Podcasts about squares

12-05-25 - Guad Squares - w/Frank Caliendo - The Lovitz's - Dick Vitale And Barkley - Trump - Berman And Stephen A Smith - Deaf Brady - Jon Gruden - Tracy Morgan And His Brother Tracy MormonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode breaks down the most important Week 14 insights through pure data, trends, and performance context. Eric, Greg, the Ambassador, and the Professor walk through contest standing updates, weekly movement, and the deeper analytics behind why certain matchups spike or regress. You'll hear discussions about momentum shifts, historical trend patterns, regression markers, and the structural strengths and weaknesses influencing this week's slate. The crew also explores movement in contest percentages, the meaning behind multi-week streaks, and how underlying team profiles shift perception versus reality. The second half focuses on handicapping highlights, including: • Why market overreactions create value • How regression affects separation potential • Matchup profiles that matter more than lines • Environmental and weather-driven performance shifts • What recent film and analytics reveal about key units If you follow weekly insight shows, this breakdown gives you a clean, data-focused view of what's trending and why. No hype. Just analysis. Thanks for listening to the Sharp Squares Podcast. Remember: none of us are truly sharp.

12-05-25 - Guad Squares - w/Frank Caliendo - The Lovitz's - Dick Vitale And Barkley - Trump - Berman And Stephen A Smith - Deaf Brady - Jon Gruden - Tracy Morgan And His Brother Tracy MormonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares discuss opening for Immortal Technique, mixer miracles, toilet putty warnings, swatting hands, nut guzzlers, Tucker Carlson being hilarious, Welcome to Derry & more Skankfest stories. Outro song: "A Thousand Days From Now" by Pudge Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie are joined by their friend and former host, Plouffe to talk about his pick: John Mayer's "Room For Squares". His debut album, it was released initially as a digital download in June 2001, before being released as an actual physical album in September 2001. Spawning three hit singles, the album has gone on to sell five million copies in the US alone, and earned John Mayer a Grammy in 2003. But what will the boys think of this album? Will they say it's one of the best of all time, or will it be "No Such Thing"? Come along and find out!

11-28-25 - Guad Squares - Biden/Harris - Tracy Morgan - Trump - Gordon Ramsey - Hallmark Animal Savior Brady - De Niro - Netanyahu/Gene Simmons - Nov 2024 BOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Week 13 brings a unique slate with fewer matchups and a tighter medal board. Eric, Greg, and Ambassador walk through the full medal lineup, explain why several home underdogs stand out, and reveal how weather, scheduling, and market dynamics shaped the week's top selections. The crew also breaks down the post-Thanksgiving performance trends, a rare 1pm window pattern, and how the "3-2-1 system" works in a holiday-schedule week.

11-28-25 - Guad Squares - Biden/Harris - Tracy Morgan - Trump - Gordon Ramsey - Hallmark Animal Savior Brady - De Niro - Netanyahu/Gene Simmons - Nov 2024 BOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares discuss broken pretzel chips, Term getting clobbered by Jamar Neighbors at Skankfest, getting bumped by the naked roast, going to the strip club with Brian Holtzman, Picklewich reviews, Fubo gripes & proud boy macho men. $5 OFF Perennial vinyl this weekend Outro song: "Double Yous" by UBI, Maez301 Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

Mom Pissed After Son Squares up to Teacher and gets Beatdown

Week 12 brings another strong performance and a look at why the season's momentum keeps building. The crew breaks down trends, surprising streaks, lineup shifts, and why this week requires creativity from everyone following along. Deep dives include key matchups, historical angles, situational fatigue factors, and how veteran voices across multiple shows are reading the landscape.

11-21-25 - Guad Squares - Smokey Robinson And Shannon Sharpe - JFK - Trump - Billy Bob Thornton - Deaf Brady - OJ - Frank And Sly StalloneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-21-25 - Guad Squares - Smokey Robinson And Shannon Sharpe - JFK - Trump - Billy Bob Thornton - Deaf Brady - OJ - Frank And Sly StalloneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcus' What You Know 'Bout That trivia game for Tuesday November 18th, 2025. 

Greg ranks college football's top 12

11-14-25 - Guad Squares - William Shatner - Bill Clinton - Trump - Michael Caine And Morgan Freeman - 70s Detective Brady - Arnold - Macho Man Randy SavageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-14-25 - Guad Squares - William Shatner - Bill Clinton - Trump - Michael Caine And Morgan Freeman - 70s Detective Brady - Arnold - Macho Man Randy SavageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares sit poolside with The White Moms to discuss Outback steakhouse, wife piping, elephant chains, napping on the beach, gator-leg, farmer's market porn, Mickey Avalon & frozen beaters. Outro song: "T.E.T.O" by The White Moms Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

The sensei discuss Danny Rensch's memoir, Dark Squares, exploring how a traumatizing cult upbringing and early chess success shaped his life, career, and the wider evolution of the chess world. Check out Dark Squares and pick up a copy here: https://amzn.to/4pyW2yt  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:03 – Book overview 03:22 – Ear injury & setbacks 12:24 – Shelby School & cult 24:55 – Trance & hierarchy 36:34 – Separation & trauma 55:34 – Chess world's shift 1:13:24 – Media angle & Hans

Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Before Waiting on the World to Change, Gravity, and Say, , there was Room for Squares - John Mayer's smooth, suburban soundtrack to every early-2000s crush and quarter-life crisis. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey dive track by track into the album that made acoustic pop cool, unpacking its Y2K charm, lyrical angst, and why “No Such Thing” still hits as your go-to AIM away message.Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedpodEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411

Welcome back to Sharp Squares Podcast for Week 10 (2025). Eric Glazer, David Eby, and Greg Roth dig into contest results, trends, and the emotional rollercoaster that defines sharp performance. From surprising stats to classic banter, this episode captures the humor and strategy behind staying disciplined through the grind. What's inside: • Recap of recent contest standings • Key data-driven betting trends • Discussion of regression and variance • Insights from top handicappers • Behind-the-scenes production shoutouts

11-07-25 - Guad Squares - David Lee - Jimmy Fallon - Trump - OJ - Alien Fighter Brady - Gordon Ramsey - William ShatnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-07-25 - Guad Squares - David Lee - Jimmy Fallon - Trump - OJ - Alien Fighter Brady - Gordon Ramsey - William ShatnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, reveals the playbook behind scaling a CPG brand from a family kitchen to 10,000 stores across North America. The secret isn't massive ad spend; it's being "unapologetically authentic" and turning consumers into "sneezers" (powerful brand evangelists).

If you fear crosswords with large swathes of white squares, infrequently interrupted by a black square or two (and psychiatrists have a technical name for that: "normal"), you might want to give this crossword a bye. But if you do so, be warned: you'll be missing out on one of the best Sunday crosswords of the year, courtesy of Rafael Musa (adeptly edited, as always, by Will Shortz). While that might sound like a bold assessment, the proof's not only in the pudding, it's in the podcast; so have a listen and, as always, please let us know what you think!Show note imagery: One of the many SILICONVALLEY homes priced at over $1,000,000. This one is $57.78 million, and at last report was owned by billionaire Yuri Milner.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

10-31-25 - Guad Squares - Halloween Edition - Peter Steele - Bill Cowher/Billy Dee Williams - Trump - Vin Scully - Knock Knock Joke Day Brady - Adam West - OzzySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sharp Squares crew keeps momentum rolling through Week 9 — analyzing trends, metrics, and sharp logic driving their consistent success. From algorithmic changes to market psychology, this episode blends stats, storytelling, and Halloween humor.

10-31-25 - Guad Squares - Halloween Edition - Peter Steele - Bill Cowher/Billy Dee Williams - Trump - Vin Scully - Knock Knock Joke Day Brady - Adam West - OzzySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Week 8 is loaded. The crew breaks down a rare six-pack of medal games and explains why certain matchups earned gold, silver, or bronze. You'll get a clean recap of recent performance, the week's rating logic, and the data points that actually matter. Then we move into seasonal trends, market context, and where inflation may be hiding in plain sight—plus timestamps to source segments so you can jump to what you need. No picks here; this is about process, transparency, and sharpening your edge with sound reasoning, not hype. Stick around for clips with literal quotes and quick takeaways you can share with friends who care about smart football talk. Subscribe for weekly breakdowns and structured analysis you can trust.

10-24-25 - Guad Squares - Vito Corleone - Springsteen - Trump - Tracy Morgan - Patriotic Man Whore Brady - Shaq And Charles - Vin ScullySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-24-25 - Guad Squares - Vito Corleone - Springsteen - Trump - Tracy Morgan - Patriotic Man Whore Brady - Shaq And Charles - Vin ScullySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JOIN SHERI HORN HASAN @ https://www.karmicevolution.com/astrologically-speaking FOR THIS WEEK'S “ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING!” PODCAST WHICH DROPS OCTOBER 24!We're in the early waxing stage of the monthly lunar cycle begun with the Libra New Moon—which formed a grand cross as it opposed the chaos-causing wounds via Chiron & Eris, & squared Jupiter as it opposed Pluto--on October 21.This posed tensions around the area of partnership. Pluto represents power & control, as well as joint resources & other peoples' money, among other things. Since the Sun's been in Scorpio since October 22, it's now ruled by Pluto. So, as the Scorpio Sun squares Pluto in Aquarius October 24, we've already seen power plays, particularly those related to money, including taxpayer's money (read: other peoples' money) & its effect on the U.S. economy.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is taking corporate donors' money to fund his $200M 90,000 square foot ballroom addition to the White House & has already begun the destruction of the East Wing there. Nothing speaks more clearly to the fact that million & billionaires now influence government policy than this. As my Capricorn mother used to say: “He who has the money has the power.” I hate to admit now that she was right. Consider the symbolism: As the president of the United States takes corporate money to destroy a part of the White House—known as “the people's house,” do we not realize that this is what's happening now to the U.S. Government?The heavens are reflecting back to us the power plays occurring here in the U.S. as the government remains shutdown & funding for many different services—such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which feeds millions of poor people & their children in all 50 states—run out of funds November 1.Meanwhile, the destruction of the East Wing, made possibly by rich peoples' donations, tells us that something is not right here. By the time Mercury enters Sagittarius & we reach the first quarter lunar “crisis in action” square of the Aquarius Moon to the Scorpio Sun October 29, will even more than the seven million people who attended No Kings Day peaceful protests be called to action?K, there's a lot more Astro News You Can Use—including more about the repercussions of the Mercury/Mars conjunction in Scorpio last week, Mercury's entrance into exaggerative Sagittarius, & this first quarter lunar square in this week's podcast, so be sure to tune in starting today October 24 @ https://www.karmicevolution.com/astrologically-speaking Till then, namaste…

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares discuss wiener socks, betting on the hat, the John Candy documentary, tainted nookie, top-5 favorite movies, foofy scarves, Michael J. Fox outtakes & emotional music on the car radio. Outro song: "Ring Around the Rosie" by Roshin x Gritfall Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

Black Woman Squares up and challenges Ice Agents

Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a trumpet player originally from Japan who has played with Buster Williams, Hancock, Shorter and more. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Gilbert Castellanos ~ New Delhi ~ Espérame En El Cielo Helen Sung ~ Time Loops ~ Quartet + (with Harlem Quartet) Charles McPherson ~ Surge ~ Reverence Shunzo Ohno ~ Go On ~ Dreamer Buster Williams ~ Decepticon  ~ Something More  Emmet Cohen ~ Henei Ma Tov ~ Vibe Provider Lee Morgan ~ Party Time ~ The Procrastinator Hank Mobley ~ No Room for Squares ~ No Room for Squares

Week 7 brings fresh energy to the Sharp Squares Podcast as Eric, The Ambassador, and Greg check in from Hard Rock Stadium. The team breaks down their latest results, fine-tunes their weekly process, and celebrates the rhythm that's keeping Sharp Squares consistent.  

10-17-25 - Guad Squares - Sad Gene Simmons - John C Reilly - Trump - Pacino/DeNiro - Gay Pride Brady - Ozzy - Emotional Bill CowherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-17-25 - Guad Squares - Sad Gene Simmons - John C Reilly - Trump - Pacino/DeNiro - Gay Pride Brady - Ozzy - Emotional Bill CowherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares discuss Drew's wedding band, 40-second fart blasts, eggs on top of the roof, Tim Robinson roles, simping for babies, chicken sandwiches & Manscaped sponsorships. Outro song: "Ostriches" by James Begin Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

Expelled Student Squares up to Teacher and then FIGHTS Police! He gets Reality Check

YES! It's Part Two of our LIVE London event with Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares and Shani Higgs of PerfectTed, hosted LIVE by our wonderful friends at Lucky Saint Pub, London.This episode is a recording of the audience Q&A that followed the live interview. And WOW! what a session it was. Founders and industry friends in the room asked some incredible questions, and the answers from Jake and Shani (PerfectTed's Head of Sales, who stepped in after Marisa left) were packed with honesty, insight, and lessons you're going to be able to take away and use to add real value to the way you work. If you haven't listened to Part One yet, scroll back one episode to catch the full conversation about how both brands have scaled so quickly, from kitchen tables to category creation.What we talk about:Jake on scaling Canadian brand Mid-Day Squares NATIONALLY the USA and even beyond.Shani on building PerfectTed's sales engine and breaking into retail.How they balance ambition with resilience when things get tough.The importance of storytelling and transparency in attracting fans (not just customers).Lessons on founder communication, trust, and team dynamics from two fast-growth brands.Practical insights into category creation, competition, and global expansion.If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend, colleague, or fellow founder! And don't forget to hit follow/subscribe to Brand Growth Heroes on your favourite podcast app so we can continue to bring you the best guests and the most valuable golden nuggets.Useful linksFollow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Mid-Day Squares on LinkedInPerfect Ted LinkedInMidday Squares InstagramPerfect Ted InstagramPerfect Ted TikTokLucky Saint on LinkedInLucky SaintMidday SquaresPerfect Ted============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.

Explore the transformative astrology Oct 13–19, 2025 in this week's embodied astrology report! From Venus moving into Libra & Medusa squaring the Nodes of Fate to Pluto shadow work and Chiron activations, this week's cosmic alignments invite deep personal empowerment, ancestral healing, and radical new beginnings. Tune in to harness the feminine Shakti, Persephone's underworld… The post 343 – Embodied Astrology Oct 13–19 | Venus into Libra | Medusa Squares Nodes of Fate & Pluto Stations appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

Eric, Greg, and the Ambassador break down Week 6 of the 2025–26 NFL season with full transparency on Sharp Squares' performance so far — and a bit of banter. The episode dives into updated sharps statistics, medal game picks, and the reasoning behind each. The team shares insights from key handicapping sources, algorithm updates, and betting trends that might give listeners an edge heading into the weekend.

10-10-25 - Guad Squares - Gene Simmons - Edgy Jimmy Fallon - Trump - Belichick And Holtz - Time Warp Brady - Stephen Hawking - Hugh JackmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares discuss Paul Thomas Anderson movies, meager rib bites, spending too much money, UFC 370, ice buttplugs, smoking hella blunts, violent rap verses & wasting all our film. Outro song: "Neon Signs" by Robscure Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

10-03-25 - Guad Squares - Introducing New Host Corey Walsh - John Travolta - Trump - Howard Stern - Researcher Brady - Thom Brenneman - Ozzy BOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts break down Week 5 with updated algorithm results and a fresh set of medal games. They spotlight Denver, the Jets, New Orleans, and Baltimore, while also digging into the Vikings' inclusion as a pick. Listeners get sharp consensus analysis, market overreaction angles, and key historical betting trends to frame their week.

09-26-25 - Guad Squares - w/Jonathan Kite - Anthony Bourdain - Mickey Rourke - Trump - Mike Lindell - Pythagoras Brady - Tom Hanks - Jeff And Beau BridgesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Note from JamesThis might be the most insane chess story I've ever heard—not even really a chess story, but a cult story. It's wild, intense, and ultimately inspiring. Danny Rensch grew up in a cult in Arizona. At just 10 years old, the cult leader noticed his chess ability, took him away from his parents, and he wouldn't see his mother again for a decade.I first heard Danny's story when we met at Norway Chess a year and a half ago. Over dinner, he told me pieces of what would become his book Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life. I worried later that I'd pushed him into podcast mode before he was ready, but Danny said he was actually grateful for the chance to practice sharing his story out loud. Now, with his book out, he's ready to open up fully.Episode DescriptionDanny Rensch, Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com and author of Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life, shares the extraordinary story of how growing up in a cult shaped his childhood, his chess career, and his path to resilience.From being separated from his mother at age 10, to navigating indoctrination, hierarchy, and trauma, Danny explains how chess became both his prison and his salvation. This conversation is about more than chess—it's about control, identity, purpose, and how to reclaim your life from the stories others force on you.What You'll LearnHow a cult leader used chess as propaganda—and how Danny reclaimed the game as his own.The three pillars of cult life Danny experienced: like vibration, the process, and purpose.Why vulnerability and storytelling can be healing—but also how they can be weaponized.The psychological toll of being told your “purpose” at age 12—and how to build a new one.What Danny learned about resilience, family, and community after leaving the cult.Timestamped Chapters[02:05] A Note from James: introducing Dark Squares[02:34] Danny's childhood in a cult and separation from his mother[03:40] How Danny first shared his story with James in Norway[05:09] Learning to talk about trauma without fear of judgment[07:00] The challenge of context—why cult stories get misunderstood[08:20] Headline version: growing up in the Church of Immortal Consciousness[10:18] Cult hierarchy, trance teachings, and the Shelby School chess team[12:12] Was it spiritual belief—or a scam?[14:15] The role of Trina and Steven Camp, cult leaders and channelers[17:00] How hierarchy and “like vibration” destroyed marriages and families[23:00] The three pillars: like vibration, the process, and purpose[32:28] “The process”: group confession, alcohol, and weaponized vulnerability[41:54] “Purpose”: how chess became Danny's imposed destiny[46:41] What it meant to be told at 12 that chess was his life's purpose[50:18] Family secrets, hidden paternity, and the dangers of indoctrination[55:20] Processing trauma as an adult and writing Dark Squares[02:05] A Note from James: introducing Dark Squares[02:34] Danny's childhood in a cult and separation from his mother[03:40] How Danny first shared his story with James in Norway[05:09] Learning to talk about trauma without fear of judgment[07:00] The challenge of context—why cult stories get misunderstood[08:20] Headline version: growing up in the Church of Immortal Consciousness[10:18] Cult hierarchy, trance teachings, and the Shelby School chess team[12:12] Was it spiritual belief—or a scam?[14:15] The role of Trina and Steven Camp, cult leaders and channelers[17:00] How hierarchy and “like vibration” destroyed marriages and families[23:00] The three pillars: like vibration, the process, and purpose[32:28] “The process”: group confession, alcohol, and weaponized vulnerability[41:54] “Purpose”: how chess became Danny's imposed destiny[46:41] What it meant to be told at 12 that chess was his life's purpose[50:18] Family secrets, hidden paternity, and the dangers of indoctrination[55:20] Processing trauma as an adult and writing Dark Squares[63:28] Early aptitude signs: multiplication tables and ADHD focus[65:22] Childhood acting dreams and practicing “the eyebrow lift”[72:24] The most painful mother–son conversation: loyalty to the cult vs. family[73:39] Giving away belongings before leaving home—grieving his mother alive[87:31] Medical breakdown, ears exploding, and a failed chess career[88:16] Bedridden but discovering the internet: early lessons in tech and online chess[89:16] Buying domains, teaching online, and meeting Eric and Jay[114:25] On Magnus Carlsen: confidence, health, and the “Great White Shark” mindset[116:20] Chess.com and the post-COVID boom: making a living beyond world championshipAdditional Resources