Freedom Pact

Des Powell is a former SAS sergeant major and member of the 22 SAS regiment with a military career spanning over two decades in the heart of counter terrorism and special covert operations. Before joining the SAS, Des spent eight years in the Parachute Regiment specialising in unarmed combat and high-altitude free-fall parachuting while he advanced through the ranks as a certified physical training instructor for the 1st Battalion.

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General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star U.S. Army General and former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.In this episode, General McChrystal and Joe discuss character, the events of January 6th, wether there is potential for a civil war in America, what the future of warfare will look like, World War 3 & More.Timestamps:0:00 Resigning In The Oval Office08:10 Showing Character In Times of Crisis13:30 Disci...

Glenn Thomas Jacobs (known in WWE as Kane), is an American politician, actor, and former professional wrestler. He is currently the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, a role he has held since 2018. He is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time, enjoying a 20+ year long run as 'Kane' in which he had some of the most memorable moments and storylines in professional wrestling historyIn this episode, Lewis &...

Damien Lewis is a former war reporter, and an acclaimed and award-winning writer. Many of his books are being made into movies or TV series including The Nazi Hunters, SAS Ghost Patrol, SAS Italian Job and more. He has written over 35 military books which include the number one bestseller Zero Six Bravo. His new book 'SAS: Great Escapes Four' is out 22nd May.In this episode, we discuss the origins of the British Special For...

Chris Ryan is a former SAS corporal and the only man to escape death or capture during the Bravo Two Zero operation in the 1991 Gulf War, Chris Ryan turned to writing thrillers to tell the stories the Official Secrets Act stops him putting in his non-fiction. His latest book, 'Second Strike' is released on May 22nd 2025.Timestamps:Bravo Two Zero 0:00SAS Selection 08:00Joining The Special Forces 28:00Leadership In War 32:40L...

Dr Rouzita Rashtian is a biological dentist based in California who specialises in holistic dentistry. Connect with Dr Rashtian here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityDentalCenter/Website: https://serenitydentalcenter.com/doctor/dr-rashtian/00:00 - The role of Oral Health in Overall Health03:00 - What is biological dentistry06:00 - The role of the mouth in all diseases 10:18 - The terrible effects of mouth breathing on hea...

Bill Von Hippel is one of the worlds most renowned Social Psychologists, a best-selling author and private research consultant. Bills work has spanned several topics, including how our evolutionary past influence our cognitive, social and emotional lives today.Bills new book ‘The Social Paradox’ is available now. Buy and connect with Bill here: https://researchwithimpact.comBill’s academic work: https://scholar.google.com/citations...

In this episode of Freedom Pact, Lewis is joined by Professor Adam Frank for a discussion about the search for alien life, the potential for discovering biosignatures and technosignatures on exoplanets, the importance of continued exploration in our solar system and beyond, The Silurian Hypothesis, which posits that technological civilisations may have existed on Earth long ago, and much more.Timstamps:00:00 The Search for Alien Li...

Dr Jamie Roberts is a Lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and the author of The Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future). In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Jamie Q. Roberts explore the origins and implications of the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), discussing key figures like Douglas Murray and Steven Pinker, cultural critiques from Monty Python to S...

John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity. He is President of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian ApologeticsIn this episode, Professor J...

Avi Loeb is a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, and expert in astrophysics. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project. Avi has published 9 books, including 'Extraterrestrial' and 'Interstellar', and over 1,000 scientific papers on topics such as black holes and extraterrestrial life. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Gali...

Tim Tactics has an extensive background in the covert European Governance sector, where he worked on projects dedicated to understanding the presence and purpose of extraterrestrial life on Earth. During these projects, he claims to have encountered non-terrestrial life, a reality that, due to recent mainstream coverage, is meeting huge interest world-wide.In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Tim Tactics discusses the exist...

Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in psycho-oncology and stress at Stanford University, where he’s been on faculty since 1975. He directs the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With over 40 years of research in hypnosis, pain control, and psychoneuroendocrinology, he’s published 13 books and 400+ scientific articles. He is also the founder of the Reveri Hypnosis App.Connect with us:https://free...

Agnes Callard is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, and a public intellectual. She is the author of the new book ‘Open Socrates.’ Timestamps:Contrasting Tolstoy with Socrates 0:00The Tolstoy Problem 03:40Tolstoyan Thinking & The Mental Health Epidemic 06:00 The Reason Behind Tolstoy’s Existential Despair 09:20Should We Examine Our Life? 11:10Reacting To Robert Sapolsky’s Depression 14:00Why is Socrates So Pop...

My guest today is Ian Leslie, a writer on human behaviour and the author of books such as 'Born Liars' and 'Conflicted.'

In this conversation, we discuss the nature of lying, its evolutionary significance, and its role in human intelligence. We explores how lying is an inherent part of human behavior and how it can be both beneficial and detrimental in social contexts. We also discuss the importance of disagreement and constructive ...

Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, content creator and best-selling author.In this conversation, Sahil discusses the critical role of relationships in determining long-term health, the negative impact of social media on loneliness, and the importance of harmonizing different types of wealth rather than optimizing them. He introduces the concept of anti-goals, emphasizing the need to identify what one is unwilling to sacrific...

David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dramatic turn during a stunt rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Par...

Profesor Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep And Circadian Neuroscience Institute and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and was awarded a CBE for services to Science.

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Intro 0:00

New Sleep Research 2:30

Sleep Deprived Politicians 05:30

New Attitude To Sleep 09:30

Night Shift Workers 1...

Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguished professionals, including US presidential candidates and high-ranking law-firm par...