Hosts Alex Gagnon and Nate Schweitzer are here to break down each and every NASCAR weekend, with discussions about the previous race, major news in the NASCAR world, and more. Covers the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, a bit of ARCA and more.
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Join Jamie, Alex, and Tim as they delve into the world of film weekly. Every odd episode we each bring a movie to the table to discuss, and every even episode, we do it again for topics. It keeps the show fresh and conversation fun.
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Rise to the Challenge is all about bringing ”Real Life Stories, Real Motivation, To Inspire all Generations.” Our guests will share their experiences on how they rise to the challenge and help you conquer yours. Each week, we will bring a new story to the world. Guests include: Olympians/Athletes, Speakers, Type 1 Diabetics, Survivors, CEOs/Entrepreneurs, TV Personalities, and More. Come on the journey of our guests while we learn about their Rise to the Challenge. Please follow and subscrib ...
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Cold Read is a podcast where hosts Alex Collyard and Gubby Kubik invite comedians to cold read original sketches, amongst other things.
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Sanya founder Yasmin de Giorgio curates conversation with people who inspire us to go within. Those who have navigated the depths of their own inner world and have some words of wisdom and encouragement to share.
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AUX as in "aux chord." ORO as in Spanish for "gold." Zach's friends told him this was a stupid name and to please pick anything but that, so five minutes later he registered the domain AUXORO.com, and The AUXORO Podcast was born. Plug into conversations of pure gold hosted by Zach Grossfeld as he chats with creatives, athletes, scientists, and others who pique his curiosity and do dope shit. Sometimes, Zach also records solo episodes where he tries to be funny to make up for the fact that he ...
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Conquering Financial & Personal Challenges w/ Navy Discipline to Proven Track Record w/ Jeff Barnes
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Jeff Barnes joins the Rise to the Challenge Podcast to share his powerful story of resilience and determination. With a strong foundation built on military discipline and mindset, Jeff was well-prepared for the workforce transition. However, the financial and personal battles he encountered tested his resolve like never before. As an author and ent…
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From Business Failure and Surfing Accident to Thriving Successful Business with Kyle Gillette
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Kyle Gillette joins the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Life's toughest challenges can either break us or build us. Kyle Gillette knows this firsthand. After facing the crushing blow of a failed business and a life-changing surfing accident, Kyle didn't just survive—he thrived. As a father, he understood the importance of resilience, and he channele…
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#254 - Mistress Natalie: THE BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY SCENE, Armie Hammer Accusations, EuroTrip Dungeon, & Baby Boomer BDSM
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mistress Natalie and Zach discuss a BDSM scene involving Bohemian Rhapsody, the dungeon scene from the film Eurotrip, how the Armie Hammer accusations and kink intersect, baby boomers getting into BDSM, how being a dominatrix has changed Mistress Natalie's view on intimacy, and more. Guest bio: Mistress Natali…
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From Personal Struggles to Building a Business Empire through Triumphs with Bryan Clayton
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On this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Clayton, who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming personal fitness challenges and discovering a passion for health. Bryan opens up about his battle with weight and how it fueled his drive to not only transform his own life but also to build a successful business. As …
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The Mature Voice of a New Generation of Singers, Ready to Captivate to the World with Malachi Gagnon
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Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as we sit down with Malachi Gagnon, an emerging singer who's captivating audiences through social media with both covers and original songs. In this episode, Malachi shares his journey from discovering his passion for music to finding his unique genre, all while exploring themes and messages that defy ex…
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#253 - Michael Millerman: THE "DEGENERATE" PARIS OLYMPICS, Trump Assassination Attempt, Heidegger, Plato, Philosophy of Standup Comedy, & The 'Travelling Mystic'
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Michael Millerman and Zach discuss the “degenerate” opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Donald Trump assassination attempt and how Trump reacted in the heat of the moment, the ideas of Plato and Heidegger, the philosophy behind standup comedy, Michael’s exciting and dangerous adventures with the ‘…
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An Inspiring Journey of Strength and Resilience, Health Journey and Road through Hyrox w/ Neil Krebs
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Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Neil Krebs, a dedicated athlete who has made waves in the world of OCR and Hyrox. Neil shares how his passion for health and fitness has profoundly shaped his life, both physically and mentally. We explore his impactful role as a speaker and motivator, where …
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From Addiction to Empowerment: Journey to Health and Family Balance with Tiffany Owen
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we're joined by the inspiring Tiffany Owen, who opens up about her incredible journey of overcoming addiction and abuse. Tiffany shares the profound mindset shifts that helped her navigate these challenges and how she reconnected with her family, finding strength and purpose in the process. We d…
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#252 - TAYLOR SWIFT VS. SCOOTER BRAUN: Bad Blood Doc Breakdown, Kanye West, Swiftie Fandom, & Billionaire Mindset
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On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach gives his take on the Bad Blood documentary (HBO) detailing the feud between Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift, Kanye's involvement in Taylor's narrative, what it means to be a Swiftie, the billionaire mindset and how Taylor defies it, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIU…
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Overcoming All Obstacles: Path to Becoming a Powerful Business Executive Leader w/ Victoria Pelletier
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, Victoria Pelletier shares her incredible journey. She delves into the challenges she faced growing up with addiction and family struggles, and how she overcame these obstacles and the lasting effects they had on her life. Victoria also discusses her path through motherhood, balancing the demands…
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From Toxicity to Triumph: Story of Survival and Renewal with Faith Echo
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In this compelling video, Faith Echo opens up about her harrowing journey through toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse, shedding light on the profound impact these experiences had on her life. With raw honesty and resilience, she shares the survival instincts that guided her, the strategies she used to escape, and the empowerment she found in…
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Overcoming Self-Doubt & Anxiety to his rise in Acting, Modeling, and Bodybuilding with Roman Fischer
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Explore the incredible story of Roman Fischer, a man who conquered self-doubt to shine in the worlds of acting, modeling, and bodybuilding. In this video, we take you through Roman's journey from struggling with low self-confidence to achieving success on the stage and in the gym. Learn how he faced his fears, embraced his passions, and transformed…
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E47: Erika Gagnon on becoming your own greatest healer whilst walking a medicine path
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Erika Gagnon is a wisdom carrier and spiritual elder who helps people access their own ability to heal. In this conversation she shares some of her personal stories, her concerns about the future of plant medicines and how we can come into more harmony and balance upon this planet.This episodes starts with a prayer.…
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The Qualifying Journey to the 2024 Olympics- Judo Stories and Challenges with Josh Katz
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Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Journey as Josh Katz, a dedicated judo athlete, shares his inspiring path to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics, proudly representing Australia. Discover the rich family history in combat sports that shaped his passion and the challenges he faced with injuries that temporarily altered his journey. Josh opens up ab…
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#251 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) ALEX JONES ON THE TRUMP SHOOTER
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This is a preview of the full episode only available on AUXORO Premium where Zach reacts to Tim Dillon's emergency podcast with Alex Jones on the Trump attempted assassination. Access the full episode now and the entire premium catalog at AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CO…
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#250 - DIDDY HITS THE WHITEWATER, Accidental Trans NSFW, Black Ski Culture, & Elevator Convo Gone Wild
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On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Diddy going white water rafting in the midst of facing very serious allegations, stumbling over a trans video of NSFW nature, why ski culture needs more black influence, the wildest elevator convo Zach has ever witnessed, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM…
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Going Next Level to Elevate Your Life, Conquering Alcohol, & Triumph Over Adversity w/ Alan Lazaros
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In this transformative video, Alan Lazaros takes you on an inspiring journey of personal growth, resilience, and overcoming life's toughest obstacles. Alan shares his powerful story of battling alcohol challenges and turning adversity into a catalyst for profound change. Watch now to learn proven strategies for personal growth and discover practica…
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From Rock Bottom to Building an Empire and Overcoming the Odds with Lance Cayko
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In this inspiring video, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Lance Cayko. After being laid off and struggling to make ends meet, Lance discovered a passion for fishing that helped him navigate through tough times. Showcasing extraordinary grit and determination, he transformed his life from working paycheck to paycheck to building homes and…
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#249 - Seth Crutcher: RELIVING BEAR ENCOUNTERS, Growing Up A Detective's Son, UFO Stories, & Moving To Panama
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Seth Crutcher (friend, my Airbnb Host) discusses the stories of multiple bear encounters he had while living in the US, what it was like to grow up the son of a detective, serving in the Marines, whether or not he witnessed UFO activity while stationed on ships around the world, working as an archaeologist in …
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From Bullied, Financial Debt, Fired to Brand Builder: The Unstoppable Journey with Matt Shoup
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, Matt Shoup shares his extraordinary journey from being bullied and dealing with the emotional toll it took, to facing financial debt and the impact of being fired. Discover how Matt overcame these adversities for his family, built a successful company, and turned his experiences into additional …
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#248 - Ciaran O'Loughlin: EXPLORING THE OCCULT, The Diddy Allegations, Experiences On MDMA, The Story Of Leah Betts, & Experimental Music
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Ciaran O'Loughlin and I discuss the dark side of the occult and the gateways of true evil, the notion of God, the Diddy allegations, and the effects that drugs have on our judgment, taking MDMA, the story of Leah Betts, making experimental music, and more. Guest Bio: Ciaran O'Loughlin is a music artist, philos…
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Life-Altering Surgery Impact to Motherhood, Mental Health, & Career w/ Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell
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Join Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as she shares her powerful journey of courage, inspiration, and resilience. Lynita opens up about her life-altering surgery and her battle with stage 4 endometriosis, revealing how these experiences changed the course of her life. She discusses the impact of motherhood and how she …
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Type 1 Diabetic Entrepreneur: Crafting a Tech Brand from Innovation and Passion with Ryan Atkinson
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Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as we sit down with Ryan Atkinson, a trailblazer in the tech world living with Type 1 Diabetes. Ryan's journey parallels that of Alex's, and he openly discusses the impact of his diagnosis, the hurdles he's faced, and the profound lessons learned along the way. As an innovator and brand builder, Ryan has…
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From Alcohol Addiction to Weight Journey to Health & Mindset Transformation w/ Sean Robinson
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we're joined by Sean Robinson, who bravely shares his journey from battling alcohol addiction to achieving a remarkable transformation in both health and mindset. Sean opens up about the profound impact alcohol had on his family, personal journey, and mindset, and how he navigated the challenges…
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Overcoming Obstacles: From Stage to Fitness - Embracing Challenges with Focus w/ Adam Pedicini
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In this compelling episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, Adam Pedicini shares his inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles and embracing challenges with determination. Despite growing up with learning difficulties and experiencing the challenges of his parents' separation, Adam refused to let these setbacks define him. From a young age, Ad…
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#247 - Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion): BATTLING THE 5 STAGES OF GRIEF, The Firefly Flashing Incident, Kendrick Vs. Drake Beef, College Baseball Stories, & Meditation Myths
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion) and Zach discuss the five stages of grief and how they inspired the band's latest album (The Process), washed-up college baseball stories, whether or not the Kendrick-Drake beef has inspired Judah & the Lion to start band beef of their own, an incident at one of the band's earlie…
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Netflix's Love is Blind Star: Opens about Struggles, Challenges and Podcast Passion w/ Kelly Chase
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Get ready to dive deep into the life of Love is Blind star Kelly Chase on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast! Kelly, known for her appearance on Netflix's hit show, Season 1, opens up about her journey of self-discovery post-reality TV fame. From the highs and lows of relationships and friendships to the pursuit of her passions, Kelly shares it all.…
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#246 - Daniel A. Gagnon: THE WITCH TRIALS OF REBECCA NURSE, Strangeness In Salem, Specters, Modern Day "Witch Hunts," Executions, & Ergot Poisoning?
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Daniel A. Gagnon and Zach discuss the witch trials of Rebecca Nurse that took place in Salem, the factors that led to over 20 people being executed during the witch trials of 1692, how the strangeness in Salem began, specters and the actual accusations of the accusers, the execution of Rebecca Nurse, modern-da…
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Empowering Life Transformation as a Type 1 Diabetic through Health & Fitness with Lachlan Trowell
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Lachlan Trowell, a remarkable individual who, like our host, navigates life as a type 1 diabetic with unwavering determination. Despite the challenges posed by Type 1 Diabetes, Lachlan refuses to let it define him, instead, embracing life to its fullest extent. Through …
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Empowering Others to Speak Up: Journey of a Narcissist Survivor, Proud Mother, & Wife with Dana Diaz
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we're joined by Dana Diaz, a courageous survivor of narcissistic abuse. Dana opens up about her experiences living with narcissistic parents and being married to a narcissist, shedding light on the profound impact it had on her mental health. She shares her journey of overcoming these challenges…
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#245 - Dr. Jessica Flanigan: THE RELIGIOUS IMAGERY OF TAYLOR SWIFT, The Billionaire Debate, Eras Tour, Ethical Decision Making, Dave Chappelle, & Love Or Hate Hunter Biden?
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Jessica Flanigan and Zach discuss the religious and sexual imagery of Taylor Swift's music, whether or not billionaires should exist, what it was like to experience the record-smashing Eras Tour, ethical decision-making, a game of love or hate involving Hunter Biden and Kanye West, and more. Guest bio: Jes…
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From Addiction to Impact - Journey Through Military Service and Gun Safety Advocacy w/ Joseph Malone
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In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, Joseph Malone opens up about his remarkable journey. From battling addiction and overcoming personal challenges in his youth to finding purpose through military service, Joseph shares his inspiring story of transformation. He discusses the valuable skills he acquired during his time in the milit…
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#244 - VAMPIRE FACIALS SPREADING HIV, Surprise Girlfriend Gifts, & Paul Mooney Life Advice
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses three women getting infected with HIV after receiving vampire facials at a spa, a boyfriend not being able to contain himself after a surprise gift from his girlfriend, advice from the legendary comedian Paul Mooney, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EP…
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From Center Stage to Business Owner: The Rise of Braeden Rhys, Australia's Top 100 Entrepreneur
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Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as we sit down with the multi-talented Braeden Rhys. From captivating audiences on Australia's Got Talent to commanding the stage as a Drag Queen performer, Braeden's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Discover the diverse skill set that has propelled Braeden to success, including insights from t…
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#243 - Eric B. Zink: THE REALITIES OF ADDICTION, Cocaine Stories, Getting Sober, Kratom, Reddit Drugs, & Advice For Addicts
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Eric B. Zink and I get into Eric's path to alcohol and cocaine addiction, stories of cocaine and drug use, how Eric got sober, Reddit drug posts, advice for people struggling with addiction, and more. Guest bio: Eric B. Zink is a recovering alcohol/cocaine addict and mental health advocate who shares his story…
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Turning Doubters into Believers: Inspiring Journey from Track Athlete to Gym Owner with Taylor Ros
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In this captivating video, join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Taylor Ros, once a track athlete, now a thriving entrepreneur in the family gym business. Despite facing skepticism and doubt from others, Taylor's unwavering determination and passion led him to defy the odds and carve out a successful path in the fitness industry. Disco…
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Transforming his life through Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Entrepreneurship with Justin Groth
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Join Justin Groth, a natural bodybuilder and visionary entrepreneur, as he revolutionizes the health and fitness industry. In this episode, Justin shares his journey of physical transformation and business success, inspiring other entrepreneurs along the way. Discover how Justin's dedication to natural bodybuilding has not only shaped his physique …
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#242 - Norman Ohler: THE NAZI CONNECTION TO LSD, The War On Drugs, MK Ultra, Harry Anslinger, Norman's Wild Trip, Psychedelics For Alzheimer's, & Did JFK Take LSD?
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Norman Ohler and Zach discuss the Nazi connection to LSD and how psychedelic culture was molded by the Nazi's strict anti-drug laws, the War on Drugs launched by Richard Nixon, Norman's wild trip in NYC, Norman's mother taking LSD microdoses to treat Alzheimer's, the possibility that taking LSD led to JFK's as…
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