
The Zach Show
Zach Grossfeld sits down with creatives, athletes, scientists, and others who do dope shit. Zach also records solo episodes where he dives deep into topics of current events, pop culture, and history.
Past guests include FINNEAS (Music Artist, Songwriter), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (Longevity Scientist), Eben Britton (NFL, Psychonaut), Andy Weir (The Martian, Project Hail Mary), Brian Toon (Nuclear War Expert), William Trubridge (Freediver), Coleman Hughes (writer, philosopher), Ryan Serhant (Sell It Like Serhant), Taylor Burrowes (Dating Coach), and hundreds more.
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Produced by AUXORO Studios.
Latest episodes

Sep 9, 2023 • 1h 57min
#219 - Dr. Nancy Segal: THE TWIN CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST, Nature Vs. Nurture, Dr. Josef Mengele, Twins Reared Apart, & Why Parenting Is Overrated
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Nancy Segal and Zach discuss the twins who survived the brutal medical experiments in Auschwitz, the myths surrounding the "nature vs. nurture" debate, Dr. Josef Mengele aka The "Angel Of Death" who conducted the twin holocaust experiments, the landmark Minnesota twins study 'Born Together, Reared Apart' that changed the public consciousness on twins, why parenting is overrated, and more. Guest Bio: Nancy Segal is a professor at California State University, an author and one of the most prominent twin-study researchers on the planet. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DR. NANCY SEGAL LINKS: Website: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/The Twin Children Of The Holocaust: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/the-twin-children-of-the-holocaustGay Fathers, Twin Sons: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/gay-fathers-twin-sonsDeliberately Divided: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/deliberately-dividedTwitter: https://twitter.com/nlsegal 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

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 2min
#218 - Robert Salas: THE UFO ATTACK ON A NUCLEAR MISSILE BASE, Congress UFO Hearings, John Mack, Alien Biologics Recovered, & The Future Of UFO Reporting
Robert Salas, a witness of the 1967 UFO encounter at Malmstrom Airforce Base, discusses the recent Congressional UFO hearings, the work of John Mack on abduction cases, the possibility of recovered alien biologics, and the need for better UFO reporting systems.

Aug 2, 2023 • 2h 3min
#217 - Melissa McKay: THE POWER OF MEDITATION, Mental Strength In Sports, Buddha's Supernatural Powers, Silent Retreats, Psychedelics, Standup Comedy, & Can AI Be Mindful?
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Melissa McKay and I discuss the power of vipassana (insight, mindfulness) and metta meditation (loving-kindness) meditation, how meditation and mindfulness can be applied at the highest level of sports, the supernatural powers of the Buddha, the pain and benefits of extended silent retreats, how psychedelics are being used to enhance mindfulness, the possibility of AI becoming self-aware, and more. Guest Bio: Melissa McKay is a meditation teacher trained in vipassana and metta meditation in Burma and the US. The rigorous form of training she undertook helped her to gain insight into understanding the human mind and the cause of suffering and stress and to discover the potential to eradicate it. She has spent over 2 years cumulatively in intensive retreat practice and has over 10,000 hours of meditation training. She is also a Senior Meditation Teacher at Insight LA. BONUS EPISODES: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ MELISSA MCKAY LINKS:Website: https://www.melissamckay.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamckaymetta/Insight LA: https://insightla.org/teacher/melissa-mckay/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissamckay2803 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.

Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 52min
#216 - James Kirchick: THE TRUTH ABOUT ARMIE HAMMER, Elizabeth Chambers Collusion, Effie Allegations, BDSM, The #MeToo NFT, & The Hidden History Of Gay Washington
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, James Kirchick and Zach record a thrilling two-parter. The first half of the episode focuses on James Kirchick's interview with Armie Hammer titled 'Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence' (published by Air Mail Feb 2023), the first and only interview given by Armie Hammer since he was accused of sexual abuse and cannibalism and blacklisted from Hollywood. We get into evidence that shows how Elizabeth Chambers, Hammer's now ex-wife, colluded with the main accuser Effie, why the "cannibal" accusations are unfounded and ridiculous, the shortcomings and negligence of the 'House Of Hammer' documentary, texts from Hammer's accusers that paint a completely different story than the one portrayed by the mainstream media, a #MeToo NFT minted and sold by one of Hammer's accusers, the origins of Hammer's interest in BDSM, and more. The second half of the episode covers James Kirchick's book Secret City: The Hidden History Of Gay Washington. We discuss how homosexuality became intertwined with the heightened threat of communism, the purge of gay employees from the federal government, The Lavender Scare, the courageous story of Frank Cameny, the plot to out Reagan as part of a clandestine homosexual cabal, and the throughlines between the cancellation of Armie Hammer and the gay men in Washington who had their lives destroyed. Guest Bio: James Kirchick is a columnist for Tablet magazine, a writer at large for Air Mail, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller, Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. A widely published journalist and historian, he has reported from over 40 countries, and his reportage, essays, and reviews have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Atlantic, and Rolling Stone, among many other publications in the United States and around the world. JAMES KIRCHICK LINKS:'Armie Hammer Breaks His Silence': https://bit.ly/3YczrKxSecret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington: https://jameskirchick.com/book/secret-city/James Kirchick Website: https://jameskirchick.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkirchickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkirchick/ 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.

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 36min
#215 - Hadley Vlahos: ENCOUNTERING LIFE'S FINAL MOMENTS, Top Regrets Of The Dying, Visits From The Deceased, Alzheimer's, The Afterlife, & Living Funerals
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Hadley Vlahos and Zach discuss Hadley's work as a hospice nurse and what it's like to be there for life's final moments, what makes for a good death, the most common regrets of the dying, patients on their deathbed seeing deceased loved ones, how one of Hadley's patients with Alzheimer's saved her husband's life, how Hadley overcame an eating disorder and learned how to "eat the cake," whether or not an afterlife exists, why the best time to have a funeral is when you're still alive, and more. Guest bio: Hadley Vlahos is a hospice nurse, non-profit founder, and a New York Times best-selling author. Her first book, The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments is now available everywhere. The Hadley House, a non-profit hospice house founded by Hadley Vlahos, will soon be open to provide legacy letters, final outings, and living funerals for end-of-life patients. HADLEY VLAHOS LINKS:The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments: https://amzn.to/3QeLoNQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.hadley/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursehadleyHadley House: https://hadleyhouse.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.

Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 54min
#214 - ARTY: THE FUTURE OF AI IN MUSIC, Remembering Avicii, The Art Of EDM, Coping With Insomnia, & Growing Up In Russia
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, ARTY and Zach discuss the future of artificial intelligence in music and the viral AI Drake song 'Heart On My Sleeve,' ARTY's journey through the dance music scene, what it was like to grow up for two decades in Engels Russia, the genius of Avicii and ARTY's relationship with the late legend, tools to cope with insomnia on the road, and more. ARTY is an artist, producer, and DJ based in Los Angeles, California. BONUS EPISODES (AUXORO Premium): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ ARTY LINKS:Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pVZoBrApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/arty/15956984Tour Dates: https://artyofficial.com/showsALPHA 9: https://bit.ly/3OdptFzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artymusic/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/arty 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.

Jun 28, 2023 • 2h 24min
#213 - Gary Faust: THE RAINEY STREET SERIAL KILLER, Kill Tony, The Homeless Problem, Heroin Highs, Jordan Neely Chokehold, & Fatherhood
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Gary Faust and Zach discuss the possibility of a serial killer lurking the streets of Austin, the rise of Tony Hinchcliffe and the Kill Tony podcast, what it takes to be a good 'Man On The Street' host, Austin's homeless problem, the highs and lows of heroin use, the Jordan Neely Chokehold incident, becoming a father, and more. Guest bio: Gary Faust is a podcast producer, host, and journalist based in Austin, Texas. BONUS EPISODES (AUXORO Premium): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ GARY FAUST LINKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@garyfaustPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/faustTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyrfaust/Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyrfaust 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.

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
#212 - Steven Kotler: PUSHING PEAK PERFORMANCE LIMITS, Park Skiing Science Experiment, Weed Vs. Alcohol, Marriage Ultimatums, & Flow State
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Steven Kotler and Zach discuss Steven's latest book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he chronicles his experience of pushing his body past preconceived limits to achieve the impossible: learn to park ski past the age of fifty. Steven also discusses the crucial elements of peak human performance he's researched over the past three decades, the benefits of weed versus alcohol on the slopes, why Steven and his wife only made one unbreakable vow in their marriage, the best ways to enter and stay in flow state, and more. Guest bio: Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, founder of the Flow Research Collective, and the author of his latest book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad STEVEN KOTLER LINKS:Gnar Country: https://www.gnarcountry.com/Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/All books by Steven Kotler: https://www.stevenkotler.com/booksWebsite: https://www.stevenkotler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler 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.

Jun 14, 2023 • 2h 15min
#211 - Chloé Valdary: THE THEORY OF ENCHANTMENT, Kendrick Lamar, Rise Of Andrew Tate, Beyoncé's Beauty, Defeating Racism, & An Uncommon Christian Upbringing
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Chloé Valdary and Zach discuss the Theory Of Enchantment, an innovative framework developed by Chloé that teaches people how to fight bigotry with love, the genius of Kendrick Lamar, Andrew Tate and the crisis of masculinity, how Chloé will become best friends with Beyoncé, defeating racism, and Chloé's unconventional Christian upbringing growing up in a Protestant home and celebrating Jewish holidays. Guest Bio: Chloé Valdary is the founder of Theory Of Enchantment, an artist, writer, podcaster, and public speaker. CHLOÉ VALDARY LINKS:Theory of Enchantment: https://theoryofenchantment.com/Instagram (TOE): https://www.instagram.com/theoryofenchantment/Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/cvaldary/The Heart Speaks (podcast): https://pod.link/1606884132The Heart Speaks (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/@cvaldary123 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.

Jun 1, 2023 • 2h 4min
#210 - Dr. Julie Labau: FIGHTING MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE, Surviving The Crocodile Cave, Realities of Science, John Wick, & Chat GPT Love Poems
On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Julie Labau and Zach discuss Julie's work studying mosquitoes at STRI (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) in Panama and strategizing the eradication of mosquito-borne disease in high-risk areas, how releasing 5 billion mosquitoes is helping fight dengue fever, an adventure that Julie and Zach endured in Panama that involved the possibility of being eaten by crocodiles, the realities of what goes on behind the scenes in science and academia, the greatness of the John Wick franchise, a love poem written to Julie by Chat GPT, advice for young scientists, and more. Guest Bio: Julie Labau is a scientist who is currently studying mosquitoes at STRI (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute). She completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Maastricht and conducted research at Yale University on pain and pharmacogenomics. Julie is also a talented photographer and Zach's girlfriend. JULIE LABAU LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julielabau/Publications: https://bit.ly/45DtnOBJulie's Ph.D. Defense: https://bit.ly/439htdL 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.
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