

The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show
Jeremy Ryan Slate
The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show is a bi-weekly investigation into how power really works—across history, empires, and the modern world.Each episode draws on two core lenses:Hidden forces behind history—royal murders, lost colonies, financial systems, modern elites, NGOs, propaganda, and the quiet mechanisms that shape events long before they reach the headlines.And the Roman pattern—the idea that today’s crises aren’t new. Currency collapse, political division, border chaos, military overreach—Rome faced them all first. The Roman Empire spent centuries making every mistake a civilization can make, and left behind a playbook we’re following again, page by page.Through expert conversations with historians, researchers, and serious thinkers—and deep dives into primary sources, documents, and records—this show connects ancient history to modern power with evidence, not opinion.You’ll learn to: • Recognize collapse signals before they’re obvious • Understand modern crises through ancient parallels • See how empires actually rise, decay, and fall • Spot the patterns shaping what comes nextFrom medieval conspiracies to modern cover-ups, from Augustus to Constantine, from ancient Rome to today’s global order—this is history as investigation.No spin. No narratives. Just receipts.New episodes twice a week.
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Sep 16, 2020 • 45min
770: General David Petraeus | The Leadership of a Four Star General and The Former CIA Director
About This Episode: General David Petraeus is a retired Four Star United States Army General and public official. He served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from September 6, 2011, until his resignation on November 9, 2012. Prior to his assuming the directorship of the CIA, Petraeus served 37 years in the United States Army. His last assignments in the Army were as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from July 4, 2010, to July 18, 2011. His other four-star assignments include serving as the 10th Commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) from October 13, 2008, to June 30, 2010, and as Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from February 10, 2007, to September 16, 2008. As commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq. Find out more about General David at: David Petraeus LinkedIn KKR See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/770 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Sep 14, 2020 • 44min
769: Nick Wallenda | Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith and Rise Above What’s Holding You Back
About This Episode: Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the legendary Wallenda family. Known worldwide for his incredible feats upon the high wire and beyond, Nik is the holder of eleven world records, among which are the highest four-level eight-person pyramid on the wire, the highest and longest bicycle ride on a wire, and hanging from a helicopter by his teeth. Nik's career began at the age of two, as he learned to walk the wire while holding his mother's hand, leading from there to record-breaking performances across the United States and around the world. In 2012, Nik fulfilled his lifelong dream to become the only person to walk directly over the precipice of Niagara Falls, which was roadcast live by ABC. In 2013, he became the first person to walk a wire across the Grand Canyon, an epic event aired live by the Discovery Channel in 178 countries, breaking network rating and social media records in the process. The next Discovery special took place in Chicago, where he walked blindfolded between two skyscrapers in November of 2014. In June of 2019, accompanied by his sister Lijana Wallenda, Nik took it to yet another level, becoming the first person to walk over New York City's Times Square, an event that was carried live on ABC. Finally, on March 4, 2020, Nik became the first person to walk over an active volcano, at Masaya, Nicaragua. Find out more about Nik at: Nik's Website More info about Nik Twitter Facebook Nik walked across a volcano The Flying Wallendas Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith and Rise Above What's Holding You Back See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/769 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Sep 11, 2020 • 23min
768: Using a Best Selling Book as the Cornerstone of Your Brand, Feat. Jesse Krieger | Freestyle Friday
About This Episode: Jesse sits squarely at the intersection of publishing and promotion – having signed two publishing deals on two different continents and navigated the world of becoming a best-selling author twice. It has been his honor to publish 100+ books during his 6-year tenure as founder & publisher of Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press - The Publisher for The Passionate. In addition to being featured on over 50 media outlets for his best-selling book Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Jesse has been an entrepreneur his entire adult life and holds degrees from University of California, Berkeley, as well as National Taiwan University and Beijing Normal University. Find out more about Jesse at: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Publishizer Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/768 Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Sep 9, 2020 • 39min
767: Jedi Mind Tricks and The Theory Behind Making An Impact | Tom Bilyeu
About This Episode: Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has also been a guest on the Tony Robbins podcast and The School of Greatness podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. Tom is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation. Find out more about Tom at: Impact Theory Twitter Instagram The Power of Myth See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/767 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Sep 7, 2020 • 34min
766: Creating a Media Footprint to Have a Bigger Impact on the World | Christina Nicholson
About This Episode: Christina Nicholson is a TV host who helps business owners grow by reaching their ideal customers or clients through the power of traditional and new media without spending big bucks on advertising. Christina started her PR agency, Media Maven, after working as a TV anchor and reporter for more than 10 years with an infant and toddler at home. In four years, she grew Media Maven to a million dollar business with a remote team… and added another baby at home during that time! Christina is also the host of the Become A Media Maven podcast and the founder of Podcast Clout, a podcast database that makes it easier for PR professionals to build podcast pitch lists. You can still see her in front of the camera as a host on Lifetime TV, in national commercials, on the TEDx stage, and read her work online in Huff Post, Thrive Global, Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Boss Babe. She was selected as an Oprah Magazine Insider and Ambassador out of thousands of applicants. Find out more about Christina at: Media Maven LinkedIn Facebook Is NYC Really Dead Forever? See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/766 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Sep 4, 2020 • 13min
765: What My Teachers Had to Say About Me | Freestyle Friday
About This Episode: I don't think our education system is about creating real people that want to learn. Rather, it's built to make little automotons that can get a job and later pay taxes. I got introbule a lot in school. Not like bad trouble, but like smart kid, I really want to learn trouble. I talked too much, I sung a lot and I asked questions about EVERYTHING. That got me in a lot of trouble. I was asked to be quiet, sit down and shut my mouth. I actually got in a verbal, coherent argument with my preschool teacher that I still remember. I'm cleaning out my parent's house and discovered my old report cards. In this episode I read some teacehr comments and have a little fun with it. I hope you enjoy! See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/765 Sponsors: Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Sep 2, 2020 • 59min
764: Is New York City Dead Forever? | James Alutcher
About This Episode: There was a time when James Altcuher was losing a million dollars a week… In just a few months, his bank account went from $15 million to $143. Also he was in the middle of a divorce. He had to sell his apartment. He had nowhere to live, no job, no friends to turn to. Then he began to realize something: success in today’s world ONLY happens you choose yourself. And when he began to understand that, little by little, he started to pull himself off the floor. That was many years ago and a lot has happened since then. He now gets to do what he loves every day. He gets to write books that mean something to him, and he gets to share his thoughts on his blog. He gets to interview really incredible people on his top-10 rated podcast, “The James Altucher Show.” He contributes articles to sites like The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! Finance, and Business Insider. And it’s all in pursuit of his greatest mission: to help other people choose themselves, too. Find out more about James at: James' Website The James Altucher Show NYC Is Dead Forever… Here’s Why 325: How to Choose Yourself and Win at Business | James Altucher De Blasio thanks Jerry Seinfeld for defending New York City in op-ed Jerry Seinfeld: So You Think New York Is ‘Dead’ Cuomo won’t budge on reopening NYC restaurants for indoor dining See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/764 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Aug 31, 2020 • 48min
763: How this Former NFL Pro Turned Adversity to a Shift to Purpose | Anthony Trucks
About This Episode: Anthony Trucks is a serial entrepreneur with one serious super power. The power to shift with shifting times. He teaches people to expand who they ARE to reach their full potential. Which is why he created Identity Shift. A company focused on helping people close their “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for their shortfalls in potential and lack of success. He helps them find out who they truly are and develop into who they want to be so they can do the hards things easier, which means more success in all areas of their life. It’s time to learn how to Make Shift Happen in your life and business!! Find out more about Anthony at: Anthony Trucks Twitter Facebook Anthony's Website Instagram See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/763 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Aug 28, 2020 • 30min
762: How A Military Mindset Created an SEO Tactician You Have to Meet, Feat. Travis Bliffen | Freestyle Friday
About This Episode: Travis Bliffen is the founder of Stellar SEO, a top-rated U.S. link building agency. As an Army veteran, Travis took a leap of faith after reading a magazine article about the future of SEO. He dove deep and spent a year perfecting his craft. When he opened his firm in 2012, they quickly gained a reputation for being a cost-effective, honest and leading SEO agency. He has written many published works on SEO and link building, as well as being a featured speaker at SEMPO Cities among other industry events. Find out more about Travis at: Stellar Seo Twitter Linkedin See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/762 Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book

Aug 26, 2020 • 51min
761: Why Building Real Relationships is the Key to Building a Billion Dollar Business | George Bryant
About This Episode: George Bryant is a New York Times Best Selling Author & one of the most highly sought after digital marketing consultants in the world to teach his Relationships Beat Algorithms™ approach to business. He has helped hundreds of the largest companies in the world and thousands of entrepreneurs ethically scale their businesses by deepening their relationships with their customers... and creating transformational breakthroughs that help them accomplish their goals. He believes a company’s financial success is directly dependent on the amount of value they share before AND after a purchase. Business is about relationships & touch points. The companies who put relationships before transactions will win. That is the Relationships Beat Algorithms approach. Find out more about George at: Mind of George See the Show Notes:jeremyryanslate.com/761 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Near Dark,"by Brad Thor http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book


