The Staying Free Podcast

In this episode, I talk with pastor and writer Seth Troutt about masculinity, faith, and what it really means to grow up as a man in today’s world.

Seth shares his thoughts on humility, discipline, responsibility, and chivalry — not in some polished, self-help way, but through real examples of marriage, fatherhood, and faith. We also get into things like breaking family patterns, why rites of passage matter, and what’s drawing peop...

Reaching the 100th episode feels like crossing a threshold. In this conversation with returning guest and good friend Parallel Mike, I wanted to go deeper — into faith, family, and the fragility of our financial world.

We explore what it means to stay grounded in a time when everything feels inverted — from collapsing economies and manipulated markets, to the erosion of values that once defined the West. We talk about marriage, fat...

Lately I’ve been thinking about how faith, finance, and freedom intersect - and how easily we lose ourselves in the systems we build. When my friend and collaborator Wyatt O’Rourke came on, I knew our talk would go deep.

Wyatt’s journey from traditional finance to founding a Bitcoin wealth management firm isn’t just a story about money - it’s about waking up. We explored how broken incentives shape academia and economics, why self-...

What happens when a society forgets its roots and lives only for comfort, consumption, and distraction?

In this conversation with RichardTheFourth, I explore the profound questions at the heart of modernity, identity, and the search for meaning.

We talk about the decline of liberalism as the framing principle of Western identity, the dangers of a hollowed‑out spirituality, and how traditions—whether Christian, pagan, or deeply cult...

"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." A recent post on X discussed the stark reality of our generation's financial woes, specifically the staggering loss of purchasing power in the pound. My reply, perhaps blunt to some, pointed out a different truth: despite the challenges, we are the first generation in over 10,000 years uniquely positioned to embrace a superior form of money - Bitcoin, and that we should...

This solo episode was my hardest yet. After nearly four years of hosting the State Food Podcast, I’ve come to appreciate how much energy it takes to show up authentically for every conversation. Lately, life’s pace and the demands of travel and business have tested my passion reserve, and I want to share that struggle openly. Thank you for sticking with me through the pauses and the peaks.

In this episode, I step away from guest in...

In this episode, I sit down with investigative journalist and historian Johnny Vedmore to explore the findings of his recent article The Third Culture Dossier, which examines Elon Musk’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and the broader networks shaping today’s technocracy.

We look at the quiet evolution of power—how old neoconservative structures are being rebranded in digital form, and how figures like Musk are positioned within that tran...

In part 2 of my conversation with author, activist, and founder of Architects for Social Housing - Simon Elmer, we confront one of the most urgent and controversial questions facing Britain today - mass immigration.

We explore the economic, political, and ideological forces driving mass immigration, and examine how legal frameworks and government institutions are being reshaped in dangerous ways. Are we seeing the rise of a two-tie...

What if the housing crisis isn’t a natural disaster, but a carefully manufactured reality?

In the first part of my conversation with Simon Elmer, we tackle the foundations of the housing market, and the global forces that shape it. Simon’s journey - from co-founding Architects for Social Housing to dissecting the machinery of policy, finance, and power - offers a rare lens on how crises are engineered, and who stands to gain. The c...

In this episode I talked with Brad Miller, a former Army officer whose journey of awakening led him to question long-held assumptions about the world. From his evolving views on 9/11 to his courageous decision to leave the military after refusing the COVID vaccine mandate, Brad offers a unique perspective on the zeitgeist of the resistance movement.

Brad and I delve into the concept of "deep war," exploring the unseen forces that m...

There is an objective war between good and evil, and we are all caught in it. What does it mean to live in alignment with natural law? Are we unknowingly complicit in systems designed to keep us blind?

In this conversation, I sit down with filmmaker, activist, and podcaster Teace Snyder to explore the nature of control, moral relativism, and the forces shaping our world. We discuss the deception embedded in modern institutions, the...

Following on from my last show, in this episode I engaged in an impromptu debate with John Hankey, revolving mainly around money and the perception of value.

We go deep into the fundamental nature of money, power, and control. At the core, we debate what 'fiat money' truly means and how it affects politics, economics and society at large. We clash over the role of central banking, gold, whether economies should be built on scarcity...

In this episode I spoke with filmmaker and researcher John Hankey to unravel the hidden forces shaping global power. We explore the deep entanglements of Trump, the Rothschilds, and Israel, questioning how control is wielded at the highest levels. Is Trump truly a rogue outsider, or is he playing a carefully scripted role?

John takes us deep into the JFK assassination, revealing overlooked evidence that challenges everything we tho...

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Bassler, co-founder of The Free Thought Project and Police the Police, to explore a web of provocative questions. How do we push back against institutional censorship and reclaim the narratives they’ve stolen? What happens when technology outpaces the legal system, leaving outdated laws powerless in its wake? We delve into the monumental release of Ross Ulbricht, examining not only the fight f...

In this 2024 addition of my annual roundtable conversations, we reflect on the year past, touching on key events and developments that shaped the world. But as is often the case, the discussion takes a turn into philosophical territory, exploring deeper questions about the nature of connection, the search for meaning, and the path ahead. This episode became more than just a review of the year - it’s a meditation on how we navig...

Bitcoin has reached $100k - a milestone that signals not just financial triumph but a deeper shift in power and responsibility. What does it mean to live in a world where individuals, not institutions, hold the keys to wealth? How do we navigate the allure of material gain without losing sight of the values that matter most? This episode delves into the philosophical, economic, and spiritual dimensions of a new monetary paradigm.

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In this solo episode, I dive into a topic I’ve been wrestling with recently - how we so often chase spiritual fulfilment in the wrong places. It’s something I’ve noticed in myself repeatedly, whether through my obsession with curating the perfect music playlist, my need to experience everything in travel, or the way I’ve thrown myself wholeheartedly into work and other pursuits. Each time, it felt like I was looking for something d...

In this episode Erik Cason joined me for a second time to discuss the transformative power of psychedelics. He explores how psychadelic experiences can serve as catalysts for personal awakening, challenging us to grapple with our mortality and inspiring a reevaluation of our life's purpose. By embracing the existential angst that accompanies these moments, we can uncover the layers of our true selves, prompting a shift towards ...

In this episode, I talked with Meta Prime, a pseudonymous content creator who's committed to building systems grounded in truth and practical solutions. We dive deep into the fundamental question: how do we rebuild when trust in mainstream institutions has collapsed?

Meta Prime shares his personal journey, from recognizing the lies that shape our current society to crafting a new path forward. Is it possible to step away from a...