Cocktails & Calamity

Canadian actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer, writer, and co-founder of the sketch comedy group The Kids in the Hall, Dave Foley joins to discuss his passion for the UFO phenomena! Debrief host, Michael Mataluni will also be joined by investigative journalist and Debrief Founder Tim McMillan and special guest Chrissy Newton. Enjoy the full video version at The Debrief YouTube Channel!

A first-person account of CPAC from Independent Journalist Laura Jedeed! Laura has been covering the Far-Right movement from the ground since the explosion of organizations like the Proud Boys, Groypers, and 3 Percenters. We also discuss the struggle in Myanmar and Andy NGO's horrible book.

Bitcoin Vs. Fiat currency. Is Bitcoin an attempt by big money and big tech to exert more control over our lives or is this 'smart' money a way to democratize the monetary system? Can bitcoin fix the income inequality problem that we are experiencing with fiat currency? In this live panel, we are joined by Alex Dischinger of Tucson Bitcoin and writer Indi Samarajiva to have a pro and con panel about the purpose and future of Bitcoin.

Have you ever wondered what Mark Twain would sound like on Acid? Comedy icon Drew Morgan is the co-author of the Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark! We discuss politics, comedy, and a comedian's life during covid. Join us as we get weird with the sizzlingly sarcastic—furiously funny Drew Morgan!

About 10,000 years ago, humans moved to semi-permanent villages and changed the direction of human evolution. With agricultural developments came food surpluses, leading to commerce, specialization, Industrial Revolution, and the modern city. City Planner, Katie Rooney joins the discussion to share her beliefs about the future of cities in a post Covid world.

Krissy is a Writer and Journalist with a passion for the weird and fringe. She writes for Mysterious Universe and The Debrief. She got her start as a sex columnist after doing in depth, first person, investigative journalism about a sex cult. We discuss psychology, sex cults, magic, pyramids, UFOs, cats, psychedelics, much more... oh and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Need a JOLT of humor? Don't miss Chris as he shares his years on the road as a stand-up comedian and why he started writing epic novels set in a beautifully developed fantasy world filled with history, magic, unique and quirky characters, and show-stopping villains.

As the bizarre nature of 2021 continues to confound the world—the financial, tech, and media industries are in a state of MASSIVE disruption! Game Stonk is the latest in a series of extraordinary events that are shaking the very foundation of what we thought was possible. Join the conversation as we dig into these new phenomena and discuss how to maintain perspective in the age of insanity.

After the storming of the Capitol—Donald Trump and tens of thousands of Twitter users were deplatformed as Parler was expelled from the app stores and Amazon Servers. IT Ninja, Craig Rigby, James LeFrance, and Robert Haverly join us to discuss what this mean for the future of politics and how you can keep yourself safe in this new digital world?

Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power. Trump encouraged the mob to move toward the capital building after stoking the anger of the crowd.

As the U.S. Capitol Building was breached by a group of Radical Right Wing Protestors for the first time in over 200 years Americans are left wondering what's next. Have we officially entered a uniquely American Civil Cold War? Will Trump continue to lead destructive forces after he leaves office? With so many questions and so few answers, we debrief this historic week in America with a calm conversation about what we can do to ensure a strong and fair Democratic Republic to leave to the next generation. Special guests—Chase Oliver, Brooks Lopez, & Audra Latham.

I started investing $100 dollars a month in Bitcoin in March of 2018 If you would like to see my results and get a basic understanding of what Bitcoin is, you are in the right place.

The Washington Post released a leaked a one-hour call on Saturday, January 2nd with Georgia election officials. Trump insisted he won the state and threatened legal consequences if the officials did not act to find 11,780 votes. Step by step breakdown of the excerpts from the call.

Yes, 2020 sucked but hell, there's a lot of good shit that happened too! Join us for inspiring stories of hope and opportunity along with a review of the silly, obscure, and forgotten stories of 2020. Oh, yeah we also get into aliens and interdimensional beings! Don't miss it!

When the mainstream corporate media is slow to act or explicitly ignores what's happening on the streets, it takes brave Independent Journalists to bring you the truth. Meet the real people covering the Portland Protests, Antifa, the Proud Boys and much more. Join us LIVE as we discuss what goes on behind the scenes with Laura Jedeed & Carissa Dez.

Most people know that Christmas takes many of its traditions from Ancient Pagan rituals but there is a cornucopia of relics that have links to the ancient world. Join Kristin, Brooks, Candi & Michael at the Calamity Desk as we have some fun, drink some eggnog, and celebrate the season and the silly on Cocktails & Calamity.

Peter Leyden has written for Newsweek, Wired, and authored two books. His latest masterwork is the very positive yet plausible story of how America can solve the many challenges of climate change, economic inequality, racial inequities and political polarization. The story is told from the perspective of a member of Generation Z at the end of his life in 2100 as he explains not only how we solved those challenges but helped lay the foundations for a different kind of civilization that evolved through the entire 21st century.

"People often use ‘third world' as a slur. ‘Oh, we're like a third world country now,' obviously talking about something bad. Words are used to assert power and this hurts us more than feelings" according to Indi Samarajiva our featured guest who hails from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Indi is a prolific writer who's work challenges the Western Mind on topics from Capital Colonialism to Vaccines and Pandemics. Join us as we take a look inside our own minds from abroad.

The American Experiment began as a patchwork of political systems and philosophies derived from the Ancient Greek & Roman and Empires. To what extent could these fallen civilizations give us an understanding of where Modern America stands today and where we are heading. Join us as we dig deeper into the direction and history of the most powerful Democratic Republic in the world.

It appears that drugs are winning the war—join us as Libertarian Congressional candidate Chase Oliver, discusses ballot measures across the country that are legalizing all sorts of psychotropic substances. Can this be a watershed moment for the country? Can we adopt policies like Portugal and end the war on drugs? It's all happening very fast—don't miss this episode.

Part 2 of this epic November 3rd Election night special in which we rotated twelve guests over a four hour period! It was a marathon but the dialogue was powerful. Enjoy part 2 of 2 of this extraordinary event.

On this epic November 3rd Election night special we rotated twelve guests over a four hour period! It was a marathon but the dialogue was powerful. Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this extraordinary event.

If the Election is close there is every possibility that Trump could refuse to concede, question the votes, and ultimately lead us toward a Constitutional Crisis. We walk you through step by step how this could occur as well as the review the current state of the election, predictions, and much more.

Joe Biden & Donald Trump could not be more different. Joe Biden lacks a certain progressive excitement that has left many Liberals dismissive while Donald Trump continues to lose moderate voters in swing states according to 2020 Election Polls. Can Trump claw back ground with his conservative base? With the November Presidential Election only a few days away I'm gonna share the 7 Reasons I'm gonna Settle for Sleepy Joe Biden.

Biden Vs. Trump final debate recap! We fact check the claims, consider the gaffs, and discuss potential outcomes in the final stretch to November 3rd Presidential Election! Georgia Special Election Candidate Chase Oliver joined us live as we took a deep into the candidate's policies and fact check their claims on the economy, Covid, the environment, & much much more...

As the pandemic slowly grinds on many of us still find ourselves working from home and avoiding face to face interactions. This new normal can sometimes feel lonely and depressing. In this episode we welcome mental health professional Audra Latham to discuss the ways in which we can stay sane through these difficult times.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg AKA The Notorious RBG! The Supreme Court justice turned a cult icon of progressive America. Her imperturbable fight for women's and minorities' rights seems to have spurred the cultural imagination of the USA. In times of #MeToo, her conviction seems more relevant than ever. But how did a brilliant Lawyer become a cultural force?

Join us as we reveal the concepts of manipulation that subtly modify our behavior in politics (polarization), advertising, and personal communication. We discuss the book 'Words that Work' written by Republican strategist/pollster Frank Lutz and how the left wing can master marketing like the right. We will also dive deep in current events including the CDC's new Covid-19 Comorbidity Death Data, the Newest November Election Polls, Trump's latest qAnon Dog Whistle, and much much more...

As millions of people seek alternatives to mainstream news, entertainment, and opinion the future looks bright for creators of all kinds. How has new media like YouTube, Podcasting, & Streaming changed the world already and what should we expect in the coming years.   Alicia and her partner Stacey launched Trashy divorces with a bang—accumulating over 1.2 Million downloads around the world! Join us as we discuss her success and opportunities for people who want to embrace new media to find new content or create their own.

The latest polls coming in from pollsters are showing Biden's lead slighting increasing as Trump's RNC bounce seems to be dwindling. Genius statistician Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight is offering a word of caution!

The partisan war of the Democrats Vs Republicans has been raging for decades. We reveal the declassified documents of Richard Nixon's White House in 1971. Nixon wanted to Divide the Democratic Party by turning each faction group against each other. The playbook is almost identical to what is happening in 2020.

Chase Oliver will be joining us to discuss his run for John Lewis' 5th congressional seat in the House of Representatives for Georgia. We will also be discussing current events and the future of the Libertarian party. We discuss Current Events including the Democratic National Convention, AOC's beef with NBC, & Steve Bannon's recent arrest.

Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp, but lobbyism and corruption continue to strangle our political systems. Join us as we simplify the legislation, processes, and mandates that allow greed and corruption to maintain influence in Washington, and analyze what can be do to give the power back to the people. Featuring DC Local and swamp aficionado: Scott Dukart! We also discuss the Kamala Harris choice for VP, Trump's executive orders and what Ranked Choice Voting could mean for the future of democracy.

Join us as we discuss current events including Joe Biden's recent media interviews, the Beirut Explosion, & Feminism in Gen Z. GDP in the U.S. dropped by 33% Annualized in 2020 while the Great Depression had a 30% reduction in GDP. Discover why we are we not in a great depression and why Wall Street is soaring while Main Street gets rocked and millions are out of work?

Join us as we discuss the calamities of the week; including President Trump's call to delay the November Election, Dr. Stella Immanuel's Cure for Covid-19, & the Feds exit from Portland. Then we deep dive into the brand new Nuclear Fusion Reactor in France called ITER as we discuss the power of imitating the sun for our long term and sustainable energy needs.

Is gamification going to change our lives for the better or is it simply band-aid on our hatred for the mundane. In this episode we discuss how hi tech play can both help and hurt productivity and the enjoyment of life, work, and school. Current events include a short recap on the Portland Protests and the direction of the BLM movement.  

Since time immemorable the human race has been in search of the Fountain of Youth. Is our quest finally over? Will technology take us the final few steps to help us achieve immortality? Join us as we discuss politics, technology, and social issues facing humanities global future.

Kanye West is running for President, Maxine Ghislaine is in custody, and the World is Upside Down! We review the calamitous events of the week and dig deep into the CARES act and the Paycheck Protection Program.

In this episode we recap the insanity that has been 2020 up to this point! When we originally conceived the podcast we had no idea the calamity we would be walking into and commenting on. The idea was to have fun while discussing the future of our world. We could not have been more wrong. The future is NOW and we are glad to have you join us for the ride!

As the battle for the soul of America continues to be fought, we explore the power of protests. After the murder of George Floyd, both violent and non violent uprisings make their way across the country. The question though, do they work, seems to be getting new answers every day. In this episode we get saucy and explore the actual results of the protests. What is changing and where? Is policy reform, through protest, really possible.

As protest continue to spawn new conversations the idea of abolishing and de-funding the police has become a national and international topic. Is de-funding the police simply left wing lunacy or a viable possibility. We will discuss the results of protests and the reactions we are seeing from institutions and individuals across the globe.

As the world struggles to process the death of George Floyd's public murder, protests rage across the country in the early part of June 2020 as the world is enraptured in a resurgent Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode we explore police brutality, classism, racism, and a host of other topics that are as controversial as they are timely. The world is changing and we spend two hours breaking it apart piece by piece.

On May 25, Minneapolis officers arrested George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, after a convenience store employee called 911 and told the police that Mr. Floyd had bought cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill. Seventeen minutes after the first squad car arrived at the scene, Mr. Floyd was unconscious and pinned beneath three police officers, with a knee to the neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, no longer showing signs of life. Protests erupt immediately! Within two days of the incident protestors burn down the 3rd Precinct building of the Minneapolis Police Department.

With 40 Million unemployed in America, people are losing hope. While others are able to work from home, we are are feeling the sense that a New Normal is upon us. For some, working from home has been an opportunity to reconnect with family, for others it has been frustratingly unproductive and distracting. However, the news is not all bad. Human beings possess the ability to uniquely respond and adapt when faced with catastrophic challenges. Adversity has a silver lining. What problems can you solve or business can you start in this time of great change?

Was the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia a case of mistaken identity or a deep seeded result of systemic racism in America? Mr. Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, was chased by armed white residents of a South Georgia neighborhood. They were arrested months later after a viral video surfaced that woke America out of it's COVID-19 focus. In this episode we dig deep into the events that took place that day, giving you a moment by moment playback of the events that led to the arrest of Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael.

Is Covid-19 our black swan moment? A black swan is an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Black swan events are characterized by their extreme rarity, their severe impact, and the widespread insistence they were obvious in hindsight. Join us with cocktail in hand!