Best Creative Central Network Podcasts (2026)

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Episode #519: Inside the Stack: What Really Makes Robots “Intelligent” 1:02:24

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Marcin Dymczyk, CPO and co-founder of SevenSense Robotics, exploring the fascinating world of advanced robotics and AI. Their conversation covers the evolution from traditional "standard" robotics with predetermined pathways to advanced robotics that incorporates perception,…

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Wishes for 2026 1:02:56

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At this time of year we contemplate where we have been and where we are going. In the gap between Christmas and New Year's Jeff and Mark discuss their wishes for countries, individuals and people in general for 2026.... Have a Happy New Year!By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #518: Decentralization Without Romance: Incentives, Mesh Networks, and Practical Crypto 1:09:07

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Mike Bakon to explore the fascinating intersection of hardware hacking, blockchain technology, and decentralized systems. Their conversation spans from Mike's childhood fascination with taking apart electronics in 1980s Poland to his current work with ESP32 microcontroll…

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Episode #517: How Orbital Robotics Turns Space Junk into Infrastructure 58:34

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Aaron Borger, founder and CEO of Orbital Robotics, about the emerging world of space robotics and satellite capture technology. The conversation covers a fascinating range of topics including Borger's early experience launching AI-controlled robotic arms to space as a stude…

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Vaccinations.... how do they work and what to they do? 1:02:48

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Today's episode explores a bit about different types of vaccinations, how they work and what benefit we get from them. Mark is traveling in a few months and had to get some vaccinations to travel.By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #516: China’s AI Moment, Functional Code, and a Post-Centralized World 1:04:59

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In this episode, Stewart Alsop sits down with Joe Wilkinson of Artisan Growth Strategies to talk through how vibe coding is changing who gets to build software, why functional programming and immutability may be better suited for AI-written code, and how tools like LLMs are reshaping learning, work, and curiosity itself. The conversation ranges fro…

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Episode #515: Simple Thinking for Complex Worlds: Plasma Physics, Rockets, and Reality Checks 50:49

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop talks with Umair Siddiqui about a wide range of interconnected topics spanning plasma physics, aerospace engineering, fusion research, and the philosophy of building complex systems, drawing on Umair’s path from hands-on plasma experiments and nonlinear physics to founding and scaling …

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Think Fast! How to lose weight 58:39

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Most people can lose weight by using intermittent fasting to help manage their caloric intake. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the benefits of fasting and how it helps you manage your weight. It doesn't work for everyone but it does work for many.By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #514: The Theater of Politics and the Architecture of Control 1:00:01

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Javier Villar for a wide-ranging conversation on Argentina, Spain’s political drift, fiat money, the psychology of crowds, Dr. Hawkins’ levels of consciousness, the role of elites and intelligence agencies, spiritual warfare, and whether modern technology accelerates human freedom or dee…

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Episode #513: The Power of Coherence: Why Some Ideas Hold Civilizations Together 1:11:48

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I—Stewart Alsop—sit down with Garrett Dailey to explore a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the mechanics of persuasion and why the best pitches work by attraction rather than pressure, to the nature of AI as a pattern tool rather than a mind, to power cycles, meaning-making, and the fracturing of modern cul…

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Podcast Episode 26: Second Chances & STR Wins: How Smart Investors Close Year-End Deals 11:07

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In this episode, Sarah Willis and Suzanne Moore break down what it really takes to win STR (short-term rental) deals — especially during the chaotic rush of Q4. They share an incredible true story: a client who missed an STR duplex in Bend by ONE day… only to get a second chance when the original deal fell apart. Learn how Zillow alerts, backup off…

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Sleep....Sleep - How does it work? 56:55

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Everyone sleeps, but how much do you need and how much do you know about it. Do you get enough sleep? Do you get enough good quality sleep? Mark and Jeff explore this as well as our usual segmentsBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #512: From Deep Space to Bioelectric Life: Wandering the New Frontier of Understanding 1:27:25

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Aaron Lowry about the shifting landscape of attention, technology, and meaning—moving through themes like treasure-hunt metaphors for human cognition, relevance realization, the evolution of observational tools, decentralization, blockchain architectures such as Cardano, sovereignty in compu…

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Episode #511: From New Age Psychedelic Spirituality to Ancient Orthodoxy: Finding a Reliable Path 1:19:39

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In this conversation, Stewart Alsop sits down with Ken Lowry to explore a wide sweep of themes running through Christianity, Protestant vs. Catholic vs. Orthodox traditions, the nature of spirits and telos, theosis and enlightenment, information technology, identity, privacy, sexuality, the New Age “Rainbow Bridge,” paganism, Buddhism, Vedanta, and…

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Podcast Episode 25: The Infinity Loop: A Wealth Building Blueprint for Investors 14:30:03

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In Episode 25, Suzanne and Sarah dive deep into a powerful wealth-building framework every investor should understand: The Infinity Loop — a cycle of buying STRs, using accelerated depreciation, deferring taxes, and repeating the process to build sustainable, multigenerational wealth. They explore: Why STRs are outperforming long-term rentals for W…

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Carpe Diem - Seize the Day! 58:48

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Nobody gets out of this reality alive.... everyone eventually dies. Some younger than others. Better to make the most of your time on this planet. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the appreciation for the time we have an what we see as we get older. Not depressing but more an appreciation of the time we have - Carpe Diem!…

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Episode #510: Open Source, Open Minds: a Conversation with Dax Raad on the Future of Coding 57:32

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On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Dax Raad, co-founder of OpenCode, for a wide-ranging conversation about open-source development, command-line interfaces, the rise of coding agents, how LLMs change software workflows, the tension between centralization and decentralization in tech, and even what it’s like to push the…

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Episode #509: The Pause Between Brushstrokes: Mathilda Martin on Creative Flow 52:59

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Argentine artist Mathilda Martin to explore the intimate connection between creativity, flow, and authenticity—from how swimming mirrors painting, to why art can heal, and what makes human-made art irreplaceable in the age of AI. We also touch on Argentina’s vibrant art scene, the shi…

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Beyond the Counter: How Foxtail Builds Community and Culture 27:40

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Have you ever met someone who runs four coffee shops, keeps a team of Gen Z baristas caffeinated and thriving, and still laughs through the chaos? That’s Lauren Sutton. 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee in the Packing District (Dr. Phillips) — and listen… this place looks like a honkin’ 1950s diner that met a Pinterest board. It’s so stinkin’ cool. Lauren…

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The Coffee Episode 55:07

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Mark and Jeff go through the different types of espresso based coffee, discuss caffeine levels and review both the benefits (there are some benefits) and negatives of coffee. Grab a cuppa and enjoy the discussion, we guarantee you will learn something newBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #508: The Joy of Learning Again: Games, Insight, and the Next Evolution of Education 57:28

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On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Guillermo Schulte to explore how AI is reshaping up-skilling, re-skilling, and the future of education through play, from learning games and gamification to emotional intelligence, mental health, and the coming wave of abundance and chaos that technology is accelerating; they also get in…

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Creativity - Making something from nothing 1:04:26

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Mark and Jeff explore how to create something from essentially nothing. How to make something creative from its raw form. How did Leonardo Da Vinci create great statues from blocks of stone?By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #507: Inside the Real Economics of America, China, and Digital Gold 51:18

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On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Terrence Yang to explore the US economy through the lens of federal net outlays, inflation, and growth, moving into China–US economic and military dynamics, the role of the dollar as a reserve currency, and how China’s industrial and open-source AI strategies intersect with US innovation…

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Episode #506: How AI Turns Podcasts into Knowledge Engines 49:38

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Kevin Smith, co-founder of Snipd, about how AI is reshaping the way we listen, learn, and interact with podcasts. They explore Snipd’s vision of transforming podcasts into living knowledge systems, the evolution of machine learning from finance to large language models, and the broader …

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How Nick Cepeda Turns Ordinary Moments Into Cinematic Magic 26:56

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🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in Winter Garden — the perfect backdrop for caffeine, conversation, and a few surprising chess moves. Nick Cepeda, founder of Studio 22 Productions, isn’t just taking photos — he’s capturing stories that stop you mid-scroll. You’ve seen his work all over Central Florida (even if you didn’t realize it was h…

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The Cholesterol Episode, the good kind 53:07

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What is Cholesterol and what does it do? Why do we need to manage it and what is the difference between HDL and LDL? Statins are some of the most prescribed medications but can have some serious side effects....By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #505: From Big Data to Big Meaning: Jessica Talisman on the Hidden Architecture of Knowledge 1:12:04

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Jessica Talisman, founder of Contextually and creator of the Ontology Pipeline, about the deep connections between knowledge management, library science, and the emerging world of AI systems. Together they explore how controlled vocabularies, ontologies, and metadata shape meaning for b…

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Episode #504: Space Gold and AI Judges: Stewart Alsop and Harry McKay Roper on What’s Coming Next 55:50

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Harry McKay Roper, founder of Imaginary Space, for a wide-ranging conversation on space mining, AI-driven software, crypto’s incorruptible potential, and the raw entrepreneurial energy coming out of Argentina. They explore how technologies like Anthropic’s Claude 4.5, programmable c…

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Podcast Episode 24: Unlocking the STR Loophole 15:30:01

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Maximizing Tax Savings with 100% Bonus Depreciation in 2025 | STR Loophole Explained Welcome back to The Kick Corporate Podcast with hosts Suzanne Moore and Sarah Willis! 🎙️ This episode dives into one of the biggest tax advantages for investors in 2025 — 100% bonus depreciation — and how you can combine it with the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole…

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Polar Bears in the Wild 1:01:20

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Mark just finished a trip to Churchill Manitoba to photograph polar bears. The results were amazing. In this episode, Mark discusses some of the details of his trip and things that make Churchill a special placeBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episode #503: The Physics of Freedom: From Economic Collapse to Cognitive Abundance 53:13

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Cryptogaucho to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, crypto, and Argentina’s emerging role as a new frontier for innovation and governance. The conversation ranges from OpenAI’s partnership with Sur Energy and the Stargate project to Argentina’s RIGI investment frame…

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Episode #502: Governance by Design: Building Fair Systems in the Age of Intelligence 54:33

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Eli Lopian, author of AICracy and founder of aicracy.ai, about how artificial intelligence could transform the way societies govern themselves. They explore the limitations of modern democracy, the idea of AI-guided lawmaking based on fairness and abundance, and how technology might br…