David Beckemeyer - As the host of the Outrage Overload Podcast, I bring a unique and crucial perspective to this critical moment. My mission is to dissect the mechanics of outrage-inducing messaging and toxic polarization, offering listeners not just understanding, but also actionable strategies for fostering unity and civil discourse.https://outra…

Politicians think: “If we keep you focused on fighting for that emotionally triggering issue over there, you won’t notice this bill we’re passing over here.” Sean’s Monologue: The Outrage Economy Today’s guest, David Beckemeyer, is the host of "Outrage Overload," a podcast dedicated to exploring the outrage industry and finding solutions to toxic p…

Darren Paltrowitz is an American author, host, and licensed investigator with experience in the entertainment industry.Paltrowitz has written several books, including Pocket Cash: Your Happy Money co-written by Dr. Jeri Fink and Donna Paltrowitz, which was published in 2018. In 2019, he co-wrote Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact…

Why rein in radicalism when you can use it to make a profit? Sean’s Monologue: Republican Extremism: A Manufactured Reality For today's show, we have invited back David Shaw, author of the book Deplorable Politics: Propaganda for the Brainwashed, to talk about the direction of the current Republican Party and, more specifically, the MIS-direction o…

Zach MckenzieFull time singer and songwriter from Arkansas. My music encompasses Country, Soul, and Gospel!https://linktr.ee/zachmckenziemusichour 2:Kirk Beck is an educator for over 40 years and has dreamed of the day when he can “teach things that really matter.” His love for kids and mathematics led him to leave his work as an engineer with Shel…

Why Embracing Complexity and Nuance is Critical for Personal Growth and Informed Decision-Making We sit down with Julie Rose, host of the Top of Mind podcast, to explore her journey from feeling overwhelmed by the negativity in the news to fostering thoughtful, nuanced conversations. Julie shares how she broke free from the media’s tendency to over…

In this episode of Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Dr. Robert Wolf, a radiologist and author of 'Not a Real Enemy'. Dr. Wolf shares his father's harrowing experiences during World War II, including multiple escapes from Nazi and Communist persecution in Hungary. They discuss the importance of education in combating Anti-Semitism, …

Australian sex worker and singularly brilliant stand-up comedian Sian Smyth brings her completely unique stories and perspective to Coffee with the Dog.Sian Smyth’s dark and hilarious comedy has been performed all around Australia. You might have seen her on TV on Tonightly with Tom Ballard or at the Raw Comedy National Final. In 2019, her show “Ba…

Hour 1:Lee Stewart is a seasoned sustainability professional and the author of "How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy." With over 20 years of corporate sustainability experience, Lee has worked across Australia, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand, spanning startups, consulting, and large multinationals. He is a qualified climate reali…

PATTI SPADARO brings a hopeful outlook to her introspective and heartfelt songwriting. Her guitar style has a soulful, fluid, jam-band feel. She loves to improvise, stretch out during live shows, and reach for musical magic. "Its all about the music and making a connection", says Patti, "bringing people together, letting loose, and being in the her…

A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike, USA, Retired, served 31 years in the United States Army as both an enlisted and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and survived a wicked amount of military training. His first book, A Soldier Against All …

Robert J Hunt is "The Accountability Guy" and the co-author of the book "Nobody Cares...until you do." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area and helps leaders remove the things that keep them from being their best. Robert is an Executive Coach who runs CEO Groups in DFW since 2013 and he brings that experience and wisdom to hel…

How to Have Better Political Conversations (Even with Your Most Difficult Relatives) In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer sits down with Dr. Karin Tamerius, a political psychiatrist and founder of Smart Politics, a nonprofit that helps progressives communicate persuasively while maintaining respect for differing viewpoints. Th…

In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters engages in an enlightening conversation with Ryan Gray, the author of 'Twilight in York, Volume One.' Ryan shares his journey of overcoming addiction, battling mental health issues, and finding recovery. With sixteen years of sobriety, Ryan discusses his experiences, including hitting roc…

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please! Happy Columbus Day everyone! There are plenty to discuss regarding this day and topic, but will we get to cover it? Only way to find out is to hit that play button! . Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us …

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please! In a distant land, in a galaxy far far away, on a seemingly random Monday evening, the Duo finds themselves at a crossroads... somewhere between whiskey cocktails, incompetent leadership, the U.S. military's ability to keep secrets, and a crazy story involving revenge by bulldozer; Morpheus and Hermes tackle the e…

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Songs. For Kansas City singer-songwriter, Bill Abernathy, it’s all about the songs. He’s very unassuming and humble in his delivery, even though the music veteran has chalked up numerous iTunes charts hits, while amassing a dizzying amount of Spotify streams. You might say that Bill is a lot like his hometown…he’s a generous mix of small town and b…

"Live life forward in confidence, afterwards everything will fall into place. In other words, It all makes sense, everything is correct. I live and do business from this vision. I like to keep it simple, because it doesn’t have to be complicated. Improving the world is something I like to contribute to.It’s the deeper layers in life that intrigue m…

Hour 2:AUTHOR JONATHAN BERNSTEIN (Portland, OR) is a Writer/Political Satirist and Author of 2 books (“Election Day” and “Two Goats” with Illustrator Natalia Berezina). Bernstein wants to make a positive impact through the power of visual storytelling. Born in NYC, he grew up in San Francisco and now lives in Portland, Oregon with his “modern famil…

Why We Need Courage, Not Hope, to Face Climate Change In this episode, I dive into new territory, exploring the environmental crisis with Dr. Roger Gottlieb, renowned author of The Sacrifice Zone. Dr. Gottlieb offers a striking perspective on the looming threat of environmental devastation, arguing that our greatest enemy is not just the crisis its…

In this powerful episode, we explore the profound journey of recovery from sexual addiction with Logan Hufford, a sexual addiction recovery mentor. Logan shares his personal struggles, the pain of living a double life filled with shame and self-hatred, and the transformative process that began with an ultimatum from his wife. We delve into the impo…

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please! Lauren is a relationship coach specializing in supporting ethically non-monogamous (ENM) couples, including swingers and the ENM-curious. Her coaching business is Swinging Lifestyle Coach. Trained in both life and relationship coaching, she assists couples in navigating and engaging the swinging and non-monogamous…

Hour 1April Brucker:April Brucker is a versatile American actress, author, comedienne, and television personality with a diverse range of credits to her name. Born and raised in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, April discovered her passion for entertainment at a young age. She honed her skills in acting and comedy over the years, eventually making a name…

To break our cycle of chaos, we need to understand how we got here. Sean’s Monologue: Free Speech Arrests Via Anti-Terrorism Laws Our guest today is Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University and author of the book Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation: The Real Story of September 11. Matthew begins the inter…

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Helen Gretchen Jones is a compassionate death doula, intuitive, and channeler who writes about shared death experiences and the essence of spiritual consciousness. Her writing focuses on fostering loving connections with oneself and others, and her work emphasizes trusting personal experiences and the teachings she channels from her team in Spirit,…

Growing up within a black community, witnessing racism firsthand, activist JD Mass PsyD tells of his successes and missteps in building powerful alliances with myelinated people. JD’s parents chose to raise him in the only diverse community in St. Louis where he was able to witness and experience racism and cultural differences. It sparked an inner…

Dan Handel is an architect and curator whose work focuses on underexplored ideas, figures, and practices that shape contemporary built environments. Over the past fifteen years, he has been studying the links between scientists, forest managers, and spatial designers, resulting in various exhibitions and publications on the subject.https://www.rout…

In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer interviews Jonathan Bernstein, a writer and satirist, about his new visual storytelling project that aims to increase voter turnout through political satire. Bernstein shares how humor can cut through the noise of outrage-driven media and foster civic participation by highlighting shared va…

In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Dr. Fred Moss, a mental health advocate, psychiatrist, author, and podcaster. Dr. Moss discusses the importance of education, authentic communication, and challenging established beliefs in the journey of healing. He shares his personal and professional experiences, emphasizin…

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please! These two just won't quit will they? Well, if you're into that sort of thing, and want to hear some of our thoughts on recent events like the Rescue the Republic rally in D.C. the other day, go ahead and hit play. Or don't; I'm sure these two won't ever take the hint regardless. . Subscribe, rate us 5, come join i…

Robert is a Canadian/Australian singer/songwriter and was born and raised on the Miramichi in New Brunswick, Canada. Small town New Brunswick was a breeding ground for folk and country songs written from the heart and soul about life. His passion for country music came from hearing his Mamma (Betty) singing around the house and listening to traditi…

“Are Progressives like 8-bit robots walking into walls when it comes to understanding economics?” Sean’s Monologue: Kamala Harris & Healthcare Today we welcome special guest Steve Grumbine, founder and CEO of the nonprofits Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action. Steve is here to tell us how Modern Monetary Theory could benefit the working c…

Dr. Fred Moss is a distinguished psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and innovative thinker with over 40 years of experience in the field. As the creator of "Welcome To Humanity" and the "True Voice Course," Dr. Fred empowers individuals to discover and express their true selves. He's also the author of "Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity an…

hour 1Cody Peterson is a recovering alcoholic/drug-addict with over eleven years clean and sober. He has been fascinated by spirituality and religion since adolescence, although he struggled to maintain a spiritual connection, spending many years trying to get clean and sober. Finally, after a six-month stint in prison and a period of homelessness …

hour 1Kay CoteKay is a superconnector, speaker and community builder in the music and EDM industry in Austin, TX. Kay's podcasting journey began in live radio when she hosted and produced The Business Babe Community Connect show. After discovering her love of conversation and storytelling, she decided to start a podcast. With over 100 episodes unde…

hour 1Sian Smyth’s dark and hilarious comedy has been performed all around Australia. You might have seen her on TV on Tonightly with Tom Ballard or at the Raw Comedy National Final. In 2019, her show “Bad Girls” with Bec Charlwood opened to sold out audiences and rave reviews at the Sydney Comedy Festival. She recently finished doing her first sol…

How Twitter Impacts Our Well-being In this episode, we take a look at the complex world of Twitter's societal effects with Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello, a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Toronto. Victoria's research offers a fresh perspective, focusing on the psychological impacts of Twitter use rather than the platform's structural el…

In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. George Maurer, author of 'Critical Race Theory In Your School, How To Fight Back.' Dr. Maurer introduces himself and his work, discussing the origins, effects, and misconceptions of Critical Race Theory (CRT). He emphasizes the importance o…

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please! The Parabolic Pair was lucky enough to be joined by David Beckemeyer, the host of the Outrage Overload Podcast for this (surprisingly) productive episode. David is an expert in political polarization and media literacy, focusing on reducing toxic outrage and promoting civil discourse. With insights from social psy…

Lee is the author of "How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy." With over 20 years of experience in sustainability across Australia, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand, Lee has worked in startups, consulting, and as Head of Sustainability for large billion-dollar multinationals Fujitsu and Fonterra. His current clients include large man…

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It’s hard to criticize any state these days when they ALL have skeletons in their closets. Sean’s Monologue: The US-China Relationship Today Sean is joined by Coup Save America’s good friend Toufic Sarieddine, a PhD graduate from Nagoya University whose research focuses on the hegemonic impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on US hegemony arou…

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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please! Is that a new voice we hear coming through the headphones? Is this another crazy, booze infused collection of shenanigans and baseless, tasteless gibber jabber? Do we implore everyone to do their own research, live however they want, and above all, not kill the messenger? Yes, definitely, and all of the above. We …

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How AI Can Help Address Toxic Polarization In this bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we dive into the intriguing potential of artificial intelligence to reduce political polarization in online spaces. Our guest, Steve McIntosh—developmental philosopher, author, and co-founder of the Developmental Politics Project—joins us to discuss his work on De…