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The TLB Podcast – Deep Dives into Art & Creativity, Conspiracies, and CultureThe TLB Podcast, hosted by James Oliva, invites listeners on unconventional explorations through obscure history, emergent technology, conspiracy narratives, art & creativity, esoteric traditions, and plenty of ethically charged existential dilemmas. From the inner workings of secretive agencies and speculative science to alternative healing and societal myths, each weekly episode blends thoughtful curiosity with diverse perspectives and a golf ball sized understanding of reality.Subscribe to unravel hidden threads, question narratives, and blend critical inquiry with imaginative discovery.

  1. Sep 27

    Sound Healing, Consciousness & the Science of Vibration | Kaylin Boosalis | Episode 177

    Sound can change your mood almost instantly. But can it change your state of consciousness? On Episode 177 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with Kaylin Boosalis for a wide-ranging conversation about sound healing, consciousness, spirituality, technology, and the increasingly strange relationship between our inner lives and the systems surrounding us. Kaylin discusses her work with sound baths and sound therapy, how vibration and music can affect relaxation and meditative states, and why community has become increasingly important in a world that often seems designed to isolate people from one another. From there, the conversation expands into brainwave states, entrainment, meditation, the vagus nerve, collective consciousness, planetary frequencies, and the Schumann resonance, while examining where scientific explanations end and more spiritual or esoteric frameworks begin. James and Kaylin also explore AI, social media, memetics, UFO phenomena, government disclosure, religion, extraterrestrial and interdimensional interpretations, and technological evolution — and how all of these subjects ultimately collide with a larger question about the future of human consciousness. Because whether you're talking about UFOs, artificial intelligence, spirituality, or a room full of people lying on the floor while someone hits a very expensive gong, figuring out what you actually believe is becoming increasingly complicated. Basically: sound, consciousness, UFOs, AI, meditation, collective reality... and the possibility that occasionally shutting up and listening might actually be useful. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Kaylin’s LinkTree → https://linktr.ee/KaylinBoosalis Kaylin’s YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@KaylinBoosalis Kaylin’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kaylinboosalis/ Next Sound Bath → November 1, 2026 Sound Bath Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – Life Changes and a New Direction 05:00 – Creativity in the Age of AI 10:09 – UFOs and Interdimensional Beings 15:04 – Religion, Spirituality, and Extraterrestrial Encounters 20:41 – How Technology Influences Brain States 23:56 – The Sacred and Profane in Modern Society 27:47 – The Healing Power of Sound and Vibration 29:58 – Esotericism, Reality, and Consciousness 35:06 – Collective Consciousness and Social Control 39:47 – Cultivating an Inner Life 40:17 – The Schumann Resonance 43:59 – Sound and Meditative States 45:07 – Technology and the Future of Humanity 49:55 – Finding Hope in an Uncertain Future 52:02 – Sound, the Vagus Nerve, and Relaxation 56:05 – Global Meditation and Collective Consciousness 01:00:01 – The Future of Sound Healing 01:07:59 – Discernment and Personal Spiritual Frameworks 01:12:08 – A Hopeful Future 01:16:10 - Sound in Spiritual and Paranormal Experiences 01:20:19 - Propagation of Ideas and Collective Focus 01:32:09 - Upcoming Sound Bath Event 01:35:04 - Sound Bath #SoundHealing #Consciousness #SoundTherapy #Meditation #Spirituality #UFOs #CollectiveConsciousness #Brainwaves #KaylinBoosalis #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  2. Sep 20

    The Disappearance of Ronald Tammen: MKULTRA, Hypnosis & the CIA | Jenny Wenger | Episode 176

    In 1953, a college student walked out of his dorm room and seemingly vanished. More than 70 years later, newly uncovered records raise a much stranger question: what was the U.S. government doing with hypnosis at the time? On Episode 176 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with Jenny Wenger, the researcher behind RonaldTammen.com, to examine the mysterious 1953 disappearance of Miami University student Ronald Tammen — and the evidence that has led her investigation into the murky world of Cold War intelligence, hypnosis, and government mind-control experiments. Ron disappeared from his dorm room in Oxford, Ohio, leaving behind his belongings and a mystery that has remained unresolved for more than 70 years. Jenny walks through the original timeline, witness accounts, inconsistencies surrounding the investigation, and the archival records she's uncovered while trying to determine what actually happened to him. The investigation intersects with Project ARTICHOKE, MKULTRA, CIA hypnosis research, the FBI, military intelligence, Hughes Aircraft, James McCord, and eventually even Watergate. Jenny explains the documents and unusual file markings behind these connections, while separating what the historical record actually establishes from the theories that remain unresolved. The larger question eventually becomes bigger than one missing college student. How do you solve a historical mystery when the institutions that might possess the answer spent decades operating programs specifically designed to remain secret? Basically: a missing student, hypnosis experiments, MKULTRA, the CIA, Watergate... and a paper trail that somehow keeps making a 70-year-old disappearance more complicated instead of less. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Jenny’s Website → https://ronaldtammen.com/ Chapters 00:00 – The Mysterious Disappearance of Ronald Tammen 02:25 – How Jenny Discovered the Mystery 04:23 – The Disappearance and Early Theories 06:59 – Miami University and the Case 08:07 – CIA Mind-Control Programs 10:14 – Timeline Discrepancies and Witnesses 11:46 – Declassified Documents and Missing Records 15:21 – Psychological Explanations for the Disappearance 19:18 – Redactions, Censorship, and Government Records 23:18 – Project ARTICHOKE and MKULTRA 29:55 – Where the Investigation Stands Today 36:23 – Key Figures in Cold War Experiments 45:09 – FOIA Requests and Newly Uncovered Documents 50:13 – Military and CIA Connections 01:05:00 – The Mysterious 1973 Fingerprint Lead 01:17:40 – Hughes Aircraft and the CIA 01:20:55 – James McCord and the Shared File Stamps 01:27:06 – The Fight to Unseal Federal Records 01:38:04 – Institutional Secrecy and Accountability 01:42:39 – Refining the Evidence and Writing the Book #RonaldTammen #MKULTRA #CIA #ProjectArtichoke #ColdCase #MindControl #Hypnosis #TrueCrime #GovernmentSecrets #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  3. Sep 13

    True Crime, Conspiracy & the Cases the Internet Gets Wrong | Qenny, The Spooky Lawyer | Episode 175

    Everyone on the internet can investigate crimes now. As it turns out, giving millions of people unlimited access to information did not necessarily make us all detectives. On Episode 175 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with Qenny, The Spooky Lawyer, for a conversation about true crime, conspiracy theories, internet investigations, and what happens when complicated criminal cases get handed over to millions of amateur detectives. They get into Qenny's background in law, his fascination with darker subjects, and how legal training changes the way he approaches true crime, conspiracy theories, and internet mysteries. They also explore research, sourcing, misinformation, clickbait, and why the most exciting explanation for a case isn't necessarily the one best supported by evidence. The conversation failures and limitations within law and criminal enforcement, and why the popular image of the lone criminal doesn't always capture the complexity surrounding real cases. They also dig into several heavily debated cases, including Scott Peterson, John Wayne Gary, and Lindsay Clancy, examining how evidence, psychology, law, and public opinion can produce radically different interpretations of the same events. They conversation debates what social media has done to true crime itself — where criminal cases can become entertainment, algorithms reward certainty over nuance, and thousands of strangers can collectively decide they've solved a case before the legal system has finished dealing with it. Basically: infamous crimes, conspiracy theories, internet detectives... and the increasingly difficult task of separating what actually happened from what makes a really good TikTok. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Qenny’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/qennythespookylawyer/ Qenny’s TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thespookylawyer Qenny’s X → https://x.com/TheSpookyLawyer Qenny’s YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpookyLawyer Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to The Spooky Lawyer 02:45 – The Fascination with Dark Topics 06:00 – Becoming a True Crime Content Creator 08:52 – A Lawyer's Perspective on True Crime 12:12 – Researching the Unexplained 15:07 – Clickbait, Media, and Criminal Cases 17:54 – Debunking Conspiracy Theories 21:05 – Originality in True Crime Storytelling 23:58 – Fighting Misinformation Online 26:53 – Where Law and Media Collide 30:11 – Legal Analysis and Internet Investigation 33:33 – Fame, Crime, and Conspiracy 39:46 – The Mysteries Surrounding John Wayne Gacy 45:55 – Law Enforcement and Serial Crime 51:41 – The Myth of the Lone Criminal 57:10 – Networks of Predators and Victims 01:06:22 – When Crime Becomes Conspiracy 01:12:00 – Nolan Wells and Lindsay Clancy 01:19:49 – Scott Peterson and the Menendez Brothers 01:25:51 – Social Media's Impact on Criminal Cases 01:34:40 – The Future of True Crime #TrueCrime #ConspiracyTheories #CriminalJustice #InternetMysteries #LegalAnalysis #JohnWayneGacy #MenendezBrothers #ScottPeterson #SpookyLawyer #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  4. Sep 6

    Ghost Hunting Technology: The Science Behind EMF Meters, Spirit Boxes & EVPs | Michael Pridmore | Episode 174

    Ghost hunters use EMF meters, spirit boxes, infrared cameras, and digital recorders to search for evidence of the paranormal. There's just one problem: none of them were designed to detect ghosts. On Episode 174 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Michael Pridmore to take a scientific look at the technology behind modern ghost hunting — and whether any of it actually does what paranormal investigators think it does. They break down some of the most recognizable tools of paranormal investigation, examining what these devices were originally designed to measure and how they eventually became associated with detecting ghosts. They also explore the psychological side of paranormal investigation, including pareidolia, confirmation bias, and the human tendency to find meaningful patterns in ambiguous information. But this episode isn't really an argument about whether ghosts exist. It's a much narrower question about evidence. If a device wasn't designed to detect paranormal activity, what can we actually conclude when it starts flashing, producing words, or making noises inside an allegedly haunted building? Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Michael’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelpridmost/ Chapters 00:00 – Ghost Hunting Devices and Paranormal Myths 00:15 – The Technology Behind Ghost Hunting 00:43 – Why Ghost Content Is So Popular 00:58 – Common Ghost Hunting Devices 01:22 – How EMF Readers and Spirit Boxes Work 01:23 – Do Paranormal Devices Actually Work? 01:50 – Pareidolia and Confirmation Bias 02:12 – Using Faraday Bags to Block Signals 02:18 – Consumer Electronics Turned into Ghost Detectors 02:19 – Could We Actually Build a Ghost Detector? 02:23 – Initial Thoughts 02:34 – EMF Meters and Infrared Cameras 04:54 – The Science Behind EVP Recordings 08:09 – Pareidolia and Cognitive Bias in Ghost Hunting 11:10 – The Evolution of Paranormal Technology 14:30 – Debunking Spirit Boxes and Word Generators 17:49 – Audio and Video Manipulation 21:03 – What Are These Devices Actually Detecting? 24:32 – The Business of Paranormal Technology 27:04 – Critical Thinking and Paranormal Investigation #GhostHunting #Paranormal #GhostHuntingTechnology #SpiritBox #EMF #EVP #ParanormalInvestigation #Skepticism #MichaelPridmore #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  5. Aug 30

    Social Engineering, Internet Psychosis & the Battle for Truth | Adam Roesner | Episode 173

    The internet was supposed to give everyone access to information. Instead, we may have created a system where nobody can agree on what's real. On Episode 173 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with Adam Roesner of Influence Engineering for a conversation about social media, psychological manipulation, and the increasingly difficult task of figuring out what is actually true anymore on the internet. They get into the psychology behind social engineering, frame control, identity, and influence, including how techniques that were once the domain of advertising, propaganda, and psychological operations have become part of the everyday machinery of the internet. Adam breaks down some of the tactics people encounter online and how recognizing them can help us become slightly less willing participants in our own manipulation. The conversation also explores internet psychosis, information overload, misinformation, and the collapse of shared reality — what happens when everyone has access to unlimited information, everyone can become a broadcaster, and algorithms increasingly determine which version of reality lands in front of us. We also get existential with a bit of spirituality, good and evil, and whether the battle for human attention might have implications beyond selling us things and keeping us scrolling. Basically: social engineering, algorithms, psychological manipulation, spiritual warfare... and the increasingly reasonable desire to occasionally turn your phone off and go outside. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Adam Roesner & Influence Engineering Influence Engineering’s TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@influenceengineering Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Adam Roesner 01:12 – Social Media and the Influence Landscape 01:34 – Adam's Journey into Content Creation 04:16 – The Psychology Behind Influence 07:36 – Internet Psychosis and Information Overload 09:56 – Searching for Truth in the Misinformation Age 12:25 – The Rise of Digital Influence 14:07 – Authenticity and Getting Back to Nature 16:15 – The Explosion of Content Creators 20:23 – Social Engineering as a Tool for Influence 24:27 – Frame Control and Identity 26:25 – Manipulation and Binary Framing 29:00 – The Spiritual and Esoteric Battle for Influence 37:26 – Good, Evil, and Spiritual Warfare 43:59 – The Collapse of Objective Reality 50:51 – Have We Reached the Point of No Return? 01:05:23 – Digital Detox and Mental Clarity 01:08:24 – Final Thoughts #SocialEngineering #SocialMedia #InternetPsychosis #Psychology #Misinformation #InformationWarfare #DigitalInfluence #Manipulation #AdamRoesner #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  6. Aug 16

    What Actually Makes a Great Recording? | Jay & Ian Pellicci | Episode 172

    With more recording technology available than ever before, why does making a great record still come down to knowing when to leave it alone? On Episode 172 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with brothers Jay and Ian Pellicci of Brothers (Chinese) Recording for a conversation about making records, building studios, the strange combination of technical knowledge, and knowing when not to use it. They trace their story from making music and recording themselves in high school to becoming part of the early-2000s Oakland and San Francisco music scene, including their time with Dilute and the making of Grape Blueprints Pour Spinach Olive Grape. Along the way, they get into the DIY recording culture that shaped them, opening Brothers (Chinese) Recording, and what decades behind the console have taught them about capturing a performance. They also wander into the eternal analog vs. digital argument — tape, modern recording technology, happy accidents, endless editing possibilities, and whether having more tools actually results in better records. But underneath all of the gear talk is a much simpler philosophy: the engineer works for the song, not the other way around. They discuss ego, authenticity, collaboration, and why sometimes the most important production decision you can make is to stop screwing with something that already sounds good. Basically: recording music, weird Bay Area music, studio life... and two brothers who've spent decades figuring out how to use a ridiculous amount of technology without letting it get in the way of making music. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Jay & Ian Website → https://www.brotherschineserecording.com/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brotherschineserecording Jay’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jaypellicci/ Ian’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ianpellicci/ Dilute: Grape Blueprints Pour Spinach Olive Grape → https://obsoletemediaobjects.bandcamp.com/album/grape-blueprints-pour-spinach-olive-grape Chapters 00:00 – The Pellicci Brothers and Their Scene 01:59 – Early Musical Influences and Starting Out 04:00 – First Recordings and the DIY Setup 07:01 – The Oakland and San Francisco Music Scene 09:58 – Dilute and Grape Blueprints Pour Spinach Olive Grape 19:53 – Recording Philosophy: Analog vs. Digital 30:03 – Happy Accidents and the Creative Process 40:06 – Building and Running a Recording Studio 49:57 – Advice for Musicians and Producers 53:53 – Analog Tape vs. Digital Recording 01:04:41 – Capturing Performances and Using Technology 01:15:20 – Serving the Artist and the Joy of Recording 01:22:02 – Ego, Authenticity, and the Music Industry 01:33:03 – Apparently, the Apocalypse 01:38:36 – Advice for Aspiring Engineers and Musicians 01:44:46 – Closing Thoughts #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #AnalogRecording #DigitalRecording #RecordingStudio #Dilute #BayAreaMusic #JayPellicci #IanPellicci #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  7. Aug 9

    Songwriting, Music Production & UFO Disclosure | These Nights | Episode 171

    What have “These Nights” been up to since their last appearance? On Episode 171 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Daniel Oglesby and Dave Gashaw of These Nights for a conversation about songwriting, remote collaboration, music production, and the surprisingly natural detour into UFOs, disclosure, and the future of humanity. They break down the creative process behind their latest single "Open Letter," including how they produced its puppet-driven music video remotely, and the happy accidents that shaped the song, exploring the songwriting, production techniques, mixing, and the realities of creating music when your band isn't always in the same room. Things eventually go off the rails in the best possible way, as discussion shifts into UFO disclosure, government secrecy, consciousness, and humanity's future, exploring why conversations around extraterrestrial life have become increasingly mainstream and how those ideas intersect with creativity, curiosity, and culture. Basically: songwriting, music production, UFOs, remote collaboration... and the kind of conversation that starts with synthesizers and somehow ends with aliens. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with These Nights YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thesenightsCO Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesenightsco/ LinkTree → https://linktr.ee/thesenightsCO Dave’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/devastatin_dave/ Daniel’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danie10513581/ Chapters 00:00 – Daniel Oglesby & Dave Gashaw Return 01:20 – Behind the "Open Letter" Music Video 03:30 – Making a Puppet Music Video Remotely 06:36 – Writing "Open Letter" 09:08 – Musical Influences and Production Style 12:00 – Happy Accidents in Songwriting 15:22 – Songwriting Workflow 18:40 – Mixing and Editing Techniques 22:30 – Video Editing vs Audio Production 23:34 – Watching the Finished Music Video 27:42 – Future Creative Projects 28:50 – Production Details and Synth Layering 37:31 – Remote Collaboration in Modern Music 41:26 – UFO Disclosure Discussion 50:17 – Government Secrecy and Corporate Negligence 01:00:11 – Consciousness and Humanity's Future 01:14:20 – Hope, Creativity, and What's Next 01:15:55 – Closing Thoughts #TheseNights #MusicProduction #Songwriting #MusicVideo #RemoteCollaboration #UFODisclosure #Creativity #IndependentMusic #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

  8. Aug 2

    Neuroscience, AI & the Future of Human Consciousness | Dr. James Giordano | Episode 170

    What happens when we can not only understand the brain—but begin to engineer it? On Episode 170 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with Dr. James Giordano, one of the world's leading experts in neuroscience and neuroethics, for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of brain science, artificial intelligence, and the ethical challenges posed by emerging neurotechnologies. The conversation explores the evolution of neuroscience, the enduring mystery of consciousness, and why understanding the brain remains one of humanity's greatest scientific challenges. Dr. Giordano explains how advances in brain imaging, neural interfaces, AI, and big data are reshaping both medicine and our understanding of what it means to be human. They also examine the history of mind control research, Neuralink, brain-computer interfaces, and the possibility that technologies once confined to science fiction are rapidly becoming scientific reality. From the future of cognitive enhancement to questions of privacy, autonomy, and the commercialization of the human mind, this episode looks at one of the fastest-moving frontiers in science. Basically: neuroscience, AI, consciousness, brain-computer interfaces, neuroethics, and the future of humanity. Support the Show Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s Connect with Dr. James Giordano “The Brain is the Battlefield of the Future → https://youtu.be/N02SK9yd60s?si=JHyJUwUf6CMIbqbx Georgetown Bio → https://www.clinicalbioethics.georgetown.edu/jgiordano/ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Neuroethics and Brain Science 03:01 – The Evolution of Neuroscience 05:49 – The Hard Problem of Consciousness 09:00 – AI Meets Neuroscience 11:57 – Dr. Giordano's Journey into Brain Science 14:47 – The Cold War and Mind Control Research 18:08 – Tools and Theories in Neuroscience 20:57 – Big Data, AI, and the Brain 24:00 – Technology, Consciousness, and Human Evolution 27:10 – Consciousness Beyond Humans 30:07 – Major Milestones in Neuroscience 33:20 – Brain Imaging and Mapping Technologies 35:01 – Interventional Neurotechnology 37:31 – The Future of Mind Reading and Brain Control 39:11 – Ethics in Brain Science 41:30 – The Double-Edged Sword of Technology 43:41 – The Internet and Human Flourishing 46:00 – The Technological Imperative 51:01 – Technology and Human Cognition 55:03 – Philosophy's Role in Neuroscience 01:05:10 – Understanding Neuroethics 01:05:50 – Emerging Brain Technologies 01:08:03 – The Commodification of Medicine 01:11:10 – Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces 01:14:57 – Science Fiction Becoming Reality 01:20:00 – Global Perspectives on Neuroethics 01:24:53 – Cosmopolitan Ethics for Emerging Technology 01:29:54 – The Neuro Panopticon and Humanity's Future #Neuroscience #Neuroethics #ArtificialIntelligence #Consciousness #BrainTechnology #Neuralink #BrainComputerInterface #JamesGiordano #AI #TheTLBPod Support the show Patreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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The TLB Podcast – Deep Dives into Art & Creativity, Conspiracies, and CultureThe TLB Podcast, hosted by James Oliva, invites listeners on unconventional explorations through obscure history, emergent technology, conspiracy narratives, art & creativity, esoteric traditions, and plenty of ethically charged existential dilemmas. From the inner workings of secretive agencies and speculative science to alternative healing and societal myths, each weekly episode blends thoughtful curiosity with diverse perspectives and a golf ball sized understanding of reality.Subscribe to unravel hidden threads, question narratives, and blend critical inquiry with imaginative discovery.

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