Digital Social Hour | Episode #1457

Guest: War Rhino (Conservative Commentator, Entrepreneur)
Host: Sean Kelly
Title: "Always Say Yes: Lessons from a Self-Made Millionaire"
Date: July 21, 2025

Episode Overview

In this engaging and provocative installment of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with War Rhino (referred to as "Conservative Commentator") at the Student Action Summit. The episode dives into the unapologetic mindset and life journey of War Rhino—a self-made millionaire, former fighter, and outspoken conservative—touching on politics, current controversies, and personal philosophies on success and resilience. Expect sharp, unfiltered opinions and candid life advice in a conversation that covers culture, economics, the American political landscape, and tenets of personal improvement.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Student Action Summit Impressions & War Rhino’s Plans

• War Rhino reflects on the energy and atmosphere at the summit, noting the diversity and size of the crowd.
  • Quote [01:11]: "So far, good, man. It's a lot of people here. A lot of, a lot of crowd."
• Teases a significant upcoming announcement, possibly hinting at a political campaign or higher-profile activism in California.
  • Quote [02:03]: "Let's just put it this way. You might see my name on a lot of conservative posters soon."

2. Cultural & Political Commentary

Dating Preferences & Social Observations

• In a controversial, tongue-in-cheek exchange, War Rhino jokes about dating preferences within the context of cultural and political divides:
  • Quote [01:21]: "Illegal immigrants are a lot of Latinas, so I'd have to go with the illegal immigrant over a liberal woman..."
• Acknowledges having dated liberals in the past, referencing Bill Clinton for comedic effect.

California Politics & Gavin Newsom

• Celebrates legal pushback against Governor Gavin Newsom, criticizing state priorities and resource distribution.
  • Quote [02:13]: "It's about time somebody really brings Newsom's evil, totalitarian group to the surface."

Transgender Athletes & Fighting

• Shares nuanced thoughts on transgender competitors in combat sports, supporting competition among equals but rejecting trans women fighting cisgender women:
  • Quote [03:00]: "Will only box men or other transgender people... I'm all for that. Will not fight... another female, and I love that."
• Expresses strong opinions about gender and eligibility in women’s sports.
  • Quote [03:24]: "If you can stand in a mirror and you have to tuck it, you are not a female."

Political Movement Fragmentation

• Addresses the splintering of conservative movements and predicts limited success for new coalitions like America First if unity is sacrificed.
  • Quote [03:42]: "There's a lot of weirdness going on right now, especially with the... Social Network of America, it's always been a two-party with a third party kind of on the side. ...I don't think the American First Movement is going to make great waves..."
  • Quote [03:53]: "A united front is where we need to be. We've learned in 2016 and now 2024 elections, if we're not united, they will beat us."

Epstein Files & Transparency

• Criticizes high-profile figures and institutions for not delivering on promises of transparency regarding the Epstein case.
  • Quote [04:47]: "Pam Bondi... promised us Epstein files... but what have we seen? We haven't seen anything... We voted for transparency."

3. War Rhino's Perspective on Contemporary Issues

Foreign Policy & Ukraine

• Strongly opposes US funding for Ukraine and criticizes current administration and GOP leadership for detouring from voters' wishes.
  • Quote [07:19]: "This is not what we voted for. I'm strictly against anything going to Ukraine... $160 billion going to Ukraine. It's not what we've signed up for."

Vaccine Approval & Medical Skepticism

• Voices sharp criticism of Moderna's new vaccine approval, recounts personal stories of vaccine harm, and rails against mandatory vaccination policies.
  • Quote [07:49]: "Moderna getting vaccine approval is absolutely an atrocity. Why are you vaccinating children? Why are you shoving this stuff in our face?..."

The Housing Crisis & Wealth Inequality

• Shares his own journey from poverty to property ownership as a rare achievement for his generation.
• Discusses the collapse of housing affordability for Gen Z and millennials, relating personal anecdotes and expressing empathy and willingness to provide advice.
  • Quote [08:55]: "99.8% of people can't afford one house. I'm very fortunate. I own two... I may not be the best financial advisor, but I will help you however I can."
  • Quote [09:37]: "My first house... $62,000... and now I look back and I'm like my gosh, I couldn't imagine these kids... being here in Tampa. ...No matter what happens in life, you can always step up, rise up, pick your chin up and push. And you should always bring everybody with you."

4. Lessons from a Self-Made Millionaire

On Resilience & Opportunity

• War Rhino attributes his success to repeatedly embracing opportunities and refusing to quit, no matter how many setbacks he faces:
  • Quote [12:52]: "Specific moment that really got me to the next level was never saying no. Always saying yes to any opportunity. I've failed more than I've succeeded. I've lived in my car three times, I've been a millionaire four times. If that tells you anything. You just can't stay down."
  • Quote [12:52]: "If you are comfortable with quitting, then don't come around me. You don't belong to eat at my table."
• Cites UFC champion Brandon Moreno as inspiration, referencing resilience after setbacks.
  • Quote [12:52]: "Brandon Moreno said it the best: 'I may not have it yesterday, may not, may not have it tomorrow, but I will have it.'"

Final Word

• War Rhino closes with the core message of persistence and strength:
  • Quote [12:52]: "You just have to have that mentality to always go out and never accept anything that isn't what you want."
• Sean Kelly punctuates the episode with:
  • Quote [13:48]: "Bars. Let's end it. There we go. Better than that, dude."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "If you are comfortable with quitting, then don't come around me. You don't belong to eat at my table." – War Rhino [12:52]
• "A united front is where we need to be. We've learned in 2016 and now 2024 elections, if we're not united, they will beat us." – War Rhino [03:53]
• "Why are you vaccinating children? Why are you shoving this stuff in our face?" – War Rhino [07:49]
• "No matter what happens in life, you can always step up, rise up, pick your chin up and push. And you should always bring everybody with you." – War Rhino [09:37]
• "I've lived in my car three times, I've been a millionaire four times." – War Rhino [12:52]

Key Timestamps

• 00:40 – Early banter; introduction at Student Action Summit
• 01:21 – Cultural commentary on dating and liberal/conservative divides
• 02:03 – Teaser about upcoming political involvement in California
• 02:42 – Views on transgender athletes in combat sports
• 03:37 – Take on America First movement, unity in conservative politics
• 04:47 – Epstein saga, criticism of lack of transparency
• 07:19 – Stance on US involvement and funding for Ukraine
• 07:49 – War Rhino’s vaccine skepticism, personal stories
• 08:55 – Housing crisis, generational wealth issues
• 09:37 – Personal upbringing, reflections on wealth, drive, and advice
• 12:52 – War Rhino’s core philosophy: "Always Say Yes"

The Tone & Style

Raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic—War Rhino’s style mirrors that of the Digital Social Hour’s commitment to bold, honest conversation. The episode is equal parts motivational and combative, with humor, grit, and critiques of contemporary America woven throughout. Perfect for listeners seeking both inspiration and a bracing take on cultural and political turbulence.