Dan Friesen

A special crossover episode (long anticipated- at least by us) with one-half of the Knowledge Fight podcast. Specifically, we have Dan Friesen on to enlighten us about all things Alex Jones, the recent trial with the Sandy Hook parents, and to compare notes regarding gurus and conspiracy theorists. Not to mention to give Chris the chance to demonstrate his inner fanboy!Dan is a guy with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Alex Jones and some very astute insights into conspiracy psychology. In fact, Matt and Chris think he might be most accurately considered as something of a rogue anthropologist doing deep ethnographic observation of the InfoWars ecosystem. Dan, meanwhile, maintains he's just a guy! Either way, Dan and the Knowledge Fight podcast are definitely our kind of bag. We hope you too enjoy the conversation and there is plenty of Knowledge Fight episodes (700+) if this leaves you wanting more.Also, in this episode, we discuss Sam Harris' recent online travails, Jordan Peterson's appearance on Lex, and at the end of the episode, Matt finally learns what the podcast is really about! LinksKnowledge Fight podcastJordan's live-tweeting of the trialAlex Jone's trial highlightKnowledge Fight's post-trial review episode (712) with the Sandy Hook parents' trial lawyersArticle on Knowledge Fight in the New York TimesDan & Jordan on CNNArticle on that Paul Joseph Watson audio recordingJordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #313Sam Harris' appearance on Triggernometry

Dan Friesen and Jordan Holmes, co-hosts of the Knowledge Fight podcast, join the fun with hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. They dive into bizarre historical newspaper stories, from a man attempting to float by inflating his body to a ghost sighting that captures community intrigue. The group tackles an absurd devil-summoning manual and debates a strange pigeon murder, all while weaving in humor about 1896 life. Their comedic commentary reflects on the oddities of both past and present, making for an entertaining retrospective.

Dan Friesen, host of the Knowledge Fight podcast, joins the crew to dissect the wild world of Alex Jones and his outrageous space conspiracies. They hilariously unravel claims about interdimensional vampires and demonic control, highlighting the absurdity of conspiracy theories. The discussion also dives into Alex's portrayal of space history and critiques the commercialization of space exploration. Combining humor with keen insights, they explore how influential figures shape narratives and the entertaining chaos of modern misinformation.

Interview with Dan Friesen and Jordan Holmes from Knowledge Fight podcast; Solar Panels at Proxima Centauri; Oldest Evidence of Humans in Americas; Addictive Foods; Chickens Flu Resistant; Superheavy Elements; Alex Jones' Deception; Exoplanet Collisions; Quantum Computer Error Correction; Digital Twin Brain

Jordan Holmes and Dan Friesen from Knowledge Fight join to discuss the John Birch Society's origins and far-right influence. They explore the society's controversial beginnings, its impact on prominent figures, and propagation of conspiracy theories. The podcast also delves into the founder's vision, organizational tactics, and deceptive strategies, shedding light on the society's growth amidst public skepticism.