Finding Freedom
Finding Freedom is a long-form podcast focused on entrepreneurship, health, and politics, featuring in-depth conversations with independent thinkers, business owners, researchers, and cultural critics. Hosted by John Odermatt, the show explores how centralized institutions, corporate power, and political narratives impact personal freedom, health, and economic opportunity. Episodes cover entrepreneurship and financial independence, health and wellness, medical freedom, government overreach, media bias, culture, and faith. Guests range from entrepreneurs and medical professionals to academics and journalists. Finding Freedom is designed for listeners who value long-form discussion, intellectual honesty, and practical insights into building a healthier, freer, and more resilient life.
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Marketing Your Music with Harkos
On today’s show Harkos joins the show. Harkos is a talented HipHop artist and experienced marketing manager. He shares his valuable insights on brand development, social media presence, marketing, and content creation. Discover the secrets to growing as a musician and gaining recognition in the competitive music industry!
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The Art of the Side Hustle with Ken Madden
Ken Madden is an artist, car guy and entrepreneur. He's the owner of MaddK Studio and host of the Madd K Studio Podcast. Ken also cohosts a podcast called the Weather'd Report that digs into the cultural, entrepreneurial and political landscape.
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Marc Clair Weighs In: Is It Time to Get a Secon...
The shining beacon of liberty himself, Marc Clair, return to his former Lions of Liberty home to discuss the Expat Money Summit, practical reasons for everyone to get a second passport and the upcoming Presidential election.
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Larry Levine Breaks Down What Jail is Like for ...
We welcome Larry Levine back to the show. This is Larry’s 4th appearance on the show. Larry Levine Larry knows a thing or two about federal prison. He is a Former federal inmate. He actually spent time in 11 different federal prisons.
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Medical Ethics with Ryan Crim
Dr. Ryan Crim returns to Finding Freedom. Dr. Crim is a family physician. He graduated from Georgetown Medical School in 1997 and completed his residency at Wake Forest in 2000. On today’s show Ryan and John discuss the four principles of medical ethics: Autonomy, Non-malfeasance, Beneficence and Justice.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 10: Do the Damn Thing
Today on Pursuit of Freedom John's shares how he's finally realized and experienced all the negative results that come with delaying action. Just do it!
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Breaking Down Trump's 2nd Assassination Attempt...
John is joined by friend of the show, Bruce Magree aka The Weather’d Soul. Bruce and John discuss the insanity surrounding the 2nd assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, before getting into discussing homesteading, Bitcoin and music.
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Incentives Drive the Bus - Breaking Down Kamala...
It’s a solo show today! John’s provides a quick update on his entrepreneurial journey, then dives into some of Kamala’s policies.
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Building a Foundation of Freedom with Sheriff R...
Sheriff Richard Mack is an Author, speaker and former Sheriff. He has served in a wide variety of roles over the course of his nearly twenty year career in law enforcement, which began in Provo, Utah.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 09 - The Slog Mentality
Sharing my journey for a 9 - 5 job to full time entrepreneur. Today we're talking about the "slog mentality" of entrepreneurship. It's not easy, but you have to make consistent progress.
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Breaking Down Barriers in Health Care with Alen...
Alenka Kyslik is the founder the SAHA Collective, SAHA is a platform that will match vetted professionals to individuals based on shared values.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 08: Walk the Walk
John shares his journey becoming at full time entrepreneur at 41. In this episode John shares a recent interaction with an old guy on a walking trail and how that impacted his daily work.
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Regulation and Political Manipulation Caused th...
Jim Burling. VP of Legal Affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, has been litigating property rights, environmental, and land-use cases for over 40 years - and just wrote a brand new book: Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America’s Housing Crisis.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 7: Ice, Ice Baby
A podcast series focused on the journey to become a full time entrepreneur. In this episode John share what has enticed him about the ice vending machine business.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 06: Hope Deferred Makes ...
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
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Above Phone: Get Big Tech Out of Your Pocket an...
Hakeem Anwar is the CEO of Above Phone. Above Phone is a secure phone that uses open-source software to create a suite of apps.
54 min
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 05: Marketing Can Set Yo...
John documents his journey from corporate to full time entrepreneurship. Come along for the highs and lows, wins and loss.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 04: Progress Over Perfec...
John shares his wins and loses as he travels on the path to full time entrepreneur. Sometimes it helps when you have you back agains the wall and are forced to fit your way out.
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Downside to OZEMPIC and Similar Weight Loss Dru...
Today’s guest on Finding Freedom is Dr. Thomas Hemingway! Dr. Hemingway is a holistic and integrative Medical Doctor.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep 03: Back Against the Wall
John shares his wins and loses as he travels on the path to full time entrepreneur. Sometimes it helps when you have you back agains the wall and are forced to fit your way out.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep. 02: Navigating Uncertainty
John shares his wins and loses as he travels on the path to full time entrepreneur. Today's focus is on the uncertainty that what you are doing now, will pay off in the end.
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Pursuit of Freedom Ep 01: The Launch
John shares his wins and loses as he pursues moving form corporate to full time entrepreneurship.
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Life Update and Exciting Podcast Announcement
John provides a life update and reveals some exciting new plans for the Finding Freedom solo feed.
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The Forgotten Man is Forgotten No More with Rem...
Today I welcome my friend Remso Martinez back to Finding Freedom to discuss his new article, "In JD Vance, I see Myself." Remso is an author, an activist and a marketing expert.
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We Are a Changed Nation After Failed Trump Assa...
On today’s show I invited my friend Brian Engelman on the show to talk about the assassination attempt on President Trump.
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