Ep. 134 - Thomas Connick and Ashlie Sletvold :: The 2020 Election - Trump vs. Biden ROUNDTABLE
Release Date: 10/20/2020
523. Dr. Adam Barsouk :: Cancer Prevention Strategies
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Dr. Adam Barsouk is a physician-scientist specializing in oncology and cancer prevention who authored the book, ""
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The Inevitable Demise of Instagram
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Nate presented his thesis on the inevitable decline of Instagram, arguing that despite its current dominance with billions of users and massive advertising revenue, the platform is following a predictable lifecycle similar to MySpace's rise and fall. Nate identified Instagram as being in the fourth of five stages of its lifecycle — saturation — where content oversupply, algorithm manipulation, and user fatigue are creating conditions for decline. He predicted that younger users will migrate to more authentic and private communication platforms, while AI companions and...
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522. Kim Rogers :: Cleanse Your Body of Worms, Molds, and Parasites
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(aka 'Worm Queen') is the co-founder and CEO of RogersHood Apothecary, a wellness company specializing in herbal detox and cleansing kits. You can purchase her best-selling . EPISODE SUMMARY BELOW-- I. Apothecary vs Pharmacy Discussion Nate and Kim discussed the origins and meanings of the words "apothecary" and "pharmacy," with Kim explaining how apothecary refers to natural herbal medicine while pharmacy refers to synthetic medications. Kim shared her experience going viral on TikTok in 2021 as the "worm queen" after discovering a parasite cleanse that helped resolve health issues she...
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521. Tino Dietrich :: Change Starts with Self
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Tino Dietrich is the founder of , a coaching business helping high-achieving individuals thrive in work and in life. He is also the author of personal development books, "" and "."
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520. Dr. Catherine Marti :: Improve Heart Health with GLP-1's
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is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, transplant cardiology, women’s cardiovascular disease, and cardiac imaging. She is the author of, "," and practices at Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. EPISODE SUMMARY BELOW: Nate interviewed Dr. Catherine Marti, a cardiologist specializing in heart failure. They discussed the growing problem of alcoholic cardiomyopathy in young men, with Catherine explaining how she uses echocardiograms to measure ejection fraction and treat heart failure patients with five class-1 recommended medications that can...
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519. Kayse Gehret :: Mitigate Seizures with Psilocybin Mushrooms
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Kayse Gehret is a wellness practitioner, educator, and podcaster who founded Microdosing for Healing, a platform focused on microdosing education, facilitator training, and customized coaching for psychedelics and nervous system healing. Learn more at
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Thymosin Alpha-1 -- Build a Resilient Immune System
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Nate discussed Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA-1), a peptide he strongly recommends for immune system function and longevity. He explained that TA-1 is a naturally occurring peptide originally derived from the thymus gland, which helps support T-cell function, enhance immune response, balance inflammation, and improve resistance to infections. Nate emphasized that TA-1 works as an immunomodulatory compound rather than an immune stimulant or suppressant, helping to regulate and balance the immune system. He shared personal experiences and mentioned that recent guest, Dr. Stephanie Rimka, has...
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518. Adetayo Ibijemilusi :: The Secrets to Making $500K/Year
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is a former cloud engineer who founded The 1% University, a program helping individuals break into the tech industry as AWS Cloud Engineers. Check out Tayo's YouTube
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517. Dr. Joy Kong :: The Life-Saving Miracles of Stem Cell Therapy
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is a stem cell therapy specialist and anti-aging expert who founded Chara Health, a regenerative medicine and advanced aesthetics clinic helping people extend their health-span and lifespan. Learn more at Check out Joy's YouTube EPISODE SUMMARY BELOW: I. Joy's Background and Peptide Discussion Nate and Joy discussed Joy's background, including her 27 years in Los Angeles since attending UCLA in 1999, and her earlier time in China, San Francisco, and Minnesota. They briefly touched on President Trump's visit to China and discussed local issues in Los Angeles, including homelessness. The...
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BJJ Legend Melqui Galvao ARRESTED
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Nate conducted a solo episode discussing severe allegations of sexual misconduct against Melqui Galvao, a prominent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor and father of top competitor Mika Galvao. The investigation involves multiple allegations against minors, including charges of statutory rape and unauthorized access to electronic devices. Nate read an alleged audio message from Galvao to the victim's father, Luiz, where Galvao apologized for his behavior and attempted to bribe the family to remain silent, offering to promote the victim to black belt and provide opportunities in the United States....
info_outlineThomas Connick - a Trump supporter - is a trial attorney and founder of Connick Law LLC. Ashlie Sletvold - a Biden supporter - is a plaintiff's attorney and managing partner of Peiffer Wolf's Cleveland office. They joined me for an open dialogue and discussion on why their candidate is right for America as we approach this historic 2020 election.