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The Zaddy Zone

THE ZADDY ZONE is a health and wellness podcast with a sense of humor. Hosted by Luke Cook, we deal with all manners of subjects: Sex, Diet, Psychology, Creativity, Family, Community, and hope to do all that while enjoying ourselves and having a bit of a laugh. We interview the experts in their field about what makes them tick, and how we can thrive to live happier and healthier lives.
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Episodes

Papi Kokic x Return of, The Only Fans Man

The Tongue of tiktok, Justin "Papi" Kokic, is back and it is so lovely to have him. We talk about collaborating - no not like that - what it's been like navigating his OF career since we last chatted, a bit about his relationship, and of course - your favorite - SEX. Justin Kokic aka Papi, is The Tongue of Tiktok. He grew up in Australia and currently resides in London where he works in the Adult Entertainment industry and is a successful Only Fan'er. Use this link for 15% off at Paleovalley.com...

Jun 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 57

Ben Rein Ph.D x Psychedelics & Social Interaction

Ben Rein, PhD is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Robert Malenka's lab at Stanford University and a science communicator with over 925,000 followers on social media. In his current research, Ben is exploring the neural basis of empathy and how drugs such as MDMA act in the brain to enhance social connection. His PhD thesis, which received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research, studied autism spectrum disorder and identified key systems in the brain that regulate social behavior....

Jun 21, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 56

Neka Pasquale x Eastern & Urban Remedies

Neka Pasquale L.Ac M.S. is a California state-licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, author and founder of Urban Remedy a company specializing in certified organic, non-GMO, gluten free, vegan offerings. In her practice she combines acupuncture and Chinese medicine with cutting-edge nutrition and lifestyle modification, to heal, balance and create optimal health. Neka has studied with specialty experts in the fields of nutrition, metabolic syndrome, Hep C, gynecological disorders including infertili...

Jun 14, 202355 minEp. 55

Dani Barker x Follow Her

Dani Barker is a dynamic writer and performer whose talents are displayed in her recent feature film Follow Her, starring alongside Luke Cook, directed by Emmy award winner Sylvia Caminer and shot by Academy award nominee Luke Geissbuhler. Follow Her had its world premiere at Fantasporto in 2022 sweeping the top awards and earning Dani Best Actress along with Best Film and Audience Award. In addition, Dani has been the visionary behind other projects that she helmed, scripted and starred in, inc...

Jun 07, 202358 minEp. 54

Angelo Keely x Lose Weight & Thrive

What is an amino acid? What are essential amino acids and what are branch chain amino acids? What role do amino acids play in your digestion and particularly your digestion of protein? Turns out aminos are vital for life and robust health. So this week I’m talking to Angelo Keeley, the CEO and co-founder of Kion, maybe the best supplement company in the world. Angelo is a good man, that’s why I enjoyed talking to him the most. We also talk weight loss tips, how to balance life as a working paren...

May 31, 202359 minEp. 53

TZZ Minis x More Orgasms

Let’s keep this thing rolling with a focus on talk/technique for these orgasms: expanded, yoni, g-spot, breast, nipple & throat. It’s not the only focal point, but why not have one or more. The Platinum Rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202317 min

Susan Bratton x More & Better Intimacy

Susan Bratton is an intimacy coach to millions. No one talks about sex and intimacy like her, she is poetic and inspiring, and she always makes me wanna up my loving game. You will LOVE this episode! In this episode we talk about a thing called an “expanded orgasm”, it’s a thing, I’ve tried it, it’s incredible. Do penis pumps work, and what is the best (and quietest) vibrator on the market? Side note: we did this in person, dressed in leather, so I highly recommend watching this one as it has a ...

May 24, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 52

Confession Session #5

This one was so fun I had to take it to the hotline and there are some good ones! How do you do your wipe when you doo-doo? Front to back, back to front, thru the legs, from the side, squatting, standing?The list goes on. Use this link for 15% off at Paleovalley.com I kinda wrote a book: Your Best Chance At A Good Day I say kinda cos it’s really a daily checklist and notebook (so not really a book). I wanted to simplify a daily practice to give myself and others the best chance at a good day, be...

May 17, 202337 minEp. 51

TZZ Minis x Everyone Has ADD!

ADD seems to be buzzing again and I thought it'd be nice to hear a take from a professional. We tackle grief, pride, self diagnosis and if you found this mini helpful, check out the full episode (7.6.22 #7) with me and Seerut Chawla. Seerut is a psychotherapist based in London, trained at the University of Roehampton in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works using an integrative model (which means incorporating different therapeutic styles) depending on clients and circumstances. H...

May 13, 202339 min

Confession Session #4

This one's just a little alone time. You and me. We're going to dim the lights, poor a glass of wine - for those of age - and explore the depths of love. From a queef to the face and fishing poop out of a lover's butt. This one knows no bounds. ALSO, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, I kinda wrote a book: Your Best Chance At A Good Day I say kinda cos it’s really a daily checklist and notebook (so not really a book). I wanted to simplify a daily practice to give myself and others the best chance at a good day, ...

May 10, 202331 minEp. 50

Ben Singh PhD x Exercise As Medicine

Recent research out of the University of South Australia has shown that exercise is 1.5 times more effective than counseling and the leading medications for mental health. I COULDN’T believe this when I heard it, so I looked it up and then emailed the head researcher: Dr Ben Singh. This weeks episode is with him, and he’s telling us about his research on over 100 thousand people and the astounding results. You’ll also be amazed at the minimum effective dose for exercise and how uncomplicated it ...

May 03, 202347 minEp. 49

Dr. Will Cole x Heal That Tummy

Do you get a sore tummy? Often? Do you often feel digestive distress after eating?Well Zaddy wants you to feel better, so this week I have Dr Will Cole on the pod! You may know him because he is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Doctor. He is a wealth of knowledge and knows A LOT about digestion, and is particularly passionate about how our lifestyles and diets can affect our mental health! What foods cause the most inflammation? And what foods should I avoid if I often get a sore tummy? What foods should I eat...

Apr 26, 202359 minEp. 48

Bardia Rezaei x The Stop Drinking Coach

This week we have Bardia Rezaei, a Sobriety and Life Coach - who at his lowest was drinking 4-6 bottles of wine a day. With real experience and his own personal approach, he specializes in helping people learn how to successfully stop drinking. If you're looking to change how you socialize, feel you need to take inventory of how you're drinking or have interest in lifestyle resets, check it out.In addition to coaching on addiction & sobriety, Bardia provides specialized coaching as well by d...

Apr 19, 202359 minEp. 47

Confessions Session #3 x Steph Tolev

This Confessions Session we have one of the funniest stand up comedians in the world, Steph Tolev! And we’re talking about EVERYTHING. Like my recent revelation in regards to queefing (or a particular version of queefing). We’re also talking fleshlights, pegging, dating in LA, hating men, pee-gasms (???) and SO much more. SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CALLED THE HOTLINE AND CONFESSED! Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/zaddy and use code ZADDY to redeem 25% off your first month's s...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 46

TZZ Minis x Should I Stay Or Should I Go

Signs of an unhealthy relationship. The confidence to put aside the doubt. Asking for more than bread crumbs. Recognizing when it is time to leave. Does a single Spring or Summer and then some really sound all that bad? If you found this mini helpful, check out the full episode (9.7.22 #18) with me and Jillian Turecki. Checkout Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers for an exclusive offer at magbreakthrough.com/zaddy . In addition to the discount you get by using promo code zaddy, you can unlock...

Apr 05, 202321 min

Autumn Smith x Healing w/Regenerative

Autumn Smith used to train J-Lo, Shakira, Victoria Beckham, and many others. At that time she was diagnosed with IBS, as she was living a lifestyle that was unsustainable, whilst also being an incredibly influential health and wellness person. Then her husband looked into the paleo diet, and they never looked back. She is now the CEO of Wild Pastures (a regenerative grass fed meat company) and Paleovalley (a paleo snacks brand). She is incredibly knowledgeable about the importance of living heal...

Mar 29, 202356 minEp. 45

Dr. Ellen Goldstein x A Focus On Fertility

This week's episode is with Dr. Ellen Goldstein, an OB-GYN who specializes in fertility! I’ve been looking forward to having a fertility person on cos I’m fascinated by the subject and Dr Ellen is a real treat. How does age affect fertility in men and women, how big a role does healthy sperm play, and what environmental factors can affect our fertility? What’s the ideal age to egg freeze? Does general health affect fertility, eg. Obesity etc? Is it possible to “pick the gender” of your baby (a c...

Mar 22, 202348 minEp. 44

Oliver Zolman MD x 18 Forever?

My guest this week has been ALL OVER the news cycle. A man who spends $2M on his body to age backwards!!!??? If you could age backwards, how would you do it? And not just your face (but that too) but each and EVERY organ in your body! What’s the multi-millionaire version and what’s the accessible version? This week I’m talking to Oliver Zolman MD, he’s the doctor of Bryan Johnson, a tech millionaire who, indeed, spends $2M a year on trying to age backwards. What’s the science about aging and agi...

Mar 15, 202358 minEp. 43

Ulrich Dempfle x REHIT/Carol Bike (5min cardio)

Reduction Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training. What if you could get all the benefits of exercise in just 5 minutes a day? How much time would you save and what would you do with all that time? This week I have Ulrich Dempfle on the podcast, who created and engineered the Carol Bike. An AI bike that gives you a 5 minute workout with more benefits than a 30 minute jog! Yes, you heard that right. You could increase your VO2Max by 12% in 8 weeks. The Carol Bike is the future, if you hate work...

Mar 08, 202351 minEp. 42

Dave Asprey x Smarter Not Harder

Dave Asprey is the reason I got into health in the first place, and he is the Father of Biohacking, and plans to live to 180 years old! So it was an honor to have him over to my place to talk about his latest book Smarter Not Harder , which is about the quickest and easiest ways to get healthy even if you’re lazy! If you hate working out, this episode is for you. If you want to be more resilient, this episode is for you, if you want to live well and for a long time, this episode is for you Go to...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 41

Confession Session #2

My first wet dream, a man takes a poo in the kitty litter, a woman sneaks out of her boyfriends bed and down the street into his friends bed before getting back in bed with him, double anal, terrible poos, awkward religious parents teaching their kids the birds and the bees, THIS and so much more on this episode of The Zaddy Zone x Confession Session! And checkout Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers for an exclusive offer at magbreakthrough.com/zaddy . In addition to the discount you get by u...

Feb 25, 202350 minEp. 40

Confession Session #1

Wow, some of you are BAD people, and thank goodness, cos you sent me great content. A few themes, boyfriends who turned out to be gay, people doing poos on dates, assuming the worst about a man with no legs… a joy. So listen in and have a laugh at how terrible you all are. And if you’re inspired, call in and CONFESS TO ME! I’m always here to hear. Save 20% on www.organifi.com/zaddy discount code ZADDY And checkout Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers for an exclusive offer at magbreakthrough.c...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 39

Ryan Rose Evan x Holistic Healer & The DIY Fecal Transplant

You saw that title. Provocative eh? Life can kind of be like a DIY fecal transplant, and we've all got to work thru our shit. Ryan Rose Evans is a holistic coach, who helps others do just that. Ryan has a beautiful deep English accent and soul. It's his journey - steroid-abusing bodybuilder addicted to drugs, crime and violence to self healer to holistic coach - that has inspired thousands. That and his affinity for knowledge. If I had a male friend in Australia who was struggling, I would send ...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 38

Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein x The Biz of Birth Control

Let’s talk about the business of birth control. You may follow Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake), and know that she is now making documentaries about issues particularly faced by women. Well this week I had her and her producing partner, and director, Abby Epstein on the show. And damn is this some explosive stuff. What are the health issues, both mental and physical, associated with hormonal birth control? We’ve known about them since the 70s and the subject is still considered taboo, why? This...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 37

Louis Nicola x Optimizing Cognitive Function

We've got so little time and even more to learn, which is why I've invited back Louisa Nicola. She specializes in just that, optimizing brain function. Especially for those with busy schedules. This time around we dive a bit deeper into what it is she's doing with these billionaires. Things like their daily routines, habits and activities within the protocol. Freebies for you too. Change the way your genes function. Sleep. What exactly happens when you sleep poorly? Find out. How she optimizes h...

Jan 26, 202356 minEp. 36

ME! x Lone Pod

Zaddy is back! And I’m so happy to be. This week on The Zaddy Zone, the guest is… ME! Just me. Chatting away with myself. I felt like I had some stuff to say, and I wanted to say it. Some of it is comedic, some of it isn’t. I talk about parenting, goals, and self-worth and I really hope you enjoy. I also wanted to alert you to a new feature. You can now call in and leave a voice note for me. Be aware, if you leave a message I may just use it in the podcast. I’d love to hear from you, and I’d lov...

Jan 19, 202323 minEp. 35

Don Saladino x Fitness Royalty

Don Saladino is fitness royalty. The man trained Hugh Jackman for Wolverine! He understands how to sculpt the best bodies in Hollywood, so naturally he’s a great resource for information on how to get in incredible shape. As we get to know Don's journey, I’ll be asking how he and his clients train/diet. Tips for other coaches and entrepreneurs. We broach PEDs in the industry and the latest social media "enhancer" Liver King. Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years. He...

Dec 21, 202258 minEp. 34

A Cook Birth Story w/Rebecca Richter, Abby Vidikan, Kara, Tracey & Ozzie

I thought it’d be a great idea to tell our birth story. It’s obviously such a crazy amazing moment in anyone's life, and our story is no exception. It was a really surreal time. We’re joined by Rebecca Richter, our doula, Abby Vidikan, our midwife, Kara, my wife, Tracey, my mother in law and maybe even the man of the moment, our new son, Ozzie. If you go to the YouTube , you’ll see photos and videos all taken by our doula Rebecca. We go deep, it’s raw, and real and funny too. Feel free to share ...

Dec 17, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 33

TZZ Minis x Food Fallacies

This quickie should help clear the air around all the bull crap about veggies being bad for you and set the meat haters straight. Max is a bit more eloquent about it all, so listen in to feed your mind while learning what's good for it, your gut and overall health. Lugavere appears regularly on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors. He has contributed to VICE, Fast Company, CNN, and more. NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, PBS’ Brief But Spectacular, The New York Times, and People Magazine have pr...

Dec 14, 202224 min

Dr. Chris Palmer x Metabolic Answer to Mental Disorder

It is wild to me that I get to talk to the people I talk to, and nothing made me realize this more than this week's guest, Dr Chris Palmer from Harvard Med School and the author of a book that could change the world. Metabolic health is brain health. Therefore, mental health issues are metabolic issues. That’s what you’ll hear about in this weeks podcast with Dr Chris Palmer. This is cutting edge information, highly studied, and could change the landscape of how we deal with mental health. It co...

Dec 07, 202256 minEp. 32
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