In this lively episode of "Life Liberty Happiness," hosts Bryan Schley and Trent Warner, joined by Emma and Kevin, celebrate show milestones, discuss viral moments, and share personal stories from sports tournaments and local events. The team covers trending topics in politics, women’s rights, and media narratives, debates recent college football and NFL highlights, and examines coaching changes. They reminisce about favorite TV shows, analyze local and national political shifts, and dive into NASCAR updates. The episode blends humor, spirited debate, and community news, offering listeners a dynamic mix of sports, culture, and current affairs from Bedford, Virginia.
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bryan 00:00:00
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trent 00:00:27
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bryan 00:00:32
This is life, Liberty, happiness with Bryan and Trent. Streaming live each week on Media Watch Plus and available on demand in the app or wherever you get your podcasts. Real talk, real freedom.
bryan 00:00:58
Hello everybody. Welcome to another episode of life, Liberty, happiness. I'm your host, Bryan. We are live in the Kountze Realty and Auction Tower Studios here in beautiful Bedford, Virginia. If you're watching us, you're probably watching us a day later, but. We are still live in the studio.
trent 00:01:25
It's a little uncomfortable this pre production meeting.
emma 00:01:29
Tell me about it.
trent 00:01:30
Usually I'm the one that brings the, comfort.
trent 00:01:32
This time it wasn't me.
bryan 00:01:34
Oh, we'll talk a little bit about that, but, Yeah. visit counts at counts Q and TS auction comm. Check out all their auctions. Thank you again to Count's Realty and Auctions group. group. Also thank you to State Farm, David Honaker.
trent 00:02:01
Yeah. We're not ushering him out by any means. No, no, he's he's the foundation that helped build this tower.
bryan 00:02:06
Yeah. And congratulations to us. We have reached the plateau of 100.
trent 00:02:13
Dude, those posts that they put out, whether it was Emma or Woody. Yep.
emma 00:02:17
Me.
bryan 00:02:18
Cracked me up, man.
emma 00:02:19
No, I didn't do this.
trent 00:02:20
The little,
emma 00:02:21
That was hilarious.
trent 00:02:22
That was fantastic. 250 shows and 100 YouTube subscribers.
emma 00:02:28
Yeah.
bryan 00:02:29
We're up to 104, 104 presently.
trent 00:02:32
Yeah.
emma 00:02:32
You see, you're blowing up on Instagram. Know the one about the ice protesting. You said, like, if you go outside with the you have like 17,000 views on.
trent 00:02:42
Wow.
emma 00:02:42
That's 444.
trent 00:02:44
Check.
emma 00:02:44
That's awesome. No I've been checking it all day. You have 444 likes. That's great. 85 comments.
bryan 00:02:49
Is that a live platform?
trent 00:02:52
What? Oh, why do you do it? Why do you do that?
bryan 00:02:55
That. What's funny is she. Did you ever watch Winnie the Pooh? She stuck her head up like gopher.
emma 00:03:03
They can see that. They'll be able to see it, but not till tomorrow.
bryan 00:03:06
Sure, it's sunny outside.
emma 00:03:08
They wouldn't know.
trent 00:03:09
Oh, dude. Speaking of those. Sorry. The platform I just checked. The one that I do. Check. Tick tock. We're now at 39,500 views. We're about to top 40,000 views on a clip. That really didn't mean Jack.
bryan 00:03:22
The NASCAR.
emma 00:03:22
Woman.
trent 00:03:23
No, no no, no.
emma 00:03:25
The liberal woman.
trent 00:03:26
The. Yeah, the liberal math.
emma 00:03:28
Oh, well, you're on TikTok, Tik Tok. You have 8000 views.
trent 00:03:33
And it's got 100 comments. I cannot wait to go through those.
emma 00:03:37
Oh, and people are still commenting like they're still going through it.
trent 00:03:40
Like they're angry.
bryan 00:03:41
Check us out on all of those platforms. But make sure you go to at LH underscore podcast and subscribe. Soon we will be going live so you can watch us live.
trent 00:03:53
And if you turn to YouTube, you'll see a third window of our new logo, which the Counts Realty and Auction Group. Emma really thought that was cool that you had them on the, on the YouTube channel.
bryan 00:04:08
Well, we thank them for being the sponsor. We can't do this without our sponsors.
trent 00:04:11
Yeah, exactly. 100%.
bryan 00:04:14
and our show.
trent 00:04:15
And when we get famous, we will remember them.
bryan 00:04:17
That's right.
trent 00:04:18
Yeah.
bryan 00:04:19
Yeah. So, we do want to thank also, we want to congratulate. Congratulate Nick. Okay, so Nick was the gentleman that was our 100th subscriber.
trent 00:04:34
Well, it took him so long.
emma 00:04:35
No, it was so funny. I was trying to decide because on YouTube, it won't tell you unless their profiles public.
bryan 00:04:42
Right.
emma 00:04:42
And they don't tell you what like number they are if they're 99th.
emma 00:04:46
Right. So I was like, maybe it's him.
bryan 00:04:48
So yeah, we zeroed in. It was between him and one other, but the other person wasn't public. So. Well, we are 99 .9. 7% sure that it is Nick. So we chose Nick. Yes is our 100th subscriber. I happen to know him. Yeah. One he did the floors here at our beautiful studio.
trent 00:05:07
And our brother's airport runway.
bryan 00:05:10
Correct? Yes he did. Yes, that's exactly right. so anyway, congratulations to Nick, and we will get him hooked up with, Woody. And we will design a shirt, which we will display here in the studio. Woody has agreed to make 6000 shirts just.
emma 00:05:31
For each person in Bedford County. Gets one for each person in the town of Bedford gets a free shirt.
bryan 00:05:38
So one thing I am going to do is I'm going to get I'm going to put Woody on the spot here because I know he's listening. Well, probably not because it's not live. But when he does, listen to it.
trent 00:05:50
Hey, listen. Is live on.
bryan 00:05:52
Oh. That's right.
trent 00:05:52
On his own app.
bryan 00:05:54
That's right. You could go to the to, media.
trent 00:05:56
You're probably getting ready to get a text sooner than you think.
emma 00:06:00
No, I'm getting a text.
bryan 00:06:01
I want to I want to get,
trent 00:06:05
It got a little heated.
bryan 00:06:06
I want a L.L. H, card with a scan code that will send people to YouTube to subscribe. I was at a, Well, we'll talk about that in backwards.
emma 00:06:19
You should get business cards.
bryan 00:06:22
We'll talk about that. And backwards and forwards.
trent 00:06:24
Good.
emma 00:06:27
Sorry. All right, I was.
trent 00:06:29
I was going to say, though, I.
emma 00:06:29
Was really.
trent 00:06:30
Thinking of t shirts. You were talking about the new t shirt. I'm going to move my microphone. Oh, yeah. I'm here because we were supposed to be on YouTube. Yeah, that. I award this for YouTube. This is a shirt that a listener, a fan of ours sent me.
bryan 00:06:42
Yes.
trent 00:06:43
Nice.
trent 00:06:43
You know what this is?
bryan 00:06:44
The learning center.
trent 00:06:44
The learning center?
emma 00:06:45
Yeah, I don't I said learning.
trent 00:06:48
It is supposed.
bryan 00:06:48
It's supposed to say learning.
trent 00:06:50
But this is what you get when you go to a Somali daycare. Yes. And so usually I wear a nice, you know, plaid collared shirt. Yeah. But today, you know, when a listener sends you something or a fan sends you something. That's right. You do what the fans want.
bryan 00:07:03
Just remember, if you're going to send me, it has to be a little larger than that. That one.
trent 00:07:08
Yeah. Yeah. I could have wore this last year comfortably, but I've gained a little weight.
bryan 00:07:13
All right. So, Anyway, I was at Myrtle Beach this weekend for, volleyball. And so we had, after one of the volleyball matches, we all went out sort of as a team. Yeah. To a really cool place called the Hangout. And,
trent 00:07:28
What did they do there.
bryan 00:07:30
I guess? Yeah.
bryan 00:07:31
I mean, actually, it was a very nice venue. Like, it was a restaurant, but it's it's basically built. It's really cool place. so I'll give a shout out to them because if you're ever in Myrtle Beach, check it out. It's at the, What is that? Boardwalk. Or Broadway at the beach. Really cool place. and anyway somebody had asked about us doing a show. And I was like, it's fine, you can say. Yeah. Go to YouTube, go to al underscore podcast and subscribe. Or it'd be nice just to hear.
trent 00:08:07
A business card. Scan QR code. Boom.
bryan 00:08:10
Yep. Hit subscribe. And now you're you're done.
trent 00:08:12
It's a great idea.
bryan 00:08:13
So, anyway, we'll work on that, but do we have.
trent 00:08:17
Do we have full time staff? What is this new news?
bryan 00:08:23
Elmo?
emma 00:08:23
What, are you hiding?
bryan 00:08:25
Anything from us? No. Are you working here?
trent 00:08:29
I was probably talking to you. Well, do you want.
emma 00:08:31
Yeah, I did, when I started working 30 hours.
emma 00:08:35
And then at the beginning of February, I'll be 40 full time.
trent 00:08:40
That is freaking awesome. Congratulations.
emma 00:08:42
Thank you. Trent. You're so.
trent 00:08:43
Kind. You know what's great is when talent sees talent. Yes, it just works. It'd be like, oh, we're going to talk about Indiana football later. Yeah. It's talent.
bryan 00:08:52
Media. Squatch taking a big foot step forward.
emma 00:08:56
Yeah, a big squatch step forward.
trent 00:08:58
Yeah.
bryan 00:09:00
anyway, this this past weekend, we made the trek to Myrtle Beach. So in all of your time doing the travel. Did y'all ever do a three day tournament?
trent 00:09:10
Yes.
bryan 00:09:10
Oh, you did okay.
trent 00:09:12
Usually took advantage of the Martin Luther King Day thing, but every now and then, it would be a screw up. It would be a Monday. I'm supposed to be working, but we got to hang out. Yeah, yeah.
bryan 00:09:21
Well, I it was fine, but, man, day three is tough. Yeah, that's a lot of volleyball. and you could tell the girls were exhausted.
bryan 00:09:31
This is their first. You know, this 14. You. So this was their first because you know how TVC is set up. The younger groups kind of stay local. Well, this is the first year that you go away. So in their first tournament is at Myrtle Beach. 350 some teams. Yeah, 50. I think it was 58 in their category.
trent 00:09:55
How many courts under one roof? Dude, did you look?
bryan 00:09:58
I tried to. I was looking at them. So there were two separate venues. Okay, so they've got a sports complex that I would say probably has 40. And then you had the convention center that 50. Yeah. So 100 courts maybe. Well with two of them.
trent 00:10:15
Yeah. It'd be closer to 90 but.
bryan 00:10:18
Well I'm just saying it probably there were some, some that I didn't see but oh my gosh it was packed. And the volleyball was fun to watch. We were we're a, we're a good team. Yeah. We're one of those teams that scrap.
Time Stamps:
Podcast Introduction (00:00:32) Hosts Bryan Schley and Trent Warner introduce "Life Liberty Happiness" and the show’s format.
Sponsor Acknowledgments & Milestones (00:00:58) Thanking sponsors, celebrating 100 YouTube subscribers, and discussing social media growth.
Social Media Success & Viral Clips (00:02:32) Discussion of viral posts on Instagram and TikTok, and the impact on their audience.
YouTube Logo & Sponsor Shoutouts (00:03:53) New YouTube logo, further sponsor thanks, and plans for future live shows.
100th Subscriber Recognition (00:04:19) Congratulating Nick Shields as the 100th subscriber and plans for a commemorative shirt.
Business Card & QR Code Ideas (00:05:38) Brainstorming promotional ideas like QR code business cards for easier podcast subscriptions.
Emma’s Full-Time Role Announcement (00:08:23) Emma shares her transition to full-time work at Media Squatch.
Myrtle Beach Volleyball Tournament Recap (00:09:00) Bryan recounts his weekend at a three-day volleyball tournament in Myrtle Beach.
Team Performance & Tournament Details (00:09:31) Details about the team’s performance, tournament structure, and the experience of the players.
Celebration at The Hangout (00:11:45) Stories from a team celebration at The Hangout, including fun moments with parents and coaches.
Habitat for Humanity Dinner & Local Restaurant Review (00:13:47) Trent shares about a volunteer dinner and reviews a new local restaurant, Queso Loco.
Weekend NFL Games & Personal Updates (00:15:28) Hosts and Emma discuss their weekends, including NFL games and personal anecdotes.
Upcoming Snowstorm Predictions (00:16:01) Conversation about changing weather forecasts and snowstorm expectations.
Remote Podcasting & COVID-Era Setups (00:16:58) Reminiscing about remote podcasting setups during COVID and related anecdotes.
This Day in History Segment (00:18:02) Historical events: Alger Hiss’s perjury conviction (1950) and the 2017 Women’s March.
Women’s Rights & Equal Pay Discussion (00:21:01) Debate about women’s rights, equal pay in sports, and related cultural commentary.
TV Show Reviews: Blacklist & Land Man (00:22:17) Hosts discuss recent TV shows they’re watching, including Blacklist and Land Man.
Mount Rushmore Teaser: TV Shows (00:23:29) Preview of the upcoming Mount Rushmore segment about TV shows.
Streaming Recommendations & Reviews (00:24:14) Reviews of "The Beast in Me," "His and Hers," and "Handsome Devil" documentary.
Florida Death Penalty Law Discussion (00:27:02) Discussion about Florida’s unique death penalty jury requirements, prompted by the documentary.
Legacy Media Headlines: Greenland & Trump (00:28:16) Analysis of media coverage on Trump’s Greenland negotiations and related world events.
Greenland’s Strategic Importance (00:29:18) Explaining why Greenland matters geopolitically, referencing 60 Minutes Australia.
Trump’s Negotiation Tactics & Media Reactions (00:31:27) Discussion of Trump’s negotiation style and media responses to Greenland developments.
NATO Chief Praises Trump’s Impact (00:34:02) Preview of a clip where the NATO chief credits Trump for increased European defense spending.
State Farm Sponsor Message (00:35:09) State Farm insurance commercial break.
College Football Playoff Recap (00:35:51) Recap of the Miami vs. Indiana college football playoff and the excitement of the new format.
Championship Game Analysis & Storylines (00:36:12) In-depth analysis of the championship game, player performances, and emotional moments.
NFL Playoff Recap & Controversial Calls (00:46:44) Discussion of recent NFL playoff games, controversial calls, and commentator critiques.
NFL Coaching Changes & Openings (00:53:48) Review of recent NFL coaching hires, firings, and speculation about open positions.
Virginia Politics: Spanberger’s Actions (00:59:47) Discussion of Virginia Governor Spanberger’s early policy moves and legislative agenda.
Democratic Legislative Proposals (01:01:34) Overview of new bills introduced by Democrats in Virginia, including voting and gun laws.
Local Law Enforcement & Policy Enforcement (01:03:44) Debate about the enforcement of new laws at the local level and the importance of local elections.
Viral Video: Political Confrontation (01:05:43) Playing and reacting to a viral video of a political confrontation.
CNN Clip: Media Narratives & Fact-Checking (01:07:04) Analysis of a CNN segment about protest coverage and media misrepresentation.
Post of the Week: War Anxiety (01:11:23) Highlighting a social media post expressing anxiety about potential war under Trump.
Social Media Outrage & Local Protests (01:13:06) Discussion of online outrage, local protests, and the role of teachers in student activism.
Win Win Win: NATO Secretary General Clip (01:15:31) Playing a clip of the NATO Secretary General crediting Trump for increased European defense spending.
Mount Rushmore: TV Shows We Want More Of (01:18:14) Hosts and contributors share TV shows they wish had one more episode.
Counts Realty & Auction Highlight (01:23:31) Promotion of an upcoming land auction sponsored by Counts Realty.
Viral Clip: Animal Rights Protester (01:24:55) Playing a viral video of a protester disrupting duck hunters.
Protest Tactics & Law Enforcement (01:28:24) Discussion of protester tactics and calls for more aggressive resistance to law enforcement.
Liberal Outrage & Menopause Rant (01:32:42) Playing a clip of a woman blaming Trump for her menopause and discussing social media derangement.
ICE Agents & Immigration Enforcement (01:36:03) Discussion of ICE presence, public fear, and the reality of immigration enforcement.
Childcare, Government Aid, and Somali Daycares (01:39:50) Debate about government-funded childcare, Somali daycare scams, and personal childcare experiences.
Socialism, Government Promises, and Political Rhetoric (01:43:46) Critique of socialist rhetoric in politics and government promises.
NASCAR Segment: Daytona 500 & Season Preview (01:44:10) Discussion of upcoming NASCAR season, Daytona 500, and changes in the sport.
NASCAR History & Practice Sessions (01:53:39) Conversation about NASCAR’s history, qualifying, and the need for more practice sessions.
Joe Theismann Death Rumor Debunked (01:55:24) Addressing and debunking a false rumor about Joe Theismann’s death.
Snow Totals & Weather Predictions (02:01:08) Revisiting earlier snow predictions and discussing actual snowfall.
Super Bowl Predictions (02:02:31) Hosts and guests make their Super Bowl picks and discuss underdog stories.
Congressional Contempt Charges Update (02:04:13) Brief update on congressional contempt charges against the Clintons.
Viral Song: “Rene, Rene, Rene” (02:04:54) Playing and reacting to a viral protest song.
Job Market & Appearance Bias (02:06:33) Discussion of a viral video about job rejections and appearance-based bias.
Classic NASCAR Finish: Dale Jarrett vs. Dale Earnhardt (02:07:39) Playing the iconic Daytona 500 finish with Ned Jarrett’s emotional commentary.
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