Best Michael W Dean Podcasts (2025)

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#421 Cyclical Time & Ancient Mysteries: A Journey Through History & Sound w/ Tyler Engle - Bass Forge 1:13:49

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Kyle welcomes Tyler, also known as Base Forge, who is recognized for his unique perspectives on ancient knowledge and cyclical time. The conversation covers various intriguing topics, including Tyler's background in Kansas, his path towards spiritual awakening through ancient esoteric knowledge, and how he connected these ideas with his music caree…

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#37: “The Data They Hid: Dr. Brian Hooker on Vaccines, Shedding, and Government Fraud” 1:01:39

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Brian Hooker, scientist, autism dad, and chief scientific officer at Children’s Health Defense, for one of the most explosive interviews yet. Dr. Hooker recounts his son’s devastating vaccine injury, his whistleblower role in exposing the CDC’s suppression …

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#420 The Last Book Written by a Human: The Balance of AI and Humanity w/ Jeff Burningham 1:11:10

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In this episode, we have Jeff Burningham, author of a The Last Book Written by a Human. Jeff shares his intriguing background, growing up as a Mormon in Utah, and how his spiritual journey through plant medicines has reshaped his worldview. The discussion delves into Jeff's experience with psychedelics, his mission work and entrepreneurial ventures…

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101 | A New Era Of Journalism w/ Michael Levy 1:53:01

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My guest today is Michael Levy: recreational alpinist, rock climber, journalist and the owner and editor of The Summit Journal. Originally founded in 1955 by Jean Crenshaw and Helen Kilness, The Summit Journal was the first climbing-focused print publication in the U.S.—with Royal Robbins as its main editor. For decades it thrived, reaching over 10…

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#419 Connecting with the Earth: Iridology & Plant Medicine w/ Hayley Porter 1:17:00

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The episode delves into Hayley Porters' background, her experience with iridology, which assesses health through the study of the iris, and her extensive knowledge of herbal medicine. Hayley shares her journey, starting from her early fascination with herbal teas to her rigorous seven-year apprenticeship. She discusses the impact of her childhood h…

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#36: Fake Cards, Real Risks: The Case Against Dr. Kirk Moore 1:07:59

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Kirk Moore, the Utah plastic surgeon who faced 35 years in prison for providing vaccine cards without the jab—and who recently received a pardon spearheaded by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Dr. Moore recounts the legal ordeal, the ethical dilem…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500

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We did it!!! 500 episodes of the podcast. It might not be a big deal to many of you but for me this is a huge milestone. I never thought I would do 10 episodes. It is wild to think about but this is a project that is bigger than almost anything else I have been a part of in my career. So many hours of conversations with fantastic DPs from all over …

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500

15d ago

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We did it!!! 500 episodes of the podcast. It might not be a big deal to many of you but for me this is a huge milestone. I never thought I would do 10 episodes. It is wild to think about but this is a project that is bigger than almost anything else I have been a part of in my career. So many hours of conversations with fantastic DPs from all over …

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#418 Catalysts for Change: The Health Revolution w/ Dr. Ryan Lazarus 1:09:46

16d ago1:09:46

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Welcoming Dr. Ryan Lazarus, a health and wellness expert, to discuss his incredible journey and insights into optimizing health. After overcoming serious hardships, including a severe pancreas injury that led to diabetes, Dr. Lazarus has developed an approach he calls 'The Lazarus Method.' This method integrates functional, spiritual, and nutrition…

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#35: “John Hewlett & Cardio Miracle: The Nitric Oxide Breakthrough Changing Heart Health & Human Performance” 57:01

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with John Hewlett, the founder and formulator of the game-changing nitric oxide supplement, Cardio Miracle. After a life-threatening heart condition and a family history of cardiovascular disease, Hewlett walked away from a lucrative career in finance to dedicate hi…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 – The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC)

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On this week's podcast we re-visit our final interview episode from the first 500 episodes of the podcast and we sit down with Florian Hoffmeister BSC as he talks us through his work on the series Pachinko. I loved the look that Florian was able to produce on the series and that is why we had him on. He walks us through all the ins and outs and exp…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 – The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC) 1:04:06

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On this week's podcast we re-visit our final interview episode from the first 500 episodes of the podcast and we sit down with Florian Hoffmeister BSC as he talks us through his work on the series Pachinko. I loved the look that Florian was able to produce on the series and that is why we had him on. He walks us through all the ins and outs and exp…

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100 | TCM Legacy: Accidents, Mentorship, and First Ascents w/ Joshua Reinig 2:33:24

22d ago2:33:24

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Today, we’re doing something a little different. For the first time ever, I’m releasing a TCM Legacy Episode—diving back into one of the show’s earliest conversations, this one with Joshua Reinig. It’s been over three years since this episode first aired, and a lot has changed since then. For some of you, you’ll hear a familiar voice—my previous co…

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Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" (w/ Steve Sladkowski of PUP) 1:33:19

26d ago1:33:19

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Michael tells the story of the English band's 1978 breakout pub-rock hit. Steve Sladkowski, lead guitarist of PUP, joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#34: “Silenced, Suspended, and Still Standing — Dr. Mary Bowden’s Covid War” 1:05:11

27d ago1:05:11

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a Houston-based ENT who treated over 6,000 Covid patients—and paid the price for speaking the truth. After advocating for early treatment options and questioning vaccine mandates, Dr. Bowden was publicly suspended by her hospital and bra…

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BAIA Fine Art Print Fair Pre Show Marketing Promo WRFG Interview 10:13

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #498 – Life Off Set w/Oliver Millar & Jon Bregel 1:19:31

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This week on the podcast Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the "Life Off Set" series. This time he sat down with cinematographer Oliver Millar as they discussed a wdie range of topics that, for the most part, are often ignored in the regular programming of this podcast. These episodes are less technical, less trying glean some usef…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #498 – Life Off Set w/Oliver Millar & Jon Bregel

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This week on the podcast Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the "Life Off Set" series. This time he sat down with cinematographer Oliver Millar as they discussed a wdie range of topics that, for the most part, are often ignored in the regular programming of this podcast. These episodes are less technical, less trying glean some usef…

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99 | Beyond Chasing Grades w/ Tal Wanish Part 2 1:29:46

29d ago1:29:46

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We kick things off by diving into the nuances of Totems—what their limitations are, whether they’re as good as everyone says, and whether the mystical powers of the black Totem are fact or fiction. From there, we dig into climbing partnerships: what to look for, what to avoid, and how we can all be better partners. Tal shares two of his closest cal…

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#417 Revolutionizing Education: A New Approach to Learning w/ Genevieve King 54:14

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The Community is coming! Click here to learn more In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes Genevieve, an educator and creator of the Origins Curriculum, to discuss her innovative approach to childhood education. Genevieve shares her background growing up on a Montana reservation and how her deep connection to nature has influenced her educational phi…

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#33: “Inside the VA, DC, and Media War Rooms: Tiffany Smiley Tells All” 58:19

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton welcomes political outsider and veteran advocate Tiffany Smiley—a former nurse who stepped into battle with the VA, the media, and the Washington establishment after her husband was blinded in Iraq. Smiley shares how that life-altering moment launched her into public service, her controversia…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #497 – The Road to 500 (#150 Guillermo Garza) 1:02:15

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This week on the podcast we are re-visitng a chat with cinematographer Guillermo Garza from back in the day. He was one of my favorite guests and someone I would definitely look up if I was a director looking to shoot something. I enjoyed our chat and his unique approach to the work and the business. It has been fun following along with his career …

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #497 – The Road to 500 (#150 Guillermo Garza)

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This week on the podcast we are re-visitng a chat with cinematographer Guillermo Garza from back in the day. He was one of my favorite guests and someone I would definitely look up if I was a director looking to shoot something. I enjoyed our chat and his unique approach to the work and the business. It has been fun following along with his career …

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98 | Beyond Chasing Grades w/ Tal Wanish Part 1 1:07:11

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Today, I sit down with Tal Wanish—rock climber, mentor, prominent route developer in Colorado’s Front Range, and brother of our previous guest, Tanner Wanish. But Tal’s not just a rogue route developer. He’s a deeply involved member of his local climbing community—someone who chooses to play by the rules in order to help foster sustainable growth f…

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#416 The Soul of Storytelling w/ Ben Stewart 1:28:12

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In this podcast episode, the host welcomes filmmaker, podcaster, and globetrotter Ben Stewart. They discuss Ben's eclectic journey from growing up in the army to becoming a film creator who deeply values the transformative power of storytelling. Ben recounts the experiences that led him through psychedelics, music, and eventually to making influent…

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Spin Doctors "Two Princes" 1:24:35

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Theo tells the story of the jammy New York pop-rock band's inescapable 1991 smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#32: Vaccine Safety, Power Plays & the Fight for Truth — with Dr. Patrick Gentempo 1:14:35

1M ago1:14:35

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with entrepreneur, chiropractor, and vaccine safety advocate Dr. Patrick Gentempo. From exposing government overreach during the COVID era to breaking down the dark realities behind vaccine mandates, Patrick doesn’t hold back. He dives into the suppressed science, r…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #496 – The Road to 500 (#337 Marden Dean ACS) 1:03:16

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This week on the podcast we are re-visiting our conversation in 2022 with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS. Over the years the podcast has definitely had a slant towards Australian cinematographers and Marden is a great example of the quality of work that is coming from the industry. He has done a wide variety of projects and I enjoyed hi…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #496 – The Road to 500 (#337 Marden Dean ACS)

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This week on the podcast we are re-visiting our conversation in 2022 with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS. Over the years the podcast has definitely had a slant towards Australian cinematographers and Marden is a great example of the quality of work that is coming from the industry. He has done a wide variety of projects and I enjoyed hi…

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#415 Decoding COVID-19: Venom, Vaccines & Nicotine w/ Dr. Ardis 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

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In this podcast, Kyle interviews Dr. Bryan Artis, a retired chiropractor and author of 'Moving Beyond the COVID-19 Lies: Restoring Health and Hope for Humanity.' Dr. Artis discusses his controversial theory that COVID-19 and its long-term effects, as well as vaccine injuries, are linked to various venoms, including those from king cobras, crate sna…

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#31: Jenny Graham: Fighting for Justice in a State Gone Sideways 1:26:34

2M ago1:26:34

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In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Jenny Graham, a Washington State Representative, Army veteran, and survivor-turned-crusader for crime victims’ rights. From exposing flaws in the criminal justice system to questioning election integrity, Jenny brings courage and clarity to issues most lawmakers w…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #495 – The Road to 500 (#291 Michael Cambio Fernandez) 1:00:02

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Climbing through the episodes on our way to Episode #500. This week we are re-visiting our conversation with cinematographer Michael "Cambio" Fernandez from 2021. Michael shares his thoughts on the creative side of filmmaking, the journey of a cinematographer and more in this chat. It has been fun going back and trying to select unique conversation…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #495 – The Road to 500 (#291 Michael Cambio Fernandez)

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Climbing through the episodes on our way to Episode #500. This week we are re-visiting our conversation with cinematographer Michael "Cambio" Fernandez from 2021. Michael shares his thoughts on the creative side of filmmaking, the journey of a cinematographer and more in this chat. It has been fun going back and trying to select unique conversation…

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97 | The Mountain Angel: A Life of Search & Rescue in the High Sierra w/ Dean Rosnau Part 2 1:51:54

2M ago1:51:54

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Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Dean Rosnau. If you haven’t listened to Part I yet, I highly recommend checking that out before diving into this episode. We pick up with one of the most personal and tragic stories in Dean’s life: the loss of his close friend, Pete Schoerner, in an ice climbing accident. This part of the conversation i…

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#414 Exploring The Divine Within Us All w/ Taylor Perkins 1:55:11

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Welcoming Taylor Perkins, a creator who simplifies complex spiritual ideas into understandable concepts. The discussion covers Taylor's spiritual journey, beginning with his orthodox Mormon upbringing, transformative experiences with plant medicines like Ayahuasca, and how these contributed to his self-awareness and spiritual awakening. They discus…

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#30: “Documenting the Denial: Dean Rainey on Vaccine Injury and Censorship” 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

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In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, filmmaker Dean Rainey joins John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers to discuss his powerful new documentary, Why Can’t We Talk About This?—a film that dares to say what others won’t. Centered around one man’s devastating post-jab injury, the film uncovers a chilling pattern of censorship, silence, and systemic betray…

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Discussion: Top Albums of 2025 So Far 59:43

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Michael and Theo try something new and discuss their respective five favorite albums of the year thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #494 – The Road to 500 (#220 The Wunderboi)

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This week on the podcast we look back at one of my favourite episodes ever. If you were an early supporter of the podcast the name Wunderboi will be very familiar. I got to know Ian on set about 10 years ago and slowly but surely he found his way on to a few of my sets in some fashion or another. Eventually when I needed an operator on set for the …

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #494 – The Road to 500 (#220 The Wunderboi)

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This week on the podcast we look back at one of my favourite episodes ever. If you were an early supporter of the podcast the name Wunderboi will be very familiar. I got to know Ian on set about 10 years ago and slowly but surely he found his way on to a few of my sets in some fashion or another. Eventually when I needed an operator on set for the …

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#413 The Raw Milk Revolution: Nature's Superfood and its Untapped Potential w/ Mark McAfee 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

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In this podcast episode, I discuss the benefits and misconceptions of raw milk with guest Mark McAfee. McAfee, a raw milk farmer and advocate, shares his journey from being a paramedic to running one of the largest raw milk dairies in the world. The conversation covers various topics including the differences between raw and pasteurized milk, the h…

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#29: “John Welbourn: From NFL Trenches to Gut Check Realities” 1:09:53

2M ago1:09:53

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In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers go deep with John Welbourn—former NFL lineman, founder of Power Athlete, and host of Power Athlete Radio. Welbourn shares how a decade in pro football shaped his brutal but brilliant approach to strength, discipline, and life after the game. But this conversation isn’t just abo…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #493 – The Road to 500 (#196 Christopher Probst ASC) 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

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This week on the Road to 500 we are releasing the most controversial episode in the history of the podcast. Not becasue of anything the guest said but rather because we ran out of time and I mentioned making a Part Two to the episode. Originally airing as Episode #196 with Christopher Probst ASC he shares a tremendous amount of technical knowledge …

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #493 – The Road to 500 (#196 Christopher Probst ASC)

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This week on the Road to 500 we are releasing the most controversial episode in the history of the podcast. Not becasue of anything the guest said but rather because we ran out of time and I mentioned making a Part Two to the episode. Originally airing as Episode #196 with Christopher Probst ASC he shares a tremendous amount of technical knowledge …

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96 | The Mountain Angel: A Life of Search & Rescue in The High Sierra w/ Dean Rosnau Part 1 1:39:04

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As we progress as climbers and inevitably turn our gaze toward higher peaks and more remote objectives, a common lesson begins to emerge: the mountains are a dangerous place to play. But early on, this remains a lesson heard, not truly learned. Inevitably, with enough time spent in remote places, something is bound to happen—either directly to us, …

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#412 The Liver King Story - Finding The Truth 1:45:31

2M ago1:45:31

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In this episode, we are welcoming, Brian Johnson, known as the Liver King. We discuss Brian's visit to the host's property, highlighting Brian's appreciation for the host's home, dojo, and lifestyle. The podcast explores Brian's dedication to his family and personal growth. Brian shares his thoughts on personas and public figures, including his own…

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#28: With Matthew Lynn Guthrie: The Filmmaker Who Dared to Follow the Silenced” 1:15:08

2M ago1:15:08

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In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with filmmaker Matthew Lynn Guthrie, director of Follow the Silenced, a powerful and controversial documentary exposing the vaccine-injured and the system that tried to erase them. Guthrie unpacks how censorship, propaganda, and regulatory betrayal collided during COVI…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #492 – THe Road to 500 (#140 – Adam Frisch FSF) 57:06

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This week on the show we are going back in the archive to when we went to Los Angeles and did a round of interviews in person. Our guest in this episode was cinematographer Adam Frisch FSF. This chat originally aired in Episode #140. We cover all sorts of topics from dealing with the complexities of work coming and going to managing a career as a c…

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #492 – THe Road to 500 (#140 – Adam Frisch FSF)

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This week on the show we are going back in the archive to when we went to Los Angeles and did a round of interviews in person. Our guest in this episode was cinematographer Adam Frisch FSF. This chat originally aired in Episode #140. We cover all sorts of topics from dealing with the complexities of work coming and going to managing a career as a c…

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#411 Life on Radical Terms: A Primal Approach to Modern Time w/ Ste Lane 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

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This episode welcomes Ste Lane, a former MMA fighter and host of Radical Health Radio. Ste discusses his journey from MMA fighting to embracing primal living and holistic health. He talks about growing up in England, overcoming the tall poppy syndrome, and his later years spent traveling, which redefined his view of success and sparked his interest…

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Harvey Danger "Flagpole Sitta" Part 2 (w/ Matt Gudernatch) 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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2 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the journalistic Seattle alternative rock band's snarky yet snappy 1997 smash. Actor, writer, and comedian Matt Gudernatch joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.