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Male Friendship Isn't Gay (It Never Was) | The Deep Aug 14, 2025

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Every pair of male friends, in history or fiction, has at some point in recent times been labelled "gay." Sherlock and Watson? Gay. Frodo and Sam? Gay. Joey and Chandler? Gay. When did we go from bros to bromance? In this episode, Erika explores the "gayification" of friendships, its effect on society, and, most importantly, what we can do to fix it.

00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Sponsor: Taylor Frigon Capital Management
03:38 - Is being gay an act or an identity?
07:02 - Is everyone gay?
08:35 - The consequences
09:45 - What is true friendship?
10:52 - Conclusion

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Surprising Reactions to Trump's D.C. Takeover, Marijuana Push, And Schumer's Fake Constituents Aug 13, 2025

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In this episode Tom McClusky joins Tom Pogasic to discuss Trump’s desire to drain the swamp – and the unusual objections that come with it. Mary Jane might be reclassified – what would that do to our country? Finally there’s a case coming that might overturn Obergefell, will gay marriage once again be banned in America? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast
02:11 – Charity Mobile
03:14 – Clean up DC!
22:58 – Reclassifying Marijuana
37:29 – Good News!
40:45 – Book recommendations
45:18 – Overturn Obergefell?
1:01:06 – Twilight Zone
1:19:33 – Closing Prayer

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Trump's High-Stakes Putin Meeting, Nagasaki Anniversary, and Live D.C. Announcement Aug 11, 2025

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*Tom's mic was muted for the first couple seconds of this episode, which is why it starts so abruptly. Oh, the fun of recording live! :)

Trump is done playing around with Putin and decides to make another bid for peace…this time on American soil. Artificial Intelligence is making major waves in American economics, is another bubble on the rise? Trump dumps Drano into DC crime, Obama is relegated to the back stairs, and no phones in school actually makes a difference. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!
01:02 – Charity Mobile
02:06 – Trump Meets with Putin
11:06 – AI Economic Bubble?
19:03 – Trump Promotes DC Draino
29:40 – Good News
37:32 – Twilight Zone
47:21 – Closing Prayer

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Trump's D.C. Crime Crackdown, Mystery Mansion FULL of Kids, And Personality Shift Aug 08, 2025

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0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
1:28 Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown
19:20 Being “Ready” for Kids is a Myth. Watch the latest episode of The Deep: https://youtu.be/cwG6OKGh1N0
22:35 India is Digging in on Tariffs
28:50 Good News
37:09 Mystery Mansion FULL of Kids…
47:39 Twilight Zone
1:04:30 Closing Prayer

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The Case for Having Kids *Before* You're Ready | The Deep Aug 07, 2025

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Many couples have been scared by society into thinking they should put off having kids until all the perfect conditions are set in place. Turns out the idea of “ready” is a myth that doesn’t exist. In this episode of The Deep, Erika debunks three myths that keep couples from having kids and then makes the case for having children BEFORE you feel completely ready.

0:00 Parents Magazine daunting “readiness” checklist
2:12 Parenthood is not just an “opt-in” feature of marriage
2:53 Sponsor: Taylor Frigon Capital Management
4:24 3 Myths that keep couples from having kids
7:11 Here’s the truth: let go of “control”
8:06 Words of encouragement for pro-baby courage
9:48 Choose adventure, choose children!

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"Horrifying" Investigation Uncovers Organ Harvesting on Living Patients, Josh Solves Gerrymandering, And Pogo's Secret Trip Aug 06, 2025

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Today on the LOOPcast, we dig into the shocking federal probe revealing systemic failures—and even signs of life—in patients before organ procurement began. We unpack the national implications, lawsuits from the organ industry, and a controversial NYT proposal to redefine death itself to boost organ supply. Plus, Josh solves gerrymandering, Pogo shares details from his secret trip, some much-needed good news (including a new miracle baby!), and we bring a powerful prayer request for a grieving young family.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Organ Harvesting Report
22:42 Josh Solves Gerrymandering
35:36 Good News
39:04 Tom Visits "The Chosen"
52:23 Twilight Zone
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Nailbiter! Brian (Finally) Goes to Rome, Pope Leo Draws 1 MILLION Gen Z, and the IVF Rumors Aug 04, 2025

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The moment we have ALL been waiting for... Brian FINALLY goes to Rome (and we have some inside scoop on the Senate). Plus, we're tackling the headlines: is the rumor true that the Trump administration is changing position on IVF? Breaking down what’s real, what’s speculation, and what it all means. And stick around for some surprisingly heartwarming moments that might just restore your hope in humanity. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
2:45 Cunningham Team from Inspire Advisors
4:10 Brian FINALLY Goes to Rome
29:11 Founded to Flourish Conference - Use Code: CATHOLICVOTE for $250 off
30:40 IVF Rumors
40:12 Good News
49:50 Twilight Zone
1:07:10 Closing Prayer

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AI 2027: A Roadmap of Superhuman AI Takeover, Brian Burch Vatican Update, And Dr. John Henry Newman Aug 01, 2025

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Will we all be dead in three years? Some AI experts think so. Erika, Josh, and Tom break down “Project 2027” and discuss what is possible and what is a “hallucination.” We talk Gerrymandering, Brian Burch updates, and the latest (and greatest) Doctor of the Church. Kamala is writing a book? America gets in shape? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

The Deep Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKqOPOMl3t0

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Welcome back to the LOOPcast
01:46 – AI 2027: End of Humanity?
21:40 – Historical Tech Upheaval
29:59 – Gerrymandering in TX?
38:57 – What’s happening with Brian Burch?
47:29 – Good News!
55:24 – Dr of the Church! John Henry Newman
1:02:19 – Twilight Zone
1:11:40 – Closing prayer

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We're Working Ourselves To Death | The Deep Jul 31, 2025

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The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon
Americans work hard... perhaps too hard. Most work a 9-5 job five days a week, have two days to recover and then start all again on Monday. It's exhausting, and worse, it's soul crushing. In this episode of the Deep, Erika diagnoses the origins of burn out and discovers that the problem may lie not how we work but in how we rest.
00:00 - We are addicted to work
03:05 - Taylor Frigon Capital Management
04:27 - What is the purpose of work?
08:40 - The useless is not pointless
09:25 - Leisure makes us free
10:14 - Life is more than work
12:48 - Conclusion
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Pope Leo Electrifies Massive Crowd at Youth Jubilee: "You Are The Light of The World!" Jul 30, 2025

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During the Jubilee of Youth Pope Leo reaches out to influencers – Tom, Josh, and Erika share their thoughts on this message directed at them and their peers. China is trying to backpedal their birth policies, Erika has thoughts on Sydney Sweeney, and an NYU study has truly shocking results: sympathy for Trump supporters!? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!
01:30 – Charity Mobile
02:37 – Pope Leo Jubilee of Influencers!
17:51 – China enters the baby race
32:46 – Good News!
44:29 – Erika has thoughts on Sydney Sweeney
53:05 – Twilight Zone

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