Fights - Matt Diemer of DCN and CryptosMatt Diemer, host of "Daily Crypto News" goes over some legislation recently passed by Congress, and how they affect society. Ross "Yergz" YergerYergz is a retired Special Agent from the US...Ross "Yergz" YergerYergz is a retired Special Agent from the US Secret Service, a former police officer and 1995 graduate of Penn State University. With degrees in history and political science, Yergz took that knowledge into his 21 year career with the Secret Service; watching and taking part in history, as it happened.In 2023, Yergz continued to watch history, just as a former coworker was fired from Fox News. Lying in his bed and reading Dan Bongino's story, Yergz said, "I can do better." Yergz evaluated his personal beliefs and, as any political scientist would, compared it to what was happening in society. From that he further evaluated what he, and anyone he had access to, felt was missing from the main stream media.Whether a major network, or a minor YouTuber, no one was REALLY providing analysis from both sides of the political spectrum. Also fitting his own beliefs, Yergz created "Up The Middle" to title, and describe, the political news and analysis podcast that, after almost two years on the air, has grown into not only a podcast, but an AM/FM radio show, an internet radio show, and a live feed to social media in both video and audio-only formats.Up The Middle is available weekdays at 11am ET, on the Mastiff Media Network, available at www.Mastiff.Media.Up The Middle, Politics for the Rest of US!#UpTheMiddle, #Politics for the Rest of US!#Yergz, a #Voice that sounds like Yours!#UpTheMiddle is a #LiveRadioShow that airs weekdays at 11am ET (New York, Washington DC), on #InternetRadio, #SocialMedia, #SocialAudio and now #SubscriptionServices like #DNRstudios. Coming soon to #ShortwaveRadio and returning to #TerrestrialRadio.Each episode is edited to remove redundant or unnecessary content and repurposed into a podcast by the same title. Please feel free to search #Spotify, #Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.Copyright by #TheYergerGroup and #MastiffMedia, 2025 For links, citations and show notes, please write to:Newz@Yergz.comExplore our newest offering designed to cater to your needs, whether you're looking to enhance your lifestyle or daily routine. Our new service has something special in store for you. Learn more and book your appointment today to experience excellence firsthand.
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1193true5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250715-sound-check--71991954
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>71a11ea6-bf5c-4193-aafb-08ec6b3da027Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:11:31 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Sound CheckToday's radio show, "Up The Middle" was AWFUL!! We spent one hour and forty minutes, roughly, of a two hour show trying to figure out why we had NO SOUND!Well, with just over 15 minutes remaining, Glen "Sportcat" Jackson...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250612-1-up-the-middle-world-war-3--71991923
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1c206ade-0c0e-4898-95a7-b3b432da8fa6Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:30:01 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : World War 3Yergz talks about how the USA is in both a Civil War and World War 3.For more information on "Up The Middle," please visit www.Mastiff.Media or call 1-888-88-YERGZ"Up The Middle" is recorded weekdays at 11am ET / 8am PT on...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>719false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250617-1-up-the-middle-weekend-fallout--71991951
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>69e747f9-ac8a-476a-8d8a-b487992ba3fcFri, 20 Jun 2025 22:38:42 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Weekend FalloutUTM is now available via video on www.Mastiff.MediaAudio is again available on Twitter.com/YergzUpMiddleIs this World War 3, and didn't Trump say it wouldn't happen?Did the US have involvement in both Ukraine and...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1148false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250604-up-the-middle-yergz-inspires--71991964For more information on "Up The Middle," please visit www.Mastiff.Media or call 1-888-88-YERGZ
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>a37a8d9d-bce5-473f-9189-5a1081463e9dFri, 20 Jun 2025 21:11:30 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Yergz InspiresIn this episode, Yergz is contacted by a fan and neighbor and informed that Yergz inspired that neighbor to get back into the gym!The weaponization of the FBI."The Glass Coffin" of San Francisco and Harvey Milk.Yergz has...For more information on "Up The Middle," please visit www.Mastiff.Media or call 1-888-88-YERGZ
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2923true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250522-3-up-the-middle-krassenjones--71991961
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>a5e9f4f4-34d5-406b-b210-a0efe464b85cFri, 23 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : KrassenJonesThis is Part 2 of a 3 part series on creatives, journalists and content creators that have been detained by either the US #SecretService, #ICE or other law enforcement for unknown reasons, but relevant to their status as a...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1599true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250522-2-up-the-middle-hasan-piker-abi--71991971
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>171244d2-2394-47c4-a3f5-fba445035438Fri, 23 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Hasan Piker / AbiThis is Part 2 of a 3 part series on creatives, journalists and content creators that have been detained by either the US #SecretService, #ICE or other law enforcement for unknown reasons, but relevant to their status...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1072false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250522-1-up-the-middle-perfect-overreach--71991907
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>9025e396-f146-48ad-8136-4d84bc6f985eFri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Perfect Overreach In this episode, Yergz shows you the footage, as "The Perfect Villians" of TikTok tell his story about how his anti-Trump posts earned him a visit from the former employers of Yergz - the US #SecretService.Up The...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1236false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250520-1-up-the-middle-qatar-force-one--71991927
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>90ab326f-ed85-4cb1-9fbb-f5d43445459cFri, 23 May 2025 01:09:29 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Qatar Force OneIn this episode, Yergz discusses the legality, and the ethics, behind President Donald Trump accepting a plane for use as Air Force One, THEN HIS PERSONAL PLANE, from a country that only 7 or 8 short years ago he blamed...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1190false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250506-3-up-the-middle-yergz-destroys-uncle-byron-donalds--71991909
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7aaa70ff-e5a9-4ba8-ae89-8321baf22987Wed, 07 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Yergz DESTROYS "Uncle" Byron Donalds!This is a live radio show that is recorded and split into smaller segments then repurposed into podcast episodes that are dropped to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, among others. Each edited episode is...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2038true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250506-2-up-the-middle-trump-fails-due-process--71991989
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>780a787c-3582-41b7-a692-23a1d4cabe88Wed, 07 May 2025 12:50:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Trump Fails Due Process...This is a live radio show that is recorded and split into smaller segments then repurposed into podcast episodes that are dropped to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, among others. Each edited episode is also uploaded...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1638true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250506-1-up-the-middle-pittsburgh-lgbt-compliance-inspection--71991911
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8a61c9c5-a43d-42e4-a6ab-74709a0f71f3Wed, 07 May 2025 06:39:46 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Pittsburgh LGBT "Compliance" InspectionThis is a live radio show that is recorded and split into smaller segments then repurposed into podcast episodes that are dropped to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, among others. Each edited episode is...
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1416true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250415-3-up-the-middle-the-bill-of-rights-1a--71991942By David Pakman, Echo Machine, Right Wing Extremismhttps://www.amazon.com/Echo-Machine-Right-Wing-Extremism-Post-Truth/dp/0807016535
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>9cba1c48-4404-4524-9b1d-0728b84c32bdTue, 22 Apr 2025 15:45:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : The Bill of Rights 1A By David Pakman, Echo Machine, Right Wing Extremismhttps://www.amazon.com/Echo-Machine-Right-Wing-Extremism-Post-Truth/dp/0807016535 By Miles Taylor, The WhistleblowersBy David Pakman, Echo Machine, Right Wing Extremismhttps://www.amazon.com/Echo-Machine-Right-Wing-Extremism-Post-Truth/dp/0807016535
  By Miles Taylor, The Whistleblowers
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1101true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250415-2-up-the-middle-constitutional-crisis--71991946
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1d2c496a-700c-4e30-b0c2-fcdfb270121fTue, 22 Apr 2025 03:44:41 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Constitutional Crisis
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1026false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250415-1-up-the-middle-but-the-drag-queens-take-him-anyway--719919520:00 Intro / But the Drag Queens3:36 Lawfare9:36 The Department of "Justice"14:04 Adults NOT in the Room19:00 "Take Him Anyway"
  Up The Middle is produced by Mastiff.Media and hosted by retired US Secret Service Special Agent, Ross "Yergz" Yerger. Up The Middle is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. These episodes are recorded from a live radio show by the same name which airs weekdays at 11am Eastern time on various stations including Yergz Radio (https://Yergz.Radio), Rainbow Radio (http://RainbowRadio.gay), Right Talk Radio (Coming Soon: http://RightTalk.Radio), and Radio X in Australia (RadioX.com.au), among other terrestrial and internet radio and social media platforms. For more information, please visit Yergz.com and/or Yergz.Radio.Copyright 2025 by The Yerger Group
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>af251ecd-0b90-4c0a-9afc-a69a7adb6de5Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:15:30 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : But the Drag Queens / Take Him Anyway...We start with Barack Obama's Successor and one of his biggest fans, Kevin Hurley. He was one of the biggest opponents to drag queens, because apparently they "groom" young children into being...0:00 Intro / But the Drag Queens3:36 Lawfare9:36 The Department of "Justice"14:04 Adults NOT in the Room19:00 "Take Him Anyway"
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1620false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250418-1-mastiff-media-update--71991955
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>a29a6c1e-7def-4ee5-9fc6-fbb523fd882aFri, 18 Apr 2025 20:45:20 +0000Mastiff.MediaYergz takes 4 minutes and 20 seconds (4:20!) to update you on the future episodes that we hope you'll enjoy more than the current longer episodes.Each episode will still be recorded from a live, two-hour broadcast that will be weekdays at 11am ET,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>261false4trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250414-up-the-middle-both-sides-now--71991978
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b75d0d7a-0e9d-4186-8a71-dd2a536e446dTue, 15 Apr 2025 01:19:36 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Both Sides NowIn today's episode, Yergz starts off with an announcement about a new, conservative radio station, "Right Talk Radio," followed by a rant about the lies from Fox News, the Department of "Justice," and tRump, himself.Hour...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6885true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250411-up-the-middle-friday-fights--71991925
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>cb9e96bf-2556-4970-8847-79b7ea3202eeMon, 14 Apr 2025 22:03:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Friday Fights
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7066true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250410-up-the-middle-thursday--71991921
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>d49a07db-4827-42fb-ab2c-794dc56be722Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:01:43 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Thursday
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7032true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250409-up-the-middle-translating-trump--71991926
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>bdc724c5-c328-46af-9ad7-c356a9956177Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:00:21 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Translating TrumpPhilip Blackett, resident "Trump Translator," joins Yergz.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6494true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250408-up-the-middle-tuesday--71991976
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>257b7172-91e5-4163-b683-0766a84c7a83Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:57:56 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle Tuesday
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6842true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250407-up-the-middle-both-sides-now-anger-anger-anger--71991935
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>9488ffa7-77ca-4b0b-a2cc-dc27b29ac903Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:23:38 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle, Both Sides Now : anger, Anger, ANGER!Yergz and Jane discuss Blake Fischer's sudden departure on Friday, then the now famous boating / fishing incident with fishing captain Brock Horner, who has since been arrested by local police. We...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7151true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250404-up-the-middle-friday-fights-fights-indeed--71991995Russian Envoy to Visit USAhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/04/03/politics/kirill-dmitriev-russian-negotiator-sanctions-washington-meeting/index.html
  Trump Against Zelenskyyhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/1/trump-officials-slam-zelenskyy-as-western-leaders-rally-around-ukraine
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>66bae8eb-dfcb-4df0-b91d-999aee5ed463Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle, Friday Fights ; Fights,...Russian Envoy to Visit USAhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/04/03/politics/kirill-dmitriev-russian-negotiator-sanctions-washington-meeting/index.html
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  Blake walks off show! Confirmed he's not returning!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7608true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250403-up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--71991929Yergz takes you through the news of the day.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c8e82802-98e3-4335-b7de-2581c9b31133Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Politics for the Rest of US! Yergz takes you through the news of the day.Yergz takes you through the news of the day.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6747true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250402-up-the-middle-translating-trump--71992003Philip Blackett joins Yergz for questions on the Trump Administration.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>cc2a0256-a052-40a8-9a6e-1f10ab45b36fMon, 07 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Translating Trump Philip Blackett joins Yergz for questions on the Trump Administration.Philip Blackett joins Yergz for questions on the Trump Administration.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6067true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250401-up-the-middle-impeachments-filibusters-tariffs-oh-my--71992008Cory Booker STILL GOING!https://www.c-span.org/event/us-senate/us-senate/432077 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/booker-delivering-marathon-senate-speech-against-trump-admin-elon-musk-inflicted-so-much-harm https://www.npr.org/2025/04/01/nx-s1-5347318/cory-booker-senate-speechPro-Trump “Journalist” warns fellow MAGAtshttps://www.foxnews.com/media/pro-trump-journalist-sounds-alarm-biggest-threat-maga-movement Morgan Wallen Walks Off SNL; Tries to Minimize
  https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/morgan-wallens-exit-from-snl-gods-country-fits-unfiltered-country-star-image-experts?spark_wn=1 Trumpers Talk Silliness of Impeaching Judge: GOP UsesRare Common Sensehttps://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5218850-gop-chairman-you-cant-impeach-a-judge-just-because-you-disagree-with-their-opinion/ https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-federal-judges-impeachment-29da1153a9f82106748098a6606fec39 The Treasury Info Sharing DOGE Staffer is Back!https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5345708/doge-data-access-labor-cfpb-hhs tRump Talks Third Term – STILLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ysO9P03rQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eofw3oyCal4
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b6ae2228-9e05-4dae-a6db-11606a0b4185Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:30:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Impeachments, Filibusters, Tariffs, Oh My! Cory Booker STILL...Cory Booker STILL GOING!https://www.c-span.org/event/us-senate/us-senate/432077 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/booker-delivering-marathon-senate-speech-against-trump-admin-elon-musk-inflicted-so-much-harm https://www.npr.org/2025/04/01/nx-s1-5347318/cory-booker-senate-speechPro-Trump “Journalist” warns fellow MAGAtshttps://www.foxnews.com/media/pro-trump-journalist-sounds-alarm-biggest-threat-maga-movement Morgan Wallen Walks Off SNL; Tries to Minimize
  https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/morgan-wallens-exit-from-snl-gods-country-fits-unfiltered-country-star-image-experts?spark_wn=1 Trumpers Talk Silliness of Impeaching Judge: GOP UsesRare Common Sensehttps://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5218850-gop-chairman-you-cant-impeach-a-judge-just-because-you-disagree-with-their-opinion/ https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-federal-judges-impeachment-29da1153a9f82106748098a6606fec39 The Treasury Info Sharing DOGE Staffer is Back!https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5345708/doge-data-access-labor-cfpb-hhs tRump Talks Third Term – STILLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ysO9P03rQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eofw3oyCal4
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6579true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250331-up-the-middle-welcome-dnr-studios--71991919The Fourth Reich is after ME!Not a Drag Queen…https://www.pasconewsonline.com/news/pasco-realtor-youth-coach-arrested-on-82-charges-of-bestiality-child-pornography/article_0950abae-ffba-11ef-aab5-9b4124bc038e.html Oh Elon….Tesla Fire https://www.pasconewsonline.com/news/pasco-county-spring-hill-woman-escapes-fiery-tesla-crash-on-us-19/article_4c61ea34-80c1-4776-be47-0e0876eea14b.html#tncms-source=article-nav-next vs Tim Walzhttps://nypost.com/2025/03/28/us-news/elon-musk-blasts-jerk-tim-walz-for-mocking-teslas-falling-stock/ https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tim-walz-fires-back-after-being-labelled-an-evil-creep-by-musk-391391/
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2ec84fa7-89ed-4b77-998c-1e5a9a8fd9c9Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:21:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle : Welcome DNR Studios! The Fourth Reich is after ME!Not a Drag...The Fourth Reich is after ME!Not a Drag Queen…https://www.pasconewsonline.com/news/pasco-realtor-youth-coach-arrested-on-82-charges-of-bestiality-child-pornography/article_0950abae-ffba-11ef-aab5-9b4124bc038e.html Oh Elon….Tesla Fire https://www.pasconewsonline.com/news/pasco-county-spring-hill-woman-escapes-fiery-tesla-crash-on-us-19/article_4c61ea34-80c1-4776-be47-0e0876eea14b.html#tncms-source=article-nav-next vs Tim Walzhttps://nypost.com/2025/03/28/us-news/elon-musk-blasts-jerk-tim-walz-for-mocking-teslas-falling-stock/ https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tim-walz-fires-back-after-being-labelled-an-evil-creep-by-musk-391391/
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6855true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250328-up-the-middle-friday-fights-accountability--71992011
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>09d70533-39db-4a40-b398-bab7b229c3cdFri, 28 Mar 2025 20:07:56 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle, Friday Fights : AccountabilityToday, Yergz, Matt and Blake talk about SignalGate, as well as the lawfare being used by Trump against law firms that simply did their jobs.Blake Fischer returns from vacation.Chapters for this episode...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7132true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250327-up-the-middle-thu-furthering-fascism--71992007
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>621d7ef6-824e-4c21-8ef7-2aefae73f560Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:07:49 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle Thu : Furthering FascismToday, on Up The Middle, we discuss government surveillance; mass and targeted. We begin with a story, in general terms, of how Yergz and an associate discovered that they weren't alone - that Big Brother, or...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>5528true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250326-up-the-middle-translating-trump-fascist-americanism--71991936Mind War: Reorganization Act of 2025https://www.mind-war.com/p/reorganization-act-of-2025-erasing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#media-924e332c-970a-46ba-b40f-32991cc586fa Nazi Definitionhttps://www.google.com/search?q=where+does+the+word+%22Nazi%22+come+from%3F&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1038US1038&oq=where+does+the+word+%22Nazi%22+come+from%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAjIHCAMQIRiPAtIBCDg3MzlqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QUXYWo2HHscsA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-80:00:00  Intro 0:07:15  How Is This OK?0:14:27  Shout Outs0:25:37  Ad Spots0:28:19  Philip on Dictatorship vs Democracy0:38:19  A Free Press….0:44:00  Comments0:51:37  Life After 40 & Greys0:52:47  Legal Jargon and My Family0:54:40  Comments, Fascism and the Nazi Party1:02:33  Ad Spots1:06:12  Pierre’s Pot: Eric & Derek Reed1:07:24  Reorganization Act of 20251:13:45  Elon Musk and His Nutty Idea1:15:36  Congresswoman Stansbury Proves Dictatorship1:20:45  The Nationalist Socialist Movement (NaziParty)1:27:22  Comments1:29:45  Kimberly Tello’s Head in the Sand1:38:01  Closing Comments & Plugs
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2b4562c7-44c0-4fd8-b375-85154a09b301Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:12:39 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Translating Trump / Fascist Americanism Mind War: Reorganization Act of 2025https://www.mind-war.com/p/reorganization-act-of-2025-erasing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#media-924e332c-970a-46ba-b40f-32991cc586fa Nazi...Mind War: Reorganization Act of 2025https://www.mind-war.com/p/reorganization-act-of-2025-erasing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#media-924e332c-970a-46ba-b40f-32991cc586fa Nazi Definitionhttps://www.google.com/search?q=where+does+the+word+%22Nazi%22+come+from%3F&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1038US1038&oq=where+does+the+word+%22Nazi%22+come+from%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAjIHCAMQIRiPAtIBCDg3MzlqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QUXYWo2HHscsA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-80:00:00  Intro 0:07:15  How Is This OK?0:14:27  Shout Outs0:25:37  Ad Spots0:28:19  Philip on Dictatorship vs Democracy0:38:19  A Free Press….0:44:00  Comments0:51:37  Life After 40 & Greys0:52:47  Legal Jargon and My Family0:54:40  Comments, Fascism and the Nazi Party1:02:33  Ad Spots1:06:12  Pierre’s Pot: Eric & Derek Reed1:07:24  Reorganization Act of 20251:13:45  Elon Musk and His Nutty Idea1:15:36  Congresswoman Stansbury Proves Dictatorship1:20:45  The Nationalist Socialist Movement (NaziParty)1:27:22  Comments1:29:45  Kimberly Tello’s Head in the Sand1:38:01  Closing Comments & Plugs
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6261true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250325-up-the-middle-tue-but-her-emails--719919380:00:00 Intro0:04:35 Yes, I'm a Green Lantern0:11:13 Signal Pete Hegseth on AP Footage0:14:33 Congress Lines Up; Axios0:36:00 Chat Update0:40:13 Ad Spots0:46:25 Jeffery Goldberg / The Atlantic0:50:37 Hour 1 Plugs0:57:20 In Brightest Day....0:58:18 Kyiv Independent1:09:25 Matrix Dreaming1:10:25 al Jazeera1:18:48 Newsweek1:24:06 Pete Buttigieg on BTC / Hegseth Bit in Ass1:40:53 Ad Spots1:42:13 Live Call From Morgan & Morgan1:49:34 Chat Update1:52:56 Jeanne Shaheen Retires1:55:00 Wrap Up / Plugs
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>a4853027-246d-4e27-baa4-fd69e22ef194Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:23:53 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle Tue: But Her Emails... 0:00:00 Intro0:04:35 Yes, I'm a Green Lantern0:11:13 Signal Pete Hegseth on AP Footage0:14:33 Congress Lines Up; Axios0:36:00 Chat Update0:40:13 Ad Spots0:46:25 Jeffery Goldberg / The Atlantic0:50:37 Hour 1...0:00:00 Intro0:04:35 Yes, I'm a Green Lantern0:11:13 Signal Pete Hegseth on AP Footage0:14:33 Congress Lines Up; Axios0:36:00 Chat Update0:40:13 Ad Spots0:46:25 Jeffery Goldberg / The Atlantic0:50:37 Hour 1 Plugs0:57:20 In Brightest Day....0:58:18 Kyiv Independent1:09:25 Matrix Dreaming1:10:25 al Jazeera1:18:48 Newsweek1:24:06 Pete Buttigieg on BTC / Hegseth Bit in Ass1:40:53 Ad Spots1:42:13 Live Call From Morgan & Morgan1:49:34 Chat Update1:52:56 Jeanne Shaheen Retires1:55:00 Wrap Up / Plugs
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7000true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250324-up-the-middle-both-sides-now-republican-vs-maga--719919500:00:00 Intro 0:01:52 Weekend Update & Commentary0:10:53 Call Letters & Affiliates0:29:31 Ad Spot0:30:32 Pierres' Pot: Brandon Halverson, Lighting Goalie0:35:00 Republican vs MAGA; Who's the RINO?0:57:31 Ad Spot0:58:32 Both Sides Now
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>0ce13f1b-9d8d-4f2e-95b5-815424f17b7aMon, 24 Mar 2025 19:21:28 +0000Mastiff.Media250324 Up The Middle / Both Sides Now: Republican vs MAGA 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:52 Weekend Update & Commentary0:10:53 Call Letters & Affiliates0:29:31 Ad Spot0:30:32 Pierres' Pot: Brandon Halverson, Lighting Goalie0:35:00 Republican vs...0:00:00 Intro 0:01:52 Weekend Update & Commentary0:10:53 Call Letters & Affiliates0:29:31 Ad Spot0:30:32 Pierres' Pot: Brandon Halverson, Lighting Goalie0:35:00 Republican vs MAGA; Who's the RINO?0:57:31 Ad Spot0:58:32 Both Sides Now
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6987true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250321-utm-ff-yergz-big-dog--71991931
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>694f60ae-49b0-4947-85e3-715e515feb9bSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:51:18 +0000Mastiff.Media250321 UTM FF Yergz & Big DogYergz and Matt "Big Dog" Diemer duke it out!Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice That Sounds Like Yours!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7054false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250320-utm-thu-trump-has-a-mess--71991948
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7c4d93ae-50d6-4b23-844a-734e7c19bb4eSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:51:00 +0000Mastiff.Media250320 UTM Thu Trump Has a MessUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice That Sounds Like Yours!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4460false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250319-utm-tt--71991922
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8ada4058-308f-4b34-952b-37ed1ce37d5aSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:50:45 +0000Mastiff.Media250319 UTM TTUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice That Sounds Like Yours!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7263false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250318-utm-tue--71992036
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>d52e10e9-bd3c-45d2-aa9e-56c4a0e80f8cSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:50:28 +0000Mastiff.Media250318 UTM TueUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice That Sounds Like Yours!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7323false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250317-utm-bsn--71992023
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>53f7c736-86c2-4b11-8301-89f775f8762aSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:49:55 +0000Mastiff.Media250317 UTM BSNUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7240false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250314-utm-ff--71992006
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>5ca0096b-9212-47a8-80ec-23e00dced589Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:49:35 +0000Mastiff.Media250314 UTM FFUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7157false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250313-utm-thu--71991928
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>51b13dd1-35e0-46c7-a292-54cb6c4327d3Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:49:04 +0000Mastiff.Media250313 UTM ThuUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4326false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250312-utm-tt--71991980
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c415ff2c-67c7-4544-86e4-944395df87aeSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:48:46 +0000Mastiff.Media250312 UTM TTUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7421false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250310-utm-bsn--71992021
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>07b7aa46-cc49-4bc7-9b32-3219a0f411bcSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:47:27 +0000Mastiff.Media250310 UTM BSNUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7517false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250307-utm-ff--71992039
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b6e29507-4796-4a3c-9fab-771aa9d292ecSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:47:11 +0000Mastiff.Media250307 UTM FFUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4523false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250305-utm-tt--71991981
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4498103f-2040-4272-8df6-12c8d075f6bbSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:46:02 +0000Mastiff.Media250305 UTM TT Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b857b1a3-93db-4ee1-a24f-128aaef66b93Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:45:27 +0000Mastiff.Media250304 UTM TueUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>67cd8916-be05-4653-baf1-47a05f36a186Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:45:05 +0000Mastiff.Media250303 UTM BSNUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7222false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250228-utm-ff--71991960
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>89556afd-3757-4a77-809d-4c6d8c98844fSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:39:43 +0000Mastiff.Media250228 UTM FFUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7709false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250221-utm-ff-blake-bitched-at--71991973
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8258false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250220-utm-thu--71991963
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>82206226-28f1-4302-a6f1-ebaa61c316c4Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:38:50 +0000Mastiff.Media250220 UTM ThuUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4826false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250219-utm-tt--71991996
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>38df1323-ac33-41ac-a652-4146f8e1c7ebSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:38:31 +0000Mastiff.Media250219 UTM TTUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8673false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250218-utm-tue--71992013
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7920false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250214-utm-ff--71991947
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>329249dc-658a-4867-b5f9-7e18572eb5b1Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:37:10 +0000Mastiff.Media250214 UTM FFUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A voice that sounds like yours!250214 UTM FF
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7561false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250213-utm-thu--71991945
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8d4981c0-938e-4baa-a7a6-e2783858b78aSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:36:42 +0000Mastiff.Media250213 UTM ThuUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3597false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250212-utm-tt-just-yergz--71992010
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>342336f5-071c-472d-8188-be5ee84006e4Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:36:12 +0000Mastiff.Media250212 UTM TT Just YergzUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Yergz: A Voice that Sounds Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>10735false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250211-utm-tue--71991958
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7491128c-47fe-4da4-a27e-83c83aa9c407Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:35:33 +0000Mastiff.Media250211Tue UTM Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of USYergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3848false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250210-utm-bsn--71992029
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c80c12eb-2938-4e72-bd92-4976fe025febSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:32:54 +0000Mastiff.Media250210 UTM BSNUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of USYergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7599false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250207-utm-ff--71992014
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>ea3f0d76-32f4-4dfc-a9e1-49e1788fea7eSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:32:24 +0000Mastiff.Media250207 UTM Friday Fights!Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of USYergz: A Voice Like Yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7693false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250206-utm-thu--71991962
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1b856254-318f-4b1b-a1ab-35a131c39e58Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:31:43 +0000Mastiff.Media250206 UTM ThuUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of USYergz: A Voice Like Yours
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3674false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250204-utm-tue--71991968
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>965033ad-6433-45eb-8a5b-2204570bf77aSun, 23 Mar 2025 08:23:33 +0000Mastiff.Media250204 UTM TueUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of USYergz: A Voice Like Yours
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4010false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250203-utm-bsn--71991930
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>d8873b0f-c4fc-4921-8608-59750ab86bf5Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:22:59 +0000Mastiff.Media250203 UTM BSNUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of USYergz: A Voice Like Yours
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7329false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250131-utm-ff--71991939
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>71ceaba9-cfbd-4a32-8d50-8b589c84326dSun, 23 Mar 2025 04:01:26 +0000Mastiff.Media250131 UTM FFPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>9612false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250130-utm-potomac-dca-crash-report--71992034
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>38a36132-9b4b-48c2-83f8-d05097890113Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:24 +0000Mastiff.Media250130 UTM Potomac DCA Crash ReportPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3837false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250129-utm-tt--71991940
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>388fbd28-af93-49ac-ac0f-cac206e67332Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:59:42 +0000Mastiff.Media25129 0UTM TTPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c80fa5e5-e21b-4f19-a9f0-1bb58a950476Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:58:51 +0000Mastiff.Media250128 UTM TuesPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4108false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250127-up-the-middle-both-sides-now--71991998
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7380false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250124-utm-ff--71991966
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>d0a42c89-27d4-4d8c-950c-b3769534df61Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:23:44 +0000Mastiff.Media250124 UTM FFPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250123-utm-thu--71992043
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>ade22e73-b1a7-4622-abd6-1a2a3e960756Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:20:42 +0000Mastiff.Media250123 UTM ThuPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4962false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250122-up-the-middle-translating-trump--71991937
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>59a1a419-13d1-4c65-93ec-6a9e5f14a5b5Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Mastiff.Media250122 Up The Middle: Translating Trump
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3822false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250121-up-the-middle-tue-oh-my-god--71992005
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c767af34-188d-4860-9b80-e00cf458c317Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000Mastiff.Media250121 Up The Middle: Tue, Oh My God!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4262false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250120-up-the-middle-both-sides-now-inauguration--71992052
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>9ca0c527-d45b-4ae2-99c4-36ebeee3bcb9Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000Mastiff.Media250120 Up The Middle / Both Sides Now: InaugurationJane and Yergz discuss 2024 and what's in store for 2025.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>10396false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250117-up-the-middle-friday-fights--71992050
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>16480378-665e-4753-a0ed-917c02a7206dFri, 21 Mar 2025 13:09:00 +0000Mastiff.Media250117 Up The Middle: Friday Fights!The Crew drops the gloves!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8397false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250116-up-the-middle-thursday--71991944
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>dc099830-c43a-4b9d-8a9a-94e1a0da56c6Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:08:00 +0000Mastiff.Media250116 Up The Middle: ThursdayPolitics for the Rest of US!From a voice that sounds like yours!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4724false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250115-up-the-middle-translating-trump--71992047
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>5cfa42cb-17e1-44ce-ac54-3052ac4d9effFri, 21 Mar 2025 04:07:28 +0000Mastiff.Media250115 Up The Middle: Translating TrumpPhilip Blackett cohosts...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4485false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-hate-mail-250114--71991965
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>cbcb6837-f912-4575-90ac-c806af53c267Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:58:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Hate Mail! 250114Hate Mail - and some is from Yergz!#J6 #riots #NewYearNewYou #Speaker #President #Stand #Firm #Tall #Yergz #Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive, #radio, #stream, #streaming #GenX4GenZ #X4Z #growth #expansion #2025...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6029false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-both-sides-now-250113--71992031
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>10081574-a613-4eb0-bd31-db8df1a996b6Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Both Sides Now 250113Flexible in 2025? Yergz is PISSED!#Trump #MAGA #woke #J6 #riots #NewYearNewYou #Speaker #SpeakerOfTheHouse #President #Stand #Firm #Tall #Yergz #Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive, #radio, #stream, #streaming #GenX4GenZ...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7709true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-friday-fights-250110--71992051
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>251c1766-fe2c-4914-aab6-8566fd19b898Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:42:45 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Friday Fights! 250110Trump SentencedGreenland, Panama, Canada, oh my!Hulk Hogan Boooed#Trump #MAGA #woke #J6 #riots #NewYearNewYou #Speaker #SpeakerOfTheHouse #President #Stand #Firm #Tall #Yergz #Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive, #radio,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8012true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250109-up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--71991959
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>127d1364-d8d0-4360-bd8d-d31bc892589dWed, 19 Mar 2025 01:29:03 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!Greenland, Panama, Canada, oh my!#Trump #MAGA #woke #J6 #riots #NewYearNewYou #Speaker #SpeakerOfTheHouse #President #Stand #Firm #Tall #Yergz #Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive, #radio, #stream, #streaming...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3558true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250108-utm-tt--71992048
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>37d96b27-3f03-4659-b084-0f20d00c1feaWed, 19 Mar 2025 01:25:09 +0000Mastiff.MediaTranslating TrumpAll in one packagePress ConferenceWAR?!#Trump #MAGA #woke #J6 #riots #NewYearNewYou #Speaker #SpeakerOfTheHouse #President #Stand #Firm #Tall #Yergz #Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive, #radio, #stream, #streaming #GenX4GenZ #X4Z #growth...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4005true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-hub-s-snub-250107--71991941
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>5c8f6735-4bb8-41e6-85f6-ab4b1586480fMon, 17 Mar 2025 20:30:11 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Hub's SnubGOP Nebraska Senator's Husband Snubs VP HarrisTrump Wants Too MuchSoros, Really?!#Trump #MAGA #woke #J6 #riots #NewYearNewYou #Speaker #SpeakerOfTheHouse #President #Stand #Firm #Tall #Yergz #Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-both-sides-now-250106--71991987
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4bc42c64-45a2-4902-a2bb-1f293d0d84faMon, 17 Mar 2025 20:25:10 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Both Sides NowJane & "Yergz" talk what they are taking with them into 2025, as well as what, and WHO, they have left behind in 2024.Where to stand firm? Where to adapt? How to continue to love in uncertain times.Plus, re-elected...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7563false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-friday-fights-250103--71991986
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>99b98198-2380-48c9-84ac-c09f56f2c7d9Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:19:25 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Friday Fights 250103#Yergz takes you through PickUps and Teslas - Prayers not workingDems w/ problems, other than "wokeness"Trump wrong, again, about New OrleansUpdates on KSHP, Tan Talk & a new opportunity!#Trump, #MAGA, #Woke,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7751true4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-both-sides-now-happy-green-day-250317--71991992
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>6c4bc40c-9492-4a69-ab18-1386f6bcd7afMon, 17 Mar 2025 20:02:03 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle / Both Sides Now: Happy Green Day!Trump Loses in CourtEurope Rallies Behind UkraineWe're Back to Bombing Brown People!And Happy Green Day!Jane Stahl cohosts
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7240false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-affiliate-intro-250102--71991997
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>5de86eb8-09b3-4705-8aa5-53c7010660faMon, 17 Mar 2025 04:22:49 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Affiliate IntroThursday edition for 1/2/25 #Yergz takes a look at what we left behind in 2024 and what we look forward to in 2025.#Trump, #MAGA, #Woke, #Positive, #radio, #stream, #streaming#GenX4GenZ #X4Z
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4497false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-translating-trump-happy-new-year--71992020
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1f22a0fe-2c73-4427-933f-a5e0314de739Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:19:26 +0000Mastiff.MediaUp The Middle: Translating Trump / Happy New YearThe first episode of Season 4 begins with "Translating Trump." Harvard educated author, and Mastiff Media's "Trump Translator," Philip Blackett, joins Yergz. #Yergz takes a look at what we left behind...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>4571false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mastiff-media-network-hump-day-highlights-and-hard-truths-240807--71992012
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>41d62189-354c-4eac-95b7-e74b5232bd4eSat, 10 Aug 2024 21:40:58 +0000Mastiff.MediaMastiff Media Network: Hump Day Highlights and Hard Truths Join Yergz in "Up the Middle," a lively podcast from Mastiff Media, broadcasting live every weekday. Despite battling a cold, Yergz dives into a mix of current events, political commentary,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>44474f44-2d45-453f-adb2-e42e954567eeWed, 07 Aug 2024 20:24:31 +0000Mastiff.MediaYergz Unfiltered: From Tampa to World Pride 2025 Join Yergz as he navigates through a whirlwind of topics, from personal anecdotes to political insights. In this episode, Yergz battles through a cold to discuss the latest news, including Vice... AromaByPeter.com/Yergz LimitBreakDigital.com/Yergz Yergz.Flowsend.ai
  
  
  
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  To advertise with use, please write to:3693true32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/launching-up-the-middle-5x-week-a-new-era-in-talk-radio--71992024 Welcome and Introduction - Host Yergz kicks off the show, mentioning the rainy weather in Atlanta and Tampa. - Introduction to the new five-day-a-week format for "Up the Middle" on 99.1 WDJY in Atlanta and other platforms. Program Overview - Yergz explains the show's aim to provide unbiased news, equally offensive and boring to all sides. - Discussion on the lack of progressive programs on terrestrial radio and the tech-savviness of the liberal audience. Weather and Hurricane Debbie - Detailed updates on Hurricane Debbie, its impact on Tampa Bay, and the surrounding areas. - Yergz shares personal experiences and concerns about the hurricane, including high tide conditions and potential flooding. - Listeners are encouraged to call in with their experiences and updates on the hurricane. Broadcasting and Station Information - Overview of the various platforms and stations broadcasting "Up the Middle," including 99.1 WDJY, America One Radio, and Rainbow Radio. - Mention of the show's presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Twitter. Local News and Community Engagement - Yergz emphasizes the importance of local news and the show's efforts to bring it back. - Plans to develop a network covering Florida and the southeastern United States. - Encouragement for listeners to contribute news stories and engage with the show via email and social media. Personal Anecdotes and Listener Interaction - Yergz shares personal stories, including dealing with bronchitis and the challenges of balancing the show with personal life. - Interaction with a caller from Olympia, Washington, discussing the differences in weather-related challenges. Technical Issues and Show Preparation - Yergz candidly discusses the technical difficulties and lack of preparation due to the hurricane. - Mention of the show's sponsors and advertisements, including Aroma by Peter candles and Limit Break Digital. Political Commentary - Yergz touches on political topics, including the upcoming presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump. - Discussion on the importance of independent thinking and not voting strictly along party lines. Closing Remarks - Yergz wraps up the show, expressing relief at making it through the first episode despite the challenges. - Teases future episodes and encourages listeners to tune in for more updates and news. Contact Information - Email: newsnewz@yergz.com - Social Media and more info at: Yergz.com Sponsors - Aroma by Peter: aromabypeter.com - Limit Break Digital: limitbreakdigital.com/yergz - Flowsend: yergz.flowsend.ai
  "I feel like local news has gone or is in the process of going away, and we're aiming to help bring that back on some level." — Yergz [00:13:49 → 00:14:22]
  "I'm an independent for multiple reasons. First one is the most important. And that is that I can think for myself. I don't need to vote along party lines because I don't agree with a lot of them." — Yergz [01:45:07 → 01:45:40] liberal progressive talk local news GOP
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c8421932-3536-4dba-9938-38e749fcd3a5Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:17:53 +0000Mastiff.MediaLaunching Up The Middle 5x / week: A New Era in Talk Radio Join Yergz on Up The Middle, a new daily news program airing on 99.1 WDJY in Atlanta, 1490 WWPR, Tampa Bay and streaming online with the Mastiff Media Network. Broadcasting live from Tampa,... Welcome and Introduction - Host Yergz kicks off the show, mentioning the rainy weather in Atlanta and Tampa. - Introduction to the new five-day-a-week format for "Up the Middle" on 99.1 WDJY in Atlanta and other platforms. Program Overview - Yergz explains the show's aim to provide unbiased news, equally offensive and boring to all sides. - Discussion on the lack of progressive programs on terrestrial radio and the tech-savviness of the liberal audience. Weather and Hurricane Debbie - Detailed updates on Hurricane Debbie, its impact on Tampa Bay, and the surrounding areas. - Yergz shares personal experiences and concerns about the hurricane, including high tide conditions and potential flooding. - Listeners are encouraged to call in with their experiences and updates on the hurricane. Broadcasting and Station Information - Overview of the various platforms and stations broadcasting "Up the Middle," including 99.1 WDJY, America One Radio, and Rainbow Radio. - Mention of the show's presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Twitter. Local News and Community Engagement - Yergz emphasizes the importance of local news and the show's efforts to bring it back. - Plans to develop a network covering Florida and the southeastern United States. - Encouragement for listeners to contribute news stories and engage with the show via email and social media. Personal Anecdotes and Listener Interaction - Yergz shares personal stories, including dealing with bronchitis and the challenges of balancing the show with personal life. - Interaction with a caller from Olympia, Washington, discussing the differences in weather-related challenges. Technical Issues and Show Preparation - Yergz candidly discusses the technical difficulties and lack of preparation due to the hurricane. - Mention of the show's sponsors and advertisements, including Aroma by Peter candles and Limit Break Digital. Political Commentary - Yergz touches on political topics, including the upcoming presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump. - Discussion on the importance of independent thinking and not voting strictly along party lines. Closing Remarks - Yergz wraps up the show, expressing relief at making it through the first episode despite the challenges. - Teases future episodes and encourages listeners to tune in for more updates and news. Contact Information - Email: newsnewz@yergz.com - Social Media and more info at: Yergz.com Sponsors - Aroma by Peter: aromabypeter.com - Limit Break Digital: limitbreakdigital.com/yergz - Flowsend: yergz.flowsend.ai
  "I feel like local news has gone or is in the process of going away, and we're aiming to help bring that back on some level." — Yergz [00:13:49 → 00:14:22]
  "I'm an independent for multiple reasons. First one is the most important. And that is that I can think for myself. I don't need to vote along party lines because I don't agree with a lot of them." — Yergz [01:45:07 → 01:45:40] liberal progressive...]]>6164true31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-support-trump--71991967
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>14764a50-7fd6-4709-899a-10168b589d9aWed, 17 Jan 2024 17:10:39 +0000Mastiff.MediaWhat is your reason for supporting Donald Trump? A DC insider and political scientist wants to hear your voice and opinion! Interested parties should email us your First Name, City in which you live, or go to: https://yergz.com/contact/ You will...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>60false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-steps-to-self-educate--71992030 Show Notes available at Yergz.com
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>523ae1b8-3895-422a-b746-19df9d728443Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:17:06 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode, Yergz shares with us his method to Self-Educate, and the seven steps that provided him with a wealth of success and knowledge. First, Yergz recommends setting a goal and sticking to it. Remove distractions and start your education (or... Show Notes available at Yergz.com
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>ae6fa1c5-9e0d-46ac-afe7-e5769cc338e3Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:58:33 +0000Mastiff.MediaWith the success of his video birthday tribute to Paul Harvey, Yergz decided to feature another great broadcaster that he admires; Howard Stern. Yergz starts off with Howard's early beginnings in New York as a child in his father's production studio,... Show Notes available at Yergz.com
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>818true215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-really-leading-polls-vs-fund-raising--71991970 Sponsors: AromaByPeter.com/YergzLimitBreakDigital.com
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>81eeed4e-d226-4353-9c10-8783cc4a727cMon, 13 Nov 2023 03:59:28 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode, we take a look at historical comparisons of poll numbers to fund raising. While Yergz reminds you that the only poll that counts is the one of Election Day. Yergz suggests that you "follow the money." Not like in a fraud... Sponsors: AromaByPeter.com/YergzLimitBreakDigital.com
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>739false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jessica-skelton-region-3-part-2--71991943 This description is short, in the interest of time, so that I can get it dropped and available. That being said, I've already been accused of slander and defamation; a tactic the Skelton campaign used before. Nevertheless, my 20+ pages of show notes will show otherwise.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>bde32ea7-2c28-45c2-bd64-4f827b602eceTue, 07 Nov 2023 18:01:54 +0000Mastiff.MediaGoing into Friday's interview, and confirmed then, and with things I've learned, after, I expected to not get the whole truth. This description is short, in the interest of time, so that I can get it dropped and available. That being said, I've... This description is short, in the interest of time, so that I can get it dropped and available. That being said, I've already been accused of slander and defamation; a tactic the Skelton campaign used before. Nevertheless, my 20+ pages of show notes will show otherwise.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3579true212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basd-school-board-jessica-skelton--71992033 Due to some discrepancies that I've uncovered, in this video, I show an intro offering Jessica the opportunity to come back this Monday evening, at the same time, as Friday's session. This is not to make any accusations, so much as it is to practice full transparency, and make things clear to the citizenry.
  Enjoy the video.
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  Chapters 0:00  Intro 2:21  A Little Late 4:07  Advisor to Advisors “I’m a planner” 6:35  “And also being a communicator” 8:14  What about Wendy? 8:50  Personal Skills 10:06  Outside, Looking In 10:50  Homeschools & Hurricanes 12:00  We’re not quoting – this one 13:52  Why Homeschool? 15:35  Curriculum Request 16:45  What IS Your Belief System? 18:00  Watch This Look!  (M4L) 18:45  Communication Issues 21:10  Dual Registration 22:00  Hot Topic: Locker Room Policy 24:10  Seeing Curriculum: Public vs Homeschool Parents 26:45  “Definition” of Parent Rights? 28:35  Fear and Politics 29:15  Provide Information / Stop Divisiveness 30:18  The Five Tenets 31:33  “It doesn’t matter what I believe” 33:30  Not Out of a Deficit 34:20  Real Estate Values vs Quality of Schools 37:00  More Cuts? Less Faculty? 42:15  PACs: “I am not” 52:20  “I Self-Funded My Campaign” 56:25  Shout Out to Phil Haddad Yergz.com
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8ded7217-fe4e-40c3-871e-075ad0a23a04Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:50:12 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn the interest of time, as I did with Krista Arndt, I'm posting this video without a detailed description. Due to some additional obligations, I will update the description, especially for metadata purposes, by the end of the weekend. Due to some... Due to some discrepancies that I've uncovered, in this video, I show an intro offering Jessica the opportunity to come back this Monday evening, at the same time, as Friday's session. This is not to make any accusations, so much as it is to practice full transparency, and make things clear to the citizenry.
  Enjoy the video.
  -Yergz
  Chapters 0:00  Intro 2:21  A Little Late 4:07  Advisor to Advisors “I’m a planner” 6:35  “And also being a communicator” 8:14  What about Wendy? 8:50  Personal Skills 10:06  Outside, Looking In 10:50  Homeschools & Hurricanes 12:00  We’re not quoting – this one 13:52  Why Homeschool? 15:35  Curriculum Request 16:45  What IS Your Belief System? 18:00  Watch This Look!  (M4L) 18:45  Communication Issues 21:10  Dual Registration 22:00  Hot Topic: Locker Room Policy 24:10  Seeing Curriculum: Public vs Homeschool Parents 26:45  “Definition” of Parent Rights? 28:35  Fear and Politics 29:15  Provide Information / Stop Divisiveness 30:18  The Five Tenets 31:33  “It doesn’t matter what I believe” 33:30  Not Out of a Deficit 34:20  Real Estate Values vs Quality of Schools 37:00  More Cuts? Less Faculty? 42:15  PACs: “I am not” 52:20  “I Self-Funded My Campaign” 56:25  Shout Out to Phil Haddad Yergz.com
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3449true212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basd-school-board-krista-arndt--71992015 Krista is a challenger for Region 1 within the District and first explains the actual voting process of absentee voting, mail-in, and election day. Polls are only open on election day from 7a - 8p ET. All other methods (mail-in / absentee) are by mail.
  Krista starts by discussing the budget allocation and where she believes the current board is failing.
  Then we get a celebrity cameo - her daughter!
  Krista turns the table on Yergz and asks what his favorite part of school was. Yergz tells about his time as a "Gifted" student, but also tells about how he wasn't diagnosed with his learning disability until college. He also gives a shout out to a junior high English teacher, and his Both Sides Now cohost, Jane Stahl!
  Yergz turns it back on Krista and asks her about her background and growing up. She talks about originally coming from New Jersey, by way of Pennsburg / Upper Perkiomen Schools. She voices her concern about a decline in resources, yet remains a firm believer in public education.
  Next, Yergz points out that this is the fourth time we've heard that answer, so it must be frequently discussed. He then asks about gangs and drugs, to which Krista advises that "strong leadership" is going elsewhere.
  While Yergz corrects her that the economy is actually doing well, but moves the conversation about the direct correlation between real estate values and the quality of the school system. He goes on to compare his current residence and neighborhood, to like residences in Marina-del-Rey, Los Angeles, and St Pete Beach and points out the extreme differences in prices. Additionally there are more than 200 listings currently in his 1 square mile neighborhood; in large part to the quality of schools, as his neighborhood becomes younger and younger.
  Her daughter checks in, again, (name withheld) and starts to do Mommy's hair...
  Yergz goes on to ask about the active voting demographic - being older and without kids. Krista counters that grandparents also care about their grandkids, though they do have to be conscious about budget.
  So then Yergz asked about her Four Year Plan, to which Krista advises that the first thing to begin repairs on is money and funding resources. She wants to really open the budget and see what is being done wrong.
  Then, we lose her camera, because of her daughter's rather comical bathroom break.
  So with no camera on her face (with an opportunity to make funny faces), Yergz asks about Moms for Liberty, to which she counters that parents already have a Bill of Rights, and refers to M4L candidates and members as those who "pass out tin foil helmets," and questions their motives. She doesn't sugar coat, we'll say that!
  Yergz wraps up with her actual day job, to which she explains that it is a direct correlation to her potential seat on the board would be. She is a Chief Information Security Officer for a medical practice.
  Next up in the series, Jessica Skelton, allegedly from 1776, but she denies that. Watch that video, too, (and Monday's finale!), and see what gets uncovered!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c57dc7b1-fae5-431d-8517-5bf2083a8306Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:56:38 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this video we talk with Krista Arndt, candidate for Boyertown School Board. She is the last, from Boyertown Forward, who accepted our offer to come on live, as well as record, for Up The Middle and Yergz Tonight. Krista is a challenger for Region... Krista is a challenger for Region 1 within the District and first explains the actual voting process of absentee voting, mail-in, and election day. Polls are only open on election day from 7a - 8p ET. All other methods (mail-in / absentee) are by mail.
  Krista starts by discussing the budget allocation and where she believes the current board is failing.
  Then we get a celebrity cameo - her daughter!
  Krista turns the table on Yergz and asks what his favorite part of school was. Yergz tells about his time as a "Gifted" student, but also tells about how he wasn't diagnosed with his learning disability until college. He also gives a shout out to a junior high English teacher, and his Both Sides Now cohost, Jane Stahl!
  Yergz turns it back on Krista and asks her about her background and growing up. She talks about originally coming from New Jersey, by way of Pennsburg / Upper Perkiomen Schools. She voices her concern about a decline in resources, yet remains a firm believer in public education.
  Next, Yergz points out that this is the fourth time we've heard that answer, so it must be frequently discussed. He then asks about gangs and drugs, to which Krista advises that "strong leadership" is going elsewhere.
  While Yergz corrects her that the economy is actually doing well, but moves the conversation about the direct correlation between real estate values and the quality of the school system. He goes on to compare his current residence and neighborhood, to like residences in Marina-del-Rey, Los Angeles, and St Pete Beach and points out the extreme differences in prices. Additionally there are more than 200 listings currently in his 1 square mile neighborhood; in large part to the quality of schools, as his neighborhood becomes younger and younger.
  Her daughter checks in, again, (name withheld) and starts to do Mommy's hair...
  Yergz goes on to ask about the active voting demographic - being older and without kids. Krista counters that grandparents also care about their grandkids, though they do have to be conscious about budget.
  So then Yergz asked about her Four Year Plan, to which Krista advises that the first thing to begin repairs on is money and funding resources. She wants to really open the budget and see what is being done wrong.
  Then, we lose her camera, because of her daughter's rather comical bathroom break.
  So with no camera on her face (with an opportunity to make funny faces), Yergz asks about Moms for Liberty, to which she counters that parents already have a Bill of Rights, and refers to M4L candidates and members as those who "pass out tin foil helmets," and questions their motives. She doesn't sugar coat, we'll say that!
  Yergz wraps up with her actual day job, to which she explains that it is a direct correlation to her potential seat on the board would be. She is a Chief Information Security Officer for a medical practice.
  Next up in the series, Jessica Skelton, allegedly from 1776, but she denies that. Watch that video, too, (and Monday's finale!), and see what gets uncovered!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>8f792bf9-3cee-4538-833d-23c24cf9c2a4Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:43:42 +0000Mastiff.MediaHey Gang! In this episode we have our second, in the series of school board candidates for the Boyertown Area School District, Board of Supervisors. Here, we talk with Matt Hook of Region 3, representing New Hanover and Upper Frederick Townships. This... Enjoy!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1982true210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-boyertown-forward-chair-donna-usavage--71992032Both Sides Now, Jane (B Inspired Podcast) and Yergz get a visit from the Chairperson of Boyertown Forward, Donna Usavage. Today, we talk about how to counter the lies and political actions of Moms for Liberty and Boyertown Patriots. Our efforts are to reach out, hear concerned citizens, and counter those who are spreading inaccurate and outright lies from tyrannical hate groups.
  Yergz shares his first-hand knowledge as both a political scientist, and a Florida resident, on how to counter this phenomenon. And not without next week's guest, David Beckemeyer, host of Outrage Overload, where he taught Yergz on how to convince an opposing side.
  From the quality of schools and the direct connection to property values, to the lies told by M4L candidates, to the outright control that these organizations want, Donna tells us the efforts of our home town to keep a small, conservative town from becoming fascist.
  This is simply the first step, in what will be a series, even Yergz gets "voluntold" to help bring both sides together. This episode is only the beginning, and Yergz and Jane are both very passionate about this, as clearly is Donna!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>ec5e9af8-fc8d-498c-9f89-59b13cdd2246Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:59:21 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode from https://open.spotify.com/show/6kaBVfsQRBNaDwhrWNaEkF?si=ec4b3dd4c3894c06, Jane (https://open.spotify.com/show/0kUvHO0JuvSO2VQCrQh5Lj?si=107aa8b906084548) and Yergz get a visit from the Chairperson of Boyertown Forward, Donna...Both Sides Now, Jane (B Inspired Podcast) and Yergz get a visit from the Chairperson of Boyertown Forward, Donna Usavage. Today, we talk about how to counter the lies and political actions of Moms for Liberty and Boyertown Patriots. Our efforts are to reach out, hear concerned citizens, and counter those who are spreading inaccurate and outright lies from tyrannical hate groups.
  Yergz shares his first-hand knowledge as both a political scientist, and a Florida resident, on how to counter this phenomenon. And not without next week's guest, David Beckemeyer, host of Outrage Overload, where he taught Yergz on how to convince an opposing side.
  From the quality of schools and the direct connection to property values, to the lies told by M4L candidates, to the outright control that these organizations want, Donna tells us the efforts of our home town to keep a small, conservative town from becoming fascist.
  This is simply the first step, in what will be a series, even Yergz gets "voluntold" to help bring both sides together. This episode is only the beginning, and Yergz and Jane are both very passionate about this, as clearly is Donna!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3591false21bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-your-rights-vote--71991953 Yergz is not a Democrat! Hasn't ever been. Ever. As such, he sides with Howard Stern in a definition of "Woke," for what is a good thing and what isn't. Howard remains the "King of All Media," as Yergz remembers William Shatner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the late great Sam Kinison, and of course, George Takei!
  Yergz returns to two other frequent targets, Ron DeSantis and Dan "Bobble" Bongino. From Ronnie Boy's lost lawsuit to Mickey Mouse, to a very short-lived hatred of a color of a beer can and the boycot of Bud Lite. When "Cancel Culture" is supported by extremists from both The Left and The Right, Yergz doesn't support it, at all!
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  Yergz continues by telling you what he's against. This is the usage of adverbs and adjectives in political action committees, such as "Moms for Liberty," and "Boyertown Patriots." For any name with the word "Patriot," Yergz says such an honor should be earned, not self-labeled. These groups are usually more fascist, than they are Free....
  From direct association to failures like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, to similarities to the Nazi Party, Yergz explains how these groups do the ACTUAL indoctrinating with regards to gaining power.
  Expenses from home schooling, falling real estate values and increasing insurance premiums, all because of self-serving fascist organizations, like Proud Boys, Sons of Liberty, and Moms for Liberty; The Minivan Taliban!
  Whether overt or covert, extremism should have no place in a school system!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>3f83c8cf-049c-4a43-97e3-ba50fea3cc0bSat, 28 Oct 2023 04:41:34 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode Yergz discusses extremism, once again, partially because this job is never done, and partially because it's also a set-up for the series of interviews with School Board Candidates from his hometown Boyertown, PA. Yergz is not a... Yergz is not a Democrat! Hasn't ever been. Ever. As such, he sides with Howard Stern in a definition of "Woke," for what is a good thing and what isn't. Howard remains the "King of All Media," as Yergz remembers William Shatner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the late great Sam Kinison, and of course, George Takei!
  Yergz returns to two other frequent targets, Ron DeSantis and Dan "Bobble" Bongino. From Ronnie Boy's lost lawsuit to Mickey Mouse, to a very short-lived hatred of a color of a beer can and the boycot of Bud Lite. When "Cancel Culture" is supported by extremists from both The Left and The Right, Yergz doesn't support it, at all!
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  Yergz continues by telling you what he's against. This is the usage of adverbs and adjectives in political action committees, such as "Moms for Liberty," and "Boyertown Patriots." For any name with the word "Patriot," Yergz says such an honor should be earned, not self-labeled. These groups are usually more fascist, than they are Free....
  From direct association to failures like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, to similarities to the Nazi Party, Yergz explains how these groups do the ACTUAL indoctrinating with regards to gaining power.
  Expenses from home schooling, falling real estate values and increasing insurance premiums, all because of self-serving fascist organizations, like Proud Boys, Sons of Liberty, and Moms for Liberty; The Minivan Taliban!
  Whether overt or covert, extremism should have no place in a school system!
  Remember Yergz.com now has Show Notes! Yergz.com / Up The Middle / Show Notes
  0:00 Extremism in Boyertown 2:10 "Woke" and Howard Stern 4:20 Cancel Culture & Snowflakes 6:36 AromaByPeter.com/Yergz 8:00 LimitBreakDigital.com/Yergz 9:33 News@Yergz.com 10:07 Adverbs & Adjectives 12:15 This Failed Before 16:50 Show Notes
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1049true29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boyertown-school-board-candidates-pt-1-brad-updegrove-joe-piccione--71992045 Like I said in this video, and previous ones, "You can be a conservative, you can be a Republican, and not be an asshole."
  Nothing about these gentlemen are "clandestine." They are overt and not ignorant to the obvious. They understand that the property values that some are trying to protect, will be lost with a poorly performing school system.
  Stay tuned for additional videos with the remaining four candidates, plus a round table event that my cohost from "Both Sides Now," Jane Stahl, and I are trying to organize. All of this before election day!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>ca0a6eba-9e8b-4eb8-b095-88b895c12ab3Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:28:36 +0000Mastiff.MediaFirst in a series of interviews with Boyertown School District Candidates that are partnered with Boyertown Forward. My research has shown that a previous topic from Season One, who was mentioned in the previous video, Moms For Liberty. While we at Up... Like I said in this video, and previous ones, "You can be a conservative, you can be a Republican, and not be an asshole."
  Nothing about these gentlemen are "clandestine." They are overt and not ignorant to the obvious. They understand that the property values that some are trying to protect, will be lost with a poorly performing school system.
  Stay tuned for additional videos with the remaining four candidates, plus a round table event that my cohost from "Both Sides Now," Jane Stahl, and I are trying to organize. All of this before election day!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2394false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/senator-romney-vs-fox-friends--71992018 0:00 Rock Anthem 0:30 Romney: A Reckoning 1:03 Suddenly the Bad Guy 1:45 Vanity Fair 2:50 Show Notes 3:00 My Assessment
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>f2d4e3ae-0885-4dc2-8ea6-70ea241eaa00Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:08:42 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we take a look at the recent comments of soon-to-be former Utah Senator Mitt Romney. He brings valid arguments to the damage done by Fox News and far right talking heads such as Sean Hannity, Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson and others.... 0:00 Rock Anthem 0:30 Romney: A Reckoning 1:03 Suddenly the Bad Guy 1:45 Vanity Fair 2:50 Show Notes 3:00 My Assessment
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>295true27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dhs-employee-nejwa-ali-suspended--71991979 Special Thanks, to a fellow former coworker, Paul Eckloff, now the Senior Director of Public Relations for Lexus Nexus, for sharing this story on via LinkedIn.
  0:00 Rock Anthem 1:11 Thanks, Paul! 2:50 Meet Nejwa Ali 4:10 Who's To Blame? 4:45 Sen. Josh Hawley 6:25 Her Actual Posts 6:56 "Biden DHS Official" ...Oops! 7:46 From Yergz 10:48 Show Notes!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7f084a93-9b36-495e-a0f0-d9589ffc6b89Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:58:39 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode, we look at the recent discovery of Nejwa Ali, an agent of the PLO possibly hidden within the Department of Homeland Security. Her use of The First Amendment is actually what got her in trouble! But it was the media that also made... Special Thanks, to a fellow former coworker, Paul Eckloff, now the Senior Director of Public Relations for Lexus Nexus, for sharing this story on via LinkedIn.
  0:00 Rock Anthem 1:11 Thanks, Paul! 2:50 Meet Nejwa Ali 4:10 Who's To Blame? 4:45 Sen. Josh Hawley 6:25 Her Actual Posts 6:56 "Biden DHS Official" ...Oops! 7:46 From Yergz 10:48 Show Notes!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>697true26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ad-fontes-media-bias-chart--71992038 Here, we'll look at Rachel Maddow, Dan Bongino, The Reading Eagle, The Pottstown Mercury, The Morning Call and NPR.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b00decaf-33ff-439f-942c-b8e0318b2ba7Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:57:02 +0000Mastiff.MediaContinuing with our series on Fact Checking, we take a look at the Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart. This chart is an essential starting point to determine the reliability of media and broadcast sources. Here, we'll look at Rachel Maddow, Dan Bongino, The... Here, we'll look at Rachel Maddow, Dan Bongino, The Reading Eagle, The Pottstown Mercury, The Morning Call and NPR.
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>623true25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pullin-my-hair-out--71991956
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>0fdc2f55-65f8-4252-84e2-33dd22f3ce85Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:16:41 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this VERY quick episode, I give an update on what I've been doing for the past FOUR WEEKS! AND the announcement of ANOTHER live show on Yergz Radio! Join one of our upcoming guests, David Beckemeyer, from Outrage Overload, and his wife, Lisa, this...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>89false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yergz-com-yergz-radio--71992041
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>f6d577f3-ea83-40cc-9840-1f2c9cfe4650Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:59:06 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis episode is a quick intro to the already 2.0 version of our brand new website, Yergz.com ! Yergz takes you on an overall tour of the website, plus highlights the two new features that make it 2.0; the "Ticker," and "Show Notes." Then, it's off to...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>795true22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-harvey--71992022
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1bf847b4-78ce-4b73-b3d7-8f9e39212ca3Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:24:45 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis impromptu episode hit us this morning when we checked our social media and learned that a broadcasting icon would be 105 years old, today, on Labor Day. Enjoy this tribute to the late Paul Harvey, as Yergz tells you about Paul's early life, then,...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>479false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-intro--71992026 Yergz.com is also the most robust website that Yergz has developed. We are happy with Yergz.com and you will be, too!
  The Doggy Traders returns this fall! We're still on YouTube, but if you don't find it, TDT is ALSO on Yergz.com!
  As if that ain't enough, Yergz is now co-hosting a THIRD podcast with one of his junior high English teachers, "Mrs Stahl." Jane Stahl, host of "B Inspired Podcast," was a guest on a friend's podcast, "The Back Room Show," by Gary Williams. Since then, Jane and Yergz reconnected. Yergz has been on "B Inspired," and now also writes for "The Boyertown Area Expression." Together, Jane and Yergz will be co-hosting "Both Side Now," starting in September.
  Both Sides Now, a song by Joni Mitchell, and portrayed in the movie "Steve Jobs," is a song about duality, and now the title of the podcast co-hosted by Yergz and Jane! Recording in audio-only starting this month and launching on the 12th of this month!
  Check out our Kickstarter! Yergz Radio and TalkTV24 help other podcasters get the exposure that they deserve. Jane's first podcast, B Inspired, as well as Two Dads and Outrage Overload are two additional podcasts that are so fitting as partners in The Yerger Group and Yergz Radio! Some of these talking heads, out there, give you what you want. Daddy Yergz gives you what you need! And these podcasts fit the bill!
  Every weeknight is Yergz Today, a summary of the days events and the smart ass commentary of Yergz!
  The talks with The Boston Globe could not be going any better! We have every reason to believe that Up The Middle rests appropriately on "the short list" for the final placement with The Globe, as they develop their online brand.
  With more episodes later this week, we've successfully launched Season Two of Up The Middle!
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>66a1ea54-d603-4b2d-9774-d136dc471a34Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:46:21 +0000Mastiff.MediaSeason Two! We're off! Let's get started with Yergz Radio! Up The Middle, plus three more podcasts, is partnered with Live365.com and is on the air! Yergz.com is also the most robust website that Yergz has developed. We are happy with Yergz.com and... Yergz.com is also the most robust website that Yergz has developed. We are happy with Yergz.com and you will be, too!
  The Doggy Traders returns this fall! We're still on YouTube, but if you don't find it, TDT is ALSO on Yergz.com!
  As if that ain't enough, Yergz is now co-hosting a THIRD podcast with one of his junior high English teachers, "Mrs Stahl." Jane Stahl, host of "B Inspired Podcast," was a guest on a friend's podcast, "The Back Room Show," by Gary Williams. Since then, Jane and Yergz reconnected. Yergz has been on "B Inspired," and now also writes for "The Boyertown Area Expression." Together, Jane and Yergz will be co-hosting "Both Side Now," starting in September.
  Both Sides Now, a song by Joni Mitchell, and portrayed in the movie "Steve Jobs," is a song about duality, and now the title of the podcast co-hosted by Yergz and Jane! Recording in audio-only starting this month and launching on the 12th of this month!
  Check out our Kickstarter! Yergz Radio and TalkTV24 help other podcasters get the exposure that they deserve. Jane's first podcast, B Inspired, as well as Two Dads and Outrage Overload are two additional podcasts that are so fitting as partners in The Yerger Group and Yergz Radio! Some of these talking heads, out there, give you what you want. Daddy Yergz gives you what you need! And these podcasts fit the bill!
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  The talks with The Boston Globe could not be going any better! We have every reason to believe that Up The Middle rests appropriately on "the short list" for the final placement with The Globe, as they develop their online brand.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>806true21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-1-finale--71992046 Plus, in this episode, we make a special announcement for Season 2!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1bc006cd-056e-4726-b9bb-117a2d03d50fThu, 24 Aug 2023 22:34:46 +0000Mastiff.MediaJust a quick recap of Season 1, before I take a week "off" and prep for Season 2, right after Labor Day. Plus, in this episode, we make a special announcement for Season 2! No chapters. Give the whole thing a listen!... Plus, in this episode, we make a special announcement for Season 2!
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1934true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moms-for-liberty--71991983 Next, Yergz tells you about how Extremist Groups operate. They are clandestine organizations and don't openly tell you about their discriminatory policies and practices. Many of the members and political candidates are of a fascist mindset and don't even know it! The methodology and intentions are exactly like famous fascist leaders, such as Hitler, right down to banning books and "maintaining freedom."
  Parents for Pride is a counter-organization that has not yet been labeled as a similar type of organization. Point being: You, as a viewer, are not the only one resisting the efforts of Moms for Liberty.
  Moms for Liberty is a conservative Political Action Committee (PAC), that advocates against school curriculums that mention LGBTQ Rights, Race and Ethnicity, Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Discrimination.
  Chapters have also campaigned to ban books, especially those discussing gender and sexuality. Founded in 2021, in Florida, by ousted school board members, to campaign against COVID-19 protection measures, causing Florida to actually be not only a political hotbed, but literally a viral one.
  Moms for Liberty is very influential and entrenched in the Republican Party. The group has been endorsed by then President Donald Trump, and has moved on to endorse political candidates themselves, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Though Moms for Liberty claims to only "support" political candidates, the money spent on such "support" would easily be considered and actual endorsement by any reasonable person.
  The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has labeled Moms for Liberty as a "Hate Group." The SPLC has accused the Moms for Liberty of advocating for anti-inclusive activities and book bans, though this is denied by Moms for Liberty. Some of the key beliefs are Parental Control. Moms for Liberty is against Critical Race Theory, a 40 year old educational theory. Moms for Liberty is against having books that show gender and sexuality, and COVID-19 protections.
  Moms for Liberty influences school boards by organizing and training parents for attending school board meetings, develop speaking skills, and to learn the political process. But what is not told, is how Moms for Liberty also pushes on these parents the Moms for Liberty agenda. What appears to be nice, turns out to be otherwise. Moms for Liberty campaigns for some, and against other school board candidates. While they claim to simply "support" candidates, professionally done flyers are done, by Moms for Liberty, "supporting" specific candidates. This is an ENDORSEMENT. And as such, their "support" is misleading. They also work to defeat candidates that are not aligned with the Moms for Liberty agenda. Again, further "supporting" the pro-Moms for Liberty candidates.
  Moms for Liberty has also filed lawsuits against school districts in several states over the above issues. They lobby state and federal law makers to pass legislation that is aligned with the Moms for Liberty agenda. Moms for Liberty is also active on Facebook, Twitter and InstaGram. They are active in several states with their activities.
  Yergz@Yergz.com
  CITATIONS: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/07/1180486760/splc-moms-for-liberty-extremist-group
  https://thehill.com/opinion/education/4086179-six-reasons-why-moms-for-liberty-is-an-extremist-organization/
  https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/moms-liberty
  https://boyertownareaexpression.town.news/
  https://open.spotify.com/show/0kUvHO0JuvSO2VQCrQh5Lj?si=cb90a4d3c63d4b36
  
  
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>01c9ee32-7657-439f-a5de-84f8409080c6Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:26:21 +0000Mastiff.MediaYergz begins talking about Moms for Liberty, by first congratulating the audience for taking the initiative to educate themselves on extremism. He then goes on to tell you about his background, starting at Penn State University, bodyguard school,... Next, Yergz tells you about how Extremist Groups operate. They are clandestine organizations and don't openly tell you about their discriminatory policies and practices. Many of the members and political candidates are of a fascist mindset and don't even know it! The methodology and intentions are exactly like famous fascist leaders, such as Hitler, right down to banning books and "maintaining freedom."
  Parents for Pride is a counter-organization that has not yet been labeled as a similar type of organization. Point being: You, as a viewer, are not the only one resisting the efforts of Moms for Liberty.
  Moms for Liberty is a conservative Political Action Committee (PAC), that advocates against school curriculums that mention LGBTQ Rights, Race and Ethnicity, Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Discrimination.
  Chapters have also campaigned to ban books, especially those discussing gender and sexuality. Founded in 2021, in Florida, by ousted school board members, to campaign against COVID-19 protection measures, causing Florida to actually be not only a political hotbed, but literally a viral one.
  Moms for Liberty is very influential and entrenched in the Republican Party. The group has been endorsed by then President Donald Trump, and has moved on to endorse political candidates themselves, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Though Moms for Liberty claims to only "support" political candidates, the money spent on such "support" would easily be considered and actual endorsement by any reasonable person.
  The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has labeled Moms for Liberty as a "Hate Group." The SPLC has accused the Moms for Liberty of advocating for anti-inclusive activities and book bans, though this is denied by Moms for Liberty. Some of the key beliefs are Parental Control. Moms for Liberty is against Critical Race Theory, a 40 year old educational theory. Moms for Liberty is against having books that show gender and sexuality, and COVID-19 protections.
  Moms for Liberty influences school boards by organizing and training parents for attending school board meetings, develop speaking skills, and to learn the political process. But what is not told, is how Moms for Liberty also pushes on these parents the Moms for Liberty agenda. What appears to be nice, turns out to be otherwise. Moms for Liberty campaigns for some, and against other school board candidates. While they claim to simply "support" candidates, professionally done flyers are done, by Moms for Liberty, "supporting" specific candidates. This is an ENDORSEMENT. And as such, their "support" is misleading. They also work to defeat candidates that are not aligned with the Moms for Liberty agenda. Again, further "supporting" the pro-Moms for Liberty candidates.
  Moms for Liberty has also filed lawsuits against school districts in several states over the above issues. They lobby state and federal law makers to pass legislation that is aligned with the Moms for Liberty agenda. Moms for Liberty is also active on Facebook, Twitter and InstaGram. They are active in several states with their activities.
  Yergz@Yergz.com
  CITATIONS: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/07/1180486760/splc-moms-for-liberty-extremist-group
  https://thehill.com/opinion/education/4086179-six-reasons-why-moms-for-liberty-is-an-extremist-organization/
  https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/moms-liberty
  ...]]>1292true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gays-discriminating--71991994
  0:00 On to the Radio! 2:20 Peter Says "Say No" 7:00 Peter and I Chat 11:50 Stats 16:55 Out Takes
  Citations: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/08/03/opinion-ranked-choice-voting-open-primaries/
  https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2023/04/21/five_facts_about_independent_voters_895109.html
  https://theconversation.com/independent-voters-can-be-decisive-in-elections-but-theyre-pretty-unpredictable-not-shadow-partisans-196618
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>eaad627b-7920-4162-acfa-cc68cd944f18Sat, 05 Aug 2023 06:13:41 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we discuss the article found in the Washington Blade, DC's LGBT newspaper and website, written by a former acquaintance (at best) named Peter Rosenstein. The article, "Say No to DC Ranked Choice Voting, Open Primaries," is his Op-Ed on...
  0:00 On to the Radio! 2:20 Peter Says "Say No" 7:00 Peter and I Chat 11:50 Stats 16:55 Out Takes
  Citations: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/08/03/opinion-ranked-choice-voting-open-primaries/
  https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2023/04/21/five_facts_about_independent_voters_895109.html
  https://theconversation.com/independent-voters-can-be-decisive-in-elections-but-theyre-pretty-unpredictable-not-shadow-partisans-196618
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1096true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-who-lived-the-life-cory-allen-gay-secret-service-agent-part-2--71992025
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7a2617f4-2cdb-464b-8230-4d4f32186a6fSun, 30 Jul 2023 06:27:04 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn Part 2 we continue the interview of Cory Allen, and his book, BREAKING FREE We continue with Cory's Coming Out Story while protecting the Obamas, but continue, away from the comfort and inclusivity, into the discriminatory side, and how best to...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>895true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-who-lived-the-life-cory-allen-gay-secret-service-agent-part-1--71992001
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>efcd92b2-96b3-4b0b-9c54-1cf951bbb596Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:39:31 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode, we begin a two part series that interviews former Secret Service Special Agent, turned author, Cory Allen. Cory joins Yergz, remotely, for an opportunity to catch up, but also an opportunity to share each others' stories, and their...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1246true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-aldean-racist-or-just-hypocritical--71992044 The downside, however, was that on the same site that the video was shot, where back in 1927, an 18 year old black man, Henry Choate, was hanged and wrongfully executed - lynched - for an attack on a white girl. Yergz examines the clandestine lifestyle of both White Power AND Black Power movements. In this day and age, neither just up and says, publicly, that they are racist. But it was from the video's portrayal of the small town; what appears to be a cross burning, a Molotov cocktail held by a white man, and the same courthouse that Jason Aldean sang in front of, that made Yergz believe that the video was racist, or had a racist overtone. And that only took 24 seconds!
  Yergz then explains exactly what a Molotov cocktail is, and how this weapon would not only not be used by the Black Community, but that the one in the video is that of a white man. It just seems that if you had the Black Community supporting your message, you'd be able to get a black stuntman to hold the cocktail....
  Back in April of 2018, Jason Aldean released "Rearview Town;" a song in the album of the same name, where he sings about wanting OUT of a small town, where small town life sucks. Continuing on how small town life may not be that great, Yergz quotes an article by Kathleen Diaz for Police1.com, where we learn that police are more than 3x likely to die on the job in a small town, versus the big city. So much for Mayberry and "Backing the Blue."
  Then Yergz looks at the truth, and not being ignorant to the obvious. Yergz thinks of what we really know about the "Southern Way of Life;" MTG, Matt Gaetz, Racism, Slavery and White Power. Life in a small town now, versus Jason Aldean's life in a small town back in 2018, when he left it.
  Play the song. Don't play the song. But all is not right in the world. And Yergz supports any artist's right to produce whatever music they want.
  Do your research and Take Back the Flag!
  0:00 Up The Middle Success! 2:00 Back Story to Controversy 3:35 Photos from the Music Video 7:15 Racist or Hypocrite? 7:55 Mayberrry Myth / Police1.com 9:20 Small Town Life
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2ea83edd-dfb1-4cf1-8fb5-1ca7c1e0b29cWed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this video we examine Jason Aldean's latest hit music video for the Country Music Song, "Try That in a Small Town." While Country Music Television has decided to pull the video from its network, listeners supported the song and pushed it up to... The downside, however, was that on the same site that the video was shot, where back in 1927, an 18 year old black man, Henry Choate, was hanged and wrongfully executed - lynched - for an attack on a white girl. Yergz examines the clandestine lifestyle of both White Power AND Black Power movements. In this day and age, neither just up and says, publicly, that they are racist. But it was from the video's portrayal of the small town; what appears to be a cross burning, a Molotov cocktail held by a white man, and the same courthouse that Jason Aldean sang in front of, that made Yergz believe that the video was racist, or had a racist overtone. And that only took 24 seconds!
  Yergz then explains exactly what a Molotov cocktail is, and how this weapon would not only not be used by the Black Community, but that the one in the video is that of a white man. It just seems that if you had the Black Community supporting your message, you'd be able to get a black stuntman to hold the cocktail....
  Back in April of 2018, Jason Aldean released "Rearview Town;" a song in the album of the same name, where he sings about wanting OUT of a small town, where small town life sucks. Continuing on how small town life may not be that great, Yergz quotes an article by Kathleen Diaz for Police1.com, where we learn that police are more than 3x likely to die on the job in a small town, versus the big city. So much for Mayberry and "Backing the Blue."
  Then Yergz looks at the truth, and not being ignorant to the obvious. Yergz thinks of what we really know about the "Southern Way of Life;" MTG, Matt Gaetz, Racism, Slavery and White Power. Life in a small town now, versus Jason Aldean's life in a small town back in 2018, when he left it.
  Play the song. Don't play the song. But all is not right in the world. And Yergz supports any artist's right to produce whatever music they want.
  Do your research and Take Back the Flag!
  0:00 Up The Middle Success! 2:00 Back Story to Controversy 3:35 Photos from the Music Video 7:15 Racist or Hypocrite? 7:55 Mayberrry Myth / Police1.com 9:20 Small Town Life
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>770true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deceptive-desantis--71992028 We've TRANSITIONED (See what we did, there?) from Ronda Santos to our new nickname: Sgt DeSchultz, after Sgt Schultz of "Hogan's Heroes"! Governor Ron DeSantis claims to know nothing, and have nothing to do with, the new criteria for teaching about slavery and race in the state of Florida. Not only do we show THAT'S a lie, but we also poke the obvious fun for him taking the easy way out. Former New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, agrees.
  Video Credit: MSNBC, "Morning Joe"
  Florida is now teaching that black slaves received a "Personal Benefit," in that they learned job skills. Wow! Then we get to watch Sgt. DeSchultz struggle to justify HIS policies.
  Yergz breaks down Gov DeSantis' mannerisms to include "the bobble head," and "the three whites." Yergz explains why the body does this, and most importantly, what it means. The bobble head is like a nervous tic. The three whites, also known as "crazy eyes," show tension and often lead to "fight or flight."
  Sure. (loved that response from the anchor!)
  Additionally, there was no support from the background. The one Asian lady smiled, but any poker player, or normal human being, can tell that was fake, even a sign of embarrassment. When you backdrop yourself with supporters, they should be showing just that: SUPPORT. They stood there, silently, and with no genuine emotion.
  Then we watch former NJ Governor Chris Christie go on the offensive. He articulates that DeSantis' actions are "not the signs of leadership," and "politically manipulative," once again showing how he's different than any other Republican Presidential Candidate.
  We then see what Google Bard had to say. Withing seconds, we used AI to determine that Ron DeSantis DID have something to do with these new requirements, reminding me that he had books removed from schools that accurately taught students about Harriet Tubman!
  This brought fear to the hearts of teachers, and made them protect their job security over the quality of our children's educations. This is why Yergz decided to Home School his son, Zack, for his senior year. While we don't endorse candidates at "Up The Middle," Ron DeSantis is the one guy that could get Yergz voting for Trump - and that's not happening.
  0:00 Two Months Strong! 2:00 Ronda Santos to Sgt DeSchultz 2:54 Human Lie Detector & Body Language 3:50 Thank you MSNBC 7:32 Zero Support 8:43 Gov Chris Christie 9:36 Did Ron DeSantis Lie? 13:09 Should I Vote for Trump?
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>aa944263-57c7-4ac5-b76c-f36e4971a0eeTue, 25 Jul 2023 15:21:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we talk about Deceptive DeSantis. But we start with the growth of "Up The Middle." We're on more directories, and have had more than an month of no "Zero Play Days," meaning that YOU'RE LISTENING! Thanks for going "Up The Middle"!... We've TRANSITIONED (See what we did, there?) from Ronda Santos to our new nickname: Sgt DeSchultz, after Sgt Schultz of "Hogan's Heroes"! Governor Ron DeSantis claims to know nothing, and have nothing to do with, the new criteria for teaching about slavery and race in the state of Florida. Not only do we show THAT'S a lie, but we also poke the obvious fun for him taking the easy way out. Former New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, agrees.
  Video Credit: MSNBC, "Morning Joe"
  Florida is now teaching that black slaves received a "Personal Benefit," in that they learned job skills. Wow! Then we get to watch Sgt. DeSchultz struggle to justify HIS policies.
  Yergz breaks down Gov DeSantis' mannerisms to include "the bobble head," and "the three whites." Yergz explains why the body does this, and most importantly, what it means. The bobble head is like a nervous tic. The three whites, also known as "crazy eyes," show tension and often lead to "fight or flight."
  Sure. (loved that response from the anchor!)
  Additionally, there was no support from the background. The one Asian lady smiled, but any poker player, or normal human being, can tell that was fake, even a sign of embarrassment. When you backdrop yourself with supporters, they should be showing just that: SUPPORT. They stood there, silently, and with no genuine emotion.
  Then we watch former NJ Governor Chris Christie go on the offensive. He articulates that DeSantis' actions are "not the signs of leadership," and "politically manipulative," once again showing how he's different than any other Republican Presidential Candidate.
  We then see what Google Bard had to say. Withing seconds, we used AI to determine that Ron DeSantis DID have something to do with these new requirements, reminding me that he had books removed from schools that accurately taught students about Harriet Tubman!
  This brought fear to the hearts of teachers, and made them protect their job security over the quality of our children's educations. This is why Yergz decided to Home School his son, Zack, for his senior year. While we don't endorse candidates at "Up The Middle," Ron DeSantis is the one guy that could get Yergz voting for Trump - and that's not happening.
  0:00 Two Months Strong! 2:00 Ronda Santos to Sgt DeSchultz 2:54 Human Lie Detector & Body Language 3:50 Thank you MSNBC 7:32 Zero Support 8:43 Gov Chris Christie 9:36 Did Ron DeSantis Lie? 13:09 Should I Vote for Trump?
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>921false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-fact-check--71992035
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>35c5a2c3-d6ac-4748-99f8-524b51048171Sat, 22 Jul 2023 23:37:13 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this video we celebrate better graphics via OBS and Riverside.fm. Then we get right into why we are looking at Fact Checking. HS buddy Chris Shewell writes in... We start with WHY to fact check. By beginning with The Bill of Rights, especially the...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>929false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kushner-v-biden-pt-3-final-analysis--71991972
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>f5c715e0-9917-43b3-8339-9fc422da1f26Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:56:33 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we look at a summary provided by Google Bard, with my usual edits and comments, citations provided, where necessary. Yergz.com has gone live! Check it out and follow us on Yergz.com, as we replace LinkTree! We begin with Hunter...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1066false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-bongino-part-2-viewer-mail--71992042
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>66c4a928-2d5d-4254-a026-1deb3af00cfdMon, 10 Jul 2023 02:39:52 +0000Mastiff.MediaWe begin Part 2 discussing why I ever used Quora, back when I first got into the Hospitality Industry, then we get into a question asked on a political chat room, asking why Dems call anyone that opposes them a "fascist." Once I stopped laughing, I...
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1688true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-guy-is-crazy--71992019
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>e3e7590c-7b1d-4dea-b282-c2895b0213fdMon, 10 Jul 2023 02:32:00 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis episode starts with an intro, plus some of the method behind the madness that is Yergz! After telling you that we'll be talking plenty about former co-worker Dan Bongino, we talk about #TakeBackTheFlag, and why Yergz flies the #StarsAndStripes at...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1140true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liberal-v-maga-election-topics-part-2--71991969
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>e6db000b-d683-4db4-a601-ce1df6f8c3ecFri, 30 Jun 2023 02:26:28 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis is the second, of a two-part series, on what matters most to voters. In this episode we discuss stats pertaining to Abortion Rights, the Dodd and Roe cases, the economy, immigration, Ukraine, and just who flies the American Flag. Examine all of...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>779false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liberal-v-maga-election-topics-part-1--71991974
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>2d55e708-3614-4f1d-9135-0f42b90d9b28Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:18:08 +0000Mastiff.MediaPart One of a two part episode where we share current statistics on how the country feels about five of the most influential topics of the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Congressional Elections.
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>611true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-grant-model-bmx-pro-eco-farmer--71992037
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b4490645-f70f-4248-98d4-083744353a6bWed, 28 Jun 2023 03:57:43 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode, we talk with an inspiration, Will Grant; BMX pro by age 16, model, turned BMX coach and eco-farmer. We also discuss his clothing brand, Aker, and how efficient and organic his clothes are. And of course, we talk some politics and how...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1136false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dogs-are-family--71991977
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>58de003e-b254-496d-a1f1-30fe5ae4a1aaThu, 22 Jun 2023 03:16:37 +0000Mastiff.MediaWe're not ALWAYS politics! Today, Yergz keeps it positive and shares some stories on all four of the dogs that inspired #TheDoggyTraders, one of our other channels. "The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog," was said by Mark Twain, but...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1050true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flags-a-true-lack-of-pride--71991993 Citations: https://newrepublic.com/article/173581/conservatives-losing-mind-biden-pride-flagand-ignoring-pro-desantis-neo-nazis https://nypost.com/2023/06/12/veterans-lash-out-at-white-house-after-shameful-pride-flag-display/https://americanindependent.com/republicans-lgbtq-pride-flag-white-house/ https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/white-house/white-house-no-flag-code-violations-lgbtq-pride-progress-flag-display/536-03c39081-d868-421b-8a5f-d082bb8b1e29
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  0:00 Intro 0:25 Trans Athletes v Biological Athletes 2:00 AromaByPeter.com/Yergz 2:55 Yergz.com4:07 Why Are We Pissed? 5:50 The Progress Flag 7:15 ACTUAL causes to be pissed 13:35 Pride at The White House 14:44 How to Hang a Flag 17:40 Dan Bongino #Pride #DeSantis #Nazi #WhiteHouse #AmericanFlag #Confederate #woke #fascism #UpTheMiddle #ideology #cancel #Twitter #YergerGroup #Yergz #Yerger #Podcast #VideoPodcast #RepublicanHouse #DemocraticSenate #ChatGPT #wokism #liberal #liberalism #conservatism #democracy #democrat #republican #dem #GOP #TransAthletes #Disgrace #LastStraw #bongino
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>fbbaa282-d7f0-4dec-9be0-80aad6767038Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:17:10 +0000Mastiff.MediaAll of the so-called "experts" on The Right, and no one knows how to spell "Google"! So many weighing in on how to fly, or DRAPE, a flag; leave it to Yergz to get it right! Right Up The Middle! Citations:... Citations: https://newrepublic.com/article/173581/conservatives-losing-mind-biden-pride-flagand-ignoring-pro-desantis-neo-nazis https://nypost.com/2023/06/12/veterans-lash-out-at-white-house-after-shameful-pride-flag-display/https://americanindependent.com/republicans-lgbtq-pride-flag-white-house/ https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/white-house/white-house-no-flag-code-violations-lgbtq-pride-progress-flag-display/536-03c39081-d868-421b-8a5f-d082bb8b1e29
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  0:00 Intro 0:25 Trans Athletes v Biological Athletes 2:00 AromaByPeter.com/Yergz 2:55 Yergz.com4:07 Why Are We Pissed? 5:50 The Progress Flag 7:15 ACTUAL causes to be pissed 13:35 Pride at The White House 14:44 How to Hang a Flag 17:40 Dan Bongino #Pride #DeSantis #Nazi #WhiteHouse #AmericanFlag #Confederate #woke #fascism #UpTheMiddle #ideology #cancel #Twitter #YergerGroup #Yergz #Yerger #Podcast #VideoPodcast #RepublicanHouse #DemocraticSenate #ChatGPT #wokism #liberal #liberalism #conservatism #democracy #democrat #republican #dem #GOP #TransAthletes #Disgrace #LastStraw #bongino
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1255true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fascist-conservatism-v-woke-liberalism--71992017
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>a437473f-2cc3-4514-ac3d-b230b8172798Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:04:51 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we begin to look at the actual accusations made against Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner. And we use Artificial Intelligence to do it!! Join Yergz as he begins our look into three allegations, each, and how we are going to proceed into...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1144true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-v-kushner-pt-2--71992002
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>559ca633-c023-4744-980c-75628ab90d9eSat, 03 Jun 2023 05:27:13 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we begin to look at the actual accusations made against Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner. And we use Artificial Intelligence to do it!! Join Yergz as he begins our look into three allegations, each, and how we are going to proceed into...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>771true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/republican-double-talk--71992027 Sponsored by: aromabypeter.com/doggytraders
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>c957f28d-8597-4077-bfb7-aa7c252bb03aTue, 30 May 2023 06:18:40 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode, Yergz does his first Up The Middle editorial (an extra, and not a part of the weekly schedule) where he points out some examples of Republican Double Talk. Research for this episode began looking at the success of Speaker Kevin... Sponsored by: aromabypeter.com/doggytraders
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  https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/04/09/politics/dennis-hastert-sexual-abuse-allegations/index.html
  https://www.salon.com/2021/08/31/lauren-boeberts-husband-did-jail-time-for-lewd-exposure-in-a-bowling-alley-she-was-there/
  https://www.salon.com/2011/11/09/jerry_sandusky_and_joe_paterno_registered_republicans/
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>809true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-v-kushner-rant-about-linkedin-santos-and-trump-still-in-trouble--71991985 Broadcast Live & Recorded on May 17, 2023
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>61442948-b96b-4d1d-9357-1c89e0fea4f8Fri, 26 May 2023 01:20:07 +0000Mastiff.MediaWe start with a rant about the discriminatory evaluations by LinkedIN on what is and what is not a violation of community standards. Then we give an intro to our own comparison of the actions by both Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner, and their behaviors... Broadcast Live & Recorded on May 17, 2023
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1952true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stonewall-and-the-fourth-reich-pt-3--71991991 Part 3, Stonewall, Fourth Reich and Rant: Take Back Our Flag
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>35e81b2d-4a58-4837-83ff-00f392af9c0dThu, 25 May 2023 23:40:52 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis is a three part series where we examine how the Gay Community, and its movement towards Equality, began, and where it is today; attacks on store Pride displays, cancelled Pride Celebrations, and threats of harm towards the Gay Community. We... Part 3, Stonewall, Fourth Reich and Rant: Take Back Our Flag
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>804true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stonewall-and-the-fourth-reich-pt-2--71991984 Part 2, The Fourth Reich
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>b450dac2-329d-4330-9036-8dd5646292d4Thu, 25 May 2023 23:36:17 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis is a three part series where we examine how the Gay Community, and its movement towards Equality, began, and where it is today; attacks on store Pride displays, cancelled Pride Celebrations, and threats of harm towards the Gay Community. We... Part 2, The Fourth Reich
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>1074true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stonewall-and-the-fourth-reich-pt-1--71992040 Part 1, Intro and Stonewall
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>7b65c87b-0cd7-4f32-a5ef-60c512eb4c99Thu, 25 May 2023 23:27:59 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis is a three part series where we examine how the Gay Community, and its movement towards Equality, began, and where it is today; attacks on store Pride displays, cancelled Pride Celebrations, and threats of harm towards the Gay Community. We... Part 1, Intro and Stonewall
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>902true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debt-ceiling-walkout-dollar-down-crypto-up-interview-lars-van-der-graaf-our-crypto-buddy--71991990
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>f26c9753-a0d0-49e3-bcd8-5ef6f437cf00Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:48 +0000Mastiff.MediaIn this episode we realize that our peachy life in negotiating the Federal Debt Ceiling has just turned bad and ending in a walk out. On a Friday. In the morning. So where are we? With the dollar going down, will crypto go up? Is now a good time to...
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>995true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-middle-230510--71992004
  
  
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  2026 The Yerger Group]]>29ca8cac-ece0-4026-81a4-70ae6a09c19fMon, 22 May 2023 04:29:16 +0000Mastiff.MediaThis is our first UP THE MIDDLE, so be gentle! Your host, Ross "Yergz" Yerger, is a former minor league baseball umpire, ice hockey referee, police officer and retired Secret Service Special Agent. He's actually LIVED the politics and lifestyle that...
  
  
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