From investigating human trafficking and public corruption to stepping into Hollywood, this episode features the remarkable journey of former FBI Special Agent Brian Grehoski.

Brian shares what it’s really like behind the scenes of federal law enforcement, the realities of human trafficking that most people misunderstand, and how those experiences shaped his transition into acting and screenwriting.

This is not a surface level conversation. It is a real look at the work, the impact, and the stories that stay with you.

• How Brian’s time in the Marines and Army shaped his discipline and mindset
• His transition from electrical engineer to FBI Special Agent after 9 11
• What FBI training is really like, including Hogan’s Alley and field preparation
• The truth about human trafficking and how trafficking networks actually operate
• The psychological realities for both victims and offenders
• The mental health challenges faced in law enforcement and how they are managed
• Real case insights including major investigations and organised crime
• Transitioning into acting and storytelling after a career in the FBI
• The story behind St Michael’s Intern and bringing real experiences to screen
• What comes next for Brian in film and television

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Welcome back to The Global Show with Dave Benson.

This week we unpack influencer culture, outrage economics,YouTube becoming a digital shopping mall, and why everyone now performs for thealgorithm.

Then we sit down with David Mackey.

After 24 years in broadcast television at ABC 13, David madea decision most people avoid. At 50, he walked away and rebuilt his life fromthe ground up. From newsroom editor to producing creative work for NASA. Fromcorporate stability to launching his own agency. From staying quiet toembracing personal truth later in life.

In this conversation we explore reinventing yourself at anyage, the evolution of video editing and media technology, what it is reallylike working with NASA, being an identical twin, coming out later in life, thecourage it takes to pivot when comfort becomes a cage, and why storytellingstill matters in a distracted world.

This is not a surface level interview. This is about risk,identity, reinvention and what happens when you decide it is not too late.

If you want noise, the internet has plenty. If you wantperspective, you are in the right place.

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Billionaires claiming poverty. Influencers running for Congress because of visions. A 24 hour trip to Japan for content. And somewhere in all of this… The Beatles may or may not have lived in a yellow submarine.

Welcome back to The Global Show.

This week’s monologue takes aim at the algorithm elite. MrBeast says he has negative money. Trisha Paytas sees Congress in a vision. Piper Rockelle enters her next era. Kevin Droniak flies to Japan for a single calendar day because content apparently requires jet lag. Joe Rogan drops Holocaust comparisons mid podcast. Tim Dillon flirts with stereotypes disguised as punchlines. Logan Paul becomes an insider overnight. Bill Maher calls Hollywood smug while very much being Hollywood.

It is chaotic. It is absurd. It is exactly where culture is right now.

And then we pivot.

Because this episode’s guest is Anthony Martinez, and his story is the complete opposite of algorithm noise.

Anthony Martinez served in the military, worked in law enforcement, and went on to become a bodyguard for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Oprah Winfrey. From there, he transitioned into screenwriting and founded Urban 60s Media to protect and produce his own intellectual property.

We talk about discipline. We talk about determination. We talk about not asking permission to be great.

Anthony shares how his father’s life inspired the memoir Badge 8835, a redemption story rooted in real life service. He breaks down how he approaches writing with a mission focused mindset shaped by his military background. We also dive into his upcoming film Eight Seconds, which highlights the overlooked history of Black Cowboys and the power of telling stories that matter.

This is a conversation about resilience, ownership, creativity, and building something that lasts.

If you are an aspiring writer, creative, veteran, entrepreneur, or someone who refuses to wait for permission, this episode is for you.

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From the Valley to the Screen | Adam Goudchaux on Storytelling, Addiction, Hollywood & “On the Record”

What does it take to survive Hollywood, lose everything, and then write your way back?

In this episode of The Global Show, screenwriter and filmmaker Adam Goudchaux shares the raw and honest story behind his journey from growing up in the San Fernando Valley to building a career in film.

From watching Raiders of the Lost Ark as a kid to working in a movie theatre, Adam knew early on, “I want to make movies.” But the path was far from smooth. He opens up about difficult jobs, hitting rock bottom in 2008, struggles with substance abuse, and how those experiences shaped his writing.

We dive into his screenplay “On the Record”, a project born out of the COVID era that reflects isolation, pressure, and the need for authenticity in storytelling.

We also get into:
• The reality of breaking into Hollywood
• Why authentic storytelling matters more than ever
• Technology’s impact on society and communication
• Morality and the current political climate
• Fast fire personal insights and future projects

Adam is thoughtful, reflective, and unfiltered about the highs and lows of chasing a creative life.

If you care about screenwriting, filmmaking, recovery, reinvention, or the craft of telling stories that actually mean something, this conversation is for you.

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Genre Fusion, Vampires, Westerns & Breaking the Rules of Film

This week on The Global Show, I sit down with filmmaker Victoria Wharfe McIntyre for a conversation that goes completely off the traditional filmmaking map and then keeps driving.

Victoria is developing a bold new proof of concept that fuses Gothic, erotic, vampire, romance, and Western storytelling into one unapologetically original cinematic vision. We talk about why genre rules exist, when to ignore them, and how blending styles can unlock entirely new emotional experiences for audiences.

From creative risk taking to the realities of pitching something that does not fit neatly into a box, this episode is about pushing boundaries and trusting your instincts as a storyteller.

Before the conversation even begins, the show opens with one of the most chaotic monologues yet, covering everything from escaped emus and mullet competitions to YouTube billionaires with negative money, podcasts winning Golden Globes, and the unanswered voicemail that is Lionel Richie’s song Hello.

Somewhere between genre fusion and cultural absurdity, this episode finds its rhythm.

• Why genre fusion is reshaping modern filmmaking
• Blending Gothic, vampire, romance, erotic and Western elements
• The creative value of proof of concept films
• The risks and rewards of experimental storytelling
• How unique narratives attract wider audiences
• Why innovation still matters in cinema

“You’ve just thrown more things into that.”
“Yeah.”
“I’m in. I’m in.”

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Welcome to a new chapter of the show.

In this episode of The Global Show, Dave Benson opens 2026 with a new name, the same face, and a sharp, funny take on a world that clearly did not calm down over the holidays.

The episode begins with a fast-paced monologue unpacking everything from Gen Z cancelling numbers, whales rejecting humans, Matlock interrupting live TV, AI birdbaths, robot exoskeletons, YouTube deleting millions of channels, and why The Proclaimers almost certainly did not walk 500 miles. Possibly six. With a pie.

From there, the conversation shifts into a grounded and honest discussion about working with artificial intelligence. Not the hype. Not the fear. The reality.

This episode explores the challenges, limitations, and unpredictability of AI, why human oversight still matters, and what collaboration with AI actually looks like in creative and professional work. It’s a conversation about control, learning, adjustment, and why AI does not simply run on its own.

Funny, reflective, and occasionally chaotic, this episode captures what The Global Show is all about: making sense of modern culture, technology, and creativity with humour, curiosity, and a healthy amount of scepticism.

In this episode of The Dave Benson Show, the monologue opens with a light hearted and festive look at the internet, culture, and the strange stories that somehow define the week before Christmas. From unexpected moments of kindness to peak online chaos, the monologue sets the tone with humour, perspective, and a reminder that the internet remains wonderfully unhinged.After the monologue, the episode shifts into a powerful and compassionate conversation with award winning filmmaker Catherine Cobb Ryan.Catherine joins the show to talk openly about miscarriage, guilt, and the often invisible emotional aftermath that follows loss. The conversation explores how blame becomes internalised, why so many women carry responsibility that was never theirs, and how storytelling can help break cycles of shame and silence. It is an honest discussion about grief, healing, and the importance of being able to speak about experiences that are too often endured alone.

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We are officially back in New Zealand, back in the studio, and back in full swing — and this episode could not have marked the return any better.

This week’s guest is a very special return legend, best-selling author Aaron Ryan.

Aaron first appeared on the show all the way back on Episode 3, and from that first conversation a genuine friendship and creative kinship formed. We’ve stayed in touch ever since — and when he jumped back on the call this time, something different happened…

There was no pre-match banter.
No warm-up.
No easing in.

We hit record instantly… and were laughing two seconds later.

This episode is:
✔️ Deep
✔️ Honest
✔️ Insightful
✔️ And properly laugh-out-loud funny

From storytelling and creativity, to writing, life, pressure, success, failure and everything in between — this is one of those conversations that just flows.

Editing this one back had me genuinely laughing out loud from start to finish.

If you’ve followed the show from the early days — this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Dave sits down with Ukrainian-born writer and filmmaker Dana Protsyshak, the creative force behind the dystopian series OtheR and one of the leading advocates for vertical storytelling. Dana shares her journey from novelist to screenwriter, her move into futuristic world-building, and why she believes vertical drama is about to reshape the entertainment industry.