David Watson

Escaping A Cult, Saving His Family, Finding Faith Again – Peter Young | The David Watson Podcast What if you only realised you were in a cult after it had already destroyed your marriage, family life and sense of self? In this episode I sit down with author and former sports broadcaster Peter Young (authopeteryoung.com) to talk about his 20–year journey in and out of a tiny but devastating religio...

In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Dr Peter B. Cotton – world-renowned gastroenterologist and creator of the award-winning “Fred the Snake” children’s book series – to talk about life after medicine, story-telling, and why his endoscope turned into a lovable snake called Fred. Peter has written 10 rhyming picture books for children about Fred the Snake and his friends, in...

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down again with children’s author Amy Pollack to talk about her Jelly Bean series – The Adventures of Jelly Bean, The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean, and The Still Further Adventures of Jelly Bean – and the very real issues young readers face today. Amy explains how Jelly Bean’s world tackles topics like poverty, mixed-race identity, bullying at...

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with former Reuters journalist and IMF publisher Jeremy Clift, now the author of two thought-provoking sci-fi novels: “Born in Space” and “Space Vault.” We start with his life as a foreign correspondent in the 70s, 80s and 90s – Paris, Beirut, Egypt, India, China under Deng Xiaoping – what he calls “the front row of history.” From there we di...

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Jaymes Buckman, the neurodivergent glam rock singer, poet, and frontman of Canadian glam rock band Hot Apollo. We dive into what it really feels like to be a high-energy performer who feels most at peace on stage, and yet wrestles with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt when the lights go down. Jaymes talks about growing up between To...

In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with former police detective turned criminal defence lawyer, Liam Fitzgerald (pen name), to explore how corruption really happens – not just at the top, but in everyday decisions, grey areas and human weaknesses. Born and raised in Belfast during The Troubles, later serving as a police officer in Australia and now working as a criminal defenc...

Anne Montgomery went from being one of the first female TV sports casters at ESPN to a long time sports official, Title I teacher, foster mum to five, and award-winning author. In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, we dive into the messy, funny, painful, and beautiful reality of second chances and reinvention. We talk about what it was really like for a woman on SportsCenter in the 80s and...

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, Rusty Austin shares how he rode the early reality-TV wave from Survivor to 16 seasons on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, then reinvented himself as a children’s author and poet. We get into what really happens behind the scenes on long shoot days, why casting drives reality TV, how editing compresses 400 hours into 60 minutes, and the difference between...

Today’s guest is Dr. Chris Koutures, a dual-board-certified paediatric and sports-medicine physician who has supported USA Volleyball at the Olympic level and treats everyone from new-borns to elite athletes. We dig into what separates top performers, how pros actually warm up, the realities of injury prevention, and how to train smarter at any age. What you’ll learn • The team behind elite athlet...

Kevin Hall shares how he sells books every month without paying for ads, and why saying yes beats perfection. We also dive into Kodak/Xerox history, impostor syndrome, and practical podcasting tips that improve your on-camera presence today. In this David Watson Podcast episode, Kevin breaks down the steps behind his memoirs, his spiritual book, and his new guide “Book Marketing on a Budget: Simpl...

In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I talk with Liz Entin, creator of WTF Just Happened?! — a project exploring the possibility of an afterlife through evidence, data, and first hand investigation. After losing her father, Liz set out to uncover whether consciousness continues after death, combining science, mediumship research, and a sceptical but open mindset. We discuss: • What inspire...

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, betrayal-trauma practitioner Mr Jay breaks down what really happens to your brain and body after infidelity or a breakup, why the pain can feel worse than grief, and the practical steps to move from shock to stability to rebuilding. We talk about • Why betrayal trauma is different: it feels personal, it’s a “secret society,” and it even rewrites your pa...

n this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Moley, MD — a leading sports psychiatrist specializing in the mental health and performance of athletes. We discuss the unseen psychological battles behind elite competition, the neuroscience of motivation, and practical strategies athletes can use to stay mentally strong under pressure. Dr. Moley shares insights from his work w...

In this powerful episode of The David Watson Podcast, world-renowned cardiologist and author Dr. Peter R. Kowey exposes the truth behind the growing crisis in American healthcare. Drawing from his new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk, Dr. Kowey reveals how decades of political lobbying, pharmaceutical greed, and insurance control have c...

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Jessica K. Foster, author of Andy and the Extroverts and other funny, heartfelt Young Adult Contemporary romances. Jessica shares her journey from middle school Language Arts teacher to published YA author, and we talk about balancing creativity, teaching, and family life in West Michigan. We dive into what makes YA romance so powerful,...

Julian Raven joins the David Watson Podcast for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about art, politics, and free expression. Known for his powerful pro-Trump painting “Unafraid and Unashamed” and his high-profile legal battle with the Smithsonian Institution, Raven shares his personal story as an artist, activist, and outspoken defender of artistic freedom. In this episode, we explore how a...

Stephen is a spokesperson for Guns of America, an advocate of the 2nd Amendment and a man who believes in Gods work. As someone who has faced real life danger, and thanks to the 2nd amendment he was able to protect himself and his community, Stephen probably knows better than most why it is so important he and the GOA continue to fight to protect the Right To Bear Arms. Stephen Willeford https://w...

What if you're writing a book series about espionage, dangerous governments and you have worked at the forefront defending your country from all of these threats. Steinke has spent a lifetime in US national security roles, including twenty-eight years in the US Army and fourteen in the Department of Defence. His official duties have taken him from the US Military Academy at West Point to over thir...

Every so often, a story walks into your life which reminds you of the power of never saying never. Jane Fischer’s is that kind of story. Jane’s life started like many others. A bright college graduate, she stepped into the classroom as a teacher, fuelled by a passion to shape young minds. Then came marriage and children. The first few chapters of her life read as expected until the arrival of Suzy...

Dana Sutton is a tutor, coach, and parent with decades of experience working with children and young people. She currently provides consulting and accounting services for businesses. A keen athlete while growing up, Dana enjoyed fastball, ringette, volleyball, hockey, martial arts and skiing (both in water and downhill). These days, when she isn’t busy with work or grandchildren, Dana can be found...

Today I spoke with returning guest Dr Ran Anbar about how Hypnosis Really Works For You. Your inner voice, how you use you imagination, how your outlook affects your reality. We go deep into what reality really is and how you can use it to manifest the life you want. The world you're living today is a reflection of your thinking and the more you practise how you think, the more you visualise, the...

Today I spoke with Cevin Solvin about "The War on Kids: Why This Filmmaker Wants to End Compulsory Schooling" Cevin has made documentary's and written the book The Student Resistance Handbook. Cevin Soling stands as a pioneering force in American literature and filmmaking, seamlessly weaving profound narratives across both mediums. Renowned for his innovative storytelling, Soling’s literary works...

Mathematical Genius Provides Formula For Living In a Better World. Keith Robins explain to me how he came to write his thought provoking book and the compelling case he makes for finding your bubble to build a better life for yourself. The Fourth Coming https://amzn.eu/d/7YzLgmV  

Today I caught up with Tenderbastard and we discussed the progress since I last spoke to him, the new songs he has written and what his plans are to license his name and get into the Marijuana business and possible grow his own. And we finished with one of his new songs.

Madelyn Simon can only be described as an original go getter. In 2020 when the world was locked down, Madelyn started to think about the stories she once told, and inspired by her own life and art, she put ideas to paper and through her art teacher, pictures filled the words on the page and Poppy came to life. Seven books later we have a wonderful series which helps children understand the world a...