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🎙️ EP304 | DSD | These Nuts, Fake Astronauts & Religious UnityThis week on Deep Shallow Dive, we crack open a bag of controversial takes, spiritual revelations, and a deep dive into the world…

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🎙️ EP304 | DSD | These Nuts, Fake Astronauts & Religious UnityThis week on Deep Shallow Dive, we crack open a bag of controversial takes, spiritual revelations, and a deep dive into the world’s nuttiness—literally and metaphorically. Kicking things off with reflections on Pastor Bob Teal’s impactful episode, we explore a powerful thread connecting Christianity and Islam, especially around the surprising shared belief that Jesus is the Messiah. The conversation sparks an important reminder: true believers of all faiths often find common ground in compassion—not conflict.From in…

🎙️ EP#303| GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor Bob Thiel Breaks It All DownIn this compelling episode, Ray sits down with Dr. Bob Thiel—pastor, theologian, and prolific author—for …

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🎙️ EP#303| GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor Bob Thiel Breaks It All DownIn this compelling episode, Ray sits down with Dr. Bob Thiel—pastor, theologian, and prolific author—for a deep, scholarly, and refreshingly grounded dive into the origins of Christianity, the construction of the Bible, and how prophecy intersects with today’s political landscape. From Moses and ancient scripture to Trump, Biden, and the modern-day Middle East, Dr. Thiel connects the dots like few can, offering a lens that blends historical theology with current affairs. Whether you're a believer, …

🎙️ EP#302 | DSD | Trump, Netanyahu & the Vaccine Divide: Uneasy Alliances and Uncomfortable TruthsWhat’s really going on behind the smiles and handshakes of global power players? In this ep…

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🎙️ EP#302 | DSD | Trump, Netanyahu & the Vaccine Divide: Uneasy Alliances and Uncomfortable TruthsWhat’s really going on behind the smiles and handshakes of global power players? In this episode, we take a deep, shallow dive into the unusual energy between Trump and Netanyahu during their latest press conference. From subtle digs to billion-dollar side-eyes, host Ray breaks down the optics and the body language that hint at tensions behind the political façade. Is it just strategy, or are personal rifts seeping into public diplomacy?But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Ray then …

🎙️ EP#301 | DSD | Friends, Personal Growth, and Splitting Ceviche with Shane WetmoreWhat happens when two longtime friends reconnect over ceviche and conversation? In this heartfelt solo episode,…

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🎙️ EP#301 | DSD | Friends, Personal Growth, and Splitting Ceviche with Shane WetmoreWhat happens when two longtime friends reconnect over ceviche and conversation? In this heartfelt solo episode, the host reflects on a recent meetup with Shane Wetmore, a fellow Miami of Ohio alum and loyal DSD listener, who encouraged a deeper dive into personal storytelling. The result? A raw, reflective, and revealing look at how Relationships evolve, how curiosity fuels connection, and why it’s okay to outgrow people—and be outgrown.The episode explores how age, self-awareness, and shared interests…

🎙️ EP#300 | GUESTS | EP#298 | GUEST | Ohio Roots, Global Truths: Two Palestinian-Americans Brothers StoryWhat happens when two proud Palestinian-American brothers walk boldly into the U.S. milita…

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🎙️ EP#300 | GUESTS | EP#298 | GUEST | Ohio Roots, Global Truths: Two Palestinian-Americans Brothers StoryWhat happens when two proud Palestinian-American brothers walk boldly into the U.S. military, Cybersecurity, and the heart of America’s toughest conversations? In this power-packed episode, Ray sits down with Muhammad and Bilal Daoud — two Ohio-born sons of Palestinian immigrants — to dive deep into identity, geopolitics, media narratives, and the historical forces that have shaped the Middle East. It’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply real.Muhammad, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, unp…

🎙️ EP#299 | DSD | Incline Walking, CIA Whistleblowers & 9/11 Red FlagsIn this solo episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we hit an unexpected stride — literally and metaphorically. The host kicks off w…

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🎙️ EP#299 | DSD | Incline Walking, CIA Whistleblowers & 9/11 Red FlagsIn this solo episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we hit an unexpected stride — literally and metaphorically. The host kicks off with a surprisingly impactful topic: incline walking. From personal treadmill routines to pounding hills in Laguna Beach, he shares how upping the incline is transforming his workouts, burning fat, and even sculpting those "buns of steel." But it's not just a fitness flex — it's about discipline, data, and self-experimentation.Then the episode pivots hard into investigative territory. We get a te…

🎙️ EP298 | DSD | Is Trump Still Trump? The Deep State, Puppetry & Cracks in the MAGA WallWhat if the version of Trump we’re seeing today isn’t the one who stormed the scene in 2016? In this n…

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🎙️ EP298 | DSD | Is Trump Still Trump? The Deep State, Puppetry & Cracks in the MAGA WallWhat if the version of Trump we’re seeing today isn’t the one who stormed the scene in 2016? In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive headfirst into a heated and nuanced conversation about whether Trump is still the man his base believed in—or if he’s now a puppet of the very forces he once opposed. With guest insights from Luke David and a throwback to Jeremy Slayton’s explosive interview, this is a critical listen for anyone questioning the shifting political landscape.Host DSD lays it all…

🎙️ EP297 | DSD | Trump, Term Limits & Elon Worship SyndromeIn this raw, no-holds-barred solo episode, we navigate the murky waters of politics, power, and perception in 2025 America. From the eer…

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🎙️ EP297 | DSD | Trump, Term Limits & Elon Worship SyndromeIn this raw, no-holds-barred solo episode, we navigate the murky waters of politics, power, and perception in 2025 America. From the eerie silence around “Make America Healthy Again” to a troubling shift in Trump’s persona, this episode is a wake-up call for listeners clinging to blind loyalty—on any side of the aisle. Your host delivers a brutally honest take on why political idols, even the ones you once supported, might be morphing into something unrecognizable.We break down the viral moment where a pastor prays over El…

🎙️ EP#296 | GUEST | From Baseball to Bible Truths: JSlay USA on Faith, Chistian Zionism, the USS Liberty & a Different Trump Post-Assassination:What do you get when a pro athlete-turned-truth tel…

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🎙️ EP#296 | GUEST | From Baseball to Bible Truths: JSlay USA on Faith, Chistian Zionism, the USS Liberty & a Different Trump Post-Assassination:What do you get when a pro athlete-turned-truth teller steps into the arena? A home run of an episode. Jeremy Slayden, aka JSlay USA, joins Ray for a powerful, unfiltered Deep Shallow Dive into his journey from Gatorade Player of the Year and Georgia Tech standout to a fearless voice calling out uncomfortable truths. But Jeremy’s story isn’t just about baseball — it’s about faith, self-discovery, and the spiritual and political battles mos…

🎙️ EP#295 | DSD | From Triglycerides to Trump, Burps, Flossing, the Bible & Base MAGA & MTG’s Rant:This rare Monday drop kicks off with host reflections on health missteps, cholesterol Clarity,…

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🎙️ EP#295 | DSD | From Triglycerides to Trump, Burps, Flossing, the Bible & Base MAGA & MTG’s Rant:This rare Monday drop kicks off with host reflections on health missteps, cholesterol clarity, and the unfiltered truth about flossing (seriously, he goes in). After correcting a key point from Friday’s cholesterol episode, we dive into the underestimated importance of triglycerides and why your bathroom routine might be silently sabotaging your health.But don’t let the Coke Zero and floss picks fool you—this episode sets the stage for a powerhouse conversation coming tomorrow with J…

🎙️ EP#294 | DSD | Is Cholesterol the Villain… or a Misunderstood Metric?What if everything you thought about cholesterol was wrong? In this eye-opening solo episode, Ray peels back the layers o…

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🎙️ EP#294 | DSD | Is Cholesterol the Villain… or a Misunderstood Metric?What if everything you thought about cholesterol was wrong? In this eye-opening solo episode, Ray peels back the layers on his latest bloodwork results and takes us on a deep shallow dive into the truth about cholesterol. After a surprising uptick in his LDL and total cholesterol numbers—despite feeling leaner and stronger than ever—Ray challenges conventional health Wisdom and puts the much-feared "200 cholesterol rule" under the microscope.With help from ChatGPT (yes, it gets a little sassy), Ray explores wher…

🎙️ EP#293 | GUEST | Alan Shebaro: From Special Forces to Speaking Truths About War, Palestine & PowerWhat happens when a highly trained U.S. Army Special Forces veteran begins to question everyth…

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🎙️ EP#293 | GUEST | Alan Shebaro: From Special Forces to Speaking Truths About War, Palestine & PowerWhat happens when a highly trained U.S. Army Special Forces veteran begins to question everything he once believed in? In this raw and eye-opening episode, Ray sits down with Alan Shebaro, a former counterterrorism operative turned truth-teller, who pulls no punches as he reflects on his military service in Iraq, the cost of the post-9/11 wars, and the devastating realities of America’s foreign policy.Alan gives an unfiltered account of his years in the Special Forces — from high-stake…