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Welcome to Space Tomatoes, the podcast where we boldly go where no logic has gone before, armed with nothing but an unhealthy amount of enthusiasm and a profound lack of focus. Here, we discuss everything and nothing, jumping from topics like quantum physics to why pineapple is (or isn’t) a pizza topping—sometimes in the same sentence. Join us as we dive deep into the void of random musings, irrelevant trivia, and obscure pop culture references that are guaranteed to make you giggle, cringe, or wonder if we’ve lost touch with reality (spoiler: we have).

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  • S3 · E12
    Friday · 1 hr 28 min

    From Bronze Star to Plot Armor Matt Hasty on Orders, Anarchy & Charleston Stages S3-EP12

    Bronze Star. Retired Army chief warrant officer. Congressional candidate who outpolled Kanye in Louisiana’s 5th. Now he’s acting, directing, teaching camera work in Charleston, and writing screenplays because he “really thinks he’s the only person in the world that can write good movies.” Havok and LX sit down with Matt Hasty for an unscripted brawl that starts with artistic outlets after politics dies and ends somewhere between posse comitatus, propane-tank pigs, Punisher Max, and whether the average American lives better than Genghis Khan. They argue illegal orders vs. sedition, “shall not be infringed” vs. well-regulated militia, FEMA comms in Puerto Rico, why Hollywood turns nasty the second money shows up, and why Matt can tell a million-dollar paycheck to pound sand. VA retirement bought him the one thing most actors never get: the freedom to say no. He still might go to the party. Just don’t touch him. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Matt Hasty — Bronze Star, Congress, Actor 00:02 Artistic Outlets After the Campaign Fizzles 00:07 Charleston Film Scene, Gemstones, and Propane-Tank Pigs 00:11 Hollywood Nastiness, Diddy Jokes & VA Freedom 00:15 FEMA After Katrina and the Walmart Camp Question 00:22 Stupid Orders and the Hurricane Nobody Wanted to Call 00:26 Illegal Orders, Brainwashing, and Sedition Videos 00:32 Constitutional Knife Fight: SCOTUS, 2A, Standing Armies 00:48 Too Late to Save America? Spooner, the Fed, and Voting Theater 00:50 DoorDash Royalty vs Anarchy — Do We Need Rulers? 01:03 Punisher Max, Nightcrawler & Batman’s Plot Armor 01:08 Running for Congress on Retirement Pay (and Beating Kanye) 01:17 Grace, Jesus, and What Form the Tyranny Takes 01:20 The Good That Shows Up When Disaster Hits 01:23 Shoutout to Jesus & Where to Find Matt (Matt.Hasty378) Want to be a guest? PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E11
    September 11 · 1 hr 14 min

    You Don't Own That Tractor Agricultural Agorism with Geoff Wacker S3-EP11

    We sit down with Geoff Wacker Ohio poultry farmer, Zero Fox Farms, and author of Agricultural Agorism: From Soil to Sovereignty for an unscripted pass at the oldest market in the world: dirt, chickens, handshakes, and the people who still trade without asking permission. Geoff puts a name on what homesteaders already do. Agorism is the action of the free market. Black and gray when the white market is rigged. Then he walks it into the field: corn and soy lock in, subsidy paychecks that buy less every year, nectarine contracts that tell a grower to destroy the crop, and the new tractor economy where cameras, licensed parts, and a $19.95 “air conditioning” subscription mean you never actually owned the machine. If they can shut it off, it is not yours. The road gets muddy in the best way. Lost turkeys. Cornish crosses that hit the cone in five weeks. Red Rangers that wait a week. 36 pound bronze mammoths that will not fit in an oven. Amish neighbors who ship a mailbox with the bill inside. Water-glassed eggs on the counter for a year. Six chickens behind vinyl fence on a Florida quarter acre. A five-gallon bucket of Chadwick cherries. Crypto wallets for people who still think Zano is a neighbor’s dog. Sovereignty, Geoff says, is something you can put your hands in. Key Takeaways Agorism is free market action, not a costume. Most people already do it when they trade eggs, starts, or labor and never file the paperwork. The book is aimed at homesteaders, market farmers, and fence sitters microgreens on a windowsill count. Big Ag is stuck in subsidized corn-soy rotations and long contracts; small plots and direct trade are the exit ramp. Subscription tractors, cameras, and licensed parts are the same creep as ice maker refrigerators. Counter economics answers with old iron and new mechanical builds. Amish networks are a working agora: high trust, labor-for-labor, wells without permits, trade that crosses state lines. Start stupid small. Six hens. Extra tomato starts. A worm bin. One bucket of cherries. Action beats the keyboard. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome, Havok, LX, and Geoff 00:43 — What is agorism, in dirt language 03:36 — Why farmers cling to corn-soy and subsidies 07:47 — Peel off 5–20 acres and grow something you can sell yourself 09:17 — The nectarine field they were told to destroy 10:28 — Developers waving cash at tired farmers 12:38 — Subscription tractors, cameras, and the $19.95 A/C fee 16:14 — Old iron vs GPS on 70 acres 18:01 — Homestead barter: chicken for rabbits, Afghan for pottery 21:28 — Sovereignty you can hold 21:54 — The year the turkeys all died 25:17 — Cornish cross vs Red Rangers 28:14 — 36-pound mammoths and the closed processors 30:19 — Amish rows, horse teams, and high-trust trade 35:58 — Favorite parts of the book: scenarios you can run tomorrow 38:18 — Crypto wallets for small ag 39:11 — Who the book is for 42:14 — Six legal hens and Robert Heinlein 44:18 — Store chicken vs bird you raised 46:29 — Manure, worms in Florida sand, and a zero fertilizer bill 49:23 — Zero Fox Farms, Ohio, 2027 education plans 52:30 — Starts, worm bins, and overlooked market goods 53:56 — The five-gallon-bucket cherry tomato sermon 57:59 — Why backyard eggs beat the math 1:01:34 — Water glassing 101 1:03:26 — Warm eggs, unwashed tomatoes, and squeamish neighbors 1:06:18 — Mushrooms, Paul Stamets, and a morel slurry 1:12:00 — Grab the book 1:12:25 — Shoutout to Myra 1:14:22 — Amazon, @GeoffWacker, Farming Without Permission 1:15:44 — Where to find Space Tomatoes Find Geoff: Agricultural Agorism: From Soil to Sovereignty on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Agricultural-Agorism-Sovereignty-Geoff-Wacker/dp/B0HCT95QVP Zero Fox Farms on X. Geoff at @GeoffWacker. Next book: Farming Without Permission, aimed at spring 2027. Want to be a guest? PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes spacetomatoes.net Wherever you are, whenever you’re listening, have an amazing day.

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  • S3 · E10
    September 4 · 1 hr 29 min

    One Term Only - Evan Jaqua Breaks Politicians Addiction to Power S3-EP10

    Havok and LX sit down with Evan Jaqua, globe-trotting founder of the Solutions Party, for an unscripted wrestling match over the oldest political drug of all: power. After 20 years in Japan, time in communist China, and two decades in South America, Evan came home convinced career politicians, rage-bait news, and immortal parties are the common denominator behind government failure everywhere. His fix is blunt: one term, no reelection, no running for the next office while you serve. Then he stacks on temporary parties, certified journalism with a National Press Fund, five-year government jobs with efficiency bounties, and a worldwide war on corruption that starts at the local bid table. The two bearded guys do what they do best: push back hard. How do you get the people extracting wealth from power to vote it away? Who audits the auditors? Why would voters suddenly agree on anything? And isn’t government itself the tumor? Evan answers with Lincoln, Thomas Sowell, Carroll Quigley, Putin-as-plumber thought experiments, and a stubborn faith that people are sick of the Kool-Aid. No scripts. No sacred cows. Just tomatoes in space and a long conversation about whether democracy can still reach its “majestic potential.” Guest: Evan Jaqua • solutionsparty.org • info@solutionsparty.org 00:00 Welcome back + the two bearded guys 01:14 What is the Solutions Party? 02:27 The human brain and the most addictive drug: power 04:29 Small doses spread apart: one term only 06:07 “You’re asking the powerful to undo themselves” 08:22 Vote for candidates who pledge one term (Lincoln did) 10:41 The system is working exactly as designed 11:32 Manufactured division and the lunch-menu problem 14:24 Journalism became emotion-manipulation entertainment 17:00 The pen as national defense 18:29 Real consequences when politicians lie 19:28 How do you enforce a one-term promise? 21:24 Thomas Sowell, X conversations, and getting past the rage wall 22:44 First Amendment vs journalistic integrity (Assange & laptops) 25:16 Certification, Rotten-Tomatoes ratings, and the National Press Fund 29:40 Who audits the auditors? Human bias is real 32:17 Two news cycles vs the 24/7 clickbait machine 35:07 Funding journalism without Bezos or the state 39:13 Should the graders be volunteers or paid? 41:50 Fourth-rate salesmen and the sacred responsibility 45:47 “We don’t even choose who gets on the ticket” 47:24 Temporary political parties (Washington warned us) 48:30 Abolish the tents entirely vs keep them short-lived 53:17 Five-year government jobs and efficiency commissions 54:44 Milton Friedman, baboons, and the Sahara Desert 57:05 Lessons from Japan, China, and Peru 59:46 A worldwide war on corruption (without global police) 1:07:20 Government as tumor vs politicians as the problem 1:13:35 Public lobbying, no corporate capture, live under a microscope 1:24:15 Shout-out: Carroll Quigley’s Evolution of Civilizations 1:26:38 Where to find Evan and the first step Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E9
    August 28 · 1 hr 28 min

    Why Am I Still Sick? Dr. Kevin Smith Returns to Kill the Check Engine Light S3-EP9

    Welcome back to Space Tomatoes. Havok and LX bring repeat guest Dr. Kevin Smith, functional medicine practitioner, published author, and founder of the Chronic Conditions Center in Pittsburgh, for another unscripted pass at the question his new book is built on: Why Am I Still Sick? Smith’s argument is blunt. High blood pressure, low thyroid, neuropathy, and a pile of other “chronic” labels usually get managed, not solved. Stop the pills for a couple of days and the dashboard light comes back. In this episode he walks through T4 versus T3, why Hashimoto’s is the default U.S. story, why homesteaders still get waved off iodine testing, and how insurance economics decides your panel before you sit down. LX asks about red light. Havok asks about beetroot, salt, and why roasted pistachios hide sugar in the ingredient list. Then it is gabapentin, GLP-1 rebound, Fen-Phen déjà vu, six pillars of wellness, and the line that should be on a bumper sticker: if your doctor is not trying to cure you, you do not have a doctor. You have a drug dealer. Book: Why Am I Still Sick? by Dr. Kevin Smith, due soon. Site and free metabolic quiz: metabolicsolutions.net Show: spacetomatoes.net Guest: Dr. Kevin Smith Chapters 00:18 – Welcome back, Dr. Kevin Smith 02:05 – Why Am I Still Sick? and symptom management vs cure 03:08 – Thyroid 101: T4, T3, and the gas pedal 06:28 – Hypothyroid symptoms from brain fog to missing eyebrows 07:38 – Hashimoto’s, life stress, and the iodine fight 12:08 – Hidden thyroid wreckers: anemia, cortisol, gut, viruses 16:35 – TPO, anti-thyroglobulin, and insurance-designed care 19:46 – Sick care in seven minutes 20:06 – Why Synthroid helps about 17% of people 21:52 – Red light, infrared, and oxygen to the nerves 24:40 – Peripheral neuropathy is not just “take gabapentin” 27:25 – Psoriasis, rheumatoid variants, and starting in the gut 29:23 – Beetroot, nattokinase, and clogged capillaries 31:39 – Curcumin, turmeric tea, and supplement quality 34:07 – Four levels of supplements, from dollar-store junk to GMP 41:39 – Quercetin, L-glutamine, and sneaky gluten 43:39 – Sugar in “just pistachios” and Snackwells tricks 44:27 – Why bread is not the bread from the 70s 48:17 – Corn syrup, ethanol, and trans fats in the bakery 51:42 – The book: symptoms as a check engine light 55:34 – Neuropathy in person, metabolic coaching across state lines 01:00:02 – Six pillars of wellness 01:05:20 – Gabapentin, Lyrica, and the dose treadmill 01:10:36 – Cut sugar and carbs for 30 days 01:12:11 – GLP-1s, rebound fat, and off-label diabetes drugs 01:15:44 – “If they’re not curing you, they’re a drug dealer” 01:17:38 – Moving the blood-pressure goalposts 01:20:57 – Sun-up alarms, chicken time, and daylight savings 01:23:26 – Shout-out: Datis Kharrazian 01:25:01 – metabolicsolutions.net and the free quiz Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E8
    August 21 · 1 hr 28 min

    Eight Stages of Revolution - Intel Vet Rick Hoppe Maps the Path from Grievance to Rupture S3-EP8

    Retired intelligence officer and author Rick Hoppe joins Havok and LX for a deep, no-BS breakdown of modern revolutions. From his 32 years in the intel community (including the Iraq surge) to the eight-stage process that every successful (and failed) revolution has followed since the mid-1700s, Rick lays out the real mechanics of legitimacy, rupture, and why you can't bomb your way to freedom. We dig into coups vs. true revolutions, color uprisings, the Iran situation, algorithmic cages, and what "stage three" looks like in America and Canada right now. 00:00 – Welcome & Jeopardy vibes 00:37 – Meet Rick Hoppe & Eight Stages 01:07 – How a late-night "drive-by" in Iraq sparked the book 04:06 – What actually counts as a revolution? 05:47 – Coup d'état vs. full societal overthrow 07:16 – Color revolutions, Kyiv, and Gene Sharp 09:18 – Why Iran's center of gravity isn't missiles 13:29 – You can't bomb your way into a revolution 18:51 – Golden bridges, IRGC, and no way out 23:06 – Building a revolutionary analyst's toolkit 26:08 – PsyOps, algorithms, and the information cage 31:11 – Is North America already in the stages? 33:04 – The Eight Stages explained (incubation to rupture) 39:24 – Stage four: the point of no return 44:00 – Collapse, force projection, and legitimacy 54:12 – How to avoid revolution & the power of the middle 01:01:04 – Writing the book, clearances, and life after intel 01:05:45 – Jack Ryan reality check & interrogation myths 01:09:32 – Advice to young Rick & the price of solving problems 01:18:55 – What still gives Rick hope 01:23:29 – Shout-outs to Dad & Coach Sandoval 01:25:08 – Where to find Rick & what's next Find Rick at https://rickhoppe.substack.com/ Grab Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution Here: https://www.amazon.com/Eight-Stages-Primer-Modern-Revolution/dp/B0GZJH36G7/ Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E7
    August 14 · 53 min

    Deliciously Free Jon Francois Escapes Toxic Radio for Podcast Pivots, & Uber Shenanigans S3-EP7

    What happens when a morning-radio veteran trades FCC rules, toxic bosses, and medium-market grind for total creative freedom? You get pure Space Tomatoes chaos. Hosts Havok and LX welcome Jon Francois, host of The Delicious Culture with Jon Francois, for an unscripted deep-dive into six years of podcasting evolution from the goofy “Anything Show,” through a two-year Family Matters rewatch grind (Urkel catchphrases and all), to the current solo format built around three delicious questions. Jon spills on why full-time radio felt overworked and underpaid, the exact moment he walked away cold-turkey in 2024, the best (and most dramatic-llama) Uber/Lyft rides, how he actually got his wife on the mic, and the public-access mentor who let a shy teen interview blankets and smash ice bags for creativity’s sake. Expect radio-industry real talk, shock-jock reflections (Howard Stern respect + reality check, daytime-driver survival tips, and a reminder that independence beats corporate validation every single time. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own content (or just need a laugh at late-night dispensary passengers, this one’s juicy. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro (network glitches included) 01:45 – Origin of The Delicious Culture 05:13 – From the Anything Show to Family Matters Recap Grind 08:14 – Solo Pivot & the Three Delicious Questions 11:10 – Favorite Parts of Podcasting & Creative Control 13:13 – AI Tools, Getting the Wife On-Air & Partner Dynamics 18:12 – The Toxic Side of Full-Time Radio 22:35 – Leaving Radio Cold-Turkey & Finding Independence 25:45 – Formats, Markets & Why Personal Life Won 30:55 – Howard Stern, Bubba the Love Sponge & Authenticity 37:23 – Uber & Lyft: Best Conversations, Worst Drama Llamas 43:38 – Shoutout to Jitu Huntley & Public-Access Roots 50:47 – Where to Find Jon & The Delicious Culture Find Jon: The Delicious Culture on all major platforms + YouTube, Instagram/TikTok @TheDeliciousCulture, email thedeliciousculture@gmail.com. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes Wherever you are, whenever you’re listening, have an amazing day.

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  • S3 · E6
    August 7 · 1 hr 7 min

    Small Steps, Big Results Escaping the Lifestyle Disease Pandemic S3-EP6

    Graham Hawley didn't set out to become a wellness coach. After watching his father and brother suffer devastating complications from type 2 diabetes, he went down the research rabbit hole and discovered the uncomfortable truth: much of what we call "food" is slowly poisoning us. In this episode, Graham breaks down the five pillars of health nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, alcohol and explains why lifestyle diseases have exploded in the last 35 years. He shares why the medical system has become a "sick care" operation focused on symptom management, how Big Food engineered addictive products, and the simple (but not always easy) path back to real health through whole foods. You'll hear powerful personal stories from both Graham and the hosts about reversing metabolic dysfunction, ditching processed garbage, fixing sleep routines, and why eating real food is the ultimate act of rebellion against a broken system. If you've ever been told a chronic condition is "forever" or felt confused by the food on your plate, this conversation will give you both clarity and a practical roadmap. Guest: Graham Hawley, certified health & wellness coach and author of Small Steps, Big Results: From a Whole Food Diet. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:16 - Graham's Personal Journey and Family Story 06:13 - The Five Pillars of Health 10:22 - Sick Care vs Health Care 13:52 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes 20:36 - Big Food, Processed Food, and Deception 24:31 - Sleep Routines and Morning Habits 29:29 - Kids, Screens, and Modern Life 35:02 - Personal Health Transformations 42:00 - Medical System Stories and Misdiagnosis 48:31 - Writing the Book and Future Plans 52:41 - Educating Parents and the Next Generation 56:06 - Closing and Resources Link to Graham's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G21Y9Z8K

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  • S3 · E5
    July 31 · 1 hr 19 min

    Human First AI Why Replacing Humans Is a Terrible Business Strategy with Derek Crager S3-EP5

    In this episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast, Havok and LX sit down with Derek Crager, founder and CEO of Practical AI, creator of Pocket Mentor, and author of Human First AI, for a refreshingly pragmatic conversation about AI that actually serves humans instead of trying to replace them. Derek makes a compelling case that the current AI will take all the jobs narrative is both overhyped and dangerously shortsighted. He argues that the real opportunity lies in using AI to think with humans, not for them, empowering people to make better decisions outside the box while keeping businesses resilient. We dive into the psychology of AI adoption, why 95 percent of corporate AI projects are failing, the critical role of entry level jobs in the economy, and how Derek's own neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, and dyslexia) shaped his approach to building tools that actually work. We also get the origin story of Pocket Mentor, the worlds first AI based vocational mentor designed specifically for trades and skilled workers, and hear how Derek built Amazons highest rated internal training program from scratch during the pandemic. If you're tired of the AI hype cycle and want practical, human centered thinking on how to actually use these tools without destroying your own customer base, this ones for you. Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Guest Welcome 00:46 What Is Human First AI? 02:23 The Third Path Neither God Nor Devil 05:23 Why Replacing Humans Destroys Your Own Market 08:50 Historical Tech Displacement Calculators, Electricity, Agriculture 18:11 Building Amazons Best Training Program from Scratch 27:57 Pocket Mentor AI That Fits in Your Pocket Literally 46:50 Late Diagnosis Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia at 50 01:13:40 Shoutout to Kim Chavez and Final Thoughts Links and Resources: Practical AI: practicalai.app Human First AI free first chapter: humanfirstai.net Derek on the web: search Derek Crager Practical AI Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E4
    July 24 · 1 hr 21 min

    The Liberty Solution Why the State Can't Coexist With Freedom with Derek Wills S3-EP4

    This week on Space Tomatoes, Havok and LX sit down with Derek Wills (AncapAir), author of The Liberty Solution. Derek walks us through his journey from hardcore Republican → constitutional conservative → libertarian → full ancap, and how reading Murray Rothbard completely rewrote the book he was working on. We dive deep into why the state is inherently incompatible with liberty, the myth of "necessary evil," reputation as the ultimate enforcement mechanism in a stateless society, and why IP is not only invalid but actively stifles innovation. We also tackle the classic objections: roads, fire departments, police, dispute resolution, immigration, welfare, and what a voluntary society actually looks like in practice. Derek makes a strong case that ostracism and reputation are far more powerful (and ethical) than state violence. Topics covered: The brutal reality of writing a book (and rewriting 90% of it) Why "small government" is a myth Reputation, ostracism, and private arbitration as real enforcement IP, chocolate chip cookies, and why you can't own an idea Roads, hospitals, and the free-market solutions nobody talks about Why the Libertarian Party keeps embarrassing itself The power of voluntary association vs. coercive hierarchy Links: Derek on X: https://x.com/ancapair The Liberty Solution on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K81FQN5 Derek on Nostr: npub1ymkmqpz2jd9h2wm7xllh0yc7gusm6fszaavxeuapgpljsndz34zsqafgr0 Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us up on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E3
    July 17 · 1 hr 17 min

    The Fur-midable Guide to Holistic Health: Jeff Feinman's Pet Wisdom S3-EP3

    Whole-istic Pet Wellness with Vet Jeff Feinman: BEAM, Fresh Food, Terrain Theory & Natural Healing On the Space Tomatoes podcast, hosts Havok and LX interview veterinarian and whole-istic educator Jeff Feinman about a holistic approach to pet wellness centered on BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, and mood) and individualized “scientific wellness” rather than symptom-focused medicine. Feinman shares his background, discusses helping pets by optimizing vitality through fresh food, supplements that support rather than suppress, and aligning with nature, including red light therapy. They talk through real examples involving a feral cat with respiratory and urinary issues, flea concerns, and when to intervene versus reduce stress, as well as experiences with natural remedies like colloidal silver. The conversation covers terrain theory versus germ theory, vaccine overuse, compassionate end-of-life care, and Feinman’s Whole-istic Actions platform and book Path to Pet Wellness. Link to purchase Jeff Feinman's book, Path to Pet Wellness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1636987257 Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

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  • S3 · E2
    July 10 · 1 hr 18 min

    My Immune System Has Narcolepsy: Black Mold, Swiss Cheese Brain & Becoming Your Own Doctor with Dr. Jeff Bone S3-EP2

    What happens when the psychologist treating everyone else suddenly becomes the patient? Dr. Jeff Bone went from running a thriving practice to having his brain turn into Swiss cheese after black mold (yes, the real Stachybotrys kind) wrecked his office HVAC. One prednisone prescription later, he was dealing with vibrating floors, memory loss, and a body that basically said “I’m out.” LX and Havok sit down with Jeff as he shares the wild ride from CIRS and Common Variable Immune Deficiency (his immune system basically has narcolepsy) to weekly immunoglobulin infusions, red light therapy up the nose, and the life-changing power of expressive writing. They talk medical gaslighting, why doctors sometimes refuse to say “I don’t know,” the magic of adaptogens, and how to stop hugging the porcupine of your old story. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the system, drowned in supplements, or just wanted to scream “I’m not making this up!”, this episode is your permission slip to become the expert of you.

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  • S3 · E1
    July 3 · 1 hr 39 min

    No Rulers, Just Tomatoes: Principled Anarchy with Michael Storm S3-EP1

    What happens when you drop a principled anarchist into the Space Tomatoes studio? You get a wild, unscripted ride from “no rulers” to Judge Judy justice, self-defense without the roving gangs, and why government is basically the world’s most expensive protection racket. Michael Storm (host of Towards Anarchy) joins LX and Havok for a deep (but never boring) chat about how he went from early Libertarian influences to full-on anarchism, the real meaning of “live and let live,” property rights as the great divider, and why the punk-rock stereotype is missing the point. Expect tangents about comic book shops, indoctrination, conspiracy theories, and the simple truth that most of us already live like anarchists every day… we just don’t call it that. Come for the philosophy, stay for the cosmic fun.

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  • S2 · E24
    June 12 · 1 hr 25 min

    From Mob Lawyer to Meditation - Bob Martin’s Wild Journey S2-EP24

    What happens when a trial attorney handling organized crime cases walks away from the legal world and embarks on a path through social work, meditation, and personal growth? In this episode of Space Tomatoes, we sit down with Bob Martin former attorney turned clinical social worker, meditation mentor, and creator of The Flow. We talk about organized crime, burnout, reinvention, mindfulness, politics, culture, and the unseen forces that shape our beliefs and decisions. Bob's story is a reminder that life doesn't always follow a straight path and that some of the most meaningful transformations happen when we're willing to start over. Learn more about Bob and The Flow: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/member/spacetomatoes

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  • S2 · E23
    June 5 · 1 hr 30 min

    Terrence Rotering - Flight and Fiction The Trinian Chronicles Unveiled S2-EP23

    Retired Air Force WSO Terrence “Roter” Rotering on Low-Level Flying, Writing a 10-Book Multiverse, and AI Havok and LX interview Terrence “Roter” Rotering, a retired Air Force weapons systems officer who flew as a backseater in the F-15E and previously in the F-111, describing demanding training, extreme low-level terrain-following flights, and a dangerous incident dropping through a stack of F-111s. Rotering explains how he began writing to inspire his children, ultimately creating a 10-book, 6,000+ page connected universe spanning fantasy, sci-fi, time tunnels, wormholes, multiverse “wheels,” and spiritual warfare themes. He outlines his voice-to-text writing process, use of Gemini AI for continuity and reference (not for writing), and discusses a recurring AI antagonist character, “Blok.” The conversation touches on UFO speculation, Hollywood adaptation concerns, personal “God wink” coincidences, and he credits his wife Theresa for her support while sharing where to find his books and site. 00:00 UFOs And AI Tease 00:39 Meet The Guest 01:18 Life As A WSO 03:08 Low Level Flying Stories 06:41 Training Reality Check 08:32 Why He Started Writing 11:46 Voice Notes Writing Process 13:57 Building A Linked Universe 17:51 Continuity Checks With AI 25:40 Spiritual Themes And God Winks 29:33 Favorite Character Blok 33:47 UFOs Time Travel Theories 35:20 Reading From Forever 38:04 Hollywood Adaptation Talk 39:49 Retirement Mission Writing Sprint 42:21 Real Stories In The Backmatter 43:31 Seven Wheels Return To Earth 45:01 Worldbuilding With Wheel Stones 49:10 Science Grounded Time Travel 53:38 Writing Lessons And Hope 57:19 Cold War F-111 Freefall 01:05:13 War Deterrence And Human Nature 01:08:41 John 316 God Winks 01:13:37 Shout Outs And Marriage 01:17:38 Where To Find The Books 01:20:26 Final Sign Off Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

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  • S2 · E22
    May 29 · 1 hr 32 min

    Gordon Phillips Author of The Risky Reader - Escaping the Fiat Prison and Leaning in to True Liberty S2-EP22

    Havok and LX sit down with Gordon Phillips, former professional R&B bandleader, MIDI pioneer, currency trader, financial risk consultant, and author of The Risky Reader for a masterclass in libertarian finance and personal sovereignty. Gordon shares how he traded his bass for a Bloomberg terminal, exposed the Federal Reserve’s sleight of hand, and uncovered the 16th Amendment income tax psyop. With sharp wit and zero sugarcoating, he breaks down why most traders lose everything to emotion, why your 401(k) is quietly evaporating, and how to exit the fiat matrix using hard assets, rare coins, and real resilience. From constitutional taxation myths to the coming “perfect storm,” intentional communities, homeschooling, family preparedness, and the timeless wisdom of Lysander Spooner, this episode arms you with the tools to protect your wealth, reclaim your liberty, and thrive outside the system. If you’re done with financial tyranny and ready for true freedom, hit that play button.

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  • S2 · E21
    May 22 · 1 hr 31 min

    Eric Robinson from Preacher to Breacher, Ex-Pastor’s Irreverent FBI Adventures S2-EP21

    Join Havok and LX on the Space Tomatoes Podcast for a hilariously funny chat with retired FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson. After 12 years as a Baptist pastor complete with stress headaches from carrying every congregant’s drama, Uno scandals, and a debut sermon on circumcision. Eric traded sermons for search warrants and became a fed anyway. He spills the beans on everything, botched SWAT breaches (couch blocked doors and eight swings of pure chaos), interrogation mind games that make Hollywood look ridiculous, drug ops, public corruption cases, and why pastors might just make the perfect feds. They roast Criminal Minds, debate the moral fine print on lying to bad guys, and preview Eric’s upcoming book Irreverent: From Saving Souls to Chasing Sinners in the FBI. Faith, firepower, poop filled basements (yuck), and non-stop banter this episode is pure gold.

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  • S2 · E20
    May 15 · 1 hr 15 min

    Cathy Nesbitt - Worms in the Kitchen, Laughter Yoga, and Educational Silliness S2-EP20

    LX and Havok welcome the unstoppable Cathy Nesbitt founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composter (24 years selling worms by the pound!), Cathy’s Sprouts, and Cathy’s Laughter Club to the Space Tomatoes Podcast. What started as a “Toronto landfill just exploded and we’re shipping garbage to Michigan in a thousand trucks a week” panic became the ultimate indoor composting empire. Cathy reveals how red wiggler worms (yep, five hearts each) turn your kitchen scraps into “black gold” in a Rubbermaid bin even if you live in a condo. Hear the legendary school workshop tales: over 100,000 kids, squealing worm hugs, one brave (or peer-pressured) student who actually ate a worm on a countdown, and the time the boys tried sticking worms to the bathroom ceiling like spaghetti. Plus: why sprouts are your countertop superfood secret, how laughter yoga floods you with happy hormones (and why it feels super awkward the first time), and why Cathy once considered starting a dating site for “you got worms, I got worms” singles. Practical, hilarious, and weirdly inspiring this episode proves sustainability can be fun, regenerative, and done from your apartment. If you’ve ever said “eww, worms in the house,” Cathy’s got your number (and a comeback). Drop a comment: Would YOU let worms move in? Find Cathy & join her free Tuesday 9:30 a.m. ET Global Giggle Gang: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ • https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ • Cathysclub.com #PodMatch Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

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  • S2 · E19
    May 8 · 1 hr 12 min

    Russell Van Brocklen Returns - Dyslexia Prof’s 3X Productivity Hacks while swimming S2-EP19

    LX and Havok welcome back repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen the dyslexia professor chilling in Albany, NY (definitely not the crazy downstate chaos). It kicks off with epic hotel horror stories: $113 steal one year, $429 nightmare the next, plus a Times Square shoebox room where the bed touches the wardrobe doors. Then Russell drops his no BS playbook for turning AI into a tireless teammate using ChatGPT 5.4 extended thinking + Claude Opus Coworker. Learn the exact 10 moves the top 1% use to double or triple their output while still swimming at the YMCA and living life. Meet 10-year-old Grayson (99th percentile math/science) who’s already gunning for a NASA Mars-terraforming PhD, plus why Russell won’t let kids touch AI until 9th/10th grade (hello, Craft of Research). He breaks down custom memory workflows, reusable prompts, beating hallucinations, and why humans still own empathy, creativity, and final calls. We also geek out on the wild future of jobs, robotics, and why the right AI skills could mean three offers for every qualified human. Russell shouts out his life changing professor and teases his upcoming book If You Can Write, You Can Read. Funny, practical, and zero robot apocalypse doom just real talk on using AI to work smarter, not harder. If you’re into productivity, dyslexia wins, or just love watching smart people geek out, smash that like button, subscribe for more Space Tomatoes chaos, and drop a comment: What’s the wildest AI win (or epic fail) you’ve had? PodMatch Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39 Russell's Skool Project: https://www.skool.com/dyslexia-classes-2483/about Chapters: 0:43 - Welcoming repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen 2:15 - Albany lake life vs. NYC stimulus overload 4:30 - Wild NYC hotel stories ($113 steal → $429 nightmare + shoebox rooms) 7:00 - Meet 10yo Grayson: future NASA Mars terraformer 11:20 - Russell’s AI evolution (ChatGPT Pro → Claude Opus Coworker) 16:00 - Top 10 AI practices of the 1% (treat it like a team member!) 28:00 - Building custom memory, reusable prompts & workflows 37:15 - Handling hallucinations, human review & shipping 85-90% perfect 44:30 - Why kids shouldn’t touch AI yet — enter the Craft of Research 52:00 - Jobs, robots, autonomous cars & the AI future (optimistic edition) 1:02:00 - Life-changing professor shoutout & Russell’s story 1:06:30 - New book “If You Can Write, You Can Read” + dyslexiaclasses.com 1:10:00 - Outro, thanks & where to find us

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  • S2 · E18
    May 1 · 1 hr 10 min

    Duncan Cary Palmer - Pixelated Privacy Wizard - Bitcoin, Nostr, Tacos & More S2-EP18

    Grab your sats and a side of street tacos this episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast is pure decentralized chaos in the best way! Hosts Havok and LX welcome the delightfully pixelated Duncan Cary Palmer (Bitcoin OG, Nostr daily driver, inventor, writer, and proud thorn in the side of certain agencies). Duncan spills the beans on his “checkered past,” why he rocks the wizard look on Nostr, and how Bitcoin + Nostr are the ultimate middle finger to the powers that shouldn’t be. Expect zero BS talk on self-custody (“not your keys, not your coins”), peer-to-peer freedom, Mt. Gox lessons learned the hard way, mesh networks, Reticulum, Bitcoin meetups, and why using sats as actual money beats HODLing forever. Plus: colloidal silver machines that actually work, spontaneity vs. planning (surfing wins), epic taco rants, and a heartfelt shoutout to the real King. Whether you’re Nostr curious or just here for the wizard vibes and taco wisdom, this one’s a riot. Hit play, stack some sats, and join the rebellion!

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  • S2 · E17
    April 25 · 1 hr 20 min

    Robert Mahoney on Humanizing Violence Prevention S2-EP17

    Hosts Havok and LX welcome Robert Mahoney, founder and CEO of TVT Solutions (Targeted Violence & Terrorism Prevention) for a fresh take on why calling violence “random” is total nonsense. Instead of more cameras, battle-rattle cops, and fortress vibes, Robert makes the witty, human-first case for real prevention: spotting behavioral clues early, building multidisciplinary “care teams” in schools, libraries, FedEx routes, and beyond, and understanding how radicalization actually works (hint: it’s all about filling those identity, purpose, and community buckets). From reframing radicalization and why feelings drive behavior (not logic) to the pitfalls of hyper specialized systems, AI overkill, and reviving the spirit of true community care without stomping on civil liberties this one flips the security script from fear-based to empathy-powered. Thought provoking, practical, and way less dystopian than you’d expect. Tune in and discover how spotting struggles beats waiting for the boom every single time! Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to the Space Tomatoes Podcast 00:30 – Introducing Robert Mahoney & TVT Solutions 01:25 – Prevention vs Protection & the “Random Acts” Myth 03:08 – Training Formats: Seminars, Half-Days & Bespoke Sessions 04:35 – We Don’t Take Individual Cases 05:27 – Training People to Spot Signs Without Paranoia 09:10 – Who They Work With: Schools, Libraries, FedEx, Houses of Worship 11:45 – Is This Privatized Community Policing? 13:40 – Self-Funded, Hand-offs to Law Enforcement & Risk Management 15:20 – Why Feelings Drive Behavior (The Electric Car Study) 18:25 – Layton’s Error, Hyper-Specialization & Over-Valued Protection 25:00 – Security Narratives: SROs vs Students + The Scary Liquor Store 29:30 – The Quiet Kid vs Death Spiral of Isolation 32:22 – Who Defines “Extremist”? Bias & Civil Liberties Concerns 33:58 – Radicalization: Identity, Purpose & Community Buckets 40:20 – Intervention vs Intercession – Why Top-Down Fails 43:22 – Protecting Individual Liberty & Personality Types 47:38 – Why Call Them “Care Teams” Instead of Threat Assessment 50:09 – Real Wins: Bus Drivers, Substance Abuse & Family Help 52:47 – Data, ROI Challenges & Why AI Can’t Replace Human Judgment 57:30 – Contextual Intelligence, Empathy & Civil Liberties 1:07:00 – Wrapping Up: A Human-First Approach 1:08:07 – Blue Light Towers & Security Paradoxes 1:11:57 – Lessons from DHS/CP3 1:15:43 – Guest Shout-Outs: Luntz, Lakoff & Sutherland 1:18:06 – Where to Find Robert & TVT Solutions Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

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