
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
Latest episodes

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
How CO2 is the Key to Obesity, Longevity, Metabolism, Wound Healing, and Mental Health
David Gornoski sits down with Steve Scott to discuss why we need Co2 more than we realize. Why does living at high altitudes reduce cancer and obesity risk? How does one know if they're CO2 deficient? How should we breathe? Why should we watch out for cosmic radiation and PUFA? Carbogenetics website here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 32min
Amber O'Hearn on Keto & Ray Peat's Bioenergetics vs Metabolic Crisis
Amber O'Hearn joins David Gornoski to talk about why red meat is important, why a high protein diet may not work for everyone, how our metabolism is being destroyed, solutions to impaired thyroid, whether people get aggressive from carnivore, and more. Check out Amber's website here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jul 1, 2024 • 36min
Can Clothes Protect Us From EMF Harm?
David Gornoski sits down with Devansh Sood to talk about EMF exposure and how his clothing brand Fique is dealing with this issue. Would special clothing be enough to shield us from EHS? How does 5G affect us? What separates Fique from other EMF protective clothing? Check out Fique's website here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
Surit Dasgupta Talks "The Reenchanted," Freedom, and the Hero's Journey
David Gornoski is joined by Surit Dasgupta who talks about the inspiration behind his novella The Reenchanted, creating art to preserve freedom, violence in storytelling, the hero's journey, why the Gospels are artistic masterpieces, and more. Buy The Reenchanted here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 21min
What Makes for a Great Film? w/ Israel and James Bannister
David Gornoski sits down with filmmakers Israel and James Bannister for a conversation on Jiu-Jitsu, whether making art is a good business model, movies as a meditative experience, synchronicity, and more. Check out Israel and James' short films here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 27min
THINGS HIDDEN 200: The Log in Our Eyes w/ Jerry Bowyer
David Gornoski sits down with Jerry Bowyer to talk about DEI in big corporations, how Christians reject the Christ archetype, the war against excellence in churches, a mutation of not being judgmental, Jesus as outlaw, and more. Check out the Meeting of Minds podcast here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 20, 2024 • 18min
Ray Peat's Bold Insights on High Altitude Health Benefits - Seed Oil Survival
David Gornoski explores Ray Peat's observation on how living at high altitude increase longevity and lessen the chances of cancer and obesity. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 14min
THINGS HIDDEN 199: The Incarnational Structure of Popular Media
David Gornoski and Shannon Braswell talk about getting typecast in the entertainment industry, why rap music will die out, outlaw mimesis, longing for communion in media, the influence of televangelism on livestreaming, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 17, 2024 • 2h 2min
THINGS HIDDEN 198: Does the Parrot Dream at Night?
David Gornoski, Shannon Braswell, and Surit Dasgupta talk about migrant violence, matriarchy in Eastern culture, how capitalism disrupted Indian society, performative language in Eastern societies, subcultures, the N'Kisi project, the physics of mimesis, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 37min
Dr. Paul Alexander: They're Going to Kill Trump (The Science)
Dr. Paul Alexander sits down with David Gornoski for an intriguing conversation on whether there actually was a pandemic, government deception, how the establishment plans to take out Trump, how Fauci can be held accountable, and more. Dr. Paul Alexander's Substack. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more