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n Episode 17 of Anchors and Eagles, Adam and Jeronimo dive deep into the realities of human struggle, spiritual insight, and the future of our world. From painful caffeine withdrawal to the rise of AI, political discontent, near-death experiences, and the search for meaning, this conversation taps into everything people are feeling right now.

Nothing is off limits.
Nothing is sugar coated.
This is the real talk that keeps Anchors and Eagles growing.

Topics include personal health challenges, skepticism toward pharmaceutical companies, breakthrough science, dystopian fears, economic instability, digital currency, spirituality, suffering, and how God uses difficulty to bring clarity. Jeronimo and Adam unpack what it means to live in a world changing faster than ever.

If you enjoy raw conversations about life, faith, struggle, politics, technology, and personal growth, this episode hits home.

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caffeine withdrawal, health innovations, pharmaceutical skepticism, AI future, Project Genesis, dystopian future, political discontent, near death experiences, suffering, aging, spirituality, digital currency

00:00 Technical Difficulties and Humor
01:39 Caffeine Withdrawal and Health
06:32 Exploring New Scientific Discoveries
09:28 Skepticism Toward Pharmaceutical Companies
13:31 The Future of AI and Humanity
17:30 Project Genesis and Job Displacement
23:25 AI Potential Threat to Humanity
26:55 Universal Basic Income and Economic Collapse
29:13 Geopolitical Tensions and Historical Parallels
31:50 The Rise of Digital Currency and Control
33:08 AI and the Future of Humanity
36:13 The Role of Voting and Political Change
38:35 The Nature of Suffering and Spirituality
50:55 The Pursuit of Utopia and Human Struggle
53:44 Near Death Experiences and the Afterlife
57:18 The Battle of Good and Evil
58:13 Exploring Near Death Experiences
58:17 Reflections on Mortality and Life After Death
01:03:41 The Impact of Family Dynamics

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In this Anchors and Eagles episode Adam Facenda and Jeronimo Gomez sit down with Blair Hess to explore a wide mix of topics including ghosts, interdimensional theories, haunted houses, dreams, fitness, and classic movies.
They share personal paranormal stories, nostalgic memories from old horror and sci-fi shows, and dive into movie discussions that reveal their personalities and sense of humor. This episode blends supernatural conversations with comedy, real life experiences, and pop culture influences.

Keywords: paranormal, ghosts, haunted houses, personal encounters, interdimensional beings, nostalgia, horror movies, sci-fi shows, dreams, supernatural, movie discussions, pop culture

Takeaways:
Humor helps navigate scary topics
Movies reflect personal taste and culture
Paranormal experiences shape beliefs
Dreams can hold deeper meaning
Pets often sense the supernatural
Pop culture leaves a lasting impact
Personal stories make big topics relatable
Exploring the unknown is both scary and fascinating

Sound bites:
"He only watches good movies."
"I swear to you, I'm not."
"I have no idea."

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In this Anchors and Eagles conversation Adam, Jeronimo, and Blair go deep into the foundation of their friendship and the culture that shaped their youth.
They talk about growing up in the skateboarding world, how it built community, and how skateboarding continues to influence their creativity, art, and lifestyle today.

From music to culture to the evolution of skating, this episode captures the nostalgia, the lessons, and the moments that defined who they became. Blair also opens up about his art and the connection between creativity and the skateboarding mindset.

Keywords: skateboarding, friendship, community, art, music, culture, youth, nostalgia, lifestyle

Takeaways:
Skateboarding builds real community
The culture teaches life lessons
Art and music fuel the skateboarding experience
Competition pressure can remove the fun
Nostalgia shapes identity
Supportive environments matter
Skateboarding remains a lifelong influence

Sound bites:
"You are truly a local hero."
"Skateboarding is embedded in me."
"We were all scared of you back then."

Featuring Blair Hess
With Adam Facenda, Jeronimo Gomez, and Julie Replicant

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00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Growing up skateboarding
02:15 – How skateboarding shaped our identity
05:30 – Music, art, and the skate culture connection
08:10 – Blair’s creative journey
12:55 – Nostalgia and the early skate scene
17:05 – Why community matters
20:42 – Paranormal stories begin
25:30 – Ghosts, dream,s and unexplained moments
29:55 – Haunted houses and strange encounters
33:10 – Movie talk and classic horror
36:45 – Fitness journeys and personal growth
40:20 – Humor, friendship, and real talk
43:00 – Final thoughts
44:10 – Outro

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In this Thanksgiving episode we go from holiday traditions to real life struggles and big conversations about identity, growth, money, sobriety, loss, and what happiness actually means as we get older. We also talk about Black Friday history, the evolution of currency, ET, cultural artifacts, and a few conspiracy theories for fun.

This episode dives into how traditions change, how relationships evolve, and why the holidays bring up both joy and heaviness. We talk travel dreams, shifting priorities, letting go of old shackles, and creating a simple and meaningful life.

Anchors and Eagles is free form conversation with Adam Facenda, Jeronimo Gomez, and Julie as we talk about life, business, music, culture, faith, mental health, and anything the day brings.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Edwin Marquez, we dive deeper into the world of conspiracies, counterculture, and the personal experiences that shaped who he is today. We talk about mental health, forgiveness, the impact of media, the evolution of community, and how the tattoo industry has changed over the years. Edwin opens up about life, choices, and the lessons learned along the way.

Anchors and Eagles continues to bring real conversations from real people. No scripts. No filters. Just stories that matter.

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Edwin Marquez joins Anchors and Eagles for a raw, honest conversation about punk rock roots, counterculture, and the way conspiracies and real-world events shaped his life. We talk about growing up in Boston, the evolution of hip hop, losing trust in government, and how COVID shifted the way people think. Edwin also opens up about personal stories, mental health, forgiveness, and the tattoo industry.

This episode is freeform, unfiltered, and real. If you love deep conversation, story telling, and peeling back the layers of what makes people who they are, this one is for you.

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In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Adam Facenda and Jeronimo Gomez are joined by Edwin Marquez and Bair Hess for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about faith, history, and the mysteries that shape our beliefs.

From living in Wilton Manors to questioning the Vatican’s influence, the pyramids’ secrets, and the age-old question — “Why God?” — this episode blends humor, curiosity, and raw honesty. Drawing inspiration from Wes Huff’s theological perspectives, the group unpacks spirituality in the modern world, the search for truth, and the beauty of questioning everything.

🎙️ Highlights:

• The spiritual and cultural pulse of Wilton Manors
• The pyramids and ancient connections to faith
• Vatican control and the role of the Pope
• Suffering, belief, and finding meaning in chaos
• Why God? Reflections inspired by Wes Huff
• How faith evolves through personal experience

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Hosts Adam Facenda and Jeronimo Gomez dive into some of the most infamous conspiracy theories of all time — the moon landing hoax, the Challenger disaster, reptilian aliens, and the Mandela Effect.

This conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and skepticism as they explore media’s influence on belief, the mystery of interdimensional travel, and why people are still drawn to these stories decades later.

🎯 Takeaways:
• The moon landing is still one of the most debated “hoaxes.”
• Conspiracies about the Challenger crew living under new identities.
• The Mandela Effect questions how collective memory works.
• Media shapes what we see as truth.
• Humor and nostalgia make heavy topics fun.

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 — Intro to Conspiracy Theories
03:52 — Moon Landing Hoax Debate
10:50 — Hollow Moon Theory
15:00 — Challenger Disaster Theories
26:15 — Reptilian Aliens & Media Influence
43:45 — Interdimensional Travel Discussion
56:15 — Nostalgia & Humor in Conspiracies
1:12:50 — Conclusion & Sign-Off

🎙 Anchors & Eagles is hosted by Adam Facenda, founder of @keepthefees
, tattoo artist, and owner of @truelovetattooftl
, alongside Jeronimo Gomez, musician from @thedarlingfireofficial
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The show explores art, curiosity, and consciousness — where the weird and the wise collide.

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