The Culture Codex Podcast
Decoding the minds shaping our future.
Episodes
12 episodes
Sean Connolly on Labor, Healthcare, & a District Left Behind | The Culture Codex Podcast #012
In Episode #012 of The Culture Codex, we sit down with Sean Connolly, a tattoo shop owner and labor democrat running in Ohio’s 6th Congressional District, for a raw and deeply grounded conversation about labor, political abandonment, and what r...
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Episode 12
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50:04
Aaron Parnas on Media Collapse, ICE Raids, & America’s Legal Crisis | The Culture Codex Podcast #011
In Episode #011 of The Culture Codex, we sit down with journalist and legal analyst Aaron Parnas, one of the most trusted independent voices covering American politics, for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about power, institutions, a...
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Episode 11
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34:46
Don Leonard on ICE Raids, Dark Money, & Why Democracy Is at Risk | The Culture Codex Podcast #010
In Episode #010 of The Culture Codex, we sit down with Don Leonard, Ohio State University professor, father, and Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, for a candid conversation about democracy, power, and what it means to...
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Episode 10
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53:32
Allison Russo on Gerrymandering, Power, & Why Ohio Feels Broken | The Culture Codex Podcast #009
In Episode #009 of The Culture Codex, we sit down with Ohio State Representative and Secretary of State candidate Allison Russo for a wide-ranging conversation on democracy, power, and the syste...
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Episode 9
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54:03
Jesse Smith on Ink Master, AI’s Future in Art, & Small Business | The Culture Codex Podcast #008
In Episode #008 of The Culture Codex, we sit down with world-renowned tattoo artist Jesse Smith, known for his surreal creatures, vibrant worlds, and unforgettable run on Ink Master.Together we explore how graffiti shaped his early styl...
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Episode 8
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36:36
Michael Huemer on Political Myths, Biases, and Democratic Threats | The Culture Codex Podcast #007
"Thinking" is under attack, and philosopher Michael Huemer breaks down what’s real, what’s myth, and what’s dangerously misunderstood in American politics.In Episode #007, Patrick and De...
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Episode 7
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53:56
Amy Acton on Housing, Healthcare, Polarization, & Hope for Ohio | The Culture Codex Podcast #006
Ohio’s future is on the ballot, and Dr. Amy Acton lays out how to fix what’s broken.In Episode #006, Devin and Patrick sit down with Amy to unpack:- How we combat political violence & rebuild trust- What’s driving the ho...
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Episode 6
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43:50
Elgin Charles (“Emperor of Hair”) on Hollywood, Legacy & Authenticity | The Culture Codex #005
From building one of Hollywood’s most groundbreaking styling empires to sharing his journey in his memoir, Elgin opens up about breaking barriers in the beauty industry, shaping celebrity culture, and embracing authenticity in an era that wasn’...
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Episode 5
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33:28
Allan Lichtman on Fighting Authoritarianism and Saving Institutions | The Culture Codex Podcast #004
In Episode #004 of The Culture Codex Podcast, we sit down with historian and political analyst Professor Allan Lichtman, author of Conservative at the Core. Known for his accurate election predi...
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Episode 4
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30:03
Jeff Steitzer (Voice of Halo) on Gaming, Politics & AI Voice Clones | The Culture Codex Podcast #003
Jeff Steitzer, the iconic “Voice of God” from Halo Multiplayer, joins us in Episode #003 to talk about his journey as a voice actor, the rise of AI voice cloning, gaming culture, and why he stil...
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Episode 3
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45:07
Trae Crowder on Comedy, MAGA, and the Breaking Point in the South | The Culture Codex Podcast #002
Trae Crowder joins us in Episode 002 to talk comedy, culture wars, and the slow-motion collapse of the rural South.We dig into:Trae’s current stand-up tour and crowd reactionsThe impact of The Liberal Redneck ManifestoHow th...
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Episode 2
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39:33
Tim Ryan on Mindfulness, Climate, AI, Crypto & the Democratic Party | The Culture Codex Podcast #001
In our free inaugural episode of The Culture Codex, we sit down with former Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the Democratic Party, the role of mindfulness in leadership, the climate crisis, the rise ...
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Episode 1
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