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World XP Podcast
by World XP Podcast
We want to learn about and from varied experiences and perspectives on life and we wanted to share these stories with you!Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyrTwitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7BzmYouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL
Episodes
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Award-Winning Historian Explains What We Get Wrong About the American Revolution | Dr. Richard Bell
Award-winning historian Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland and author of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, joins the World XP Podcast to separate the mythology of America’s founding from the much messier history underneath it. We discuss why the...
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How Politics Became a High-Stakes Sport | Dr. Ben Darr
Political scientist and author Ben Darr joins the World XP Podcast to explain why American politics increasingly looks more like sports fandom than democratic participation. We discuss how Team Red vs. Team Blue turns voters into spectators, why political “winning” can become disconnected from...
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Middle East Expert: The Iran War Is Likely to Escalate Again | Simon Waldman
King’s College London Defence Studies lecturer and Middle East scholar Simon Waldman returns to the World XP Podcast to examine where the conflict with Iran could go next — and why he believes another round of fighting may ultimately be more a question of when than if. We discuss the changing...
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Why a Top Hedge Fund Manager Isn’t Panicking About the Economy | Samir Varma
Physicist and hedge fund manager Samir Varma returns to the World XP Podcast to break down why he isn’t buying the constant predictions of an imminent financial collapse. We discuss why Americans can feel economically worse off even amid substantial prosperity, housing affordability, tariffs and...
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How We Convince Ourselves We’re Right | Jay Shapiro
Documentary filmmaker, author, and Dilemma Podcast host Jay Shapiro joins the World XP Podcast to explore cognitive dissonance, moral integrity, and how human beings can rationalize their way into genuinely believing things that conflict with their own values. We discuss the psychology of...
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Why We Keep Missing the Only Moment That Matters | Yoav Avni
Israeli novelist and translator Yoav Avni joins the World XP Podcast to explore time, artificial intelligence, creativity, and why so many of us spend our lives thinking about the past or worrying about the future instead of actually experiencing the present. Yoav discusses his new time-travel...
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He Bet $40,000 on a 60-Person Trojan War Epic | Peter Barber
Opera singer and creator Peter Barber returns to the World XP Podcast to break down the enormous gamble behind Melody of War, his 30-song concept album reimagining Achilles and the Trojan War. Peter has spent more than $40,000 building the project, assembled a team of roughly 60 singers, artists,...
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Orthopedic Surgeon Explains What Athletes Get Wrong About Recovery | Dr. Matthew Buchanan
Board-certified orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Matthew Buchanan joins the World XP Podcast to explain what athletes often misunderstand about injury and recovery. We discuss Achilles ruptures, recurring ankle sprains, strength and injury prevention, when rest becomes counterproductive, how...
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Why Dragon Myths Appear Across the World | Dave Stone
Author and craftsman Dave Stone joins the World XP Podcast to explore why dragon and serpent myths appear in cultures across the world, from ancient Mesopotamia and Celtic Europe to India, China, Japan and beyond. We discuss the recurring patterns hidden inside these stories, whether dragons may...
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Former Professor Explains Why Modern Society Can’t Keep Growing | Robert Jensen
Former University of Texas journalism professor Robert Jensen returns to the World XP Podcast to challenge one of modern society’s deepest assumptions: that economic growth, energy use, technology, and human consumption can continue without limits. We discuss capitalism and socialism, government...
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Expert Intelligence Analyst Explains How You’re Being Manipulated Online | Ryan McBeth
Intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth joins the World XP Podcast to explain how modern information warfare works, why emotional social media content should immediately raise your suspicion, and how propaganda, AI, drones, and rapidly changing military technology are reshaping both warfare and the way...
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From Ramadi to Capitol Hill: What America Keeps Getting Wrong | Jim Webb
Marine veteran and former Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer Jim Webb joins the World XP Podcast to share what Ramadi, Capitol Hill, the RFK Jr. campaign, and corporate America taught him about leadership, institutional failure, and why powerful systems keep repeating avoidable mistakes.…
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Civil War Historian Explains What Americans Still Get Wrong | Kevin M. Levin
Civil War historian Kevin M. Levin joins the World XP Podcast to examine what Americans still misunderstand about the Civil War, slavery, Reconstruction, the Lost Cause, and Confederate monuments. If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Kevin's Links: Substack:...
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What Ancient Rome Reveals About the Modern World
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Rachel's Links: Website: www.wolfwomanrising.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfwomanrisingofficial YouTube: www.youtube.com/@wolfwomanrising Rachel is the author of 'Lupa. She-Wolf of Rome, Mother of Destiny', as well...
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Expert Hypnotherapist Explains What Happens Between Lives
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! David's Links: Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Life-According-Soul-Awakening-Connections-ebook/dp/B0GYQ33858 Substack: https://substack.com/@thelivingvote David Allen is a long-established Life Between Lives…
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Who Can Stop France? Three Semi-Pro Players Size Up the 2026 World Cup
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Livestream Watch Along for USA World Cup Games: @WorldXPSoccer on Instagram Giuseppe Meli and Jaden Longdon are semi-pro soccer players for Arlington SA. Together we breakdown the upcoming knockout stages, including…
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Why the Middle East Still Lives in the Shadow of World War I
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Simon's Links: Amazon link to Looking For Elsewhere: The Jews of Turkey Then and Now: UK: https://amzn.eu/d/0gKyuvNG USA: https://a.co/d/088t99LR Canada: https://a.co/d/0hQ4vVkt Substack: https://simonwaldman.substack.com/ X:...
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Joshua Hale - Escaping the Matrix, Using AI While Keeping Your Privacy, Is The US Dollar Ending?
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Joshua's Links: Website: https://joshuahale.io/ Joshua Hale is a Paranoid AI Enthusiast. Best-selling author, AI strategist, and scout for the freedom-minded crowd who wants the truth about where this technology is headed.…
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Kieran Stanislaw Mace - Near Death Experience, Traversing the Spirit World, Paranormal Happenings
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Kieran's Links: Book mini-site: https://linktr.ee/para.normality Book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/03RamRMx Podcast: https://youtube.com/@para.podcast @para.podcast Kieran Stanislaw Mace is a full-time graphic designer by day,...
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Jack Davies - Getting a Film On Amazon Prime, Climate Activism, Crafting a Good Thriller Novel
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Jack’s Links:Websites: https://www.jackdaviesauthor.com/http://www.jackdaviesdirector.com/ Instagram: @jackskyseaJack Davies is an author of two novels, an award-winning filmmaker and artist who lives in London. “944 Hidalgo” a...
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Olly Porteus - Pep Watched Me Coach, The Man City Christmas Parties, Managing in China
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Olly's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollyporteous/ Substack: https://ollyporteous.substack.com/ Olly has spent his career working across the full spectrum of youth football — from developing elite academy players…
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Ranjit Singh - Coherent Strategy in the Iran Conflict? US Lawlessness, NATO Destruction, AI Future
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Ranjit's Links: Substack: https://nolinesinnature.substack.com/ Ranjit Singh, Associate Professor in the University of Mary Washington's Department of Political Science and International Affairs, teaches international relations,...
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Joe Lombardi - Become Your Own Bank, How Life Insurance Can Give You Financial Freedom, Finding God
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Joe's Links: Website: https://ironhawkfinancial.com/ https://moneytalkwithironhawk.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lombardi-ironhawk Joseph’s mission is both simple and profound: he aims to help you secure a financially...
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Chris Barnard - Building Next Gen Energy Infrastructure, Re-Industrializing America, The AI Race
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Chris' Links: Website: https://acc.eco/ X: https://x.com/ChrisBarnardDL Chris Barnard is President of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC). He also serves on the Youth Advisory Council for the Republican Party. Chris lives…
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Philipp Wank - Differential Learning, Developing Top Talent, The Difference At The Highest Levels
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Philipp's Links: Soccer Instinct: https://www.amazon.ca/Soccer-Instinct-Differential-Learning-Neuro-Athletic/dp/B0GX2765H4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_philipp.wank/ Philipp Wank is a professional soccer coach…
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Sandy Martin: Biohacking Expert - Learn How to Say No, The Things You Don't Know Are Harmful + More!
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Sandy's Links: bioEDGE Longevity Summit https://bioedgelongevity.com/Living Well. Longer. Together bioEDGE Decoder https://bioedgedecoder.com/ Your body sends signals long before problems show up as diagnoses. bioEDGE Decoder...
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Michael Yee - Update on the Journey, Moving to Taiwan, Becoming a Digital Nomad, the Visa Process
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Michael’s Links: https://hyperfollow.com/michaelyee Michael Yee is an American software engineer, self-taught music producer, digital artist, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be digital nomad in Taiwan. After six years applying his...
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Lisa Muller - Stop Using Filters, Setting Boundaries, The Current Dating Scene, Finding Your Person
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Lisa's Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilariouslisa?_r=1&_t=ZP-95VnFZcEHbL IG: https://www.instagram.com/lmulls13/ Therapy IG: https://www.instagram.com/theralee__/ Lisa Muller is a New York native with nearly a decade…
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SimpleScale - We Know Marketing and Football, Let Us Crack The Instagram Algorithm For You
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! SimpleScale's Links: https://www.instagram.com/simplescale/ Toby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tobyoneillcoach/ Toby O'Neill and David O'Mara are the founders of SimpleScale, a content marketing agency that helps private…
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Sheriff Mack - I Sued the Clinton's and Lived to Tell the Tale, Standing Before the US Supreme Court
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Sheriff's Links: Website: https://cspoa.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UpholdandDefend X: @realCSPOA Richard Mack served in law enforcement for 20 years, with duties including Patrol Officer, Corporal, Sergeant…
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Keith Knight - Who REALLY Benefits When Nations Go To WAR, Why The Government Continues To Grow
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Keith's Links: @KeithKnightDontTreadonAnyone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ewiXhsWfnBENJQLCIxRIQ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CPB4D5LD Odysee: https://odysee.com/@KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone:b...
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Djordje Minic, Tristan Hubsch, Samir Varma - The Biggest Physics Breakthrough in the Last 100 Years?
Huge thank you to Samir Varma for co-hosting! If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Djordje and Tristan's Book: https://www.routledge.com/The-Weight-of-Quantum-Quantum-Theory-and-the-Structure-of-Physics/Hubsch-Minic/p/book/9781041191285 Samir's Website:...
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Bee - Is Social Media Stealing Our Free Will, Finding Your True Self, Bee's 5 Steps To Inner Peace
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Bee's Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Beescornerofyt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/beescorneroftwitch Substack: https://beescornerr.substack.com/ Bee is the creator of Bee’s Corner, a psychology and philosophy based...
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Troy Laing - What Biohacking Really Is, The MOST Effective Recovery Tool, Overcoming Addiction
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Troy's Links: Website: https://cultureoc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureoc_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @CultureOC Troy Laing, an Australian entrepreneur with a passion for health and fitness, inspired…
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Saundra Davis - School Board Spending Is Out Of Control, Compensating Teachers Properly, Cutting Tax
If you’re enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Saundra’s Website: https://www.friendsofsaundradavis.com/ Saundra Davis is a voice of reason for Fairfax County schools, bringing independent thinking and practical solutions to education leadership. A proud mother of three…
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Manu Rewal - The Iranians Imprisoned My Friend, Learning Filmmaking, Funding Future Films
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Manu's Website: https://manurewal.com Manu's Top Films: 1. CHAI PANI ETC (FICTION) (90 minutes):https://vimeo.com/ondemand/chaipanietcengsubtitles 2. LE CORBUSIER IN INDIA (2x50 minutes)...
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Anand Rao - Is Society Ready For The AI Revolution, Integrating AI In Education, Preparing Students For The Future
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Anand's Links: Website: http://panandrao.com/ Podcast: https://aixhighered.com/ UMW: https://academics.umw.edu/center-for-ai/ Anand Rao is Professor and Chair of Communication and Digital Studies at the University of Mary...
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Shaun Cardoza - Growing Up In Zimbabwe, Leaving Finance World, Getting Threatened By An 85 Year Old
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Shaun Cardoza grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to the U.S. when he was 16. Coming from a sports-focused family, movement was always a part of his life—and over time, that turned into a deeper passion for fitness, discipline, and...
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Katie Stacey - Surviving an Elephant Charge, Living Among Wolves, Getting More Connected with Nature
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Katie's Links: Get No Paradise with Wolves here: https://www.wildfinca.com/no-paradise-with-wolves Learn more about The Wild Shift here: https://thewildshift.com/homepage Learn more about Wild Finca here:...
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David Rand - The Truth Behind The Venezuela Raid, What's Next For The Epstein Files, Is Iran Next?
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! David Rand is a political consultant, commentator, podcaster, and philosopher. He is the co-host of the show @humanreactionpod and writes articles on his substack, found here: https://substack.com/@davidrand David's Website:...
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Robert Jensen - Media's Lies: Vietnam & Iraq War Cover-ups, Journalism Saved Me: Weird to Confident
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Robert’s Links: Website: https://robertwjensen.org/ X: @jensenrobertw Robert Jensen is Emeritus Professor in the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of It’s Debatable: Talking...
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Mo Ezeldin - What is Tokenization, Revamping Education within the Web3 Space, The Future of Crypto
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Mo’s Links: Website: https://www.animocabrands.com/ X: https://x.com/Mo_Ezz14 Mohamed Ezeldin is the Head of Tokenomics at Animoca Brands, where he has been instrumental in shaping the company's approach to digital economies and...
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Samir Varma and Dr. Ted Schwartz - Free Will Can Be Scientifically Disproven, Life Is A Miracle
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Dr. Schwartz’s Links: Website: https://www.theodorehschwartzmd.com/ Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734286/gray-matters-by-theodore-h-schwartz/ Theodore H. Schwartz, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude in Philosophy and...
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Kira Shishkin - America's Leading News By Text, Get Out of Your Echo Chamber and Talk to a Stranger!
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Kira’s Links: https://informed.now https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirashishkin Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed, the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor,...
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Samir Varma - Wage Earners Will Be Left Behind, The Banks Are A Ponzi Scheme, What Crypto Really Is
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment!Samir's Links: https://samirvarma.com/https://www.substack.com/@samirvarmaSamir is an Author, Physicist, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Hedge Fund Manager. He has a PhD in Theoretical Physics from The University of Texas. The...
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Dave Mastran - The Markets ALWAYS Respond to Fear and Greed, Overcoming Addiction and Helping Others
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Dave's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vamostoros/ Website: https://www.newparadigmcapitalmanagement.com/home David B. Mastran is a Founding Partner, Principal, and the President of New Paradigm Capital Management…
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Nkechi "Charis" Enebeli - Why Africa is Leading Web3 Adoption, What the Future of Finance Looks Like
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Nkechi's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__iamcharis/ UglyCash: https://ugly.cash/ Nkechi, "Charis" Enebeli is a community builder, content creator, and tech host obsessed with connecting people, opportunities, and...
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JonRobert Tartaglione - How Framing Influences Decisions, What's Job Crafting, Shaping Perceptions
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! JonRobert's Links: Website: https://influence51.com/ Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione is a psychologist and behavioral scientist who studies what moves people - what are the factors that shape people's attitudes, shift their decisions,...
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Ken Balbuena - People Before Politics, Local Politics Is The Best Way To Make a Difference
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Ken's Links: Website: http://www.kenforbraddock.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenforbraddock/ Ken Balbuena has served in a variety of community roles, including civic association president, PTA president, chair of the...
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Phoebe Tan - AI is the Future of Clothing Rentals, Leaving a High Paying Job to Found a Start-Up
If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Phoebe's Links: Website: https://taelor.style/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-tan-b6a3166 Promo Code: podcast25 Phoebe is currently the Founder of Taelor, an AI-powered two-sided circular fashion platform for busy...
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