In Episode #253 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar wraps up 2024 with a rapid-fire reflection on major stories, personal milestones, and institutional corruption. From Congresswoman Kay Granger disappearing into a memory care facility without anyone batting an eye, to the real legacy of Jimmy Carter, and Elon Musk going unhinged over H1B visas, Ray ends the year with sharp insights and sharper questions. He also revisits the COVID lab-leak debate, drops clips from Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, and reminds listeners of how consistent the message has been—even when the messenger changes.

n Episode #252 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar welcomes TikTok creator Erik Warsaw to the podcast. From covering Gaza and Ukraine to the deep state’s fingerprints on Syria and the drones over New Jersey, Erik’s rapid-fire insights have earned him over 350K TikTok followers in under a year. Ray and Erik dive into Luigi Mangione’s trial, Syria’s new regime, Trump’s stance on foreign entanglements, the 2025 TikTok ban threat, and why it takes Erik up to 3 hours to make one 60-second video. This one’s a blend of sharp analysis and real talk.

In Episode #251 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar jumps from intense self-reflection to global chaos with signature depth and humor. After watching Hijack and wondering what he'd do in a real-life plane situation, Ray breaks down Senator Rand Paul's wild Festivus Report highlighting over $1 trillion in government waste—including beagle puppies on cocaine and empty federal buildings. He then spotlights disturbing footage of a woman set on fire in a New York subway and the horrifying inaction around her, before closing with a clean, sharp breakdown of generative AI’s history, promise, and peril.

In Episode #250 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar tackles several high-stakes headlines and delivers sharp cultural commentary. From the horrifying subway fire in New York to a bombshell 60 Minutes segment subtly confirming Mossad-CIA coordination, Ray draws the throughlines between media manipulation, public apathy, and geopolitical theater. He also unpacks Trump’s Panama Canal comments, Netanyahu’s shifting chessboard, and Dr. Fauci’s documented contradictions.

In this in-depth conversation Episode #249, Ray sits down with independent analyst and content creator James Li to tackle some of the biggest geopolitical and domestic issues of our time. From the Luigi Mangione case and terrorism charges to the Ukraine-Israel funding funnel and the forgotten USS Liberty incident, nothing is off-limits. This is one of the most wide-ranging interviews we've done—spanning conspiracy, foreign influence, media manipulation, and what to expect in 2025.

In Episode #248, Ray takes us through a tightly packed Friday Deep Shallow Dive loaded with hard truths and uncomfortable parallels—from the regime change in Syria and the shady makeover of Al Jelani to U.S. hypocrisy around natural disasters, border control, and foreign aid. With powerful clips from Professor Jeffrey Sachs, James Li, Tucker Carlson, and Peter Thiel, this episode serves as both a history lesson and a warning. Ray calls out the absurdity, connects the dots, and helps you see the bigger picture.

In Episode #247 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar blends vaccine warnings, RFK Jr. logic, Diddy party conspiracies, binge-worthy TV, and AI advocacy with classic DSD-style honesty. Whether you’re navigating laundry procrastination or political narratives, Ray brings humor, heart, and hard questions to this week’s dive.

In Episode #246, Ray Doustdar dives into government secrecy, public skepticism, and shifting political loyalties. He opens with drone sightings and Project Bluebeam, questioning the narratives we're fed and why some stories feel too obvious to be real. The episode also features a surprising take from Stephen A. Smith, who challenges the official line on January 6. Ray connects these threads with commentary on 500,000 missing migrant children, media hypocrisy, and TikTok's role in modern politics. Expect sharp insights, uncomfortable truths, and that classic DSD lens on the state of the world.

In Episode #245, Ray Doustdar unpacks the viral storm surrounding Luigi Mangion, the alleged assassin of a UnitedHealthcare CEO, and the deeper rage Americans feel about corporate healthcare. He dissects the manifesto, the media reaction, and the class warfare vibes it stirred up online. From AI-generated mugshot videos to commentary from Breaking Points, RFK Jr., Bernie Sanders, and Jon Stewart, Ray connects the dots between health care, nutrition, and broken systems. The episode also dives into the latest UFO drone sightings, Project Blue Beam conspiracies, and an unexpected book review from AI. If you've ever wondered what links Big Pharma, processed food, and false flag alien invasions—this is your episode.

In Episode #244, Ray Doustdar connects a series of wild and provocative stories—from the generational divide on morality in the Luigi Mangion case to the health benefits of a full-on magnesium citrate cleanse. He reflects on the cultural response to healthcare injustice, walks through his colon-clearing ritual in shocking detail, and explores how disinformation, war, and media are deeply intertwined. With appearances from Jimmy Dore and Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the episode also dives into Netanyahu's long-standing war philosophy, the military-industrial complex, and finally the bombshell civil lawsuit implicating Jay-Z. This episode bounces between politics, health, conspiracy, and pop culture like only DSD can.

In Episode #243, Ray Doustdar digs into the arrest of Luigi Mangion and the deeper conversation it sparked about justice, healthcare corruption, and moral lines. He explores how the assassination of a United Healthcare CEO exposed AI-driven claim denials and sparked a generational debate over ethics. The episode then shifts into global affairs with Syria's regime change and the resurgent relevance of General Wesley Clark’s 2007 warning about U.S. war plans. Ray also revisits Pete Hegseth’s ongoing controversy, including his mother's awkward Fox News defense. It all wraps with a breakdown of Daniel Penny’s acquittal and what it says about self-defense and social media hysteria.

In Episode #242, Ray Doustdar dives into a wide-ranging Friday deep dive—from the bizarre $6.2 million banana art sale to the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. He explores how fine art often functions as a tool for money laundering, the rise of AI-driven insurance denials, and the strange details surrounding the murder of Brian Thompson. Ray then revisits the Ray Epps-January 6 controversy and breaks down the newly released 520-page government report supporting the COVID-19 lab leak theory. This episode blends finance, politics, and pandemic truth bombs in classic DSD fashion.

In Episode #241, Ray Doustdar delivers a critical breakdown of Pete Hegseth’s controversial background as Trump’s rumored Secretary of Defense pick. From sexual misconduct to white nationalist leanings, Ray doesn’t hold back. He then dives deep into NATO expansion, tracing its promise-breaking trajectory since 1990 and tying it to the current Ukraine conflict. Jeffrey Sachs returns with a powerful clip outlining the neocon playbook, and Ray walks listeners through key geopolitical events from Serbia to Belarus. Finally, Tucker Carlson resurfaces in Moscow with a chilling update on the state of U.S.-Russia relations and how close we may be to nuclear war.

In Episode #240, Ray Doustdar opens with a heartfelt tribute to his late uncle, reflecting on family, forgiveness, and the need to reconcile before it's too late. From there, he takes a sharp turn into current events, unpacking the unexpected pardon of Hunter Biden despite repeated White House denials. Ray brings receipts, reacts to listener comments, and does a classic DSD-style role reversal to ask how people would react if Trump pardoned his own son. The episode also highlights Trump's new pick for FBI Director—Cash Patel—and his crusade to release the Epstein client list. Finally, Ray plays a clip from Brian Williams critiquing the Democratic Party's disconnect from everyday Americans.

In Episode #239, Ray Doustdar kicks off a Thanksgiving-themed episode with online privacy tips, mainstream media takedowns, and a sobering look at U.S. foreign policy. From a powerful reflection on gratitude to the shady business of personal data scraping, Ray blends practical advice with political critique. He takes aim at Joy Reid’s divisive holiday messaging, highlights Bill Maher’s surprising defense of unity, and plays clips from Matt Gaetz and RFK Jr. linking the war in Ukraine to corporate profit. The episode wraps with thoughts on Gaza, Hezbollah, and a moving message about how people enter our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

In Episode #238, Ray Doustdar dives into five powerful segments—starting with a smart breakdown of the current “AI arms race” and who’s backing which tools. From ChatGPT and Gemini to Claude and Copilot, Ray tells listeners exactly which apps to try. Then he zooms out to media manipulation, showcasing a Reuters headline that buries 29 civilian deaths while emphasizing non-lethal rocket fire. A viral meme on hidden depression kicks off a heart-centered interlude, before Ray shocks listeners with a Nick Fuentes clip (yes, seriously) that actually nails the suspicious rise of JD Vance. The episode closes with a Julian Assange and Mike Pompeo exposé, connecting the dots between surveillance, silencing, and the Deep State.

In Episode #237 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar plays clips from Candace Owens as she revisits the story of 9/11 with biting commentary and bold facts—shining a spotlight on Building 7, hijacker passports, and the missing $2.3 trillion at the Pentagon. Ray adds his own insights and commentary, taking listeners on a step-by-step breakdown of the oddities that many have memory-holed over the years. From lucky Larry Silverstein to the dancing Israelis to the BBC reporting a building collapse before it even happened, this episode challenges the mainstream version of events with facts, sarcasm, and questions that still demand answers.

In Episode #236, Ray Doustdar delivers a bold and nuanced perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, the demonization of Putin, and the real motives behind NATO’s expansion. He revisits insights from recent interviews, reflects on past U.S. regime change efforts, and draws a throughline from Iraq and Libya to today’s escalating conflict. A mystery guest clip dissects global power dynamics, identifying the Western elite, the Clinton-Bush-Obama alliance, and the WEF as central actors in a corrupt world order. Ray closes with open-ended questions about Trump’s role, the Epstein list, and whether we’ll ever get real truth from anyone in power.

In Episode #235, Ray Doustdar is joined by his friend Dave for a lively and wine-fueled conversation covering geopolitics, elections, UFOs, and Trump’s cabinet picks. The duo dissects Biden’s surprise move to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, breaking two years of precedent and raising serious questions about escalation with Russia. From there, they trade perspectives on the 2020 election, dive into the UFO debate, analyze Matt Gaetz’s Trojan Horse role, and explore whether Dr. Oz deserves his political shot. This off-the-cuff, real-talk session channels cold war flashbacks and delivers laughs, logic, and layered opinions.

In Episode #234 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar unpacks a wide-ranging weekend—from Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Trump’s viral UFC dance to deep geopolitical takes and conspiracy reflections. Ray questions whether the fight was real, critiques the political pageantry surrounding UFC events, and roasts the McDonald’s “Make America Healthy Again” stunt. He then dives into Matt Kim’s viral video ranking the top eight conspiracy narratives—and gives his own controversial scorecard. From Gaza to Epstein, RFK Jr. to Snowden, this episode doesn’t hold back.