Toby Cowern has an extensive background in military intelligence, survival and preparedness. We discuss geopolitics and how global dynamics impact everyday citizens. We recorded this on October 9th of 2025. The Bonus Episode in which Toby answers questions from my Patrons is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141459976

The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/162

Due to technical issues, the sound doesn't sync perfectly, my apologies. 

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Lucius Pomerantz, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, former MMA fighter and BJJ black belt. We talk about being a ringside physician at the UFC BJJ event, combat sports injuries, how to treat them and much more.

The second part of the episode is here on Patreon.

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I didn't feel like doing this episode, but several of my Patrons contacted me privately and asked me to release it. So here goes. The links I mentioned are at http://www.wimsblog.com/160

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Maija Soderholm is the lineage holder of the Visayan Style of Maestro Sonny Umpad, a Bagua Zhang teacher and author of multiple books. We first talk about how to get along in these polarized times but also cover the books she wrote since last we spoke. 

Part 2 with Patreon members Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136043693 

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Eric Parsons is a professor of economics. We talk about how economics works and how the average citizen can benefit from understanding it. He also shares his experience as a Goju Ryu Karate black belt teaching in Africa. 

The links mentioned are here at the shownotes page: http://www.wimsblog.com/158

Part 2 with Patreon members Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133976371 

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Barry Eisler is a bestselling author and former CIA officer. We discuss his new book, a political thriller titled "The System" and discuss the nature/inner workings of power in America, and much more. 

Part 2 with Patreon members Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130701945/ 

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Gus Rogers is a Tang Soo Do teacher and author. We talk about forms, his book, and much more. The show notes:  https://wimsblog.com/156  Part 2 with Q&A with my Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129533284/

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Toby Cowern and I talk geopolitics and staying sane in an increasingly chaotic and fast-changing world. 

The Q&A part with my Patrons is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127828620

The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/2025/05/wdp-155-toby-cowern/

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Political and other protests are common these days. Unfortunately, they often escalate into violence. In this episode, I share some thoughts on how to avoid getting caught in a protest and what to do if you can't avoid it. 

The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/154

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Marc MacYoung returns to the podcast and we talk politics, self-defense, and a lot more. We recorded this January 23rd so current events are not included. Also, the connection failed a few times so please just wait a few seconds when things are hung up. It all resumes right after. 

The bonus episode with Patreon Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123860983 

The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/153

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