A news source that uplifts and inspires while accurately reporting on unspoken and often hidden world events. Your host Ben Joseph Stewart guides you through uncomfortable truths while giving detailed and actionable solutions to a world that seems upside down...LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/benjosephstewart
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The Highly Optimized Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds of modern-day wizards, creatives, and changemakers who’ve ditched the rulebook and designed life on their terms. I launched this show to help others (like you) break free from the boring box society tries to stuff us into—and to remind you that you’re not crazy for dreaming big. Through deep, real, and sometimes hilarious conversations, we explore the inner work, wild ideas, and bold moves that light the path of the hero’s jour ...
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Our sixth season is Cleopatra, a six-episode series about one of the most expensive and infamous movies ever made. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Cleopatra should have been a smash. Instead, it was a shoot plagued by medical emergencies, climate disasters, nervous breakdowns, and the most scandalous love affair to ever hit a movie set. Join host Ben Mankiewicz as he digs through his own family stories to understand how it turned out so badly for his Oscar-win ...
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Welcome to Matt Beall Limitless! Join Matt, a free-thinking CEO and Podcaster, on an open-minded exploration of a wide variety of topics.
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Abductions, Implants, and Disclosure: The Questions that won’t go away | #66 John Blitch
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3:36:56From DARPA research halls to the frontlines of the UFO mystery, John Blitch joins us for a riveting deep-dive into the phenomenon that refuses to fade. We explore firsthand accounts of unexplained encounters, dissect the infamous Tic-Tac incident, and ask whether disinformation has clouded thetruth. John opens up about alien implants, his time at D…
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Joe Mankiewicz decides to recast two leading men and hires Richard Burton and Rex Harrison – major talents who turn out to be major headaches. He also moves filming to a new country, where the budget spirals out of control. Joe works against the clock to meet the studio’s deadline to start shooting, and he nearly pulls it off… until Richard Burton …
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Ep. 143: "Success Without Sacrificing Your Soul" (feat. Tyler Drake)
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1:06:19Send us a text There are certain people you meet in life & instantly feel like you’ve known them forever… That’s exactly what happened when I crossed paths with today’s guest at the High Vibe Festival, which, side note, if you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor & get there next year. From the jump, we were having deep, soul-expanding convos one …
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Beyond Child Rescue: “Sound of Freedom” Hero on Healing & Awakening | #65 Paul Hutchison
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1:47:54What drives a man to risk everything forothers? In this deeply personal and wide-rangingconversation, Sound of Freedom executive producer PaulHutchinson shares his journey from undercover child rescuesto inner healing and spiritual awakening. Paul opens up about his “why,” the emotional toll of his work, and how being a father shaped his mission. F…
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While Elizabeth Taylor fights for her life in a London hospital, Joe Mankiewicz begins to grapple with the movie he’s inherited. The script is dreadful, the sets are grotesque, and none of the footage is usable. Joe decides to start over from scratch. A look at Joe’s long career in Hollywood gives some clues as to how he’ll handle this epic product…
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Ep. 142: “Hearing Your Intuition & Finding Your Unique Path” (feat. Christopher August)
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53:11Send us a text You know, there’s a certain kind of person who refuses to settle for the script handed to them. Someone who looks at the world, feels that quiet nudge in their soul, & decides to build a life on their own terms, no matter how unconventional or uncertain it may look from the outside. Today’s guest is a living example of what it means …
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Quantum Clues We’re Not in Base Reality | #64 Rizwan Virk
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2:59:13In this thought-provoking episode, tech entrepreneur and simulation theory expert Rizwan Virk joins us toexplore one of the most mind-bending questions of our time: Are we living in a simulated reality? We dive deep into the odds that we’re inside a simulation, the implications of quantum entanglement and the double slit experiment, and how time, c…
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20th Century Fox pays Elizabeth Taylor a record-breaking salary to play Cleopatra, then tries to save money by filming the movie in England. That turns out to be a disastrous decision. The weather doesn’t agree with Liz, who suffers one health problem after another, delaying production for months. Fox then faces the question: pull the plug on this …
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Ep. 141: “How To Create A Highly Optimized Relationship” (feat. Rachel Varitimos)
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1:13:27Send us a text If there’s one thing I hold above all else as the cornerstone of my growth as a human being, it’s my relationship with Rachel. For the past 8 years, we’ve chosen each other, again and again. In the moments of joy, in the messiness, through every high and every heart-stretching low, we’ve returned to love. And not just love for each o…
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Are DMT experiences spiritual journeys or mind hallucinations? | #63 Andrew Gallimore
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2:36:46What if DMT isn’t just a drug—but a technology? In thismind-expanding conversation, neurobiologist and chemist Dr.Andrew Gallimore takes us on a deep dive into the DMT experience and its implications for consciousness, reality, and human evolution. From unforgettable encounters with entities to the nature of simulation theory, we explore whether th…
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Ep. 140: "Unlocking the Mystical Self: The Hero’s Journey of a Spiritual Healer" (feat. Jaya Kaur)
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1:14:23Send us a text Every once in a while, you come across someone whose very presence seems to ripple with something different. Someone who, from an early age, realized they could access realms & wisdom that others simply couldn’t see. My guest today is just such a soul, a spiritual healer, mystic mentor, & oracle whose work blends constellation therap…
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Inside North Korea: What I saw before escaping the Regime | #62 Hyunseung Lee
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2:28:36In this gripping episode, Hyunseung Lee shares his powerful story of life under North Korea’s brutal regime. From his early childhood inside the hermit kingdom to the moment he knew he had to escape, Hyunseung recounts his harrowing journey to freedom. We discuss what daily life is really like in North Korea, the dangers of defecting, the truth abo…
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His studio was collapsing. His budget was skyrocketing. And his two stars were making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Those were just some of the headaches facing Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the director of one of the most expensive and infamous movies ever made: Cleopatra. With Mankiewicz calling the shots and the luminous Elizabeth Taylor in the t…
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Ep. 139: "The Healer’s Way: Modern Mastery in Plant Medicine, Ritual & Transformation" (feat. Shelley DeMarco)
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1:01:40Send us a text Every now & then, I get the absolute privilege of sharing space with someone who not only lives & breathes the work, but redefines what it means to be a guide, a coach, & a true steward of transformation. My guest today is just that, a powerhouse who’s been on the frontlines of the coaching world for over 20 years, & who has spent th…
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Lake Van Ruins: The Forgotten Civilization that predates History | #61 Matthew LaCroix
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2:43:27Author and ancient history researcher Matthew LaCroix returns to explore the deep mysteries of our forgotten past. From the enigmatic ruins beneath Lake Van to compelling new evidence of advanced ancient civilizations in Egypt, we follow the clues that point to a globe-spanning culture lost to time. We dive into the shocking scale and timeline of t…
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Ep. 138: “Leaving the System, Finding the Self: A Journey of Faith, Freedom & Fierceness” (feat. Jen Kalawur)
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1:17:24Send us a text Some people are born into systems that try to tell them who to be. What to believe. How to behave. And for many, those voices become so loud, they drown out the whispers of the soul. But for today’s guest, those whispers never stopped. She grew up in a world of strict rules, religious dogma, and a strained relationship with God—where…
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The Illusion of Self... and Why Humans May Have Always Been on Earth | #60 Michael Cremo
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2:25:04Is the story of humanity far older than we’ve been told? In thismind-bending episode, Michael Cremo—author of Forbidden Archeology—joins us to reveal why mainstream science may be hiding the true timeline of human history. We dive into wild topics: out-of-body experiences, UFOs, Bigfoot, andthe idea that humans may have walked the Earth millions of…
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Ep. 137: "The Courage to Pause: Remembering What You Love & Trusting the Unknown" (feat. Jason Pickard)
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1:25:30Send us a text There’s a moment in every seeker’s life where the outer world no longer matches the inner one. Where the path that once felt aligned begins to pull at the seams—not because it was wrong, but because something deeper is ready to emerge. Our guest today knows this moment intimately. He climbed to the heights of success on Wall Street, …
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Nazca Mummies, Elongated Skulls, Magnetic Olmecs, Belief w/ East 10 Investigates | #59 Cody McDonald
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2:45:06From elongated skulls to the mysterious Olmec heads, Cody McDonald of East 10 Outpost joins Matt Beall for a mind-expanding deep dive into the hidden layers of ancient history and human consciousness. Explore the untold stories of ancient civilizations, the true age of humanity, South American anomalies, and the nature of belief itself. This episod…
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The Great Distraction from the Financial Revolution
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23:23I personally believe the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a red herring to cover up the greatest wealth transfer and financial restructuring of all time. On par with the Bretton Woods Agreement after World War II, this monetary revolution is going purely digital. With Cryptocurrencies (digital assets) on the rise in every country, in ever…
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Great Pyramid Breaking News! Big Void Exploration! New Graffiti & Chamber | #58 Dr. Zahi Hawass
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1:33:44Legendary Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass joins the podcast for a rare and revealing conversation. From his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience to the latest discoveries shaking up our understanding of ancient Egypt, Dr. Hawass shares exclusive insights into the Wadi el-Jarf papyri, the mysterious Big Void inside the Great Pyramid, and the true sto…
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Ep. 136: “The Soul Of Film Making” (feat. Ben Joseph Stewart)
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1:29:43Send us a text When it comes to being highly optimized, nothing rains truer to this brand than daring to dream, paving your own path & being an example for others to guide there way into the unique magic they can give the world. When I look into people living their lives in this way, something ignited inside of me that even on my worst of days, giv…
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Extraterrestrials, Consciousness, and First Contact | #57 Avi Loeb
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3:26:59Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins the Limitless podcast for anextraordinary conversation that explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and our place in the universe. From growing up with curiosity to leading the Galileo Project, Loeb discusses the nature of life, the possibility that light itself is alive, and whether we’re prepared for first …
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Ep. 135: “A Trip Down Memory Lane & Practical Tips For Paving Your Own Path In Life” (feat. Chase Tolleson)
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56:25Send us a text Over the past 5 years, I’ve been fortunate to meet some amazing souls who have supported me in giving me the confidence & courage to pave my own path in life regardless of what the mainstream world thinks. That being said, there have been some key people in that time that have become lifelong friends & today’s guest is no different. …
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The Secret Intelligence of Water: What is water trying to communicate? | #56 Veda Austin
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2:25:00What if water was more than just a resource—but a responsive,conscious force? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Veda Austin, crystallographer and author of The Secret Intelligence of Water, to explore her astonishing work photographing water’s transitional states and its potential to reflect thought, emotion, and intention. Follow Mat…
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The Antichrist is a part of Christian lore from the book of Revelation. In this episode I tease apart the similarities between the Beast of Revelation and AI or Technology as a whole. I show videos from investment-guru Ral Paoul, Evolutionary Biologist Brett Weinstein, Ezra Klein and more. This is one of my favorite topics to cover because I feel t…
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Ep. 134: The Most Important Things You Can Practice To Live A Highly Fulfilling Life (feat. Christian Van Camp)
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1:05:28Send us a text A big part of the Highly Optimized brand is focused upon physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being. Whether we’re talking about holistic health practices, supplements, biohacks, or otherwise, I have found a deep fascination in not only these topics, but also the others in the world who are also passionate about the same subj…
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Remote Viewing and the Extraterrestrial Cold War? | #55 Courtney Brown
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3:29:19What if the Great Pyramid wasn’t just a tomb, but a piece ofancient alien technology? In this mind-bending episode, remote viewing expert Courtney Brown joins us for a stunning journey through time, space, and secrecy. From the secrets beneath the Pyramid of Giza to the alien cold war playing out behind the scenes, Courtney shares what remote viewe…
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Ep. 133: The Wild Places Life Will Take You When You Follow Your Heart (feat. Drew Bankey)
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1:23:21Send us a text One of my favorite aspects of the life we are all living is the mystery woven into it. From an early age, I was fascinated by the idea of aliens, the paranormal, UFO’s, psychic senses, psychedelics & more & as such, I have been a seeker who’s been looking to explore these mysteries for the better part of half my life at this point & …
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Time Travel is REAL: Loops in Space Time, Black Holes, Einstein, & the Universe | #54 Ronald Mallett
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2:33:49In this mind-bending episode, we sit down with renowned theoretical physicist Ron Mallet to explore the fascinating world of time travel and the nature of reality. We kick off with Ron’s personal journey and dive deep into the physics of time, discussing groundbreaking concepts like time travel device designs, the controversial nature of gravity, a…
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Ep. 132: How To Become The Perfect Match For Your Soulmate (feat. Chris Gillis)
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1:12:18Send us a text As a man, one of the biggest challenges I had in my early years was the courage to put myself out there with potential love interests. I find that many of the men I work with today also share similar challenges. Whether it’s lack of confidence, commitment challenges or otherwise, it’s clear to me that us men have a lot of confusion a…
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Billy Carson discusses the SARS project, Ancient Egypt, UAPs, & more | #53 Billy Carson
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2:12:23In this eye-opening episode of the Matt Beall Limitless podcast, we sit down with Billy Carson to explore ancient mysteries, modern phenomena, and the future of humanity. From the secrets of Egypt and the legend of Atlantis to recent UAP activity and the hidden truths of the Vatican, Billy shares his unique insights and bold theories. Plus, we disc…
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🔍 Have you ever pondered the profound difference between the power of silence and the art of misdirection? In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the delicate balance between sociopathy and the mastery of restraint and composure. 📚 Drawing insights from renowned figures like Jordan Peterson and key concepts from the *48 Laws of Power*, we…
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Ep. 131: “Damn It Feels Good To Be Back” (feat. Adam Chin)
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1:06:30Send us a text Woooo! Today is a big day ladies & gents! Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Highly Optimized podcast. For some of you, it’s a returning & for others, it’s your first time here & as such, what you can expect each week is for me to interview someone who has truly created a life on their own terms. In these episodes, we’ll dive into how …
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If you've ever felt betrayed by the world, only to discover what a self-help book could have taught you? Some wounds bring you to your knees and sometimes no one help can help. You have to pick yourself back up. While I've had many rites-of-passage moments in my life, they were simply practice for the latest. And there is no bad guy in this story. …
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Did CIA's Joe McMoneagle Remote View the Pyramids Being Built? | #52 Joseph McMoneagle
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3:04:51Joseph McMoneagle—legendary Remote Viewer 001 from the U.S. Army’s top-secret Stargate Project—joins Matt Beall Limitless for a mind-expanding conversation that spans decades of classified research and consciousness exploration. McMoneagle reveals how he was recruited into the world of psychic espionage, shares details of Soviet remote viewing prog…
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Were Ancient Egyptian Vases made using Nuclear Technology? | #45 Dr. Max Fomitchev-Zamilov
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1:36:48In this fascinating episode, nuclear scientist Dr. Max returns toshare groundbreaking updates on his ancient vase scanning project. We dive into the latest findings from the new vase analyses, explore the shocking connections between radiation and these mysterious artifacts, and discuss the possibility that radioactive tools may have been used — an…
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The Origin of Lying: Masculine and Feminine Neurology
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18:06In this episode I explore Curt Doolittle's views on masculine vs feminine neurology and where lies and undermining communication originates. He does a fantastic job modeling the way masculine and feminine neurology operates by spoke or unspoken contract. It's mathematical as well. The structure of the way we communicate is steeped in two evolutiona…
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MythVision Explains How Ancient Myths Became Modern Myths | #51 Derek Lambert
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3:01:42Are the world’s major religions telling the same story overand over again—just with different names and faces? In this explosive episode, Derek Lambert from MythVision joins us to unravel the mythological threads that tie ancient gods, saviors, and devils together across cultures and centuries. From Dionysus to Jesus, Satan to Ammond Hill, we explo…
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UFO Abduction at the Missile Silo: The Lost Witness Finally Confirmed | #50 Mario Woods
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4:13:41Air Force veteran Mario Woods breaks decades of silence torecount one of the most extraordinary UFO abduction cases of the 1970s. For the first time on record, our podcast verifies the existence of Michael Johnson — the mysterious second witness who was with Mario during the event. Follow Matt Beall Limitless: https://x.com/MattbLimitlesshttps://ww…
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An Extinct Lotus Flower had Psychedelic Impacts on Ancient Egypt | #49 Luke Caverns
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3:05:00In this mind-expanding conversation, Luke Caverns returns tothe podcast to dive deep into ancient mysteries and overlooked truths. We kick things off with his recent travels through South America and how those experiences tie into broader patterns seen across ancient civilizations. From there, we confront the “Archaeological Wall of Shame”—the cult…
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Ancient Cataclysms, Thunderstorm Tech & Lost Civilizations | #48 Randall Carlson
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4:02:05In this electrifying episode, I sit down with the legendaryRandall Carlson to unravel the mysteries of ancient cataclysms, hidden technologies, and lost civilizations. We explore Malcolm Bendall’s revolutionary work, the mind-blowing concept of the Thunderstorm Generator and its connection to UAPs, and the puzzling phenomena of underfit rivers and …
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Neurocinema: Mind Control or Perfect Entertainment?
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24:09Neurocinema is a new field of research that looks at exactly how TV programs, commercials and films effect the neurology of the viewer. The more accurately the producer can predict the audience reaction, the more successful the film typically is at achieving its intended goal: Your attention, your money and Your time. In this episode I explore this…
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Hospice Unfiltered: Death, TikTok & the Truth | #47 Penny Smith
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2:20:07In this compelling conversation, we sit down with Hospice Nurse Penny Smith—an end-of-life educator and viral TikTok personality—to explore what most people are afraid to talk about: death. From the raw truths of hospice care to the deeply human moments of last words, regrets, and paranormal experiences, Penny shares her wisdom from the bedside and…
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Impossible Precision: A Scientific Study of Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels | #45 Dr. Max Fomitchev-Zamilov
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2:35:42How did ancient Egyptians achieve mind-blowing precision in their stone vessels—thousands of years before modern technology? Dr. Max Fomitchev-Zamilov, scientist and founder of Maximus Energy, joins us to break down his latest research paper, Astonishing Precision of Predynastic Egyptian Stone Vessels: A Metrological Study. We dive deep into the re…
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Ancient Secrets Uncovered: From Easter Island to Mesoamerica | #44 Ed Barnhart
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2:56:28Renowned archaeologist Dr. Ed Barnhart joins us to unravelsome of history’s most perplexing enigmas. From the striking similarities between ancient walls across the globe to the biggest mystery that still keeps him up at night, this episode is a deep dive into the past like never before. Join us as we explore lost civilizations, ancient site recons…
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Technology is fusing human with the internet in ways you may not expect. Dive deep into the Internet of Bodies, its aims and how it can be seen as something useful rather than having the knee jerk reaction of thinking all tech leads to technofeudalism. You are the most powerful technology. Don't ever forget that.…
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Apollo Moon Landing Fraud | #43 Bart Sibrel
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3:19:57Bart Sibrel joins Matt Beall limitless to dissect one of themost debated conspiracies of all time. From alleged NASA cover-ups to claims of a government-led hoax, Sibrel presents his case and the evidence he believes proves the Apollo missions never happened as history tells us. Follow Matt Beall Limitless: https://x.com/MattbLimitlesshttps://www.t…
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Have you ever wondered how powerful Story must be to be the oldest social technology and the way all modern governments and corporations recruit massive support for agenda's that aren't even beautiful? In this episode I break down the power of story and its application in every day life to show you that you're not in need of some external solution …
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Giants, Human Genetic Engineering, and Fish Gods | #42 Jim Vieira
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3:23:01In this episode of Matt Beall Limitless, we sit down withresearcher and author Jim Vieira to explore the mysteries of our ancient past. From the suppressed history of giants to the genetic engineering of humanity, we dive deep into lost civilizations, the enigmatic Hall of Records, and even the possibility of ancient life on Mars. Along the way, we…
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