Best Ben Joseph Stewart Podcasts (2025)

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Welcome to the Machine 44:58

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In this episode I explore the evolution of technology and how it has disrupted human life and behavior. You might think this is doom and gloom but I actually argue that there is something intrinsic to all of creation that causes it to continually create variations and new patterns. This means that all of technology is exactly what the creator promp…

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Great Pyramid Chambers to be Explored!! Exclusive Updates & Details | #74 Shaun Whitehead 2:24:51

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The Great Pyramid still holds secrets—and explorer Shaun Whitehead is on the front lines of uncovering them. In this exclusive episode of Limitless, Shaun shares never-before-heard details about upcoming explorations inside thepyramid’s mysterious chambers. From the Queen’s Chamber shafts and the infamous “Gantenbrink’s Door” to the enigmatic Big V…

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Susan D. Stewart. "On the Rocks: Straight Talk about Women and Drinking" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022) 28:18

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Existing portrayals of women who drink typically fall into two categories: disturbing stories of women hitting “rock bottom,” resulting in ruined careers, families, and futures, or amusing stories of fun and harmless “girls’ nights out,” with women drinking and overindulging as a temporary escape from a never-ending list of work and family demands.…

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Earth’s Disaster Cycle: How close is the next catastrophe? | #73 Ben Davidson 3:15:47

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Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. The poles are racing. Solarstorms are hitting harder than ever before. Are we already in the middle of Earth’s disaster cycle? In this in-depth conversation, Ben Davidson(founder of Space Weather News and Observer Ranch) lays out the science, evidence, and consequences of the catastrophic cycles that have shaped…

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Ben Answers Your Cleopatra Questions 40:44

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Ben Mankiewicz received hundreds of voicemails about Cleopatra, and now he's answering them! Well, as many of them as he can. In this special bonus episode, Ben weighs in on the six-hour cut of Cleopatra, what Richard Burton thought of the movie, Judy Garland's love for Joe Mankiewicz... and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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Plus Brien discusses his UFO & Paranormal Experiences for the First Time | #72 Brien Foerster 2:49:20

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Brien Foerster joins Matt Beall to explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations across the globe. From the megalithic sites of Bolivia and Peru to the enigmatic structures of Ollantaytambo, Brien unpacks evidence that challenges conventional history. The discussiondives deep into the mysteries of the Paracas elo…

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Free Will in a Skinner Box 37:37

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Have you ever heard of a Skinner box? BF Skinner was a behavioral psychologist who felt humans have no free will and can be controlled through an algorithmic like reward schedule that installs an impulsive behavior. He believe we should dispose of the fiction called "free will". In this episode I make a nuanced argument against Skinner's oversimpli…

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Escaping the Past to Reclaim the Future | #71 Elisabeth Carson 1:41:51

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From chaos and crime to healing and biohacking — this is anunfiltered story of survival, transformation, and finding clarity after a life of trauma, addiction, and redemption. In this episode, we explore how a runaway teen became entangled in the world of drugs, crime, and prison — only to transform her life through motherhood, healing practices, a…

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How Philo T. Farnsworth & T. Townsend Brown Changed the World Forever | #70 Paul Schatzkin 2:30:32

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In this episode, Paul Schatzkin joins Matt Beall to uncover theextraordinary but nearly forgotten legacies of Philo T.Farnsworth—the teenage genius who invented electronic television and later pursued controlled nuclear fusion—and T. Townsend Brown, the enigmatic physicist whose work onhigh-voltage capacitors and the Biefeld-Brown effectmay have un…

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Ask Ben Your Cleopatra Questions! 1:00

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We’re doing our first-ever Q&A bonus episode, and we want your questions! Call 404-885-0013 to leave a voicemail for Ben. You can ask about Cleopatra, Ben's great-uncle Joe Mankiewicz or the stars of the movie. Remember to tell us your first name and where you're calling from. We might use your voice in the episode so keep it clean! And be on the l…

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Susan C. Boyd, "Heroin: An Illustrated History" (Fernwood, 2022) 45:23

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Dr. Susan Boyd is a scholar/activist and Distinguished Professor emerita at the University of Victoria. Her research examines a variety of topics related to the history of drug prohibition and resistance to it, drug law and policy, including maternal drug use, maternal/state conflicts, film and culture, radio and print media, heroin assisted-treatm…

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The True Manufacturing Process of Egyptian Stone Vessels & Mace Heads Discovered | #69 Dr. Max FZ 2:09:30

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What if the real story of Egypt’s stone vessels and mace heads is far more advanced than history admits? In this episode, we uncover groundbreaking research into how these mysterious artifacts were actually made—and the surprising scientific evidence behind them. From nuclear signatures hidden in the stone, to lead traces that defy explanation, to …

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Wildly Successful and Much Maligned 46:54

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The fate of 20th Century Fox hangs in the balance as Cleopatra premieres. Critics and audiences weigh in, Elizabeth and Richard face momentous life decisions, and Joe sinks into a deep depression. For years to come, Joe and the Mankiewicz family reckon the difficult legacy of Cleopatra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Tunnel to Big Void Found? Hawara’s Lost Labyrinth Contains Exotic Metal Craft??| #68 Trevor Grassi 2:09:17

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Beneath the sands of Egypt, a hidden world awaits. In thisexplosive conversation with researcher Trevor Grassi, we uncover never-before-seen evidence of vast tunnel networks beneath the Giza Plateau, potential entrances to the Great Pyramid’s mysterious Big Void, and a long-lost temple complex at Hawara. From ground-penetrating radar hits to energy…

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Mankiewicz vs. Zanuck 45:54

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Joe’s body reaches its breaking point, and he’s forced to film the last few scenes from a wheelchair. But when production wraps, Fox installs a new studio head, Darryl F. Zanuck, who undercuts Joe’s authority and takes over the edit of Cleopatra. Soon, Joe and Zanuck wage a very public battle for control of the movie, just months before it’s finall…

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Our Body is a Super Computer 19:00

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In this episode I explore the most incredible technology known to man. That is the body of man itself. Specifically the myofascial network of living tissues in the body that communicate fractally across its fiber optic scaffolding, gives form to our anatomy, orients us in time and space, and moves fluids through the body for hydration and cleansing…

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Maritime Archaeology, Metacomet’s War, & a DAN shock in South America | #67 Sam Urban 2:03:05

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Did ancient humans cross oceans 50,000 years ago? Sam Urban, known online as Illegitimate Scholar, joins the show to dive deep into the overlooked world of maritime archaeology and what it reveals about early human seafaring. From ancient dugout canoes and obsidian trade networks to the cultural clashes between English settlers and Algonquian tribe…

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Le Scandale 46:57

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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s love affair becomes a tabloid sensation. Richard drinks and Elizabeth cries, they fight and make up, all while trying to keep the affair from their spouses and the public. When the press infiltrates the set and reports on every ugly development, Joe struggles to hold the production together. But as the budget b…

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Melody Glenn, "Mother of Methadone: A Doctor's Quest, a Forgotten History, and a Modern-Day Crisis" (Beacon Press, 2025) 43:35

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Dr. Melody Glenn was a burned-out emergency physician who had grown to resent the large population of opioid dependent patients passing through her ER. While working at a methadone clinic, she realized how effective harm reduction treatments could be and set out to discover why they weren’t used more broadly. That’s when she found Dr. Marie Nyswand…

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Judith Grisel, "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction" (Doubleday, 2019) 1:00:13

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Tricia Starks, "Smoking Under the Tsars: A History of Tobacco in Imperial Russia" (Cornell UP, 2018) 1:00:09

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How and when did Russia become a country of smokers? Why did makhorka and papirosy become ubiquitous products of tobacco consumption? Tricia Starks explores these themes as well as the connections between tobacco, gender, and empire in her latest monograph, Smoking Under the Tsars: A History of Tobacco in Imperial Russia (Cornell University Press, …

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Abductions, Implants, and Disclosure: The Questions that won’t go away | #66 John Blitch 3:36:56

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From DARPA research halls to the frontlines of the UFO mystery, John Blitch joins us for a riveting deep-dive into the phenomenon that refuses to fade. We explore firsthand accounts of unexplained encounters, dissect the infamous Tic-Tac incident, and ask whether disinformation has clouded thetruth. John opens up about alien implants, his time at D…

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The Girl is on Salary 50:53

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Joe Mankiewicz decides to recast two leading men and hires Richard Burton and Rex Harrison – major talents who turn out to be major headaches. He also moves filming to a new country, where the budget spirals out of control. Joe works against the clock to meet the studio’s deadline to start shooting, and he nearly pulls it off… until Richard Burton …

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Joseph Gfroerer, "War Stories from the Drug Survey: How Culture, Politics, and Statistics Shaped the National Survey on Drug Use and Health" (Cambridge UP, 2018) 57:27

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Joseph Gfroerer spent nearly 40 years working as a statistician for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Starting in 1988, when the American drug war was taking its current shape, he led the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), one of the federal governmen…

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Beyond Child Rescue: “Sound of Freedom” Hero on Healing & Awakening | #65 Paul Hutchison 1:47:54

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What drives a man to risk everything forothers? In this deeply personal and wide-rangingconversation, Sound of Freedom executive producer PaulHutchinson shares his journey from undercover child rescuesto inner healing and spiritual awakening. Paul opens up about his “why,” the emotional toll of his work, and how being a father shaped his mission. F…

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Joe 56:36

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While Elizabeth Taylor fights for her life in a London hospital, Joe Mankiewicz begins to grapple with the movie he’s inherited. The script is dreadful, the sets are grotesque, and none of the footage is usable. Joe decides to start over from scratch. A look at Joe’s long career in Hollywood gives some clues as to how he’ll handle this epic product…

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Ben Westhoff, "Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Are Creating the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic" (Grove Press, 2019) 45:03

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Ben Westhoff is an award-winning investigative journalist whose best-selling 2019 book Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Are Creating the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic (Grove Press, 2019), was one of the first to take fentanyl seriously as both a social phenomenon and a national threat. Since its release, Westhoff has become a policy exper…

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Quantum Clues We’re Not in Base Reality | #64 Rizwan Virk 2:59:13

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In this thought-provoking episode, tech entrepreneur and simulation theory expert Rizwan Virk joins us toexplore one of the most mind-bending questions of our time: Are we living in a simulated reality? We dive deep into the odds that we’re inside a simulation, the implications of quantum entanglement and the double slit experiment, and how time, c…

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London Slog 50:51

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20th Century Fox pays Elizabeth Taylor a record-breaking salary to play Cleopatra, then tries to save money by filming the movie in England. That turns out to be a disastrous decision. The weather doesn’t agree with Liz, who suffers one health problem after another, delaying production for months. Fox then faces the question: pull the plug on this …

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Are DMT experiences spiritual journeys or mind hallucinations? | #63 Andrew Gallimore 2:36:46

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What if DMT isn’t just a drug—but a technology? In thismind-expanding conversation, neurobiologist and chemist Dr.Andrew Gallimore takes us on a deep dive into the DMT experience and its implications for consciousness, reality, and human evolution. From unforgettable encounters with entities to the nature of simulation theory, we explore whether th…

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Inside North Korea: What I saw before escaping the Regime | #62 Hyunseung Lee 2:28:36

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In this gripping episode, Hyunseung Lee shares his powerful story of life under North Korea’s brutal regime. From his early childhood inside the hermit kingdom to the moment he knew he had to escape, Hyunseung recounts his harrowing journey to freedom. We discuss what daily life is really like in North Korea, the dangers of defecting, the truth abo…

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Season 6 Trailer: Cleopatra 3:53

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His studio was collapsing. His budget was skyrocketing. And his two stars were making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Those were just some of the headaches facing Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the director of one of the most expensive and infamous movies ever made: Cleopatra. With Mankiewicz calling the shots and the luminous Elizabeth Taylor in the t…

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Lake Van Ruins: The Forgotten Civilization that predates History | #61 Matthew LaCroix 2:43:27

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Author and ancient history researcher Matthew LaCroix returns to explore the deep mysteries of our forgotten past. From the enigmatic ruins beneath Lake Van to compelling new evidence of advanced ancient civilizations in Egypt, we follow the clues that point to a globe-spanning culture lost to time. We dive into the shocking scale and timeline of t…

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The Illusion of Self... and Why Humans May Have Always Been on Earth | #60 Michael Cremo 2:25:04

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Is the story of humanity far older than we’ve been told? In thismind-bending episode, Michael Cremo—author of Forbidden Archeology—joins us to reveal why mainstream science may be hiding the true timeline of human history. We dive into wild topics: out-of-body experiences, UFOs, Bigfoot, andthe idea that humans may have walked the Earth millions of…

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Nazca Mummies, Elongated Skulls, Magnetic Olmecs, Belief w/ East 10 Investigates | #59 Cody McDonald 2:45:06

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From elongated skulls to the mysterious Olmec heads, Cody McDonald of East 10 Outpost joins Matt Beall for a mind-expanding deep dive into the hidden layers of ancient history and human consciousness. Explore the untold stories of ancient civilizations, the true age of humanity, South American anomalies, and the nature of belief itself. This episod…

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Owen Flanagan, "What Is It Like to Be an Addict?: Understanding Substance Abuse" (Oxford UP, 2025) 40:47

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A powerful and important exploration of how addiction functions on social, psychological and biological levels, integrated with the experience of being an addict, from an acclaimed philosopher and former addict. What is addiction? Theories about what kind of thing addiction is are sharply divided between those who see it purely as a brain disorder,…

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The Great Distraction from the Financial Revolution 23:23

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I personally believe the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a red herring to cover up the greatest wealth transfer and financial restructuring of all time. On par with the Bretton Woods Agreement after World War II, this monetary revolution is going purely digital. With Cryptocurrencies (digital assets) on the rise in every country, in ever…

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Great Pyramid Breaking News! Big Void Exploration! New Graffiti & Chamber | #58 Dr. Zahi Hawass 1:33:44

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Legendary Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass joins the podcast for a rare and revealing conversation. From his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience to the latest discoveries shaking up our understanding of ancient Egypt, Dr. Hawass shares exclusive insights into the Wadi el-Jarf papyri, the mysterious Big Void inside the Great Pyramid, and the true sto…

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Extraterrestrials, Consciousness, and First Contact | #57 Avi Loeb 3:26:59

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Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins the Limitless podcast for anextraordinary conversation that explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and our place in the universe. From growing up with curiosity to leading the Galileo Project, Loeb discusses the nature of life, the possibility that light itself is alive, and whether we’re prepared for first …

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The Secret Intelligence of Water: What is water trying to communicate? | #56 Veda Austin 2:25:00

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What if water was more than just a resource—but a responsive,conscious force? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Veda Austin, crystallographer and author of The Secret Intelligence of Water, to explore her astonishing work photographing water’s transitional states and its potential to reflect thought, emotion, and intention. Follow Mat…

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AI, the 'Aint I Christ?' 22:25

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The Antichrist is a part of Christian lore from the book of Revelation. In this episode I tease apart the similarities between the Beast of Revelation and AI or Technology as a whole. I show videos from investment-guru Ral Paoul, Evolutionary Biologist Brett Weinstein, Ezra Klein and more. This is one of my favorite topics to cover because I feel t…

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Remote Viewing and the Extraterrestrial Cold War? | #55 Courtney Brown 3:29:19

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What if the Great Pyramid wasn’t just a tomb, but a piece ofancient alien technology? In this mind-bending episode, remote viewing expert Courtney Brown joins us for a stunning journey through time, space, and secrecy. From the secrets beneath the Pyramid of Giza to the alien cold war playing out behind the scenes, Courtney shares what remote viewe…

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Time Travel is REAL: Loops in Space Time, Black Holes, Einstein, & the Universe | #54 Ronald Mallett 2:33:49

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In this mind-bending episode, we sit down with renowned theoretical physicist Ron Mallet to explore the fascinating world of time travel and the nature of reality. We kick off with Ron’s personal journey and dive deep into the physics of time, discussing groundbreaking concepts like time travel device designs, the controversial nature of gravity, a…

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Billy Carson discusses the SARS project, Ancient Egypt, UAPs, & more | #53 Billy Carson 2:12:23

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In this eye-opening episode of the Matt Beall Limitless podcast, we sit down with Billy Carson to explore ancient mysteries, modern phenomena, and the future of humanity. From the secrets of Egypt and the legend of Atlantis to recent UAP activity and the hidden truths of the Vatican, Billy shares his unique insights and bold theories. Plus, we disc…

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The Power of Silence vs. Misdirection 21:52

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🔍 Have you ever pondered the profound difference between the power of silence and the art of misdirection? In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the delicate balance between sociopathy and the mastery of restraint and composure. 📚 Drawing insights from renowned figures like Jordan Peterson and key concepts from the *48 Laws of Power*, we…

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John Lee Hooker Jr., "From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025) 54:12

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From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025) is powerful memoir of redemption from the son of blues legend John Lee Hooker. Born in Detroit and exposed to the music world from an early age, John Lee Hooker Jr. began singing as a featured attraction in his father's shows as a teenager. His f…

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Lessons from Pain 12:52

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If you've ever felt betrayed by the world, only to discover what a self-help book could have taught you? Some wounds bring you to your knees and sometimes no one help can help. You have to pick yourself back up. While I've had many rites-of-passage moments in my life, they were simply practice for the latest. And there is no bad guy in this story. …

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Did CIA's Joe McMoneagle Remote View the Pyramids Being Built? | #52 Joseph McMoneagle 3:04:51

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Joseph McMoneagle—legendary Remote Viewer 001 from the U.S. Army’s top-secret Stargate Project—joins Matt Beall Limitless for a mind-expanding conversation that spans decades of classified research and consciousness exploration. McMoneagle reveals how he was recruited into the world of psychic espionage, shares details of Soviet remote viewing prog…

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Were Ancient Egyptian Vases made using Nuclear Technology? | #45 Dr. Max Fomitchev-Zamilov 1:36:48

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In this fascinating episode, nuclear scientist Dr. Max returns toshare groundbreaking updates on his ancient vase scanning project. We dive into the latest findings from the new vase analyses, explore the shocking connections between radiation and these mysterious artifacts, and discuss the possibility that radioactive tools may have been used — an…

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The Origin of Lying: Masculine and Feminine Neurology 18:06

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In this episode I explore Curt Doolittle's views on masculine vs feminine neurology and where lies and undermining communication originates. He does a fantastic job modeling the way masculine and feminine neurology operates by spoke or unspoken contract. It's mathematical as well. The structure of the way we communicate is steeped in two evolutiona…