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What Comes Next is a new series produced by filmmaker Zach K. Johnson, that focuses on unique human stories.Each chapter features fascinating, insightful, and sometimes controversial guests speaking in their own uncensored words on how life has shaped them into the individuals they are today, always concluding with a simple question: "What Comes Next?"

He wasn’t born to rule — he was born to ignite. This is the epic, explosive, and relentlessly human story of Alexander the Great, the man who almost conquered the world through sheer willpower. From a boy raised on Homer and prophecy to a general who destroyed empires and demanded worship, ALEXANDER: The Man Who Couldn’t Stop is a firestorm biography that walks the razor’s edge between genius and madness. Written with bite, clarity, and a streak of dark humor, this book doesn’t worship Alexander — it dissects him. Because he wasn’t a god. He was something scarier. He was human. With no brakes.

Terence McKenna didn’t just study psychedelics — he became their most articulate, hilarious, and fearless ambassador. From his early childhood obsession with fossils and sci-fi to his legendary journey into the Amazon in search of shamanic secrets, McKenna walked between worlds. What he brought back wasn’t just stories — it was a new way of seeing reality. In Mushroom Man: The Curious Journey of Terence McKenna, JJ delivers a biography that guides listeners through McKenna’s life while unwrapping his biggest ideas.

The Hidden Hand: A History of Secret Societies pulls back the curtain on the groups that shaped civilization—not with conspiracy, but with structure, symbolism, and silence. From ancient mystery rites and medieval brotherhoods to Ivy League crypts and Silicon Valley cults, JJ traces the real influence of secret societies across time—without the tinfoil, the paranoia, or the guesswork. This is not a book about who runs the world. It’s a book about how power cloaks itself—through ritual, myth, and the illusion of secrecy.

This isn’t a biography. It’s a deep-dive into the man who fused warlord power with priestly authority and accidentally programmed Western civilization. Through brutal conquest and divine branding, he became more than king—he became the template. Popes would crown in his shadow. Emperors would copy his crown. Napoleon would steal his vibe. And every modern system of power would inherit his logic. This is the story of how one man merged Church and State into a single executable file—and why we’re still running his code.

Max just wanted a skateboard... not a superpower. After a failed job interview at Chipotle and a crazy encounter with a mysterious taco truck, Max finds himself cursed (or blessed?) with the strangest gift of all: everything he touches turns into tacos. His toothbrush? Taco. His math homework? Taco. His mom? Oh no. As Max tries to navigate his taco-fied world, he discovers that sometimes the things we want most come wrapped in the things we least expect. It’s messy. It’s saucy. It’s hilarious. And it might just change everything.

Initially published in 1775, A Journey to the Western Isles recounts a three-month trip to upper Scotland that Samuel Johnson undertook with James Boswell a couple of years previously. During their adventure, they discover a novel culture, stunning landscapes and welcoming locals – all described in Johnson's captivating prose.

You thought it was safety. It was just a contract you didn’t read. Welcome to The Fine Print— a savage, no-holds-barred takedown of the insurance industry’s biggest secret: it was never meant to help you. From talking geckos to “friendly” agents in khakis, we’ve been sold a lie: Pay your premium, follow the rules, and everything will be fine. But what really happens? Your rate goes up for no reason. Your claim gets denied when you need it most. And the CEOs get rich while you get billed — again. This isn’t just a book — it’s an audit.

Sexual Addiction is rampant in our society. The spouse of a sex addict feels tremendous shame and often suffers from isolation, betrayal trauma, and even PTSD. This book is the story of one spouse and her journey to recovery. Interspersed is guidance for other spouses and those who support them. It is an honest and deep dive into a journey that will allow the spouse to live without fear and bitterness, whether or not their addicted spouse chooses healing.

What if the world’s most beloved children’s author was quietly teaching millions of kids to question everything? Behind the Hat isn’t a takedown. It’s a deep dive. Into the life, legacy, and low-key rebellion of Dr. Seuss — a man who went from drawing war propaganda to writing bedtime stories about revolution, empathy, and resistance. From Horton to Yertle, Sneetches to the Cat, this book explores the hidden messages, strange contradictions, and unexpected fire hiding in the stripes. If you grew up on Seuss, this might rewire how you see him. If you didn’t — buckle in.

🎙️ Welcome to Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder!We’re your hosts, Megan and Mindy — sisters, storytellers, and lifelong lovers of true crime and all things mysterious. From chilling cold cases to strange small-town secrets, we’ll dig deep into the stories that keep you up at night… especially the ones hiding right here in the heart of Missouri.Our podcast launches September 1, 2025, and we can’t wait to take you on a journey through the twists, turns, and mayhem that make our state’s history both fascinating and frightening.Have a topic or story you’d love us to investigate?...

Nadia Doucet est devenue riche et célèbre en écrivant l'histoire de Cendrine, la fille du crématorium. Son livre ne laisse personne indifférent ; il éveille même en elle des passions malsaines et dangereuses. Elle sort tout juste d'une relation toxique, néanmoins son ex, un policier, refuse de la laisser partir. Elle n'est plus en sécurité nulle part.

Gemma Summers is unlucky in love. She's known it since third grade, when her first crush blew a spitball into her hair, and a decade-long string of bad dates, boring sex, and abysmal morning afters has done nothing to improve her prospects. But when a random radio call-in contest lands her courtside tickets to the hottest playoff game of the season, Gemma's luck may finally be on the upswing, even if it doesn't exactly seem like it when the dreaded Jumbotron kiss cam lands on her and her date.

Lieu de mythes et de secrets, l’hôtel se dresse au-dessus des marais sombres, dans sa splendeur surannée. Bâti sur une terre maudite, ses fondations portent en elles le souvenir d’une mort violente. Pourtant, il est impossible de résister à son pouvoir d’attraction. En pénétrant dans l’hôtel, chacun réagit à sa façon. Pour certains, c’est un lieu qui respire la familiarité, pour d’autres, l’étrangeté.

For adults, children, and animals of all ages, The Lightbulb Gardener hopes to enlighten, entertain, and explain the "relative when", and other space time related concepts without getting too special about special relativity. It delves into historic timelines and inventions, from Tesla to rocketry, and time machines.

Había una vez dos ratoncitos y dos hombrecillos que vivían en un laberinto. Estos cuatro personajes dependían del queso para alimentarse y ser felices. Como habían encontrado una habitación repleta de queso, vivieron durante un tiempo muy contentos. Pero un buen día el queso desapareció... Esta fábula simple e ingeniosa puede aplicarse a todos los ámbitos de la vida.

In a world awash in educational chess content, knowing how to study the game most effectively can be challenging. As the Perpetual Chess Podcast host, USCF Master Ben Johnson has spent hundreds of hours talking chess with many of the world’s top players and most accomplished trainers. In the popular Adult Improver Series, he has spoken with dozens of passionate amateurs who have elevated their games significantly while pursuing chess as a hobby.

Star Trek: No Man’s Land picks up right after the action-packed season one conclusion of Star Trek: Picard. While Raffi and Seven of Nine are enjoying some much-needed R&R in Raffi’s remote hideaway, their downtime is interrupted by an urgent cry for help: a distant, beleaguered planet has enlisted the Fenris Rangers to save an embattled evacuation effort.

For decades The One Minute Manager has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book's publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less - including resources, funding, and staff - have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.

In war-torn Anwyvn, fear of maegic plagues every corner of the kingdom and halflings like Rhya Fleetwood are hunted and killed. When Rhya is sentenced to death, her execution is interrupted by an unexpected saviour, The mysterious Commander Scythe. But he is far more terrifying than the hangman’s noose. In the clutches of this new enemy, Rhya finds herself fighting for her life in the barren Northlands. Yet the further they travel, the more she learns that nothing is as it seems. For Rhya is no ordinary halfling.