The Bent Independent

I'm the host and executive producer of The Bent Independent, a podcast for people who are tired of the noise around popular subjects and would rather think things through. If you're logical, pragmatic and more interested in what works than in who wins the argument, you're in the right place.

It's just me and a microphone, every week. Each episode takes on two or three topics from the news, culture and the everyday debates everyone's having, from the serious to the slightly ridiculous. I question easy answers, look past political teams and dig for practical solutions worth considering. Expect honest opinions, a little humor and plenty of room to make up your own mind.

The first episode dropped November 1, 2026, and new episodes come out every Tuesday. Listen at TheBentIndependent.com.

This shop is where the show's slogans live: tees, hoodies, mugs and desk gear for people who'd rather solve the damn thing. Every order helps keep the show going. Thanks for being here.

Less about who's right. More about what works.
— Shawn