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The Zach Show

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Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to scientists and musicians. Zach explores the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, what drives them, and what they're still trying to figure out. This feed is also home to Zach Chats, where Zach joins you solo to recap what's been going on in the world of Zach. Cultural Commentary. Life Happenings. Whatever crosses Zach's mind when the caffeine (or whiskey) kicks in. The Zach Show 2.0 (Bonus episodes, early access, and more): https://thezachshow.supercast.com/

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  1. #293 - Exposing Oz Pearlman: The Tricks He Doesn't Want You To See

    At the start of this year, watching a five-hour YouTube breakdown of a mentalist was nowhere on my to-do list. Then I found Stevie Baskin’s Metadeception: The Truth About Oz Pearlman and watched the entire thing. Oz Pearlman is the world’s most famous mentalist. In his viral TED Talk, he says, “I...

  2. #292 - Blaise Pascal Predicted the Internet’s Biggest Problem 400 Years Ago

    Are you sure this life is real? How do we know this life is real? What does being “real” even mean? According to Blaise Pascal, everything we know, everything we think we know is real, is a matter of feeling. It’s not a matter of reasoning, ultimately, at the foundation. This concept anchors my...

  3. The Breakdown with Zach #2 - The Wall Street Journal Just Exposed Polymarket

    Prediction markets are everywhere, but a recent Wall Street Journal investigation raises serious questions about how some platforms are marketed. Zach breaks down the report on Polymarket’s use of paid creators, simulated betting videos, and influencer campaigns, then explores the ethics of...

  4. The Breakdown with Zach #1 - Meet The Sad Wives of the AI Boom

    AI was supposed to cure disease, solve climate change, and usher humanity into a futuristic utopia. Instead, some people are now asking ChatGPT if they should cheat on their spouse with their Pilates instructor. In this episode, I dive into Alessandra Ram’s incredible Wired article, “Meet The Sad...

  5. #291 - “AI Is More Dangerous Than Nuclear Weapons” (From a 27-Year Air Force Insider)

    After 27 years inside the French Air Force working on the ethics of drone and autonomous weapons warfare, Dr. Emmanuel Goffi witnessed the shift from battlefield decision-making to remote killing, and now to a world where artificial intelligence may shape reality itself. In this episode, he...

  6. #290 - The Psychology Traps Casinos Hope You Never Learn (Explained by a Gambling Scientist)

    Casinos don’t just rely on luck, they rely on psychology, design, and timing, and in this episode Dr. Sally Gainsbury explains exactly how. Dr. Gainsbury, an internationally recognized gambling-harm researcher, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, and Director of Australia’s only...

  7. #289 - The OceanGate Titan Disaster Wasn’t an Accident... It Was a Mindset | Dave (Zach's Brother)

    Most people think the OceanGate Titan disaster was a tragic accident. It wasn’t. It was the predictable outcome of an egomaniacal mindset.In this episode, Zach and his brother Dave break down the OceanGate disaster through the lens of the Netflix documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster,'...

  8. #288 - The Dark Truth About Violence as Entertainment | Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

    In this conversation, Zach sits down with acclaimed author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, the writer behind Chain-Gang All-Stars and Friday Black, to explore the uneasy relationship between violence, justice, and entertainment in modern culture. They discuss how violent spectacle, from gladiators to...

  9. #287 - Palantir, Anduril, SpaceX: Who’s Really Deciding the Future of War?

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Andrew Iliadis explains how companies like Palantir, Anduril, and SpaceX are reshaping warfare, surveillance, and state power by building autonomous defense technologies faster than governments can regulate them. He traces the roots of this shift to post-9/11...

  10. #286 - The Epstein Files 'Christmas Dump': Clinton, Trump, Prince Andrew, & The 10 Co-Conspirators

    For years, the Epstein story sat half-exposed and half-buried—until the DOJ quietly released over 40,000 files. In this episode, investigative biographer Andrew Lownie breaks down what actually matters: missing evidence, sanitized redactions, and an investigation that admits to 10 co-conspirators...

  11. #285 - S*x, Power, Epstein, and the Crown: The Prince Andrew COVERUP | Andrew Lownie

    Investigative biographer Andrew Lownie joins the show to unpack the rise and fall of Prince Andrew, from his troubled childhood and war-hero image to financial corruption, Epstein, and royal protection at the highest levels. We explore Andrew’s marriage to Sarah Ferguson, the Trade Envoy…

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  12. #284 - The Great EPSTEIN FILES Fallout: Mossad, Michael Wolff, Missing Cameras, & Trump Knew?

    In this episode of The Zach Show, we break down the most explosive new Jeffrey Epstein revelations following the release of 20,000+ estate documents and Trump’s order to disclose government files. We cover claims that Trump “knew about the girls,” secret emails showing journalist Michael Wolff...

  13. #283 - Scott Carney: How The Wellness Boom Became A GRIFTER Factory | EXPOSING The Griftoverse

    Investigative journalist ‪Scott Carney‬ joins Zach to trace his wild path from exposing India’s organ and human-remains trade to uncovering the dark psychology behind modern wellness gurus. Carney recounts the tragic death of a student who believed she’d achieved enlightenment, revealing how...

  14. #282 - The HIDDEN History Of The Werewolf: Cursed Lovers, Serial Killers, & Twilight Heartthrobs

    From ancient Mesopotamia to Twilight, the werewolf has evolved from cursed lovers and cannibals to tragic heroes and pop icons. In this Halloween deep dive, Zach and Dr. Julie Labau trace 4,000 years of transformation, from gods punishing desire to colonizers weaponizing myths. The werewolf isn’t...

  15. #281 - Todd Purdum: CHAOS, Conga, & 'I Love Lucy' | The UNTOLD Story Of Desi Arnaz

    Todd Purdum joins Zach to unpack Desi Arnaz’s wild arc: raised like a prince in Cuba, exiled at 16 by revolution, hustling in Miami, inventing the conga craze, then conquering Broadway and Hollywood with Lucille Ball. We dig into trauma that fueled his genius, the invention of the three-camera...

  16. #280 - Mick West: Charlie Kirk Conspiracies, Missile Vs. Mystery Orb, & UFO Cults EXPOSED

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Mick West joins Zach to trace how modern conspiracies form from the Charlie Kirk assassination to UFO lore. They examine social media speed, projection of political fears, and AI’s role in amplifying falsehoods such as Grok inventing quotes about the Kirk...

  17. #279 - Omer Bartov: “50,000 Must Die": LEAKED Israeli Audio & Omer Bartov On Gaza's GENOCIDE (Part 2)

    Leaked audio from Israel’s former chief of military intelligence, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, reveals him saying “50,000 dead in Gaza is necessary” and that Palestinians “need a Nakba” to learn the cost of resistance. In this conversation, genocide scholar Omer Bartov unpacks the implications: the...

  18. #278 - Omer Bartov: Israel's SHADOW BluePrint For Gaza: Make It Unlivable, Then Make Them DISAPPEAR (Part 1)

    Genocide scholar Omer Bartov joins The Zach Show for part 1 of this conversation to explain why, by May 2024, it was “no longer possible to deny” Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza. We dig into the Rafah operation, the systematic destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools, bulldozers flattening...

  19. #277 - Philip Shenon: The Vatican’s HIDDEN History: Hitler, the CIA, & Protecting Predators

    In this episode of The Zach Show, award-winning journalist Philip Shenon, author of Jesus Wept, takes us inside the Vatican’s most turbulent century. From Pope Pius XII’s meeting with Hitler and his controversial silence during the Holocaust, to Pope John XXIII’s revolutionary Vatican II reforms,...

  20. #276 - How To DISAPPEAR In 2025 (And Why You Might Need To)

    What does it really take to disappear in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the surreal world of extreme-privacy consultants, people who charge tens of thousands to make you untraceable. From 191 virtual debit cards to fake dogs and burner phones in Faraday bags, these modern-day Disappearers…

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  21. #275 - Nick Bryant: Jeffrey Epstein’s Blackmail Empire | BIGGER Than You Were Told (Replay)

    As the DOJ now claims no Epstein client list exists and Epstein-related files remain sealed, we’re re-releasing one of the most explosive interviews we’ve ever done. This is Part 2 of our deep dive with investigative journalist Nick Bryant, originally recorded in October 2024. Nick connects...

  22. #274 - Dr. Sander van der Linden: Is MISINFORMATION The Next Biological Weapon?

    Professor Sander van der Linden’s fascination with misinformation traces back to his own family’s scars under Nazism, a regime that perfected propaganda so insidious it seeped invisibly into everyday life. In his award-winning book Foolproof, van der Linden argues that misinformation is a...

  23. #273 - Otis Brown III: Do Music Schools Really BREAK You Like in Whiplash?

    Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we...

  24. #272 - Agent Steve Murphy: 400 Kilos, CIA Lies, and a $300K Hit | The Real DEA Story Of HUNTING Escobar

    What does it take to bring down the most powerful drug lord in modern history? In this gripping episode, DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy, one of the agents who helped take down Pablo Escobar, joins me to unpack the truth behind the manhunt that inspired Netflix’s Narcos. From gunfights in Miami…

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  25. #271 - Sgt. John Mattingly: Breonna Taylor, The RAID, & The Aftermath

    What really happened the night of the Breonna Taylor raid? In this episode, retired Louisville Sergeant John Mattingly shares his firsthand experience from the 2020 police operation that became a national flashpoint. Shot in the leg during the raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, Mattingly takes…

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  26. #270 - Adam Butler: Conversations with GOD, Angels, & Aliens | Exploring DMT

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Adam Butler and Zach discuss DMT, the psychedelic molecule that Adam claims saved his life. From suicidal despair in the desert to conversations with God, demons, and dimensional beings, Adam recounts his transformation through DMT with brutal honesty and poetic...

  27. #269 - Dr. José Loiaza & Dr. Julie Labau: The REAL Story Behind Mosquito-Borne Disease | From The Jungle To The Lab

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Zach sits down with Dr. Jose Loiaza and Dr. Julie Labau to discuss mosquito-borne disease, the biggest myths about mosquitoes, whether we're on the brink of a supervirus pandemic, a recent research expedition to the Darien Gap, climate change, the origin of the...

  28. #268 - James Mahaffey: The TERRIFYING History Of Atomic Accidents, The Manhattan Project, Chernobyl, Roswell, & The UFO Connection

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Jim Mahaffey and Zach discuss how Jim became fascinated with nuclear history, the most infamous atomic weapons smuggler of all time, the high-risk environment of The Manhattan Project, what really went wrong at Chornobyl, a perfect explanation of what happened at...

  29. #267 - The Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter: NUCLEAR Weapons, Laser Beams, Glowing Crafts, & UAP Coverup

    On this solo episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses the infamous Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter, the much less discussed first-hand witness accounts of the UFO visiting the nuclear storage facility with live tactical nukes, the radar readings of the crafts from the encounter, the case for UAP...

  30. #266 - BLACK SWAN Breakdown: Nina's Descent Into MADNESS, Lily Vs. Nina Rivalry, Fan Theories, & The Price Of Perfection | Dr. Julie Labau

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Julie and Zach discuss Black Swan, more specifically the twisted journey of Nina's descent into madness, the erotic rivalry that unfolded between Lily and Nina, fan theories on the film, the price of perfection, and more. Guest bio: Dr. Julie Labau is a research...

  31. #265 - Chris Cooper: Crazy By CONSCIOUS, Saving A Brother, New Jersey Drones, & Jiddu Krishnamurti

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Chris Cooper and Zach discuss Chris' debut fiction novel 'Crazy By Conscious,' how Chris saved his brother's life in the hospital, the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the collapse of Bed Bath & Beyond, Chris' firsthand New Jersey drone/UAP experience, and more....

  32. #264 - Annette Nenner & Christian Hardinghaus: Still LOST In Panama | The Disappearance Of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Annette Nenner and Christian Hardinghaus discuss the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon on the infamous Pianista Trail in Panama, the case analysis and elements of the disappearance that don't match up, the photos recovered from the SD card, accident...

  33. #263 - Brittany King: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, John Lewis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, God, & The American Divide

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Brittany King and Zach discuss John Lewis and his courageous actions during the Civil Rights Movement, the driving forces behind the polarization of America, the outrage sparked by Ta Nehisi Coates' interview on CBS, Brittany's journey back towards God, and more....

  34. #262 - Michael Clune: Inside Heroin ADDICTION & The "Memory Disease"

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Michael Clune discusses his eleven-year long year battle with heroin use, his double life between the streets of Baltimore and the college classroom, the "magic" of the first time, which films depict heroin addiction most realistically, good times with 'Fun Boy,'...

  35. #261 - Election Special: The Case AGAINST Donald Trump

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses how Donald Trump is undermining free elections and democracy as a whole, why Donald Trump knew he lost the 2020 election from the beginning, how Trump illegally pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the election, how Trump incited a…

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  36. #260 - Uncovering VAMPIRE History, Legends, & REAL Encounters | Dr. Julie Labau

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss the history of vampires, Bram Stoker's Dracula, ancient vampire mythology, the vampire panics of the 18th century, a real-life vampire hunter, the legend of the Carter Brothers in New Orleans, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST…

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  37. #259 - Nick Bryant: The EPSTEIN COVER-UP, Diddy, & The Franklin Scandal

    On this episode of The Zach Show, Nick Bryant and Zach discuss The Franklin Scandal, who Epstein was really working for, and if Diddy was an intelligence asset. Guest Bio: Nick Bryant is an investigative journalist and author known for his work on child exploitation and high-profile sex…

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  38. #258 - The INSANE Life Of Bruce Lee: Cocaine Letters, Steve McQueen, & Rooftop Fights | Solo

    On this solo episode of THE ZACH SHOW Zach dives into one of his favorite books, Bruce Lee: A Life, by Matthew Polly. Zach gets into Bruce Lee participating in rooftop street fights against his rivals, indulging in marijuana with movie stars like Steve McQueen, Bruce's insane fitness routine that...

  39. #257 - Brian Edwards: The JFK Shooter's HIDDEN Identity | The Story of Roscoe White

    On this episode of THE ZACH SHOW, Brian Edwards and Zach discuss the story of Roscoe White and the case for Roscoe being the JFK shooter, the military documents left behind in Roscoe White's naval footlocker, how the FBI may have stolen evidence linking Roscoe to the grassy knoll, Brian's 20+…

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  40. #256 - Jake: LASER Focus, Kratom, Coffee, Coach Carter, Rap & NFTs

    On this episode of THE ZACH SHOW, Jake and Zach discuss how to stay focused in the age of infinite distraction, quitting coffee, the power of psychedelic experiences, Jake and Zach's forays into the rap game, why coaching high school basketball is one of the best decisions Jake has made, Jake's...

  41. #255 - Thomas Maier: UNCOVERING The CIA Plot To Kill Castro

    On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Thomas Maier and Zach discuss the CIA's plot to kill Fidel Castro, the love triangle tied to a mafia conspiracy involving John F. Kennedy, mobster Sam Giancana, and a Hollywood starlet, who really were the mafia hitmen Sam Giancana and Johnny Roselli who…

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  42. #254 - Mistress Natalie: UNCOVERING The BDSM WORLD With A Luxury Dominatrix

    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...

  43. #253 - Michael Millerman: Paris Olympics, Trump SHOOTING, Comedy, & Philosophy

    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,...

  44. #252 - TAYLOR SWIFT VS. SCOOTER BRAUN: Bad Blood Doc Breakdown, Kanye West, Swiftie Fandom, & Billionaire Mindset

    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.…

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  45. #251 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) ALEX JONES ON THE TRUMP SHOOTER

    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...

  46. #250 - DIDDY HITS THE WHITEWATER, Accidental Trans NSFW, Black Ski Culture, & Elevator Convo Gone Wild

    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.…

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  47. #249 - Seth Crutcher: RELIVING BEAR ENCOUNTERS, Growing Up A Detective's Son, UFO Stories, & Moving To Panama

    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...

  48. #248 - Ciaran O'Loughlin: EXPLORING THE OCCULT, The Diddy Allegations, Experiences On MDMA, The Story Of Leah Betts, & Experimental Music

    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....

  49. #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

    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…

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  50. #246 - Daniel A. Gagnon: THE WITCH TRIALS OF REBECCA NURSE, Strangeness In Salem, Specters, Modern Day "Witch Hunts," Executions, & Ergot Poisoning?

    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…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to scientists and musicians. Zach explores the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, what drives them, and what they're still trying to figure out. This feed is also home to Zach Chats, where Zach joins you solo to recap what's been going on in the world of Zach. Cultural Commentary. Life Happenings. Whatever crosses Zach's mind when the caffeine (or whiskey) kicks in. The Zach Show 2.0 (Bonus episodes, early access, and more): https://thezachshow.supercast.com/

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