Best Guru Viking Podcasts (2025)

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Ep293: Secrets of Consort Practice - Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron 1:26:03

4d ago1:26:03

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In this episode I am once again joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and executive director of Saraswati Bhawan Publications.Khandro Kunzang reveals her experience as a spiritual consort to a Tibetan lama, and shares her understanding of this controversial practice.Khandro Kunzang recalls how she became a consort, d…

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630: NFL Season Wraps w/ Super Bowl Mollywhomping/NBA Blockbuster Trade Deadline & Warrior’s “New Chapter?” - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:20:18

7d ago1:20:18

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On today’s show, another NFL season and another Super Bowl is in the books so you’d think that’s where we’d start today but we’re somehow still more interested in talking about… - an NBA trade that happened almost a week ago but was so big, so unexpected and so ground shaking that we almost have no choice but to get into the Luka Doncic trade to th…

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The Tax Trap That Steals Wealth From High-Earning Physicians (And How to Escape It) 12:49

7d ago12:49

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What if you could increase your income, build wealth, and reduce your tax burden—all without giving up your career as a physician? My guests today, Brandon Hall and Thomas Castelli, will show you how to achieve this and more! Brandon and Thomas are CPAs and experts in tax efficiency. We explore common mistakes doctors make when it comes to money ma…

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Ep292: Dharma Reunited - Daniel Ingram and Delson Armstrong 2 1:44:01

12d ago1:44:01

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In this episode I once again host a dialogue between Daniel Ingram and Delson Armstrong.Daniel Ingram is an independent Buddhist writer, author of ‘Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha’, and co-founder of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC).Delson Armstrong is a spiritual teacher, author of ’A Mind Without Craving’, and foun…

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629: NFL Super Bowl Week & How We Got Here/NBA East Contenders, All-Star Rosters & Warrior Silver Linings - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:31:15

16d ago1:31:15

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On today’s show, it’s Super Bowl week, the NBA season is past the halfway point & All-Star rosters have been selected, and our Warriors are still mid, so we’re starting there,… - by trying to find the silver linings on the cloud that hangs over our Warriors… - and looking at possible trade options, before continuing all around the NBA… - comparing …

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Ep291: Neuroscience of Enlightenment - Ron Serrano 1:06:07

19d ago1:06:07

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In this interview I am once again joined by Ron Serrano long time meditation practitioner, contemplative neuroscience subject, and co-founder of the online meditation group Dharmachanics.Ron gives a summary of the major studies in contemplative neuroscience in the last several years, in many of which he was a key subject. Ron explains several histo…

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Ep290: Answering Critics & Kriya Yoga - Delson Armstrong 1:23:14

26d ago1:23:14

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In this episode I am once again joined by Delson Armstrong, spiritual teacher, meditation virtuoso, and author of ‘A Mind Without Craving’.In this interview, Delson responds to criticism and answers questions about his recent renunciation of attainments and revision of the Buddhist 4 path enlightenment model. Delson reflects on the pros and cons of…

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Ep289: Mystic Poetry of Rumi - Professor William Rory Dickson 1:19:22

1M ago1:19:22

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In this episode I am joined by Dr. William Rory Dickson an associate professor of Islamic Religion and Culture at The University of Winnipeg and author of “Dissolving into Being: The Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy”.Professor Dickson takes a deep dive into the life and works of Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī (1207-1273 AD), a 13th century Sufi poet whose wor…

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628: Our NBA All-Star Selections/NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap & Divisional Round Preview - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:25:02

1M ago1:25:02

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On today’s show, we’re back with more NBA and NFL talk, today (almost) completely Warrior-free… - as we select our own personal All-Star teams… - discuss who we think will actually make it thru fan balloting and coach/player selections… - and point out who might end up snubbed. - Then it’s onto the NFL Playoffs as we recap the results from Wild Car…

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Ep288: Apocalypse Now? - Naomi Levine 1:11:55

1M ago1:11:55

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In this episode I am once again joined by Naomi Levine, author, under her birth name Norma Levine, of several books including ‘The Miraculous 16th Karmapa’, ‘A Quest For The Hidden Lands’, and ‘Chronicles of Love and Death: My Years With The Last Spiritual King of Bhutan’.In this interview, Naomi discusses her latest writing about the apocalyptic p…

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Supercharge Your Productivity: The Two-Minute Productivity Ritual for High-Achievers with Dr. Mike Van Thielen 16:06

1M ago16:06

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What if you could supercharge your daily productivity and free up more time for what matters most? In this replay episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Van Thielen, a renowned productivity expert and author of “The IZOD Method,” to explore practical strategies for achieving more while working less. Dr. Mike shares his secrets for getting into the zone …

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627: A Warrior Reality Check, 6 NBA Contenders/NFL Week 18 Games w/ Stakes, Vikings’ Magic Season & Final MVP Picks - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

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On today’s show, we’re talking NBA and NFL, and we’re guilty of… more unrepentant homerism, as Steph gives us a classic performance vs the Sixers & our Warriors give us a win, but we’re still wondering, what will it take to improve our outlook on the season?… Then, we get into how the Thunder are currently dominating and still have upside when thei…

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Ep287: Dawn of Mind - James Cooke PhD 1:54:02

2M ago1:54:02

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In this episode I am joined by Dr James Cooke, Oxford-trained neuroscientist, spiritual teacher, and author of “Dawn of Mind: How Matter Became Conscious and Alive”.James recounts how, at aged 13, an existential crisis driven by fear of hell saw him emerge into a profound mystical opening. James shares the radical changes he experienced and traces …

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Ep286: Mystic Astrologer - Radha Krishna Upadhyaya 2:25:36

2M ago2:25:36

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In this episode, filmed on location in Kathmandu, I am joined by Radha Krishna Upadhyaya, an astrologer, clairvoyant, Kriya Yogi, & disciple of Tibetan Buddhist master Sakya Trizin.Radha Krishna recalls his birth and childhood in Western Nepal, his traditional Brahmanical education & service to great saints, & initiation into his family’s Kuladevat…

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Ep285: Swayambhu Stūpa - Lama Glenn Mullin 1:24:30

2M ago1:24:30

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During a recent trip to Nepal, I met with frequent podcast guest Lama Glenn Mullin, spiritual teacher, Tibetologist, and author of over 30 books on Buddhism. Glenn was in Kathmandu to lead a group of over fifty pilgrims into tantric retreat in the nearby mountains and graciously agreed to film with me at various sacred sites before and after their …

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626: Rockets’ Rise, Kawhi’s Return, Western Conf NBA All-Stars/NFL Playoff Pic & How Fluky is KC’s 12-1? - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

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On today’s show, it’s more NBA and more NFL, as we get into… my lack of disappointment in our Warriors’ NBA Cup loss to the Rockets… how good this Rockets team can be this season… Kawhi’s imminent return for the Clippers a crowded field for Western Conference All-Star starters… NFL Playoff picture… Ladd McConkey, Puka Nakua… how fluky is the Chiefs…

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Ep284: Adventures of a Chan Master - Gilbert M Gutierrez 2 1:40:33

2M ago1:40:33

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In this episode I am once again joined by Gilbert M Gutierrez, Chan Buddhism teacher and dharma heir of Master Sheng Yen.Gilbert recalls his discipleship under renowned Chan Master Sheng Yen, shares stories of gruelling retreat, private 1-1 exchanges, profound spiritual insights, mystical visions, and supernatural powers.Gilbert gives an overview o…

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Ep283: Seance, Summoning, & Goetic Demons - Duncan Barford 2 1:56:35

3M ago1:56:35

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In this episode I am once again joined by Duncan Barford, occult practitioner, counsellor, and author of ‘Occult Experiments in the Home’.Duncan details the different categories of spirits and entities, ranging from ghosts to demons to angels to elementals and land spirits. Duncan reveals his own encounters with these entities, recalls paradigm shi…

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625: “Fragile State Worriers”: A Panic & Cope Between Dubs’ Fans & NBA Quarter Season Evals/NFL Power Rankings 2.0, Wideout Reviews, MVP Reality Check - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the ... 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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On today’s show, with the NFL Playoffs just a month away and the NBA season already at the quarter way mark, Gaber and I have a whole lot to get into, starting with… adjusting expectations yet again with our Warriors following the Melton injury and a 4 game slide, then getting into… the disparity between the Eastern Conference and the West… the Gri…

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8 Best Productivity Hacks In Business (Where Successful CEOs Actually Spend Time) 19:39

3M ago19:39

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How do the busiest people in the world build massive success while still having time for themselves? They master productivity. Imagine building a real estate empire, running a coaching business, and being fully present with your family—all without feeling burned out. In this episode, I share my personal productivity system that has made this dream …

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Ep282: Spiritual Explorer - Shiv Mathur 1:11:05

3M ago1:11:05

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In this episode I am joined by Shiv Mathur, Youtuber and spiritual explorer.Shiv recounts his life story including his upbringing in India, 16 years of military service, and international career in IT.Shiv describes how a growing spiritual calling saw him retire from the world of work to seek out spiritual masters in the Himalayas. Shiv shares stor…

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Ep281: Taoist Spirit & Entity Practices - Mattias Daly 4 1:24:36

3M ago1:24:36

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In this episode I am once again joined by Mattias Daly, Taoist practitioner and translator of ‘Taoist Inner Alchemy’, published by Shambala.Mattias reflects on lessons learned from the series of exorcisms her underwent in his 20s, as described in episode 263 of this podcast, “My Demon Exorcism”, including the means by which entities may gain entry,…

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Want a High-Performing Team? Here’s My Step-by-Step for Coaching Up Underperformers! 17:30

3M ago17:30

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What happens when a seemingly great hire isn’t delivering? Underperformance is a roadblock we all face as leaders—but it doesn’t have to be the end of the road for your team member. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to handle underperformers with the right mix of accountability and support. From assessing their potential with the “4 A’s” frame…

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624: NFL WK 11 Games of Note & is it Lamar’s MVP to Lose?/NBA Early Season Check-in and Warriors’ Hot Start - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:24:08

3M ago1:24:08

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On today’s show, Gaber and I are welcoming the NBA back into our lives and going deep on the Warriors early season success… talking about Jokic putting up monster game lines in what is probably the best statistical season ever for the 3x MVP… Donovan and the Cavs… KD, AD and more… and then we get into the most important matchups from NFL WK 11 incl…

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Ep280: I Renounce My Attainments - Delson Armstrong 1:35:55

3M ago1:35:55

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Delson Armstrong is a spiritual teacher, meditation virtuoso, and author of ‘A Mind Without Craving’.In this interview, Delson renounces all of his previous claims to spiritual attainment. Delson details recent changes in his inner experiences that saw him question the nature of his awakening, including the arising of emotions and desires that he t…

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Ep279: The Missing Peace - Miles Neale & Matthew Freidell 1:19:06

3M ago1:19:06

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In this episode I am joined by Miles Neale & Matthew Freidell to discuss their documentary film “Missing Peace”.The film’s description states: “Borobudur is a 1250-year old Buddhist monument located on the island of Java, Indonesia. It was designed as a kind of ancient technology to broadcast the frequency of peace across the world. The only proble…

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Physician’s Guide to Time Freedom: Embracing the ELF Framework 13:51

4M ago13:51

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Being a successful MD doesn’t mean putting my dreams on hold. I took my life-saving skills from the clinic to the boardroom, diving into coaching and real estate. Thanks to the ELF vs. HALF principle I learned from Joe Polish, I’ve mastered focusing on what’s “easy, lucrative, and fun”—and ditching the rest. Now, I’m all about achieving the "five f…

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Ep278: The Mystic - Ishtar 1:48:03

4M ago1:48:03

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In this episode I am joined by Ishtar, an independent mediation teacher, mystic, and spiritual guide.Ishtar shares his unusual childhood including near constant encounters with ghosts, early spiritual experiences, astral journeys, and precognitive dreams.Ishtar details his life of spiritual seeking, years of intensive meditation practice, encounter…

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Ep277: Master of the Way - Prof William Rory Dickson 2 1:20:34

4M ago1:20:34

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In this episode I am once again joined by Dr. William Rory Dickson an associate professor of Islamic Religion and Culture at The University of Winnipeg and author of “Dissolving into Being: The Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy”.Professor Dickson discusses Ibn ‘Arabi (1165–1240), an important Sufi poet and philosopher. Ibn ‘Arabi was described as the great…

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623: A Couple of NFL Week 7 Barnburners, the Ravens Flex & a Bunch of Injuries/NBA Western Conference Previews - The Roundup Podcast, w/ Your Host, Vincent, & the Guru, Gabe Goldfield 1:36:34

4M ago1:36:34

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On today’s show, the convergence of my 3 favorite sports is here, at a time of the year I like to call the sports eclipse. The NFL season is coming off of a fantastic Week 7, with some big time matchups that ended up resulting in a few barnburners, as the Lions upset the previously undefeated Vikings in Minnesota and take over 1st place in the NFC …

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Guru Detox: Why You Need to Pause the Motivation Porn and Reconnect with Your Inner Wisdom 10:07

4M ago10:07

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It's interesting how some people are addicted to self-development. Some call it motivation porn. But if you're not seeing the results you want, it's time to stop and reflect. I call this the guru detox—a time to introspect, journal, and see what comes up. Are you not feeling enough? Loved? Successful? By cutting off external stimuli and creating sp…

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Ep276: Canadian Tulku Translator - Tulku Sherab Dorje 1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

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In this episode I am joined by Tulku Sherab Dorje, Buddhist teacher, translator, and author of scholarly and popular books about Tibetan Buddhism.Tulku Sherdor recounts his unusual childhood and past-life proclivities, his graduation from Columbia Law School and subsequent elite level law practice, and years of spiritual retreat under masters of Ti…

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