The Final War

Max Lebow
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An out-of-work actor finds a misguided purpose when he is hacked by a group claiming to be dissidents of the Chinese Military fighting an invisible war for the soul of humanity. What starts as a curious adventure quickly turns dark when his work surrounds him with the FBI, NSA, and high-profile filmmakers on the front lines of the fight against COVID.

Episodes

  1. Surprise!

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 10 TRAILER

    Surprise!

    Check out our IG, TikTok, or X account (@thefinalwarpod) to follow along with the screenshots of the original messages I exchanged with Xi! And if you have any further insights into the matter, please let us know... Support the show

    1 min
  2. E9: Redacted

    11/23/2024

    E9: Redacted

    Finally, Max seeks help from "the federal agency." While they suggest Xi may be tied to the Chinese military rather than dissidents, it quickly becomes clear that they cannot be fully trusted, especially after Max's Freedom of Information And Privacy Act documents come back fully redacted, and with suspicious contractions. And even after Xi's departure, strange things continue to happen with Walker and Julia... Support the show

    53 min
  3. E8: Independence Day

    11/12/2024

    E8: Independence Day

    The final straw. Xi claims that there are non-human forces at play, and that Max's mind is no longer safe. Julia begins to help Max reclaim his agency against what reveals itself as an inevitable path toward insanity. Now at his breaking point, Max attempts to sever ties with Xi, provoking dangerous retaliation. Support the show

    52 min
  4. E7: Sweet Dreams

    11/05/2024

    E7: Sweet Dreams

    Max finally confides in Julia, escalating Xi’s threats into the realm of science fiction. The opposing forces in Max's life begin to come to a crescendo, leading to a complete and total breakdown of his psyche. The tech billionaire is days away, engaging in new spying techniques, and Xi's predictions about Covid and the world stage begin to fall into place. This episode is for entertainment purposes only... Support the show

    55 min
  5. E6: AI, Siddhartha, and Me

    10/29/2024

    E6: AI, Siddhartha, and Me

    As the Covid-era protests erupt across the country, Max’s paranoia deepens. He seeks solace in a rekindled romance with Julia, but Xi’s omnipresence looms with assigned readings of Siddhartha and Nostradamus. Yikes. Xi also claims it’s time for Max to meet a high-profile tech billionaire allegedly tied to their rebellion. Support the show

    1h 1m
  6. E5: Fame-ish

    10/21/2024

    E5: Fame-ish

    Xi’s psychological grip intensifies, quoting private conversations from years prior, implying a vast backlog of conversations had on or around a phone. The hacker's manipulation pushes Max toward espionage-like activities involving  powerful filmmakers and humanitarians. Max's friends become fellow targets, and Xi's warnings about world events seem increasingly prescient. Support the show

    50 min
  7. E4: The Bad Doctor

    10/15/2024

    E4: The Bad Doctor

    Max thrives in his new role in Los Angeles but remains haunted by Xi’s return. His career falters as the pandemic hits, and Xi reappears, offering purpose and peril, specifically surrounding a well-known doctor compromised by the Chinese Military. Xi demands that Max gathers sensitive information from medical professionals and his Hollywood A-Lister boss amidst the pandemic. Max begins to acquiesce... Support the show

    54 min
  8. E3: Sorry Hillary

    10/08/2024

    E3: Sorry Hillary

    The hacker continues targeting those close to Max, including another ex-girlfriend, Hillary. After the hacker takes a different approach, Max temporarily believes he has outsmarted Xi. However, the hacker's influence persists, as they continue to pose as a student, among other things. Always lurking in the shadows... Meanwhile, Max's new job with Oscar-winning filmmaker Bryan Fogel offers Xi a fresh opportunity to exploit him. Support the show

    42 min
  9. E2: Toilet Paper Day

    10/01/2024

    E2: Toilet Paper Day

    Chaos ensues when a college student who studies AI accuses Max of hacking them. As suspicion mounts, Max explores various explanations, from an elaborate prank to a role-prepping tactic by Hollywood figures for his upcoming role on Mr. Robot. His therapist and hacking experts analyze the situation, while his friend Glen pushes him to turn the experience into a screenplay. Support the show

    1h 4m
  10. E1: A Pale Frail Bird

    10/01/2024

    E1: A Pale Frail Bird

    Max receives a cryptic Instagram comment containing personal information that no stranger should know. The hacker, Xi, claims to be part of a group of dissidents of the Chinese military that is fighting a technological war for human consciousness. Interviews with Max’s ex-girlfriend and therapist reveal his initial panic and reluctant agreement to meet an "agent" as the unsettling intrusion begins. Support the show

    47 min

  11. TRAILER

    Introducing The Final War

    When Max Lebow is hacked by agents claiming to be dissidents of the Chinese military, his life spirals into a world of cyber warfare and global espionage. The Final War is a gripping new podcast that reveals how ordinary people can become pawns in extraordinary conflicts. Listen to the trailer now and discover Max's shockingly true story. Coming October 1st. Support the show

    1 min

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An out-of-work actor finds a misguided purpose when he is hacked by a group claiming to be dissidents of the Chinese Military fighting an invisible war for the soul of humanity. What starts as a curious adventure quickly turns dark when his work surrounds him with the FBI, NSA, and high-profile filmmakers on the front lines of the fight against COVID.

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  • Creator
    Max Lebow
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Final War
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