

The Zach Show
AUXORO Studios
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/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL/psychonaut), Andy Weir (author), Mistress Natalie (dominatrix), Coleman Hughes (writer/podcast host), Ryan Serhant (real estate), Dorothy Roberts (Law Professor), and hundreds more.
The Zach Show 2.0 (Full uncut episodes, AMAs, and more): https://thezachshow.supercast.com/
Produced by AUXORO Studios.
Past guests include FINNEAS (music artist/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL/psychonaut), Andy Weir (author), Mistress Natalie (dominatrix), Coleman Hughes (writer/podcast host), Ryan Serhant (real estate), Dorothy Roberts (Law Professor), and hundreds more.
The Zach Show 2.0 (Full uncut episodes, AMAs, and more): https://thezachshow.supercast.com/
Produced by AUXORO Studios.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 50min
#252 - TAYLOR SWIFT VS. SCOOTER BRAUN: Bad Blood Doc Breakdown, Kanye West, Swiftie Fandom, & Billionaire Mindset
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach gives his take on the Bad Blood documentary (HBO) detailing the feud between Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift, Kanye's involvement in Taylor's narrative, what it means to be a Swiftie, the billionaire mindset and how Taylor defies it, 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 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

Jul 21, 2024 • 4min
#251 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) ALEX JONES ON THE TRUMP SHOOTER
This is a preview of the full episode only available on AUXORO Premium where Zach reacts to Tim Dillon's emergency podcast with Alex Jones on the Trump attempted assassination. Access the full episode now and the entire premium catalog at AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM 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 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

Jul 17, 2024 • 56min
#250 - DIDDY HITS THE WHITEWATER, Accidental Trans NSFW, Black Ski Culture, & Elevator Convo Gone Wild
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Diddy going white water rafting in the midst of facing very serious allegations, stumbling over a trans video of NSFW nature, why ski culture needs more black influence, the wildest elevator convo Zach has ever witnessed, 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 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

Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 43min
#249 - Seth Crutcher: RELIVING BEAR ENCOUNTERS, Growing Up A Detective's Son, UFO Stories, & Moving To Panama
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Seth Crutcher (friend, my Airbnb Host) discusses the stories of multiple bear encounters he had while living in the US, what it was like to grow up the son of a detective, serving in the Marines, whether or not he witnessed UFO activity while stationed on ships around the world, working as an archaeologist in Alaska and Oregon, his decision to move to Panama and completely upturn his lifestyle, and more. Guest Bio: Seth hosts a gorgeous Airbnb and manages a farm in Pedasí, Panama which he built from the ground up over the past 16 years (I lived at his place for a month). He has also served in the military, worked as an archaeologist, and now lives in Panama full-time on the farm. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ SETH CRUTCHER LINKS: Book Seth's Airbnb in Pedasí, Panama: https://bit.ly/4csPE4G 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

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 54min
#248 - Ciaran O'Loughlin: EXPLORING THE OCCULT, The Diddy Allegations, Experiences On MDMA, The Story Of Leah Betts, & Experimental Music
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Ciaran O'Loughlin and I discuss the dark side of the occult and the gateways of true evil, the notion of God, the Diddy allegations, and the effects that drugs have on our judgment, taking MDMA, the story of Leah Betts, making experimental music, and more. Guest Bio: Ciaran O'Loughlin is a music artist, philosopher, and podcaster. His latest album 'Hello?' (under the name 'Oloff') is out now wherever you listen to music. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ CIARAN O'LOUGHLIN LINKS:BigDome (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/@BigDome1Cheek Clappers Podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@CheekClappersPodcastCheek Clappers Podcast (Spotify): https://spoti.fi/3zgzCfMCheek Clappers (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/CheekClappersOloff (Spotify): https://spoti.fi/4bkX34I 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

May 29, 2024 • 1h 10min
#247 - Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion): BATTLING THE 5 STAGES OF GRIEF, The Firefly Flashing Incident, Kendrick Vs. Drake Beef, College Baseball Stories, & Meditation Myths
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion) and Zach discuss the five stages of grief and how they inspired the band's latest album (The Process), washed-up college baseball stories, whether or not the Kendrick-Drake beef has inspired Judah & the Lion to start band beef of their own, an incident at one of the band's earlier shows that caused Dads to cover their daughters' eyes, busting myths about meditation, and more. Guest bio: Judah Akers is the lead singer and guitarist of Judah & the Lion. The band's latest album 'The Process' is out now on all streaming services. JUDAH AKERS LINKS:The Process (Spotify): https://bit.ly/3WWbWafJudah & the Lion (Spotify): https://spoti.fi/3WWmFkYJudah Akers IG: https://www.instagram.com/judahlee/Judah & the Lion IG: https://www.instagram.com/judahandthelion/Website: https://www.judahandthelion.com/Tour: https://www.judahandthelion.com/ticketsYouTube: https://bit.ly/4bVqvz5Merch: https://www.judahandthelion.com/store 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

May 22, 2024 • 1h 26min
#246 - Daniel A. Gagnon: THE WITCH TRIALS OF REBECCA NURSE, Strangeness In Salem, Specters, Modern Day "Witch Hunts," Executions, & Ergot Poisoning?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Daniel A. Gagnon and Zach discuss the witch trials of Rebecca Nurse that took place in Salem, the factors that led to over 20 people being executed during the witch trials of 1692, how the strangeness in Salem began, specters and the actual accusations of the accusers, the execution of Rebecca Nurse, modern-day "witch hunts," lessons we can learn from the witch trials, whether or not psychedelic ergot poisoning sparked the witch trials, and more. Guest bio: Dan is the author of 'A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse' and has spent many years researching the Salem Village Witch-Hunt of 1692, and Danvers history in general. He serves on the board of directors of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Museum in Danvers, is a member of the Danvers Historical Society, and serves on the Town of Danvers’ Salem Village Historic District Commission. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DANIEL A. GAGNON LINKS: 'A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, & Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse': https://bit.ly/3wMmuOu Website: https://danielgagnonhistory.com/ Salem Walking Tours 2024: https://bit.ly/3QVwNGP Rebecca Nurse Homestead: https://bit.ly/4bsntlQ Twitter: https://x.com/dangagnonusa 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

May 8, 2024 • 1h 55min
#245 - Dr. Jessica Flanigan: THE RELIGIOUS IMAGERY OF TAYLOR SWIFT, The Billionaire Debate, Eras Tour, Ethical Decision Making, Dave Chappelle, & Love Or Hate Hunter Biden?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Jessica Flanigan and Zach discuss the religious and sexual imagery of Taylor Swift's music, whether or not billionaires should exist, what it was like to experience the record-smashing Eras Tour, ethical decision-making, a game of love or hate involving Hunter Biden and Kanye West, and more. Guest bio: Jessica Flanigan is the Richard L. Morrill Chair in Ethics and Democratic Values at the University of Richmond, where she teaches Leadership Ethics, Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare, and Critical Thinking. Her research addresses the ethics of public policy, medicine, and business. In Pharmaceutical Freedom (Oxford University Press, 2017), she defends rights of self-medication. In Debating Sex Work (Oxford University Press, 2019), she defends the decriminalization of sex work. Flanigan has also published in journals such as Philosophical Studies, The Journal of Business Ethics, Leadership, The Journal of Moral Philosophy, and the Journal of Political Philosophy. She is currently writing a book about the ethics of pregnancy and a book about language and ethics. She is a proponent of effective altruism. DR. JESSICA FLANIGAN LINKS:Website: https://jepson.richmond.edu/faculty/bios/jflaniga/Taylor Swift Debate: https://bit.ly/3Ux8OyKPharmaceutical Freedom: https://amzn.to/3whZHtLDebating Sex Work: https://bit.ly/44vUtHrPublications: https://jepson.richmond.edu/faculty/bios/jflaniga/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessFlanigan 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
May 1, 2024 • 40min
#244 - VAMPIRE FACIALS SPREADING HIV, Surprise Girlfriend Gifts, & Paul Mooney Life Advice
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses three women getting infected with HIV after receiving vampire facials at a spa, a boyfriend not being able to contain himself after a surprise gift from his girlfriend, advice from the legendary comedian Paul Mooney, 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 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

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 33min
#243 - Eric B. Zink: THE REALITIES OF ADDICTION, Cocaine Stories, Getting Sober, Kratom, Reddit Drugs, & Advice For Addicts
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Eric B. Zink and I get into Eric's path to alcohol and cocaine addiction, stories of cocaine and drug use, how Eric got sober, Reddit drug posts, advice for people struggling with addiction, and more. Guest bio: Eric B. Zink is a recovering alcohol/cocaine addict and mental health advocate who shares his story to help others. Check him out at @EricBZink on YouTube. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ ERIC B. ZINK LINKS:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricBZink/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mr.impulsiveThe Impulsive Duo: https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpulsiveDuoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themrimpulsiveWebsite: https://www.ericbzink.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


