Drop The Mask Podcast

Recorded March 18th 2025 with the great Kyle Anzalone of the Libertarian Institute (https://x.com/KyleAnzalone_) We talk about the latest in Yemen, Ukraine/Russia, and Iran-- the three big war fronts happening at the moment. Is there hope for resolving the conflicts? "Consciously Unmasked" is my collaboration with Mark Puls of "Knocked Conscious" Find him on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls Get free bonus content on Locals! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/  

Matthew tells me about his Nations of Sanity project (https://nationsofsanity.com/) centered around self-ownership and the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP). We get into 'law' enforcement, structure, intellectual property, and more! Find Matthew on X : https://x.com/MatthewtrueI Follow me on Locals! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Adam Haman, a keen thinker on libertarianism, joins the discussion to explore life's complexities beyond mere political ideology. He emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded life and critiques the dangers of fitting one's entire philosophy into political confines. The conversation dives into the evolution of libertarianism, navigating anxiety shaped by media narratives, and the significance of community in overcoming divisiveness. Haman champions clarity in political discourse and highlights the vital balance between personal beliefs and broader economic understanding.

Recorded livestream from March 8, 2025-- Roman Garcia, the musician behind the Roaming Bandits joins Mark and me for a wide-ranging conversation. He discusses his music, the enjoyment in the process and accomplishment of hearing a finished product. We talk the Libertarian Party and what's the future of the state and national parties, and we look at the Trump/Zelensky showdown-- was it really an embarrassment for America? Find The Roaming Bandits on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0stqtHRKDi4Id3tyTXGsnJ?si=PJuiYzuAT3SYPkqw40vcvA Find us on 𝕏: https://x.com/roamingbandits ; https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

I go through my old interviews to reflect on what I've learned so far.  Featuring clips of Clint Russell, Derek Wills, Adam Haman, Andrew Heaton, Jack Lloyd, Econ Bro, and Spike Cohen How to understand people and share messages, should we vote, who will build the roads, is the libertarian party a lost cause, and more! Keep up with the latest on my Locals community! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/  

Remembering Joy Reid after her unceremonious firing from MSNBC Taking on the '5 monkeys problem' Going off on tangents about consciousness and quantum physics Looking back at Tucker Carlson being canned by Fox News, why did it happen? Explaining "Manufacturing Consent" with more clips from Jimmy Dore   Song credit: "Dystopian Future" by The Roaming Bandits https://open.spotify.com/track/47TOjkwuuECG4USaAlL5aq?si=0bec632d1b334598 Find us on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Mark and I take on the dishonesty in the media, and how they conspire to bring you the approved government narrative.  Often it goes off the rails and the mask fully drops, exposing their ineptitude and corruption. We share some clips of media malfeasance and break it all down. Find the video on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6o53tr-consciously-unmasked-6-we-are-the-media-now-live-22025.html?mref=tm7gk&mc=81nvz

Mark and I look at the arguments for and against simulation theory? Are we living in one? Can we hack it? Can we break out of it? How does AI play into it? Listen and find out! Song credit: "Dystopian Future" by The Roaming Bandits https://open.spotify.com/track/47TOjkwuuECG4USaAlL5aq?si=0bec632d1b334598 Find us on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

People are not rational, they're rationalizing. And they would rather be accepted by their tribe than be correct. Andrew gives some advice on how to understand political feuds when they seem to make little to no logical sense. Get the book: https://shorturl.at/t26wM Find more about Andrew: https://mightyheaton.com/ Find more Drop The Mask content and support the show: https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Mark (Knocked Conscious) and I discuss the idea of free will. Do humans truly have the capacity to make their own decisions? Does it matter? We both came in unsure, let's see where we land.  Find us on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod  Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/