Off Limits w/ Bryan Callen

War Ethics & Cyber Wars_ Ryan McBeth on NCV, Cartels & VPNs - OFF LIMITS with Bryan Callen 01.08.2025 1h 36min

Bryan Callen sits down with intelligence analyst and cybersecurity expert Ryan McBeth on Off Limits to explore non‑combatant casualty values, cyber warfare, drug cartels and VPN privacy. McBeth spent two decades as an anti‑armor infantryman and later became a software architect and OSINT specialist, developing C4ISR software and consulting on information warfareryanmcbeth.com. Now a bestselling novelist and YouTube creator, he makes complex military and intelligence topics accessible to millions of viewers.The conversation begins with the non‑combatant casualty value (NCV)—a military rule of engagement that quantifies how many civilian casualties commanders will accept to neutralize a targeten.wikipedia.org. The hosts discuss the ethics of collateral damage, how NCV thresholds require high‑level approvals and how modern targeting systems use data to minimize civilian harm. They then dive into cyber intelligence and open‑source intelligence (OSINT), exploring how analysts gather information online, the role of artificial intelligence, and why protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks is more important than ever.McBeth shares insights into how U.S. and Mexican intelligence agencies cooperate to track cartel kingpins like Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán; joint operations have used surveillance, financial tracking and signals intelligence to bring dangerous cartel leaders to justicelawfaremedia.org. He explains why cartels operate like multinational corporations and how cyber‑enabled drug trafficking challenges law enforcement. The discussion then shifts to digital privacy and virtual private networks (VPNs), which encrypt internet traffic and hide a user’s IP addresssecurity.org, allowing journalists and activists to bypass censorship and keep their online activities anonymous.Tune in for a fascinating blend of war‑room ethics, cyber security, organized crime and personal liberty. If you enjoy long‑form, civil debates about current affairs, technology and national security, subscribe and hit the notification bell for future episodes.

Can the Left and Right Still Talk? A Deep Dive with Luke Beasley 23.07.2025 1h 55min

Political commentator Luke Beasley joins a thought-provoking discussion on liberalism vs conservatism, dissecting government policy, economic theory, universal healthcare, the culture wars, trans rights, immigration, and more. At just 22, Beasley shares compelling insights into why he identifies as left-of-center—without embracing extremism.In this candid exchange, the hosts and Beasley dive deep into nuanced political issues like demand-side economics, the role of government, MAGA populism, AI-driven inequality, and the future of American manufacturing. They also tackle controversial topics like trans youth policies, the U.S. border crisis, free speech, identity politics, and whether political labels even matter anymore. 🔥 Subscribe for more civil political debates, deep-dive policy analysis, and conversations that bridge the left-right divide. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

THE GREATEST THREAT TO HUMANITY | Limits Bret Weinstein 18.07.2025 1h 38min

Bret Weinstein joins Bryan Callen. This video is sponsored by Aura - https://aura.com/BryanCallen This is a high-level, no-holds-barred conversation about truth, institutions, and the dangerous state of modern discourse. From the failures of science and media to evolutionary psychology, cancel culture, and what it means to speak honestly in 2025 — this episode goes deep. Whether you agree with Bret or not, you’ll walk away thinking differently. 🧠 Bret Weinstein: Evolutionary biologist, author, host of The DarkHorse Podcast 🎙 Bryan Callen: Comedian, truth-seeker, and host of OFF LIMITS 👉 Follow Bryan: @bryancallen 👉 Follow Bret: @bret.weinstein Subscribe for more episodes that go way beyond the surface. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Dr. Mike Israetel Reveals Why 90% of You Aren’t Strong 11.07.2025 1h 26min

Most gym bros think they’re strong.Dr. Mike Israetel says 90% of them are wrong. In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel — PhD, coach, co-founder of RP Strength, and one of the smartest (and jackedest) men in fitness — to talk about: Why 90% of lifters are chasing the wrong goals What real strength actually looks like The truth about steroids, natty claims, and recovery Why Bryan’s “alpha” energy doesn’t count as a training plan How gym culture has become more about ego than progress This episode is funny, brutally honest, and guaranteed to crush a few fitness delusions. Host: Bryan Callen (@bryancallen) Guest: Dr. Mike Israetel (@rpdrmike)SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Iranian-American, Unapologetic, and Unfiltered: Elica Le Bon 26.06.2025 1h

She’s not just an attorney. She’s not just an activist. She’s not just an artist. Check out https://aura.com/BryanCallen In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with Elica Le Bon, an Iranian-American powerhouse who brings her whole identity into the room. Together they dive into: What it means to speak truth in a performative world The intersection of culture, womanhood, and rebellion Why intuition beats intellect in the long run Pushing back on stereotypes from both East and West And what real freedom feels like — especially for women of color Funny, fearless, and refreshingly raw. #ElicaLeBon #BryanCallen #OFFLIMITS #IranianAmerican #WomenWithVoices #CulturalCommentary #iran #israel #ActivistVoices Host: Bryan Callen Guest: Elica Le Bon Follow Elica on Instagram: @elicabon Follow Bryan: @bryancallen: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Bryan Callen Can’t Handle Harland Williams | Off Limits 19.06.2025 1h 15min

Harland Williams isn’t just funny — he’s a one-man acid trip with perfect timing. In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with one of the most original minds in comedy for a conversation that feels more like a surreal improv jam session than an interview.Topics include: Harland’s spontaneous takes on the universe, animals, and death The power of absurdity in comedy Why he avoids social media — and still crushes in person Stories from the golden era of stand-up And moments that are impossible to script but too funny to cut This isn’t just funny — it’s weird, wonderful, and wildly entertaining. Host: Bryan Callen Guest: Harland Williams #HarlanWilliams #BryanCallen #OFFLIMITS #ComedyPodcast #StandupLegend #AbsurdistComedy #PodcastClip #HarlanUnfiltered #WeirdIsFunny SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Andrew Wilson: “America Is Burning From the Inside” | OFF LIMITS Podcast 11.06.2025 1h 13min

Can traditional values survive the modern world? In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with conservative heavyweight Andrew Wilson, a professional debater known for taking on atheists, feminists, and modern culture — and holding the line. They dig deep into: The rise of male hopelessness and weak leadership Why modern culture undermines personal responsibility Religion, masculinity, and meaning in a collapsing society Debating from faith in a secular world Why Wilson believes most "open-mindedness" is just cowardice This is not a screaming match — it’s a high-IQ debate about what still matters. Host: Bryan Callen Guest: Andrew Wilson (@andrew_wilson_official)

Carrot Top Gets Real: “They Called Me the Prop Clown… Now Look” 04.06.2025 1h 13min

He’s been mocked, memed, and underestimated — but Carrot Top might be one of the most successful stand-up comedians alive. In this unfiltered episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with the Las Vegas legend to talk about everything: Fame, plastic surgery rumors, and being a comedy outlier His start in college with a trunk full of props Surviving decades in the game while critics laughed What it’s really like to crush Vegas residencies And why Carrot Top is laughing all the way to the bank This isn’t the interview you expect. It’s funnier. And more honest. Hosted by: Bryan CallenGuest: Carrot Top (IG: @carrottoplive) Subscribe for more episodes of OFF LIMITS — where comedians drop the filter and tell the truth.Vinia - Vinia.com/CallenSUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callenMERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Physics is Dead | feat. Eric Weinstein 27.05.2025 1h 39min

Eric Weinstein drops bombs on the physics establishment.In this explosive episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with the legendary mathematical physicist to discuss why modern physics may be dead, how string theory hijacked academia, and why his “Theory of Everything” took him his entire life to conceive. Weinstein opens up about: • The flawed incentives in academia and peer review • Why string theorists “referee their own games” • The shocking intellectual dominance of one man that changed physics forever • How a viral documentary finally gave his work the spotlight • Why he believes humanity won’t survive without interstellar travel 🚨 This is not your average science podcast.🚀 From space-time not being real to why we may be living in a 14-dimensional reality, Eric challenges everything we think we know. 🎙 Hosted by: Bryan Callen🧠 Guest: Eric Weinstein (@EricRWeinstein) 👇 Drop a comment: Is physics dead? Or are we just not listening to the right people? Vinia - Vinia.com/CallenSUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callenMERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Dire Wolves Are Stupid 10.04.2025 45min

Bryan is BACK to break down dumb wolves, bomb-sniffing rats, hunting ancient vicious bear, John Oliver's athletic prowess, fat trainers and more. DATES: https://bryancallen.com/SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callenMERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

The Future of Military Conflict Under Trump | Ryan McBeth 10.11.2024 54min

Bryan is joined by Intel Analyst, Ryan McBeth, to break down what geopolitical conflict looks like under Trump, the future of Israel, the advancement of military technology and more.Check out Ryan's company here https://www.aeromedlab.comWant more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

The Christ Bear 26.10.2024 45min

Bryan is back to break down christ bears, Cynthia Erivo being pissed. Jaden Smith being sad, Trump being an absolute savage and more. Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Secrets of the Adult Industry | Alana Evans 19.10.2024 1h 1min

Bryan sits down with Adult Performer, Alana Evans, to break down what the early days of the industry looked like, how the industry has changed, rights for actors and the on set secrets of the industry.Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

There's a Crisis in Physics | Sabine Hossenfelder 12.10.2024 1h 14min

Bryan sits down with Sabine to break down the intellectual crisis facing the study of physics, why certain theories and fields are financed and why others aren't, why leading down the wrong path in physics can hurt us as a species, and more.Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Can Science PROVE the Afterlife? | Dr. Jeffrey Long 26.09.2024 1h 2min

Bryan is joined by Near Death Experience Researcher and Oncologist, Dr. Jeffrey Long, to discuss his research and investigation of the experiences people have when stuck between life and death.Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

The Dangers of Mossad and Chimp Ownership 19.09.2024 42min

Bryan is back to break down the Lebanese pager story, chimp husbandry, coats of fur, masculine male bodies, the Diddy raid and more.Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

How The CIA Elects our Leaders | Adam Simon 15.08.2024 1h 45min

Bryan is joined by writer and producer, Adam Simon, to break down the power of the deep state, the story of Jonathan Pollard, the people that design the algorithms that program us and more. Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

America Is a CHRISTIAN Nation | Andrew Wilson 01.08.2024 1h 26min

Bryan is joined by Andrew Wilson to break down the roots of our ethical standards, how to debate the other side, the philosophical dangers of the modern ethos and more. Want more Bryan Callen?You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

The Whiskey King | Raj Bhakta 18.07.2024 1h 13min

Bryan is joined by the Founder of Whistle Pig, Raj Bhakta to talk about his time on The Apprentice, running for office, letting the muse speak, buying a farm when everyone thinks you're crazy and more.Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Life Lessons from a Hells Angel | George Christie 11.07.2024 1h 37min

Bryan is joined by a former member of the Hells Angels, George Christie. They break down the history of the organization, the rise of the club in the drug trade, the threats on George's life and more.https://www.patreon.com/georgechristieWant more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch