# Stories With Stewman EP 1: Dead Raccoons and Data Centers

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Podcast: [Stories With Stewman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stories-with-stewman-7876057)
Published: 2026-05-18T17:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the very first episode of Stories With Stewman. This is not another business podcast. Not another motivational show. Not another "10 steps to success" episode. This is raw, unfiltered conversation straight from Ryan Stewman's brain. In Episode 1: * Ryan breaks down his controversial thoughts on Trump, Cuba, oil, data centers, surveillance, and the future of America * Tells the insane story of petting a sick raccoon at his ranch… and convincing himself he caught the Hanta virus * Talks censorship, social media throttling, government control, and why free speech is disappearing * Explains why he believes data and oil are the two most valuable resources on earth * Rants about water shortages, AI infrastructure, and the future of the western hemisphere This episode is part conspiracy theory, part comedy, part ranch story, part political commentary… and 100% Stewman. Listener discretion advised. Seriously.

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