By Zuby
'Real Talk with Zuby' features honest conversations with a diverse range of guests - covering culture, society, politics, business, health, and more. Each episode will make you a little bit smarter
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John Cooper is an American musician, and founding member and frontman of the multi-platinum Christian rock band Skillet. In this exclusive interview in Dubai, John sits down with Zuby to discuss his career, cultural shifts in the USA, and how he manages success. The two explore the value of faith and the post-modern 'woke' peak of 2021. John also shares the tipping point that caused him to speak out, the importance of independent media, and the value of discourse.
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Timestamps:
(00:18) Introduction
(05:01) John’s career longevity
(09:10) Cultural shifts
(16:18) Speed of success
(19:45) Faith & values
(26:50) Post-modernism 2021 peak
(33:52) Cultural tipping points
(38:51) Pushback: emergence of independent media
(42:41) Cowardice
(49:31) The value of discourse
(55:14) Skillet’s new album
(58:39) New age artists/irony of cancel culture
(1:01:44) Optimism in 2024
(1:10:43) Outro
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Pete Parada is a world-renowned drummer best known for his work with punk rock band 'The Offspring', who he played with from 2007 to 2021. He has also worked with other prominent acts like 'Face to Face' and 'Saves the Day'. He is currently a member of the band 'The Defiant'.
Pete discusses his early life, music career, and the controversy surrounding his departure from 'The Offspring' due to his inability to get vaccinated against Covid-19 because of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Pete and Zuby also explore the relationship between art, creativity, and technology, as well as materialism, the over-medicalisation epidemic, and ideological extremes.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:55) Pete’s upbringing
(15:10) Digital/physical merge
(17:49) Technological progress in music
(25:04) Vocal processing in music
(28:04) The 21st century speed of change
(34:57) The value of ‘soul’
(39:09) Materialism vs sanctity
(42:08) First principles thinking to overcome struggle
(46:40) Medicalisation epidemic
(51:54) Autonomy: is there now a changing tide?
(1:01:55) Overton window: rate of change
(1:08:25) Ideological extremism
(1:13:50) Human psychology and changing beliefs: relationship breakdowns
(1:45:34) Pete’s next steps
(1:47:08) Outro
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John Amanchukwu is an American preacher, author, and activist. He joins Zuby to discuss his childhood and the journey that led him to his current focus on combatting gender theory in schools and the decline of Christian values. The two also explore gender politics, ideological ironies, political polarisation, being pro-life, and declining global birthrates.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:55) John’s upbringing
(06:54) Current gender/queer theory focuses
(10:48) Gender politics
(21:56) How does this happen in pro-Christian societies?
(31:18) Ideological ironies
(38:48) Political polarization
(43:21) Global birth right comparisons
(51:14) Government mandates
(57:29) Zuby identifying as women 5 years ago
(1:00:18) John’s children books
(1:04:00) Outro
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Gina Bontempo is a fitness coach, internet personality, wife, and mother of two, who helps busy moms to lose weight. Zuby and Gina discuss motherhood, feminism, and gender politics. Gina explains her shift from liberal feminist to Orthodox Christian, why she left California, and her insights on gender dynamics and successful marriage.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:40) Motherhood
(07:26) Modernism & parenthood denigration
(17:48) Liberal feminist to orthodox Christian
(25:24) California’s decline
(40:37) How Gina met her husband
(42:58) Marriage
(50:10) Gender dynamics
(70:51) Gender challenges
(76:19) Gender representation in the media
(79:36) Faith & religion
(94:54) Gen Z optimism
(97:47) What’s next for Gina?
(98:59) Message to young men & women
(100:42) Outro
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Colin Wright is an Evolutionary Biology PhD and CEO/Editor-in-Chief at Reality's Last Stand. Colin’s views on gender opposed progressive ideology, leading to huge backlash from activist groups and ultimately, a career change.
Zuby and Colin discuss the reasons behind today’s gender beliefs, the catalyst that emerged in 2014–2015, and whether this ideological shift is a consequence of cultural comfort. They also explore broader themes around liberalism, gender dysmorphia, and questions about morality, mortality, and ethics.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:20) Why these institutional & political beliefs exist: gender identity
(10:03) Gender politics shift: 2014/15
(15:05) Consequences of cultural comfort
(17:03) What was the catalyst?
(23:03) Supporting the cause vs the organisation
(24:05) Liberalist disbelief in boundaries
(39:20) Issues with dysmorphic treatment today
(48:05) Gender affirming care: modern gay conversion therapy
(50:10) “I used to be a real Researcher”
(54:49) Limits to scientific focus
(58:55) Science, technology, and morality
(1:08:33) Family, illness, death, and mortality
(1:20:56) Colin’s political leanings
(1:27:57) Colin’s cancellation
(1:31:28) Outro
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Marc Lobliner is the CEO of MTS Nutrition, CMO of Tiger Fitness, a performance coach, and a pro bodybuilder. Zuby and Marc discuss the power of the internet, online echo chambers, Marc’s early life, and how he changed his trajectory for the better. They also discuss the personality traits for success and the importance of nutrition, health, and strength training.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:31) Power of the internet
(07:42) Censorship & echo chambers
(16:14) Marc’s background
(19:48) Being a change agents
(29:19) The changing family dynamic
(36:41) Majority statements & exceptions
(45:10) Nutrition & health
(56:35) Personality traits
(1:03:09) A conservative majority
(1:07:56) Bifurcating humanity
(1:19:40) Homeschooling & education vigilance
(1:21:24) Intergenerational repetition
(1:34:06) Strength training principles in life
(1:42:58) Outro
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Jason Lee Whitlock is an American sports columnist and host of the show 'Fearless with Jason Whitlock' on BlazeTV. Zuby and Jason discuss Jason’s childhood, the regression of the USA, and the current state of race relations in America. They also explore political polarisation, the role of the media, optimism and opportunities, and why family dynamics have changed.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:21) Jason’s upbringing
(08:49) How America has changed
(13:59) US race relations now the worst ever
(25:25) Political polarization/media amplification
(34:06) Grand narratives
(43:37) Cyclical human rebellion
(54:51) Cross-border learning
(56:43) Optimism & opportunity today
(1:01:52) Family dynamic degradation
(1:04:02) Outro
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Brett Cooper is a conservative social commentator, media personality, and actress. She hosts the popular YouTube show 'The Comments Section with Brett Cooper' produced by The Daily Wire.
In this episode, Zuby and Brett discuss Brett’s rise to popularity and the female role models she looked up to. They discuss the pitfalls of modern dating, relationships, and marriage, societal extremes, hyper-individualism, and the evolving education landscape.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(14:08) Brett’s popularity growth
(21:04) Female role models
(27:51) Generational bifurcations
(40:22) Offline/online dating & relationships
(54:21) Abortion & sexual liberation campaigns
(1:07:36) Causations: societal & individual extremes
(1:18:07) US individualism
(1:28:45) Education/homeschooling/boarding school
(1:34:26) Men/women relationship disconnect
(2:03:04) Outro
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Carl Benjamin is a British social commentator and a former member of the Eurosceptic UK Independence Party (UKIP). He is also the founder of the Lotus Eaters media company.
Zuby and Carl discuss the UK’s ongoing decline. They begin by examining conservatism and its meaning in 2024, immigration concerns, and the opposing rationale between the left and the right. Additionally, Carl reflects on negative versus positive liberalism and concerns about liberal excess. The two also discuss what the UK would look like under Carl's leadership.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:11) UK decline
(09:22) Conservatism
(12:53) Immigration
(19:30) Racial essentialism
(25:56) Left/right thought processes
(33:22) Negative/positive Liberalism
(40:35) What is Conservatism?
(43:47) Western liberal excess
(53:29) What would ‘Carl Benjamin leadership’ look like: immigration
(1:05:20) Taxation
(1:07:34) Wealth & migration
(1:14:14) Societal decay & banning birth control
(1:32:55) Generational thinking
(1:40:50) Outro
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John Rich is an American country musician and singer-songwriter. He started his professional career as a member of the group 'Lonestar' and found mainstream success as one half of the country duo 'Big & Rich', alongside Big Kenny. He has written and produced songs for many other artists including Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, and Jason Aldean.
John shares his early childhood and the influence his pastor father had. Zuby and John discuss liberalism and the changing political landscape in the USA, how patriotism is ‘narrowing’, and the recent rise in religiosity among some atheists. John also shares his insights on developing courage, being a father, the state of the world post-Covid, and more.
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Timestamps:
(00:18) Introduction
(06:38) John’s father
(12:49) Liberalism & change
(22:42) Narrow patriotism
(34:27) The rise of religion
(44:33) Courage and censorship
(56:52) Authority, agency, and inquiry
(1:20:46) Fertility rates
(1:28:57) Outro
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