Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad

By Ricky Fulton

Raw, unfiltered conversations on everything from politics to parenting, war, UFOs, and more. No scripts, no filters—just real talk with real people.

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The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.

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March 13, 2026 Why 150,000 Jewish Soldiers Fought for Hitler | Bryan Rigg |EP#188
Historian Bryan Rigg reveals the shocking, hidden history of the "Mischlinge"—men of Jewish descent who served in the Nazi military during WWII. From high-ranking generals to front-line soldiers, how did 150,000 men with Jewish ancestry navigate the Third Reich while their families were being persecuted?In this episode, we dive into:• The true story behind "Hitler’s Jewish Soldiers."• How Hitler "Aryanized" high-ranking officers to keep them in power.• The "Case Against Christ": Bryan’s controversial academic response to Lee Strobel.• Overcoming ADHD and dyslexia to become a Yale and Cambridge scholar.Connect with Bryan: https://bryanmarkrigg.com/#WorldWarII #WWIIHistory #Holocaust #HitlersJewishSoldiers#BryanRigg #NaziGermany #MilitaryHistory #JewishMessiah #LeeStrobel #Mischlinge #HistoricalResearch #YaleUniversity #CambridgeUniversity #ADHDSuccessStories
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1h 59min
March 06, 2026 How American Propaganda Really Works | Reverse Engineering Media Manipulation| EP#187
Michelle Stiles, author of One Idea to Rule Them All: Reverse Engineering American Propaganda, joins the podcast to break down how propaganda shapes public opinion in the United States. We explore the history of propaganda from World War I to modern social media, how elites influence narratives, and why truth in politics can take decades to uncover.If you've ever wondered how media narratives are formed, how propaganda evolved, and how public opinion is engineered, this conversation connects the dots.Michelle’s Website: https://smartsheepe.com/#propaganda #americanpropaganda #mediamanipulation #politics #history #socialmedia #publicopinion
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1h 47min
February 13, 2026 Evolutionary Psychology vs Feminism: Is Academia Ignoring Biology? |EP#186
Is modern academia ignoring biology in favor of ideology?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marc Defant, professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida, to discuss his controversial paper examining the lack of empirical rigor in feminist scholarship and the resistance to evolutionary psychology in universities.
We break down:
• What evolutionary psychology actually says about men and women
• The debate over the gender pay gap
• “Health at Every Size” and fat studies
• Nature vs nurture — are we born blank slates?
• The origins of critical theory and its influence on academia
• Science vs ideology in higher education
• Masculinity, femininity, and biological differences
• Graham Hancock, skepticism, and the importance of evidence
Dr. Defant argues that science must remain skeptical, data-driven, and open to questioning — even when conclusions are unpopular. We explore whether institutions are prioritizing ideology over biology, and what that means for future generations. This conversation dives into evolutionary biology, feminism, cultural theory, skepticism, and the role of curiosity in modern discourse. If you're interested in evolutionary psychology, gender studies debates, academic freedom, or the clash between science and ideology — this episode is for you.
Connect with Dr. Defant: https://www.marcdefant.com/
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#podcast #joerogan #EvolutionaryPsychology#GenderDebate #ScienceVsIdeology #CriticalTheory#FeminismDebate #AcademicFreedom #GenderPayGap#BiologyVsCulture #NatureVsNurture #Skepticism

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1h 2min
February 10, 2026 Unit 731, Human Experiments & WWII Cover-Ups| What We Were Never Taught About the Pacific War|EP#185
In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Chan, historian and author, to uncover one of the darkest and least-taught chapters of World War II — the atrocities committed in Asia and the long-term consequences that still shape global politics today.We dive deep into Unit 731, Japan’s secret human experimentation program in occupied Manchuria, where civilians — including children — were subjected to biological weapons testing, frostbite experiments, and lethal medical trials. Many of these crimes were covered up after the war, with critical research quietly absorbed into Cold War programs and U.S. military facilities like Fort Detrick.This conversation also explores:• Why Asian WWII history is largely excluded from Western education• Newly declassified documents and why so many remain redacted• The truth about Chinese and Korean comfort women• How Cold War politics reshaped accountability after WWII• The role of propaganda, media, and “victors writing history”• Parallels between WWII geopolitics and today’s global tensions• How unresolved war crimes continue to fuel conflict in East AsiaIf you want to understand modern geopolitics, U.S.–China relations, and why “never again” only works when history is told honestly — this is a conversation you need to hear.🎧 Listen, question the narrative, and decide for yourself what history left out.Jenny’s Website: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/YouTube: ⁨@PacificFrontUntold⁩
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1h 14min
February 06, 2026 From Homebrewing to Award-Winning Distillery | Spirits, Small Business & Passion Projects| EP#184
In this episode, I sit down with John Mleziva, founder of State Line Distillery in Madison, Wisconsin, to talk about the real journey behind building a craft spirits brand from the ground up.John shares how a love for homebrewing and fermentation science turned into an award-winning distillery, what it’s really like running a small business, and why creating something with your hands is deeply tied to mental health, purpose, and passion.We dive into:• Craft distilling vs large-scale production• The science behind fermentation, botanicals, and consistency• How State Line’s coffee liqueur became a top-selling product• Entrepreneurship, burnout, and work-life balance• Why passion projects matter more than profit alone• Coffee culture, creativity, and building communityThis conversation blends small business insight, craft spirits, coffee, and real talk about chasing meaningful work—perfect for entrepreneurs, makers, creatives, and anyone building something they care about.🎧 Whether you’re into craft distilleries, starting a business, or just love hearing how passion turns into purpose, this episode is for you.Website: www.statelinedistillery.com#CraftDistillery#SmallBusinessPodcast#EntrepreneurMindset#CraftSpirits#DistilleryLife#PassionProjects#CoffeeCulture#CreativeEntrepreneur#PodcastInterview
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1h 1min
February 03, 2026 Veteran & Author Dean Davidson on ADHD, Politics, War, & the EU | EP#183
In this episode, I sit down with actor, veteran, and author Dean Davidson to discuss his new book, The Amir, the Tora Bora VendettaDean shares his personal journey, from his own ADHD diagnoses to his experience serving in the military during the Cold War and working as a military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan.This wide-ranging conversation dives into global politics, American exceptionalism, the EU, universal healthcare, and how the media and social media polarize. Dean also talks about his inspiration for the characters in his book, based on real Tier 1 special operators and a former Navy SEAL who created Seal Team Six.Connect with Dean: https://deandavidson-author.com/#YouTubeSEO #DeanDavidson #MilitaryVeteran #ToraBoraVendetta #PodcastInterview #Politics #AutismAwareness #SpecialForces #Warfare #BookRelease
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1h 54min
January 30, 2026 Why Men Feel Lost Today | Fatherhood, Masculinity & the Conversations We’re Afraid to Have |EP#182
In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with Shaun Dawson, tech entrepreneur, father, and host of the Raising Men podcast, for an unfiltered discussion about modern fatherhood, masculinity, and the growing crisis facing men today.We talk about:• Why so many fathers feel disconnected — and why no one admits it• The quiet loneliness men experience after marriage, kids, and career shifts• How society talks about masculinity instead of with men• Why young men feel lost, unheard, and pushed to the extremes• Free speech, self-censorship, and the fear of honest conversation• What healthy masculinity actually looks like in real life• How fathers can raise strong, grounded boys in a broken cultureThis isn’t a debate.It’s not a culture-war rant.It’s a real conversation between men willing to struggle in public.If you’re a father, a parent, a man trying to make sense of today’s world — or someone who believes we need better conversations instead of louder ones — this episode is for you.☕ Grab a coffee.🎧 Listen all the way through.💬 Join the conversation in the comments.Connect with Shaun: https://raising.men/#MasculinityCrisis#Fatherhood#RaisingMen#ModernMen#MensMentalHealth#ParentingBoys#FreeSpeech#PodcastConversation#BeardedBadDad
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1h 59min
January 27, 2026 Former NYPD Detective on UN Police Missions & His Kosovo Thriller “The Land of Broken Toys” |EP#181
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mahoney, a former NYPD detective and author of The Land of Broken Toys, a gripping fictional thriller based on real war crimes and UN police missions in Kosovo.Mike shares what it was like serving as an armed American police officer with executive authority in a post-conflict war zone alongside officers from 60 different countries, responding to real crimes that later inspired his novel. We dive into the realities of UN peacekeeping, the psychological toll of policing after war, and how tribalism, vengeance, and justice collide in fragile regions of the world.This conversation explores:• What UN police missions actually look like• Real crimes that inspired The Land of Broken Toys• NYPD policing vs. international peacekeeping• War crimes, post-conflict justice, and revenge cycles• Brotherhood between officers from rival nations• Why Kosovo remains one of the least understood conflictsIf you’re interested in true crime, military history, geopolitics, policing, or books based on real events, this episode is for you.📘 The Land of Broken Toys by Mike Mahoney Connect with Mike: https://jbbyrnenypd.com/🎙️ Subscribe for more long-form conversations with authors, veterans, and experts.#TrueCrimePodcast#NYPD#WarCrimes#UNPeacekeeping#KosovoWar#MilitaryHistory#AuthorInterview#BasedOnTrueEvents#PoliceStories#Geopolitics
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1h 15min
January 23, 2026 Learning to Listen Without Fighting, Parenting, and Politics| EP#180
What happens when you’re diagnosed with autism at 40—and it finally explains your entire life?In this episode, I open up about a late autism diagnosis, parenting a child with autism, and how that discovery changed the way I communicate, listen, and navigate difficult conversations—especially around politics.I’m joined by artist David Deighton, this conversation explores curiosity, open dialogue, and why talking to strangers (instead of arguing online) might be the key to healing a deeply divided society.Topics covered:• Late autism diagnosis in adulthood• Parenting a neurodivergent child• Communication struggles and black-and-white thinking• How autism shapes listening and conversation• Why political discussions feel impossible—and how to make them human again• Art, dialogue, and finding common groundThis isn’t about winning arguments.It’s about listening to understand.👇 Comment below:What’s the hardest conversation you’ve been avoiding—and why?Connect with David: YouTube: ⁨@triptych-dialogue⁩ #PodcastConversation#LongFormPodcast#DeepConversations#ActiveListening#HumanConnection#Neurodivergent
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1h 17min
January 20, 2026 What is a doula? How Emotional Support Can Save Lives During Childbirth |EP#179
What the hell is a doula?In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with birth and postpartum doula Suzzie Vehrs to demystify the birthing process and discuss the "missing village" in modern parenting.Suzzie breaks down the vital difference between a midwife and a doula, explaining how she provides physical, emotional, and mental support for both moms and dads. We dive deep into some staggering statistics: why mothers today are 2.5 times more likely to die during childbirth than their own mothers, and the shocking reality that the #1 cause of maternal mortality in the US is suicide.In this episode, we discuss:• The role of a doula as a birth partner and advocate.• The importance of building a "village" when you don't have family support.• Suzzie’s personal journey from a stressful finance career to birth work.• The connection between isolation, postnatal depression, and maternal health.• How can dads benefit from having professional support in the delivery room.Whether you're an expecting father, a new parent, or just curious about the changing landscape of modern birth, this conversation is a must-watch.Connect with Suzzie:Website: https://shebirthsbravely.com/Subscribe to Coffee with Bearded Bear Dad for more raw conversations on fatherhood and life:@CoffeewithBeardedBadDad#Podcast #PodcastsForWomen #PodcastHost #BirthWorkerPodcast#DoulaLife #DoulaSupport #DoulasEducate#BirthDoula #PostpartumDoula #BirthWorker #LaborCoach
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1h 45min

FAQs about Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad:

How many episodes does Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad have?

The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.