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Deep Shallow Dive

It"s time to "Call a Spade a Spade." In each episode of "Deep Shallow Dive," I break down past and present events, revealing how narratives and distractions create a sense of division. Together, we"ll pull back the curtain to uncover the truth and find that we"re not as divided as we might think. We will do this through the Lens of Common Sense and our Defining DSD Pillars of Self-Awareness, Resilience, Authenticity, and Empathy. We go DEEP enough to get the truth—SHALLOW enough to keep it sane

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EP#316 | DSD | Trump’s Israel Curveball: Real Shift...

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2025/05/14

🎙️ EP#316 | DSD | Trump’s Israel Curveball: Real Shift or Political Theater?In a plot twist few saw coming, President Trump appears to be pivoting—hard—on his long-standing support for Israel. But is it real, or just another 4D chess move? In this electrifying episode, Ray D unpacks the sudden wave of anti-establishment rhetoric coming from top MAGA voices like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz, the cryptic silence from Trump on Israeli involvement in hostage negotiations, and a wave of

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00:38:24

EP#315 | DSD | Call Your Parents: A Tribute to Our Dad

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2025/05/13

🎙️ EP315 | DSD | Call Your Parents: A Tribute to Our DadIn this profoundly personal and emotional episode, Ray steps away from his usual commentary on politics, tech, and health to honor his father on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Falling on Mother’s Day this year, the day carried an extra weight—blending celebration with grief, and social joy with private reflection. What results is a raw, unscripted heart-to-heart that captures the deep ache of loss, the power of legacy, and the eternal

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00:29:47

EP314 | DSD | Deep State Puppets, American Popes &...

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2025/05/09

🎙️ EP314 | DSD | Deep State Puppets, American Popes & Epstein WhistleblowersFrom shadowy conspiracies to the Vatican’s unexpected moves, EP314 dives deep — and we mean deep. In this episode, we kick off with the jaw-dropping testimony of ex-FBI agent Ted Gunderson, who lays out a disturbing pattern of historical cover-ups — from the Oklahoma City bombing to the WTC. This sets the stage for a provocative reflection on whistleblowers, truth-seeking, and the motivations that compel insiders to

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00:26:50

EP#313 | DSD | Tucker Unfiltered: CIA, Gaza, Star...

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2025/05/08

🎙️ EP#313 | DSD | Tucker Unfiltered: CIA, Gaza, Star Wars & Global Power ShiftsThis episode of Deep Shallow Dive brings the fire. From dissecting the JFK assassination narrative to breaking down the "magic bullet" theory, Ray kicks things off with a raw Tucker Carlson clip and doesn't let up. He connects the dots between media narratives, CIA operations, and public perception, questioning the nature of power and truth in today’s America.Ray explores the murky waters of global

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00:42:49

EP#312 | DSD | The Global Power Shift, Traoré’s Rise,...

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2025/05/06

🎙️ EP#312 | DSD | The Global Power Shift, Traoré’s Rise, and American Blind SpotsWhat if the leader of a country you’ve never heard of was the most important figure in the global resistance against neo-colonialism? In this explosive solo episode, we dig deep into the attempted assassination of Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso—a revolutionary leader reshaping Africa’s political consciousness. From gold wars and anti-Western alliances to French expulsion and Pan-African solidarity, this is a

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01:26:10

EP#311 | GUEST | Loyal to Truth, Not the Party: Paul...

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2025/05/05

🎙️ EP#311 | DSD | From MAGA to Martyr: Paul Davis on January 6th, Faith, and His TRUE AwakeningIn this gripping conversation, host Ray Doustdar welcomes attorney and commentator Paul Davis (@firedtxlawyer) for an unfiltered deep dive into one of the most controversial political journeys in recent American history. From growing up in evangelical Christian Texas to standing outside the Capitol on January 6th, Paul opens up about how his worldview was shattered—and then reshaped—by the backlash, media

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00:31:56

EP#310 | DSD | Manufacturing Consent: How You’re...

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2025/05/02

🎙️ EP310 | DSD | Manufacturing Consent: How You’re Being PlayedIn this solo deep dive, our host unpacks the influential theory of Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky—revealing how institutions shape public opinion under the illusion of democratic choice. With the Paul Davis interview delayed until Monday, this episode becomes a masterclass in media literacy, propaganda, and elite influence. From COVID-19 narratives to global conflicts and climate change rhetoric, no stone is left unturned.The

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00:32:54

EP#309 | DSD | From Gaza to Belichick: Politics, Pop...

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2025/05/01

🎙️ EP309 | DSD | From Gaza to Belichick: Politics, Pop Culture & AI ControlIn this episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we open with a visceral, no-holds-barred reflection on Trump’s first 100 days back in office. Has the former president pulled a fast one on voters, especially Arab Americans, or is there a deeper 4D chess game unfolding? The host breaks down the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the illusion of foreign policy shifts, and how both political parties may be reading from the same playbook —

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00:32:38

EP#308 | DSD | The Epstein Blackmail Web: Unraveling...

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2025/04/29

🎙️ EP#308 | DSD | The Epstein Blackmail Web: Unraveling Power, Secrecy & CorruptionIn this gripping episode, we peel back the layers of one of the deepest and darkest scandals in modern history: the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Diving into conspiracy versus reality, we examine how blackmail, intelligence agencies, and systemic corruption intertwine at the highest levels of global power. From Virginia Giuffre’s suspicious death to the overlooked links between the CIA, Mossad, and Epstein’s operations,

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01:20:42

EP#307 | GUEST | The Explosive Truth Building 7:...

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2025/04/24

🎙️ EP#307 | DSD | The Explosive Truth Behind Building 7: Richard Gage Uncovers 9/11’s Deepest SecretsWhat if everything you thought you knew about 9/11 was wrong? In this jaw-dropping episode of Deep Shallow Dive, host Ray Doustdar sits down with Richard Gage, AIA, a world-renowned architect and relentless investigator of the 9/11 building collapses. Together, they dismantle the official narrative around Building 7, explore the physics-defying nature of its collapse, and reveal disturbing evidence

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00:25:21

EP#306 | DSD | The Insanity of Empire: 7 Countries,...

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2025/04/23

🎙️ EP#306 | DSD | The Insanity of Empire: 7 Countries, 20 Years, and Endless ChaosWhat do Wesley Clark’s 2007 prophecy and a 2025 congressional hearing have in common? In this blistering episode, we draw chilling parallels between Clark’s infamous “7 countries in 5 years” memo and today’s tangled web of U.S. foreign aid allegedly funneled to terror-linked regimes. From Iraq to Iran, this eye-opening deep dive maps 20+ years of intervention, regime change, and shadow funding — and questions the true

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00:30:04

EP#305 | DSD | Interval Walking, ChatGPT’s Glow-Up &...

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2025/04/22

🎙️ EP#305 | DSD | Interval Walking, ChatGPT’s Glow-Up & Why Religion Isn’t the ProblemFrom Karate Kid throwbacks to bouncer-turned-Pope revelations, this episode dives into everything from peak health hacks to religious unity—and it's got layers. We kick things off with a look at the Japanese-developed Interval Walking Training method, a smarter, more efficient alternative to the classic 10k steps. Backed by real science, it’s cardio with a PhD—delivering major gains in blood pressure, sleep,

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00:32:46

EP#304 | DSD | These Nuts, Fake Astronauts &...

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2025/04/18

🎙️ EP304 | DSD | These Nuts, Fake Astronauts & Religious UnityThis week on Deep Shallow Dive, we crack open a bag of controversial takes, spiritual revelations, and a deep dive into the world’s nuttiness—literally and metaphorically. Kicking things off with reflections on Pastor Bob Teal’s impactful episode, we explore a powerful thread connecting Christianity and Islam, especially around the surprising shared belief that Jesus is the Messiah. The conversation sparks an important reminder: true

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00:53:31

EP#303 | GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor...

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2025/04/16

🎙️ EP#303| GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor Bob Thiel Breaks It All DownIn this compelling episode, Ray sits down with Dr. Bob Thiel—pastor, theologian, and prolific author—for a deep, scholarly, and refreshingly grounded dive into the origins of Christianity, the construction of the Bible, and how prophecy intersects with today’s political landscape. From Moses and ancient scripture to Trump, Biden, and the modern-day Middle East, Dr. Thiel connects the dots like few can, offering a

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00:36:45

EP#302 | DSD | Trump, Netanyahu & the Vaccine Divide:...

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2025/04/15

🎙️ EP#302 | DSD | Trump, Netanyahu & the Vaccine Divide: Uneasy Alliances and Uncomfortable TruthsWhat’s really going on behind the smiles and handshakes of global power players? In this episode, we take a deep, shallow dive into the unusual energy between Trump and Netanyahu during their latest press conference. From subtle digs to billion-dollar side-eyes, host Ray breaks down the optics and the body language that hint at tensions behind the political façade. Is it just strategy, or are

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00:29:53

EP#301 | DSD | Friends, Personal Growth, and...

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2025/04/11

🎙️ EP#301 | DSD | Friends, Personal Growth, and Splitting Ceviche with Shane WetmoreWhat happens when two longtime friends reconnect over ceviche and conversation? In this heartfelt solo episode, the host reflects on a recent meetup with Shane Wetmore, a fellow Miami of Ohio alum and loyal DSD listener, who encouraged a deeper dive into personal storytelling. The result? A raw, reflective, and revealing look at how relationships evolve, how curiosity fuels connection, and why it’s okay to outgrow

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01:10:39

EP#300 | GUESTS | Ohio Roots, Global Truths: Two...

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2025/04/09

🎙️ EP#300 | GUESTS | EP#298 | GUEST | Ohio Roots, Global Truths: Two Palestinian-Americans Brothers StoryWhat happens when two proud Palestinian-American brothers walk boldly into the U.S. military, cybersecurity, and the heart of America’s toughest conversations? In this power-packed episode, Ray sits down with Muhammad and Bilal Daoud — two Ohio-born sons of Palestinian immigrants — to dive deep into identity, geopolitics, media narratives, and the historical forces that have shaped the Middle

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00:34:55

EP#299 | DSD | Incline Walking, CIA Whistleblowers &...

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2025/04/08

🎙️ EP#299 | DSD | Incline Walking, CIA Whistleblowers & 9/11 Red FlagsIn this solo episode of Deep Shallow Dive, we hit an unexpected stride — literally and metaphorically. The host kicks off with a surprisingly impactful topic: incline walking. From personal treadmill routines to pounding hills in Laguna Beach, he shares how upping the incline is transforming his workouts, burning fat, and even sculpting those "buns of steel." But it's not just a fitness flex — it's about

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00:39:58

EP298 | DSD | Is Trump Still Trump? The Deep State,...

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2025/04/04

🎙️ EP298 | DSD | Is Trump Still Trump? The Deep State, Puppetry & Cracks in the MAGA WallWhat if the version of Trump we’re seeing today isn’t the one who stormed the scene in 2016? In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive headfirst into a heated and nuanced conversation about whether Trump is still the man his base believed in—or if he’s now a puppet of the very forces he once opposed. With guest insights from Luke David and a throwback to Jeremy Slayton’s explosive interview, this is a

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00:31:49

EP297 | DSD | Trump, Term Limits & Elon Worship Syndrome

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2025/04/03

🎙️ EP297 | DSD | Trump, Term Limits & Elon Worship SyndromeIn this raw, no-holds-barred solo episode, we navigate the murky waters of politics, power, and perception in 2025 America. From the eerie silence around “Make America Healthy Again” to a troubling shift in Trump’s persona, this episode is a wake-up call for listeners clinging to blind loyalty—on any side of the aisle. Your host delivers a brutally honest take on why political idols, even the ones you once supported, might be morphing

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