
Dropping In With Charlie Houpert
Charlie From Charisma On Command Drops In! On this podcast we break down philosophy, business, social skills, current events and more! Guests frequently join to share their story and spice up the conversation. Be sure to subscribe and turn notifications so you don’t miss out! ✔ ----For business inquiries: TheDroppingInPodcast@gmail.com----Watch on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@DroppingInPodcast(Formerly known as the Charlie and Ben Podcast)
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Jun 23, 2023 • 45min
Archetypes and The Subtle Suppression of Male Psychology
On today's podcast Charlie from Charisma On Command talks about the state of men today, How Cultural Norms Shape Our Sexual Development and The Ancient Wisdom of Samurai Culture.Thanks for listening!If You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommand If you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔 ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 The Subtle Suppression of Male Sexuality05:13 What Can We Learn From the Indian Chakras?07:23 How We Fear Fully Embodied Experience10:14 A Simple Way to Reconnect With Your Sexuality11:53 The Pros and Cons of NoFap13:12 You’re Probably One Loss Away From Catastrophe17:40 How Cultural Norms Shape Our Sexual Development19:38 Why Are Certain Body Parts Seen as “Disgusting?”20:28 The Problem With Western Religion23:22 The Power of Finding God Within Yourself26:01 The Exhausting Life of Trying to Change Reality28:42 The Ancient Wisdom of Samurai Culture30:02 The Paradox of Japanese Honor36:23 Nikola Jokic Won the NBA Finals, Doesn’t Care40:58 The Submersible: Do You Really Want to Be a Billionaire?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 32min
The Dark Truth Of Growing Up In Scientology
On today's episode Charlie from Charisma on Command interviews @GrowingUpInScientologyAaron Smith-Levin was a Scientology member for 29 years. We discuss what it was like growing up inside Scientology, how he lost nearly everything when he left, and the psychology behind our deepest beliefs.Thank you for listening!Subscribe to Growing Up In Scientology:https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientologyIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell :bell:TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:30 What Attracts People to Scientology?3:31 Dropping Out of School to Work for Scientology6:40 Childhood Doesn’t Exist in Scientology13:15 The Disturbing Truth of Auditing Sessions16:38 What Exactly Is Auditing?24:03 Aaron’s “Fond” Memories of Scientology25:22 His Brother’s Rocky Escape From Scientology28:50 Scientology’s $100k Contracts for Children31:33 His Brother’s Death Didn’t Shake His Loyalty35:48 How People Are Coerced Into Accepting Their Abuse39:12 The Only Way to Escape the “Billion-Year Contract”40:55 Why Can’t Members Be Pregnant?42:27 The Articles That Changed Everything: “The Truth Rundown”47:49 Aaron Was Exposed by His Own… 54:24 What Does It Feel Like to Be Attacked by Scientology?58:23 You Can’t Even Contact the Dog of a “Suppressive Person”1:01:50 Why Don’t Celebrities Talk About Scientology Anymore?1:07:18 Scientology’s Exploitation of the Hyper-Successful1:13:05 Danny Masterson: Why Is Scientology Involved in R*pe Case?1:20:27 The “Real Tragedy” of Scientology1:24:00 Scientology Is Smaller Than It Seems1:27:59 What’s Aaron Doing Now?Watch the last episode here:https://youtu.be/imM_Y97lJW8JOIN OUR COMMUNITY 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppinginpodcast 🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@droppinginpodcast 🎬Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_H62fEyYYxYl3jf4obP4w Or if you want to see our personal stuff: Instagram: @CharlieHoupert Instagram: @Hank_daddyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 13min
Life Lessons From Helping 100s of People Die
On today's episode Charlie from Charisma on Command interviews Mary Telliano.Mary is a Death Doula or Death Midwife and has a fascinating perspective on life and death.We talk about what people really care about at the end of their lives, how our culture denies death and the use of psychedelics to both live and die gracefully.Thank you for listening!If You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 - INTRO00:21 - What Is a Death Doula?03:28 - The Natural Curiosity With Death06:43 - What It’s Like to Have a Near-Death Experience10:00 - The “Joyful” Journey of Learning How to Die11:50 - What Does a Death Doula Actually Do?14:36 - Letting Go15:42 - How Witnessing Death Changes You17:30 - “Death Became a Business”20:14 - A Better Approach to Death24:41 - The Impact of Dying on Your Family27:47 - What Happens After Death?32:22 - Charlie’s Complicated Relationship With Religion38:15 - Staying Grounded While Pursuing Enlightenment43:32 - The Hidden Power of Plant Medicine48:21 - What Makes Psilocybin, MDMA, and DMT Different52:06 - Charlie’s “Feeling of Absolute Freedom”56:17 - Takeaways from Extreme Psychedelic Experiences58:23 - Why Do Psychedelics Work So Differently With Different People?59:44 - The Problem With Clinical Integration of Psychedelics1:04:35 - What It Feels Like to Be a Death Doula1:06:47 - The Best Type of Psychedelic for the DyingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
The Crisis of Masculinity & Disappearance of Male Role Models
On today's podcast Charlie from Charisma On Command talks about the state of men today, the lack of masculine role models and what makes Andrew Tate so appealing. Thanks for listening!If You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommand If you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 The Quiet Desperation of Modern Men04:28 What Is Causing the Masculinity Crisis?18:30 “Nice Guy Syndrome” and the Need to Please Women28:28 Why Andrew Tate Is So Appealing35:56 Overcoming the Need to Be Seen39:50 Fighting Against Softness40:41 “Do You Want the Truth?”47:05 Being Connected to the Physical World56:29 How to Help Struggling Men1:01:48 The Impact of Women Taking Masculine Roles1:05:30 Who Are Today’s Masculine Role Models?1:08:40 “Conquering” Fear vs Transcending Fear1:11:51 Supporting Without Trying to Fix Everything1:14:33 The Red Pill’s Need for Female Validation1:16:08 The Feminine Denial of Righteous Anger1:17:51 The Extended Childhood of Young AdultsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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May 26, 2023 • 1h 5min
Critical Drinker On Wokeness, Politics, and Generational Resentment in Hollywood
On today's episode Charlie from Charisma on Command interviews The Critical DrinkerWill Jordan aka Critical Drinker is one of the top tv and movie critics on YoutubeHe’s known for his honest takes on woke ideology in mediaWe talk about how politics ruined Hollywood, the 5 sins of bad modern writing, and what actually makes for a good story.Thank you for listening!Subscribe to Critical Drinker:https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinkerIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 - INTRO00:41 - The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Critical Drinker’s Success02:54 - The Danger of Going Against the Agenda06:02 - The Tenets of Bad Modern Writing16:06 - What Is the Purpose of Art?18:11 - The Economic Consequences of Bad Movies25:19 - Why Are the Critic Scores So Wrong?27:29 - Queen Cleopatra: A Made-up "Historical" Documentary34:52 - The Exploitation of Controversy in Entertainment41:30 - Balancing Being a YouTuber and Author46:28 - The Critical Drinker’s Books48:39 - The Best Shows and Movies of Today53:04 - What Makes a Story Great?54:58 - The Building Blocks of a Good Character57:50 - The Problem With Being Perpetually Outraged1:00:38 - Why Bud Light’s Woke Campaign FailedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 19, 2023 • 58min
Case Kenny on the Current State of Dating and Masculinity
On today's episode Charlie from Charisma on Command interviews Case KennyCase Kenny is an author and podcaster His mindset journal which encourage self reflection and self appreciation became a hit during the pandemic selling millions of dollars worth of copiesWe talk about dating pitfalls, masculinity, and how to overcome limiting beliefs Welcome to the podcast Case!Follow Case on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/case.kennyCase's Website:https://newmindsetwhodis.comIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:22 - Is Modern Dating as Bad as It Seems?05:12 - Do You Have to "Settle" in a Relationship?08:25 - The Danger of Being Out of Touch Emotionally10:53 - What Does Masculinity Mean Today?17:51 - How to Journal in a Way That Actually Works25:36 - How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs37:04 - The Narrow Road to Finding Balance42:36 - What Does It Mean to Be Happy?47:03 - “The Beginning of a Relationship Is Not Real”51:30 - Are We All “Victims of Victims?”Watch the last episode here:https://youtu.be/ivgggofIZnMJOIN OUR COMMUNITY📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppinginpodcast🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@droppinginpodcast🎬 Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_H62fEyYYxYl3jf4obP4w Or if you want to see our personal stuff:Instagram: @CharlieHoupertInstagram: @Hank_daddyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 12, 2023 • 54min
Andrew Tate’s Return, Alex Hormozi’s Superpower & iDubbbz’s “Hypocrisy”
On today's podcast Charlie from Charisma On Command talks about Andrew Tate first video since jail, the Creator Clash controversy and Kevin Smith's Traumatic past.Thanks for listening!If You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE Topics:00:00 Intro00:04 Kevin Smith: “Trauma Is Trauma”7:14 Andrew Tate’s Vindictive Return From Jail16:03 The Ability to Be Alone Is a Superpower20:57 What Makes Alex Hormozi Unique26:40 How to Deal With the “Freeze” Response31:06 Guardians of the Galaxy 3: The Best of the Worst39:58 Is iDubbbz Wrong for Changing?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 5, 2023 • 1h 26min
The Dark Truth About OnlyFans and Male Psychology (ft. Aella)
On today's episode Charlie from Charisma on Command interviews Aella.Aella (@Aella_Girl) is a public intellectual, Twitter personality, former sex worker, and wildly successful cam girl. She also did LSD every week for close to a year.Charlie talks to her at length about Onlyfans, male psychology and her controversial opinions on trauma.Thank you for listening!Follow Aella on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Aella_GirlAella's Website:https://knowingless.com/If You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 Intro00:36 The Difference Between Male and Female Seduction06:23 Attracting People Without Being Fake08:22 The Uncomfortable Truth About Male Attraction10:27 Does Sex Work Satisfy the Consumer?14:56 How OnlyFans Changed the Game18:37 Dating to Impress Other People19:49 Can We Ever Stop Wanting More?26:00 Aella’s Controversial Take on Trauma31:01 Sex: Spiritual Connection or Bodily Function?32:23 How Aella Is So Open About Sex36:04 Why Is the Step-Sibling Category So Popular?39:51 Why Trans People Have More Fetishes40:55 Where Do Fetishes Come From?43:26 Dealing With Jealousy in Open Relationships47:27 Aella’s Relationship Philosophy49:22 Figure Out What Works for You51:47 The Most Attractive Male and Female Body Parts54:55 The Jarring International Differences Picking Up Women57:27 People Don’t Realize How Common Cheating Is59:27 What Increases Relationship Satisfaction?1:06:20 Is OnlyFans the Problem or the Symptom?1:10:57 Why So Many Young Men Lack Meaning1:16:08 The “Mutual Dehumanization” of Men and Women1:23:40 Charlie Makes a Controversial StatementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 25min
Confronting The Men Exposing China’s Lies (ft. Laowhy86 and SerpentZA)
On today's episode Charlie interviews the men behind @ADVChina Winston Sterzel @serpentza and Matthew Tye @laowhy86 The duo have both lived in China for over a decade and through their motorcycle vlogs have experienced the country in a truly unique way.Winston and Matthew give their insights on the state of Chinese affairs, propaganda, de-dollarization, and much more!Thank you for listening.SUBSCRIBE To The China Show:https://youtube.com/@TheChinaShowIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 - Epic Intro01:37 - The Chinese Government Tried to Make an Example of Matt08:51 - Winston Barely Escaped From China10:22 - Does Chinese Propaganda Actually Work?14:40 - This Is the Worldview Pushed Upon the Chinese People18:09 - China’s Go-To Tactic: Blaming the Rest of the World22:31 - China’s Exploitation of Xenophobia23:31 - The Invisible Power of Chinese Propaganda in the West29:18 - The Myth of “De-Dollarization”36:13 - China’s “Fancy Facade” of Technological Supremacy41:53 - How to Avoid Being Fooled by Propaganda49:37 - Will China Become the World’s Dominant Power?1:01:02 - China’s Suppression of Cultural Problems1:06:51 - Jack Ma: What Happens When China “Disappears” You1:13:00 - What It’s Like to Be Targeted by the Chinese Government1:17:24 - The Complex Chinese “Honey Trap” Scam1:20:40 - Why Modern Slavery Is So Hard to EndAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Epidemic of Lonely Men
On today's podcast Charlie from Charisma On Command talks about Judgement and the Complexity of Modern RelationshipsThanks for listening!If You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommand If you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰Timestamps0:32 Is It Okay to Judge Other People?8:52 The Biggest Misconception About Narcissism11:40 Misusing “How to Win Friends and Influence People”15:07 The Power of Listening to Your Calling24:15 Learning to Actually Live in the Present Moment28:48 Relationships Cannot Be Forced32:43 Men Are Emotionally Starving40:50 Learning to Be With Uncomfortable Emotions48:39 The Invisible Chokehold of Shame54:41 Having the Courage to Let Go of Relationships58:39 “Addiction Is a Defense Against Anxiety”1:03:44 The Limitations of PsychotherapyJOIN OUR COMMUNITY📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppinginpodcast🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@droppinginpodcast🎬 Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_H62fEyYYxYl3jf4obP4w Or if you want to see our personal stuff:Instagram: @CharlieHoupertInstagram: @Hank_daddyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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