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Mar 18, 2025 • 2h 7min

#268 - James Mahaffey: The TERRIFYING History Of Atomic Accidents, The Manhattan Project, Chernobyl, Roswell, & The UFO Connection

On this episode of The Zach Show, Jim Mahaffey and Zach discuss how Jim became fascinated with nuclear history, the most infamous atomic weapons smuggler of all time, the high-risk environment of The Manhattan Project, what really went wrong at Chornobyl, a perfect explanation of what happened at Roswell, Cold Fusion, whether a nuclear powered Iron Man suit would actually be feasible, the connection between UFOs and nukes, and more. Guest bio: James Mahaffey is a nuclear scientist, engineer, and historian. He is the author of many books on nuclear history, most notably 'Atomic Accidents' and 'Atomic Adventures.' During a 25-year career at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), he directed or worked on projects for the U. S. Defense Nuclear Agency, the U. S. National Ground Intelligence Center, the U. S. Air Force Air Logistics Center, Georgia Power Company, and other government and private industrial organizations, in such areas as nuclear power, non-linear analysis, digital systems design, and cold fusion. He directed a multi-million-dollar project at Georgia Power's Plant Hatch to design and install a safety system after Three Mile Island. SUPPORT THE ZACH SHOW BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ZACH SHOW 2.0 (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ JAMES MAHAFFEY LINKS:Atomic Accidents: https://amzn.to/4c0svXOAtomic Awakening: https://amzn.to/3FN0vuJAtomic Adventures: https://amzn.to/3DCtaCnAtomic Accidents Lecture: https://bit.ly/3DY9AAn THE ZACH SHOW LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFNewsletter: https://therealzachwrites.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. Thank you for your support:  Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 29min

#267 - The Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter: NUCLEAR Weapons, Laser Beams, Glowing Crafts, & UAP Coverup

On this solo episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses the infamous Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter, the much less discussed first-hand witness accounts of the UFO visiting the nuclear storage facility with live tactical nukes, the radar readings of the crafts from the encounter, the case for UAP transparency, the future of humanity as a species not alone in this universe, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 39min

#266 - BLACK SWAN Breakdown: Nina's Descent Into MADNESS, Lily Vs. Nina Rivalry, Fan Theories, & The Price Of Perfection | Dr. Julie Labau

On this episode of The Zach Show, Julie and Zach discuss Black Swan, more specifically the twisted journey of Nina's descent into madness, the erotic rivalry that unfolded between Lily and Nina, fan theories on the film, the price of perfection, and more.  Guest bio: Dr. Julie Labau is a research scientist for the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute with a PhD in neuroscience.  SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ JULIE LABAU LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julielabau/PhD Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Fy8lpcPzE&t=0s AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Jan 30, 2025 • 2h 24min

#265 - Chris Cooper: Crazy By CONSCIOUS, Saving A Brother, New Jersey Drones, & Jiddu Krishnamurti

On this episode of The Zach Show, Chris Cooper and Zach discuss Chris' debut fiction novel 'Crazy By Conscious,' how Chris saved his brother's life in the hospital, the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the collapse of Bed Bath & Beyond, Chris' firsthand New Jersey drone/UAP experience, and more.  Guest bio: Chris Cooper is an award-winning writer, novelist, and performance coach. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ CHRIS COOPER LINKS:Crazy By Conscious: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Conscious-Chris-Cooper/dp/1960882163Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coopd88/The Coop Gym: https://www.instagram.com/_thecoop_gym/Finn Almost Buys A Goldfish: https://expatpress.com/finn-almost-buys-a-goldfish-chris-cooper/Thirst: https://themetaworker.com/2023/10/09/thirst-by-chris-cooper/The Swim: https://acrossthemargin.com/the-swim/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt   
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Jan 18, 2025 • 2h 39min

#264 - Annette Nenner & Christian Hardinghaus: Still LOST In Panama | The Disappearance Of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon

On this episode of The Zach Show, Annette Nenner and Christian Hardinghaus discuss the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon on the infamous Pianista Trail in Panama, the case analysis and elements of the disappearance that don't match up, the photos recovered from the SD card, accident versus crime theories, whether this case was covered up by Panamanian authorities, and more.  GUEST BIO: Christian Hardinghaus is a New York Times bestselling author, investigative journalist, and media scientist who analyzed thousands of files related to the case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Annette Nenner is a journalist, writer, editor, and traveler who spent over five months in the Boquete region of Panama interviewing dozens of witnesses related to the case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon and conducted intensive on-site research, exploring the Panamanian cloud forest day and night tracing the paths that the girls could have taken.​ Hardinghaus and Nenner are co-authors of the book Still Lost In Panama: The Real Tragedy On Pianista Trail.  SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ ANNETTE NENNER LINKS:Still Lost In Panama (Book): https://bit.ly/3WrNQ5ZWebsite (Still Lost In Panama): https://www.still-lost-in-panama.com/Website (Personal): https://annettenenner.de/Contact: https://annettenenner.de/kontakt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annette.nenner/ CHRISTIAN HARDINGHAUS:Still Lost In Panama Book: https://bit.ly/3WrNQ5ZWebsite (Still Lost In Panama): https://www.still-lost-in-panama.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_harding/Website (Personal): https://christian-hardinghaus.de/Contact: https://www.still-lost-in-panama.com/contact AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 49min

#263 - Brittany King: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, John Lewis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, God, & The American Divide

On this episode of The Zach Show, Brittany King and Zach discuss John Lewis and his courageous actions during the Civil Rights Movement, the driving forces behind the polarization of America, the outrage sparked by Ta Nehisi Coates' interview on CBS, Brittany's journey back towards God, and more. Guest Bio: Brittany King is a writer, essayist, and journalist. She is the founder of Yellow Seeds Magazine and the host of American Shade with Brittany King.  SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ BRITTANY KING LINKS:American Shade: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVlAwsrGCKLA-3pUudSRjQYellow Seeds: https://yellowseedsmagazine.com/The Blueprint John Lewis Left Us: https://bit.ly/3ZowzLEInternet Fame Addiction: https://bit.ly/3OFhxwbX: https://x.com/kingtalissaMedium: https://brittanytalissaking.medium.com/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYjuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjAUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt  
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 52min

#262 - Michael Clune: Inside Heroin ADDICTION & The "Memory Disease"

On this episode of The Zach Show, Michael Clune discusses his eleven-year long year battle with heroin use, his double life between the streets of Baltimore and the college classroom, the "magic" of the first time, which films depict heroin addiction most realistically, good times with 'Fun Boy,' the long road of recovery, advice for addicts, standup comedy, the realities of the fentanyl crisis, and more.  Guest bio: Michael Clune is the award-winning author of 'White Out: The Secret Life Of Heroin' and a Professor of Humanities at Case Western Reserve University. Michael's essays have appeared in Harper’s—where he is a contributing editor—Critical Inquiry, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The Atlantic, Best American Essays, PMLA, and elsewhere. His work has been supported by fellowships from the Guggenheim and Mellon Foundations, and his books have appeared on “best of the year” lists from The New Yorker, NPR, and elsewhere.  SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ MICHAEL CLUNE LINKS:White Out - The Secret Life Of Heroin: https://amzn.to/3Okpqad Bio: https://english.case.edu/faculty/michael-clune/Website: https://www.michaelwclune.com/Publications: https://www.michaelwclune.com/gamelife THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYjuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjAUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Nov 4, 2024 • 2h 5min

#261 - Election Special: The Case AGAINST Donald Trump

On this episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses how Donald Trump is undermining free elections and democracy as a whole, why Donald Trump knew he lost the 2020 election from the beginning, how Trump illegally pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the election, how Trump incited a violent insurrection at the capitol on January 6th, the fake electors plot, the failed election "fraud" lawsuits, and more.  SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYjuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjAUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the overlord algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated. Thank you! Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 50min

#260 - Uncovering VAMPIRE History, Legends, & REAL Encounters | Dr. Julie Labau

On this episode of The Zach Show, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss the history of vampires, Bram Stoker's Dracula, ancient vampire mythology, the vampire panics of the 18th century, a real-life vampire hunter, the legend of the Carter Brothers in New Orleans, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DR. JULIE LABAU LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julielabau/PhD Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Fy8lpcPzE&t=1996s THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYjuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjAUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the overlord algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated. Thank you! Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 
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Oct 25, 2024 • 2h 15min

#259 - Nick Bryant: The EPSTEIN COVER-UP, Diddy, & The Franklin Scandal

On this episode of The Zach Show, Nick Bryant and Zach discuss The Franklin Scandal, who Epstein was really working for, and if Diddy was an intelligence asset.  Guest Bio: Nick Bryant is an investigative journalist and author known for his work on child exploitation and high-profile sex trafficking cases. He gained significant attention for his investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case and, more recently, the Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, case. Bryant's writing often highlights the intersection of politics, power, and corruption, revealing how elite networks can evade justice. His work aims to raise awareness about the long-standing issues of trafficking and abuse, advocating for reform in the legal system to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. In addition to his journalism, Bryant has authored several books, including his latest title, "The Truth About Watergate." This work covers the complexities of the Watergate scandal, challenging conventional narratives and uncovering lesser-known details about the events that shaped American political history.  SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ NICK BRYANT LINKS:Website: https://nickbryantnyc.com/Epstein Justice: https://epsteinjustice.com/homeThe Franklin Scandal: https://amzn.to/4howIanThe Truth About Watergate: https://amzn.to/3YomIoy X: https://x.com/nick__bryant THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYjuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjAUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated.  Thank you for your support: Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 

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