EP#273 | DSD | Gates & RFK Jr, Shawn Ryan, Baldoni vs. Ryan & Blake, Trump’s Tax Plan & ChatGPT
In Episode #273 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar kicks off with a quote from Bill Gates about RFK Jr. and dives into everything from Obama’s ghost presidency and vaccine trials to the messy drama of Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. It’s a Redemption Day for some, a roast for others. Ray also spotlights a brilliant parody about Gaza, lays out Trump’s new tax proposals, and closes with a revealing dialogue with ChatGPT about vaccine timelines.
EP#272 | DSD | Vaccine Incentives, Trump’s Gaza Plan & Ukraine’s Missing Billions
In Episode #272 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar connects the dots between vaccine incentives, Trump’s surprise Gaza proposal, and the vanishing billions in Ukraine. From a viral clip with Dr. Bob Sears explaining how doctors are paid to keep kids vaccinated, to a sudden shift in MAGA politics and rare minerals, this episode blends health skepticism, Middle East diplomacy, and global finance corruption. Also: Lindsey Graham’s latest war pitch and a bogus Luka Doncic trade rumor.
EP#271 | DSD | Kanye’s Wife at the Grammys, Bill de Blasio Cringe, Di Niro, Ted Koppel & $102B Missing Billions?
In Episode #271 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar covers everything from Kanye and his wife’s shocking Grammys moment to a resurfaced Bill de Blasio burger-vax PSA, a surprising clip of Robert De Niro discussing his son’s autism, and a 2018 Ted Koppel takedown of partisan media. Ray ties it all together with a theme: we’ve stopped asking the right questions—and it’s costing us everything. Also: Zelenskyy says Ukraine only got $75B of the $177B we supposedly sent. So… where’s the rest?
EP#270 | DSD | Black Hawk Down, DEI Accusations, RFK Jr. vs. HHS, and Jab Injury Truth
In Episode #270 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar dissects the tragic DC mid-air helicopter crash that claimed the lives of multiple young ice skaters—and the immediate politicization that followed. He challenges the GOP’s rush to blame DEI practices and calls for empathy and facts over tribalism. The episode then shifts to RFK Jr.’s controversial confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, JFK assassination theories, and powerful reflections on COVID-19 vaccine injuries affecting everyday families.
EP#269 | HEALTH | Ron’s Health Journey: A Deep Dive into Movement, Nutrition, and Lifestyle
In Episode #269 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar shares a highly practical health-focused episode inspired by his friend Ron, who’s on a mission to drop 10 pounds and reduce his dependence on blood pressure and cholesterol medications. Ray walks through the plan, the metrics, and the tools that matter—covering steps, sleep, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, hydration, and portion control. This is the blueprint you wish your doctor gave you.
EP#268 | DSD | Kobe at 5, My IG Post, Deepseek AI, TikTok, and Skinny Jeans
In Episode #268 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar reflects on the 5-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing, shares the unexpected reactions to his recent Instagram post, and explores the sudden rise of Deepseek AI from China. He also dives into TikTok algorithm changes, the future of U.S. vs. China tech, and closes with the funniest executive order Trump’s ever issued.
EP#267 | DSD | Jackson Rahm Tribute, Sugar, Milk, Elon’s Salute, Immigration Speech & Trump’s $500B Stargate
In Episode #267 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar honors the life of his friend Jackson Rahm, revisits sugar and fiber fundamentals, unpacks the misleading fat-free food craze, and takes aim at milk marketing myths. He also breaks down the Elon Musk salute backlash, a bishop’s immigration speech that went viral, and Trump’s surprise $500 billion Stargate AI+vaccine partnership with Larry Ellison, Sam Altman, and SoftBank.
EP#266 | DSD | Gemini AI, Elon’s Salute, Melania’s Hat, Sugar, & Nelly at the Inauguration
In Episode #266 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar reflects on a packed news cycle following Trump’s latest inauguration. He covers the rise of Gemini AI integration in Gmail, Elon Musk’s viral salute, Melania Trump’s mysterious hat statement, Biden’s sweeping preemptive pardons, and a powerful clip from Nelly defending his choice to perform. Ray also reemphasizes the dangers of sugar—and ends with a minute of Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue that nails the spirit of unity and accountability.
EP#265 | DSD | Trump’s Inauguration, TikTok’s Back, Snoop’s Flip, & COVID Clip Receipts
In Episode #265 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar returns for a major day in U.S. politics: Trump’s second inauguration, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a national championship football showdown. But it’s also the day TikTok came back online after a short-lived ban. Ray covers the ban reversal, GOP hypocrisy, Snoop Dogg’s jaw-dropping Trump performance flip, and receipts from the COVID era—including a chilling montage of how unvaccinated people were demonized
EP#264 | HEALTH | Sugar: The Silent Killer
In Episode #264 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar takes a break from geopolitics to go full throttle on one of the most dangerous ingredients in the American diet: sugar. From red dye bans to insulin spikes, Coca-Cola overload to fiber-saving tips, this solo episode rips through the health lies we’ve accepted and the labels we haven’t read. It’s a crash course in metabolic sabotage, cultural myths, and real talk about cancer, weight gain, and inflammation.
EP#263 | GUEST | Joey Nobody aka Tarek Kudura: Deep State, Border Chaos, Child Trafficking & Crisis Ops
In Episode #263 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar sits down with Tarek Kudura—better known as Joey Nobody—for one of the most raw, intense, and eye-opening interviews yet. A former military intelligence contractor and child trafficking investigator, Joey drops bombshell after bombshell about what’s really happening at the southern border, inside government agencies, and behind the curtain of mainstream narratives. From cartel infiltration to controlled podcasts, this episode is not for the faint of heart.
EP#262 | DSD | ClipFest Extravaganza: U.S. Foreign Aid, Border Hypocrisy, and Smart City Suspicion
In Episode #262 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar unleashes a firestorm of curated clips and real talk about everything from overlooked foreign aid numbers to wildfire double standards. This clipfest dives into Pete Hegseth’s embarrassing confirmation hearing, Gavin Newsom’s “Marshall Plan” language for L.A. 2.0, and a deeper look at how TikTok is outpacing legacy media in pushing truth to the masses. Oh—and don’t miss the callout of Meghan Markle’s publicity grab and the inmate firefighter debate.
EP#261 | DSD | Mr. Wonderful, California Wildfires, Media Politics & Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
In Episode #261 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar opens with Kevin O’Leary’s (Mr. Wonderful) fiery takedown of Gavin Newsom in the wake of California’s latest wildfires. From crumbling leadership to water pressure failures, Ray weaves together Shark Tank, Southern California disasters, forgotten cybertruck bombers, false flag suspicions, and a wild breakdown of the Jimmy Carter funeral optics. Also: Melania Trump is declared the boss of all first ladies.
EP#260 | GUEST | The Costs of War: A Veteran’s Story with Josephine Guilbeau
In Episode #260 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar interviews former U.S. Army Captain and intelligence analyst Josephine Gilbo. Over her 17-year career, Josephine served as a combat medic, intel officer, and cybersecurity specialist with postings at the NSA and DIA. But her exit from the military wasn’t just about paperwork—it was about conscience. Josephine opens up about her disillusionment with the war in Ukraine, her shift in worldview after witnessing the October 7 Gaza events, and the unseen trauma veterans face upon realizing what they’ve been used for.
EP#259 | DSD | Fires of Crisis: Pacific Palisades, Altadena & American Priorities
In Episode #259 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar shifts gears to break down the devastating wildfires erupting across Southern California, particularly in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. From the suspicious timing and insurance cancellations to water shortages and gutted fire department budgets, this episode exposes the dangerous cocktail of mismanagement, politics, and potential cover-ups. Ray also draws haunting comparisons between the destruction in Palisades and the ruins of Gaza—and questions how the media chooses which disasters deserve our attention.
EP#258 | DSD | Trudeau Resigns, Trump’s Massive Bill, and What Your Bathroom Habits Say About You
In Episode #258 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar kicks off with the unexpected resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—on the same day Trump was officially certified by Kamala Harris. He also shares his unease with Trump’s new plan to package his entire legislative agenda into a single massive bill. Then things take a lighter—but surprisingly educational—turn, as Ray chats with ChatGPT about what your number one and number two say about your health. This is the bathroom episode you didn’t know you needed.
EP#257 | DSD | NeoCon Playbook, NY Post, New Orleans, Right Wing Politics & One Pound Fish
In Episode #257 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar sounds the alarm on the return of the NeoCon playbook. From the suspicious narrative surrounding the New Orleans New Year’s Day incident to the way media like the NY Post spins “terrorism” through Pilates-girl field reports, Ray breaks down why he believes the next war on terror is already being manufactured. Also covered: the Vegas cybertruck distraction, Trump’s questionable cabinet picks, and a viral Pakistani fish market banger to close it all out.
EP#256 | DSD | Tesla Cybertruck Explosion & Whistleblower Email Controversy with Ian Carroll
In Episode #256 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar dissects the bizarre Tesla Cybertruck explosion in front of Trump Tower Las Vegas and the suspicious whistleblower email saga that followed. Teaming up with investigative researcher Ian Carroll, Ray breaks down the inconsistencies in the narrative surrounding Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger, including possible government staging, narrative manipulation, and podcast psyops. Buckle up—this is the rabbit hole episode.
EP#255 | DSD | New Orleans, Cybertruck, PBD Key Take, Biden Talks, & Ron Funches
In Episode #255 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar breaks down the back-to-back tragedies that struck New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. From the suspicious surveillance footage of the New Orleans truck attack to President Biden’s off-kilter speech and the simultaneous Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Tower, this episode dissects the inconsistencies and media narratives surrounding both events. Ray also revisits a 2020 clip from PBD and closes with a hilarious bit from comedian Ron Funches.
EP#254 | DSD | New Year's, Whitney Cummings, New Orleans, Health Goals 2025 & Top 10 AI Apps
In Episode #254 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar kicks off 2025 with a raw look at the subdued vibe of this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. From Whitney Cummings’ savage CNN roast to a tragic attack in New Orleans, Ray pivots into powerful health advice to launch the year—covering everything from daily weigh-ins to blood tests to step tracking. He wraps with the top 10 AI apps of 2024 and a reminder that health, awareness, and curiosity are still your best weapons.