The episode starts with John’s towel bar falling off the wall, some homeownership frustration, and the usual ISAW banter. Then Jason explains what sparked the topic, overhearing people on a service call talking about communism as “the real solution” to the current economy and social climate. That kicks off a blunt conversation about communism, socialism, class struggle, history, personal responsibility, and why some ideas sound better on paper than they do in real life.

Jason and John talk through the basic history of communism, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto, the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba, North Korea, class division, collective ownership, state control, and the idea of a classless society. They also break down the difference between socialism and communism in simple terms, with socialism framed as a stepping stone and communism as the end goal of a stateless, classless, moneyless system.

From there, the guys get into the big problems: Who makes the decisions? Who decides who becomes a doctor, engineer, electrician, or laborer? Why would someone take on harder or more dangerous work if everyone receives the same result? What happens when government power keeps expanding? And what are people actually willing to give up to make a communist system work?

The guys also talk wealth inequality, billionaires, tax loopholes, charities, social safety nets, welfare, propaganda, bot farms, media manipulation, Yuri Bezmenov, North Korea, Cuba, and why people should research the history before repeating political slogans they heard online.

This is not a political science lecture. It is two electricians having a blunt, blue-collar conversation about work, fairness, freedom, responsibility, and why the “race to the bottom” is a dangerous deal.

Question for the Showerheads:

What do you think is the biggest problem with “everybody gets the same” and what would you refuse to give up?

00:00 Sunday Recording Banter

00:14 Towel Bar Disaster

01:08 Podcast Welcome And Plugs

02:00 Trigger Warning Disclaimer

02:32 Service Call Communist Talk

03:56 Communism Origins 101

05:47 Modern Communist Countries

08:19 Class Struggle Basics

10:17 Why It Never Works

12:42 Rights And The Race Down

14:29 Socialism Vs Communism

18:36 Power Creep And Control

22:24 College Class Analogy

24:01 Dangerous Work Incentives

24:29 Forced Compliance Threats

24:58 Listening Without Agreeing

25:37 Equality Versus Effort

26:25 CEO Pay And Billionaires

28:48 Wealth Gap And Charity Loopholes

31:09 Why Communism Fails Incentives

32:31 Division And Propaganda Tactics

34:01 Bezmenov Infiltration Warning

36:38 Life Under Dictatorships

40:13 Race To The Bottom

41:19 Do Your Research Challenge

44:55 Welfare And Forced Work

47:24 What Would You Give Up

48:04 Closing Thanks And Signoff

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https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/communist-countries

https://www.history.com/articles/socialism-communism-differences

4th of July Special: Locals, Lazy Juice-Box Dudes, and Judging Hotdog-Only Parties

Jason and John are back in their respective job trailers for Episode #120 of I Shower After Work, and this one is their annual Fourth of July special with America hitting the big 250.

The guys kick things off with thunderstorms, rain, graduation-party complaints, and why a weekend Fourth of July is one of the best things a construction worker can get. From there, Jason sets the tone for the episode: America may be celebrating 250 years, but one of the best parts of living here is still the freedom to bitch and complain.

This episode bounces all over in classic ISAW fashion. Jason asks where the United States ranks among the world’s oldest countries, then gets into what it actually takes to become “local” after living somewhere for 20 years. The guys talk about Jason’s Canadian roots, Midwest identity, accents, Canada Day, America’s baby-country status, and why having roads and castles older than your country puts things in perspective.

They also get into piano-moving companies, gas station etiquette, a grown man drinking a juice box while his lady cleans out the car, DoorDash convenience fees, dogs losing their minds at delivery drivers, Fourth of July hosting expectations, fireworks spending, misting fans, rat tails making a comeback, fashion trends repeating, and whether Jason should wear a Canada shirt to a Fourth of July party just to stir the pot.

The episode wraps with Fourth of July plans, fireworks safety, America’s 250th anniversary, and a reminder to party responsibly: don’t end up in the news, the hospital, or jail.

What’s your must-have Fourth of July party food and what’s the one thing that makes you quietly judge somebody’s cookout?

00:00 Thunderstorms and Rain

00:34 Graduations on Sundays

01:30 Fourth of July Timing

02:21 America Turns 250

03:27 Welcome and Episode Theme

04:34 Oldest Countries Ranking

05:22 Who Counts as Local

08:51 Canadian Identity Jokes

11:08 Piano Movers Conspiracy

12:34 Juice Box Man Card

15:12 Gas Pump Reader Fails

17:14 DoorDash and Dog Alarms

18:11 Convenience Fee Rant

19:20 Fireworks Plans and Costs

22:47 Skipping Hosting Plans

23:34 Heatproof Party Hacks

24:04 Misting Fan Rave

24:50 Rat Tail Revival

26:18 Fashion Cycles Debate

28:11 Patriotic Outfit Ideas

30:06 Judging Party Hosts

34:40 Potluck Food Standards

36:47 Canada Day Time Off

41:07 Fireworks and Drought

43:29 250 Years Perspective

45:06 Final Safety Sendoff

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Jason and John are back in their respective job trailers for this one, and they get into a topic every trade worker knows, jobsite safety.

The episode starts with a weird Mall of America hermit crab rabbit hole, then shifts into a real trades conversation after John talks about replacing multiple sections of MCC gear with a crew that absolutely crushed it. From there, the guys get into labeling, low-voltage jokes, jobsite experience, and why safety has changed so much since the early days of the podcast.

This week’s main topic is safety in the trades: injuries, rushed schedules, labor shortages, complacency, pressure from companies, tool rules that don’t always match real-world work, three points of contact, working around heavy equipment, electrical hazards, chemical exposure, heat, PPE, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the written safety rule creates a different unsafe situation in the field.

John shares a recent jobsite injury involving a worker getting hit in the foot by equipment, and the guys talk through why construction is still one of the most dangerous industries out there. They also get into OSHA’s “Fatal Four,” heavy equipment close calls, lightning stories, live electrical work, power tools, Porta-Bands, Hole Hogs, JLGs, lulls, skid steers, and why making eye contact with an operator can be the difference between a normal day and a life-changing one.

The guys also look forward, talking about AI, automation, robotic pallet jacks, hard hat cameras, jobsite tracking, and whether future safety programs will actually help workers or just create another way to write people up.

At the end of the day, the message is simple: take safety seriously, report the big stuff, don’t let a bad company pressure you into doing something stupid, and go home in one piece.

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s the closest call you’ve ever had on a jobsite, and what did it teach you?

00:00 Hermit Crab Kiosk Mystery

00:39 Podcast Intro and Job Wins

01:01 MCC Swap and Labeling Chaos

03:08 Safety Talk Returns

04:42 Culvert Accident Breakdown

08:05 Why Safety Slips Under Pressure

14:03 Lightning Tangent and Close Calls

17:15 Reporting Injuries and Fear

19:41 Tool Injuries and Two-Hand Rules

24:04 When Safety Rules Backfire

25:23 Ladders, Racking and Real-World Workarounds

28:11 Trade Risks and Electrician Stakes

29:29 High Voltage Reality

29:39 Advice for Apprentices

30:38 Stand Up for Safety

31:17 Schedule Pressure Problems

33:00 Common Jobsite Injuries

34:44 Live Work Stories

35:42 Heavy Equipment Hazards

40:17 OSHA Fatal Four

41:00 Eye Contact and Signals

44:00 Safety Rules vs Reality

45:44 AI and Automation Risks

52:02 Chemical and Lead Exposure

54:19 Final Safety Takeaways

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Father’s Day is here, and Jason and John are back in the job trailers talking about everything from vacation chaos and muddy job sites to dog dad life, dairy-free lasagna, terrible Father’s Day gifts, and why dads usually just want a little peace and quiet.

This episode starts with automated voices, Siri/Alexa rabbit holes, Subaru startup sounds, and Jason’s family cabin trip, including Ripley nearly turning a peaceful canoe ride into a full-blown river rescue. From there, the guys get into rain days in the trades, FR rain gear, appliance opinions, Subaru goat jokes, and the weird tech rabbit holes hidden inside modern vehicles.

Then it’s all Father’s Day: why it doesn’t seem to hit the same level as Mother’s Day, what dads actually want, the gifts they remember, and why sometimes a gift card is the most honest answer. John shares the traumatic origin story of his lactose intolerance, Jason talks dog parent life, and the guys debate whether pet parents count, including cats, dogs, carpet shampooers, Kevlar gloves, and dogs stomping where they absolutely should not.

The episode wraps with a solid reminder for Men’s Mental Health Month: check in on the guys in your life. Fathers, stepdads, father figures, uncles, buddies, mentors, whoever fills that role. Sometimes the smallest message means more than you think.

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s the best or worst Father’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received?

00:00 Recording Started Mishap

00:34 Voice Assistants Behind Scenes

02:17 Irish GPS and Show Intro

02:58 Cabin Trip Canoe Chaos

04:08 Rain Days and Work Gear

05:21 New Dryer and Samsung Rant

06:29 New Subaru and Goat Gift

07:12 Custom Car Startup Sounds

09:48 Fathers Day Underrated

10:44 Dairy Free Lasagna Plans

12:06 Lactose Intolerance Origin Story

17:12 Holiday Rankings and Stats

20:52 Dads Gifts and Father Figures

23:31 Hunting Wedding Shoutouts

24:39 Moms vs Dads Spending Gap

25:25 Dad Was Hit Or Miss

25:38 Bike Phone Mount Gift

26:29 Tech Accessory Racket

27:15 Why Moms Cost More

28:51 Hobby Gifts Made Easy

29:47 Amazon Prime Gripes

30:17 Ditching Apple Watch

31:26 Fishing Gear And Links

33:29 What Dads Really Want

35:02 Gift Cards And Algorithms

37:27 Rich Loud Wealth Quiet

38:12 Are Pet Owners Parents

41:16 Dog Picks The Gift

43:56 Crate Training Heartache

48:38 Dads Need Recognition

50:32 Mens Mental Health Check In

51:46 Fathers Day Final Thoughts

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Jason and John are back with another news episode — and this one goes everywhere.

They start with hangover-level coffee, motorcycle cabin stories, and a school bus crashing into Hamline University’s science building. From there, they jump into backyard AI data centers, the Minnesota Twins getting smoked by the Detroit Tigers, Boner Bears getting recalled by the FDA, NFL teams making money before selling a single ticket, Chicago Bears stadium drama, and international World Cup tourists losing their minds over Buc-ee’s, Bass Pro Shops, Waffle House, free refills, and American portion sizes.

It’s local news, weird news, sports, technology, and classic ISAW-style side tangents.

Question for listeners: What’s the most “only in America” thing you’ve ever seen someone from another country react to?

00:00 Hangover Banter

00:43 Wild Cabin Stories

02:32 Podcast Intro

03:13 News Segment Setup

04:31 Bus Hits University

08:41 Home AI Data Centers

21:59 Boner Bears Recall

25:32 Twins Get Thumped

27:15 Ballpark 999 Challenge

28:24 Twins Season Reality

28:46 Baseball Season Too Long

30:09 NBA Finals Street Chaos

32:27 Stadium Funding Drama

34:17 NFL Money Racket

37:00 Super Bowl Cost Story

38:27 World Cup Culture Shock

39:10 Buc-ees And Big Stores

40:19 Free Refills And Ice

41:30 Bass Pro Shopping Trap

45:54 Waffle House First Time

48:01 Exchange Rates And Jokes

50:02 Wrap Up And Plugs

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Jason and John are back after a missed week, with John recording from a hotel room while working out of town. The episode starts with road-work life, per diem decisions, hotel lighting, and a quick recap of the Andy Bougie interview — then takes a sharp left turn into the world of adult expos.

After seeing billboards for the XXXotica Expo, Jason digs into adult conventions, show floors, VIP passes, dungeon experiences, sex toy statistics, internet habits, OnlyFans money, AI-generated adult content, and whether either of the guys would ever actually attend one of these events.

No shame, no judgment — just two tradesmen trying to understand a world they mostly do not participate in.

Also included: fishing addiction, SunChips, questionable statistics, foot photos, “Sex Toy Story,” and one closing reminder from John about the sex candle.

Question for listeners: What’s the strangest convention, expo, or niche event you’ve ever been to — and was it worth the ticket price?

00:00 Hotel Room Setup

00:51 Travel Per Diem Priorities

02:26 Life on the Road

04:14 Podcast Return Updates

05:22 Sex Talk Disclaimer

06:36 Exotica Expo Spotted

09:56 Tickets VIP Dungeon

10:51 Rules Dress Code

19:54 Dungeon Experience Explained

22:35 Sex Toy Market Stats

25:49 Eco Friendly Kink Products

26:46 Random Nose Ring Discovery

27:12 Piercing Posers Debate

27:40 Porn Stats At Work

29:40 YouTube VR And AI Porn

32:21 Rapid Fire Porn Numbers

36:31 OnlyFans Money Talk

38:20 Fishing Gear Rabbit Hole

40:51 OnlyFans Lines And Limits

44:27 Sex Toy Story Pitch

46:59 Exotica Expo Reactions

50:04 Listener Call In Invite

51:01 Wrap Up Sex Candle

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Jason and John sit down with Andy Bougie, a self-employed mechanic from South St. Paul who has been wrenching since 1989. Andy talks about starting at Sears Auto Center, learning from old-school techs, buying his own shop in 2006, keeping up with modern vehicle diagnostics, and why being a mechanic today takes way more brains than people realize.

This episode covers the evolution of the auto industry, scan tools, vehicle computers, EVs, hybrid batteries, customer service, bad DIY repairs, shop ownership, hockey coaching, youth sports parents, training the next generation, and why the trades are still one of the smartest career paths out there.

Question for listeners: What trade skill do you wish more young people understood before choosing college or career training?

00:00 When Google Has No Answers

01:42 DIY Limits and Pro Tools

02:24 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup

05:02 Andy’s Origin Story at Sears

07:46 Vo Tech and Trades Debate

08:20 Hockey Parenting and Reality Check

15:48 Why Midwest Asks High School

17:46 Staying Sharp With Tech Training

19:32 Scan Tools Computers and Gateways

23:37 Freedom Tech and Overton Window

27:20 Diagnosing Noises and Customer Clues

31:54 Specialization ASE and People Business

36:11 EVs Question and Hybrid Story Tease

36:44 Hybrid Repair Reality Check

38:17 EV Range and Rural Life

40:41 Mandates and Market Pushback

43:08 Emissions Testing Lessons

47:27 Worst Jobs and Old Trucks

50:11 Warranties and Sealed Transmissions

52:48 DIY Disasters and Safety

56:54 Shop Injuries and Hard Lessons

01:00:57 Electrical Work Mindset

01:07:00 Reviews and Firing Customers

01:10:22 Handling Complaints Directly

01:11:52 Communication Calms Customers

01:14:20 Cleanliness And Respect

01:16:29 Hail Repair Done Right

01:18:24 Podcast Plugs And AI Career

01:20:37 Miracle Hockey Debate

01:24:25 Hiring And Mentoring Techs

01:28:34 Rebuilding The Shop

01:32:52 Advice For Young Techs

01:40:20 Closing Banter And Thanks

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Jason and John react to the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines and use it as a jumping-off point to talk about failed businesses, cheap flights, customer service disasters, Kmart, Sears, Blockbuster, Toys “R” Us, RadioShack, Party City, Spirit Halloween, Costco, retail work, bad warranties, and why some businesses disappear while others figure out how to survive.

This one starts with video production headaches and turns into a full-on rant about budget airlines, lost retail icons, customer service, shoplifting stories, old-school blue light specials, cheap pizza, Halloween costumes, and remodels that never end.

Question for listeners: What closed-down business do you miss the most — and what made it special?

00:00 Pre Show Banter

01:04 Why Video Matters

02:31 Mic Trouble Dad Sneezes

04:16 Spirit Airlines Shutdown

06:32 Flying Budget Airlines

11:30 Bankruptcy Causes And Bailouts

14:39 Last Flight And Memes

16:36 Stores We Miss

19:52 Sears Kmart Nostalgia

29:08 Retail War Stories

36:24 Blue Light Specials

38:07 Walmart Night Shift Reality

38:47 Walmart Door Standoff

40:36 Kmart Cafe Nostalgia

41:23 Closing Day Chaos

42:15 Chasing Shoplifters

43:42 Iconic Stores Gone

45:21 Cheap Pizza Debate

45:42 Costco Love and Hate

49:15 Kmart Dotcom Surprise

52:32 Kenmore Dryer Trouble

55:08 Reviews and Bad Diesel

57:53 Old Timer Wisdom

01:00:49 Spirit Halloween Fight

01:08:02 Remodel Joke and Wrap

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