" A modern look at our retro lifestyle". We are a podcast that focuses on 80s and 90s pop culture. We discuss everything from Star Wars, TV, movies, comics. Tune in and enjoy! Hosts: Jamie "Pale Rider", Stev3, Anil Sharma, Rob Williams
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Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to prot ...
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GXW - Episode 431 - " What Excites Us - Summer 2024"
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We discuss the recent Deadpool & Wolverine, The Acolyte, SDCC and some new things in The Skeleton Crew. This was from our LIVE recording on YouTube. Check out our channel for more fun! #acolyte #deadpool #wolverine #podcast #moviereview #SDCC #Reeyees #gran #d23 #skeletoncrew
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The More Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Warn Anew with forensic psychiatrist Bandy X. Lee MD
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The November 2024 election will determine the future of America and the free world. Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his vice president, and the pair continue to get increasingly “weird,” and lying seems to be ramping up if that is even possible. Conservative attorney George Conway has created the Anti-Psychopath PAC and has publicly called ou…
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4th Generation Psychological Warfare and The Christian Right: A Discussion with James Scaminaci III
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With the election just a few months away and an unprecedented barrage of psychological warfare being leveled at Americans, as well as people around the world, we decided to reshare this podcast and blog from 2020. It features Dr. James Scaminaci’s expertise on psychological warfare and specifically something called Fourth Generation Warfare (4GW). …
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GWX - Episode 430 - "The Dark Crystal"
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Steve "Hosenose" Lewis joins us to discuss the 1982 Fantasy/Adventure "The Dark Crystal". #moviereview #80s #Genx #generationx #darkcrystal
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Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen on His Experience in The Cult of Trump
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With the 2024 election coming in November, Trump has been ramping up his rhetoric about using the DOJ to go after his critics who he considers his enemies. He has managed to enthrall millions to think God is on Trump’s side. All I can say is that no one has experienced more directly the weaponization of the DOJ using former AG William Barr, than Mi…
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GXW - Episode 429 - "Napoleon Dynamite"
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It's time for Anil's pick for Movie Night. And he chose the 2004 comedy "Napoleon Dynamite". We are also joined by Steve "Hosenose" Lewis. This is from our YouTube LiveStream. Don't forget to check out our youTube channel. #livestream #moviereview #podcast #NapoleonDynamite #cannedheat
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Empowered: Helping Support Survivors of Human Trafficking with Kristy Norbert LCSW
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Kristy Norbert, co-founder and executive director of Empowered Network, is a licensed social worker with over 20 years of experience who has developed trauma-informed programs aimed at helping trafficking survivors achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Her insights reveal the critical intersection between human trafficking and mind cont…
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GXW - Episode 428 - " 90's Movies Tier List - Pt. 2"
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We continue our Tier List of 90's movies. #90s #movies #podcast #genx #tierlist #moviereview
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It’s More Important to be Related than Right: Compassion in the Time of Social Media with Ravi Chandra, M.D.
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Humans crave connection. This need for connection is a vital aspect of the psychology behind cults, coercion, and undue influence. Isolation makes people vulnerable and fearful and more likely to be influenced in harmful ways. Psychiatrist Ravi Chandra discusses the psychology of connection, how institutions can take action to encourage empathy and…
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GXW - Episode 427 - "90s Movie Tier List - Part 1"
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We take a look at some classic 90s movies and rate them on the Tier List. #90s #genx #moviereview #movies #podcast #tierlist
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A Portuguese Journey of Awakening and Advocacy with Ex-JW Elder António Madaleno
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Did you know there are 8.6 million dedicated members of the Watchtower Society or Jehovah’s Witnesses, and supposedly, over 20 million people attend their annual big meeting (memorial attendance) worldwide? They are out on street corners, travel terminals in pairs. When I heard about a new book in Portuguese by a former elder, I wanted to learn mor…
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GXW - Episode 426 - "Guide To Canadian Pop Culture 2"
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Steve "Hosenose" Lewis joins us to chat about our perspective on Canadian Pop Culture: Music, Canadian Heritage Moments, CFB films and moments in history. #canada #canadaday #canadianpopculture #canadianheritagemoments #CFB #music #80s #90s #podcast #generationx #genx
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Flourishing and Developing Healthy Physiologic Responses During Ongoing Stressors: Dr. Eva Selhub, M.D.
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This fascinating interview is with Dr. Eva Selhub who worked at Harvard with Herb Benson developing and understanding about the mind body connection to health. Dr. Selhub is an internationally recognized resiliency expert who has worked as a physician, author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor. She has written many books, incl…
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GXW - Episode 425 - "GXW vs Canada"
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HAPPY CANADA DAY! In today's episode, Hosenose joins us as we do Canadian Pop Culture Trivia! Let us know how you did! #canada #genx #generationx #ohcanada #podcast #trivia
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Insights on Surviving and Thriving After a Cult with Michelle Dowd
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I had the privilege of a second opportunity to talk with Michelle Dowd, a journalism professor and author of Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult. I watched Michelle’s three-and-a-half-hour interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Joe was utterly fascinated by Dowd’s cult experience and asked many questions, including what a cult is. Michelle m…
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GXW - Episode 424 - "Transformers: The Movie"
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It's Jamie's choice for Movie Night and he has chose the classic "Transformers: The Movie". How does it hold up after all these years? Have you gotten over the traumatic childhood memories by now? Does the music still rock? #transformers #moviereview #80s #genx #generationx #optimusprime
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Unmasking Climate Denial: How Cult Tactics Fuel Disinformation with David Lipsky
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I read David Lipsky’s article in Rolling Stone last year on how the Moonies have been the center for global climate denial for 50 years through their Washington Times organization. I immediately bought his book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial and wanted to interview him. Well, the paperback is now out and we had a great…
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GXW - Episode 423 - "Tales of the Empire / The Acolyte #1-2"
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We look at the "Tales of the Empire" series as well as our first impressions on "The Acolyte"
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The Moon Cult: An Interview with former top American leader Allen Tate Wood
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For those who know Combating Cult Mind Control and my work, you know I was in the Moon cult. However, if you are under 50 years old, most people have no idea what the Moonies are about. Allen Tate Wood was a four-year member of the Unification Church–aka The Moon organization. He was the Chief Political Officer of the Unification Church in the Unit…
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Ex-Scientologists, Recovery, and Helping Others – a Discussion with Jon Atack
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One of the most publicized authoritarian cults is Scientology and the world’s leading authority is Jon Atack. Jon and I have been friends and colleagues He is the author of Let’s Sell These People A Piece of Blue Sky, considered the definitive book on Scientology, Dianetics, and L. Ron Hubbard. During our podcast, we discussed the new audiobook ver…
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GXW - Episode 422 - " Brain Candy" w/ Steve "Hosenose" Lewis
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It is Rob's choice for movie night and he chose the movie "Brain Candy' with the Kids in the Hall. We are also joined by nerd extrodinare Steve "Hosenose" Lewis. We discuss the positives and negatives of the movie and also go discuss our love for the Kids in the Hall. #kidsinthehall #braincandy #moviereview #tragicallyhip…
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“Conspiratorial Demonology” in the New Apostolic Reformation: LGBTQ Students and Undue Influence in Schools with Jonathon Sawyer
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Jonathon Sawyer is urgently speaking out against involvement of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in education for a very clear reason. He stated, “More people need to know that those who are discriminated against [sometimes] become those who discriminate.” In psychology, we call this the victim, victimizer paradigm. It is the idea that without h…
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Stev3 chose the classic space thriller. Why is this a movie that is a "must see" for some and a "no thank you" for others? #alien #moviereview #sigourneyweaver #generationx #podcast #genx
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Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion & Control with Journalist Anke Richter
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Anke Richter co-founded FACT (Fight Against Conspiracy Theories) and is organizing the first cult awareness conference in Australia, DECULT. Anke’s bestseller “Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion & Control” is about her ten-year investigation into sex cults –from tantra yoga to the Human Potential Movement to fundamentalist Christianity. She is…
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GXW - Episode 420 - "Bad Batch Season 3 finale"
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We recap the last 5 episodes of the final season of Bad Batch. Was this season satisfying? #Badbatch #disneyplus #starwars #tvreview #omega #podcast
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Raised in Scientology, He Became a Military Helicopter Pilot and Rescued His Abused Mother with Mike Brown
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Mike tried to escape Scientology’s undue influence when he was 15. As punishment for trying to escape, he was isolated, sleep-deprived, and forced to do hard labor for over a year and a half. Mike reflects that he felt like a prisoner during this time. Mike finally escaped Scientology at age 27 and joined the military. He had little education and n…
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GXW - Episode 419 - "Fallout: The Series"
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We do a large look back at the Fallout Series. How does the series hold up for those who are famiiar with the game and for those who are not? #fallout #tvreview #podcast #okeydokey
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Ex-Communication from Unitarian Universalism: the World’s Most Liberal Religion with Rev. Dr. Todd Eklof
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Rev. Dr. Todd F. Eklof has been the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, WA, since 2011. He’s appreciated for his mind-altering sermons, compassionate soul, and social activism. Unitarianism and Unitarian Universalism have traditionally been known as liberal religions, defined by their commitment to individual dignity and freed…
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GXW - Episode 418 - "Groundhog Day"
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It's Jamie's pic for movie night and he chose the 1993 Bill Murray (directed by Harold Ramis) comedy "Groundhog Day". #moviereview #groundhogday #billmurray #haroldramis #podcast #genx #generationx
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How to Be a World-Class Investigator with Julie Jones
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A former British Police Detective and Undercover Operator, Julie Jones is the founder and CEO of Human-I Intelligence Services, an international consultancy specializing in cybercrime investigations and online open-source intelligence (OSINT). She is a recognized international expert in human trafficking. A bestselling author of the book How to Be …
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GXW - Episode 417 - " Favorite Sidekicks"
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We look at some of our favorite sidekicks in TV, movies and comics. Did we miss any? (probably) Let us know on our social media or email at generationxwingpodcast@gmail.com #sidekicks #movies #tv #Comics #generationx #genx #retro #luigi #robin #slimer #avatar #videogames
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The Life of Candace Pert: Dysfunction in Medical Science and Research Communities with Pamela Ryckman
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My guest on this episode of The Influence Continuum is Pamela Ryckman, who wrote the book Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science. Science and health institutions can mimic cult-like behaviors and dysfunctional systems when the structures within them become overly competitive and focused on limited resources to obtain profe…
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GXW - Episode 416 - "8 Bit Christmas"
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It's Christmas in APRIL??? Jamie and Rob are left alone today, so that means we are looking at a video game movie. So we decided on the 2021 HBO Christmas movie, "8 Bit Christmas". Is this movie a fun look at our Gen X youth or is it just a Christmas Story rip-off? #8bitchristmas #christmasstory #christmas #christmasmovie #nintendo #8bit #powerglov…
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Supporting Patient Comfort Through Rapid Hypnotic Techniques with Elvira Lang-Anderson, M.D.
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Empowering patients or clients to have authority and control over their medical experiences is vital to beneficial therapeutic care. Likewise, well-crafted use of professional communication skills in setting expectations about clinical procedures and outcomes can mean the difference between a traumatic medical visit versus one being remembered with…
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