Truth Hurts Show

He wanted to be a Navy SEAL. Instead, he became an inmate.In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, David Spivey tells the raw, unfiltered truth about gang life in Los Angeles, prison culture, survival, and what it actually takes to come back from a life built on violence.This is not a glamorized street story. It is the real cost of the lifestyle. David breaks down how easily young men get pulled into gangs, what really happens inside prison walls, and why incarceration in America often creates more criminals instead of reforming them.He opens up about catching a murder case at 17, living through the pressure of gang wars, losing his mother and brother while locked up, and carrying pain he was never allowed to show. He also explains how prison changes your nervous system, how trauma hardens people, and why so many men come home physically free but mentally still locked inside.David also gives a brutal perspective on what is happening in Los Angeles right now, from robbery culture and social media flexing to the psychology of predators, victims, and survival in dangerous environments.This episode will hit hard.Follow US!Brian's LinksInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's LinksInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.MostafaviTikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviDavid’s LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrecognizereal_podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realrecognizerealpodcastTimestamps:00:00 Welcome David!03:10 Wild prison stories and fighting in jail07:05 Growing up around gangs in Los Angeles11:40 Why gang life is all loss and no real winning16:30 Money, flexing, PPP loans, and street status21:45 Why prison is the most corrupt institution in America27:10 How prison becomes a university of crime32:20 What is really happening with crime in Los Angeles37:35 Predators, victims, and how criminals choose targets42:50 Gang culture then versus now48:05 What different hats and neighborhoods mean in LA53:30 Catching a murder case at 1758:40 The night everything changed01:03:15 What it felt like to realize he was hunting humans01:07:20 Losing his mother and brother while locked up01:11:35 Prison trauma, depression, and emotional survival01:16:20 Why yesterday’s mistakes do not define you01:19:10 Advice for kids, parents, and people stuck in the streets01:21:00 Final thoughts and where to find David#truthhurtsshow #davidspivey #prisonstories #ganglife #losangelescrime #streetlife #redemptionstory #formercrip #gangwars #truecrimeHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, UFC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu legend Alberto Crane breaks down how Jiu-jitsu became far more than a martial art. For him, it became a path to discipline, presence, healing, and survival.Alberto shares the story of leaving everything behind to move to Brazil as a teenager, immersing himself in the roots of Jiu-jitsu, and building a life around a craft that most people did not yet understand. He talks about the early days of MMA, the brutal reality of fighting, and why Jiu-jitsu stood out as something deeper than violence.Then everything changed.After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Alberto was told to prepare for a completely different future. Instead of accepting that outcome, he went all in on healing, functional movement, recovery, mindset, and natural protocols. What followed was a battle that tested everything he believed about pain, discipline, and the power of the mind.This is a conversation about much more than fighting. It is about what happens when your body gets attacked, your identity gets tested, and you choose to keep going anyway.Follow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's LinksInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.MostafaviTikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi Alberto’s LinksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/albertocraneWebsite - https://www.legacybjj.com/Website - https://tacfit.com/YouTube - @albertocraneshowOrder Alberto’s New Book:ALL IN: Lessons On and Off the Mat: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-in-alberto-crane/1149457868 Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:18 Meeting Carlson Gracie and the roots of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu03:42 Why Alberto moved to Brazil at 1806:05 The discipline it took to train in Brazil08:30 From Jiu Jitsu competitor to UFC fighter10:42 The brutal early days of MMA12:28 Getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis14:55 Why he rejected the standard medical path17:20 The natural healing route and Dr. Wahls protocol19:35 Competing around the world after the diagnosis21:50 The power of mindset under pressure23:40 Functional movement recovery and longevity25:18 Why Jiu Jitsu practitioners seem younger27:05 Jiu Jitsu as presence therapy and personal development29:00 The story behind Alberto’s book30:40 Final thoughts and where to find Alberto#truthhurtsshow #albertocrane #briangoldstein #makanmostafavi #jiujitsu #bjj #ufc #mixedmartialarts #danawhiteHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Author Cillian Dunne thought he was accepting a simple writing job in Panama. Instead, he found himself sitting across from a man who operated inside the shadow network of General Manuel Noriega — the Panamanian dictator who spent years on the CIA payroll before becoming one of America’s most wanted enemies.What started as a casual introduction turned into a two-year investigation involving intelligence agencies, cartel rumors, Cold War geopolitics, and the chain of events that led to the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama.In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Cillian breaks down how Noriega rose from a military school recruit to one of the CIA’s most valuable intelligence assets in Latin America. During the height of the Cold War, Noriega worked alongside U.S. agencies in the fight against communism across Central America — helping facilitate covert operations tied to the Iran-Contra era.But when political alliances shifted and scandals began to surface, Noriega went from trusted asset to international villain almost overnight.Cillian shares what he uncovered while interviewing Noriega’s right-hand man, the documents connecting Noriega to U.S. intelligence agencies, and the dangerous political environment inside Panama during one of the most volatile periods in modern Latin American history.This conversation pulls back the curtain on the blurred lines between intelligence work, geopolitics, and the narratives used to shape public perception.Because the story the world remembers about Noriega may only be part of the truth.If you think you understand how power, intelligence, and foreign policy really work, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew.Follow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviCillian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunne.cillianNew Book: https://a.co/d/02eqsvljTimestamps:00:00 Welcome Cillian!1:00 Noriega's CIA Origins03:11 Why Write This Book05:44 On the Ground in Panama07:45 Iran Contra Pipeline10:16 DEA Letters and Scapegoat13:01 Bush Feud and Blackmail16:06 Vatican Standoff Tactics17:55 Secret Weapons Rumors19:18 CIA Experiments and PR22:52 Spies Go Public23:28 Dalai Lama Asset Rumor23:53 Foreign Policy Reality Check25:41 Monroe Doctrine Shift26:54 Writing and Fact Checking28:51 Carlos Loyalty Flaws29:50 Noriega Secrets and Rumors32:22 Blackmail Party Tape Theory33:59 Agencies Fragmented Then Linked35:10 Crips Interview Book Origin37:04 Inglewood Interviews and Trust40:04 Prison Solo Rider Puma42:10 How David Joined the Crips43:39 Where to Get the BookHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

They make $120,000 per addict. And only a fraction ever get sober.In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian sits down with Tim, a former inmate who was body brokered into California, and Melody, a clinician who worked inside treatment centers across Los Angeles and Orange County.What they describe is a system built around billing, not recovery.Addicts flown in from out of state. Insurance policies opened in their names. Fake identities. Relapse cycles that restart six-figure claims. Facilities collecting massive reimbursements while patients are shuffled from detox to sober living and back again.Tim shares what it was like to be recruited, promised money, and discarded when the payments stopped. Melody explains how treatment centers bill up to $120,000 per patient across levels of care and why so few people achieve lasting sobriety.This conversation exposes the financial incentives driving parts of the addiction industry and asks a hard question.When relapse becomes profitable, who is the system really designed to help?Follow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShowBrian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTimestamps:00:00 Welcome Tim and Melody!01:31 Tim’s Oklahoma Recruitment04:04 Kickbacks and Insurance Money06:03 Fake IDs and Policy Fraud10:10 How Treatment Centers Profit14:12 Violence and Being Kicked Out18:18 Insurance Traps and State Blacklists33:48 Real Fake IDs Explained35:39 Clinician View and Altered Notes44:38 Phone Control and Drug Deliveries46:55 Rehab Pipeline to LA48:25 Bus Tickets and Benefits49:26 Identity Theft and Voting56:19 Florida Shuffle Explained57:34 Stacking EBT and IDs01:00:27 Luxury Profits and Fake Detox01:05:20 Trapped in the System01:07:12 Deaths and Body Brokers01:13:33 Why Fraud Keeps Growing01:25:52 Compassion and Closing Thoughts#RehabScam #BodyBrokering #AddictionCrisis #RehabFraudHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

He was the face of a generation. Then he disappeared.Mayhem Miller had it all, a career in the UFC, global fame from MTV’s “Bully Beatdown,” a seat at the table with Hollywood elites, and the kind of charisma that made him unforgettable. But somewhere between the spotlight and the street fights, everything came crashing down.In this brutally honest episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Mayhem walks us through his life from childhood brawls in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to fighting in Japan, to the peak of mixed martial arts fame, and the dark spiral that followed. He opens up about addiction, arrests, lost opportunities, and the haunting silence that follows fame when the cameras stop rolling.But this isn’t just a fall-from-grace story. It’s about what it means to rebuild when the world has written you off. Mayhem talks about the new fighters he's coaching, the discipline martial arts gave him, and how he's using his pain to guide the next generation. Follow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviMayhem's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemmiller/Website: https://mayhemnow.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayhemMillerOFFICIALTimestamps:00:00 Welcome Mayhem!02:14 Growing Up in Fayetteville04:07 Finding a Fighter Path06:29 Martial Arts Origins13:49 First Pro Fight and Lessons13:54 Advice to Younger Self17:13 Gym Culture Mindset18:43 Inner Voice Training19:44 Team Support Discipline21:25 Stubbornness Edge22:35 Adam Carolla Stories25:06 MTV Bully Origins27:23 What’s Next For Mayhem?#MayhemMiller #UFCLegend #MMA #UFC #MartialArtsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this explosive episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Dory Benami announces his run for Congress in California’s 32nd District and explains why he’s taking on a 30-year incumbent in one of the most politically entrenched states in America.From the mass exodus of wealth leaving California to the rise of the homeless industrial complex, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside the Golden State. Dory breaks down why 90% vote-by-mail changes the political game, how party insiders protect career politicians, and why challenging the establishment won’t be a fair fight.Born in Israel, raised in the San Fernando Valley, and formerly working in Hollywood and Democratic campaigns, Dory explains why October 7th became a turning point — and why he believes the Democratic Party is dangerously drifting away from its core values.Follow US!Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviDory's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorybenamihttps://www.doryforcongress.comTimestamps:0:00 Welcome Dory!01:10 How the CA Primary Works02:06 Incumbent Brad Sherman04:12 Hollywood Roots & Chuck Norris Stories05:55 October 7 Wake-Up Call09:12 Making California Competitive Again14:42 Fix the Basics: Potholes, Crime, Schools, and Grounding Power Lines After the Fires17:10 Democratic Socialists in LA: Labels, Policy, and Reality Checks19:02 Center vs. Fringe Politics20:46 Money in Politics21:38 Prop 50 Redistricting: How Simi Valley Ended Up in the District23:19 Why Homelessness Won’t “Just Go Away”24:59 Practical Fixes To Homelessness26:31 Inside the Political System29:14 What Actually Changes Things: Money in Politics, Term Limits, and Small Donors30:36 Campaign Overview & Closing#californiapolitics #savecalifornia #losangeles #honelesscrisis #politicalcorruption #democrats #sanfernandovalley #vote #california #gavinnewsom #governmentcorruption #dorybenami #politics #midtermsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Former Democratic political strategist Jay Carson joins the show to share what 15 years inside Washington taught him about power, corruption, media narratives, and political courage. Having worked with President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and other national leaders, Jay offers an insider perspective on how corporate influence, party loyalty, and fear of backlash shape decision-making behind the scenes. He reflects on key turning points in his career, including the Iraq War vote, media bias during the 2008 election, and his personal shift in thinking during COVID.This episode dives into how the “revolving door” between government and corporations operates, why courage is rare in politics, how media narratives get formed, and why most Americans are less divided than social media makes it seem. The conversation also explores Trump’s relationship with the press, ideological identity, and the cultural heaviness felt in major cities today.Key Topics • Inside 15 years of Democratic politics • The Iraq War vote and political fear • Corporate influence and the Washington revolving door • Media bias and narrative control • COVID, censorship, and ideological shifts • Party polarization and the illusion of division • Trump and modern media strategyEpisode Timestamps 00:00 – 02:10Corporate control of Washington + Jay Carson’s background inside Democratic leadership02:10 – 05:59The Iraq War vote: senators knew it was wrong but voted anyway05:59 – 08:33Systemic corruption and the government–corporate revolving door08:33 – 12:31Party division, algorithms, and how media amplifies polarization23:33 – 29:55Media bias, cable news influence, and COVID trust breakdown29:55 – 36:59Trump and the press, political identity shifts, and ideological awakening42:00 – 01:01:00Insider trading risks, money in Washington, and cultural/political outlookFollow US! YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi Jay Carson Links https://www.instagram.com/hecomalu/ Middle Calling - https://www.instagram.com/middle_calling/ https://www.middlecalling.com/#TheTruthHurtsShow #BrianGoldstein #MakanMostafavi #corruption #hillaryclinton #trumpadministration #iraqHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of the Truth Hurts Podcast, Megan Bentley, known as The Color Countess, breaks down how color functions as a strategic tool rather than a fashion trend. She explains how wearing the wrong colors can subconsciously create mistrust, age the face, and weaken authority, while the right colors instantly sharpen features, project power, and increase attraction in business, dating, and leadership. Megan walks through the modern 16-season color analysis system, demonstrates live color draping, and exposes how the fashion industry pushes trends like black that actively work against most people. The episode reframes color as one of the fastest, cheapest, and most overlooked ways to improve presence, confidence, and first impressions.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why the brain looks for harmony first and how color affects trust• The difference between undertone and overtone and why undertone matters more• Why the traditional four season color system no longer works• How the modern 16 season system creates precision and stronger results• Why black is not universally flattering and how fashion trends mislead consumers• How correct colors can visually lift the face and act as a low cost facelift• Executive and power colors for leadership, interviews, and authority• Using color strategically for dating, Zoom calls, and first impressions• Why color analysis is exploding on social media and not going awayTimestamps:00:00 – 02:15 - Why color creates trust, authority, and instant first impressions02:15 – 05:30 - Modern color analysis explained - Undertones vs overtones and why the four season system is outdated05:30 – 07:45 - Executive dressing and power colors - Why navy, white, and specific reds signal leadership07:45 – 14:30 - Live color draping demonstration - How the right colors sharpen features and the wrong ones dull them14:30 – 21:20 - Finding your true season and palette flow - Winter vs summer, depth, contrast, and intensity explained21:20 – 30:30 - Why black is not universally flattering - How the fashion industry pushes trends that work against most people30:30 – 42:50 - Color confidence and the future of style - Why color analysis is exploding and how to work with MeganFollow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShowBrian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Makan.MostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviMegan's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolorcountessWebsite: https://www.thecolorcountess.com#TruthHurtsPodcast #ColorAnalysis #PersonalBranding #FirstImpressions #ExecutivePresence #StylePsychology #ImageConsultant #GlowUp #ConfidenceBoost #SelfImprovementHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Former SWAT commander Josh Schirard reveals shocking statistics about rideshare assaults and explains why most people are completely unprepared for violence. After 20+ years in law enforcement, he breaks down threat assessment tactics cops use, the "run hide fight" protocol for active shooters, and why locked doors save lives.Josh shares his journey from patrol officer to SWAT commander and operations bureau leader, teaching active shooter response to both law enforcement and civilians. He explains why he left policing to become a pilot, only to return with a mission to help everyday people protect themselves with less-lethal defense tools.In this episode, you'll learn:The "spidey senses" techniques cops develop working bar security that civilians can useHow to read faces, hands, and behavior to spot threats before violence eruptsWhy most violent encounters happen within 3-7 feet with almost no warningThe truth about active shooter response and what actually stops attackersWhy 1 in 8 women using rideshares face sexual assault and what to do about itThe less-lethal alternative to firearms that Josh now trains schools and law enforcement to useWhy being prepared isn't about being paranoid—it's about living freely without fearWhether you're a parent worried about your kids' safety, someone who uses rideshares, or just want to develop better situational awareness, this conversation could save your life.Timestamps:00:02:44 - "Cops Don't Make Money" - Why Young Cops Work Bar Security & How It Builds Threat Detection00:05:36 - "Read the Room or Get Hurt" - The Face Switch That Tells You Violence Is Coming00:08:15 - "3-7 Feet, 3-7 Seconds" - The Brutal Reality of How Fast Violence Happens00:15:22 - "Hands Will Kill You" - Why SWAT Commanders Watch Hands, Not Faces00:28:45 - "Your Untrained Response Will Fail" - What Civilians Get Wrong About Self-Defense00:42:41 - "Run Hide Fight in That Order" - The Active Shooter Protocol That Saves Lives00:45:18 - "1 in 8 Women Face Assault in Rideshares" - The Statistic Nobody Talks About00:47:22 - "Prepared, Not Paranoid" - Why Mental Rehearsal Makes You UnstoppableFollow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShowBrian's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Makan.MostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviJosh Schirard's Links:https://www.instagram.com/josh_on_the_fly/#SelfDefense #SWAT #ActiveShooter #PersonalSafety #LawEnforcement #ThreatAssessment #RideSafety #SituationalAwarenessHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Artin Bogdanov, a product designer and entrepreneur known for his work at Walmart Labs and his AI-driven learning product, Sun App, dives deep into the future of education. He discusses the fallout from Google policy changes that nearly ruined a prior venture, emphasizing the dangers of platform dependency. Artin also highlights the importance of unified growth teams and shares insights into his innovative approach with Sun App, which transforms any topic into interactive audio lessons with real-time Q&A. Plus, he touches on his personal AI experiments with historical figures!