

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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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
#242 - Norman Ohler: THE NAZI CONNECTION TO LSD, The War On Drugs, MK Ultra, Harry Anslinger, Norman's Wild Trip, Psychedelics For Alzheimer's, & Did JFK Take LSD?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Norman Ohler and Zach discuss the Nazi connection to LSD and how psychedelic culture was molded by the Nazi's strict anti-drug laws, the War on Drugs launched by Richard Nixon, Norman's wild trip in NYC, Norman's mother taking LSD microdoses to treat Alzheimer's, the possibility that taking LSD led to JFK's assassination, and more. Guest bio: Norman Ohler is a New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, and journalist. His latest book 'Tripped: Nazi Germany, The CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age' is now out everywhere. NORMAN OHLER: Tripped: https://bit.ly/3xI8Fko Blitzed: https://bit.ly/3xC8Ygl Twitter: https://twitter.com/normanohler Website: https://www.normanohler.de/ All Other Books by Norman: https://bit.ly/49H2Ocj THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sP Overcast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70D Youtube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdj AUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoro YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromag Newsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesource YouTube: 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/458nbha Review us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt
Apr 3, 2024 • 58min
#241 - THE P. DIDDY ALLEGATIONS, Coleman Hughes DUNKS on The View Panel, & MLK's Main Message
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses the P. Diddy allegations and the music mogul getting his house raided by the feds, Coleman Hughes' appearance on The View, how Martin Luther King Jr.'s message has been co-opted for political gains, 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/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Mar 28, 2024 • 39min
#240 - ANDREW HUBERMAN "EXPOSED": The Side Hoes Of Huberman Lab
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach shares his silly thoughts on the Andrew Huberman hit piece published earlier this week by New York Magazine. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ Mechanisms of Control (NY Mag)Huberman Hit Piece Summary (Daily Beast) THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Mar 20, 2024 • 2h 21min
#239 - Mel D. Cole: CAPTURING THE CAPITOL RIOTS, Photographing André 3000, Kanye West, BLM Protests, & Growing Up In Syracuse
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mel D. Cole discusses capturing the Capitol riots and his experience as a photojournalist on January 6th, what it's like photographing legends like André 3000, Beyonce, and Kanye West, documenting BLM Protests and Trump Rallies the months leading up to the insurrection, what it was like to grow up in Syracuse, and more. Guest bio: Mel D. Cole is one of the world's top photojournalists, and concert, music, sports, and nightlife photographers. MEL D. COLE:Website: https://meldcole.com/homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meldcole/Print Store: https://www.meldcole.store/artAmerican Protest (book): https://bit.ly/3TkmWL4January 6th: https://meldcole.com/capitol-building-january-6-2021Protests, Marches, Rallies: https://meldcole.com/protestphotographyMusic: https://meldcole.com/music THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 1min
#238 - THE BLING BISHOP OF BROOKLYN, Ryan Gosling Vs. Billie Eilish Beef, & Rick Rubin On Spontaneity
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Bling Bishop defrauding church-goers out of thousands of dollars, the Ryan Gosling Billie Eilish beef at the Oscars, Rick Rubin's approach to spontaneity and how I've applied it to my own creativity, 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/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Mar 7, 2024 • 2min
#237 - (AUXORO Premium Preview) THE RISE & FALL OF ANNA DELVEY
This is a preview of the full bonus episode only available to premium subscribers on AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM where Zach and his scientist girlfriend Julie dive into the Netflix documentary 'Inventing Anna' and the wild world of high society con woman Anna Delvey. 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/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Feb 15, 2024 • 2h 29min
#236 - Alette Smeulers: PERPETRATORS OF MASS ATROCITIES, Nazi Germany, Rwanda Genocide, The Nature Of Evil, Israel-Hamas War, Donald Trump, & Free Will
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Alette Smeulers and Zach discuss the perpetrators of mass atrocities and the types of people who commit acts of mass violence, the role that Adolf Eichmann played within the Nazi regime, what makes someone evil or if "evil" even exists, the acts of violence committed on both sides of the Israel-Hamas War, whether or not Donald Trump fits the profile of a perpetrator, free will and the power of the choices we make, and more. Guest bio: Alette Smeulers is a professor of international crimes at the University of Groningen and the author of 'Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities: Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal?' The book explores the perpetrators of mass atrocities such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and terrorism, and examines questions of why people kill and torture and how mass atrocities occur. Alette is also the host of the podcast 'Terribly & Terrifyingly Normal' where she explores many of the same topics explored in the book with other well-known scholars in the field. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ ALETTE SMEULERS LINKS:Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities: Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal? : https://bit.ly/49t9NWITerribly and Terrifyingly Normal: https://spoti.fi/42IOlKNTwitter: https://twitter.com/alettesmeulersWebsite: https://alettesmeulers.org/Research: https://alettesmeulers.org/research-2/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 5min
#235 - WHISKEY BUZZ ON THE SLOPES, Beat By A Blind Skier, Quitting Kratom, & Artie Lang Annihilates Joe Buck
On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses his favorite feeling in the world on the slopes, getting beat down the mountain by a blind skier, why he is quitting kratom, Joe Buck getting absolutely destroyed by Artie Lang on his own show, 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/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Feb 2, 2024 • 2h 35min
#234 - Stuart A. Reid: THE CIA'S SECRET ASSASINATION PLOT, The Rise Of Patrice Lumumba, Carnage In The Congo, Cold War Conspiracy, & Fighting For Freedom
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Stuart A. Reid and Zach discuss the rise of Patrice Lumumba as the first Prime Minister of the newly independent Congo, the US-sanctioned CIA plot to assassinate Lumumba, the carnage in the Congo that occurred under Belgian Rule and King Leopold II, the divide and mutinies in the Congo that occurred after independence, the buildup to the murder and torture of Patrice Lumumba, how the anti-communist lens through which the US operated during the Cold War sealed the fate of Lumumba, and more. Guest bio: Stuart A. Reid is the executive editor at Foreign Affairs magazine and the author of The Lumumba Plot. He's written for publications including The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Politico Magazine, and Slate. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ STUART A. REID LINKS:The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination: https://www.stuartareid.com/the-lumumba-plotArticles: https://www.stuartareid.com/articlesWebsite: https://www.stuartareid.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stuartareid THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: 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

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 35min
#233 - LOOKING BACK AT 2023: THE MUSHROOM AWAKENING, Mormon Orgies, Podcasting Fears, Jelly Roll's Testimony, & Living In Panama
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, my brother Dave and I take a look back at 2023 by diving into the mushroom trip that changed Dave's trajectory in life, a Mormon we met who left his church after experiencing an orgy, Zach's creative fears and challenges in podcasting, the rapper Jelly Roll's testimony on fentanyl in front of Congress, Zach's experience living and working from Panama for half of 2023, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DAVE LINKS:Drum Page: https://www.instagram.com/grossfeld_drums/Skits: https://www.instagram.com/davemakesskits/TikTok (Drums): https://www.tiktok.com/@davidgrossfeldTikTok (Skits): https://www.tiktok.com/@davesaysthings THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: 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


