The AUXORO Podcast

The AUXORO Podcast

Host Zach Grossfeld chats with creatives, athletes, scientists, and others who do dope sh*t and want to share their stories. Whether it's tripping balls on acid, the possibility of an Earth-shattering nuclear war, or diving 120 meters underwater in a single breath, no topic is off limits. Past guests include FINNEAS (Music Artist, Songwriter), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (Longevity Scientist), Eben Britton (NFL, Psychonaut), Andy Weir (The Martian, Project Hail Mary), Brian Toon (Nuclear War Expert), Coleman Hughes (Racial Issues), Ryan Serhant (Sell It Like Serhant), Taylor Burrowes (Dating Coach), and hundreds more. Let's plug in. BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/

Episodes

November 22, 2023 137 mins

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, William Trubridge and Zach discuss the near-death experience that William endured while freediving during the pandemic, the dangers of doping in the sport of freediving, breathwork to alleviate anxiety, why freediving can be a shortcut to Nirvana, how William became the world's deepest man by diving unaided 102 meters deep, and more.

 

Guest Bio: William Trubridge is a world-record freediver, ke...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Julian Togelius and Zach discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence, Chat GPT and the technology of large language models, how Julian is using video games to evolve AI agents, when AI will become conscious, and the most dangerous AI company in the world.

 

Guest Bio: Julian Toeglius is an Associate Professor Of Computer Science at NYU who focuses on artificial intelligence and games. 

 

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On this AUXORO Premium preview (full episode available only on AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM) Zach reacts to the recent debate between Coleman Hughes and Jamelle Bouie on color blindness and racism. 

 

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss Julie making it through the surprises of an Indonesian sacrifice ceremony, how to get away with murder and lessons from Breaking Bad, backpacking across the Pyrenees, summiting an active volcano, how to conquer everyday fears, and more.

 

Guest Bio: Julie Labau is a scientist who is currently studying mosquitoes at STRI (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute). ...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Noah Kahan and I get into how to nail a first date, Noah's fake Wikipedia page, how therapy can be a great tool to better know yourself, Noah's encounters with internet trolls, wisdom from The Office's Michael Scott, and more.

 

This episode with Noah Kahan was originally released on the podcast back in 2019. I wanted to re-release this conversation because Noah is one of my favorite artists who...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Chloé Valdary react in real-time to the recent viral debate between the infamous Andrew Tate and Psychologist David Sutcliffe. This is the second part of what will be a 3-part series and this segment of the debate was absolutely electric. Chloé and Zach pick up right where they left off in Part 1 by diving into how Andrew Tate has become the architect of his own reality, how Tate feel...

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On this preview of the full episode only available on AUXORO Premium at AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM, Zach reacts to the Destiny Vs. Milo Yiannaopolous debate on Christian Nationalism. Destiny is a YouTuber, political commentator, and video game streamer who has not shied away from discussing controversial topics like race, wokeness, and violence despite being banned from major platforms. I enjoy Destiny's videos and see him as a guy who m...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Liam DeBoer and I discuss the trial of Jordan Peterson, the rise of totalitarianism and Nazi Germany, Justin Trudeau's War on Free Speech in Canada, the heroes and villains of The Dark Knight Batman trilogy, the former KGB agent who claims that the United States has already been taken over through psychological subversion, lessons from George Orwell's 1984 and how they can be applied to today'...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Chloé Valdary react in real-time to the recent viral debate between the infamous Andrew Tate and Psychologist David Sutcliffe. Andrew Tate, at one time the most Googled person on the planet, is a four-time world champion kickboxer who has risen in the ranks to become the most notorious face in social media and podcasting. Andrew Tate has not only broken the internet, but he has shatte...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Nancy Segal and Zach discuss the twins who survived the brutal medical experiments in Auschwitz, the myths surrounding the "nature vs. nurture" debate, Dr. Josef Mengele aka The "Angel Of Death" who conducted the twin holocaust experiments, the landmark Minnesota twins study 'Born Together, Reared Apart' that changed the public consciousness on twins, why parenting is overrated, and more.

 

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Robert (Bob) Salas and I discuss the UFO encounter he witnessed at Malmstrom Airforce Base in 1967, the recent testimony of whistleblowers at the UFO hearings in Congress, the work of Harvard psychiatrist John Mack who investigated more than sixty abduction cases, the possibility of alien biologics having been recovered by the US government, how we can create better systems for reporting and r...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Melissa McKay and I discuss the power of vipassana (insight, mindfulness) and metta meditation (loving-kindness) meditation, how meditation and mindfulness can be applied at the highest level of sports, the supernatural powers of the Buddha, the pain and benefits of extended silent retreats, how psychedelics are being used to enhance mindfulness, the possibility of AI becoming self-aware, and ...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, James Kirchick and Zach record a thrilling two-parter. The first half of the episode focuses on James Kirchick's interview with Armie Hammer titled 'Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence' (published by Air Mail Feb 2023), the first and only interview given by Armie Hammer since he was accused of sexual abuse and cannibalism and blacklisted from Hollywood. We get into evidence that shows how Elizabet...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Hadley Vlahos and Zach discuss Hadley's work as a hospice nurse and what it's like to be there for life's final moments, what makes for a good death, the most common regrets of the dying, patients on their deathbed seeing deceased loved ones, how one of Hadley's patients with Alzheimer's saved her husband's life, how Hadley overcame an eating disorder and learned how to "eat the cake," whether...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, ARTY and Zach discuss the future of artificial intelligence in music and the viral AI Drake  song 'Heart On My Sleeve,' ARTY's journey through the dance music scene, what it was like to grow up for two decades in Engels Russia, the genius of Avicii and ARTY's relationship with the late legend, tools to cope with insomnia on the road,  and more.

 

ARTY is an artist, producer, and DJ based in Los ...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Gary Faust and Zach discuss the possibility of a serial killer lurking the streets of Austin, the rise of Tony Hinchcliffe and the Kill Tony podcast, what it takes to be a good 'Man On The Street' host, Austin's homeless problem, the highs and lows of heroin use, the Jordan Neely Chokehold incident, becoming a father, and more.

 

Guest bio: Gary Faust is a podcast producer, host, and journalist ...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Steven Kotler and Zach discuss Steven's latest book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he chronicles his experience of pushing his body past preconceived limits to achieve the impossible: learn to park ski past the age of fifty. Steven also discusses the crucial elements of peak human performance he's researched over the past three decades, the benefits of weed versus alcohol on th...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Chloé Valdary and Zach discuss the Theory Of Enchantment, an innovative framework developed by Chloé that teaches people how to fight bigotry with love, the genius of Kendrick Lamar, Andrew Tate and the crisis of masculinity, how Chloé will become best friends with Beyoncé, defeating racism, and Chloé's unconventional Christian upbringing growing up in a Protestant home and celebrating Jewish ...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss Julie's work studying mosquitoes at STRI (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) in Panama and strategizing the eradication of mosquito-borne disease in high-risk areas, how releasing 5 billion mosquitoes is helping fight dengue fever, an adventure that Julie and Zach endured in Panama that involved the possibility of being eaten by crocodiles, the realities ...

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Chris Lehto and Zach discuss what drew Chris into the world of UFO (UAP) investigation, The Phoenix Lights phenomenon with over 750 witnesses, what made Chris want to become a fighter pilot, challenging Mick West's debunkings, UFO encounters at nuclear sites, the story of Bob Lazar, and more.

 

Guest Bio: Chris Lehto is a retired F-16 pilot, a UAP investigator, and the host of The Lehto Files. 

 

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