Deep Shallow Dive

🎙️ EP#350 | DSD | Dependency, Division & Deep State Delusions

In this raw, no-filter solo episode, we dive deep into America's growing sense of disillusionment — from failed health initiatives and political stagnation to AI addiction and underground power plays. The host opens up about frustration with RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement, reflects on the divisive aftermath of COVID-19, and questions how dependent we...

🎙️ EP#349 | GUEST | BoyBand Stacey Breaks the Stage: Backstreet, Lou Pearlman & VIP Hustles

What do you get when you combine fangirl roots, insider access, and pure 90s nostalgia? You get Boy Band Stacey — and this week, she joins Ray for a mic-drop of a conversation that unpacks the wild world of boy bands. From screaming fans and sketchy contracts to reinventing pop stardom in Las Vegas residencies, this episode dives headfir...

🎙️ EP#348 | DSD | Behind the Mic: Growth, ZIPPIX, & the Future of Deep Shallow Dive

In this raw and revealing solo episode, Ray D steps behind the mic to give listeners a full breakdown of the Deep Shallow Dive’s evolution—where it’s been, where it’s going, and why everything is about to change. After a streak of guest-packed episodes featuring historian Christine Hill, ER physician Dr. Ter Ahmad, and influencer-turned-critic M...

🎙️ EP#347 | GUEST | The Matt Kim Exit: Censorship, MAGA & The Fight for Privacy

In this explosive and brutally honest episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with viral truth-teller and entrepreneur Matt Kim, diving deep into the moments that shaped his political awakening, social media rise, and eventual disillusionment with the MAGA movement. From the Titan submersible video that catapulted him to fame to the personal decision to wal...

🎙️ EP#346 | GUEST | Gaza’s Medical Crisis: Dr. Thaer Ahmad’s Frontline Truth

From warzones to WhatsApp denials, this episode dives into the harrowing reality of Gaza’s healthcare collapse through the eyes of Dr. Thaer Ahmad, a Palestinian-American ER doctor and humanitarian. Originally set to enter Gaza with the WHO’s Emergency Medical Team, Dr. Ahmad was rejected at the last moment — via a WhatsApp message. He breaks down how bure...

🎙️ EP#49 | GUEST | Unmasking WW2 aka the “Good War” with Christine Lynn

What if everything you thought you knew about World War II was wrong? In this explosive follow-up to her viral Russia episode, historian Christine Lynn returns to DSD to dismantle decades of Western propaganda surrounding WWII. With unapologetic clarity, Christine takes us on a deep dive into what she calls the darkest myths of the 20th century—from the manipul...

🎙️ EP#344 | DSD | Tupac, Epstein & Truth Bombs: Hit ‘Em Up for Real

In this explosive solo episode, your host peels back layers of controversy, media control, and cultural narratives—with Tupac's “Hit ’Em Up” setting the tone both musically and metaphorically. What starts as a nostalgic nod to one of the hardest diss tracks in hip hop quickly pivots into sharp commentary on censorship, copyright enforcement, and geopolitica...

🎙️ EP#343 | GUEST | SEO King Brandon Leibowitz on Building Google-Proof Websites

In this high-impact episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we sit down with the mastermind of organic search growth — Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers. With over 15 years in the SEO trenches, Brandon breaks down the building blocks of ranking success, sharing insights that every business, brand, and creator needs to thrive online. From site structure and sch...

🎙️ EP#342 | GUEST | March to Gaza: Josephine Guilbeau’s Battle Cry

In this explosive and emotional return, Josephine Guilbeau, 17-year decorated Army veteran and Deep Shallow Dive’s most streamed guest ever, joins Ray for a gripping breakdown of the current political and humanitarian chaos in the Middle East. From Iran to Israel, Gaza to the U.S. military, Josephine delivers an unflinching critique of government complicity, media m...

🎙️ EP341 | DSD | More Epstein, More Lies, More Truth

In this bombshell episode, we dive headfirst into the tangled web of Jeffrey Epstein, Mossad connections, and elite coverups — and it’s about way more than just a list. Your host breaks down three competing theories on Trump’s stance, why the DOJ’s "case closed" announcement doesn’t hold water, and why the real question isn’t who’s on the list, but who commissioned it. ...

🎙️ EP#340 | GUEST | Inside SEAL Team 6, Bin Laden’s Death & The Mysterious Case of Job Price

What really happened the night Osama bin Laden was killed? And what secrets still lie buried within the Navy SEALs’ elite Tier 1 community? In this explosive episode, host Ray Doustdar sits down with Matt Cubbler, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, former Army Intel, and Federal Air Marshal, to take a Deep Shallow Dive into covert milit...

🎙️ EP#339 | DSD | Epstein, 9/11 & the Politics of Distrust

This week, DSD kicks off with a post–4th of July reflection that feels more fractured than festive. From the low-energy patriotic vibes to the mounting political division, this episode sets the tone for a deep dive into American disillusionment. Our host asks: What happened to unity—and is it even coming back?

But the fireworks truly ignite with a breakdown of the DOJ’s ...

🎙️ EP#338 | GUEST | From Country Grammar to Chaos: The Story of JD Mass and Nelly

What happens when lifelong friendship, hip-hop superstardom, and fast-moving business collide? In this raw and revealing episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with JD Mass — entrepreneur, former business manager to Nelly, and the man behind some of hip-hop’s most iconic brand deals. This is part one of a gripping two-part series that dives deep into the whi...

🎙️ EP#337 | DSD | Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Playing 4D Chess with Trump?

What if Marjorie Taylor Greene isn’t going rogue—but executing a master plan? In this scorched-earth episode, Ray dives deep into the growing rift within the Republican Party, fueled by surprising takes from Tucker Carlson, Thomas Massie, and yes, MTG herself. With unexpected praise for Greene’s podcast appearance and speculation about whether Trump is silentl...

🎙️ EP#336 | GUEST | From Kissinger to Palantir: Geopolitics, Iran, and the AI Cold War

In this riveting episode, host Ray Doustdar welcomes James Corbett of The Corbett Report for a no-holds-barred discussion on global geopolitics, elite power structures, and the digital rebranding of warfare. From the roots of Middle East conflicts to Palantir’s quiet role in triggering international escalations, the duo explores how propaganda, p...

🎙️ EP#335 | DSD | Trump, Iran & the Shadow War for Regime Change

This week’s Deep Shallow Dive unpacks one of the most turbulent geopolitical 72-hour stretches in recent memory. Host Ray Deustar walks us through Trump’s sudden military escalation against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the bizarrely choreographed ceasefire with Israel, and a stunning turn in regime change rhetoric—all topped with Trump dropping his first ever on-rec...

🎙️ EP#334 | GUEST | Is Israel Still God's Chosen Nation? With Pastor Steven Anderson

In this jaw-dropping episode of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray welcomes back one of the show’s most requested and controversial guests: Pastor Steven Anderson. Together, they dive deep into the viral moment where Senator Ted Cruz faltered on Tucker Carlson’s podcast — revealing his lack of biblical context for a statement guiding his entire foreign policy....

🎙️ EP#333 | DSD | Ted Cruz Melts Down on Tucker, Iran Chaos & Social Media Showdowns

In this electric episode of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray D returns with a vengeance after a short break, unloading a fiery commentary on the political chaos surrounding Iran, Israel, and America’s ever-deepening involvement. From a deeply personal DM exchange with a longtime Persian Jewish friend to the weaponization of social media reels, Ray confro...

🎙️ EP#332 | GUEST | Breaking News & Broken Narratives w/ Ethan Levins

This week on Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar is joined by rising geo-political commentator Ethan Levins, known for his sharp takes and fiery delivery across social media. Tuning in from Europe, Ethan brings international perspective to the explosive situation brewing between Israel and Iran, dissecting the motives, misinformation, and military realities few a...