The Ultimate Assist

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers are back for another “sports riff” — this time taking a deeper look at modern sports and what they reveal about American culture. After their previous conversation on youth sports, John and Ken move into the world of college and professional athletics, asking whether sports still teach the same lessons they once did —...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Paul Barattiero, ND, founder of Echo Water, for a fascinating conversation about molecular hydrogen, gut health, inflammation, recovery, and the future of hydration. Most people hear the phrase “hydrogen water” and wonder the obvious question: Is this real science — or just expensive water with a fancy nam...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with economist, author, professor, and FreedomFest founder Mark Skousen for a wide-ranging conversation about freedom, capitalism, socialism, healthcare, inflation, and the future of America. Mark brings a rare combination of economic expertise and optimism to a time when many Americans are worried about gover...

On this week's episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Bryan Hubbard, Executive Director of Americans for Ibogaine, for a fascinating and controversial conversation about psychedelics, addiction recovery, trauma, and the future of mental health treatment.  Bryan's journey into this field is anything but conventional. Raised in a politically conservat...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers step away from guest interviews and dive into a topic that’s shaped both of their lives: Youth sports. From participation trophies and travel teams to helicopter parenting, specialization, and the transfer portal, John and Ken discuss how youth sports have changed—and whether those changes are helping or hurting the nex...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with fascia researcher and movement specialist Chong Xie to explore a provocative question: Have we spent decades training the human body the wrong way?   While most athletes focus on muscles, strength, and conditioning, Chong argues that the true key to performance lies in an often-overlooked system that surro...

What if chronic illness isn’t random?  What if millions of people are being misdiagnosed… while the real cause is ignored? In this explosive episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with author, singer-songwriter, and chronic illness advocate Dana Parish to unpack the hidden world of Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, toxic mold, long COVID, and the medical contro...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with pastor, speaker, and Stronger Man Nation founder Josh McPherson for one of the most wide-ranging — and controversial — conversations the show has had yet.   From masculinity and fatherhood… to politics, faith, freedom, and the future of America — Josh argues that many of today’s cultural problems stem fro...

On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dave Durocher — a former meth addict, career criminal, and repeat offender who was arrested more than 25 times before one judge gave him a final choice: prison for life… or one last shot at redemption.   What followed transformed not only his life, but thousands of others. Dave shares the raw story of addicti...

On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back Brianne Dressen — a former clinical trial participant who says she was injured during the COVID vaccine trials… and then erased from the data.   What followed wasn’t just a personal health battle — it became a years-long fight for recognition, accountability, and truth. Brianne breaks down how medical coding s...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and mental health advocate C. Victor Brick for a powerful and deeply personal conversation on mental health, resilience, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. After losing his brother to complications related to schizophrenia—and later his daughter to ovarian cancer—Bri...

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with author, researcher, and health advocate Ty Bollinger for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about cancer, treatment, and the system surrounding it. After losing multiple close family members to cancer—many of whom he believes were harmed more by treatment than the disease itself—Bollinger set out...

This week on " The Ultimate Assist" , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back investigative journalist and health advocate Del Bigtree for a wide-ranging and highly controversial conversation on vaccines, immunity, and medical freedom. Bigtree challenges mainstream narratives around vaccination, arguing that natural immunity may offer stronger and longer-lasting protection than phar...

This week on " The Ultimate Assist" , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with peptide experts Mary Simmons and John McDermott for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about—and controversial—areas of modern health. Peptides, they explain, are naturally occurring signaling molecules in the body that regulate everything from metabolism and healing to hormone balance and cellular r...

In Episode #65 of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with researcher and entrepreneur David E. Martin for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about patents, power, and the systems behind modern science. Martin revisits his claims surrounding early coronavirus patents, arguing that key elements of both the virus and its potential treatments were documented year...

In Episode #64 of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Pierre Kory , a former critical care physician who found himself at the center of controversy during the Covid-19 pandemic—and what followed after. Dr. Kory shares his personal journey from working inside the traditional medical system to what he describes as being “pushed out” after challenging mainstream na...

In Episode #63 of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Stanford Jensen , a regenerative farmer from Central Utah, to challenge everything you think you know about modern agriculture. Stanford breaks down the stark difference between conventional farming—focused on yield and profit—and regenerative practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and long-term sus...

In this explosive episode of, " The Ultimate Assist" , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with investigative author John Leake for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about science, power, and the narratives that shape public belief. From the origins of vaccines to the policies surrounding Covid-19, Leake argues that modern institutions have replaced open scientific inqui...

In this follow-up conversation, Patrick Gentempo returns to discuss the release of MAHA: The Uncensored Truth About Medicine — now streaming free at mahamovie.com — and why he believes the health conversation is entering a pivotal moment. From food systems and ultra-processed products to regulatory capture and pharmaceutical influence, Patrick explains how modern medicine and policy didn’t simply...

In Episode 60 of The Ultimate Assist , Alix Meyer returns with one warning: the trap isn’t coming — it’s already here. Is Real ID just an airport upgrade… or the foundation of a digital surveillance state? Are we voluntarily opting into a system that could one day decide where we work, whether we travel, or even how much carbon we’re “allowed” to consume? Alix breaks down her concept of “weaponize...

In this episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with naturopathic physician Dr. John Lieurance for a wide-ranging conversation about the hidden drivers of modern chronic illness — and why he believes the conversation around health is only just beginning. Dr. Lieurance explains how mitochondrial health, inflammation, toxic exposures, and chronic infections may play...

In this explosive conversation, Leslie Manookian — former Wall Street executive turned health freedom advocate — returns to The Ultimate Assist to unpack what she calls the rise of a global bio-security state. Drawing from her financial background and her work as founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, Leslie presents a highly controversial argument: that COVID-era health policies, including v...

In this powerful and controversial episode of The Ultimate Assist , John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers are joined by Dr. Jeff Barke , a frontline physician who says he was threatened with the loss of his medical license for questioning official COVID policies and vaccine safety. Dr. Barke recounts how doctors who challenged government mandates, promoted early treatments, or raised concerns about vacc...

On this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with naturopathic doctor and Energetic Health Institute founder Dr. Henry Ealy for one of their most provocative conversations yet. Dr. Ealy challenges modern medicine’s foundations — questioning vaccine safety, calling out Big Food and Big Pharma, and arguing that true healing begins with real food, detoxification, g...

On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Lucia Sinatra for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation that doesn’t shy away from controversy. Lucia speaks candidly about the positions she’s taken that have sparked backlash, the personal and professional consequences of challenging dominant narratives, and why she believes staying silent is no longer...