Tan’s Royal Top Gurus Guide – Updated Feb 2026
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The Origin Story
It all started with Tim Cast IRL, The Joe Rogan Experience, PBD Podcast, The All-In Podcast, The WHY FILES.
It ended with Chase Hughes
Everyone else in between was all part of the plan!
This is WORK IN PROGRESS so give me some grace! This will be exhausting and necessary! PROPER REPSECT!
🏆 #1 – CHASE HUGHES
The World’s Leading Behavior & Influence Expert
Retired US Navy Chief. Author of The Ellipsis Manual & The Behavior Ops Manual. Creator of the NCI (Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence) system. This man literally wrote the book on engineering human behavior — for good. Defense against manipulation, persuasion tactics, body-language mastery, building unbreakable discipline, and unlocking god-mode flow.
If Tim Cast & Rogan opened the door… Chase handed me the keys, the map, and the flamethrower. Game-changer for life, business, faith, and protecting your family in this wild world.
All Social Handles & Links
- X: @NCIUniversity (founded by Chase – main hub)
- IG: @chasehughesofficial (500k+ – daily fire)
- YouTube: Chase Hughes (1.48M subs – NCI trainings, collabs, Friday Night Live)
- Website / NCI University: chasehughes.com or nci.university – free masterclass, full NCI-1 to NCI-4 courses, Behavior Ops Manual
- Facebook: Chase Hughes Official
Books
- The Ellipsis Manual (analysis & engineering of human behavior)
- The Behavior Ops Manual (the new bible)
- Six-Minute X-Ray (rapid profiling)
The Podcast Vault – EVERY Major Appearance (Exhaustive)
Start here. These are the ones that will rewire your brain:
- The Joe Rogan Experience #2278 (Feb 2025 – the one that broke the internet)
- Shawn Ryan Show #253
- Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett)
- PBD Podcast (Patrick Bet-David)
- Dr. Phil Podcast (multiple episodes)
- Women of Impact (Lisa Bilyeu – multiple)
- The Adversity Advantage (Doug Bopst)
- The Jordan Harbinger Show
- Easy Prey
- Danny Jones Podcast
- DRVN Podcast (Leon Hendrix)
- Plus regular appearances on The Behavior Panel (YT phenomenon), Dr. Boz collabs, Morgan Nelson, Unstructured, Young & Profiting, and his own NCI Friday Night Live Zooms + full training series on his channel.
Search “Chase Hughes” on Spotify/Apple/YouTube — you’ll be in the matrix for weeks. Start with JRE #2278, then Shawn Ryan, then binge the NCI stuff. You’ll thank me.
Foundational Voices (The Ones That Started It All)
Tim Cast (@Timcast)
The truth serum for media, politics, and culture. I’ve been riding with him since day one. “@timcast nails it…” energy every time.
- X: @Timcast
- YouTube/Podcast: Timcast IRL (huge daily)
- Website: timcast.com / timcastmedia.com
Joe Rogan (@joerogan)
The GOAT of long-form. Health, mindset, comedy, conspiracies, guests like Chase. “I’m in the tribe… RESPECT!”
- X: @joerogan
- Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience (Spotify exclusive)
- IG: @joerogan
Health & Biohacking / Longevity
Gary Brecka (@thegarybrecka)
One of my Gurus. Water, ketosis, methylation, preventing disease — pure gold.
- X: @thegarybrecka
- IG: @garybrecka
- YT/Podcast: The Ultimate Human
Truth, Free Speech & Geopolitics / Censorship
Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber)
“IS THE GURU MASTER IN THIS DOMAIN… No one else comes close.” Ex-State Dept exposing the machine.
- X: @MikeBenzCyber
- Website: foundationforfreedomonline.com
RattlesnakeTV (@RattlesnakeTv)
“100% locked in on the real mission… Give him a follow… You won’t be sorry!” Patriot, masculinity, unfiltered truth.
- X: @RattlesnakeTv
- YT: RattlesnakeTV (~921k subs)
- IG: @rattlesnake.tv
- Site: rattlesnaketv.com
Leadership, Discipline & Mindset
Jocko Willink (@jockowillink)
“ALL IN ON @JOCKOWILLINK … TRUE AMERICAN HERO” Extreme Ownership, warrior ethos, discipline.
- X/IG: @jockowillink
- YT: Jocko Podcast (1.9M+)
- Sites: echelonfront.com | Origin USA
Business, Entrepreneurship & Tech/Future
Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath)
“one of the best human beings on this planet. MUCH RESPECT SIR!” VC legend, All-In Podcast, no-BS economy/AI takes.
- X: @chamath
- Podcast: All-In Podcast
Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid)
Entrepreneur king, PBD Podcast — I push his content constantly.
- X/IG: @patrickbetdavid
- YT: Valuetainment / PBD Podcast
- Site: valuetainment.com
AI, Family & Practical Innovation
Jesse Genet (@jessegenet)
“one of my newest best follows” + “Outstanding work! … This is exactly how to use AI!” Homeschool dad building custom AI tools for kids. Perfect for my automation background.
- X: @jessegenet
Honorable Mentions (strong signals from the feed)
- Elon Musk – “I AM ALL IN ON @elonmusk!” (tech/future/Optimus/FSD)
- Science curator @Rainmaker1973 (daily mind food)
- Patriot voices like @cat_barnes30 (my #1 personal follow)
We’re building something legendary. ❤️