Best Commune Media Podcasts (2025)

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Gemini CLI, Context Engineering, and Why AI Shouldn't Sound Human 44:15

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In this episode of Artificial Idiots, Josh, Jack, and Randy dive headfirst into the nerdiest corners of AI—and somehow make it make sense. First up: Randy breaks down Gemini CLI—what it is, how it works, and why command-line interfaces are becoming a powerful weapon for agentic AI developers. Jack jumps in with real-world use cases while Josh tries…

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Rewrite Your Story: Jennifer Pastiloff’s Guide to Healing and Radical Vulnerability 1:25:52

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In this vulnerable conversation, Jeff Krasno and Jennifer Pastiloff uncover how shame-based stories get wired into our lives—and how we can rewrite them. With raw honesty and humor, they explore how to heal trauma and reclaim your voice. This podcast is supported by: Pique Go to https://piquelife.com/jeff for 15% off your order, plus a free recharg…

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The Science of Telepathy: Rupert Sheldrake on the New Science of Connection 42:44

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Rupert Sheldrake and Jeff Krasno dive into the science of telepathy to ask a profound question: Are our minds more connected than we realize? From intuitive animals to deeply bonded people, they explore how consciousness may stretch across space and time. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20%…

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Listener Feedback- The Mysterious RN Hernandez 10:48

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Episode Notes We had a couple of really interesting emails/comments about the identity of the star of UFO Contact from Andromeda and I thought they were neat enough they deserved their own spot rather than sandwiched in the middle of another episode. The FREE foundation mentioned can be found here: https://ccri2019.wixsite.com/free Subscribe to our…

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Pilot - Commune of the Artificial Idiots! 42:44

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In this episode, the Artificial Idiots discuss the challenges and opportunities in AI development. They explore the hesitancy surrounding AI adoption, the importance of effective prompts in AI interaction, and the real-world applications of AI technology. The conversation highlights the need for creativity and playfulness in working with AI, as wel…

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Interdependence Day: Why We Need Each Other to Be Truly Free 16:12

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Freedom isn’t a solo act. In this episode, Jeff reframes July 4th as “Interdependence Day,” weaving personal stories, American history, and spiritual insight into a powerful meditation on the common good. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchase Vivobarefoot Go to Vivobare…

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What If It Were You? A Compassionate Lens on Immigration 42:57

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What would compel you to leave everything behind for a chance at a better life? In a polarized immigration debate, Jeff and Schuyler offer a return to compassion, context, and the human experience. This podcast is supported by: Pique Go to https://piquelife.com/jeff for 15% off your order, plus a free rechargeable frother. Bon Charge Get 15% off wh…

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The Nevada and California Road Trip 1:04:17

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Episode Notes It’s the annual Road Trip episode as Simpson J. Hanover III and I head west to the desert, taking in the environs of Area 51 and the ET Highway, Giant Rock, a fleeting glimpse of the Integration, and Desert Center, California. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website | Instagram…

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How to Love Better: Yung Pueblo on Mindfulness and Conscious Relationships 1:26:16

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Poet and author Yung Pueblo shares his journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how radical honesty, meditation, and Buddhist principles transformed his life and relationships. In this powerful conversation, he and Jeff explore how love, self-awareness, and inner freedom create the foundation for healing and lasting connection. This podcast i…

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The Comfort Trap: Lonely In A Crowd 33:54

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As modern society increasingly emphasizes the individual, our ability to thrive is bound to our capacity to connect, cooperate, and create meaningful relationships, rather than isolating ourselves. This is the conclusion of our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair…

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AI Is Not Your Best Life Coach: Danielle LaPorte on Why Human Connection Still Matters 39:38

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Danielle LaPorte joins Jeff Krasno to unpack her recent Substack essay on the rise of AI as a life coach—and why real human connection can’t be replaced. Together, they explore the gap between information and wisdom, and the emotional cost of outsourcing intimacy to machines. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Go to Vivobarefoot.com/commune…

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The Comfort Trap: Midnight Scroll 21:57

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By contrasting Ffej’s firelit, sun-aligned sleep cycle with our screen-lit nights, Jeff shows how artificial blue light has hijacked our circadian rhythm, eroding our health and disconnecting us from the natural cues that once governed rest and recovery. This is the sixth installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of …

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UFO Contact from Andromeda, Part 2 54:51

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Episode Notes We’re finishing our exploration of the book UFO Contact from Andromeda by getting into the nuts and bolts (or not) of Lya’s message to the semi-mysterious Professor R.N. Hernandez! As a reminder, this book and its message seems to have had a bit of a confusing journey from experiencer to reader so for a rundown of that, be sure to che…

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Escaping Distraction: Soren Gordhamer on Living with Wisdom 1:18:14

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We’re more connected than ever—yet increasingly disconnected from ourselves. Soren Gordhamer shares deep insights on attention, presence, and how to live with grounded wisdom in a world designed to distract us. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchase LMNT Get a free sampl…

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The Comfort Trap: Comfort Creep 30:29

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By contrasting the strength and adaptability of Ffej’s barefoot, ground-connected lifestyle with our modern reliance on shoes, chairs, and synthetics, Jeff shows how comfort has slowly eroded our natural resilience. This is the fifth installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resi…

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Breathe Better, Live Longer: Dr. Austin Perlmutter on the Health Impact of Air Quality 1:14:49

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Air quality isn’t just about smog—it’s about the air inside your home. Jeff and Dr. Austin Perlmutter uncover the hidden connections between indoor pollution and chronic disease—and why improving your home’s air might be the simplest way to boost your health. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and u…

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The Comfort Trap: The Comfort Zone 26:50

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In this chapter, Jeff argues that modern climate control has robbed humans of the metabolic and resilience-boosting benefits of heat and cold exposure, weakening our health by eliminating natural temperature extremes. This is the fourth installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and r…

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What Is Trauma? with Dr. Gabor Maté 43:45

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In this Q&A, Dr. Maté explains his fundamental understanding of trauma, untangles common myths about what makes us sick, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. If you want to heal your trauma with compassion, take your power back, and find peace from past pain, watch the first session of Dr. Mate’s new Commune course “A Return to …

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The Comfort Trap: Hijacked Minds 27:50

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In this chapter, Jeff explores how the attention economy hijacks our ancient stress systems, fracturing our focus and damaging our health—unless we deliberately unplug and reset. This is the third installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair! By the end…

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UFO Contact from Andromeda, Part 1 44:29

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Episode Notes It’s a Contact tale from Mexico, filtered through the typewriter of American UFO figure Wendelle Stevens. This is one of those contact stories that seems to have gotten very little attention in the broader UFO world so it’s a delight to be able to share it with you! In this first part, we’ll take a look at where the story came from an…

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Heavily Meditated: Dave Asprey’s Guide to Forgiveness and Energy Mastery 44:03

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Jeff talks with biohacker and author Dave Asprey about his new book Heavily Meditated and the role of forgiveness as a powerful tool for emotional resilience and biohacking. They explore how releasing grudges, rewiring triggers, and practicing neurofeedback can restore energy, reduce anxiety, and enhance well-being in a reactive world. This podcast…

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The Comfort Trap: Sitting Around 24:48

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In this chapter, Jeff illustrates how our ancestors lived active, outdoor lives filled with manual labor and daily walking, and advocates for re-integrating natural, consistent movement into modern routines to align with our evolutionary design. This is the second installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is …

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Why Love (Not Fear) Should Guide Business: John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism 1:05:20

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Jeff sits down with Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey to explore his bold new venture, Love Life—a cutting-edge wellness center combining integrative medicine, longevity science, and healthy living. They discuss the tension between profit and purpose, what it takes to build (and let go of) a mission-driven company, and why love—not fear—should gui…

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The Comfort Trap: When Winter Never Comes 50:07

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The conveniences we have carefully constructed as the hallmarks of ‘civilization’ are slowly but surely killing us. Chronic ease is leading to chronic disease. Welcome to the Comfort Trap. This is the start of a multi-week series that explores how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair! By the end…

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The Death of Consensus: Sean Hoess on Truth, Media & Wellness 1:35:23

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Wellness is political. Truth is contested. Longtime friends Jeff Krasno and Sean Hoess dive into a fractured world of lost consensus, crumbling institutions, and the chaos of new media. This podcast is supported by: Qualia Go to qualialife.com/commune to try Qualia Senolytic backed by a 100 day money back guarantee, and use promo code Commune to ge…

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GOOD STRESS: The Drying of the Sheets 38:10

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In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the physical, mental, and metabolic benefits of deliberate cold exposure, illustrating how intentional discomfort can build resilience, enhance health, and realign us with our evolutionary biology. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible a…

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The Mystery of Consciousness with Annaka Harris | Lights On 1:24:52

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In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris to explore one of the most profound and enduring questions in science and philosophy: What is consciousness? Annaka is the author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and the writer and producer of Lights …

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GOOD STRESS: Chapter 10 – Humans Are Designed to Be Fat (Just Not ALL the Time) 1:05:33

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In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff shares his journey of reversing diabetes through intermittent fasting and explores the science and psychological benefits of intentional scarcity in a world overwhelmed by constant abundance. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can list…