Podcasts about Firas

Dan speaks with Firas Modad about the strange, possibly self inflicted decline of Germany and Japan.

Firas and Ronald Dodson discuss the crisis in the United States, the friend-enemy distinction, and today's political theology.

Islander #6 magazine is now on sale. Buy it here! Carl and Firas are joined by Ann Coulter to discuss the canonisation of Jason Arday, how everyone is wrong about JD Vance, and how Trump has actually done well on immigration.

Firas interviews Calvin Robinson about his new book, The Silent Jihad: Exposing the Islamification of the West.

Islander #6 magazine is now one sale. Buy it here! Stelios, Luca, and Firas discuss the death of Jason Arday, the second Siege of Ceuta, and how to make enemies and turn away friends.

Islander #6 magazine is now one sale. Buy it here! Harry, Luca and Firas discuss attacks on Christians, the collapse of Hollywood, and the sorry state of the gaming industry.

Islander #6 magazine is now one sale. Buy it here! Luca, Firas and Nate discuss Reform's response to Restore's reconciliation offer, the Save Europe Act, and Turd-Worldification.

Firas explains that the Cuetta Invasion was not a coincidence, nor a conspiracy, but an indication of Western weakness. Then he goes over updates to the Iran War.

Luca and Firas are joined by Elizabeth Heverin to discuss whether the Right will unite, how experimenting on children is evil, and how Britain has a food and water problem.

Firas goes over how Trump failed at everything, why the Iran war will resume, and why an American civil war is inevitable.

Islander #6 magazine is now one sale. Buy it here! Carl, Luca and Firas discuss the terror attack at Berlin's Pride march, Elon vs The Economist, and why the Gimp Party is stalling.

Firas goes over what Iran's strategy will turn into as this becomes an endless war, why countries like Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE may cease to exist, how Iran's space programme can be used to build ICBM's, the day after the midterms, and JD Vance's panic.

Islander #6 magazine is now one sale. Buy it here! Carl, Luca and Firas discuss the garden party being on fire, Restoring Manchester, and how you are born in debt.

Ghost sits down with geopolitical analyst Firas Modad of the Lotus Eaters for a sprawling, two hour conversation that covers an enormous amount of ground. They dig into the stalemate in Iran, the shifting alliance between Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and why Israel keeps finding itself on the outside looking in. From there the discussion turns philosophical, touching on multipolarity, the nature of empire, Christianity's place in the West, and some genuinely spicy disagreements about Zionism, Qasim Soleimani, and whether economic entanglement actually prevents war. The two do not agree on everything, and that is the point. Expect sharp historical detail on the Astana process, the fall of Assad, and Saudi Arabia's oil dependent trust fund politics, all wrapped in a conversation Ghost himself admits could have gone another hour. A dense, opinionated, occasionally combative watch for anyone who likes their geopolitics served with real pushback.

In this episode Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast Mike and Trey Farley welcome guests Feras Irikat (VP of Brand and Design) and David Futula (Director of Technical Services) from Island Stone, discussing how tile choices shape outdoor living spaces and how to specify products for pools. David explains his role co-authoring the TCNA P602 pool tile installation standard and outlines key performance factors for submerged/exterior use such as freeze/thaw, thermal shock, breaking strength, chemical resistance, and stone-specific issues like rust. Firas describes Island Stone's origin in Bali creating mesh-mounted pebble sheets, ongoing innovation in dimensional/fractal patterns, and environmentally conscious pebble sourcing. They cover how homeowners should balance emotional goals with functional requirements, the importance of mockups and grout/sealer choices, details on Sukabumi stone behavior and sealing, mesh-backed glass manufacturing differences, V-cap trims, and saltwater pool compatibility.   Discover more and connect: https://islandstone.com/ https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFarleyDesigns https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/   00:00 Podcast Welcome 01:12 Meet Island Stone Experts 02:36 Pool Tile Standards 04:47 Firas Tile Journey 06:27 Dave Trade Background 08:38 Indoor Outdoor Design Shift 10:35 Biophilic Home Healing 12:32 Island Stone Origin Story 20:28 Ethical Pebble Sourcing 22:45 Designing for Feeling 25:37 Choosing Tile Basics 30:25 Pool Suitability Testing 36:33 Sukabumi Stone Deep Dive 43:10 Natural Stone Variation 44:05 Patina and Biophilic Color 46:34 Slip Resistance and Formats 49:04 Sealants Grout and Mockups 51:12 Fractal Design Philosophy 55:10 Water Walls and Spec Limits 59:47 Mesh Backed Glass Explained 01:04:14 V Cap Trim and Salt Systems 01:07:58 Ceramic Kits and Coverings 01:11:54 Designing for Client Feelings 01:14:07 Wrap Up and Contact Info 01:16:47 Favorites Travel and Closing  

Stelios, Firas, and Nate discuss Nolan's odyssey to infinity wokeness, the police's attempt to deflect from Ann Widdecombe's murder, and David Lammy's effort to cover up migrant crime.

Islander #6 magazine is now one sale. Buy it here! Harry, Luca and Firas discuss how everyone gets a visa, how they're really backing Binface, and one of the games of all time.

Carl, Firas, and Beau discuss the strange details of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, how the pro-Israel position is ending, and whether Burnham can save Labour.

69 MinutesPG-13Firas Modad is a Middle East and geopolitical risk analyst and host on The Lotus Eaters. John Fieldhouse is a former Army officer. Firas joins Pete to talk about the cause of the Iran War.Firas' SubstackThe Lotus EatersFiras on TwitterPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Carl, Luca, and Firas discuss the stupidity of the Clacton by-election, how our politics are corrupt, and Japan's food xenophobia.

Firas discusses how Russia is winning, but 2027 will be much harder. Support us by signing up to our website for as little as £5 a month and access our entire Premium catalogue.

Harry, Luca and Firas discuss the questionable finances of Nigel Farage, Pope Leo XIV's trip to Lampedusa, and 250 years of America.

Nate, Nick and Firas discuss Europe's hatred for itself and what to do about it, the state of Britain's police and Restore's plan to fix it, and the war over defining postliberal Britain between Farage and Burnham.

Firas goes over the latest escalation in the Persian Gulf, Lebanon's march to civil war, and how Turkey may end up fighting Iran and Israel.

Beau, Luca and Firas discuss the King's latest betrayal, the great ensh*tification, and Andy Burnham's plans for power.

Carl, Firas, and Nick discuss air-con being far right now, Elon apparently becoming a ‘mass murderer', and how they're going to ban parenting.

Firas, Josh, and Nate discuss the Montreal shooting and the tragedy of incels, the butter chicken tsunami, and the climate panic.

Harry and Firas discuss the bizarre new attacks on Restore, the reaction to the rape gang inquiry report, and if Andy Burnham truly is the worst thing ever.

Firas discusses how big tech and intelligence agencies have always worked hand in glove, from their founding until today.

 Carl, Luca and Firas discuss Makerfield changing everything, the establishment's attacks on Restore Britain, and Labour banning social media for under-16s.

Carl, Beau, and Firas discuss how things are happening inevitably now, and that there is probably no salvaging the situation for the powers that be.

Firas gives an update on the resumption of the Iran-Israel-US Wars, the closure of the Bab al-Mandab, and the coming global financial crisis.

 EPISODE DESCRIPTION I sat down with Firas Isa, the founder of Crypto Dispenser, a bootstrapped and profitable company that has been quietly building Bitcoin on-ramp infrastructure since 2017. Firas started with a single Bitcoin ATM, partnered with GreenDot Bank to place cash deposit points across 100,000 retail stores like CVS and Walmart, and has grown to over 100,000 registered users , all without taking a penny of outside investment. In this conversation, we dig into why cash is still the purest way to buy Bitcoin, the brutal reality of getting bank accounts shut down repeatedly, and why Firas believes Bitcoin is the world's most peaceful revolution against currency debasement. If you have ever wondered how to buy Bitcoin without going through a big exchange, or you are a founder trying to understand what it actually takes to survive a decade in the crypto space on a bootstrap budget, this episode is for you. DISCLAIMERNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/ CONNECT Crypto Dispenser Website:https://www.cryptodispensers.com/Crypto Dispenser Twitter/X: https://x.com/cryptodispenserFiras Isa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firas-isa/Web3 with Sam Kamani Podcast: https://www.web3pod.xyz KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS • [00:01] Sam introduces Firas Isa and Crypto Dispenser , a bootstrapped, profitable Bitcoin on-ramp with 100K+ users• [01:43] Firas explains how Crypto Dispenser started in 2017 with one Bitcoin ATM and has since pivoted to an online platform supporting debit, credit, ACH, wire, and PayPal• [02:32] Firas shares his origin story , studying political science at Loyola University and learning about money printing, the petrodollar, and empire collapse• [05:30] Discussion on the US gold standard, the Federal Reserve, and Voltaire's warning that fiat currency eventually goes to zero• [10:19] How Bitcoin Pop (Bitcoin Point of Payment) works , generating a barcode inside the Crypto Dispenser account and loading cash at CVS, Walmart, or Walgreens• [12:19] Why Crypto Dispenser is non-custodial and why that matters , users own their Bitcoin the same day they buy it• [13:43] Why cash remains the only true way to buy Bitcoin without relying on the traditional banking system• [20:34] The brutal reality of maintaining bank accounts as a crypto startup , banks shutting them down every six to eight months• [23:23] The rise of neo-banks like OneSafe (backed by Coinbase) and how they have helped but still face the same de-risking pattern• [26:13] How Crypto Dispenser differentiates through hands-on customer support against giants like Coinbase and Strike• [30:56] Trends Firas is watching , prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, and what they say about younger generations seeking financial freedom• [37:46] Firas's vision for the next two to three years , scaling the business, potentially bringing on VC capital, and continuing to grow organically• [39:15] North Star metrics , 100K registered users, approximately 2,000 monthly paying users• [41:45] Firas's ask , give Bitcoin a chance, and reach out if you are a developer or investor who wants to help scale

Beau, Luca and Firas discuss the fight the establishment can't win, the plods being pointless, and who's creating problems in the Iran War.

Dan, Firas, Nate, and special guest Frank Wright ask who he is, if Kushner is the new Mandelson, and the unfortunate fact the Islamocommunist alliance is not holding up well.

Firas covers how the war in Lebanon and Iran is likely to expand, risking Turkish and Egyptian involvement against Israel.

Carl and Firas are joined by Callum Barker to discuss the media assault on Restore, the ethnic riots in France, and why Hasan Piker was banned from Britain.

Walid and Firas join us as we select our 26 man squad for the World CupWelcome to Barra Bruvvas.Join the Bruvvahood:https://instagram.com/BarraBruvvashttps://x.com/BarraBruvvashttps://www.tiktok.com/@barrabruvvas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Forge and Realpolitik, Firas & Harrison examine how Europe once the centre of global power and civilisation declined from imperial dominance to strategic dependence in the 21st century.

Harry, Luca and Firas discuss AIPAC striking again, the new worst ending ever, and Modi's migrant madness.

Carl, Luca and Firas discuss Starmer vs Robinson, restoring Makerfield, and how racism kills.

Dan, Firas, and special guest Harrison Pitt discuss the UK state banning people who embarrass them, whether the British state can even be governed by anyone, and how control is breaking down everywhere.

Luca, Firas and Nate are joined by Charlie Downes to discuss how Great Yarmouth First won, the Global Compact for Migration, and why Starmer is right about the Labour Party.

Firas discusses the EU's economic collapse, the possibility of civil wars, immigration, and the alternatives.

Firas and Stephen Carson, aka Radical Liberation, discuss the breakdown in globalisation, the possible resumption of the Iran War, and the escalation with Russia.

Carl and Firas are joined by Stephen Carson, aka Radical Liberation, to discuss Restore Britain's campaign in Great Yarmouth, Gary's lack of economics, and how women are falling in love with AI.

Firas, Nate, and Nick discuss the Golders Green attack and the institutional response, the ethnic mafia takeover of Britain's High Streets, and the LibDems' animosity towards Christianity.

Firas discusses the American attempt to control global chokepoints, in partnership with Muslim countries allied with Israel.

Carl, Firas, and Luca discuss another assassination attempt on Trump, the evil stalking our land, and Rupert Lowe MP breaking the ban.

Carl, Harry and Firas discuss the Groundhog Day discourse of St. George's Day, the gridlock at the Strait of Hormuz, and your favourite new Indian-run AI influencer.