The Rob Carson Show: "Trump, Zuckerberg & the Magic Loogie"

Date: September 5, 2025
Host: Rob Carson
Guest: Tony Kennett (Daily Signal)
Podcast Network: Newsmax

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show is a fast-paced, humorous blend of political insight, cultural commentary, and satirical reflection. Carson shares personal anecdotes, analyzes current events—including tech moguls at the White House and NFL controversy—lampoons Congressional hearings, and features guest Tony Kennett for pointed commentary on media and politics. The tone is equal parts playful and combative, with Carson’s long background in political comedy evident throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Reflections and White House Visit

Timestamp: 00:48–04:00

• Rob Carson kicks off the show with gratitude and energy, reflecting on his personal transformation from “hopeless alcoholic selling cars” to political commentator with a studio in D.C.
• Shares his recent visit to the White House press room, commenting on its cramped, sterile environment:

  "It's like steerage in a freighter. It is absolutely just uncomfortable. Tiny. It's no bigger than probably my apartment..." (02:20)

• Describes reporters as distant:

  "The other reporters don't want to smile at you or look at you... because they're journalists. They don't have anything to do with the riff raff, you know, the guy who tells jokes on Newsmax." (02:54)

2. The Tech Titans’ White House Dinner

Timestamp: 04:00–05:50

• Recaps a significant White House event where tech leaders (Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates) dined with Donald Trump.
• Mike Carter (Newsmax) made waves with a pointed question to Zuckerberg:

  "How concerning is the lack of freedom of speech online in the UK?" (04:49)

• Carson jests about wanting to confront Zuckerberg over his own Facebook ban after the election:

  "Hey, I'd ask you, what the hell did you do with my Facebook page the day after the election?" (05:30)

3. Free Speech, Censorship, and UK Politics

Timestamp: 05:15–06:50

• Extended riff on free speech, with Carson sharing a personal connection to Nigel Farage:

  "I spoke to him for about 10 minutes. Did some very silly pictures with him, actually... If I were still drinking, we could get in a lot of trouble..." (05:57)

• Parallels drawn between the UK’s fight against online censorship and historic US-UK alliances:

  "There are people in Great Britain who are very concerned that Britain could fall and they're waiting for us to help them out like we did in World War II." (06:15)

4. The “Magic Loogie” NFL Spitting Incident

Timestamp: 06:50–11:00

• Carson humorously dissects the “magic loogie” controversy at an NFL game (Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter).
• Audio breakdown of what happened, mixed with a comic routine about "bombardier" spit contests.

  "Expectorating is kind of a deal with us. I like to expectorate... Just kind of do a little target practice. Pretend like you're a bombardier..." (09:00)

• Social commentary on Joy Reid’s take and banter about the universality of childish spitting competitions.

5. NFL Rowdiness & Stadium Violence

Timestamp: 11:00–12:40

• Seattle Seahawks’ undercover fan program leads into a list of most violent NFL stadiums (notably, to Carson’s surprise, not the Eagles).
• Host humorously details pushback in public spaces for wearing Kansas City Chiefs gear.

6. Venezuela & The “Banana Boat”

Timestamp: 13:00–15:20

• Carson disputes media downplaying Venezuela's role in the drug trade, noting indictments against Nicolas Maduro.
• Shares Jonathan Turley’s legal and historical perspective on US military actions against foreign narcotraffickers.
• Satirical musical interlude on the drug boat incident, performed by Jim Gossett:

  "Drugs transported by boat / Venezuela, you best take note..." (15:26)

7. US Debt & Gold Investment Pitch

Timestamp: 19:00–20:40
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8. Congressional Comedy & Democrat Party Satire

Timestamp: 21:50–25:30

• Carson addresses the recent “starfish pin” episode:

  “...Saying that he wouldn't give a starfish pen that was given to him by a little girl to RFK Jr... what a clown car of stupid the Democrat party is...” (22:03)

• Guest Tony Kennett (Daily Signal) joins, sharing biting satire on Democratic Senators’ behavior:

  “No, they bring up Lujan to say the gayest thing in the Senate since Biden's last pride month.” (23:04)

9. Chronic Disease Statistics and Medical Categorization

Timestamp: 23:19–25:15

• Cites RFK Jr. and CDC/HHS data on America’s chronic disease increases:

  “76.4% of Americans now have a chronic disease... When my uncle was president it was 11%.” (24:04)

• Kennett adds nuance:

  “We have invented more things to label as chronic diseases... so part of the reason why 70 some percent of a chronic illness is because... now there are 300 chronic illnesses, whereas 30 years ago we only had a name for, like, 10 of them.” (25:04)

10. Media Dynamics & Conservative Voices

Timestamp: 25:30–29:00

• Discussion of CNN’s panel dynamics:

  “Abby Phillips... interrupts conservatives 43 times more than liberals on her show.” (27:12)

• Rob shares his experience in Alexandria, VA, where conservatives speak in hushed tones:

  “It reminded me of Germany in 1939. I'm not screwing around... I'm a conservative... I am a Trump supporter, and I am not going to be hushed anymore.” (27:35–28:10)

11. Political Forecasts & Democratic Performance

Timestamp: 29:00–30:00

• Both host and guest marvel at the Democratic Party's lack of adaptation post-2024.
• Kennett:

  “The Democrats are up in the generic like 2 [points]. Forget alarm bells. It's Chernobyl at this point.” (29:43)

12. Congressional Hearing Farces with RFK Jr.

Timestamp: 30:50–34:00

• Carson and Kennett lampoon Democratic senators for their performance in recent hearings:

  “They filibuster. They want to get their sound bite in so badly that they talk over the other person.” (32:31)

• Quotes a key moment with Senator Tina Smith:

  “So let me ask you, when were you lying, sir? When you told this committee that you were not anti-vax or when you told Americans that there's no safe and effective vaccine? Both things are true. Oh, so more denial...” (33:20)

• RFK Jr. deftly rebuts, often making his inquisitors "look like fools."

13. Culture Talk: National Anthems and The NFL

Timestamp: 35:07–36:02

• Jokey proposal for a new national anthem:

  “The black national anthem should be the Jefferson's theme song because it's the greatest television theme song in history and it's about moving on up... The white national anthem probably should be the Empire carpet theme song.” (35:22–35:46)

14. Chicago & National Guard Speculation

Timestamp: 36:02–36:33

• Tony Kennett predicts more federal intervention in violent cities like Chicago:

  “…they're going to throw rocks at ICE and that'll be the pretext for the National Guard. I think that's how they'll do it.” (36:17)

15. Foundational Rights Debate (Tim Kaine & the Founders)

Timestamp: 37:40–38:45

• Carson excoriates Senator Tim Kaine for equating the US belief in God-given rights with Iranian theocracy:

  “That's what the Iranian government believes. That is one of the most profoundly stupid and ignorant things I've ever heard come out of the mouth of someone who calls themselves a senator.” (38:23)

• Recalls Declaration of Independence:

  “...We hold these truths to be self evident... they are endowed by their Creator... not by government, not by the Democratic National Committee, but by God.” (38:37)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rob Carson on his career journey:

  "I mean, listen, I have a lot of fun doing this for a living. And sometimes I gotta pinch myself to, to say, holy hell. I'm a guy who five years ago was a hopeless alcoholic selling cars for a living." (00:56)

• On White House press room:

  "It's like steerage in a freighter. It is absolutely just uncomfortable. Tiny." (02:12)

• Mike Carter’s viral question:

  "[…] How concerning is the lack of freedom of speech online in the UK?" (04:49)

• On NFL ‘magic loogie’ incident:

  “Expectorating is kind of a deal with us. I like to expectorate…Pretend like you're a bombardier…That's what guys do…” (09:00)

• Jim Gossett’s parody:

  "Drugs transported by boat / Venezuela, you best take note..." (15:26)

• Tony Kennett on Democratic Senators:

  "No, they bring up Lujan to say the gayest thing in the Senate since Biden's last pride month." (23:04)

• Rob Carson on conservative hush culture:

  "It reminded me of Germany in 1939…I'm a conservative. I am a Trump supporter, and I am not going to be hushed anymore." (27:43)

• On Tim Kaine’s “God-given rights” comment:

  "That is one of the most profoundly stupid and ignorant things I've ever heard come out of the mouth of someone who calls themselves a senator. You fool." (38:23)

Section Timestamps

• White House Visit & Press Room: 00:48–04:00
• Tech Moguls’ Dinner: 04:00–05:50
• Free Speech in the UK: 05:15–06:50
• NFL Loogie Incident: 06:50–11:00
• NFL Stadium Violence: 11:00–12:40
• Venezuela/Banana Boat: 13:00–15:20
• Congressional Satire & Chronic Disease: 21:50–25:30
• Media and Conservative Voices: 25:30–29:00
• RFK Jr. Hearings: 30:50–34:00
• Anthems & Culture: 35:07–36:02
• Foundational Rights Debate: 37:40–38:45

Conclusion

Rob Carson delivers a whirlwind tour through politics, pop culture, and personal history, all with trademark wit and irreverence. The episode mixes sharp media analysis, playful riffs on sports and music, and scathing satirical takedowns of Democratic Congressional theatrics. If you want a humorous but pointed right-of-center take on the week’s hot topics—sprinkled with inside jokes and musical parodies—this is a must-listen.