Gabe Pearlman is a BJJ Black Belt under one of the first Americans to receive a black belt in the sport, Tim Burrill. We discuss the role training in a full contact style plays in having a meaningful life at all ages, the differences between BJ

43 Dungeons and Dragons and Viruses

Mar 10th, 2023 1h 4m

Dr. Jason Goldsmith (MD, PhD) and attorney Dante Bradley, join us to discuss the massive drama and BS in the... *checks notes* world of Dungeons and Dragons.The post 43 Dungeons and Dragons and Viruses appeared first on Bullshido.

42 Matt Thornton on the Nature and Reality of Violence

Jan 16th, 2023 38m 24s

Matt Thornton of the Straight Blast Gym is an icon in the martial arts world, and in particular, has been beating the drum about functional training even longer than we have. In this conversation we discuss violence, how it is an unavoidable pa

41 Martial Arts Training Tourism And Nationalism With Alyxe Khei

Oct 27th, 2022 59m 3s

Ever dream about just saying "F it" and going to train an obscure martial art in a foreign country? Alyxe Khei did, and then lived that dream. He joins us on this episode of The Art of Fighting BS podcast to discuss tips and advice for people w

40 Bivalent Booster BS And Mixed Messages In Public Health

Oct 23rd, 2022 1h 4m

Should you get the new bivalent booster? After all the back and forth between public health officials and social media influencer/grifter cranks, you'd think this would be a simple answer.The post 40 Bivalent Booster BS And Mixed Messages In P

39 When is it ethical to “dox” someone?

Oct 10th, 2022 56m 49s

Is "doxing" ever okay? It is when we do it! Of course, that's exactly what literally everyone thinks—from the cheese puff-encrusted incel to the head of investigations for a grass roots consumer protection organization (ours).The post 39 When

38 The Fentanyl Panic and Law Enforcement

Sep 22nd, 2022 1h 18m

Is the drug Fentanyl dangerous? Yes. Does it cause immediate convulsions on skin contact? No. Do people have an incentive to BS the public? Listen to find out.The post 38 The Fentanyl Panic and Law Enforcement appeared first on Bullshido.

37 The Problem of Sexual Predators in the Martial Arts

Aug 28th, 2022 37m 13s

The world of martial arts has a persistent, significant problem with sexual predators, particularly those who work their way into positions of authority as instructors and coaches. William Murphy, PhD, a third-degree Brazilian Jiujitsu black be

36 – DMT and Psychedelics Without the BS

Jun 17th, 2022 1h 2m

The podcast world (especially the bro-sphere) is overrun with ridiculous misinformation and BS about DMT and psychedelics in particular. We bring on an expert in the industry to discuss what is really going on, and why no, you're not seeing int

35 We Don't Talk About SAMBO with David Dempsey

May 1st, 2022 42m 52s

What is the state of the Russian martial art and sport, SAMBO, in light of the current war in Ukraine and all the associated considerations? David Dempsey comes on the show to discuss.The post 35 We Don’t Talk About SAMBO appeared first on Bul

34 MMA and Men’s Style with Kin “Kong” Moy

Apr 4th, 2022 1h 5m

Pro MMA fighter and Fashion consultant Kin "Kong" Moy comes on this episode of the podcast to give some of his expert advice on both those topics and why men have such a hard time admitting they care about fashion.The post 34 MMA and Men’s Sty

33 MMA Training and Covid – Lessons Learned

Feb 26th, 2022 54m 42s

In this episode we talk with MMA fighter, coach, and Bullshido legend Mike "Omega" MacDonald on how his Fight gym made it through Covid, and the challenges of being a trainer during a pandemic.The post 33 MMA Training and Covid – Lessons Learn

32 Omicron and the End of the Covid Pandemic

Jan 12th, 2022 44m 42s

The Omicron variant is all the rage in viruses, and Dr. Jason Goldsmith, Immunologist (MD, PhD), comes on the show to provide his genuinely shocking analysis of the situation—one a lot of our listeners are not going to like. Listen to the episo

Episode 31 – DUIs are BS

Dec 4th, 2021 58m 8s

Drunk and intoxicated drivers are a risk to the public. But as attorney and Constitutional scholar, Derek Debus comes on the show to explain, the system for arresting and prosecuting DUIs is flawed at every level, creating incentives for bad po

30 Kyle Rittenhouse Trial and the Burning Danger of an Uninformed Public

Nov 15th, 2021 36m 47s

Author of “Anatomy of a Catastrophe“, Andrew Vaillencourt, comes on the pod to discuss the ongoing trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and the looming fate awaiting Kenosha, WI. Phrost eulogizes Lowtax. Submessenger and BKR chime in with their thoughts a

29 Bullshido Forums LIVE

Oct 30th, 2021 1h 4m

In a special edition of the podcast, we’re sharing a recent live conversation held with members of the Bullshido.net forums on various, current hot-button topics, including: the difference between being “nice” and being “kind”, the push to de-g

28 Brian Brushwood of The Modern Rogue

Oct 19th, 2021 43m 12s

Brian Brushwood is an award-winning magician, comedian, and heir to the legacy of James Randi. Recorded on location at the studios of The Modern Rogue and Night Attack.The post 28 Brian Brushwood of The Modern Rogue appeared first on Bullshido

27 Jason Murphy of the Modern Rogue

Sep 25th, 2021 1h 7m

In the first of a two part series with the crew of The Modern Rogue, a guide to badassery and one of the most popular channels on YouTube. The conversation covers a range of topics including goat-eyeball-plucking, speech jamming, various Throwd

26 Covid Delta Update – Boosters, Kiddos, and Sheep

Sep 16th, 2021 35m 7s

Dr. Jason Goldsmith (MD, PhD) and Phrost discuss the current state of the pandemic, vaccines, and the collapse of the Intellectual Dark Web.The post 26 Covid Delta Update – Boosters, Kiddos, and Sheep appeared first on Bullshido.

25 The Anime Episode with Gezere

Sep 2nd, 2021 1h 16m

Taking things down a notch and getting back to our roots, on this episode of the pod we feature the world's toughest Otaku, black belt in half a dozen styles (including the ones that actually count), retired US Army officer, and Bullshido forum

24 Covid Lab Leak Origin Theory

Jun 7th, 2021 53m 54s

The possibility of a man-made origin for the Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic has all the usual conspiracy theorist suspects and even a handful of credible intellectuals furiously arguing back and forth these days.

23 Mass Violence and Bad Active Shooter Training

Feb 3rd, 2021 1h 11m

The global Coronavirus pandemic has had the secondary effect of reducing incidents of school and workplace violence, especially shootings. But as the deployment of vaccines and recent shifts in policy prove likely to get the virus under control

22 Reddit Breaks Wall Street with Andy Meade

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 20m

What the hell is going on with GameStop? Why are your nerdy friends furiously buying a previously worthless stock with looks of pure malice on their faces. What is money? Why are we here? Is there any meaning in the universe? Well if you want a

21 Year End Podcast - 2020 Final Thoughts and F-Words

Jan 1st, 2021 1h 49m

In the last podcast of 2020, Phrost and Submessenger review and ruminate on the events and hot-button topics of the past year, from culture war skirmishes to natural and man-made catastrophes.The post 21 Year End Podcast – 2020 Final Thoughts

20 Covid Vaccine and Pandemic Update

Dec 21st, 2020 45m 53s

As the vaccine for Covid-19 rolls out to the United States and the rest of the world, Immunologist Dr. Jason Goldsmith joins us to discuss the implications, considerations, and specifics of how it was created so quickly, putting to rest conspir