The Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
The TLB Podcast – Deep Dives into Art & Creativity, Conspiracies, and Culture The TLB Podcast, hosted by James Oliva, invites listeners on unconventional explorations through obscure history, emergent technology, conspiracy narratives, art & creativity, esoteric traditions, and plenty of ethically charged existential dilemmas. From the inner workings of secretive agencies and speculative science to alternative healing and societal myths, each weekly episode blends thoughtful curiosity with diverse perspectives and a golf ball sized understanding of reality. Subscribe to unravel hidden threads, question narratives, and blend critical inquiry with imaginative discovery.
Episodes
On Episode 137 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Grey, a survivor and experiencer of MKUltra-style behavioral modification programs, and the creator of Organize Safety — a platform that enables survivors of covert government and psychological manipulation to safely report and corroborate their experiences.
Grey opens up about his personal history growing up within MKUltra-like programs, exploring the multi-layered syst...
On Episode 136 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Gore Abrams and Danny Bellini about their creative partnership and the making of their new horror short film, Locations. The trio discuss their time working on Hell House LLC, the challenges of shooting on film, the realities of independent film production, and the journey of taking a film from script to festival submission. This episode explores the heart of independent filmmaki...
On Episode 135 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Sterling Cooley about the cutting edge of Medical Science, exploring the role of the vagus nerve, ultrasound technology, and microtubules in consciousness and perception, how DMT may interact with microtubules, the future of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) as a new model for funding and ownership in scientific research, and how emerging science and decentralization ...
On Episode 134 of The TLB Podcast, James Oliva welcomes back Magnum of The Swerve Podcast to explore In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital arm. They dive into its origins, investment strategies, how dual-use technologies bridge both civilian and military applications, notable investments such as Palantir and Anduril, the ethical dilemmas of surveillance and data mining, and the way In-Q-Tel’s portfolio has shaped technology acro...
On Episode 133 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Ike Baker for a wide-ranging conversation on esotericism, spirituality, and modern belief systems. They discuss technology’s impact on well-being, the commercialization of spirituality, the evolving role of religion in society, how truth, suffering, and personal growth shape the search for meaning, and Ike’s upcoming immersive trip to Egypt, teaching Greco-Egyptian theology and...
On Episode 132 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Nashville tattoo artist Blake Owens about his journey into the trade, opening his own shop in Green Hills and the realities of running a tattoo business, the evolution of tattoo culture in Nashville, and how COVID-19 is shaping the future of the industry.
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On Episode 131 of The Totally Legitimate Business Podcast, James welcomes back Jason Kocher for a deep dive into the hype vs. reality of emerging technologies. From iconic tech flops like the Nintendo Virtual Boy, Betamax, LaserDisc, Apple Newton, Google Glass, and the Segway, to the current innovations shaping our society, this episode reveals why some technologies fail while others change the world.
Plus: an exclusive up...
On Episode 130 of The TLB Podcast, James and returning guest Dr. Michael Pridmore, resident MRI expert and medical physicist, explore the fascinating world of medical imaging technology, the science behind MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), safety protocols in clinical environments, and common myths and misconceptions. They also discuss the overlap of wave physics in medical diagnostics, the latest emerging imaging technologies, and...
On Episode 129 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with New York Times journalist Jon Gertner—author of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation. They explore the origin story of Bell Labs, how its telecom breakthroughs changed the world, and the ethical tensions between scientific ambition and corporate interests. From legacy inventions to its influence on today's tech landscape, this is a must-lis...
On Episode 128 of The TLB Podcast, James reconnects with Dave Gashaw— vocalist and crematory operator—to explore life in the funeral business. From navigating a family-operated funeral home to the process of cremation, and new memorialization technologies and green burials, this deeply candid episode offers a unique lens on mortality, tradition, and the evolving landscape of afterlife care.
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On Episode 127 of The TLB Podcast, James chats with Jeremy Rys—the “Alien Scientist”—to unpack UFO conspiracies, counterintelligence operations, and AI’s escalating role in surveillance. They dissect how digital misinformation and MK Ultra tactics still shape our perception of “truth” and authority in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.
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On Episode 126 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes Ronnie Pontiac back to the show, to trace astrology’s symbolic history and modern-day relevance. From societal forecasting to self-awareness, they explore how the astral bodies and cosmic symbolism guide inner transformation and collective consciousness.
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On Episode 125 of The TLB Podcast, James interviews author and RFK assassination expert Lisa Pease, and the pair get into the tangled conspiracy theories surrounding RFK’s death—CIA involvement, hypnotic triggers, conflicts in eyewitness testimony, and the power of media narratives in shaping public memory.
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On Episode 124 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Steven Ross to explore the world of Spectrochrome light therapy, the history and science of color healing, Lakhovsky’s Multi-Wave Oscillator, and how these methods can be integrated into personal wellness routines.
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On Episode 123 of The TLB Podcast, James Oliva speaks with scientist and science communicator Gabriel Torch ( @bearbaitofficial ) to discuss the realities of scientific research, AI’s impact on language, skills, and journalism, ethical challenges in merging technology with humanity, envisioned apocalyptic scenarios, dangers of corporate overreach, fungi as environmental communicators, and the future of conscious artificial intellig...
On Episode 122 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with visual artist and former CIA analyst Jessica Elder to explore her journey out of the intelligence community into art, the CIA’s internal culture, the creative potentials of 3D printing, reclaiming identity through creativity, and how secrets shape self-expression.
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On Episode 121 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with XR producer and AI-marketing specialist Caleb Eubanks about growing up in Nebraska, navigating anxiety, the importance of discomfort, honest communication, authenticity in digital content creation, and building genuine connections in an increasingly virtual world.
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On Episode 120 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with nomadic explorer Anders Otteson of Uncanny Expeditions to discuss van life, classified "black programs," fascination with the work of Trevor Paglen, exploring hidden locations, and the creative drive behind uncovering the unseen.
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On Episode 119 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Jay Chase of Orgone Amplifiers to explore orgone energy, his journey from skepticism to experimentation, the science behind electromagnetic wave wellness, high-altitude testing, and implications for health and perception.
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On Episode 118 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with multi-medium artist Mauro Balcazar about his journey from early influences to professional designer, the intersection of creativity and technology, 3D printing, licensing and IP, community/conventions, and building distinctive experiences and merch.
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