Bridges Podcast

Today we're joined by the Dr. Flint Dibble and Milo Rossi, or as you might know him, MiniMinuteMan. In this special episode, they announce their exciting new collaboration to overwhelm online fake history with real, evidence-based content. We dive deep into spotting fake history, unraveling the bad information and outright lies spread by pseudo-historians, and share some easy debunks of the most common fake history myths circulating online. Plus, we discuss their plans to tackle misinformation head-on and bring authentic history back into the spotlight. If you want to follow their journey and check out their work: You can find Flint's Twitter https://x.com/FlintDibble You can find Flint's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/flintdibble You can find Milo's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@miniminuteman773 If you're more of a TikToker, you can find Milo https://www.tiktok.com/@miniminuteman  

On today’s episode we sit down to chat with Milo, or MiniMinuteMan, a YouTuber who focuses on archaeology, pseudoscience, and science communication. In this episode we chatted about pseudoscience and distrust of the institutions, and debunking creators who peddle in disinformation. If you want to check out his YouTube you can find him here. If you're more of a TikToker, you can find him here. But if you're an oldschooler like myself, you can also find him on Instagram here.

Today we are joined by the ever knowledgeable, Dr Flint Dibble, an archaeologist at Cardiff University who grew to prominence in his Joe Rogan debate with pseudo-archaeologist Graham Hancock. In this episode, we discuss with Flint common signs of pseudo-science within archaeology, disinformation v. misinformation, and lost ancient civilizations. If you want to learn more from Flint or check out his social media: You can find his Twitter here. You can find his podcast here. We are now sponsored! Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Today Steven solo's the episode with Dr Huey Li, an expert in electoral system. Huey originally joined us a few episodes back at our first round table with Chuck Holton. In this episode they discuss censorship in China, 2-party v multiparty systems, and the importance of democracy. If you would like to check out Huey Li's work: Here you can find his TikTok account. And if China is ever successful and he loses his TikTok, here is his Instagram.   We are sponsored! Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Today we are joined by war correspondent and established streamer, DylanBurnsTV. Almost 3 years ago, Dylan went to Ukraine as a massive career pivot from online political debate to war correspondence and journalism. In this conversation, we talk about Ukrainian war, the way American politics has deeply impacted war efforts, and life on the ground in Ukraine. If you enjoy Dylan's work and would like to support him check out his work on YouTube here. He also regularly streams live on YouTube and Twitch. This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

We are joined today by John Spencer, Chair of the Modern Warfare Studies of the Modern War Institute. In this episode we talk about urban warfare and how it differs from most civilians' understanding of warfare. John Spencer originally went viral when he advised Ukranians in how to respond to the Russian invasion as civilians. We also in this episode speak about Israel, Gaza, and how there is a paucity of data and knowledge on urban warfare which allows wild misinformation to spread.    If you want to hear and read more from John, you can find everything on his website.  Here is his YouTube channel and you can also find him posting on Twitter. This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Kyla Scanlon is a multi-talented individual. One of those types who when she puts her mind to it, she excels at it quickly. She has written for NY Times, New York magazine, and Bloomberg Opinion.    Join us today as we learn about how the economy is just vibes and feels. Kyla (the guest one not the host) explains inflation, how tariffs under Trump would impact the average consumer, and who America owes its debt to.    If you like what Kyla had to say, please consider buying her book In This Economy? Available in hard copy at Penguin Random House. You can also buy it as an audio book on Audible, or anywhere else you get your audiobooks!  Kyla here (the host) I am being serious, her book is awesome. The little drawings she includes genuinely helps SO much in learning particularly if you thin about math in a spatial way similar to me! You can also find all her links on her website, include the cute little poems she likes!  She has a podcast, a regular newsletter, so check her out and get informed! Sponsors: Ground News Skill Share

This episode stars our previous guest, Chuck Holton, who is joined by Dr. Huey Li, a political science specialist in electoral systems. In this episode we discuss how different electoral systems work to counter human nature, China and its soft war with America, and illegal immigration. You can find all Chuck’s info on his Linktree! Find Dr Li on his TikTok. Show Sponsors: Ground News Skillshare

Chuck Holton is a war correspondent and journalist, an owner of 7 monkeys, five of those being humans, who has worked as a Ranger for the U.S. army, managed a major stock broker company for a decade, an established writer, and now a one-man show travelling the world reporting on wars and disasters. And that is the longest run-on sentence in the world! In this episode we talk about being kidnapped in Venezuala, travelling across the world to cover some of the greatest tragedies, and his time in the military. We couldn't get through all his incredible stories in this one episode! You can find all his info on his Linktree! You should also take time to tune into his YouTube! Sponsors: Ground News Skill Share

This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

We are joined today by Aella Girl and her business partner in crime, Aaron Silverbook. In this episode we talk about AI destroying the world, determinism, and explore the rationalist community.   You can find Aella's substack Knowingless here. Her Twitter here. Aella also designed a card game called Askhole.io. Kyla purchased it last week for some content generating questions and so many of the questions are hilarious. If you are interested in Aaron's teeth juice, you can find it at Lumina. If you want to find his writing, or other projects he works on, it is linked on his website.   This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE    

We are joined by Matt Beat aka Mr Beat, not to be confused with Mr Beast, today to talk about the JFK Assassination, the best American Presidents, critical thinking, and the problems (and solutions!) with the electoral college.   You can find his Youtube here.  His music here.   He also has several books! The Power of Our Supreme Court and The Ultimate American Presidential Election Book: Every Presidential Election in American History.    This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

The one and only, R.A. the Rugged man joins us today to talk about hiphop culture, the Drake-Kendrick fued, and how modern hiphop compares to when RA started out rapping years ago when he was only 11.  Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! It's a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing. 

Chris Cappy is a military journalist and former infantry member of the Army. He is a primary journalist for the popular YouTube channel, Task and Purpose. He is a unique YouTubers who offers military analysis and review from the perspective of an average infantryman. In this conversation, we talk about Ukraine-Russia, Israel-Gaza, China-Taiwan, and the impact of US foreign intervention. Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! It's a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.

Tom Swanson, or Turkey Tom on YouTube, joins Steven as the friends discuss YouTube creation as a job, Sneako and his downfall, and who makes it in the creation industry and why.  Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! It's a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.

Richard Lewis has known Steven for over a decade but their friendship soured some years ago. Enjoy a true Bridge building conversation where they discuss life, gaming, self-growth, and finding your way back from hitting rock bottom. Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! It's a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.

Adam Johnston, or YourMovieSucks, joins us today to talk about movie analysis, what makes for a good film, and about how YouTube content creation has changed over the years. Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! It's a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.

JJ McCullough rode his moose from Canada to Miami to share with Kyla snacks from Canada. Steven and JJ chat today about Canadian politics, modern day conservatives, and how JJ remains positive within politics and looks for common ground. Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! It's a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.

The Krassenstein twins became known during Trumps presidency, often responding to Trumps tweets and mocking him. In this episode, Steven talks to the twins about the upcoming election, Twitter conspiracies and how they spread, as well as the Alex Jones debate. Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! Its a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.

Ryan McBeth is a military analyst and cyber safety expert. He is also just all around an amazing guy and we got a chance to sit down and chat with him about munitions, how various weapons, systems, tanks, and military tactics work! Our show is sponsored by Grounds News! Its a great way to get articles on the same topic from multiple sources, with biases made clear! Kyla often uses Ground News as a source for articles discussed on this podcast. Use our promo code: https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening! We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE This show is produced by Bridges Studio LLC, a partnership company of Steven Bonnell II and Kyla Turner. At the helm of managing cameras and audio is LycanCooks and all episodes are edited by AugustEditing.