
The Zach Show
Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to rocket scientists and dominatrixes. Zach unpacks the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, how they intersect with pop culture, what drives them, and everything in between.
Past guests include FINNEAS (music artist, Billie Eilish’s brother/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL vet turned psychonaut), Andy Weir (author of The Martian), Mistress Natalie (dominatrix), Coleman Hughes (philosopher), Ryan Serhant (reality real estate king), Taylor Burrowes (dating doc), and hundreds more.
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Latest episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 34min
#258 - The INSANE Life Of Bruce Lee: Cocaine Letters, Steve McQueen, & Rooftop Fights | Solo
On this solo episode of THE ZACH SHOW Zach dives into one of his favorite books, Bruce Lee: A Life, by Matthew Polly. Zach gets into Bruce Lee participating in rooftop street fights against his rivals, indulging in marijuana with movie stars like Steve McQueen, Bruce's insane fitness routine that was decades ahead of his time, the letters he would write to his drug dealer, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ Bruce Lee: A Life (Matthew Polly): https://amzn.to/4dHJde4 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

Oct 5, 2024 • 1h 36min
#257 - Brian Edwards: The JFK Shooter's HIDDEN Identity | The Story of Roscoe White
On this episode of THE ZACH SHOW, Brian Edwards and Zach discuss the story of Roscoe White and the case for Roscoe being the JFK shooter, the military documents left behind in Roscoe White's naval footlocker, how the FBI may have stolen evidence linking Roscoe to the grassy knoll, Brian's 20+ year experience as a tactical police officer and how that's helped him analyze the events in Dealey Plaza, and more. Guest bio: Brian Edwards is a JFK researcher, author, and former police officer. From 1986 to 1996, Edwards served with the Lawrence Police Department’s elite counter-assault team. In 1998, Edwards earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Washburn University and served as an adjunct instructor in the department until 2005. He consulted on Oliver Stone's documentary 'JFK Revisited' and co-authored the book 'Admitted Assassin: Roscoe White and the Murder of President Kennedy.' BRIAN EDWARDS LINKS:Admitted Assassin: https://amzn.to/3zV7lf9Brian's 3-Hour JFK Assassination Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivNmsfhfwDo&t=0sProject JFK: https://projectjfk.com/Beyond The Fence Line: https://bit.ly/4dCNy21 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

Sep 27, 2024 • 2h 18min
#256 - Jake: LASER Focus, Kratom, Coffee, Coach Carter, Rap & NFTs
On this episode of THE ZACH SHOW, Jake and Zach discuss how to stay focused in the age of infinite distraction, quitting coffee, the power of psychedelic experiences, Jake and Zach's forays into the rap game, why coaching high school basketball is one of the best decisions Jake has made, Jake's starting an NFT collection for every color on the internet, and more. Guest Bio: Jake is a pseudonymous creator, founder, and podcast host. He launched and currently oversees the NFT project Base Colors, hosts POD OF JAKE, and writes BLOG OF JAKE. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ JAKE LINKS:Pod of Jake: https://podofjake.com/ Blog of Jake: https://www.blogofjake.com/ X: https://x.com/0FJAKE Base Colors: https://www.basecolors.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