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CRAZY

Aren't we all?

The CRAZY podcast exists at the collision of three forces: the mental health crisis, the suppression of spiritual experience, and the question of whether those two things are the same problem.

Joey Nittolo

Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

Hollywood producer turned wellness advocate. Joey's personal journey from a 5150 psychiatric hold to spiritual awakening is the story that launched CRAZY — and the question at the heart of Soul Syndicate's mission.

George Roumain

Co-Founder & CEO

Former professional beach volleyball player (Pepperdine, 3x All-American) turned entrepreneur. George brings a grounded skepticism that keeps CRAZY honest — the smart friend who needs convincing.

Latest Episode

Episode 1

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The Fine Line

Joey Nittolo was a successful Hollywood producer — wealthy, grounded, and the last person who would claim to hear voices. Then his friend Jeff died, and everything changed. A 5150 hold, a schizophrenia diagnosis, and a series of synchronicities so precise they resist explanation. George Roumain pushes back on every claim. The question the audience leaves with: What if the experiences we medicate are sometimes exactly what they appear to be?

Why Should I Believe You?

“When someone tells me they can hear Jesus talking to them, my first instinct is ...”

The 5150 Hold

“November 2016 — admitted two days before Thanksgiving. The system did exactly wh...”

Who Benefits From Calling This Crazy?

“You're making a serious claim — that the psychiatric system is actively suppress...”

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