The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu
Jeevan Matharu
Show overview
The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 377 episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 31 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 111 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 159 episodes published. Published by Jeevan Matharu.
From the publisher
The Vancrux Podcast explores the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shape who we become. From psychology and philosophy to success stories, history, spirituality, and even conspiracies, this podcast is for thinkers, seekers, and those questioning the world around them.We feature a mix of in-person guest conversations, virtual interviews, and solo episodes that break down powerful ideas around mindset, identity, meaning, and personal transformation. Our Guests come from all walks of life—sharing raw insights, hard-won lessons, and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking.Vancrux is a coined word:“Van” — to rise, go beyond, or overcome“Crux” — a critical moment or turning pointTo Vancrux is to vanquish at the crucial time—when challenge meets choice.This podcast blends self-improvement with deep philosophical inquiry, grounded in freedom of thought and intellectual honesty. It’s not about motivation alone—it’s about clarity, courage, and becoming your best self when it matters most.Welcome to The Vancrux Podcast. Your turning point starts here.Formerly known as The Vanquish Podcast.
Latest Episodes
View all 377 episodesThinking clearly in high pressure situations - With Trevor Fortner
The Stranger's Advantage - Seeing What Others Can’t
Palantir - The Company That Sees Everything
Fate, Destiny & Divine Timing
A BJJ Champ who says it's ok to lose - With Robert Drysdale
Interstellar Travel, or Align with Earth Correctly- with Tom Murphy
Reclaiming Life from Overperformance - with Pippa Grange
Neurath’s Boat- You Can’t Start Again
What You Can’t See From The Top - Standpoint Epistemology
The 4 Burners Theory vs The Wheel of Life – Balance or Sacrifice?
The Moral Weight of Artificial Minds
45 Seconds Away From Glory with Harry Brightmore
Psychedelics and Ayahuasca - with Simon Ruffell
Einstein’s Time Relativity and Space-Time Continuum
Plato Says Tyranny Is Next…
Is Time Travel Possible? — The Bootstrap & Grandfather Paradoxes
S1 Ep 363The Streisand Effect — Why Trying to Hide It Makes It Explode
What if deleting something… is the very thing that makes it go viral?In this episode, we break down The Streisand Effect — the phenomenon where attempts to hide information only make it spread faster. From Barbra Streisand to modern-day scandals and digital censorship, this episode reveals a powerful truth:👉 The more you suppress something… the more the world wants to see it.Through real examples, psychology, and sharp insights, you’ll understand why control backfires, why “forbidden” content spreads like wildfire, and what this means in a world where nothing stays hidden for long.By the end of this episode…👉 You’ll start questioning everything that gets taken down.🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb📘 The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store📸 Instagram /the_vancrux_label☕ Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com💊 More Labs — Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinks Code: VANCRUX1 (25% off) https://www.morelabs.com🍬 LiQure Gummies — Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recovery Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.liqure.com
S1 Ep 362Failing forward with Steve Gamlin
What if your life could change the moment you start seeing it differently?By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how visualization, mentality, and action combine to reshape your reality.I sit down with Steve Gamlin — speaker, comedian, and visualisation strategist — as we dive into failing forward, synchronicities, and what it really takes to grow as a person. From losing to rebuilding a powerful life, Steve shares raw lessons on purpose, resilience, and perspective.This one is honest, practical, and powerful.🎙️ Connect with Steve GamlinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/InspiredBySteveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveGamlin Website: https://SteveGamlinSpeaker.com🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb📘 The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Instagram /the_vancrux_label☕ Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com💊 More Labs — Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinks Code: VANCRUX1 (25% off) https://www.morelabs.com🍬 LiQure Gummies — Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recovery Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.liqure.com
S1 Ep 361DARPA: The Agency That Builds The Future Before It Exists
What if the technology shaping your life today… was originally built for war?In this episode, we go deep into DARPA—the secretive agency behind some of the most powerful innovations in human history. From the creation of the internet and GPS, to artificial intelligence, robotics, and brain–machine interfaces, this is the story of how the future is engineered before it reaches the public.We break down the origins of DARPA during the Cold War, the fear that created it, and the innovations that quietly took over your everyday life. But we don’t stop there…We explore the darker side—autonomous weapons, behavioural influence, biological engineering—and the ethical questions that come with them.Then we step into the unknown: Are we already using outdated versions of classified technology? Could advanced aircraft sightings be human-made? And what does DARPA’s work mean for the future of humanity?This isn’t just about technology.👉 It’s about power, control… and who’s really shaping the world you live in.🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb📘 The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store📸 Instagram /the_vancrux_label☕ Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com💊 More Labs — Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinks Code: VANCRUX1 (25% off) https://www.morelabs.com🍬 LiQure Gummies — Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recovery Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.liqure.com
S1 Ep 360The Self-Signalling Problem - Every Action Votes On Your Identity
What if the most important person you’re trying to convince… is yourself?In this episode, we break down the Self-Signaling Problem—the idea that your actions aren’t just shaping how others see you, but how you see yourself. Every decision, every delay, every follow-through is building a quiet but powerful identity in the background.We explore why confidence isn’t built through words but through evidence, how small daily actions compound into self-belief (or self-doubt), and why the habits you keep when no one is watching matter more than anything you show the world.If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but don’t always do it… this episode will change how you see your own behaviour—and yourself.🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb📘 The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store📸 Instagram /the_vancrux_label☕ Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com💊 More Labs — Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinks Code: VANCRUX1 (25% off) https://www.morelabs.com🍬 LiQure Gummies — Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recovery Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.liqure.com