Good Times

What if you disappeared, only to start a completely new life, with a new name, a new family, and a new career—and you had zero memory of ever being anyone else? In this episode of Roger That, we explore the chilling, true story of Larry Bader, a man who vanished in 1957, only to reappear eight years later as "Fritz Johnson." We peel back the layers of this bizarre psychological puzzle to ask the u...

What if your intuition wasn't just a "hunch," but a tangible way to navigate a world full of secrets? In this episode of Roger That, we dive into the life of the legendary Dutch seer, Gerard Croiset. From a childhood marked by profound isolation and the early onset of "the sight," to his controversial career as the man police called when every lead went cold, Croiset’s story is as unsettling as it...

Have you ever had a dream that felt… different? The kind you can’t shake. The kind that feels less like imagination and more like a message you don’t fully understand. In today’s episode, we explore the strange and deeply fascinating story of Edgar Cayce — a quiet man who reportedly fell asleep and woke up offering answers to questions about health, purpose, dreams, and life itself. Some called hi...

A man falls from a ladder… survives a devastating accident… and later claims he can sense things he shouldn’t know. In this first episode, we explore the strange and controversial story of Peter Hurkos — a man whose unusual experiences led police, skeptics, and curious minds to ask difficult questions about intuition, perception, and the mysteries of human experience. Was he gifted? Misunderstood?...

Music didn’t start with Spotify playlists or Billboard charts — it started with human beings trying to make sense of life. From ancient drums echoing around fires to monks shaping the first scales, to jazz bending every rule and hip-hop rewriting the world — music has always been our emotional fingerprint. In this episode of Purpose, we dive into the unexpected origin story of music, the wild scie...

Money is not what you think it is. It doesn’t just buy things — it shapes how we live, love, and believe. In this episode of Purpose, we dive into the history of money, its hidden psychology, and the subtle power it holds over our lives. From the first shells and coins to billionaires building entire worlds, we explore what it truly means to understand money — and how mastering it can free you to...

Names. The first thing we are given in life — and the one thing we didn’t get to vote on. In this episode of Purpose, we explore the quiet power of names: how they shape identity, how they carry history, and how sometimes they feel like they came from a baby book someone flipped through too fast. We talk about names as prayers, names as labels, names that arrive with expectations, and names we hav...

Fashion. La mode. The art of waking up, staring into a closet full of clothes, and declaring: “I have nothing to wear.” In this episode of Purpose, we explore the story of fashion — from cavemen in fur coats serving Ice Age couture, to French kings inventing luxury, to us today wearing outfits that are 49% self-expression and 51% hoping someone notices. We dig into the history, the psychology, and...

What if everything you were taught about race, separation, and difference was just an illusion? In this powerful episode of Purpose Podcast, we explore the true origin of humanity — how every race, every culture, and every shade of skin traces back to one place: Africa, the cradle of us all. This is not just a history lesson — it’s a spiritual awakening. A reminder that we are one big family, scat...

In this episode of Purpose, we kick off with the story of soccer — the world’s most popular sport and the most chaotic human invention. From ancient Chinese games to medieval mob football, to modern stadium spectacles, soccer has always been messy, hilarious, and oddly purposeful. We explore the invention of the game, the science behind why we love it, the absurd moments that make it unforgettable...

We have 5,000 followers — but no one to help us move a couch. Welcome to the age of digital connection and emotional disconnection. In this episode of Purpose, we explore the loneliness of the connected — a deep, funny, science-backed look at how we became the most “plugged-in” generation in history and yet somehow the most alone. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, and maybe you’ll even text someone you ac...

In a world obsessed with self-improvement, have we forgotten how to simply be? This episode of Purpose takes a deep, funny, and science-backed look at the quiet war between becoming and being — between chasing who we’re supposed to be and accepting who we already are. Through psychology, mindfulness studies, and a few laughs about our “five-a.m. miracle routines,” we explore why we’re addicted to...

What if the universe was trying to remind you of your own purpose… with fireworks? In this episode of Purpose, we look up — literally — at the rare Draconid meteor shower. It’s cosmic, it’s ancient, it’s dust older than civilization burning across our night sky. But beyond the science, it’s a mirror for life: how something so brief can shine so brightly, and how purpose doesn’t need permanence to...

What if the world’s most beloved comedian never needed a punchline? In this episode of Purpose, we dive into the quiet brilliance of Mr. Bean — the silent, clumsy, slightly deranged man-child who somehow became a global icon. From brushing his teeth in public to launching a turkey onto his own head, Mr. Bean shows us that purpose doesn’t always come in a polished speech or a carefully curated bran...

What happens when you can mute Beyoncé and become the artist yourself? In this episode of Purpose, we explore the rise of AI vocal removers — the powerful tools that let you isolate, remix, and repurpose your favorite tracks with a single click. But with all this access, what does creativity really mean anymore? We unpack the cultural impact, ethical dilemmas, and untapped potential of this trendi...

Before the grunts, the glam, and the grand slams — tennis was a quiet game played by French monks slapping a ball with their palms. Yep, purpose has humble beginnings… even in sport. In this episode of Purpose, we trace the surprising, classy, and sometimes hilariously petty history of tennis — from monastery courtyards to the world’s most prestigious lawn: Wimbledon. We unpack how a game once pla...

He was the man who could make a stadium cry with a single note and bring fire from the pulpit with just one verse. Jimmy Swaggart wasn’t just a preacher — he was a phenomenon. A televangelist. A gospel musician. A household name. And then… a headline. In this episode of Purpose, we dive into the complex, unforgettable story of Jimmy Swaggart — from his Southern gospel roots to his rise as one of A...

In this episode of Purpose, we dive into the surprising story of Qatar — a country once known only for sand and pearl divers, now commanding the world’s attention with its skyscrapers, diplomacy, and a World Cup that flipped tradition on its head. This isn’t just a tale of oil and gas. It’s a story about vision, identity, and the power of playing your own game — in your own way — no matter how lou...

In this gripping episode of Purpose, we explore the real causes behind World War I and World War II — beyond the textbooks, beyond the clichés. From a single shot in Sarajevo to the rise of a dictator with a grudge and a megaphone, this isn’t just a history lesson — it’s a story of pride, pain, poor decisions, and treaties written with more punishment than peace. With insight, elegance, and just e...

On January 1st, 1863, freedom was declared. But in Galveston, Texas, it didn’t arrive until June 19th, 1865. Two and a half years late. This episode of Purpose tells the story of Juneteenth — the delayed dawn of freedom for the last enslaved people in the United States, and the enduring purpose behind the celebration. It’s a story of silence and survival, of delays and dignity, and of how liberati...

He once wore the robe of a Klansman. She once called him her enemy. But together, they changed not just a city — but each other. In this episode of Purpose, we uncover the extraordinary true story of CP Ellis, a former Ku Klux Klan leader whose life was radically transformed through an unexpected friendship with Black civil rights activist Ann Atwater. It’s a story of prejudice… and redemption. Of...

She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize — and the only person ever to win two in different sciences. But Marie Curie didn’t chase recognition. She chased truth. From underground classes in Russian-occupied Poland to the toxic glow of radium in a Paris shed, Marie’s journey was marked by hardship, loss, discovery, and a relentless belief in purpose. In this episode of Purpose, we uncover the r...

In a world where the heavens were perfect and the Earth stood still, one man dared to look through a telescope and see differently. What Galileo Galilei discovered didn’t just challenge science — it challenged scripture, authority, and the very structure of belief. This episode of Purpose explores the story of the man who saw sunspots on the sun, moons around Jupiter, and a universe that no longer...

They called her “the most beautiful woman in the world.” But behind Hedy Lamarr’s famous face was a mind that shaped the future. In the shadows of Hollywood and the chaos of World War II, she co-invented a technology that became the foundation for Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and more. This episode of Purpose uncovers the extraordinary life of an actress turned inventor — and challenges the idea that yo...

Long before borders, before maps, before the modern idea of Africa existed — there were footsteps. Quiet, determined, purposeful. The Bantu people began one of the greatest human migrations in history, not in conquest, but in transformation. They carried more than tools — they carried language, agriculture, music, and memory. They shaped every region they touched, and today their legacy lives in o...