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#128: (18+) Dru Cuthbert / A&M Ju Jitsu / Parenting / PTSD and War / Psychedelics
Dec. 4, 2025

#128: (18+) Dru Cuthbert / A&M Ju Jitsu / Parenting / PTSD and War / …

Dru Cuthberg is the founder of Animals and Monsters JuJitsu, is a black belt, and a marine veteran. https://youtu.be/-F2e_s_APcE

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Entertainment Series 7: Shawn Levy / NOT SHAWN LEVY/ De Niro & Jerry Lewis Biographer / Film Critic
Dec. 1, 2025

Entertainment Series 7: Shawn Levy / NOT SHAWN LEVY/ De Niro & Jerry …

Shawn Levy is an author, critic, podcaster, and community volunteer. He is the author of several books and biographies including King of Comedy, Rat Pack Confidential, Paul Newman: A Life, De Niro: A Life, and many others. Sh...

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Psychology Series 11: Joey Toledano LBA / ABA Therapy / Behavior and B.F. Skinner / Education
Nov. 20, 2025

Psychology Series 11: Joey Toledano LBA / ABA Therapy / Behavior and …

Joey Toledano is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who founded and is CEO of Supportive ABA and is the CEO of Infinity Behavior which provides ABA Therapy in to children and adults diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. Joey graduated...

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#127: Ephraim Herschmann / Deplatforming v Debates / Monsters and Babies / Risk and Comfort
Nov. 18, 2025

#127: Ephraim Herschmann / Deplatforming v Debates / Monsters and Bab…

Should we debate all ideas? Is deplatforming a good idea or a potential greater threat? Plus thoughts on Creativity Inc, comfort versus risk, and social safety and mistakes!

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Entertainment Series 6: Michael Mandaville / Producing “Taken” Trilogy / Novels / Storytelling
Nov. 13, 2025

Entertainment Series 6: Michael Mandaville / Producing “Taken” Trilog…

Michael Mandaville is a producer, novelist and screenwriter. He produced the Taken films, and has written over 40 screenplays and novels. https://creativeexplorer-michaelmandaville.com

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History Series 2: David Schwartz / Vegas & Gambling / Rise & Fall of the Mob / Conflict Resolution
Nov. 10, 2025

History Series 2: David Schwartz / Vegas & Gambling / Rise & Fall of …

Dr Dave Schwartz is a professor of History at UNLV, specializing in the history of gaming. His research interests include the histories of gambling, gaming, and games (including video games), Las Vegas and Nevada history, tou...

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BONUS Episode: Sidney Outlaw P1 / Mixed Martial Arts / Navigating Highs and Lows / Training
Nov. 9, 2025

BONUS Episode: Sidney Outlaw P1 / Mixed Martial Arts / Navigating Hig…

Sidney “Da Gun” Outlaw is a mixed martial artist from Philadelphia and trains in South Florida. He has a professional record of 20-6, and will be fighting in Russia Dec 4 as a lightweight.

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#126: Dr Michael Broukhim / Ketamine Therapy / Judaism / Meaning Post Capitalism/ AI
Nov. 6, 2025

#126: Dr Michael Broukhim / Ketamine Therapy / Judaism / Meaning Post…

Dr. Michael Brukheim is a board certified Integrative Psychiatrist that specializes in psychotherapy and emotional healing, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and spiritual and mindful based practices. He is currently in Rabbin...

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Education Series 3: Dan Fitzpatrick The Ai Educator/ AI for Students / Learning to Learn
Nov. 3, 2025

Education Series 3: Dan Fitzpatrick The Ai Educator/ AI for Students …

Dan Fitzpatrick is an educational strategist who helps schools, businesses, and governments innovate in an AI world. He is the author of the bestselling book “The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artifical Intelligence in ...

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#125: John Perkins / Economic Hitman / Death and Life Economies / China / Central and South America
Oct. 29, 2025

#125: John Perkins / Economic Hitman / Death and Life Economies / Chi…

John Perkins is an author and former Chief Economist (and/ or Economic Hitman). He was an advisor to the World Bank, the UN, IMF, Fortune 500 corporations, and government and business leaders in Africa, Asia, Latin America, t...

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#124: Justin Bocock / Homicide Detective / Secret Service / True Crime Author
Oct. 22, 2025

#124: Justin Bocock / Homicide Detective / Secret Service / True Crim…

Justin Bocock is an author and retired law enforcement office. He has worked for both federal and state over the course of a 22 year long career. His book, “On Call: Inside Homicide Investigations” is available now. https://a...

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Psychology Series 10: Bob Levenson / Psychology & Physiology / Emotions & Aging / Long Term Marriage
Oct. 13, 2025

Psychology Series 10: Bob Levenson / Psychology & Physiology / Emotio…

Bob Levenson is a professor of the graduate school at UC Berkeley. He researches emotion, psychophysiology, emotion and aging, emotion in Neurodegenerative disorders, and more.

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Economics Series 2: Paul Musson / Inflation / Capital v Money / Real Estate
Oct. 9, 2025

Economics Series 2: Paul Musson / Inflation / Capital v Money / Real …

Paul Musson is the owner of the investment consulting firm Paddington Capital Management, is the author of the blog “Paulitical Economy”, and the author of the book Capital Offence - Why Some Benefit at Your Expense”. https:/...

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#123: Adam Friedman / Breathwork / Photography / Simulation and Reality
Oct. 5, 2025

#123: Adam Friedman / Breathwork / Photography / Simulation and Reali…

Adam Friedman is an Israeli American photographer, musician & movement enthusiast. www.adamjfriedman.com Wim Hof Breathing Method: https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ?si=LSmS7bZeMygIyRzA Illuminated Breath Book: https://books.google...

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Entertainment Series 5: Joel High / Creative Control Content / Music Supervisor / Producing
Oct. 1, 2025

Entertainment Series 5: Joel High / Creative Control Content / Music …

Joel High is a music supervisor and producer who has worked on over 200 films, television projects, and video games. He started the company Creative Control Content in 2006 after running the music department for Trimark Pictu...

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History Series 1: Dennis McNally / Grateful Dead Former Publicist / San Francisco / Blues and Jazz
Sept. 25, 2025

History Series 1: Dennis McNally / Grateful Dead Former Publicist / S…

Dennis McNally is an author and historian. He is the author of four books including: Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac, The Beat Generation & America https://www.dennismcnally.com/books/desolate-angel-jack-kerouac/ A Long Strange ...

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#122: Ephraim Herschmann / Jamming / Learning / Free Speech?
Sept. 18, 2025

#122: Ephraim Herschmann / Jamming / Learning / Free Speech?

Solo episode talking about making new friends, why it’s fun to talk to barbers and bartenders, Oral Law and Written Jewish Law, revisiting movies and books, and Kimmel getting “indefinitely suspended”.

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Psychology Series 9: Todd Shackelford (18+) / Relations/ Jealousy / Sexual Competition
Sept. 16, 2025

Psychology Series 9: Todd Shackelford (18+) / Relations/ Jealousy / S…

Todd K. Shackelford received his Ph.D. in evolutionary psychology in 1997 from the University of Texas at Austin. Since 2010, he is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Oakland University in Rochester, Michi...

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Psychology Series 8: Marat Shpolyansky / Generational Trauma / Relationships / Discovering Passion
Sept. 5, 2025

Psychology Series 8: Marat Shpolyansky / Generational Trauma / Relati…

Marat Shpolyanksy is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that specializes in adult and adolescent psychiatry (including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and addiction treatment). He implements holistic approaches. Ketamine a...

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#120: Scott Urbach / CIA / Corporate Security/ Thriller Writer
Sept. 3, 2025

#120: Scott Urbach / CIA / Corporate Security/ Thriller Writer

Scott Urbach is a novelist, former CIA agent, and has spent over 30 years in Corporate Security. His first novel “Admit Nothing” (loosely based on his own life) is available now. https://www.scotturbach.com https://a.co/d/4ox...

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Health Series 6: Beth Mielbrecht / Health Detective, Energy Medicine
Sept. 2, 2025

Health Series 6: Beth Mielbrecht / Health Detective, Energy Medicine

Beth Mielbrecht is a mechanical engineer, Reiki Master-Teacher, homeopath, and bioenergetic testing practitioner. https://yourhealthwithbeth.com

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Economics Series 1: Lawrence White / The Fed, Gold, National Debt
Aug. 27, 2025

Economics Series 1: Lawrence White / The Fed, Gold, National Debt

Professor Lawrence White specializes in the theory and history of banking and money. He is a retired professor of Economics at George Mason University (and previously New York University and the University of Georgia. His new...

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Health Series 5: Dr Evan Nadler / Pediatric Obesity Surgeon
Aug. 25, 2025

Health Series 5: Dr Evan Nadler / Pediatric Obesity Surgeon

Doctor Evan Nadler is a pediatric obesity surgeon, and is on a mission to help transform the lives of the 100 million people battling obesity. He is the host of the Obesity Explained show on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ob...

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