1/15/2026: Sterling Cooley, Rob Yates & Brent Freeman

In this episode of Knocked Conscious, Mark sits down with Sterling Cooley (@SterlingCooley), Rob Yates (@ProsperCLT2023), and Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) for a conversation that doesn’t just discuss consciousness—it interrogates it. Together, they explore the edges of awareness, identity, perception, and meaning. Is consciousness emergent… or fundamental? Are we observing reality, or participating in its creation? Where do science, philosophy, spirituality, and lived experience collide—and where do they contradict each other? This is not a tidy, algorithm-friendly chat. It’s a deep, wandering, occasionally unsettling exploration that invites listeners to question what they think they know about the mind, the self, and the nature of reality itself. If you’ve ever felt that something about existence doesn’t quite add up—and that the real answers live between the disciplines—this episode is for you. ⚡️Listener warning: You may walk away with more questions than answers. That’s the point. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512