The Ultimate Assist

#68: Ty Bollinger — Is the Cancer Industry Treating Patients… or Profits?

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with author, researcher, and health advocate Ty Bollinger for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about cancer, treatment, and the system surrounding it. After losing multiple close family members to cancer—many of whom he believes were harmed more by treatment than the disease itself—Bollinger set out on a decades-long mission to uncover what he calls the “truth” about cancer and why so many patients feel they have limited options. In this episode, Bollinger challenges conventional approaches to cancer care, questioning: * Whether chemotherapy and traditional treatments are always the best path * Why nutrition, toxins, and environmental factors are often overlooked * The role of pharmaceutical influence in shaping medical education and treatment protocols * Claims that alternative therapies exist but remain outside the mainstream system The conversation also dives into censorship, the “disinformation dozen,” and Bollinger’s ongoing legal battles with major tech platforms—raising broader questions about who controls information in the digital age. At its core, this episode explores a difficult but important idea: Are we being given the full picture when it comes to cancer… or only part of the story?  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#67: Del Bigtree Returns! — Are Vaccines Making Us Sicker?

This week on "The Ultimate Assist", John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back investigative journalist and health advocate Del Bigtree for a wide-ranging and highly controversial conversation on vaccines, immunity, and medical freedom. Bigtree challenges mainstream narratives around vaccination, arguing that natural immunity may offer stronger and longer-lasting protection than pharmaceutical interventions. He shares his perspective on the rise of chronic illness, autism, and what he believes are overlooked risks within the current medical system. The conversation explores: * The debate between natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity * Claims surrounding autism, chronic disease, and long-term health outcomes * The role of pharmaceutical influence, media narratives, and public trust * Lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout Bigtree also discusses the concept of “body sovereignty”—the idea that individuals, not institutions, should have the final say over their health decisions—and why he believes that principle is increasingly under pressure. From childhood illness to modern medical policy, this episode dives into one of the most polarizing debates in public health today—and asks a fundamental question: Are we being fully informed… or simply told what to believe? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#66: Mary Simmons & John McDermott — Are Peptides the Cure Big Pharma Doesn’t Want?

This week on "The Ultimate Assist", John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with peptide experts Mary Simmons and John McDermott for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about—and controversial—areas of modern health. Peptides, they explain, are naturally occurring signaling molecules in the body that regulate everything from metabolism and healing to hormone balance and cellular repair. But despite their potential, many of these compounds exist in what Simmons describes as a “gray market”—caught between growing demand and limited regulatory approval. The conversation explores: * Why peptides have been difficult for pharmaceutical companies to patent * Claims that regulatory agencies may be relying on incomplete or biased information * The rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs—and whether they’re addressing symptoms instead of root causes * How peptides may support healing, recovery, metabolism, and inflammation at a cellular level Simmons and McDermott also share insights from years of experience in bodybuilding and endurance sports, where peptide use has quietly existed for over a decade—often ahead of mainstream awareness. The discussion expands into a broader look at modern health challenges, including: * The role of toxins, pesticides, and environmental stressors * Why metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance are rising * And whether current medical approaches are truly solving the problem—or just managing it At its core, this episode asks: Are we overlooking powerful tools for healing because they don’t fit the existing system? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#65: David E. Martin — Were Covid and the “Solution” Patented Years in Advance?

In Episode #65 of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with researcher and entrepreneur David E. Martin for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about patents, power, and the systems behind modern science. Martin revisits his claims surrounding early coronavirus patents, arguing that key elements of both the virus and its potential treatments were documented years before the Covid-19 pandemic. He explains why these findings were labeled “misinformation” at the time—and why he believes many of those same claims have since surfaced in mainstream reporting. The discussion goes deeper into: * The role of patents and intellectual property in shaping global health responses * Why Martin believes fact-checking organizations failed to examine primary evidence * The structure of federal funding, universities, and what he calls “research money laundering” * Ongoing concerns around gain-of-function research and biological engineering The conversation also expands beyond Covid, exploring how similar dynamics may exist in agriculture and the modern food system—and what that means for long-term public health. At its core, this episode asks a bigger question: Are we looking in the wrong place when we try to understand how these systems really work? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#64: Dr. Pierre Kory Returns and asks: "Is Long Covid a Cover for Vaccine Injury?

In Episode #64 of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Pierre Kory, a former critical care physician who found himself at the center of controversy during the Covid-19 pandemic—and what followed after. Dr. Kory shares his personal journey from working inside the traditional medical system to what he describes as being “pushed out” after challenging mainstream narratives. Now operating outside that system, he focuses on treating patients with chronic illness, including those he believes are suffering from vaccine-related injuries and long-term post-Covid conditions. The conversation explores: * The debate between “long Covid” vs. vaccine-related illness * Why some treatments—like ivermectin and other low-cost therapies—became so controversial * The role of pharmaceutical influence, censorship, and institutional control * Emerging approaches to treating chronic neurological and immune dysfunction Dr. Kory also discusses a wide range of alternative therapies he’s studied and applied in his practice—from low-dose ketamine protocols to oxidative therapies—and shares his belief that many potentially effective treatments are overlooked because they fall outside the traditional medical model. The episode closes with a discussion on a lesser-known mineral-based water technology that Kory believes could have implications not just for human health, but for agriculture and global systems. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation that challenges the boundaries of modern medicine—and asks a fundamental question: Are we missing solutions because they don’t fit the system? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]