Investigative journalist Scott Carney explores true crime, cult psychology, biohacking, fitness revolutions, climate change calamities, organ trafficking and a whole lot more. Get exclusive access and bonus material at Patreon https://patreon.com/sgcarney ©PokeyBear LLC 2023-
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Welcome to Hawk Talk, the one and only podcast for all things Saint Joe’s basketball. My name is Peter Brutschea and each week me and Saint Joe’s hoops aficionados Matt Gifford and Tony Morelli will talk news and notes to keep you in the know on the Saint Joe’s 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball season. This season is set to be an exciting one on Hawk Hill and you won’t want to miss a moment of it. HawkTalk will keep you covered.
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The Civitas Podcast, co-hosted by Peter Leithart and James Wood, exists to explore Christian political theology, with a specific focus on contemporary debates about liberalism and post-liberalism, and to elaborate a distinctively "ecclesiocentric" Theopolitan version of post-liberalism.
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Welcome to “Carney Saves the World”. I’m your host, Scott Carney. I’m a former stand-up comedian & actor, with a degree in Political Science. Oh, and I’m an almost 50yr old only-child/ man-child. So, you can probably see where I’m going with all of this. Each episode, I’ll pick the brains of some of the best & brightest entrepreneurs, artists, and creative minds that I know. We’ll dive into what got them started down their chosen paths, how they actually got their start and what their motiva ...
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As the tone of public discourse becomes increasingly angry and divisive, Common Ground Committee offers a healing path to reaching agreement and moving forward. We talk with top leaders in public policy, finance, academe and more to encourage the seeking and finding of points of agreement, and to demonstrate how combating incivility can lead us forward.
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Here at Trek Yourself Podcast we love Star Trek. Who better to "roast" it, than us? Listen in as we take a satirical off beat look at Star Trek through good-natured razzing and parody the ins and outs that make this franchise great. Trek Yourself (before you wreck yourself) Podcast is a recorded show dedicated to all things Star Trek. It is not an episode review show. Think of it as a combination of breakdown and analysis with a large splash of improv comedy and a side of reality show. Start ...
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Tom Prather is an award-winning television/film director that has worked with some of the world's most influential people while behind the camera for the past 20 years. In this show, he sets off on a journey to find out how champion athletes, hall of fame musicians, maverick entrepreneurs, and inspiring humans make waves in their own lives and careers. Making Waves with Tom Prather hopes to bring engaging stories with unique perspectives that will inspire its listeners to make a splash in th ...
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A recent lawsuit by Peter Attia against his former sponsor OURA ring is a total bombshell--not because the outcome matters much one way or another, but because it outlines exactly how health influencers get paid to alter their messaging on behalf of companies and even alter the direction of scientific studies. Through the court filings I found out …
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Finding Common Ground in a Divided Congress: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) and Abigail Spanberger (D)
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This episode makes a powerful case for compromise and pragmatism as crucial ingredients in passing laws and getting things done. Our guests are Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who are both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus: 62 Members of Congress, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Although you wouldn’…
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48. The Brainwashing Cult of Joe Dispenza
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In 1985 a scientist in France named René Peoc'h very nearly proved that love can alter the quantum state of matter with an ingenious experiment involving newly hatched chickens and a robot. If you think that sounds unbelievable, then just you wait until you find out what the chiropractor to the stars Joe Dispenza did with the results. #quantum #hea…
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47. Exotic Plants, Deadly Consequences | The Feel Free Story
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Chances are that you have never heard of Feel Free before. It comes in a shiny blue bottle sold at convenience stores across the country as a social lubricant and substitute for alcohol. It proudly proclaims that it’s primarily kava—a south east asian tree root that has lots of traditional uses. But until recently, it was less forthright about its …
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EP18 Jessica Infante - From Jersey Shores to Craft Brewery Floors
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What happens when a local news reporter from the Jersey Shore transitions to a leading voice in the craft beverage industry? Join us as we sit down with Jessica Infante, managing editor for BrewBound, to uncover her fascinating journey from covering beached whales to becoming a pivotal figure in the world of craft beverages. We reminisce about our …
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Episode 20: Hell Shall Not Prevail (A Field Recording with James Wood and Peter Leithart)
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Peter Leithart and James Wood sit down in person to discuss recent podcast guests, as well as the new book "Hell Shall Not Prevail," which is on sale now from Athanasius Press. Forgive the poor audio quality in this episode, as it was not recording with our typical microphone setup.By Theopolis Institute
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46. The True Story of Athletic Greens (and the Real Estate Scam that Started it All)
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If you’ve listened to just about any podcast in the last few years you’ve probably come across a green slurry macro-nutrient shake called AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens). The supplement shake has garnered endorsements from the most influential people in science communications—from Andrew Huberman and Peter Attia—and just about every health and welln…
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Public Schools: Talking Across the Divide. Becky Pringle and Gisele Huff
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Almost everyone has an opinion about public education, especially in the years since the COVID pandemic when the physical closure of schools and online schooling became highly controversial. The vast majority of American students attend public school, but the numbers are falling, partially because of growing financial support for school choice and …
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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Leaders Together in the Same Room: Reverend Anne Fowler and Francis Hogan
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Abortion is one of the most passionate, divisive, and emotional issues in the 2024 election campaign. The debate is often dominated by extremes on both sides. But what if passionate pro-life and pro-choice movement leaders could get together in the same room and learn how to disagree better? That is exactly what happened in Massachusetts, beginning…
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EP17 Peter Berkrot: Captivating Audiences from "Caddyshack" to Audiobook Narration
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Ever wondered what it takes to narrate over 600 audiobooks and still keep an audience captivated? Our latest episode features the incredibly talented Peter Berkrot, a master of stage, screen, and voice. Peter's journey is anything but typical, starting with making his mom laugh and impressing his kindergarten teacher, leading all the way to becomin…
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Episode 19: Family Unfriendly | A Conversation with Tim Carney
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James Wood and Peter Leithart talk with Tim Carney about ways that today's America is unfriendly to families. Timothy Carney is a father of six children, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and a columnist at the Washington Examiner. Tim and his wife, Katie, have raised their family in suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. He g…
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How The Media Rage Machine Divides America: Chris Stirewalt
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From cars to entertainment, technology to retailing, most large industries have faced huge changes in the past thirty years. But none more so than the news business. Since 2000, countless numbers of local and regional newspapers went bust. Those that did survive fired a big percentage of their reporters and slimmed down. The past two decades also s…
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Why Trump is Popular in Small-Town America: Salena Zito
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Unlike the vast majority of journalists who cover American politics, Salena Zito lives far away from the centers of power and wealth. She writes about small-town America and the parts of the country that much of the media doesn’t cover. Zito's commitment to understanding the heartland of America is evident in her frequent trips along the nation’s b…
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Episode 18: Mortal Goods | A Conversation with Ephraim Radner
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Peter Leithart and James Wood talk with Dr. Ephraim Radner about his latest book, Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty. _ Ephraim Radner (Ph.D., Yale University) is Professor of Historical Theology at Wycliffe College, an evangelical seminary of the Anglican tradition at the University of Toronto, where he teaches both ministerial and…
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Bipartisan Trust and Common Ground in Congress: Reps. Dusty Johnson (R) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)
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More than 50 Members of Congress have announced that they’re not running for reelection in 2024. Many cite political dysfunction and angry divisive rhetoric as reasons behind their decision to quit. Retiring Democratic Senator Joe Manchin recently told CNN: “Every one of us should be ashamed of what we’re living through now in the 118th Congress.” …
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45. Power, Sex and Psychopathy with Dr. Kate Balestrieri
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Today we're going to talk about some hard subjects--adultery, violence, power, and psychopathy. During the last few weeks I've been in touch with many amazing people from all around the internet who are trying to understand how deep the problems with Andrew Huberman really go. One of the people I met was the sex and relationship counselor Kate Bale…
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Curiosity, Not Compliance: Bridge Building In The Workplace: Simon Greer
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Many Americans are exhausted by polarization and hyper-partisanship. Bitter divides are not just a problem for election campaigns and public institutions; they’re also damaging the workplace. Employee morale at many businesses and nonprofits has plunged— impacted by tribalism, culture wars, and political divides. CEOs are often in a tough spot. Som…
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44. The New Science of Ice Bathing | Brad Schoenfeld
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The science of ice bathing has been evolving a lot in the last few years. Brad Schoenfeld is a PhD in physiology and hypertrophy (literally building muscle) who just completed a metastudy analysis that showed that ice bathing after working out could kill the muscle gains. Read more on his blog post about it here:https://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/…
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EP16 Paul Miller: Reflecting on the Rhythms of Foxtrot Zulu
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They say music can bind souls together, but it's the shared laughter and tear-stained memories that truly forge unbreakable bonds. Join me and my Theta Chi Eta Chapter brother, Paul Miller from Foxtrot Zulu, as we honor the legacy of our late brother Ron Gomes. His laughter echoes in our stories, the same way his spirit lives on in the music and me…
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43. What's Wrong with Huberman's Science? | ft Dr. Andrea Love
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So maybe you don't care about what happens in Andrew Huberman's personal life. So long as his science checks out, what's the harm? Well, I hate to break it to you but his science doesn't really check out either. From cherry-picked results to quack "protocols" Huberman frequently overextends his knowledge and starts shilling pseudoscience. This week…
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EP15 Jeff Roberge: The Beat Goes On with the drummer from the band Foxtrot Zulu
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When Jeff Roberge and I sat down to record this episode, the laughter came as easily as it did back in our University of Rhode Island days. Our journey through the past is filled with the kind of stories that stick to your ribs, from the formation of Jeff's band Foxtrot Zulu in the lively halls of Browning to a bee incident that left us in stitches…
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42. The Skeleton Business's Murderous Legacy
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At its height, the bone factories in Calcutta exported more than 60,000 anatomical skeletons a year to medical programs all over the world. Most of the bones had been looted from graves and burning ghats. Still, anatomy processors made millions of dollars stealing and then exporting those bodies abroad. Today, those hundreds of tons of human remain…
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2024 Election Politics: How Divided Are We Really? Kate Carney and John Geer
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Partisan divides are as deep as ever. Most Americans are exhausted by the dysfunction and divisions in American politics. Some scholars claim the country is on the brink of civil war. But several recent polls suggest that clear majorities of voters agree on many issues. We dive into the data from two different groups that study American attitudes a…
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Episode 17: Politics and the Earthly City | A Conversation with Dr. Veronica Ogle
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Peter Leithart and James Wood discuss Augustine, politics, and the earthly city with Dr. Veronica Ogle. _ Dr. Ogle is the author of Politics and the Earthly City in Augustine's City of God, and is Assistant Professor of Political and Social Thought and the Augustinian Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Villanova University.…
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Tony and Pete discuss the true end to the Hawk’s season, the future for the Hawks including NIL and the transfer portal. If you listen to the end we even talk Conshohoken Brewery’s THWND Hazy IPA and how Phil’s Pilsner could bring back Martelli to campus- this time, to stay. Enjoy. THWND
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41. How Sholto David took on a $1.7 Billion Pharma Behemoth
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How many scientific papers are rotten with fake data? It turns out a lot more than you might think. Even some of the most well-respected medical institutions in the world have been caught out making things up in what should have been life-saving cancer research. Citizen sleuth, David Sholto came on the show today to talk about his role in unmasking…
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Tony flies solo as he recaps the amazing Saint Joe's upset over the #1 seed Richmond Spiders. With the win the Hawks advance to play VCU in the A10 tournament. Tony discusses if this is the best win of the Billy Lange Era. What the team did in order to beat both Mason and Richmond. Finally, we close the show out by opening the mailbag!…
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Depolarizing America: Ending Toxic Polarization. Peter Coleman
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Soon after Joe Biden became president he said in his inaugural address that wanted to bring Americans together, to forge unity. But maybe unity isn’t what we should aim for. Our guest this week says instead of focusing on that elusive goal, Americans need to concentrate on what’s damaging all of us: toxic polarization. In this episode we look at wh…
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Atlantic 10 Tournament Preview: Mason v SJU
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On this episode, Tony is joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain) of Mid Major Madness and The Portal Report. The two talk about what is needed for Saint Joe's to succeed against Mason. As well as what they define as success in the tournament. Other topics include prediction, end of season awards.
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40. Why did the USA pay $500 Billion to Nigerian Hackers? | ft. Jack Rhysider of Darknet Diaries
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Why did the US Government give $500 billion to Nigerian hackers? What is Pig butchering? How will artificial intelligence change the the way hackers operate? What is the future of cyber warfare? These are all true stories from the dark side of the internet.Today I had the opportunity to talk with Jack Rhysider--the amazing host of the podcast Darkn…
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39. Gurus, Gatekeepers, and the Conspirituality Wellness Cult with Derek Beres of the Conspirituality Podcast
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This week the author and hose of the Conspirituality podcast, Derek Beres joins me to talk about the strange axis between spirituality, wellness and conspiracy theories that have taken over the internet. We don't pull any punches in this conversation, touching on the rise of anti-vaccine conspiracies, lizard people, coffee enemas, and how the neuro…
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Racism Renounced: A Black Man Talks With White Supremacists. Daryl Davis
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Acclaimed musician and recording artist Daryl Davis has interviewed hundreds of KKK members and other White supremacists and influenced many of them to renounce their racist ideology. We hear his brave and remarkable story. Daryl's personal quest began many years ago, after a concert when he was in a country music band. A card-carrying member of th…
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Episode 16: Liberalism and Human Rights | A Conversation with Samuel Moyn
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Peter Leithart and James Wood discuss human rights and liberalism with Samuel Moyn. _ Samuel Moyn is Chancellor Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University. He received a doctorate in modern European history from the University of California-Berkeley in 2000 and a law degree from Harvard University in 2001. He came to Yale from Harvard Uni…
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38. The Night Hag: Sleep Paralysis in the Age of Insomnia
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Have you ever woken up while you were dreaming, only to find that you couldn't move a muscle? Or, perhaps even more terrifying: have you woken up and felt a deep weight on your chest and sensed that an evil creature was pushing down on your chest? That, my friend, is the night hag--another name for sleep paralysis. I recently had a chance to chat w…
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Tony and Pete talk Saint Joe’s loss to VCU, the rocky road of conference play, and their hope for warmer weather bringing better play from the Hawks. THWND
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EP14 Tripp Gibson: Behind the Plate - The Life of a Major League Baseball Umpire
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Ever wonder what it's like to make the split-second calls that can turn the tide of a Major League Baseball game? Join us as seasoned umpire Tripp Gibson pulls back the curtain on the often invisible yet intensely scrutinized life of a professional umpire. Through a tapestry of tales, Tripp recounts his unexpected journey from player hopeful to est…
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We’re joined by George Templeton from @vcuramsrewind to chat Saint Joe’s recent performance, VCU, and the coming month.
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Is Everything We're Told About Independent Voters Wrong? Jackie Salit and John Opdycke
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Independent voters make up well over 40 percent of the voting public. But you wouldn’t know that from media coverage, which focuses almost exclusively on red versus blue. Independents are often overlooked or seen as wishy-washy, bending in the wind. Our guests on this episode say that’s a big misconception. In this show, we look at a huge group of …
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Tony and Pete are joined by Matt to talk Saint Joe’s hoops after SLU win and ahead of the Loyola matchup
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In 2011 the journalist Michael Scott Moore was on assignment in Somalia on an assignment to document the spread of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Just before he took a flight home, gunman stopped his car and forced him to get out. This was the beginning of 977 days in captivity. I had the opportunity to speak with Moore before he left for Somalia on h…
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Tony and Pete talk Dayton loss and the ensuing mess on twitter
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Tony and Pete talk the Hawk’s recent success in A10 play, preview a HUGE Dayton game, speak toward a potential future in radio with 97.5 The Fanatic, and much more. Enjoy #THWND
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How Curiosity Can Bridge Dangerous Divides: Mónica Guzmán
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In this presidential election year, partisan divides cause political gridlock and distrust. We're encouraged to believe that we're right and those on the other side are ignorant, stupid, or evil. But avoiding awkward conversations with those we disagree with is a big reason why America is so bitterly divided. Journalist, bridge builder, and author …
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Episode 15: A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Jones
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James Wood and Peter Leithart are joined by special guest, Dr. Andrew Jones, to discuss his works "The Two Cities," and "Before Church and State." Dr. Jones is a professor of theology and the Director of Catholic Studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is also the founding editor of New Polity. Select Bibliography: The Two Cities: A Hi…
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EP13 Meagen Anderson - Crafting & Pioneering the Non-Alcoholic Revolution
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When Meagen Anderson stepped away from the conventional tide of alcohol-laden social norms, she embarked on a remarkable quest to reinvent herself. In our latest episode, we sit down with this visionary who not only navigated through her own zero-proof transformation but is now leading a movement to redefine the very essence of what it means to enj…
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Tony and Pete are joined by Matt Gifford to talk about the thrilling one point W over UMass
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What Americans Want from Politicians— And What They're Not Getting: Sean Westwood
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American politics are often dominated by the loudest voices on the left and right. In this episode, we learn the crucial difference between what Americans get from their elected representatives and what they really want to hear. Professor Sean Westwood of Dartmouth College is our guest. As Director of The Polarization Research Lab, he studies Ameri…
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With our political system mired in problems, there’s plenty of talk about ‘fixing politics.’ But our guest Mark Sappenfield, Editor of the Christian Science Monitor, says that idea is too simplistic. What needs to change, he says “is upstream from politics. It’s how we relate to each other as human beings in our society. And until that changes, pol…
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Tony and Pete talk after the URI game
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36. The Neuroscientist Who Dared to tell the truth about Meditation
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When Willoughby Britton set out to study the potential negative side effects of meditation she never expected that the community would want to hound her out of her job. But that's what happened after her study on the "Varieties of Contemplative Experience" came out and she documented how one out of every ten people who start meditating have a clini…
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