REAL AF with Andy Frisella – Episode 999

Guests: Andy Frisella (Host), DJ Cruise the Internet, Royce White
Date: February 10, 2026
Title: Andy, Royce White & DJ CTI: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance, ICE Raids in Minnesota & Epstein Files

Overview

This high-energy, no-holds-barred episode brings entrepreneur and host Andy Frisella together with cohost DJ and special guest Royce White—former NBA player, activist, and political candidate—for a deep-dive into some of America’s most controversial and trending issues: the state of American politics and activism, the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, immigration and ICE raids in Minnesota, and the explosive release of new Epstein files. True to the show’s “real talk” ethos, the trio brings candid opinions, personal stories, and raw analysis meant to wake listeners up to uncomfortable realities.
“Say goodbye to the lies, the fakeness, and delusions of modern society and welcome to reality.” — Andy Frisella [00:16]

1. Royce White’s Journey: From NBA Trailblazer to Political Disruptor

[00:52–34:26]

Early Life & Mental Health Activism

• Royce White explains his unique heritage and upbringing in Minnesota, going from local sports standout to professional basketball [00:59].
  • Faced significant attention, scrutiny, and challenges as a youth athlete: “Could have easily not survived that time of my life.” [02:41]
• Pioneered mental health advocacy in sports, confronting the NBA on its non-existent mental health policy after his own struggles with severe anxiety:
  • “Do we consider anxiety a genuine health issue or do we consider it a character flaw? This was the question.” — Royce White [05:31]
  • Pressed the NBA on banned substances and mental health, leading to changes two years later: “The first one through the door usually gets what? Shot.” — Andy Frisella [08:30]
• Reflects on how the mental health discussion was both necessary and then “weaponized by the woke left” in later years [09:30].

Political Awakening & Activism

• Watching Jordan Peterson’s battle in Canada over compelled speech laws prompted Royce’s shift into deeper political philosophy [17:39].
• Led community activism during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis, emphasizing financial and monetary roots of injustice—targeting the Federal Reserve rather than just police precincts:
  • “You said the whole system is guilty... I’m gonna bring you to the doorstep of one of the most corrupt institutions in the country.” [23:09]
• Pushed back against both establishment and activist gatekeeping—especially identity politics and attempts to co-opt black liberation for other agendas:
  • “Don’t blend that s** with us. Don’t speak on behalf of blacks.”* — Royce White [28:33]

Candidacy in Minnesota

• Details his supremely uphill campaigns for Congress and Senate as a MAGA, America First Republican in deep-blue Minneapolis—often without establishment support, funding, or even Trump endorsement:
  • “A nationalist, populist conspiracy theorist could win a primary election with no funding, no support from the local establishment or the national establishment.” [32:43]
• Calls out both parties for being “bought and paid for,” credits his “sacred honor” for refusing to sell out, and urges real citizens to get involved at local levels.

Notable Quote:
“Money plays. There’s a lot of people... we have an epidemic of selling out. People have a price.” — Royce White [35:40]

2. The Bread and Circus: Super Bowl Halftime, Public Distraction, and American Culture

[41:26–55:08]

The Bad Bunny Halftime Show Controversy

• The CNN headline declared Bad Bunny’s halftime performance “redefined what it means to be an American patriot,” but the crew largely mocks it:
  • “Bad Bunny featured two men simulating sex, dry humping during halftime show. You see that? ...Well, it’s super gay.” — DJ & Andy Frisella [43:41]
• DJ notes alternate “All-American” halftime counter-programming by TPUSA garnered surprising viewership, indicating cultural division [45:01].

Sports, Society & Meritocracy

• The panel discusses how sports, once celebrating merit and excellence, are now entangled in participation-trophy culture and politicization:
  • “What we love about sports and what we’ve turned American society into are diametrically opposed.” — Royce White [49:41]
  • “When you’re at a high level of competition... you don’t look around at your team and think: is the white guy gonna let me... you think, is he good enough? Are we gonna win?” — Andy Frisella [51:08]
• Parallels drawn to business, American exceptionalism, and the self-defeating illusions of “equal outcomes.”

Memorable Moment:
Andy and Royce riff on Michael Jordan as a metaphor for process and greatness—challenging the instant gratification culture and its resentment of real achievement [56:18].

3. Minnesota & the American Political System: ICE Raids, Fraud, and Collective Apathy

[70:21–101:46]

ICE Raids and Immigration Debate

• Discussion turns to ongoing ICE raids and anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, which White and DJ argue are being used to distract from massive COVID-related fraud.
  • “I just think it’s probably one of the greatest psyops in American history... I don’t even understand the argument.” — Royce White [76:12]
  • All criticize the “no such thing as illegal on stolen land” logic as divorced from reality; call for decisive action from political leaders: “You are making the point for President Trump to start arresting judges... mayors and governors.” [78:10]

Minnesota’s “Nice” Culture and Reluctance to Revolt

• Royce explains Scandinavian “Jonte culture” as the foundation for Minnesota’s collective aversion to confrontation, seeing it as fertile ground for unchecked government abuse and fraud.
  • “Minnesota is the belly of the f**ing beast. Academic philosophy, government fraud, the brainwashing about illegal immigration... an epicenter of people who don’t mind getting robbed.”* [85:01]
• Billions in fraud exposed in Medicaid and government programs, yet the public remains largely passive due to this cultural conditioning.

Notable Quote:
“Imagine somebody comes into your house at night, takes your wallet or purse out, robs you... comes back the next day and says you gotta pay back the money I stole with interest...that’s what the Fed has done to us.” — Royce White [73:46]

4. The Epstein Files & National (In)Action

[108:01–155:02]

Unredacted Epstein Files and Political Fallout

• Lawmakers gain access to new unredacted files; Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to talk but offers to “clear” Trump and Bill Clinton in exchange for clemency [109:54].
• Steve Bannon case dismissed, UK government reels from its own revelations; little American public outrage—highlighted by viral clips of everyday people calling out mass indifference [112:09].
• The files include cryptic, disturbing messages (e.g., an email to a "sultan": "I loved the torture video") with speculation it references Ehud Barak, not Netanyahu [115:15].

Memorable Moment:
“The Epstein files have been released, and y’all are acting normal. Files have been released and all of y’all are acting normal.” — Unknown Atlanta airport traveler quoted by DJ [112:09]

Trump, Accountability, and the Threshold for Action

• Andy lays out a theory: the reason Trump’s name is included in files is not because of guilt but to force public recognition and rage, which is necessary for mass action:
  • “No government system in history took severe action without intense public pressure. ... The person who holds the accountability lever must have the people demanding it.” — Andy Frisella [127:21]
• If the system fails to prosecute, Andy says, men of honor must be prepared to do it themselves:
  • “We as men need to understand... this could be a situation where we have to get our hands dirty for real if it doesn’t happen.” [130:14]

The Need for Sacred Honor and Real Civic Engagement

• Royce and Andy see a convergence of crises—Epstein, immigration, elections—argue that pressure must be applied to Trump and other leaders to “go max.” Otherwise, responsibility falls to the people:
  • “If they are not held accountable, I will be the first out there... I cannot live in a country ruled by people who do such things. I refuse to.” — Andy Frisella [133:56]
  • “America has a divine calling as a nation... but you can lose that favor as well... I do think this next political season of 2026 will be a judgment on us.” — Royce White [155:47]

5. Notable Quotes & Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:16 | Andy Frisella | “Say goodbye to the lies, the fakeness, and delusions... welcome to reality, guys.” | | 35:40 | Royce White | “We have an epidemic of selling out. People have a price.” | | 43:06 | Andy/DJ | “Well, it’s super gay. Super gay. Super gay.” (on Bad Bunny performance) | | 49:41 | Royce White | “What we love about sports and what we’ve turned American society into are diametrically opposed.” | | 73:46 | Royce White | “Imagine somebody comes in, takes your wallet... that’s what the Fed has done to us.” | | 108:39 | DJ | “The Epstein files have been released, and y’all are acting normal.” | | 130:14 | Andy Frisella | “If they are not held accountable, I will be the first out there... I cannot live in a country ruled by people who do such things.” |

6. The Call to Action: What Now?

• The trio collectively urges listeners to get informed, get involved, and refuse to be demoralized into inaction. From voting at every local level to demanding accountability for elite crimes, their message is clear: nothing changes if regular Americans don’t wake up, participate, and hold leaders—left, right, or otherwise—accountable.
  • “Never discount yourself. ...the only people that should be serving in our government are people who have the experience of being a real American, just like you.” — Andy Frisella [170:34]

Final Rallying Cry:
“We’re not the far right, the extreme right, the alt right, we’re just right... Just right for a time like right now. And we have to hold the line.” — Royce White [168:59]

7. Quick Reference: Major Segments

• [00:52–34:26] Royce White’s Background & Mental Health in Sports
• [41:26–55:08] Super Bowl/Bad Bunny Halftime & American Culture
• [70:21–101:46] ICE Raids, Minnesota Fraud, Political Process
• [108:01–155:02] Epstein Files, Public Outrage, and What Comes Next

For More

• Connect with Royce White at RoyceWhite.us and his podcast Please Call Me Crazy.
• Resources & cited articles can be found at andyfrisella.com.
• Listen in for future updates and Andy’s relentless push for forthright, “not-for-sale” American leadership.

“God bless America. Appreciate you, man.” — Royce White [171:07]