The Daniel Stih Podcast

Mold remediation is a misunderstood process. In this episode, I explain mold to show how most misunderstand the problem, and what matters when you're trying to solve it. I break down what matters when dealing with mold—and where people go wrong: • The difference between killing mold and removing it • What proper containment actually does—and why it matters • When you can stay in your home during r...

In this solo episode, I share stories from my recent mountain climbs — the fear, the tension, and the unexpected joy of taking the path that felt right instead of the one that looked right. I talk about how I stopped seeing myself as someone "doing something serious" and started calling myself The Scrambler — a name that transformed how I moved through fear and uncertainty. This mindset shift chan...

With the integration of AI directly into development tools like Xcode, the way software gets built is changing. The real question is: what skills actually matter when AI can generate code? In this episode, I explore a shift I've seen firsthand—moving from knowing to figuring things out. As an aerospace engineer turned Apple developer, I never followed a traditional path. What's often called a "hac...

My guest is Charles Spinosa, a management consultant and author whose work explores leadership at the intersection of philosophy, innovation, and practice. This conversation focuses on a deeper question: What does leadership look like when it goes beyond execution—and why does that matter? In this episode, we explore: • Why execution alone isn't enough for meaningful leadership • The role of judgm...

My guest is Professor Guy McPherson, a scientist known for his controversial view that climate change may lead to near-term human extinction. This conversation is not about agreeing or disagreeing. It's about a deeper question: How do you evaluate extreme claims when the stakes are high and certainty is limited?  In this episode, we explore: What is known vs. uncertain about climate trajectories ...

Electromagnetic Fields EMFs are normally present in a home due to electrical wiriing. Research suggests grounding and shielding have benefits: improving circulation, reducing inflammation, enhancing sleep, managing pain, lowering stress, boosting immunity, protecting against effects of EMFs. Is it really that simple? Grounding—or earthing— connecting with the earth to balance your body's electrica...

Da Vinci, Tesla, and Einstein approached problems differently, in ways that are not out of reach. The real question: what patterns show up in how they thought—and how can those be applied today? In this episode, I break down the underlying thinking approaches behind some of history's most innovative minds. We explore: • How they framed problems before solving them • Why curiosity and observation m...

Gramin, inReach, Cell Phones - In this episode, Daniel Stih shares why too much faith in technolgy can be a dangerous mistake in the wilderness. Daniel recounts experiences where his devices malfunctioned: false SOS signals, failure to power on, confusion or inaccurate readings about his GPS location. He contrasts this with a recent discovery about his phone's satellite messaging capabilities and...

Is watching the news on TV stressing you out? You're not alone. In this episode, Daniel Stih explores how constant exposure to negative headlines can damage your health—raising stress, blood pressure, and even anxiety levels. Cutting out the news isn't the answer either. Daniel shares a powerful solution: how to filter the noise and stay informed on your terms. Learn how to set up curated alerts,...

Daniel talks with Andrea Hembroff about mold and environmental illness.  Andrea introduces an innovative air test for mycotoxins called AMEA, which uses ELISA technology to detect mold mycotoxins in indoor air. If you've ever suspected mold might be impacting your health — or you want a clearer understanding of how to recover from environmental illness — this episode is for you. SHOW NOTES Show no...

Smart cities promise cleaner, faster, and more efficient urban living. sit down with Professor Dr. Nicos Komninos, an expert on urban technology and AI-driven infrastructure, to get the real story behind the "city of the future." How data, AI, and automation are reshaping transportation, energy, and public services The risks of surveillance, corporate control, and cybersecurity threats in connecte...

My guest is Kimberley Verbeke, a naturopathic practitioner who works with treatments like peptide bio-regulators, IV therapy, and personalized health approaches. This conversation is not about promoting specific treatments. It's about a deeper question: How do you evaluate health interventions when the claims are strong, the evidence varies, and the outcomes differ from person to person? In this e...

Billions of dollars flow into higher education every year. The real question is: how is that money used—and what problem is it solving? In this episode, I examine how university funding works, using recent debates around Harvard as a starting point. We explore: • Where federal funding for universities comes from • How those funds are allocated and used • The tension between public funding and inst...

Access to public lands used to feel simple. What changed—and why does it cost more to use land that's publicly owned? In this episode, I break down how access to outdoor recreation is structured, and how fees, funding, and partnerships shape today's outdoor experience. We explore: • How user fees were introduced and expanded over time • How funding flows through public land systems • The role of p...

This episode is a look at how a piece of work takes shape when the final form isn't clear. "Can't Get to Heaven" started with a chorus and two chords—nothing more. From there, the direction wasn't planned. It emerged. In this episode, I break down: • How partial ideas evolve into something complete • The role of influence—drawing from artists like Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash • Why imperfect elements...

  My guest is Rick Warner, Executive Director and Director of Investigations for the Extraterrestrial Research Center (ERC), where he examines reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). This conversation is about a deeper question: How do you investigate something when the evidence is incomplete, ambiguous, or difficult to verify?  In this episode, we examine: How UFO/UAP reports are investig...

Scaling a business is often framed as growth and success. The real question is: What actually changes as a business scales—and where does it start to break? My guest is Jake Setterlun, who scaled a business to $1M per month—and then had to rebuild after losing it. In this conversation, we explore: • What changes when a business grows quickly • Why new problems emerge at each level of scale • Commo...

People often treat goals as the primary driver of success. But goals can also narrow attention, distort priorities, and optimize behavior toward outcomes that no longer connect to a larger direction or purpose. In this solo episode, I explore the difference between: goals vision direction optimization We discuss: why goals can become proxy objectives how people lose sight of larger purpose directi...

There are many ways to interpret climate change. The real question is: what assumptions does each perspective rely on—and what does it try to explain? My guest is a volunteer with the Creative Society Project, an initiative focused on understanding the climate system and proposing alternative explanations and solutions. In this conversation, we explore: • How this perspective explains climate chan...

In this episode, I walk through how to evaluate claims around weather control, directed energy, and other explanations by examining assumptions, evidence, and alternative interpretations. The goal is not to tell you what to believe - it's make the reasoning process visible—so you can think more clearly about what you're seeing. Using claims about space-based lasers, weather control, and emerging t...

This episode is about how you recognize when something is already working—and stop trying to improve it. "Work'n Man" started as a simple idea built around rhythm and feel. From there, the direction wasn't fully planned—it evolved through small decisions, outside input, and unexpected moments. In this episode, I break down: • How minimal structure can carry more than complexity • How random input...

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), often referred to as mold illness, is a complex and often debated condition. In this episode, I share my personal experience of becoming sick, working through recovery, and approaching the problem the way I approach everything—as an engineer trying to understand what's actually happening. I walk through: how I evaluated my environment what testing rev...

Sustainability is often discussed in terms of recycling, renewable energy, and reducing waste. Underneath those conversations is a deeper question: What problem are we actually trying to solve? In this conversation with sustainability consultant Liz Entin, founder of Why Get Wasted, we explore how people think about sustainability, waste, resource use, and environmental impact. Topics include: Red...

This conversation explores boundaries, burnout, communication, emotional limits, and why humans often struggle to say "no" even when the cost becomes unsustainable. My guest is Sheryl Green — author, speaker, and communication expert whose work focuses on healthy boundaries, emotional well-being, and the psychological patterns that lead people to overcommit themselves. In this episode we discuss:...

Climate change is often framed around carbon and emissions. The real question is: What part of the system are different "solutions"  trying to change? In this episode, I explore a range of unconventional approaches—from atmospheric interventions to weather modification—and what they are designed to influence. We look at: • What each approach is targeting (temperature, radiation, weather patterns,...