Real Talk with Zuby

Magatte Wade is a Senegalese entrepreneur who gained initial fame for a TED Talk she made in 2017 about the excessive regulatory environment in Africa, which pushes young Africans to emigrate for economic reasons. She joins Zuby to discuss her early life, migration to Europe, and introduction to free market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Magatte shares her story of losing friends over political...

Zuby is joined by hip-hop artist and social media creator Unkonfined. The two discuss Unkonfined’s return to music after a 15 year hiatus, his childhood, and the trials and tribulations during that period. The two also explore the inner workings of the music industry. Unkonfined shares his personal experiences with marriage, divorce, and family, as well as how social media has helped as a creative...

Dr. Drew is an American radio and TV personality, physician, and addiction medicine specialist. He joins Zuby to talk about his background and the intersection of medicine and media. Dr. Drew highlights the reasons behind the falling life expectancy in the USA, the infiltration of political correctness into healthcare, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, urgent health issues facing Americans,...

Dave is a comedian, a podcaster, and libertarian political commentator. David joins Zuby to discuss the future of the US. The two explore faith and atheism, negative framing in the West, and how such points led to a second Trump Presidency. Dave also shares his thoughts on ideological fatigue today, his stance on foreign policy, and the infiltration of money in politics today. Additionally, they e...

Adam Lane Smith is an internationally recognised expert in Attachment Theory and a former licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, as an author, speaker, and media personality, Adam helps people learn the power of secure attachment. Zuby and Adam discuss relationship challenges for high performers, attachment issues among varying demographics, today’s ‘harsh survival conditions’, and how dif...

Zuby is joined by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino to discuss cryptocurrency and the future of stablecoins. Paolo explains how Tether (USDT) works and the global use case for it. The two discuss the 2017 crypto catalyst, demand for ‘digital dollars’, and Tether’s developments over the next decade. Paolo gets transparent about how Tether makes money and dispels the controversy that has enveloped the compan...

Matt Murphy is the President of Sentinel Foundation, an organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking and exploitation worldwide. Previously, Murphy served for 15 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret, where he developed expertise in special operations. This episode exposes the reality of modern-day human trafficking. Matt shares detailed stories of how it operates and what his foundation is do...

George Hayworth is an army veteran with 10+ years of military experience. He is now the founder of Elite Sentinel Coaching, which seeks to elevate masculine leadership through faith, fitness and discipline. Zuby and George discuss military experiences, George’s troubled home life, and the importance of family dynamics. They explore gender roles, reclaiming masculinity, male friendships, and the ne...

John Cooper is an American musician, and founding member and frontman of the multi-platinum Christian rock band Skillet. In this exclusive interview in Dubai, John sits down with Zuby to discuss his career, cultural shifts in the USA, and how he manages success. The two explore the value of faith and the post-modern 'woke' peak of 2021. John also shares the tipping point that caused him to...

Pete Parada is a world-renowned drummer best known for his work with punk rock band 'The Offspring', who he played with from 2007 to 2021. He has also worked with other prominent acts like 'Face to Face' and 'Saves the Day'. He is currently a member of the band 'The Defiant'. Pete discusses his early life, music career, and the controversy surrounding his departure...

John Amanchukwu is an American preacher, author, and activist. He joins Zuby to discuss his childhood and the journey that led him to his current focus on combatting gender theory in schools and the decline of Christian values. The two also explore gender politics, ideological ironies, political polarisation, being pro-life, and declining global birthrates. Sponsor: Secure your bitcoin today with...

Gina Bontempo is a fitness coach, internet personality, wife, and mother of two, who helps busy moms to lose weight. Zuby and Gina discuss motherhood, feminism, and gender politics. Gina explains her shift from liberal feminist to Orthodox Christian, why she left California, and her insights on gender dynamics and successful marriage. Sponsor: Secure your bitcoin today with BitBox. Get 5% off a ha...

Colin Wright is an Evolutionary Biology PhD and CEO/Editor-in-Chief at Reality's Last Stand. Colin’s views on gender opposed progressive ideology, leading to huge backlash from activist groups and ultimately, a career change. Zuby and Colin discuss the reasons behind today’s gender beliefs, the catalyst that emerged in 2014–2015, and whether this ideological shift is a consequence of cultural...

Marc Lobliner is the CEO of MTS Nutrition, CMO of Tiger Fitness, a performance coach, and a pro bodybuilder. Zuby and Marc discuss the power of the internet, online echo chambers, Marc’s early life, and how he changed his trajectory for the better. They also discuss the personality traits for success and the importance of nutrition, health, and strength training. Sponsors:  Secure your bitcoin tod...

Jason Lee Whitlock is an American sports columnist and host of the show 'Fearless with Jason Whitlock' on BlazeTV. Zuby and Jason discuss Jason’s childhood, the regression of the USA, and the current state of race relations in America. They also explore political polarisation, the role of the media, optimism and opportunities, and why family dynamics have changed. Sponsors:  Secure your bi...

Brett Cooper is a conservative social commentator, media personality, and actress. She hosts the popular YouTube show 'The Comments Section with Brett Cooper' produced by The Daily Wire. In this episode, Zuby and Brett discuss Brett’s rise to popularity and the female role models she looked up to. They discuss the pitfalls of modern dating, relationships, and marriage, societal extremes, h...

Carl Benjamin is a British social commentator and a former member of the Eurosceptic UK Independence Party (UKIP). He is also the founder of the Lotus Eaters media company. Zuby and Carl discuss the UK’s ongoing decline. They begin by examining conservatism and its meaning in 2024, immigration concerns, and the opposing rationale between the left and the right. Additionally, Carl reflects on negat...

John Rich is an American country musician and singer-songwriter. He started his professional career as a member of the group 'Lonestar' and found mainstream success as one half of the country duo 'Big & Rich', alongside Big Kenny. He has written and produced songs for many other artists including Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, and Jason Aldean. John shares his early childhood and th...

Bryson Gray is an American rapper, known for his work in the Christian hip hop and political hip hop genres. In 2021, his song "Let's Go Brandon", a diss track against President Joe Biden, reached number one on iTunes. Bryson explains his changing relationship with the MAGA movement and why he moved on, as well as how human emotions dictate political alliances. Zuby and Bryson discuss...

Matt Walsh is an American political commentator, author, and host of the popular podcast 'The Matt Walsh Show'. He is a columnist for the conservative media outlet The Daily Wire and has starred in two documentary films, 'What Is a Woman?' and the recently released 'Am I Racist?'. Matt and Zuby discuss the motives behind Matt's new movie 'Am I Racist?', why he w...

Zuby is joined by actress and independent journalist, Mindy Robinson, to discuss the dark side of Hollywood, politics, and patriotism. Mindy shares her thoughts on if 9/11 was an inside job, inconsistencies in the 2017 Las Vegas Shooting, and concerns with the state of democracy in 2024. Sponsor: This episode is fueled by Optimal Human. Your comprehensive daily nutrition in one scoop. Get 50% off...

Zuby is joined by Aleks Svetski, a prominent advocate in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space, known for his libertarian views and emphasis on decentralized finance. Aleks is a vocal proponent of Bitcoin as a tool for personal and financial freedom, challenging traditional financial systems and state control. Svetski's work, including his writing and speaking engagements, focuses on the potent...

Loay Alshareef is a Saudi content creator, educator, and international peace advocate, with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this episode, Loay discusses growing up in Saudi Arabia, his evolving Muslim beliefs, and what led to his early peace advocacy. The two discuss how communities can maintain their traditions whilst reforming, freedom of speech, monarchy vs democracy, the West,...

Rollo Tomassi is an American author and podcaster who is best known for his 'The Rational Male' book series. Rollo and Zuby discuss the origin of the ‘red pill’ term as it pertains to intersexual dynamics and how it is understood today. Rollo offers insights on the challenges of the internet age, why discussing sex differences is controversial, the proliferation of gender-neutral language...

Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, CEO of The Black Swan Group, and co-author of the bestselling book ‘Never Split the Difference’. Zuby and Chris sit down to discuss the art of negotiation and how it can lead to a more successful life. Chris shares his early days and how he got into the FBI, the best vs worst negotiating tactics, and how technology impacts empathy and the nuance of co...