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Who From History Would You Choose To Fly A Plane With?

Blake takes on the Desert Island Challenge.

EARLY Access [Video] with Blake Scholl - Commercial Supersonic Flight

Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company he started in 2014 to revive commercial supersonic flight with the Overture airliner, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64–80 passengers. 

A Carnegie Mellon University computer science graduate (BS, 2001), Scholl began his career as a software engineer at Amazon, later owning a $300 million P&L at age 24, and co-founded Kima Labs, acquired by Groupon in 2012. 

Inspired by seeing Concorde in a museum, he self-taught aerospace engineering to launch Boom, which achieved the first privately developed supersonic flight with the XB-1 demonstrator in January 2025. With orders from United, American, and Japan Airlines, Scholl aims to make sustainable supersonic travel mainstream using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, targeting passenger flights by 2030.

EARLY Access [Audio] with Blake Scholl - Commercial Supersonic Flight

Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company he started in 2014 to revive commercial supersonic flight with the Overture airliner, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64–80 passengers.

A Carnegie Mellon University computer science graduate (BS, 2001), Scholl began his career as a software engineer at Amazon, later owning a $300 million P&L at age 24, and co-founded Kima Labs, acquired by Groupon in 2012.

Inspired by seeing Concorde in a museum, he self-taught aerospace engineering to launch Boom, which achieved the first privately developed supersonic flight with the XB-1 demonstrator in January 2025. With orders from United, American, and Japan Airlines, Scholl aims to make sustainable supersonic travel mainstream using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, targeting passenger flights by 2030.

What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Christianity’s Growth?

Dan Schneider answers this question as well as additional questions from our Patreon Members.

Questions from our members, Spell Chezk (8:47) & Captain Shadow (10:55) were chosen for this segment of Extra Intel.

If You Could Witness 1 of Jesus's Miracles Live, Which Would You Choose?

Dan takes on the Desert Island challenge.

Behind the Scenes with Dr. Dan Schneider

Dan and Shawn talk in the moments leading up to the interview.

How Can the U.S. Dominate the Global Solar Energy Market?

Baiju talks about where the U.S. sits currently in the global solar energy market and what we need to do to improve our position.

A question from our Patreon member Ian Lane was chosen (5:08) for this segment of extra intel.

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Demon Slayer's EDC

This is Dan Schneider's (exorcist assistant) Every Day Carry.

EARLY Access [Video] with Dan Schneider - Attack Helicopter Pilot Turned Exorcist

Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an Associate Staff Member at the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. A former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, Schneider has nearly two decades of experience in Catholic evangelization and teaching. 

As a founding member of Liber Christo, a movement with Fr. Chad Ripperger, he provides resources for priests and laity in the apostolate of deliverance and exorcism. Schneider is the author of The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat (TAN Books, 2023), offering practical “guerrilla warfare” tactics for spiritual battles, including five key strategies: Renunciation of Evil Influences, Repentance, Examination of Conscience, Learning Power and Authority, and Prayer. A sought-after speaker, he advocates for sacramental living and spiritual discipline to combat diabolical influences, drawing on his military and theological expertise.

EARLY Access [Audio] with Dan Schneider - Attack Helicopter Pilot Turned Exorcist

Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an Associate Staff Member at the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. A former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, Schneider has nearly two decades of experience in Catholic evangelization and teaching.

As a founding member of Liber Christo, a movement with Fr. Chad Ripperger, he provides resources for priests and laity in the apostolate of deliverance and exorcism. Schneider is the author of The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat (TAN Books, 2023), offering practical “guerrilla warfare” tactics for spiritual battles, including five key strategies: Renunciation of Evil Influences, Repentance, Examination of Conscience, Learning Power and Authority, and Prayer. A sought-after speaker, he advocates for sacramental living and spiritual discipline to combat diabolical influences, drawing on his military and theological expertise.

Day-To-Day: Baiju Bhatt - CEO of Aetherflux & Robinhood

In this clip of Day-To-Day, Baiju Bhatt describes leading with a cause and what that means to him as a CEO.

If you could witness any space phenomenon or planet, what would you choose and why?

Baiju Bhatt takes on the desert island challenge.

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BASE App - Closed Beta Access

Here is the URL signup page wallet.coinbase.com/beta/MGG8WGHB

Onboarding instructions

1. Download the Base app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and ensure you have the latest version before activating the code.

2. Copy + paste the beta invite code URL into your mobile browser

3. You will be directed back to the app store, where you click "open" and should be directed to the onboarding flow in the beta

Passkey app required: users will be prompted to create a Passkey that is stored in a password manager like OnePassword, Apple Passwords, etc. Users will need to download a password manager app if they don't have one in order to complete onboarding.

This is first-come, first-served.

EARLY Access [Video] with Baiju Bhatt - Solar Energy Harnessed from Space

Baiju Bhatt, born in Poquoson, Virginia, is the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy startup launched in 2024 that aims to beam power from orbit to Earth using infrared lasers. A first-generation American of Gujarati descent, Bhatt co-founded Robinhood in 2013 with Vlad Tenev, serving as co-CEO until 2020 and Chief Creative Officer until March 2024, helping to revolutionize commission-free trading.

He holds a BS in Physics and an MS in Mathematics from Stanford and previously started two finance companies in New York before launching Robinhood. Inspired by his father’s career at NASA, Bhatt founded Aetherflux, which has raised \$60 million in funding with plans for a 2026 satellite demonstration to deliver clean energy to remote regions. He is a Forbes-listed billionaire with a net worth of $2.5 billion and an advocate for commercial space innovation.

EARLY Access [Audio] with Baiju Bhatt - Solar energy in space

Baiju Bhatt, born in Poquoson, Virginia, is the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy startup launched in 2024 that aims to beam power from orbit to Earth using infrared lasers. A first-generation American of Gujarati descent, Bhatt co-founded Robinhood in 2013 with Vlad Tenev, serving as co-CEO until 2020 and Chief Creative Officer until March 2024, helping to revolutionize commission-free trading.

He holds a BS in Physics and an MS in Mathematics from Stanford and previously started two finance companies in New York before launching Robinhood. Inspired by his father’s career at NASA, Bhatt founded Aetherflux, which has raised \$60 million in funding with plans for a 2026 satellite demonstration to deliver clean energy to remote regions. He is a Forbes-listed billionaire with a net worth of $2.5 billion and an advocate for commercial space innovation.

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Tim Cook Vs. Steve Jobs?

Brian Armstrong answers what 1 question he would ask Steve Jobs if given the opportunity, and which of Apple's famous CEO's is more impressive in the role of CEO in this segment of Desert Island.

Day-To-Day: Brian Armstrong - CEO of Coinbase

Ever wondered what it's like to be the CEO of a major corporation such as Coinbase? Our new segment Day-to-Day explores what our Guests ' day-to-day operations look like, no matter what walk of life they're from.

EARLY Access [Video] with Brian Armstrong - CEO of Coinbase

Brian Armstrong, born in San Jose, California, is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, which he launched in 2012 with Fred Ehrsam. A Y Combinator alumnus, Armstrong grew up in a middle-class family and earned a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science from Rice University in 2005, followed by an M.S. in Computer Science in 2006.

Before founding Coinbase, he worked as a software engineer at Airbnb, developing anti-fraud tools, and founded UniversityTutor.com, an online tutoring marketplace. Under his leadership, Coinbase went public via direct listing in 2021, reaching a $100 billion valuation. As of 2025, it serves over 110 million users with a market cap of around $60 billion.

A Forbes-listed billionaire with a net worth of approximately $10 billion, Armstrong is a vocal advocate for clear crypto regulation. He founded the Stand With Crypto PAC in 2023 to support pro-crypto politicians, promotes decentralized identity solutions, and has pledged 99% of his wealth to charity through the Giving Pledge.

EARLY Access [Audio] Brian Armstrong - CEO of Coinbase

Brian Armstrong, born in San Jose, California, is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, which he launched in 2012 with Fred Ehrsam. A Y Combinator alumnus, Armstrong grew up in a middle-class family and earned a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science from Rice University in 2005, followed by an M.S. in Computer Science in 2006.

Before founding Coinbase, he worked as a software engineer at Airbnb, developing anti-fraud tools, and founded UniversityTutor.com, an online tutoring marketplace. Under his leadership, Coinbase went public via direct listing in 2021, reaching a $100 billion valuation. As of 2025, it serves over 110 million users with a market cap of around $60 billion.

A Forbes-listed billionaire with a net worth of approximately $10 billion, Armstrong is a vocal advocate for clear crypto regulation. He founded the Stand With Crypto PAC in 2023 to support pro-crypto politicians, promotes decentralized identity solutions, and has pledged 99% of his wealth to charity through the Giving Pledge.

Which Fight Would You Choose To Watch For The Rest Of Your Life?

Joe Pyfer takes on the Desert Island Challenge.

Behind The Scenes with Joe Pyfer

Shawn and Joe talk in the studio before the interview.

Will the U.S. Escalate Intervention in Iran?

Simone Ledeen gives her take on the conflict in Iran and what the next steps for the U.S. may look like.

A question from our member Eric Alger (2:46) was chosen for the segment.

EARLY Access [Video] with Joe Pyfer

Joe Pyfer, born in Vineland, New Jersey, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, nicknamed "Bodybagz" for his devastating knockout power.

Raised in a challenging environment marked by abuse and homelessness, Pyfer began training in martial arts at age four, starting with jiu-jitsu and judo, and later wrestling in high school. Turning pro in 2018, he captured the Art of War and ROC middleweight titles before earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022 with a second-round TKO.

With a record of 14-3, including nine knockouts and three submissions, Pyfer has delivered highlight-reel finishes in the Octagon, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for wins over Alen Amedovski, Abdul Razak Alhassan, and Marc-André Barriault. His latest victory came via unanimous decision against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 in June 2025.

If you could change one Middle East foreign policy decision, what would it be?

Simone Ledeen takes on the desert island challenge.

EARLY Access [Audio] with Joe Pyfer

Joe Pyfer, born in Vineland, New Jersey, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, nicknamed "Bodybagz" for his devastating knockout power.

Raised in a challenging environment marked by abuse and homelessness, Pyfer began training in martial arts at age four, starting with jiu-jitsu and judo, and later wrestling in high school. Turning pro in 2018, he captured the Art of War and ROC middleweight titles before earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022 with a second-round TKO.

With a record of 14-3, including nine knockouts and three submissions, Pyfer has delivered highlight-reel finishes in the Octagon, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for wins over Alen Amedovski, Abdul Razak Alhassan, and Marc-André Barriault. His latest victory came via unanimous decision against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 in June 2025.

Day-to-Day: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Middle East)

In this new segment, we dive into the day-to-day tasks of our guests, exploring the dynamic routines of CEOs, operators, intelligence officials, and more, as they navigate the challenges and responsibilities of their high-stakes roles.