Wicked Smart w/ Lucas Bean

Why are conservatives obsessed with trans people? Not politically obsessed. Personally obsessed. Psychologists have a specific answer and it has nothing to do with protecting children or preserving values. The research is wild and the implications are devastating.

A reading from a section of Chapter 13 of ”They Thought They Were Free” by me. Please listen and re-listen to this over and over again until you understand it all. This is how Fascism rolls in.

Conservatives Have Less Empathy

Identity Fusion

What DARVO is and how to stop is from happening.

Today I sit down with Jonathan Butterworth. Jonathan is a former fortune 200 executive turned entrepreneur. In this episode we unpack what it really means to redefine success, face fear, and build a life on your own terms. From selling his first business in college to rediscovering his purpose after corporate life, Jonathan shares raw lessons on leadership, courage, life, meaning, purpose and the psychology of fulfillment.

Today we chat with Tarik DiDomenico a friend an AI Specialist at Head Hat. He previously worked with me at Sony Pictures and he’s just a very smart guy. We chat about: working at Sony Pictures Building Products Running companies Moving to Montana This is an amazing conversation with a wicked smart guy and all around good dude.

Today we chat with Matt Burke video game executive who worked at Nintendo and Wizards of the Coast. We talk James Bond Evolution of movies, Matt’s history at Nintendo, Nintendo games, E3 James Bond Golden Eye, Super Smash Brothers, Zelda, N64, Wii, Nintendo Cube, Nintendo Switch, Counter Strike, Unreal Tournament 2, Starwars, Pablo Hidalgo, Playstation and Pioneering costs of adding something new to a market and training consumers on the new thing.

On todays episode we chat with Maika Isogawa who has a fascinating past, present and future. She’s an ex Cirque Du Soleil Aerialist (flying around in the air) went to school at Standford and started her new career as a tech founder of Webacy. Webacy is a startup focused on security on the Web3 space. Very interesting conversation conversation. Follow me: https://twitter.com/Luke360 Follow Maika here: https://twitter.com/maikaisogawa

Today I had the pleasure to chat with Matt Higgins about his book ”Burn the Boats” A guide to abandon self doubt and commit fully to your goals. Matt’s background includes: Former Shark from Shark Tank Harvard Business School Teacher Founded his own Venture Capital firm RSE ventures Worked New York Jets Worked for Miami Dolphins Best selling author of ”Burn the Boats” Matt’s resume reads like a modern day super hero. Matt is definitely one of the nicest guys and was generous with his time.

On todays episode we chat with Award winning Actor, Director Producer Mark Gantt. It’s hard to make it in Hollywood but Mark did. Had an amazing successful web series and movie The Bannen Way which won 5 streamy awards. He’s Directed amazing independent films and produced countless other films and shows.

On todays episode we chat with Robin Barton Banksy's self proclaimed arch rival. Yes you heard that right the Banksy. We are also joined by Jim and the team from Shiller. You need to listen to this episode. Follow me: https://twitter.com/Luke360

Todays episode i drop some advice on how to sell something, how to increase reach and tell a story.