Best Andrew Callaghan Podcasts (2025)

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How L.A. Sheriff Deputy Gangs Terrorize the Public: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#5) ft. Janet Asante 1:29:33

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In this episode, we delve into the issue of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the ongoing human rights concerns at Men's Central Jail. We sit down with Janet Asante of JusticeLA to explore the deep-rooted culture of violence, lack of accountability, and the urgent need for systemic reform in L.A.'s carceral system.…

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Doomscroll 19.5: Andrew Callaghan 15:59

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My guest is Andrew Callaghan. We explore Andrew’s background in music and online subcultures, the ethics of publishing or "risk-for-harm", and his plans for the future of Channel 5 and more. Plus a few behind the scenes and personal stories that we could not include in the public version.This is a subscriber’s only episode. You can get access to th…

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Episode 260: Gina Kunadian’s Journey to Sobriety and Empowerment 29:50

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Send us a text Episode 260: Gina Kunadian’s Journey to Sobriety and Empowerment In Episode 260 of God Took Me to Las Vegas, we sit down with Gina Kunadian, an alcohol-free sobriety coach, TEDx speaker, and the host of the Shine Within podcast. Gina’s powerful story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope. After battling alcohol addiction for…

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Doomscroll 20.5: Vivek Chibber 10:13

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This is a subscriber’s only episode. Professor Chibber and I dive deep into the history of the left and explore its transformation over the course of the 20th century. After the cultural turn, the march through institutions, and our current media environment, we ask — where did things go wrong?You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll a…

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Episode 259: Jon Fischer Shares About “Healing Photography” 27:31

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Send us a text In Episode 259 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast, we welcome Jon Fischer, a professional photographer and educator with over 15 years of experience. He has pioneered a revolutionary approach to photography, focusing on authentic expression that fosters real connections. His work is not just about technical skill but about cap…

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#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions 3:07:16

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Janna Levin is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, cosmology of extra dimensions, topology of the universe, and gravitational waves. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep468-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, et…

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Doomscroll 20: Vivek Chibber 1:10:56

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My guest is Vivek Chibber, a professor of sociology at New York University. He is the author of Confronting Capitalism, The Class Matrix and Postcolonial Theory & the Specter of Capital. Chibber is the editor of Catalyst Journal and the host of the Confronting Capitalism podcast. We discuss the cultural turn, the rise of identity politics and the c…

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Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder - 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#4) feat. Dr. Wesley Ryan 1:08:16

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In this episode, we'll discuss the under-researched neurological condition referred to as Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (H.P.P.D) and sit down with Dr. Wesley Ryan, MD, a licensed psychotherapist and published authority on the positive benefits of Ketamine therapy.By Andrew Callaghan

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#467 – Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming

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Tim Sweeney is a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to …

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Episode 258: The 5 R’s That Represent Great Leaders 24:29

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Send us a text Episode 258: The 5 R’s That Represent Great Leaders In Episode 258 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast, your host, Randy Mortensen unpacks the leadership framework that defines true influence and impact. Drawing from decades of business and leadership experience, he explores the 5 R’s every great leader must master: Reflection,…

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#466 – Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao 3:14:21

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom is a historian of modern China. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex:…

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Episode 257: Andrew Bolton’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption & Success 25:02

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Send us a text Episode 257: Andrew Bolton’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption & Success In this powerful episode of God Took Me to Las Vegas, we welcome Andrew Bolton, Founder & CEO of TechRescue, a 24/7 human-led tech support company. Andrew’s journey is a story of resilience, faith, and redemption. After hitting rock bottom—grieving, financi…

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Doomscroll 19: Andrew Callaghan 1:08:53

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My guest is Andrew Callaghan, a documentary filmmaker and the host of Channel 5. He is the director of This Place Rules (2022) and Dear Kelly (2025), an in-depth portrait of a man he met at a ‘White Lives Matter' rally. We discuss the breakdown of consensus reality and how deplatforming can often lead to greater political extremism. Andrew describe…

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Why the LA Fires Happened & How to Stop Them: 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#3) feat. Danielle Venton 1:13:59

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In this episode, we'll head into the field alongside Wildland Firefighter Representative Steve Gutierrez and sit down with environmental journalist Danielle Venton to discuss the true causes of the disastrous L.A. Wildfires, and most importantly what can be done to prevent the next blaze.By Andrew Callaghan

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#465 – Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking 3:35:08

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Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give …

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Episode 256 – Lessons Learned in 34 Years of Sobriety 25:31

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Send us a text Episode 256 – Lessons Learned in 34 Years of Sobriety In this special episode of God Took Me to Las Vegas, I’m sharing “34 lessons I’ve Learned in 34 Years of Sobriety”—truths forged through brokenness, healing, and grace. These aren’t just phrases—they’re lived experiences. Like, “One drink is too many, a thousand never enough”—a re…

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Doomscroll 18.5: Ezra Klein 8:34

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My guest is Ezra Klein. We discuss the emerging political faction known as Degrowth, the carbon crisis and the policy arc of the neoliberal period.This is a subscriber’s only episode. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter. Subscribe now on Patreon or Substack:www.patreon.com/joshuacitarellajoshu…

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Tesla Vandals & Boycott Leaders: 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#2) w/ Joel Lava & Anti-car Activist 1:50:13

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In this episode, we sit down with Joel Lava, a devout Democrat and lead organizer of the nation’s first Tesla Boycott, to understand how and why the electric car company became such a target for progressive protest. We’re also joined by an anonymous anti-car activist directly involved in vandalism against Teslas and Waymo vehicles, offering a rare …

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Josh's Theory of Radicalization 12:48

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Online radicalization is the result of three key factors.Support the show:www.patreon.com/joshuacitarellajoshuacitarella.substack.com/subscribeBy Joshua Citarella

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#464 – Dave Smith: Israel, Ukraine, Epstein, Mossad, Conspiracies & Antisemitism 3:26:55

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Dave Smith is a comedian, libertarian, political commentator, and the host of Part of the Problem podcast. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript…

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Episode 255 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach 32:43

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Send us a text Episode 255 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes, and eventually worldwide. Based on the West Coach of Florida, Charles Meyer became a Porn Addiction Recovery Coach because of his own struggles with addiction and a strong sense of purpose from Go…

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The Zizian Cult & Spirit of Mac Dre: 5CAST with Andrew Callaghan (#1) Feat. Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman 1:27:32

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In this episode, we dive into the bizarre world of the Zizian Cult—a radical internet-born movement that's recently been linked to a string of violence across the United States. Joining us is journalist and filmmaker Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman, whose investigative work sheds light on the cult's origins, ideology, and the digital pathways that facilitate…

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Doomscroll 18: Ezra Klein 55:29

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My guest is Ezra Klein, an opinion columnist at the New York Times, the host of The Ezra Klein Show. He is a co-author, along with Derek Thompson, of a new book titled Abundance. We discuss his promethean, energy-rich vision for the future, polarization in the attention economy and the end of the neoliberal consensus. We explore our new political e…

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Episode 254: Lisa Tickel’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Emotional Eating 29:51

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Send us a text Episode 254: Lisa Tickel’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Emotional Eating In Episode 254 of the God Took Me to Las Vegas broadcast, we’re joined by trauma recovery mentor Lisa Tickel, whose personal healing journey has ignited her passion for helping others overcome their struggles with trauma and emotional eating. Having battled emo…

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#463 – Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza 3:16:06

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Douglas Murray is the author of On Democracies and Death Cults, The War on The West, and The Madness of Crowds. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2…

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Doomscroll 17.5: Adam Friedland (preview) 8:45

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My guest is Adam Friedland. We discuss the ethics of platforming and the art of the talk show interview. For a few reasons, we chose to put this part of the conversation on the private feed only.This is a subscriber’s only episode. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter. Subscribe now on Patreon …

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#462 – Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE

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Ezra Klein is one of the most influential voices representing the left-wing of American politics. He is a columnist for the NY Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek Thompson is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. Together they have written a new book titled Abundance that lays out a set of ideas for the future of …

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Episode 253 - Transforming Lives with Patrick Callaghan 29:08

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Patrick Callaghan, a certified transformational coach, life mastery consultant, and personal trainer. Patrick's life story is one of resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others unlock their full potential. Patrick's journey is marked by a pro…

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Doomscroll 17: Adam Friedland 59:38

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My guest is Adam Friedland, a stand up comedian and podcaster. He is the host of The Adam Friedland Show. We discuss the influence of alt-media, a farewell to Cumtown (RIP), the ideas & inspiration behind The Adam Friedland Show and his many social media controversies. How did comedians become recast as public intellectuals for the digital age?You …

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#461 – ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God 5:30:04

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ThePrimeagen (aka Michael Paulson) is a programmer who has educated, entertained, and inspired millions of people to build software and have fun doing it. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep461-sc See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. CONTACT LEX: Feedbac…

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Episode 252 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking Chair 32:33

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Send us a text Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking at the White House In the realm of childhood, where laughter echoes freely and innocence reigns supreme, lies an unthinkable darkness: the theft of joy, playfulness, and innocence itself. This grim reality often unfolds when children fall prey to abh…

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace 3:25:53

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Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. On YouTube this episode is available in English, Hindi, Russian (and soon other languages). Captions and voice-over audio tracks are provided (for the main episode video on YouTube) in English, Hindi, Russian, and the original mixed-language version, with subtitles available in your preferred language. …

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Doomscroll 16.5: Briahna Joy Gray (preview) 7:18

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My guest is Briahna Joy gray. We discuss irony politics, the alt-media to organization pipeline, and our shared admiration for Star Trek utopia.This is a subscriber’s only episode. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter. Subscribe now on Patreon or Substack: https://www.patreon.com/joshuacitarell…

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Episode 251- Christopher Deaney: Natural Healing, Kratom, & His Journey to Recovery 29:54

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Send us a text Episode 251- Christopher Deaney: Natural Healing, Kratom, & His Journey to Recovery In this episode, we welcome Christopher Deaney, founder of Christopher’s Organic Botanicals, to share his inspiring journey of recovery, resilience, and holistic healing. A passionate advocate for natural remedies, Christopher opens up about his perso…

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Psychopaths & The Dark Side of Human Psychology (ft. Boze) 57:36

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Ericka Bozeman, aka BOZE is a Twitch streamer and YouTube creator who covers true crime stories and the psychology behind them. We chat about how to spot the subtle signs of various personality disorders and potential for future criminal behavior. How childhood experiences shape our tendency to attract narcissists and other dangerous personalities …

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63. 'Cleo from 5 to 7' Live at the Plaza Theatre 1-23-25 24:04

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Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Agnes Varda's 1962 film 'Cleo from 5 to 7'. Before the screening we hosted the OFFICIAL Agnes Varda lookalike competition (you can check out the video on our Instagram and Tiktok). So this podcast is featuring the-post film audience discussion! Come see us for o…

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Doomscroll 16: Briahna Joy Gray 1:28:59

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My guest is Briahna Joy Gray, a lawyer, journalist and political commentator. She is the host of the Bad Faith podcast. We discuss the crisis of the Democratic party, online fact checkers vs. freedom of speech on social media, the mixed politics of populism and third parties in the USA.By Joshua Citarella

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Episode 250: Rewiring the Brain for Transformation and Lasting Change 30:19

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Send us a text Episode 250: Rewiring the Brain for Transformation and Lasting Change In this episode, we sit down with George Haymaker III, a Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach and NeuroEducator, to explore the power of neuroplasticity and behavioral transformation. George shares his personal journey—how he navigated the challeng…

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64. 'High and Low' Live at the Tara Theatre 2-4-25 10:58

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Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Tara Theatre in Atlanta, GA introducing Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low' as part of Videodrome's KUROSAWA NOIR screening series. Come see us for our next Behind the Slate live show, March 27th where we will be screening Walter Hill's 1979 film 'The Warriors' Tickets here Email us: behindtheslatep…

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Deep Research: The Gateway Tapes Pt 3 52:10

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Deep Research is a mini-series collaboration with Otherworld.In the final episode, Josh speaks to the researcher "JC Dentun" about the vast cosmology and beliefs of Robert Monroe and the circle of people around him that we learned about in Part 1.Jack writes:A big thank you to Joshua Citarella for going above and beyond with this series. He started…

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Episode 249 - Having the tough conversation! 15:00

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Send us a text Love is not enabling. Love is life-saving! If you've concluded that your loved one may have a problem with the abuse of drugs or alcohol, the next step is to have an honest, empathetic, and open discussion with them. There are some precautions advised - prior to the honest conversation, validate with a trusted friend or another famil…

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