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Episode 205 · Sep 15, 2025 · 81 min

Charlie Kirk: Rest In Peace

In this week’s episode we discussed the events that transpired at Utah Valley University that led to the murder of Charlie Kirk. A single gunshot silenced one of America’s most outspoke…

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Episode 204 · Sep 8, 2025 · 64 min

Why We Respond The Way We Do

In this week’s episode we discussed how different people react to the ups and downs of life. Why do some people thrive under pressure while others shut down? How do our backgrounds, bel…

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Episode 203 · Sep 1, 2025 · 80 min

Human Resources In The Modern Age (feat. Meagan West)

In this week’s episode we discussed how human resources is transforming in today's fast-paced, tech-driven workplace with a special guest, Meagan West. From remote work and AI in hiring…

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Episode 202 · Aug 25, 2025 · 62 min

What If The Ice Age Returned

In this week’s episode we discussed how a return to glacial conditions would reshape our planet, from shifting climates and mass migrations to food shortages and technological survival.…

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Episode 201 · Aug 18, 2025 · 64 min

Living In The Age Of Instant Everything

In this week’s episode we discussed how the rise of instant gratification is reshaping our habits, expectations, and even our mental health. Is convenience coming at a cost? We unpack t…

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Episode 200 · Aug 11, 2025 · 53 min

200th Episode Special!

In this week’s episode we celebrate hitting 200 episodes! We take a look back at the journey from Episode 101 to 199. We revisit some of our favorite moments, standout guests, and behin…

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Episode 199 · Aug 4, 2025 · 67 min

China's Real Population

In this week’s episode we discussed the growing skepticism around China's official population figures. With expert insights, data analysis, and geopolitical context, we explore why some…

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Episode 198 · Jul 28, 2025 · 67 min

Missed Opportunities: The Ones That Got Away

In this week’s episode we discussed the moments that slipped through our fingers—the job not taken, the call not made, the dream put on hold. We explore real stories of missed opportuni…

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Episode 197 · Jul 21, 2025 · 60 min

Who Came Up With That?

In this week’s episode we discussed the surprising origins behind everyday innovations and the brilliant (and sometimes overlooked) minds who created them. Who really invented the telep…

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Episode 196 · Jul 14, 2025 · 71 min

Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space

In this week’s episode we discussed how consumer culture, emotional attachment, and clever marketing have led to a nation buried in stuff. Americans are surrounded by more possessions t…

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Episode 194 · Jun 30, 2025 · 61 min

Unlocking The Gateway Experience

In this week’s episode we discussed the mysterious world of the Gateway Experience—a mind-expanding audio training system developed by the Monroe Institute. From out-of-body experiences…

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Episode 193 · Jun 23, 2025 · 64 min

Manipulating Time and Space

In this week’s episode we discussed the latest developments in anti-gravity technology, from breakthrough research and government patents to bold claims by private companies. Is science…

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Episode 192 · Jun 16, 2025 · 65 min

Price Tags Through Time

In this week’s episode we discussed how the cost of everyday items has changed from generation to generation. From inflation and wages to cultural shifts and economic milestones, we bre…

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Episode 190 · Jun 2, 2025 · 64 min

The Myth Of Overpopulation

In this week’s episode we discussed the controversial conspiracy theory that claims the world population has been wildly exaggerated. Are global institutions inflating the numbers or ar…

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Episode 189 · May 26, 2025 · 71 min

MK Ultra: The CIA’s Mind Control Experiments

In this week’s episode we discussed the dark and often unbelievable truth behind MK Ultra, the CIA’s top-secret mind control program that ran during the Cold War. From LSD experiments o…

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Episode 188 · May 19, 2025 · 76 min

Pope Leo XIV: From Cardinal to Pope

In this week’s episode we discussed the historic moment as the new Pope Leo XIV is elected to lead the Catholic Church. From the white smoke rising above the Sistine Chapel to the globa…

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Episode 187 · May 12, 2025 · 60 min

The Evolving Role of Grandparents

In this week’s episode we discussed how the role of grandparents has transformed in modern families. From active caregivers and emotional anchors to long-distance supporters navigating …

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Episode 186 · May 5, 2025 · 62 min

Project Stargate: The CIA's Psychic Spy Program

In this week’s episode we discussed the mysterious world of Project Stargate, the U.S. government's secret program that explored psychic phenomena for intelligence gathering during the …

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