The Zach Show
Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to scientists and musicians. Each episode explores the defining moments of their work, the challenges they've overcome, what drives them, and what they're still trying to figure out. The show is also the home of 'The Breakdown with Zach' series. Zach Show 2.0 offers early access, AMAs, and bonus episodes. Produced by Auxoro Studios.
Episodes
#293 - Exposing Oz Pearlman: The Tricks He Doesn't Want You To See
At the start of this year, watching a five-hour YouTube breakdown of a mentalist was nowhere on my to-do list. Then I found Stevie Baskin’s Metadeception: The Truth About Oz Pearlman and watched the entire thing.Oz Pearlman is the world’s most famous mentalist. In his viral TED Talk, he says, “I don’t read minds, I read people.” The idea is that he can extract information by studying body language
#292 - Blaise Pascal Predicted the Internet’s Biggest Problem 400 Years Ago
Are you sure this life is real? How do we know this life is real? What does being “real” even mean? According to Blaise Pascal, everything we know, everything we think we know is real, is a matter of feeling. It’s not a matter of reasoning, ultimately, at the foundation. This concept anchors my conversation today with Yuval Avnur, a Professor of Philosophy at Scripps College and author of Why Read
#291 - “AI Is More Dangerous Than Nuclear Weapons” (From a 27-Year Air Force Insider)
After 27 years inside the French Air Force working on the ethics of drone and autonomous weapons warfare, Dr. Emmanuel Goffi witnessed the shift from battlefield decision-making to remote killing, and now to a world where artificial intelligence may shape reality itself. In this episode, he explains what lethal drone strikes actually look like behind the scenes, how responsibility quietly moves aw
#290 - The Psychology Traps Casinos Hope You Never Learn (Explained by a Gambling Scientist)
Casinos don’t just rely on luck, they rely on psychology, design, and timing, and in this episode Dr. Sally Gainsbury explains exactly how. Dr. Gainsbury, an internationally recognized gambling-harm researcher, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, and Director of Australia’s only university-based Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, walks through how early wins can reshape expec
#289 - The OceanGate Titan Disaster Wasn’t an Accident... It Was a Mindset | Dave (Zach's Brother)
Most people think the OceanGate Titan disaster was a tragic accident. It wasn’t. It was the predictable outcome of an egomaniacal mindset.In this episode, Zach and his brother Dave break down the OceanGate disaster through the lens of the Netflix documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster,' unpacking how Stockton Rush’s obsession with proving carbon fiber could work at Titanic depth slowly
#288 - The Dark Truth About Violence as Entertainment | Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
In this conversation, Zach sits down with acclaimed author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, the writer behind Chain-Gang All-Stars and Friday Black, to explore the uneasy relationship between violence, justice, and entertainment in modern culture. They discuss how violent spectacle, from gladiators to modern media, captures our attention and forces us to confront our own role as spectators. Nana explains
#287 - Palantir, Anduril, SpaceX: Who’s Really Deciding the Future of War?
On this episode of The Zach Show, Andrew Iliadis explains how companies like Palantir, Anduril, and SpaceX are reshaping warfare, surveillance, and state power by building autonomous defense technologies faster than governments can regulate them. He traces the roots of this shift to post-9/11 defense expansion, cloud computing, and Silicon Valley’s deep ties to military funding. By analyzing Palan
#286 - The Epstein Files 'Christmas Dump': Clinton, Trump, Prince Andrew, & The 10 Co-Conspirators
For years, the Epstein story sat half-exposed and half-buried—until the DOJ quietly released over 40,000 files. In this episode, investigative biographer Andrew Lownie breaks down what actually matters: missing evidence, sanitized redactions, and an investigation that admits to 10 co-conspirators yet charged only one person. From Clinton and Trump to Prince Andrew, the files suggest not incompeten
#285 - S*x, Power, Epstein, and the Crown: The Prince Andrew COVERUP | Andrew Lownie
Investigative biographer Andrew Lownie joins the show to unpack the rise and fall of Prince Andrew, from his troubled childhood and war-hero image to financial corruption, Epstein, and royal protection at the highest levels. We explore Andrew’s marriage to Sarah Ferguson, the Trade Envoy scandals, intelligence entanglements, the Virginia Giuffre case, the infamous Newsnight interview, Andrew's and
#284 - The Great EPSTEIN FILES Fallout: Mossad, Michael Wolff, Missing Cameras, & Trump Knew?
In this episode of The Zach Show, we break down the most explosive new Jeffrey Epstein revelations following the release of 20,000+ estate documents and Trump’s order to disclose government files. We cover claims that Trump “knew about the girls,” secret emails showing journalist Michael Wolff advising Epstein on Trump strategy, and FBI footage that undermines the official jailhouse timeline. We r
#283 - Scott Carney: How The Wellness Boom Became A GRIFTER Factory | EXPOSING The Griftoverse
Investigative journalist Scott Carney joins Zach to trace his wild path from exposing India’s organ and human-remains trade to uncovering the dark psychology behind modern wellness gurus. Carney recounts the tragic death of a student who believed she’d achieved enlightenment, revealing how spiritual seeking can slide into psychosis. He explains how fame and money transformed figures like Wim Hof
#282 - The HIDDEN History Of The Werewolf: Cursed Lovers, Serial Killers, & Twilight Heartthrobs
From ancient Mesopotamia to Twilight, the werewolf has evolved from cursed lovers and cannibals to tragic heroes and pop icons. In this Halloween deep dive, Zach and Dr. Julie Labau trace 4,000 years of transformation, from gods punishing desire to colonizers weaponizing myths. The werewolf isn’t just a monster, it’s a mirror reflecting what every generation fears losing control over: sex, sanity,
#281 - Todd Purdum: CHAOS, Conga, & 'I Love Lucy' | The UNTOLD Story Of Desi Arnaz
Todd Purdum joins Zach to unpack Desi Arnaz’s wild arc: raised like a prince in Cuba, exiled at 16 by revolution, hustling in Miami, inventing the conga craze, then conquering Broadway and Hollywood with Lucille Ball. We dig into trauma that fueled his genius, the invention of the three-camera sitcom, catching "Lightning In A Bottle" with I Love Lucy, womanizing, marriage cracks and goodbyes, and
#280 - Mick West: Charlie Kirk Conspiracies, Missile Vs. Mystery Orb, & UFO Cults EXPOSED
On this episode of The Zach Show, Mick West joins Zach to trace how modern conspiracies form from the Charlie Kirk assassination to UFO lore. They examine social media speed, projection of political fears, and AI’s role in amplifying falsehoods such as Grok inventing quotes about the Kirk assassination. Mick shows why high-resolution footage often fails to stop speculation, how theories evolve lik
#279 - Omer Bartov: “50,000 Must Die": LEAKED Israeli Audio & Omer Bartov On Gaza's GENOCIDE (Part 2)
Leaked audio from Israel’s former chief of military intelligence, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, reveals him saying “50,000 dead in Gaza is necessary” and that Palestinians “need a Nakba” to learn the cost of resistance. In this conversation, genocide scholar Omer Bartov unpacks the implications: the blurred line between war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and genocide; the whataboutisms comparing Gaza to WWI
#278 - Omer Bartov: Israel's SHADOW BluePrint For Gaza: Make It Unlivable, Then Make Them DISAPPEAR (Part 1)
Genocide scholar Omer Bartov joins The Zach Show for part 1 of this conversation to explain why, by May 2024, it was “no longer possible to deny” Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza. We dig into the Rafah operation, the systematic destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools, bulldozers flattening entire neighborhoods, mass starvation, and leaders invoking biblical calls to wipe out Amalek. Bartov l
#277 - Philip Shenon: The Vatican’s HIDDEN History: Hitler, the CIA, & Protecting Predators
In this episode of The Zach Show, award-winning journalist Philip Shenon, author of Jesus Wept, takes us inside the Vatican’s most turbulent century. From Pope Pius XII’s meeting with Hitler and his controversial silence during the Holocaust, to Pope John XXIII’s revolutionary Vatican II reforms, we trace the Church’s battles over power, mercy, and truth. Shenon unpacks Hans Küng’s assault on papa
#276 - How To DISAPPEAR In 2025 (And Why You Might Need To)
What does it really take to disappear in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the surreal world of extreme-privacy consultants, people who charge tens of thousands to make you untraceable. From 191 virtual debit cards to fake dogs and burner phones in Faraday bags, these modern-day Disappearers help CEOs, crypto millionaires, and paranoid civilians vanish from the grid. But in a world where your fa
#275 - Nick Bryant: Jeffrey Epstein’s Blackmail Empire | BIGGER Than You Were Told (Replay)
As the DOJ now claims no Epstein client list exists and Epstein-related files remain sealed, we’re re-releasing one of the most explosive interviews we’ve ever done. This is Part 2 of our deep dive with investigative journalist Nick Bryant, originally recorded in October 2024. Nick connects Epstein’s rise, from college dropout to Mossad-linked blackmailer, to the Franklin Scandal he spent years un
#274 - Dr. Sander van der Linden: Is MISINFORMATION The Next Biological Weapon?
Professor Sander van der Linden’s fascination with misinformation traces back to his own family’s scars under Nazism, a regime that perfected propaganda so insidious it seeped invisibly into everyday life. In his award-winning book Foolproof, van der Linden argues that misinformation is a psychological virus, spreading through minds the way a biological virus hijacks cells. From Third Reich leafle
#273 - Otis Brown III: Do Music Schools Really BREAK You Like in Whiplash?
Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis’s journey from early church gigs to Donald Byrd’s midnight mentorship and on to stages with
#272 - Agent Steve Murphy: 400 Kilos, CIA Lies, and a $300K Hit | The Real DEA Story Of HUNTING Escobar
What does it take to bring down the most powerful drug lord in modern history? In this gripping episode, DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy, one of the agents who helped take down Pablo Escobar, joins me to unpack the truth behind the manhunt that inspired Netflix’s Narcos. From gunfights in Miami and undercover stings gone sideways, to the 18-month chase through Colombia with a $300,000 bounty on his
#271 - Sgt. John Mattingly: Breonna Taylor, The RAID, & The Aftermath
What really happened the night of the Breonna Taylor raid? In this episode, retired Louisville Sergeant John Mattingly shares his firsthand experience from the 2020 police operation that became a national flashpoint. Shot in the leg during the raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, Mattingly takes us beyond the headlines and social media narratives. From his upbringing in Portland, Louisville, to the
#270 - Adam Butler: Conversations with GOD, Angels, & Aliens | Exploring DMT
On this episode of The Zach Show, Adam Butler and Zach discuss DMT, the psychedelic molecule that Adam claims saved his life. From suicidal despair in the desert to conversations with God, demons, and dimensional beings, Adam recounts his transformation through DMT with brutal honesty and poetic grit. We unpack the “Miracle Molecule” from every angle: the effects of endogenous DMT, why it shows up
#269 - Dr. José Loiaza & Dr. Julie Labau: The REAL Story Behind Mosquito-Borne Disease | From The Jungle To The Lab
On this episode of The Zach Show, Zach sits down with Dr. Jose Loiaza and Dr. Julie Labau to discuss mosquito-borne disease, the biggest myths about mosquitoes, whether we're on the brink of a supervirus pandemic, a recent research expedition to the Darien Gap, climate change, the origin of the coronavirus, Trump's threats to take over the Panama canal, and more. Guest Bios: Dr. Jose Loaiza is a
#268 - James Mahaffey: The TERRIFYING History Of Atomic Accidents, The Manhattan Project, Chernobyl, Roswell, & The UFO Connection
On this episode of The Zach Show, Jim Mahaffey and Zach discuss how Jim became fascinated with nuclear history, the most infamous atomic weapons smuggler of all time, the high-risk environment of The Manhattan Project, what really went wrong at Chornobyl, a perfect explanation of what happened at Roswell, Cold Fusion, whether a nuclear powered Iron Man suit would actually be feasible, the connecti
#267 - The Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter: NUCLEAR Weapons, Laser Beams, Glowing Crafts, & UAP Coverup
On this solo episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses the infamous Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter, the much less discussed first-hand witness accounts of the UFO visiting the nuclear storage facility with live tactical nukes, the radar readings of the crafts from the encounter, the case for UAP transparency, the future of humanity as a species not alone in this universe, and more. SUPPORT THE AUX
#266 - BLACK SWAN Breakdown: Nina's Descent Into MADNESS, Lily Vs. Nina Rivalry, Fan Theories, & The Price Of Perfection | Dr. Julie Labau
On this episode of The Zach Show, Julie and Zach discuss Black Swan, more specifically the twisted journey of Nina's descent into madness, the erotic rivalry that unfolded between Lily and Nina, fan theories on the film, the price of perfection, and more. Guest bio: Dr. Julie Labau is a research scientist for the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute with a PhD in neuroscience. SUPPORT THE AUX
#265 - Chris Cooper: Crazy By CONSCIOUS, Saving A Brother, New Jersey Drones, & Jiddu Krishnamurti
On this episode of The Zach Show, Chris Cooper and Zach discuss Chris' debut fiction novel 'Crazy By Conscious,' how Chris saved his brother's life in the hospital, the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the collapse of Bed Bath & Beyond, Chris' firsthand New Jersey drone/UAP experience, and more. Guest bio: Chris Cooper is an award-winning writer, novelist, and performance coach. SUPPORT THE AUXO
#264 - Annette Nenner & Christian Hardinghaus: Still LOST In Panama | The Disappearance Of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon
On this episode of The Zach Show, Annette Nenner and Christian Hardinghaus discuss the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon on the infamous Pianista Trail in Panama, the case analysis and elements of the disappearance that don't match up, the photos recovered from the SD card, accident versus crime theories, whether this case was covered up by Panamanian authorities, and more. GUEST BI
#263 - Brittany King: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, John Lewis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, God, & The American Divide
On this episode of The Zach Show, Brittany King and Zach discuss John Lewis and his courageous actions during the Civil Rights Movement, the driving forces behind the polarization of America, the outrage sparked by Ta Nehisi Coates' interview on CBS, Brittany's journey back towards God, and more. Guest Bio: Brittany King is a writer, essayist, and journalist. She is the founder of Yellow Seeds Mag
#262 - Michael Clune: Inside Heroin ADDICTION & The "Memory Disease"
On this episode of The Zach Show, Michael Clune discusses his eleven-year long year battle with heroin use, his double life between the streets of Baltimore and the college classroom, the "magic" of the first time, which films depict heroin addiction most realistically, good times with 'Fun Boy,' the long road of recovery, advice for addicts, standup comedy, the realities of the fentanyl crisis, a
#261 - Election Special: The Case AGAINST Donald Trump
On this episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses how Donald Trump is undermining free elections and democracy as a whole, why Donald Trump knew he lost the 2020 election from the beginning, how Trump illegally pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the election, how Trump incited a violent insurrection at the capitol on January 6th, the fake electors plot, the failed election "fraud" laws
#260 - Uncovering VAMPIRE History, Legends, & REAL Encounters | Dr. Julie Labau
On this episode of The Zach Show, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss the history of vampires, Bram Stoker's Dracula, ancient vampire mythology, the vampire panics of the 18th century, a real-life vampire hunter, the legend of the Carter Brothers in New Orleans, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DR
#259 - Nick Bryant: The EPSTEIN COVER-UP, Diddy, & The Franklin Scandal
On this episode of The Zach Show, Nick Bryant and Zach discuss The Franklin Scandal, who Epstein was really working for, and if Diddy was an intelligence asset. Guest Bio: Nick Bryant is an investigative journalist and author known for his work on child exploitation and high-profile sex trafficking cases. He gained significant attention for his investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case and, mo
#258 - The INSANE Life Of Bruce Lee: Cocaine Letters, Steve McQueen, & Rooftop Fights | Solo
On this solo episode of THE ZACH SHOW Zach dives into one of his favorite books, Bruce Lee: A Life, by Matthew Polly. Zach gets into Bruce Lee participating in rooftop street fights against his rivals, indulging in marijuana with movie stars like Steve McQueen, Bruce's insane fitness routine that was decades ahead of his time, the letters he would write to his drug dealer, and more. SUPPORT THE A
#257 - Brian Edwards: The JFK Shooter's HIDDEN Identity | The Story of Roscoe White
On this episode of THE ZACH SHOW, Brian Edwards and Zach discuss the story of Roscoe White and the case for Roscoe being the JFK shooter, the military documents left behind in Roscoe White's naval footlocker, how the FBI may have stolen evidence linking Roscoe to the grassy knoll, Brian's 20+ year experience as a tactical police officer and how that's helped him analyze the events in Dealey Plaza,
#256 - Jake: LASER Focus, Kratom, Coffee, Coach Carter, Rap & NFTs
On this episode of THE ZACH SHOW, Jake and Zach discuss how to stay focused in the age of infinite distraction, quitting coffee, the power of psychedelic experiences, Jake and Zach's forays into the rap game, why coaching high school basketball is one of the best decisions Jake has made, Jake's starting an NFT collection for every color on the internet, and more. Guest Bio: Jake is a pseudonymous
#255 - Thomas Maier: UNCOVERING The CIA Plot To Kill Castro
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Thomas Maier and Zach discuss the CIA's plot to kill Fidel Castro, the love triangle tied to a mafia conspiracy involving John F. Kennedy, mobster Sam Giancana, and a Hollywood starlet, who really were the mafia hitmen Sam Giancana and Johnny Roselli who were hired by the CIA to take out Castro, and was there any connection between the JFK assassination and t
#254 - Mistress Natalie: UNCOVERING The BDSM WORLD With A Luxury Dominatrix
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mistress Natalie and Zach discuss a BDSM scene involving Bohemian Rhapsody, the dungeon scene from the film Eurotrip, how the Armie Hammer accusations and kink intersect, baby boomers getting into BDSM, how being a dominatrix has changed Mistress Natalie's view on intimacy, and more. Guest bio: Mistress Natalie is an NYC-based dominatrix who specializes in lu
#253 - Michael Millerman: Paris Olympics, Trump SHOOTING, Comedy, & Philosophy
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Michael Millerman and Zach discuss the “degenerate” opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Donald Trump assassination attempt and how Trump reacted in the heat of the moment, the ideas of Plato and Heidegger, the philosophy behind standup comedy, Michael’s exciting and dangerous adventures with the ‘Travelling Mystic,’ and more. Guest Bio: Michael M
#252 - TAYLOR SWIFT VS. SCOOTER BRAUN: Bad Blood Doc Breakdown, Kanye West, Swiftie Fandom, & Billionaire Mindset
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach gives his take on the Bad Blood documentary (HBO) detailing the feud between Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift, Kanye's involvement in Taylor's narrative, what it means to be a Swiftie, the billionaire mindset and how Taylor defies it, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://a
#251 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) ALEX JONES ON THE TRUMP SHOOTER
This is a preview of the full episode only available on AUXORO Premium where Zach reacts to Tim Dillon's emergency podcast with Alex Jones on the Trump attempted assassination. Access the full episode now and the entire premium catalog at AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ THE AUXORO P
#250 - DIDDY HITS THE WHITEWATER, Accidental Trans NSFW, Black Ski Culture, & Elevator Convo Gone Wild
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Diddy going white water rafting in the midst of facing very serious allegations, stumbling over a trans video of NSFW nature, why ski culture needs more black influence, the wildest elevator convo Zach has ever witnessed, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://aux
#249 - Seth Crutcher: RELIVING BEAR ENCOUNTERS, Growing Up A Detective's Son, UFO Stories, & Moving To Panama
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Seth Crutcher (friend, my Airbnb Host) discusses the stories of multiple bear encounters he had while living in the US, what it was like to grow up the son of a detective, serving in the Marines, whether or not he witnessed UFO activity while stationed on ships around the world, working as an archaeologist in Alaska and Oregon, his decision to move to Panama
#248 - Ciaran O'Loughlin: EXPLORING THE OCCULT, The Diddy Allegations, Experiences On MDMA, The Story Of Leah Betts, & Experimental Music
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Ciaran O'Loughlin and I discuss the dark side of the occult and the gateways of true evil, the notion of God, the Diddy allegations, and the effects that drugs have on our judgment, taking MDMA, the story of Leah Betts, making experimental music, and more. Guest Bio: Ciaran O'Loughlin is a music artist, philosopher, and podcaster. His latest album 'Hello?' (u
#247 - Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion): BATTLING THE 5 STAGES OF GRIEF, The Firefly Flashing Incident, Kendrick Vs. Drake Beef, College Baseball Stories, & Meditation Myths
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion) and Zach discuss the five stages of grief and how they inspired the band's latest album (The Process), washed-up college baseball stories, whether or not the Kendrick-Drake beef has inspired Judah & the Lion to start band beef of their own, an incident at one of the band's earlier shows that caused Dads to cover their daughters
#246 - Daniel A. Gagnon: THE WITCH TRIALS OF REBECCA NURSE, Strangeness In Salem, Specters, Modern Day "Witch Hunts," Executions, & Ergot Poisoning?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Daniel A. Gagnon and Zach discuss the witch trials of Rebecca Nurse that took place in Salem, the factors that led to over 20 people being executed during the witch trials of 1692, how the strangeness in Salem began, specters and the actual accusations of the accusers, the execution of Rebecca Nurse, modern-day "witch hunts," lessons we can learn from the wit
#245 - Dr. Jessica Flanigan: THE RELIGIOUS IMAGERY OF TAYLOR SWIFT, The Billionaire Debate, Eras Tour, Ethical Decision Making, Dave Chappelle, & Love Or Hate Hunter Biden?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Jessica Flanigan and Zach discuss the religious and sexual imagery of Taylor Swift's music, whether or not billionaires should exist, what it was like to experience the record-smashing Eras Tour, ethical decision-making, a game of love or hate involving Hunter Biden and Kanye West, and more. Guest bio: Jessica Flanigan is the Richard L. Morrill Chair in
#244 - VAMPIRE FACIALS SPREADING HIV, Surprise Girlfriend Gifts, & Paul Mooney Life Advice
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses three women getting infected with HIV after receiving vampire facials at a spa, a boyfriend not being able to contain himself after a surprise gift from his girlfriend, advice from the legendary comedian Paul Mooney, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.super
#243 - Eric B. Zink: THE REALITIES OF ADDICTION, Cocaine Stories, Getting Sober, Kratom, Reddit Drugs, & Advice For Addicts
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Eric B. Zink and I get into Eric's path to alcohol and cocaine addiction, stories of cocaine and drug use, how Eric got sober, Reddit drug posts, advice for people struggling with addiction, and more. Guest bio: Eric B. Zink is a recovering alcohol/cocaine addict and mental health advocate who shares his story to help others. Check him out at @EricBZink on Yo
#242 - Norman Ohler: THE NAZI CONNECTION TO LSD, The War On Drugs, MK Ultra, Harry Anslinger, Norman's Wild Trip, Psychedelics For Alzheimer's, & Did JFK Take LSD?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Norman Ohler and Zach discuss the Nazi connection to LSD and how psychedelic culture was molded by the Nazi's strict anti-drug laws, the War on Drugs launched by Richard Nixon, Norman's wild trip in NYC, Norman's mother taking LSD microdoses to treat Alzheimer's, the possibility that taking LSD led to JFK's assassination, and more. Guest bio: Norman Ohler is
#241 - THE P. DIDDY ALLEGATIONS, Coleman Hughes DUNKS on The View Panel, & MLK's Main Message
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses the P. Diddy allegations and the music mogul getting his house raided by the feds, Coleman Hughes' appearance on The View, how Martin Luther King Jr.'s message has been co-opted for political gains, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ THE
#240 - ANDREW HUBERMAN "EXPOSED": The Side Hoes Of Huberman Lab
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach shares his silly thoughts on the Andrew Huberman hit piece published earlier this week by New York Magazine. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ Mechanisms of Control (NY Mag)Huberman Hit Piece Summary (Daily Beast) THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://a
#239 - Mel D. Cole: CAPTURING THE CAPITOL RIOTS, Photographing André 3000, Kanye West, BLM Protests, & Growing Up In Syracuse
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mel D. Cole discusses capturing the Capitol riots and his experience as a photojournalist on January 6th, what it's like photographing legends like André 3000, Beyonce, and Kanye West, documenting BLM Protests and Trump Rallies the months leading up to the insurrection, what it was like to grow up in Syracuse, and more. Guest bio: Mel D. Cole is one of the wo
#238 - THE BLING BISHOP OF BROOKLYN, Ryan Gosling Vs. Billie Eilish Beef, & Rick Rubin On Spontaneity
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Bling Bishop defrauding church-goers out of thousands of dollars, the Ryan Gosling Billie Eilish beef at the Oscars, Rick Rubin's approach to spontaneity and how I've applied it to my own creativity, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ TH
#237 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) THE RISE & FALL OF ANNA DELVEY
This is a preview of the full bonus episode only available to premium subscribers on AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM where Zach and his scientist girlfriend Julie dive into the Netflix documentary 'Inventing Anna' and the wild world of high society con woman Anna Delvey. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ THE AUXORO
#236 - Alette Smeulers: PERPETRATORS OF MASS ATROCITIES, Nazi Germany, Rwanda Genocide, The Nature Of Evil, Israel-Hamas War, Donald Trump, & Free Will
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Alette Smeulers and Zach discuss the perpetrators of mass atrocities and the types of people who commit acts of mass violence, the role that Adolf Eichmann played within the Nazi regime, what makes someone evil or if "evil" even exists, the acts of violence committed on both sides of the Israel-Hamas War, whether or not Donald Trump fits the profile of a perp
#235 - WHISKEY BUZZ ON THE SLOPES, Beat By A Blind Skier, Quitting Kratom, & Artie Lang Annihilates Joe Buck
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses his favorite feeling in the world on the slopes, getting beat down the mountain by a blind skier, why he is quitting kratom, Joe Buck getting absolutely destroyed by Artie Lang on his own show, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ THE AUXO
#234 - Stuart A. Reid: THE CIA'S SECRET ASSASINATION PLOT, The Rise Of Patrice Lumumba, Carnage In The Congo, Cold War Conspiracy, & Fighting For Freedom
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Stuart A. Reid and Zach discuss the rise of Patrice Lumumba as the first Prime Minister of the newly independent Congo, the US-sanctioned CIA plot to assassinate Lumumba, the carnage in the Congo that occurred under Belgian Rule and King Leopold II, the divide and mutinies in the Congo that occurred after independence, the buildup to the murder and torture of
#233 - LOOKING BACK AT 2023: THE MUSHROOM AWAKENING, Mormon Orgies, Podcasting Fears, Jelly Roll's Testimony, & Living In Panama
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, my brother Dave and I take a look back at 2023 by diving into the mushroom trip that changed Dave's trajectory in life, a Mormon we met who left his church after experiencing an orgy, Zach's creative fears and challenges in podcasting, the rapper Jelly Roll's testimony on fentanyl in front of Congress, Zach's experience living and working from Panama for half
#232 - THE ANDREW TATE DEBATE BREAKDOWN (Part 3): The Deeper Layers Of Andrew Tate, Absent Fatherhood, Being A Man, & Accepting Love
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Chloé Valdary and I react to the debate between Andrew Tate and psychologist David Sutcliffe. This is the third and final part of The Great Tate Debate series. This time, we react to the last part of the debate as we get into Tate's absent father, what makes someone a real man, the deeper layers of Tate's psyche, the ability to accept love, and more. SUPPORT
#231 - BREAKING TAKES x AUXORO CROSSOVER: Sexy Christmas Music, Sam & Zach's First Fight, The Tipping Point, & Satanism Is Back!
This is a crossover episode from my comedy podcast BREAKING TAKES that I am reposting in The AUXORO Podcast feed. Some of you may already be aware that I have another podcast BREAKING TAKES where myself and my co-host Sam react to the latest stories going on in the news and I thought what better way to promote a new podcast than to post an episode in the feed of my already existing podcast. So her
#230 - Austin J. Knuppe: THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR, Surviving Wartime Violence, History of Israel-Palestine, Bin Laden's "Letter To America," & The Role Of Religion
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Austin J. Knuppe and Zach discuss the October 7th attacks and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, how ordinary people survive wartime violence, the history of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, Bin Laden's "Letter To America" that has resurfaced on TikTok, the role of religion in global conflict, and more. Guest bio: Austin J. Knuppe is an Assistant Profes
#229 - Fearless & Far (Mike Corey): HUNTING BABOONS WITH THE HADZA, Shipwrecking In Angola, Satan's Castle, Triple Ayahuasca Dose, & Relationship Goals
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mike Corey, aka Fearless & Far, discusses hunting baboons with the Hadza of Tanzania, stealing scrap metal with Angolan Shiprweckers, getting shot at while camping in Satan's Castle, what it feels like to be on a triple dose of ayahuasca, how to make relationships work alongside adventure, and more. Guest Bio: Mike Corey (Fearless & Far) is an adventurer, BBC
#228 - William Trubridge: NEAR-DEATH FREEDIVING EXPERIENCE, The Dangers Of Doping, Breathwork For Anxiety, Shortcut To Nirvana, & Becoming The World's Deepest Man
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, William Trubridge and Zach discuss the near-death experience that William endured while freediving during the pandemic, the dangers of doping in the sport of freediving, breathwork to alleviate anxiety, why freediving can be a shortcut to Nirvana, how William became the world's deepest man by diving unaided 102 meters deep, and more. Guest Bio: William Trubri
#227 - Julian Togelius: THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Chat GPT, Video Games & AI Evolution, Consciousness, & The Most Dangerous AI Company
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Julian Togelius and Zach discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence, Chat GPT and the technology of large language models, how Julian is using video games to evolve AI agents, when AI will become conscious, and the most dangerous AI company in the world. Guest Bio: Julian Toeglius is an Associate Professor Of Computer Science at NYU who focuses on artifici
#226 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) DOES COLOR BLINDNESS PERPETUATE RACISM? | Coleman Hughes Vs. Jamelle Bouie Debate Reaction
On this AUXORO Premium preview (full episode available only on AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM) Zach reacts to the recent debate between Coleman Hughes and Jamelle Bouie on color blindness and racism. SUBSCRIBE TO AUXORO PREMIUM TO LISTEN TO THE FULL DEBATE REACTION + GAIN ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE CATALOG OF BONUS EPISODES: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DEBATE LINKS AND ASSETS:Full debate: https://www.youtube.c
#225 - Dr. Julie Labau: THE INDONESIAN SACRIFICE CEREMONY, How To Get Away With Murder, BackPacking Across The Pyrenees, Summiting An Active Volcano, & Conquering Everyday Fears
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss Julie making it through the surprises of an Indonesian sacrifice ceremony, how to get away with murder and lessons from Breaking Bad, backpacking across the Pyrenees, summiting an active volcano, how to conquer everyday fears, and more. Guest Bio: Julie Labau is a scientist who is currently studying mosquitoes at STRI (Smithso
#224 - Noah Kahan: HOW TO NAIL A FIRST DATE, The Fake Wikipedia Page, Embracing Therapy, Handling Internet Hate, & Lessons From Michael Scott
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Noah Kahan and I get into how to nail a first date, Noah's fake Wikipedia page, how therapy can be a great tool to better know yourself, Noah's encounters with internet trolls, wisdom from The Office's Michael Scott, and more. This episode with Noah Kahan was originally released on the podcast back in 2019. I wanted to re-release this conversation because Noa
#223 - THE ANDREW TATE DEBATE BREAKDOWN (Part 2): BUILDING THE MATRIX, Feeling God's Presence, Clubbing During COVID, & Can You Separate Reason From Emotion?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Chloé Valdary react in real-time to the recent viral debate between the infamous Andrew Tate and Psychologist David Sutcliffe. This is the second part of what will be a 3-part series and this segment of the debate was absolutely electric. Chloé and Zach pick up right where they left off in Part 1 by diving into how Andrew Tate has become the architec
#222 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) THE DESTINY VS. MILO YIANNOPOULOS DEBATE BREAKDOWN
On this preview of the full episode only available on AUXORO Premium at AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM, Zach reacts to the Destiny Vs. Milo Yiannaopolous debate on Christian Nationalism. Destiny is a YouTuber, political commentator, and video game streamer who has not shied away from discussing controversial topics like race, wokeness, and violence despite being banned from major platforms. I enjoy Destiny'
#221 - Liam DeBoer: THE TRIAL OF JORDAN PETERSON, Rise Of Totalitarianism, Trudeau's War On Free Speech, The Dark Knight, KGB Psychological Subversion, George Orwell's 1984, & Do We Need Religion?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Liam DeBoer and I discuss the trial of Jordan Peterson, the rise of totalitarianism and Nazi Germany, Justin Trudeau's War on Free Speech in Canada, the heroes and villains of The Dark Knight Batman trilogy, the former KGB agent who claims that the United States has already been taken over through psychological subversion, lessons from George Orwell's 1984 an
#220 - THE ANDREW TATE DEBATE BREAKDOWN (Part 1): Andrew Tate's Prison Experience, The Fighter's Mentality, Woman Logic, Confronting Emotional Demons, & Tate Exploiting Young Men
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Chloé Valdary react in real-time to the recent viral debate between the infamous Andrew Tate and Psychologist David Sutcliffe. Andrew Tate, at one time the most Googled person on the planet, is a four-time world champion kickboxer who has risen in the ranks to become the most notorious face in social media and podcasting. Andrew Tate has not only bro
#219 - Dr. Nancy Segal: THE TWIN CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST, Nature Vs. Nurture, Dr. Josef Mengele, Twins Reared Apart, & Why Parenting Is Overrated
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Nancy Segal and Zach discuss the twins who survived the brutal medical experiments in Auschwitz, the myths surrounding the "nature vs. nurture" debate, Dr. Josef Mengele aka The "Angel Of Death" who conducted the twin holocaust experiments, the landmark Minnesota twins study 'Born Together, Reared Apart' that changed the public consciousness on twins, why
#218 - Robert Salas: THE UFO ATTACK ON A NUCLEAR MISSILE BASE, Congress UFO Hearings, John Mack, Alien Biologics Recovered, & The Future Of UFO Reporting
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Robert (Bob) Salas and I discuss the UFO encounter he witnessed at Malmstrom Airforce Base in 1967, the recent testimony of whistleblowers at the UFO hearings in Congress, the work of Harvard psychiatrist John Mack who investigated more than sixty abduction cases, the possibility of alien biologics having been recovered by the US government, how we can create
#217 - Melissa McKay: THE POWER OF MEDITATION, Mental Strength In Sports, Buddha's Supernatural Powers, Silent Retreats, Psychedelics, Standup Comedy, & Can AI Be Mindful?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Melissa McKay and I discuss the power of vipassana (insight, mindfulness) and metta meditation (loving-kindness) meditation, how meditation and mindfulness can be applied at the highest level of sports, the supernatural powers of the Buddha, the pain and benefits of extended silent retreats, how psychedelics are being used to enhance mindfulness, the possibil
#216 - James Kirchick: THE TRUTH ABOUT ARMIE HAMMER, Elizabeth Chambers Collusion, Effie Allegations, BDSM, The #MeToo NFT, & The Hidden History Of Gay Washington
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, James Kirchick and Zach record a thrilling two-parter. The first half of the episode focuses on James Kirchick's interview with Armie Hammer titled 'Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence' (published by Air Mail Feb 2023), the first and only interview given by Armie Hammer since he was accused of sexual abuse and cannibalism and blacklisted from Hollywood. We get in
#215 - Hadley Vlahos: ENCOUNTERING LIFE'S FINAL MOMENTS, Top Regrets Of The Dying, Visits From The Deceased, Alzheimer's, The Afterlife, & Living Funerals
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Hadley Vlahos and Zach discuss Hadley's work as a hospice nurse and what it's like to be there for life's final moments, what makes for a good death, the most common regrets of the dying, patients on their deathbed seeing deceased loved ones, how one of Hadley's patients with Alzheimer's saved her husband's life, how Hadley overcame an eating disorder and lea
#214 - ARTY: THE FUTURE OF AI IN MUSIC, Remembering Avicii, The Art Of EDM, Coping With Insomnia, & Growing Up In Russia
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, ARTY and Zach discuss the future of artificial intelligence in music and the viral AI Drake song 'Heart On My Sleeve,' ARTY's journey through the dance music scene, what it was like to grow up for two decades in Engels Russia, the genius of Avicii and ARTY's relationship with the late legend, tools to cope with insomnia on the road, and more. ARTY is an art
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