Is the $20 billion increase in Colorado’s state budget over the last few years a sign of true public investment, or a massive trail of state-sanctioned money laundering? In this episode of Will Carr Speaks, host Will Carr sits down with Colorado State Representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Bottoms to pull back the curtain on deep institutional rot, legislative weaponization, and hidden financial trails.

Scott shares his perspective on transitioning from a 35-year pastoral background into the unyielding battlefield of the House of Representatives. He outlines serious allegations of systemic fraud, the protection of trafficking rings, and the quiet redirection of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars into unaccountable non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and shadow operations. From detailing his active collaboration with federal investigators to his strategic plans to dismantle the permanent bureaucratic class via strict term limits, Scott provides a raw, unfiltered blueprint for completely auditing the state, permanently wiping out property and income taxes, and breaking what he describes as a Marxist ideological stronghold over the Centennial State.

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Pastoral Foundation: How 35 years of ministry shape Scott’s approach to constitutional truth and moral accountability in public office.
• The Legislative Battlefront: Scott detailing his first-hand attempts to pass strict minor trafficking sentences and parental consent medical laws.
• Federal Investigator Collaboration: Uncovering whistleblower trails and Scott’s work with federal agencies to expose internal state corruption.
• Dismantling Permanent Bureaucracy: Why un-elected bureaucrats run the show and Scott’s concrete formula for introducing agency term limits.
• The $30 Billion Corruption Estimate: Partnering with federal fraud-tracking teams to analyze hidden state money laundering pipelines and systemic NGO abuse.
• The Budget Swell: Pinpointing exactly what accounts for the staggering $20 billion state budget increase since Governor Polis took office.
• Total Tax Overhaul: Scott's tactical framework to completely abolish both state income tax and property taxes to protect fixed-income citizens.
• Destruction of Starter Homes: How intentional over-regulation, litigation loopholes, and mandate traps paralyzed the construction of townhomes and condos.
• The Commutation of Tina Peters: Shifting through the political optics of Governor Polis’s move to commute her sentence and the wider investigations into high-level state actors.
• Intent of "Separation of Church and State": Debunking modern misinterpretations of historical letters to demand untainted, moral leadership.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Bureaucrats Run the State: True administrative rot sits with un-elected, deep-seated bureaucrats who outlast legislative cycles; reform requires setting strict term limits.
• Fees Are Hidden Taxes: The state artificially circumvents the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) by burying massive tax increases under the arbitrary nomenclature of "fees".
• Property Taxes Nullify Home Ownership: Skyrocketing evaluations ensure citizens never truly own their private land, effectively driving vulnerable elder populations into homelessness.
• Market Deregulation Creates True Affordability: Artificially subsidizing and price-capping select "affordable housing" brackets simply forces private builders to spike prices on remaining stock, destroying the natural starter-home transition.

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Instagram: @scottbottomsco & @scottbottomsgov

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Are current stock market highs a real sign of structural growth, or are we floating in a macroeconomic bubble? In this episode of Will Carr Speaks, host Will Carr sits down with macroeconomic analyst and crypto expert XRP Mickle to dissect the hidden gears driving global trade, inflation indexes, and the monetary system.

They dive into why the Federal Reserve under Chairman Kevin Warsh is shifting away from forward guidance and how the central bank adjusts economic indexes to enforce its policy goals. Together, they explore the geopolitical impact of the Iran conflict, the shifting oil market, and the massive convergence of AI, robotics, and blockchain. Whether you are tracking the crypto market or looking to understand how autonomous AI agents will soon dominate financial transactions, this conversation strips away the chart hype to look at the raw data of our economic future.MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Death of Forward Guidance: Analyzing Chairman Kevin Warsh’s shift away from predictive clues for future interest rate cuts or hikes.

• Index Manipulation: How the Federal Reserve recalibrates and weights metrics like housing and energy to justify monetary policy.

• Geopolitical Oil Pipeline: How the Iran conflict and supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz directly impact the drop in oil prices down to 75.8.

• Historical Rate Cut Cascades: Reviewing the last 30 years to show why cutting cycles historically trigger a continuous drop toward near-zero rates.

• The Deflationary AI Force: How massive technological innovation acts as a structural deflationary mechanism across global trade markets.

• The Convergence Spectrum: Mapping the combination of AI as the brain, robotics as the body, and crypto as the borderless monetary rail.

• Autonomous AI Agents: Why independent AI systems are projected to outnumber human financial transactions by 2030.

• Dot-Com Fallacy vs. AI Fundamentals: Contrasting 1990s speculation with the explosive, multi-billion-dollar monthly revenue of modern AI firms.

• Pre-ChatBTC Era of Crypto: Identifying the current state of institutional crypto adoption as a foundational structural tech build-out.

• Ripping Out Banking Plumbing: How decentralized finance swaps the legacy back-end infrastructure of global banks for distributed ledgers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Inflation Oscillates: The Fed's 2% target is an abstract baseline; historically, inflation swings between 2.4% and 2.5%, which is accepted as stable.

• Sledgehammers Don't Fix Leaks: Using sweeping interest rate hikes to solve microscopic friction points in global supply chains is structurally flawed.

• Bet on the Bull: Macroeconomic history consistently rewards production and growth over short-term bearish volatility positions.

• Crypto Success Metrics: Financial institutions look for clear success parameters rather than narratives flipping between a payment vehicle and digital gold.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MickleXRP

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• Website: https://willcarrspeaks.com/

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Are you blindly following health trends or guessing your way through nutrition, exercise, and supplementation?

In this episode of Will Carr Speaks, host Will Carr sits down with Dr. Sam Shay, DC, a certified functional medicine professional and distributor for FitGenesUSA. Dr. Shay breaks down how functional genetics testing provides a personalized blueprint for your health, revealing why traditional disease tests miss the mark and how prioritizing the core drivers of chronic illness can rewrite your physical reality.

They dive into the science of epigenetics, illustrating how lifestyle choices act as a volume knob for your genes rather than a strict on-off switch. Dr. Shay shares his raw journey of pivoting to natural healing after facing childhood chronic illness and massive dietary misalignments. From the biological mechanisms of carb tolerance and caffeine-induced anxiety to the truth behind peptides and over-training, this conversation is an essential guide to unlocking peak structural longevity.

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Four Types of Genetic Testing: Differences between genealogy, paternity, medical pathology, and functional genetics testing.
• Epigenetics and the Dial Metaphor: Why your DNA is a collection of dials that shift based on sleep, diet, stress, and community.
• The Amylase Cannon Framework: Assessing carb tolerance based on gene copy numbers to tailor Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, or high-carb diets.
• Childhood Medical Blindspots: Dr. Shay opens up about navigating chronic GI stagnation, emotional neglect, and flawed 1980s dietary advice.
• The Neuro Spicy Spectrum: Using observational humor to bridge the gap between normies and those navigating Asperger's syndrome.
• Caffeine-Induced Anxiety Attacks: Exposing how genetic red dots track to chronic insomnia, masquerading a mild panic attack as baseline energy.
• The Seven Core Drivers of Upstream Illness: Exploring the functional priority list led by inflammation, mitochondrial free radical scavenging, and liver detox.
• Nutragenomic vs. Nutritional Dosing: High-dose genetic targeting designed to fundamentally alter systemic cellular machinery.
• The True Histamine Zone: Demystifying the body's emergency flood switch, exercise redness, and reactions to aged foods.
• Peptides and Triage Mission Creep: The philosophical divide between Western medicine's emergency model and functional medicine's chronic-to-optimal framework.
• The Genetic Cost of Over-Training: Why intense athletic volume causes hyper-inflamers to retain water weight to dilute internal cellular damage.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• You Aren't Stronger Than Bread, But You Are Smarter: Environmental control beats raw willpower. If your markers dictate low satiety, eliminate options entirely from your surroundings.
• Find the Map Before the Tool: Stop chasing magical bullet supplements, peptides, or extreme dietary dogmas. Evaluate interventions using your personal genetic map.
• Recovery Must Match Your Fiber Type: Forcing a fast-twitch sprinter into high-volume endurance sports breaks down cellular integrity unless balanced with precise recovery protocols.
• Red Is a Marker, Not a Failure: Sub-optimal genetic readouts on functional panels are simply parameters. Through intentional modifications, red-dotted expressions can act like green paths.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
Practitioner Directory: fitgenesusa.com
Private Clinical Practice: drsamshay.com

CONNECT WITH THE HOST:
Website: willcarrspeaks.com
YouTube: @willcarrspeaks
Spotify: Will Carr Speaks
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Are you living on pause, waiting for a partner to finally make you feel complete? In this episode of Will Carr Speaks, host Will Carr sits down with dating and life coach Megan Thoma to dismantle the biggest misconceptions in modern romance. Megan shares her raw journey of recovering from toxic relationships and escaping the trap of using marriage as a checklist for validation.

Together, they explore why talk therapy can circle the drain, the absolute necessity of radical vulnerability, and how to transition from a desperate "outside-in" search to an abundant "inside-out" lifestyle. Whether you are navigating the superficial metrics of dating apps or trying to find your footing as a single parent, this episode is a powerful blueprint for crowning yourself, building a rich life, and trusting in divine timing.

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Outside-In Trap: Why waiting for a partner to finally begin your life or make you feel whole delays true connection and shifts focus away from self-actualization.
• Coaching vs. Talk Therapy: Breaking down why standard talk therapy can circle past trauma, while future-focused coaching propels you forward out of your comfort zone.
• Traditional Desires and Personal Talents: Balancing the natural desire for traditional marriage and family roles while simultaneously bringing your soul's gifts out into the world.
• The Failure of the Boss Babe Mandate: How modern societal expectations overcomplicate fulfillment by forcing women to believe they must do and be everything at all times.
• Dating App Vetting Over Vanity: Transitioning away from popularity metrics and likes to use apps as intentional vetting tools that repel shallow behavior.
• The Courage Deficit: Why relationship breakdowns are rarely communication problems, but rather courage problems wrapped in a fear of authentic vulnerability and rejection.
• Dating Range and Creative Interaction: Ditching the high pressure of standard steakhouse dinners for active, lifestyle-aligned adventures like hiking or paddleboarding.
• Surrendering Control: Finding peace by letting go of the need to control when, where, or how your life partner shows up, and trusting the desires placed on your heart.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Become Your Own Soulmate: Fulfillment can never be successfully outsourced. You must meet your own baseline emotional and structural needs before you can attract a whole partner.
• Vulnerability Invites True Intimacy: Guarding your heart behind masks keeps the world out under a false sense of safety. Deep connection requires the courage to let someone truly see you.
• I’m Not Lonely, I’m Just Single: Cultivating a rich, independent life filled with passions, hobbies, and supportive community makes you naturally magnetic to the right person.
• Desires Are Divine Blueprinting: The deep longings inside your heart are not random accidents; they are placed there by a higher power because they are inherently meant to be yours.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
Website: meganthoma.com
YouTube: @megan_thoma
Instagram: @megan_thoma

CONNECT WITH THE HOST:
Website: willcarrspeaks.com
YouTube: @willcarrspeaks
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What if your birth chart was a literal map to your soul's liberation?

Most people treat astrology like a personality quiz. But evolutionary astrologer and somatic coach Amanda Frederick uses it as a precision tool, one that reveals why you keep sabotaging yourself, what wounds you are carrying in your body, and exactly where you are meant to grow next.

In this episode, Amanda breaks down Will's entire chart live: six Capricorn placements, a Pisces rising, and a structural blueprint built for multi-generational wealth. Then she goes even deeper into the body itself, revealing why talk therapy alone often fails and how somatic bodywork can unlock chronic emotional pain that words never reach.

This one will shift how you see yourself.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The North and South Nodes: Why your South Node is a comfort trap keeping you from your actual destiny
• The Big Three: Sun (who you are), Moon (what makes you feel safe), Rising (how the world sees you)
• Planetary Degrees: What 0 to 30 degrees reveals about the maturity of each archetype in your psyche
• Will's Chart Deep-Dive: Six Capricorn placements, Pisces rising, and what it means for his 35-generation family legacy
• Why Talk Therapy Plateaus: Trauma lives in the body. You cannot think your way out of a felt experience
• Somatic Bodywork Explained: How to release generational trauma, birth trauma, and chronic physical tension stored in the body
• The Polarity Mechanism: How toggling between pain and pleasure literally rewires your nervous system's defense pathways

KEY INSIGHTS:

• Your South Node represents mastered skills. Easy, comfortable, and a trap.
• Your North Node is unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and your actual purpose.
• Emotional wounds are physical. They live in your shoulders, chest, and throat.
• Pleasure is not indulgent. It is a healing resource.
• Leaning into the unknown is how real growth happens.

CONNECT WITH AMANDA:

Website: amandafrederick.com
Instagram: @amandafredrick.love
YouTube: @CosmicMistress
Podcast: The Cosmic Mistress on Spotify and Apple

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Website: willcarrspeaks.com
Instagram: @willcarrspeaks
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Episode Description:
What drives a dominant high school wrestler from Wisconsin to transition into the chaotic, unconstrained world of Mixed Martial Arts? In this episode of Will Carr Speaks, host Will Carr sits down with undefeated amateur standout Abe Sanchez at the Genesis Fighting Academy in Arvada, Colorado. Abe, currently holding a 2-0 record with two blistering first-round finishes, opens up about breaking years of deeply ingrained wrestling habits to round out his striking, his early life as a self-described "violent kid" getting into street altercations, and his systematic plan to slowly climb his way up to the UFC. This raw conversation explores the psychology of fighting as the ultimate form of creative self-expression, the technical shifts needed to switch combat modalities, and the critical importance of keeping an edge to eliminate complacency in your craft.

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Wisconsin Wrestling Pipeline: Exploring Abe’s roots in a dominant midwestern wrestling scene and how it laid his baseline discipline before a local MMA gym finally opened up.
• Breaking Muscle Memory: The severe challenges of breaking years of instinctual bodily habits—like wrestling with hands down and lower hip positioning—to adapt to standard MMA striking frameworks.
• Fading Back vs. Maintaining Edge: A look into how fighters can easily get complacent in a comfortable flow state, and why coaches must force them out of their rhythm.
• Pure Freedom in Chaos: Why Abe chose Mixed Martial Arts over strict disciplines like boxing or kickboxing, identifying it as the ultimate open venue for authentic, unconstrained self-expression.
• From Street to Cage: Abe recounts explosive childhood street fights and a high-stakes high school altercation that nearly brought severe legal ramifications, forcing him to contextualize his violence professionally.
• The Mutual Game of 50/50: Overcoming the barbaric stigma of prize fighting by recognizing that the ring is a clean, mutually agreed-upon venue where two athletes fully accept the risk of getting rocked.
• The Pro Decision Matrix: Why Abe leaves the professional transition entirely in the hands of his coaching staff, recognizing that true maturity is forced when no more amateurs will accept a fight.
• Cementing the Skill Architecture: Abe’s upcoming 2-to-3-year plan, including a March Muay Thai bout, aimed at systematically testing separate combat styles before entering the pro ranks undefeated.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Deconstruct Your Stance: Transitioning to a higher level or shifting focus in life requires a voluntary willingness to completely deconstruct old, comfortable patterns that no longer serve the target goal.
• Find Comfort in the Chaos: True tactical mastery exists when you stop fighting the chaotic nature of an unstable environment and instead learn to safely express your intent within it.
• The Power of Attentive Reminders: Exceptional coaching and leadership rely on consistent, continuous adjustments that explicitly prevent an individual from getting blind to their own minor structural errors.

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• Instagram: @sneakysnake__sanchez

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• Website: willcarrspeaks.com
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Episode Description:
What does it take to walk away from a dangerous lifestyle on the streets, conquer severe substance abuse, and completely reframe your trajectory toward a professional sports career? In this episode of Will Carr Speaks, host Will Carr sits down with undefeated amateur standout Dylan Ruane at the Genesis Fighting Academy in Arvada, Colorado. Dylan peels back the layers on his sudden "come to Jesus" moment, how a profound psychedelic experience reshaped his self-worth, and the pivotal technical shift that elevated his fighting from an average grappler to a highly dangerous, multi-dimensional competitor ahead of his professional debut. This raw, motivating dialogue is a masterclass in radical accountability, the psychological power of authentic leadership, and the unmatched consistency required to climb to the peak of elite athletic spaces.

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Breaking Point: Confronting the sequence of destructive decisions and illicit street environments that ultimately led to Dylan getting removed from his first martial arts facility.
• A Psychedelic Awakening: The turning point sparked by deep, intentional shamanistic exploration that destroyed his previous path and restored his baseline sense of personal accountability.
• The Cross-Training Frontier: Navigating the tactical necessity of cross-training between Team Underground in Colorado Springs and Genesis Fighting Academy in Denver.
• The Secret Formula: Why the unconditional family dynamic and safe competitive culture structured by gym owners Jake and Amanda Ramos completely alters the training output of its roster.
• The Wrestling Anchor: Honoring the childhood wrestling background started at age four that acts as Dylan's absolute muscle memory and fallback technique under extreme match pressure.
• Striking Technical Evolution: How head coach Jake Ramos meticulously breaks down bodily movement and combat mechanics to seamlessly round out Dylan's dominant submission framework.
• Tuesday Sparring Scars: A deep look into the psychological warfare of stepping onto the mat with some of the most dangerous, elite combat sports athletes on the planet.
• The Inner Circle Brotherhood: The massive significance of maintaining a dedicated tracking and traveling brotherhood to safely sustain peak high-altitude athletic motivation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Accountability Over Background: A stable home or positive upbringing introduces an absolute human responsibility to output something purposeful with your finite timeline.
• Authentic Leadership Models: Real organizational growth exists when leaders step down from strict hierarchical power dynamics to build from a foundation of pure care and individual support.
• Breathe It From Sunup to Sundown: Eliminating average outcomes and reaching absolute elite mastery in any life environment requires an individual to entirely eat, breathe, and live their chosen craft.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
• Instagram: @dylanfights719

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Episode Description:
What happens when you launch a grassroots movement for bodily autonomy, get kicked out of the Apple App Store, and fight a civil rights battle five years post-pandemic? In this explosive episode, Will Carr sits down with Shelby Hosana, founder of the Unjected platform. Shelby shares the raw story behind their recent high-profile venue cancellation in Denver, the subsequent civil rights lawsuit, and her own early awakening to big pharma after a severe teenage vaccine injury. Move past the "black pill" of globalist agendas and step confidently into an elevated, sovereign timeline.

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

• The Denver Venue Battle: How local internet backlash forced a downtown Denver venue to cancel Unjected's mixer, prompting a civil rights lawsuit.
• The Grizzly Rose Refuge: How the iconic country bar stepped up, resisted media pressure, and welcomed over 150 Unjected members.
• A Teenage Awakening: Shelby opens up about her turning point after suffering severe heart complications from the Gardasil series as a teenager.
• Pfizer Hidden Data: Reviewing the clinical trial parameters that first catalyzed the creation of Unjected in May 2021.
• The Sexually Transmitted Injection: Biological realities of spike protein shedding and why the medical freedom community prioritizes untainted bloodlines.
• Beyond Dating: How Unjected acts as a lifestyle hub with directories for unvaccinated blood, organ, breast milk, sperm, and egg donations.
• App Store Censorship: Navigating grassroots tech and how Apple disrupted their operations by throwing them off the store in 2021.
• The Move to the "Gold Pill": Moving past fear to anchor into a divine, 5D timeline centered on community and sovereign choice.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• URL to IRL Is Non-Negotiable: Digital isolation is by design; gathering with freethinking communities in real life is the ultimate act of pushback.
• The Perceived Disability Clause: Under the ADA, denying public accommodation based on the perception of a medical condition or health choice is a civil rights violation.
• True Sovereignty Starts Locally: Preparing for future mandates requires establishing local ecosystems built on trusted doctors, traditional farmers, and unvetted neighbors.
• Nothing Beats the Gold Pill: The system relies on constant fear loops. Transitioning into the "gold pill" means finding joy and structural alignment, knowing that light wins.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
• Website: Unjected.com
• Instagram: @shelby.hosana
• Official Account: @unjectedofficial

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• Website: willcarrspeaks.com
• YouTube: @willcarrspeaks
• Spotify: Will Carr Speaks
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What does it take to survive being shot three times, flatlining on an operating table, and an allergy to anesthesia all before turning pro?. In this gripping episode, Will Carr sits down with amateur fighter Therius Robison at Genesis Fighting Academy to discuss his unbelievable journey through extreme physical trauma and recovery. This episode is for anyone seeking inspiration on overcoming life-altering adversity and understanding the disciplined mindset required to reach the elite levels of MMA. Therius’s story is a powerful testament to the fact that preparation and persistence are the only ways to guarantee you are ready when life throws its hardest punches.

Main Topics Covered:

Wrestling Roots: How starting wrestling at age three provided the foundational discipline and movement for a future in Mixed Martial Arts.

The Shooting Incident: A harrowing account of a bar confrontation that escalated into Therius being shot three times, with a fourth bullet grazing his face.

Surviving Without Anesthesia: The terrifying reality of having bullet shrapnel manually removed while fully awake due to a life-threatening anesthesia allergy.

The Operating Table "Flatline": Reliving a high school wrestling injury that led to a near-death experience during surgery.

The Professional Pursuit: Therius’s immediate goals of turning pro in June and his long-term sights set on a UFC belt by 2027.

High-Altitude Training: Why training in Colorado’s elevation provides a critical stamina advantage over opponents.

Lifestyle Transformation: How fighting forced a cleaner lifestyle, cutting out drugs and alcohol to maintain the discipline needed for 3-a-day training sessions.

Community at Genesis: The impact of Coach Jake Ramos and the family-first atmosphere at the academy that supports fighters through their lowest points.

Key Takeaways:

Adversity as a Turning Point: Major life traumas can serve as psychological catalysts that force a person into a higher state of discipline and cleaner living.

Preparation and Results: Competitive success is a direct correlation to the preparation done prior to the event; there are no shortcuts to victory.

The Importance of Mentorship: Having a support system and a "chosen family" in the gym can provide the stability needed to overcome financial and physical hardships.

Persistence Through Recovery: Recovering from debilitating injuries, like regaining movement in a hand after being shot, requires a relentless "get back up" mentality.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theory_beenreel/

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