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Paranormal investigator Raif Boric brings a sealed Dybbuk box into the BE GREAT Podcast studio, and refuses to open it. What does he believe is inside, and why won’t he take the chance?Bruce Colero sits down with Raif from Walking Among Us to explore his unsettling encounters, haunted objects, Ouija boards, and the experiences that drew him into paranormal investigation.Raif shares accounts of an attachment he says lasted a year, investigations at Bellaire House, Doss House, and Monroe House, and an encounter with a voice that appeared to mimic someone else. Bruce asks the questions skeptics and believers want answered: Can you trust what responds? What counts as evidence? And where do we draw the line between a paranormal experience and a mental health crisis?From haunted locations in Ontario to questions about demons, religion, and life after death, this conversation explores what Raif believes he has encountered and what remains unexplained.Would you open the box? Tell us in the comments.Subscribe to BE GREAT Podcast for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Watch on YouTube and listen on Spotify.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro: The box he refuses to open00:50 Meet Raif Boric and Walking Among Us02:44 The bedroom encounter that started it all05:26 How Walking Among Us began06:24 Why the occult fascinates us08:30 The attachment Raif says lasted a year11:18 Ouija boards and the rules he follows13:50 Can you trust what answers back?15:24 Demons, religion, and good versus evil19:17 Bellaire House, Doss House, and Monroe House24:45 Ouija boards versus séances26:16 Witchcraft, black magic, and intent29:20 Scratches and the Doss House basement31:36 The hotel encounter that made him run35:19 Haunted Ontario and Bruce’s Toronto story37:18 St. Thomas and the bear in a sealed box40:00 The mirror he says has nine attachments44:20 Meeting Marie, David, and Daisy48:18 Spirit boxes, pendulums, and dowsing rods49:32 Would you want to know when you die?51:34 Grim and the hellhound story53:40 The Dybbuk box he refuses to open1:00:15 Ghosts, demons, and the voice mimic1:03:37 Possession or a mental health crisis?1:05:02 Life after death and other dimensions1:06:40 Witchcraft, free will, and consequences1:08:55 Religion, fear, and control1:09:52 Fake ghost hunting videos and evidence1:11:40 Would proof of demons imply God?1:13:14 Favourite horror movies and closing conversationMUSIC CREDIT“Bloody Keys” by Darren Curtishttps://www.darrencurtismusic.comEdited for length and mixed beneath dialogue.#Paranormal #RaifBoric #DybbukBox #GhostHunting #BeGreatPodcast

What does Hollywood get wrong about demons, haunted dolls and the paranormal? Paranormal investigator and medium Angel Morgan joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to share her experiences with spirit communication, witchcraft, Ouija boards and unexplained encounters.Angel discusses why she walked away from studying the dark arts, introduces her haunted doll Maya, and recounts a disturbing encounter with a creature that offered her anything if she would bow. Bruce challenges her on how investigators separate paranormal claims from ordinary explanations, what horror movies romanticize, and how many hauntings she considers legitimate.The conversation also explores curses, voodoo, vampire communities, angels, reincarnation and what Angel believes happens after death.Are horror movies getting it wrong? Tell us what you believe in the comments.Subscribe to BE GREAT for candid conversations with Bruce Colero. Listen on YouTube and Spotify.Music: “The Dread” by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100048Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Edited and shortened for this episode’s intro.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:58 Astrology and Personality02:44 Why Are We Fascinated by the Occult?05:01 Curses, Hexes and Jinxes09:03 Light Magic, Dark Magic and Intent13:47 Satanism, Sacrifice and Religious Practices16:30 Working With Spirits and Setting Boundaries18:19 King Solomon and the 72 Demons22:00 Reincarnation and Spiritual Paths23:08 How Angel Began Animal Communication25:24 Destiny, Free Will and Personal Growth28:26 Witchcraft and Practical Magic33:07 Male Witches and Children Who Report Seeing Spirits35:00 Paranormal Claims and Mental Health39:52 Hauntings, Exorcisms and Poltergeists43:54 Spirit Communication and Skepticism45:22 Voodoo, Hoodoo and Santeria46:37 Ouija Boards and Angel’s Experiences51:46 What Hollywood Romanticizes About the Dark Arts54:05 New Orleans and Vampire Communities56:14 Why Angel Believes Angels Can Be Terrifying58:30 God, Religion and Different Forms of Worship1:00:17 Why Angel Walked Away From the Dark Arts1:05:00 Shadow Work, Black Magic and Intent1:08:13 What Does “Haunted” Mean?1:10:06 Meet Maya: Angel’s Haunted Doll1:13:44 Haunted Objects and a Scottish Artifact1:15:05 Past Lives and the Akashic Records1:20:12 Vampire Stories and Horror Films1:24:53 Which Horror Movies Get It Right?1:29:14 Rapid-Fire Questions1:30:32 Angel’s Darkest Reported Experiences1:35:04 The House Clearing That Frightened Angel1:37:17 Satanism and the Left-Hand Path1:39:57 Karma, Wicca and the Threefold Law1:41:55 Misconceptions About Vampire Communities1:43:49 Bruce Questions Spiritual Attachment Claims1:45:13 What Happens When We Die?

Former U.S. Marshal and Navy veteran Robert Ledogar joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to discuss his career hunting fugitives, allegations of misconduct inside law enforcement, and why he believes defending a female colleague led to retaliation and his firing months before retirement.Robert shares his journey from Queens to Desert Storm and the U.S. Marshals Service, including fugitive task force operations, dangerous arrests, leadership, and building trust with informants.He then details the harassment complaint that changed his career, the internal investigations that followed, and his fight for back pay and retirement benefits. Bruce and Robert discuss the personal cost of speaking up, his wife’s support, and what accountability should look like inside federal law enforcement.This episode presents Robert’s account of disputed events and allegations.Subscribe to BE GREAT for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Would you risk your career to defend a colleague? Share your thoughts below.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview00:34 Introducing Robert Ledogar02:47 Growing Up in Queens & Joining the Navy05:51 Desert Storm & Military Police Investigations08:41 Joining the U.S. Marshals Service13:06 What U.S. Marshals Actually Do15:55 Fugitive Raids, Restraint & Risk18:49 Fugitive Task Forces After 9/11 & Manhunters20:11 Leadership & Having Your Team’s Back22:23 Corruption, Experience & De-escalation24:29 Police, Public Trust & Social Media29:04 Race, the Media & Division31:02 DEI, Merit & Physical Standards35:15 Working With Informants36:16 The Harassment Complaint That Changed His Career39:43 Alleged Retaliation Against a Female Deputy41:53 Reporting the Complaint & the Agency’s Response43:58 The Mets Game Confrontation45:08 Allegations & Investigations Against Robert47:13 Fighting a Proposed Dismissal49:50 Evidence, Witnesses & Colleagues Who Supported Him56:26 Appeals, Back Pay & Retirement58:58 The Personal Cost of Speaking Out1:00:31 His Wife’s Support & Refusing to Give Up1:03:47 Ant Joins: Lost Benefits & Life After the Marshals1:06:06 Meeting Donald Trump & Seeking Help1:10:54 Meeting Charlie Kirk & Candace Owens

Could mouth breathing be affecting your sleep, focus and performance? Breathwork and mental performance coach Andrew Daye joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to discuss nasal breathing, stress management and the breathing habits we rarely think about.Andrew breaks down the five types of breathwork, box breathing, the cyclic sigh, CO2 tolerance and his approach to using breathing exercises for sleep and recovery. We explore mouth breathing versus nose breathing, breath training for athletes, mouth taping and why the right technique depends on your goal.The conversation also goes beyond breathing into burnout, racing thoughts, ambition and the pressure to keep achieving. When does discipline become avoidance? Why can successful people still feel empty? Andrew shares his perspective on mental performance, purpose and building a more resilient mindset.Subscribe to BE GREAT for conversations about health, performance, entrepreneurship and personal growth.Have you tried breathwork for sleep, stress or training? Share your experience in the comments.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Mouth Breathing: Opening Preview00:31 Introducing Andrew Daye01:39 Breathwork, Focus & Performance02:55 Racing Thoughts & the Cyclic Sigh07:13 Choosing the Right Breathing Technique08:13 Breath Holds, CO2 Tolerance & Athletic Performance14:42 Inhale vs. Exhale Breath Holds18:32 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing22:00 The Five Types of Breathwork24:58 Therapeutic Breathwork & Emotional Release26:32 Coherent Breathing & How Long to Practice29:55 The 4-8-4 Recovery Breath for Sleep31:35 Signs of Stress in High Performers34:01 The CO2 Tolerance Test & Box Breathing37:10 Breathwork for Anxiety38:23 Choosing a Breathing Routine for Your Goals41:47 What to Focus on During Breathwork46:39 Falling Asleep, Burnout & Recovery49:46 Mouth Taping & Nighttime Breathing53:05 Training Masks & Strengthening the Diaphragm56:06 Rapid Fire: Anxiety, Fear & Resilience58:46 Can Breathwork Change Who You Are?1:01:35 When Discipline Becomes Avoidance1:05:07 Can Regulation Reduce Ambition?1:07:26 Energy, Religion & Life After Death1:10:47 Childhood Wounds & the Drive to Succeed1:13:52 The Power of Perception & Mental Training1:17:58 Why Successful People Can Still Feel Empty1:19:11 Authenticity, Culture & Limiting Beliefs #Breathwork #AndrewDaye #BEGREATPodcast

A $5.5 million winning night. A $4.2 million Super Bowl bet. A casino deal that returned 20% of his losses. Mathew Bowyer joins Bruce on Be Great Podcast to explain the world of high-stakes gambling—from $300,000 baccarat hands and VIP casino perks to federal prison and a lifetime ban from Nevada casinos. The former bookmaker shares his account of gambling addiction, federal raids, money laundering and tax charges, Nevada’s Black Book, and rebuilding his life at 51. He also discusses the Shohei Ohtani–Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal, the impact on his family, and why winning never felt like enough. How do casino loss rebates work? What happens when gambling, ego and ambition take over? And what does starting again look like after prison? Subscribe to Be Great Podcast for candid conversations about ambition, adversity and the choices that change lives. Which moment surprised you most: the 20% casino rebate, the $4.2 million bet, or the lifetime Nevada ban? Tell us below. CHAPTERS 0:00 Episode preview 1:12 Matthew’s childhood and early hustle 6:05 Dopamine, social media and addiction 12:03 Teenage poker games and sports betting 17:05 Gambling addiction and betting laws 21:06 Explaining his criminal charges 25:32 The falsified tax return charge 32:16 Millions in tax debt 34:15 Federal raids and the warning he ignored 36:29 Prison, sentencing and the impact on his family 45:03 From commodity trading to bookmaking 58:06 Gamblers Anonymous and recovery 1:01:09 His $4.2 million Super Bowl bet 1:03:26 Nevada’s Black Book and lifetime casino ban 1:06:19 Casino deals, loss rebates and VIP treatment 1:12:49 Rebuilding his life at 51 1:18:12 Turning goals into a plan of action 1:28:09 Rapid fire: biggest wins and losses 1:33:28 Blackjack and counting cards 1:34:52 Federal agents and seized assets 1:36:36 Money, power and chasing validation 1:40:09 Expensive purchases and spending regrets 1:42:35 His perspective on the Shohei Ohtani scandal 1:43:02 What he would tell his younger self 1:44:54 Greed, ego, family and finding balance Guest accounts and opinions are presented as part of the interview. This episode explores gambling experiences and addiction; it does not provide financial or betting advice. #MathewBowyer #BeGreatPodcast #Gambling

Is Canada heading toward irreversible economic and cultural decline? In Part 2 of this deep-dive conversation on the Be Great Podcast, host Bruce Colero sits down once again with political commentator and entrepreneur Elliot Daigneault (Host of The Right Call) to break down the reality of what is happening across Canada today.From the escalating economic pressures under Prime Minister Mark Carney and the ongoing US-Canada trade tensions with Donald Trump, to the reality behind Canada's permanent immigration pipeline, housing crisis, and the expansion of MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying), Elliot pulls no punches on why he made the decision to relocate to Southwest Florida—and why he believes Canada is on track to become a third-world nation within the next decade.They also tackle the institutional decay in Western society, the lowering of standards in first responders under DEI policies, why young men are rapidly shifting to the political right, and an unfiltered rapid-fire round covering Donald Trump vs. Pierre Poilievre, Poland's border policies, free speech vs. government censorship, and self-defense rights.Connect with the Show & Guest:Host: Bruce Colero (@begreat.podcast)Guest: Elliot Daigneault (The Right Call)YouTube: Subscribe to Be Great PodcastInstagram: @begreat.podcastX (Twitter): @TheBeGreatPodFacebook: Be Great PodcastRelevant Hashtags:#BruceColero #BeGreatPodcast #ElliotDaigneault #CanadaEconomy #MarkCarney #CanadianPolitics #PierrePoilievre #DonaldTrump #HousingCrisis #FreeSpeech #PodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:09 - Welcome Back Elliot & Moving to Southwest Florida02:02 - Meeting Rumble & Competing Against YouTube02:59 - Social Media Bans & Content Monetization: US vs. Canada04:00 - Canadian Complacency vs. American Ambition05:06 - US Revolution vs. Canadian Consensus06:47 - Raising Capital in Canada vs. Doing Business in the US08:28 - Best Business Advice: Adaptability & Knowing When to Pivot10:08 - The Risk of Rigidity: AI, Art School & Technological Shifts12:11 - First to Market vs. Second to Market Strategy13:26 - Scouting Uruguay: Why It's on the Rise14:59 - Canada as a Nation in Decline & The "If You Don't Like It, Leave" Attitude16:59 - The Reality of MAID (Euthanasia) in Canada18:11 - State-Funded Euthanasia vs. Addressing Root Societal Crises21:55 - The Legal Realities & Processes of Moving to the United States23:33 - Immigration Data, Net Societal Costs & Economic Pressures25:46 - Cultural Assimilation & Maintaining Western Infrastructure28:09 - Rejecting the Victim Card: Discipline, Hard Work & Audacity31:57 - Prime Minister Carney's Scapegoats & Rising Energy Taxes33:50 - Leadership Accountability: Sports Coaches vs. Modern Politicians36:08 - The New Canadian Dream: Why Staying in Canada No Longer Makes Sense37:43 - Why Canada's Immigration Pipeline Will Not Be Stopped39:52 - GDP Growth vs. Collapsing GDP Per Capita & Unemployment Lines42:04 - The Housing Crisis & Millennials Facing Lower Living Standards43:34 - Raising Children in a Tough Economy & Family Lineage46:58 - The Pitfalls of Multiculturalism vs. Cultural Integration49:58 - Peel Regional Police Controversy & Self-Defense Realities52:03 - Women in Law Enforcement & Patrol Physicality54:27 - DEI in First Responders: Why Fitness & Duty Standards Cannot Drop57:02 - High-Stress Policing: Hesitation vs. Decisive Action59:18 - Physical Role Demands & Firefighter Standards01:01:00 - The Education System, DEI & The Demonization of Masculinity01:02:26 - State Expansion, Erosion of the Nuclear Family & Institutional Shifts01:06:00 - Judicial Leniency, Empathy Toward Criminals & Game Theory01:08:20 - Why Young Men Are Shifting Toward the Political Right01:09:27 - Rapid Fire

John Assaraf joins Bruce Colero on the Be Great Podcast to deliver an urgent wake-up call: in the face of exponential AI growth, the choice is simple—adapt or suffer. From running the streets of Montreal to building multi-billion-dollar enterprises, John reveals how understanding your brain’s neuro-mechanics can dismantle anxiety, break the cycle of self-sabotage, and unlock peak performance.In this episode, we break down why every human brain functions identically, the critical difference between being "interested" versus "committed," and the exact science of "Innercise" to strengthen your mental fitness muscles. Learn how to override default fear responses, reset your financial set-point, leverage AI to amplify your potential, and take back control of your subconscious mind.What You’ll LearnThe AI revolution: Why adaptability is the ultimate survival skill"Interested vs. Committed": The defining principle of extraordinary successThe 4 brain triggers needed for instantaneous flow and actionPsycho-Cybernetics: How to reset your internal wealth and success thermostatPractical Innercise routines to eliminate negative self-talk and delete anxietyThe future of biohacking, longevity, and living past 120 with AITimestamps00:00 - The AI Tsunami: Adapt or Suffer01:32 - Street Gangs to Success: My Untold Origin04:16 - The Lie That Made Me Feel "Dumb"07:44 - The 1 Question That Changed My Life Forever11:04 - Are You Interested or Committed?14:12 - Neuromechanics: Why Every Human Brain is Identical16:28 - The 4 Mental Triggers to Enter Flow State Instantly21:36 - The Brain's Hidden Default Mode (Why You Play Small)23:56 - The Dopamine Trap: Goal Setting vs. Goal Getting26:12 - How to Weaponize Fear as Pure Fuel29:04 - "Innercise": Workout Your Mind Like a Muscle32:08 - How I Scaled to $4.5 Billion in Sales36:28 - Generational Conditioning: Break Free From Survival Mode40:40 - The Martial Arts Way to Master Mental Chaos43:56 - Stop Relying on Intensity: Build Your Willpower Muscle50:24 - The Exact Science of Automating Good Habits54:20 - The 4-Step Method to Rewire Subconscious Beliefs1:00:32 - Psycho-Cybernetics: Your Brain's Financial Thermostat1:06:08 - The Dark Truth About Self-Sabotage1:11:32 - Money is Just a Game: How to Play to Win1:16:00 - Kill the 80% Negative Self-Talk in Your Head1:19:32 - The "Take 6" Breathing Hack to Delete Anxiety1:26:16 - Frankenstein vs. Einstein: Who Controls Your Decisions?1:31:28 - Universal Law: Extracting Gold From Rock Bottom1:37:24 - Stop Asking Sh*t Questions: Shift from Victim to Victor1:41:00 - How AI & Peptides Will Let Us Live to 1501:49:36 - Inside the Multi-Trillion Dollar AI Revolution1:54:16 - Rapid-Fire: Brutal Truths on Discipline, Failure & GreatnessConnect & ResourcesGuest: John Assaraf | NeuroGymHost: Bruce Colero | Be Great PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes on mindset, high performance, and mastering the modern era.#JohnAssaraf #BeGreatPodcast #Mindset #Neuroscience #AIRevolution #Innercise #PersonalDevelopment #MentalFitness

Political commentator and digital creator Chris Ripa joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast for an unfiltered breakdown of modern cultural and political decay. From the controversial legal defense and public reaction surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial to the glaring double standards in modern feminist movements, Chris and Bruce dive deep into the collapsing standards of frontline policing, campus free speech, and the ongoing border crisis shaping America’s future. Plus, a rapid-fire breakdown evaluating Donald Trump, the death of mainstream media, and what the upcoming midterms mean for the nation. 🔔 Subscribe to BE GREAT with Bruce Colero for raw, unfiltered cultural discussions CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 –Intro01:32 – Chris Ripa's Background & Moving to Florida 04:04 – The 2020 Wake-Up Call & Institutional Distrust 05:38 – Lindsay Clancy Trial & Sydney Sweeney Double Standards 08:44 – Physical Standards in the Military & Combat Roles 13:30 – Female Police Officers & Male Protective Instincts 17:10 – The Lindsay Clancy Verdict: Mental Health vs. Accountability 24:44 – The Shifting Political Landscape & The Modern Left 27:56 – Campus Speaking Security Disparities & Free Speech 31:14 – Erica Kirk’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit & Event Security 36:28 – Tyler Robinson Case, Ballistics & Trial Skepticism 42:10 – Southern Border Enforcement & Demographic Realities 49:14 – Deterrence, Violent Crime & Public Accountability 52:28 – Florida Influx: Silicon Valley Infiltration & Politics 56:20 – The Death of Legacy Media vs. Independent Creators 01:02:36 – Rapid Fire Segment

Is Donald Trump being set up for impeachment, and is JD Vance the intended endgame?In this episode of the Be Great Podcast, host Bruce Colero sits down with political commentator and digital creator Meghan Elinor for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the state of American politics, media manipulation, and cultural decline.Meghan breaks down her provocative theory on the 2026 Midterms, explaining why she believes political machinations are setting the stage to remove Trump and usher in JD Vance. She also opens up about her personal political evolution—from crying when Trump won in 2016 while living near Washington, D.C., to being completely radicalized by 2020 lockdowns and government mandates.Beyond the headlines, Bruce and Meghan dive deep into:The truth behind immigration, assimilation, and the cultural shifts across Texas, New York, and the UKThe Lindsay Clancy case, online outrage culture, and the decline of personal accountabilityWhy modern dating is broken, the body count debate, and the toxic impact of OnlyFansTraditional gender roles, the attack on masculinity, and why strong families build strong societiesBehind-the-scenes insights on the Whatever Podcast, Andrew Wilson, Candace Owens, and the legacy of Charlie KirkTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Teaser: Midterms & Political Predictions00:50 – Intro01:01 – Meghan’s Start on Social Media & Entering Politics02:28 – Life Outside Politics, Fitness, & Dogs04:23 – The State of Social Media & Copycat Creators07:35 – What Are the Democrats Doing Right?10:07 – Meghan’s Shift from Liberal to Conservative11:26 – Trump’s Policies vs. Media Perception12:58 – Media Manipulation & Critical Thinking14:38 – Looking Back at COVID-19 Mandates & Compliance16:43 – Moving to Texas & Canadian vs. US Taxes18:32 – Political & Cultural Shifts in New York20:38 – Changing Demographics in Texas22:55 – Immigration & Cultural Assimilation25:37 – Western Values & the Trajectory of the UK27:07 – Assimilation vs. Reshaping Western Society31:01 – The Lindsay Clancy Case & Online Outrage33:22 – Social Media Echo Chambers & Narcissism36:04 – Traditional Gender Roles & Family Structure37:48 – Power Dynamics in Relationships41:08 – Economic Pressures & Career vs. Household43:48 – Speculation on 2026 Midterms & JD Vance45:31 – Foreign Policy, Iran, & Strategic Timelines47:46 – Discerning Truth in the Modern Media Landscape49:41 – Experience on the Whatever Podcast & Andrew Wilson51:47 – Rapid Fire: Trump vs. Reagan52:08 – Rapid Fire: Love, Money, & Health54:09 – Rapid Fire: Marriage vs. Independence55:08 – Traditional Masculinity & Andrew Tate57:14 – Rapid Fire: Joe Rogan vs. Tucker Carlson58:21 – Thoughts on Candace Owens1:00:07 – Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Public Scrutiny1:04:17 – Censorship, Cancel Culture, & Free Speech1:07:37 – Fame vs. Privacy1:09:31 – TV Shows & Pop Culture1:11:04 – Being Respected vs. Liked & Feared vs. Loved1:13:16 – Testosterone Decline & Weak Men in Society1:15:47 – Male Accountability & Cultural Shifts1:17:26 – Modern Dating & the Body Count Debate1:19:30 – OnlyFans Culture & Societal Consequences1:22:19 – Rage-Baiting & Exploitation on Debate Shows1:24:31 – Is America Heading in the Right Direction?1:25:23 – Most Overrated Political Commentators1:27:40 – Bringing Back Common Sense & Self-Reliance1:29:20 – Three Things Society Accepts That Are Insane1:30:07 – Staying Authentic, Long-Form Content, & Wrap-UpFollow Meghan Elinor:• Instagram: @meghanelinor• TikTok / YouTube: @meghanelinorFollow Be Great Podcast & Bruce Colero:• Subscribe to the Channel: @BeGreatPodcast• Instagram: @brucecolero• Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Be Great Podcast#Trump #JDVance #MeghanElinor #BeGreatPodcast #BruceColero #Politics #Midterms #CultureWar #FreeSpeech #ModernDating

Former Love Is Blind: UK star and classical cellist Ryan Williams sits down with Bruce Colero for an unfiltered conversation on the state of the United Kingdom, free speech, and cultural identity.After pulling an outrageous viral stunt on live national television, Ryan found himself held for hours under Schedule 7 border detention at Heathrow Airport. In this episode, Ryan breaks down what happened during the interrogation, why he refuses to back down, the reality of the Dover protests, and an outsider’s candid warning on the decline of Western civilization.⏳ Timestamps:00:00 – Teaser: The Dover Protests & The Crisis in Britain01:18 – Introduction: Sitting Down with Ryan Williams01:36 – Ryan's Background: Classical Cellist Turned Electronic DJ02:02 – Growing Up Korean in Edinburgh & Boarding School Realities03:48 – The Truth About Love Is Blind: UK & Reality TV04:48 – The Pods Experiment: Emotional vs. Physical Attraction07:26 – Stepping into Controversy: Why Ryan Chose to Speak Out08:44 – Ideology vs. Religion: What Defines Modern Belief Systems?09:12 – Historical Leadership: Analyzing Past Empires & Modern Parallels11:16 – Economic Foundations: Historical Expansion & Border Control13:22 – Cultural Evolution: Borrowed Traditions Across Civilizations14:14 – Cultural Christianity & The Foundations of Western Society15:12 – Demographic Shifts in the UK & Integration Realities16:32 – Cultural Norms & Diet: Carnivore vs. Herbivore Discussion17:44 – The Viral Bacon Stunt on Live Television18:26 – Detained at Heathrow Airport Under Schedule 719:44 – The Police Interrogation: "What Is the Bacon Movement?"20:56 – Free Speech in Britain: 55,000+ Speech Arrests21:46 – The Dover Protests: Working-Class Communities Speaking Out25:42 – Public Safety & Self-Defense Laws: UK & Canada vs. Florida27:32 – The Bureaucratic Machine: The UK Civil Service Exposed29:36 – 2030 Projections: What the Future Holds for Britain30:16 – Civil Unrest: Is the UK at a Breaking Point?31:10 – The Collapse of Two-Party Politics & The Rise of Reform UK31:28 – Community Resistance Across the UK and Ireland32:08 – Why Asian & Western Cultural Values Align34:26 – The Backlash: Media Censorship & Cancel Culture35:36 – Lessons from World History: Conquered Empires & Past Warnings36:42 – Ancient Civilizations: Forgotten Heritage & Cultural Erasure37:08 – The Siege of Vienna: When Europe Defended Its Borders37:44 – A Government's First Duty: Protecting Its Own Citizens39:36 – Why Foreign Aid & Western Guilt Often Backfire40:36 – The Migration Crisis in Ceuta, Spain & NGO Funding43:18 – Why Integration Fails Without Shared Values44:36 – What Makes Western Civilization Unique & Worth Defending45:14 – Competition, Education & Work Ethic in Asian Cultures46:06 – Energy Independence: Why Nuclear Power Is the Future47:12 – "Suicidal Empathy": How Good Intentions Harm Nations47:52 – Why Culture & People Define a Nation, Not Soil49:22 – Heritage, Ancestry, & The True Meaning of National Identity50:10 – Personal Fallout: How Friends & Family Reacted to the Stunts51:40 – The Illusion of Pacifism: When Standing Down Fails52:34 – Why Modern Society Forgot the Harsh Reality of Conflict53:16 – Confronting Real Extremism: A Sobering Wake-Up Call54:40 – Unreported Global Realities & Persecution Around the World56:26 – Concerns Over Extremism in Local Communities & Schools57:34 – Cultural vs. Fundamentalist Beliefs: Understanding the Split59:04 – The Contradictions in Modern Western Activism1:00:52 – Projections of Future Global Conflicts1:01:52 – How Asia Views the Current Geopolitical Landscape1:03:34 – South Korea's Demographic Crisis (0.65 Birth Rate)1:04:04 – How China Approaches National Identity & Cultural Unity1:05:22 – Ending Foreign Resource Dependency Once and for All1:07:52 – The Core Values That Allow a Country to Flourish1:11:32 – Rapid Fire Questions

In this episode of BE GREAT, host Bruce Colero sits down with Ismail Youssef, a former devout Sunni Muslim raised in Egypt who experienced a profound spiritual and intellectual journey, ultimately leaving Islam and converting to Christianity.Ismail breaks down the theological and structural reasons why orthodox Islam resists modern reformation, exploring classical doctrines like abrogation (Naskh), the concept of Bid'ah (innovation), and the fundamental differences between religious faith and political governance. From his early life studying the Quran in Egypt to questioning historical texts and discovering the Gospels, Ismail shares an unfiltered insider perspective on religion, cultural integration, and the search for objective truth.🔔 Subscribe to BE GREAT for in-depth conversations on culture, philosophy, and personal growth.👍 If you found this discussion insightful, please like, leave a comment, and share.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 Intro & Episode Preview01:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction (Ismail Youssef)01:53 Upbringing & Living in Egypt02:47 Understanding Sharia & Classical Distinctions03:59 Dar al-Islam & Dar al-Harb Concepts04:37 Chronology of Texts & Doctrine of Abrogation06:40 Historical Shifts & Leadership in Early Arabia08:28 Addressing Misconceptions & Modern Statistics09:56 The Paris Incident & Ismail’s First Doubts10:30 Traditions Regarding Depicting Religious Figures12:04 Middle East Realities & Moral Questions12:58 The Concept of Bid'ah & Religious Evolution13:55 Can Religious Traditions Adapt to Modern Society?15:16 Practical Differences in Observance (Sunni & Shia)16:43 Personal Crisis of Faith at Age 1517:35 Discussing Faith with Family18:34 Societal & Legal Pressures Around Leaving Faith19:14 Overcoming Backlash & Choosing Forgiveness19:55 Breaking Free from Groupthink21:02 Faith & Integration: North America vs. Europe22:35 Perspectives on Modern Education24:07 Early Sources & Historical Narratives25:21 Analyzing Historical Texts & Classical Commentary27:49 Debates Surrounding Classical Hadith Narratives29:11 Positive Facets: Zakat, Charity & Orphan Care30:11 Public Debates & Modern Apologetics31:57 Moral Grounding & The Value of Discipline32:37 Comparative Look at Religious History & Founders34:32 Theocratic Systems vs. Individual Belief35:11 Ideological Structures & Societal Impacts36:13 Demographic Trends & Cultural Shifts37:25 Classical Concepts of Truthfulness in Conflict38:58 Dietary Customs vs. Moral Priorities39:43 Origins of the Slogan "Religion of Peace"40:19 Belief in the Modern World & Online Access41:49 Contemporary Activism & Ideological Paradoxes43:07 Historical Grievances & Post-Colonial Narratives43:59 Psychology of Belief & Cognitive Dissonance45:38 The Culture of Questioning Authority46:23 Critiquing Ideas While Respecting Individuals47:49 Gender Perspectives & Western Conversions49:53 Symbols of Faith: Historical Modesty & Attire51:47 Cultural Modesty Practices & Public Policy53:01 A Season of Nihilism & Searching for Purpose54:43 Why Personal Discipline & Principles Matter56:01 Encountering Christian Missionaries at University57:59 Discovering the Gospels & Teachings of Jesus58:30 Transcending Tribalism to Seek Objective Truth59:53 Defining Goodness & Human Fallibility1:00:59 Integrity vs. Hypocrisy: Judging by the Fruits1:01:57 Looking Past Labels: Character over Dogma1:02:35 Comfort vs. Truth: Lessons from the Roman Centurion1:04:14 Assessing a Worldview by Its Foundation1:05:17 The Turning Point: Thanksgiving 20181:06:07 Personal Transformation & Healing Relationships1:07:21 Freedom of Conscience & Western Foundations1:09:09 Mentorship & The Road to Christian Faith1:12:20 Stepping Past Dogmatic Materialism1:12:59 Baptism & Sharing the Journey Online1:14:42 The Viral Podcast Moment & Writing a Book1:16:12 Expressing Conviction Without Being Preachy

Why are real martial arts movies disappearing from Hollywood? In this episode of the Be Great Podcast, host Bruce Colero sits down with martial artist, stunt coordinator, and motion capture performer Noah Fleder (Mortal Kombat 1).Noah pulled double duty inside the NetherRealm Studios volume, performing motion capture for 8 iconic characters—including Kenshi, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion. From training under Master Simon Rhee (Best of the Best) and the Dan Inosanto lineage to choreographing fight scenes with Michael Jai White, Noah shares an unfiltered look into the collapse of genuine martial arts cinema, Hollywood egos, and what it takes to bring authentic combat back to the big screen.They also break down the creation of Noah’s viral striking system “Muay Tyson” (merging Cus D'Amato's Peek-a-boo boxing mechanics with Muay Thai), overcoming a devastating ACL tear using peptides and isometric conditioning, and rapid-fire debates on Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson, Scott Adkins, and the greatest fight scenes ever filmed.In This Episode:The Death of Action Cinema: Why traditional martial arts films collapsed in modern Hollywood.Inside Mortal Kombat 1: Performing mocap for 8 fighters, working with Carlos Pesina, and how Sub-Zero got swapped for Kenshi.Working with Michael Jai White: Why true legends put story above ego on set.The "Muay Tyson" System: How slipping offline and level-changing creates devastating counter-striking angles.Injury & Longevity: Overcoming a torn ACL/meniscus with plyometrics, isometrics, and peptide therapy (BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu).The Ultimate Debates: Bruce Lee vs. Mike Tyson in a street fight, BJJ vs. Wrestling, and the most overrated martial arts styles.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:15 Starting Martial Arts at Age 402:16 Resisting Discipline & Early Mindset05:15 Mentorship Under Master Simon Rhee06:18 Military Boot Camp & Choosing Martial Arts08:08 Simon Rhee’s Question: What Makes Your Kick Special?09:10 Black Belt Inflation vs. Traditional Standards10:50 Performance Kicking vs. Practical Combat14:00 Getting the Call for Mortal Kombat 114:50 Motion Capture for 8 Mortal Kombat Characters17:40 Blending Fighting Styles for Game Characters19:28 Working with Carlos Pesina (Original Raiden)20:46 Creative Freedom vs. Classic Iconic Moves22:08 The Face Scan Switch: Sub-Zero to Kenshi23:08 Mo-Cap Reality: Tracking Suits & Technical Challenges24:12 A 3.5-Year Development Cycle24:40 Seeing Yourself in a Game & Fan Tattoos26:12 Inspiring the Next Generation of Martial Artists29:36 Teaching Philosophy: The Power of Intention30:20 Combat Reality vs. Soft Modern Culture31:44 Training & Choreographing with Michael Jai White32:52 Michael Jai White Throwing 720 Kicks in His 50s34:12 Story First: Why Michael Jai White Chose to Lose35:00 Hollywood Egos vs. True Martial Artists37:28 Gillian White & Working Dynamics on Set38:40 Navigating Hollywood: Fame and Money as Amplifiers41:28 Cross-Training: Taekwondo, Kyokushin, & Shotokan43:12 Street Fight Reality Check & Transitioning to Boxing44:28 JKD, Kali, & Dan Inosanto Lineage44:42 Pencak Silat with Cecep Arif Rahman in Indonesia46:00 Flow Drills vs. Real-Life Reaction Time48:00 Overcoming Fear Under Combat Pressure49:56 Childhood Tournament: The Defining Sidekick52:10 Simon Rhee’s Lesson: Training the 1% vs. the 99%54:40 Peptides, Recovery, & Stem Cells57:48 The Genesis of "Muay Tyson"58:12 Bulking to 207 lbs & Severe Knee Injury (ACL/Meniscus)59:36 Knee Surgery, Plyometrics, & Isometric Rehab1:02:16 The Science of Peek-a-boo Boxing Movement1:04:30 Biomechanics of Muay Tyson: Level Changes & Rotation1:06:30 Upcoming Action Feature Film in Indonesia1:10:50 Set Discipline & Culture in Indonesia1:13:20 Script Concept: "Karate Guards"1:15:20 Rapid Fire: Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris1:16:00 Rapid Fire: Jackie Chan vs. Jet Li / Donnie Yen vs. Scott Adkins1:16:36 Rapid Fire: Boxing vs. Muay Thai / Wrestling vs. BJJ1:17:20 Rapid Fire: Traditional Martial Arts vs. MMA1:19:10

Is pro wrestling fake? AEW superstar Brian Cage sits down with Bruce Colero on the Be Great Podcast to completely dismantle the biggest misconceptions in combat sports and sports entertainment. From suffering real compound fractures and taking unprotected steel chair shots to the face, to navigating WWE politics, 90-day cut clauses, and working under Tony Khan in AEW—Brian Cage reveals the brutal physical reality of life inside the ring. He also breaks down his transformation from a 155-lb high schooler to a 255-lb machine, the truth about steroids vs. diet, peptide recovery protocols, and why the line between "predetermined" and "real pain" is virtually nonexistent. 🔔 Subscribe to the Be Great Podcast for more in-depth interviews with elite athletes, combat sports legends, and industry leaders. 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Wrestling Name From Marvel Cards 02:14 - Mom Said I'd Outgrow Wrestling 03:36 - Wrestling Started As Real Fights 04:15 - Carny Wrestling Plant Trick Exposed 05:48 - Wrestling Is More Real Than Fake 06:12 - Flying To London Match Unplanned 08:12 - Graduated High School At 155 Pounds 13:01 - Hitting Someone Hard In Wrestling 17:44 - AEW In-Ring Wrestling Is Second To None 18:21 - Fake Wrestling But Real Injuries 20:01 - Nine Matches In Three Days 21:12 - Peptides Don't Cure Torn Quad 23:43 - Stem Cells Can't Fix Fake Shoulder 28:34 - Wolverine Cosplay Mistaken For AI 30:09 - Marvel Went Woke And Lost Money 37:38 - Spider-Man Three Actors Ranked 40:47 - Lucha Underground Felt Like Childhood Dream 45:25 - Tony Khan Paid Injured Contract 46:05 - Wrestling Politics: Best Doesn't Win 47:32 - Losing Every Match Kills Your Career 49:39 - Steroids Cop-Out: Diet Is Everything 51:14 - Bodybuilder's Nightmare Travel Food Prep 54:05 - Robotic Body Parts For Wrestlers 55:05 - Alcohols More Dangerous Than Steroids 1:01:29 - Vince McMahon Sex Scandal Truth 1:03:31 - Hulk Hogan Would Lose With No Words 1:06:08 - WWE Cuts You With 90 Day Clause 1:07:55 - Fan Wants Bad Guy To Be A*****e Brian Cage is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). Known as "The Machine," Cage has competed across the globe, capturing titles in IMPACT Wrestling, Lucha Underground, and AAA. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS📌 ABOUT BRIAN CAGE

How is modern ideology systematically dividing families, communities, and an entire nation? In this hard-hitting episode, guest Justin Stoll joins Bruce Colero to break down the reality of state control, the deceptive promises of socialism, and how weaponized political division is tearing America apart from the inside out.From media programming and public mandates to the economic illusion of wealth redistribution, this conversation exposes the mechanisms used to keep individuals dependent, compliant, and pitted against one another. It is time to look past single-source narratives, reclaim personal accountability, and understand why blind allegiance to any system ultimately destroys personal freedom.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:50 - Why Gain Knowledge From Only One Source?06:15 - Blind Allegiance Limits Personal Growth09:48 - Depression Is Your Engine Light11:06 - How Division Is Created13:29 - When Political Ideology Divides Families14:42 - True Power You'll Never Know18:41 - Faith Beyond Sunday Practice20:10 - Who Jesus Would Dine With23:03 - Living Without Religious Fear23:55 - Repentance and the Afterlife25:43 - Don't Let Media Tell You What to Think29:39 - The Mixed Martial Arts of Religion32:06 - Why Division Holds Us Back34:26 - The Societal Impact of the Pandemic37:27 - Accountability and Public Health Mandates40:48 - The Current State of America41:32 - Generational and Cultural Shifts45:16 - Protecting the Next Generation47:34 - No One Is Coming to Save You50:54 - Facing Public Backlash and Pressure1:00:16 - The Economic Reality of Taxes and Wealth1:07:16 - Subtle Messages in Movies and MediaFollow & Subscribe:Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and highlights#Socialism #AmericanPolitics #JustinStoll #BeGreatPodcast #FreeSpeech #CultureWar #EconomicFreedom

Former Cuban cigar smuggler and Smoke author Scott Anthony joins the Be Great Podcast to share his story of crime, life on the run, betrayal, and starting over.From childhood loss and gang life to dangerous decisions and their lasting consequences, Scott reflects on the experiences that shaped him—and what it took to leave that world behind. We also discuss martial arts, why you can’t cheat your way to a black belt, and how changing your environment can change the direction of your life.Beyond the headlines and close calls, this is a conversation about choices, accountability, and rebuilding when you’re starting from less than zero.What part of Scott’s story stood out to you most? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe to the Be Great Podcast for more candid conversations with extraordinary guests.Content note: This interview includes personal recollections involving crime, violence, and incarceration.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00–01:00 Introduction01:29 Making a Dent in the Universe02:14 His Thoughts on Andrew Tate04:40 His Take on Septum Rings06:07 Should Military Service Be Mandatory?12:11 What a Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Really Means16:55 His Reaction to Getting Hit29:16 How Losing His Grandfather Changed Everything29:50 His First Burglary at Seven Years Old31:53 Growing Up Around Gang Wars32:36 The Dangerous Appeal of Gang Life33:59 Involvement in Organized Crime at Twelve39:52 The Story of the Sword Cane40:57 How Two Girls Changed His Thinking42:45 Graduating with Honours While Living a Double Life45:00 A Robbery & Trouble with the Mob50:07 Leaving Georgia & Going on the Run52:48 Why You Can’t Cheat Your Way to a Black Belt54:17 Looking Back on a Reckless Life1:07:33 Recounting a Kidnapping1:08:29 A 72-Hour Ordeal1:16:36 An Armed Confrontation1:21:24 Prison & the Challenge of Breaking Old Habits1:26:04 Losing a Friend & Living with Guilt1:29:19 How Moving to the Suburbs Saved His Life1:37:23 Starting from Less Than Zero1:40:47 Familiar Faces Behind Bars1:41:48 Betrayal by a Childhood Friend