The Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
The TLB Podcast – Deep Dives into Art & Creativity, Conspiracies, and Culture
The TLB Podcast, hosted by James Oliva, invites listeners on unconventional explorations through obscure history, emergent technology, conspiracy narratives, art & creativity, esoteric traditions, and plenty of ethically charged existential dilemmas. From the inner workings of secretive agencies and speculative science to alternative healing and societal myths, each weekly episode blends thoughtful curiosity with diverse perspectives and a golf ball sized understanding of reality.
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Podcasting since 2022 • 135 episodes
The Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
Latest Episodes
A Dark Truth: MKULTRA’s Hidden Impact on Society w/ Grey | Episode 137
On Episode 137 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Grey, a survivor and experiencer of MKUltra-style behavioral modification programs, and the creator of Organize Safety — a platform that enables survivors of covert government and psychologic...
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Episode 137
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The Joy of Horror: From Hell House LLC to Locations w/ Gore Abrams & Danny Bellini | Episode 136
On Episode 136 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Gore Abrams and Danny Bellini about their creative partnership and the making of their new horror short film, Locations. The trio discuss their time working on Hell House LLC, the challenges ...
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Episode 136
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Unlocking Consciousness: The Vagus Nerve and Ultrasound | Sterling Cooley | Episode 135
On Episode 135 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Sterling Cooley about the cutting edge of Medical Science, exploring the role of the vagus nerve, ultrasound technology, and microtubules in consciousness and perception, how DMT may interact...
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Episode 135
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In-Q-Tel: The CIA’s Investment Firm | Magnum ( @TheSwervePodcast ) | Episode 134
On Episode 134 of The TLB Podcast, James Oliva welcomes back Magnum of The Swerve Podcast to explore In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital arm. They dive into its origins, investment strategies, how dual-use technologies bridge both civilian and ...
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Esotericism, Egypt & the Modern Search for Truth | Ike Baker | Episode 133
On Episode 133 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Ike Baker for a wide-ranging conversation on esotericism, spirituality, and modern belief systems. They discuss technology’s impact on well-being, the commercialization of spirituality, the...
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Episode 133
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