Real Talk with Zuby

Zuby
Real Talk with Zuby

Hosted by rapper and creative entrepreneur, Zuby, 'Real Talk' features honest conversations with a diverse range of fascinating guests - discussing life, society, culture, politics, entrepreneurship, self-improvement and more. Don't expect political correctness, but every episode will inspire you and make you a little bit smarter.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #340 John Cooper (Skillet) - Bucking the Music Industry

    John Cooper is an American musician, and founding member and frontman of the multi-platinum Christian rock band Skillet. In this exclusive interview in Dubai, John sits down with Zuby to discuss his career, cultural shifts in the USA, and how he manages success. The two explore the value of faith and the post-modern 'woke' peak of 2021. John also shares the tipping point that caused him to speak out, the importance of independent media, and the value of discourse. Sponsors: Secure your bitcoin today with Bitbox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get a copy of the book 'Wounded Tiger', the unbelievable story of the pilot who led the Pearl Harbor Attack. Visit https://woundedtiger.com/zuby Special thanks to Podcast Hub in Dubai for supporting this episode - https://podcasthub.ae – Timestamps: (00:18) Introduction (05:01) John’s career longevity (09:10) Cultural shifts (16:18) Speed of success (19:45) Faith & values (26:50) Post-modernism 2021 peak (33:52) Cultural tipping points (38:51) Pushback: emergence of independent media (42:41) Cowardice (49:31) The value of discourse (55:14) Skillet’s new album (58:39) New age artists/irony of cancel culture (1:01:44) Optimism in 2024 (1:10:43) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow John Cooper: https://x.com/johnlcooper _ Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 11m
  2. 28 NOV

    #339 Pete Parada - Thriving After 'The Offspring'

    Pete Parada is a world-renowned drummer best known for his work with punk rock band 'The Offspring', who he played with from 2007 to 2021. He has also worked with other prominent acts like 'Face to Face' and 'Saves the Day'. He is currently a member of the band 'The Defiant'. Pete discusses his early life, music career, and the controversy surrounding his departure from 'The Offspring' due to his inability to get vaccinated against Covid-19 because of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Pete and Zuby also explore the relationship between art, creativity, and technology, as well as materialism, the over-medicalisation epidemic, and ideological extremes. Sponsor: Secure your bitcoin today with BitBox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com _ Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Pete’s upbringing (15:10) Digital/physical merge (17:49) Technological progress in music (25:04) Vocal processing in music (28:04) The 21st century speed of change (34:57) The value of ‘soul’ (39:09) Materialism vs sanctity (42:08) First principles thinking to overcome struggle (46:40) Medicalisation epidemic (51:54) Autonomy: is there now a changing tide? (1:01:55) Overton window: rate of change (1:08:25) Ideological extremism (1:13:50) Human psychology and changing beliefs: relationship breakdowns (1:45:34) Pete’s next steps (1:47:08) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Pete Parada: https://x.com/PeteParada https://www.instagram.com/peteparada/ _ Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 45m
  3. 21 NOV

    #338 John Amanchukwu - They're Coming For Our Kids

    John Amanchukwu is an American preacher, author, and activist. He joins Zuby to discuss his childhood and the journey that led him to his current focus on combatting gender theory in schools and the decline of Christian values. The two also explore gender politics, ideological ironies, political polarisation, being pro-life, and declining global birthrates. Sponsor: Secure your bitcoin today with Bitbox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com – Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:55) John’s upbringing (06:54) Current gender/queer theory focuses (10:48) Gender politics (21:56) How does this happen in pro-Christian societies? (31:18) Ideological ironies (38:48) Political polarization (43:21) Global birth right comparisons (51:14) Government mandates (57:29) Zuby identifying as women 5 years ago (1:00:18) John’s children books (1:04:00) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow John Amanchukwua: https://www.instagram.com/revwutruth/?hl=en Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m
  4. 14 NOV

    #337 Gina Bontempo - Motherhood Changed Me

    Gina Bontempo is a fitness coach, internet personality, wife, and mother of two, who helps busy moms to lose weight. Zuby and Gina discuss motherhood, feminism, and gender politics. Gina explains her shift from liberal feminist to Orthodox Christian, why she left California, and her insights on gender dynamics and successful marriage. Sponsor: Secure your bitcoin today with BitBox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com – Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:40) Motherhood (07:26) Modernism & parenthood denigration (17:48) Liberal feminist to orthodox Christian (25:24) California’s decline (40:37) How Gina met her husband (42:58) Marriage (50:10) Gender dynamics (70:51) Gender challenges (76:19) Gender representation in the media (79:36) Faith & religion (94:54) Gen Z optimism (97:47) What’s next for Gina? (98:59) Message to young men & women (100:42) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Gina Bontempo: https://linktr.ee/gflorio _ Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 39m
  5. 7 NOV

    #336 Colin Wright - How I Beat the Woke Mob

    Colin Wright is an Evolutionary Biology PhD and CEO/Editor-in-Chief at Reality's Last Stand. Colin’s views on gender opposed progressive ideology, leading to huge backlash from activist groups and ultimately, a career change. Zuby and Colin discuss the reasons behind today’s gender beliefs, the catalyst that emerged in 2014–2015, and whether this ideological shift is a consequence of cultural comfort. They also explore broader themes around liberalism, gender dysmorphia, and questions about morality, mortality, and ethics. Sponsors:  Secure your bitcoin today with Bitbox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com – Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:20) Why these institutional & political beliefs exist: gender identity (10:03) Gender politics shift: 2014/15 (15:05) Consequences of cultural comfort (17:03) What was the catalyst? (23:03) Supporting the cause vs the organisation (24:05) Liberalist disbelief in boundaries (39:20) Issues with dysmorphic treatment today (48:05) Gender affirming care: modern gay conversion therapy (50:10) “I used to be a real Researcher” (54:49) Limits to scientific focus (58:55) Science, technology, and morality (1:08:33) Family, illness, death, and mortality (1:20:56) Colin’s political leanings (1:27:57) Colin’s cancellation (1:31:28) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Colin Wright: https://x.com/SwipeWright _ Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 30m
  6. 31 OCT

    #335 Marc Lobliner - How To Win In Business, Fitness & Family

    Marc Lobliner is the CEO of MTS Nutrition, CMO of Tiger Fitness, a performance coach, and a pro bodybuilder. Zuby and Marc discuss the power of the internet, online echo chambers, Marc’s early life, and how he changed his trajectory for the better. They also discuss the personality traits for success and the importance of nutrition, health, and strength training. Sponsors:  Secure your bitcoin today with Bitbox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com – Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:31) Power of the internet (07:42) Censorship & echo chambers (16:14) Marc’s background (19:48) Being a change agents (29:19) The changing family dynamic (36:41) Majority statements & exceptions (45:10) Nutrition & health (56:35) Personality traits (1:03:09) A conservative majority (1:07:56) Bifurcating humanity (1:19:40) Homeschooling & education vigilance (1:21:24) Intergenerational repetition (1:34:06) Strength training principles in life (1:42:58) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Marc: https://instagram.com/marclobliner https://x.com/marclobliner Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 44m
  7. 24 OCT

    #334 Jason Whitlock - USA is in Decline

    Jason Lee Whitlock is an American sports columnist and host of the show 'Fearless with Jason Whitlock' on BlazeTV. Zuby and Jason discuss Jason’s childhood, the regression of the USA, and the current state of race relations in America. They also explore political polarisation, the role of the media, optimism and opportunities, and why family dynamics have changed. Sponsors:  Secure your bitcoin today with Bitbox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com – Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:21) Jason’s upbringing (08:49) How America has changed (13:59) US race relations now the worst ever (25:25) Political polarization/media amplification (34:06) Grand narratives (43:37) Cyclical human rebellion (54:51) Cross-border learning (56:43) Optimism & opportunity today (1:01:52) Family dynamic degradation (1:04:02) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Jason Whitlock: https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://youtube.com/@realjasonwhitlock Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitness Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 3m
  8. 17 OCT

    #333 Brett Cooper - Love, Life & Resilience

    Brett Cooper is a conservative social commentator, media personality, and actress. She hosts the popular YouTube show 'The Comments Section with Brett Cooper' produced by The Daily Wire. In this episode, Zuby and Brett discuss Brett’s rise to popularity and the female role models she looked up to. They discuss the pitfalls of modern dating, relationships, and marriage, societal extremes, hyper-individualism, and the evolving education landscape. Sponsors:  Secure your bitcoin today with Bitbox. Get 5% off a hardware wallet at https://bitbox.swiss/zuby Get $10 off 'Strong Advice: Zuby’s Guide to Fitness for Everybody' at https://zubyfitness.com Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (14:08) Brett’s popularity growth (21:04) Female role models (27:51) Generational bifurcations (40:22) Offline/online dating & relationships (54:21) Abortion & sexual liberation campaigns (1:07:36) Causations: societal & individual extremes (1:18:07) US individualism (1:28:45) Education/homeschooling/boarding school (1:34:26) Men/women relationship disconnect (2:03:04) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://x.com/ZubyMusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Brett Cooper: https://x.com/imbrettcooper https://instagram.com/imbrettcooper/ http://youtube.com/@TheCommentsSection _ Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more: https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Support Zuby on Locals: https://teamzuby.locals.com Support Zuby on Patreon: https://patreon.com/zubymusic Online Store: https://teamzuby.com Get Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity': http://candycalamity.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 3m
4.8
out of 5
149 Ratings

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Hosted by rapper and creative entrepreneur, Zuby, 'Real Talk' features honest conversations with a diverse range of fascinating guests - discussing life, society, culture, politics, entrepreneurship, self-improvement and more. Don't expect political correctness, but every episode will inspire you and make you a little bit smarter.

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