Show Summary: Join Johnny and Raylene in this special episode highlighting Libertarian Ohio Candidate for governor, Travis Irvine! His exuberant millennial idealism is matched by his passion for liberty and he's ready to change the landscape of Ohio politics boldly! Get familiar with this thoughtful, principled, and ambitious candidate today! You can hear more at SupportBlastOff.com on our Patreon!
About The Guest: Travis Irvine was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Ohio University with a degree in communications in 2006, he worked in the Bahamas for a year with the Columbus-based non-profit International Field Studies. Later, Travis graduated from the revered Columbia Journalism School. Travis has traveled the country and the world in his professional endeavors but has always called Ohio his home. Travis Irvine is a native of Bexley, Ohio. In 2007, Travis ran for mayor of his hometown Bexley. While he didn't win, many of his campaign ideas were implemented by the city. He then went on to intern on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., before producing a web series about local government services around the country for legendary infomercial guru Matthew Lesko. In 2010, he ran for U.S. Congress in the 12th District. His campaign videos were a national hit, being featured on PBS, CNN and The Jay Leno Show. In 2014, Travis founded the anti-John Kasich PAC Central Ohioans, Countering Kasich.
About The Host: Johnny “Rocket” Adams was the creator and host of “The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad – Libertarian Rock n’ Roll Experience” and now “BLAST OFF with Johnny Rocket!” He’s also a musician, graphic artist, author, and former Chief Warrant Officer. Johnny spent his early days earning his stripes as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Back stateside, Johnny immersed himself in the classic works of Murray Rothbard, Henry Hazlitt, and Ludwig von Mises. From there the AnCap known as “Johnny Rocket” was born. Speaking truth to power from your cell phone tower, Johnny digests the philosophy of liberty and brings them to the man on the street on a weekly basis. Johnny Rocket was also the front-man of the rockabilly group “Hot Roddin’ Romeos” and puts pencil to paper with the critically acclaimed comic series “The Liberty Force.” New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Tom Woods calls Johnny Rocket “one of the most entertaining figures in the liberty movement.”
About the Co-Host: Raylene Lightheart is an activist in the libertarian movement. She is a dedicated wife and homeschool mom of five. She is passionate about self-ownership, free association community, and unfettered liberty. Raylene is the director of marking and sales of Launchpad Media Group.
She is the assistant communications director for Libertarian Party of Washington State and also serves as Region 3 alternate. She also is on the board of Libertarian Party of Kitsap County and was awarded the 2018 Porcupine Award for LPWA. As a child, Raylene dreamed of being in broadcasting. When Johnny asked her to be the co-host for his new show, Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket she was thrilled to have the opportunity to advance liberty through education, outreach, and entertainment.
About Ground Control: Benjamin Wiegold is a fellow Libertarian, from the corrupt state of Illinois. Ben is the new producer, sound engineer, and editor of the Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket. Ben has also done work for the Mises Institute and numerous other publications. Ben is a musician, hardcore anarchist, and just an all-around cool dude!
Host Website: www.blastoffshow.com or thelaunchpadmedia.com/blastoff
Guest Website:
Travis Irvine’s campaign website
Music Provided By:
The Turbo A.C.’s - “Radiation”
The Turbo A.C.’s - “Go Ahead”
Books Mentioned:
None
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Recorded At :
Johnny's Base One, Federal Way, Washington 98003.
Johnny uses the legendary Electrovoice RE-20 microphone, Top Of the Line Mogami cables, The industry standard DBX 286s, ART EQ355 Dual Channel 31-Band Equalizer, Focusrite Scarlet 6i6, and smokes “the sweet Turkish blend “of his Camel cigarettes.
Raylene uses a Rode Podcaster microphone. The RODE Podcaster makes high-quality computer recording easy!
Blast Off! is pre-recorded, mixed, and mastered by Benjamin Wiegold. The theme song of "Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket “is "Roots Rock" Performed by Hot Rod Walt and Psycho DeVilles from the record Supercharger (2007) self-released at www.psychodevilles.com. After Party song “Positivity” is from the record Kingston Cocktail (1997) by Joey Altruda released by Will Records. The All-Nighter song is “Christy” and is from the record “Cocktails with Joey” (1995) by Joey Altruda released by Will records. Please visit https://www.discogs.com/artist/337572-Joey-Altruda to purchase Joey’s music. All songs used with permission from artists.
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