#271 Surviving to Thriving w/ Christopher Willis!

Welcome back, Czarists!In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Christopher “Life” Willars!This was a powerful conversation. Chris takes us through his journey from being a young, aimless man who made one mistake and was sentenced to 144 years in prison in 2003 for robbery — to ultimately being released after serving nearly 17 years. He shares how he used his natural leadership and resilience to survive and grow behind bars.Since his release, Chris and his wife have launched Lasting Layers of Beauty, a cosmetic vocational school outside Atlanta, GA. He also founded a nonprofit while still incarcerated and now works as a content creator, public speaker, and advocate for prisoners’ rights and mental health. On top of that, he creates hilarious and eye-opening videos about life behind bars and the wild situations that can arise.Note: This interview was originally recorded in October 2024 — and I’m sorry it’s taken me this long to release it, but trust me, it was worth the wait.This episode is an absolute banger — please go show Christopher some love!https://linktr.ee/christopher_life_willarshttps://www.thelifeunit.org/https://believedetoxcenter.com/http://patreon.com/RealityCzarsPodhttps://ko-fi.com/realityczarspodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists!On this episode, we’re joined by the incredible AJ King from YN News! This one goes hard — we dive deep into ancient technology, hidden history, the origins of humankind, the elites pulling the strings, and who’s really ruining the show. AJ brings serious insight, sharp takes, and great energy to the conversation.This was an eye-opening and entertaining episode you won’t want to miss.AJ is a cool a$$ dude, and we had a blast recording this one.Be sure to show him some love — follow his work and stay tapped in!(Our guest host this episode was Connie from Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Podcast.)IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajking_bishop2.0TikTok: @ajking_bishophttps://ko-fi.com/realityczarspodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Buckle up for the debut episode of Across The Pond USA, We kick off their journey with special guest Tommy Cullen, a seasoned paranormal enthusiast and host of the podcast "Let's Get Freaky" to explore the strangest and unusual from ghost towns to cryptid sightings deep in forgotten forests, and UFO hotspots lighting up the night sky — this episode dives headfirst into the weird, the unexplained, and the downright chilling. Tommy shares jaw-dropping firsthand accounts, legendary tales passed down through generations, and the eerie connections tying it all together. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this cross-country dive into the paranormal will leave you questioning what’s really out there.Links to Tommy's show so you can check him outlinktr.ee/letsgetfreakyhttp://patreon.com/RealityCzarsPodhttps://ko-fi.com/realityczarspodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists!In this episode, we’re joined by the great Ron and Buckley from the Wicked Planet Podcast!This is an older interview originally recorded for a paranormal documentary (February 2023)—and yes, we still plan to release it!It’s a wild conversation where we dive into unexplainable experiences, the paranormal, ghosts, hauntings, and poltergeists!Please go show the Wicked Planet podcast some love!https://www.instagram.com/thewickedplanetpodcasthttp://patreon.com/RealityCzarsPodhttps://ko-fi.com/realityczarspodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back Czarists! In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the origins and inefficiencies of the modern calendar system—a 3,000-year-old construct shaped piecemeal by religious and political forces. While the Gregorian calendar is seen by many as a useful tool of order and efficiency, our guest argues that it's actually a chaotic system full of inconsistencies that disconnect us from natural rhythms and time itself.We explore the history of calendar reform efforts, including proposals from the 1930s through the 1950s—like the Kodak calendar, which proposed a simplified year of 13 months, each with exactly four 7-day weeks. These ideas aimed to create more consistency and harmony in how we track time, but were ultimately rejected, possibly due to the massive cultural and institutional inertia tied to our existing system.Our guest introduces a compelling alternative: a calendar based on 73-day seasonal blocks that align more closely with natural transitions. Starting the year on the winter solstice, this system reveals seasonal patterns that feel more intuitive—like the midpoint of the year naturally falling on the summer solstice. By breaking away from the arbitrary 12-month, uneven system, this model offers a new framework for understanding time with precision and clarity.From solstices to apple trees, ancient Rome to modern banking frustrations, this episode reimagines how we might better align our lives with the rhythms of the Earth—and why we’ve lost touch with time in the first place. Tom is Awesome, please go show him some love!https://thenewcalendar.com/patreon.com/RealityCzarsPodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists! In this swapcast with our good friend Chris Mathieu, we dive deep into the world of psyops and explore the many ways we’re being manipulated. This was an intense and eye-opening conversation—always a blast when Chris joins us! Please go show Chris and the entire Forbidden Knowledge News Network some love!Make a Donation to Forbidden Knowledge News:https://www.paypal.me/forbiddenknowledgenehttps://buymeacoffee.com/forbiddenThe Forbidden Documentary: Doors of Perception official trailer👇https://youtu.be/F-VJ01kMSII?si=Ee6xwtUONA18HNLZhttps://linktr.ee/FKNlinkskpatreon.com/RealityCzarsPodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGI’m Paranoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists!In this episode, Nate and Thomas dive into some synchronistic openings and closings of doors.I (Nate) recently lost my job after my employer discovered the podcast. But instead of grieving, I’m choosing to see this temporary speed bump as an opportunity. I’m launching several new projects and giving full-time podcasting a shot. Your support would mean the world—if you find value in the show, please consider supporting us on our newly launched Patreon. We truly appreciate you!patreon.com/RealityCzarsPodhttps://youtube.com/@realitydarkly?si=FKADSjkvHiVW3CmGParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists! On this episode, we’re joined once again by our homie Ben Tejada-Ingram!This was an awesome adventure—Ben talked about his latest book, which involves dinosaurs, lost and uncharted lands, and even some new cryptids I’d never heard of! Ben is an author, documentarian, cryptozoologist, and my paranormal hunting partner. He’s a great guy and an even better friend—go show him some love!The Mysteries of Kurupira: The Hidden Land of Unknown Creatures that Inspired Conan Doyle's Lost Worldhttps://youtube.com/@anomalyhunters?si=yQQXX8cZlPHV4QhfParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://youtu.be/Qo4KYgnVvro?si=Upl_7-9PgQG5n8IThttps://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists! On this episode, we’re joined once again by our good homie, Andreas Xirtus. This one was a blast—just a few ’90s kids talking history and conspiracies. It was a very XIRTUS conversation: covering every topic ever, at machine-gun speed. Xirtus conversations are the best conversations.Go show Andreas some love!xirtus.comParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://rokfin.com/post/97520/The-Search-for-Psychic-Sasquatch-https://linktr.ee/[email protected]

Welcome back, Czarists!On this episode, we’re joined by our homie Brad from the Awakened Podcast!We actually recorded this one several months ago, and I (Nate) totally spaced on releasing it—we’re way behind.This was an awesome conversation. We touched on Christ Consciousness, psychedelics, televangelism, speaking in tongues, the 33rd parallel, Gnosticism, and so much more!Brad is awesome—go show him some love!https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/linksParanoidamerican.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/producerism/does-bigfoot-exist-a-40-page-comic-about-bigfoot-legendshttps://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://rokfin.com/post/97520/The-Search-for-Psychic-Sasquatch-https://linktr.ee/[email protected]