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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. 2일 전

    Eight Stages of Revolution - Intel Vet Rick Hoppe Maps the Path from Grievance to Rupture S3-EP8

    Retired intelligence officer and author Rick Hoppe joins Havok and LX for a deep, no-BS breakdown of modern revolutions. From his 32 years in the intel community (including the Iraq surge) to the eight-stage process that every successful (and failed) revolution has followed since the mid-1700s, Rick lays out the real mechanics of legitimacy, rupture, and why you can't bomb your way to freedom. We dig into coups vs. true revolutions, color uprisings, the Iran situation, algorithmic cages, and what "stage three" looks like in America and Canada right now. 00:00 – Welcome & Jeopardy vibes 00:37 – Meet Rick Hoppe & Eight Stages 01:07 – How a late-night "drive-by" in Iraq sparked the book 04:06 – What actually counts as a revolution? 05:47 – Coup d'état vs. full societal overthrow 07:16 – Color revolutions, Kyiv, and Gene Sharp 09:18 – Why Iran's center of gravity isn't missiles 13:29 – You can't bomb your way into a revolution 18:51 – Golden bridges, IRGC, and no way out 23:06 – Building a revolutionary analyst's toolkit 26:08 – PsyOps, algorithms, and the information cage 31:11 – Is North America already in the stages? 33:04 – The Eight Stages explained (incubation to rupture) 39:24 – Stage four: the point of no return 44:00 – Collapse, force projection, and legitimacy 54:12 – How to avoid revolution & the power of the middle 01:01:04 – Writing the book, clearances, and life after intel 01:05:45 – Jack Ryan reality check & interrogation myths 01:09:32 – Advice to young Rick & the price of solving problems 01:18:55 – What still gives Rick hope 01:23:29 – Shout-outs to Dad & Coach Sandoval 01:25:08 – Where to find Rick & what's next Find Rick at https://rickhoppe.substack.com/ Grab Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution Here: https://www.amazon.com/Eight-Stages-Primer-Modern-Revolution/dp/B0GZJH36G7/ Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

    Eight Stages of Revolution - Intel Vet Rick Hoppe Maps the Path from Grievance to Rupture S3-EP8
  2. 8월 14일

    Deliciously Free Jon Francois Escapes Toxic Radio for Podcast Pivots, & Uber Shenanigans S3-EP7

    What happens when a morning-radio veteran trades FCC rules, toxic bosses, and medium-market grind for total creative freedom? You get pure Space Tomatoes chaos. Hosts Havok and LX welcome Jon Francois, host of The Delicious Culture with Jon Francois, for an unscripted deep-dive into six years of podcasting evolution from the goofy “Anything Show,” through a two-year Family Matters rewatch grind (Urkel catchphrases and all), to the current solo format built around three delicious questions. Jon spills on why full-time radio felt overworked and underpaid, the exact moment he walked away cold-turkey in 2024, the best (and most dramatic-llama) Uber/Lyft rides, how he actually got his wife on the mic, and the public-access mentor who let a shy teen interview blankets and smash ice bags for creativity’s sake. Expect radio-industry real talk, shock-jock reflections (Howard Stern respect + reality check, daytime-driver survival tips, and a reminder that independence beats corporate validation every single time. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own content (or just need a laugh at late-night dispensary passengers, this one’s juicy. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro (network glitches included) 01:45 – Origin of The Delicious Culture 05:13 – From the Anything Show to Family Matters Recap Grind 08:14 – Solo Pivot & the Three Delicious Questions 11:10 – Favorite Parts of Podcasting & Creative Control 13:13 – AI Tools, Getting the Wife On-Air & Partner Dynamics 18:12 – The Toxic Side of Full-Time Radio 22:35 – Leaving Radio Cold-Turkey & Finding Independence 25:45 – Formats, Markets & Why Personal Life Won 30:55 – Howard Stern, Bubba the Love Sponge & Authenticity 37:23 – Uber & Lyft: Best Conversations, Worst Drama Llamas 43:38 – Shoutout to Jitu Huntley & Public-Access Roots 50:47 – Where to Find Jon & The Delicious Culture Find Jon: The Delicious Culture on all major platforms + YouTube, Instagram/TikTok @TheDeliciousCulture, email thedeliciousculture@gmail.com. Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes Wherever you are, whenever you’re listening, have an amazing day.

    Deliciously Free Jon Francois Escapes Toxic Radio for Podcast Pivots, & Uber Shenanigans S3-EP7
  3. 8월 7일

    Small Steps, Big Results Escaping the Lifestyle Disease Pandemic S3-EP6

    Graham Hawley didn't set out to become a wellness coach. After watching his father and brother suffer devastating complications from type 2 diabetes, he went down the research rabbit hole and discovered the uncomfortable truth: much of what we call "food" is slowly poisoning us. In this episode, Graham breaks down the five pillars of health nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, alcohol and explains why lifestyle diseases have exploded in the last 35 years. He shares why the medical system has become a "sick care" operation focused on symptom management, how Big Food engineered addictive products, and the simple (but not always easy) path back to real health through whole foods. You'll hear powerful personal stories from both Graham and the hosts about reversing metabolic dysfunction, ditching processed garbage, fixing sleep routines, and why eating real food is the ultimate act of rebellion against a broken system. If you've ever been told a chronic condition is "forever" or felt confused by the food on your plate, this conversation will give you both clarity and a practical roadmap. Guest: Graham Hawley, certified health & wellness coach and author of Small Steps, Big Results: From a Whole Food Diet. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:16 - Graham's Personal Journey and Family Story 06:13 - The Five Pillars of Health 10:22 - Sick Care vs Health Care 13:52 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes 20:36 - Big Food, Processed Food, and Deception 24:31 - Sleep Routines and Morning Habits 29:29 - Kids, Screens, and Modern Life 35:02 - Personal Health Transformations 42:00 - Medical System Stories and Misdiagnosis 48:31 - Writing the Book and Future Plans 52:41 - Educating Parents and the Next Generation 56:06 - Closing and Resources Link to Graham's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G21Y9Z8K

    Small Steps, Big Results Escaping the Lifestyle Disease Pandemic S3-EP6
  4. 7월 31일

    Human First AI Why Replacing Humans Is a Terrible Business Strategy with Derek Crager S3-EP5

    In this episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast, Havok and LX sit down with Derek Crager, founder and CEO of Practical AI, creator of Pocket Mentor, and author of Human First AI, for a refreshingly pragmatic conversation about AI that actually serves humans instead of trying to replace them. Derek makes a compelling case that the current AI will take all the jobs narrative is both overhyped and dangerously shortsighted. He argues that the real opportunity lies in using AI to think with humans, not for them, empowering people to make better decisions outside the box while keeping businesses resilient. We dive into the psychology of AI adoption, why 95 percent of corporate AI projects are failing, the critical role of entry level jobs in the economy, and how Derek's own neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, and dyslexia) shaped his approach to building tools that actually work. We also get the origin story of Pocket Mentor, the worlds first AI based vocational mentor designed specifically for trades and skilled workers, and hear how Derek built Amazons highest rated internal training program from scratch during the pandemic. If you're tired of the AI hype cycle and want practical, human centered thinking on how to actually use these tools without destroying your own customer base, this ones for you. Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Guest Welcome 00:46 What Is Human First AI? 02:23 The Third Path Neither God Nor Devil 05:23 Why Replacing Humans Destroys Your Own Market 08:50 Historical Tech Displacement Calculators, Electricity, Agriculture 18:11 Building Amazons Best Training Program from Scratch 27:57 Pocket Mentor AI That Fits in Your Pocket Literally 46:50 Late Diagnosis Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia at 50 01:13:40 Shoutout to Kim Chavez and Final Thoughts Links and Resources: Practical AI: practicalai.app Human First AI free first chapter: humanfirstai.net Derek on the web: search Derek Crager Practical AI Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

    Human First AI Why Replacing Humans Is a Terrible Business Strategy with Derek Crager S3-EP5
  5. 7월 24일

    The Liberty Solution Why the State Can't Coexist With Freedom with Derek Wills S3-EP4

    This week on Space Tomatoes, Havok and LX sit down with Derek Wills (AncapAir), author of The Liberty Solution. Derek walks us through his journey from hardcore Republican → constitutional conservative → libertarian → full ancap, and how reading Murray Rothbard completely rewrote the book he was working on. We dive deep into why the state is inherently incompatible with liberty, the myth of "necessary evil," reputation as the ultimate enforcement mechanism in a stateless society, and why IP is not only invalid but actively stifles innovation. We also tackle the classic objections: roads, fire departments, police, dispute resolution, immigration, welfare, and what a voluntary society actually looks like in practice. Derek makes a strong case that ostracism and reputation are far more powerful (and ethical) than state violence. Topics covered: The brutal reality of writing a book (and rewriting 90% of it) Why "small government" is a myth Reputation, ostracism, and private arbitration as real enforcement IP, chocolate chip cookies, and why you can't own an idea Roads, hospitals, and the free-market solutions nobody talks about Why the Libertarian Party keeps embarrassing itself The power of voluntary association vs. coercive hierarchy Links: Derek on X: https://x.com/ancapair The Liberty Solution on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K81FQN5 Derek on Nostr: npub1ymkmqpz2jd9h2wm7xllh0yc7gusm6fszaavxeuapgpljsndz34zsqafgr0 Want to be a guest on Space Tomatoes? Hit us up on PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spacetomatoes

    The Liberty Solution Why the State Can't Coexist With Freedom with Derek Wills S3-EP4

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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).