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David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and former Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, drops by to discuss the the role of Cocaine in the recent Banking Crisis, his current struggle to conduct a clinical trial on the effects of the psychedelic psilocybin on depression, how Amy Winehouse's death could have been used as a public example of the dangers of alcohol, and his frustration with current laws regarding cannabis.

The youngest tenured Professor at Wharton Business School and Author of "Give and Take" Adam Grant explains his concept of categorising people into "givers", "takers", and "matchers", how to avoid being a Doormat to other people, why gratitude journals work best when written once per week, and his views on educating his own children.

Gonzo Journalist Jon Ronson and author of "The Men Who Stare At Goats" and "The Psychopath Test" drops by to talk about his latest screenwriting project "Frank" starring Michael Fassbender, how he squatted in an Islington flat in London when he was 18, and the advice he would give to the 20 year old Jon Ronson.

Colin Pyle describes why he quit his job in finance in Toronto and drove 18,000 km across China with his brother Ryan, how they had to outrun police and evade authorities to film their adventure, the 3 year process of getting the show aired on the Travel Channel, and why attempting the same trip one year later across India was even more dangerous.

Max Keiser of Russia Today drops by to explain the genesis and implications of the digital currency Bitcoin, why The Federal Reserve and the banking system should apologise to the people for manipulating interest rates, how Warren Buffett is complicit in the Mexican drug trade by purchasing Wells Fargo, and Max's crazy times in the 1980s as a New York City stockbroker by day and punk-rock party animal by night.

The Hip Hop Preacher Eric Thomas sits down with Spoken Word Artist Suli Breaks and Brian Rose to talk about his viral video "When you want to Succeed as Bad as you want to Breathe", why he thinks that each one of the 86,400 seconds in a day is worth pursuing for excellence, how he hates "average" and loathes "good", and how he would like to be remembered when he's gone.

The Bulletproof Executive Dave Asprey drops by to explain how his Bulletproof Coffee is free of mycotoxins and assists intermittent fasting, why he believes vegans are responsible for killing animals too, how he's always been upfront about his use of the anti-narcolepsy drug Modafinil, and why he optimises everything in his life for one factor, performance.

TED Fellow and Artist Researcher Dr. Sarah Jane Pell talks about her unique fascination with all things underwater, how she maintains a dual role as both an artist and scientist, her involvement with the Atlantica Undersea Colony, and her thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding TED.

Ex-SAS surgeon and author of "Winged Scalpel" Richard Villar describes the difficulties, dangers and occasional impossibility of providing medical aid to disaster areas and warzones, what it's like to land in Haiti in 2010 only 30 hours after the earthquake, how his age becomes an asset when dealing with tribal elders, and why he's in no rush to retire.

Comedian and Actor Bryan "The Kid" Callen meets up in Venice Beach, California to talk about one's "inner compass" and why it needs to be pointing in the right direction, the difference between one's needs and one's desires, how he grew up as a child feeling a lot of shame, and why as men we all strive to leave an impression.

Artist, philosopher and scientist Dr. Koert van Mensvoort explains his concept of "Next Nature" where technology becomes so omnipresent and uncontrollable that we start to perceive it as nature of its own, why Holland has a history of creating its own land and nature, and his thoughts on the history of money including the recent innovation of the Bitcoin.

Philosopher and Martial Artist Daniele Bolelli stops by to talk about his new book "Create Your Own Religion", how the death of his wife 2 years ago left him with a young daughter and some very difficult decisions, and why he chooses to "Answer hopelessness with a defiant smile and a raised middle finger."

Welsh author and former International Cannabis Smuggler Howard Marks drops by to talk about his infamous career where he shipped consignments as large at 30 tons, avoided the grasp of law enforcement for two decades and was connected with groups such as the CIA, the IRA, MI6, the Mafia, and the Yajuza, how he spent 7 years in the U.S. Federal Penitentiary, and why he continues to write fiction and perform his one man shows across Britain.

NY Times Bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater stops by to talk about why she thinks publishers are an appropriate gateway for budding authors, her insane work ethic and how it helped sell 2 million books in her Shiver Trilogy, why she loves the danger of rally car racing, and how she thinks the current school system can potentially stifle creative types like herself.

Cognitive scientist & linguist Steven Pinker explains the fundamental cultural differences between M.I.T. and Harvard, his anarchist past and how he feels about Noam Chomsky, why Linguistics are essential in understanding humanity, and how he believes the world has too much morality.

Entrepreneur and author of "Winning without Losing" Martin Bjergegaard talks about why he hates the idea that success requires sacrifice, why he tried to identify and nurture true passion in his startups, how his Startupbootcamp pairs individuals together with capital to form ideas, and why he refuses to work more than 45 hours per week.

Spoken Word Artist Suli Breaks drops by the studio to talk about his hit video "Why I Hate School But Love Education", the enormous pressure in poor & immigrant families to get a degree, why Spoken Word and Rapping are completely different genres of expression, how the University of Suli Breaks is about educating oneself, and how he looks to Michael Jordan for inspiration.

Eddie Bravo, the founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu talks about his love for the English people, why fatherhood has consumed him completely, how a bunny stole his heart, and why Ronda Rousey is the real deal.

Educator & Author Eddie Obeng discusses his concept of "New World Management" as a response to the rapidly accelerating pace of change, why Abbie National called him their "secret weapon", and how he would not "teach a man to fish" but rather "teach a man how to learn to fish."

Daniel H. Pink, author of "To Sell is Human" and "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" talks about the microeconomic fallacy that more pay begets more work and argues that humans are truly motivated by Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose, and why most of us spend a large portion of our day engaging in "non-sales selling" as we persuade, convince, and influence others to give up something in exchange for what we have.

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris of Imperial College London talks about the effects of Psilocybin & MDMA and how they could be used to help with depression and addiction, his controversial colleague Professor David Nutt who claimed Cannabis & Ecstasy were safer & less addictive than Alcohol & Tobacco, and why he refrains from sampling psychedelics in order to remain objective about his research.

Territorial Army soldier Jake Wood describes his distinct and brutally taxing tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, how he is haunted by his part in the killing of a Taliban, his suicidal tendencies that ultimately led him to seek treatment for PTSD, why he released his "helmet-cam" footage to dispute one of his critics, and how after his military service he just cherishes the simple things in life.

Mixed Martial Arts Referee & Former Fighter Marc Goddard stops by to explain why he has a 6th sense when it comes to stopping a fight, why UFC Fighter Matt Riddle recently crossed the line with his criticism in London, how he stays impartial at all times, why referees must train MMA but not necessarily fight MMA, and how integrity and professionalism cannot be taught.

UFC Commentator Jon Anik joins us to talk about his whirlwind first year working for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, how he has transitioned from being a Journalist at ESPN to a Promoter at the UFC, the hard work he puts in behind the scenes preparing for fight nights and taking 127 plane flights in 2012, and why becoming a father has drastically altered his formerly self-centered outlook on life.

MMA Journalist Gareth A. Davies describes how Paralympics and MMA are two sports that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit, why acceptance of MMA has lagged in the UK, how he could head-kick Ariel Helwani but chooses not to, and why his advice to aspiring journalists is to research meticulously, then simplify and exaggerate.

MMA Fighter James "The Colossus" Thompson talks about his epic bouts in the Pride Fighting Championship in Japan and EliteXC in the U.S.A., why Bob Sapp is currently on a "Tapout Tour", his very real struggle with a gambling addiction, and how his podcast, Blog, book writing and movie projects have reinvigorated his spirit.

Gracia McGrath O.B.E. of Chance UK drops by to explain their mentoring programmes for children aged 5-11 years with behavioural difficulties, how they have lowered their dropout rate from 44% to an astounding 6% since her arrival, the concept of "problem free time", and why mentoring could be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of your entire life.

Timothy "Livewire" Shieff drops by to talk about the new generation of Freerunners, how he questions the purpose of everything in his life, why he is a vegan and sleeps on the floor, and how parkour is purely about the power of imagination.

Author and Cultural Change Agent Gregory Sams talks about opening the very first natural food shop & restaurant in London in the late 1960s, hanging out with John Lennon & Yoko Ono, why he created and then sold the famous Vegeburger, his two books "Uncommon Sense" & "Sun of gOd", and how enacting cultural change begins by altering your own behaviour.

Geoff Stead, the Head of Mobile Learning for the wireless technology giant Qualcomm, explains how touch-screen technology can fundamentally change education, the future of augmented reality and the new Google Glass, and why we as humans must adapt to the inevitable advances in technology of the future.

Writer, teacher, and martial artist Geoff Thompson reflects on his early days as a nightclub doorman in Coventry, how he listed and conquered a "pyramid" of his greatest fears, why he continues to enjoy writing, and how being sexually abused as a teenager led him to discover that forgiveness is the only revenge.

Entrepreneur, tangoist and author Tim Ferriss stops by to talk about Meta-learning in his new book The 4-Hour Chef, why he consumes magic mushrooms for his annual "Ego Reset", the pros and cons of using the pharmaceutical Modafinil, and why he's chosen not to be a Silicon Valley venture capitalist.

Charles Eisenstein, author of Sacred Economics, talks about his journey from Yale graduate to Chinese translator to Storyteller, his ideas about the recovery of Community and the spirit of Gift, and how the money system necessitates endless growth and contributes to alienation, competition and scarcity.

Professional Bodybuilder and 6 time Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates sits down with London Real to discuss how his "High Intensity Training"his steroid use his abrupt retirement in 1997, and his thoughts on conspiracy theories, psychedelics, and cannabis.

Dr. Rachel Armstrong, the co-director of AVATAR (Advanced Virtual and Technological Architectural Research), talks about her concept of "Living Architecture" and why she believes it can prevent the sinking of Venice, how she is designing an interstellar "worldship" with Project Persephone, and why her favourite place is in the laboratory

Nic Gabriel returns from his Ayahuasca retreat in the jungles of Peru to discuss his experiences at El Purguero under the supervision of Shaman Ron Wheelock, the terrifying images and life lessons gained from his 4 ceremonies, his uncomfortable afternoon with the plant medicine San Pedro, and why he feels that the "Old Nic" died in that jungle.

Jason Featherstone joins us to discuss Surviving our Streets, a violence prevention organisation that focuses on reducing serious-street and gang-related violence, how a "Violence Interrupter" (VI) is a highly trained, street savvy individual and why his organisation is attempting to implement these same concepts in the British prison system.

Ultramarathoner, Ironman, and Mountaineer Deri Llewellyn-Davies talks about his "Global Grand Slam" of climbs and endurance runs on six continents and both Poles, how he found clarity and peace after nearly dying while summiting Mount McKinley in Alaska, and Sonia Doubell discloses that her soon-to-be-born child is in fact an "Ayahuasca Baby."

Artist and Architect Heidi Locher drops by the studio to discuss her recent exhibition "Hotel Kalifornia", how she loves the immersive process of creating art, why Damien Hirst deserves credit for his decomposing cow's head, and why you should grasp everything, follow your dream, and believe in yourself.

Cathy "The Bitch" Brown talks about being the first ever female boxer to be crowned British Champion, why she enjoys watching MMA, how she once sailed across the Atlantic, and how her hands are classified as deadly weapons.

Author Robert Greene talks about the reaction to his best-selling books "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The Art of Seduction", what he learned from rapper 50 Cent when co-writing "The 50th Law", how Machiavelli was never a powerful man, and why it is most important to first know yourself and then follow your instincts.

Nick Raphael of London Records explains how he signed the well known hip-hop artist Jay-Z, why most aspiring musicians are extremely unrealistic, how a great talent will not sell if they are unlikeable, and why any success in music, film and life is accomplished as a team.

Emma Sayle explains how she founded Killing Kittens as a place for elite casual dating, why Alpha Males have the biggest problems with her feminocentric sex parties, how her business doubled in the recession of 2008, why all women are bi-curious, and how she was unimpressed with the book "50 Shades of Grey."

Biologist & Writer Dr. Rupert Sheldrake explains how each species of animal has a collective memory, his definition of the Science Delusion, how living in India helped develop his theories, why he particularly enjoys 3-way conversations, and how he's never met anyone as lively and fun to be with as Terence McKenna.

On this week's show we host our mutual friend Mike Moghaddas. Mike has led a diverse and interesting life. Originally from Iran, he was smuggled out of the country to Sweden at age 12. He became a top martial artist (judo, shorinji-kenpo and kendo), the youngest founding member of SonyEricsson and now lives in London where he has his own business consultancy. Mike shares with us several stories from his wide-ranging, exciting and often difficult life experiences.

Brian & Nic Occupy Wall Street at St. Paul's Cathedral to find out from ground zero what's really going on from the protester's points of view. They discuss the pros and cons of capitalism, the difference between banking and bankers, how corporations by definition behave different than individuals, that creativity and business aren't mutually exclusive, how they refrain from consuming mainstream media, the highly flawed institution of marriage and perspectives from their own parents, Nic's weekly quote from the Bible, his thoughts on the USA, Who Moved Their Cheese, and the value of physical labour.

Jimmy Chin is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and mountain sports athlete...who has documented dozens of expeditions for National Geographic and The North Face. Watch the FULL episode here: https://londonreal.tv/e/jimmy-chin/

Jimmy Chin is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and mountain sports athlete...who has documented dozens of expeditions for National Geographic and The North Face. Watch the FULL episode here: https://londonreal.tv/e/jimmy-chin/

Brian Rose is interviewed by Jordan Harbinger on his podcast, it's one of Brian's most revealing interview published. Watch the full episode here: https://londonreal.tv/e/brian-rose-transform-yourself/