

DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather both have PhDs in biology, and they seek truth and explore a wide variety of topics with their evolutionary toolkit as society loses its footing. Tune in to infamous spreaders of "Covid Disinformation" Bret and Heather for a podcast—maybe you'll like what you see!
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Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 44min
Diversity, Equity, & Explosive Decompression: The 208th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics like the potential destruction of the dissident community, manipulation and division at Evergreen College, challenging views on race and obligation, Boeing's controversy over prioritizing diversity over safety, and the challenges of achieving greater representation in academia.

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Jan 11, 2024 • 2h 1min
The Dream Team Scheme: The 207th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the strange reaction to Bret's appearance on Tucker Carlson, the differences between critique and competition, the truth about fats, deceptive practices of the food industry, the dangers of online mobs, and the dystopian world of Costco.

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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 34min
#206: A Science-Like Substance (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss new year's resolutions, inconsistencies in health authority reporting, false narratives, power players, and flaws in the education system. They also highlight upcoming episodes, events, and sponsors.

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Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 39min
#205: The World we Leave (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens, including solar storms, declining bird populations, success and failures in conservation, and the history of curly-haired woolly dogs in the Pacific Northwest. They also highlight sponsors offering at-home ketamine therapy and high-quality hearing aids with special discounts for listeners.

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Dec 23, 2023 • 2h 52min
100 Years of Wisdom: B17 Pilot on the DarkHorse Podcast
Martin Agegian, a 100-year-old B17 Pilot, shares captivating stories from his life on the DarkHorse Podcast. They discuss wisdom, World War II, history, art, societal changes, human relationships, gratitude, education, controversial figures, and personal reflections. A fascinating conversation with a veteran full of life experiences.

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Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 36min
#204 In Defense of the Indefensible (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both PhDs in Biology, discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. They dive into the topics of science and faith, failure modes, the limitations of static rules and methods, and the importance of embracing uncertainty in scientific research. They also explore the significance of solstices and equinoxes, the philosophy of science, and the implications of labeling Trump an insurrectionist. The speakers highlight the need for rationality, falsificationism, and open-mindedness in scientific inquiry.

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Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 43min
#203 Cause of Death (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics such as the state of the world through an evolutionary lens, recent events involving college presidents and freedom of speech on campuses, the belief in killing predators as a metaphorically true tradition, accountability for preventable disasters, the perception of deaths and COVID vaccines, changing safety in the city, analyzing patterns and data to understand unexpected deaths and changes in behavior, formulating hypotheses and survival instinct, and principles for guiding human enterprises.

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Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 27min
Ain’t no Rock and Roll: Brad Skistimas on the DarkHorse Podcast
Brad Skistimas, lead singer of Five Times August, discusses his musical journey, the impact of his song 'Sad Little Man' on the COVID dissident movement, the power of music in conveying messages and emotion, recognizing misinformation, and the importance of supporting artists. He also shares his surprise at the success of his album Silent War.

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Dec 6, 2023 • 56min
2023 Holiday Gift Special – The Evolutionary Lens #202
The hosts discuss gifting traditions and the value of handcrafted gifts. They appreciate handmade gifts and highlight the Spoon of the Month Club. They explore a book about farming and entrepreneurship. Encounters with wildlife on a ship are shared. They delve into the unique qualities of Jake's micro pizza. Healing tonics, spicy chais, and shrubs are discussed.

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Dec 6, 2023 • 2h 10min
#202: Social Justice Elevator Music (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the double standard revealed by university presidents' responses to advocating for genocide. They critique meaningless speeches on diversity and inclusion, explore Elon Musk's actions on Twitter, and analyze the infiltration of a left religion within corporations. They also delve into the sleep patterns of chin strap penguins and the surprising presence of Key Deer in the Florida Keys.