Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/unapproved-conversations-podcast <p><strong>Unapproved Conversations Podcast</strong> is where real discussions happen without filters or permission slips. Hosted by Watson, a broadcaster with over 20 years behind the mic, the show digs into news, sports, music, culture, and whatever else demands an honest take.</p> <p>This isn’t debate for sport or outrage for clicks. Some guests agree. Some don’t. Conversations stay civil—until they can’t. Every episode looks at all angles, challenges easy narratives, and leaves room for uncomfortable truths.</p> <p>If you’re tired of safe opinions and predictable conversations, you’re in the right place.</p> <p><strong>Unapproved Conversations. Where opinions don’t need permission.</strong></p> Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. 8f278696-328e-57ec-8e55-e5567c8a0306 yes en Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:35:23 -0400 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:36:15 -0400 https://www.unapprovedconversations.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wt_pIq7saaJ93CXMtpA1njlXpZY-zb5fdFRF_KUXvVs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NmU4/NjhiNzg0NmYwOTk2/MzYyMDk0MDVlNWM1/NmExNi5qcGc.jpg https://www.unapprovedconversations.com episodic Unapproved Conversations Podcast <p><strong>Unapproved Conversations Podcast</strong> is where real discussions happen without filters or permission slips. Hosted by Watson, a broadcaster with over 20 years behind the mic, the show digs into news, sports, music, culture, and whatever else demands an honest take.</p> <p>This isn’t debate for sport or outrage for clicks. Some guests agree. Some don’t. Conversations stay civil—until they can’t. Every episode looks at all angles, challenges easy narratives, and leaves room for uncomfortable truths.</p> <p>If you’re tired of safe opinions and predictable conversations, you’re in the right place.</p> <p><strong>Unapproved Conversations. Where opinions don’t need permission.</strong></p> <p><strong>Unapproved Conversations Podcast</strong> is where real discussions happen without filters or permission slips. Unapproved Conversations Podcast No Yes 19 19 Just the last Feel good Episode of the Summer full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/d9717c8f-10ba-394c-8e68-d92a504ecc37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/558fb4dc With summer ending we figured we would give a big ol rundown of the craziness that happened within the week and things that are happening in the future for the show!  The Music at the end of the show we do not own the rights to it.

]]> With summer ending we figured we would give a big ol rundown of the craziness that happened within the week and things that are happening in the future for the show!  The Music at the end of the show we do not own the rights to it.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:30:02 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2364 With summer ending we figured we would give a big ol rundown of the craziness that happened within the week and things that are happening in the future for the show!  The Music at the end of the show we do not own the rights to it. With summer ending we figured we would give a big ol rundown of the craziness that happened within the week and things that are happening in the future for the show!  The Music at the end of the show we do not own the rights to it. Yes 18 18 The Night We Attended the Church of Foo!!! full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/e1026050-d75e-3cf6-9400-5291685749e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ed9b8bb We talk about the Foo Fighters Concert we attended at Nissan Stadium.  We also share a tune from Mannequin Pussy called "Split Me Open" *We do not own the rights to the music*

]]> We talk about the Foo Fighters Concert we attended at Nissan Stadium.  We also share a tune from Mannequin Pussy called "Split Me Open" *We do not own the rights to the music*

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:54 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2699 We talk about the Foo Fighters Concert we attended at Nissan Stadium.  We also share a tune from Mannequin Pussy called "Split Me Open" *We do not own the rights to the music* We talk about the Foo Fighters Concert we attended at Nissan Stadium.  We also share a tune from Mannequin Pussy called "Split Me Open" *We do not own the rights to the music* Yes 17 17 Authoritarianism, Dictatorship, or Just a Dick? full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/efc7b68c-d625-33eb-9136-31916fed948e https://share.transistor.fm/s/33ae06f6 Back after a week off with a special Saturday release.  Lots to talk about from the crazy Presidential Speech from Thursday to Iran to NYC and the SAVE AMERICA ACT.  Tune in!

]]> Back after a week off with a special Saturday release.  Lots to talk about from the crazy Presidential Speech from Thursday to Iran to NYC and the SAVE AMERICA ACT.  Tune in!

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:16:08 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3484 Back after a week off with a special Saturday release.  Lots to talk about from the crazy Presidential Speech from Thursday to Iran to NYC and the SAVE AMERICA ACT.  Tune in! Back after a week off with a special Saturday release.  Lots to talk about from the crazy Presidential Speech from Thursday to Iran to NYC and the SAVE AMERICA ACT.  Tune in! Yes 16 16 TN Governor's Race: Our time with Lauren Pinkston full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/b0ffb36a-db70-354b-b6a8-0ad6701758c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2546bbc8 It's special guest time here on the show and this one is awesome!  Independent Candidate for TN Governor, Lauren Pinkston is on the show.  We talk about different hot bed topics and throw in at the end a "Lightning Round" of questions.  Such a great conversation with Lauren.

]]> It's special guest time here on the show and this one is awesome!  Independent Candidate for TN Governor, Lauren Pinkston is on the show.  We talk about different hot bed topics and throw in at the end a "Lightning Round" of questions.  Such a great conversation with Lauren.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:25:04 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3317 It's special guest time here on the show and this one is awesome!  Independent Candidate for TN Governor, Lauren Pinkston is on the show.  We talk about different hot bed topics and throw in at the end a "Lightning Round" of questions.  Such a great conversation with Lauren. It's special guest time here on the show and this one is awesome!  Independent Candidate for TN Governor, Lauren Pinkston is on the show.  We talk about different hot bed topics and throw in at the end a "Lightning Round" of questions.  Such a great conve Yes 15 15 Not nI.C.E.Baby...A Tale of an I.C.E. Kidnapping and more. full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/c803eecc-c32d-3887-9986-577caa3fce37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08c7da99 We recap an event we saw in our town involving I.C.E. and just how crazy all this is.  We also reflect on Fathers Day and other events.

]]> We recap an event we saw in our town involving I.C.E. and just how crazy all this is.  We also reflect on Fathers Day and other events.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:53:11 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3276 We recap an event we saw in our town involving I.C.E. and just how crazy all this is.  We also reflect on Fathers Day and other events. We recap an event we saw in our town involving I.C.E. and just how crazy all this is.  We also reflect on Fathers Day and other events. Yes 14 14 It's a New York State of Mind with a hint of Idiocracy full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/b5e21d25-1354-3206-8206-897789f73450 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad15d4fc Another week means another episode and this one is about Basketball, MMA and whatever the hell else has happened this past week!

]]> Another week means another episode and this one is about Basketball, MMA and whatever the hell else has happened this past week!

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:27:48 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2717 Another week means another episode and this one is about Basketball, MMA and whatever the hell else has happened this past week! Another week means another episode and this one is about Basketball, MMA and whatever the hell else has happened this past week! Yes 13 13 Bri in Wonderland (Skipping down the rabbit hole) full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/8f15dee2-c7eb-31a6-b08d-4e2c5f981f32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36dcb7ac This episode Bri pretty much takes over and goes on this big thing about timeline shifts and things that make you go hmmmm.

]]> This episode Bri pretty much takes over and goes on this big thing about timeline shifts and things that make you go hmmmm.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:17:03 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3596 This episode Bri pretty much takes over and goes on this big thing about timeline shifts and things that make you go hmmmm. This episode Bri pretty much takes over and goes on this big thing about timeline shifts and things that make you go hmmmm. Yes 12 12 Ze Paranormal Episode. full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/463e7ac1-a27b-363c-80c5-f925bd21c39e https://share.transistor.fm/s/37203613 We discuss our own Paranormal experiences and we learn that Watson is just a bit weirder than we all really thought.

]]> We discuss our own Paranormal experiences and we learn that Watson is just a bit weirder than we all really thought.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:29:11 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2540 We discuss our own Paranormal experiences and we learn that Watson is just a bit weirder than we all really thought. We discuss our own Paranormal experiences and we learn that Watson is just a bit weirder than we all really thought. Yes 11 11 Tales from the Punch Bowl of Life Part 2 full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/0db69372-9102-35d1-8472-78bac581e929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0561df9 More stories from Bri and Watson about just random things from their lives.  

]]> More stories from Bri and Watson about just random things from their lives.  

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 10:17:31 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2257 More stories from Bri and Watson about just random things from their lives.   More stories from Bri and Watson about just random things from their lives.   Yes 10 10 Da 90's! (Crazy Insane Stories from the Punch bowl of Life) Part 1 full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/ccc85873-e994-35bd-b326-90a0f4c22c12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fcc7750 On today's episode we switch it up a bit from the doom and gloom of the world today and talk about yesteryear and how we survived the 90's and some recent stories as well. Also included is "Meth Pipe Raccoon" and "Floating Menace", Original songs Watson made with AI. 

]]> On today's episode we switch it up a bit from the doom and gloom of the world today and talk about yesteryear and how we survived the 90's and some recent stories as well. Also included is "Meth Pipe Raccoon" and "Floating Menace", Original songs Watson made with AI. 

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 14:54:08 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3764 On today's episode we switch it up a bit from the doom and gloom of the world today and talk about yesteryear and how we survived the 90's and some recent stories as well. Also included is "Meth Pipe Raccoon" and "Floating Menace", Original songs Watson made with AI.  On today's episode we switch it up a bit from the doom and gloom of the world today and talk about yesteryear and how we survived the 90's and some recent stories as well. Also included is "Meth Pipe Raccoon" and "Floating Menace", Original songs Watson m Yes 9 9 Gerry is a Mandering here in Tennessee full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/12b48b35-b153-305a-970b-96aeef389c16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f601740 We talk about the wild week Tennessee has had...We discuss Pride Month and how that has changed in Tennessee as well. As always stay tuned for more next week!

]]> We talk about the wild week Tennessee has had...We discuss Pride Month and how that has changed in Tennessee as well. As always stay tuned for more next week!

]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 18:01:00 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2953 We talk about the wild week Tennessee has had...We discuss Pride Month and how that has changed in Tennessee as well. As always stay tuned for more next week! We talk about the wild week Tennessee has had...We discuss Pride Month and how that has changed in Tennessee as well. As always stay tuned for more next week! Yes 8 8 The Randomness of the Week full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/0ea101be-97d7-3d40-aef6-8f3cb8a95a61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42e6e12d On this episode we discuss concerts we have been to, the new project we have been working on and how you all can get involved, and things Watson discovered while watching an interesting documentary this week.

]]> On this episode we discuss concerts we have been to, the new project we have been working on and how you all can get involved, and things Watson discovered while watching an interesting documentary this week.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 17:01:53 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3462 On this episode we discuss concerts we have been to, the new project we have been working on and how you all can get involved, and things Watson discovered while watching an interesting documentary this week. On this episode we discuss concerts we have been to, the new project we have been working on and how you all can get involved, and things Watson discovered while watching an interesting documentary this week. Yes 7 7 Testies Testies...Is this thing on? full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/6a57bb50-e7ef-3ffe-9bb0-fe2f75d925d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e72fcda Another Week, Another Episode.  We talk about Tennessee's TCAP testing and how it's not really productive.  Watson discusses him cutting ties with Indivisible and well...more Trump stuff plus more.  

]]> Another Week, Another Episode.  We talk about Tennessee's TCAP testing and how it's not really productive.  Watson discusses him cutting ties with Indivisible and well...more Trump stuff plus more.  

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:26:24 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2913 Another Week, Another Episode.  We talk about Tennessee's TCAP testing and how it's not really productive.  Watson discusses him cutting ties with Indivisible and well...more Trump stuff plus more.   Another Week, Another Episode.  We talk about Tennessee's TCAP testing and how it's not really productive.  Watson discusses him cutting ties with Indivisible and well...more Trump stuff plus more.   Yes 6 6 This Week in Review...Well Kinda... full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/f899c18b-c070-3afb-8b34-929e30caa515 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d5ed56 So it seems as if we have finally gotten back on schedule.  We discuss things like Watson's not running for office anymore and why.  We discuss the NFL Draft, The Football Hall of Fame, Watson's Fave Mayor in the US, and who rocked Coachella!  Enjoy and we will be back next week with more!

]]> So it seems as if we have finally gotten back on schedule.  We discuss things like Watson's not running for office anymore and why.  We discuss the NFL Draft, The Football Hall of Fame, Watson's Fave Mayor in the US, and who rocked Coachella!  Enjoy and we will be back next week with more!

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:20:48 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 4482 So it seems as if we have finally gotten back on schedule.  We discuss things like Watson's not running for office anymore and why.  We discuss the NFL Draft, The Football Hall of Fame, Watson's Fave Mayor in the US, and who rocked Coachella!  Enjoy and we will be back next week with more! So it seems as if we have finally gotten back on schedule.  We discuss things like Watson's not running for office anymore and why.  We discuss the NFL Draft, The Football Hall of Fame, Watson's Fave Mayor in the US, and who rocked Coachella!  Enjoy and w Yes 5 5 We're Back! Aren't You all Excited? full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/6113f34a-9435-3768-a3c2-5fdf0344c07a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce20771a After a bit of time away from the podcast, We are back and we just pick up where we left off!  

]]> After a bit of time away from the podcast, We are back and we just pick up where we left off!  

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:12:19 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 1819 After a bit of time away from the podcast, We are back and we just pick up where we left off!   After a bit of time away from the podcast, We are back and we just pick up where we left off!   Yes 4 4 If Jesus Came Back, Would Christians Recognize Him? full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/8ae0585c-cd67-3680-89e9-d7cf523748df https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4ffafae In this episode of Unapproved Conversations, We explores the Bible, the historical Jesus, and how modern Christianity has evolved. Are today’s Christians following Jesus’ teachings—or something very different? A thought-provoking conversation about faith, history, and thinking for yourself.

]]> In this episode of Unapproved Conversations, We explores the Bible, the historical Jesus, and how modern Christianity has evolved. Are today’s Christians following Jesus’ teachings—or something very different? A thought-provoking conversation about faith, history, and thinking for yourself.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:11:10 -0400 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 4086 In this episode of Unapproved Conversations, We explores the Bible, the historical Jesus, and how modern Christianity has evolved. Are today’s Christians following Jesus’ teachings—or something very different? A thought-provoking conversation about faith, history, and thinking for yourself. In this episode of Unapproved Conversations, We explores the Bible, the historical Jesus, and how modern Christianity has evolved. Are today’s Christians following Jesus’ teachings—or something very different? A thought-provoking conversation about faith, Yes 3 3 The State of the F**kin' Union Shakedown bonus unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/4cbcce2c-ed8c-3b28-bc2e-dcbbadb09dd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0ce66b3 Back in the studio giving our thoughts and fact checking the State of the Union.  Just another bonus episode to keep you guys till our Next Full Show!

]]> Back in the studio giving our thoughts and fact checking the State of the Union.  Just another bonus episode to keep you guys till our Next Full Show!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:10:35 -0500 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2383 Back in the studio giving our thoughts and fact checking the State of the Union.  Just another bonus episode to keep you guys till our Next Full Show! Back in the studio giving our thoughts and fact checking the State of the Union.  Just another bonus episode to keep you guys till our Next Full Show! Yes 2 2 Let's Just Have a Chat, Shall We? bonus unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/e3521749-c837-33ff-8a3b-125861a254d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65648a2a On this episode, Watson just wanted to get on the mic and speak from the heart on this he is feeling.  No Co-Host this time, Just Watson, The Mic, And You Folks!

]]> On this episode, Watson just wanted to get on the mic and speak from the heart on this he is feeling.  No Co-Host this time, Just Watson, The Mic, And You Folks!

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:07:10 -0500 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 2165 On this episode, Watson just wanted to get on the mic and speak from the heart on this he is feeling.  No Co-Host this time, Just Watson, The Mic, And You Folks! On this episode, Watson just wanted to get on the mic and speak from the heart on this he is feeling.  No Co-Host this time, Just Watson, The Mic, And You Folks! Yes 1 1 And in the Beginning... full unapprovedconversations.podbean.com/0b86197e-6fb2-39c2-b879-d84bb2525d95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e83f0ac Verbal Nonsense on current events and news stories featuring a Co-Host (Which is rare)

]]> Verbal Nonsense on current events and news stories featuring a Co-Host (Which is rare)

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:25:37 -0500 Unapproved Conversations Podcast Unapproved Conversations Podcast 3066 Verbal Nonsense on current events and news stories featuring a Co-Host (Which is rare) Verbal Nonsense on current events and news stories featuring a Co-Host (Which is rare) Yes