Episode 360: Manosphere Monday with Barstool's Captain Cons

360. Barstool’s Captain Cons (Connor Crehan). Manosphere Monday. Is Venezuela GWOT 2.0? Trump As Master Chief. The Hegseth Show. Dem’s Platner Fiasco. The Rise of Barstool. Ohtani as a Role Model. Skattebo, Mangold and The Importance of Army Football.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) launches “Manosphere Monday” with Barstool Sports’ Connor Crehan, former co-host of Zero Blog Thirty and host of Bold American Pod (@BoldAmericanPod). Host Paul Rieckhoff and Connor dive into a wide-ranging, candid conversation that bridges the military, sports, politics, and American parenthood. Together, they unpack today’s headlines—from troop deployments and civil-military divides, to the spectacle of social media politics, NFL injuries, and Army football’s unique code. Connor shares hard-won wisdom from army deployments and raising young kids, reflects on media responsibility, and examines how Barstool’s brutally honest brand resonates across divided America.

Connor Crehan is a former U.S. Army officer, West Point graduate, and proud New Jersey native who has become a prominent voice at the intersection of military service, sports, culture, and media. He’s the longtime co-host of Barstool Sports' influential “Zero Blog Thirty” podcast, and recently launched the “Bold American Pod” on Barstool, continuing his commitment to honest, unfiltered conversation about veterans' issues, leadership, and the challenges of modern American life. As a father of two young children and a passionate Army football supporter, Connor brings both hard-won perspective from combat deployments and sharp insights into the civil-military divide, media responsibility, and the realities of parenting today. He is widely respected for his candid approach, deep respect for service, and belief in building community through authentic dialogue and good humor. He’s a great dude, and this is another outstanding conversation from Independent Americans. We’re daily now. Expect more.

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