Finding Freedom

John Odermatt

Finding Freedom is a long-form podcast focused on entrepreneurship, health, and politics, featuring in-depth conversations with independent thinkers, business owners, researchers, and cultural critics. Hosted by John Odermatt, the show explores how centralized institutions, corporate power, and political narratives impact personal freedom, health, and economic opportunity. Episodes cover entrepreneurship and financial independence, health and wellness, medical freedom, government overreach, media bias, culture, and faith. Guests range from entrepreneurs and medical professionals to academics and journalists. Finding Freedom is designed for listeners who value long-form discussion, intellectual honesty, and practical insights into building a healthier, freer, and more resilient life.

  1. The Ocean Exit: How Arkpad is Making Seasteading a Reality with Mitchell Suchner

    6일 전

    The Ocean Exit: How Arkpad is Making Seasteading a Reality with Mitchell Suchner

    Mitchell Suchner, director of Arkpad, joins John Odermatt from his floating resort in the Philippines to discuss how seasteading is moving from theory to operational reality. Arkpad has deployed 14 floating Airbnb units, five large fish cages, and a working resort off the coast of Davao City — all built for under $50,000 per unit using fiberglass and stainless steel. Mitchell explains the two core structure types (the Glamp House and the oil-rig-inspired Ark Pad), the engineering challenges of open-sea conditions, and how international flagging laws create a surprisingly libertarian legal framework for life at sea. The conversation covers who seasteading is realistically for today, how the path to a stateless floating city mirrors historical frontier movements, and Arkpad's roadmap to reach international waters within five years. Chapters 0:00 – Intro: Why states lose power 12 nautical miles out 0:49 – Welcome & episode overview 1:27 – Sponsor: Jason Gonyea's Good to Go 90-Day Workout 2:30 – Meet Mitchell Suchner & Arkpad 5:38 – What Arkpad has built: resort, fish farm & floating houses 11:41 – Engineering: Glamp House vs. Ark Pad, storm resistance & lifespans 22:27 – Mitchell's origin story: COVID lockdowns & the Thai navy attack 26:10 – Who is seasteading for? Cost & accessibility breakdown 38:31 – Arkpad's 2, 5 & 10-year vision + the seasteading flag 41:22 – How to visit, invest & get involved Links Mentioned Arkpad / Reef Resort: reefresort.co Samal Reef Resort on Facebook (for bookings) Seasteading Institute: seasteading.org Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne’s Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46분
  2. Rebuilding Strength, Flexibility and Energy with Jason Gagne

    6월 22일

    Rebuilding Strength, Flexibility and Energy with Jason Gagne

    Most fitness programs are designed for people who are already in shape — but what about everyone else? In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John welcomes back certified personal trainer and health coach Jason Gagne, creator of the Good to Go Body 90-day program, built specifically for people starting from scratch. Jason shares his remarkable personal story of rebuilding his body after a series of childhood surgeries that left him bedridden for years, and how that experience shaped a training philosophy rooted in patience, flexibility, and consistency over intensity. The two dig into why flexibility — not strength — is the key to feeling young again, why men typically need a "scare" before they take their health seriously, and how small daily habits compound into transformational results. Whether you wake up stiff, can't remember the last time you exercised, or just want to move without pain, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction: Fitness for people who aren't already fit 0:55 – Welcome & guest intro: Jason Gagne and the Good to Go Body program 2:25 – Chair workouts & how Jason helped John's dad with Parkinson's 12:35 – Why flexibility is the real key to feeling young again 13:57 – Preview of the Good to Go Body 90-day program 21:36 – Your body has done this before: the "baby development" approach 35:52 – Why guys only take action when they're scared 43:28 – How to start small: making decisions you can actually keep 57:50 – Final advice: keep it simple — water, movement, sleep 1:01:53 – Outro & how to get $100 off the program Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne’s Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1시간 6분
  3. The Fight to Keep the Ballot Box Exclusively for Citizens with Jack Tomczak

    6월 15일

    The Fight to Keep the Ballot Box Exclusively for Citizens with Jack Tomczak

    Most Americans — across every party, gender, and demographic — agree that only US citizens should vote in US elections, yet here we are having to fight for something that sounds like the most obvious principle in the world. I sat down with Jack Tomczak from Americans for Citizen Voting to break down exactly how we got here: a constitutional loophole that could allow non-citizens to vote in congressional elections if a state legalizes non-citizen voting at the state legislative level. Jack's organization has already amended the constitutions of 15 states to close this door, and now they're pushing House Joint Resolution 152 through Congress to lock it in federally. With 90% of Americans on board — a number that makes even voter ID look controversial by comparison — this should be a layup, yet the politics are anything but simple. We dig into the LA mayor's race, the erosion of trust in our elections, and why the only honest reason to oppose this amendment is if you actually want non-citizens voting. Jack's optimistic it can get through Congress this summer, and honestly, after hearing his case, it's hard not to share that optimism. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne’s Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters 0:00 — Introduction: Should Only Citizens Vote? 0:48 — Welcome & Episode Overview 3:31 — How Americans for Citizen Voting Works & the Constitutional Loophole 10:59 — The LA Mayor's Race, Mail-In Ballots & Election Integrity 15:47 — The Polling: 90% of Americans Support Citizens-Only Voting 17:28 — The Opposition's Arguments (and Why They Fall Apart) 21:48 — Momentum: 15 States Amended, More on the Way 24:49 — What Victory Looks Like & the Path Through Congress 30:39 — Resources & How to Get Involved Links Americans for Citizen Voting: uscva.org Contact Jack: jack@onlycitizens.vote Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35분
  4. Your Gut is Either Fighting Cancer or Feeding It

    6월 8일

    Your Gut is Either Fighting Cancer or Feeding It

    Top cancer researchers just declared the gut microbiome a "moonshot moment" in cancer prevention — so why is nobody talking about it? In this solo episode, I break down the mounting science linking poor gut health to not just colon cancer, but breast, lung, pancreatic, liver, and even brain tumors. You'll learn what dysbiosis actually is, how a leaky gut opens the door to chronic inflammation and tumor growth, and which everyday habits are quietly wrecking your microbiome. I also walk through the specific cancers most connected to gut health and what the research actually says about each one. Then we get into what you can do about it — from eating fermented foods and fiber to choosing the right probiotic delivery system. The good news is that unlike your genetics, your microbiome is something you can start changing with your very next meal. This episode is a wake-up call, but more importantly, it's a roadmap. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne’s Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters 0:00 – Intro & the Moonshot Moment 0:44 – Welcome & Sponsor: Good To-Go Body Program 2:14 – Why the Gut Is About Way More Than Digestion 3:26 – What Is the Gut Microbiome? 7:06 – The Moonshot: What Scientists Are Focusing On Right Now 9:41 – Which Cancers Are Most Linked to Gut Health 11:16 – What's Destroying Your Gut Health 14:13 – How to Fight Back: Diet, Lifestyle & Protocols 20:07 – Summary & Final Thoughts Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25분
  5. AI, Persuasion and the Future of Human Creativity with Jon Benson

    6월 1일

    AI, Persuasion and the Future of Human Creativity with Jon Benson

    Jon Benson — the inventor of the video sales letter and a copywriter responsible for over $1 billion in revenue — joins the show to explore what happens to human creativity as AI takes on more of the work. Jon shares how he accidentally stumbled into copywriting, why ethical persuasion rooted in personal values outperforms manipulation, and how he's built a system of AI "clones" that handle everything from sales pages to email sequences. He explains the frustrating reality of training AI to write like a human (hint: it hates commas), why knowledge remains the ultimate competitive advantage, and how the window to get ahead of the AI wave is closing fast. If you're an entrepreneur wondering where to start, this episode will show you exactly what's possible — and what's at stake if you wait. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne’s Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Video Chapters 0:53 — Intro & Sponsor: Good to Go Body 90-Day Program 2:11 — Meet Jon Benson: Inventor of the Video Sales Letter 5:33 — Ethical Persuasion: Writing to People's Core Values 8:03 — How Jon's AI System Works (and Why AI Is So Stubborn) 11:02 — Eliminating AI-isms: Making Copy Sound Human 17:03 — The Role of Humans When AI Can Do Almost Everything 22:43 — Getting Started: youcloned.ai Free PDF & Tools 27:13 — The AI Timeline: You Don't Have a Year 33:10 — The Conversion Lab: Weekly Coaching with Jon & His Wife 36:19 — The Future: Hyper-Personalized Marketing & the AI Economy Links & Resources * 🆓 Free PDF + AI Clone Setup Guide: ⁠youcloned.ai⁠ * 🆓 Free Buyer Profile Tool: ⁠freebuyerprofile.com⁠ * 🤖 Jon's Copywriting AI Software: ⁠bnsn.ai⁠ SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50분
  6. The Financialist Kill Chain: 400 Years of Global Looting with E.M. Burlingame

    5월 25일

    The Financialist Kill Chain: 400 Years of Global Looting with E.M. Burlingame

    Author, financial analyst, and former Green Beret E.M. Burlingame joins John Odermatt to expose a 400-year-old predatory financial system — what he calls the "Financialist Kill Chain" — and argues that the same seven-step playbook used to hollow out empires throughout history is now being run on the United States. Burlingame traces the system's origins from the Praetorians of Rome through Venice, Amsterdam, and finally to the City of London, which he describes as a separate financial power occupying the Anglosphere since 1688. The conversation covers how debt, asset seizure, economic destabilization, and elite coercion have been used as weapons against civilizational peoples — and why Burlingame believes the U.S. is currently in the final phase of collapse and abandonment. He also examines why Russia and China have so far resisted the kill chain, what Trump's constraints are, and what ordinary Americans can actually do to push back. Burlingame's unique background — spanning investment analysis, algorithmic trading, Special Forces targeting, and computational engineering — gives him a rare lens to see patterns most analysts miss. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction & episode preview 1:17 – Sponsor: Good To Go Body 90 Day Fitness Program 2:10 – Guest intro: Who is E.M. Burlingame? 4:27 – Burlingame's background: finance, Special Forces & pattern recognition 19:51 – The Financialist Kill Chain explained: 400 years of predatory finance 20:05 – Walking through all 7 steps of the kill chain 20:35 – Where is the U.S. in the kill chain right now? 25:52 – Israel, scapegoating, and the real power behind the curtain 30:41 – Are Russia and China also targets? 39:14 – Why Trump can't simply stop Ukraine funding 45:35 – The upside-down flag signal: What it meant when King Charles visited the White House 53:05 – What you can do: Community, local knowledge, and fighting indifferent malevolence 1:02:08 – Where to find E.M. Burlingame's work Links & Resources E.M. Burlingame on Substack: EMBurlingame.substack.com E.M. Burlingame on X: @EMBurlingame E.M. Burlingame's website & books: https://www.emburlingame.com/ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins Rich Does Politics (YouTube): Crypto Rich's channel SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1시간 9분
  7. Eat What You Kill: Taking Ownership of Your Income

    5월 19일

    Eat What You Kill: Taking Ownership of Your Income

    A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33분
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Finding Freedom is a long-form podcast focused on entrepreneurship, health, and politics, featuring in-depth conversations with independent thinkers, business owners, researchers, and cultural critics. Hosted by John Odermatt, the show explores how centralized institutions, corporate power, and political narratives impact personal freedom, health, and economic opportunity. Episodes cover entrepreneurship and financial independence, health and wellness, medical freedom, government overreach, media bias, culture, and faith. Guests range from entrepreneurs and medical professionals to academics and journalists. Finding Freedom is designed for listeners who value long-form discussion, intellectual honesty, and practical insights into building a healthier, freer, and more resilient life.

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