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2023-12-291h 51
Epic Dad Legacy80 I MARKUS KAULIUS - How to play a bigger game as a FatherMarkus Kaulius is a husband of 19 years to Brooke, father of 2 teenage girls(Claire and Bailey), and the founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, and serial entrepreneur. Markus’s passion for life and energy is infectious, and he is on a mission to help other dads, men, and people all around the world step up and start playing a bigger game.
In today’s episode Markus and I discuss:
-The importance of staying in shape as a Dad
-How to balance building a business and family life
-Tips and strategies on raisi...
2023-10-301h 02
Phase2PhaseTalkin Nerdy: VR Update (Summer 2023)Here comes a new challenger!And the shocking return of an old cast member from season 1! For the latest in virtual dopamine delivery, we turn to our resident nerd.***LINKS:PSVR2 SalesQuest 3 Google/Samsung ReturnApple's HeadsetShockwave Suit***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks...
2023-05-2504 min
Phase2PhaseTalkin Nerdy: PlayStation VR 2It's been a month since Markus got his newest gizmo. How does he feel about it?Protip: Take a drink every time Markus says "Immersive"Support the show
2023-03-2619 min
Phase2PhaseProxy War with Russia (Ukraine)Almost exactly one year after Russia's invasion of its neighbor Ukraine, Markus and Drew discuss how America came to be involved in this bloody conflict. Officially involved only from a support standpoint, by providing not only billions of dollars but also an array of sophisticated military hardware. Supplying everything from brand new Abrams tanks to F-16 jet fighters and of course, not to mention, a plethora of unofficial covert agents and operators.But how did things get to this point? Is it true when the media says that this war was totally unprovoked? Th...
2023-03-2010 minPhase2PhaseChinese Spy Balloon Narrative Full of Hot Air?3 weeks after the Chinese "spy balloon" that blatantly defied US airspace, and casually floated across the lower 48, Markus and Drew discus if this story was merely a distraction from the train derailment and environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio? But why the distraction, if indeed it is one? Who's to blame and who benefits?Perhaps it's the War Machine, doing what it does best- drumming up fear in support for future conflict with China?Maybe all these recent train derailments are Cyber attack Payback from Russia for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?O...
2023-03-0609 min
Phase2PhaseChatGPT and Generative AIEvery civilization throughout our history has taken part in the shaping of its society and ultimately its own destiny, built on the foundations of human ingenuity and the unique drive to be better. In the strive for social progress and the instinctual desire to harness the power of technology, we built machines to help us. This new mechanized era coupled with ever increasing automation, would lay the groundwork for what would later play a critical role in the future molding of human development.Now, for the first time in human history, we have taken the first real st...
2023-02-2230 min
Phase2PhaseCULTS: The Psychological Sway of Bad ShepherdsWhy are we so collectively desperate for belonging? To understand this world and our place in it? What is it that calls to us to find the secret knowledge from the beyond? Join us, as we do a brief dive into the dark waters of cults. In this episode we examine JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, HEAVEN'S GATE, THE PEOPLE'S TEMPLE and THE MANSON FAMILY. The groups, their leaders, founders and the doctrine they follow(ed).One could argue the thing that makes cults fundamentally different (and therefore dangerous) then...
2022-06-272h 25
Phase2PhaseJohnny Depp v Amber HeardUh oh! Did we just become a celebrity gossip podcast!? You can't avoid it, so we talked about it. But who is at fault here? Should we do more commentary as half-informed outsiders?You decide.***LINKS:Really?***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport the show
2022-05-0305 minPhase2PhaseElon Musk Buys TwitterThere's a new sheriff in Twitter town. But what changes will it bring? Will it be a bastion of free speech, or a cesspool of internet trolls?You decide.***LINKS:Hyperloop TestingElon Buys TwitterFollower count changesChinese Consulate in Houston burns docs in courtyard***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport...
2022-04-2808 min
Phase2PhaseTalkin Nerdy: Dolby CinemaHas Markus finally finished his quest for audiovisual perfection!? Find out in this thrilling retelling!***LINKS:Dolby Cinema The Lost City Try it yourself!***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport the show
2022-04-0206 min
Phase2PhaseMarkus Vs?? The Great AV RantIn a surprising mid-season twist, Markus rants about things that probably only he cares about. Put on your waders listeners, cause this one gets deep. Are these the ravings of a mad man, or is his nerd rage justified? You decide. Note of correction: I mistakenly said “kilobytes per second” in regards to audio bitrate, when more accurately it is “kilobits per second” which ironically enough proves my point ***LINKS: Inaudible Dialogue 4K vs UHD Loudness War IMAX vs Liemax EX. A Dune FormatsFilm vs Digital Projectio...
2022-03-281h 02Phase2PhaseTangent: Money Can't Buy Me LoveIn this Tangent, Markus and Drew discuss America's complicated relationship with billionaires. ***LINKS:Amazon's Brick and Mortar Bezos meets Dicaprio "Or we will write you an angry letter to you..."***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport the show
2022-01-3008 minPhase2Phase5G Effecting US Airplanes!?In this Short, Markus and Drew talk about the bugs still being working out of the 5G telecommunications system.***LINKS:5G Buffer zones FAA Issues Spectrum woes Lightsquared vs GPS Too many acronyms***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your budget is too tight...
2022-01-3008 minPhase2PhaseBigger Jaws: Buying Activision-Blizzard and BungieMicrosoft sent shock waves through the videogame industry when it announced plans in January to acquire Activision Blizzard, the developers/publishers of the gigantic Call of Duty and Warcraft series. Weeks later, Sony announced their plan to acquire Bungie (best known for creating the Halo and Destiny franchises (ironically published by Activision)).How will these business decisions affect the employees and the consumers? Are any developers safe from the clutches of the conglomerate?***LINKS:Microsoft Press Release TencentActivision revenueActivision-Blizzard work environmentSo...
2022-01-3015 min
Phase2PhaseTalking Nerdy: CES 2022What cool new gadgets and gizmos can we expect this year? For the full report, we ask our resident nerd. ***CORRECTION: OWO is NOT owned by Meta. You can learn more on their website below! ***LINKS:CES Official PageSmart Home gadgets Razer Sophia BMW CarRainstick ShowerHTC @ CES 22 OWO vest PSVR 2 CES 22 VR Roundup ***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:Pay...
2022-01-2207 min
Phase2PhaseTalking Nerdy: James Webb Space TelescopeIn 1990, NASA and the ESA launched the Hubble Space Telescope. It enabled us to learn the life cycles of stars, revealed black holes, proved the existence of dark matter and dark energy, and has even given us a glimpse into the oldest parts of the universe.Now, over 30 years later (with some fresh underground collabs) they're about to drop the hotly anticipated sequel...***LINKS:Official Site Fact Sheet Deep Field 30 Years of Hubble ***CONTACT US:...
2022-01-2003 min
Phase2PhaseDUNE: 1984 Vs. 2021In which we discuss the 1984 David Lynch and the 2021 Dennis Villenueve adaptations and their subjective successes and failures.***LINKS: RotoscopingJordorowsky's Dune Villenueve Scene Breakdown Hans Zimmer Song Exploder Deleted ScenesFor fans of the David Lync film, look up the 'Spicediver' fan edit ***CONTACT US:Link Tree ***SUPPORT US:PayPal If you liked what you hear...
2022-01-171h 05Phase2PhaseDrew Vs. Mandates and Personal FreedomIn this episode, Drew rails against the COVID mandates as well as (in his view) the incoherent policies more than 18 months after "15 Days to Slow the Spread".(WARNING, EXTREME LANGUAGE!!!)***CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro/How it started (It's Science)04:00 Never let a good crisis go to waste/The Flip-Flopping begins06:07 Put your money where your mouth is/The Mandates07:54 "But why, Drew?"/ "Cuz I don't f***in' believe you guys!"10:02 Gettin' into the weeds/ Stats12:54 How it's going (It's Political)/ The Rant Begins!16:21 Inconsistencies and exemptions/ T...
2021-12-1427 minPhase2PhaseThe Great (Submarine) Escape - The True Story of the "Metal Coffin"In this Short, Markus and Drew discuss the tremendous respect they have for the Sea (and those who sail it), through a story of Peruvian sailors trapped beneath the waves in their crippled sub the Pacocha, and their miraculous escape. This story of horror and heroism is something akin to Apollo 13, Titanic and Back Draft, all rolled into one real life nightmare. ***CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro/The Sea Demands Respect03:56 Peruvian Submarine Disaster/ Horror and Heroism 19:12 End/ Outro***LINKS:1968 Submarine Disasters The Orange B...
2021-11-2822 min
Phase2PhaseVoyager's Golden Records: Galactic Representative of the Human RaceWhat if you were asked to compile all relevant cultural examples of humanity and then put it in a sort of satellite-time-capsule and then shoot it off into the far regions of space?What images, sounds, and media would you pick and why? Furthermore, how would those choices be interpreted by intelligent extraterrestrial life?These were the questions that faced Carl Sagan and his associates in the 1970s.***LINKS:Voyager What's On The Record?Murmurs of Earth Contact"Earth" Reality ShowPioneer Plaque...
2021-11-1123 minPhase2PhaseThe Metaverse vs IRLIn this Short, Markus and Drew discuss the theoretical wonderplane that is the metaverse, proto-metaverses, and the realities of the world that it is being born in.***LINKS:Epic's Billion dollar MetaverseFacebook rebrands as Meta DecentralandFortnite collaborations "who just agrees to something they don't read?"The Net (film) "everything is crap" "Fuck you, you can't do what I do!"
2021-11-0719 min
Phase2PhaseA Tale of Two StrikesIn this Short, Marcus and Drew discuss the difference between hard and soft strikes as they pertain to the situation regarding Hollywood and (allegedly) Southwest Airlines, respectively.***LINKS:HollywoodDeal ReachedSouthwest Airlines***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your...
2021-10-1908 minPhase2PhaseTangent: Modern Convenience = Total ComplianceIn this Tangent, Markus and Drew discuss a wide range of topics including the allure of modern conveniences, planned obsolescence and The Great Reset.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planned-obsolescence-engine-of-the-consumer-economy/id278981407?i=1000442694374Support the show
2021-09-0808 min
Phase2PhaseDrew vs: Value Perception and The Great ResetIn this clip, Drew rants at Markus on the complexities of a Minimum Wage as well as the potential looming financial collapse, know colloquially as "The Great Reset". Have Americans been consuming cheap goods for too long that our perception of value is permanently skewed?You decide.***LINKS:"Just Print more Money"Millennials are Broke"Ther Takin' r jobs!"Vertical Integration of Big Biz The Death of Small Biz
2021-09-0806 minPhase2PhaseChina's Videogame BanIn this Short, Markus and Drew discuss China's recent new set of social laws designed to strengthen it's "cultural superiority"***LINKS:China Bans more than 3hrs of VideogamesChina Bans "Sissies" on TVChina's Social Credit System"The China Dollar"***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford t...
2021-09-0805 minPhase2PhaseWW1 Warfare - THE GREAT WAR - What's so great about it?In this Tangent, Markus and Drew pontificate on the fascinating and utterly depressing aspects of The Great War. Despite the new and horrifying technologies of machine guns, poison gas, and airplanes one aspect of combat still never changes...War is Hell.***LINKS:Overview"Pew Pew Pew"My Favorite War"They're all great""Some Austrian C***"- Christmas TruceBabies in incubators...
2021-09-0808 min
Phase2PhaseThe Battle of Blair Mountain: The Forgotten Mine Wars of AmericaThe year is 1921 and a long brewing, ever escalating labor dispute between The Stone Mountain Coal Company and the Miners of Mingo County West Virginia is about to come to a violent conclusion. In what would later be known as the largest armed conflict since the American Civil War.Soldiers returning home from the Great War now find themselves immersed in yet another bloody fight. This time they fight a new enemy: their fellow Americans.Using similar military tactics they learned in the trenches of Europe, these working class heroes braved machine gun fire, gas at...
2021-09-0453 min
Phase2PhaseWith(out) Bloodshed: Judas and the Black MessiahA follow-up to our Black Panthers episode in which we discuss the book The Assassination of Fred Hampton and the movie Judas and the Black Messiah***LINKS:The Hurricane The Chicago 8 The Weather UndergroundThe Assassination of Fred Hampton Fake Terror Plots***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a...
2021-08-1746 min
Sprachventure Podcast - Sprachen lernen, Sprachreisen & mehr#22 Sprachen lernen in nur 7 Tagen? - Nathaniel Drew's SprachenlernmethodeSprachen lernen muss nicht immer Jahre dauern und nach dem klassischen Weg erfolgen. Mit Nathaniel Drew's Sprachenlernmethode soll man eine neue Sprache in nur 7 Tagen sprechen können. Ob und wie das funktionierst erfährst du in dieser Podcast Episode!Hier geht es zum Video von Nathaniel Drew: https://youtu.be/lhcvejeAB0E▶️Hat dir diese Episode gefallen? Dann würde ich mich freuen, wenn du mir auf iTunes ein Review hinterlassen würdest! Damit unterstützt du diesen Podcast! Du möchtest immer auf dem Laufenden bleiben? Subscribe zum Sprachventure Podcast und verpasse keine Folgen!
2021-08-1511 minPhase2PhaseCultural Stagnation and the Micro/Macro ScaleIn this Tangent, Markus and Drew discuss the current state of the arts and their slow cultural demise. And Drew offers a hypothesis why things never change.***LINKS:Ave MariaA Second Opinion ***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your budget is too t...
2021-08-1107 min
Phase2PhaseScarJo VS House of MouseThe Disney Empire has a long and litigious history, but have they gone too far this time? You decide***LINKS:Facts of the Case***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your budget is too tight but you still want to help, please Like, Share and/or leave...
2021-08-0608 min
Phase2PhaseSpace StuffIn this Tangent, Markus and Drew off the heels of their UFO discussion, float adrift into space talk. From private companies to NASA's return to the moon***CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro/ISS sexy talk02:06 Blue Origin/ Virgin Galactic/ Artemis04:46 Life on Mars06:00 Space walks/ The overview effect ***LINKS:"It's a Penis..."Blue Origin & Virgin GalacticNASA; "We destroyed the Technology to go back to the Moon"Smartless Jessica Meir
2021-07-0413 min
Phase2PhaseTalking Nerdy: PS5 - Six(ish) Months LaterIs Markus still in love with the PS5? Let's find out!***LINKS:Doom 3 VRIron Man VRResident Evil 7PlayStation All StarsUniversal RemoteSpider-Man (PS4 and PS5 comparison)PlayStation VR 2Silent HillsThe Order 1886PlayStation Home: The Failure that Made Millions***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and c...
2021-06-2609 min
Phase2PhaseTalking Nerdy: VR Update (July 2021)And now we go to Markus for the VR report...Markus?***LINKS:Valve IndexHTC ViveHP Reverb G2Oculus Quest 2Headset comparisonPSVR 2Nreal LightMagic LeapJohn Carmack's Doom 3 VRSpatialTactical HapticsHaptX Gloves12 VR Locomotion Solutions/Concepts You Probably Haven't Heard OfApple's VR Headset?***CONTACT US:Link TreeSupport...
2021-06-2509 min
Phase2PhaseUFOs: The Hipster of ConspiracyEver experienced something odd you couldn't explain? A bizarre encounter with a strange being or unknown object whipping across the horizon?Just like the US government, we can no longer collectively ignore the physics-bending elephant in the sky.For decades, the sighting and documenting of UFOs has been a common occurrence. Most people are aware of the famous alleged crash in Roswell, NM in 1947, or the biblical story of Enoch and the Watchers, or the ancient Sumerian legend of Nibiru and the Anunnaki. However, these stories were always treated in the mainstream as just c...
2021-06-1029 min
Phase2PhaseTalking Nerdy: MIDI 2.0 What happens when the underlying technology powering music for almost 30 years gets replaced? ***LINKS:MIDI 2 DemoMIDI 2 ProfilesImogen Heap's MiMu GlovesJamstikLinnstrumentTetsuya Mizuguchi***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your budget is too tight but you still want to h...
2021-06-1008 min
Phase2PhaseSelf-Driving Cars UpdateSelf- driving cars update: Are they safe yet? No... not really. But they are still pretty sweet. Markus and Drew take another look at this ever evolving technology.***LINKS:Tesla autopilot accidentElon's RebuttalTesla Autopilot ArrestsWaymo Car defeated by conesApple's self-driving carSensorama***CONTACT US:Link TreeSupport the show
2021-06-0704 min
Phase2PhaseBreakthrough StarshotBreakthrough Starshot is a theoretical space probe design, intended to travel deep into the heart of our galaxy at a percentage of light speed using light itself to propel dozens of nano ships using earth-based high powered lasers. Scientists are excited for the great knowledge humanity could potentially gain.***CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro/ Breakthrough Starshot02:27 Dynamics of the space craft/ nano tech and lasers04:30 What's to be learned?/ Panspermia? ***LINKS:The Breakthrough Starshot Mission Explained Yuri Milner Panspermia
2021-06-0708 min
Phase2PhaseCitizen: Friend or Foe?Do apps like Citizen make us safer?Do they feed paranoia and sew distrust among our once friendly neighbors?Is it splitting the world into snitches and suspects?You decide.NOTE: After recording, Citizen cancelled its plans for private security. See links below***CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro/ What is Citizen?00:52 Gatekeepers/ The dangers of improper Framing and Context 03:17 The Importance of a slow moving justice system/ mob mentality***LINKS:The Dangers of Framing and Mob MentalityBlackstone's Ratio
2021-06-0709 min
Phase2PhaseMarvin Heeymeyer and The KilldozerThe incredible story of Marvin Heemeyer is a cautionary tale about an ordinary auto-repair shop owner whose grievances with the local government fueled his extraordinary desire to build a concrete and steel modified bulldozer to exact revenge. His 2-hour long rampage miraculously didn't kill anyone but demolished 14 buildings (including City Hall) and left over 7 million dollars in damages.Rather than be taken alive by the authorities, after becoming stuck in a caved-in basement of one of the recently demolished buildings, Marvin turned his gun on himself. He left behind only a set of self-narrated audio cassette tapes a...
2021-06-0708 min
Phase2PhaseTalking Nerdy: The Last of Us Part 2Markus FINALLY finishes this game and has some very strong opinions on it.***LINKS:One Night LiveOfficial PodcastTLoU Announcement TrailerTLoU Part 2 Reveal ReactionPSX Panel 1PSX Panel 2Ashley Johnson BAFTA Acceptance Speech***Bonus Links:Alternate EndingThe Making of The Last of UsInsane detailsWayfaring Stranger (Live)Troy unboxes Ellie's GuitarLet's Get Into It with Neil DruckmannLessons from the ScreenplayMusic of TLoUMarkus' screenshotsSupport the...
2021-05-0624 minSprachventure Podcast - Sprachen lernen, Sprachreisen & mehr#3 So kannst du schnell neue Sprachen lernen: Das Planetensystem by Nathaniel DrewJeder kennt den klassischen Weg eine neue Sprache zu lernen. Doch dieser ist eigentlich gar nicht so effektiv. Für diese Podcast Episode wurde ich von einem YouTube Video von Nathaniel Drew inspiriert. In diesem stellt er seine Sprachlernmethode nach dem Planetensystem vor. Wie du hören wirst, ist dieses ein sehr wirkungsvolles System um schellstmöglich eine neue Sprache sprechen zu können!Hier geht es zum Video von Nathaniel Drew: https://youtu.be/95NgtNgmnWA▶️Zum Launch dieses Podcasts kannst du derzeit 3x50€ gewinnen! Alles was du dazu tun musst, ist mir ein ehrliches Review auf...
2021-04-1110 min
Phase2PhaseKobe & Cancel Culture A short in which we discuss the zeitgeist surrounding Kobe Bryant's tragic death and the nontroversy that followed. Ari Shaffir on Kobe BryantMessiah ComplexSupport the show
2021-04-0207 min
Phase2PhaseSpy Planes in Baltimore A Short in which we discuss the "Surveillance Planes" proposal in Baltimore to combat crime. As well as famous quotes from history used out of context. ***LINKS:Spy Planes"I'm supposed to be Anonymous" ***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your budget i...
2021-04-0209 min
Phase2PhaseTulsi Gabbard A Short in which we discuss the interesting turn of events surrounding the ongoing political feud within the Democratic party between the new, up-and-coming rising star Tulsi Gabbard versus the queen of warmongers and embodiment of corruption, Hilary. ***LINKS: "Legal Eagle" discussing the legal ramifications of Tulsi's lawsuit against Clinton***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a...
2021-04-0207 min
Phase2PhaseRichard Jewell A Short in which we discuss the story of Richard Jewell and the bomb scare at the 1996 Olympics.***LINKS:The Movie The Article ***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If your budget is too tight but you still want to help, please Like, Share and/or leave u...
2021-04-0205 min
Phase2PhasePorn of the Future: Anime Camgirl ControversyA short in which we discuss Porn of the future and the unprecedented controversy surrounding Harmony Wonder of ProjectMelody, a digitally camgirl that uses imaging technology to create her web videos. Using a Motion Capture tech to display a digitally generated avatar this adult performer is unlike any flesh and blood model and she is gaining many followers... and detractors.***LINKS:Her channelProjectHarmony***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPal
2021-04-0210 min
Phase2PhaseAndroid SurveyAn excerpt from Episode 9, "Rise of the Robot Revolution", in which we take the survey from Detroit: Become Human that probes our comfort levels surrounding mankind's technology dependency and even robot relationships. I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. ***LINKS:Android SurveySpace Junk Starlink Train at Dusk***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford t...
2021-04-0206 min
Phase2PhaseStar Wars: The Fandom Menace A Short in which we discuss Star Wars (particularly The Last Jedi) before heading into Episode IX. With the last chapter in an epic cinema saga (almost five decades in the making) finally before us, we ask the tough questions:How did Rian Johnson do at the helm of Star Wars? Did he destroy the character of Luke Skywalker? Or did he remain true to the essences of George Lucas' vision?You decide ***LINKS: This video is largely a response to a great video by Nerrel
2021-04-0207 min
Phase2Phase"Don't F**k with Cats" review and discussionA Short in which we discuss the Netflix show about the bizarre, true story of a digital psycho and the international hunt to find him. The series chronicles events following a crowd-sourced amateur investigation into a series of animal cruelty acts, committed by the now infamous Luka Magnotta. This obsessive celebrity hopeful attempted to diminish his internet obscurity by circulating videos of himself torturing and killing kittens. As his obsession grew, his acts eventually culminated in the murder of Chinese international student Jun Lin, who Luka lured into unknowingly becoming his next internet torture video."...
2021-04-0210 min
Phase2PhaseStarlink (Global Internet, brought to you by ELON MUSK)A Short in which we discuss the implications of the Starlink program. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation being constructed by SpaceX. This ambitious project (the brain child of Elon Musk) attemps to provide ubiquitous global satellite Internet access. This man-made constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit, working in combination with ground transceivers.But what ramifications will this initiative have for the world as a whole?Everything from global surveillance, propaganda, light pollution and space junk to potentially a true world wide net of information and participation.
2021-04-0209 min
Phase2PhaseCATS CGI 'Patch'We discuss the "patching" of the 2019 movie Cats and the implications of digital distribution for movies. Note that the pre-patch release isn't UNEDITED, but rather unpolished. ***LINKS:CGI PatchThe People VS George LucasStar Wars COPS parody6 Days to Air. The Making of South Park***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you h...
2021-04-0206 min
Phase2PhaseOccult Magick and the Nature of RealityEver pondered the "ultimate question of life, the universe and everything?” Have you ever wondered about the nature of existence or even the structure of reality itself? Or what exactly are the limitations of human consciousness?If so, chances are that along your journey of spiritual discovery, you may have come across names like John Dee, Aleister Crowley, L. Ron Hubbard, or even Jack Parsons. Usually followed with words like occult, miracle, and of course magic.Magic (or Magick) is often described as the belief that unrelated events are causally connected, despite the absence of any...
2021-04-011h 44Phase2PhaseThe Night Stalker and the Phoenix ProgramIn this Tangent Markus and Drew discuss if Richard Ramirez (the "Night Stalker" serial killer) is connected to the Top Secret Army missions code-named "Operation Phoenix" of the Vietnam era?In this off-the-cuff discussion, Drew rattles on about the spurious possibility that the infamous killer from the 80's was in some way connected to Michael Aquino's secret psychological operations divisions over a decade prior.***LINK:Netflix, The Hunt for a Serial KillerPhoenix Program"Someone should kick his...
2021-03-1306 min
Phase2PhaseTangent: Apple's Public and Private WarsApple famously held their own against the FBI, but they now face two of the biggest names in the tech game in very public disputes. However, its greatest enemy may lie in the shadows. Is Apple the vanguard of privacy in an invasive world? The hero we deserve but not the one we need right now? Or a wolf in overpriced sheep's clothing?You decide.LINKS***Foxconn Factory SuicidesDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDeath Star Technicians
2021-03-0710 min
Phase2PhaseShorts: Non-Fungible TokensThe future is here. And this intangible digital frontier we are building needs ways of ensuring that one's digital property is authentic.But how? And what even is digital property?A trifecta of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Non-Fungible Tokens come together to form the basic structure of this new digital community. It's all a little confusing... but not really. Join us on an off-the-cuff discussion of this exciting new concept of NFTs.Enjoy.***LINKS:What is Blockchain?What is an NFT?What is Cr...
2021-03-0409 min
Phase2PhaseTangent: One-Takes, Divisive Directors, and Different MediumsIn this off the cuff conversation Markus and Drew discuss their love for a dying cinema technique: the One-Take. A one-take occurs when the entire scene in a film is shot satisfactorily the first time, whether by necessity (as with certain expensive special effects) or by skill with a lot of luck.Plus, their feeling on the infamous Zack Snyder cut , JJ Abrams' love of lens flair, and the strengths and weaknesses of different story telling mediums.Enjoy***LINKS:Quantum Of Solace Roof Chase...
2021-01-3014 min
Phase2PhaseTangent: Death of the Movie Theater and The Uncertain Future of CinemaWith streaming on the rise and physical media on the decline, what will entertainment look like in the wake of the pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the film industry in 2020. Across the world and to varying degrees, cinemas and movie theaters have been closed, festivals have been cancelled or postponed, and film releases have been moved to future dates or delayed indefinitely.Did COVID kill the movie theater... star??? (I got nothin'...)You decide.***LINKS:Tom Hanks InterviewRent-A-ScreenWonder Woman 4k...
2021-01-3017 min
Phase2PhaseDrew Vs: Distractions and DogwhistlesHere Drew rants about what he believes is tearing Americans apart, and what could bring us together.Are dog whistles as prevalent as the media suggests or are we just seeing bogey men behind every corner?You decide***LINKS:The Sunken PlaceDog whistleCPAC 2021Woops (CPAC 2021)62% of Americans Afraid to Share Political ViewsPrimary Issues for the Left (Poll)
2021-01-2611 min
Phase2PhaseDrew Vs: Hate Speech and Big Tech CensorshipHere Markus picks Drew's brain about the complex issues of hate speech, censorship and the role that the internet tech juggernauts like Facebook and Twitter may or may not have with it.Will cancel culture consume American society? Will allowing free speech cause hate to grow? Or is the answer to bad ideas good ideas?You decide.LINKS:Does censorship work?Angela Merkel criticizes TwitterFacebook bans news in AustraliaWhy the Past Matters ***CONTACT US:Link Tree
2021-01-2609 min
Phase2PhaseCapitol Hill Riot: Aftermath (The New Narrative)Turns out we had more to say about January 6th, its causes, and its possible repercussions. With a bizarre new narrative of 'multi-racial whiteness' being pushed by mainstream media in the wake of the Capitol Hill Riot, Drew pontificates with Markus if this division isn't being helped along with the use of Big Tech algorithmic rage engagement in combination with ambitious unscrupulous politicians. Is this all a big distraction from the largest consolidation of wealth in human history? Is it merely the volatile combination of immediate gratification helped along with the technological ability to instantly tr...
2021-01-2643 min
Phase2PhaseJanuary 6th and The Capitol Hill RiotBy now, you've probably heard all kinds of things about what happened at Capitol Hill on January 6th, 2021. If you watched any of the footage from the "Insurrection" you probably have a few questions.How did this happen ? Who's to blame? What's going to happen moving forward? One would think that, in a post 9/11 world, this kind of massive security failure, despite numerous warnings prior to the event, would be impossible. Though details are still evolving, numerous videos have proven otherwise. These security failings (and the subsequent fear that followed) lead some of the...
2021-01-261h 27
Phase2PhaseDrew Vs: The World (of Libertarianism)Here Drew clumsily attempts to explain to Markus the basis for his interest in Libertarianism and why it may have a fundamental (and possibly fatal) flaw.Enjoy.***CONTACT US:TwitterYouTubeWebsite***STREAM US:GoogleAppleSpotifyStitcheriHeartRadio***SUPPORT US: PayPalIf you liked what you heard a...
2021-01-2508 min
Phase2PhaseTangent: Pornhub and the Moderation QuestionAfter a scathing expose' from the New York Times, and losing support from VISA and MasterCard, Pornhub made sweeping changes to its policies and deleted a massive swath of its videos.It is a hotly debated issue that is emblematic of the very nature of user generated content platforms and perhaps even the internet itself.Can behavior be moderated? If so, what is the best method?Can You Decide?LINKS: NYT ArticleThe AftermathIndustry perspective - Unpacking the War On Porn***CONTACT U...
2021-01-0210 min
Phase2PhaseDon't F*#k with Cats UpdateOne year later, Drew finally watches the documentary and has some things to say about it. A Short in which we discuss the Netflix show about the bizarre, true story of a digital psycho and the international hunt to find him.The series chronicles events following a crowd-sourced amateur investigation into a series of animal cruelty acts, committed by the now infamous Luka Magnotta. This obsessive celebrity hopeful attempted to diminish his internet obscurity by circulating videos of himself torturing and killing kittens. As his obsession grew, his acts eventually culminated in the murder of...
2020-12-2030 min
Phase2PhaseDrew Vs: The Fake WokeWhether it's Hollywood movies, Video games, Magic: The Gathering playing cards, or even the CDC issuing vaccine distribution policy based on 'racial equity', no institution is safe from the outrage mob. Have we finally reached peak Woke-ism, where we will see the decline of moral authoritarianism? Or is this new age social puritanism just getting started?Can we work it out, or will we all be crushed by the boulder?Enjoy.***LINKS:CDC new vaccine distribution guidelines Magic: The Gathering-https://www.po...
2020-12-1816 min
Phase2Phase2020 - A RetrospectiveWith so many trials and tribulations this year, Drew and Markus take a look back and find the bright spots in a dark year.Are we doomed to doomscroll? Can we recover from these tumultuous times? Will 2021 be a better year? You decide.***CONTACT US:Link Tree***STREAM US:GoogleAppleSpotifyStitcheriHeartRadio***SUPPORT US: ...
2020-12-1323 minPhase2PhaseFred Hampton and The Black Panther Party: Survival Pending RevolutionHave you ever heard of the Black Panther Party? Those fist-raising, gun-toting idealists of the 60s and 70s? Join us as we take a tour though the history of the Panthers, their members (both famous and unsung) and the forces that caused their creation and their downfall.The names of Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton and of course Fred Hampton are perhaps most well known.But why were they targeted by COINTELPRO of the FBI? Were they the vanguard of the revolution? A threat to the internal security of the nation? Did they create messiahs or p...
2020-12-041h 47Phase2PhaseNerdy Talk: Thoughts on the PS5Rejoice, nerds! A new era of video gaming is upon us! Or so the corporations would have you believe...Markus managed to secure a shiny new PlayStation 5. But does it live up to the hype? Was it worth battling the bots? Does Play really have No Limits?One thing he forgot to mention as a con was the loss of Remote Play functionality on Vita. #VitaMeansLifeYou decide.What are your thoughts on Markus' thoughts?***CONTACT US:TwitterYouTube
2020-11-1903 min
NFL Deutschland Podcast mit Markus KuhnDer Wunder-Catch von Hopkins, die Lunge von Drew Brees – und das riskante Spiel mit Gehalts-Millionen!The Vollmer und Kuhn Show – NFL-Podcast von BILD Sebastian bei Twitter: https://twitter.com/sebvollmer Markus bei Twitter: https://twitter.com/themarkuskuhn Alle News zur NFL bei BILD findest du hier: https://www.bild.de/sport/american-football/nfl/home-49746462.bild.html Der direkte Draht zur BILD-Sportredaktion: https://twitter.com/BILD_Sport https://www.instagram.com/sport_bild/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-11-1850 minPhase2PhaseBots: The Hyper Tragedy of the CommonsWe made them in our image to do our menial tasks. And now they are taking our jobs...and our Yeezys. Did we invent the means of our own obsolescence? Can we outsmart what can think faster than us, or are we doomed to pay exorbitant prices for coveted items? Will Markus and Drew do more absurd skits?You decide. Bot Shopping Song Credit: Scott Holmes "Inspirational Outlook" from freemusicarchive.org LINKS:Eliza, the therapist botSneaker BotsCan Sneaker bots be sneaked?More bots than...
2020-11-1225 minPhase2PhaseShorts: The 3G ShutdownDo you like your existing phone? Do you care about your privacy? Do you not need to be plugged-in 24/7? You're so old. Get outta here. Telecom companies are sunsetting 2G and 3G services in favor of new 5G infrastructure. The world is moving on. Will you move with it?You decide.LINKS:When is the shutdown coming?MVNO Page***CONTACT US:TwitterYouTubeWebsite***STREAM US:GoogleAppleSpotifyStitcheriHeartRadio***SUPPORT US: PayPalIf you liked what...
2020-10-0406 minPhase2PhaseSurveillance State Whistle Blowers & Curtain PullersEver still wonder if those terrible tech rumors were really true? If American citizens are really being unconstitutionally spied on by some shady clandestine intelligence agency? One hellbent on a never-ending quest to collect and discriminate the worlds data? With the foundation-rocking revelations of a hand full of whistle blowers (with names like William Binney, Julian Assange, Edward Snowden and Bradly/Chelsea Manning) beginning in the early 2000's, it seems like to ask such questions seems painfully self-evident. Thanks to their efforts, America learned of a global data-gathering network with access to levels of info and devices, p...
2020-09-301h 14Phase2PhaseShorts: Next Gen GamingIn this short, we nerd out on the next big things in video games, including the new PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series consoles.Are discs going away? Are consoles going away all together? How many pixels are enough? Will Microsoft come up with better names?You decide.Let us know which of these products you are most interested in.LINKS:PlayStation 5PS5 SSD and 3D AudioXbox Series SXbox Series S vs Series XGamePassLoad times (SSD)Quick Resume (SSD)
2020-09-3019 minPhase2PhaseDrew Vs: Big Oil and Cost PlusIn this fevered flashback, Drew reminds us what he does best. This week's target: Cost Plus Programs and Big Oil. Enjoy. ***CONTACT US:TwitterYouTubeWebsite***STREAM US:GoogleAppleSpotifyStitcheriHeartRadio***SUPPORT US: PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us...
2020-09-2713 min
Bays Golden DaysStraight Cash 2020 NFL Betting Podcast Week 1!
It’s week 1 of the 2020 NFL season and the Bays Golden Days Straight Cash NFL Betting Podcast is back for its third consecutive season to once again breakdown every single game of the 2020 NFL season against the spread and on the money line! After a pandemic stricken offseason football is actually back this weekend and so are Markus Boucher and Alan Flores who are looking to build off last season success to provide another season full of winners! Starting off in week 1 we dove straight into the San Francisco 49ers matchup against the Arizona Cardinals and the Las Vegas Ra...
2020-09-1200 minPhase2PhaseShorts: The International Competition of the Global Positioning SystemFor decades, the US held a monopoly on the usage of The Global Positioning System (GPS), the satellite-based radio navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. It is one of the global navigation satellite systems that provides geolocation and time information to a receiver anywhere on or near the Earth.But that monopolistic hold on navigational satellites is quickly loosening due to the new kids on the block. The EU's "Galileo", Russia's "GLONASS", and the bad boy of the trio--China's "BeiDou" (or "BDubs" as...
2020-08-3114 minPhase2PhaseDrew's Mad as Hell and Is Not Going to Take It AnymoreIn this bonus rant, Drew attempts to articulate his inner frustrations of being abandoned by political parties who--at this point-- playcate to the woke-cult intersectional identitarian radicals and no longer reflect his belief or social values. During this historic and tumultuous time for the country the likes of which the world has never seen; an economic collapse; a scary new pandemic, riots in every major city with political turmoil that threatens to tear the very fabric of the country apart. There's a storm on the horizon. And with the 2020 election less than one hundred days away, one thing's for su...
2020-08-2016 minPhase2PhaseShorts: Trump & Tik TokIn this Short we briefly discuss all the hoopla surrounding TikTok, the new smartphone app that younger people of today are using to send fun little short video clips of silly things to their friends and followers.But is there something else beyond this seemingly innocuous entertainment app? Something more seedy and dangerous than what it was advertised to be? Is the Chinese state government using TikTok to datamine American citizens? And why does it matter?You decide.***CONTACT US:TwitterYouTube
2020-08-2009 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership78. Redefining Success, with Tim Winders, host of Seek Go CreateSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Tim Winders had it all. A beautiful home, three companies each valued in the millions. He was, by all accounts, very successful.Then the 2008 recession hit and he and his family began the slow descent of financial collapse that culminated with the loss of their home and essentially becoming homeless.In this episode, you’ll hear how Tim’s life was transformed through this experience and how his experience of suffering and loss drew him into a much deeper relationship with God than...
2020-08-0458 minPhase2PhasePRISONS; Uighurs and the Evils of EuphemismHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a technological totalitarian society? A dystopian nightmare where your every action is closely monitored and controlled? Even your thoughts are no longer your own, but rather a carefully crafted program designed to serve the party. In this episode, we dive into the realm of rehabilitation throughout history and around the world, as well as a brief look into the horrors of modern authoritarianism involving the CCP's human rights abuses of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. A real life blend of George Orwell's 1984 and Aldous Huxley's Brave Ne...
2020-08-031h 07Phase2PhaseShorts: Dr. Henry Murray & Ted Kaczynski (MK-ULTRA)A short in which we draft more players to the MK Ultra All-Stars. Legend has it that Theodore Kaczynski (who was a math prodigy that entered Harvard at the impressionable age of 16) was subjected to mind-altering, highly controversial and traumatic psychological experiments at the hands of Professor Henry Murray, who came to the university after training spies with the OSS (pre curser to the CIA) during World War II.Theodore Kaczynski, who would later become the Unabomber.(This Short is supplemental to Episode 9: MK Ultra 2)Please note: This episode features explicit language and...
2020-08-0208 minPhase2PhaseShorts: Dr Louis Jolyon West & Jack Ruby (MK-ULTRA)A Short in which we discuss one of the doctors that treated Jack Ruby (assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald) was none other than Louis Jolyon West, a figure equally infamous for his work with deprogramming Patty Hearst as well as his work in MK-ULTRA (the CIA’s infamous interrogation, hypnosis, and mind control program). This Short is supplemental to Episode 9: MK Ultra 2 ***CONTACT US:Link Tree***STREAM US:GoogleAppleSpotifyStit...
2020-08-0211 minPhase2PhaseShorts: A Brief History of American-Iranian RelationsTensions between the United States and Iran have heightened concerns about the potential of an all-out war, but how did we get here and why have things gotten so heated, so quickly?Relations between Iran and the United States go back more than a century to the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906 when Iranians demanded democracy and looked to the United States for support.Political friction between Iran and the United States have continued ever since, as both countries have vied for influence in the Middle East. Many Americans and Iranians hope that the Nuclear Deal...
2020-08-0240 minPhase2PhaseShorts: Sirhan Sirhan & Mark Chapman (Delta Assassins?)A Short in which we discuss these bizarre shooters and their possible link to the CIA's MK Ultra mind control program. This Short is supplemental to Episode 9: MK Ultra 2 Please note: This episode features explicit language and content***CONTACT US:TwitterYouTubeWebsite***STREAM US:GoogleAppleSpotifyStitcheriHeartRadio***S...
2020-08-0125 minPhase2PhaseNIKOLA TESLA: Master of Lightning, Lover of PigeonsDo you use electricity? How about a smart phone? Did you know that almost all modern technology came from the mind of a single man? In our first biography episode, we delve into the extraordinary life and mind of the original mad scientist, Nikola Tesla. A fascinating visionary who crafted over 300 patents and some of his inventions were easily a century ahead of their time. These include the electric car, the remote control drone, and even an earthquake machine.But, in typical genius-fashion, his work and his ambitions were misunderstood and even publicly smeared by his chief r...
2020-06-131h 39Phase2PhaseROBOTS and the Rise of the AI RevolutionDo you feel uneasy about the technological direction humanity is going? Like humanity is meddling with forces beyond our feeble comprehension? From Skynet’s Terminators to the matrix in… The Matrix, Sci-Fi Pop Culture has showed us time and again that AI sentience will ultimately have dire consequences for humanity. In the coming decades, robots and artificial intelligence will fundamentally change our world. In doing so, they offer to many optimists the hope of a golden future. To others, a dark dystopian look of days to come. In this episode, we analyze the impact of robots...
2020-03-051h 13Phase2PhaseMK ULTRA 2: Monarchs of Mass ManipulationCould someone you know, or even yourself, have fallen victim to the power of subconscious suggestion? Or even have hidden, programmed identities locked deep within the mind? Is that even possible?Over the decades the American population has come to understand that mind control works on a sliding scale and can come in many forms. From everyday information control that we see in the corporate mainstream media to full fledged brainwashing, drugs and hypnosis in their attempts to achieve their intended goal of full control.It’s been over 60 years since America’s introduction to t...
2019-12-271h 27Bays Golden DaysStraight Cash NFL Week 14 Betting Podcast!https://bgdsportsdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/straight-cash-w14-podcast-1.mp3
Its week 14 of the 2019 NFL season and even though both Bay Area football teams took home losses this past weekend the Bays Golden Days Straight Cash Podcast came through with another weekend of winners ATS & on the Money Line! So as always we started off in the Bay Area recapping the 49ers loss to the Ravens to knock them out of the the #1 seed atop of the NFC & the Raiders divisional loss to the Chiefs before moving onto the Bay Areas week 14 matchups as the 49ers will travel to...
2019-12-0500 minPhase2PhaseThe Great GUN DEBATE: Opening the Overton WindowOne of the most emotionally charged, hot-button topics in American politics today is the fierce debate surrounding guns. The two sides are defined primarily by diametrically opposing ideologies about civilian gun ownership. People who advocate for gun control, support increasing regulations related to gun ownership and people who advocate for gun rights, support decreasing regulations related to gun ownership. Sounds simple enough. However, nothing could be further from the truth.These groups often disagree on the interpretation of laws and court cases related to firearms as well as about the effects of firearms regulation regarding crime, public s...
2019-11-251h 50
Phase2PhaseAttacked on 9/11: The Making of a Modern American Conspiracy (Part 2)Ever wonder if maybe not every world-event unfolded completely organically? Is it alright to even question the legitimacy of the official story we're told of horrific events? If so, then chances are good that you’ve probably heard of the 9/11 conspiracy theory.The coordinated attacks on the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon in D.C. the morning of September 11th 2001 transformed every aspect of the United States and led to what has come to be known as the Global War on Terrorism. That was 18 long-years ago, and the war has not yet bee...
2019-09-261h 04
Phase2PhaseAttacked on 9/11: The Making of a Modern American Conspiracy (Part 1)Ever wonder if maybe not every world-event unfolded completely organically? Is it alright to even question the legitimacy of the official story we're told of horrific events? If so, then chances are good that you’ve probably heard of the 9/11 conspiracy theory.The coordinated attacks on the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon in D.C. the morning of September 11th 2001 transformed every aspect of the United States and led to what has come to be known as the Global War on Terrorism. That was 18 long-years ago, and the war has not yet bee...
2019-09-131h 10
Phase2PhaseTHE MOON LANDING: One Small Step for Man & One Giant Set of Balls on NASADo you ever look up on a clear night at the eternal vastness and wonder of the cosmic heavens? Ever pondered the monumental, and seemingly impossible achievement it must have been to land a man on the moon? Ever think of mankind's greatest accomplishment that marked the pinnacle of human achievement that forever changed the course of human history and thought, "Nah..."?You're not alone. In some polls, upwards of 20% of Americans still think that they are not being told the whole truth about NASA, the Moon and the Apollo 11 program. This kind of questioning of the of...
2019-07-181h 29
Phase2PhaseSECRET SOCIETIES: Our Occult Theocratic Society SculptorsJoin us as we embark on a journey of discovery through rich conversation and low-brow humor about Secret Societies. Will we uncover the true meaning behind the occult rituals and symbols of these secretive groups? Will the glove of mystery be pulled off the hidden hand? Will Drew finally discover the importance of using a thesaurus? You decide.Please note: This episode features explicit language and contentLINKS: Deep Fakes:Obama deepfakeGoogle Assistant makes appointments Brian Williams raps 'Gin and Juice'Un...
2019-05-232h 00
Phase2PhaseASSASSINATIONS: Wet-Work and the Ides of MarchEver wonder about some of the more fantastic and gruesome details of history's most notorious assassinations? Even the very attempt can spark a wave of chaotic change in the average citizen’s everyday life. Today, Americans are no longer skeptical of the claims that our own government has assassinated foreign leaders and participated in shady black-operations known as “Executive Action.” CIA Assassinations range from the numerous and well-documented attempts to take out Fidel Castro to shadowy unproven conspiracies to kill other world leaders. Whether they need some poison toothpaste and radioactive cigar, or to make a fake se...
2019-04-131h 22
Phase2PhasePROPAGANDA: Lies, Damned Lies, and the Fake News MediaEver wonder if the news we're getting can really be trusted? The term 'Fake News' was not a term many people used just a few years ago, but is now seen by many as one of the greatest threats to democracy, free debate and the very concept of truth and reason in western society. Some news stories are powerful enough to completely change the political landscape and even shift the balance of power by capture the heart and fogging the mind. With the old guard media gradually begins to die and give way to the new 24-hour digital...
2019-04-131h 23
Phase2PhaseCOVERT OPTS: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad CIAEver wonder what kind of work a spy agency actually does? Real-world espionage rarely resembles the on-screen exploits of Hollywood secret agents. The entangled (and often complicated) grand chess game of clandestine military operations has had many bloody and unintended world consequences. The successes and failures of spies and their agencies overall have shaped foreign policy, altered the course of wars, and left a deep (though usually hidden) impression on world history.An excerpt from episode 2, "Post-War Policy and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad CIA" in which we discuss declassified US government operations.A...
2018-12-141h 28
Phase2PhaseMK ULTRA and the Psychological Arms Race: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love my ServitudeEver wonder if mind control is real? How about brainwashing and mental conditioning? Is the concept of a Manchurian Candidate entirely fanciful? Well, in the midst of the massive social change that was free-love and the counterculture America collectively experienced call the '60s, the United States Government was on it's own journey of self-discovery to scientifically answer those dark and mysterious questions by creating and funding a program that would test the very limits of what is possible in the realm of bending men's minds, and at times, to the very breaking point. Using a cornucopia of methods...
2018-10-201h 24
Spiritual Life and Leadership6. From Tragedy to Comic Books, with Mario DeMatteoSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Mario DeMatteo’s life was turned upside down in more ways than one when he suddenly became a quadriplegic. It was tragedy, to be sure. But it turned out to be the thing that drew Mario closer to God and set his life on a new trajectory publishing graphic novels that tell the stories of the scriptures in a sci-fi universe. Listen as Mario DeMatteo shares about how God used his tragedy then and is using his new calling now. THIS...
2018-10-0140 min