In this episode of Drewsperience, I sit down with Erik Finman for a wide-ranging conversation on Iran and global geopolitics. We dive into Iran’s role in the Middle East, its influence on international relations, and how shifting alliances are shaping the future of world politics. Erik shares his insights on technology, strategy, and the forces driving change in one of the world’s most complex regions.
🌍 Topics we cover:
Iran’s geopolitical strategy in 2025
The Middle East and global power shifts
U.S. foreign policy and international relations
Technology, innovation, and geopolitics
Erik Finman’s perspective on the future of global affairs
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X: Erikfinman
Intagram: Erikfinman
Warren Kinsella joins me for unfiltered conversation on Canadian Politics, The War Room, Quebec's referendum future and life beyond politics, from friendship to fatherhood.
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X: https://x.com/kinsellawarren
FB: www.facebook.com/kinsellawarren
Webpage: warrenkinsella.com
Senator Leo Housakos joins to discuss Canadian politics, Bill S 203 on special needs/autism, Expelling the IRGC from Canada and online censorship with Bills C11, 18, 63.
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X: https://x.com/SenatorHousakos
Web: https://sencanada.ca/en/senators/housakos-leo/
Shohei Yamamoto is one of USA Kyokushin Karate's most accomplished karatekas whose fought MMA and now coaches at UFC Huntington Beach Gym. To connect with Shohei:
IG: heyshowhey
Sensei Francois Presseault is a Kyokushin sensei and new president of IFK Canada whose also taught kickboxing and a 5th dan in Shorin Ryu Karate & successful owner of Karate Mascouche in Quebec, Canada. To Connect with Sensei Francois: IG: senseifrancois, karatemascouche_ FB: Francois Presseault Website: https://artsmartiauxmascouche.com/ To Connect with Drewsperience: IG: TheDrewsperience Facebook: @drewsperience
Lino Gambuto is the Shihan of Kyokushin Hawkesbury and one of the branch chiefs of IKO Nakamura East Canada. To connect with Shihan Lino:
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Website: https://karatehawkesbury.com/
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Dalton "Hercules" Rosta is a professional mixed martial artist in Bellator MMA's middleweight division. To connect with Dalton:
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Sensei Mauricio Carranza is a pilot and Kyokushin sensei, founder of Tamashii Martial Arts Center in Costa Rica. To connect with Sensei Mauricio:
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IG: maocarranza, tamashiiarts
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John Winter is a HW contender in the Oktagon MMA promotion. To connect with John:
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Burt Watson is one of Combat sports biggest icons whose a member of the International Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) 2015 Fighters Only Magazine winning Lifetime Achievement Award representing many boxers and pro mixed martial artists currently working with Bellator MMA. To connect with Burt:
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Alfie "Axeman" Davis is a mixed martial artist fighting in Bellator MMA's Lightweight division out of the UK. To connect with Alfie:
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web page: ardmartialarts.com
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Darren "Hitman" Chan is a Jitsu Kai/Kyokushin sensei and boxing coach out of the United Kingdom. To connect with Darren:
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Sophia Halidis is the Ring Card Girl for Bellator MMA. To connect with Sophie:
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Tiktok: sophiah411
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Dalton "Hercules" Rosta is the 4th ranked contender in Bellator MMA's middleweight division. To connect with Dalton:
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Twitter: DaltonRosta
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Leigh Egger is a physio therapist who works with pro athletes showing and educating proper recovery whose recently worked with Bellator MW Costello Van Steenis. To connect with Leigh:
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Ross "Turbo" Levine is the MW champion of Karate Combat representing USA. To connect with Ross:
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Elko Schenk is a Dutch MMA fighter fighting out of the Netherlands of MMA Vlaardigan. To connect with Elko:
IG: elko_s010
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Breaking down the past UFC 283 in Brazil. To connect with Drewsperience:
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Drew breaks down the upcoming UFC 283 event as well as Bellator and Jon Jones news. If you like the content follow:
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Gino Van Steenis is an MMA prospect fighting out of Levels Fight League in Netherlands under MMA Vlaardigan Gym. To connect with Gino:
IG: ginovansteenis_
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