Be Great with Bruce Colero

Paranormal investigator Raif Boric brings a sealed Dybbuk box into the BE GREAT Podcast studio, and refuses to open it. What does he believe is inside, and why won’t he take the chance?Bruce Colero sits down with Raif from Walking Among Us to explore his unsettling encounters, haunted objects, Ouija boards, and the experiences that drew him into paranormal investigation.Raif shares accounts of an attachment he says lasted a year, investigations at Bellaire House, Doss House, and Monroe House, and an encounter with a voice that appeared to mimic someone else. Bruce asks the questions skeptics and believers want answered: Can you trust what responds? What counts as evidence? And where do we draw the line between a paranormal experience and a mental health crisis?From haunted locations in Ontario to questions about demons, religion, and life after death, this conversation explores what Raif believes he has encountered and what remains unexplained.Would you open the box? Tell us in the comments.Subscribe to BE GREAT Podcast for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Watch on YouTube and listen on Spotify.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro: The box he refuses to open00:50 Meet Raif Boric and Walking Among Us02:44 The bedroom encounter that started it all05:26 How Walking Among Us began06:24 Why the occult fascinates us08:30 The attachment Raif says lasted a year11:18 Ouija boards and the rules he follows13:50 Can you trust what answers back?15:24 Demons, religion, and good versus evil19:17 Bellaire House, Doss House, and Monroe House24:45 Ouija boards versus séances26:16 Witchcraft, black magic, and intent29:20 Scratches and the Doss House basement31:36 The hotel encounter that made him run35:19 Haunted Ontario and Bruce’s Toronto story37:18 St. Thomas and the bear in a sealed box40:00 The mirror he says has nine attachments44:20 Meeting Marie, David, and Daisy48:18 Spirit boxes, pendulums, and dowsing rods49:32 Would you want to know when you die?51:34 Grim and the hellhound story53:40 The Dybbuk box he refuses to open1:00:15 Ghosts, demons, and the voice mimic1:03:37 Possession or a mental health crisis?1:05:02 Life after death and other dimensions1:06:40 Witchcraft, free will, and consequences1:08:55 Religion, fear, and control1:09:52 Fake ghost hunting videos and evidence1:11:40 Would proof of demons imply God?1:13:14 Favourite horror movies and closing conversationMUSIC CREDIT“Bloody Keys” by Darren Curtishttps://www.darrencurtismusic.comEdited for length and mixed beneath dialogue.#Paranormal #RaifBoric #DybbukBox #GhostHunting #BeGreatPodcast

What does Hollywood get wrong about demons, haunted dolls and the paranormal? Paranormal investigator and medium Angel Morgan joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to share her experiences with spirit communication, witchcraft, Ouija boards and unexplained encounters.Angel discusses why she walked away from studying the dark arts, introduces her haunted doll Maya, and recounts a disturbing encounter with a creature that offered her anything if she would bow. Bruce challenges her on how investigators separate paranormal claims from ordinary explanations, what horror movies romanticize, and how many hauntings she considers legitimate.The conversation also explores curses, voodoo, vampire communities, angels, reincarnation and what Angel believes happens after death.Are horror movies getting it wrong? Tell us what you believe in the comments.Subscribe to BE GREAT for candid conversations with Bruce Colero. Listen on YouTube and Spotify.Music: “The Dread” by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100048Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Edited and shortened for this episode’s intro.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:58 Astrology and Personality02:44 Why Are We Fascinated by the Occult?05:01 Curses, Hexes and Jinxes09:03 Light Magic, Dark Magic and Intent13:47 Satanism, Sacrifice and Religious Practices16:30 Working With Spirits and Setting Boundaries18:19 King Solomon and the 72 Demons22:00 Reincarnation and Spiritual Paths23:08 How Angel Began Animal Communication25:24 Destiny, Free Will and Personal Growth28:26 Witchcraft and Practical Magic33:07 Male Witches and Children Who Report Seeing Spirits35:00 Paranormal Claims and Mental Health39:52 Hauntings, Exorcisms and Poltergeists43:54 Spirit Communication and Skepticism45:22 Voodoo, Hoodoo and Santeria46:37 Ouija Boards and Angel’s Experiences51:46 What Hollywood Romanticizes About the Dark Arts54:05 New Orleans and Vampire Communities56:14 Why Angel Believes Angels Can Be Terrifying58:30 God, Religion and Different Forms of Worship1:00:17 Why Angel Walked Away From the Dark Arts1:05:00 Shadow Work, Black Magic and Intent1:08:13 What Does “Haunted” Mean?1:10:06 Meet Maya: Angel’s Haunted Doll1:13:44 Haunted Objects and a Scottish Artifact1:15:05 Past Lives and the Akashic Records1:20:12 Vampire Stories and Horror Films1:24:53 Which Horror Movies Get It Right?1:29:14 Rapid-Fire Questions1:30:32 Angel’s Darkest Reported Experiences1:35:04 The House Clearing That Frightened Angel1:37:17 Satanism and the Left-Hand Path1:39:57 Karma, Wicca and the Threefold Law1:41:55 Misconceptions About Vampire Communities1:43:49 Bruce Questions Spiritual Attachment Claims1:45:13 What Happens When We Die?

Former U.S. Marshal and Navy veteran Robert Ledogar joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to discuss his career hunting fugitives, allegations of misconduct inside law enforcement, and why he believes defending a female colleague led to retaliation and his firing months before retirement.Robert shares his journey from Queens to Desert Storm and the U.S. Marshals Service, including fugitive task force operations, dangerous arrests, leadership, and building trust with informants.He then details the harassment complaint that changed his career, the internal investigations that followed, and his fight for back pay and retirement benefits. Bruce and Robert discuss the personal cost of speaking up, his wife’s support, and what accountability should look like inside federal law enforcement.This episode presents Robert’s account of disputed events and allegations.Subscribe to BE GREAT for more conversations with Bruce Colero. Would you risk your career to defend a colleague? Share your thoughts below.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview00:34 Introducing Robert Ledogar02:47 Growing Up in Queens & Joining the Navy05:51 Desert Storm & Military Police Investigations08:41 Joining the U.S. Marshals Service13:06 What U.S. Marshals Actually Do15:55 Fugitive Raids, Restraint & Risk18:49 Fugitive Task Forces After 9/11 & Manhunters20:11 Leadership & Having Your Team’s Back22:23 Corruption, Experience & De-escalation24:29 Police, Public Trust & Social Media29:04 Race, the Media & Division31:02 DEI, Merit & Physical Standards35:15 Working With Informants36:16 The Harassment Complaint That Changed His Career39:43 Alleged Retaliation Against a Female Deputy41:53 Reporting the Complaint & the Agency’s Response43:58 The Mets Game Confrontation45:08 Allegations & Investigations Against Robert47:13 Fighting a Proposed Dismissal49:50 Evidence, Witnesses & Colleagues Who Supported Him56:26 Appeals, Back Pay & Retirement58:58 The Personal Cost of Speaking Out1:00:31 His Wife’s Support & Refusing to Give Up1:03:47 Ant Joins: Lost Benefits & Life After the Marshals1:06:06 Meeting Donald Trump & Seeking Help1:10:54 Meeting Charlie Kirk & Candace Owens

Could mouth breathing be affecting your sleep, focus and performance? Breathwork and mental performance coach Andrew Daye joins Bruce Colero on the BE GREAT Podcast to discuss nasal breathing, stress management and the breathing habits we rarely think about.Andrew breaks down the five types of breathwork, box breathing, the cyclic sigh, CO2 tolerance and his approach to using breathing exercises for sleep and recovery. We explore mouth breathing versus nose breathing, breath training for athletes, mouth taping and why the right technique depends on your goal.The conversation also goes beyond breathing into burnout, racing thoughts, ambition and the pressure to keep achieving. When does discipline become avoidance? Why can successful people still feel empty? Andrew shares his perspective on mental performance, purpose and building a more resilient mindset.Subscribe to BE GREAT for conversations about health, performance, entrepreneurship and personal growth.Have you tried breathwork for sleep, stress or training? Share your experience in the comments.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Mouth Breathing: Opening Preview00:31 Introducing Andrew Daye01:39 Breathwork, Focus & Performance02:55 Racing Thoughts & the Cyclic Sigh07:13 Choosing the Right Breathing Technique08:13 Breath Holds, CO2 Tolerance & Athletic Performance14:42 Inhale vs. Exhale Breath Holds18:32 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing22:00 The Five Types of Breathwork24:58 Therapeutic Breathwork & Emotional Release26:32 Coherent Breathing & How Long to Practice29:55 The 4-8-4 Recovery Breath for Sleep31:35 Signs of Stress in High Performers34:01 The CO2 Tolerance Test & Box Breathing37:10 Breathwork for Anxiety38:23 Choosing a Breathing Routine for Your Goals41:47 What to Focus on During Breathwork46:39 Falling Asleep, Burnout & Recovery49:46 Mouth Taping & Nighttime Breathing53:05 Training Masks & Strengthening the Diaphragm56:06 Rapid Fire: Anxiety, Fear & Resilience58:46 Can Breathwork Change Who You Are?1:01:35 When Discipline Becomes Avoidance1:05:07 Can Regulation Reduce Ambition?1:07:26 Energy, Religion & Life After Death1:10:47 Childhood Wounds & the Drive to Succeed1:13:52 The Power of Perception & Mental Training1:17:58 Why Successful People Can Still Feel Empty1:19:11 Authenticity, Culture & Limiting Beliefs #Breathwork #AndrewDaye #BEGREATPodcast

A $5.5 million winning night. A $4.2 million Super Bowl bet. A casino deal that returned 20% of his losses.Mathew Bowyer joins Bruce on Be Great Podcast to explain the world of high-stakes gambling—from $300,000 baccarat hands and VIP casino perks to federal prison and a lifetime ban from Nevada casinos.The former bookmaker shares his account of gambling addiction, federal raids, money laundering and tax charges, Nevada’s Black Book, and rebuilding his life at 51. He also discusses the Shohei Ohtani–Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal, the impact on his family, and why winning never felt like enough.How do casino loss rebates work? What happens when gambling, ego and ambition take over? And what does starting again look like after prison?Subscribe to Be Great Podcast for candid conversations about ambition, adversity and the choices that change lives.Which moment surprised you most: the 20% casino rebate, the $4.2 million bet, or the lifetime Nevada ban? Tell us below.CHAPTERS0:00 Episode preview1:12 Matthew’s childhood and early hustle6:05 Dopamine, social media and addiction12:03 Teenage poker games and sports betting17:05 Gambling addiction and betting laws21:06 Explaining his criminal charges25:32 The falsified tax return charge32:16 Millions in tax debt34:15 Federal raids and the warning he ignored36:29 Prison, sentencing and the impact on his family45:03 From commodity trading to bookmaking58:06 Gamblers Anonymous and recovery1:01:09 His $4.2 million Super Bowl bet1:03:26 Nevada’s Black Book and lifetime casino ban1:06:19 Casino deals, loss rebates and VIP treatment1:12:49 Rebuilding his life at 511:18:12 Turning goals into a plan of action1:28:09 Rapid fire: biggest wins and losses1:33:28 Blackjack and counting cards1:34:52 Federal agents and seized assets1:36:36 Money, power and chasing validation1:40:09 Expensive purchases and spending regrets1:42:35 His perspective on the Shohei Ohtani scandal1:43:02 What he would tell his younger self1:44:54 Greed, ego, family and finding balanceGuest accounts and opinions are presented as part of the interview. This episode explores gambling experiences and addiction; it does not provide financial or betting advice.#MathewBowyer #BeGreatPodcast #Gambling