Deep Shallow Dive

🎙️ EP#386 | GUEST | Bet You Didn't See This: Ian Wendt on Truth, Propaganda & Patriotism

From viral hooks to viral truths, Ian Wendt sits down with Ray Doustdar for one of the most raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal conversations to date. Known as “the Patriot Guy” across social media, Ian breaks down the genesis of his famous “Bet You Didn’t See This” catchphrase, sharing how it became both a content strategy and cultura...

🎙️ EP#385 | DSD | Ted Cruz, Tucker, Moon Landing, Rand Paul & Venezuela and Jeffrey Sachs

This episode of Deep Shallow Dive pulls no punches. We start light with Halloween hot takes and “thirst trap” culture before diving deep into the explosive reappearance of Nick Fuentes on Tucker Carlson’s podcast. Was their public beef with Candace Owens just strategic theater? Are they uniting for something bigger under a shared Catholic ...

🎙️ EP#384 | GUEST | Question Everything: Jeb Baugh on Glenn Beck, Gen Z, and the Great Awakening

Freshman firebrand Jeb Baugh joins Ray for a bold, rapid-fire ride through generational politics, the military-industrial complex, and America’s foreign entanglements. At just 19, Jeb became a viral name after publicly confronting Glenn Beck at a Turning Point USA event—a moment that sparked major reactions on campus and online. In this...

🎙️ EP#383 | DSD | The Master Plan, the Messiah & the Machine

AI chaos, royal cover-ups, Christian reboots, and political theater — all in a week's dive. In this episode, we go deep and wide: from the rapid evolution of AI tools like Gemini, Claude, and Comet, to Prince Andrew’s sweaty denials and the increasingly blurry line between religion, politics, and power. It’s part news, part breakdown, and part wake-up call — espec...

🎙️ EP#382 | DSD | Gavin Newsom, Cory Booker, Tucker, TikTok, Building 7 & Women on the Moon

What starts as a behind-the-scenes peek into how this podcast gets made quickly pivots into a firestorm of political commentary and media critique. In this episode, the DSD host gets transparent about production workflows, title and cover art creation, and even how ChatGPT helps shape each drop. But don’t get too comfortable—because ...

🎙️ EP#381 | GUEST | The Kirk Assassination, Freemasonry, and Controlled Opposition w/ Brandon Conceicao

In this explosive and unfiltered episode, Ray sits down with Brandon Conceicao—one of the boldest emerging voices on Instagram—to dissect the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the shadowy alliances controlling today's political narratives. From the power dynamics of Turning Point USA to the occult-coded language of U.S. polit...

🎙️ EP#380 | DSD | Candace, Charlie, & Conspiracies: What’s Really Going On?

What starts as a hilarious story about a bro getting humbled by a hot Pilates class quickly spirals into a powerful takedown of media narratives, political blind spots, and global deception. In this episode, we go from sweat-soaked workouts at Hotworx to deep dives into Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk’s death, JFK parallels, Israeli politics, and how influe...

🎙️ EP379 | DSD | Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk & The Chaos in Gaza

In this explosive solo episode, host Ray peels back the layers of the media fog to deliver unfiltered takes on two massive stories: the situation in Gaza and the escalating Candace Owens vs. Charlie Kirk fallout. Ray doesn’t hold back as he questions the legitimacy of ceasefire talks, dives into the motives behind potential long-game real estate plays in Gaza, and...

🎙️ EP#378 | DSD | UT Think Tank: Gen Z, Gaza, and the Politics of Dialogue

In this deeply charged episode of Deep Shallow Dive, host Ray Doustdar reunites with returning guest Elijah Kahlenberg and introduces his partner-in-peace, Jadd Hashem, for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Gen Z’s evolving political consciousness, their peace-building work with Atidna International, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What starts as a cat...

🎙️ EP#377 | DSD | Sanchez Stabbed, Kirk Silenced, Gaza Spun: Truth Bombs Incoming

After a brief recharge, Ray is back—and diving in headfirst. In this raw and rapid-fire solo episode, Ray unpacks a wild mix of recent headlines, controversies, and cultural shifts. From Mark Sanchez’s bizarre parking-lot stabbing incident to the deeper implications of weaponized religion, this episode brings the trademark DSD intensity with unfiltere...

🎙️ EP#376| GUEST | The Sweat-Driven CEO Behind Hotworx: Steve Smith’s Fitness Empire

What happens when you combine entrepreneurial hustle, a love of sweat, and a deep understanding of fitness? You get Steve Smith—CEO and founder of Hotworx, one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the U.S., with over 700+ locations and counting. In this high-energy episode, Ray sits down with Steve to dive into the story of how one lightbul...

🎙️ EP#375 | DSD | What's the Play? Charlie, Chaos & Christian Chess

The death of Charlie Kirk has shaken the political and cultural landscape—and this episode pulls no punches. We dive headfirst into the confusion, conspiracy, and contradictions surrounding the official story. From the mysterious bullet wound to the alleged involvement of the Netanyahu administration, no angle is off-limits.

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🎙️ EP#374 | GUEST | From Idaho to Islam: Canyon Mims on Faith, Fame & Finding Truth

What happens when a 21-year-old white American from North Idaho embraces Islam after living in Pakistan? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Ray Doustdar sits down with viral content creator Canyon Mimbs—a young voice with over 1 million followers—to explore his unexpected spiritual journey, breaking stereotypes along the way.

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🎙️ EP#373 | DSD | The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Narrative Breakdown, Media Silence & Shifting Allegiances

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across political, religious, and media landscapes. In this episode, we unpack the chaotic and controversial narrative surrounding his death — dissecting the alleged timeline, the official story, and the glaring inconsistencies that have ignited widespread skepticism. R...

🎙️ EP#372 | GUEST | Bart Sibrel: Exposing the Moon Landing Hoax & the Power of Government Deception

In this explosive Deep Shallow Dive episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with Bart Sibrel, the man who’s been called the world’s leading moon landing hoax expert. From startling photographic evidence to confessions of murder to cover up the truth, Bart takes us deep into one of the most controversial topics of our time: Did we really ...

🎙️ EP#371 | GUEST | What’s Really in Your Food? A Food Scientist Exposes the Truth with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le

Step behind the scenes of the food industry with this jaw-dropping episode featuring Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist and founder of Mendocino Food Consulting. From decoding preservatives to unveiling the truth about gut health, Bryan joins Ray to deliver a Deep Shallow Dive into what we’re really eating—and how it's made....

🎙️ EP#370 | DSD | The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Symbol, Scapegoat, or Sacrifice?:

The nation reels as the controversial death of Charlie Kirk rocks political and cultural discourse. In this searing episode, we dive headfirst into the swirling narratives surrounding Kirk’s assassination — from ideological blame games to deeper geopolitical manipulations. The episode unpacks the reactions from both ends of the spectrum and the d...

🎙️ EP#369 | GUEST | When the Unthinkable Happens: Andi Wagner’s Firestorm Survival

When your entire world turns to ash in hours, how do you rebuild—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? In this deeply moving episode, Ray welcomes Andi Wagner, whose home and neighborhood in Pacific Palisades were obliterated by a devastating fire earlier this year. What begins as a story of destruction quickly becomes a conversation about trauma, ...

🎙️ EP368 | DSD | The Presidential Lie Machine, COVID’s Lab Leak Truth & Zuck’s Hot Mic Moment

In this raw and revealing solo episode, we go full throttle on some of the biggest controversies and cover-ups shaping modern discourse—from the lies of U.S. presidents to the shocking truths emerging about the COVID-19 origin story. Using nothing but his phone, our host unloads a rapid-fire breakdown of the stories the mainstream miss...