The Frontier Beyond Fear

The Frontier Beyond Fear Podcast
Hosted by Susan Larison Danz

14+ Years of Inspirational Broadcasting
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The content of this broadcast was created without the assistance of AI, as it is intended to be the direct expression of the host's own creativity and verifiable research. No spoken, textual or photographic content created by the host was generated by AI. No AI chatbots or tools were directly used in research for this broadcast, unless specifically noted as an example of their use.

Highlighted Podcasts

A look back in The Frontier Beyond Fear archive of over 600 podcasts . . .

Dr. Ervin Laszlo: The Intelligence of the Cosmos

Twice nominated Nobel Peace Prize philosopher and international spiritual wayshower Dr. Ervin Laszlo explores concepts from his renowned career and his new book The Intelligence of the Cosmos: Why Are We Here? New Answers from the Frontiers of Science.

Dr. Laszlo has published 75+ books and 400+ articles and research papers. Generally recognized as the founder of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, he is the subject of the one-hour PBS special Life of a Modern-Day Genius, Dr. Laszlo is the founder and president of the international think tank the Club of Budapest and of the prestigious Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research. He is a member of the International Academy of Science, World Academy of Arts and Science, and the International Academy of Philosophy.

He is recipient of the highest degree in philosophy and human sciences from the Sorbonne, the University of Paris, as well as of the coveted Artist Diploma of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Budapest. Additional prizes and awards include four honorary doctorates.His appointments have included research grants at Yale and Princeton Universities, and professorships for philosophy, systems sciences, and future sciences at multiple universities. He is a brilliant, talented concert pianist with 6 volumes of piano recordings.

Rizwan Virk: Zen Entrepreneurship

High tech entrepreneur, independent film-maker, angel investor, author and spiritual seeker Rizwan Virk explores insights on integrating spirituality into the workplace, based on his popular book Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior.

Riz's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 23, when he started his first high tech company and rapidly grew it into a multi-million dollar venture. A series of events led to his re-evaluation of what was happening "behind the scenes" in his entrepreneurial career, significantly altering his views on business and career success and how they relate to each of our spiritual journeys.

A video game industry pioneer, venture capitalist and film producer, Riz has a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from M.I.T and an M.S. in Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Riz's startups have been featured in many high profile venues, including Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and even The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Riz has produced many films, including Thrive: What On Earth Will It Take?. Since the original airing of this interview, Riz's research and writing endeavors have continued to significantly expand, and he has been interviewed for multiple prominent broadcasts and publications.

Visual Effects Guru Ed Kramer

Take a fascinating journey into moviemaking history with special effects guru Ed Kramer .

Remember the droid factory and fiery lava planet in Star Wars II & III? How about the skittering scarab beetles in The Mummy? The Quidditch course in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? The Kraken in Pirates of the Carribbean II? The Rock Monster in Galaxy Quest? The weather & dramatic ocean effects in Twister, Deep Impact and The Perfect Storm? The T-Rex in Jurassic Park II? The multiplying puppies in 101 Dalmations? And how about the mischievous monkeys in Jumanji? All of these memorable movie experiences and many more are the work of visual effects expert Ed Kramer.

A Senior Technical Director and Visual Effects Artist at Industrial Light and Magic for many years, Ed has been an integral part of making movie magic for some of the biggest blockbusters of all time, including being part of visual effects teams winning the visual effects Academy Award in 2006 (for Pirates of the Carribbean II) and being nominated for four others. He has also done a significant amount of work for television, including Stargate SG-I and he animated the Columbia Pictures Lady with a Torch logo.

Ed's presentations on the history of visual effects are fascinating, and he has worked with many of the industry's top directors. Ed was also a professor for many years teaching the next generation of VFX artists. He is actively working on a documentary about VFX history.

Stephen Bassett: Extraterrestrial Disclosure

Stephen Bassett is a well-known leading advocate, commentator and lobbyist regarding ending the 68+ year governmental embargo on disclosure regarding extraterrestrials. Stephen is Executive Director of The Paradigm Research Group, producing The Congressional Hearings Initiative, including The Citizen Hearing on Disclosure and multiple popular petition efforts.

Stephen will discuss why governmental disclosure of extraterrestrial presence is a vital step in the progress of our civilization and will give us a glimpse of the evidence that has led him to be such a passionate advocate for the truth, in a way that is balanced, centered and based in documented testimony and observation.

Stephen frequently appears on high profile national and international media venues, sharing the importance and expected impacts of disclosure on over 1200 radio and television programs, as well as numerous documentaries. He is one of just a few recipients of George Noory's Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards (and will in fact be reappearing on Coast to Coast AM a day after this show). With extensive organizational leadership, communications and research experience, Stephen has a degree in physics and an early background in business development and consulting.

Dr. Allan G. Hunter: Gratitude and Beyond

A spiritual author, counselor and professor, popular returning guest Dr. Allan G. Hunter shares powerful guidance from his latest book Gratitude and Beyond: Five Insights for a Fulfilled Life.

Allan discusses how a near-death experience was a wake-up call, a catalyst leading him to discover ways we can come into alignment with our true selves and create lives of fulfillment and joy.

Dr. Allan G. Hunter is the author of 12 life-changing books. With a PhD in English Literature from Oxford University, Allan started his career working with troubled adolescents, later teaching prisoners in Massachusetts. He provides one-one-one assistance through his spiritual counseling and coaching (online too!) and continues to teach.

David Bennett: Near Death Experience, Voyage of Purpose

Drowned and technically dead in a violent storm at sea, inspiring Voyage of Purpose author David Bennett miraculously returned to life, experiencing a personal paradigm shift in the process.

A brash and adventurous ship chief engineer and diver before his near-death experience, David met Beings of Light, relived his life and got a glimpse into his future.

He later discovered he had Stage IV lung and bone cancer, so advanced that his spine collapsed. Miraculously, he survived once again, fully embracing a life of love and purpose.

Celebrate the Dawn ~ Historic Live Broadcast on December 21, 2012

Whether you view the milestone date December 21, 2012 symbolically or literally, join in the celebration of the Paradigm Shift in progress on the planet right now. While interacting with listeners, host Susan Larison Danz discusses inspirational insights from various spiritual wayshowers, including a glimpse into uplifting prophecies from her research into prophetesses throughout history.

The last part of the show includes a fascinating discussion with a caller regarding the possibilities and realities of lucid dreaming and higher consciousness experiences. Be a pioneer! Celebrate the Dawn on The Frontier Beyond Fear. December 21, 2012 is not the last day. It is the First.

Visit the complete 2010 ~ 2025 podcast archive of The Frontier Beyond Fear HERE.

Recent Episodes

Reverence for Nature ~ March 20, 2025

People of all spiritual persuasions can benefit by acknowledging our reverence for Nature - on this Equinox and every day.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., B.A., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Susan's blog post referenced in this episode: Robin Dear . . . A Joyful Sign for the New Year

Refining Our Focus ~ March 13, 2025

How can we refine our focus so that we can navigate more effectively in a space of balance both in our lives and in our world?

AI and the Extinction of Authenticity ~ March 10, 2025

How could the rapidly expanding use of "artificial intelligence" (AI) lead to the extinction of our authenticity as human beings (and humanity itself)? How did all of this start? How can our choices in this pivotal time help us, in light of Spirituality?

The Time of Day ~ March 5, 2025

How can we develop more mindfulness regarding how we are spending the time of day? And what are the natural benefits of changing our clocks twice per year?

Susan's blog post referenced in this episode: Natural Daylight Time

AI's Counterfeit Creativity ~ February 27, 2025

Despite surface level appearances, AI is incapable of actual creativity. True creativity arises from intuition and inspiration. If we let AI silence our authentic, creative voices as inspired, sentient human beings, we essentially disappear.

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"I want to thank you for one of the best interviews that I've ever had. I think you are just a very brilliant and insightful person. I'm not flattering you. I'm telling you the truth. I enjoyed this interview...I can't remember the last time I enjoyed...I've done hundreds of these interviews, and this is certainly one of the best I've ever had. I enjoyed it immensely, and I'm hoping we can do it again some time...You know what you're talking about obviously...This one was a real conversation."

~~~Frank Joseph, Editor in Chief of Ancient American magazine and the author of multiple popular books

"Let me say Susan I think that what I often long for in interviews - and I have been doing a fair number of these - is I often long for the interviewer to sort of be there with me and to be sharing from his or her own life. So I am deeply appreciative that you're being straight and vulnerable with me and with your listeners."

~~~Dr. Robert Forman, PhD in Comparative Religions from Columbia University, award-winning author of Enlightenment Ain't What It's Cracked Up to Be

"You've been so gracious, and one of the things that I've loved about this conversation, Susan, is that I felt all the way that you really have understood the ideas and the notions that exist around synchronicity. It's just been a pleasure to speak with you, and I'm so delighted to be here today meeting you."

~~~Dr. Allan G. Hunter, Professor with PhD in English Literature from Oxford University, author of multiple books

"Thank you, Susan, for your perceptive questions and comments during the interview with Joel Garbon and myself. Your awareness shone on our breakthrough-energy field and the result IMHO was a light-filled hour."

~~~Jeane Manning, investigative journalist and author of multiple books

"Thank you for being such an amazing interviewer. You're really excellent."

~~~Barbara Schacker, author

"You are a very wise woman and that was so beautifully put. I'll always think of it that way... and I'm with you - the older I get, the more I see how we all fit together...and we need each other, we need different points of view...I appreciate you so much and the opportunity to spend this time with you. It's just been wonderful talking to you."

~~~Vicky Trabosh, author and founder of the Itafari Foundation

"I am so grateful to have spent this time with you and everyone listening... I really acknowledge you, Susan, so much for holding such a great, expansive sweet, sweet, sweet spirit, and that energy field that you are...I'm not trying to sound fluffy here, but I really do experience it...it's really what we emanate is our greatest gift to the world, that's all I can say, and that you have a great gift you are giving, and I really appreciate that."

~~~Dianne Collins, popular author

"I did a wonderful show from our friend Susan Larison Danz, who hosted us at the Conscious Life Expo this year. It was an hour and a half interview, and I walked a way going 'Boy, we could have done another hour and a half' - it was just so much fun."

~~~Phil Leirness, talented filmmaker of multiple films, including The Truth is Out There and popular podcast co-host

"Thank you again for having me on the show. I really enjoyed the conversation, and I wish you all the best with this important work."

~~~Dr. Parker J. Palmer, Founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal and popular author

"It's been wonderful being on the show. We have had this lovely conversation - as you say, like having a cup of coffee. I've enjoyed it so much...Thank you for everything you're doing at so many levels and just for being the beautiful person you are. I can feel it through the phone, so open, and just allowing people to experience themselves...You do it brilliantly."

~~~Christine Page, M.D., author of multiple books and international seminar leader

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