The Antihero Broadcast

Podcast: The Antihero Broadcast

Episode: 01/13/2026: PATREON TUESDAY...
Date: January 13, 2026
Host(s): Tyler, Mike, Jimmy
Special Guests: Jerry

Episode Overview

The January 13, 2026 episode of The Antihero Broadcast, a discussion-heavy roundtable aimed at veterans, first responders, and blue-collar Americans, delivered exactly what its title promised: a candid, weapons-free “Patreon Tuesday” session. The show, usually brash, energetic, and unfiltered, was a blend of current events (with a focus on geopolitics and law enforcement), fitness/supplement deep-dives, and audience engagement. The hosts debated nuclear war, U.S.-Iran tensions, National Guard/federal conflicts, fitness routines, the practicality and ethics of steroid use, and the challenges facing law enforcement today. Community questions and stories were frequently addressed, with plenty of camaraderie, jokes, and the trademark unpolished language and tone.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Community Engagement & Patreon Tuesday

• The episode was formatted "weapons free," meaning the hosts were open to any questions or topics from Patreon supporters.
• Plans for community surveys to gather feedback – specifically about what listeners do and do not like about the show.
• Several technical glitches and user feedback about the merchandise store and Patreon features.

2. Situational Update: U.S.-Iran Tensions & Military Readiness

[07:21 - 13:31]

• Jimmy’s insight: Recent protests in Iran, speculation about U.S. action, and implications of recent Donald Trump Truth Social posts.
• The team dissected military signals—such as the absence of a U.S. carrier in the Persian Gulf and the appearance of the “doomsday plane” (E-4B National Airborne Operations Center) at LAX, reading these as probable power moves rather than imminent military strikes.
• Psychological operations and cyber warfare are suspected as the likely next moves, rather than conventional military actions.
• Notable quote:
  “There's no carrier right now in the Persian Gulf... I think what they'll do is try to disrupt the internet jammers that are jamming Starlink... then start blasting intercepted phone calls and radios over all the media outlets... of the panic in the Iranian regime.”
  — Jimmy, [08:27]

3. Nuclear Warfare: Realities & Misconceptions

[14:55 - 20:41]

• Discussion on modern nuclear bombs vs. Hiroshima/Nagasaki—today's weapons are orders of magnitude more powerful but with less persistent fallout.
• Jimmy detailed the difference between fission (atomic) and thermonuclear (hydrogen) bombs and dispelled myths about endless radioactive wastelands.
• Notable quote:
  “Modern nuclear weapons don’t typically have the amount of radioactive fallout people think. It's not like Chernobyl... after a few weeks, it’s just destroyed and terrible—but not nuclear forever.”
  — Jimmy, [19:53]
• Banter about survivability scenarios and likely targets in the U.S.

4. Law Enforcement News and Community Safety

[18:14 and 21:57 onward]

• Discussions on recent legal issues: incendiary device attack in Greenville, Supreme Court transgender sports arguments.
• Jimmy provided intelligence-gathering techniques (“how many pizzas are being delivered to the Pentagon” as a readiness indicator).
• Talked about how federal and local agencies interact, recent ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enforcement controversies, and consequences of non-cooperation by local officials:
• Notable quote:
  “If you stop this guy and it says hold for ICE and you don't do it, you are the catalyst for the violence that's about to happen in your street.”
  — Jimmy, [94:11]

5. Fitness, TRT, and Supplementation Among First Responders

[36:32 and throughout 41:53 - 81:43]

• Deep-dive into fitness standards among police and military—team workouts, CrossFit, and cardio strategies.
• Mike and Tyler discussed testosterone supplementation (TRT), Anavar, Deca, and the practicalities and medical oversight involved—specifically for first responders and veterans.
• The hosts shared personal anecdotes and before/after stories about getting in shape, challenges of aging, and mental health related to body image.
• Notable quote:
  “You can take as many steroids as you want—if you don't eat right, you won’t get there. That was diet, that was discipline.”
  — Mike, [66:18]
• Debunked "roid rage" myths and discussed balancing testosterone and estrogen.
• Candid conversation about affordable access to hormone therapy for veterans/first responders via Human Performance TRT.

6. Group Dynamics & Mental Health in the First Responder Community

• Multiple hosts disclosed their journeys with discipline, aging, and the need for motivation and accountability.
• Mutual ribbing, encouragement about fitness and dieting (“no more McDonald's bags in the trash can”), and audience shoutouts.

7. Internal Drama, Transparency & “Weapons Free” Honesty

[82:23 onward]

• The hosts briefly addressed a recurring figure—Vanessa—who had caused operational and ethical issues in their business network.
• Open admissions about firing her due to "fraudulent" activity, withholding business leads, and conflicts of interest.
• Affirmed a culture of transparency and tough love within their network:
  • “...dude, she was poison, dude. Treachery.” — Tyler, [85:01]

8. Special Guest Segment: Jerry Joins

[88:04 onward]

• Jerry, a retired law enforcement officer, joined to discuss his post-career life, canine competitions (“barn hunt”), and the differences in community and camaraderie after retirement.
• Lengthy, energetic discussion of the (political and practical) fallout when cities prohibit local law enforcement from working with federal agencies—especially ICE.
  • Advocated that non-cooperation “is treason,” and cautioned that using the National Guard to block ICE would “come close to unlawful orders” and set the stage for dangerous precedent.

9. Law Enforcement Leaders and Local Politics

• Critique of powerful sheriffs with effectively no term limits (e.g., Grady Judd) and the local politics that shape law enforcement culture in Florida and elsewhere.
• Jerry was playfully encouraged to run for sheriff.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On military/cyber operations:
  “They're probably going to do some cyber and psychological operations, like...take out these jammers, give you guys the Internet, and then blast intercepted phone calls and radios over every...media outlet that we can…of the panic in the Iranian regime, because they are panicking.”
  — Jimmy, [08:27]

• On surviving nuclear war:
  “Humans in general are very, very resilient. We've survived pretty significant extinction events before. I think we’ll survive that.”
  — Jimmy, [15:59]

• On fitness, age, and TRT:
  “I was relying on just, like, I can run fast. Doesn't matter. Now it's like, I have to get better every day...Something changed in my mid-30s.”
  — Mike, [55:01] “TRT...won’t put you on stage with Ronnie Coleman, but it's definitely a necessity—get on that body back to...optimal area.”
  — Mike, [64:11]

• On failed cooperation with ICE:
  “If you stop this guy and it says hold for ICE and you don't do it, you are the catalyst for the violence that's about to happen in your street.”
  — Jimmy, [94:11]

• On steroids and supplementation:
  “You can take as many steroids as you want—if you don't eat right, you won’t get there. That was diet, that was discipline.”
  — Mike, [66:18]

Important Timestamps

• [07:21] – Trump’s statement on Iran and likelihood of military action
• [09:22] – The “doomsday plane” appears at LAX for the first time in 50 years
• [14:55] – Differences between World War II vs. modern nuclear weapons
• [21:57] – Tactical decision-making and likely nuclear targets in the U.S.
• [41:53] – Law enforcement fitness, team workouts, and need for gym culture
• [60:01–66:41] – Panelists share their fitness journeys, TRT experiences, and before/after stories
• [82:53] – Open discussion about business associate Vanessa and corporate ethics
• [88:04] – Guest Jerry arrives, “barn hunt” stories, and transition into law enforcement/policy
• [94:11] – “Catalyst for violence” quote: ICE detainers and local political conflicts
• [97:44] – National Guard vs. federal government: dangers of an unlawful order
• [107:29] – Heated debate on Democrat/Republican polarization among U.S. voters

Tone, Language, & Style

• The show is deeply informal, irreverent, and unapologetic—language is coarse, loyal to a blue-collar, first-responder audience.
• Camaraderie is central—hosts poke fun at each other, share personal struggles and triumphs, and involve the audience in real time (“weapons free” means no holds barred).
• Dense with military and law enforcement references: unit culture, jargon, in-group knowledge, sometimes explicit but always in context of building solidarity or conveying hard-won experience.
• Aspirational and cautionary: The group is solution-oriented, calling out poor leadership, championing physical/mental health, and pushing for transparency.

Closing

Patreon Tuesday delivered a rich, unscripted conversation covering everything from world affairs to personal growth. The show offers a mix of actionable intelligence, straight talk on first responder wellness, and a space for the unfiltered community input that defines the Antihero brand.

“JV team for life.”