Episodes
Niko is free from house arrest! is Stockholm syndrome real? Niko shares his thoughts on about Life,  Rowe v. Wade, responsibility vs the root of all problems: victim mindset.
Published 07/19/22
Ooooooweeee .... Niko's locked up. 90 days house arrest. Here's how and why it all went down. This episode is brought to you be Fresh Steeps + OpTeamize Tea's the best tea on the planet. freshsteeps.com Follow them on IG + tiktok to learn about all the wonders of tea and how to optimize your health and performance.  Disclaimer: Anything said here is for entertainment and should NOT be taken as legal consul nor shall it be deemed as truth or the actual views of Niko + the Goodwind.
Published 04/26/22
Tik Tok live's are the best. Niko talks about receiving an influx of dick picks due to the nature and popularity of his latest tik tok video. Niko talks about how that makes him feel and explores the psychology of sending nudes unannounced. Answering question from the live audience and responding to comments on his videos. A silly and high energy podcast, flying by the seat of our pants. Enjoy. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik...
Published 01/15/22
This episode is a masterpiece born from the ramblings of a mad scientist. In the first quarter, Niko gives an outline of base (3) "toroidal" math and the cyclical nature of life. Niko then talks about the social hurdles of man and exercise physiology: running and the mechanics of strength by creating spirals with the body. All things end where they begin but slightly different. Enjoy this unique "fly by the seat" episode.  Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast:...
Published 12/29/21
The return of Vince LaPelusa of the FreshSteeps Podcast and my biological brother. We talk about our proclivity for homosexual behavior and answer the important question would you let Lebron James have sex with you. LAter in the episode, we dive deep into the philosophy of manifestation and the concept of active surrender.  You can find Vince and outerworldly tea knowledge on IG, Tiktok and everywhere podcasts can be heard @freshsteeps  Enjoy!
Published 12/20/21
We're back: after 6 months away from the pod! Niko discusses whats been going on and the trouble he's been getting into. Being cancelled & being arrested. Niko also share lessons from Eminem and the song Stan . Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 09/06/21
Back By popular demand, Niko goes live to answer questions from tik tok live stream. We talk books, breakups and building a sense of self worth. Great audience and great questions and input. Thankful to all who joined. Niko Goes live on tik tok weekly, drop in. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 03/28/21
"A hero is nothing but a field trip." Based on Joseph Campbell's work on the "heroes journey" - the pattern of events that unfold in every great story ever told. Including your own. Niko talks about how this pattern of events permeates thru out life. From the cycles of a day to the the macro cycles of decades or even the life cycle of a song. Niko talks about the journey of his trip to Brazil, returning home juxtaposed to the outline of the "heroes journey". Enjoy this heart felt episode....
Published 03/23/21
A special episode with guest Maddy Hughes. A talented singer/ musician and girlfriend/ lover of host, Niko. They talk traveling outside of the US, music, Brazilian culture. Stick around Maddy shares a song to finish the episode. Enjoy. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 03/19/21
Heart forward episode. Part 3 of the journey thru Brazil this episode was recorded after 14 day Music Workshop in the Amazonian rainforest which included 12+ hours of music practice per day and 4 ceremonies with ayahuasca. A nice episode worth the listen. Enjoy Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 03/15/21
Live from the Brazilian Amazon part 2. Niko unpacks more of his experience with ayahuasca and learning music from a master composer while playing 12+ hours of music a day. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 03/10/21
Live from Brazil. Niko went to to the Amazon rainforest to study music with a master musician Carioca Freitas. Niko talks about the format and structure of the music workshop and his reflections from the first of five ayahuasca ceremonies. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 03/08/21
Really though why so serious? What is the way to age without bitterness? Niko talks about the influx of conflict with older men and how he was as an employee at a clothing store. Niko shares his technique for filming and editing his popular tik tok videos. A good one! Enjoy Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 03/06/21
Back by popular demand a another tik tok live episode. Niko talks about his upcoming trip to Brazil. A day on LSD in Koh Phi Phi Thailand. What to do when your friend starts dating your sister, Kambo the poison dart frog medicine and more. Thanks to all who joined the livd stream. Enjoy. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 02/20/21
Niko has been invested into Bitcoin since 2015 and shares his story of how he got involved in the first place. There is a financial revolution happening and we share the goodwind about what is happening and where it can be going. Viva la resistance. Power to the People. Tune in to get your money right. Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 02/17/21
An inspired episode all about creativity. What is it? Where does it come from? Niko analyzes what he has learned from great minds about creativity and what the Ancient Greeks had to say about it. Niko breaks down what modern neuroscience has to say about learning?
Published 02/14/21
What to do when your girlfriend need attention? Niko talks about a critical convo he had with his girlfriend. Niko talks about America's greatest conspiracy theory, Tom Brady. Niko talks about the future of the Goodwind pod. Enjoy! Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 02/11/21
The power and mystery of numbers. Humans are meaning making machines but there is something to the pattern recognition visible thru numbers. Niko talks about bringing LSD to Dubai, being rightfully discriminated against and the land of smiles, Thailand. Enjoy! Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok:...
Published 02/08/21
Bringing the heat this episode. How did bad eye sight make it thru evolution and why are wearing eye glasses the only disability that people are allowed to copy? Also, Niko shares his passionate opinions on all male gynecologists. Rip, roaring episode. Enjoy! Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok:...
Published 02/05/21
Niko gets ghosted by 5 people in one week. What is one to do? Niko talks about rioting at the capitol and share the weird synchronistic thing he was doing at the time of the riots. Niko realizes the root of every problem ever. Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 02/02/21
Chest in the throat, a belly full of shame. Niko bombs trying out a comedy bit to a new group of high profile people. Niko talks about the new app Clubhouse, being with Macklemore and 21 savage, and, of course, bombing. Niko also talks about being in a 4 day water fast and was surprises him about it. Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast:...
Published 01/30/21
Friendship! Niko shares his NYE celebration. This one didn't suck. A beef stew recipe, cultural appropriation, music circles and sledding. Niko talks about jiu jitsu with friends at party's and his ego. Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast: https://www.instagram.com/good.wind.podcast/ Follow Niko on tik tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHE4ehg
Published 01/27/21
A really solid episode. Niko talks about Eminem fans and why we are attracted to those with the same trauma and pain as us, also how to break free from a relationship that isn't constructive. Niko talks about an issue he faced with abandonment & how guilt is used as manipulation & how to avoid being manipulated by guilt. Niko talks about the "pain body" as described by Eckhardt Tolle.
Published 01/24/21
A tik tok live episode ! Niko takes questions live from his tik tok audience. Niko talks about being diagnosed with depression, being medicated and some ways he overcame to be off medication. Niko talks about optimism & pessimism. This episode gets deep and people ask great questions. Enjoy! Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG @goodwind_podcast
Published 01/21/21