Against The Grain

About Against The Grain

"Against the Grain" isn't just another podcast – it's a gateway to a realm of diverse perspectives, unconventional wisdom, and deep exploration. From global events to the enigma of crop circles, from ancient megalithic monuments to the mysteries of the paranormal, we invite you to embark on a journey where curiosity knows no bounds. With a philosophical lens, we navigate through these subjects, shedding light on their nuances and offering a deeper understanding of the world around us. Join us as we challenge the status quo and delve into the unknown.

Publisher

Gary King

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2024

Latest episode

12 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2025

   The Bridge Between Mind and Breath: A Conversation with Dr. Iya Whiteley: How breath connects thought, feeling, and the deeper intelligence within.

   What happens when the mind meets the breath, when science meets intuition, and when philosophy steps into the body? In this powerful episode of Against the Grain, Gary King is joined by Dr. Iya Whiteley — a renowned space psychologist, human performance expert, and advocate for conscious evolution — to explore the profound relationship between breath, movement, and the hidden depths of the human psyche. Together, they dive into questions that strike at the core of human experience: How does b...

2. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Episode 36 – Jeff Kripal: Let the Impossible Speak.

   Religious scholar Jeffrey Kripal discusses altered states of consciousness and their connection to personal meaning with host Gary King in an interview.

3. 

   30 May 2025

   Ep 35: Doctor Changes Everything After Son’s Autism Diagnosis

   Dr. Christian Bogner shares his transition into functional medicine, genetics, and the microbiome after his son's autism diagnosis, seeking to understand neurological and chronic conditions in this interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

91,554

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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