The After Show But Later

#334 The Real Sting Was Actually...


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What starts as a normal episode quickly turns into one of those conversations that goes completely off the rails—in the best way possible.In this episode of The After Show But Later, Daniel and Luis Cortez Jr. bounce between topics like only they can, somehow connecting everything from the legacy of The Crow and the tragic story of Brandon Lee, to wrestling history, street culture, and everyday life experiences. It’s the kind of episode where you come for one topic… and stay for ten others you didn’t expect.The conversation dives into how Sting built his iconic persona inspired by The Crow, and how pop culture moments like that shape entire generations. From there, it spirals into real-life experiences growing up around graffiti, tagging, and creative expression—sharing personal stories, sketchbooks, and memories that highlight how deeply culture influences identity.But this isn’t just nostalgia. The episode also mixes in hilarious, relatable moments—from breaking down the difference between “barrio” vs “varrio,” to debating random everyday topics like washing hats (and why most people are doing it wrong). It’s that blend of humor, storytelling, and unpredictability that makes this show what it is.If you’ve ever had a conversation with your friends that somehow jumps from serious topics to completely random debates—and still makes perfect sense—this episode is exactly that energy.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro – Patreon, live vs future viewers01:30 Why this episode isn’t live (and how to fix that)03:00 The Crow legacy & Brandon Lee story06:30 Wrestling connection – Sting’s iconic transformation10:20 Wild transition… vasectomy talk 😂11:30 Barrio vs Varrio – what’s the real difference?16:10 Graffiti vs tagging vs murals explained18:00 Growing up around graffiti culture21:50 Personal artwork & throwback stories27:00 Venice Beach graffiti walls explained30:20 Old sketchbooks & street art memories34:00 Breakdancing culture & 80s influence35:15 Random topic roulette begins35:30 Washing hats the right way (life hack)36:30 Why washing machines ruin your hats38:30 Hat cages, tricks, and why they still fail39:00 Tailor hacks to restore hats to brand new40:00 Protecting hats from sweat & long-term wear41:30 “Best show in 20 years” debate (can everything be the best?)45:50 Matching your look for TV/filming (harder than it sounds)47:00 Weight fluctuations & consistency struggles48:30 Random topic roulette continues50:00 Everyday habits & personal routines52:00 More off-the-rails conversation moments54:00 Listener-style commentary & observations56:00 Wrapping up thoughts + reflecting on the episode58:00 Shoutouts to listeners & live chat59:30 Teasing next episode (Europe stories incoming)1:01:00 Outro + appreciation for supportersKeep Up With Us:Tuesday Live Show Direct Link ► / https://tinyurl.com/tasbl Tiktok ► / https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershowblTwitter ► / https://x.com/aftershowblInstagram ► / https://www.instagram.com/aftershowblFacebook ► / https://www.facebook.com/AfterShowBLYouTube ► / https://www.youtube.com/c/aftershowblCNR Submissions FB Group ► / https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D4Ymc8qYn/After Show But Later Merch:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096YRQDYR/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GTV3XYFDB6SVNY767EMFContact Us:928-235-5285

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