Mark Puls

Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

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Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls delves into the intricate realms of society, culture, science, spirituality, and philosophy, among other topics. Its aim is to ignite introspection, provoke critical examination of beliefs, foster the birth of fresh perspectives, and subsequently subject those perspectives to scrutiny. By striving to harmonize the domains of science and spirituality, recognizing their undeniable validity, the podcast endeavors to bridge apparent divides. Additionally, it serves as a guiding light, beckoning those drawn to extensive, nuanced dialogues.

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Mark Puls

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Knocked Conscious: A conversation with Chris Fisher, play-by-play announcer for NBA’s OKC Thunder 18.05.2021 1:19:46

Mark invites Chris Fisher, TV play-by play announcer for NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, for a conversation. He has shares his inspirational story and offers some great advice. https://www.nba.com/thunder/thunder-broadcast-team-1819 https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/11/28/bay-area-broadcaster-faced-paralysis-before-he-faced-nba-microphone/ Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech....

Knocked Conscious: Second half of my conversation with Jeff Hester of Hubble Space Telscope fame 04.05.2021 1:48:03

Mark invites Jeff Hester for an amazing conversation about myriad topics. Jeff Hester took the first ever Hubble Space Telescope image, as well as Hubble's most famous image, "Pillars of Creation" (Wikipedia below). Before we knew it, over 3.5 hours passed, so I split this into two podcasts. This is the second half. Enjoy! http://www.jeff-hester.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillars_of_Creati...

Knocked Conscious: First half of my conversation with Jeff Hester of Hubble Space Telescope fame 27.04.2021 1:54:00

Mark invites Jeff Hester for an amazing conversation about myriad topics. Jeff Hester took the first ever Hubble Space Telescope image, as well as Hubble's most famous image, "Pillars of Creation" (Wikipedia below). Before we knew it, over 3.5 hours passed, so I split this into two podcasts. This is the first half. Enjoy! http://www.jeff-hester.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillars_of_Creatio...

Knocked Conscious: Personal stories of those we’ve lost to suicide 20.04.2021 1:14:39

*DISCLAIMER* The subject matter is extremely sensitive. Tony of @MJNewsDigest joins Mark for part two of their conversation about suicide. We share our personal stories of those we lost to suicide. U.K. and U.S. suicide resources: Samaritans (U.K.) - 116123 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) - 800-273-8255 Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about suicide (awareness, prevention, etc.) 13.04.2021 1:55:09

*DISCLAIMER* The subject matter is extremely sensitive. Tony of @MJNewsDigest (Twitter) joins Mark to discuss all aspects of suicide (awareness, prevention, statistics, etc.). U.K. and U.S. suicide resources: Samaritans (U.K.) - 116123 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) - 800-273-8255 Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about Jeffrey Epstein. 23.03.2021 1:48:22

Chris and Mark have a conversation about Jeffrey Epstein and the 4-part documentary "Filthy Rich" on Netflix. We also discuss the interview that Prince Andrew gave to the BBC (YouTube link below). Prince Andrew interview: https://youtu.be/AKQi3wzNFGQ Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about all aspects of cloning 16.03.2021 1:46:08

Chris and Mark discuss all aspects of cloning (scientific, historical, ethical, etc.). Two documentary links below. https://youtu.be/_LyONv4fHEA https://tubitv.com/movies/251721/playing-god-human-cloning Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/1048...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about ”Zero Days” documentary by Alex Gibney 09.03.2021 1:27:01

Chris and Mark discuss the Alex Gibney documentary "Zero Days". It's a fascinating conversation about cyber warfare and overall ethics. https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Days-Colonel-Gary-Brown/dp/B01I2EJOW0 Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882...

Knocked Conscious: An in-depth conversation about the Drake Equation. 23.02.2021 1:17:35

Chris and Mark have an in-depth conversation about the Drake Equation. Links to our resources below. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation https://www.seti.org/drake-equation-index https://www.businessinsider.com/drake-equation-formula-alien-life-calculation-2018-7 Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativ...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about ”Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind” documentary on Amazon Prime Video 16.02.2021 2:14:54

Chris and Mark discuss the documentary "Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind", available on Amazon Prime Video. Banned Russell Targ Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBl0cwyn5GY Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Trombone Wah-Wah-...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation with Charles Thomson, award-winning U.K. journalist. 09.02.2021 1:56:37

Chris and Mark have a conversation with Charles Thomson, award-winning U.K. journalist. We talk James Brown, Amy Winehouse, MJ, the Shoebury sex/paedophile "ring" (Charles explains why he thinks it shouldn't be described as a ring), and other topics. It was an interesting two-hour conversation. Links below. https://charles-thomson.net/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Thomson_(journalist) Unf...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about the PBS documentary ”The Eugenics Crusade” 02.02.2021 2:15:48

Chris and Mark discuss the PBS documentary "The Eugenics Crusade" (link below). We also discuss "new eugenics" (CRISPR, etc.) and their ramifications. https://www.pbs.org/video/the-eugenics-crusade-jtaetc/ Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/10...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about the BBC documentary, The Century of the Self - Part 4: ”Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering”, available on YouTube. 26.01.2021 1:21:20

Chris and Mark discuss the BBC documentary, The Century of the Self - Part 4: "Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering", available on YouTube (link below). https://youtu.be/VouaAz5mQAs Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Trombone Wah-Wah-...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation with Tony of MJ News Digest on YouTube 19.01.2021 1:27:22

Chris and Mark have a fun conversation with Tony of MJ News Digest on YouTube. He also has a podcast (links below). YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwPycKaS4vQ8LtWJ5JDbWGQ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mj-news-digest-michael-jackson-podcast/id1536324093 Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:/...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation with NHL legend Brian Propp (1,004 points in 1,016 NHL games). 12.01.2021 1:08:16

Chris and Mark have a conversation with NHL legend Brian Propp. He's 1 of only 90 people to acquire 1,000 points in the NHL. He made 5 Stanley Cup Final appearances and played for Team Canada on a line with Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. We discuss his background, hockey accomplishments, stroke, and all of the charity work he does. To purchase Guffaw Cigars, please click this affiliate link: htt...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about the Ten Commandments 05.01.2021 2:01:16

Chris and Mark have an open, objective, honest conversation about the Ten Commandments, and what they mean to us. Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Trombone Wah-Wah-Wah-Waaaaah: https://freesound.org/s/175409 Outro Music: "Neolith" Kev...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about medical insurance as a whole & why some ”treatments” aren’t covered 29.12.2020 1:30:18

Chris and Mark discuss medical insurance as a whole and question why many holistic/other "treatments" aren't covered. Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Trombone Wah-Wah-Wah-Waaaaah: https://freesound.org/s/175409 Outro Music: "Neolith"...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about the BBC documentary, The Century of the Self - Part 3: ”There is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads; He Must Be Destroyed.”, available on YouTube. 22.12.2020 1:31:35

Chris and Mark discuss The Century of the Self - Part 3: "There is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads; He Must Be Destroyed." on YouTube (link below). https://youtu.be/ub2LB2MaGoM Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Trombone Wah-Wah-Wah-Wa...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about ”The Phenomenon” (UFOs/UAPs) 2020 documentary. 15.12.2020 2:06:00

Chris & Mark discuss the documentary "The Phenomenon" 2020. The documentary focuses on UFO/UAP sightings from around the world & is available to rent/own on Amazon Prime Video (link to trailer below). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onEXmLX2ZZQ Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19, ”The Coronavirus”) beyond illness from the virus itself. 08.12.2020 1:51:51

Chris and Mark discuss the effects of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19, "The Coronavirus") beyond illness from the virus itself. We focus on mental health, but discuss financial, economic, and other effects. Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Tromb...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about concussions, TBI, and CTE (references in the show notes). 24.11.2020 2:34:21

Chris and Mark discuss concussions, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. They also offer some suggestions on how these conditions can be minimized now and in the future. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/related_conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-(cte)#:~:text=Chronic%...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about The Century of the Self - Part 2: ”The Engineering of Consent” 17.11.2020 2:27:03

Chris and Mark discuss The Century of the Self - Part 2: "The Engineering of Consent" on YouTube (link below). https://youtu.be/fEsPOt8MG7E Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Trombone Wah-Wah-Wah-Waaaaah: https://freesound.org/s/175409...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about ”The Social Dilemma” documentary on Netflix. 10.11.2020 2:31:50

Chris and Mark have a conversation about "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix. Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Outro Music: "Neolith" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://c...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about first cousin/consanguineous marriages 23.10.2020 2:16:09

Chris and Mark discuss consanguineous marriages and the heightened risks of their children having rare genetic disorders, as well as other challenges. Below is the YouTube video we referenced, as well as links to some articles that led us to go down the rabbit hole on this topic. Is it wrong to marry your cousin? (Genetic Disorder Documentary) | Only Human: https://youtu.be/kyNP3s5mxI8 Articles: h...

Knocked Conscious: A conversation about the BBC documentary, The Century of the Self - Part 1: ”Happiness Machines”, available on YouTube. 16.10.2020 2:18:29

Chris and Mark discuss the BBC documentary, The Century of the Self - Part 1: "Happiness Machines", available on YouTube (link below). https://youtu.be/DnPmg0R1M04 Intro Music: "Blue Scorpion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dive Horn: https://freesound.org/s/104882 Outro Music: "Neolith" Kevin MacLeod...