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The Asa Park Podcast

Scandinavian exploring music, culture, politics, and the curious ways society works (or doesn"t). https://www.asapark.co

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45:03

Derek Paravicini |Absolute Pitch, Total Recall, and...

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2025/12/30

Derek Paravicini is a once-in-a-generation musical savant with an extraordinary mind. We talk about being born blind and autistic, discovering absolute pitch at a young age, his unbelievable ability to recreate music after a single listen, and what the world of sound feels like when music is your primary language. Learn more about Derek Paravicini: https://www.derekparavicini.com Follow Derek: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@derekparavicini⁩ Instagram:

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01:10:06

Pomo | The Genius Behind "Dang!" & "Am I Wrong"

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2025/11/07

Pomo is the producer behind Mac Miller's "Dang!", Anderson .Paak's "Am I Wrong", and John Batiste's Grammy-winning album — but the story behind his sound is even crazier. We talk about the unlikely path from garage bands to global hits, creating one of the greatest basslines of the last decade, producing with FKJ, Thundercat and KAYTRANADA, and why perfectionism almost stopped him from releasing music at all. Follow Pomo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomobeats YouTube:

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57:00

Rick Barker | Taylor Swift's Ex-Manager Reveals the...

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2025/10/31

Rick Barker helped launch Taylor Swift's career — and he's spent the last decade showing artists how to build their own. In this conversation, we talk about the truth behind artist development, what labels really look for in 2025, and why 99% of musicians are still marketing the wrong way. Rick explains how he discovered Taylor, what made her different, and the mistakes he sees new artists repeat over and over. He breaks down algorithms, release strategy, and what it actually takes to build a

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01:34:06

Ulrich Larsen | I Spent 10 Years Inside North Korea

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2025/10/24

For over ten years, Ulrich Larsen posed as a trusted insider to North Korea’s elite, secretly recording meetings, arms deals, and plans to evade international sanctions. Working alongside filmmaker Mads Brügger, Larsen risked everything to expose how far Kim Jong-Un’s regime would go to survive. We talk about the mental toll of double life, how he built the trust of spies and diplomats, and what really happens inside the world’s most isolated dictatorship. Follow Ulrich Larsen Website:

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51:59

Dalton Piche | He Cracked the Code of Going Viral

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2025/10/17

Dalton Pichet is a disruptor in the modern music industry — part strategist, part scientist, and completely unafraid to call out the old system. As founder of SevenCult, Members Media and Pulse, he’s tearing down the myths of artist development and rebuilding them around data, attention, and storytelling. We talk about how he’s helping artists grow without labels, why TikTok has replaced radio, and what every creator needs to understand about the new music economy. Follow Dalton & His Work: Pulse

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49:42

Aron D'Souza | The Man Who Wants You to Take Drugs!

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2025/10/10

Dr. Aron D’Souza is a disruptor challenging everything we think we know about sport, science, and human limits. As the founder of the Enhanced Games, he’s declared war on what he calls the “anti-technology cartel” of global sport. His plan? A competition where performance-enhancing drugs are not banned but optimized — under medical supervision. We talk about his $800 million lawsuit against World Aquatics, why he believes the IOC is killing innovation, and how human enhancement could change not just

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01:13:56

David Coulthard | What Separates Good Drivers From...

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2025/08/20

David Coulthard is one of Formula 1’s true veterans — a 15-season career, 13 Grand Prix wins, and a front-row seat to the rise of modern F1. He’s raced against Schumacher, shared garages with Hakkinen, Raikkonen, and Webber, and helped lay the foundations for Red Bull Racing’s dynasty. We talk about the razor-thin line between great drivers and legends, why mental processing power matters more than fitness, and what really happens inside the world’s most ruthless team sport. Follow David Coulthard:

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01:08:54

Brendan Brown | The Song That Made Him… and Nearly...

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2025/08/13

Brendan Brown is the unapologetic, quick-witted frontman of Wheatus — the band behind one of the most iconic songs of the 2000s. We talk about the wild ride of “Teenage Dirtbag”, navigating sudden fame, surviving the chaos of the music industry, and why Brendan still makes music on his own terms. Follow Brendan & Wheatus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatusofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheatusofficial Website: https://www.wheatus.com Spotify:

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01:03:36

Travis Tygart | China's Secret Doping Program Exposed

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2025/08/01

Travis Tygart is the man who took down Lance Armstrong — and he hasn’t stopped swinging since. As CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), he’s fought Olympic corruption, political pressure, and billion-dollar coverups. We talk about the real cost of cheating in sports, why clean athletes still struggle to be heard, and how international power games are killing the integrity of competition. Follow Travis Tygart & USADA: USADA Website: https://www.usada.org USADA on Twitter:

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01:22:53

Patrick Newman | The Government Is LYING To You About...

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2025/07/23

Patrick Newman is an unfiltered, sharp-witted economist blowing holes in the mainstream narrative. We dig into the radical foundations of Austrian economics, why central banking is a hidden tax scam, and how Murray Rothbard’s anarcho-capitalist vision would upend the way we think about government, money, and freedom. Follow Patrick: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrPatrickNewman Books + Publications: https://mises.org/profile/patrick-newman University Bio:

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01:17:08

Aaron Smith-Levin | What REALLY Happens Inside...

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2025/07/15

Aaron Smith-Levin spent decades inside Scientology — rising through its ranks, defending its doctrines, and recruiting others into the fold. Now, he’s one of its most fearless critics. In this revealing conversation, Aaron breaks down how he escaped the high-control world of Scientology, what really goes on behind closed doors, and the psychological grip the church holds over its members. Subscribe to Aaron’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology Follow Aaron: Instagram:

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01:04:59

Tomás Pueyo | The BRUTAL Truth About Dating and Gender

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2025/07/08

Tomás Pueyo went viral with “The Game Theory of S*x” — a bold, data-driven take on why men and women are different, and how evolution shapes everything from our dating behavior to why men grow beards. In this episode, we unpack the evolutionary psychology behind attraction, gender roles, and social hierarchies — and how ancient instincts still rule modern life. Read Tomás’ latest work: https://unchartedterritories.tomaspueyo.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/tomaspueyo Instagram:

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01:05:37

John Hastings | He Outsmarted the ENTIRE Comedy Scene

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2025/07/02

John Hastings is a fearless, razor-sharp comedian with a wild backstory. We talk about growing up in Canada, surviving the UK comedy scene, his chaotic run-ins at the Edinburgh Fringe, and why stand-up is one of the last true free speech zones. Get tickets to John’s live shows: https://www.thejohnhastings.com/gigs Follow John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohnhastings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnhastings Website: https://www.thejohnhastings.com Join my newsletter, AP |

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01:41:38

John Hastings | Why Comedy Is Too Real for Cancel...

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2025/06/24

John Hastings is a fearless, razor-sharp comedian with a wild backstory. We talk about growing up in Canada, surviving the UK comedy scene, his chaotic run-ins at the Edinburgh Fringe, and why stand-up is one of the last true free speech zones. Get tickets to John’s live shows: https://www.thejohnhastings.com/gigs Follow John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohnhastings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnhastings Website: https://www.thejohnhastings.com Text me if you have

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02:03:12

Sinn Sage | The Truth About P*RN No One Talks About

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2025/06/16

Sinn Sage is one of the most outspoken and authentic voices in the adult industry. She opens up about love, boundaries, fan culture, and what most people still get dead wrong about s*x work. Check out Sinn Sage’s official site and work: https://www.sinn-sage.com Follow Sinn Sage: Twitter/X: https://x.com/sinnsage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsinnsage Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LdcmoMPQO0mGgZihvkUHC?si=d38d3a729eb84fcc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SinnSage Text me

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19:49

I Interviewed Jimi Hendrix!

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2025/06/03

Jimi Hendrix is arguably the greatest guitarist who ever lived. He passed away on September 18, 1970. This is an old interview done in a modern setting. This is about keeping his legacy alive, and imagining what he might have said if the world had given him more time. I hope you enjoy it! Text me if you have ideas for guests or topics: I’m @asaparked, everywhere. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asaparked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asaparked TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asaparked X:

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55:34

Matteo Mancuso | Why Matteo Mancuso Is 10 Years Ahead...

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2025/05/21

Matteo Mancuso has been called a once-in-a-generation guitarist. We talk about his journey from growing up in Italy to becoming a global internet sensation, and how he developed a completely unique playing style that’s stunned the guitar world. He also picks up a dusty old acoustic guitar mid-conversation and casually melts it. Get tickets to Matteo's first ever North America tour: https://www.matteomancuso.net/tour Follow Matteo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteomancuso.guitar/ YouTube:

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01:27:39

Petter Amundsen | Shakespeare's Hidden Treasure Map...

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2025/05/12

Petter Amundsen claims to have discovered hidden codes in Shakespeare’s First Folio—codes that point to a secret treasure buried on Oak Island. In this episode, he breaks down how he found them, what they mean, and why he believes the Rosicrucians and Freemasons may have hidden something massive. A wild, fascinating ride through cryptography, history, and mystery. Here are the links Petter is referring to: EP1: https://vimeo.com/94648237 EP2: https://vimeo.com/94648236 EP3:

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Why Guitar Solos Disappeared (And Why They're Coming...

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2025/05/01

Has the guitar solo faded into obscurity, or is it gearing up for an epic resurgence? In this video, I tell you the story of the guitar solo, interviewing experts and musicians to uncover whether this iconic piece of musical artistry is truly dead. I try to pinpoint when it apparently lost its place as staple in pop music. And what about the future of guitars and guitar solos? Could we be on the verge of the most epic comeback in music history? If you want to see the full interviews, check out my

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01:46:11

Rob Morris | Why The US Economy Is BROKEN For Most...

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2025/04/24

Trump, MAGA, economic chaos, and a broken political system—how did we get here? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Morris from the More Freedom Foundation to unpack the roots of America’s current crisis, what created the rise of Trump, and how it all connects to global power shifts, foreign policy, and the future of the West. A wide-ranging, no-BS conversation. Follow Rob: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoFreedomFoundation X: https://twitter.com/RobboLaw Website:

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