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SpaceTomatoes
by SpaceTomatoes-podcast
Welcome to Space Tomatoes, the podcast where we boldly go where no logic has gone before, armed with nothing but an unhealthy amount of enthusiasm and a profound lack of focus. Here, we discuss everything and nothing, jumping from topics like quantum physics to why pineapple is (or isn’t) a pizza topping—sometimes in the same sentence. Join us as we dive deep into the void of random musings, irrelevant trivia, and obscure pop culture references that are guaranteed to make you giggle, cringe, or wonder if we’ve lost touch with reality (spoiler: we have).
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You Don't Own That Tractor Agricultural Agorism with Geoff Wacker S3-EP11
We sit down with Geoff Wacker Ohio poultry farmer, Zero Fox Farms, and author of Agricultural Agorism: From Soil to Sovereignty for an unscripted pass at the oldest market in the world: dirt, chickens, handshakes, and the people who still trade without asking permission. Geoff puts a name on what homesteaders already do. Agorism is the action of the free market. Black and gray when the white market is rigged. Then he walks it into the field: corn and soy lock in, subsidy paychecks that buy less every year, nectarine contracts that tell a grower to destroy the crop, and the new tractor economy where cameras, licensed parts, and a $19.95 “air conditioning” subscription mean you never actually owned the machine. If they can shut it off, it is not yours. The road gets muddy in the best way. Lost turkeys. Cornish crosses that hit the cone in five weeks. Red Rangers that wait a week. 36 pound bronze mammoths that will not fit in an oven. Amish neighbors who ship a mailbox with the bill inside. Water-glassed eggs on the counter for a year. Six chickens behind vinyl fence on a Florida quarter acre. A five-gallon bucket of Chadwick cherries. Crypto wallets for people who still think Zano is a neighbor’s dog. Sovereignty, Geoff says, is something you can put your hands in. Key Takeaways Agorism is free market action, not a costume. Most people already do it when they trade eggs, starts, or labor and never file the paperwork. The book is aimed at homesteaders, market farmers, and fence sitters microgreens on a windowsill count. Big Ag is stuck in subsidized corn-soy rotations and long contracts; small plots and direct trade are the exit ramp. Subscription tractors, cameras, and licensed parts are the same creep as ice maker refrigerators. Counter economics answers with old iron and new mechanical builds. Amish networks are a working agora: high trust, labor-for-labor, wells without permits, trade that crosses state lines. Start stupid small. Six hens. Extra tomato starts. A worm bin. One bucket of cherries. Action beats the keyboard. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome, Havok, LX, and Geoff 00:43 — What is agorism, in dirt language 03:36 — Why farmers cling to corn-soy and subsidies 07:47 — Peel off 5–20 acres and grow something you can sell yourself 09:17 — The nectarine field they were told to destroy 10:28 — Developers waving cash at tired farmers 12:38 — Subscription tractors, cameras, and the $19.95 A/C fee 16:14 — Old iron vs GPS on 70 acres 18:01 — Homestead barter: chicken for rabbits, Afghan for pottery 21:28 — Sovereignty you can hold 21:54 — The year the turkeys all died 25:17 — Cornish cross vs Red Rangers 28:14 — 36-pound mammoths and the closed processors 30:19 — Amish rows, horse teams, and high-trust trade 35:58 — Favorite parts of the book: scenarios you can run tomorrow 38:18 — Crypto wallets for small ag 39:11 — Who the book is for 42:14 — Six legal hens and Robert Heinlein 44:18 — Store chicken vs bird you raised 46:29 — Manure, worms in Florida sand, and a zero fertilizer bill 49:23 — Zero Fox Farms, Ohio, 2027 education plans 52:30 — Starts, worm bins, and overlooked market goods 53:56 — The five-gallon-bucket cherry tomato sermon 57:59 — Why backyard eggs beat the math 1:01:34 — Water glassing 101 1:03:26 — Warm eggs, unwashed tomatoes, and squeamish neighbors 1:06:18 — Mushrooms, Paul Stamets, and a morel slurry 1:12:00 — Grab the book 1:12:25 — Shoutout to Myra 1:14:22 — Amazon, @GeoffWacker, Farming Without Permission 1:15:44 — Where to find Space Tomatoes Find Geoff: Agricultural Agorism: From Soil to Sovereignty on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Agricultural-Agorism-Sovereignty-Geoff-Wacker/dp/B0HCT95QVP Zero Fox Farms on X. Geoff at @GeoffWacker. Next book: Farming Without Permission, aimed at spring 2027. Want to be a guest? PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes spacetomatoes.net Wherever you are, whenever you’re listening, have an amazing day.
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One Term Only - Evan Jaqua Breaks Politicians Addiction to Power S3-EP10
Havok and LX sit down with Evan Jaqua, globe-trotting founder of the Solutions Party, for an unscripted wrestling match over the oldest political drug of all: power. After 20 years in Japan, time in communist China, and two decades in South America, Evan came home convinced career politicians, rage-bait news, and immortal parties are the common denominator behind government failure everywhere. His fix is blunt: one term, no reelection, no running for the next office while you serve. Then he stacks on temporary parties, certified journalism with a National Press Fund, five-year government jobs with efficiency bounties, and a worldwide war on corruption that starts at the local bid table. The two bearded guys do what they do best: push back hard. How do you get the people extracting wealth from power to vote it away? Who audits the auditors? Why would voters suddenly agree on anything? And isn’t government itself the tumor? Evan answers with Lincoln, Thomas Sowell, Carroll Quigley, Putin-as-plumber thought experiments, and a stubborn faith that people are sick of the Kool-Aid. No scripts. No sacred cows. Just tomatoes in space and a long conversation about whether democracy can still reach its “majestic potential.” Guest: Evan Jaqua • solutionsparty.org • [email protected] 00:00 Welcome back + the two bearded guys 01:14 What is the Solutions Party? 02:27 The human brain and the most addictive drug: power 04:29 Small doses spread apart: one term only 06:07 “You’re asking the powerful to undo themselves” 08:22 Vote for candidates who pledge one term (Lincoln did) 10:41 The system is working exactly as designed 11:32 Manufactured division and the lunch-menu problem 14:24 Journalism became emotion-manipulation entertainment 17:00 The pen as national defense 18:29 Real consequences when politicians lie 19:28 How do you enforce a one-term promise? 21:24 Thomas Sowell, X conversations, and getting past the rage wall 22:44 First Amendment vs journalistic integrity (Assange & laptops) 25:16 Certification, Rotten-Tomatoes ratings, and the National Press Fund 29:40 Who audits the auditors? Human bias is real 32:17 Two news cycles vs the 24/7 clickbait machine 35:07 Funding journalism without Bezos or the state 39:13 Should the graders be volunteers or paid? 41:50 Fourth-rate salesmen and the sacred responsibility 45:47 “We don’t even choose who gets on the ticket” 47:24 Temporary political parties (Washington warned us) 48:30 Abolish the tents entirely vs keep them short-lived 53:17 Five-year government jobs and efficiency commissions 54:44 Milton Friedman, baboons, and the Sahara Desert 57:05 Lessons from Japan, China, and Peru 59:46 A worldwide war on corruption (without global police) 1:07:20 Government as tumor vs politicians as the problem 1:13:35 Public lobbying, no corporate capture, live under a microscope 1:24:15 Shout-out: Carroll Quigley’s Evolution of Civilizations 1:26:38 Where to find Evan and the first step Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes
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Why Am I Still Sick? Dr. Kevin Smith Returns to Kill the Check Engine Light S3-EP9
Welcome back to Space Tomatoes. Havok and LX bring repeat guest Dr. Kevin Smith, functional medicine practitioner, published author, and founder of the Chronic Conditions Center in Pittsburgh, for another unscripted pass at the question his new book is built on: Why Am I Still Sick? Smith’s argument is blunt. High blood pressure, low thyroid, neuropathy, and a pile of other “chronic” labels usually get managed, not solved. Stop the pills for a couple of days and the dashboard light comes back. In this episode he walks through T4 versus T3, why Hashimoto’s is the default U.S. story, why homesteaders still get waved off iodine testing, and how insurance economics decides your panel before you sit down. LX asks about red light. Havok asks about beetroot, salt, and why roasted pistachios hide sugar in the ingredient list. Then it is gabapentin, GLP-1 rebound, Fen-Phen déjà vu, six pillars of wellness, and the line that should be on a bumper sticker: if your doctor is not trying to cure you, you do not have a doctor. You have a drug dealer. Book: Why Am I Still Sick? by Dr. Kevin Smith, due soon. Site and free metabolic quiz: metabolicsolutions.net Show: spacetomatoes.net Guest: Dr. Kevin Smith Chapters 00:18 – Welcome back, Dr. Kevin Smith 02:05 – Why Am I Still Sick? and symptom management vs cure 03:08 – Thyroid 101: T4, T3, and the gas pedal 06:28 – Hypothyroid symptoms from brain fog to missing eyebrows 07:38 – Hashimoto’s, life stress, and the iodine fight 12:08 – Hidden thyroid wreckers: anemia, cortisol, gut, viruses 16:35 – TPO, anti-thyroglobulin, and insurance-designed care 19:46 – Sick care in seven minutes 20:06 – Why Synthroid helps about 17% of people 21:52 – Red light, infrared, and oxygen to the nerves 24:40 – Peripheral neuropathy is not just “take gabapentin” 27:25 – Psoriasis, rheumatoid variants, and starting in the gut 29:23 – Beetroot, nattokinase, and clogged capillaries 31:39 – Curcumin, turmeric tea, and supplement quality 34:07 – Four levels of supplements, from dollar-store junk to GMP 41:39 – Quercetin, L-glutamine, and sneaky gluten 43:39 – Sugar in “just pistachios” and Snackwells tricks 44:27 – Why bread is not the bread from the 70s 48:17 – Corn syrup, ethanol, and trans fats in the bakery 51:42 – The book: symptoms as a check engine light 55:34 – Neuropathy in person, metabolic coaching across state lines 01:00:02 – Six pillars of wellness 01:05:20 – Gabapentin, Lyrica, and the dose treadmill 01:10:36 – Cut sugar and carbs for 30 days 01:12:11 – GLP-1s, rebound fat, and off-label diabetes drugs 01:15:44 – “If they’re not curing you, they’re a drug dealer” 01:17:38 – Moving the blood-pressure goalposts 01:20:57 – Sun-up alarms, chicken time, and daylight savings 01:23:26 – Shout-out: Datis Kharrazian 01:25:01 – metabolicsolutions.net and the free quiz Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes
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Eight Stages of Revolution - Intel Vet Rick Hoppe Maps the Path from Grievance to Rupture S3-EP8
Retired intelligence officer and author Rick Hoppe joins Havok and LX for a deep, no-BS breakdown of modern revolutions. From his 32 years in the intel community (including the Iraq surge) to the eight-stage process that every successful (and failed) revolution has followed since the mid-1700s, Rick lays out the real mechanics of legitimacy, rupture, and why you can't bomb your way to freedom. We dig into coups vs. true revolutions, color uprisings, the Iran situation, algorithmic cages, and what "stage three" looks like in America and Canada right now. 00:00 – Welcome & Jeopardy vibes 00:37 – Meet Rick Hoppe & Eight Stages 01:07 – How a late-night "drive-by" in Iraq sparked the book 04:06 – What actually counts as a revolution? 05:47 – Coup d'état vs. full societal overthrow 07:16 – Color revolutions, Kyiv, and Gene Sharp 09:18 – Why Iran's center of gravity isn't missiles 13:29 – You can't bomb your way into a revolution 18:51 – Golden bridges, IRGC, and no way out 23:06 – Building a revolutionary analyst's toolkit 26:08 – PsyOps, algorithms, and the information cage 31:11 – Is North America already in the stages? 33:04 – The Eight Stages explained (incubation to rupture) 39:24 – Stage four: the point of no return 44:00 – Collapse, force projection, and legitimacy 54:12 – How to avoid revolution & the power of the middle 01:01:04 – Writing the book, clearances, and life after intel 01:05:45 – Jack Ryan reality check & interrogation myths 01:09:32 – Advice to young Rick & the price of solving problems 01:18:55 – What still gives Rick hope 01:23:29 – Shout-outs to Dad & Coach Sandoval 01:25:08 – Where to find Rick & what's next Find Rick at https://rickhoppe.substack.com/ Grab Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution Here: https://www.amazon.com/Eight-Stages-Primer-Modern-Revolution/dp/B0GZJH36G7/ Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes
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Deliciously Free Jon Francois Escapes Toxic Radio for Podcast Pivots, & Uber Shenanigans S3-EP7
What happens when a morning-radio veteran trades FCC rules, toxic bosses, and medium-market grind for total creative freedom? You get pure Space Tomatoes chaos. Hosts Havok and LX welcome Jon Francois, host of The Delicious Culture with Jon Francois, for an unscripted deep-dive into six years of podcasting evolution from the goofy “Anything Show,” through a two-year Family Matters rewatch grind (Urkel catchphrases and all), to the current solo format built around three delicious questions. Jon spills on why full-time radio felt overworked and underpaid, the exact moment he walked away cold-turkey in 2024, the best (and most dramatic-llama) Uber/Lyft rides, how he actually got his wife on the mic, and the public-access mentor who let a shy teen interview blankets and smash ice bags for creativity’s sake. Expect radio-industry real talk, shock-jock reflections (Howard Stern respect + reality check, daytime-driver survival tips, and a reminder that independence beats corporate validation every single time. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own content (or just need a laugh at late-night dispensary passengers, this one’s juicy. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro (network glitches included) 01:45 – Origin of The Delicious Culture 05:13 – From the Anything Show to Family Matters Recap Grind 08:14 – Solo Pivot & the Three Delicious Questions 11:10 – Favorite Parts of Podcasting & Creative Control 13:13 – AI Tools, Getting the Wife On-Air & Partner Dynamics 18:12 – The Toxic Side of Full-Time Radio 22:35 – Leaving Radio Cold-Turkey & Finding Independence 25:45 – Formats, Markets & Why Personal Life Won 30:55 – Howard Stern, Bubba the Love Sponge & Authenticity 37:23 – Uber & Lyft: Best Conversations, Worst Drama Llamas 43:38 – Shoutout to Jitu Huntley & Public-Access Roots 50:47 – Where to Find Jon & The Delicious Culture Find Jon: The Delicious Culture on all major platforms + YouTube, Instagram/TikTok @TheDeliciousCulture, email [email protected]. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes Wherever you are, whenever you’re listening, have an amazing day.
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Small Steps, Big Results Escaping the Lifestyle Disease Pandemic S3-EP6
Graham Hawley didn't set out to become a wellness coach. After watching his father and brother suffer devastating complications from type 2 diabetes, he went down the research rabbit hole and discovered the uncomfortable truth: much of what we call "food" is slowly poisoning us. In this episode, Graham breaks down the five pillars of health nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, alcohol and explains why lifestyle diseases have exploded in the last 35 years. He shares why the medical system has become a "sick care" operation focused on symptom management, how Big Food engineered addictive products, and the simple (but not always easy) path back to real health through whole foods. You'll hear powerful personal stories from both Graham and the hosts about reversing metabolic dysfunction, ditching processed garbage, fixing sleep routines, and why eating real food is the ultimate act of rebellion against a broken system. If you've ever been told a chronic condition is "forever" or felt confused by the food on your plate, this conversation will give you both clarity and a practical roadmap. Guest: Graham Hawley, certified health & wellness coach and author of Small Steps, Big Results: From a Whole Food Diet. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:16 - Graham's Personal Journey and Family Story 06:13 - The Five Pillars of Health 10:22 - Sick Care vs Health Care 13:52 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes 20:36 - Big Food, Processed Food, and Deception 24:31 - Sleep Routines and Morning Habits 29:29 - Kids, Screens, and Modern Life 35:02 - Personal Health Transformations 42:00 - Medical System Stories and Misdiagnosis 48:31 - Writing the Book and Future Plans 52:41 - Educating Parents and the Next Generation 56:06 - Closing and Resources Link to Graham's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G21Y9Z8K
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Human First AI Why Replacing Humans Is a Terrible Business Strategy with Derek Crager S3-EP5
In this episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast, Havok and LX sit down with Derek Crager, founder and CEO of Practical AI, creator of Pocket Mentor, and author of Human First AI, for a refreshingly pragmatic conversation about AI that actually serves humans instead of trying to replace them. Derek makes a compelling case that the current AI will take all the jobs narrative is both overhyped and dangerously shortsighted. He argues that the real opportunity lies in using AI to think with humans, not for them, empowering people to make better decisions outside the box while keeping businesses resilient. We dive into the psychology of AI adoption, why 95 percent of corporate AI projects are failing, the critical role of entry level jobs in the economy, and how Derek's own neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, and dyslexia) shaped his approach to building tools that actually work. We also get the origin story of Pocket Mentor, the worlds first AI based vocational mentor designed specifically for trades and skilled workers, and hear how Derek built Amazons highest rated internal training program from scratch during the pandemic. If you're tired of the AI hype cycle and want practical, human centered thinking on how to actually use these tools without destroying your own customer base, this ones for you. Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Guest Welcome 00:46 What Is Human First AI? 02:23 The Third Path Neither God Nor Devil 05:23 Why Replacing Humans Destroys Your Own Market 08:50 Historical Tech Displacement Calculators, Electricity, Agriculture 18:11 Building Amazons Best Training Program from Scratch 27:57 Pocket Mentor AI That Fits in Your Pocket Literally 46:50 Late Diagnosis Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia at 50 01:13:40 Shoutout to Kim Chavez and Final Thoughts Links and Resources: Practical AI: practicalai.app Human First AI free first chapter: humanfirstai.net Derek on the web: search Derek Crager Practical AI Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes
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The Liberty Solution Why the State Can't Coexist With Freedom with Derek Wills S3-EP4
This week on Space Tomatoes, Havok and LX sit down with Derek Wills (AncapAir), author of The Liberty Solution. Derek walks us through his journey from hardcore Republican → constitutional conservative → libertarian → full ancap, and how reading Murray Rothbard completely rewrote the book he was working on. We dive deep into why the state is inherently incompatible with liberty, the myth of "necessary evil," reputation as the ultimate enforcement mechanism in a stateless society, and why IP is not only invalid but actively stifles innovation. We also tackle the classic objections: roads, fire departments, police, dispute resolution, immigration, welfare, and what a voluntary society actually looks like in practice. Derek makes a strong case that ostracism and reputation are far more powerful (and ethical) than state violence. Topics covered: The brutal reality of writing a book (and rewriting 90% of it) Why "small government" is a myth Reputation, ostracism, and private arbitration as real enforcement IP, chocolate chip cookies, and why you can't own an idea Roads, hospitals, and the free-market solutions nobody talks about Why the Libertarian Party keeps embarrassing itself The power of voluntary association vs. coercive hierarchy Links: Derek on X: https://x.com/ancapair The Liberty Solution on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K81FQN5 Derek on Nostr: npub1ymkmqpz2jd9h2wm7xllh0yc7gusm6fszaavxeuapgpljsndz34zsqafgr0 Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us up on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes
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The Fur-midable Guide to Holistic Health: Jeff Feinman's Pet Wisdom S3-EP3
Whole-istic Pet Wellness with Vet Jeff Feinman: BEAM, Fresh Food, Terrain Theory & Natural Healing On the Space Tomatoes podcast, hosts Havok and LX interview veterinarian and whole-istic educator Jeff Feinman about a holistic approach to pet wellness centered on BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, and mood) and individualized “scientific wellness” rather than symptom-focused medicine. Feinman shares his background, discusses helping pets by optimizing vitality through fresh food, supplements that support rather than suppress, and aligning with nature, including red light therapy. They talk through real examples involving a feral cat with respiratory and urinary issues, flea concerns, and when to intervene versus reduce stress, as well as experiences with natural remedies like colloidal silver. The conversation covers terrain theory versus germ theory, vaccine overuse, compassionate end-of-life care, and Feinman’s Whole-istic Actions platform and book Path to Pet Wellness. Link to purchase Jeff Feinman's book, Path to Pet Wellness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1636987257 Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes
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My Immune System Has Narcolepsy: Black Mold, Swiss Cheese Brain & Becoming Your Own Doctor with Dr. Jeff Bone S3-EP2
What happens when the psychologist treating everyone else suddenly becomes the patient? Dr. Jeff Bone went from running a thriving practice to having his brain turn into Swiss cheese after black mold (yes, the real Stachybotrys kind) wrecked his office HVAC. One prednisone prescription later, he was dealing with vibrating floors, memory loss, and a body that basically said “I’m out.” LX and Havok sit down with Jeff as he shares the wild ride from CIRS and Common Variable Immune Deficiency (his immune system basically has narcolepsy) to weekly immunoglobulin infusions, red light therapy up the nose, and the life-changing power of expressive writing. They talk medical gaslighting, why doctors sometimes refuse to say “I don’t know,” the magic of adaptogens, and how to stop hugging the porcupine of your old story. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the system, drowned in supplements, or just wanted to scream “I’m not making this up!”, this episode is your permission slip to become the expert of you.
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No Rulers, Just Tomatoes: Principled Anarchy with Michael Storm S3-EP1
What happens when you drop a principled anarchist into the Space Tomatoes studio? You get a wild, unscripted ride from “no rulers” to Judge Judy justice, self-defense without the roving gangs, and why government is basically the world’s most expensive protection racket. Michael Storm (host of Towards Anarchy) joins LX and Havok for a deep (but never boring) chat about how he went from early Libertarian influences to full-on anarchism, the real meaning of “live and let live,” property rights as the great divider, and why the punk-rock stereotype is missing the point. Expect tangents about comic book shops, indoctrination, conspiracy theories, and the simple truth that most of us already live like anarchists every day… we just don’t call it that. Come for the philosophy, stay for the cosmic fun.
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From Mob Lawyer to Meditation - Bob Martin’s Wild Journey S2-EP24
What happens when a trial attorney handling organized crime cases walks away from the legal world and embarks on a path through social work, meditation, and personal growth? In this episode of Space Tomatoes, we sit down with Bob Martin former attorney turned clinical social worker, meditation mentor, and creator of The Flow. We talk about organized crime, burnout, reinvention, mindfulness, politics, culture, and the unseen forces that shape our beliefs and decisions. Bob's story is a reminder that life doesn't always follow a straight path and that some of the most meaningful transformations happen when we're willing to start over. Learn more about Bob and The Flow: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/member/spacetomatoes
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Terrence Rotering - Flight and Fiction The Trinian Chronicles Unveiled S2-EP23
Retired Air Force WSO Terrence “Roter” Rotering on Low-Level Flying, Writing a 10-Book Multiverse, and AI Havok and LX interview Terrence “Roter” Rotering, a retired Air Force weapons systems officer who flew as a backseater in the F-15E and previously in the F-111, describing demanding training, extreme low-level terrain-following flights, and a dangerous incident dropping through a stack of F-111s. Rotering explains how he began writing to inspire his children, ultimately creating a 10-book, 6,000+ page connected universe spanning fantasy, sci-fi, time tunnels, wormholes, multiverse “wheels,” and spiritual warfare themes. He outlines his voice-to-text writing process, use of Gemini AI for continuity and reference (not for writing), and discusses a recurring AI antagonist character, “Blok.” The conversation touches on UFO speculation, Hollywood adaptation concerns, personal “God wink” coincidences, and he credits his wife Theresa for her support while sharing where to find his books and site. 00:00 UFOs And AI Tease 00:39 Meet The Guest 01:18 Life As A WSO 03:08 Low Level Flying Stories 06:41 Training Reality Check 08:32 Why He Started Writing 11:46 Voice Notes Writing Process 13:57 Building A Linked Universe 17:51 Continuity Checks With AI 25:40 Spiritual Themes And God Winks 29:33 Favorite Character Blok 33:47 UFOs Time Travel Theories 35:20 Reading From Forever 38:04 Hollywood Adaptation Talk 39:49 Retirement Mission Writing Sprint 42:21 Real Stories In The Backmatter 43:31 Seven Wheels Return To Earth 45:01 Worldbuilding With Wheel Stones 49:10 Science Grounded Time Travel 53:38 Writing Lessons And Hope 57:19 Cold War F-111 Freefall 01:05:13 War Deterrence And Human Nature 01:08:41 John 316 God Winks 01:13:37 Shout Outs And Marriage 01:17:38 Where To Find The Books 01:20:26 Final Sign Off Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39
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Gordon Phillips Author of The Risky Reader - Escaping the Fiat Prison and Leaning in to True Liberty S2-EP22
Havok and LX sit down with Gordon Phillips, former professional R&B bandleader, MIDI pioneer, currency trader, financial risk consultant, and author of The Risky Reader for a masterclass in libertarian finance and personal sovereignty. Gordon shares how he traded his bass for a Bloomberg terminal, exposed the Federal Reserve’s sleight of hand, and uncovered the 16th Amendment income tax psyop. With sharp wit and zero sugarcoating, he breaks down why most traders lose everything to emotion, why your 401(k) is quietly evaporating, and how to exit the fiat matrix using hard assets, rare coins, and real resilience. From constitutional taxation myths to the coming “perfect storm,” intentional communities, homeschooling, family preparedness, and the timeless wisdom of Lysander Spooner, this episode arms you with the tools to protect your wealth, reclaim your liberty, and thrive outside the system. If you’re done with financial tyranny and ready for true freedom, hit that play button.
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Eric Robinson from Preacher to Breacher, Ex-Pastor’s Irreverent FBI Adventures S2-EP21
Join Havok and LX on the Space Tomatoes Podcast for a hilariously funny chat with retired FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson. After 12 years as a Baptist pastor complete with stress headaches from carrying every congregant’s drama, Uno scandals, and a debut sermon on circumcision. Eric traded sermons for search warrants and became a fed anyway. He spills the beans on everything, botched SWAT breaches (couch blocked doors and eight swings of pure chaos), interrogation mind games that make Hollywood look ridiculous, drug ops, public corruption cases, and why pastors might just make the perfect feds. They roast Criminal Minds, debate the moral fine print on lying to bad guys, and preview Eric’s upcoming book Irreverent: From Saving Souls to Chasing Sinners in the FBI. Faith, firepower, poop filled basements (yuck), and non-stop banter this episode is pure gold.
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Cathy Nesbitt - Worms in the Kitchen, Laughter Yoga, and Educational Silliness S2-EP20
LX and Havok welcome the unstoppable Cathy Nesbitt founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composter (24 years selling worms by the pound!), Cathy’s Sprouts, and Cathy’s Laughter Club to the Space Tomatoes Podcast. What started as a “Toronto landfill just exploded and we’re shipping garbage to Michigan in a thousand trucks a week” panic became the ultimate indoor composting empire. Cathy reveals how red wiggler worms (yep, five hearts each) turn your kitchen scraps into “black gold” in a Rubbermaid bin even if you live in a condo. Hear the legendary school workshop tales: over 100,000 kids, squealing worm hugs, one brave (or peer-pressured) student who actually ate a worm on a countdown, and the time the boys tried sticking worms to the bathroom ceiling like spaghetti. Plus: why sprouts are your countertop superfood secret, how laughter yoga floods you with happy hormones (and why it feels super awkward the first time), and why Cathy once considered starting a dating site for “you got worms, I got worms” singles. Practical, hilarious, and weirdly inspiring this episode proves sustainability can be fun, regenerative, and done from your apartment. If you’ve ever said “eww, worms in the house,” Cathy’s got your number (and a comeback). Drop a comment: Would YOU let worms move in? Find Cathy & join her free Tuesday 9:30 a.m. ET Global Giggle Gang: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ • https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ • Cathysclub.com #PodMatch Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39
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Russell Van Brocklen Returns - Dyslexia Prof’s 3X Productivity Hacks while swimming S2-EP19
LX and Havok welcome back repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen the dyslexia professor chilling in Albany, NY (definitely not the crazy downstate chaos). It kicks off with epic hotel horror stories: $113 steal one year, $429 nightmare the next, plus a Times Square shoebox room where the bed touches the wardrobe doors. Then Russell drops his no BS playbook for turning AI into a tireless teammate using ChatGPT 5.4 extended thinking + Claude Opus Coworker. Learn the exact 10 moves the top 1% use to double or triple their output while still swimming at the YMCA and living life. Meet 10-year-old Grayson (99th percentile math/science) who’s already gunning for a NASA Mars-terraforming PhD, plus why Russell won’t let kids touch AI until 9th/10th grade (hello, Craft of Research). He breaks down custom memory workflows, reusable prompts, beating hallucinations, and why humans still own empathy, creativity, and final calls. We also geek out on the wild future of jobs, robotics, and why the right AI skills could mean three offers for every qualified human. Russell shouts out his life changing professor and teases his upcoming book If You Can Write, You Can Read. Funny, practical, and zero robot apocalypse doom just real talk on using AI to work smarter, not harder. If you’re into productivity, dyslexia wins, or just love watching smart people geek out, smash that like button, subscribe for more Space Tomatoes chaos, and drop a comment: What’s the wildest AI win (or epic fail) you’ve had? PodMatch Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39 Russell's Skool Project: https://www.skool.com/dyslexia-classes-2483/about Chapters: 0:43 - Welcoming repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen 2:15 - Albany lake life vs. NYC stimulus overload 4:30 - Wild NYC hotel stories ($113 steal → $429 nightmare + shoebox rooms) 7:00 - Meet 10yo Grayson: future NASA Mars terraformer 11:20 - Russell’s AI evolution (ChatGPT Pro → Claude Opus Coworker) 16:00 - Top 10 AI practices of the 1% (treat it like a team member!) 28:00 - Building custom memory, reusable prompts & workflows 37:15 - Handling hallucinations, human review & shipping 85-90% perfect 44:30 - Why kids shouldn’t touch AI yet — enter the Craft of Research 52:00 - Jobs, robots, autonomous cars & the AI future (optimistic edition) 1:02:00 - Life-changing professor shoutout & Russell’s story 1:06:30 - New book “If You Can Write, You Can Read” + dyslexiaclasses.com 1:10:00 - Outro, thanks & where to find us
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Duncan Cary Palmer - Pixelated Privacy Wizard - Bitcoin, Nostr, Tacos & More S2-EP18
Grab your sats and a side of street tacos this episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast is pure decentralized chaos in the best way! Hosts Havok and LX welcome the delightfully pixelated Duncan Cary Palmer (Bitcoin OG, Nostr daily driver, inventor, writer, and proud thorn in the side of certain agencies). Duncan spills the beans on his “checkered past,” why he rocks the wizard look on Nostr, and how Bitcoin + Nostr are the ultimate middle finger to the powers that shouldn’t be. Expect zero BS talk on self-custody (“not your keys, not your coins”), peer-to-peer freedom, Mt. Gox lessons learned the hard way, mesh networks, Reticulum, Bitcoin meetups, and why using sats as actual money beats HODLing forever. Plus: colloidal silver machines that actually work, spontaneity vs. planning (surfing wins), epic taco rants, and a heartfelt shoutout to the real King. Whether you’re Nostr curious or just here for the wizard vibes and taco wisdom, this one’s a riot. Hit play, stack some sats, and join the rebellion!
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Robert Mahoney on Humanizing Violence Prevention S2-EP17
Hosts Havok and LX welcome Robert Mahoney, founder and CEO of TVT Solutions (Targeted Violence & Terrorism Prevention) for a fresh take on why calling violence “random” is total nonsense. Instead of more cameras, battle-rattle cops, and fortress vibes, Robert makes the witty, human-first case for real prevention: spotting behavioral clues early, building multidisciplinary “care teams” in schools, libraries, FedEx routes, and beyond, and understanding how radicalization actually works (hint: it’s all about filling those identity, purpose, and community buckets). From reframing radicalization and why feelings drive behavior (not logic) to the pitfalls of hyper specialized systems, AI overkill, and reviving the spirit of true community care without stomping on civil liberties this one flips the security script from fear-based to empathy-powered. Thought provoking, practical, and way less dystopian than you’d expect. Tune in and discover how spotting struggles beats waiting for the boom every single time! Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to the Space Tomatoes Podcast 00:30 – Introducing Robert Mahoney & TVT Solutions 01:25 – Prevention vs Protection & the “Random Acts” Myth 03:08 – Training Formats: Seminars, Half-Days & Bespoke Sessions 04:35 – We Don’t Take Individual Cases 05:27 – Training People to Spot Signs Without Paranoia 09:10 – Who They Work With: Schools, Libraries, FedEx, Houses of Worship 11:45 – Is This Privatized Community Policing? 13:40 – Self-Funded, Hand-offs to Law Enforcement & Risk Management 15:20 – Why Feelings Drive Behavior (The Electric Car Study) 18:25 – Layton’s Error, Hyper-Specialization & Over-Valued Protection 25:00 – Security Narratives: SROs vs Students + The Scary Liquor Store 29:30 – The Quiet Kid vs Death Spiral of Isolation 32:22 – Who Defines “Extremist”? Bias & Civil Liberties Concerns 33:58 – Radicalization: Identity, Purpose & Community Buckets 40:20 – Intervention vs Intercession – Why Top-Down Fails 43:22 – Protecting Individual Liberty & Personality Types 47:38 – Why Call Them “Care Teams” Instead of Threat Assessment 50:09 – Real Wins: Bus Drivers, Substance Abuse & Family Help 52:47 – Data, ROI Challenges & Why AI Can’t Replace Human Judgment 57:30 – Contextual Intelligence, Empathy & Civil Liberties 1:07:00 – Wrapping Up: A Human-First Approach 1:08:07 – Blue Light Towers & Security Paradoxes 1:11:57 – Lessons from DHS/CP3 1:15:43 – Guest Shout-Outs: Luntz, Lakoff & Sutherland 1:18:06 – Where to Find Robert & TVT Solutions Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39
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Diana Colleen Author They Could Be Saviors - Psychedelic Therapy to Cure Greed & Save the Planet S2-EP16
Havok and LX are joined by award-winning author Diana Colleen (They Could Be Saviors) for a hilarious, heartfelt conversation about trauma, ego death, and her bold idea of using psychedelic therapy on billionaires to fix greed and climate change. Diana opens up about how a life full of trauma led her from suicidal rock bottom to ayahuasca ceremonies in the Costa Rican jungle, becoming a trained psychedelic facilitator, and writing her book after the idea wouldn't stop knocking during meditation. The hosts share their own wild stories, while Diana breaks down set and setting, who should never touch psychedelics, heroic vs therapeutic doses, and why "billionaire-ism" might be the world's most expensive mental illness. From "Just Say No" flashbacks to heart-opening MDMA experiences and profound nature connections this episode is equal parts laughter and deeply insightful. Grab "They Could Be Saviors" and the free book club discussion guide at https://dianacolleenauthor.com Substack: A Reckoning of Sorts: https://areckoningofsorts.substack.com/ If you've ever wondered whether mushrooms could rehab the 1%, drop your thoughts in the comments! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Space Tomatoes Podcast 01:25 - Introducing Diana Colleen & "They Could Be Saviors" 03:45 - How Trauma & Meditation Led to Writing the Book 07:10 - Diana's First Psychedelic Experience (Ayahuasca in Costa Rica) 13:20 - Risks, Contraindications & Who Should Avoid Psychedelics 20:15 - Personal Stories from Havok & LX 32:00 - Ego Death, Nature Connection & Therapeutic Benefits 42:30 - Billionaireism: Is Extreme Wealth a Mental Illness? 50:40 - The Book Plot - Psychedelic Therapy for Billionaires 1:05:00 - Climate Change, Systems & Real Solutions 1:18:30 - Finding a Facilitator, Ketamine & Practical Advice 1:22:00 - Where to Buy the Book + Discussion Guide 1:24:30 - Outro & Final Thoughts Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39
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Economist Dr Doug Cardell Exposes Central Planning Human Nature & Why Socialism Struggles S2-EP15
In this eye-opening episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast, Dr. Doug Cardell — economist, historian, and author of Why Socialism Struggles joins us to break down why socialism, communism, and fascism all lead to the same dead end: government control of the economy. Dr. Cardell explains: • The real definition of socialism (government owns everything) • Why centrally planned economies are doomed (chaotic systems + human self-interest) • How early American colonies nearly starved under collectivism until private property saved them • The difference between “working for a living” and creating value for others • Why minimum wage, student loans, and healthcare costs exploded (government tinkering, not capitalism) • A practical fix for boom-bust flipping with a scaled capital gains tax He also shares his powerful mindset shift: “People shouldn’t work for a living. What we should be doing is creating value.” A must-watch for anyone tired of utopian promises and ready for evidence-based economics. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening & Value Creation Mindset 01:03 – Welcome Dr. Doug Cardell 02:47 – What Socialism Actually Is 03:03 – Socialism vs. Communism vs. Fascism 05:58 – Austrian vs. Keynesian Economics 10:13 – Why the Fed Can’t Predict the Economy 16:07 – Jamestown & Plymouth: Collectivism vs. Capitalism 19:16 – True Capitalism = Voluntary Value Creation 27:59 – Minimum Wage & Lost Youth Opportunities 34:28 – The Power of Creating Value (Burger Flipper Story) 42:59 – Why Young People Are Drawn to Socialism 55:18 – Stimulus Checks & Government Intervention 1:05:55 – Current State of the U.S. Economy 1:19:15 – Dr. Cardell’s Next Book & Where to Find Him Buy the book: Why Socialism Struggles → Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target Dr. Cardell’s site: dougCardell.com If you want real talk on economics, freedom, and human nature, follow us, and drop a comment: What’s ONE thing you wish more people understood about capitalism or socialism? Space Tomatoes Podcast – Real conversations, no filter. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39
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Chris Liss Schools Havok & LX - Why Your Dollars Are the Real Scam, Bitcoin, Nostr Zaps & Fiat Fiascos S2-EP14
Havok and LX are back with zero script as they dive headfirst into Bitcoin with special guest Chris Liss (host of The Chris Liss Podcast https://fountain.fm/show/g91yDXlvog8DcsaszgD8). From “what the heck is this internet money anyway?” to Chris’s perfect “battery for your energy” analogy, this episode is an interesting and fun, no BS crash course on why fiat is quietly leaking value while Bitcoin just sits there holding the charge. Expect rants on volatility “it only goes up… eventually”, why gold is cute but Bitcoin is the digital upgrade, Nostr’s value-for-value zaps that let you tip creators without the Substack guilt trip, Lightning wallets, self custody paranoia, and even a wild George Carlin as Satoshi theory. Plus, Chris drops wisdom on why normies should stop treating Bitcoin like a stock and start seeing it as the future of money itself. If you’ve ever wondered “is this just gambling?” or “how do I actually buy some without getting rekt?”, this one is for you. Grab your sats, zap if you vibe, and join the conversation because in 2026, the printer is still running and the battery is looking mighty tempting. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39
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Spiffy Sean Styles Glorious ADHD Chaos - Wrestling Smackdowns, Star Trek Beef, Music & LOTR S2-EP13
This one is a full-throttle, zero-script joyride! Pro wrestler, cover band rockstar (Walk of Shame), voice over wizard, and self proclaimed modern day Renaissance man “Spiffy” Sean Styles struts into the studio with hosts LX and Havok and immediately turns the mic into a wrestling ring, a Star Trek bridge, and an 80s/90s nostalgia time machine. From Attitude Era war stories and paying dues with the Wild Samoans, to Picard vs Kirk supremacy debates, Tribble rants, Quake LAN-party flashbacks, Elden Ring rage quits, and why Havok thinks your new music is “suspect,” Sean delivers two hours of high octane, ADHD fueled tangents, life philosophy (“find something you love… then figure out how to get paid for it”), and zero filter elder millennial wisdom. Pure chaos, zero filter, maximum laughs. If you love nerd culture, real talk, and conversations that bounce like a pinball machine on espresso, this episode is your new favorite neurodivergent rabbit hole.
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Marc J Defant - Evolutionary Psychology vs. Social Constructionism S2-EP12
Join Havok and LX on the Space Tomatoes Podcast for a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Marc J. Defant, professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. A scientist whose career began with volcanoes, Dr. Defant brings a data-driven perspective to one of today’s most intriguing debates: evolutionary psychology versus social constructionism. What shapes who we are, biology rooted in hundreds of thousands of years of hunter-gatherer life, or a blank-slate mind shaped only by culture? Dr. Defant explores how instincts, testosterone, gender roles, and evolutionary pressures still influence modern society, relationships, parenting, education, and even campus culture. Expect clear, evidence-based insights on masculinity and femininity, male parental investment, sexual selection, and why recognizing our biological heritage can actually support, rather than undermine, equality and understanding. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the timeless nature-versus-nurture conversation and its real-world implications today. Science-first, respectful, and eye-opening from start to finish. New episodes every week hit subscribe and join the Space Tomatoes crew!
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Jim Paulk's Wild Ride Through Life's Greatest Hits - From Tomato Baskets to Submarine Shenanigans S2-EP11
Join hosts LX and Havok as they dive into an intriguing chat with the legendary Jim Paulk, Naval Academy grad, submarine Officer, marine conservation crusader, and master storyteller. Jim spills the beans, or tomatoes, on his classmates' jaw dropping tales of Holocaust escapes and moonwalks to inventing GPS and dodging WWII bombs in dugout canoes. Hear about his own adventures, like banning gillnets in California, rubbing elbows with The Platters, and the heartwarming "Baby in a Basket" miracle that kicked off a 92-year epic. Packed with wit, wisdom, and a dash of nostalgia, this episode proves relationships are the real superpower. Whether you're a history buff, adventure junkie, or just love a good yarn, Jim's stories will have you hooked faster than a bass on Fishing Friday!
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Frozen Fiascos to Horsey Shenanigans and Guest Gabs with LX & Havok S2-EP10
Join LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast for a whirlwind ramble through podcast life, epic guest marathons, and dodging rage bait like pros. Dive into winter woes with tales from icemageddon, cold plunges, and snowy animal antics, horse blanket chat, chickens stacking like pros, and snapping turtles on the prowl. Plus, tips on circadian rhythms, ditching doomscrolling, heirloom tomatoes that taste like heaven, and why squirrels are tree bacon. Unscripted, quirky fun around the virtual campfire, ideas flow free, no scripts allowed!
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Rooting Out Health Mysteries with Dr. Kevin Smith Battling Autoimmune Bullies with Functional Medicine S2-EP9
Join hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive deep with Dr. Kevin Smith, a trailblazing chiropractor and functional medicine expert from Pittsburgh. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Smith spills the beans on why conventional medicine often misses the mark, sharing his journey from treating back pain to uncovering root causes of chronic issues like thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases (including Hashimoto's), diabetes, and inflammation. Get the lowdown on nutrition issues, like sneaky sugars in everyday foods, insulin's role in energy crashes, the myth of cholesterol villains, and practical tips for ditching bad habits to reclaim your health. Whether you're battling brain fog, fatigue, or mysterious symptoms, Dr. Smith's detective style approach to personalized care will inspire you to get proactive. Plus, learn how he helps clients nationwide via remote consultations; unfortunately no spaceship is required! Tune in for laughs, insights, and actionable advice to supercharge your wellness journey.
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Farmer Bob's Beyond Berries - From Farm Waste to Upcycled, Healthy, Super Snacks S2-EP8
Join us on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as we dive into the juicy world of sustainable farming with Farmer Bob, the berry whisperer behind Beyond Berries! From upcycling "ugly" fruits into creamy, bite-sized sorbet treats fused with whole dates, to debunking organic myths and championing biodynamic agriculture, Bob shares his passion for consistent, kid-approved healthy snacks that pack superfruit power. Discover the three flavors—black raspberry, blueberry, and red raspberry—made with just 2-4 all-natural ingredients, perfect for snacking, smoothies, mocktails, or even bourbon twists! Hear heartwarming stories of farm life, reducing food waste, and why healthier soil means healthier you. Whether you're a gardening guru or just berry curious, this episode will inspire you to rethink your plate and embrace nature's bounty.
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Rewiring Brains and Conquering Chaos - Dyslexia Triumphs with Russell Van Brocklen S2-EP7
Join Havok and LX on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive into an inspiring chat with Russell Van Brocklen, a New York based dyslexia professor. From epic internship battles and law school epiphanies to revolutionary teaching hacks that turn struggling readers into rocket-fueled writers, Russell shares his witty war stories and game-changing strategies for neurodiverse minds. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just love underdog tales, this episode proves that with the right wiring, anyone can launch into success!
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IT Jargon, and Epic Fail Tales - Decoding Tech Chaos with Adam Korga S2-EP6
Dive into the hilarious and eye-opening world of IT mishaps on this episode of Space Tomatoes! Hosts Havok and LX geek out with author Adam Korga, a 20-year IT survivor, on his witty IT Dictionary that translates insider jokes like ID10T and PEBKAC into pure comedy gold. We unpack his F***up Almanac series, spilling tea on real-world disasters like Facebook's BGP blunder that locked them out of their own data centers. Plus, a fiery rant on AI's dangers, hype bubbles, and why it's basically predictive text on steroids, confident, costly, and sometimes completely wrong! Whether you're a tech pro or a newbie, get ready for laughs, lessons, and a shoutout to Office Space vibes. Don't miss this fun ride through digital mayhem!
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Car Sales Shenanigans and Insider Secrets with Smitty Sells Cars!
Buckle up for a wild ride on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! Hosts LX and Havok dive deep into the chaotic world of car sales with YouTube sensation Smitty from "Smitty Sells Cars." From hilarious tales of cash-stuffed paper bags and breakdown disasters to pro tips on dodging dealer tricks, financing hacks, and why leasing might not be the lemon you think it is. Smitty spills the beans on everything from the infamous four-square tactic to COVID market madness, EV realities, and the sad state of modern car quality. Whether you're a gearhead or just dodging your next lemon, this episode is packed with laughs, advice, and eye-opening insights. Don't miss Smitty's shoutout to sales legend Zig Ziglar, tune in now and drive away smarter!
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Nostr Rebellion Kill Rage-Bait, Own Your Social Wouter Constant S2 EP4
Buckle up, this one's a straight-up unscripted explosion.Havok & LX drag historian/Nostr wizard Wouter Constant into the void to talk censorship-proof social media that actually gives a damn about liberty. We start semi-normal: relays as your personal treehouses, cryptographic keys so no one can Stalin-purge your account overnight, web-of-trust magic beating AI deepfakes without needing Big Brother, Blossom for unbreakable podcast links, Lightning zaps paying creators more than Spotify ever did.Then it derails HARD, dopamine-trap algorithms vs. glorious reverse-chronological sanity, why chronological feeds feel "boring" but save your soul, perpetual motion myths, 16th-century Dutch sail-wagons, building child-safe nets before governments nuke the internet, and whether your identity is just "who your gamer buddies say you are after you lose your keys."No plan. No chill. Turning serious decentralization talk into conversational gold.Tired of feeds engineered to enrage you while selling your soul? This ep is your tomato-powered escape pod.Dive in, embrace the chaos, or bail your call. nostr.com | weboftrustfoundation.com Our npub/keys (npub1dyxgmmqzjvxcmzlu92qahr7gxml4kaec64a6xzfyk0ty6rjs4v9qmn2yuy) come find us on Nostr and let's build the weirdest little community.
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From Crisis Comm Guru to Award-Winning Thriller King - John David Drops The Bystander Bombshells on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! S2.EP3
Join hosts LX and Havok for a wildly entertaining chat with debut novelist (and Page Turner Award winner!) John David! The long-time PR crisis communications pro, nonfiction business author, and corporate ghostwriter spills the beans on ditching the real world to create his own: a gripping mystery series starring TV reporter Pete LeMaster.From a routine tailgate interview that turns into a viral active-shooter nightmare (and a heroic bystander twist), to the wild ride of writing fiction after decades of nonfiction, querying agents, landing a three-book deal with Tule Publishing, and juggling edits, marketing, and Oxford comma debates; John keeps it real, funny, and full of insider wisdom.Perfect for aspiring writers, mystery lovers, or anyone who wonders what happens when a communications expert finally lets loose and invents the facts. Expect laughs, publishing war stories, and a few plot teases from The Lemaster Files Book 1: The Bystander. Don't miss this one!
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Diving Deep with Andrew Lewin - Oil Rigs, Scuba Stories, and Saving the Ocean S2.EP2
Marine biologist and conservation powerhouse Andrew Lewin, host of How to Protect the Ocean and co-host of Beyond Jaws joins LX and Havok as they splash into an epic ocean adventure. From childhood heroes like Jacques Cousteau to wild scuba stories (beavertail wetsuits, anyone?), oil rigs turned underwater centers of life, and witty takes on ditching single use plastics, picking up beach, or any trash, and why biodiversity is the ultimate life hack, above and below the water. This episode is packed with laughs, actionable eco tips, and passion for protecting our blue planet, perfect for anyone who loves the sea or just wants to make waves for future generations! Check out Andrew's work at: https://www.speakupforblue.com/podcast
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Squirrel Tubes, Chainsaws, Burger Storage, & Fur Blizzards S1-EP36
Buckle up for another gloriously unscripted ride with hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! In this episode, the guys start with squirrels zooming through bank tubes, spiral into vacuum-powered Costco secrets, AI replacing call centers (and maybe your Wendy's drive-thru order), privacy nightmares, prime rib feasts, raclette cheese quests, and why flattening hamburger for storage is apparently a personality type. It’s equal parts hilarious tangents, sharp takes on tech bubbles and surveillance, and pure dad-energy banter. If you like podcasts that feel like eavesdropping on your funniest friends, this is your jam. New episodes drop regularly and season 2 is incoming!
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Beards, Excavators, Bananas, and Backyard Chaos
Buckle up for another hilariously unscripted ride on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! Hosts LX and Havok dive headfirst into the important stuff: why that Florida guy should grow his beard back immediately, the life-changing magic of beard oil, dogs that don’t care if you shave your face, cat hair that defies physics, and the great planned obsolescence light bulb conspiracy that’ll make you mad all over again.They also cover banana tree tragedies, mini excavators (rent or buy), the quest for the perfect giant tractor tire, homemade chicken stock that takes two days (worth it), why seed oils are basically tractor lube, and the absolute superiority of frozen yogurt that tastes like lemon meringue pie.It’s random, it’s real, it’s two guys in (accidentally) matching shirts talking about everything and nothing exactly the way podcasts should be. Grab a ribeye, hide your carrots from your former self, and join the chaos. New episodes every week!
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Blinker Fluid Fiascos, Giraffe Smackdowns, and Pet Pants??
Buckle up for another gloriously unscripted romp on The Space Tomatoes Podcast, where hosts Havok and LX turn everyday absurdities into comedy gold. This episode kicks off with a hilariously haunted Cobra car sale gone wrong, (don't worry no blinker fluid was spilled) before veering into the epic saga of LX's "big green junk" military deuce and a half truck that's equal parts beast and brake failure nightmare. From debating why hobbies like Beanie Babies and Franklin Mint plates are not investments, to unboxing storage unit horrors (empty gun cases, anyone?), military surplus stuff, and the vanishing collections of fine china, these two dissect life's weird underbelly with zero mercy.But wait, there's more! Dive into tractor battery hunts that span five stores (spoiler: it's the size of a car battery but plays hard to get), the eternal debate over whether dogs have arms or legs (pants placement crisis included), giraffes as secret MMA champs, geese as feathered mobsters, and why OEM car parts outlast everything else because China (the country, not the dishes). Wrap it up with sweet potato grilling hacks, outdoor cat supremacy, and a plea for archaeologists to settle the ancient Egyptian cat conspiracy. If you love rambling riffs on rural mishaps, pet philosophy, and why government spending makes your wallet weep, hit play and join the chaos. Who knew fixing fences could spark an existential crisis?Tune in for laughs that hit harder than a brush hog on a bad day, perfect for your commute, chores, or plotting your next auction gamble.
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Dog Limbs, Dirt Disasters, and TSA Silliness!
Join hosts LX and Havok for another episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast: where we battle veggie garden bugs, snowmen rise in the desert, and Kaos the pup scores a clean bill of health after her epic staple laden vet visitheist! From heated debates on whether dog fronts are "arms" or "legs", to viral TikTok triumphs and a hilariously horrifying "giblets Jacuzzi" gadget, these cosmic gardeners spill the soil on winter woes, vanilla vine vibes, and why kratom's got states in a twist. Buckle up for rants on Real ID, TSA fees, booster seats for teens (yes, really), because nothing says "holiday cheer" like questioning the government's grip on your granny pants. Tune in for laughs, laws, and a little leafy rebellion. What's your take on dog "arms"? Drop it in the comments!
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Caramel Catastrophes, Vole Vendettas, And Alpaca Party Shenanigans
Buckle up for a bumper crop of banter on The Space Tomatoes Podcast, where hosts LX and Havok spill the beans (not the burnt caramel) on the Alpaca Party, brisket-slicing close calls, and a karaoke massacre that left throats in ruins. From terrorizing neighborhoods with rogue ice cream trucks to Buc-ee's squeegee heists and red-light therapy glow-ups, these two talk healthy eating changes (bye-bye, carbs!), vole-proof gardening hacks, and why doctors should swap scripts for salad. It's unfiltered chaos, dad-joke detours, and zero filter on life's juicy absurdities. Hit subscribe before we sic the missiles, or the Maui-inspired Mai Tais on ya! Available on YouTube, Spotify, X, Telegram, and everywhere podcasts pod. #SpaceTomatoes #AlpacaVibes
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Frost on the Tomatoes, Elastic at the Ankles
Lx and Havok are back, half-packing for a road trip while the first hard frost creeps in like a rude Canadian ex. We rage about the death of real sweatpants (“If it doesn’t balloon out and swallow your shoes, it’s not sweatpants, it’s betrayal”), mourn the extinction of women’s pockets, worship rotary engines like the stoned genius inventions they are, swap 1970s skateboard scars, explain why 50-year mortgages are just slavery with better marketing, and confess our undying hatred for mushrooms (they squeak, they lie about tasting like chicken, they must be stopped).Also: chicken paws in soup stock, Rottweilers eating entire floors, the wife magically replacing wallets, and a solemn promise that the sweet potatoes are coming out of the ground whether they like it or not.Basically two dudes refusing to adult while the garden tries to die on us, peak Space Tomatoes energy.Grab your baggy pants, crank the volume, and come freeze your tomatoes off with us
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Skynet Scares, Monkey Escapes, and Hypersonic Puppies
Join hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they blast off into a wild discussion on AI's highs and lows from handy research hacks and hilarious hallucinations (moon made of cheese, anyone?) to terrifying tales of self-preserving bots, Terminator vibes, and slaughterbot swarms. They geek out on tech bubbles, thorium reactors powering the future, red light therapy zaps, and even monkey mayhem in Florida rivers. Plus, chit-chat on gardening woes, fluffy bears that aren't cuddly, and why ponies are the Chihuahuas of the horse world. It's a fun, futuristic romp that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and "oh no, the robots are coming!" perfect for your next commute, or to take the edge off daily minutia. Subscribe, hit that bell, and let's grow some ideas together!SlaughterBots Short Movie - Watch to the end, a professor offers some commentary on the movie and the technology. https://youtu.be/O-2tpwW0kmU?si=FQLTjYwMgvU_byn6https://www.neimagazine.com/news/china-refuels-thorium-reactor-without-shutdown/https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/01/1115957/old-new-nuclear-technology/
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Wallets, Turkeys, Trails, and MP3 Nostalgia
Join hosts LX and Havok for a hilarious, meandering adventure through life's quirky corners! From spotting goofy heritage turkeys in the yard to reliving Oregon Trail disasters (dysentery, anyone?), pioneer hardships in scorching deserts, the eternal quest for the perfect wallet, and pockets, because everyone loves pockets. Dive into nostalgia with childhood toys, music genres, and tech throwbacks like screeching modems and ancient iPods. Plus, spa facials, kitchen gripes, and why suburbs are the ultimate buzzkill. It's random, real, and ridiculously fun, perfect for your Sunday vibe or anytime escape!
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Garden Bed Grumbles, Flaky Buyers & AI Apocalypse Rants
LX and Havok are back with another unfiltered romp through rural ridiculousness on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! This week's harvest of hilarity includes roadside triumphs (free raised beds, anyone?), epic fails at assembling them without losing your sanity, and a suburban sprawl showdown that's got us plotting our next homestead escape. Hear LX's legendary Facebook Marketplace revenge tale (spoiler: garage doors make great plot twists), Havok's heart-pounding power surge saga (pro tip: call an electrician before your bulbs revolt), and a raw, real update on furry family scares that hits right in the feels. Plus, we geek out on spoiled pups chowing cucumber salads, Speedy Gonzales nostalgia, chicken bedtime routines, and a fiery takedown of AI slop flooding your feeds, because real talk is better than robot garbage every time.Whether you're dodging mosquitoes with homemade tinctures or just need a laugh amid the daily grind, join us for 90 minutes of zero-BS banter, life hacks, and that signature Space Tomatoes vibe. Got guest ideas, memes, or gripes? Hit us up at [email protected] or [email protected], or slide into our Telegram chat (t.me/spacetomatoes). Subscribe, share, and keep being weird!
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Puppy Pandemonium, Pool Shenanigans, and Plot Armor Debates
Buckle up for another episode with The Space Tomatoes Podcast hosts Havok and LX, where rural rants meet reel talk in the most unhinged way possible! This episode blasts off with Mark Twain haikus gone wrong, escalates to epic fails on remembering names (but nailing column numbers like a boss), and dives headfirst into animal anarchy, think feral cat rooftop raids, crunchy grass horse gripes, and the eternal wait for those dream German Shepherd pups (no Malinois madness here, thank goodness). From green pool woes and solar blanket hacks to the soul-crushing sins of dumping junk (or worse, kittens), we roast rigged Tyson fights, geek out over Lord of the Rings lore (spoiler: it's epic, fight us), and drop hard truths on why leasing a Hellcat is dumber than a Moby Dick book report. Plus, car nerdery peaks with $30K Bugatti oil changes and why your broke ass needs a Toyota, not a flex. Laugh, cringe, and subscribe, because who needs Netflix when you've got these two turning everyday chaos into conversational gold? New eps weekly; hit play and escape the mundane!
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Red Lights, Ripe Plums, and Rogue Apps
Buckle up for a delightfully derailed ride through the wild world of off-grid living with your fave duo, LX and Havok! From rigging up a "do-not-disturb" red light to dodge wifey walk-ins (and debating the ethics of invisible dog fences, zap or nah?), these two dive headfirst into morning walks in puffy coats, ugly-but-oh-so-tasty organic Fuji apples that laugh at pesticides, and a bumper crop of plums threatening to snap branches like overzealous piñatas.Hear Havok geek out over misting his indoor vanilla vines (because who needs beans when you've got jungle vibes?), LX's radish rapture, and why Swiss chard is spinach's beefier, better-behaved cousin. They roast everything from app-obsessed air purifiers ("Why track your filter like it's a Fitbit?") to diesel disasters in Cadillacs, synthetic oil hacks for low-mileage trucks, and the bone broth bonanza from their mega-turkey harvest (32 pounds of smoked glory stock included!).Plus, rants on subscription-saturated gaming ("You don't OWN it? Pirate away!"), WiFi stoves that demand Bluetooth breakups, and why EVs can be commuter kings but not road-trip royals. Wrap it up with dreams of pet longhorns, vole-proof sweet potato rings, and a teaser for their live stream chaos. It's unfiltered farm-fresh fun, grab your mulch and join the banter!
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Where Grills, Guitars, and Freedom Grow
Join hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast for a wild ride through life’s quirks and hard-hitting truths! From mastering the art of grilling steaks to upgrading budget guitars, dodging shady online deals, and cherishing pet antics, they cover it all with humor and heart. But it’s not just fun and games. LX and Havok dive deep into real talk about personal freedom, societal control, and standing up to the system, from digital IDs to police accountability. Tune in for laughs, rants, and eye-opening discussions that plant seeds of thought. Tune in Oct. 4th @ 5:30PM for a livestream and some random giveaways on YouTube and hopefully on X and Telegram as well, including some certificates to use for The Jones Plantation Film as give aways.
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Boom Shacka Lacka
Welcome to another episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast, where co‑hosts LX and Havok bring you unscripted, unfiltered conversations about technology, gaming, life, and everything in between. Born out of a shared love for dragons and fueled by coffee, stubbornness, and a passion for authentic connection, Space Tomatoes is equal parts tech talk, offbeat humor, and real‑life stories.From battling buggy recording platforms to swapping stories about pets, guests, and giveaways, LX and Havok invite you behind the curtain of podcasting, glitches, laughs, and all. Whether you’re here for thoughtful discussions, nerdy tangents, or just to hang out with two real human beings who love what they do, you’re in the right place.
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From Bans to BBQ - Life, Repairs, and Resilience
In this wide-ranging episode of Space Tomatoes, hosts Havok and LX serve up a hearty mix of real-life stories and thoughtful commentary. From the murky waters of social media censorship and unexpected bans to the sparks (literally) of home electrical projects, the duo shares unfiltered takes on DIY repairs, renting cars, and navigating modern life. They open up about family, off-the-grid living, and how communities weather natural disasters, while also diving into some tasty talk on barbecue techniques and why patience is the secret sauce of great cooking. Stick around for details on their upcoming live stream event with giveaways and join the conversation!
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Morning Walks to Dog Talks - A Mix of Life, Tech, and Tomatoes
Join LX and Havok on Space Tomatoes for a chat that bounces from morning routines to the wild world of selling on-line, tech gripes, and ethical dog breeding. We spill the tea on Airbnb etiquette, share home improvement hacks, and dig into the joys of composting and organic gardening. Expect laughs, relatable rants, and practical takeaways like why you should leave your rental spotless and how to dodge intrusive smart devices. Tune in, get inspired, and join us on Telegram!
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Gardens, gadgets, traffic, tech & turkeys
From planting struggles to population puzzles, meat mastery to memory lane. LX and Havok take you on a wild ride through modern life, rural roots, and cosmic curiosity. Join us for your weekly blend of real talk, random thoughts, and refreshingly grounded chaos. Whether you're into tractors or tech trends, traffic or turkey-raising, there's something here for everyone with a taste for the unexpected.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Space Tomatoes, the podcast where we boldly go where no logic has gone before, armed with nothing but an unhealthy amount of enthusiasm and a profound lack of focus. Here, we discuss everything and nothing, jumping from topics like quantum physics to why pineapple is (or isn’t) a pizza topping—sometimes in the same sentence. Join us as we dive deep into the void of random musings, irrelevant trivia, and obscure pop culture references that are guaranteed to make you giggle, cringe, or wonder if we’ve lost touch with reality (spoiler: we have).
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