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Controlled Burn

Controlled is a podcast that talks about topics from politics to religion. Vince the Firestarter and D. Still AKA Napalm seek out to find real solutions to issues in today society

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Did Trump Get Jumped by Iran?

In this episode, Vince and Napalm break down the escalating Iran conflict, arguing that Trump has walked into a trap he cannot easily escape. They connect Iran, Israel, UAE money, oil markets, tourism, military strategy, and Trump’s political ego into one combustible geopolitical mess. The conversation moves from failed leadership and yes-men like Pete Hegseth to MAGA figures jumping ship, the…

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The Shape-Shifter Era

This episode spirals through politics, religion, and real-world consequences like a storm that refuses to pick just one direction. Vince and Napalm open by calling out JD Vance as a political “shape-shifter,” using his shifting identity and messaging as a symbol of a broader problem: leaders driven by optics, not principles. They argue that Donald Trump has lost interest in governing, treating the…

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Power, Politics & the Illusion of Control

In this episode of Controlled Burn , Vince “The Firestarter” and OG Napalm step into the firestorm of politics, power, and perception. What begins as a conversation about economic hardship and layoffs quickly expands into a deeper breakdown of how media, entertainment, and political theater shape public reality. The hosts explore how modern politics has blurred into performance, with figures…

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Why Black Elitism Is Hurting the Community

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Vince “The Firestarter” and OG Napalm dive into a conversation many avoid but everyone feels— Black elitism and internal division within the community . What starts as a discussion inspired by commentary on organizations like Jack and Jill quickly expands into a deeper exploration of classism, colorism, and the long-standing impact of generational privilege. The…

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Controlled Burn: Melted Barbie, War Crimes, and America Unmasked

In this sharp-edged episode of Burn Notice , Vince and Napalm start with dark humor about Kristi Noem’s “Mar-a-Lago face,” then pivot into a much deeper conversation about why her firing matters politically. They argue she was never truly pushed out, just repositioned as a convenient fall person while the administration scrambles to soften the language around mass deportation after public outrage…

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Burn Notice: Bombs, Lies, and the War They Don’t Want to Call a War

In this urgent Burn Notice, Vince and Napalm sound the alarm on the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, calling out the administration’s contradictions, media spin, and the dangerous refusal to call this what it is: war. Vince shares a personal angle through his son, who is stateside on a military base that was suddenly locked down after unidentified drones appeared overhead, underscoring how this…

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Controlled Burn: Oil, Regime Change, and the American Blind Spot

This episode opens with a joking “Bombs Over Iran” riff, then quickly turns into a history-and-reality check. Vince (Toto) lays out a timeline starting with Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mossadegh nationalizing oil in the early 1950s, the U.S./U.K.-backed overthrow, the Shah’s rule, and the rise of the Ayatollah system, arguing that today’s blowback didn’t appear out of nowhere.…

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Burn Notice: Iran, War Drums & the Danger of Playing Politics with Lives

In this episode of Burn Notice , Vince the Firestarter and Napalm break down the escalating conflict with Iran and the dangerous political games surrounding it. Speaking from the perspective of a veteran and a father of an active-duty service member, Vince questions the shifting explanations behind the strike and warns about the risks of rushing into another Middle East conflict without a…

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Controlled Burn: Truth Ain’t Trending: Mental Health, Manufactured Reality & the Illusion Machine

This episode of Control Burn cuts straight through the noise and into the psyche. Vince “The Fire Starter” and Napalm begin with a raw conversation about mental health in the Black community, sparked by reactions to Kanye West and how social media turns real struggles into entertainment. They challenge the culture of unqualified opinions, emphasizing that not every voice needs a…

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Controlled Burn: Vanity, Vigilance & the Joker’s Fire

This episode of Control Burn starts light but quickly turns layered. Vince “The Fire Starter” and Napalm open with a candid conversation about BBL culture, vanity, and how social media has reshaped beauty standards and authenticity. From there, they pivot into nostalgia for the golden era of 90s hip-hop, arguing that today’s music and culture lack soul, mentorship, and originality. But the heart…

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