Real Talk with Zuby

Sponsor: Ground News - Go to https://ground.news/zuby to see through media bias and stay informed. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Michael joins Zuby to discuss his childhood and upbringing, his experience being a ‘made man’ in the mob, and how he evaded the law for so long. Michael also shares the challenges and triumphs of his marriage throughout his ongoing trial, how he endured 2+ years in solitary confinement, his renewed Christian faith, and the masculinity crisis.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(05:20) “Ground News”(06:25) How Michael’s family got into the mob(10:18) Michael’s childhood experience(16:15) Being ‘made’(20:48) Evading the law(32:59) Michael’s marriage during trial(35:22) 2+ years in solitary confinement(36:41) Michael’s relationship with faith & family(46:55) Sonny Franzese’s regrets and legacy(50:54) Michael’s Christianity(52:43) The crisis of masculinity(01:05:38) Outro_Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusichttps://www.instagram.com/zubymusicFollow Michael:https://x.com/MichaelFranzesehttps://www.instagram.com/michaelfranzese_/_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sponsor: Ground News - Go to https://ground.news/zuby to see through media bias and stay informed. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.Ruslan is a Christian content creator, social commentator, and hip-hop artist with over 500,000 subscribers on YouTube. He sits down with Zuby to discuss self-development, marriage and religion in the modern world, and the entertainment industry’s tactics and incentives. The two also discuss how to manage social media healthily, the risk of population decline, rising of living costs, and Ruslan’s upcoming book.Sponsor: Exit & Build Land Summit - Exit the city and build a better life in the country. Join Exit & Build Land Summit May 17-19, online or live in Bastrop, Texas. Sign up here: https://ExitAndBuildLandSummit.comTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(05:16) Progress(20:10) Wife & religion(28:59) Industry & incentives(48:32) Practical content & courageous advice(57:09) Personal responsibilities(1:07:53) Social media(1:17:33) Western population decline(1:27:40) Self-development vs living costs(1:43:15) Ruslan’s new book(1:49:10) Outro_Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusichttps://www.instagram.com/zubymusicFollow Ruslan:https://twitter.com/RuslanKDhttps://www.instagram.com/RuslanKD/_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Bush, founder of Live Free Academy, discusses opting out of 'The Great Reset' and creating freedom. Topics include decentralized cryptocurrencies, city-states, tech advancements, and building freedom communities. Explore strategies for financial autonomy and overcoming limiting beliefs.

Ryan Pineda, a successful real estate mogul and entrepreneur, shares his journey from struggling baseball player to business powerhouse. He discusses his early forays into house flipping and content creation, revealing how to overcome limiting beliefs and the importance of faith in both business and personal life. Pineda also offers insights on money's true value, the balance of wealth with well-being, and the dynamics of marriage and family life. His experiences highlight how personal struggles can reshape business strategies and fulfillment.

Sponsor: Ground News - Go to https://ground.news/zuby to see through media bias and stay informed. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.Radio host Larry Elder joins Zuby today to discuss the West’s fatherless epidemic. The two kick things off with a review of conservative and liberal dynamics, the progression of California’s politics, and the brand perception of political parties in 2024. The two then turn to policy framing, our era of ‘looking vs doing good’, before a deep dive into fatherlessness and its impacts on young men today.Sponsor: Exit & Build Land Summit - Exit the city and build a better life in the country. Join Exit & Build Land Summit May 17-19, online or live in Bastrop, Texas. Sign up here: https://ExitAndBuildLandSummit.comTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:25) Liberal/conservative dynamics(15:48) Progression of California politics(18:02) California’s global context(22:47) Political party ‘branding’(31:28) Policy narrative framing(40:59) America’s fascination with politics(49:26) Looking good vs doing good(58:16) The epidemic of fatherlessness(1:03:41) Outro--Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusicFollow Larry:https://twitter.com/LarryElderShow_–Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comedian Adam Carolla joins Zuby to discuss his upbringing, his start in comedy, and shares his thoughts on the political and cultural landscape in the US today. Adam Carolla is an American radio personality, comedian, actor, podcaster, and NY Times Best Selling Author.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(08:21) Adam’s self determination(15:20) The power of pragmatism vs victimhood(20:54) Adam’s introduction to comedy(24:39) Achieving comedy success(44:27) History of ‘The Man Show’(45:54) The changing media landscape(47:53) 2024: entertainment meritocracy(51:07) Political correctness in comedy(54:59) The future of the US(56:50) California’s allure(1:00:21) The future of State politics(1:02:42) The crisis of masculinity(1:08:05) Safety as an ideology(1:14:25) Outro_Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusicFollow Adam:https://twitter.com/adamcarollahttps://www.instagram.com/adamcarolla/_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Activist Lila Rose discusses the family dynamic in 2024, third wave feminism hijacking, male vs female relationship experiences, gender disparities in behaviors and aspirations, dating dynamics, and women's biggest fear today in a thought-provoking conversation with Zuby.

Zuby is joined by Mike Rashid King. Mike is a professional boxer, CEO, fitness & lifestyle enthusiast. Mike is an expert in optimizing life, by means of stressing the body and mind, and learning to deal with the stress properly. Here the two discuss Mike’s upbringing in a hostile New York environment, the power of perspective, Mike’s history with the justice system and how he developed the mental strength to prosper. Mike also touches on how to love yourself, his time in a maximum security prison, tribalism, and the age of uncharity.Timestamps:(00:00) Mike’s upbringing[15:07] Growing up in New York[20:39] Identity politics & the social media age[27:44] Media’s moral panic[34:11] Developing psychological freedom & strength[40:11] Mike’s interaction with law enforcement[58:50] Learning to love yourself[1:01:11] Mike’s experience in max security prison[1:11:42] Mike’s adjudication process[1:21:60] USA’s founding, State laws, and the electorate[1:25:44] Focusing on yourself & perspective[1:35:40] Tribalism & the age of uncharity[1:41:01] Outro_Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusicFollow Mike:https://twitter.com/mikerashid7https://www.instagram.com/mikerashid/_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

American Author and Journalist, Michael Shellenberger joins Zuby to discuss the global censorship industrial complex, our current moment of cultural moral inversion, and what went wrong with San Francisco. The two then take stock of what can be done to tackle these issues; what the future harm reduction policies might look like, Michael’s journey to Investigative Journalism, and much more.Sponsor:Discover Tolos barefoot shoes and get 10% off your first pair!https://weartolos.com/?ref=zubyTimestamps:(00:00) Michael’s background & upbringing(11:29) "Tolos Ad"(12:12) Global political censorship heterogeneity(14:05) Defining terms(18:32) Moral inversion(21:41) San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities(36:39) Harm reduction policy sentiment(48:21) Netherland’s approach(53:26) The future of the US(1:03:07) Religion’s affect on culture(1:13:02) Michael’s road to Investigative Journalism(1:21:47) January 6th(1:24:59) Outro_Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusicFollow Michael:https://twitter.com/shellenberger_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Author, Cartoonist, and Political Commentator Scott Adams joins Zuby to expose what really happened in February 2023, when the news media attempted to cancel Scott’s world-renowned ‘Dilbert’ cartoon strip. Scott then breaks down America’s cultural focus on racial identity, our current Victimhood incentive structure, Scott’s tools for success, as well as AI concerns and hopes. The two then explore health & fitness, how to forecast cultural shifts, Misinformation & fake news in the AI era, and a whole lot more! Sponsor:Discover Tolos barefoot shoes and get 10% off your first pair! https://weartolos.com/?ref=zubyTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(06:16) “Tolos Ad”(07:18) Dilbert’s cancellation saga(15:23) Scott’s 2023 race comments clarified(16:56) America’s cultural focus on racial identity(20:53) Victimhood incentives(23:26) Scott’s tools for success(28:50) AI concerns and possibilities(38:36) Health & fitness(45:15) Forecasting cultural shifts(52:15) Misinformation & fake news in the AI era(56:09) Consequences of fear dominating culture(1:01:03) The future of America(1:04:18) Scott Adam’s legacy(1:04:55) Outro_Follow Zuby:https://twitter.com/ZubyMusicFollow Scott Adams:https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastSupport Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.comSupport Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusicOnline Store: https://teamzuby.comGet Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody':https://zubymusic.gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessGet Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://meetfabric.com/ZUBYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy