Nick Santonastasso is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and social media personality. He was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic condition resulting in him being born with no legs and one arm. In this compelling conversation, Nick joins Zuby to discuss his recent move from the USA to the UAE and how new environments shape mindset and behaviour. They explore Nick’s approach to confronting mortality, the pivotal childhood experiences that forged his resilience, and the unique dynamics of his family. Nick reveals his greatest life lessons and shares powerful strategies for staying positive and thriving in the face of life’s toughest challenges.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(07:38) Moving from the US to UAE

(13:10) Information flows & cultural impacts

(18:42) Dealing with death

(25:46) Nick’s childhood

(32:39) Nick’s family dynamic

(39:23) Overcoming human conflict

(45:22) Greatest lesson Nick has learned

(59:35) Human progress vs regress

(1:11:42) What’s next for Nick

(1:13:32) Outro

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Zuby is joined by 19 Keys, a cultural thought leader and entrepreneur, known for his insights into consciousness and social empowerment. They discuss the origins of 19 Keys’ name, his militant upbringing, and the influence of his parents. The two explore the state of modern masculinity, intellectualism, capitalism, and the opportunities available for Black Americans in modern society.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) What does 19 Keys mean?

(03:16) 19 Keys' upbringing

(07:39) Meaning of ‘militant’

(14:28) 19 Keys' parents

(18:52) Masculinity in 2025

(28:11) Intellectualism as masculine?

(52:14) Elitism

(55:58) Defining 'capitalism'

(1:04:02) Emotionality & feeling vs objective outcomes

(1:24:09) Opportunities today for Black Americans

(01:36:09) Outro

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Zuby is joined by Calley Means, a health advocate and entrepreneur, who is tackling the root causes of America's health crisis. They dissect the true reasons behind the country's declining public health, from the food industry's grip on regulations, to the consequences of misaligned incentives in healthcare and governance. Calley challenges the idea that capitalism is solely to blame, and makes the case for reclaiming personal sovereignty.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:54) The cause of poor US health

(11:18) Is free market capitalism to blame?

(22:48) Why the recent drastic decline in health?

(28:58) Balancing sovereignty with corrupt food industry

(40:38) The most concerning issue for US health

(44:28) Fixing incentives for healthy Americans

(53:58) Reasons to be optimistic

(59:29) The three major risks for America

(1:01:17) What are Bill Gates’ incentives?

(1:04:18) Personal responsibility at scale

(1:09:12) Current healthy lifestyle momentum

(1:10:57) Where to reach Calley

(1:11:18) Outro

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American author and social commentator, Adam Coleman, joins Zuby to discuss his newest book, 'The Children We Left Behind'. Adam shares his deeply personal family history, and how it's affected him throughout his life. The conversation explores the societal impacts of fatherlessness, broken homes, and parental selfishness, along with ideas to help rebuild strong families in America.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:58) Adam’s new book ‘The Children We Left Behind’

(04:18) Adam’s childhood

(10:44) Metal institute experience

(13:23) Returning home from a mental hospital

(15:22) When Adam’s life pivoted

(20:23) Adam’s contact with his father

(23:19) Growing up with a father in a secret marriage

(30:06) Parental selfishness in society

(38:49) Helping parents and children in America

(45:59) Fixing broken homes

(59:24) Declining matchmaking rates

(1:08:20) Where to find Adam and Adam’s writing

(1:08:37) Outro

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Ben Perrin, host of BTC Sessions, joins Zuby to explore the philosophy, evolution, and future of Bitcoin. Ben recounts getting into cryptocurrency over a decade ago, and explains how Bitcoin intersects with freedom, utility, and self-sovereignty. The conversation takes a turn into real-world activism as Ben details his involvement in Canada’s trucker protest and the financial censorship that followed.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:09) Ben’s introduction to Bitcoin

(04:22) Bitcoin 10 years ago

(06:07) BTC’s wider ideology/philosophy/utility

(12:00) Ben’s involvement in Canada’s C*vid trucker protest

(24:06) Safety concerns

(30:54) Current BTC developments

(38:16) Does Trump understand Bitcoin

(41:15) The psychology of doing nothing

(46:40) Threats to Bitcoin

(52:15) The future for BTC this century

(57:57) Does fiat currency need to collapse for BTC to succeed?

(1:05:26) Find and follow Ben

(1:06:20) Outro

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Dr. Shawn Baker is a former orthopedic surgeon, founder of Revero clinic, and leading advocate for the carnivore diet. Shawn and Zuby dive into the principles behind an all-meat diet, potential benefits, and the controversies surrounding it. Dr. Baker addresses common concerns about nutrient deficiencies and explains who might benefit most from the diet. The discussion also covers broader issues around the U.S. healthcare system, food regulations, and the impact of wealth on dietary norms.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:59) Shawn’s background

(12:09) Introduction to the carnivore diet

(18:00) What is the carnivore diet?

(22:26) Does it cause vitamin & mineral deficiencies?

(31:39) Who is the carnivore diet for?

(34:03) How does the carnivore diet work?

(45:17) Thoughts on Ozempic

(53:11) US health in the next 10 years

(59:30) Food regulations vs free markets

(1:04:41) Food addiction & informed consent

(1:16:32) Food, regulation & diets: countries to model

(1:18:49) Wealth’s impact on a country's dietary norms

(1:21:43) Obesity rates

(1:24:48) Human division: diet, exercise, wealth & more

(1:28:00) Outro

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Zuby is joined by chef and social commentator Andrew Gruel, who shares his remarkable journey from being a childhood cook to becoming a celebrated TV chef. He discusses his career trajectory and his experience running restaurants in California during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers the 2025 Southern California wildfires, Andrew’s family values, and his vision for America’s future

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Timestamps:

(00:18) Introduction

(02:40) Introduction to food/cooking

(04:59) The journey from child cook to TV chef

(11:23) Hardest points in Andrew’s career

(13:48) Transition to social commentary interests

(17:38) California during the pandemic

(21:31) Threats Andrew faced

(22:50) Pandemic reflections

(32:21) 2025 Southern California wildfires

(40:28) Is DOGE ‘draining the swamp?’

(43:00) How Andrew met his wife & importance of family

(50:27) What’s next for Andrew?

(51:30) Andrew’s outlook on America

(53:34) Outro

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Robert Breedlove is an ex-financier turned author and host of the 'What is Money?' podcast. Robert joins Zuby to discuss the fundamentals of bitcoin, the modern monetary system, and consequences of inflation. He also shares insights on the perverse incentives of short-term governance, bitcoin projections for the 21st century, and personal life goals.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:26) Why Bitcoin?

(18:00) The only declining technology: money

(30:48) The monetary system

(40:22) Inflation/currency debasement

(50:30) Why do all countries adopt a fiat system?

(55:47) Understanding Bitcoin

(1:00:40) Most people are Conservative

(1:08:46) Incentive/outcome of short term governance

(1:13:24) 2nd quarter of 21st century BTC predictions

(1:19:26) Oppressing money ownership

(1:25:53) Unit bias/USD denomination, BTC supply curve

(1:37:31) Robert's family plans' & Orange Pill' the world, and new book plans

(1:41:28) Outro

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