Episodes

Nov. 20, 2025

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

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 from Manhattanville College with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, where he currently works as an adjunct professor. He is also a Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist.
Nov. 18, 2025

#127: Ephraim Herschmann / Deplatforming v Debates / Monsters and Babies / Risk and Comfort

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!
Nov. 13, 2025

Entertainment Series 6: Michael Mandaville / Producing “Taken” Trilogy / Novels / Storytelling

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
Nov. 10, 2025

History Series 2: David Schwartz / Vegas & Gambling / Rise & Fall of the Mob / Conflict Resolution

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, tourism, and conflict resolution. Dave has written seven books and edited four others on the history of gaming, gambling, key and historic figures in gambling, and more. He also studies and practices conflict resolution at UNLV since 2020. https://dgschwartz.com https://dgs...
Nov. 9, 2025

BONUS Episode: Sidney Outlaw P1 / Mixed Martial Arts / Navigating Highs and Lows / Training

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.
Nov. 6, 2025

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

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 Rabbinical school training to be a Rabbi.
Nov. 3, 2025

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

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 Education”, hosts a daily podcast, writes for Forbes on a weekly basis, and is an international keynote speaker. https://www.theaieducator.io/about https://www.theaieducator.io/aiclassroom Check out Dan Fitzpatrick on X. Bestselling Author & Global Keynote Speaker on AI...
Oct. 29, 2025

#125: John Perkins / Economic Hitman / Death and Life Economies / China / Central and South America

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, the Middle East, and the United States. His 11 books on economics, shamanism, and transformation have sold over 2.5 million copies and been published in over 35 languages. https://johnperkins.org
Oct. 22, 2025

#124: Justin Bocock / Homicide Detective / Secret Service / True Crime Author

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.co/d/gkFZM1c https://justinbocock.com
Oct. 13, 2025

Psychology Series 10: Bob Levenson / Psychology & Physiology / Emotions & Aging / Long Term Marriage

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.
Oct. 9, 2025

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

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://paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com https://a.co/d/cCE6XZ6
Oct. 5, 2025

#123: Adam Friedman / Breathwork / Photography / Simulation and Reality

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.com/books/about/The_Illuminated_Breath.html?id=w-RXEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1#v=onepage&q&f=false
Oct. 1, 2025

Entertainment Series 5: Joel High / Creative Control Content / Music Supervisor / Producing

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 Pictures, and LionsGate Entertainment. https://www.creativecontrolent.com
Sept. 25, 2025

History Series 1: Dennis McNally / Grateful Dead Former Publicist / San Francisco / Blues and Jazz

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 Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead https://www.dennismcnally.com/books/a-long-strange-trip-grateful-dead/ On Highway 61: Music, Race, and the Evolution of Cultural Freedom https://www.dennismcnally.com/books/on-highway-61/ The Last Great Dream: How Bohemian...
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”.
Sept. 16, 2025

Psychology Series 9: Todd Shackelford (18+) / Relations/ Jealousy / Sexual Competition

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, Michigan, where he is Co-Director of the Evolutionary Psychology Laboratory and Founding Director of the Center for Evolutionary Psychological Science. Shackelford led the founding in 2012 of Ph.D. and M.S. programs in psychology at Oakland University. In 2016, he was appointed D...
Sept. 5, 2025

Psychology Series 8: Marat Shpolyansky / Generational Trauma / Relationships / Discovering Passion

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 assisted therapy, and integrative approaches. https://hope-therapy-center.com/team/marat-shpolyansky-holistic-psychiatry/
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/4oxz2IS
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
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 newest book, Better Money; Gold, Fiat, or Bitcoin is available now. https://a.co/d/iBmgsbg
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/@obesityexplained https://www.obesityexplained.com
Aug. 19, 2025

Psychology Series 7: Tim Wienecke / Masculinity, Anxiety, US AirForce

Tim Wienecke is a licensed psychotherapist and specializes in addiction / recovery, trauma, anxiety, domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma recovery. He trained with NSA while in his US AirForce career, and became a lead instructor for the AirForce Bystander Program (identifying and intervening prior to harassment or assault occurs). Tim is also the host of the American Masculinity podcast. https://youtu.be/VECsPUCYpwo https://empoweredchangece.com/american-masculinity-podcast
Aug. 8, 2025

#119: Dr. Zafra Lerner

Dr Zafra Lerman is a scientist, educator, and humanitarian recognized for her contributions to science education and science diplomacy. She received her PhD in chemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, and from 1986 to 2010, she chaired the American Chemical Society's Subcommittee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights. She has been successful in preventing executions, releasing prisoners of conscience from jail and bringing dissidents to freedom She started the Malta Confere...