Cast Recap

Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and current CEO of Portman Square Group, a global intelligence firm. He’s also the host of “Black Files Declassified” on Discovery+ and the Science Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monty Franklin is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antonio García Martínez is a tech entrepreneur, writer, former Facebook product manager, and author of “Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian, writer, and community advocate. His most recent special is “Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars,” filmed live at Bell County Jail in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Barnett is a mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, color commentator, and host of “Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Shellenberger is an author, president of the non-profit research group Environmental Progress, and a candidate for the governorship of California. His most recent book, “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He’s also the host of the “Long Days with Yanni” podcast. Watch his special, “Blowing The Light,” now available on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gavin de Becker is a leading authority on the prediction and management of violence. A three-time presidential appointee, he and his firm Gavin de Becker and Associates have provided protection, investigation, and threat assessment services for numerous high profile individuals and organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Mamet is a playwright, screenwriter, director, and author. He has won a Pulitzer prize and received Tony nominations for his plays, “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Speed-the-Plow.” His screenwriting credits include “The Verdict” and “The Untouchables.” His latest book, “Recessional: The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe is joined by mixed martial artist Jim Miller: a competitor in the UFC lightweight division and the host of his own program, “The Jim Miller Podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices