Revelizations

Revelizations is a podcast where I sit down with interesting people about interesting topics and have interesting conversations. Sound interesting? The topics will be eclectic, big and small such as finding joy, different philosophies about the origins of the universe, for profit prisons, math why it’s cool and how it helps unlock the mysteries of the universe, different models of educating a population, how to have difficult conversations whether you are offering consolation or having a conversation to establish good faith, artificial intelligence, the effects of social media on culture, nutrition, cognitive biases in decision making, and so much more. The only limiting factor is our own curiosity. Oh, and occasionally I will have episodes where I offer my own insight, Revelizations, about truths that I have found to be profound and worth sharing. Thanks for joining me and I look forward to our journey to understanding the world around us just a little bit better.

Episodes

Sep 22, 2025

1 hr 7 min

On this episode of Revelizations we are joined by Bob Coppes. Bob is a scientist and former banker. He's spent decades exploring near-death experiences while sharing his insights through lectures across the US and Europe. His latest book, Impressions of Near-Death Experiences, presents a rich tapestry of quotes from hundreds of people who have balanced on the thin thread of life and death, who have come back to share their experience with the rest of us. Bob currently serves on the board of the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS). Today we discuss:
- Bob Coppes' journey from banking to spirituality
- What is a near-death experience
- Are the secretions from a dying brain the reason for a near-death experience
- Different cultural perspectives on near-death experiences
- Different types of near-death experiences
- What is the reoccurring message people come back with after experiencing a near-death experience
- The impact on the life of someone who lives through a near-death experience 
- Religious parallels to near-death experiences and more
Grab your favorite snack, grab a seat, and enjoy today's episode of Revelizations with Bob Coppes. Thanks for listening everyone.
 Learn more about Bob Coppes https://www.bobcoppes.com/
Got a question for Bob Coppes?https://www.bobcoppes.com/contact
Purchase Impressions of Near-Death Experienceshttps://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Near-Death-Experiences-Quotations-Experiencers/dp/0997560894
Learn more about near death experiences from the International Association for Near-Death Studieshttps://iands.org/
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Sibling Scapegoat
 
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Sep 22, 2025

1 hr 7 min

Sep 8, 2025

21 min

Welcome to a special episode of Revelizations. Today we celebrate a year’s worth of following through on a dream, a year’s worth of meeting interesting people and learning from them, a year’s worth of growth, and we do that with a revelization that was written years before any of this was a reality. Thanks for listening everyone!
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Homework Solutions
 
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Sep 8, 2025

21 min

Aug 25, 2025

51 min

On this episode of Revelizations we will be discussing procrastination. There is a lot of value in being aware that you engage in a counter productive behavior like procrastination. There is even more value in understanding why you do it and how to shift gears out of it. To help me accomplish this I have enlisted the help of today's guest, Chris Abdey. Chris is a coach who specializes in helping people break free from procrastination's inertia to build better habits that lead to accomplishing goals that once stopped his clients in their tracks. Today he sits down with me and we discuss:
- What is procrastination
- The 5 types of procrastination
- Procrastination, escapism, and addiction
- Deferred gratification
- How to unlearn procrastinating
- Why humanity hasn't left behind bad habits like procrastination and more
 
If by chance you are using my podcast as a means to procrastinate on something else you should be doing, you have my full support! Just be ready to put to practice everything you learned after you finish listening, but I guess there is always tomorrow for that too. 
Grab your favorite snack, grab a seat, and enjoy today's episode of Revelizations with Chris Abdey. Thanks for listening everyone.
 Connect with Chris Abdeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabdey/?originalSubdomain=ca
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Keenan's Quinoa
 
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Aug 25, 2025

51 min

Aug 11, 2025

12 min

Hi everyone and welcome to Revelizations! In today's episode we are going to examine another story from antiquity regarding human nature. Let's see if we've reached enlightenment from our ancestors, or if wisdom then is still just as true in our modern times. Thanks for listening!
Sources
A Dialogue of the Effectual Proverbs in the English Tongue Concerning Marriage by John Heywood 
A Camel's Nose An Arabian Fable 
 
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Truly Bully
 
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Aug 11, 2025

12 min

Jul 28, 2025

13 min

Hi everyone, welcome to a back-to-back revenge of the revelization, revelization! In this episode we are going to explore how changing the way we frame discomfort can help us reach our goals at the end of the day. Thanks for listening everyone!
 
 
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
 
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
 
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Rent-A-Puppy
 
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Jul 28, 2025

13 min

Jul 14, 2025

22 min

Hi everyone, welcome to this installment of a Revelizations' revelization. In this episode we are going to explore what value being bored can add to our lives. Thanks for listening everyone!
 
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Beach Body Cryogenics
 
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Jul 14, 2025

22 min

Jun 30, 2025

1 hr 15 min

On this episode of Revelizations I’m joined by scientist and inventor Dr. Rob Yonover. He received his Ph.D. in Geochemistry/Volcanology from University of Hawaii School of Ocean & Earth Science Technology with laboratory research at NASA Johnson Space Center and MIT. On today’s episode we discuss:
Inventing the See/Rescue
Volcanoes 
How volcanoes form
What happens when you blast magma with a high-powered laser
What studying volcanoes can teach us
The different types of eruptions
The difference between a volcano and super volcano
What happens when a super volcano erupts
The benefits and limitations of the academic world
What is the source of all the metals on earth
Is Hawaii sinking
The nature of the earth's core and more
 
 
Learn more about Dr. Rob Yonover
Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-yonover-732b84/https://www.instagram.com/robyonover/?hl=en
Clip of Dr Yonover's time on Sharktankhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/sz5O6YKWyAI
Purchase the See/Rescuehttps://www.amazon.com/SEE-RESCUE-SAR-6-25CLRR-Streamer/dp/B00GXZX8ZU?ie=UTF8&th=1
 
 Grab your favorite snack, grab a seat, and enjoy today's episode of Revelizations with Dr. Rob Yonover. Thanks for listening everyone.
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: The Bureau of the Tin Foil Hat's Anti Extraterrestrial Abduction Weight Belt
 
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Jun 30, 2025

1 hr 15 min

Jun 16, 2025

1 hr 19 min

On this episode of Revelizations I’m joined by Angela Tipton. She is a scientist turned business strategist. After starting out as a molecular biologist, she pivoted into marketing to pursue her passion for writing. Along the way, she discovered the F.I.R.E. movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early). By embracing its principles, Angela paid off $85K in student debt in just 18 months. Now, she’s on a mission to help others reclaim their financial power and design a life on their own terms. On today’s episode we discuss:
Financial literacy
The F.I.R.E. method
Balancing your lifestyle now with the standard of living you want to have in retirement
How to chip away at debt
What is credit score and how to improve it
Different retirement investment options
Mindset for financial freedom, and more!
 
Learn more about Angela Tipton
https://fireyourcareer.com/
Get free ebook, "7 Ways to F.I.R.E. Your Career" after you submit your name and email at https://fireyourcareer.com/
https://www.angelalmtipton.com/
 
 Grab your favorite snack, grab a seat, and enjoy today's episode of Revelizations with Angela Tipton. Thanks for listening everyone.
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Stealing
 
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Jun 16, 2025

1 hr 19 min

Jun 2, 2025

1 hr 28 min

On this episode of Revelizations I’m joined by Josef Stetter. He is the creator the Land Your Dream Job Now Program. He has helped over 11,000 people secure their dream job with some of his clients doing so in as little as two days. Josef is a consultant specializing in helping connect the best employees to their dream employer. He also has a passion for turning negative work culture into a healthy and productive environment for everyone. On today’s episode we discuss:
The importance of work culture
The impact of good vs. bad culture
How AI rates applicants resumes and how to use that to your advantage
Networking strategies for career advancement
Crafting a standout resume in a competitive market
Making an impression before you even get an interview How to master the interview process and more!
 
Get into contact with Josef Stetter
https://josefstetter.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefstetter/?originalSubdomain=ca
 
 Grab your favorite snack, grab a seat, and enjoy today's episode of Revelizations with Josef Stetter. Thanks for listening everyone.
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Lying
 
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Jun 2, 2025

1 hr 28 min

May 19, 2025

1 hr 5 min

On this episode of Revelizations I’m joined by John Chrastka. John is a co-founder and executive director of EveryLibrary. His organization helps public libraries, school libraries, and college libraries win funding at the ballot box, ensuring stable funding and access to libraries for generations to come. In 2014 he was listed as a Mover and Shaker by the Library Journal, he was recognized by the Chicago Tribune in 2022 as a Chicagoan of the Year for his work opposing book bans, and a Publishers Weekly Notable Person for 2024. On today’s episode we discuss:
The role of libraries in modern society
How libraries secure funding
Why a good library should have something to offend everybody 
Book bans and censorship
The diversity of knowledge offered in libraries
Libraries as a refuge
AI and libraries
Why libraries and the first amendment are interconnected and more!
 
John Chrastka's websites
https://www.everylibrary.org/
https://www.fightforthefirst.org/
 
Help support EveryLibrary's mission
https://www.everylibrary.org/donate
 
Socials:
https://x.com/MrChrastka/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-chrastka-1163a01/
EveryLibrary (@everylibrary.bsky.social) — Bluesky
 Grab your favorite snack, grab a seat, and enjoy today's episode of Revelizations with John Chrastka. Thanks for listening everyone.
 
Enjoying Revelizations and don't know what to do next? Let me offer a suggestion: Grab a device capable of playing a podcast along with some earbuds, turn on an episode of Revelizations, place them in the ears of your loved ones, and watch with joy as they thank you endlessly for introducing them to the Revelizations podcast. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're listening and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.
 
Not enjoying Revelizations and don't know what you do next? Let me offer a suggestion, grab your loudest portable speaker capable of pairing with a device that can play a podcast, turn on an episode of Revelizations, go to a densely populated area with great acoustics, crank up the volume, and laugh maniacally as the unsuspecting population looks around in confusion to the situation they are in. While you're at it feel free to leave a review on whatever platform you're forcing everyone to listen to the Revelizations podcast and follow/subscribe so you don't miss these types of opportunities in the future.
 
Thanks to today's sponsor: Professor Slappystick's Laugh Tracks
 
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May 19, 2025

1 hr 5 min

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