

Open Loops with Greg Bornstein: Conversations That Bend
Greg Bornstein
Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure? Look no further than Open Loops, the podcast that will take you on a journey of the mind. Join host Greg Bornstein and a variety of expert guests as they explore a wide range of thought-provoking topics such as magic, art, hypnosis, secrets, psychology, spirituality, conspiracy theories, the supernatural, and our true selves. Each episode is a destination that will challenge and expand your mind. But be warned, the journey does not end here, the truth is yet to be uncovered, the secrets yet to be revealed, and the mysteries yet to be unraveled. Tune in to Open Loops and discover the unlimited possibilities of the human mind.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 31min
The Saturn Moon Matrix with Omar Paugh of WatchersTalk
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review! Even a sentence can help. Voice your freaky freedom of speech at www.ratethispodcast.com/openloopsOmar Paugh, host and creator of the very popular YouTube channel "WatchersTalk," is no stranger to Open Loops. Previously: he's revealed the history of the Illuminati, he's dropped a radical theory of consciousness on Greg while simultaneously sweating rainbows (literally), and now, in this very special deep dive episode, Omar does the unbelievable:In full detail, you will finally confront the truth about your existence on this planet. A matrix worse than the 4th Matrix.Saturn, The Moon, A Projection of You.Get ready for an unforgettable shattering of your reality, while syncing into the ins and outs of our spiritual war.Also, Greg's manhood is confronted. And that's always fun.It's an all new, all mind-bending, all out freak show.Sweating Skittles just thinkin' about it! It's Open Loops....Omar's Links: WatchersTalk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WatchersTalkEvents: Explore Omar's upcoming and previous events at A Projection of You.Telegram Chat Room: Join the WatchersTalk community in their Telegram Chat Room for engaging discussions: https://t.me/joinchat/ISrq0ViJuo5ow-xh.Follow on Odysee: Stay updated with WatchersTalk's latest content by following on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Watcherstalk:4.Newsletter Sign-Up: Get exclusive updates by signing up for the WatchersTalk Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/dd754ed868bb/watch.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 11min
1.21 Gigawhaaat?: The Time Travel Device In My House with Aage Nost
We're so grateful you're here for our return guest...Aage Nost!He's the co-host of Broadcast Team Alpha, originally came from a farm in Norway, moved to the USA at 25 to pursue his dream of becoming a Professional Pilot. He achieved this dream, co-owning a Flight School, Air Taxi, and Air Carrier. Post-retirement, Aage delved into the mysteries of the mind, teaching the Zoxpro Mind Development course, practicing hypnosis, and writing several books and hosting a TV show for 6 years.He teaches classes on Self Hypnosis, Meditation, Psychic Abilities, Astral Travel, and Universal Success Principles.Today's class (and class is now in session students, so pay close attention) is about a gizmo that Agge's had for many, many year. A device created by a little-known inventor named Steven Gibbs. A device, that when properly activated, allows you to travel through other dimensions of time. The legends of Steven Gibb's Time Travel devices, their origins, their potential, and what it means for the understanding of our own abilities to do "supernatural" acts, without even needing a machine to help us.... (But to whomever is writing these show descriptions: this ain't anything special. I think you need more machine help...Maybe think about using ChatGPT once in while?)Episode best listened at 88mph....it's Open Loops.Aage's Links: www.broadcastteamalpha.comwww.aage-nost.com https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-create-in-42843563 Book: https://goo.gl/5Ctg8b If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review! Even a sentence can help. Please go to www.ratethispodcast.com/openloops
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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 42min
Fifty Shades of Greys with Mr. Grey, Extraterrestrial Experiencer
Some call him Yan, some call him Mr. Grey. Some don't call him at all. It's much easier to sneak into his window at night, freeze time and space, bring him onto their craft and communicate telepathically than it is to leave a voicemail apparently....Mr. Grey is an E.T. Experiencer, as well as host and producer of the YouTube channel "Experiencer Interviews."He's been an Experiencer since the age of 3 years old and then things really ramped up after college. From visions to Angels, as well as unexplainably accurate psychic predictions (and remote viewing and communications with the afterlife and a slew of other anomalous phenomena.....geez, can't this guy just have a normal night out at Applebee's?!), Yan believes it is his mission to tell his story as well as share the stories of others to normalize these experiences in the public sphere. He joins Greg to discuss: (00:13) - Experiences With ETs(15:06) - Exploring Psychic Experiences and ET Connections(26:13) - The Complex Perspectives on the Greys(38:07) - Shadow Beings and Paranormal Experiences(53:47) - Abductions and Missing Fetuses(57:35) - UFOs and Screen Images(01:07:02) - Overcoming Fear and Changing UFO Beliefs(01:14:36) - Debating the Benevolence of Extraterrestrials(01:21:54) - UFO Sightings and Fear of Repercussions(01:28:17) - Controversy and the Alien Hybrid ProgramSo yes, while the title of this episode doesn't have much to do with Mormon erotica spin-offs from teenage vampire fiction, there still might be probes involved. Trick or trea--OUCH! ...it's Open Loops! MR. GREY'S LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/@ExperiencerInterviews/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/ExperiencerInterviewsOfficial
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Oct 7, 2023 • 16min
Here's The Point: A Moment of Clarity?
Did Greg finally organize his thoughts? Some call him the Oracle of Overthink...most don't. Listen as Greg reflects on the overabundance of things in our world, and a brief moment of calm after he gave his own overwhelm some order.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 2h 6min
If a Conspiracy Theorist Falls in a Forest and No One is Around To Hear It...Doesn't That Seem Awfully Convenient? with Author and Pastor John Kirwin
Mandela effects, Flat Earth, Big Pharma, The Federal Reserve, The Moon Landing.....Do you think it's still okay to question the official narratives? Pastor and Author of "The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide - A Guidebook for Persecuted Truthers" John Kirwin is here to stand up for you, as well as debate all the mainstream defenders. He joins Greg to discuss his journey to distrust, as well as the role of faith versus fact when it comes to looking for alternative explanations for the way things actually work in this world. This is a conspiracy theorist Olympics. When Greg fed the transcript of this episode to ChatGPT, he was honored a gold medal for content policy violations and he's never been more proud.John even runs Greg through his proof for the Mandela Effect (everything you thought you knew about it is about to blow up like a CIA inside job!) It's philosophical, it's inflammatory, it's thought-provoking, it's epistemological, and above all else... it's Open Loops. John's Links: John's Book, "The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide" is Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C91X6K55www.wakeuporelse.comwww.youtube.com/@wakeuporelse
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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 13min
Timeshares for Chrononauts: Quantum Slips, Stacked Time Theory, and a Free 4D Travel Voucher* with Esoteric Expert Mike Ricksecker
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory (and add a clock emoji)! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsIt's Fall here at Open Loops! The leaves are changing color soon, and so are the MRI scans to mark seasonal depression...Who needs to march ahead when you might be able to slip backwards like the born-to-be natural chrononaut you are. Did you know you're a time traveler? The ancients did. Mike Ricksecker, Author, Researcher, and Filmmaker, has written a new book called "Travels Through Time: Inside the Fourth Dimension, Time Travel, and Stacked Time Theory" and he joins Greg on this episode to prove his case. You'll hear about UFOs, time machines, evidence of back travelers, and how a Flux Capacitor can't even fix Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Mike provides a perspective on Time and nature of realtiy that'll rock your fabric of space and "out-of-control pocket-watches ticking simultaneously" graphics. This is a great one. Enjoy! *voucher available upon discovery of real working time machine at your house. See, these timeshares are always scams. Get it?Mike's Links: Mike's book: "Travels Through Time: Inside the Fourth Dimension, Time Travel, and Stacked Time Theory" Mike's Website - www.mikericksecker.comFollow Mike here - https://linktr.ee/mikericksecker
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Aug 26, 2023 • 18min
Surprise Surprise! Greg Speaks Into a Microphone at 2am
Greg's still kicked off Instagram and it's the middle of the night. He has thoughts. Good luck, soldier.Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory (and add a Mushroom emoji)! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloops
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Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 55min
Tripping, Fast and Grow: Sacred Medicine and the NeuroPsychedelic with Healer, Author, and Trainer Jess Marion
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory (and add a Mushroom emoji)! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsPsychedelic. Is that not the ultimate trance word? Where does it take your mind? Or where outside of it does it take you?......maaaaaaaannnnnnn.Get ready to join an enlightening exploration of the realm of psychedelics and their potential for transformative healing. Greg's guest, Jess Marion, a highly skilled hypnotherapist, coach, and NLP master practitioner, shares her remarkable journey into sacred medicine, her understanding of neuroscience, and how her approach to coaching and transformation has evolved over the years. You will discover how psychedelics have bridged the gaps that hypnosis, meditation, yoga, and tai chi were unable to fill for Jess, influencing her coaching methods in powerful ways.As you continue your journey, Jess offers insights into the world of psychedelic healing. They discuss the classifications of psychedelics, how they affect the brain, and the intriguing commonalities behind the visions they induce. You'll hear about the importance of set and setting when embarking on a psychedelic journey, the potential risks, and the small minority of people who should avoid these substances. You'll also get an inside look at the mysteries and myths surrounding the brewing of ayahuasca and LSD.Jess also touches on the intersection of spirituality and therapy, exploring how psychedelics can be a tool for self-discovery and spiritual awakening. We delve into the concept of readiness when it comes to psychedelics, the importance of meditation practice, and the intriguing possibility of developing psychic abilities. Maaaaaan...this episode sounds intriguing like an early 60s Timothy Leary college flyer.Or maybe more like a late 60s Timothy Leary college course?Turn on, tune in, and drop down even deeper.....Jess's Links: Sacred Medicine JourneysThe Intelligent HypnotistAmazon Author Page
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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 43min
Trancing, Fast and Slow: Neuroscientific Hypnosis and the Psychotropic Metaphor with Master Hypnotist, Author, and NLP Trainer Jess Marion
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsJourney with Greg to the insights of esteemed hypnotist, coach, teacher, healer, sacred medicine practitioner, and NLP and HNLP Maestro, Jess Marion. Picture yourself stepping into the realm of storytelling, intricately woven narratives, and the transformative potential of hypnosis.As your guide, Jess, paints a vivid scene, you can perceive your brain akin to an eager audience, naturally receptive to stories. These tales are not just stories, they're vessels carrying ideas, subtly reshaping your experiences and subtly demonstrating perspectives you hadn't considered before.In this realm, you'll stumble upon nested loops, a fascinating technique reminiscent of Russian dolls. Story within story, each loop is like a path leading you further into a captivating narrative landscape, a unique kind of maze designed to foster unconscious rapport and a sense of linguistic intrigue that stirs your intellect.At this point, you may find yourself recalling an old tale, perhaps one told by your grandmother, where one narrative seamlessly cascades into another. Isn't it fascinating how similar this is to exploring the ethics of hypnosis? The focus is on the delicate balance between suggestion and your commitment. You can almost hear the city's hustle and bustle, a backdrop that served as Jess's training ground, where she fine-tuned her skills in the midst of urban chaos.As you navigate this narrative labyrinth, imagine yourself stepping into an enigmatic room filled with the mystique of Rasputin. Jess unravels her own experience of channeling him, a tale that engrosses you and underscores the intricate dance between your conscious and unconscious mind.You soon find yourself at a thought-provoking crossroad where hypnosis meets mysticism. Jess, like a trusted guide, shares her insights on hypnosis's potential to mirror a psychedelic journey, but without any substances involved. Intriguing, isn't it?Continuing this winding path, neuroscience appears on the horizon, its metaphors serving as lighthouses illuminating the complex terrain of your unconscious and super-conscious mind.As this enlightening conversation winds down, you find yourself back where you started, at the entrance of the narrative labyrinth. Just like a skilled hypnotist bridging conscious states, you've embarked on a journey through a maze of stories and ideas, discovering the transformative potential of hypnosis. By stepping into this intricate dance of narratives, you uncover a deeper understanding of the vast capabilities of your own mind."There's no such thing as hypnosis. Everything is hypnosis."Jess's Links: The Intelligent HypnotistAmazon Author PageSacred Medicine Journeys
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Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 14min
AN OPEN LOOPS CLASSIC: The “Florida Man” Episode with UFO Abductee, LSD Psychonaut, and Past Lives Journeyman Robert Emerson
UFOS. In honor of all the UFO hearings, here's one of Greg's first encounters with UFOs on his show. The answers from the government are even vaguer now then they were then! How far we've all come.Ah, yes. Robert Emerson has been hypnotizing people to get in touch with their past lives for over forty years. And he casually was abducted by aliens. This episode is an intergalactic head trip that ranges from regular sightings of Flying Saucers in Middleton, Massachusetts to embodying the spirit of deceased Nubian Princesses.All within the span of five minutes. And did this guest tell Greg if he's bad-intentioned and fails to come from heart-consciousness with his podcast he just might get a whoopin'?You should listen to this because just by the fact that you are listening, Robert will get you in touch with your spirit guides. He might smack Greg, too. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If there are more topics you want Greg to explore, or you'd like to share your UFO story, please email Greg at greg@open-loops.com. You can support this podcast by leaving a rating and review at ratethispodcast.com/openloops
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