FTBOMT Volume 1 Episode 2

Behind the Green Door
2025-01-16

They say the camera adds twenty pounds, which is probably true, but layers of bulky clothes and too much food and beer during the holidays is the main reason I look like Santa on winter break. I was not going to post it because I did not like how I looked, but then I remembered that I do not care that much about how I look. That and it is a good motivation to stick to the diet and exercise regime.

I had to do some edits and splice in the Jared Taylor clip, so I learned a few things about video editing. The main thing I learned is that the things you are most likely to do are made more difficult by the software. If I wanted to add a fairy dust overlay to the video, that is just a click of a button. Clipping out the part where I sneezed took an hour to get right.

The main snag in this idea thus far is that it is cold right now. When I shot that video, it was about twenty degrees in the barn. Even with a bunch of shirts on I was feeling it, which had me thinking about going inside rather than recording. I also must do something about the lights. Not only it is terrible for recording video, but it is also terrible for working on stuff too. That is another item on the project list.



Comments (Historical)

The comments below were originally posted to thedissident.substack.com.

Tired Citizen #86540412 january 16, 2025 03:35 pm 8
I thought the video was great. It’s great to put a face to the voice and it adds a lot to your commentary. I hope you continue to do it. Also, as per usual, the content was spot on.
Paul Lester #86553976 january 16, 2025 04:39 pm 6
Snobbery and arrogance is not the way to win hearts and minds. The coastal Left has never figured this out but our people should understand it perfectly.
Henry C. #86630328 january 16, 2025 11:33 pm 5
The barn is crying out for insulation and a cheap wood stove. And a lift.
Arthur Sido #86578893 january 16, 2025 06:42 pm 5
That Hanania guy or whatever the hell his name is ranks up there with some of the creepiest looking people alive. 100% that guy would go to jail if someone got a peak at his hard drive.
Shrinking Violet #86556936 january 16, 2025 04:53 pm 5
The fat, tattooed, chain-smoking whites Taylor looked down his nose at are to some extent the result of anti-white cultural trends, which are only accelerating. Those people reflect our race’s growing marginalization and hopelessness. They deserve compassion, not disdain. Even if they are guilty of some bad choices, they did not make those choices in a vacuum. When I was young, there were low-end whites, but they weren’t fat or tattooed. They did smoke, but everybody smoked Back then. And they were not so numerous. We do indeed need to embrace solidarity with our fellow whites. It might be easier to promote solidarity we remembered that solidarity is a form of love.
Himself #86555156 january 16, 2025 04:45 pm 5
I grew up in Northern VA, but spent a ton of time working in the Shenandoah valley. I have all sorts of friends I met up and down 81. Nicest people around, for sure. I'd hang with them any day rather than that effeminate Dick Whatzisnuts on the video. Hell, before I got married, I planned to move there. Time has proven not moving there to be a mistake. Although I live in Texas now. And, fat + tattoos are a thing everywhere. I could say the same thing about my trips to Seattle. You'd think everyone was tattooed, fat, doughy, with odd colored hair that dresses like they just rolled out of a tent while camping that shrieks about everything.
HUMDEEDEE #86578449 january 16, 2025 06:40 pm 2
I don't know who that person is Jared was talking to, but he could be a great stand-in for a vampire. Creepy and sick-looking.
Himself #86555499 january 16, 2025 04:46 pm 2
Oh...and you look like you sound. That's a good thing. Would've been weird to see a bald Ichabod Crane character with that voice.
spingerah #86561172 january 16, 2025 05:14 pm 1
Seattle cannot be outdone regarding degeneracy, poor hygene & serial murderers.
MikeCLT #86538861 january 16, 2025 03:28 pm 5
I always thought you would kind of look like Alaric in real life. Minus the babes and courtiers.
Substack Reader #86586757 january 16, 2025 07:23 pm 3
Nice to finally ā€œseeā€ you, Zman. I get why you compared yourself to Rasputin in the looks department. That said, trimming your beard would up your game with the ladies, if that is on your ā€œto doā€ list. As a lady myself, I admire your intelligence, your eloquence, the breadth of your knowledge, and your alacrity in tackling projects that need doing. Yes, the ā€˜tism may work against you, but you surely have figured out a workaround for that by now. Good luck! BTW, my husband is seriously jealous of your truck.
usNthem #86567668 january 16, 2025 05:46 pm 3
Pretty mountain mannish looking in the fortress of solitude. Good to put a face to the voice. Yeah, those comments by Taylor were disappointing to say the least. As you said, it ain’t 1950 or even 1985 anymore and Whites better figure out a way to start thinking a hell of a lot more collectively going forward. Unfortunately, the diversity, inclusion and equality propaganda garbage has penetrated deeply. The boomers have been marinating in it for decades.
Mike F #86540461 january 16, 2025 03:35 pm 3
With respect to your truck, if you're not going to drive it at least weekly consider putting it on a "Battery Maintainer" like a NOCO GENIUS2 or similar. Avoid the super cheap ones - not worth burning down your barn to save $20. For the past couple of decades I haven't had a auto battery last more than 4 or 5 years regardless of how it's treated.
The Z Man #86542889 january 16, 2025 03:47 pm 2
Yeah, I have a jump box, but I need to keep the battery boiling as I will not be driving it much for now. Does this thing shut off when the battery is fully charged? Edit: Just ordered one. Be here tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.
Casey Collins #86559186 january 16, 2025 05:04 pm 1
I'll second the NOCO stuff, had good results with that brand. It would be interesting to know how long that battery will stay charged between trips. I've been repairing cars professiinally for 30 years. While newer models, particularly "luxury" ones will drain a battery in as little as six weeks due to all of the onboard computers, that old truck shouldn't suffer that problem at all. If you find the battery seems to be draining there's likely a draw somewhere. Maybe an aftermarket radio? There wasn't much of an electric system back then. That's why the old ones are easy to keep running. Great video. Good to finally attached a face to the voice. Definitely can hear those lights above you though.
Mike F #86547656 january 16, 2025 04:10 pm 0
Yes, they monitor the battery & act as a charger, maintainer, and desulfator. The better ones even have temperature sensors to compensate for colder temps (increase charge). We've used NOCO stuff for the past 10-15 years and their products have done well w/no problems. But there are many other brands that are good too.
Panzernutter #86631738 january 16, 2025 11:42 pm 0
I have one on my 93 FXR. this shall we say stocky tattooed former smoker doesn’t ride as much as I used to being older than Zman, but when I want to go. It’s usually fully charged. My bike still has a carburetor and no onboard computer, so the old lady can give me a good push and I can pop into gear and get going. She’s a whopping 135 Mr Taylor. Good video Zman. I’m looking forward to more in the future. Harley Davison got rid of the kickstart option to sell more bike to girls. They should always be on the back looking good and leaning into turns. The Harley girls on YouTube are as cringe as the Asian dude’s in Japan riding hard tails.
Alan Schmidt #86538409 january 16, 2025 03:25 pm 3
Jared is a smart guy, and I'm thinking he's going to learn. Wouldn't be surprised if his sudden ascension into the spotlight again got to his head a little. Since he has been doing advocacy for decades when it was far more dangerous, I will give him a pass on that flub.
Marko #86563609 january 16, 2025 05:26 pm 2
I don't mind criticizing our own....I don't like the fatties and the tattooed either, to say nothing about the White Left...but we should adopt the same thing Middle Easterners do. In public and on recordings, we always push back and deny. We're never wrong. In private, anything goes.
John k #86604706 january 16, 2025 09:00 pm 4
When ever I complain about blacks my woke daughter can real off 20 reasons it is not their fault from red lining to Emmett Till. West Virginia has been hit hard by De-Industrialization, migrant labor, failure to control drugs into the country and ā€œgreenā€ policies against mining and agriculture. Never talk about West Virginians without mentioning the financialization of the economy driven by the banksters aka money changers.
Scott Denver #86753193 january 17, 2025 04:46 pm 1
Looks exactly as I imagined.
Dukeboy01 #86635717 january 17, 2025 12:10 am 1
Jared Taylor comes off as what he is: an older, well- educated person from an upper- class background who still feels himself superior to his neighbors even though he's been living amongst them for several years now. My Boomer parents display some of the same tendencies when talking about the people around. The tattoo thing especially really bugs that generation. That said, West Virginia is just about the most depressing place I've ever been. I spend a lot of time in Eastern KY, so that's saying something. For a place with a White population bordering 90%, it's kind of inexcusable how screwed up they've let themselves become.
Daniel Bernard Respecter #86627257 january 16, 2025 11:12 pm 1
The general opinion is that Trump is the reason Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire. Is it much of a stretch to think that he also helped with our host's decloaking? The gathering of social media titans and other elites around Trump, and the new political atmosphere we all have noticed, not least in Jared Taylor's return from exile, might mean that doxing is not nearly the threat it used to be.
One After 909 #86613946 january 16, 2025 09:53 pm 1
Isn’t Hanania just Milo 2.0? What is Taylor doing with his guy? And you did criticize him but rightfully so.
spingerah #86560302 january 16, 2025 05:10 pm 1
I've met Mr.Taylor at one of Greg Johnsons things when he used to have them out west. My wife, son & I had dinner with them afterwords. Not being an intellectual or academic these types always seem somewhat snobish to me. I figure that is my own bias. Anyhow you look nothing like I imagined, again my bias. Regarding your truck battery I concur with Mike F. Noco is what I use for all of my equupment.
John k #86606400 january 16, 2025 09:10 pm 1
The feeling that he is somewhat superior by virtue of his biology has to creep through to his persona. A common trait among those HBD types. Euro-Americans have a history, culture and accomplishments that are worth defending, not just a set of genes.
Brent #87984758 january 23, 2025 01:57 am 0
Interesting. Always pictured J.K. Simmons, but with a more powerful jaw and hair. And now I can say: Still Plausible.
Pickle Rick #87090332 january 19, 2025 01:23 pm 0
Z, you look like a Yinzer! The problem with poor whites in West Virginia and the rest of AINO is they've adopted Negro culture and become wiggers, abandoning the traditional poor white culture of their ancestors. I hope that passes as whites become a minority.
HoffDaddy #86922368 january 18, 2025 03:14 pm 0
Hey Z-man. Since everyone is talking about looks, you look just like I imagined but with a lot less white in your beard. We're basically the same age and my whiskers are almost totally white. No fair! Your video looks great and the audio is clear. Of course, you know that already. While we're at it, BananaHannania looks just like Buffalo Bill and he definitely seems the type to own a toy poodle named Precious. Dude is actually wearing makeup here. "It puts the lipstick on its mouth and the eyeliner all over its face! It does this whenever it's filming! Isn't that right, Precious?" As far as your truck goes, start it at least daily and let it run for about 20-30 minutes when the temp gets below 40*. More often is better but you don't have to go crazy. Excite the alternator by revving the RPMs a few times, especially if it's a diesel motor. Otherwise, you might be running the accessories off the battery while it's charging. That's how we handle our vehicle fleet when it gets cold. You don't need anything fancy, just show the old girl some extra love when it's cold. Maybe next time we'll get an episode From the Front of my Truck. Take care.
RicketyFence #86868928 january 18, 2025 05:07 am 0
I’ve used a kerosene heater for spaces such as that to great effect. I did not know you were in a ZZ Top cover band.
Dutton Industrial #86848957 january 18, 2025 02:03 am 0
Z not what I expected at all because I'm a "computer engineer" guy too and I know what most computer guys look like. I think your writing and pods will mean more to me now that I know that you are not just a smart man, but that you look like a man too. Keep doing it... I think it will help you more than anyone might expect.
Tmony30 #86688419 january 17, 2025 09:27 am 0
I assume you are a ZZ Top fan. Great to ā€œmeetā€ you, man.
WitchPHD #86672049 january 17, 2025 05:10 am 0
Nice to see that your visage is completely opposite of my mental picture of you. Then again, I get the same response when I meet my clients for the first time. Taylor's comments are indicative of Southern gentility; White trash equals black trash. I don't care where you come from, but we are allies. I'll always help Whites first and hope they can get within the program.
JV #86653899 january 17, 2025 02:21 am 0
I always imagined a modern Rasputin, I'm not disappointed.
Shrinking Violet #86554093 january 16, 2025 04:40 pm 0
Very echoey. not pleasant to listen to. Maybe bring the microphone closer or use some sound dampening?
Ripple #86539310 january 16, 2025 03:30 pm 0
What inspired you to "come out", Chris?
The Z Man #86540188 january 16, 2025 03:34 pm 5
No reason, really. I was never hiding. I avoided video because of the time commitment and I knew nothing about doing video.
Himself #86556776 january 16, 2025 04:53 pm 2
Don't know what editor you're using, but normally you can separate out the audio from video and simply wipe out that sneeze. Better yet, consider the medium. You aren't a network anchor. It's an informal video, like if you were giving a talk live. It's OK to sneeze or stumble. Those are preferable to jump cuts. (I do this stuff all day). You could have a few clips of the cats and simply have a cut that says - 'gratuitous cat video while I adjust my shorts' or something like that.
HUMDEEDEE #86579359 january 16, 2025 06:44 pm 1
There was a sneeze? How did I miss it!! I guess I was in shock to be seeing The Real Thing. Or was it an AI version??? haha
Melissa #86627310 january 16, 2025 11:13 pm 0
Nice to see you and thanks for the ideal response to Mr. Taylor’s WV comments. These brief videos are a great addition. It would also be nice to occasionally catch a glimpse of your cats, if possible. Congratulations on that beautiful truck, too. Enjoy the snow.

Transcript

The transcript below was generated by Substack.

Welcome to the bed of my truck, or the back of my truck.

Not really sure which one I'm going to go with,

or if I'm going to stick with this label or title.

At least for now, I will.

I mean,

given that the battery on my truck is not completely dead,

it's not going to be going anywhere,

so this will be a good place to sit and talk in front of the camera.

But I didn't think it through because it's 17 degrees out right now.

At least that's what it says on my thermometer up at the house,

which means it's probably 20 degrees in here.

So I've got my Tim Pool hat on.

It's my flannel here.

I'm trying to stay a little warm.

It's miserable though.

It's not a garage to work in in the winter, at least not yet until I get some heat in here.

And since the battery of my truck is completely dead now, I'm not really sure why that is.

Well, it's not going to be going anywhere.

Well, anyway, what I'm going to do for this first video is to try and do two things.

One is actually make it through the whole video and get it to work.

But the other thing is to splice another video in.

I have a video of Jared Taylor talking to Dick Banania on The Dick Banania Show.

And he says some spicy things about West Virginia that I thought was worth talking about.

So here we go.

West Virginia is a strange problem.

It is full of white people,

but some of the lowest grade white people I believe I've ever seen in my life.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I don't disagree.

We are not all superior human capital.

And I remember I spent a couple of days in the capital of West Virginia.

Let's see.

Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia.

And after walking around for a while,

I thought to myself,

boy,

there must be a city ordinance that says,

in order to live in this city,

you have to be fat and have a tattoo and smoke cigarettes.

Really?

Look, I'm not saying, I mean, like in all human groups, whites are on a bell curve.

And somehow those at one unfortunate end of the bell curve seem to have ended up in

West Virginia.

Now,

these are still my brothers and sisters,

and I want to bring them along in as useful a way as possible.

I want them to be the best white people they can possibly be.

But West Virginia is not where the best ones are.

Well, if that worked, then you're seeing this.

Of course, if it didn't work, then you're not seeing it and you don't know any of this stuff.

So we'll see what happens.

But the funny thing is,

I think a lot of people sent it to me,

sent me the clip of it,

and were slightly offended.

And even people who don't live in West Virginia or live in Appalachia or live in rural America,

found it a bit offensive, and I think it's understandable.

There's a certain snobbishness there you can see in that clip.

But I think also the fact that Jared seems so enthusiastic for saying bad things

about poor white people to a guy like Dick Bennett,

Well, not just with Jared.

I think with that whole scene, that whole older guy scene of old white nationalism.

He doesn't call himself a white nationalist,

but that whole scene of sort of paleos and all that,

they still operate as if it's 1950s America,

where the country's 90% white.

and you can make those kinds of comments when it's a 90 percent white white country

as a white person saying hey white people you need to clean up your act it's

perfectly reasonable it's perfectly reasonable for black people wealthy say

successful black people like bill cosby used to do to go after poor blacks for

their behavior because you know after after all if you're a minority you want your

people to clean up their act like that but when we're in a situation where

that we are now,

where you're really trying to get people to start thinking in terms of racial

solidarity and thinking of themselves as maybe not necessarily minority yet,

but on their way.

Well, you can't spend time criticizing people.

You certainly can't talk that way.

That kind of language and that kind of attitude,

particularly in front of someone who's an asshole like Dick Bonannia,

way and it's it speaks to an old-fashioned attitude an attitude that's way out of

date you know that kind of approach to racial politics just simply doesn't work in

2025 again it would have worked in maybe 1985 for sure 1955 definitely but

certainly not in 2025 when

clearly we're on our way to being a minority in the united states there's really

nothing to stop it and particularly when younger people under the age of say 25 or

already a minority or at least feel that way you can't talk that way now you can do

this privately sort of private gathering you can make these kinds of points but you

have to make them in a different way though you have to make them as a part of

uplift rather than as ridicule and mocking and you can never make it around people

who are clearly outside of

our group, our world, whatever it might be.

You never fraternize with the enemy in general.

And that's the first mistake that Jared made in my view.

But you need to be cautious about how you handle these kinds of internal criticisms

in general when you're trying to get people to start thinking collectively rather

than thinking individually.

And the old guys can't do that.

The old guys are incapable.

And I say old guys, look, there's people my age who struggle with this stuff.

They still got that libertarian crap in their brain and or the conservatism crap in their brain.

And they just can't think collectively.

They can't think like a partisan.

Partisans always think about what's good for our team and what's bad for the other team.

That's it.

That's all you think about.

Everything is shaped towards that.

And when you're dealing with someone who's on the other team or just not on your team,

well,

then you don't tolerate any criticism of your team.

That's just how it

understands that's how it works and that's how it has to work for us so I think you

know look Jared's a nice guy and you know he is what he is and I'm not going to

criticize him for it but I think it's it's a good example of that kind of politics

really is it needs to be phased out we need to stop thinking that way we need to

break from the past and start thinking about the world as it is and how it's going

to be going forward


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