We started with the midterm elections. We ended with giants, military stories, and a debate about who actually owns the closet. Somewhere in between, we tried to figure out who deserves our trust. On this episode of The Regular Guy Podcast, Richard and Jason sit down on election eve for a blunt conversation about politics, personal values, and why getting to know a candidate should mean more than hearing why the other guy sucks. We talk about our recent conversations with Jessica Johnson and Jay Reeves, give credit where we think it’s earned on veteran issues, and discuss the PACT Act, the Major Richard Star Act, and the frustration of waiting for government to acknowledge what veterans have experienced. Then come the goat trails: Landman and blue-collar teamwork, solar fields and wind turbines, billionaires, Richard’s shirt collection, and the military experiences that taught us to question an explanation that doesn’t add up. And yes—we get into the legends about giants in Afghanistan and Minnesota. That part gets about as serious as you’d expect from us. Through all the frustration, we finish with one message: get out and vote. What makes you trust someone enough to vote for them—their policies, their character, their record, or something else? Tell us in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Regular Guy Podcast 00:45 Election-eve predictions and voter distrust 07:30 Cartoons, sitcoms, and the TV we grew up with 09:47 Landman and blue-collar teamwork 12:31 Minnesota predictions and getting to know candidates 17:34 Trump, campaign promises, and political accountability 19:54 Veteran legislation, the PACT Act, and toxic exposure 24:11 Solar fields, subsidies, and the energy debate 28:46 Wind turbines, offshore wind, and duck hunting 33:10 Mosquitoes, billionaires, and what money changes 39:01 Richard’s shirts and the battle for closet space 41:38 How military service changed our trust 45:37 Giant legends, secondhand stories, and unanswered questions 54:13 Discernment—and one last musical detour 56:14 Go vote, closing thoughts, and Veterans Day gear REGULAR GUY SUPPLY Check out our Veterans Day gear: [https://RegularGuySupply.com](https://RegularGuySupply.com) FOLLOW 3 CLICKS MEDIA Find our platforms and stay connected: [https://linktr.ee/3ClicksMedia](https://linktr.ee/3ClicksMedia) Like, subscribe, and share the show with somebody who appreciates an honest conversation and a few questionable detours. #RegularGuyNation #RegularGuyPodcast #3ClicksMedia
Did Minnesota Really End Veteran Homelessness?
Minnesota says it has effectively ended veteran homelessness. What does that actually mean—and what should veterans and taxpayers be asking next? Richard and Jason kick off this episode of The Regular Guy Podcast with a blunt conversation about “effective zero,” housing results, public spending, and political victory laps. If veterans are getting lasting help, give the people doing the work their credit. But asking how success is measured shouldn’t be controversial. Then we get into political loyalty, Minnesota leadership, Trump, and what happens when defending your party becomes more important than asking questions. Somewhere along the way, we also remember that being a decent neighbor still matters. And because this is our show, things eventually go sideways. Jason joins Facebook for the FIRST time. We talk about using AI to turn ideas into actual plans, Richard explains his old bounty-hunting job, and we take a convoy down memory lane—from body armor pranks and deployment culture shock to ammo headaches and military stories you couldn’t make up. Serious questions. Some self-inflicted nonsense. Two veterans having the conversation. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What would you need to see before calling the effort to end veteran homelessness a success? Housing placements? Wait times? Long-term stability? Let us know below. Subscribe to The Regular Guy Podcast, share the episode, and help us grow Regular Guy Nation. FIND THE SHOW & OUR OTHER PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/3ClicksMedia REGULAR GUY SUPPLY: https://www.regularguysupply.com 00:00 Minnesota’s veteran homelessness announcement 01:10 “Effective zero” versus actual zero 04:01 Housing experience, spending, and results 05:31 Minnesota leadership and political loyalty 09:29 Can we disagree without becoming enemies? 13:19 Ilhan Omar discussion and political accountability 21:11 How Minnesota has changed 23:35 Trump and political polarization 25:51 A detour into appearances and plastic surgery 29:35 Faith, family, and rebuilding community 32:52 Word of mouth versus online reviews 34:32 The $8 incense burner review rabbit hole 37:48 Jason joins Facebook for the first time 42:04 Social media, parenting, and screen time 43:18 Using AI to turn ideas into plans 47:22 Richard explains his bounty-hunting job 50:29 Dude Wipes and the beard-care debate 52:33 A convoy down memory lane 53:32 Body armor upgrades—and terrible pranks 55:22 Deployment culture shock 01:03:10 Ammo reports and “make it last” 01:05:20 Jason’s birthday mission and wild flight story 01:14:57 Taped magazines and changing deployment rules 01:18:12 Sharing military experiences without the hero act 01:21:05 Military absurdity and outrageous medic stories 01:29:12 Bored soldiers make questionable decisions 01:29:42 Wrap-up—and a message for Tim CLARIFICATION: Minnesota’s announcement describes an effective end to veteran homelessness, rather than a literal count of zero homeless veterans. Federal criteria address identifying veterans, immediate shelter access, rapid access to permanent housing, and the capacity to respond to new cases. The state’s announcement identifies Minnesota as the fifth state to reach this milestone. This episode includes political opinions, speculation, personal recollections, strong language, and adult humor. #RegularGuyNation #RegularGuyPodcast #VeteranHomelessness
What Happened to Taking Care of Each Other?
What was it like to be the kid delivering a family’s worst news? This week on The #RegularGuyPodcast, Richard and Jason start with the young Western Union messengers who delivered wartime death notices—and the weight of being the person at the door. That opens up a much bigger conversation: families changed by war, the toughness of our grandparents, neighbors who barely know each other, and what it means to come home from combat when the world has moved on without you. Richard shares the advice a Vietnam veteran named Sergeant Dove gave him in Iraq after an IED attack. We talk about basic training, the habits that never leave, and why veterans need people they can actually call when things get rough. Then we take a convoy down memory lane: warm Rip Its, chow-hall soda smuggling, and field-kitchen meals that somehow felt like fine dining. Later, we weigh in on Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood, the debate over publicly broadcasting executions, and Minnesota politics before closing with shower cadence and a Harley stereo the whole neighborhood can hear. The point behind all of it? Take care of each other. That’s what #RegularGuyNation is about. If you could have one last conversation with someone from history or your own life, who would you choose—and what would you ask? Subscribe, share the episode, and tell us what you want us to tackle next. REGULAR GUY SUPPLY https://www.regularguysupply.com FIND THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY & RUMBLE https://linktr.ee/3ClicksMedia CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to The Regular Guy Podcast 00:30 One Last Chat: the wartime telegram messengers 04:52 When war changes an entire community 11:20 Our grandparents were built different 13:21 Better technology, weaker communities? 16:36 A “garage sale” that brings neighbors together 20:58 Disagreeing without losing your community 22:34 How basic training changes you 28:16 Vietnam veterans and the struggle to come home 32:11 The world moved on while you were deployed 34:29 Sergeant Dove’s advice in Iraq 37:56 Building a veteran community that shows up 43:33 Convoy memories: what was in your cooler? 46:56 Rip Its, field kitchens & chow-hall smuggling 53:09 Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood & the public execution debate 1:00:33 Minnesota politics, allegations & accountability 1:03:45 Richard’s shower-cadence confession 1:06:09 The Harley stereo heard around the neighborhood 1:08:39 Your ideas, local impact & closing thoughts #RegularGuyNation #RegularGuyPodcast #VeteranStories #WWII #MilitaryVeterans
