In this unapologetic, no-holds-barred solo episode, Mookie Spitz reflects on his surreal brush with presidential politics — a behind-the-scenes strategy session with Andrew Yang during his 2020 campaign. Armed with decades of marketing and branding expertise, Mookie tried (and failed) to show Yang how emotional storytelling, clear messaging, and unabashed provocation win elections — not endless policy details. What follows is a sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest takedown of political naivety, the hard truths about gaining and sustaining attention in the digital age, and why even good ideas get steamrolled without the right brand strategy. If you've ever wondered how Trump crushed opponents while others floundered, or why populism now dominates politics, this is the masterclass you didn’t know you needed. And don't tell Andrew that Mookie didn't tell Andrew that he told him so... 

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Mookie Spitz opens up about the thin line between science and mysticism, between reason and wonder, and concludes we need to embrace both. 

Through vivid stories of premonitions, near-misses, and life-or-death moments, Mookie explores the mysterious threads that seem to connect us across time, space, and even reality itself. From a mother’s prophecy to a son’s narrow escape, from a teenage acid trip to glimpses of something ancient and eternal, this journey isn’t just about questioning the nature of reality—it’s about embracing it. 

If you've ever sensed something you couldn't explain, or longed to believe there's more but felt a reasonable explanation was more, well, reasonable, then embrace the unknown. Are we truly alone in a random universe, or might there be hidden bridges between worlds, whispering warnings and truths just beyond perception? 

Blending science, skepticism, and psychic phenomena, this episode challenges our binary belief system, going beyond reason and whimsy. Tune in for a wild ride into the multiverse and beyond...

The Psychic Multiverse Blog

Psychedelics Before Psychedelics Were Cool Blog

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In this powerful follow-up, Mookie Spitz returns to the raging civil war within American Jewry — a battle that’s only deepened post-October 7th. Moving beyond satire, Mookie delivers a heartfelt, provocative message: a call for Jewish Americans to reclaim their critical thinking, compassion, and humanity amid the chaos. With sharp analysis, personal stories, and biting wit, he breaks down the two extreme camps — Militant Zionists and Leftist Apologists — who now dominate the conversation about Israel, Palestine, and Jewish identity. As war looms larger in the Middle East and American politics fractures even further, Mookie challenges listeners of his and all religious backgrounds to rise above hysteria and tribal loyalty in a raw, urgent, and deeply personal exploration of a community — and a world — on the brink.

The Blog Post

https://medium.com/@mookiespitz/a-message-for-american-jews-from-an-american-jew-about-israel-hamas-94db1d31d296

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In this fiery and provocative episode, Mookie Spitz dives deep into the growing civil war within the Jewish American community. Drawing inspiration from Chris Rock’s iconic “Civil War” routine, Mookie offers a no-holds-barred stand-up-style rant about the fierce generational and ideological divide that's exploded post-October 7th. He explores how younger, liberal Jews rally behind Palestinian rights, clashing head-on with older, Militant Zionists fiercely defending Israel at any cost. With wit, brutal honesty, and personal insight, Mookie dissects how this internal battle mirrors the broader chaos in the Middle East—and why it could reshape America's long-standing support for Israel. This isn’t just a political analysis, but an urgent, personal, and sometimes darkly hilarious look at a community at war with itself. Buckle up!

The Blog Post

https://medium.com/@mookiespitz/a-civil-war-is-raging-between-jewish-people-104561ae2afb

The Chris Rock Routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3PJF0YE-x4&t=6s

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On this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Bald and Bloviating, Mookie Spitz ruminates on three — count 'em, three — epic bike crashes that all share one common thread: his stubborn refusal to admit he needs help. From a bloody Manhattan bike-lane disaster (that cost him $12K and a surgically rebuilt elbow) to two more wipeouts on California bike paths, Mookie serves up wild storytelling, painful lessons, and a raw look at how avoidant personalities handle crisis — badly. Packed with humor, reflection, and just enough self-roasting to make you wince and laugh out loud, this one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, "I'm fine!"... when they really, really weren't. (Spoiler alert: Includes flying bald men, broken sunglasses, a rogue taxi, his favorite death metal song, and a surprising amount of blood.)

His Favorite Death Metal Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkURwfjB8W0

Blog Post

https://medium.com/@mookiespitz/the-power-of-vulnerability-1f583de6f438?sk=4635a259af4f0f208d7afc460bc6ce1b

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In this solo episode, Mookie Spitz reflects deeply and humorously on the paradoxical power of adversity and existential dread as catalysts for creativity. Sharing his colorful journey from nightclub manager to accidental father and executive to aspiring writer and musician — and eventually, an artist fueled by life's harsh realities — Mookie illustrates how the "fertility of shittiness" can inspire profound artistic expression. 

Drawing from personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and cultural references from Virgil to Nietzsche, he argues passionately that true artistry emerges from struggle, betrayal, and the relentless human drive for purpose and recognition. This episode is an insightful exploration of the messy intersection between life's hardships and creative brilliance, encouraging listeners from all walks of life to embrace their challenges as the raw material of greatness.

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Welcome to an in-depth discussion about The Null Set, just ∅, the void, the OG empty group. But don't be fooled—this mathematical bad boy is actually deep as deep can get... In this show, Mookie dives into the mystical, minimalistic beauty of the null set: where it came from (spoiler: ancient Greek mathematicians side-eyed it into existence), how it's used in modern mathematics (spoiler: everywhere), and why the big zero is the backbone of logic, set theory, and making math professors doubt YOUR sanity. Along the way, Mookie realizes that the null set is actually the best description for most human communication, which is either utterly vapid, or consists of sounds that contain no originality, creativity, or genuine meaning. 

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Mookie Spitz dives into the dark heart of authoritarian allure, drawing creative parallels between Abel Ferrara’s cult classic Bad Lieutenant and the current political landscape. Why are millions of Americans rooting for vigilante-style justice over due process? What does it say about our collective psyche when a leader's chaos feels like catharsis? From El Salvador’s Bukele to Trump’s MAGA mystique, Mookie explores the growing embrace of brute-force leadership and the rejection of institutional norms, fueled by deep public distrust. Is this the price of safety, or the gateway to tyranny?

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Mookie Spitz turns the tables on Ali Rizvi, and invites the Canadian podcaster, tweeter, and author onto his own show. They dive into the swirling chaos of modern masculinity, media madness, and midlife musings -- from praising Mick Jagger as the bisexual apex predator of rock, to wondering WTF happened to dude-bro billionaires including Musk and Zuckerberg. Along the way, they toast and roast Trump, break up with Bill Maher and Neil Degrasse Tyson, and BBQ behind-the-scenes deer steaks from Rizvi’s Joe Rogan experience. Toss in Nietzsche, Carl Jung, and a dash of geopolitical drama with some existential dread about democracy and AI's future, and you’ve got a whirlwind of brainy banter that rocks harder than a Scorpions reunion tour. Think philosophy meets pop culture with the zany intellectual energy of a bar fight in the lobby of a TED Talk.

The Guest

Ali A. Rizvi is a writer, physician, and musician. He is the author of “The Atheist Muslim: A Journey from Religion to Reason”, host of the Unlicensed Therapist podcast, and all-round sh*t disturber.

His Book

https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Muslim-Journey-Religion-Reason-ebook/dp/B01F1YC64M?ref_=ast_author_mpb

His Tweet

https://x.com/aliamjadrizvi/status/1908739952990372315?s=46&t=eXtlxIVW4NACXR3p9vqCoA

His Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/unlicensed-therapist-ali-a-rizvi/id1516920300

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Seems two kinds of people inhabit the planet: those who have game, and those who don't. Here I rant about the importance of identifying yourself and others in either category, and what entails from such a fundamental distinction. 

Cited Pod

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455331/episodes/16756707

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