Beyond Barriers Radio artwork

Beyond Barriers Radio

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

Beyond Barriers in association with Underground Media Productions brings you "Beyond Barriers Radio" ---

Beyond Barriers Radio strives to unite humanity by dismantling the barriers that imprison our minds. Here you will find everything from the #BeyondBarriersPodcast, #Coffee&Conversation, and other productions.

For more information on Beyond Barriers visit: https://beyondbarriersusa.org
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Society & Culture
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Changing Directions - Interview with Dan & Sabrina Burnside

February 09, 2024 16:04 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

For this special episode of Beyond Barriers Podcast we talk with Dan and Sabrina Burnside who decided to leave the National Socialist Movement and the Far-right after 10 years. In this episode we dive into their reasons for joining and leaving, how their involvement affected their family and the road to redemption. Ultimately this is a message of hope - it's never too late to change your direction in life. For more information on Beyond Barriers visit: https://beyondbarriersusa.org info@b...

From Hate to Restorative Change

December 11, 2022 21:01 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Special guest Sean Gillespie shares his incredible story. From #abuse & #trauma to a lengthy prison sentence for #hate crimes to life altering positive change. Sean’s journey will shake you to your core and stir your soul. As a former neo-Nazi skinhead and member of the white supremacist organization, Aryan Nations, Mr. Gillespie's story will take you through an incredible path from a world of hate into a world of righteous change. A former leader, recruiter, organizer, propagandist, and vio...

Respect. Humility. Empathy - Interview with Isaiah Perez

November 03, 2022 22:01 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Author and Host of RHE Podcast, Isaiah Perez, joins Jeff and Jenn for this episode of #beyondbarriers Podcast.    For more on Isaiah and where to find his books: https://linktr.ee/isaiahdiesel Check out RHE Podcast's YouTube Channel or visit the RHE Podcast Website: http://www.rhepodcast.com Jeff Schoep is the Founder of  Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early  2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in  the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM)...

Blast from the Past - Ft Jenn Kreis - #BeyondBarriersPodcast S3 E1

October 06, 2022 16:08 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Jeff and Jenn are back! In this first episode of the new season, Jennifer Kreis  @Strength Over Evil   joins Jeff Schoep once again as co-host of the #BeyondBarriers  Podcast. Jenn Kreis is the daughter of long time white supremacist and  once head of Aryan Nations, August Kreis III. Footage of when Jenn  appeared on the #jerryspringer show in the 90's has resurfaced and has  gone viral. Many have asked where Jenn Kreis is now? In this episode Jef  and Jenn discuss her appearance as a teenag...

Radical Extremism Prevention with Nick Daines of Safen3t - S2 E16

August 31, 2022 00:46 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Nick Daines joins this episode of Beyond Barriers Podcast. Nick Daines is a consultant Intervention Provider to the Home Office, right-wing extremism expert and online safety trainer. Nick has extensive experience working with challenging behavior, in both  psychiatric and secure care environments, specializing in gang violence  and ideological extremism for over 14 years. As part of his role within a  young offender’s unit, Nick jointly developed creative learning, offending behavior and  i...

Radical Extremism Prevention with Nick Daines of Safen3t - Episode 31

August 31, 2022 00:46 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Nick Daines joins this episode of Beyond Barriers Podcast. Nick Daines is a consultant Intervention Provider to the Home Office, right-wing extremism expert and online safety trainer. Nick has extensive experience working with challenging behavior, in both  psychiatric and secure care environments, specializing in gang violence  and ideological extremism for over 14 years. As part of his role within a  young offender’s unit, Nick jointly developed creative learning, offending behavior and  i...

Forgotten Afghanistan - Interview with Ryan Mauro, Founder of Afghan Liberty Project

May 31, 2022 04:24 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

In this episode we interview Ryan Mauro, Founder of Afghan Liberty Project. Ryan tirelessly works to rescue those left behind in Afghanistan through the Afghan Liberty Project.  This episode was recorded on Memorial Day and in honor of the 13 US service men and women who died on August 26, 2021 in the attack outside Hamid Karzai Int'l Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. May we never take for granted our freedoms and those who serve to protect them, at home and abroad.    For more information on ...

Understanding Does Not Equal Agreement | Interview with Michael Ashford

March 10, 2022 03:29 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Episode 29 of Beyond Barriers Podcast featuring TEDx Speaker and host of The Follow-Up Question Podcast, Michael Ashford. Michael Ashford (https://michaelashford.com) is the Director of Marketing at a Denver-based software company, The Receptionist, as well as a podcaster and independent journalist. Michael has conducted thousands of interviews over the last two decades in his time as a journalist, marketer, and podcaster, and as the host of The Follow-Up Question podcast, Michael explores w...

Controversial Truths - Interview with Dr. Craig McCann

February 16, 2022 07:07 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

#BeyondBarriersPodcast hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview Dr. Criag McCann Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview Dr. Criag McCann discussing the  controversy over his recent article "Beware the Anti-Fascists, for they  have become what they oppose." and the importance of challenging all forms of political violence  regardless of the ideological motivation.. Dr Craig McCann is an independent specialist adviser and researcher. As  the Director of S.P.E.C.T.R.U.M. (Strategic Preventative...

Safety and Security - Interview with retired police officer Anthony Beattie

January 15, 2022 23:13 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

#BeyondBarriersPodcast hosts Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz interview  retired police officer Anthony Beattie. In Episode 27 we discuss the  relationship between police and community, school safety, and the  struggles police as individuals face in both personal and professional  life.  Anthony has over 20 years of service in law enforcement, most at a city  declining into one of the most violent in the nation. The student attack  at Columbine drove training across his department, evolving thei...

#Repair the #World: Tikkun Olam - Interview with Tamara Meyer

December 12, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

For the past two decades Tamara Meyer, child of German Jewish Holocaust  survivors has been honoring her family legacy by teaching and using the  lessons of the Holocaust to promote dialogue and reconciliation and do  her part to 'Tikkun ha Olam' repair the world. This special episode Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz will discuss these things and more! Parents For Peace: https://www.parents4peace.org/  Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org   Photo Credits: Totschek/Meyer family archi...

The War of Ideas: Beyond Barriers & Average Mohamed Present Counter-Narratives

November 04, 2021 01:56 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Beyond Barriers USA and Average Mohamed Organization are teaming up to bring counter-messaging cartoons, videos and podcasts. Hate and extremism of all stripes is on the rise in today's society. We are in a war of ideas and the best way to counter ideas (or ideologies) is with different ideas. "It takes an idea to defeat an idea"-Average Mohamed     To help support this endeavor: https://gofund.me/7fafd716  Beyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach o...

Theology & the Far-Right: Interview with Prof Dr. Alon Milwicki

November 04, 2021 01:32 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Dr. Alon Milwicki joins Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz in this latest episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast.  Dr. Alon Milwicki earned his doctorate  from American University  studying the origins and proliferation of white supremacy with a  specific focus on theological justifications for neo-Nazism in America.   He is currently a research fellow at the American Counter Terrorism and  Resilience institute and a history professor at Texas A&M  University.   For more information or to contact Dr. M...

From Hate Crime Survivor to Activist - Interview with Josh Stepakoff survivor of the North Jewish Community Center Shooting

September 20, 2021 00:07 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

As a tribute to Yom Kippur, Acacia Dietz & Jeff Schoep interview  Josh Stepakoff a childhood survivor of the 1999 North Valley Jewish  Community Center mass shooting. Josh was shot twice in the horrific  attack at age 6. Today, Josh is a courageous activist who speaks out and  warns about the repercussions of gun violence, hate, &  anti-semitism. We discuss the toll of dehumanization, & what we can  all do to make the world a little better.   For more information on Women Against Gun Violenc...

#BeyondBarriersPodcast Ep. 23 - Shireen Qudosi & The Foundation for Human Belonging

September 09, 2021 06:03 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In this Beyond Barriers exclusive, Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz speak  with Shireen Qudosi about her organization The Foundation for Human  Belonging. Shireen is a  writer and speaker on faith, identity, and belonging. In 2021, she  created The Foundation for Human Belonging, a 501(c)(3) that looks at  the arc of human belonging to build alternative frameworks challenging  radicalization, polarity, and extremism. https://www.shireenqudosi.com Webinar:  https://www.shireenqudosi.com/shop/p/we...

You Think this is Funny? Understanding Jewish Humor

August 29, 2021 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Larry Kuperman joins us again to talk about humor - specifically Jewish Humor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Monster of Their Own Making - Jack Buckby joins Coffee & Conversation

August 29, 2021 00:26 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Special guest Jack Buckby joins Underground Media from across the pond for Coffee and Conversation. Jack is a writer and  researcher from the United Kingdom, and a research associate for the  Frontier Centre for Public Policy. His latest book, Monster of Their Own  Making, describes his experience as a young working class man in  northern England when he became active in Britain's biggest white  nationalist party. Jack dives headfirst into how young men were  compelled to join the ranks of e...

Coffee & Conversation - Regulating Opinion Online -

August 20, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Tom Ravlic joins Underground Media again for another episode of Coffee and Conversation. Covering topics such as extremism, going down rabbit holes, the situation in Afghanistan and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondbarriersradio/support

Regulating Opinion Online - Coffee & Conversation

August 20, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Tom Ravlic joins Underground Media again for another episode of Coffee and Conversation. Covering topics such as extremism, going down rabbit holes, the situation in Afghanistan and more! Check out Coffee & Conversation LIVE each TUESDAY night on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/underground_media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Leaving Extremism in America - Special Guest Jeff Schoep -

August 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

This week's special guest is Jeff Schoep - Join us for another exciting Coffee and Conversation with great questions from live viewers. For more information on Jeff Schoep visit: jeffschoep.com For more information on Beyond Barriers visit: beyondbarriersusa.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Gaming & Extremism

July 23, 2021 06:34 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Larry Kuperman of NightDive Studios and Brianna Wu of Rebellion PAC joins Underground Media for this special Coffee and Conversation on Gaming & Extgremism.   About our guests:   Brianna Wu is the executive director of Rebellion Progressive Alliance Coalition, a former congressional candidate and a game developer. She’s best known for standing up for women in tech against the alt-right during Gamergate.   Larry Kuperman is a business executive, a teacher, and a Volunteer with Beyond B...

An exclusive interview w/ LGBTQ Activist Phoebe Rose - #beyondbarrierspodcast Ep. 22

July 11, 2021 22:09 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Special Guest Phoebe J Rose joins this episode of Beyond Barriers  Podcast. Phoebe is a transgendered female and was also part of the EDL  (English Defense League) for about 5yrs.  Phoebe left the EDL back in  2020 and now strives to educate and to bring others together. Her  mission now: Peace & Reconciliation. For media inquiries: [email protected] For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeff Follow Acacia Dietz...

Let's Talk Extremism Down Under w/ Tom Ravlic

June 23, 2021 07:40 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

This week we have a very special guest to share with us some insights on #extremism and #radicalization  in Australia - Tom Ravlic is an investigative journalist, author and  academic with more than two decades of experience in reporting on and  analyzing politics and regulatory affairs for local and international  media. He is also an acclaimed author of 'Vulture City' and 'Rorts and  Rip-Offs'.   Check out Tom Ravlic's podcast Critical Line Item - https://shows.acast.com/critical-line-ite...

Coffee & Conversation - Let's Talk Extremism Down Under w/ Tom Ravlic

June 23, 2021 07:40 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

This week we have a very special guest to share with us some insights on #extremism and #radicalization  in Australia - Tom Ravlic is an investigative journalist, author and  academic with more than two decades of experience in reporting on and  analyzing politics and regulatory affairs for local and international  media. He is also an acclaimed author of 'Vulture City' and 'Rorts and  Rip-Offs'.   Check out Tom Ravlic's podcast Critical Line Item - https://shows.acast.com/critical-line-ite...

#TheMoreYouKnow - Saturday Special with TwitchStreamer Madzy

June 21, 2021 03:44 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Underground Media and Red chat with #TwitchStreamer Madzy in this Saturday Special!  https://www.twitch.tv/underground_media Check out Madzy - https://www.twitch.tv/madzy88 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Coffee and Conversation - ALIENS

June 16, 2021 00:51 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Aliens? Do they exist?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Lets Talk Cancel Culture - TAKE 2 - Coffee & Conversation -

June 15, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

TAKE 2 - don't want to miss this follow up Coffee & Conversation on Cancel Culture with Underground Media and Red - with a special guest appearance - CHARLIE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

"It takes an idea to defeat an idea" - Beyond Barriers Podcast Episode 21

May 29, 2021 03:34 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Mohamed Ahmed is the creator and founder of Average Mohamed, a counter ideology non-profit organization promoting Peace, Democracy & Anti-Extremism. His life's mission is to promote peace and he advocates that ideas make the world go around.  Join us in this incredible episode where we talk to Mohamed about the work he does to counter extremist ideas.  For more information about Average Mohamed and how you can be part of the change visit: https://averagemohamed.com To find out more about B...

#LivedExperience:The Series- Episode 4 - Daryl Davis & G.O.D.

May 19, 2021 06:21 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Grumpy Old Dude talks with the man with a plan to end the Klan. Daryl Davis is a musician, actor,  author, lecturer and activist who has helped numerous people leave the  most notable white supremacy group of our time, the KKK. For 30 years  Daryl has put his life on the line in the pursuit of Forming a Better  World For ALL.    Check out Grumpy Old Dude on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0x8miSxm-3L3pfSdDYRzMw   Check out The Former's show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS...

Surviving Hate - Episode 3 - #LivedExperience: The Series

May 18, 2021 20:59 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Beyond Barriers Director, Acacia Dietz, interviews Jennifer Kreis, the  daughter of long time white supremacist and once head of the Àryan  Nations, August Kreiss III. This is her powerful story of survival and  strength. If you or a loved one is in need of help please reach out to us today!  [email protected]   For more information: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Find us on Social Media Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBarriersUSA     https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficia...

#LivedExperience: The Series - Episode 2

May 15, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Beyond Barriers Founder, Jeff Schoep, and Associate Director, Fred Cook, tackle the hard questions of leaving extremism.  [email protected] For more information: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Telegram: https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1 & https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriers #LivedExperience: The Series is a Beyond Barriers Media production in association with Underground Media Productio...

Let's Talk Cancel Culture part 2 - Coffee & Conversation

April 24, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Part 2 of Let's talk Cancel Culture with Larry Kuperman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Let's Talk Cancel Culture Part 1- Coffee & Conversation

April 24, 2021 02:17 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Larry Kuperman of NightDive Studios  joins hosts Underground Media and Red for another Coffee and Conversation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

#LivedExperience: The Series - Episode 1

April 24, 2021 01:49 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

You have questions? We have lived it and have answers. Former extremists Jeff Schoep & Red take a deep dive into what drew them to the #FarRight and what brought them out.    https://beyondbarriersusa.org  [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

#BeyondBarriersPodcast Ep. 20 - The power of love and compassion

April 24, 2021 01:09 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Duke and Catherine Schneider join us for this episode of BeyondBarriersPodcast. Duke is a former #neonazi leader. Love & compassion changed his life. Tune in to hear his amazing story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Bridging You Darkened Past Toward a Brighter Future - #BeyondBarriersPodcast 19

February 21, 2021 23:28 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Kerry Noble joins co-hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz for episode 19 of #BeyondBarriersPodcast.  Since 2001, Kerry has been speaking out against hate, violence and the  radical right.  Kerry was involved with a group called CSA (Covenant,  Sword & Arm of the Lord) during the late 1970's until they were  raided by the FBI in April of 1985. CSA was a racist, paramilitary,  survivalist, extremist group in rural Arkansas that believed in  Christian Identity (a racist offshoot of Christianity).  ...

Walking away from hate - Fred Cook -

February 04, 2021 22:23 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

"Leaving the movement was the most freeing thing ever. That's when life began.." Fred Cook In this episode co-hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview a former leader in the National Socialist Movement (NSM) and discuss his journey in and out of Nazism. For more information on Beyond Barriers check out: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter @SchoepJeff Follow Acacia Dietz on Twitter @SilencedMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

#BeyondBarriersPodcast - Ep 17 - Red

January 11, 2021 09:34 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Meet Red - former neo-Nazi shares his story of how he got into the #FarRight and how he got out. Red now works with Beyond Barriers as an Outreach Coordinator and Public Speaker - If you or a loved one wants to leave hate behind or needs help leaving extremism please reach out to Beyond Barriers today:  https://beyondbarriersusa.org email: [email protected] Beyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Underground Media Productions Follow #JeffSchoep & #AcaciaDietz on Twitter: https:...

Ep. 16 "What everyone needs to hear, but no one wants to talk about" - special guest Rabbi Cooper

December 10, 2020 06:36 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Episode 16 of #BeyondBarriersPodcast, #RabbiCooper of the #SimonWiesenthalCenter joins Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz to talk about #change, #repentance and #redemption. These are things everyone NEEDS to hear, but many times is very uncomfortable to talk about.  If you or a loved one wants to leave hate behind or needs help leaving extremism please reach out to Beyond Barriers today. Visit https://beyondbarriersusa.org or email: [email protected]   Beyond Barriers Podcast is produc...

From Tragedy to Triumph - Asma Jama - Ep. 15

November 23, 2020 04:47 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

In this #BeyondBarriersPodcast episode Jeff and Acacia are joined by Asma Jama. In 2015, Asma Jama was the victim of a hate crime which scarred her for life. Instead of allowing hate to consume her life, Asma now speaks out about hate and how to conquer hate with love. For more information on Asma Jama follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Asma_Jama11 Petals of Humanity on Twitter: @HumanityPetals https://www.petalsofhumanity.com/ Need Help? [email protected] https://b...

From Pain to Compassion - Ep. 14 - Special Guest Figen Murray

November 02, 2020 04:38 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

On this episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast, Figen Murry joins #JeffSchoep  and Acacia to discuss healing from tragedy, Martyn's law and how we can  keep our humanity in the most horrific of circumstances. #lovenothate #compassion #empathy #dialogue #diversity #love #hope #MartynsLaw #counterterrorism #CVE #PVE    Find out More about Figen - https://www.twitter.com/FigenMurray  -  https://www.figenmurray.co.uk https://beyondbarriersusa.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s...

Ep. 13 - Long Way Home - Story of a 60's Scoop Survivor

October 16, 2020 05:41 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this #BeyondBarriersPodcast episode #JeffSchoep and Acacia speak with an Indigenous survivor of the #SixtiesScoop. This is an incredible story of courage and strength. How one survivor found his way home and is now raising awareness and speaking out against the genocide of the Canadian Indigenous people.  **Disclaimer: The following content may contain elements that are not suitable for some audiences listener discretion is advised** "The Sixties Scoop refers to a practice that occurred...

#CoffeeAndConversation - Ep. 2 - CienTell

October 13, 2020 06:36 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Detroit R&B artist CienTell joins Underground_Media for another episode of Coffee&Conversation. Inspirations, Music and great conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

#CoffeeAndConversation - Ep. 1 - Sean Stone

October 13, 2020 06:25 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this first episode, Underground_Media and Sean Stone discuss what inspires them.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Echo Chambers - #BeyondBarriersPodcast - Ep. 12

October 03, 2020 08:15 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz take a deep dive into the echo chambers & barriers individuals create when involved in extremism. Many times people do not realize they are even in an echo chamber, so how does a person come to this realization and how does a person leave extremism? In this episode, Jeff and Acacia break down echo chambers and explain what those barriers that individuals erect in their own minds that keep a person trapped in extremism. If you or a loved one need help please cont...

Beyond Barriers - Ep. 11 - In conversation with TM Garret

September 13, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

On this episode of Beyond Barriers #JeffSchoep & Acacia Dietz talk with Former White Supremacist, TM Garret about what it is like to be a "former" in today's society. TM Garret is a German-American Human Rights and Interfaith Activist. As a  former Neo-Nazi and KKK leader, who left hate groups and extremist  ideology behind in 2002, he now is a motivational speaker against hatred  and Anti-Semitism. #BeyondBarriersPodcast is an Underground Media Production Follow Underground Media on Insta...

Episode 10 - #LivedExperience - Ivan Humble

September 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Ivan Humble joins #JeffSchoep & #AcaciaDietz for Episode 10 of  #BeyondBarriersPodcast. In this  episode, Ivan shares a bit of his history and what he is doing now to  help fight #extremism, #racism, and #Islamaphobia.  In 2009, Ivan Humble joined the English Defence  League (EDL), a far-right and Islamophobic organization, in response to  the provocations of radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary. Today he  is an anti-hate campaigner working with groups all over the UK to tackle  radical...

Story of a Former Skinhead - Tim Zaal - Episode 9 Beyond Barriers

August 28, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB

Our guest is Former #Extremist Tim Zaal.  Tim explains his journey out of the WP #Skinhead Movement also his work today with the Simon Wiesenthal Center (http://www.wiesenthal.com/) and the Museum of  Tolerance (http://www.museumoftolerance.com/) Beyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Underground Media Productions. https://undergroundmedia.info Tim Zaal Twitter: @thz82hope http://www.facingfearmovie.com/ http://www.museumoftolerance.com/education/special-speakers/from-the-depths-of-hat...

History and Humanity with Larry Kuperman - Beyond Barriers Episode 8

August 20, 2020 23:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

#BeyondBarriersPodcast Ep 8 - Hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz discuss the importance of History and Humanity with Larry Kuperman. Larry Kuperman is the Director of Business Development for Night Dive Studios (www.nightdivestudios.com), and is a part-time author and teacher. He is the author of over 200 on-line articles, covering a wide-range of subjects from politics to religion to technology to business.      Beyond Barriers podcast is an Underground Media Production.     To find out mor...

#BeyondBarriersPodcast - Episode 7 - Daryl Davis

July 30, 2020 00:07 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Beyond Barriers w/ #JeffSchoep & #JenniferKreis welcome Race Reconciliator #DarylDavis to episode 7 of the podcast.  For more information on Daryl Davis visit:  daryldavis.com For more information on Beyond Barriers check out: beyondbarriersusa.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondbarriersradio/support

Guests

Figen Murray
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@schoepjeff 17 Episodes
@_beyondbarriers 10 Episodes
@silencedmedia 9 Episodes
@tmgarret 2 Episodes
@jennifer_kreis 1 Episode
@grumpyolddude8 1 Episode
@figenmurray 1 Episode
@kerrynoble_csa 1 Episode
@asma_jama11 1 Episode