Rebel Republic with the Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully discussing the political shenanigans of the week.
We start with the Supreme Court hearing a case that will be a landmark decision in sports. Then we discuss what has been going on in Minnesota from protesters. How so many people are against Trump for the simple reason of despising him, not looking at what he has done over the last year. We hit on another video in Minnesota, and an incident with a Daycare being closed. No kids, just agitation from the owners for a business that doesn’t exist.
The guys talk about the conflicts around the world and how the United States has been able to get involved to solve the majority of the problems we face. What makes America the greatest country in the world, and a few simple ways we can make it even better. A banner episode...

In this episode of Put a Mic In It!, part of the Studio 25 Podcast Network, host Ava Bently sits down with her longtime friend and collaborator Dave Warner for an open conversation about the real work behind creating and releasing music in the modern digital age—especially using AI tools.

Ava shares her personal journey: from a childhood dream of becoming a country music star, sidelined by family responsibilities, a special needs child, vocal cord damage from a medical mishap, and major heart surgery, to rediscovering her passion through AI music production. She opens up about the challenges of vocal cloning, the physical limitations she faces, and how this new technology has given her a powerful second chance to create and release albums that touch listeners emotionally.

Dave, who handles production, mastering, distribution, metadata, cover art, album flow, and promotion through Studio 25 (including streaming radio channels and upcoming platforms), breaks down the often-overlooked steps that go far beyond "pushing a button" to generate a song. From choosing platforms for high-quality files, fixing audio flaws, emotional sequencing for albums, to the frustrations and rewards of vocal imprinting and AI-assisted creation, he offers an honest look at the craft.

Together, they discuss:

Why AI is a legitimate creative tool that opens doors for people who thought music was out of reach

The importance of theme, genre consistency, and planning a body of work (vs. random singles)

Vocal cloning realities—why it's hard, even for trained singers, and tips for better results

Advice for aspiring AI-assisted artists on preparation, effort, and what it takes to collaborate seriously

Whether you're an emerging artist curious about AI music, skeptical about the technology, or simply love stories of resilience and reinvention, this episode is packed with encouragement, behind-the-scenes insights, and proof that it's never too late to chase your creative dreams.

#AIMusic #CountryMusic #VocalCloning #MusicProduction #IndependentArtist #ComebackStory #Studio25 #PutAMicInIt

Tyler King, Senior Political Correspondent, and Steve Cully with a special Rebel Republic. We discuss Trump threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota if Governor Tim Walz continues to rally protestors after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman who tried to run him over. We go over the invasion in Venezuela, Tyler claims it is because we are doing dirty work for Israel. He believes they have dirt on Trump, and we are aiding them with money, weapons, and now takeovers. Iran rebelling against the government, Tyler believes the US and other countries will get involved to help because they are a threat to Israel, our biggest ally. Tyler, with his astute political mind, educates me on several topics. Marina Corina Machado has significant ties to Israel, along with anti-Muslim hate groups. Which is why her winning the Nobel Peace Prize resulted in protests. I was blown away by Tyler's knowledge and information. A powerful episode.

Venezuela, ICE in Minnesota, Iran Conflict, The coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully with an explosive episode.

In our first episode of the 2025-26 season, Eric Opin, a longtime friend of the show and Executive Director of the Connecticut Hockey Foundation, is our featured guest.

We catch up on what’s been happening with the foundation and their big annual fundraiser coming up on January 23, featuring signed, authentic jerseys from some big-time NHL stars, Rangers tickets, a signed Olympic stick, and much more!

The coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully talk about the week in politics. We cover the Minnesota daycare scam, which ran for nearly 10 years and cost billions of dollars in taxpayer money. The Somalis allegedly did it, and the daycares didn't even exist.

(First 4 minutes were not recorded) A very Special Rebel Republic with the Coach Dave Schuman, the VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully with guest Shawn VanDiver, President of AfghanEvac. An explosive episode, Shawn served in the Navy from the time he was 17, created AfghanEvac in 2021 to get Afghan soldiers who fought by our side against the Taliban, women, and children out of the country to the United States. Shawn has been frustrated because we wrote a check we have not finished cashing, plenty of troops and Afghans are hiding from the Taliban, waiting for our country to return. We have brought family members here and left mothers, fathers, and babies back in Afghanistan after pulling out of the country. Shawn has appeared on every major news network, ABC, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, CPAN, and so on. Shawn is a brilliant person who holds a bachelor's degree and a master's in Homeland Security, along with multiple certificates. This was probably our best episode, and I don't want to spoil the fireworks. Do NOT miss it!

In a heartfelt interview on the Put a Mic In It podcast, hosted by Dave Warner on the Studio 25 Podcast Network, emerging country singer-songwriter Ava Bently opens up about her extraordinary journey back to music—made possible through collaboration with AI tools.

After a lifelong passion for singing that began as a toddler in Texas, Bently's dreams were sidelined by career, family, and a devastating medical issue: surgery complications that damaged her vocal cords, leaving her unable to sing as before.