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Entertainment 11: Marc DiPaolo / Superheroes and Politics / Spider-Man’s Evolving Politics
Feb. 19, 2026

Entertainment 11: Marc DiPaolo / Superheroes and Politics / Spider-Ma…

Marc DiPaolo is an author, and assistant professor, teaching English and Film and English and Communication. He published the autobiographical novel Fake Italian (Bordighera Press) in 2021. DiPaolo has also written the academ...

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143: Daniel Heck / AI and Authenticity / Lessons from Religion / Fear & Hope for the Future
Feb. 12, 2026

143: Daniel Heck / AI and Authenticity / Lessons from Religion / Fear…

Dan Heck is TUG’s (The Understanding Group) chief AI Ethicist, helping maintain ethics and values in competitive environments. Aiandfaith.org Understandinggroup.com

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142: Epstein & “The System” / Revolving Doors / Sunk Cost with Society / Rebels & Underdogs
Feb. 11, 2026

142: Epstein & “The System” / Revolving Doors / Sunk Cost with Societ…

Solo episode talking mostly Epstein. I cover - Newest evidence of a “system” trying to defend itself. - Reverse Revolving Doors, whistleblowers, and heroes like Mike Benz. - Sunk Cost & American Imperialism. - Thomas Massie a...

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#139: Sheekha Singh / Avoiding Burnout / Balancing Life / India -> Nebraska -> Canada
Feb. 9, 2026

#139: Sheekha Singh / Avoiding Burnout / Balancing Life / India -> Ne…

Sheekha Singh is a technologist, author, and podcast host from Hyderabad, India. Her books, The IT Girl; 3 Steps to Find Career Options for Young Women in Tech ( https://a.co/d/0fJNzVen) , and Unburnable Ambition; How Overach...

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#138: Ari Mendelow & Slugger AI / AI Companions / Loneliness Epidemic / Epstein Ties?!
Feb. 6, 2026

#138: Ari Mendelow & Slugger AI / AI Companions / Loneliness Epidemic…

Ari Mendelow is a software engineer for Microsoft, and founder of Spoonjoy. Slugger is a personalized ai Clawbot agent.

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Psychology Series 12: Dr Kelly Flanagan / Making Maintaining Friendships & Relationships
Feb. 4, 2026

Psychology Series 12: Dr Kelly Flanagan / Making Maintaining Friendsh…

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a coach and a licensed clinical psychologist with two decades of expertise in interpersonal relationships. His thought leadership has been featured in The Five Love Languages, the TODAY Show, Reader’s Di...

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#137: James Thurber / Political Polarization / Elite vs Americans / Understanding Lobbying / Gov’t
Jan. 30, 2026

#137: James Thurber / Political Polarization / Elite vs Americans / U…

Professor Jim Thurber is University Distinguished Professor of Government Emeritus and Founder (1979) and Founder and Former Director (1979-2016) of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and Affiliate Distingu...

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Entertainment Series 10: Tom Secker / Government & Hollywood / Propaganda / Aliens / CIA & Homeland
Jan. 28, 2026

Entertainment Series 10: Tom Secker / Government & Hollywood / Propag…

Tom Secker is an investigative journalist, writer and producer of the website Spyculture.com. He is the coauthor of National Security Cinema: The Shocking New Evidence of Government Control in Hollywood (https://a.co/d/j2QsJC...

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#138: Minnesota, 1st & 2nd Amendments / Create Your Own Algorithm/ Corporate Airbnbs
Jan. 26, 2026

#138: Minnesota, 1st & 2nd Amendments / Create Your Own Algorithm/ Co…

Solo episode talking about - Political pendulum swinging - Processing current events in Minnesota - My new podcast with William Mann - Creating our own algorithms in our lives - The corporatization of Airbnb If you enjoy, ple...

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History Series 4: William Mann / Hollywood History / Marlon Brando / Black Dahlia
Jan. 23, 2026

History Series 4: William Mann / Hollywood History / Marlon Brando / …

William J Mann is an award winning and NYT best selling author, Hollywood historian, and professor of popular culture. He is the author of nearly a dozen books, including The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando, The Wars of...

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Entertainment Series 9: D.J. MacHale/ Writing Pendragon / AI & Post Capitalism / Creative Processes
Jan. 20, 2026

Entertainment Series 9: D.J. MacHale/ Writing Pendragon / AI & Post C…

D.J. MacHale is a writer, director, executive producer and creator of several popular television series and movies. As an author, his ten-volume book series: Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure Through Time and Space became a ...

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#137: Robin Dreeke / FBI CounterIntel / Spy Flipping / Social Media Madness / Big Picture Thinking
Jan. 15, 2026

#137: Robin Dreeke / FBI CounterIntel / Spy Flipping / Social Media M…

Robin Dreeke is a retired FBI Special Agent in CounterIntelligence and was the head of the Behavioral Analysis Program. He is the bestselling author of several books, including Unbreakable Alliances, People Formula Workbook2....

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#136 Dave Davies / Economic History of Grateful Dead / A Decade of Shows / Entertainment Finance
Jan. 14, 2026

#136 Dave Davies / Economic History of Grateful Dead / A Decade of Sh…

Dave Davies is the author of An Economic History of the Grateful Dead, creator of the blog Grateful Seconds, and spent over two decades in the Entertainment Finance sector. https://a.co/d/hwgGPOe http://www.gratefulseconds.co...

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#135: Ephraim Herschmann / RIP Bobby Weir / Absurdity of Life and Laughter / Trump’s 1st Year
Jan. 11, 2026

#135: Ephraim Herschmann / RIP Bobby Weir / Absurdity of Life and Lau…

I ramble a bit about Bobby Weir, one of the founding musicians in the Grateful Dead, and rhythm guitar player - passed on 1/10/26 Looking at the world with open eyes and an awareness of our limitations in our perceptions Trum...

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#134: Joshua “Pacey” Neuman / Venezuela / Free Speech / Oral Hygiene / Parenting
Jan. 7, 2026

#134: Joshua “Pacey” Neuman / Venezuela / Free Speech / Oral Hygiene …

Joshua “Pacey” Neuman is a personal injury attorney in South Florida. https://www.instagram.com/the_miami_attorney?igsh=MTRzc3NrcGRmeHgwaQ== Joshneumanlaw.com

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#133: Padraig Carmody / Geography / Globalization / Venezuela / China / Africa & Somalia / BRICS
Jan. 6, 2026

#133: Padraig Carmody / Geography / Globalization / Venezuela / China…

Padraig Carmody is a lecturer in Geography, Trinity College, Dublin Ireland. He has consulted for the South African Government, and was formerly assistant professor at University of Vermont. https://www.tcd.ie/research/profil...

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Music Series 4: Kurt Ellenberger / Jazz / Improv and Play / Music Education / Music & Emotion
Jan. 5, 2026

Music Series 4: Kurt Ellenberger / Jazz / Improv and Play / Music Edu…

Dr Kurt Ellenberger is a jazz and classical musician, composer, writer, and (retired) professor at Grand Valley State University. Kurtellenberger.com

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#132 Kieron Connolly / Publishing / Hollywood History / Art & Artists / Streaming & Theaters
Jan. 2, 2026

#132 Kieron Connolly / Publishing / Hollywood History / Art & Artists…

Kieron Connolly is a commissioning editor at Old Street Publishing, and a journalist. He is also the author of The History of Hollywood, the Abandoned Places series, and children’s books. Kieronconnolly.com

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#131: Mike Oppenheim / The 27 Club / Teacher v Administrator / Underground Communities / China
Jan. 1, 2026

#131: Mike Oppenheim / The 27 Club / Teacher v Administrator / Underg…

Mike Oppenheim is a writer, filmmaker, musician, cartoonist, and podcaster. He runs a successful Substack with humorous essays, engaging short stories and his heartfelt podcast Coffin Talk. He has also authored five novels (w...

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#130: Secret Santa / PBJ Agencies / Steel Business / Trump’s 1st Year
Dec. 30, 2025

#130: Secret Santa / PBJ Agencies / Steel Business / Trump’s 1st Year

Secret Santa prefers to stay anonymous for personal, classified, and safety purposes. We talk about trauma, politics in the world today, Trumps first year, the steel business, poetry, and more.

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Music Series 3: Scott B Bomar / Music Historian / Southern Rock & Soul / Black Influence on Music
Dec. 18, 2025

Music Series 3: Scott B Bomar / Music Historian / Southern Rock & Sou…

Scott B Bomar is a music historian, writer, podcast host, and is a 4 time Grammy nominee. He has He lives in Los Angeles. Scott has authored or co-authored more than a half dozen books, including The Byrds: 1964-1967 (with Ro...

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Entertainment Series 8: Billy Aronson / Creating RENT / Playwriting & Screenwriting /Kids & Adult TV
Dec. 16, 2025

Entertainment Series 8: Billy Aronson / Creating RENT / Playwriting &…

Billy Aronson is a playwright, television writer, and artist. He is credited for the original concept and writing additional lyrics for the musical RENT. He has written extensive content for adults and children, including “Be...

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History Series 2: Jenny Chan / Pacific Atrocious / Japan, China USA WW2 / War Crimes
Dec. 12, 2025

History Series 2: Jenny Chan / Pacific Atrocious / Japan, China USA W…

Jenny Chan is the cofounder of Pacific Atrocities, an organization dedicated to preserving, recovering, and disseminating World War 2 history related to Japanese War Crimes. https://www.pacificatrocities.org Make sure to chec...

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#129: Ephraim Herschmann / Adventure is Out There! / Getting Old / Billy Strings & Honest Lyrics
Dec. 10, 2025

#129: Ephraim Herschmann / Adventure is Out There! / Getting Old / Bi…

Ephraim Herschmann rambles about turning 30, our personal and national spirits of adventure, Billy Strings, UFO’s and if they even matter, and balancing our adventures with strong roots and foundations.

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