America spends more than any other nation on healthcare and education — yet outcomes continue to fall behind.

In this episode of the Common-X Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nelva Lee to unpack why two of the most critical systems in our society are failing the people they’re meant to serve.

We explore:

• Why healthcare costs keep rising while access and outcomes decline

• How education has become unequal, outdated, and misaligned with reality

• The structural incentives that keep broken systems alive

• What meaningful reform actually looks like — beyond political talking points

This conversation isn’t about left vs. right — it’s about fixing systems that no longer work and imagining smarter, more human-centered solutions for the future.

If you care about healthcare, education, or the long-term stability of society, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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Why does politics feel broken — no matter who’s in power?

In this episode of Common-X, we talk with Travis Misurell, founder of FiNC, about the real reason democracy isn’t working — and why arguing Left vs Right keeps us trapped.

Travis introduces a powerful new lens: power-first vs people-first, revealing how money, media, and gatekeeping quietly decide who gets seen, heard, and elected.

This conversation isn’t about parties or ideology.
It’s about upgrading the system itself.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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Joey “Devil Doc Talk” Martinez returns to discuss veterans’ mental health, PTSD recovery, the impact of political leadership — including Trump — and why America’s support system for vets is failing. A deep dive into real solutions, lived experience, and the truth behind the veteran crisis.

The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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In this episode of the Common-X Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Ekman, author of Deprogramming Democrats, to explore how political narratives, media conditioning, and emotional manipulation shape modern America. Lisa shares her personal journey of waking up from partisan programming, what she’s learned about the machinery behind political identity, and how we can move toward critical thinking and common sense—beyond left or right.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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In this episode of Common-X, we talk with Johnny Ceravolo, a musician best known for his work with When in Rome 2 and other projects across the years. Johnny takes us through his life in music — from the thrill of performing to the quiet moments of reflection that followed. He opens up about the choices he’s made, the regrets that still echo, and the healing that comes from facing them head-on. It’s a candid conversation about growth, forgiveness, and the power of music to tell the truth.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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This week on The Common-X Podcast, we sit down with comedian Matt King, whose uncanny Donald Trump impersonations have taken the internet by storm. Matt talks about the art of satire, how comedy can expose truth in a divided world, and what it’s like to “become” one of the most polarizing figures in modern history. From viral fame to social commentary, this conversation explores the fine line between humor and honesty in a time when the world desperately needs both.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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In this episode of The Common-X Podcast, we sit down with singer and songwriter Derek Morris, whose deeply personal music explores life after trauma and the healing power of creativity. Derek opens up about his journey with PTSD, how music became both his therapy and his voice, and why art can reach places that words alone cannot. We talk about the connection between emotional honesty, mental health, and finding purpose through artistic expression.

Whether you’re a musician, a survivor, or someone searching for meaning, this conversation reminds us that healing often begins with a single note.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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In this episode of The Common-X Podcast, we sit down with the ladies from the Saddle Born Podcast — a show dedicated to the untamed spirit of the West, the resilience of rural women, and the grit it takes to thrive in a changing world.
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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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In this episode of the Common-X Podcast, we sit down with Richard Oshen — the man behind the lights for some of rock’s biggest names, including Aerosmith. Richard shares what life on the road was really like working with legendary bands, how lighting design shapes the live concert experience, and how his career eventually expanded into film lighting and authorship. From wild tour stories to the artistry of capturing emotion through light, this episode shines a spotlight on the creative mind who helped illuminate rock history.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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In this episode of The Common-X Podcast, Jared and Ian sit down with Chris Ballew, the legendary frontman of The Presidents of the United States of America — the band that gave us the 90s anthems Lump, Peaches, and Kitty.

Chris opens up about his musical journey from Seattle’s alt-rock scene to his unexpected second act as Caspar Babypants, creating joyful, imaginative music for kids and families. He shares how stripping music down to two strings and pure creativity became his secret to happiness, and how letting go of fame led to a deeper artistic freedom.

From stories of the 90s grunge era to reflections on parenthood, mindfulness, and the power of simplicity, this episode dives deep into the mind of an artist who continues to evolve — and inspire others to do the same.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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