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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by filmmaker, educator, entrepreneur, and debut novelist:

🚀 Don Schechter

to discuss his explosive new sci-fi techno-thriller: 📚 Ascendants

Already becoming an Amazon bestseller, Ascendants imagines a terrifying near-future world where humanity discovers: ⚠️ the afterlife is real…

…but only for a genetically chosen few.

Society is divided into: ⬆️ Ascendants — genetically destined to experience an afterlife ⬇️ Biomasses — condemned to oblivion

At the center of it all is: 🧠 The Jacobs Institute a powerful organization pushing the limits of: ⚡ consciousness ⚡ technology ⚡ morality ⚡ faith ⚡ genetic engineering

The novel blends: 🔥 speculative science fiction 🔥 psychological thriller 🔥 dystopian horror 🔥 philosophical drama

while asking one terrifying question:

👉 What happens when technology begins deciding who deserves eternity?

Before releasing Ascendants, Don spent years building the universe through: 🎥 The Ascendants Anthology

an award-winning short film series that screened internationally at: 🏆 HollyShorts 🏆 Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival 🏆 Philip K. Dick Film Festival 🏆 Boston International Film Festival

where it won: 🥇 Best Sci-Fi

Beyond writing, Don is also: 🎬 founder of Charles River Media 🎓 Professor of the Practice at Tufts University 🎙️ science fiction podcast co-host 🧠 TEDx speaker exploring storytelling, identity, and technology

In this episode we discuss: 📖 The making of Ascendants 🤖 AI, consciousness, and the future of humanity ⚡ technology vs spirituality 🎥 turning sci-fi worlds into cinematic experiences 🧠 imposter syndrome, storytelling, and identity 🔥 why dystopian fiction feels more real than ever

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by Sean Martin of the grunge/punk/metal project:

🔥 The Quarantined

The band's explosive new album: 🎸 Aversion to Normalcy

has already generated: 🔥 1+ MILLION Spotify streams 🔥 40+ MILLION TikTok views 🔥 International press coverage

Recorded at: 🎙️ Blackbird Studios 🎙️ Sound Emporium in Nashville

the album was produced and mixed by: 🎧 Nathan Yarborough (Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Halestorm, Korn, Mastodon)

and delivers a brutal, emotional exploration of: ⚠️ trauma ⚠️ addiction ⚠️ politics ⚠️ PTSD ⚠️ the illusion of "normalcy" in modern society

Led by Sean Martin, The Quarantined blend: 🎸 grunge 🤘 punk 💀 metal 🔥 socially conscious songwriting

into a sound built on aggression, honesty, and raw emotion.

Before Aversion to Normalcy, the band built a loyal underground following through releases like: 🎵 Point the Finger 🎵 Antiquate Hate 🎵 Bedroom Inc.

earning radio play in 13 countries and praise from: 📰 Rolling Stone UK 📰 USA Today 📰 LA Weekly

Sean's story goes far beyond music.

A former: 🇺🇸 U.S. Army Airborne Infantry soldier who deployed to Iraq,

Sean now advocates for: 🧠 veterans mental health awareness 🌿 PTSD treatment and cannabis advocacy ❤️ anti-bullying initiatives through Free2Luv.org

In this episode we discuss: 🎸 The making of Aversion to Normalcy 🔥 The state of rock and metal today 🧠 PTSD, trauma, and music as therapy 📱 Building an independent audience in the digital era ⚡ Turning pain into powerful art

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Today on Too Opinionated, we dive into one of the most explosive and controversial JFK conspiracy stories ever discussed.

Joining us is former CIA contract pilot: 🕵️ Robert "Tosh" Plumlee

whose experiences are detailed in the explosive new book: 📚 Deep Cover Shallow Graves —co-written with New York Times bestselling author Ralph Pezzullo.

At the center of the discussion is the alleged existence of: ⚠️ The School of Illusionary Warfare — a secret government blacksite reportedly connected to: 🧠 MK-Ultra 🎭 psychological warfare 🕶️ covert intelligence training 📡 Cold War "brain warfare" programs

According to Plumlee, the school operated from a hidden WWII submarine base in North Carolina and trained young recruits in: 🧠 hypnosis 📢 propaganda operations 🎯 psychological manipulation 🕵️ clandestine intelligence tactics

One alleged student? 🔥 Lee Harvey Oswald

Plumlee claims he trained alongside Oswald in 1958 before Oswald's infamous connection to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

The conversation explores: 📂 CIA covert operations 🇺🇸 JFK assassination theories 🕵️ intelligence cut-outs and safehouses 🌎 anti-Castro operations 💣 MK-Ultra and psychological warfare programs

including Oswald's alleged intelligence connections and the mysterious phone calls he attempted to make before his death.

We also discuss: 📖 The making of Deep Cover Shallow Graves 🧠 How intelligence agencies allegedly used psychological conditioning 🔥 Why these stories still fascinate the public decades later 📂 The hidden history behind Cold War covert operations

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by multi-talented artist Hobart, the creator and star of the upcoming comedy film:

🎬 "I Am Ryan" (May 2026)

The film follows an aspiring actor who unknowingly lands roles meant for Ryan Reynolds—because he looks exactly like him.

And here's the twist… it's based on Hobart's real life.

Hobart has actually worked as a body double for Ryan Reynolds in films like: 🎬 The Hitman's Bodyguard 🎬 Free Guy

Now, he's turning that experience into a full-blown feature film where he serves as: 🎥 Star ✍️ Writer 🎵 Composer 🎬 Producer

Beyond film, Hobart is an accomplished musician and composer: 🎸 Performed globally, including Warped Tour 🎮 Composed music for Rock Band, ESPN X Games, Deadpool, Age of Empires, Watch Dogs

He's also an author, game show host, and creative force constantly pushing into new territory.

In this episode we discuss: 🎬 The making of I Am Ryan 😂 Turning real-life into comedy 🎵 Music, film, and storytelling 🔥 Breaking into Hollywood in unconventional ways

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by actor Charles Baker, best known to fans worldwide as the unforgettable:

🔥 Skinny Pete from Breaking Bad

Charles discusses his role in the hit HBO Max medical drama: 🏥 The Pitt

along with his incredible journey through some of television's biggest franchises.

Fans know Charles from: 📺 Breaking Bad 🎬 El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie 🌌 The Mandalorian 📺 The Blacklist 📺 1883 📺 Perry Mason 📺 Mayor of Kingstown

In Breaking Bad, Charles turned Skinny Pete into one of the show's most beloved and unexpectedly emotional characters—earning a lasting connection with fans of the legendary AMC series.

He later reprised the role in: 🎬 El Camino

giving audiences one of the most heartfelt moments in the Breaking Bad universe.

Charles also entered the Star Wars galaxy in: 🌌 The Mandalorian

appearing as a survivor scout in the acclaimed Disney+ series.

Now, Charles is appearing in: 🏥 The Pitt

with the hit HBO Max drama recently wrapping its acclaimed second season and continuing to build a passionate fanbase.

Beyond television, Charles has appeared in films including: 🎬 Wild 🎬 The Neon Demon 🎬 To the Wonder 🎬 Splinter

He's also done extensive anime and voice work including: 🎙️ One Piece 🎙️ Baki the Grappler 🎙️ D.Gray-man

In this episode we discuss: 🔥 The legacy of Breaking Bad 🏥 Working on The Pitt 🌌 Entering the world of Star Wars 🎭 Character acting and career longevity 🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from some of TV's biggest shows

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Today on Too Opinionated, we dive deep into one of the most controversial intelligence stories in modern history with New York Times bestselling author Ralph Pezzullo.

Ralph joins us to discuss the explosive new book: 📚 Deep Cover Shallow Graves

—written alongside former CIA contract pilot Robert "Tosh" Plumlee.

The book explores alleged covert intelligence operations tied to: 🕵️ CIA black ops 🇺🇸 Cold War covert missions 📂 MK-Ultra connections 🛩️ secret aviation networks 🔥 and the lingering mysteries surrounding JFK's assassination.

At the center of the story is Plumlee's claim that he witnessed events surrounding November 22, 1963 firsthand while involved in intelligence-linked operations connected to Dealey Plaza.

But this conversation goes far beyond conspiracy theories.

Ralph Pezzullo brings decades of experience writing about: ⚔️ intelligence operations 🎖️ military history 🌍 geopolitics 🕶️ covert warfare

Pezzullo is the bestselling author of more than 30 books including: 📚 Jawbreaker 📚 Inside SEAL Team Six 📚 Ghost 📚 Zero Footprint 📚 The Great Chinese Art Heist 📚 Stolen Elections

He's also host of the hit podcast: 🎙️ Heroes Behind Headlines

Growing up across Mexico, Vietnam, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Uruguay, and Nicaragua as the son of a U.S. diplomat deeply shaped his worldview and writing career.

In this episode we discuss: 📖 The making of Deep Cover Shallow Graves 🕵️ Intelligence culture and secrecy 🇺🇸 The legacy of JFK-era covert operations 🔥 Why hidden history still matters today 🎙️ Ralph's incredible career writing true stories from the front lines

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by legendary marketing thinker Philip Kotler, widely known as:

🔥 "The Father of Modern Marketing"

Kotler returns with his powerful new book: 📚 "The Kotler Legacy"

—a collection of 40 influential writings exploring: 🌍 Sustainability ⚖️ Economic justice 📈 The future of marketing 🏛️ Capitalism & democracy 💡 Business ethics and social responsibility

The book challenges leaders to rethink how companies operate in a rapidly changing world—moving beyond profit alone toward the 3Ps: People, Planet, and Prosperity.

As professor emeritus at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and author of more than 100 books, Philip Kotler has helped shape modern marketing itself.

He pioneered concepts such as: 📊 Societal Marketing 🛒 Prosumers 🌱 Regenerative Marketing 📉 Demarketing 🔥 Brand Activism

His work has influenced global corporations, governments, universities, and business leaders for decades.

In this episode we discuss: 📚 The vision behind The Kotler Legacy 🌍 Why business must evolve beyond consumerism ⚖️ Marketing's role in democracy and social change 🔥 The future of ethical and sustainable leadership

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by legendary actress Morgan Fairchild, a true television icon whose career spans decades—and whose impact goes far beyond the screen.

From her early breakout on: 📺 Search for Tomorrow

to defining roles in: 📺 Dallas (original Jenna Wade) 📺 Flamingo Road (Golden Globe nominated) 📺 Falcon Crest 📺 Paper Dolls

Morgan became one of the most recognizable faces in television history.

She's also delivered unforgettable appearances across: 📺 Friends (as Chandler's mother) 📺 Murphy Brown (Emmy-nominated) 📺 Roseanne 📺 Cybill 📺 Two and a Half Men 📺 Hot in Cleveland 📺 General Hospital

🎬 Film credits include: The Seduction, Naked Gun 33 1/3, Holy Man, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Beyond acting, Morgan Fairchild has been a powerful advocate and industry leader: 🌍 Longtime supporter of AIDS awareness and research ⚖️ Active leader within SAG-AFTRA, serving on key committees 🌱 Advocate for environmental and social causes 🎤 Speaker on health issues, including her experience with ME/CFS

Her work off-screen has made her a respected voice in both entertainment and activism.

In this episode we discuss: 🎬 Her legendary Hollywood career 📺 Iconic roles and behind-the-scenes stories 🌍 Her advocacy and activism work 🔥 How the industry has evolved—and what's next

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by actress and comedian Stephanie Hodge, now starring in:

🔥 "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" (Amazon Freevee)

Stephanie plays Helen Schaffer, a blunt, no-nonsense accountant who quickly became a standout character thanks to her sharp humor, authenticity, and unexpected heart.

Set in the unique Jury Duty format—where actors surround a real, unsuspecting participant—Stephanie brings a grounded, comedic presence that helps make the show feel both hilarious and real.

Fans are loving her performance as: 💼 The "mama" of the office 😂 A scene-stealing comedic force ❤️ A surprisingly emotional anchor

Beyond Jury Duty, Stephanie has built an extensive career across film and television, including: 🎬 Evolution 🎬 Yes Man 📺 Young Sheldon 📺 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody 📺 Unhappily Ever After 📺 Nurses 📺 NCIS, Scandal, The Rookie

In this episode we discuss: 🎬 Her role in Jury Duty: Company Retreat 😂 The challenge of hidden-camera comedy 🎭 Her journey from stand-up to TV 🔥 Creating unforgettable characters

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by international thriller author A. Mark Ross, diving into his gripping novels:

📚 "Attacking the Dragon" 📚 "The Conscripted Extremist"

These high-stakes thrillers blend global politics, terrorism, and international business into fast-paced stories that feel ripped from today's headlines.

🔥 Attacking the Dragon follows a deadly wave of terrorist attacks targeting China's global expansion—pulling an American businessman and a U.S. ambassador into a dangerous international conspiracy spanning China, Africa, and the United States.

💣 The Conscripted Extremist explores the darker side of global conflict, power, and manipulation—building a world of suspense rooted in real-world tension.

What sets A. Mark Ross apart: 🌍 Real-world experience in global business and China 📺 Appearances on U.S. and Chinese television ⚖️ Background as a corporate lawyer

In this episode we discuss: 📚 The inspiration behind both books 🌍 U.S.–China relations and global stakes 🔥 Writing thrillers grounded in reality 🎬 Plans for a Conscripted Extremist series

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