Deep Shallow Dive

🎙️ EP#378 | DSD | UT Think Tank : Gen Z, Gaza, and the Politics of Dialogue In this deeply charged episode of Deep Shallow Dive , host Ray Doustdar reunites with returning guest Elijah Kahlenberg and introduces his partner-in-peace, Jadd Hashem , for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Gen Z’s evolving political consciousness, their peace-building work with Atidna International , and the Israeli-Pal...

🎙️ EP#377 | DSD | Sanchez Stabbed, Kirk Silenced, Gaza Spun: Truth Bombs Incoming After a brief recharge, Ray is back —and diving in headfirst. In this raw and rapid-fire solo episode, Ray unpacks a wild mix of recent headlines, controversies, and cultural shifts. From Mark Sanchez’s bizarre parking-lot stabbing incident to the deeper implications of weaponized religion, this episode brings the tr...

🎙️ EP#376| GUEST | The Sweat-Driven CEO Behind Hotworx: Steve Smith’s Fitness Empire What happens when you combine entrepreneurial hustle, a love of sweat, and a deep understanding of fitness? You get Steve Smith—CEO and founder of Hotworx , one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the U.S., with over 700+ locations and counting. In this high-energy episode, Ray sits down with Steve to div...

🎙️ EP#375 | DSD | What's the Play? Charlie, Chaos & Christian Chess The death of Charlie Kirk has shaken the political and cultural landscape—and this episode pulls no punches. We dive headfirst into the confusion, conspiracy, and contradictions surrounding the official story. From the mysterious bullet wound to the alleged involvement of the Netanyahu administration, no angle is off-limit...

🎙️ EP#374 | GUEST | From Idaho to Islam: Canyon Mims on Faith, Fame & Finding Truth What happens when a 21-year-old white American from North Idaho embraces Islam after living in Pakistan? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Ray Doustdar sits down with viral content creator Canyon Mimbs —a young voice with over 1 million followers—to explore his unexpected spiritual journey, breaki...

🎙️ EP#373 | DSD | The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Narrative Breakdown, Media Silence & Shifting Allegiances The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across political, religious, and media landscapes. In this episode, we unpack the chaotic and controversial narrative surrounding his death — dissecting the alleged timeline, the official story, and the glaring inconsistencies that ha...

🎙️ EP#372 | GUEST | Bart Sibrel: Exposing the Moon Landing Hoax & the Power of Government Deception In this explosive Deep Shallow Dive episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with Bart Sibrel , the man who’s been called the world’s leading moon landing hoax expert. From startling photographic evidence to confessions of murder to cover up the truth, Bart takes us deep into one of the most controversia...

🎙️ EP#371 | GUEST | What’s Really in Your Food? A Food Scientist Exposes the Truth with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le Step behind the scenes of the food industry with this jaw-dropping episode featuring Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist and founder of Mendocino Food Consulting. From decoding preservatives to unveiling the truth about gut health, Bryan joins Ray to deliver a Deep Shallow Dive into what we’re r...

🎙️ EP#370 | DSD | The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Symbol, Scapegoat, or Sacrifice?: The nation reels as the controversial death of Charlie Kirk rocks political and cultural discourse. In this searing episode, we dive headfirst into the swirling narratives surrounding Kirk’s assassination — from ideological blame games to deeper geopolitical manipulations. The episode unpacks the reactions from...

🎙️ EP#369 | GUEST | When the Unthinkable Happens: Andi Wagner’s Firestorm Survival When your entire world turns to ash in hours, how do you rebuild—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? In this deeply moving episode, Ray welcomes Andi Wagner, whose home and neighborhood in Pacific Palisades were obliterated by a devastating fire earlier this year. What begins as a story of destruction quickly be...

🎙️ EP368 | DSD | The Presidential Lie Machine, COVID’s Lab Leak Truth & Zuck’s Hot Mic Moment In this raw and revealing solo episode, we go full throttle on some of the biggest controversies and cover-ups shaping modern discourse—from the lies of U.S. presidents to the shocking truths emerging about the COVID-19 origin story. Using nothing but his phone, our host unloads a rapid-fire breakdown...

🎙️ EP#367 | GUEST | From Turning Point to Turning Back: Caroline Stout’s Exit from Conservative Politics From teenage Republican rising star to political dissenter, Caroline Stout’s journey is anything but predictable. In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Ray sits down with Caroline to explore her transformation from a high-ranking member of Turning Point USA to a progressive activist...

🎙️ EP#366 | DSD | Trump’s Hand, Epstein’s List & The Black Eye Theory In this gripping solo episode, Ray dives into a whirlwind of recent political whispers, conspiracy breadcrumbs, and media blackouts—starting with a curious burn-like mark on Donald Trump's hand. Why is it being covered up? Is it medical, cosmetic, or something more? This leads into a broader conversation on elite secrecy...

🎙️ EP#365 | GUEST | The Awakening of JSlayUSA: Faith, Zionism & the 9/11 Red Pill Jeremy Slayden, aka JSlayUSA , returns to the DSD studio for a conversation that cuts deeper than ever. In this unfiltered and eye-opening episode, Jeremy details his powerful intellectual and spiritual evolution—from a Zionist conservative to one of the most vocal critics of American Christian Zionism. Ray and J...

🎙️ EP#364 | GUEST | USS Liberty: The Hidden Truth with Phil Tourney In one of the most powerful and harrowing interviews to date, Ray Doustdar sits down with Phil Tourney , a survivor of the 1967 USS Liberty attack , to uncover what really happened that fateful day—and why most Americans have never heard about it. Phil shares first-hand details of being targeted by Israeli forces during the Six-Da...

🎙️ EP#363 | GUEST | A White American Doctor in Gaza: Dr. Mark Brauner’s Unfiltered Testimony What happens when a white, atheist, American emergency physician decides he can no longer stand on the sidelines? Dr. Mark Brauner shares his harrowing experience as one of the few international doctors allowed into Gaza. In this deeply emotional and unfiltered conversation, he details the brutal realities...

🎙️ EP#362 | DSD | Nick Fuentes, Trump 2025 & The MAGA Betrayal In this provocative solo episode, we deep dive into the rise—and transformation—of controversial political figure Nick Fuentes . From his early days of Clubhouse-era controversy to his current positioning as a sharp Gen Z thought leader, we unpack how his rhetoric, influence, and message have evolved—and why he's gaining massiv...

🎙️ EP#361 | GUEST | Fomer Marine Scott Siverts talks Evangelical Roots to Geopolitical Awakening. In this unfiltered and deeply human episode, Ray sits down with former Marine and Burn Pit podcast host Scott Siverts , a man who has undergone a profound personal and ideological transformation. Raised in an evangelical Christian home, Scott shares how his views evolved—from Bible memorization and po...

🎙️ EP#360 | GUEST | Scott Horton Exposes the Military-Industrial Matrix In this powerhouse episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with renowned foreign policy expert Scott Horton to pull back the curtain on the military-industrial complex , American empire , and the truth behind U.S. interventions across the globe. From the Cold War's unfinished business to the modern power plays of Washington and Tel Av...

🎙️ EP359 | DSD | Health Hacks & Global Facts: Clearing Your System Inside & Out In this solo episode, host Ray Doustdar goes deep on something we all deal with but rarely talk about — fiber. More than just a digestion fix, Ray breaks down why psyllium husk could be a daily game-changer for your health, how to tell if store-brand fiber is the same as the big names, and how something as simp...

🎙️ EP#358 | GUEST | Pastor Matt Furse: Scofield Bible, Zionism & the Trojan Horse in Christianity In this explosive and eye-opening episode, Ray Doustdar welcomes Pastor Matt Furse , a fiery and unapologetic voice in Christian theology who challenges one of the most entrenched narratives in modern American Christianity— Christian Zionism . Known for his bold critiques and deep biblical insight...

🎙️ EP#357 | DSD | JFK vs. LBJ: JFK vs. LBJ: Assassination or Agenda? What if the death of John F. Kennedy didn’t just mark the end of a presidency — but the beginning of a new, darker American trajectory? In this explosive episode, we peel back the layers between JFK and his successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, revealing stark policy reversals that redefined America’s military, intelligence, and financia...

🎙️ EP#356 | GUEST | Clayton Cuteri on the American Congress Party, Political Truth, and Breaking the Two-Party System In this electrifying episode of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar sits down with Clayton Cuteri — sharp-dressed, politically fearless, and on a mission to disrupt the entrenched U.S. political system. As Secretary General of the American Congress Party , Clayton shares his journey fr...

🎙️ EP355 | DSD | Sugar, Assange & The Forever War Playbook In this episode, we kick things off with a health reality check — LASIK updates, blood pressure monitoring, and the dietary truths your doctor might not emphasize. The conversation zeroes in on sugar , pulling from expert clips and personal experiments to explore its impact on metabolism, inflammation, and chronic disease. From the dan...

🎙️ EP#354— | GUEST | ApoB, Blood Pressure & Belly Buttons: Heart Health Decoded In this powerhouse episode, Ray sits down with Michelle Routhenstein , a registered dietitian specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention, to break down the science and strategies behind keeping your heart in peak condition. What starts with a funny pre-show coincidence about both of them pacing during calls...