#924: Controlled Burn With Gary Faust

Sep 19, 2025

Gary Faust, a freelance gonzo journalist known for his investigative work on corruption and disasters, joins for a riveting discussion. He shares his inspiring journey of sobriety and faith. They dive into the deep-seated corruption in Puerto Rico, examining FEMA's controversial actions and financial mismanagement. The conversation also touches on the risks of journalism, the influence of media narratives, and bizarre topics like weather modification and the Mandela Effect. Get ready for an entertaining rollercoaster of truth and personal transformation!

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ANECDOTE

Sober Routine Became A Life GPS

Gary Faust recounts getting sober and finding God during COVID and daily gratitude/goal lists.
He credits those routines with major life changes and clearer purpose.

ADVICE

Write Goals Daily To Manifest Progress

Write daily gratitude and goals lists to focus energy and manifest outcomes.
Use a life-goals list as a GPS and shoot for ambitious items you normally censor.

INSIGHT

Life As A Loose Script

Gary Faust believes life follows a 'loose script' where destiny and free will coexist.
He frames choices as how you play a rough outline, making the best or worst of it.

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In this episode of Tin Foil Hat, we are joined by special guest Gary Faust, a fearless freelance journalist who dives deeper than the mainstream and even beyond alternative reporting to expose the truths traditional media won’t touch. We kick things off with Gary’s raw journey of getting sober and finding God, reflecting on the dangerous path of living fast and how faith and clarity helped him break free. Then we dig into the deep corruption and financial crimes plaguing Puerto Rico, from shady dealings to high-level coverups, including the latest chaos around Trump firing members of the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB). We also explore FEMA’s controversial role and the devastation of the Texas floods, connecting the dots between disaster, mismanagement, and hidden agendas. It is an unfiltered ride through personal transformation, political intrigue, and the truth they don’t want you to hear.

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