Sophie Hearns

A third-generation judoka and former pharmaceutical researcher, Sophie made waves in the biohacking community after publishing her controversial opinion piece. She brings her unique blend of laboratory precision and martial arts intuition to Rude Vulture's most thought-provoking pieces. When not writing about peptide protocols for recovery between training sessions, she teaches women's self-defense classes incorporating breathwork and cold exposure.

Mt. Everest Guides Accused Of “Poisoning” Climbers To Trigger Helicopter Rescues As Part Of An Insurance Scam

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For years, thousands of trekkers have traveled to Nepal to experience the awe of the Himalayas, often spending significant savings to reach iconic destinations like Everest Base Camp. But behind the breathtaking scenery, authorities have uncovered a long-running scheme that allegedly turned routine illnesses into opportunities for massive insurance fraud. According to Nepalese officials, a … Read more

Joe Rogan: Most People Think Republicans Are Anti-Psychedelics Because Of Nixon Trying To Squash Hippies And Anti War Activist

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On Joe Rogan Experience #2477, podcast host Joe Rogan sat down with former Texas Governor Rick Perry and W. Bryan Hubbard of Americans for Ibogaine. While much of the conversation focused on the push to bring ibogaine through FDA d**g development, Rogan made several direct observations about why Republicans have long been seen as opposed … Read more

Did Roganverse Podcasters Play Themselves By Fostering Communities That Love To Hate Them

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Over the last decade, a strange pattern has emerged within the orbit of Joe Rogan‘s influence. Comedians who built their careers on the back of his platform, like Brendan Schaub, Bert Kreischer, and Tony Hinchcliffe, each followed a similar arc. They rose with Rogan’s help, became widely liked, and then gradually became the targets of … Read more

Venture Capitalist Marc Andreessen Claims R Slur Is Back, Talks R**ardmaxxing

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During his appearance on Harry Stebbings’ 20VC podcast, Marc Andreessen brought up the concept of r**ardmaxxing unprompted, after a conversation about not reading online criticism. Stebbings had admitted he had seen the term flooding his comment sections whenever he announced Andreessen as a guest, but had avoided researching it, assuming it was off-limits. Andreessen quickly … Read more

Joe Rogan Guest Discusses Shrinking Alligator Reproductive Organs As Evidence of Endocrine Disruption In Wildlife

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On the Joe Rogan Experience episode #2476, reproductive epidemiologist Dr. Shanna H. Swan brought up the work of a Florida scientist to illustrate just how far-reaching the effects of pesticide pollution can be on wildlife. Swan introduced the subject by referencing Louis Guillette, a researcher she described as no longer living. “There was a wonderful … Read more

Comedian Ari Shaffir Claims Comedy Central Blackmailed And Punished Him For Selling Special To Netflix

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Comedian Ari Shaffir recently appeared on the Flagrant podcast, where he opened up about the falling out he had with Comedy Central after independently selling a stand-up special to Netflix. Allegedly, the network responded with threats and punitive measures against him and the crew of his storytelling show, “This Is Not Happening.” Shaffir explained that … Read more