Fladge Rants Live Charter

Mission

Fladge Rants Live is dedicated to delivering unfiltered, passionate, and humorous discussions that provoke thought, inspire laughter, and foster open dialogue. The show explores societal issues, cultural trends, personal experiences, and everyday frustrations, providing a platform where nearly every topic is addressed with authenticity and wit.

Vision

To laugh and then to build an engaged community of listeners who tune in weekly for dynamic, unscripted conversations, celebrating free speech through comedy and candid discourse.

Core Values

  1. Authenticity: We deliver unfiltered opinions with honesty, reflecting the true perspectives of hosts and audience.
  2. Humor: Comedy drives our discussions, blending sharp wit with serious topics to entertain and engage.
  3. Inclusivity: Nearly all topics, from significant to trivial, are open for discussion, encouraging diverse viewpoints and lively debate.
  4. Community: We connect with our audience through live engagement on platforms like Rumble and Locals, social media, and merchandise.
  5. Free Speech: We champion open dialogue, tackling controversial or unconventional subjects without restraint.

Operational Guidelines

  1. Show Format:
    • Fladge Rants Live airs every Monday at 10 PM Eastern, streamed live on Rumble (https://rumble.com/fladgerants/live).
    • Episodes feature long-form, informal discussions covering planned topics and spontaneous commentary.
    • Each episode balances humor, insight, and provocation, with segments for audience interaction via live comments or submitted questions.
  2. Content Scope:
    • Topics range from societal issues (e.g., cultural trends, politics) to personal anecdotes and minor grievances, ensuring variety and relatability.
    • Episodes may explore themed discussions (e.g., “Cuneiform,” “Qualia,” “Fools”) but remain flexible to address current events or audience input.
    • The show avoids rigid scripting, prioritizing organic conversation and host chemistry.
  3. Audience Engagement:
    • Listeners are encouraged to join the live broadcast on Rumble and participate in the Fladge Rants Community on Locals (https://fladgerants.locals.com).
    • Call into 1-586-3RANTS3
    • Social media interaction is promoted via Twitter (https://twitter.com/fladgerants) and TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@fladgerants) for updates and short-form content.
    • Merchandise is available at https://fladgerants.com/store to support the show and foster community identity.
  4. Production Standards:
    • The show strives for high-quality audio and video, addressing past issues like echoes to ensure a professional yet approachable presentation.
    • A consistent schedule of Monday 10 PM Eastern broadcasts is maintained, with any changes announced via social media.
    • Episodes are archived on platforms like Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for accessibility.
  5. Ethical Commitments:
    • We uphold free speech, ensuring discussions remain unfiltered while adhering to platform guidelines and community standards.
    • Sensitive topics are handled with humor, aiming to provoke thought and laughter without restraint.
    • Audience feedback is welcomed and incorporated transparently to improve the show.
  6. Exception on Atheism:
    • To honor a personal commitment to a spouse, the show will not promote atheism. This singular exception is made to maintain domestic peace but will not undermine our dedication to free speech. Comedy thrives on pushing boundaries, and this one promise won’t dull our edge.
  7. Commitment to Rest:
    • The show respects Sunday as a complete day of rest. No show-related activities, including production, promotion, or engagement, will take place on Sundays, ensuring a dedicated pause for reflection and recharge.

Community Commitment

Fladge Rants Live invites its audience to actively participate in the conversation. By tuning in each Monday night, listeners join a dynamic, humorous, and thought-provoking experience that embraces the full spectrum of opinions. Together, we create a space for laughter, debate, and unfiltered discourse.