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Who Gnows? with Matthew E. Smith

by Matthew Smith

Eccentric stories and offbeat conversations with Seekers of the Way. Who Gnows? is a podcast with Matthew E. Smith, student of philosophy and religious studies turned entrepreneur. Matthew interviews others who've chosen to answer the call, exploring intellectually, spiritually, and personally slightly off the beaten path. In the process, we discover things forgotten and sometimes who we really are underneath. Who Gnows? is a safe place to explore ideas in an attempt to find the middle way, a path that embraces doubt and encourages an experiential approach to discovering the truths of life.

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Episodes

  1. Who Gnows? Season 2 | Episode 2 Sarah Stibitz "Book Doctor, Heal Thyself"

    Can a book doctor help us understand how to make good stories of our lives? Is there a critical missing part to our national story which must be told to save our character? Find out today with book doctor, Sara Stibitz. Sarah began her life as a legal investigator but a nagging feeling kept…

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  2. Who Gnows? Season 2 | Episode 1 with Dr. Gregory Herman

    What can a structural geologist teach us about the formation of mountains, Nasca lines, and lost Raritan & Ethiopian ruins in New Jersey? Turns out, A LOT! Geoscientist Dr. Gregory Herman shares his research gathered from years studying impact tectonics to show how catastrophic events have…

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  3. Who Gnows? Episode 8: "Visionaries of consciousness" A conversation with author and researcher David Jay Brown

    What can we learn from visionary artists, therapeutic psychedelic researchers, dream clinic operators and Tibetan monks about what lies beyond our day-to-day experience of reality? Can drugs like MDMA and LSD help to cure victims suffering from PTSD and alcoholism? Did prophets of old posses...

  4. The tale of two voices: A journey of self discovery through EDMR therapy

    “You are entitled to know that two entities occupy your body. One of these entities is motivated by and responds to the impulse of fear. The other is motivated by and responds to the impulse of faith. Will you be guided by faith or will you allow fear to overtake you?” ― Napoleon Hill, Outwitting...

  5. Who Gnows? Episode 6: "When in doubt, throttle out!" with Steve Dubbeldam founder of Wilderness Collective

    "Wilderness Makes You Better". This is the simple idea behind Steve Dubbeldam's company, Wilderness Collective; featuring a white-knuckled, outdoor, motorcycle adventure which forces you to overcome your fears and get back to nature. But what is it about adventure that is so vital to the human...

  6. What's all the fuss about consciousness?

    Why do spiritual types always seem to want to talk about consciousness? What's all the fuss about? Should we care? Are God and consciousness somehow linked to each other? In a shorter episode than usual, Matthew dives into a brief explanation of why consciousness is so critical to many of the...

  7. Who Gnows? Episode 4: Zen and the Art of Van Life with Nick Potter

    He lives in a sprinter van called the Black Pearl. He does strategic planning for the military. He is a one man A-Team for people with medical research needs. In his spare time, he works to discover the secrets to longevity so he can reduce suffering and enhance joy in others. In spite of the…

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  8. Who Gnows? Episode 3: Celebrity enlightenment: a look at Bill Hicks, Bill Murray & Jim Carrey

    What does it mean to be enlightened? Is it a place where you arrive or is it a state that comes and goes? Why do such moments of clarity, insight and lucidity not always last? Is it possible to wake up but not become permanently enlightened? Is it a good idea to try to pry open your 'third eye'...

  9. Who Gnows? Episode 2: Simulation Theory Jesus and the Cult of Materialism with Dr. Kent Forbes

    In our conversation today with self-described artist, theologian, atheist, raconteur and student of technical theater, Dr. Kent Forbes, we ask the following questions: What about the teachings and life of Jesus still intrigue an atheist? Is it possible to believe in God and still be an atheist?…

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  10. Who Gnows? Episode I: Aspiring Jewish Cantor turned Buddhist political consultant David Goldstein

    John Lennon famously stated, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." In the case of my friend David Goldstein, he was planning on using his singing talents to become an opera singer or potentially a cantor (similar to a rabbi). That was until his life was derailed with…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Eccentric stories and offbeat conversations with Seekers of the Way. Who Gnows? is a podcast with Matthew E. Smith, student of philosophy and religious studies turned entrepreneur. Matthew interviews others who've chosen to answer the call, exploring intellectually, spiritually, and personally slightly off the beaten path. In the process, we discover things forgotten and sometimes who we really are underneath. Who Gnows? is a safe place to explore ideas in an attempt to find the middle way, a path that embraces doubt and encourages an experiential approach to discovering the truths of life.

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Eccentric stories and offbeat conversations with Seekers of the Way. Who Gnows? is a podcast with Matthew E. Smith, student of philosophy and religious studies turned entrepreneur. Matthew interviews others who've chosen to answer the call, exploring intellectually, spiritually, and personally...

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