Above The Influence Show

By Wootak Kim & Studio71Comedy

Above The Influence Show episodes

June 16 #64 He Moved To LA At 17 To Chase An Impossible Dream
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In today’s entertaining episode, we meet Ian's new favorite comedian, Trent! From taking extreme, dream-chasing risks, to discussing fashion hacks for short men, it's a comedic episode providing insight at every turn.

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Timecodes (Episode #64):
0:00 - Intro
5:17 - Music Break
7:30 - Mixing The Arts
15:27 - Explain The Lyric
25:24 - Hating In Art
39:10 - Money In Art
42:14 - Just Be Cool
51:14 - Fake It Til You Make It
54:23 - Cranberry Juice
57:30 - Trans-Gangster

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1 hr 11 min
June 09 #63 Viet Trap Confronts HIM Over House Of Feelings Drama
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Guys--guess who's back . . . It's Viet and Wootak~plus a special guest! Tons of catching up and updates today, as well as drama discussed and beef squashed. Tune in for this nostalgic episode.
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Timecodes (Episode #63):
0:00 - Intro
3:14 - Viet's Trip To Vietnam
20:54 - Who Is Prosper
28:40 - House Of Feelings Drama
38:36 - Prosper Stole Viets Girl
42:57 - Wootak's Rave Era
59:26 - What's New In Ian's Life
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1 hr 9 min
June 02 #62 How NOT To Propose To Your Future Wife
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In today’s riveting convo, we get to meet Ian's ex-coworker, Hayley! From outrageous menu modifications, to discussing the cringiest ways to propose to your girlfriend, it's a goofy episode that's a roller coaster from beginning to end.

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Timecodes (Episode #62):
0:00 - Intro
6:56 - Working With Ian
13:53 - Our Favorite Work Memories
20:01 - Strange Customers
26:30 - Weird Food Modifications
32:25 - What Hayley Appreciates About Ian
35:15 - Grand Gestures In Dating
46:41 - Judging A Partner's Ex
54:07 - Do Compliments Even Matter
1:02:52 - Should You Propose Like This
1:06:42 - Will Hayley Ever Marry
1:16:00 - Hook Up Culture

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1 hr 33 min
May 26 #61 He ESCAPED America | The Dangers of RACISM After 9/11
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In today’s fascinating chat, we get to meet Ian's ex-roomate, Amr! From fleeing the U.S. to escape racism, to finding out what it's like to live with Ian as a post-graduate bachelor, it's a silly and educational episode that's a blast from start to finish.

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Timecodes (Episode #61):
0:00 - Intro
7:40 - Amr's Time In Saudi Arabia
15:33 - Assumptions About The Middle East
23:55 - Amr's Daily Life On The Compound
28:30 - Would Amr Go Back
31:54 - Amr Moves Back To The US
37:40 - Culture Shocks In The US
49:07 - What Does Amr Miss Most
56:19 - Being Ian's Roomate

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1 hr 25 min
May 19 #60 The DOWNFALL of Hollywood: Why Movies and Art Keep Getting Worse
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In today’s entertaining convo, we get to meet Ian's new publicist and awarded journalist, Kell! From understanding the foundation of pop culture, to analyzing the downfall of Hollywood, it's a insightful and educational episode for any viewer.
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Timecodes (Episode #60):
0:00 - Intro
10:13 - True Crime And Truman Capote
15:26 - Writing In Cold Blood
21:13 - True Crime Documentaries Today
28:04 - How To Morally Consume True Crime
38:25 - What Is Camp
53:28 - Why Culture Needs Camp
58:38 - How To Bring Back Camp
1:11:10 - Singing In The Rain
1:21:48 - Hollywood Transitions
1:27:31 - Hollywood Is Dying
1:35:05 - What Is Sincere Art
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1 hr 56 min
May 12 #59 "Fighting Gave Me Brain Damage"--The Reality Of Combat Sports
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In today’s competitive discussion, we contend with the hidden risks and rewards of becoming a combat sports practitioner. From ice baths and sunlight therapy, to maintaining spiritual health, it's a full-contact episode for athletes and enthusiasts alike.

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Timecodes (Episode #59):
0:00 - Intro
8:20 - Blade's MMA Training
26:00 - Has Blade Been In A Fight
35:43 - Ian's Only Fight
42:13 - Injuries
47:51 - Martial Arts And Philosophy
56:41 - Blade's Health Practices
1:06:02 - Health Hacks
1:19:33 - How To Find Balance
1:26:36 - Mental And Spiritual Wellness

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1 hr 50 min
May 05 #58 "Doctors Lied To You"--Exploring Chinese Medicine ft. Ian's Mom
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On today’s medicinal chat, we get to meet the woman who brought Ian into this world. From comparing Western and Alternative Medicine, to discussing spiritual health hacks, it's a meaningful episode for all ages.

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Timecodes (Episode #58):
0:00 - Intro
10:07 - What Is Chinese Medicine
14:51 - Western Vs Chinese Medicine
24:25 - What Is Diagnosis Like
38:48 - An Interesting Case Study
44:00 - Is Chinese Medicine About Life
50:03 - Spirituality And Chinese Medicine
1:05:37 - Has Kim Seen Miracles
1:18:03 - Ian's Romantic Life

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1 hr 32 min
April 28 #57 AI is DESTROYING Asian Culture -- What Can We Do About It?
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In today’s complex convo, we debate AI in art, the danger of stereotyping, and the importance of media in culture. From the ultimate Asian tier list, to the official history of Asian representation in culture, it's an insightful episode any thinker would be sure to find fascinating.

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Timecodes (Episode #57):
0:00 - Intro
10:10 - Ai And Stereotyping
19:00 - Morality Of Ai Art
29:35 - Social Media Vs Old Media
37:31 - How To Stay Safe From Ai
40:09 - AI And Loneliness
45:04 - The Asian WHAT Pipeline
51:16 - Asian Stereotype Tier List
1:05:28 - History Of Asian Representation
1:20:57 - Dealing With Stereotypes

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1 hr 34 min
April 21 #56 Her Ex Killed 3 People — How She Escaped
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In today’s heartfelt convo, we gossip about terrifying ex's, nightmare dates, and spontaneous trips with strangers. From deconstructing typical romantic stereotypes, to surprise one-year-old children, it's an exhilarating episode any ATI fan would be sure to love.

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Timecodes (Episode #56):
0:00 - Intro
5:27 - Her Nightmare Ex
15:15 - Why Did She Stay
19:38 - The Savior Complex
26:34 - Ian's Worst Date
36:08 - Is It For The Plot
49:35 - The Sidewalk Rule
53:42 - Her Odd Type
1:01:27 - Casual Dating Is Backwards
1:09:31 - Gift Giving Stinks

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1 hr 28 min
April 15 #55 I Thought I Was DEAD | The Scariest High Of My Life
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On today’s friendly convo, we meet one of Ian's closest buddies. From chatting about the importance of traveling and novelty, to a live crash out about IPA's, it's an electrifying episode for anyone around the globe.

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Timecodes (Episode #55):
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Ian Greens Out
13:47 - Damian’s Wild Vacation
24:46 - What Matters Most When Traveling
28:00 - The Impacts Of Exploration
33:45 - When To Stay Home
42:22 - Have You Seen Enough
51:14 - The Necessity Of Novelty
56:31 - What Fruit Is Overrated
1:02:21 - Hardest Would You Rather
1:07:15 - A Food People Pretend To Like
1:15:24 - What Animal Would We Be

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1 hr 29 min