The Antihero Broadcast – PATREON TUESDAY (03/17/2026)

Date: March 18, 2026
Hosts: Michael Dilks, Dominic (Dominic Ozone), Tyler
Main Theme:
A gritty, unscripted news and commentary episode aimed at veterans, first responders, and blue-collar Americans. The hosts tackle law enforcement internet drama, internal police culture, and current policing events—emphasizing authentic conversation, inside jokes, and direct engagement with their loyal “OG” community.

Episode Overview

This episode centers on classic Antihero themes: navigating police culture, internet drama among law enforcement “meme pages,” and a deep-dive breakdown of recent police encounters at Daytona Beach Spring Break. Throughout, the hosts emphasize transparency, willingness to debate critics, and their mission of fostering a supportive blue-collar community.

Notable Segments & Timestamps

1. Show Start and Banter

[01:28–04:03]

• Hosts settle in after tech difficulties and set the date, with plenty of light, sarcastic banter about broadcasting remotely.
• Quick shout-outs to regulars in the chat and recognition of a new YouTube member.
• Ongoing jokes about poor video and audio quality ("Tyler is live from the trap", "Mashed Potato Connection").

2. Inside Baseball: The Law Enforcement Community & Meme Pages

[15:45–28:40]

• Critique of meme pages run by young, patrol-level cops—accused of stirring drama for clout and lacking experience.
• The hosts assert these pages promote division by anonymously criticizing more experienced officers.
• Discussion of a new viral meme that calls out former officers, including the hosts’ friends, for “quitting” or leaving the force early.
• Quote:
  • “You are doing every day on this podcast to better the culture for law enforcement.” – Dominic (33:36)
  • “If you hide behind a meme page and you don’t tell us who you really are, that’s just…if you’re gonna throw shade and talk behind a meme page, that is 101 from the get go. Me and Mike said you’re a [expletive] if you do that.” – Dominic (33:42)
  • “It proves my point about the job is dead, dude.” – Michael (34:01)
• Hosts outline their ethos of putting their names and faces to their opinions, contrasting it with “catfish” or anonymous meme creators.

3. Critique of Daytona Beach Law Enforcement's Spring Break Approach

[38:19–54:22]

• Background on the shift to "guardian" (not "warrior") mentality by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
• Play and break down of Chitwood’s Spring Break statement and later, his public explanation after viral disorder/shootings.
• The hosts mock the perception vs. reality of strong law enforcement rhetoric not being backed by effective action.
• “You tell your guys to go out there, put in work…then you get admin going, 'well, that looks bad,' and we’re going to put you on leave.” – Dominic (54:22)

4. Breakdown: Viral Daytona Arrest Video

[43:22–54:22]

• Play-by-play reaction to a bodycam/cell phone video of a Spring Break arrest over an open container—resulting in a physical and chaotic struggle.
• Michael and Dominic debate use-of-force, practical policing, and the difference between old-school and modern public scrutiny.
• Quote:
  • “I don’t have a problem with the arrest. If you want to drink an open container in public and you want to be a dick bag about it, I’m taking you to jail. I’ve done it 100 times.” – Michael (51:28)
  • “But you’re using the same…you’re using a different model of apprehension for a worse model or more combustible model of criminal.” – Dominic (52:13)
  • Discussion on how public banter and extended struggle escalate situations and risk officer careers.

5. The Reality of Police Discretion and Departmental Support

[54:22–57:57]

• The hosts caution about the realities of department support: “They don’t have your back” if something goes viral.
• The difference between young and experienced police responses to minor law violations is discussed.
• Reiteration that, in policing, outcomes are often dictated by how suspects behave: compliance vs. escalation.

6. Calls to Action and Teaser for Patreon Content

[57:57–end]

• Reminders to subscribe to Patreon for unfiltered second-hour content.
• Touting the supportive, no-shaming, community-focused nature of their podcast.

Key Insights & Memorable Moments

• Meme Page Accountability:

  • The hosts dedicate significant airtime challenging the culture of anonymous, critical meme pages, contrasting it against their principle of transparency and willingness to debate in public.
  • Memorable, pointed rants about “catfish” culture and “cop behavior.”

• Law Enforcement Self-Critique:

  • They openly acknowledge disciplinary experiences and the hard lessons of police culture, especially regarding internal and public criticism.
  • Segment on SWAT/patrol politics is filled with dark humor and personal anecdotes.

• Current Events Police Critique:

  • Spring Break policing is dissected—focus on the contrast between strong public statements and the messy reality caught on camera.

• Relatability, Inside Jokes & Language:

  • Banter about bad WiFi, feeling like "mashed potatoes" on camera, and “Christian trap houses” keeps the tone irreverent and accessible.
  • Frequent jokes about being on video delays and getting called by spouses during the broadcast.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• “If you hide behind a meme page and you don’t tell us who you really are, that’s just…if you’re gonna throw shade and talk behind a meme page, that is 101 from the get go. Me and Mike said you’re a [expletive] if you do that.” – Dominic (33:42)
• “It proves my point about the job is dead, dude.” – Michael (34:01)
• “You do every day on this podcast to better the culture for law enforcement.” – Dominic (33:36)
• “You tell your guys to go out there, put in work…then you get admin going, 'well, that looks bad,' and we’re going to put you on leave.” – Dominic (54:22)
• “I don’t have a problem with the arrest. If you want to drink an open container in public and you want to be a dick bag about it, I’m taking you to jail. I’ve done it 100 times.” – Michael (51:28)
• “But you’re using the same…you’re using a different model of apprehension for a worse model or more combustible model of criminal.” – Dominic (52:13)
• “That guy dictated that problem. That guy throwing the cork, whatever he did. If he’d just been like, ‘Yup, my bad…’, I bet he does that, the dude doesn’t even ask for his ID.” – Michael (57:10)

Takeaways for Listeners

• Antihero stands for open, honest debate and putting identity to your critique, even in a highly critical police culture.
• Strong skepticism toward internet “meme page” drama that sows division within law enforcement.
• Recognition of the pitfalls of modern policing—especially public, viral scrutiny and the lack of institutional support in high-profile incidents.
• A blend of black humor, real war stories and candid takes—delivered for, and by, the street-level cop and blue-collar listener.

For more unfiltered discussion on these topics, the hosts direct listeners to their Patreon second hour, promising more behind-the-scenes stories and community conversation.