Deep Shallow Dive

🎙️ EP309 | DSD | From Gaza to Belichick: Politics, Pop Culture & AI Control

In this episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we open with a visceral, no-holds-barred reflection on Trump’s first 100 days back in office. Has the former president pulled a fast one on voters, especially Arab Americans, or is there a deeper 4D chess game unfolding? The host breaks down the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the illusion of foreign policy shifts, and...

🎙️ EP#308 | DSD | The Epstein Blackmail Web: Unraveling Power, Secrecy & Corruption

In this gripping episode, we peel back the layers of one of the deepest and darkest scandals in modern history: the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Diving into conspiracy versus reality, we examine how blackmail, intelligence agencies, and systemic corruption intertwine at the highest levels of global power. From Virginia Giuffre’s suspicious death to the...

🎙️ EP#307 | DSD | The Explosive Truth Behind Building 7: Richard Gage Uncovers 9/11’s Deepest Secrets

What if everything you thought you knew about 9/11 was wrong? In this jaw-dropping episode of Deep Shallow Dive, host Ray Doustdar sits down with Richard Gage, AIA, a world-renowned architect and relentless investigator of the 9/11 building collapses. Together, they dismantle the official narrative around Building 7, explore the ph...

🎙️ EP#306 | DSD | The Insanity of Empire: 7 Countries, 20 Years, and Endless Chaos

What do Wesley Clark’s 2007 prophecy and a 2025 congressional hearing have in common? In this blistering episode, we draw chilling parallels between Clark’s infamous “7 countries in 5 years” memo and today’s tangled web of U.S. foreign aid allegedly funneled to terror-linked regimes. From Iraq to Iran, this eye-opening deep dive maps 20+ years of int...

🎙️ EP#305 | DSD | Interval Walking, ChatGPT’s Glow-Up & Why Religion Isn’t the Problem

From Karate Kid throwbacks to bouncer-turned-Pope revelations, this episode dives into everything from peak health hacks to religious unity—and it's got layers. We kick things off with a look at the Japanese-developed Interval Walking Training method, a smarter, more efficient alternative to the classic 10k steps. Backed by real science, it’s...

🎙️ EP304 | DSD | These Nuts, Fake Astronauts & Religious Unity

This week on Deep Shallow Dive, we crack open a bag of controversial takes, spiritual revelations, and a deep dive into the world’s nuttiness—literally and metaphorically. Kicking things off with reflections on Pastor Bob Teal’s impactful episode, we explore a powerful thread connecting Christianity and Islam, especially around the surprising shared belief that Jesu...

🎙️ EP#303| GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor Bob Thiel Breaks It All Down

In this compelling episode, Ray sits down with Dr. Bob Thiel—pastor, theologian, and prolific author—for a deep, scholarly, and refreshingly grounded dive into the origins of Christianity, the construction of the Bible, and how prophecy intersects with today’s political landscape. From Moses and ancient scripture to Trump, Biden, and the modern-d...

🎙️ EP#302 | DSD | Trump, Netanyahu & the Vaccine Divide: Uneasy Alliances and Uncomfortable Truths

What’s really going on behind the smiles and handshakes of global power players? In this episode, we take a deep, shallow dive into the unusual energy between Trump and Netanyahu during their latest press conference. From subtle digs to billion-dollar side-eyes, host Ray breaks down the optics and the body language that hint at te...

🎙️ EP#301 | DSD | Friends, Personal Growth, and Splitting Ceviche with Shane Wetmore

What happens when two longtime friends reconnect over ceviche and conversation? In this heartfelt solo episode, the host reflects on a recent meetup with Shane Wetmore, a fellow Miami of Ohio alum and loyal DSD listener, who encouraged a deeper dive into personal storytelling. The result? A raw, reflective, and revealing look at how relationships e...

🎙️ EP#300 | GUESTS | EP#298 | GUEST | Ohio Roots, Global Truths: Two Palestinian-Americans Brothers Story

What happens when two proud Palestinian-American brothers walk boldly into the U.S. military, cybersecurity, and the heart of America’s toughest conversations? In this power-packed episode, Ray sits down with Muhammad and Bilal Daoud — two Ohio-born sons of Palestinian immigrants — to dive deep into identity, geopolitics, media...

🎙️ EP#299 | DSD | Incline Walking, CIA Whistleblowers & 9/11 Red Flags

In this solo episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we hit an unexpected stride — literally and metaphorically. The host kicks off with a surprisingly impactful topic: incline walking. From personal treadmill routines to pounding hills in Laguna Beach, he shares how upping the incline is transforming his workouts, burning fat, and even sculpting those "buns of s...

🎙️ EP298 | DSD | Is Trump Still Trump? The Deep State, Puppetry & Cracks in the MAGA Wall

What if the version of Trump we’re seeing today isn’t the one who stormed the scene in 2016? In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive headfirst into a heated and nuanced conversation about whether Trump is still the man his base believed in—or if he’s now a puppet of the very forces he once opposed. With guest insights from Luke David and ...

🎙️ EP297 | DSD | Trump, Term Limits & Elon Worship Syndrome

In this raw, no-holds-barred solo episode, we navigate the murky waters of politics, power, and perception in 2025 America. From the eerie silence around “Make America Healthy Again” to a troubling shift in Trump’s persona, this episode is a wake-up call for listeners clinging to blind loyalty—on any side of the aisle. Your host delivers a brutally honest take on why p...

🎙️ EP#296 | GUEST | From Baseball to Bible Truths: JSlay USA on Faith, Chistian Zionism, the USS Liberty & a Different Trump Post-Assassination:

What do you get when a pro athlete-turned-truth teller steps into the arena? A home run of an episode. Jeremy Slayden, aka JSlay USA, joins Ray for a powerful, unfiltered Deep Shallow Dive into his journey from Gatorade Player of the Year and Georgia Tech standout to a fearless voice c...

🎙️ EP#295 | DSD | From Triglycerides to Trump, Burps, Flossing, the Bible & Base MAGA & MTG’s Rant:

This rare Monday drop kicks off with host reflections on health missteps, cholesterol clarity, and the unfiltered truth about flossing (seriously, he goes in). After correcting a key point from Friday’s cholesterol episode, we dive into the underestimated importance of triglycerides and why your bathroom routine might be sile...

🎙️ EP#294 | HEALTH | Is Cholesterol the Villain… or a Misunderstood Metric?

What if everything you thought about cholesterol was wrong? In this eye-opening solo episode, Ray peels back the layers on his latest bloodwork results and takes us on a deep shallow dive into the truth about cholesterol. After a surprising uptick in his LDL and total cholesterol numbers—despite feeling leaner and stronger than ever—Ray challenges conventio...

🎙️ EP#293 | GUEST | Alan Shebaro: From Special Forces to Speaking Truths About War, Palestine & Power

What happens when a highly trained U.S. Army Special Forces veteran begins to question everything he once believed in? In this raw and eye-opening episode, Ray sits down with Alan Shebaro, a former counterterrorism operative turned truth-teller, who pulls no punches as he reflects on his military service in Iraq, the cost of th...

🎙️ EP#292 | DSD | From Funk to Friendship: Rediscovering Real Connection in a Digital World

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, Ray peels back the curtain and opens up like never before. Instead of launching into the usual geopolitics or AI chatter, he kicks things off with a powerful story about reconnecting with old college friends—Todd Keen and Jeff Brunka—and the surprisingly profound impact that one night of real-w...

🎙️ EP#291 | DSD | Wesley Clark, War Plans & the Iran Playbook

In this eye-opening episode, we revisit a powerful 2007 interview with General Wesley Clark that has never felt more relevant. The Deep Shallow Dive unpacks Clark’s bombshell claim about a post-9/11 Pentagon memo outlining plans to topple seven countries—including Iraq, Syria, and ultimately Iran. Fast-forward to 2025, and this episode explores how much of that bluep...