New Fashioned Conservatives
"New Fashioned Conservatives" is a dynamic podcast diving into Wisconsin politics with a fresh, conservative perspective aimed at engaging younger voters. Hosted by Justin Phillips and the man only known as "Shadow Governor Vos" on X, they tackle state issues and cultural debates with sharp wit and relatable commentary. By blending humor, bold takes, and a focus on grassroots activism, the podcast seeks to fill a void in conservative circles, offering an alternative to traditional talk radio and inspiring Gen Z and millennials to shape the future of the Badger State’s political landscape.
Episodes
75 episodes
Ep.74 - The Calm Before the Storm | 8/10/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys look ahead to the biggest night of the year for Democrats in the state. With the primary just hours away, they break down the central question: Will Francesca Hong...
Ep.73 - The Great Thanksgiving Debacle | 8/6/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys dig into the latest opposition research dump targeting Francesca Hong in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to knock her off the Democratic nomination. The new...
Ep.72 - Hongmentum Reaches a Fever Pitch | Guest Interview: Lucas Vebber of W.I.L.L. | 8/3/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys react to the sudden dropout of Mandela Barnes from the Democratic gubernatorial primary. An imminent story about his previous relationships dropped that s...
Ep.71 - Live Reaction: Democrat Primary Debate Wrap-Up | 3rd Chair: Journal Sentinel Opinions & Wisconsin Conservative Sponge | 7/29/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys deliver their first-ever livestream post-game reaction to the one and only Democratic gubernatorial primary debate. Joined by special guests @wiz_politica...
Ep.70 - Madison's Autonomous Zone (MAZ) | 7/26/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys continue covering the fallout from David Crowley’s “Dirk McGrik” X account. They break down his latest convoluted explanations, which the hosts argue only...
Ep.69 - The Establishment's New Candidate is in Trouble| 7/23/26
In this special mid-week episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down the latest Marquette Law School Poll, which shows Francesca Hong firmly in the driver’s seat of the Democratic gubernatorial p...
Ep.68 - The Democrat Establishment's Candidate Drops Out | Candidate Spotlight: Eric Toney for AG | 7/20/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys focus on Sara Rodriguez’s rapid fall from grace as the Democratic establishment’s chosen candidate. They break down how her financial scandals proved fata...
Ep.67 - The Democrat Establishment's Candidate is in Trouble | Candidate Spotlight: Mike Morgan for Assembly | 7/14/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys start by discussing Chris Kapenga’s decision to run for Waukesha County Executive following the passing of Paul Farrow. The majority of the episode is spent tearin...
Ep.66 - The Democrat Establishment Picked Their Candidate | 7/13/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys begin with the sad news of the passing of longtime Wisconsin conservative Paul Farrow, reflecting on his decades of service in the state legislature and his impact...
Ep.65 - Happy 4th of July! Candidate Spotlight: Barbara Bittner for State Senate | 7/6/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys discuss the noticeable increase in ICE activity and enforcement across the state. They break down what this elevated presence actually looks like on the g...
Ep.64 - Hong’s Hasan Piker Stream Fallout | 7/2/26
In this special mid-week episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down the aftermath of Francesca Hong’s recent stream with far-left streamer Hasan Piker. They recap how the conversation went and t...
Ep.63 - Democrat Primary for Governor is Getting Spicy (finally) | 6/29/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys start with a quick recap of the recent AFP event focused on nuclear energy in Wisconsin. They then rip into Mandela Barnes after he got heavily criticized...
Ep.62 - Doubling Your NFC Intake for the Week | 6/24/26
In this special mid-week episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys drop a their first mid-week podcast to hold you over until Monday.They start with the news that Missy Hughes has officially droppe...
Ep.61 - Candidate Spotlight: Katie Baney for State Senate | 6/21/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys react to Francesca Hong getting heavily ratioed after posting a cringey fake Knicks fan video that went viral. They also recap the results from the recent...
Ep.60 - No Ballot for Bangstad | 6/15/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys react to Kirk Bangstad officially being kicked off the Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot after failing to gather enough valid signatures.They...
Ep.59 - 1 Year Later: We Are Still Here | 6/8/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys kick things off by celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast. They reflect on how far they’ve come, thank the listeners who have stuck with them...
Ep.58 - Francesca Hong and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week | 6/2/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys spend the whole show breaking down Francesca Hong’s horrible, very bad week. The opposition research file is getting dumped in real time, with her past ca...
Ep.57 - Happy Memorial Day! | Guest Interviews: Laura Kocum of ABC Wisconsin & Kyle Koenen of W.I.L.L | 5/26/26
We open every enjoyed their Memorial Day break and took time to remember the fallen heroes that served our country.As we get back to reality, enjoy the following episode where we briefly discuss the newest happenings in Wisconsin's polit...
Ep.56 - Every Angle to the Property Tax Deal You Didn't Ask For | 5/18/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys start off with the big unity GOP convention.The hosts then dig deep into the property tax deal that has now completely fallen through, breaking dow...
Ep.55 - The Wisconsin GOP is United, for Now | 5/11/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys react to former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s strong endorsement of Tom Tiffany for governor — a major boost that helps lock in Republican unity heading into 2026...
Ep.54 - "Trump of the Left" Runs for Governor & Candidate Spotlight: Nate Pollnow for SOS | 5/4/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys roast Kirk Bangstad’s latest unhinged chapter. The guy who made national headlines with his deranged “free beer when I die” post (tied to the Trump assassination a...
Ep.53 - Send Kirk Bangstad to GITMO | 3rd Chair: Journal Sentinel Opinions | 4/27/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys are joined once again by the sharp-witted @jsonlinemkebs (Journal Sentinel Opinions) for his no-holds-barred satirical takes on the week’s political ...
Ep.52 - What the Hail: Democrats are Insane for Climate Change | 4/20/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys roast Secretary of State Sara Godlewski’s latest viral moment, where she seemed genuinely shocked that hail is a normal spring weather event in Wisconsin ...
Ep.51 - The State of the GOP after Another Blowout | 3rd Chair: Eric Brooks & Nicole Balistreri | 4/13/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys are joined by returning guests Eric Brooks and Nicole Balisterli for a post-election roundup of the 2026 Supreme Court of Wisconsin race. The panel calls ...
Ep.50 - Supreme Court Debate Recap & Evers Good Friday Veto Dump | 4/6/26
In this episode of New Fashioned Conservatives, two semi-involved Wisconsin guys break down the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court debate that took place this week, where the justices clashed over everything from election maps to abor...