About the show
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is a no nonsense... well, maybe a little bit of nonsense... Political Activist, Local Government Watchdog & all around good Hoosier and God-fearing American citizen! With over 30 years experience in Local, State & National Politics and having a low threshold for stupidity, corruption & laziness within government... Bilbrey is in the unique position to help engage the hearts & minds of citizens, NOT ONLY, in his home state of Indiana... but Beyond.
Bilbrey has a passion for ensuring those in government are in compliance with the laws & practices of each City, County, State and the Constitution of the United States of America! He is committed to educating citizens about the importance of participating in government and he invites you to join in on the conversation. The focus here, will be to use real life common sense to work through the issues facing all of us... as we attempt to "Better Government through Citizen Involvement." One thing is certain... this podcast is sure to enlighten, entertain and/or enrage you as Bilbrey proves that most of the time, what it 'looks like' and 'seems like'... turns out to be 'just what it is', proving that on the stage of "Political Theater... Perception IS Reality!"
Connect with Bilbrey on Facebook @
https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318.
Text or Call the show @
765.546.9796.
Or email the show @
[email protected].
New Episodes air every Tuesday!
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Episodes
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Episode 197: Straight Ticket Terror! & B.O.P.
November 23rd, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
bilbrey podcast, bop, boppers, democrat, destiny scott wells, diego morales, henry county, indiana secretary of state, jeff maurer, libertarian, midterm election 2022, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, republican, stoopidbilbrey, straight ticket terror & bop, the bastards of politics
After nearly 3 weeks of silence... "Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey" is back!
Since the last show (#196)... the 2022 Midterm Election came and went & Kris has some thoughts about the Election Results to share with all of you. But before he gets into all of that, he has some explaining to do... about "the absence". However, he has some good news to share, as well... that is, if you like politics and commentary!
Time Line:
00:00:00 - 00:25:13 ~ Absence Explanation & "The Bastards of Politics"
00:25:14 - 01:01:28 ~ Straight Ticket Terror (2022 Election Thoughts)Check out the new show: "The Bastards of Politics"
LIVE - Thursdays @ 8p Est on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBastardsofPolitics
Audio Only: https://thebastards.fireside.fm
& ALL Podcast Hosting Platforms!
Connect on FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBastardsOfPolitics
Email: [email protected]Sponsors for Ep #197:
Rocket Mortgage:
https://www.rocketmortgage.com.Cheers!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
11.23.22 -
Episode 196: Folie à deux
October 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
2022 midterm election, bilbrey podcast, bop, boppers, democrat, folie à deux, indiana, jd prescott, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, person over party, politics, republican, scott alexander, shared madness, stoopidbilbrey, the bastards, usa
Kris explores the French phrase "Folie à deux", which is a psychological term that means: "shared madness". Could this, &/or other similar conditions, be what causes citizens to be mad/upset at elected officials for their behavior... but turn around and still vote for them, or others like them!?
(Important Note: Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, is NOT a Medical Doctor or a Psychologist! However, he is... a SMART ASS!)
Join the discussion!
Sponsors for Ep #196:
Rocket Mortgage...
https://www.rocketmortgage.com.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.
&
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.BOP ATTACK! #DoYouBop? #Boppers
Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay BOP!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer)
10.25.22 -
Episode 195: Righteous Anger!
October 13th, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
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Things seems so dark, and Kris is angry about how it all appears to be going! However, a simple statement just might be the "breakthrough" Kris has been looking for!
Join the conversation, in this 195th episode.
Podcast from Ft. Myers Beach, Florida: "Beach Talk Radio".
Link: https://www.facebook.com/beachtalkradio...Sponsors for Ep #195:
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.
&
Zip Recruiter...
https://www.ziprecruiter.com.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer)
10.13.22 -
Episode 194: Church & State
September 27th, 2022 | 1 hr 50 mins
bilbrey podcast, christian nationalism, constitution, england, first amendment, iranian revolution of 1979, islamic republic, james madison, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, representative lauren boebert, representative marjorie taylor greene, roundtable discussion w/kate niles & brandon, senator james lankford, separation of church and state, stoopid bilbrey
The first 16 words, of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America are: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." (the rest of the Amendment reads as follows: "...or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.") But it's those first 16 words that is the focus of Ep #194.
The phrase "separation of church and state" does not appear in the Constitution... but it would seem as if the "idea" certainly does! However, some Americans are looking to do away with that idea. Kris welcomes producers: Kate, Niles & Brandon to the show to discuss this, and a whole lot more... BUCKLE UP!
"Most Republicans Support Declaring the United States a Christian Nation."
(Politico Article - from 09.21.22).
Link: https://politi.co/3xVUC84..."Republicans Mostly Mum on Calls to Make GOP the Party of Christian Nationalism."
(The Washington Post Article - from 08.18.22).
Link: https://wapo.st/3dLCuqD...Iranian Revolution of 1979.
Link: https://bit.ly/1979IranIslamicRevolution...[LIVE @ 35 After] (from 09.24.22).
Facebook LIVE Video Commentary.
Link: https://bit.ly/JWLIVEFB...Sponsors for Ep #194:
Zip Recruiter...
https://www.ziprecruiter.com.
&
Manscaped: The Lawn Mower 4.0...
https://www.manscaped.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Roundtable Discussion w/Kate, Niles & Brandon
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer)
09.27.22 -
Episode 193: Interview #2 w/Jeff Maurer (Libertarian Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State)
September 12th, 2022 | 1 hr 6 mins
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Join Kris in welcoming Libertarian Candidate, Jeff Maurer, back to the show for this 2nd interview! Jeff is running for Secretary of State of Indiana during the "2022 General Election" (which will take place on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022). When Jeff was here the first time, Kris focused on who he was, why he was running as a Libertarian & then they took a bit of an introductory look at his campaign.
In this episode, Kris & Jeff dive a little deeper... to look at the solutions to some very serious issues facing Indiana's Election Processes! Jeff talks, in depth, about what he wants to do to make Indiana's Elections "more accountable!" And then, in a first for the show, Jeff tells Kris about something he has recently changed his thoughts on, and it "BLOWS KRIS' MIND!" So much so, that, as Kris put it, "this has seriously caused me to look at how I feel about this and I could really see changing my thoughts on how I handle this moving forward!" They then talk about the other aspects of the Secretary of State's Office, before wrapping the show up.
Link to Jeff's 1st Interview on the show 05.26.22 (Ep #187): https://perception.fireside.fm/187.
Connect with the Campaign below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaurerForIndiana.
Website: https://www.maurerforindiana.com.
Email: [email protected].
Campaign Phone: 317-721-6438.(As discussed in the episode):
Indiana Election Administrator’s Manual 2022:
https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2022-Election-Administrators-Manual.FINAL.pdf.
To find the section discussed, open the link & scroll to pdf pg 180: "Death of an Absentee Voter" (it will say "170" at the bottom of the page).Sponsors for Ep #193:
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.
&
Zip Recruiter...
https://www.ziprecruiter.com.
&
Manscaped: The Lawn Mower 4.0...
https://www.manscaped.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
w/Special Guest: Jeff Maurer
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
09.12.22 -
Episode 192: So, What Do You Want?
August 30th, 2022 | 58 mins 48 secs
2022 general election, bilbrey podcast, democrats, elections, hypocrisy, indiana, libertarians, local politics, national politics, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, republicans, so, state politics, stoopidbilbrey, what do you want
If this elected official &/or that elected official isn't cutting it! If candidates A, B & C are all no good! And if there are serious issues with ALL the political parties: Republicans, Democrats, Libertarian & beyond... the question becomes: "So, What Do You Want?" Join Kris as he discusses that very question... and looks at some answers!
Sponsor for Ep #192:
Manscaped: The Lawn Mower 4.0...
https://www.manscaped.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
08.30.22 -
Episode 191: Better the Devil You Know...
August 18th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
better the devil you know, bilbrey podcast, citizens, criticism, death of the 4th estate, elections, indiana, irish proverb, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, politics, usa
Kris wraps up his "loosely connected" 3 episode series with this episode talking about the old Irish Proverb from the 1300's "Better the Devil You Know vs the One You Don't!" People often apply that saying to political figures... Kris discusses why that is a bad idea.
Previous Ep #189: "Death of the 4th Estate!" was mentioned in this episode, it can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/189.
Previous Ep #190: "Criticism!" was mentioned in this episode, it can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/190.
Sponsors for Ep #191:
Zip Recruiter...
https://www.ziprecruiter.com.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer)
08.18.22 -
Episode 190: Criticism!
August 5th, 2022 | 1 hr 2 mins
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Being able to "redress government officials" is one of the cornerstones of the American way of life! Only now, in 2022... those in government, be it: local, state or national... have decided they aren't much up for listening to the public anymore. And they definitely aren't interested in "criticism".
Join Kris for this discussion, as he attempts to find a solution, to this major issue!
Previous Ep #189: "Death of the 4th Estate!" was mentioned in this episode, it can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/189.
Ep #191: "Better the Devil You Know..." will follow this current episode. Ep #191 can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/191.
Links to pictures of the Muncie City Council meeting from August 2019:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10212246412350108&set=pcb.10212246413630140
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10212246413310132&set=pcb.10212246413630140
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10212246274946673&set=pcb.10212246276586714
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10212246276026700&set=pcb.10212246276586714
https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318/videos/10212245985939448Sponsors for Ep #190:
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.
&
Rocket Mortgage...
https://www.rocketmortgage.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer)
08.05.22 -
Episode 189: Death of the 4th Estate!
July 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 27 mins
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The 4th Estate is a name given to the "press/news media/journalist" that primarily covers the Government & Political Officials. Journalists that investigate and report on Government & Political Officials preform an important role in our society! They help "link" the citizens & the government together and they help keep the government "in check"... or at least, that is what they should be doing!
Kris believes, however, that we are witnessing the "Death of the 4th Estate!" For some time, bias has been creeping into journalism... and more & more, "journalists" act as "commentators, with opinions" instead of "journalist"... which, doesn't have to be a bad thing, as long as everyone is honest about it & the citizens can balance out their intake.
However, the greatest problem is, the fact that so many Public Officials have decided they are just simply not going to take criticism from... anyone, anymore! And this is where this episode takes the listeners. This is the first part, in what will be a multiple episode look at "journalism", "criticism" and how society, can better hold Government & Political Officials accountable!
Ep #190: "Criticism!" will follow this current episode. Ep #190 can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/190.
Ep #191: "Better the Devil You Know..." will follow this current episode. Ep #191 can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/191.
Sponsors for Ep #189:
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer)
07.19.22 -
Episode 188: The Return!
July 12th, 2022 | 55 mins 43 secs
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Welcome Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey back from his "long ass vacation of pain!" In this episode Kris talks about the need to get "back to basics..." in order to work on ourselves, if we truly want to work on making a difference!
Welcome Back Everyone!
Sponsors for Ep #188:
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
07.12.22 -
*BONUS Episode* UPDATE: What's Been Going On! *BONUS*
June 15th, 2022 | 10 mins 33 secs
Kris gives everyone an update and reminds listeners to share the show!
GREAT THINGS ARE IN STORE!
Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
06.15.22 -
Episode 187: Interview #1 w/Jeff Maurer (Libertarian Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State)
May 26th, 2022 | 1 hr 4 mins
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Join Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he welcomes to the show, Jeff Maurer, the Libertarian Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State in the "2022 General Election" (Tuesday, November 8th, 2022). This is the first in a series of interviews planned with Jeff during the "2022 Campaign." Please listen to this episode and then pass it along to all other Indiana citizens you know!
Link to Jeff's 2nd Interview on the show 09.12.22 (Ep #193): https://perception.fireside.fm/193.
Connect with the Campaign below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaurerForIndiana.
Website: https://www.maurerforindiana.com.
Email: [email protected].
Campaign Phone: 317-721-6438.Sponsors for Ep #187:
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.
&
Aura Frames...
https://auraframes.com.
&
Reliable Plumbing Services...
765.252.3665 or [email protected].Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
w/Special Guest: Jeff Maurer
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
05.26.22 -
Episode 186: Old Shirt/New Shirt
May 17th, 2022 | 40 mins 41 secs
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey works his way through this tough episode to explain the "Old Shirt/NewShirt" political analogy.
Sponsors for Ep #186:
Aura Frames...
https://auraframes.com.
&
Vital Farms...
https://vitalfarms.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
05.17.22 -
Episode 185: Pissed Off!
April 27th, 2022 | 1 hr 15 mins
2022 primary election, bilbrey podcast, brittany kloer, democrat, election day, government, indiana general assembly, jd prescott, jefferson jackson dinner, jim banks, libertarian, lincoln day dinner, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, pissed off, politics, republican, state representative
Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey is "Pissed Off!" The "Establishment Republicans" have him "Pissed Off!" The fear of & possibility of "low voter turnout in this upcoming election" has him "Pissed Off!" All talk and no action has him "Pissed Off!" The fact that both the Republicans and Democrats are fighting over opposite sides of the same, worthless, coin and NOT doing what they should be has him "Pissed Off!" And all of you should be PISSED OFF too! But... there is still a glimmer of hope in this 2022 Primary Election... join the conversation & then share the show with everyone you know! #2022PrimaryElection!
Indiana's 2022 Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 (6a - 6p)!
Early Voting is & has been underway!Sponsors for Ep #185:
Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for District 33 State Representative...
https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.
&
Rocket Mortgage...
https://www.rocketmortgage.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
04.27.22 -
Episode 184: The Pain of the Campaign!
April 13th, 2022 | 58 mins 33 secs
2022 election, bilbrey podcast, brittany kloer, indiana, jd prescott, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, politics, primary election, state representative district 33, the pain of the campaign
The "Campaign Process", during elections, can really turn people off! It can be a real PAIN! But instead of hiding from it, if citizens would use the "Campaign Process" as a tool, it could really make "our job" as voters easier... which, in turn, can make our lives better!
Join Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he explores what we, as voters, should be looking at during the campaign process.
Sponsors for Ep #184:
Rocket Mortgage...
https://www.rocketmortgage.com.
&
Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for District 33 State Representative...
https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33.
&
National Concealed Carry Association...
https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)
04.13.22 -
*BONUS Episode* Brittany Kloer v JD Prescott Debate *BONUS*
April 7th, 2022 | 1 hr 28 mins
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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he examines a debate between Republican Candidates Brittany Kloer & JD Prescott.
Kloer & Prescott are running for State Representative of Indiana's House District 33. Prescott is the current incumbent, having first won the seat in 2018, and re-election in 2020. This is Kloer's 2nd attempt at unseating Prescott, her first run was in 2020.
The debate was organized by the Jay County Freedom Coalition and was held on Monday, March 28th, 2022. In this episode, Kris listens to the recorded debate and cuts in, periodically, to give his thoughts and commentary on various aspects of the debate. Although the recording is cut at times for the commentary, the debate questions & Candidate's answers were never cut or edited in any way.
FULL A/V Recording of the debate: https://bit.ly/DebateBeating.
Different Review from the night of the debate: https://bit.ly/ReviewingTheBeating.
Map of District 33: https://bit.ly/INHD33.
Sponsor for this BONUS Ep:
Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for District 33 State Representative...
https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33.Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True!
Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 04.07.22
Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)