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In this eye-opening episode of the Space Tomatoes Podcast, Dr. Doug Cardell — economist, historian, and author of Why Socialism Struggles joins us to break down why socialism, communism, and fascism all lead to the same dead end: government control of the economy. Dr. Cardell explains: • The real definition of socialism (government owns everything) • Why centrally planned economies are doomed (chaotic systems + human self-interest) • How early American colonies nearly starved under collectivism until private property saved them • The difference between “working for a living” and creating value for others • Why minimu...

Havok and LX are back with zero script as they dive headfirst into Bitcoin with special guest Chris Liss (host of The Chris Liss Podcast https://fountain.fm/show/g91yDXlvog8DcsaszgD8). From “what the heck is this internet money anyway?” to Chris’s perfect “battery for your energy” analogy, this episode is an interesting and fun, no BS crash course on why fiat is quietly leaking value while Bitcoin just sits there holding the charge. Expect rants on volatility “it only goes up… eventually”, why gold is cute but Bitcoin is the digital upgrade, Nostr’s value-for-value za...

This one is a full-throttle, zero-script joyride! Pro wrestler, cover band rockstar (Walk of Shame), voice over wizard, and self proclaimed modern day Renaissance man “Spiffy” Sean Styles struts into the studio with hosts LX and Havok and immediately turns the mic into a wrestling ring, a Star Trek bridge, and an 80s/90s nostalgia time machine. From Attitude Era war stories and paying dues with the Wild Samoans, to Picard vs Kirk supremacy debates, Tribble rants, Quake LAN-party flashbacks, Elden Ring rage quits, and why Havok thinks your new music is “suspect,” Sean delivers two hour...

Join Havok and LX on the Space Tomatoes Podcast for a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Marc J. Defant, professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. A scientist whose career began with volcanoes, Dr. Defant brings a data-driven perspective to one of today’s most intriguing debates: evolutionary psychology versus social constructionism. What shapes who we are, biology rooted in hundreds of thousands of years of hunter-gatherer life, or a blank-slate mind shaped only by culture? Dr. Defant explores how instincts, testosterone, gender roles, and evolutionary pressures still influence modern society, relationships, parenting, education, an...

Join hosts LX and Havok as they dive into an intriguing chat with the legendary Jim Paulk, Naval Academy grad, submarine Officer, marine conservation crusader, and master storyteller. Jim spills the beans, or tomatoes, on his classmates' jaw dropping tales of Holocaust escapes and moonwalks to inventing GPS and dodging WWII bombs in dugout canoes. Hear about his own adventures, like banning gillnets in California, rubbing elbows with The Platters, and the heartwarming "Baby in a Basket" miracle that kicked off a 92-year epic. Packed with wit, wisdom, and a dash of nostalgia, this episode proves relationships are the...

Join LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast for a whirlwind ramble through podcast life, epic guest marathons, and dodging rage bait like pros. Dive into winter woes with tales from icemageddon, cold plunges, and snowy animal antics, horse blanket chat, chickens stacking like pros, and snapping turtles on the prowl. Plus, tips on circadian rhythms, ditching doomscrolling, heirloom tomatoes that taste like heaven, and why squirrels are tree bacon. Unscripted, quirky fun around the virtual campfire, ideas flow free, no scripts allowed!

Join hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive deep with Dr. Kevin Smith, a trailblazing chiropractor and functional medicine expert from Pittsburgh. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Smith spills the beans on why conventional medicine often misses the mark, sharing his journey from treating back pain to uncovering root causes of chronic issues like thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases (including Hashimoto's), diabetes, and inflammation. Get the lowdown on nutrition issues, like sneaky sugars in everyday foods, insulin's role in energy crashes, the myth of cholesterol villains, and practical tips for ditching bad habits to reclaim...

Join us on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as we dive into the juicy world of sustainable farming with Farmer Bob, the berry whisperer behind Beyond Berries! From upcycling "ugly" fruits into creamy, bite-sized sorbet treats fused with whole dates, to debunking organic myths and championing biodynamic agriculture, Bob shares his passion for consistent, kid-approved healthy snacks that pack superfruit power. Discover the three flavors—black raspberry, blueberry, and red raspberry—made with just 2-4 all-natural ingredients, perfect for snacking, smoothies, mocktails, or even bourbon twists! Hear heartwarming stories of farm life, reducing food waste, and why healthier soil means heal...

Join Havok and LX on The Space Tomatoes Podcast as they dive into an inspiring chat with Russell Van Brocklen, a New York based dyslexia professor. From epic internship battles and law school epiphanies to revolutionary teaching hacks that turn struggling readers into rocket-fueled writers, Russell shares his witty war stories and game-changing strategies for neurodiverse minds. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just love underdog tales, this episode proves that with the right wiring, anyone can launch into success!

Dive into the hilarious and eye-opening world of IT mishaps on this episode of Space Tomatoes! Hosts Havok and LX geek out with author Adam Korga, a 20-year IT survivor, on his witty IT Dictionary that translates insider jokes like ID10T and PEBKAC into pure comedy gold. We unpack his F***up Almanac series, spilling tea on real-world disasters like Facebook's BGP blunder that locked them out of their own data centers. Plus, a fiery rant on AI's dangers, hype bubbles, and why it's basically predictive text on steroids, confident, costly, and sometimes completely wrong! Whether you're a...

Buckle up for a wild ride on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! Hosts LX and Havok dive deep into the chaotic world of car sales with YouTube sensation Smitty from "Smitty Sells Cars." From hilarious tales of cash-stuffed paper bags and breakdown disasters to pro tips on dodging dealer tricks, financing hacks, and why leasing might not be the lemon you think it is. Smitty spills the beans on everything from the infamous four-square tactic to COVID market madness, EV realities, and the sad state of modern car quality. Whether you're a gearhead or just dodging your next lemon, this...

Buckle up, this one's a straight-up unscripted explosion.Havok & LX drag historian/Nostr wizard Wouter Constant into the void to talk censorship-proof social media that actually gives a damn about liberty. We start semi-normal: relays as your personal treehouses, cryptographic keys so no one can Stalin-purge your account overnight, web-of-trust magic beating AI deepfakes without needing Big Brother, Blossom for unbreakable podcast links, Lightning zaps paying creators more than Spotify ever did.Then it derails HARD, dopamine-trap algorithms vs. glorious reverse-chronological sanity, why chronological feeds feel "boring" but save your soul, perpetual motion myths, 16th-century Dutch sail-wagons, building child-safe...

Join hosts LX and Havok for a wildly entertaining chat with debut novelist (and Page Turner Award winner!) John David! The long-time PR crisis communications pro, nonfiction business author, and corporate ghostwriter spills the beans on ditching the real world to create his own: a gripping mystery series starring TV reporter Pete LeMaster.From a routine tailgate interview that turns into a viral active-shooter nightmare (and a heroic bystander twist), to the wild ride of writing fiction after decades of nonfiction, querying agents, landing a three-book deal with Tule Publishing, and juggling edits, marketing, and Oxford comma debates; John...

Marine biologist and conservation powerhouse Andrew Lewin, host of How to Protect the Ocean and co-host of Beyond Jaws joins LX and Havok as they splash into an epic ocean adventure. From childhood heroes like Jacques Cousteau to wild scuba stories (beavertail wetsuits, anyone?), oil rigs turned underwater centers of life, and witty takes on ditching single use plastics, picking up beach, or any trash, and why biodiversity is the ultimate life hack, above and below the water. This episode is packed with laughs, actionable eco tips, and passion for protecting our blue planet, perfect for anyone who loves...

Buckle up for another gloriously unscripted ride with hosts LX and Havok on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! In this episode, the guys start with squirrels zooming through bank tubes, spiral into vacuum-powered Costco secrets, AI replacing call centers (and maybe your Wendy's drive-thru order), privacy nightmares, prime rib feasts, raclette cheese quests, and why flattening hamburger for storage is apparently a personality type. It’s equal parts hilarious tangents, sharp takes on tech bubbles and surveillance, and pure dad-energy banter. If you like podcasts that feel like eavesdropping on your funniest friends, this is your jam. New episodes drop re...

Buckle up for another hilariously unscripted ride on The Space Tomatoes Podcast! Hosts LX and Havok dive headfirst into the important stuff: why that Florida guy should grow his beard back immediately, the life-changing magic of beard oil, dogs that don’t care if you shave your face, cat hair that defies physics, and the great planned obsolescence light bulb conspiracy that’ll make you mad all over again.They also cover banana tree tragedies, mini excavators (rent or buy), the quest for the perfect giant tractor tire, homemade chicken stock that takes two days (worth it), why seed oils...

Buckle up for another gloriously unscripted romp on The Space Tomatoes Podcast, where hosts Havok and LX turn everyday absurdities into comedy gold. This episode kicks off with a hilariously haunted Cobra car sale gone wrong, (don't worry no blinker fluid was spilled) before veering into the epic saga of LX's "big green junk" military deuce and a half truck that's equal parts beast and brake failure nightmare. From debating why hobbies like Beanie Babies and Franklin Mint plates are not investments, to unboxing storage unit horrors (empty gun cases, anyone?), military surplus stuff, and the vanishing collections of...

Join hosts LX and Havok for another episode of The Space Tomatoes Podcast: where we battle veggie garden bugs, snowmen rise in the desert, and Kaos the pup scores a clean bill of health after her epic staple laden vet visitheist! From heated debates on whether dog fronts are "arms" or "legs", to viral TikTok triumphs and a hilariously horrifying "giblets Jacuzzi" gadget, these cosmic gardeners spill the soil on winter woes, vanilla vine vibes, and why kratom's got states in a twist. Buckle up for rants on Real ID, TSA fees, booster seats for teens (yes, really), because...

Buckle up for a bumper crop of banter on The Space Tomatoes Podcast, where hosts LX and Havok spill the beans (not the burnt caramel) on the Alpaca Party, brisket-slicing close calls, and a karaoke massacre that left throats in ruins. From terrorizing neighborhoods with rogue ice cream trucks to Buc-ee's squeegee heists and red-light therapy glow-ups, these two talk healthy eating changes (bye-bye, carbs!), vole-proof gardening hacks, and why doctors should swap scripts for salad. It's unfiltered chaos, dad-joke detours, and zero filter on life's juicy absurdities. Hit subscribe before we sic the missiles, or the Maui-inspired Mai...

Lx and Havok are back, half-packing for a road trip while the first hard frost creeps in like a rude Canadian ex. We rage about the death of real sweatpants (“If it doesn’t balloon out and swallow your shoes, it’s not sweatpants, it’s betrayal”), mourn the extinction of women’s pockets, worship rotary engines like the stoned genius inventions they are, swap 1970s skateboard scars, explain why 50-year mortgages are just slavery with better marketing, and confess our undying hatred for mushrooms (they squeak, they lie about tasting like chicken, they must be stopped).Also: chicken paws in soup...