In this episode, I share my 'physiognomical theory of everything,' and what could unaffectionately be referred to as "communist face."

Here I discuss facial structures, perceived softness, and why certain public figures project a collectivist energy based solely on appearance. This eventually turns into a broader conversation about leadership, optics, and testosterone (or lack thereof).

Fortunately, the perception of strength has been revived in the modern era.

From there, I pivot to Super Bowl LX, Tom Brady, Bad Bunny, and the cultural messaging wrapped therein. Also, Savannah Guthrie kidnapping coverage, the Epstein files, speculation around COVID origins, “Latinx” terminology, media coverage of deportations, and much more.

This solo episode opens with a few recent travel stories. Then I share highlights from my favorite Scott Adams book: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. He shares ideas on stacking skill sets, systems over goals, using failure as feedback, and why usefulnenss, consistency, and energy management matter, are the most important contributors to success. It’s a practical look at building a life that works: mindset, habits, and the kind of thinking that will hold up when life gets messy.

I also share an update in the best movie ever. Namely, law enforcement controversies, Minnesota unrest, Greenland’s strategic importance, how I talk about politics with kids, the FBI seizure of Fulton County election materials, and much more.

This episode is dedicated to Scott Adams. He had a huge impact on my thinking over the past several years. He taught his readers & listeners about psychology, persuasion, politics, technology, writing, "reframing your brain," etc.

His podcasting style shaped my own solo episodes. The cadence he used, the candor, his willingness to think out loud, and focus on mental models, all left a mark on how I approach this show.

I get into Scott’s terminal cancer diagnosis, the way he chose to talk about it publicly, showing us to live until his last breath. I walk through his core ideas and which of his books I most enjoyed.

His unique approach to thinking clearly, persuasion, skill stacking, usefulness, and understanding human irrationality. It’s a look at why his work resonated with so many people and why it will continue long after he’s gone.

I also touch on Gurwinder's favorite Scott Adams quotes, border policy, cancel culture, the Minneapolis ICE shooting incident, and much more.

I start this episode with money & investing, recapping 2025 market performance. market volatility, tariff & trade, diversification, inflation, housing, and consumer behavior. Hopefully, it'll help us to think clearly about money in the year ahead.

Then I get into what’s been unfolding in Venezuela and Minneapolis. I talk about the arrest of the Venezuelan president and how US forces were able to capture Nicolás Maduro. I also break down the Minneapolis ICE shooting, bodycam footage, and how early media narratives collapsed (or didn't) once more facts emerged.

I also touch on global political repression, selective law enforcement, masculinity and leadership failures, media credibility, censorship dynamics, and much more.

This solo episode starts with a celebration of the new year, 2026! I talk about time passing, aging, and the prospect of another year around the flaming hot ball in space. We're taking stock of what still matters, where things are headed, and how perspectives shift as the calendar turns.

I then walk through a recent post by Gurwinder on X. It’s a thread of useful concepts designed to equip people for 2026. I spend time unpacking each idea and discussing how we can apply these mental frameworks to real life, decision-making, and navigating an increasingly distracted world.

I also talk about other topics, such as NGO grift and government corruption, Somali fraud in Minnesota, the collapse of trust in corporate media, artificial intelligence, the dangers of weaponized government power, and much more.

This will likely be the last episode of 2025. I start with a car accident story, followed by another setback I had recently. Both incidents have me slowing down and reassessing how to navigate the day-to-day with limited mobility. It’s been a frustrating finale to '25. But I'm hopeful 2026 is going to be lit like New Year's celebrations in Germany back before Islamic terrorists they imported caused them to cancel festivities.

In this episode, I pick back up with Morgan Housel’s The Art of Spending Money, keeping the focus broad and practical. The discussion centers on how money decisions are deeply emotional, how status-chasing erodes happiness, and why independence, flexibility, and peace of mind matter far more than looking rich.

I also give an update in the best movie ever: Rob Reiner's death, Bernie Sanders' brand of progressivism, AI data centers, Epstein files release, and much more.

This week’s solo episode I pick back up with Morgan Housel’s The Art of Spending Money. As I read through it, the book continues to prove how much of our relationship with money is shaped by our upbringing and expectations. I discuss why contentment matters as much as income, why comparison is not only the thief of joy but can be poisonous, and how money buys freedom only when you stop letting others' opinions steer your choices.

I also dig into the bigger themes Housel raises around happiness, independence, and the quiet traps people fall into when they chase status instead of meaning. It’s a reminder that good money decisions start in your head long before they show up in your bank account.

Also this week’s biggest political and financial stories – from Venezuela tensions and US military moves to IQ data, poverty studies, S&P dominance, housing costs, global investing trends, consumer stats, America’s shifting cultural landscape, and much more.

In this solo episode, I share highlights from The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel. I talk about getting what you want vs. what you need, how money shapes our independence, and why the book hit me at the right time. I also get into how our upbringing, culture, and past struggles influence our every financial decision. One of my favorite quotes from the book is: "Personal finance is more personal than finance."

I also discuss why admiration rarely comes from material things, and how understanding someone’s background can make their behavior [with money] make sense. The ultimate goal is this: Spend money in ways that reflect who you are, not who you’re trying to impress.

There's also an update from "the best movie ever." Political leaks and immigration failures, civil–conflict warnings, media fraud, the Seditious Six, Afghan vetting disasters, political polarization, and much more.

I'm back solo this week. Thanks for your patience - there was no episode last week. I'm in Houston trying to figure out the best path forward to finally cure my neck issues.

In this episode, I give a quick recap of last week’s intense discussion on ibogaine and psychedelic therapy. Feedback from that episode was 100% positive, and I want anyone struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, or PTSD to know there is help out there. If you're stuck in a bad cycle, psychedelic therapy might be worth exploring.

I also share the latest in the "best movie ever," rap music, the feminization of American men, climate change predictions, global communism, BBC’s fiasco, my doctor visit, and much more.

Justin Jackson's back! It took us a while to put Round 2 (and ourselves, frankly) out there for this one. And some of you may be shocked to hear our stories.

In this episode, we share the toughest battle each of us have faced—the sort of challenges that remind us we all have a cross to bear in life.

Justin's a former Marine gunship pilot turned entrepreneur. He served 25 years in uniform and still misses his Cobra (they wouldn't let him keep it). He shares more this round about his time as a Marine pilot, the toll of multiple deployments, and the transition to civilian life,

Then it gets heavy. We discuss trauma, PTSD, depression, addiction, and emotional numbness.

You'll hear our life-changing experience with psychedelic therapies—specifically the role psilocybin and ibogaine have played in our roads to recovery. Our plant medicine journeys helped us to heal, to rediscover gratitude in its highest form, and ultimately reconnect with the Divine.

Justin & I have a passion for helping people, whether through candid conversations like ours, veteran advocacy, or simply pointing those in desperate need of help toward a proven cure that's given us our lives back.

If one person hears this episode and gets help, we'll consider this discussion our biggest success of 2025.