AI is moving fast—with little regulation and real consequences. In this episode, I break down why the business of AI is spiraling, why waiting isn’t an option, and how everyday humans still have a voice.

As the world speeds up, this is a reminder not to lose your memories, your thinking, or who you are. I also share a health update, my goals heading into 2026, set the mood with perfect holiday wise guy tunes—and yes, a little Puff doc talk too.

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This episode is all about hard work — the real kind. The sweaty, callused, “no screens, maybe a little blood on your sleeve” jobs that shape you when you’re young. From washing dishes in an Italian restaurant run by a wild owner to lying above bowling pins with no AC, these tough jobs don’t hurt the soul — they build it..

Tap in for Hard Work | Ep #40 and let’s go back to the jobs that made us who we are.

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This episode might just freeze time.

I revisit the day I ate one too many avocado chocolate balls… not knowing they were loaded with something extra. What followed was a blinding white light and hours where time didn’t feel real.

I also dive into addiction, how I quit smoking, and how I learned to control my addictive personality for good.

Pause your timeline and tap in — you might’ve already heard this in another dimension.

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We all hit crossroads — moments we need to destroy and rebuild.

Right before COVID I tore my bicep, and it wasn’t just surgery and physio… it was a full mind, body, and soul reset.

To this day, my life still feels divided into chapters: before my lady, before my kids, and before the torn bicep. We are now in the after.

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Max P is back! We’re diving deep into the world of conspiracies and the brain rot taking over parts of society. Old-school social skills are fading while focus blurs. Time to wake up and see reality.

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A train in India. A hole in the floor. One question — what you gonna do?

A wild, real reminder to laugh, stay humble, and be grateful just to be alive.

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This episode is all about Motivation.

I’m joined by one of the most positive, upbeat, and inspiring people I know — the legend himself, Ryan Decoste. Originally from the booger-freezing winters of North Bay, Ryan now calls the Toronto area home and brings the kind of energy that’ll light a fire under you.

If you’ve been needing a boost, this one’s for you. Tune in and get inspired.

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This episode is a reunion of sorts — I get to sit down and chop it up with one of my oldest friends from the Island, Dave Chapman. Nothing more needs to be said. Just good vibes, real stories, and a lot of laughs, love ya bud.

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