Location:
United States
Description:
Long time Midwest Democratic mayor, veteran, and US Senate candidate Thomas McDermott, Jr. talks politics, policy, sports, and whatever else he feels like with his long time attorney and political strategist Kevin Smith.
Language:
English
Episodes
S17 EP24 - Random Annoying Things
3/24/2026
The season 17 finale – Tom runs in the Shamrock Shuffle; update on toll roads possibly coming to Indiana; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on why we can't afford things like infrastructure improvements in America; TSA lines are getting insane; detailed expense report for Kristi Noem's $220M ad campaign released; why is Kid Rock so mad?
Duración:01:10:47
S17 EP23 - I Hate My Life
3/20/2026
Tom played chess with Billy Shelton; disciplinary complaint filed against Tom by an associate of a Lake County sheriff candidate dismissed; the incredible Afroman trial; Mailbag segment about the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Hammond, Indiana; Trump's joke about Pearl Harbor in front of Prime Minister of Japan; Pete Hegseth requests $200B for Iran war that Trump says we already won.
Duración:01:06:49
S17 EP22 - Do Your Ears Sweat A Lot?
3/17/2026
Happy St. Patrick's Day; what is going on with The Times and the Chicago Bears; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight about Trump's similarities to other presidents; why is U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham so thirsty for war; Trump openly discusses the private health matter of a Florida Congressman.
Duración:01:05:48
S17 EP21 - You Can F*ck Yourself Up With Peppermint (feat. Matt "Money" Smith)
3/13/2026
Mayor Tom announces that The Offspring will be performing at Hammond, Indiana's Festival of the Lakes on Friday, July 17th; Kevin's brother, sports broadcaster, and co-host of the Petros and Money Show, Matt "Money" Smith, talks with Tom and Kevin about the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Hammond, IN, his daughter Prestyn Smith's music career, Sublime, and more; Pete Hegseth's $93B spending spree.
Duración:00:58:54
S17 EP20 - My Uterus Was A Workin'
3/10/2026
Gas prices surge, and Trump supporters aren't happy; the latest on Greg Ballard running for Indiana Secretary of State as an Independent; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight about a surprise ruling in Indiana regarding abortion; is former controversial Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard attempting a political comeback in Fulton County, Georgia of all places; crazy L.A. Marathon finish; the scary truth behind Havana Syndrome; 2,500 new ICE vehicles going unused.
Duración:01:06:03
S17 EP19 - I Don't Have Tinder, For The Record
3/6/2026
Mayor Tom announces that Jelly Roll will perform at Hammond, Indiana's Festival of the Lakes on Thursday, July 16th; Tom and Kevin discuss the future of Festival of the Lakes if the Chicago Bears choose that area for their new stadium; Kristi Noem fired; Britney Spears arrested for DUI; US torpedoes Iranian warship; former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announces his candidacy for IN Secretary of State.
Duración:01:09:57
S17 EP18 - I'm A Phenomenal Mathematician
3/3/2026
Tom is back; immigration bill passes Indiana Senate; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on the Iran war; former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts goes on trial for allegedly having sex with 16-year-old at pool party and later ordering emergency contraception on DoorDash.
Duración:01:02:06
S17 EP17 - It's A Very Large Steed (feat. Jason Gore)
2/27/2026
John Cantrell fills in for Tom; Hillary Clinton gives her Epstein deposition; Bears Bill passes Indiana Senate and is signed by Governor Mike Braun; candidate for Lake County Sheriff Jason Gore talks with Kevin and John about what motivated him to run for sheriff, how drugs make their way into communities, and more; LOCPod's Canadian correspondent Jesse Hirsh talks with Kevin about Canada's recent trade deal with China, how Canadians are feeling lately about America, and more.
Duración:01:06:21
S17 EP16 - Too Pregnant To Dance
2/24/2026
219 Day recap; USA beats Canada to win hockey gold; FBI Director Kash Patel celebrates with Team USA hockey in the locker room after the game; were some of Trump's comments in his phone call with the USA men's hockey team inappropriate; ESPN's Steven Smith remarks on the Chicago Bears potential move to Hammond, Indiana; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on why the release of the Epstein files are resulting in arrests in Europe but not here in America; former controversial mayor of Dolton, Illinois Tiffany Henyard is back; Butler, Ohio mayor Wesley Dingus accused of voyeurism.
Duración:01:02:32
S17 EP15 - Bear Down
2/20/2026
Indiana House Ways and Means Committee votes unanimously on new Chicago Bears stadium being located in Hammond; former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files release; tragic avalanche in California, 219 Day is this weekend, and more.
Duración:00:59:58
S17 EP14 - McDreamy
2/17/2026
A new Indiana Bill would cut the early voting period in half; Olympics update; how is Trump's promise to lower energy costs going; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on voter access in Indiana; Munich Security Conference gets spicy; the LOCPod crew takes a personality quiz.
Duración:01:13:22
S17 EP13 - In Hindsight… (feat. Aaron McDermott)
2/13/2026
Tom relives one of his favorite campaign commercials; are the Chicago Bears only considering Hammond, Indiana as a potential location to move to in Northwest Indiana; U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's heated appearance before the House about the Epstein files; Tom's brother and co-founder and president of Latitude Commercial talks with Tom and Kevin about all the data showing why the Bears relocating to Hammond would be a great choice; Tom, Kevin, and Aaron play a trivia game to see who knows their spouse the best, and more.
Duración:01:02:25
S17 EP12 - Hillbilly Vanilli (feat. Lorenzo Sellers)
2/10/2026
Which Super Bowl halftime show was better: Bad Bunny's or Turning Point USA's; Tom and Kevin discuss the latest news on whether the Chicago Bears will end up in Indiana or remain in Illinois; IN State Rep. Mike Andrade hosts a utilities affordability town hall in Northwest IN to hear from residents on the rising cost of their NIPSCO bills; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on fixing immigration in America; Tom, Kevin, and Steve talk with bestselling author Lorenzo Sellers about his newest book "Politics vs Power", his service in the Navy, and more.
Duración:01:06:21
S17 EP11 - I'm Bubbling With Information (feat. Beau Bayh)
2/6/2026
Tom says he's about to be sued by the Post-Tribune; will Hammond, Indiana be featured on Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show; Jennifer-Ruth Green drops out of Northwest Indiana's congressional race; IN House Speaker Todd Huston to be lead sponsor of Bears Bill; the latest controversy involving IN Secretary of State Diego Morales; democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State Beau Bayh talks with Tom and Kevin about why he's running, what it's like having Evan Bayh as his father, and more.
Duración:01:06:06
S17 EP10 - Does Weed Count?
2/3/2026
Tom's health apps gave him a scare over the weekend; immigration Bill passes Indiana Senate; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on a major Texas State Senate race upset and how it could be a harbinger for the upcoming midterms and next presidential election; GOP U.S. Senator Tillis has some choice words for Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem; Trump insults Congressman Massie's wife; why was Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the FBI raid on the Fulton County election offices?
Duración:01:04:11
S17 EP9 - I'm Getting Grok (feat. Rep. Carey Hamilton)
1/30/2026
Tom details chaotic ski trip with Dr. Foreit; Mayor Tom delivered his annual State of the City Address; Indiana State Rep. Carey Hamilton talks with Tom and Kevin about childcare issues in the state, rising utility rates, and more.
Duración:01:04:08
S17 EP8 - The "P" Stands For Pregnant
1/27/2026
Matt Reardon and John Cantrell fill in for Tom; Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales posts a picture of him shoveling snow, and it doesn't go over well; Matt has trouble canceling his gym membership; Mayor Tom appeared on FOX News to discuss the latest on the Chicago Bears eyeing a move to Indiana; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on how she was mobbed online this week for reporting on the results of a new marijuana study and its effect on the heart; another American citizen shot and killed by federal agents during an ICE protest.
Duración:01:13:06
S17 EP7 - Mayor Bullpucky (feat. Senator Rodney Pol)
1/23/2026
Frigid temperatures descend upon the area; Tom acted as a lawyer this week in some Lake County Sheriff race drama; majority of young voters now reject both parties; Indiana State Senator Rodney Pol talks with Tom and Kevin about what things are like in the Senate now after the redistricting fight, the latest on the NIPSCO controversy as customers report major increases in their utility bills, and more.
Duración:01:08:26
S17 EP6 - I'm Gonna Be In Your Green Room Forever (feat. Blythe Potter)
1/20/2026
IU wins the national championship; Hammond, Indiana's MLK Day march once again takes place on the coldest day of the year; Tom receives grief from his own party about his willingness to work with IN Governor Mike Braun; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight covers the affordability crisis in America; candidate for Indiana Secretary of State Blythe Potter talks with Tom and Kevin about why she's running, her opponents Beau Bayh and Diego Morales, the problems with the election process in Indiana, and more.
Duración:01:06:00
S17 EP5 - Six Degrees Of LOCPod (feat. Brian Howey)
1/16/2026
Mayor Tom attends the State of the State Address; a new bill in the Indiana Senate adds to the speculation of the Chicago Bears moving to Northwest Indiana; another online gambling scandal hits the NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association; ICE continues to ramp up in Minnesota; Brian Howey, founder of Howey Politics Indiana, talks with Tom and Kevin about the Bears potential move to Indiana, the latest polling numbers regarding ICE, this year's IN Secretary of State race, and more.
Duración:01:06:04
