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Laconia Bike Week was getting hammered by torrential rain. A tornado warning had most of the area shut down. But the people who made it to the Kustom Social Show weren’t going anywhere! For Big Truth Podcast Episode 166, we joined forces with the Lowlife Podcast and recorded live from the Kustom Social Show and Choppahead’s 25th Anniversary Party at Laconia Bike Week 2026. This wasn’t a polished studio podcast. It was a rain-soaked, tequila-fueled gathering of chopper builders, punk-rock lifers and the people stubborn enough to show up when nearly everyone else stayed home. Guests include Jimmy Gestapo of Murphy’s Law, John from Eazy Co., Chris and Lisa from Cycle Source Magazine, Terry Shanks, Lenny Lashley, Pistol Pete Sosa and more. Jimmy G talks about racing vintage motorcycles on the beach, working around New York’s old Psycho Cycles scene with Indian Larry, his nearly fatal Pan-Shovel crash and the long-awaited new Murphy’s Law record. Cycle Source discusses surviving 30 years in independent motorcycle media, keeping print alive and preserving the beautiful lawlessness of the legendary SmokeOut. We also hosted a rain-soaked Danger Dan's kickstart competition between a Panhead, Shovelhead and Evo; the winner was awarded a spot in the Idle Hand Built Motorcycle Show; gave away a mountain of gear; and watched the entire thing steadily descend into exactly the kind of chaos you’d expect. Most of Laconia may have shut down. We didn’t. Recorded live at Laconia Motorcycle Week 2026 in celebration of 25 years of Choppahead Kustom Cycles. Subscribe for more conversations from the worlds of motorcycles, punk, hardcore, metal, counterculture, conspiracy and high strangeness. Featured moments 00:00 Welcome to the tornado 02:27 John from Eazy Co. 03:24 Terry Shanks: handmade knuckles and knives 07:04 Jimmy Gestapo of Murphy’s Law 11:07 Racing vintage motorcycles on the beach 12:33 Psycho Cycles, Indian Larry and old New York 14:21 The new Murphy’s Law record 15:46 Punk rock, motorcycles and 25 years of Choppahead 19:05 Cycle Source Magazine joins the show 21:24 The return and legacy of SmokeOut 27:29 Keeping independent motorcycle print alive 29:29 Rain-soaked kickstart competition 33:24 Pistol Pete Sosa 40:22 The giveaways descend into chaos 49:21 Idle Hand Show bike selection 50:43 Lenny Lashley takes the spot 52:08 Closing out Laconia 2026

This week Big Truth sits down with futurist, researcher, scholar, and livestream pioneer Rabbi Rothschild for one of the strangest and most thought-provoking conversations we've had yet. We start with his 24/7 "Truman Show"-style livestream experiment and quickly move into the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, life extension, and the future of human civilization. From there things get weird. We dive into UFO disclosure, alien contact, interdimensional theories, the Nephilim, Project Blue Beam, transhumanism, consciousness, abduction cases, future technologies, and whether humanity is moving toward a radically different reality than most people realize. Some of the topics discussed include:The future of AI and autonomous systemsRobots working while humans sleepTranshumanism and human enhancementLife extension and immortality researchTime travel, teleportation, and emerging technologiesThe singularity and what comes nextUFO disclosure and non-human intelligenceExtraterrestrial vs interdimensional theoriesNephilim, religion, and ancient mysteriesProject Blue Beam and modern psyopsBetty and Barney Hill and classic abduction casesConsciousness and the nature of realityWhether humanity was "seeded" on EarthPanspermia and alternative origin theoriesThe future of civilization over the next centuryThis one goes deep into the intersection of technology, spirituality, disclosure, and the unknown. Whether you're interested in AI, UFOs, future studies, religion, or high strangeness, this episode is guaranteed to give you something to think about.   MORE INFO:  IG: @rabbirothschild http://linktree.com/rabbirothschild ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth  If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it! Join the Back Channel to go deeper… Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     Follow us: IG: @bigtruth / @bigtruthredacted @thebigtruthpodcast  TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

Episode 164 – Big Truth X Lowlife Podcast Live (PT. 2) In this episode, Big Truth sits down live with the crew from the Lowlife Podcast for Part 2 of a cross-over conversation covering motorcycles, show season, custom culture, music, road stories, subcultures, and plenty of the off-the-rails conversations you'd expect when a few longtime motorcycle degenerates get behind microphones together. Part 1 of this conversation was released on the Lowlife Podcast feed. Part 2 lands here on The Big Truth Podcast. The crew talks about the upcoming riding season, motorcycle events, the state of custom culture, and what it takes to keep independent motorcycle communities alive in a world that seems increasingly corporate and sanitized. They also dive into music, life experiences, wild stories from the road, and the kinds of conversations that happen when friends get together without a script. In This Episode The upcoming Kustom Social Show during Laconia Motorcycle WeekChoppahead's 25th Anniversary PartyWhat attendees can expect at this year's eventRide-in bike shows vs. invitation-only eventsChopper culture and the evolution of custom motorcycle showsBuilding community through motorcyclesIndependent events and DIY cultureMurphy's Law, Slaine, and the connection between motorcycles and musicLive podcast plans from the eventRoad stories, laughs, and general motorcycle chaosWhy grassroots motorcycle culture still matters Events Discussed Kustom Social Show 📅 June 18 📍 Riots at the Laconia Drive-In Theater Ride-in custom motorcycle showChoppers, performance bikes, and custom buildsFreak show entertainmentDanger Dan Kickstart ContestVintage biker movies on the drive-in screenFood, music, and motorcycle culture all day longChoppahead Kustom Cycles 25th Anniversary Party Immediately following the show. Featuring: Live musicMurphy's LawSlainLive podcast recordingSpecial guestsMotorcycle community from all over the country    Subscribe for more conversations covering: MotorcyclesChopper culturePunk, hardcore, and metalIndependent thinkingHigh strangenessConspiracy and fringe historyReal conversations with interesting people  ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth   If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it! Join the Back Channel to go deeper… Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth) - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

🧠 Episode Summary What happens when you stop talking about AI—and actually talk to it? In this episode, we sit down with ChatGPT for a real, unscripted conversation that quickly moves beyond surface-level tech talk into something much deeper. We explore how AI works, how it’s being used across society, and the broader implications of surveillance systems, algorithmic media, and digital control infrastructure. The conversation touches on media manipulation, information overload, human psychology, and what happens when people begin outsourcing their thinking entirely. This isn’t a breakdown. It’s a pressure test. 🔍 Topics Covered What AI actually is (and what it is not)Why AI feels human—but isn’t consciousHow people are forming emotional connections with AIWhether humans are overestimating or underestimating AI 🧠 Human Psychology & Behavior Cognitive dissonance in modern societyWhy people seek certainty in uncertain environmentsThe psychological effects of constant monitoringThe “chilling effect” — how surveillance changes behavior 📺 Media, Algorithms & Truth Why people struggle to distinguish truth from misinformationHow algorithms shape what you see—and what you never seeThe rise of outrage-driven media and “rage bait”Information overload and its effect on decision-making ⚙️ AI, Work & Human Purpose Will AI replace jobs—or reshape them?Practical paths for adapting to AI-driven changeWhy human skills like adaptability, creativity, and judgment still matterThe risks of over-reliance on automated decision-making 👁️ Surveillance & Control Systems How AI is being used in surveillance todayGovernment and corporate use of data and predictive systemsThe relationship between private tech companies and public institutionsThe normalization of surveillance through convenience 🔗 Digital Infrastructure & Power What happens when identity, finance, and communication mergeThe risks of centralized digital systemsWhy convenience often leads to dependencyHow incremental changes build long-term control systems 🧩 Information, Influence & Manipulation How AI and algorithms influence public perceptionThe role of targeted messaging in media and politicsEcho chambers, feedback loops, and behavioral nudging 🧠 Existential Questions What happens if people outsource thinking entirely?Are humans losing the ability to think independently?What is humanity’s biggest blind spot right now?What future historians might say about this moment ⚠️ Key Takeaways AI is not conscious—but it is powerful at scaleThe biggest risk is not AI replacing humans, but humans relying on it too heavilyInformation overload can make populations easier to influenceSurveillance doesn’t just monitor behavior—it changes itControl systems don’t arrive suddenly—they normalize over timeThe most important information problem today is not what exists—but what gets shown 🎯 Who This Episode Is For Listeners interested in AI, media, and technologyThose questioning modern information systems and narrativesAnyone concerned with surveillance, privacy, and digital controlCritical thinkers trying to make sense of today’s media environment 🧠 Core Question What happens to a society when it can no longer clearly distinguish what is real? 🎧 Listen Now Available on all platforms.   ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth   If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it!  Follow us on IG: @bigtruth / @bigtruthredacted / @thebigtruthpodcast TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand—a company that openly organizes protests, demonstrations, and large-scale advocacy campaigns across the U.S. We break down how modern influence actually works, what’s real vs. misunderstood about “paid protests,” and—more importantly—how everyday people can use the same playbook to advocate for themselves. This isn’t theory. This is the mechanics behind manufactured momentum, public pressure, and perception shaping—from grassroots to corporate to political. ⚡ Key Themes & Takeaways 🧠 1. Protests Are an Industry Crowds on Demand operates as a professionalized protest and advocacy firmServices include:Organizing protests and demonstrationsPR stunts / media eventsFull-scale advocacy campaigns (strategy + execution)This reframes protests as not just organic movements—but sometimes coordinated, strategic operations👉 Core tension explored: When you see a crowd… are you seeing spontaneous public sentiment—or organized influence? 🎭 2. “Paid Protesters” — Myth vs Reality Swart addresses widespread claims about “fake protests”His position:Campaigns are legal, structured, and transparent to clientsThe goal is message amplification, not deceptionBut the conversation naturally raises a deeper question:👉 If visibility can be bought, does attention still equal legitimacy? 📢 3. Perception Is Power Modern influence is less about truth vs. liesIt’s about visibility, repetition, and pressureCrowds on Demand helps clients: Create the appearance of momentumGenerate media coverageApply pressure to institutions👉 Key insight: In today’s environment, what looks big becomes big 🧩 4. The Real Product: Advocacy Strategy Beyond protests, the real business is: MessagingNarrative framingMulti-channel pressure campaignsIncludes: Phone campaignsOrganized groupsMedia targetingLong-term influence strategies👉 This is essentially outsourced influence infrastructure 🧍‍♂️ 5. How This Applies to YOU One of the strongest parts of the episode: Swart shifts from corporate clients → everyday people He breaks down how individuals can: Fight unfair bills (hospital, landlord, etc.)Apply pressure effectivelyAdvocate for themselves without needing a firm👉 Big takeaway: Most people lose not because they’re wrong— but because they don’t know how to apply pressure ⚙️ 6. The System Responds to Pressure—Not Fairness A recurring underlying theme: Institutions don’t automatically respond to truth or fairnessThey respond to:RiskVisibilityReputation damageSustained pressure👉 This connects directly to your broader Redacted theme: Power responds to force, not morality 🧨 7. The Uncomfortable Middle Ground This episode lives in a gray area: It’s not a conspiracy theoryIt’s not a dismissal of public movementsIt’s a look at the mechanisms behind both👉 The real tension: If influence can be engineered… how do you tell what’s real? 🧠 Big Picture Insight  This conversation exposes a key modern dynamic: Influence is no longer just organic—it’s operational Movements can be realMovements can be amplifiedMovements can be strategically constructedAnd often… it’s a mix of all three. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters It breaks down how public pressure actually worksIt challenges assumptions about protests and media narrativesIt gives listeners practical tools to advocate for themselvesIt pulls back the curtain on how perception gets shaped at scale 🔑 Standout Line of Thinking “You don’t need a PR firm—but you do need a strategy.” 📌 Who This Episode Is For Anyone skeptical of media narrativesAnyone interested in power, influence, and perceptionBusiness owners, activists, or creators trying to build momentumPeople dealing with institutions (legal, medical, housing, etc.) 🚀 Final Thought This episode doesn’t tell you what to think. It shows you how things move. And once you see that… You start watching everything differently.   ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth Follow us on: IG: @bigtruth / @tthebigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted  TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast  YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)-Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) -Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

In this episode of The Big Truth Podcast, we sit down with filmmakers Eric Kinsey and Joseph Zentil to break down their new film Born to Lose—a raw, unfiltered look at struggle, identity, and the forces that shape outcomes before you even realize it. But this conversation doesn’t stay in one lane. We also tap into chopper culture, kustom builds, and the legacy of classic biker films—the aesthetic, the attitude, and the deeper connection between rebellion, identity, and storytelling. 🔍 What We Get Into: The real story behind Born to Lose — inspiration, message, and intentHow environment, upbringing, and systems quietly shape life outcomesThe line between personal responsibility and structural disadvantageWhy so many people feel trapped in cycles they didn’t createThe psychological impact of being labeled “lost” or “behind”Independent filmmaking: building something real without industry backingThe crossover between film and chopper/kustom cultureHow classic biker movies influenced the tone, visuals, and themesThe role of motorcycles as identity, freedom, and rebellionWhy authentic subcultures still matter in a manufactured media landscape 🏍️ Culture Thread: Choppers, Kustoms & Biker Film Influence This episode also digs into the DNA of chopper and kustom culture—not just as a style, but as a mindset. We talk: The DIY, anti-establishment roots of chopper cultureHow motorcycles became a symbol of freedom and non-complianceThe influence of classic films like Easy Rider and The Wild OneWhy that energy still resonates today—in both film and real lifeIt’s not nostalgia—it’s a through-line. 🧠 Key Themes: You’re not always starting from the same line—but you’re still in the raceSystems don’t always need to stop you—they just need to slow you downIdentity is often shaped externally before it’s ever chosen internallySubculture is where real expression survivesAwareness is the first step—but action is what breaks the cycle 🎬 About the Film: Born to Lose is a grounded, character-driven project that explores what it means to grow up in conditions that quietly stack the odds against you—and what it takes to push back against that narrative. It’s not glamorized. It’s not exaggerated. It’s closer to reality than most people are comfortable admitting. 💬 Why This Conversation Matters: A lot of people feel stuck—but can’t explain why. This episode gives language to that feeling. And connects it to something deeper—identity, environment, and the cultures we attach ourselves to in order to find meaning and freedom. 🔗 Tap In: 🎧 Full episode available now on all platforms 📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube : (http://www.youtube.com/thebigtruthpodcast) ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth  If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it!  Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com)Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

You’re not getting the full story. Not because it doesn’t exist— but because it never makes it to you. In this episode, Rob Rosen and I break down how media narratives are shaped long before they reach your screen. We cover: Why some stories explode while others disappearThe pressure points behind media decision-makingHow “acceptable narratives” are enforced without direct ordersThe illusion of independent reportingWhat this means for how you interpret the worldThis isn’t about left vs. right. It’s about understanding the system behind both. If you want to think clearly in a manipulated environment—start here.   FROM HIS BIO:  Rob Rosen is an award-winning investigative journalist, producer, and director with more than thirty years of experience in news and television. He created, directed, and served as showrunner of the investigative true-crime series Reasonable Doubt, which ran for five seasons and currently streams on Max. Thanks in part to the show's reporting, nine inmates profiled on the series were released, with some fully exonerated.   Rosen also created and directed the limited series The Infomercials That Sold Us starring Dennis Miller, now streaming on Fox Nation, and served as showrunner and executive producer of the long-running paranormal series The Dead Files, which ran for 15 seasons on Max.   He began his career in news as an Emmy Award-winning producer for KCBS in Los Angeles, and later worked as an on-air correspondent for the nationally syndicated program Celebrity Justice. Rosen is a graduate of the Boston University College of Communication and a member of the DGA and SAG/AFTRA. Crimes of Omission is his first book.   If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it! Join the Back Channel to go deeper… Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     Follow us:  IG: @bigtruth / @thebigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info and show merch: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com  The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com)Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

Ray Chaos — vocalist of hardcore bands Full Blown Chaos and Brick By Brick — joins The Big Truth Podcast for a wide ranging conversation on hardcore culture, conspiracies, and independent thinking. We open the episode discussing several controversial topics that have circulated in alternative media for decades, including disclosure, the Epstein network, and broader questions about institutional power and secrecy. From there we dive into Ray's history in the New York hardcore scene, the formation of Full Blown Chaos, decades of touring, and the DIY mindset that built hardcore culture worldwide. We also talk about entrepreneurship, underground culture, and Ray's work outside music with Bull & Bee Meadery. If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and shareit! Join the Back Channel to go deeper… Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth) - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

Episode: Big Truth Podcast — with Cary Brobeck (Owner/Editor-in-Chief, Choppers Magazine + Founder/Organizer, Chopper Fest) Core promise: A behind-the-scenes look at how chopper culture actually gets preserved and pushed forward—through print, shows, relationships, and a lot of unglamorous work. Cary Brobeck breaks down the real day-to-day reality of running an iconic print magazine in an internet era while still working a full-time construction/QC job, plus what it took to take over Chopper Fest and scale it to 10,000+ attendees. The conversation hits chopper culture's punk/DIY roots, the market's price swings, the importance of showing up in the industry, and a major mission: preserving David Mann artwork and artifacts via the David Mann Legacy Foundation.   Key topics & highlights ·       Chopper Fest: how Cary took over a 20-year legacy event (originally tied to David Mann) and doubled attendance year-over-year. ·       The grind nobody sees: why "owning a magazine" doesn't mean you're not still clocking in at a day job. ·       Why choppers (not just motorcycles): the punk/skate/custom-culture pipeline—loud, dangerous, DIY, and personal. ·       Market talk: vintage bike pricing swings (knuckles, pans, shovels), and why things feel like they're "breathing" again. ·       Publishing origin story: Dice → early projects → working with Easy Riders / Wrench → the path to Choppers Magazine. ·       Choppers Magazine name revival: how "Choppers Mag" (Ed Roth era) became available—and why Cary got the Roth family blessing first. ·       Preserving motorcycle art: the plan to collect and protect David Mann originals + artifacts so they don't disappear into attics, estates, and trash piles. ·       Harley sponsorship reality: how Cary views working with a corporation while staying rooted in the culture—plus why relationships matter. ·       What's next: more shows, possible "town takeovers," and future special issues (including an all-women riders edition idea).   For More Info: ·       Choppers Magazine (IG): @choppersmagazine ·       Chopper Fest (IG): @chopperfest   If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share this one with a builder, a rider, or anyone who cares about preserving culture—not just consuming it. This episode is about keeping real culture alive — the Back Channel is how we do the same for this show. Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

What happens when a decorated Marine combat pilot, squadron intelligence officer, Hollywood insider, and bestselling starts asking questions about UFO disclosure, government secrecy, and psychological operations? This one goes deep. The conversation goes far beyond "aliens." In this episode, M.D. Selig — author of the international bestselling thriller Hush — joins the show from a boat in the Pacific to unpack the uncomfortable intersection between military intelligence, narrative control, and the shaping of public perception. Drawing from his background in military intelligence and storytelling, he breaks down how narratives are engineered, why timing matters, and how institutions manage information during moments of public tension. We explore the possibility that disclosure itself may not simply be about revealing truth — but about controlling the context in which truth is received. From military information warfare to media framing, from MH370 to 9/11, this discussion pulls on the threads that connect secrecy, perception management, and long-term narrative control. This episode isn't about sensationalism. It's about examining how institutional power shapes what we're allowed to see — and what we're conditioned not to question. If you're interested in UFO disclosure, psychological operations, state power, military intelligence, or the broader war over reality itself, this conversation will stay with you Topics Covered: ·       The real story behind "UFO disclosure" — and why timing matters ·       Psychological operations (psyops), and how narratives are engineered ·       The architecture of state secrecy and perception management Military intelligence and information warfare Government secrecy and institutional power structures Media framing and engineered consensus ·       The disappearance of Malaysian Flight MH370 ·       9/11 and long-tail information control ·       Deep state dynamics and institutional power patterns ·       The blurred line between fiction, classified reality, and power ·       Speaking out publicly after serving inside the system   For more info: Web: http://www.mdselig.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth, @thebigtruthpodcast, @bigtruthredacted TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast, @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

Episode 156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned (A Functional Health Wake-Up Call with Christian Yordanov) What if the symptoms so many people are struggling with today — chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, autoimmune issues, hormonal dysfunction — aren't personal failures or genetic bad luck? What if they're the predictable result of modern environmental exposure? In this episode, I sit down with functional health practitioner Christian Yordanov to explore why so many people feel depleted, inflamed, or broken — and why the conventional healthcare system often struggles to provide real answers. We break down a fundamental difference in approach: Allopathic medicine is largely designed to manage symptoms once disease is established — often through pharmaceuticals or procedures — which can be lifesaving in acute care, but limited when it comes to chronic, complex illness. Functional medicine, on the other hand, asks a different question: Why is this happening in the first place? Rather than silencing symptoms, functional health looks upstream at root causes — toxic load, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, mold exposure, metabolic stress, and lifestyle factors that slowly overwhelm the body over time. Many people are told their labs are "normal," even while their health continues to decline. In this conversation, we explore how the body doesn't randomly malfunction — it adapts to its environment. When that environment becomes hostile, symptoms are often the body's early warning system, not the enemy. This isn't about rejecting modern medicine or chasing quick fixes. It's about understanding how different systems approach health — and why addressing root causes can change the trajectory of chronic illness. This episode is a wake-up call — not to panic, but to rethink what health really means in the modern world. Because your body isn't betraying you. It's responding exactly as it was designed to. 🧠 Topics We Cover ·       The key differences between symptom management and root-cause medicine ·       Why many chronic conditions fall through the cracks of conventional care ·       How toxic load accumulates from food, water, air, and indoor environments ·       Why "normal labs" don't always equal optimal health ·       The functional medicine lens: systems biology, context, and causality ·       How symptoms can be signals — not failures ·       Practical first steps to reduce burden and support the body ⚠️ Important Note This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health regimen. If you've ever been told "everything looks normal" while knowing something wasn't right — this episode is for you.   For more info: Web: https://www.livelongerformula.com/big-truth   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth, @bigtruthredacted, @thebigtruthpodcast TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast, @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

This episode, we're joined by Marc Lopes — powerhouse heavy metal vocalist known for his work with Metal Church, Ross the Boss, and Let Us Prey. We dig into Marc's path through the underground and professional metal worlds — from paying dues, finding his voice, and surviving the realities of the modern music industry, to what it actually takes to keep heavy music alive in an era dominated by algorithms and trends. But this is The Big Truth, so it doesn't stop at music. Marc and I also veer off into: ·       Control structures within the music industry ·       Gatekeepers, narratives, and who really decides what rises ·       The fine line between art, rebellion, and manipulation ·       Why questioning authority isn't optional — it's essential This is a raw conversation about music, truth, independence, and staying dangerous in a world that rewards conformity. If you're into heavy metal, underground culture, or questioning the systems behind the curtain — this one's for you. 🔥 Topics Covered ·       Heavy metal roots & influences ·       Life inside touring bands ·       The changing music industry ·       Authenticity vs. industry pressure ·       Conspiracy, power, and cultural control ·       Why metal still matters ⚠️ Big Truth Reminder Nothing here is presented as fact — this show exists to question, explore, and encourage critical thinking. Do your own research. Draw your own conclusions. If you dig the conversation: Like. Subscribe. Share. And remember — question everything.   For more info: IG: @marc_lopes_vocalist  PHOTO: Monica Ferrari As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

In this episode Truth talks with Jon Anastas, bass player for legendary Boston hardcore bands such as DYS and Slapshott.   The two talk early Boston hardcore, "the Boston Crew", legendary shows, his history, upcoming DYS events / music, life, and more!   For more info: IG: @dys_boston_official Web: http://www.b9store.com/dys   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

In this explosive episode, paranormal researcher and religious demonologist Nathaniel Gillis joins the show to break down one of the most controversial theories in the entire UFO community: Are "aliens" actually ancient, non-human intelligences — the same entities our ancestors called demons? Gillis reveals his research into possession cases, sigils, abductions, shadow beings, implants, and interdimensional entities that appear to operate under the same patterns across history. We discuss:    Why modern UFO encounters mirror ancient demonic encounters  The parasitic intelligence behind hauntings and abductions  Why these beings may not be extraterrestrial, but extra-dimensional  Ritual technology, sigils, and the symbols found on abductees  How NASA, mythology, and demonology all connect  Why this "one intelligence, many masks" theory is gaining traction fast  What these entities ultimately want from humanity   If you're interested in UFOs, demonology, paranormal research, hidden history, or the nature of non-human intelligence… this is the episode you can't afford to miss. For more info: IG: @thenathanielgillis Web: http://www.parasymposia.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

In this episode Truth talks with Bob Mendell - a hardcore / metal vocalist (Drained, On Your Deathbed, etc.), haunted house actor/ manager, and paranormal investigator.   They discuss music (specifically hardcore / punk / metal), his bands, the straight edge philosophy, paranormal investigations, haunted houses, and more!  For more info: IG: @xbobx13   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)