Best Zach Neils Podcasts (2025)

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611. Soul Cleanse: Bufo Toad Medicine, Ego Death, & Astral Hygiene w/ Cru von Holtzendorff-Fehling 2:39:34

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I’m back with the luminous Cru von Holtzendorff-Fehling, a gifted soul reader, healer, and one of the most tuned-in beings I know. Cru has an extraordinary ability to read the energy systems and soul blueprints of others, and her deep understanding of the human energy field is matched only by the warmth and humility she brings to her work. In this …

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Tehran to Taipei: the Risks of Strategic Overreach | Dmitri Alperovitch 50:41

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In Episode 425 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with geopolitical and intelligence analyst Dmitri Alperovitch about the new security dynamics and economic opportunities that arise from America’s and Israel’s attacks on Iran, the risks of strategic overreach, and whether U.S. actions do more to compel or deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. I…

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Don’t Call Me Daddy (Kerri Kenney-Silver, Dan Lippert, Austin Williams) 1:24:34

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This week, Scott is joined by bucket list guest Kerri Kenney-Silver. Kerri discusses the documentary “Long Live The State” and the day the comedy almost died before making a worldwide plea for people to watch “Four Seasons” out now on Netflix. Then, TV, film, and theatre director Michael Lindsay-Hogg pops in to discuss helping Scott go viral. Final…

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610. Listener Q&A: Addiction, Lost Faith, Sun Gazing, Water Filtration, and More w/ Luke & Alyson 2:03:33

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We’re back with another deep and unscripted AMA episode; just me and my amazing wife, Alyson Charles Storey, answering your most thought-provoking questions on everything from food freedom to fluoride, spiritual sovereignty, and what it means to live in harmony with the Earth. This is one of those wide-ranging, no-topic-off-limits convos where we s…

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467. Tight 10 at a Funeral 49:48

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This week's Fake the Nation looks at a group of elderly people at the clurb, plus the merits (and scaminess) of Trump Mobile. Also, the politics of the Iran situation and the New York mayoral race, and finally, New Zealand is up to something. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and union organizer Nato Green and comedian/writer Ben…

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Bonus Bang: Time Bobby 3 (Paul F. Tompkins, Bobby Moynihan) 1:43:19

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On this weeks Bonus Bang, the man, the myth, the music maker Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Comedy Bing Bong only to encounter a 90-year-old gentleman complete with a full white beard by the name of Fourvel. Could this old chap be the same stabby lil’ orphan boy from the past? Tune in to find out! (Originally released as episode #286 on 5/12/14…

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Big Fans of Foreign Press (w/ Ryan Rosenberg, Monika Smith) 1:16:38

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Pina Colada caught in rain; i4h podcast Golden Globe nomination; invention of basketball peach basket; stealing Hulk Hogan; without glasses you are beautiful; and lots of math jokes. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into impr…

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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review 1:46:26

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Israel-Iran War: Economic and Strategic Consequences | Kamran Bokhari 1:03:02

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In Episode 424 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kamran Bokhari, Senior Director at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy, who has served in the U.S. State Department and as a Senior Consultant with the World Bank. Bokhari first appeared on the podcast shortly after the October 7th attacks to discuss the violence ignited by Hama…

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Gina Chua: Where Journalism’s Value Lives When AI Tells the Story 51:15

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In this live episode, host Nikita Roy sits down with Gina Chua, Executive Editor of Semafor, recorded at an event at New York University hosted in collaboration with the AI networking group, Humans in the Loop. Gina brings a uniquely expansive lens to the AI conversation, grounded in her leadership across global newsrooms—from Reuters and The Wall …

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609. Organ Meats Revival: Ancient Nutrition Your Body Needs + Flavor You Crave w/ Aleks Rhybchinskiy 2:41:12

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Today’s guest is Aleks Rybchinskiy, a truly gifted somatic therapist, Master CHEK practitioner, and co-founder of Primal Fusion Health. Aleks is a living example of what it means to be in harmony with your mind, body, and spirit—and in this conversation, he shares the blueprint for reclaiming your primal vitality in a modern world that often strips…

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The Party Comes First: Power & Politics in Xi's China | Joseph Torigian 53:01

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In Episode 423 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Joseph Torigian, an expert on the politics of authoritarian regimes and the Chinese Communist Party, with a particular focus on elite power struggles, civil-military relations, and grand strategy. Torigian is also the author of a widely discussed new book titled “The Party’s Interests Com…

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The Sweet Spot (Alan Tudyk, Ryan Rosenberg, Kylie Brakeman) 1:23:01

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This week, Alan Tudyk enters the two-timers club and joins Scott to discuss the new season of his show “Resident Alien”, his return to “Andor”, “Superman”, and why he only plays aliens and robots. Then, a child known as Landon gets dropped off at Scott’s house to ask for some candy. Finally, talent wrangler Donna Walkie drops in to discuss her fami…

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466. Swapping Out Skincare Routines For Happy Hour (w/Dasha Burns and Zach Sherwin) 49:43

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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Politico's White House Bureau Chief, Dasha Burns and comedian and host of the critically acclaimed Crossword Show, Zach Sherwin. Together they ask whether smoking is cool again and whether TikTok skincare routines are actually ruining our skin. In politics, they talk about th…

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Numb Face Humiliation (w/ Craig Cackowski, Maria Blasucci) 1:14:27

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Pistol Shrimp gets numb face; rejected by college writers magazine; colon art; anesthesiologist personality; manners for the French; walking and eating. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, mus…

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Bonus Bang: Time Bobby 2 (Paul F. Tompkins, Bobby Moynihan) 1:22:11

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On this week's Bonus Bang, it's Time Bobby 2! IT’S BEEN quite a while since Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has been on Comedy Bean Bag and this time he’s here for a special comprehensive interview of his entire career! Shortly after expressing his love for Vampire Weekend, Scott & Lord ALW are caught off guard by the return of the stabby lil’ orphan boy, …

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608. Protect Your Brain from Cell Phone EMF & Supercharge Your Biofield w/ Philipp VHF & Ian Mitchell 1:12:00

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I’m back with two of my favorite returning guests—Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling and Ian Mitchell—for a wild ride through the latest breakthroughs in quantum technology, consciousness, and energetic healing. We dive deep into how quantum energy, delivered through platforms like Quantum Upgrade and Leela Quantum Tech, is proving its potential to r…

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Trump vs. Musk: One Big Beautiful Blowup | Lawrence Fossi 1:43:01

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Episode 422 is the sixth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Lawrence Fossi, about the recent fallout between President Donald Trump and his biggest political booster, Elon Musk. This is a critical and sober exploration of the political and budgetary challenges facing the country. I…

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No Coconuts Here! (Atsuko Okatsuka, James Austin Johnson, Charlie McCrackin) 1:25:48

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This week, stand-up Atsuko Okatsuka joins Scott to discuss becoming the new permanent co-host of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the dangers of getting hit on the head with a coconut, and her latest stand-up special “Father”. Then, ex-writer and editor for “Rolling Stone” magazine, David Fricke, joins to discuss his five favorite songs. Finally, former spokesp…

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Bonus Bang: Time Bobby (Paul F. Tompkins, Bobby Moynihan) 1:11:50

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This week we're asking, "when are we?!" as we kick off our Time Bobby series and the first appearance of our favorite stab-happy orphan, Fourvel! It’s a tale as old as time: A precocious orphan with a heart of gold and a love for musical theater meets a living legend of Broadway. Such is the story of Fourvel and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, an unlikel…

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465. Creating Problems to Solve 47:18

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This week on Fake the Nation we talk about a sports icon and their girlfriend and how the UK is reforming beer bottles. We also discuss the tense situation in LA and the political fallout from the Elon Trump breakup. And finally, a new theory on why youngsters are choosing a childfree life and it isn't the reasons you've heard before! This week our…

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Little Rock/White Water Tavern Live (w/ Jon Gabrus) 1:18:33

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Matt Besser and Jon Gabrus put a hat on a hat on a hat doing medium-prov where standup meets longform inside the coolest live music venue in the South, the White Water Tavern, covering horny hats, Toad Sucks, max loads on elevators; foam to the dome; recycled urine; and snow days! Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to ev…

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607. Breathing Less to Experience More: The Inner Dive of BreathHoldWork & MovNat w/ Erwan Le Corre 2:38:43

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In this episode, I sit down with Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat and creator of BreathHoldWork. You might know him as the Godfather of Natural Movement, but today we’re diving even deeper into the frontier of human capability: breath, resilience, and the power of training discomfort. We talk about Erwan’s journey from reclaiming primal movement t…

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595. The Business of Science Fiction (with Tom Gerencer) 1:11:47

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Business of Science Fiction by Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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The Case for a New U.S. Industrial Policy | Ian Fletcher 1:10:57

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In Episode 421 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Ian Fletcher, one of America’s foremost experts on industrial policy, about the problems with free trade and how to revitalize the U.S. economy. Ian and Demetri spend the first hour of the episode laying the foundation for the argument Fletcher and his co-author, Marc Fasteau, present in …

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Knick-Knack Paddy Whack (Karen Gillan, Lily Sullivan, Chris Kleckner) 1:28:25

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This week, movie star Karen Gillan joins Scott to discuss her infamous Ruby Roundhouse character from “Jumanji”, if she would audition for "Traitors", and her new movie “The Life of Chuck”. Then, suspect Kitty St. Beauregard drops in to discuss her murders. Finally, the self-proclaimed "King of the Flea Market" Harley Booth Kid joins to discuss the…

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Tripping Sober: Luke as Guest on Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary (Bonus Rebroadcast) 1:00:52

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What happens when you’ve spent 22 years walking a sober path—only to realize there are still parts of your soul left unacknowledged and unhealed? In this deeply personal conversation with Zach Leary, I reflect on how I redefined sobriety through the lens of trauma healing, psychedelics, and self-trust. For two decades, I’d stayed clean and sober an…

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464. Can Elon Tom Cruise Himself? (w/ Faiz Siddiqui and Pete Dominick) 50:40

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This week on Fake the Nation we look at all things Tom Cruise and then at all things Elon Musk! It is a very-wealthy-men-with-outsized-influence episode. Host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/writer of the wonderful new book "Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk" Faiz Siddiqui. Don't worry, McDream…

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Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, Will Hines, Jessica McKenna (Teenage Dirtbag) 1:17:48

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Originally titled "This Is Your Boy Troy", this is the last installment of our Teenage Dirtbag series featuring "Your Boy Troy", played by Jessica McKenna. Scott and Scott are reunited as Adam Scott of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? fame returns to this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Adam Scott Aukerman chat about Adam’s graduation from mime school, Chris Kelly’s …

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Not There (w/ Sebastian Conelli, Ali Ghandour) 1:11:32

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Fugazi audience etiquette; Kool Aid contractor challenge; Waze & Google Maps gossip with each other; Hamlet skull at commercial auditions; do you have pervy voice? Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of …

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606. Heart Matters: Biofeedback + Isometric Training for Cardiovascular Vitality w/ Mark E. Young 2:09:36

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Young, CEO of Zona Health, for a conversation that bridges the worlds of health tech, personal growth, and taking radical ownership of your wellbeing. With a career spanning multiple startups and a passion for education, Mark shares how his mission at Zona is not just about product innovation—but empowering peo…

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In The Future China Will Be Dominant & the US Irrelevant | Kyle Chan 46:49

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In Episode 420 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kyle Chan—an expert on the Chinese economy and China’s industrial policy—about why he believes China is poised to dominate high-end technology and manufacturing, and why factories worldwide will reorganize their supply chains with China at the center, as the world’s preeminent technologic…

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Hollyweird (Amita Rao, Will Hines, Casey Feigh) 1:26:10

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This week, beloved TV star Amita Rao joins Scott to discuss her topline role on "Adults", where she lands on the call sheet, and why Nick Kroll hung around the set so much. Then, eccentric multi-millionaire and “fun guy” H.M. Rosemont joins to test Scott and Amita’s puzzle knowledge. Next, Death stops by to announce he will be taking a life by the …

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Zach Seward: How a Five-Person AI Team Is Powering Innovation at The New York Times 58:35

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In this live episode, host Nikita Roy sits down with Zach Seward, Editorial Director of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, recorded at the ONA x Newsroom Robots AI Leadership Summit in Detroit. With a background that spans journalism, product, and executive leadership, Zach brings a rare blend of newsroom insight and entrepreneurial thinking to …

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Cheryl Phillips: How AI Is Uncovering Hidden Stories in Local Government 51:01

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When officials in Santa Clara County (home to Silicon Valley) publicly proclaimed they were not sharing data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they likely did not expect to be caught in a contradiction. Yet behind the scenes, those same officials had recently signed new contracts with the federal agency — a fact that might have remaine…