The Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
By James Oliva
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The TLB Podcast – Deep Dives into Art & Creativity, Conspiracies, and Culture
The TLB Podcast, hosted by James Oliva, invites listeners on unconventional explorations through obscure history, emergent technology, conspiracy narratives, art & creativity, esoteric traditions, and plenty of ethically charged existential dilemmas. From the inner workings of secretive agencies and speculative science to alternative healing and societal myths, each weekly episode blends thoughtful curiosity with diverse perspectives and a golf ball sized understanding of reality.
Subscribe to unravel hidden threads, question narratives, and blend critical inquiry with imaginative discovery.
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AI Sentience, Digital Immortality & the Future of Humanity | Dr. Peter Solomon | Episode 166
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May 24, 2026 |
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Unit 731, War Crimes & the Hidden Legacy of WWII Science | Jenny Chan | Episode 165
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May 17, 2026 |
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Hydrogen Therapy, Biohacking & the Future of Health | Greg The Hydrogen Man | Episode 164
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May 03, 2026 |
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UFOs, DNA & Hidden Control Systems: The War Over Human Potential | Jon Majerowki | Episode 163
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Technocracy, Secret Societies & the Future of Consciousness | Alex Sachon | Episode 162
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Ancient Magic, AI & the War Over Truth: Esotericism in the Modern World | Ike Baker | Episode 161
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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CIA, JFK & Hidden Power Networks: Inside America’s Secret History | Eyes Wide Open | Episode 160
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Music, Politics & Cultural Breakdown in the Digital Age | Barry Donegan | Episode 159
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Foley Sound, Analog Gear & the Future of Audio Engineering | Mitch Kluge | Episode 158
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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UFO’s, Esotericism, and Consciousness: Lifting the Lamp | Frater Eleftheria | Episode 157
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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AI Is About to Completely Reshape Human Work: The Ethics of Disruption | Jacob Pierce | Episode 156
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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The Skate Park Built on Toxic Ground | Dan Pheo & Eric Hecker | Episode 155
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Rosicrucian History and Spiritual Inquiry | Ronnie Pontiac | Episode 154
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Cartography, Language, and the Voynich Manuscript: Eels, Slime, and Maritime Trade | Doireann Herold | Episode 153
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Is Privacy Now Illegal? Inside the Tornado Cash Verdict | Preston Van Loon | Episode 152
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Fixing The Game: NBA Scandals, Sports Betting & Corruption | Erik Henkelman | Episode 151
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Yes, Repeat, No: Exploring the Complexity of Juliano Mer-Khamis | Michael Moshe Dahan | Episode 150
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Ultrasound: The Intense Vibrations of Medical Physics | Michael Pridmore | Episode 149
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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On the Fringe: Terrorism, Extremism & Radicalization in America | Chris Verga | Episode 148
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Where Creativity Comes From: Jung, Alchemy, Symbols & the Unconscious | MJ Dorian | Episode 147
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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The Lost Connection: Sumerian Bloodlines, Egyptian Myths, and UFOs | Peter Goodgame | Episode 146
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Metal and Memes: Internet Culture and the Nashville Heavy Music Scene | Sam Schneider | Episode 145
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Watering Dead Plants: The Creative Synergy of Remote Collaboration | Hani and Justin of ‘Counters and Feelers’ | Episode 144
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Danza V: The Future of The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza | Layne Meylain, Eric Burngruber, and Josh Travis | Episode 143
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Using Your Voice: Voice Acting, Audio Engineering, and Parenting | Jeff Tinnean | Episode 142
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Nazis of Long Island: LI’s Hidden History of Sedition and Espionage | Chris Verga | Episode 141
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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The Philosophical Mind: Exploring the Wrinkles of Reality | Skyler Mathis | Episode 140
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Making it Perfect: Life, Art, and the Pursuit of Perfection | Ryan Rado | Episode 139
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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The Phenomenon: UFO’s, Secrecy, and Skepticism | Jason Samosa | Episode 138
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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A Dark Truth: MKULTRA’s Hidden Impact on Society | Grey | Episode 137
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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The Joy of Horror: From Hell House LLC to Locations | Gore Abrams & Danny Bellini | Episode 136
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Unlocking Consciousness: The Vagus Nerve and Ultrasound | Sterling Cooley | Episode 135
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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In-Q-Tel: The CIA’s Investment Firm | Magnum ( @TheSwervePodcast ) | Episode 134
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Esotericism, Egypt & the Modern Search for Truth | Ike Baker | Episode 133
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Under the Skin: Nashville, Tattooing, & Creative Outlets | Blake Owens | Episode 132
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Failed Tech & Future Energy: Betamax, Google Glass, Segway & LENR | Jason Kocher | Episode 131
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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A Vision of Health: MRI & Medical Imaging Innovations | Dr. Michael Pridmore | Episode 130
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Bell Labs: Innovation, Ethics & the Telecom Revolution | Jon Gertner | Episode 129
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Mortuary Science: Beyond the Funeral Home | Dave Gashaw | Episode 128
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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UFOs, Disinformation & AI: Parsing Truth in the Digital Age | Jeremy Rys | Episode 127
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Astrology, Symbols & Self-Evolution: Ancient Practices Today | Ronnie Pontiac | Episode 126
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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The RFK Assassination: CIA, Hypnosis & Media Manipulation | Lisa Pease | Episode 125
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Spectrochrome Light Therapy & Frequency Healing | Steve Ross | Episode 124
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Existential Risk, AI Ethics & Fungal Communication | Gabriel Torch | Episode 123
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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From CIA Analyst to Artist: The Creative Transformation | Jessica Elder | Episode 122
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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XR Creations, Anxiety & Real Connection in Digital Spaces | Caleb Eubanks | Episode 121
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Exploring Classified Sites: Creativity Meets Mystery | Anders Otteson | Episode 120
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Orgone Energy & Electromagnetic Health: From Skeptic to Experimenter | Jay Chase | Episode 119
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May 25, 2025 |
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3D Printing, Cosplay & Creative Design | Mauro Balcazar | Episode 118
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May 18, 2025 |
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Audio Engineering, Studio Vibe & Music Production | Chris Wilkinson | Episode 117
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May 11, 2025 |
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NASA Earth Science, Oceanography, & Science Communication | Laura Tenenbaum | Episode 116
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May 04, 2025 |
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Event Production, Audio Engineering & Music Industry Lessons | Josh Gannet | Episode 115
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Constructed Languages, Cultural Exchange & Linguistics | Ben Norton | Episode 114
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Engineering Experiments, Science Content & LENR | Jason Kocher | Episode 113
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Genuine Human Connection: Authenticity vs Tech in Entertainment | Mo Motaleb | Episode 112
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Cult Dynamics: Bad Groups, Capitalism & Coercion | Daniella Mestyanek Young | The TLB Pod 111
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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A Diddy Deep Dive: Trauma, Fame, Lawsuits & Accountability | Dakota McCormick | Episode 110
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Disclosure, Whistleblowers & Skepticism: JFK, MKUltra, Remote Viewing | Eric Hecker | Episode 109
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Royal R. Rife: Frequency, Microscopy & Medicine | Dr. Steven Ross | Episode 108
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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The Voynich Manuscript: Linguistics, Cryptography & Authorship | Doireann Herold | Episode 107
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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I Like What I’m Smearing — Adventures in Grindcore | Clint Gee | Episode 106
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Genealogy & Ancestral Healing: Discovering Family History | Aryn Youngless | Episode 105
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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JFK Files Declassification, CIA & Media Narratives | James DiEugenio | Episode 104
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Practical Esotericism: Music, Mysteries & Personal Growth | Ike Baker | The TLB Pod 103
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The Secret History of Long Island | Eric Hecker | The TLB Pod
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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God Complex: The Legacy of Eugenics on Long Island | Mark Torres | Episode 102
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Playing With Fire: Stunt Performance, Safety & AI in Film | Will Bennett | Episode 101
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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First-Hand Experience: Antarctica, Disclosure & Psychological Warfare | Eric Hecker | Episode 100
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Tonus Veritatis – Sound Healing & Solfeggio Frequencies | SenorMusica81 | Episode 99
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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The Verified Report: UAP Disclosure, Skepticism & Media Culture | Stephanie Wilson | Episode 98
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Food, Communities & Ancient Structures: Stonehenge to Gobekli Tepe | Doireann Herold | Episode 97
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Long Island’s Nuclear Past: Journalism, Cover-Ups & Community Health | Karl Grossman | Episode 96
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Sound as a Catalyst: Frequency, Cymatics & Pyramid Acoustics | John Stuart Reid | Episode 95
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Long Island’s Hidden Histories: Aviation, Espionage & Innovation | Christopher Verga | Episode 94
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Strategic Veteran: Psychedelic Healing , Leadership, & Mindfulness | Adam Peters | Episode 93
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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A Lifetime of Adventures: Music, Live Events & Joy | Donnie Graves | Episode 92
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Spreading the Good News: DJ Life, Positivity & Digital Evolution | Dallas Jackson | Episode 91
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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The Retired Spy: Behavioral Analysis & Communication Skills | JJ Brun | Episode 90
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Children of Production: Youth Empowerment Through Music | Ron Tyson & Ian Brown | Episode 89
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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NFT Communities & The Future of Digital Art | Kiwi (Collectr, uwucrew) | Episode 88
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Remote Metal Collabs, DIY Production & Social Growth | Taskkill | Episode 87
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Alternate Realities: Audio Storytelling, Voice Acting & Sound Design | James Oliva | Episode 86
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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DARPA’s Asymmetric Defense: Biohybrids, Neurotech & Future Warfare | The Swerve Podcast | Episode 85
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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The Rules of the Game: Affidavits, Civic Action & Legal Literacy | Kirk Beck | Episode 84
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Skull and Bones: American Power, Conspiracy & Espionage | Dave Gashaw | Episode 83
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Sound Advice: Sound, Vibration & Healing | Mandara Cromwell | Episode 82
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Arcane Delights: An Intro to Western Esotericism | Ike Baker | Episode 81
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Art, Science & Creativity: Design, UFO Culture & Anomalous Sounds | Daniele Auber | Episode 80
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Encounters: Paranormal Book Club Return | Kaylin Boosalis | Episode 79
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Life Is A Video Game: From VFX to Gaming in Film & Tech | James F | Episode 78
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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It All Starts with a Dream: Transmedium Guidance & Dream Libraries | Dr. Steven Ross | Episode 77
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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A Lesson in Geometry: Sacred Symbolism Hidden in Plain Sight | Scott Onstott | Episode 76
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Look to the Stars: To the Stars Academy, Disclosure & Media Influence | Daniel Oglesby | Episode 75
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Let’s Get Metaphysical: Esoteric Colonial America & Mystery Traditions | Ronnie Pontiac | Episode 74
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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A World of Illusion: Truth & Deception in the Modern Age | Mike Moshman | Episode 73
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Audit Wizards: The Future of Digital Culture | Brendan Shankshaft & Joe Van Loon | Episode 72
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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"Civil War" Review: A24’s Dystopian Reflection on America | Danny Bellini | Episode 71
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Since We Were Young: Embracing Audio, Events & the Road | Evan Anderson | Episode 70
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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The Making of Totally Legitimate Eclipse: Capturing Totality Midair | Preston Van Loon | Episode 69
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May 17, 2024 |
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Mysterious Planetary Objects: Second Sun, Planet 9 & Nibiru | Ben Holmes | Episode 68
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May 13, 2024 |
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Noah’s Ark: Ron Wyatt’s Unusual Discoveries in Turkey | Paul Estrada | Episode 67
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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The Ratlines: Nazi Escape Routes After WWII | Dave Gashaw | Episode 66
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Dulce, NM: Underground Bases & Cattle Mutilations | Tyler Walker | Episode 65
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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“Quiet On Set”: The Dark Side of ‘90s Kids TV | Dakota McCormick | Episode 64
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Creative Persistence: Art, Authenticity & Sound | MOWRI | Episode 63
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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The Book Club: True Detective, Boeing & Reading Habits | Sam Salem & Ian Brown | Episode 62
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Secrets of the South Pole: Neutrinos, Lasers & Other Mysteries | Dr. Michael Pridmore | Episode 61
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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High Stakes Art: Creative Inspiration & Niche Aesthetics | The Neon Goblin | Episode 60
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Sing A Song: Musicality, Mentorship & Drumming | Ian Brown | Episode 59
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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McKamey Manor Unraveled: Haunted House Horror & Internet Lore | Mike Moshman | Episode 58
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: Self-Publishing Emo Music History | Will Ramsey | Episode 57
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Surf Dudes With Attitude: "California Dreams" & 90s Nostalgia | Zac Fable & Peat Rains | Episode 56
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Cults of Personality: Extreme Belief, Preppers & Faith’s Strange Pull | Taylor Jensen | Episode 55
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The Bohemian Club: Secrets of Bohemian Grove & HD Internet Sleuth's Tour | Ben Holmes | Episode 54
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Go for Mo: Production Realities, Freelance Challenges & Creative Hustle | Mo Motaleb | Episode 53
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Radio Hour: Horror, Radio Lore & Vampire Psy-Ops | Nick Sessions | Episode 52
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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A Big Hairy Secret: Bigfoot Lore, Smell, and UFO Connection | Michael Pridmore | Episode 51
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Electric Sheep: HAARP, High-Frequency Research & Conspiracy | Dave Gashaw | Episode 50
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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American Cosmic: Alien Lore Meets a Religious Narrative | Kaylin Boosalis | Episode 49
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Having Fun with AI: AI-Generated Art & Meme Culture | Preston Van Loon | Episode 48
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Just a Couple of Plebs: Podcasting, Resilience & Good Vibes | The Plebs Podcast | Episode 47
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Bob Lazar: The Man, The Myth, The Legend | Daniel Oglesby | Episode 46
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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The Shady Business of Going Fast: F1 Conspiracies | Ian Brown & Sam Salem | Episode 45
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Art-Shaped Matrix: Modern Creativity & AI Tools | Justin Kellner | Episode 44
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Colonia Dignidad: The Bavarian Village’s Sinister Secrets | Dakota McCormick | Episode 43
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Cleanup Paradox & Ocean’s Future | Michael Pridmore | Episode 42
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Directed Energy Weapons: Exotic Warfare Tech & Invisible Defense | Mike Moshman | Episode 41
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Sad Aftra: Writer’s Strike, Entertainment Chaos & Union Power | Danny Bellini | Episode 39
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Esoteric Origins of the Counterculture | Dr. Narco Longo | Episode 40
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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D.U.M.B. Stories: Deep Underground Bases & The Tehran UFO Incident | Ben Holmes | Episode 38
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Back In The Saddle: Nostalgia & Death Metal | Clint Gee | Episode 37
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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USS Scorpion: Cold War Mystery or Military Miscalculation | Sam Salem | Episode 36
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Hefty Brew: A Brief History of Inebriates | MK | Episode 35
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Aliens II: UAP Truths & Conspiracies | One of These Nights | Episode 34
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Telecomm: Has Communication Actually Made Us Worse? | Kellen Oleksak | Episode 33
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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The Titan: Titan Submersible Tragedy, Media Fallout & Hubris | Mike Moshman | Episode 32
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Large Hadron Collider: High Science or Gateway to Other Dimensions | Michael Pridmore | Episode 31
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Operation Paperclip: America's Dark Underbelly of Nazi Integration | Dave Gashaw | Episode 30
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Existential Crises & Hopelessness: Music, Metal & Grievances | Clint Gee | Episode 29
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May 08, 2023 |
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Art Crime: DIY Music, Seattle Scene & Sustainable Creation | Matt Jahn | Episode 28
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Body Brokers: Seattle Music, Death Metal & Mountain Climbing | Biaggo Comeriato | Episode 27
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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The Temple of Set: Initiated Orders, Secret Societies & Esoteric Networks | Ben Holmes | Episode 26
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Technotopia: Innovation, Dystopia & the Technocratic Treadmill | Episode 25
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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The Denver Airport: Vibes, Memories & Conspiracy | Tyler Walker | Episode 24
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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Stress Test: Finding Meaning in the Weirdness of 2023 | Episode 23
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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No Particular Direction: Florida Folklore & Lost Civilizations | Episode 22
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Roberto Calvi: Banking, the P2 Lodge & Vatican Intrigue | Erik Henkelman | Episode 21
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Communication: Music Releases & Modern Grievance Updates | Episode 20
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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MKULTRA: Mind Control, CIA Conspiracies & Culture | Dave Gashaw | Episode 19
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Iran–Contra Affair: Boxing, Podcasting & Cold War Secrets | Dakota McCormick | Episode 18
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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History: Megaliths, Lost Cultures & Antarctic Wonders | Episode 17
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Gatekeeping: Music Elitism, Genre Bias & Fan Communities | Episode 16
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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The Niche: Music Industry Beginnings & Finding Your Creative Space | Episode 15
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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New Years Grievances: Resolutions, Therapy & Hope for Humanity | Episode 14
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Medical Grade: Talk Shows, Atoms & Future Tech | Michael Pridmore | Episode 13
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Royals: Inbreeding, Tabloid Obsession & Modern Culture | Episode 12
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Origins of Xmas: Holiday Roots, Commercialization & Nostalgia | Episode 11
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Art vs The Artist: Reconciling Creativity & Controversy | Episode 10
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Veganism: Food Scams, Culture, and Post-Thanksgiving Dinner Politics | Episode 09
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Vintage Formats: Records, Movies, & Modern Story Telling | Danny Bellini | Episode 08
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Modern Grievance: The Compulsive Art of Metal Cassette Culture | Episode 07
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Dark Art: Horror Movies & Doomsday Scenarios | Episode 06
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Serial Killers: A Cheery Chat About The Worst of Humanity | Episode 05
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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I Want to Believe: Alien Encounters & UAP Lore | Preston Van Loon | Episode 03
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Sep 20, 2022 |