The Zach Show

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams discuss The BALCO Steroids Scandal of the early 2000's lead by mastermind Victor Conte, the duality of Barry Bond's existence as a beloved home run king and steroids user, how steroids infiltrated almost every professional sport all the way up to the Olympic level, congressional hearings on baseball's drug problems, grand jury testimony, how Mark and Lance faced possible prison time for covering the story, whether PEDs should be legalized in sports, and more. I asked Mark and Lance to come on the podcast after reading their book Game Of Shadows which you should absolutely check out if you have any interest in scandals or steroids.   Guest bio (Mark Fainaru-Wada): Mark Fainaru-Wada is an investigative journalist and writer who was worked for ESPN since 2007. He formerly was a reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle, where he and Lance Williams first uncovered the BALCO steroid scandal, and is the co-author of 'Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports.' Guest bio (Lance Williams): is an investigative journalist and writer who is the senior reporter for the CIR (Center Of Investigative Reporting).  He formerly was a reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle, where he and Mark Fainaru-Wada first uncovered the BALCO steroid scandal, and is the co-author of Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports. BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/HOSTING MASTER (GUMROAD SERIES): https://auxoro.gumroad.com/l/vzekt MARK FAINARU-WADA LINKS:Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports: https://amzn.to/3cWAXNVTwitter: https://twitter.com/markfwespnESPN: https://bit.ly/3RKkn2ELeague of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth: https://amzn.to/3qgKORx LANCE WILLIAMS:Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports: https://amzn.to/3cWAXNVTwitter: https://bit.ly/3D5wy62Reveal News (CIR): https://revealnews.org/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mistress Natalie and Zach discuss Mistress Natalie's thirty years worth of experience as a dominatrix in NYC, The Art of BDSM, physical versus psychological play, the use of an electric butt plug in public, why some men love to be slut trained, and how Mistress Natalie uses her skills as a dominatrix to inspire weight loss in her clients. Guest bio: Mistress Natalie is a dominatrix based in NYC with thirty years of experience who provides BDSM services, luxury domination, and kinky coaching. As a kinky coach, she combines biohacking and BDSM to help clients elevate their physical and mental state. MISTRESS NATALIE LINKS:Website: https://www.mistressnatalie.com/Instagram: https://linktr.ee/mistressnatalieTwitter: https://linktr.ee/mistressnatalieYoutube: https://linktr.ee/mistressnatalie THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Chris Ryan and Zach discuss the witch hunt against sexual freedom and nuance in today's society, Chris' best-selling book 'Sex At Dawn,' a conversation Chris recorded with a rattlesnake expert, the myths of monogamy, why the ridiculousness of America is both good and bad, and more. Guest bio: Chris Ryan is the best-selling author of Civilized To Death and Sex At Dawn, the host of the podcast 'Tangentially Speaking' and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, Duncan Trussell's Family Hour, and many other prominent shows. Chris has also spent over two decades traveling the world and has a PhD in psychology.  CHRIS RYAN LINKS:Sex At Dawn: https://amzn.to/3TcFmwfCivilized To Death: https://amzn.to/3pYbnLvSubstack: https://chrisryan.substack.com/Tangentially Speaking (podcast): https://pod.link/566908883Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatchrisryan/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thatchrisryan THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Daan Verhoeven and Zach discuss the art of freediving, having a world-class philosopher as a father, learning to surrender to the greater forces of nature, a Star Wars photoshoot underwater, being freediving cameraman, and what lies after death. Guest Bio: Daan Verhoeven is a record-holding freediver, an international safety diver, and a renowned freediving cameraman. Daan is also an instructor and co-founder of Aquacity Freediving based in Cornwall, UK.  DAAN VERHOEVEN LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daanverhoevenfreediver/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaanVerhoevenAquacity: https://www.aquacityfreediving.com/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mark "Miami" Paul and Zach discuss Mark winning a $1 Million bet on the 1988 Kentucky Derby through a bet placed in Tijuana Mexico, the murder of Mexican journalist "El Gato" and what it meant for Mark's bet, the beauty of horse racing and the racetrack, the legalization of gambling and what it means for sports betting, the scariest moment of Mark's life, and more.  Guest Bio: Mark Paul is the author of The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told, owns an interest in 38 racehorses, has traveled over 5,000 miles in a sailboat, and has had a long career as a commercial real estate investor. 1n 1988, Mark was a participant in a $1 million win on the Kentucky Derby with two other gamblers through a bet placed in Tijuana, Mexico. MARK "MIAMI" PAUL LINKS:The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3ztnwftMark Paul's Website: https://markpaulauthor.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkPaulAuthor THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Brittany King and Zach discuss the divisive ways that the corporate media has covered racial issues, how the Black Lives Matter movement has taken a turn, the amount of racism prevalent in America, racial paranoia, mental health, Beethoven, and the aftermath of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial.  Guest Bio: Brittany King is a freelance writer, editor, and host of the channel American Shade where she analyzes pop culture and racial issues in America. She is also a former organizer of the Black Lives Matter Chapter in Columbus, Indiana.  BRITTANY KING LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.talissa/Kid Cudi Article: https://bit.ly/3Q2hJo6Twitter: https://twitter.com/KingTalissaYouTube: https://bit.ly/3PWapKu THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ This is a mini-sode of The AUXORO Podcast with Brittany King. Before the episode ended early due to a technical difficulty, Brittany and Zach discussed the car wreck that almost ended her life, her struggle with alcohol, and why Kid Cudi is the goat. **Note: Brittany and Zach recorded a full 2+ hour conversation which will be released on YouTube and all pod players later this week. Stay tuned ;) ** Guest Bio: Brittany King is a freelance writer, editor, and host of the channel American Shade where she analyzes pop culture and racial issues in America.  BRITTANY KING LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.talissa/ Kid Cudi Article: https://bit.ly/3Q2hJo6 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KingTalissa YouTube: https://bit.ly/3PWapKu  THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Robby Slowik and Zach dive into what it takes to standout as a standup comedian, writing for The Problem With Jon Stewart, making a career out of your passion, working with Andrew Schulz and the Flagrant crew, and Robby's late brother Gilad.  Guest Bio: Robby Slowik is a standup comedian based in NYC who has appeared on Conan and regularly performs at New York Comedy Club. He's also an Emmy-nominated writer for The Problem With Jon Stewart, wrote for Schulz Saves America on Netflix, and co-hosted The Edge Lords Podcast.  ROBBY SLOWIK LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbyslowik/Website: https://www.robbyslowik.com/Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ITmzkTShows: https://www.robbyslowik.com/new-eventsThe Problem With Jon Stewart (YT): https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProblemWithJonStewartThe Problem With Jon Stewart (Pod Players): https://pod.link/1583132133 THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Shim get into the dark secrets of the gold and jewelry industry, life and death training with Krav Maga, serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, jumping out of airplanes, the pros and cons of smoking weed, what really makes someone evil, and have the aliens already invaded planet Earth?  Guest Bio: Shimshon Vega has served in the Israeli forces and arrested terrorists, is an expert in Krav Maga, a pilot, a medic, and has many years of experience working deep in the gold & jewelry industry of New York.  SHIM VEGA LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callsign_shulei/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more. 

BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Mohammed dive into the greatest mysteries that remain unexplained to this day about the pyramids, the role that the afterlife played in the life of ancient civilizations, and whether or not the Ancient Egyptians got help from an extraterrestrial source. **Note: This episode was originally scheduled to be between 2 and 3 hours, but because of connection issues (Mohammed is based in Cairo) the podcast was cut short around the 80 min mark. I was still extremely captivated by the conversation we managed to have before the connection cut out and I have a gut instinct you'll feel the same way. Enjoy!** Guest Bio: Mohammed Aly is a licensed Egyptologist and tour guide based in Cairo, Egypt. I was so blown away by Mohammed's tour  that I had to have him on the podcast. You can book a tour with Mohammed next time you're in Egypt and follow his pages below. MOHAMMED ALY LINKS:Mohammed IG (personal): https://www.instagram.com/aly_of_egypt/Mohammed IG (tours - DM THIS ACCOUNT FOR A TOUR): https://www.instagram.com/_discover_egypt/You can also book a tour here (Trip Advisor): https://bit.ly/3ajX3sm THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: 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 If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.