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Provocative and insightful exploratory inner-views with leaders in a variety of specialties who have first-hand experience with topics that most people don’t dare approach, much less unpack. Put aside your points-of-view for a few minutes, or forever, and join us for a mind-stretching and awareness expanding adventure through planetary events and beyond.If you are attached to any religious or political doctrine, and not willing to expand beyond your beliefs, this is NOT the show for you. Get ...
 
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What happens when TV Shows, Movies, and art fall out of grace with our culture because of themes, characters and language being deemed as offensive? What makes a film or show controversial and what enables it to be redeemed? Are there objectively offensive works or does every piece of art deserve redemption? Can we reconcile the culture of the past…
 
What is behind the "War on Christmas?" Where did it come from, and it is even a reality? In the eyes of conservative Christians, Christmas became a target in the as our culture has evolved to be more inclusive of other religions and holiday practices. The facade that the left is trying to "Cancel Christmas" by being more inclusive is the hill that …
 
On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion. Over decades, research has demonstrated that abortion bans most severely impact people in marginalized groups who already struggle to access health care, including abortion. Where do we draw the…
 
Join Matt and Lindsay as they chat with Kate aka The Girl with A Microphone about how it feels to stand up for those who are targeted and how overnight-internet-celebrity has two very different sides of an important coin. Social justice isn't new, and those who work to uphold it have been there from the start. The biggest changes in social justice …
 
Organized religion has been around for thousands of years. Christianity has defined its practices on loving thy neighbor and treating others with kindness... but there is a dark side that only some are brave enough to speak out about. Ostracized and discredited by their congregations, and even friends and family, these individuals shed light on one…
 
The body positivity movement of late is in stark contrast to what most of us grew up with, including body negativity, fat shaming, and diet culture. We're joined by a health coach, weight-loss cult trauma survivor, and body positivity advocate to discuss this heavy topic. Personal stories, experiences and trauma shape our self-image and play into s…
 
The panel discusses our short attention spans with caring for devastating events and loss. Gun violence, Covid, Ukraine, hurricanes, and the list goes on. Hashtags trend for a few days and then we, as a society move on. Leaving behind only our empty thoughts and prayers. Musician Spotlight: Evan Crommett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
 
What comes to mind when you hear the term "Baby Boomer"? How about someone in Generation X? What do you think of when you hear someone's a Millennial? How about Gen Z? These generational identities span more than 50 years and make up almost the entirety of all adults in the US today. A panel representing all of these generations discuss the events,…
 
With all the issues the next generation are going to have to live through: School shootings, the global climate crisis, democracy at risk of being dismantled, and many more, we pose a serious and complicated question... is the future f*cked? Matt is joined by an economist, a public servant, a child psychologist, parents and a pre-K teacher to help …
 
In our Season 2 premiere, we ask the question "Where do we go from here?" It's meta in the sense that we're talking about the show as well as the state of the world. We're joined by a panel that includes a teacher, parents, a virologist and a vaccine guinea pig. Together they discuss how things have been since Season 1 and what the future might loo…
 
Marc Peycker is well-known in the woo woo world and beyond as a fearless seeker of doorways that project those who are brave into previously unknown realities that will unlock the secrets of the universe and more! Marc is a Transformational Coach who specializes in Closure, which is a powerful process that you can use to change your relationship wi…
 
In the final Bonus Episode for Season 1, Matt catches up with journalist, presenter and podcaster Louise Blain of Podworld, Killt and BBC Radio 3. They nerd out on horror movies, video games, soundtracks, true crime and Michael Fassbender. Louise shares her experience of being a podcast & radio personality who stands for something in today’s divide…
 
Matt, Jo and LeJon are joined by podcast host David Loos of The Illuminating Mycelium show out of Minnesota. David shares his views on the importance of hallucinogens, especially psilocybin mushrooms. Jo chimes in on her positive experiences with certain drugs and LeJon tells his stories of bad trips as a cautionary tale of the wrong settings. The …
 
Juan and Wendy, the hosts of the Don't Tell My Grandma podcast, call in from Tokyo to chat with Matt & Lindsay about getting married and the cultural expectations. As a Dominican man and an adopted Chinese-American female, they share their experiences with the ins and outs of dating and befriending people from other cultures and religions. From rac…
 
Matt & Lindsay are still in CA chatting with Caleb Hudson, talking about his pool party fundraiser in all its glory! They capture some amazing on-location bites about TrailMixer and its impact on LGBTQ+ youth. They talk to Rick Gilles, a TrailMixer board member about the event and how they incorporated Juneteenth. And Matt chats with their star per…
 
June is Pride month, so Matt and Lindsay visit beautiful, sunny California to meet up with Caleb Hudson aka A Boy Named Barbara for the first official bonus episode! Caleb shares his journey from devout Christian with identity issues to proud, queer activist with authentic self-expression. He shares some wonderful insights & resources for people wh…
 
Furries, Swingers & Doms! Oh my! We end Season 1 exploring kink, fetish & lifestyles. Rara & Dara of the Pink Kink Podcast teach us about kink and do some myth-busting. Our friend Carter shares personal & community aspects of furries, plushies & inflatophiles. Brenna & Brian of the Front Porch Swingers podcast help convince LeJon he may need to be …
 
The hosts turn to speakers in the climate space for guidance, insight & hope. New Zealander, Mark Spencer of the Climactic Podcast, shares witnessing the real effects of climate change throughout the world and getting certified in Al Gore’s climate initiative. The titular host of Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi, from India, talks about his sc…
 
Peter Wilson is back with more goodness relating to how to wake up within the system, that many don’t even know they have been enslaved into and he is sharing the pragmatic tools you can use today to liberate yourself permanently! Peter’s career as a warrior for liberty spans many years and he is also a martial arts school owner from the UK who joi…
 
Hassan Rogers rejoins the hosts for a conversation on homophobia & transphobia through different social lenses. They discuss how this bigotry varies from white, black & brown communities, to religious, academic & other subsets of our culture. Hassan’s colleagues Tabitha and Syrmylin call in to tell their unique stories in navigating the LGBTQ+ expe…
 
Nicola Graham aka the Anti-Racist White Chick shares valuable insight on what it looks like to be white and stand against racial injustice. The hosts talk discuss their own prejudices and how awareness & the willingness to engage on the topic is where it all begins. They share methods & resources for starting your antiracist journey. Musician Caleb…
 
Blogger Mattie Jo Cowsert talks about the role of religion in our understanding of sexual identity, & how her journey from purity culture to spiritual reconstruction led to her documenting her tale. As a Missourian, middle class girl, moving to NYC to live amongst the filthy rich, non-Christian, homosexual & anything but ‘midwest-normal’ opened her…
 
Sheen's guest is Accelerating Consciousness Facilitator, Body and Being Tuner, Reality Explorer & Best Selling Author, Max Riggs! Recently, Max made the discovery that many Sensitive (Energetically Aware) people unknowingly have artificially aged themselves 12-21 years!! Most of us think that rapid aging is normal, but it isn’t! He has created a pr…
 
Our justice system is overtly flawed, but prison & punishment keep out of public view much of the time. LeJon shares his personal story of spending 6 months in prison, what put him there and how he views rehabilitation and redemption. Several guests join the conversation to share their own experiences with the justice system, private prisons, incar…
 
Financial Advisor Tom Hill joins the hosts for a discussion on Capitalism and the rigged game of Monopoly. They talk about red lining and the systemic issues that still play out today, as well as how the terms Socialism and Communism are incorrectly shouted in the public forum. Are Billionaires immoral? Is the wealth gap reasonable? Who gets a piec…
 
Lindsay & Matt share their experiences of fertility treatments and having a miscarriage, and the hosts discuss the expectations of making babies & the stigma of infertility. Dr. Shannon Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG, Obstetrician, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and TikTok phenom joins the show to tell her pregnancy story & why she started @BabiesAfter3…
 
Sheen's guest is a warrior for liberty! Peter Wilson is a martial arts school owner from the UK and joined the Royal Navy where he specialized in weaponry and trained as an armourer. He spent 5 years in the military serving 3 seagoing deployments, 2 of which were in war zones. He has practiced and trained in various martial arts and holds a 6th Dan…
 
Former Akron Beacon Journal Editor/VP & recently retired Professor, Jan Leach, joins the podcast to discuss fake news and our troubling lack of news media literacy. She and the hosts help decipher the differences in misinformation, disinformation, conspiracies, satire and the label of “fake news.” They cover the Conspiracy Theory Chart from @abbies…
 
The group celebrates the holidays and Matt’s birthday by taking a break from the heavy to have some fun, nostalgic and self-indulgent conversations. Jo gets to share her love for ancient aliens, LeJon rattles off show theme and title ideas, and Matt brings in multiple guests from his past and present. Tina from the FB group Indie Pods United stops …
 
The hosts tackle mental health head-on, with help from their guest Olivia Queener, a mother, veteran and PTSD survivor. She shares her very personal stories of being bullied in the military, her family’s stigma in seeking help, and losing her son to suicide. They call in a licensed therapist and counselor, Mandy Kirsch, to guide the group through m…
 
Palliative Chaplain, Shannon M. Blower, rejoins the hosts for a discussion on the interpretation of sacred texts by groups and individuals who use them to play into political and social agendas. Shannon sheds a light on what "Sin" might actually mean and how to address it for our own mental health. Does God choose the President? Are natural disaste…
 
The sex industry has been a multi-billion dollar piece of our society for decades while simultaneously being condemned by many of its consumers. Ellie Bou joins the show to share her experience as a webcam model and phone sex operator. They discuss to the stigmas of sex as well as the common kinks that people keep hidden. They put on their "Sunglas…
 
The divisiveness of politics grew to a breaking point in 2021 as we watched racist, antisemitic, anti-maskers violently break into the U.S. Capitol. Matt's State Representative, Casey Weinstein, talks about what it's like to govern during this time, trying to course-correct bad policies, especially as a Jewish man during the reemergence of Nazis an…
 
Veteran news personality and public speaker, Catherine Bosley, joins the cast to share her story about humiliation and bullying after a wet t-shirt contest nearly destroyed her career and ended her life. Her story is ultimately about redemption and finding inner strength to fight back. Don't be too quick to judge; there's always more than meets the…
 
Today we have the one and only “Modern Shaman”, Andy Rodriguez, also known as Walks with Thunder! Andy is well known for his connection to the spirit world and utilizes his beliefs of walking in truth, kindness, love, and wisdom to show others how to connect to and communicate with the spirit world in his psychic reading sessions and within his sha…
 
Communications professional, Luke Frazier, shares the story of his voyage from addict to recovering soul. Matt, LeJon and Jo offer up views on the different perspectives surrounding the issue, from enabler to ally, denier to accuser. When it comes to addiction, the greatest weapon is communication. Don’t be afraid to say or ask the things that are …
 
Comedian/Activist Molly Gaebe of Abortion Access Front joins the hosts to discuss perhaps the most divisive taboo topic, abortion. Personal experiences and journeys are shared as the group attempts to find reasonable understanding on many sides of the issue. If you’ve ever thrown a brick through a Planned Parenthood window with no regrets...this mi…
 
Pia Maganov communes with Sheen on the topics of detecting foreign energies and thoughts in the body and how to transform and remove them with ease. Pia Maganov is devoted to helping people break away from the sadness and trauma that they experience in their lives. Whatever your situation, you can develop the confidence and personal power to make y…
 
Shannon M. Blower, a community hospital Palliative Chaplain, discusses with the group the taboo topic of death. We all live and we all die. But what does that look like and what priorities and purposes do we experience in our final days and moments? The hosts share what they believe death and beyond might look like as they approach a somber reality…
 
Does this man's voice sound familiar to you? The gang is joined by voiceover artist and former PR director, Joe Cali, to unpack the issues that have surrounded the 2020 election, pre and post, and how social media has played a pivotal role in the divisiveness of our country. They listen to some musical stylings of Demure for Sure as they taste-test…
 
Sheen's guest is the Evolutionary Astrologer, spiritual guide, student of metaphysics, heretic, and joyfully independent thinker...Natasha Alter! Natasha announced her incredible discovery around the massive shift change that 2020 brought to the forefront that includes the potential regime change from the Babylonian Era into the next evolutionary u…
 
The creator of the social media sensation, @KarensGoingWilds, Pavel Paulinich joins the hosts for a talk about homophobia, racism, xenophobia and the mindsets behind these movements. Pavel shares his story about emigrating from Peru, learning about our culture and getting involved in politics and activism...and of course, calling out the Karens. In…
 
Communications professional and award-winning musician Chris B. Harris, aka DJ $crilla, joins the podcast to share his talents and his story. Chris was a 2020 Pfizer COVID vaccine test subject. The group talks about his experience and the ins and outs of the why, how and what. Including several music snippets from DJ $crilla’s “Hustle Reign Supreme…
 
Christina Schwind joins Sheen as a leader in the field of multidimensional exploration to commune on the topics of Sasquatch, Exo-Species, Dreamtime and Ayahuasca! Christina is a new paradigm visionary and multidimensional accelerator who uses her unique approach to guide other multidimensional beings through the adventure of advancing their psychi…
 
Matt’s colleague, Michael Madgar shares his experiences as a first-time voter in the 2020 Presidential Election. As a previous critic of all things politics, he talks about his change of heart and what led to his involvement in the democratic process. They discuss how every aspect of the pandemic year was politicized by people on all sides. Includi…
 
The podcast gets its very first guest, Hassan Rogers, who helps the hosts navigate a conversation on white privilege and racism in modern America. The deep-dive analysis uses candor, challenging questions, levity and some activities from the book My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem. Including the musical stylings of Bobby Dragon. See omnystudi…
 
Matt, LeJon and Jo introduce themselves and the theme of the podcast, while they unpack the ups and downs of life during the pandemic. Their candid conversation includes some clips from a healthcare worker friend and her experience with catching COVID-19. Including the music of Lou Harris and beer selections from Missing Mountain Brewing Co. of Cuy…
 
Allison Spencer joins Sheen to provide more clarity about how consent plays a vital role in sovereignty and what we can each to do create our own organic timelines from our natural sovereign expression of inner wholeness and unity. Allison is an intent embody-er of the authentic, organic, and natural expressions of life, sharing what she’s discover…
 
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