SpaceTomatoes

SpaceTomatoes-podcast

Welcome to Space Tomatoes, the podcast where we boldly go where no logic has gone before, armed with nothing but an unhealthy amount of enthusiasm and a profound lack of focus. Here, we discuss everything and nothing, jumping from topics like quantum physics to why pineapple is (or isn’t) a pizza topping—sometimes in the same sentence. Join us as we dive deep into the void of random musings, irrelevant trivia, and obscure pop culture references that are guaranteed to make you giggle, cringe, or wonder if we’ve lost touch with reality (spoiler: we have).

  1. Cathy Nesbitt - Worms in the Kitchen, Laughter Yoga, and Educational Silliness S2-EP20

    3D AGO

    Cathy Nesbitt - Worms in the Kitchen, Laughter Yoga, and Educational Silliness S2-EP20

    LX and Havok welcome the unstoppable Cathy Nesbitt founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composter (24 years selling worms by the pound!), Cathy’s Sprouts, and Cathy’s Laughter Club to the Space Tomatoes Podcast. What started as a “Toronto landfill just exploded and we’re shipping garbage to Michigan in a thousand trucks a week” panic became the ultimate indoor composting empire. Cathy reveals how red wiggler worms (yep, five hearts each) turn your kitchen scraps into “black gold” in a Rubbermaid bin even if you live in a condo. Hear the legendary school workshop tales: over 100,000 kids, squealing worm hugs, one brave (or peer-pressured) student who actually ate a worm on a countdown, and the time the boys tried sticking worms to the bathroom ceiling like spaghetti. Plus: why sprouts are your countertop superfood secret, how laughter yoga floods you with happy hormones (and why it feels super awkward the first time), and why Cathy once considered starting a dating site for “you got worms, I got worms” singles. Practical, hilarious, and weirdly inspiring this episode proves sustainability can be fun, regenerative, and done from your apartment. If you’ve ever said “eww, worms in the house,” Cathy’s got your number (and a comeback). Drop a comment: Would YOU let worms move in? Find Cathy & join her free Tuesday 9:30 a.m. ET Global Giggle Gang: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ • https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ • Cathysclub.com #PodMatch Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

    1h 16m
  2. Russell Van Brocklen Returns - Dyslexia Prof’s 3X Productivity Hacks while swimming S2-EP19

    MAY 8

    Russell Van Brocklen Returns - Dyslexia Prof’s 3X Productivity Hacks while swimming S2-EP19

    LX and Havok welcome back repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen the dyslexia professor chilling in Albany, NY (definitely not the crazy downstate chaos). It kicks off with epic hotel horror stories: $113 steal one year, $429 nightmare the next, plus a Times Square shoebox room where the bed touches the wardrobe doors. Then Russell drops his no BS playbook for turning AI into a tireless teammate using ChatGPT 5.4 extended thinking + Claude Opus Coworker. Learn the exact 10 moves the top 1% use to double or triple their output while still swimming at the YMCA and living life. Meet 10-year-old Grayson (99th percentile math/science) who’s already gunning for a NASA Mars-terraforming PhD, plus why Russell won’t let kids touch AI until 9th/10th grade (hello, Craft of Research). He breaks down custom memory workflows, reusable prompts, beating hallucinations, and why humans still own empathy, creativity, and final calls. We also geek out on the wild future of jobs, robotics, and why the right AI skills could mean three offers for every qualified human. Russell shouts out his life changing professor and teases his upcoming book If You Can Write, You Can Read. Funny, practical, and zero robot apocalypse doom just real talk on using AI to work smarter, not harder. If you’re into productivity, dyslexia wins, or just love watching smart people geek out, smash that like button, subscribe for more Space Tomatoes chaos, and drop a comment: What’s the wildest AI win (or epic fail) you’ve had? PodMatch Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39 Russell's Skool Project: https://www.skool.com/dyslexia-classes-2483/about Chapters: 0:43 - Welcoming repeat guest Russell Van Brocklen 2:15 - Albany lake life vs. NYC stimulus overload 4:30 - Wild NYC hotel stories ($113 steal → $429 nightmare + shoebox rooms) 7:00 - Meet 10yo Grayson: future NASA Mars terraformer 11:20 - Russell’s AI evolution (ChatGPT Pro → Claude Opus Coworker) 16:00 - Top 10 AI practices of the 1% (treat it like a team member!) 28:00 - Building custom memory, reusable prompts & workflows 37:15 - Handling hallucinations, human review & shipping 85-90% perfect 44:30 - Why kids shouldn’t touch AI yet — enter the Craft of Research 52:00 - Jobs, robots, autonomous cars & the AI future (optimistic edition) 1:02:00 - Life-changing professor shoutout & Russell’s story 1:06:30 - New book “If You Can Write, You Can Read” + dyslexiaclasses.com 1:10:00 - Outro, thanks & where to find us

    1h 12m
  3. Duncan Cary Palmer - Pixelated Privacy Wizard - Bitcoin, Nostr, Tacos & More S2-EP18

    MAY 1

    Duncan Cary Palmer - Pixelated Privacy Wizard - Bitcoin, Nostr, Tacos & More S2-EP18

    Grab your sats and a side of street tacos this episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast is pure decentralized chaos in the best way! Hosts Havok and LX welcome the delightfully pixelated Duncan Cary Palmer (Bitcoin OG, Nostr daily driver, inventor, writer, and proud thorn in the side of certain agencies). Duncan spills the beans on his “checkered past,” why he rocks the wizard look on Nostr, and how Bitcoin + Nostr are the ultimate middle finger to the powers that shouldn’t be. Expect zero BS talk on self-custody (“not your keys, not your coins”), peer-to-peer freedom, Mt. Gox lessons learned the hard way, mesh networks, Reticulum, Bitcoin meetups, and why using sats as actual money beats HODLing forever. Plus: colloidal silver machines that actually work, spontaneity vs. planning (surfing wins), epic taco rants, and a heartfelt shoutout to the real King. Whether you’re Nostr curious or just here for the wizard vibes and taco wisdom, this one’s a riot. Hit play, stack some sats, and join the rebellion!

    1h 11m
  4. Robert Mahoney on Humanizing Violence Prevention S2-EP17

    APR 25

    Robert Mahoney on Humanizing Violence Prevention S2-EP17

    Hosts Havok and LX welcome Robert Mahoney, founder and CEO of TVT Solutions (Targeted Violence & Terrorism Prevention) for a fresh take on why calling violence “random” is total nonsense. Instead of more cameras, battle-rattle cops, and fortress vibes, Robert makes the witty, human-first case for real prevention: spotting behavioral clues early, building multidisciplinary “care teams” in schools, libraries, FedEx routes, and beyond, and understanding how radicalization actually works (hint: it’s all about filling those identity, purpose, and community buckets). From reframing radicalization and why feelings drive behavior (not logic) to the pitfalls of hyper specialized systems, AI overkill, and reviving the spirit of true community care without stomping on civil liberties this one flips the security script from fear-based to empathy-powered. Thought provoking, practical, and way less dystopian than you’d expect. Tune in and discover how spotting struggles beats waiting for the boom every single time! Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to the Space Tomatoes Podcast 00:30 – Introducing Robert Mahoney & TVT Solutions 01:25 – Prevention vs Protection & the “Random Acts” Myth 03:08 – Training Formats: Seminars, Half-Days & Bespoke Sessions 04:35 – We Don’t Take Individual Cases 05:27 – Training People to Spot Signs Without Paranoia 09:10 – Who They Work With: Schools, Libraries, FedEx, Houses of Worship 11:45 – Is This Privatized Community Policing? 13:40 – Self-Funded, Hand-offs to Law Enforcement & Risk Management 15:20 – Why Feelings Drive Behavior (The Electric Car Study) 18:25 – Layton’s Error, Hyper-Specialization & Over-Valued Protection 25:00 – Security Narratives: SROs vs Students + The Scary Liquor Store 29:30 – The Quiet Kid vs Death Spiral of Isolation 32:22 – Who Defines “Extremist”? Bias & Civil Liberties Concerns 33:58 – Radicalization: Identity, Purpose & Community Buckets 40:20 – Intervention vs Intercession – Why Top-Down Fails 43:22 – Protecting Individual Liberty & Personality Types 47:38 – Why Call Them “Care Teams” Instead of Threat Assessment 50:09 – Real Wins: Bus Drivers, Substance Abuse & Family Help 52:47 – Data, ROI Challenges & Why AI Can’t Replace Human Judgment 57:30 – Contextual Intelligence, Empathy & Civil Liberties 1:07:00 – Wrapping Up: A Human-First Approach 1:08:07 – Blue Light Towers & Security Paradoxes 1:11:57 – Lessons from DHS/CP3 1:15:43 – Guest Shout-Outs: Luntz, Lakoff & Sutherland 1:18:06 – Where to Find Robert & TVT Solutions Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

    1h 21m
  5. Diana Colleen Author They Could Be Saviors - Psychedelic Therapy to Cure Greed & Save the Planet S2-EP16

    APR 17

    Diana Colleen Author They Could Be Saviors - Psychedelic Therapy to Cure Greed & Save the Planet S2-EP16

    Havok and LX are joined by award-winning author Diana Colleen (They Could Be Saviors) for a hilarious, heartfelt conversation about trauma, ego death, and her bold idea of using psychedelic therapy on billionaires to fix greed and climate change. Diana opens up about how a life full of trauma led her from suicidal rock bottom to ayahuasca ceremonies in the Costa Rican jungle, becoming a trained psychedelic facilitator, and writing her book after the idea wouldn't stop knocking during meditation. The hosts share their own wild stories, while Diana breaks down set and setting, who should never touch psychedelics, heroic vs therapeutic doses, and why "billionaire-ism" might be the world's most expensive mental illness. From "Just Say No" flashbacks to heart-opening MDMA experiences and profound nature connections this episode is equal parts laughter and deeply insightful. Grab "They Could Be Saviors" and the free book club discussion guide at https://dianacolleenauthor.com Substack: A Reckoning of Sorts: https://areckoningofsorts.substack.com/ If you've ever wondered whether mushrooms could rehab the 1%, drop your thoughts in the comments! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Space Tomatoes Podcast 01:25 - Introducing Diana Colleen & "They Could Be Saviors" 03:45 - How Trauma & Meditation Led to Writing the Book 07:10 - Diana's First Psychedelic Experience (Ayahuasca in Costa Rica) 13:20 - Risks, Contraindications & Who Should Avoid Psychedelics 20:15 - Personal Stories from Havok & LX 32:00 - Ego Death, Nature Connection & Therapeutic Benefits 42:30 - Billionaireism: Is Extreme Wealth a Mental Illness? 50:40 - The Book Plot - Psychedelic Therapy for Billionaires 1:05:00 - Climate Change, Systems & Real Solutions 1:18:30 - Finding a Facilitator, Ketamine & Practical Advice 1:22:00 - Where to Buy the Book + Discussion Guide 1:24:30 - Outro & Final Thoughts Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

    1h 27m
  6. Economist Dr Doug Cardell Exposes Central Planning Human Nature & Why Socialism Struggles S2-EP15

    APR 10

    Economist Dr Doug Cardell Exposes Central Planning Human Nature & Why Socialism Struggles S2-EP15

    In this eye-opening episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast, Dr. Doug Cardell — economist, historian, and author of Why Socialism Struggles joins us to break down why socialism, communism, and fascism all lead to the same dead end: government control of the economy. Dr. Cardell explains: • The real definition of socialism (government owns everything) • Why centrally planned economies are doomed (chaotic systems + human self-interest) • How early American colonies nearly starved under collectivism until private property saved them • The difference between “working for a living” and creating value for others • Why minimum wage, student loans, and healthcare costs exploded (government tinkering, not capitalism) • A practical fix for boom-bust flipping with a scaled capital gains tax He also shares his powerful mindset shift: “People shouldn’t work for a living. What we should be doing is creating value.” A must-watch for anyone tired of utopian promises and ready for evidence-based economics. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening & Value Creation Mindset 01:03 – Welcome Dr. Doug Cardell 02:47 – What Socialism Actually Is 03:03 – Socialism vs. Communism vs. Fascism 05:58 – Austrian vs. Keynesian Economics 10:13 – Why the Fed Can’t Predict the Economy 16:07 – Jamestown & Plymouth: Collectivism vs. Capitalism 19:16 – True Capitalism = Voluntary Value Creation 27:59 – Minimum Wage & Lost Youth Opportunities 34:28 – The Power of Creating Value (Burger Flipper Story) 42:59 – Why Young People Are Drawn to Socialism 55:18 – Stimulus Checks & Government Intervention 1:05:55 – Current State of the U.S. Economy 1:19:15 – Dr. Cardell’s Next Book & Where to Find Him Buy the book: Why Socialism Struggles → Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target Dr. Cardell’s site: dougCardell.com If you want real talk on economics, freedom, and human nature, follow us, and drop a comment: What’s ONE thing you wish more people understood about capitalism or socialism? Space Tomatoes Podcast – Real conversations, no filter. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

    1h 24m
  7. Chris Liss Schools Havok & LX - Why Your Dollars Are the Real Scam, Bitcoin, Nostr Zaps & Fiat Fiascos S2-EP14

    APR 3

    Chris Liss Schools Havok & LX - Why Your Dollars Are the Real Scam, Bitcoin, Nostr Zaps & Fiat Fiascos S2-EP14

    Havok and LX are back with zero script as they dive headfirst into Bitcoin with special guest Chris Liss (host of The Chris Liss Podcast https://fountain.fm/show/g91yDXlvog8DcsaszgD8). From “what the heck is this internet money anyway?” to Chris’s perfect “battery for your energy” analogy, this episode is an interesting and fun, no BS crash course on why fiat is quietly leaking value while Bitcoin just sits there holding the charge. Expect rants on volatility “it only goes up… eventually”, why gold is cute but Bitcoin is the digital upgrade, Nostr’s value-for-value zaps that let you tip creators without the Substack guilt trip, Lightning wallets, self custody paranoia, and even a wild George Carlin as Satoshi theory. Plus, Chris drops wisdom on why normies should stop treating Bitcoin like a stock and start seeing it as the future of money itself. If you’ve ever wondered “is this just gambling?” or “how do I actually buy some without getting rekt?”, this one is for you. Grab your sats, zap if you vibe, and join the conversation because in 2026, the printer is still running and the battery is looking mighty tempting. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1767024435775999c3b686d39

    54 min
  8. Spiffy Sean Styles Glorious ADHD Chaos - Wrestling Smackdowns, Star Trek Beef, Music & LOTR S2-EP13

    MAR 27

    Spiffy Sean Styles Glorious ADHD Chaos - Wrestling Smackdowns, Star Trek Beef, Music & LOTR S2-EP13

    This one is a full-throttle, zero-script joyride! Pro wrestler, cover band rockstar (Walk of Shame), voice over wizard, and self proclaimed modern day Renaissance man “Spiffy” Sean Styles struts into the studio with hosts LX and Havok and immediately turns the mic into a wrestling ring, a Star Trek bridge, and an 80s/90s nostalgia time machine. From Attitude Era war stories and paying dues with the Wild Samoans, to Picard vs Kirk supremacy debates, Tribble rants, Quake LAN-party flashbacks, Elden Ring rage quits, and why Havok thinks your new music is “suspect,” Sean delivers two hours of high octane, ADHD fueled tangents, life philosophy (“find something you love… then figure out how to get paid for it”), and zero filter elder millennial wisdom. Pure chaos, zero filter, maximum laughs. If you love nerd culture, real talk, and conversations that bounce like a pinball machine on espresso, this episode is your new favorite neurodivergent rabbit hole.

    1h 59m
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Welcome to Space Tomatoes, the podcast where we boldly go where no logic has gone before, armed with nothing but an unhealthy amount of enthusiasm and a profound lack of focus. Here, we discuss everything and nothing, jumping from topics like quantum physics to why pineapple is (or isn’t) a pizza topping—sometimes in the same sentence. Join us as we dive deep into the void of random musings, irrelevant trivia, and obscure pop culture references that are guaranteed to make you giggle, cringe, or wonder if we’ve lost touch with reality (spoiler: we have).

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    SpaceTomatoes-podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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