Deep Shallow Dive

🎙️ EP#303| GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor Bob Thiel Breaks It All Down In this compelling episode, Ray sits down with Dr. Bob Thiel—pastor, theologian, and prolific author—for a deep, scholarly, and refreshingly grounded dive into the origins of Christianity, the construction of the Bible, and how prophecy intersects with today’s political landscape. From Moses and ancient scriptur...

🎙️ EP#302 | DSD | Trump, Netanyahu & the Vaccine Divide: Uneasy Alliances and Uncomfortable Truths What’s really going on behind the smiles and handshakes of global power players? In this episode, we take a deep, shallow dive into the unusual energy between Trump and Netanyahu during their latest press conference. From subtle digs to billion-dollar side-eyes, host Ray breaks down the optics an...

🎙️ EP#301 | DSD | Friends, Personal Growth, and Splitting Ceviche with Shane Wetmore What happens when two longtime friends reconnect over ceviche and conversation? In this heartfelt solo episode, the host reflects on a recent meetup with Shane Wetmore, a fellow Miami of Ohio alum and loyal DSD listener, who encouraged a deeper dive into personal storytelling. The result? A raw, reflective, and re...

🎙️ EP#300 | GUESTS | EP#298 | GUEST | Ohio Roots, Global Truths: Two Palestinian-Americans Brothers Story What happens when two proud Palestinian-American brothers walk boldly into the U.S. military, cybersecurity, and the heart of America’s toughest conversations? In this power-packed episode, Ray sits down with Muhammad and Bilal Daoud — two Ohio-born sons of Palestinian immigrants — to dive dee...

🎙️ EP#299 | DSD | Incline Walking, CIA Whistleblowers & 9/11 Red Flags In this solo episode of Deep Shallow Dive , we hit an unexpected stride — literally and metaphorically. The host kicks off with a surprisingly impactful topic: incline walking. From personal treadmill routines to pounding hills in Laguna Beach, he shares how upping the incline is transforming his workouts, burning fat, and...

🎙️ EP298 | DSD | Is Trump Still Trump? The Deep State, Puppetry & Cracks in the MAGA Wall What if the version of Trump we’re seeing today isn’t the one who stormed the scene in 2016? In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive headfirst into a heated and nuanced conversation about whether Trump is still the man his base believed in—or if he’s now a puppet of the very forces he once opposed. With...

🎙️ EP297 | DSD | Trump, Term Limits & Elon Worship Syndrome In this raw, no-holds-barred solo episode, we navigate the murky waters of politics, power, and perception in 2025 America. From the eerie silence around “Make America Healthy Again” to a troubling shift in Trump’s persona, this episode is a wake-up call for listeners clinging to blind loyalty—on any side of the aisle. Your host deliv...

🎙️ EP#296 | GUEST | From Baseball to Bible Truths: JSlay USA on Faith, Chistian Zionism, the USS Liberty & a Different Trump Post-Assassination: What do you get when a pro athlete-turned-truth teller steps into the arena? A home run of an episode. Jeremy Slayden, aka JSlay USA, joins Ray for a powerful, unfiltered Deep Shallow Dive into his journey from Gatorade Player of the Year and Georgia...

🎙️ EP#295 | DSD | From Triglycerides to Trump, Burps, Flossing, the Bible & Base MAGA & MTG’s Rant: This rare Monday drop kicks off with host reflections on health missteps, cholesterol clarity, and the unfiltered truth about flossing (seriously, he goes in). After correcting a key point from Friday’s cholesterol episode, we dive into the underestimated importance of triglycerides and why...

🎙️ EP#294 | HEALTH | Is Cholesterol the Villain… or a Misunderstood Metric? What if everything you thought about cholesterol was wrong? In this eye-opening solo episode, Ray peels back the layers on his latest bloodwork results and takes us on a deep shallow dive into the truth about cholesterol. After a surprising uptick in his LDL and total cholesterol numbers—despite feeling leaner and stronger...

🎙️ EP#293 | GUEST | Alan Shebaro: From Special Forces to Speaking Truths About War, Palestine & Power What happens when a highly trained U.S. Army Special Forces veteran begins to question everything he once believed in? In this raw and eye-opening episode, Ray sits down with Alan Shebaro , a former counterterrorism operative turned truth-teller, who pulls no punches as he reflects on his mili...

🎙️ EP#292 | DSD | From Funk to Friendship: Rediscovering Real Connection in a Digital World In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, Ray peels back the curtain and opens up like never before. Instead of launching into the usual geopolitics or AI chatter, he kicks things off with a powerful story about reconnecting with old college friends—Todd Keen and Jeff Brunka—and the surprisingly profo...

🎙️ EP#291 | DSD | Wesley Clark, War Plans & the Iran Playbook In this eye-opening episode, we revisit a powerful 2007 interview with General Wesley Clark that has never felt more relevant. The Deep Shallow Dive unpacks Clark’s bombshell claim about a post-9/11 Pentagon memo outlining plans to topple seven countries—including Iraq, Syria, and ultimately Iran. Fast-forward to 2025, and this epis...

🎙️ EP#290 | DSD | The Truth About Israel, Palestine & U.S. Policy – A Deep Dive with Elijah Kahlenberg 💣 The fight for free speech, political activism, and the reality of U.S. foreign policy – Elijah Kahlenberg is back! This episode is packed with raw, unfiltered conversation about the crackdown on student activism, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the shocking parallels to past historical...

🎙️ EP289 | DSD | Macron: The Hidden Truth? 🇫🇷 This episode of Deep Shallow Dive takes a wild turn as we explore the bombshell allegations surrounding French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron . What started as a quiet conspiracy on the fringes of French media has now exploded into a global discussion— Is Brigitte Macron hiding a major secret about her past? With voices like Ca...

🎙️ EP# 288 | GUEST | US ARMY Veteran and Activist: Greg Stoker Defines Lefties vs. Liberals In this episode of  Deep Shallow Dive , host Ray Doustdar welcomes Greg Stoker, a former U.S. Army Ranger with a background in military intelligence, to break down the complex political spectrum of leftist vs. liberal ideologies. Greg shares his insights on why he considers the Democratic Party to be a righ...

🎙️ EP#287 | DSD | The Political Power Struggle & Mahmoud Khalil's Case: In this episode of  Deep Shallow Dive , we reflect on Libya and Gaddafi, questioning historical narratives and the media’s role in shaping public perception. The host critiques both U.S. political parties, highlighting the influence of the "uniparty" and special interest groups. Trump's recent attack on Thomas Massie, one...

🎙️ EP#286 | DSD | The Assassination of Gaddafi: A Deep Dive into Libya, Regime Change, and Global Power Plays In this episode of Deep Shallow Dive , we take a thought-provoking look at the 2011 assassination of Muammar Gaddafi and its far-reaching implications. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the U.S.-led NATO intervention in Libya, driven by the Obama administration with Hillary Clinto...

🎙️ EP#285 | DSD | Trump Report Card: How is he Doing? In this episode of Deep Shallow Dive , we break down Trump’s presidency so far, assessing what’s working, what’s failing, and why Trump Worship Syndrome isn’t helping. The host, who voted for Trump in 2020 but not in 2016, examines how his leadership compares to expectations, especially in terms of uniting the country. While Trump’s resilience...

🎙️ EP#284 | DSD | Jeffrey Sachs on Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Foreign Policy: In this episode, we take a  Deep Shallow Dive  into U.S. foreign policy, NATO expansion, and the war in Ukraine with insights from  Professor Jeffrey Sachs . The host revisits the  Trump-Zelensky press conference , highlighting media manipulation and reactionary social media trends. He urges listeners to focus on  facts ov...

🎙️ EP#283 | DSD | Trump’s Ukraine Press Conference – What Really Happened? Over the weekend, social media exploded with debates about Friday’s Trump-Zelensky press conference, but did anyone actually watch the full 57-minute event? In this episode, we cut through the viral soundbites to uncover what really happened. This presser was meant to announce a U.S.-Ukraine agreement involving financial ai...

🎙️ EP#282 | GUEST | The Ukraine Project: A Deep Dive with Christine Lynn In this episode of Deep Shallow Dive , Ray Doustdar welcomes historian and geopolitical analyst Christine Lynn for an in-depth discussion on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Christine, an expert on Russia with over 30 years of published work, provides an alternative perspective on the war, challenging the mainstream narrative. Sh...

🎙️ EP#281 | DSD | ChatGPT for Health, Trump’s Gaza Video, Dan Crenshaw & Tucker, Monica Lewinsky, $17B Cali Railway: In this episode of Deep Shallow Dive , we kick things off with a personal story about using ChatGPT to prepare for a cardiologist visit with my mom. I share how AI helped structure the conversation, making sure we asked the right questions about her heart health. From EKGs to nu...

🎙️ EP#280 | DSD | Zelensky, NATO, Epstein, Dan Bongino and Kash Patel, and Vaxx Chatter In this episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we cover a wide range of critical topics, from personal health habits to deep geopolitical issues. We start with a strong reminder about fitness—steps, blood tests, and the benefits of proximity to a gym. The host shares personal fitness stats and health insights, emphasizi...

🎙️ EP#279 | DSD | Owen Wilson, Conspiracies & Controlled Narratives: In today's episode, we kick off with a fun discussion about "zestiness," featuring a hilarious clip of NFL cornerback Jalen Ramsey delivering one of the most animated post-game interviews ever. This sets the stage for a deep dive into audience feedback on a recent aviation incident. Listeners pointed out inconsistencies in th...