Wide Awake at 3AM
News commentary with a healthy amount of skepticism. Host Cole Smithson explores topics and himself in depth to figure out what are the right questions to ask. Is there some master plan coming to a head? Can we do anything about it anyway if there were? Pull up a chair, put on your tinfoil hat and question everything! Follow me on Instagram @wideawakeatthree.
Episodes
45 episodes
It's Getting Scary Out Here
Cole Smithson discusses the alarming rise of fascism in the United States, drawing parallels to historical events and expressing deep concerns about civil rights and political dissent. The time to stand up is now before it's too late, despite h...
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25:50
A Case Against AI
Cole Smithson presents a case against the advancement of AI, emphasizing the importance of human creativity and the potential dangers of technology. He breaks down the impact AI will have on jobs, the environment, and society, while advocating ...
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42:42
Trump Tweets 'Long Live the King'
Nah Fuck the King. Quick Episode today. I encourage everyone to look into Curtis Yarvin and the Dark Enlightenment movement. Love y'all. Enjoy.
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18:31
Life of a Local DJ, Drug Abuse in the EDM Scene and Restaurant Industry and Breaking Toxic Cycles (feat. Chris Buru)
Chris Buru , a local DJ and producer joins us today to talk about about the intricacies of the music industry, particularly focusing on EDM. They explore the importance of art beyond politics, the realities of being a DJ, the significance ...
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2:07:57
Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show, Anonymous Video, Elon Musk Doesn't Care About You
Cole Smithson discusses Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, emphasizing its political and cultural significance (3:00). He explores the symbolism in Lamar's performance, the reactions it garnered, and the broader implications for American society, ...
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53:03
We Need an Opposition Party
Cole Smithson discusses the chaotic political landscape, focusing on the ineffectiveness of the Democratic Party (2:15) and the rise of extremism and fascism (17:00). He argues for the necessity of a third party to challenge the current system,...
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42:24
We're Finally Waking Up - Tik Tok Ban, California Wildfires, Climate Change, Press Freedom Infringement
In this episode, host Cole Smithson discusses his personal journey and the increasing relevance of podcasts in today's society (0:30) He explores the awakening of the American populace to the realities of their situation, the illusion of Americ...
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44:29
DOGE is a Grift, Globalism is a grift, We need each other
In this episode, Cole Smithson discusses the pressing issues of disinformation, class warfare, and the illusion of political solutions in today's society. He emphasizes the need for open conversations across political divides, the role of billi...
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38:42
The UHC CEO (alleged) killer is not radical
I'm back. The United Healthcare CEO was murdered in broad daylight in New York. He might've been caught, but I find it fascinating that people on the internet are rallying around him. I don't believe he is radical. I believe we live in an oliga...
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39:30
Accidental Meth Head
It's been a long road, but we're here. If you want to know where my life has gone please tag along for the wild ride. I'm excited for this next part of my journey. Let me know if you want to tell your story on the podcast. Thanks for listening!...
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Season 4
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1:19:54
What is America? Is there an American culture anymore?
I talk about my struggles with putting out this show during the football season and how I'm learning to love the journey of finding myself. I don't know if a self can ever truly be found. Then I talk about a conversation I had with my dad about...
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Season 3
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20:09
Movie Talk with Case Mount
Writer, Director and overall chill dude Case Mount comes on the podcast to talk about his writing and directing process as well as his general opinions on movie making. We talk Young Thug we talk Karens causing a scene in public and we talk abo...
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1:42:02
Monday Morning Wake Up 8/7/23 - New Housing Crisis, Florida's At It Again and My Awakening
Monday Morning Wake up 6. Host Cole Smithson talks about the housing crisis and whether or not he will ever own a home in this economy. Florida is trying to ban parts of AP psych being taught in their schools and Cole wraps the show by talking ...
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32:25
Monday Morning Wake Up 8/1/23 - Ron DeSantis Flailing, Worker's Rights and the Climate Apocalypse
Host Cole Smithson is a day late with the Monday Morning Wake Up this week due to technical issues on the hosting service we use. For the episode we break down the reeling DeSantis campaign, worker's rights or lack thereof and the climate apoca...
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30:16
Monday Morning Wake Up 7/24/23 - Elon vs Zuck, Alan Watts and Living in the Moment
After a week off host Cole Smithson gives his thoughts on the potential fight between controversial billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Then Cole goes on a deep dive into Allen Watt's thoughts on the illusion of time and the peace possi...
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36:23
Monday Morning Wake Up 7/10/23 - Lady Freaks Out on Plane, Cops are Bad and Question Everything, Again
Host Cole Smithson goes over his favorite news stories and topics from the week including the woman who freaked out on the plane claiming another person "wasn't real" on the flight, police occupation and presence in America and a popular left-w...
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31:27
Submersible Takes, Being From the President's Hometown and an Ode to Friendship (with Danny Aguilera)
Danny Aguilera joins host Cole Smithson in the virtual studio for the inaugural video podcast. This is also his second appearance on Wide Awake and first in many years. More Danny definitely to come. Video coming soon to Youtube near you. Danny...
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1:25:47
Monday Morning Wake Up 7/3/23
Happy Fourth of July to everyone this celebrating this week. Weird to have it right in the middle of the week, but here we are. Host Cole Smithson talks about his favorite news stories and topics from the week before discussing manifesting and ...
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Season 2
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27:34
Monday Morning Wake Up 6/26/23
Host Cole Smithson shares his thoughts on his struggle to put more effort into the podcast and where he sees himself and the podcast going forward. Let me know what you think. Follow me on Tik Tok @ talk-smith. Follow the show @wideawakeatthree...
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Season 2
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28:15
Capitalism is NOT the End Point
Solo pod this week! Host Cole Smithson talks about what's going on in his life before diving into the tricks of capitalism and the fight we are facing on the left. Let me know what you think. Follow me on Tik Tok @ talk-smith. Follow the show @...
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40:13
Are Mormons Happier? Or are they a Death Cult? Or Both? (with Taylor Record)
Are the Mormons the only correct religion or are they a death cult? Maybe it's both. This week we have recovering Mormon Taylor Record on to discuss growing up Mormon in Utah, the 32 billion dollars the Church was hiding and all things LDS. Let...
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2:24:09
Xavier Danced with Lil Nas X (with Xavier Bradley)
My oldest friend Xavier Bradley stop by the virtual studio this week to talk about everything from AI not being a threat to Dancing with Lil Nas X as a runner for a production team in LA. Xavier also talks about how he stays motivated by the go...
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Season 2
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1:20:38
The Nature of Reality
Host Cole Smithson goes on a solo mission this week to delve into the nature of reality. Does reality exist? Can we ever understand it? Listen to find out. Everything you need is inside of you. Let me know what you think. Tell your friends! Fol...
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33:33
Does Anything Matter? (with Jacob Burkhart)
Nihilist, Leftist freedom fighter Jacob Burkhart comes on the podcast to discuss if anything actually matters. Here's a hint. It does not, but that's the fun part. We also have a spirited discussion about the Chinese balloon in this week's Scre...
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1:40:45
What Are We Progressing Towards? (with Tim Rickert)
What are we progressing towards? This week the smartest 25-year-old alive Tim Rickert joins us to discuss what it means to be a progressive in today's America. Solutions to a lot of the issues we face are hard to come by, but Tim handles them w...
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1:40:06