Real Talk with Zuby

Zuby is joined by world memory champion, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mind Max Ed Cooke. Ed shares his unexpected journey from a three-month hospital stay at 18 to competing at the World Memory Championships and teaching a journalist to become a US memory champion in under a year. The conversation explores how memory techniques work, why memory and imagination are the same thing, and how the ou...

Zuby is joined by Eric Reid, Ryan Courtney, and Brendon Maddock, the team behind Dominion AI, a Christian-built alternative to mainstream AI models. The three share how their conviction that AI is not neutral led them to build a tool grounded in scripture and designed to protect believers from the secular biases baked into platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Sponsored by: Veritas Wealth Management...

Zuby is joined by financial advisor, author, and founder of Veritas Wealth Management Chad Hufford. Chad shares his journey from being homeschooled in the Alaskan wilderness to building a thriving wealth management firm after pivoting away from a career in medicine. The two discuss why so many people end up chasing the wrong version of success and how purposelessness fuels addiction and emptiness....

Zuby is joined by entrepreneur and software developer Richard Ryan. Richard shares his unconventional journey from early YouTube pioneer to building businesses across tech, media, and AI. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of social media, its psychological and societal impacts, and how digital life may be pulling humanity further “off target.” They explore addiction, polarization, inc...

Zuby sits down with entrepreneur, esports pioneer, and holistic performance coach Carlos Rodriguez (aka Ocelote) to discuss gaming, spirituality, cancel culture, and the power of belief. The two discuss his journey from being one of the world's best competitive gamers to building the largest company in esports, the viral 2022 controversy that led to him stepping down as CEO of G2 Esports, and...

Zuby sits down with former U.S. Army Ranger, pastor, and Warrior Poet Society founder John Lovell to discuss faith, masculinity, marriage, and raising boys in the West. The two discuss the state of modern dating, the rise of 'the red pill', and if its observations about gender dynamics are accurate or incomplete without a spiritual foundation. They also discuss the decline of marriage, gen...

Zuby sits down with former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss for a conversation on the state of the UK and the West. Liz reflects on her time in office, the entrenched 'deep state' within British institutions, and how attempts at reform are systematically blocked. The two discuss the rise of globalist ideology, mass migration, economic stagnation, religion, and whether Western democracies are tr...

Zuby is joined by Mihret Melaku, author of 'Defending the Ancient Faith'. Mihret shares what he’s been working on since his last appearance, including publishing his new book and connecting with diverse Christian communities across the United States and Ethiopia. The conversation touches on foundations of Orthodox Christianity, Holy Tradition, the sacraments, icons, and key theological dif...

Avital Schreiber Levy is a wife, mother of five, author, and founder of 'Hi Fam' - a YouTube channel and podcast that supports couples and parents. Avital shares her journey growing up in London and Jerusalem, living in the USA, and choosing to raise her family in Israel. The conversation covers how parenting shapes culture, why the West is experiencing declining birth rates, and how femin...

Zuby is joined by Canadian combat veteran, author, and podcaster Kelsi Sheren. Kelsi breaks down Canada’s MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) program, explaining how it expanded from terminal illness into mental health, disability, and even minors. Drawing on her lived experience as a veteran who survived PTSD and traumatic brain injury, she challenges the idea that death is compassion and argues f...

Zuby sits down with returning guest Richard Cooper, author of 'The Unplugged Alpha', entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in men’s self-development. Richard explains his philosophy of 'unplugging', and shares how his upbringing, marriage, divorce, and business success have shaped his worldview. The two dive deep into masculinity, modern dating, feminism, family law,...

Zuby is joined by JP De Gance, author, speaker, and the founder of Communio, to explore the cultural forces driving the decline of marriage, faith, and family in the modern West. JP breaks down the complex feedback loop between falling marriage rates, weakening religious commitment, and the rise of broken families. They also discuss the real-world consequences of father absence, the semantic confu...

Zuby is joined by Milena Mayorga, El Salvador’s Ambassador to the United States. They discuss Milena’s journey from television to politics, her experience growing up during El Salvador’s civil war, and the country’s dramatic transformation under President Nayib Bukele. The two discuss how security reforms changed daily life, the role of Bitcoin in El Salvador’s global rebrand, and why internationa...

Laura Delano is a mental health advocate and the author of 'Unshrunk'. Laura shares her personal story of spending over a decade entrenched in the American psychiatric system, from early diagnoses and heavy medication as a teenager to becoming a 'treatment-resistant’ patient in her twenties. Laura explains how questioning psychiatric narratives, discovering critical research, and recla...

Zuby chats with Larry Sanger, philosopher and co-founder of Wikipedia, to discuss the origins and evolution of one of the world’s most influential knowledge platforms. Larry reflects on his role in building Wikipedia and explains why he later became one of its most outspoken critics. The conversation explores how bias appears on Wikipedia, why claims of neutrality often break down in practice, and...

Zuby sits down with entrepreneur and author Jeff Booth to challenge the idea that inflation is necessary and natural. Jeff explains why true free markets tend towards deflation, and how debt-based monetary systems actively suppress it. They explore Bitcoin and what it means to regain real financial agency. The conversation also tackles common Bitcoin criticisms, scam narratives, stablecoins, surve...

Zuby is joined by Jeremy Savory, founder of Savory & Partners and the creator of Millionaire Migrant. They discuss why global mobility is accelerating, how second passports and residencies can increase personal agency, and why incentives (tax, safety, politics, culture) are reshaping where people choose to live. The conversation also covers the UK’s wealth outflow, debt and currency debasement...

Zuby sits down with Robert Netzly, CEO and founder of Inspire Investing, to discuss how a personal conviction led him to walk away from traditional Wall Street in 2011. Robert explains what Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) is and how he successfully launched faith-based ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange. He reveals how companies are screened and how people vote with their dollars. The conv...

Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive discussions regarding pornography and its associated risks. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Listener discretion is advised. Zuby sits down with Chandler Rogers to talk about his journey through pornography addiction — from early exposure and hidden shame to recovery. They explore how high achievers are often silently strug...

Zuby is joined by Abdu Murray; attorney, public speaker, author, and founder of Embrace the Truth. Abdu is a former Muslim who spent nine years investigating the historical, philosophical, and scientific claims of Christianity before converting. The two discuss what 'truth' is, the argument for God’s existence, and why Abdu sees the Bible as uniquely coherent both philosophically and exist...

Judd Saul shares his firsthand experiences inside Nigeria’s unfolding crisis, exposing the violence, misinformation, and global silence surrounding it. He discusses the historical roots of the conflict, the failure of institutions to protect the vulnerable, and his mission to support persecuted communities on the ground. This is a powerful look into a humanitarian crisis that the world needs to un...

Marissa Streit is the CEO of PragerU, a conservative media organisation and education platform. Marissa shares her experiences growing up in Israel, serving in the military, and returning to the United States to pursue a career in education. Zuby and Marissa dig into concerns about the American education system and how historical context shapes learning. The conversation explores the myth of a per...

Zuby sits down with political commentator and activist Xaviaer DuRousseau. Xavier shares his transformative journey from liberal activism to becoming a prominent conservative voice online. He discusses the pivotal moments that reshaped his worldview, including going viral, confronting public backlash, and reflecting on personal struggles. The conversation also touches on family dynamics and the di...

In this episode, Zuby sits down with Seneca Scott, an Oakland-based former union organiser turned community advocate and political candidate. Seneca shares his early involvement in the labour movement, his shift toward urban farming, and how burnout led him to rediscover his purpose through grassroots activism. The two discuss California's progressive policies, crime, and the need for civic en...

Zuby is joined by Sal Di Stefano, host of the Mind Pump Podcast. Sal opens up about his personal fitness journey, from battling insecurities to becoming a leader in the industry. The two explore the dark side of fitness obsession, how faith has played a pivotal role in Sal’s life. The conversation expands to include balancing ambition with sacrifice, the psychological burden of conscientiousness,...