Rock Bottom Podcast
The Rock Bottom Podcast is a brutally honest, no-holds-barred, fire-breathing satire show that digs into the dysfunction of public institutions—especially the American education system—with sarcasm sharper than a school board member’s ego.
It’s hosted by Eric Scott Gold (DJ ESG), a Philly-area native who’s got zero chill, less patience, and absolutely no problem torching overpaid administrators, underfunded schools, and the clown car of committees driving districts like Council Rock straight into the ground.
What you’ll hear on the Rock Bottom Podcast:
- Savage solo rants that roast everything from budget meetings to broken leadership.
- Sarcastic takedowns of bloated bureaucracy and bad policy.
- Audio memes, crowd sound effects, Mortal Kombat punches, and podcast segments that sound like a WWE promo and a PTA meeting had a lovechild.
- Hysterical characters like Andy the imbecile & Al the halitosis.
It’s part comedy, part commentary, and fully fed up—a podcast for teachers, parents, and taxpayers who are tired of watching school systems crash and burn while the suits collect paychecks and pass blame.
Want a one-liner to sum it up?
“Where education meets demolition.”
Who Is Eric Scott Gold, Really?
Let’s get something straight—Eric Scott Gold isn’t just another voice with a podcast and a chip on his shoulder. He’s a 30-year entertainment veteran, a master of the mic, and a human Swiss Army knife when it comes to creating unforgettable experiences. From acting and hosting at Universal and Disney, to running large-scale event operations as a general manager, to spearheading 501C3's like the Bucks County Anti Bullying Association and Wish Upon A Wedding, Eric’s career has always been about one thing: making moments matter—and making them loud.
Born with hustle in his DNA and a mic in his hand, Eric built his name in the Philly-area entertainment scene as DJ ESG, packing dance floors and perfecting the art of connection. But it didn’t stop at music. With a sharp eye for business, a sixth sense for storytelling, and zero tolerance for BS, Eric expanded into podcasting, launching The Rock Bottom Podcast—a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered show that calls out dysfunction wherever it hides (especially in public schools).
Behind the sarcasm and sound effects is a guy who lives for growth. Eric’s not interested in doing what’s easy or expected—he’s driven by a relentless need to break ceilings, push boundaries, and get people thinking and laughing at the same time. He’s led teams, built brands, managed chaos, and somehow still finds the time to create content that hits home. With over 175,000 podcast streams across 18 platforms since May 2023, he’s proving that when you mix real talk with real talent, people listen.
He’s not perfect—and he’ll be the first to tell you that. But he’s honest, fearless, and allergic to mediocrity. Whether you’re hearing him rant on Rock Bottom or watching him run the show at an epic wedding, one thing’s guaranteed: Eric shows up real, every damn time.
Rock Bottom Podcast
How Council Rock Is Serving Up Tax Hikes Disguised as Deals—Now With Extra Illusion, Like a Wendy’s Value Menu Combo
Ever wondered what happens when school administrators perform financial magic tricks with your tax dollars? Our latest episode dives deep into Council Rock School District's special budget meeting – a masterclass in misdirection where $280 million gets juggled with less transparency than a street magician's cup game.
We expose the troubling theater of modern school finance where administrators warn against trusting social media (read: public scrutiny) while presenting numbers that shift faster than quicksand. The star of this show? A 2.99% tax increase – carefully crafted to sound like a bargain while administrators simultaneously propose adding 10.3 new staff positions during what they describe as challenging financial times. It's fiscal responsibility theater at its finest.
The true highlight might be Superintendent Andy Sanko's remarkable performance – saying virtually nothing throughout a critical financial meeting while his financial administrator sweated through explanations of budget fluctuations. Meanwhile, board members performed their ritualistic objections before signaling their inevitable approval, all while struggling with basic presentation technology. The cognitive dissonance would be comical if it weren't millions in taxpayer dollars at stake.
Don't miss our breakdown of "conservative modeling" – the magical financial approach where administrators deliberately overestimate costs, underestimate revenues, and then congratulate themselves when reality proves less apocalyptic than their projections. This isn't just about one district's budget; it's about a systemic approach to public finance that prioritizes expansion over accountability and confusion over transparency. Join us May 15th for our next episode as we continue to throw light on the shadows of school finance.
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- #FiscalIllusions
- #TransparencyNotTricks
- #MagicMathBudget
- #EducationGaslighting
- #WhereDidTheMoneyGo
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- #BudgetBaloney
- #PublicEducationFail
- #SchoolBoardShenanigans
- #AdminOverload
- #EducationalAccountability
- #BudgetSmokeAndMirrors
- #AndySankoSilence
- #EdFinanceExposed
- #ShadowBudget
- #TrustTheProcessTheySay
- #SocialMediaKnows
Peace, Love & God Above! :-)
What's up, guys, and welcome to the Rock Bottom Podcast. The 280 million magic trick. Now you see it. Now you're taxed. The May 1st 2025 special budget meeting breakdown. Uh, flaming sarcasm, high stakes, mockery, mental gymnastics, roast-a-thon and live from the twilight zone of school finance. It's the Council Rock special budget meeting where logic takes a smoke break and accountability's been locked in the janitor's closet since 2019. Welcome to the truman show of tax increases, starring andy sanko as the guy who shows up but never logs in.
Speaker 1:We open strong with the roll call all-star lineup of folks who manage millions but can't manage a group chat. Bob hickey arrives with that. I've read some of it. Energy joe's blood sugar is low and his attitude is lower. Rosenbluth still thinks this is a spelling bee and andy andy's buffering like a youtube video on dial-up. Linda stone opens the night by punning to tony rap like it's fourth and 30, because nothing screams. We've got this under control. Like tossing the mic to the guy who probably wasn't supposed to be here to begin with. Ah, don't question us, peasants.
Speaker 1:Before you see a single number, tony drops a hallmark warning don't trust social media. Oh, thank you, tony. Next time I find a seven million dollar gap in my wallet, I'll skip the internet and meditate on the district pamphlets. Meanwhile, if you bring up public records at the mic, they'd look at you like you've shown up with a loaded slingshot and a grudge. Transparency is like a bigfoot sighting grainy, elusive and always explained away by someone who thinks they're smarter than you. Uh-oh, powerpoints in panic, half the meeting is. I'm trying to get the slideshow to stop looking like a minecraft screenshot, zoom in, enhance, nope, they need a tech whisperer just to show a graph. And if you blinked, you missed the number. If you stared, your eyes melted.
Speaker 1:And while everyone's squinting, tony tosses out numbers like a magician doing card tricks at a frat party. One second, we're up, five million. Next second we're estimated to drop. But hey, don't worry, it's fine. Somehow they're using brand new software that's somehow worse than the Abescus that they threw away. Eww, prestige budget. Now you see it. Now you pay for it. After the smoke clears, tony goes full. David Blaine One minute, we're ending stronger than we thought. Next minute, oops, here comes. Don't worry, it's all part of conservative modeling, which, in political speak, is we guessed and now we're praying. They inflate their costs, shrink their expectations and throw a party when reality doesn't totally collapse. That's not planning, that's weather forecasting with a magic eight ball and three cups of cold brew Not from Duncan.
Speaker 1:Let's address the beige elephant in the room, andy Sanko, superintendent and certified champion of strategic stillness. This man said less than siri in airplane mode. You could have replaced him of a life-size cardboard cutout holding a good luck balloon and nobody would have noticed. While tony was up there sweating like he was defusing a budget-shaped bomb, andy just vibed blank stare, soft nods, occasionally scratching his neck like a dude waiting for a wawa order. Inspirational shit, yo from the superintendent.
Speaker 1:Now comes the plot twist. They want to add 10.3 new staffers, not reduce, not tighten. Add, because if your house is flooding, why not buy a new couch? They want six literacy coaches, a part-time payroll wrangler and someone to handle deliveries because, get this, the last guy is retiring and apparently amazon packages now require a gps and a therapist. This isn't staffing, it's an escape room challenge. You need a whole new person just to understand why another person is retiring mid-meeting while filing time cards on their deathbed.
Speaker 1:Now the cherry on top a 2.99% tax increase, not three. No, no, no, no, no. This is a 2.99%. Just enough to sound manageable Like it's a fucking value meal, but unlike fries, this one lingers all year. They're basically gaslighting you into thinking it's a discount and Joe, bless his heart, comes in swinging with I'm firm on two percent, and by firm we mean soft serve. Joe's gonna vote yes. Give a speech about how he hates it, then act like it's your fault for owning a mailbox.
Speaker 1:They wrap up with a heartwarming session of we did our best, while simultaneously admitting they're not sure how any of it adds up. One board member thanked the admin for what? Using microsoft excel under pressure, everyone sat around agreeing that the budget made no sense, then politely nodded like it was a wedding toast. They don't want to say no, they don't want to cut back, they don't want to raise taxes, but they're doing all three. It's like watching people in a canoe drill holes and then applaud the water pressure. Oh, I love that one. I wrote that one myself in my sleep. This was the Rock Bottom Podcast, where we don't juggle numbers, we throw them back at the people who drop them. Council Rock next time, bring a strategy that doesn't involve hiding behind Tony and a blurry slideshow. We'll be back May 15th. You bring your fake optimism. We'll bring the verbal beat down to 2.99%. Ah, what is this? A flash sale at Walmart? I'm DJ ESG Peace, love and God above and we're out Bye-bye.
