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Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Ben Sorensen, as they talk about living in Australia amid the “spicy cough.” In a nutshell, Ben is a quirky, eccentric, and stylish multi-platform personality, from voice acting, music-loving, column writing, and of course, stuff-presenting. And while he can’t leap tall buildings, he can undoubtedly bridge the divide between city living and country culture. Today, Ben shares his thoughts on how country music is more than a genre and why billionaires are at fault for the world possibly ending. There’s a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Country Music Is More Than A Genre

At first, Ben Sorensen couldn’t give a definite answer when asked about the difference between American and Australian country music. He believes country music is a broad church, where its distinctions greatly vary in the music industry alone. For instance, in Australia, people split country music into more niche genres, such as traditional and country-pop, to give more awards. After all, people love awards, especially the shiny things that come with them, whether a trophy or a plaque. Then again, Ben also believes that country music is more of an open idea than a narrow genre amid the prevalent segregation. And as the genre develops and evolves, more people will try different things and push the boundaries. In the United States alone, country music has grown so much. We can only imagine what it would look like in the next ten years or so elsewhere. In the end, country music is more than just a genre but rather a culture rooted in the expression of rural life.

Save The Planet With Maximum Wage

On the topic of his Advocate Podcast with Eco Force Global, Ben first talked about how natural disasters are real, as proven by worldwide consensus. He even emphasized that whether people believe it or not, the world has been on a decline. And while part of the problem is what we all do to the planet, the ones with the most detrimental contributions are the insane billionaires and trillionaires. Some are nothing more than people who hoard more resources than they can handle. For example, most people believe that products and services would rise in price if we were to raise the minimum wage. In reality, the CEOs of these companies can easily keep the costs the way they are and still give their workers a livable wage. But because the rich are not held accountable, they continue to treat their workers poorly, which leads to lifestyles that are gradually destroying the planet. Not only that, these billionaires also allow the destruction of natural resources to amass wealth they don’t even need. Hence, Ben says it best with the idea that “we don’t need billionaires, we need livable and even maximum wage to save the planet.”

About Ben Sorensen:

Ben Sorensen is a voice artist, writer, producer, and presenter, best known for hosting one of Australia’s most popular syndicated radio shows on over 140 stations across five countries. There, he interviews some of the biggest names in the industry, including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Bon Jovi, to name a few. Ben also hosts a country music podcast called Real Country, promoting and supporting the Australian Country music industry.

Ben has been entertaining and sharing his personality professionally for the last 14 years all over Australia as an emcee and host. He brings a cultured and flamboyant edge to the stage, festival, or product launch with his intelligent humor and energy. Ben has fronted for events including Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Aristocratic International Showcase – USA, Urban CMF, Synnex Alliance Roadshow. Not only that, he has represented brands such as Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Google, and PAX, along with many others.

Ben has worked stages from the bush to beach, regional towns to the capital cities across Australia, and everything in between. His broadcast credits include host roles on MTV, Nine Network, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Television, and more! Ben was also a past Channel 9 voice-over and warm-up guy. But most of all, Ben is a neurodiverse "Brain for hire."

Outline of the Episode:

[01:22] What Ben does in his spare time during the “spicy cough” (COVID).

[03:10] His 10-year crossword puzzle and how he uses crossword as a small-talk guide

[04:16] How the government and the “spicy cough” limited Ben from traveling

[06:16] The running joke that white people are being told what to do for the first time

[08:27] Australia’s strategy against COVID, from state-wide lockdowns to publicized contact tracing

[11:29] Ben’s country music podcast, Real Country, and how surprisingly popular it is

[14:02] How country music is not just a genre of music but also a culture in itself

[17:00] Why music genres should expand their horizon, given their similar origins

[19:40] The Cassowary bird and other Australian animals that could kill you

[23:26] Pets in Australia, from completely normal to absolutely exotic

[26:38] Ben on teaming up with Eco Force Global on the Advocate Podcast

[31:40] How natural disasters are real, whether you believe in them or not

[35:47] Why billionaires are to blame for the world going down a dark path

[39:37] Ben Sorensen on whether Australia is not real and who is paying the Australians

[43:41] How the United States is also not real and the concept of “Florida Man”

[46:22] Australia’s First Peoples and why Australia needs to listen to them

[49:10] The last time Ben played a prank on someone and how he does it to himself

[50:54] What piece of information that Ben learned that he felt should be illegal

 

Catch Ben Sorensen!

Website: https://www.bensorensen1.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensorensen1/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bensorensen1 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenSorensen1/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nesneros1982 

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Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Rachel Redleaf, as they talk about auditioning for screen acting gigs in-person and online. Rachel is an actor, a coach, and a singer best known for her roles as Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Beth Chapin in Atypical. Soon, she will also appear as young Alma Fillcot in the second season of Paramount’s Why Women Kill, definitely a show to die for. But today, Rachel will be sharing her story, from discovering her passion for acting growing up to landing several roles on film and TV since then.

Auditions Amid the Pandemic

When asked about the audition process, Rachel touched on how auditioning for screen acting gigs changed since COVID began. Usually, she would go to an audition in person but only had one chance to get it right. And if she doesn’t hear back from the casting director in three days, it often means she didn’t get the part, which is incredibly disheartening when someone’s just a novice. But now, auditions are done either via Zoom calls or pre-recorded submissions called ‘self-tapes.’ As much of a hassle as it may seem, Rachel still appreciates the freedom of creativity self-tapes provide. After all, with video submissions, you can do as many takes as you want and still take time to choose which one to send in. Then again, what Rachel loves about self-tapes is that it gives her a chance to truly get in character, whether through their clothing or even props available at home. And if you are looking to get into screen acting as well, listen to today’s episode of Amigospc, where Rachel Redleaf gives some advice on how to audition at the comfort of your own home.

Acting Is Not All Glitz and Glamour

Once you make it into the entertainment industry, most people believe it’s all fame and fortune from there. Even the hosts thought the same when they asked Rachel what her life was like after appearing as Beth Chapin in Atypical. But to their surprise, Rachel’s experience working for Netflix while going to college was not all glitz and glamour. At first, she too believed that her life would be better after appearing in her first screen acting gig. That, once everyone saw the show, she would make more friends. Then again, being in acting school often meant your schoolmates were also competition. After all, the acting industry is no stranger to jealousy. Hence, Rachel’s life in college got all the more difficult. At Chapman University, she often got bullied for her success, often told that she only got lucky or never deserved it. But despite the animosity, Rachel kept going, landing more roles during and after college. Not only that, she now advocates against bullying, serving at Kid in the Corner as a board member. In the end, her perseverance is what brought her the fame and fortune she always deserved.

About Rachel Redleaf:

Rachel Redleaf grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, she discovered her passion for acting and singing at Scottsdale Desert Stages and Greasepaint Theaters, starting at age 4. Since then, show choir has been her happy place, especially in her time at Horizon Highschool.

Meanwhile, in 2019, Rachel earned a BFA in Screen Acting from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. She is also an anti-bullying activist and serves on the board of Kid in the Corner.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:43] Rachel’s progression of her career, from show choir to screen acting

[04:14] The struggle of keeping up with different passwords for socials

[05:31] Her thoughts on her character Beth Chapin on the Netflix show Atypical

[08:04] How Atypical was the first screen acting gig she ever booked

[10:41] What it was like auditioning for screen acting gigs amid the pandemic

[14:28] Rachel’s advice on landing a role when auditioning via a self-taped submission

[16:26] Her experience working for Netflix while

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Rachel Redleaf, as they talk about auditioning for screen acting gigs in-person and online. Rachel is an actor, a coach, and a singer best known for her roles as Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Beth Chapin in Atypical. Soon, she will also appear as young Alma Fillcot in the second season of Paramount’s Why Women Kill, definitely a show to die for. But today, Rachel will be sharing her story, from discovering her passion for acting growing up to landing several roles on film and TV since then.

Auditions Amid the Pandemic

When asked about the audition process, Rachel touched on how auditioning for screen acting gigs changed since COVID began. Usually, she would go to an audition in person but only had one chance to get it right. And if she doesn’t hear back from the casting director in three days, it often means she didn’t get the part, which is incredibly disheartening when someone’s just a novice. But now, auditions are done either via Zoom calls or pre-recorded submissions called ‘self-tapes.’ As much of a hassle as it may seem, Rachel still appreciates the freedom of creativity self-tapes provide. After all, with video submissions, you can do as many takes as you want and still take time to choose which one to send in. Then again, what Rachel loves about self-tapes is that it gives her a chance to truly get in character, whether through their clothing or even props available at home. And if you are looking to get into screen acting as well, listen to today’s episode of Amigospc, where Rachel Redleaf gives some advice on how to audition at the comfort of your own home.

Acting Is Not All Glitz and Glamour

Once you make it into the entertainment industry, most people believe it’s all fame and fortune from there. Even the hosts thought the same when they asked Rachel what her life was like after appearing as Beth Chapin in Atypical. But to their surprise, Rachel’s experience working for Netflix while going to college was not all glitz and glamour. At first, she too believed that her life would be better after appearing in her first screen acting gig. That, once everyone saw the show, she would make more friends. Then again, being in acting school often meant your schoolmates were also competition. After all, the acting industry is no stranger to jealousy. Hence, Rachel’s life in college got all the more difficult. At Chapman University, she often got bullied for her success, often told that she only got lucky or never deserved it. But despite the animosity, Rachel kept going, landing more roles during and after college. Not only that, she now advocates against bullying, serving at Kid in the Corner as a board member. In the end, her perseverance is what brought her the fame and fortune she always deserved.

About Rachel Redleaf:

Rachel Redleaf grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, she discovered her passion for acting and singing at Scottsdale Desert Stages and Greasepaint Theaters, starting at age 4. Since then, show choir has been her happy place, especially in her time at Horizon Highschool.

Meanwhile, in 2019, Rachel earned a BFA in Screen Acting from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. She is also an anti-bullying activist and serves on the board of Kid in the Corner.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:43] Rachel’s progression of her career, from show choir to screen acting

[04:14] The struggle of keeping up with different passwords for socials

[05:31] Her thoughts on her character Beth Chapin on the Netflix show Atypical

[08:04] How Atypical was the first screen acting gig she ever booked

[10:41] What it was like auditioning for screen acting gigs amid the pandemic

[14:28] Rachel’s advice on landing a role when auditioning via a self-taped submission

[16:26] Her experience working for Netflix while 

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Rachel Redleaf, as they talk about auditioning for screen acting gigs in-person and online. Rachel is an actor, a coach, and a singer best known for her roles as Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Beth Chapin in Atypical. Soon, she will also appear as young Alma Fillcot in the second season of Paramount’s Why Women Kill, definitely a show to die for. But today, Rachel will be sharing her story, from discovering her passion for acting growing up to landing several roles on film and TV since then.

Auditions Amid the Pandemic

When asked about the audition process, Rachel touched on how auditioning for screen acting gigs changed since COVID began. Usually, she would go to an audition in person but only had one chance to get it right. And if she doesn’t hear back from the casting director in three days, it often means she didn’t get the part, which is incredibly disheartening when someone’s just a novice. But now, auditions are done either via Zoom calls or pre-recorded submissions called ‘self-tapes.’ As much of a hassle as it may seem, Rachel still appreciates the freedom of creativity self-tapes provide. After all, with video submissions, you can do as many takes as you want and still take time to choose which one to send in. Then again, what Rachel loves about self-tapes is that it gives her a chance to truly get in character, whether through their clothing or even props available at home. And if you are looking to get into screen acting as well, listen to today’s episode of Amigospc, where Rachel Redleaf gives some advice on how to audition at the comfort of your own home.

Acting Is Not All Glitz and Glamour

Once you make it into the entertainment industry, most people believe it’s all fame and fortune from there. Even the hosts thought the same when they asked Rachel what her life was like after appearing as Beth Chapin in Atypical. But to their surprise, Rachel’s experience working for Netflix while going to college was not all glitz and glamour. At first, she too believed that her life would be better after appearing in her first screen acting gig. That, once everyone saw the show, she would make more friends. Then again, being in acting school often meant your schoolmates were also competition. After all, the acting industry is no stranger to jealousy. Hence, Rachel’s life in college got all the more difficult. At Chapman University, she often got bullied for her success, often told that she only got lucky or never deserved it. But despite the animosity, Rachel kept going, landing more roles during and after college. Not only that, she now advocates against bullying, serving at Kid in the Corner as a board member. In the end, her perseverance is what brought her the fame and fortune she always deserved. 

About Rachel Redleaf:

Rachel Redleaf grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, she discovered her passion for acting and singing at Scottsdale Desert Stages and Greasepaint Theaters, starting at age 4. Since then, show choir has been her happy place, especially in her time at Horizon Highschool. 

Meanwhile, in 2019, Rachel earned a BFA in Screen Acting from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. She is also an anti-bullying activist and serves on the board of Kid in the Corner.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:43] Rachel’s progression of her career, from show choir to screen acting

[04:14] The struggle of keeping up with different passwords for socials

[05:31] Her thoughts on her character Beth Chapin on the Netflix show Atypical

[08:04] How Atypical was the first screen acting gig she ever booked

[10:41] What it was like auditioning for screen acting gigs amid the pandemic

[14:28] Rachel’s advice on landing a role when auditioning via a self-taped submission

[16:26] Her experience working for Netflix while still in college

[18:03] What prompted Rachel to pursue acting as a career 

[23:00] Actors she often hung out with and how it changed due to COVID

[27:58] How Rachel got into her role as young Alma Fillcot in Why Women Kill

[34:12] What it was like working with Quentin Tarantino and high-profile actors

[37:55] Her experience going to premieres for TV shows and movies she is in

[40:55] What to look out for in Season Four of Atypical, according to Rachel

[42:13] Rachel Redleaf on whether Australia or any place she travels to is not “real.”

[46:28] Why she thinks the acting warm-ups they learned in college are weird

[50:00] A piece of information that Rachel has learned that she feels should be illegal

 

Catch Rachel Redleaf!

Website: https://www.rachelredleaf.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelredleaf/ 

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6637304/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelredleaf 

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Listen to the AmigosPC podcast on the following platforms:

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https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-two-and-a-half-a…

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Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Alex Velluto, as they chat about different cryptocurrencies and why Alex hates all of them. Alex Velluto is an actor, a writer, and a comedian on the rise. With two Dry Bar Comedy specials and millions of online views, Alex has performed in the top comedy clubs across the country in over 60 cities as a member of the Dry Bar Comedy Tour. Today, he shares his thoughts on healthcare, billionaires, and nudity-backed crypto. You don’t want to miss this, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!The Existential Crisis Behind CryptoWhen asked about his short-lived crypto journey, Alex went on about how much he hated it. Alongside investing and billionaires, cryptocurrency is on top of his “It can die in a fire” list. After investing a few cents into Dogecoin, he ended up with a lot less than he had imagined. And so, he pulled out whatever investment he had in Doge and swore never to do it again. However, this is not the only reason why he is bitter about cryptocurrency. At first, Alex jokingly said that he hates crypto because he wishes he had gotten into it sooner. But soon after, he also shared his experience talking about crypto with people he knew. In this experience, he intuitively realized that crypto is based on the value people put in it. And so, if crypto is based on the value people give it, then the same can be said for anything else—stocks, real estate, other people, etc. Hence, with cryptocurrency, Alex Velluto is constantly reminded that everything in life is meaningless, the one thought he tries to forget, even for a little while. And yet, here he is, talking about different cryptocurrencies in today’s episode of Amigospc. The Aftermath of Decentralizing Big CompaniesOften, the goal of cryptocurrency is to decentralize large businesses such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Then again, while discussing how Helium plans to go up against The Internet, Alex posed the question, “What happens after they succeed?” Like the concept of anarchism, crypto’s goal to take down big companies could only mean that crypto seeks to take their place, which is arguably just as bad. Later in the episode, Alex best described it as “taking down evil corporations by being more evil.” Of course, while this is a joke, there may be some truth to crypto’s means to decentralize ventures in power. And while Mark tried to counter it with “what if crypto becomes sustainable,” it still begs the question, “who would be responsible for its regulation then?”. What would the distribution of resources be like then? Will the value of crypto be sustainable when, at its core, its value is based on what value people give it? So far, sustaining the value of crypto has already proven to be impossible. Hence, Alex’s concern over the aftermath of crypto’s success is still valid. Either way, only the future holds the answer to his question, and the number of existential crises in this episode is enough for one day.About Alex Velluto:Alex Velluto was named “Best of Fest” at the Golden Spike Comedy Festival. Alex also won at the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival in Ithaca, NY, and got into the finals at the Boston Comedy Festival. Since then, he has performed at other top festivals globally, including the Big Sky Comedy Festival and the Seattle International Comedy Competition.In 2016, Alex was voted “Best Comedian” by City Weekly Magazine. Now, his debut comedy special "Alex Velluto: Spurious" is currently streaming on Amazon. He is also said to appear alongside the cast of JK Studios, formerly known as Studio C, in their series Loving Lyfe. Not only that, he will be hosting a comedy walking series for NordicTrack despite being vaguely out of shape, according to him. Outline of the Episode: • [00:52] Alex Velluto just found out his YouTube video got viral • [02:10] Why Alex hates investing, crypt

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Alex Velluto, as they chat about different cryptocurrencies and why Alex hates all of them. Alex Velluto is an actor, a writer, and a comedian on the rise. With two Dry Bar Comedy specials and millions of online views, Alex has performed in the top comedy clubs across the country in over 60 cities as a member of the Dry Bar Comedy Tour. Today, he shares his thoughts on healthcare, billionaires, and nudity-backed crypto. You don’t want to miss this, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!The Existential Crisis Behind CryptoWhen asked about his short-lived crypto journey, Alex went on about how much he hated it. Alongside investing and billionaires, cryptocurrency is on top of his “It can die in a fire” list. After investing a few cents into Dogecoin, he ended up with a lot less than he had imagined. And so, he pulled out whatever investment he had in Doge and swore never to do it again. However, this is not the only reason why he is bitter about cryptocurrency. At first, Alex jokingly said that he hates crypto because he wishes he had gotten into it sooner. But soon after, he also shared his experience talking about crypto with people he knew. In this experience, he intuitively realized that crypto is based on the value people put in it. And so, if crypto is based on the value people give it, then the same can be said for anything else—stocks, real estate, other people, etc. Hence, with cryptocurrency, Alex Velluto is constantly reminded that everything in life is meaningless, the one thought he tries to forget, even for a little while. And yet, here he is, talking about different cryptocurrencies in today’s episode of Amigospc. The Aftermath of Decentralizing Big CompaniesOften, the goal of cryptocurrency is to decentralize large businesses such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Then again, while discussing how Helium plans to go up against The Internet, Alex posed the question, “What happens after they succeed?” Like the concept of anarchism, crypto’s goal to take down big companies could only mean that crypto seeks to take their place, which is arguably just as bad. Later in the episode, Alex best described it as “taking down evil corporations by being more evil.” Of course, while this is a joke, there may be some truth to crypto’s means to decentralize ventures in power. And while Mark tried to counter it with “what if crypto becomes sustainable,” it still begs the question, “who would be responsible for its regulation then?”. What would the distribution of resources be like then? Will the value of crypto be sustainable when, at its core, its value is based on what value people give it? So far, sustaining the value of crypto has already proven to be impossible. Hence, Alex’s concern over the aftermath of crypto’s success is still valid. Either way, only the future holds the answer to his question, and the number of existential crises in this episode is enough for one day.About Alex Velluto:Alex Velluto was named “Best of Fest” at the Golden Spike Comedy Festival. Alex also won at the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival in Ithaca, NY, and got into the finals at the Boston Comedy Festival. Since then, he has performed at other top festivals globally, including the Big Sky Comedy Festival and the Seattle International Comedy Competition.In 2016, Alex was voted “Best Comedian” by City Weekly Magazine. Now, his debut comedy special "Alex Velluto: Spurious" is currently streaming on Amazon. He is also said to appear alongside the cast of JK Studios, formerly known as Studio C, in their series Loving Lyfe. Not only that, he will be hosting a comedy walking series for NordicTrack despite being vaguely out of shape, according to him. Outline of the Episode: • [00:52] Alex Velluto just found out his YouTube video got viral • [02:10] Why Alex hates investing, cryptocurrency, and billionaires • [06:23] How nudity-back cryptocurrency “MoonlyFans” works • [08:44] Alex’s beef with crypto and how to spend it on tangible items • [11:09] Crypto began to have value because of the dark web • [19:47] What made Alex jump in on the Dogecoin train • [26:16] How Safemoon crypto keeps your “moons” safe in Gambia, Africa • [29:43] Alex and the hosts’ different perspectives on cryptocurrency • [31:36] How decentralizing comedic franchises turned Youtube into a mess • [37:32] “HackCoin” as a cryptocurrency for comedians and its similarities to NFTs • [41:24] How the healthcare crypto “Solve” works and why Alex believes in healthcare • [50:15] Why Alex thinks Australia is not real and that we’re all on the Truman Show Catch Alex Velluto!Website: https://www.alexvelluto.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexvelluto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avelluto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexvelluto Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGfC1Ji8zEs8uKi-r4cDdRw Connect with AmigosPC!Website: https://www.amigospc.net #cryptojoke #dogecoinscam #alexvelluto

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Brandon "Gooch" Hahn, as they chat about “branding” in music genres and cancel culture. Brandon Hahn is an afternoon radio personality, an accomplished stand-up comedian, and a raging hypocrite from Las Vegas. Along with Dennis Huff and Petar Spajic, Brandon also hosts the best podcast in the universe, at least according to them, “Rise To Offend.” Today, he shares his thoughts on how similar music genres are and why flat earthers are stupid. There’s a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode. 

The Magic of Music on the Radio

After talking about segregation among music genres and fans, Brandon shares why he loves radio. He believes that there is a certain magic to playing requested songs. After all, no one knows what is coming up next. The variety of music on the radio gives listeners a chance to find other genres of music they might grow to love. Song requests on radio break listeners out of their echo chamber and, in turn, see what else is out there. It is then that they get to see if there is anything else that can eventually inspire them. Sometimes, all people need to get into a different genre is a “hook.” This “hook” can be a theme, a lyric, or even a melody. But once they find it, they can look for it in their usual genre or deep dive into another. It can even lead to what can be their favorite song someday. In the end, music is for everyone, and radio is what can bring magic to them.

How to Deal with Cancel Culture

In this episode, Brandon admitted to having his fair share of experiences on cancel culture. He then shared his best advice about it. Brandon, for one, does not engage in any forms of cancel culture, which is the first step to dealing with it. For instance, if somebody comes at you, confronting them only makes matters worse for you. As a result, instead of invalidating their claims, you end up helping their case. Hence, Brandon highly suggests ignoring them because eventually they will either run out of breath or look like the bad guy instead. But let’s face it. Ignoring them can be easier said than done. After all, the most challenging part about living in this world now is not reacting but just understanding that some people want to be validated so much that they will go extreme to do so. They invalidate others because they find comfort in knowing what they say or do matter when in reality, we all matter. Cancel culture is just a competition of “whose opinions matter more.” But again, people often forget that opinions are just that, opinions. And it is best to look in a different direction and go along with our day. 

About Brandon "Gooch" Hahn:

Brandon "Gooch" Hahn started his radio journey in 2000, where he managed to score an internship without accruing insane amounts of debt. Thanks to being too dumb for college. Eighteen years later, he's in the same building where he started, holding down the afternoon shift for KOMP "The Rock Station." The jokes and personal philosophies he unleashes on his audience have been known to bring about either laughter or confusion, depending on the listener's sobriety level at the time. Brandon is also an accomplished standup comedian who performs mainly in the southwest and over the Vegas strip. His hobbies include playing guitar, Madden, and anger management.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:01] Brandon “Gooch” Hahn’s thoughts on Tacos and Mexican Food

[02:11] What brought Brandon to do radio and comedy

[04:35] His first gig at the station before becoming an afternoon regular

[07:21] What’s the audience like in Las Vegas and the communities there

[09:48] Giveaways amid the pandemic and COVID’s impact on the Las Vegas communities

[12:19] How the pandemic gave us a chance to do some self-reflection

[13:28] What “rock and roll” is and the problem with segregation among music genres

[15:21] How similar most music genres truly are, from hip-hop, country, and even punk

[18:22] Kid rock and how he was able to keep a large fanbase for so long

[21:52] Branding in the music industry and how it keeps artists afloat

[23:11] What bands, hobbies, and other interests Brandon invests in

[25:00] The magic behind playing requested music on radio stations

[27:03] A discussion on cancel culture and Brandon’s experience with it

[34:01] How the documentary podcast “Rise to Offend” is a response to cancel culture

[36:27] Brandon "Gooch" Hahn on whether Australia is real and how much he hates flat earthers

[41:30] The one music genre Brandon listens to as a guilty pleasure

[45:12] What many people like that he cannot stand; social media and politics

[55:31] A piece of information that Brandon has learned that he feels should be illegal

 

Catch Brandon "Gooch" Hahn!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGOOCHHAHN/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbuddygooch 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbuddygooch 

Rise to Offend Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/193-rise-to-offend-spreaker-24111808/ 

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Having a bit of background in building computers on his own, John was thrilled when he first got to learn the concept of cryptocurrency. He got involved in crypto since its conception in 2009 when he just moved to Southwest Florida. At the time, Bitcoin can be mined with a PC, so with a small computer plugged at the back of a welding shop, John started mining Bitcoin. Before he even landed where he is now, John had a few bumps along the way. It reached the point where he sold everything he had and moved 800 miles away from Southwest Florida. Despite his success in making money out of cryptocurrency and as a YouTuber, John does not consider himself a professional trader or proficient in it. He sees himself as a masterclass welder who loves trading and cryptocurrency.

Join Scott and Mark with their guests Dave Vadala as they chat about reviewing movies and working as a stand-up comic during the pandemic. Dave Vadala is a comedian, filmmaker, movie critic, and podcast host known for his dark humor, which sometimes gets him in trouble. Today, Dave shares his thoughts on how annoying friendly neighborhoods are and why Australia could be The Matrix. You don’t want to miss this, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Join Scott and Mark with their guests Dave Sarra as they chat about comedy club stories, conspiracy theories, and the age of shitty sequels. Dave Sarra is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, Twitch streamer, and Youtuber known for the most random types of humor. Today, he shares his thoughts on comedians, politics, adult sites, and Antarctica. There’s a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!

Comedians and Connections

In this episode, Dave shares countless stories about comedy clubs and how most of them nowadays are just there to get your name out. Back when Kill Tony was still a thing, it was a way for most up-and-coming comedians to enter the scene. But, more often than not, newer podcasts trying to emulate Kill Tony only want to bring on big names like Joe Rogan, which Mark pointed out that podcasts are not about connecting with more prominent comedians but with an actual audience. After all, an audience is what makes a star and not just the people you know. Funny enough, Dave made the same point later on, saying that it is not about fame but about having fun with the audience and your peers. Unfortunately, while Joe Rogan’s ideology that all comedians are peers, Dave Sarra believes otherwise because if it were that simple, then it would not be difficult for aspiring comedians to enter the stand-up industry. While Dave made an attempt and failed, he still tries to connect with other comedians because he genuinely enjoys the company of others like him. In the end, the connections that matter are the ones where you have the most fun.

Conspiracies on Antarctica and Giant Culture

Later on, Dave is asked the usual “Is Australia real?” question, which, interestingly enough, spiraled down into a discussion surrounding Antarctica. While he immediately confirmed that Australia is real, contrary to Flat Earthers’ beliefs, he still questioned why Antarctica surrounds the Earth on all its edges. For a moment, this question confused the hosts to the point that they thought Dave was a Flat Earther. Luckily, he was not, but that does not waver his concerns around Antarctica. Now, when he was asked what his favorite conspiracy theory is, to the hosts’ surprise again, Dave did not answer Antarctica but rather Giant Culture. At first, the three went on about a documentary-like show about giants, spiraling down once again into how redheads and dinosaurs prove that giants could have existed. While numerous studies have either debunked or proven it, giant culture remains a conspiracy that will always pique Dave Sarra’s interest.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:18] Dave talks about what he does and how he met Kelsey Hudgins.

[06:50] How podcasts like Kill Tony were a way for up-and-coming comedians to be seen.  

[08:22] Dave’s experience being on Kill Tony and how much he sucked the first time.

[10:55] What comedy bars are open in Los Angeles, and which ones charge too much.

[13:03] How comedy clubs nowadays are about getting your name out there than connecting with an audience.

[16:17] How long he’d been doing stand-up, and why comedians are not the same.

[19:19] The Green Room and Dave’s stories of hanging around big names like Bobby Lee and Joe Rogan.

[22:45] Dave’s notes on previous guests and how the background music trips him up.

[26:01] Their thoughts on magic and Dave’s Magic Castle story.

[29:27] Growing up in the age of shitty sequels and why Dave loves them.

[31:40] Recent movies they saw and why not having been to theaters made even the shitty ones good.

[34:24] What the best Star Wars movie is and why it is not The Force Awakens.

[38:21] A discussion on wrestling and politics and why Dave loves getting involved in both.

[40:53] What Dave Sarra’s favorite adult site is and why he made an Xvideos account.

[44:02] Their answers to Dave’s question of “If you’re stuck on an island, which pornstar’s entire videography would you have with you?”

[46:01] Dave’s countless experiences in his younger years and how some of them still turn him on.

[53:02] Dave Sarra’s answer to “Is Australia real?” and his question of “Why is Antarctica surrounding the earth in all edges?”

[57:29] Dave’s favorite conspiracy theory and why he loves Giant Culture.

[01:00:27] Why Dave is concerned about Antarctica’s existence and how conspiracy theories around ‘child pornography’ are often dismissed.

[01:05:06] A continuation of the Giant Culture discussion and why redheads and dinosaurs prove it.

[01:11:38] What pieces of information Dave has learned that he would think should be illegal for him to know.

 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveSarra/featured 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.sarra/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveXHALE 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/davesarra 

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Join Scott and Mark with their guests Steven Briggs as they chat about the hierarchy of traveltransits and Steven’s toilet paper giveaway. Steven Briggs is a comedian, actor, writer, andYoutuber known for his hilarious sketches. Today, he shares stories of him either witnessingsomeone almost getting stabbed on a Greyhound or drinking breast milk from a shot glasstwice. If you want to hear more crazy stories, stay tuned and enjoy the episode!Where Do Truck Drivers Hook UpIn this episode, Steven asked the vital question, “Where do truck drivers hook up?” Now, thequestion stemmed from their conversation about “The Mile High Club.” That is, If someonehooks up on a plane and they call it “The Mile High Club,” what would they call it if someonehooked up on a bus? The three then agreed on “The Mile Marker Club,” but it eventuallyevolved into how you would even hook up on a bus, and in turn, on a truck. At first, they thoughttruck drivers would hook up on the tiny beds they would sleep on in the front of the truck. ButSteven proposed that truck drivers would hook up in the back, where the fruits and vegetablesare. Hence, while the three jokingly agreed on this idea, this also answers why your avocadosare sticky.Steven’s Toilet Paper GiveawayRight when COVID started, Steven did somewhat of a “giveaway.” He always wanted to buy abidet, and he did, which changed his life forever. But now, he had a bunch of toilet paper he nolonger needed. Hence, he put out a speaker on his balcony, played some music, andannounced that he was giving away his toilet paper. Then again, that wasn’t the best part of it.People started crowding up the place just to come and get toilet paper, and to Steven lookedlike a pigeon coming for bread crumbs. Even better, more people came by every day at around3 PM to, again, just get free toilet paper. Steven even described them as feral cats becausepeople would often end up fighting over the last rolls. In the end, it was a fun experience for bothSteven and his neighbors.About Steven BriggsSteven is an LA-based comedian, writer, and actor. In addition to his international touringschedule for Stand-up, he regularly shoots sketch comedy for his YouTube channel, which hasgrown exponentially in recent years, with videos grossing over 100k views.He has just returned from his 5th tour performing for the US troops in the Middle East and hasrecently been featured on TruTV's Laff Tracks, Hulu's Coming to the Stage, Jokesters TV CW,and is slated to appear on a new Netflix show this year. His album, Whiskey Dick, can be foundon iTunes.Outline of the Episode:● [02:23] Why Steven Briggs likes eating hot stuff and his experience eating a CarolinaReaper.● [04:15] The euphoria of sensory overload and different kinds of weed.● [08:55] What would get Mark to smoke a dab again, and what an EBT card is.● [12:37] Who do people say they look like and comments on Steven’s bleached hair.● [13:50] How horse-backing a dog is better than just riding a bus while touring the states.● [15:45] Steven’s story about seeing someone almost getting stabbed on a Greyhound.● [19:07] The hierarchy of travel transit and where cars would be on it.● [22:24] Where do truck drivers hook up, and why your avocados are sticky.● [25:34] How Steven ended up moving into a haunted apartment.● [27:59] Why drinking breast milk from a shot glass twice did not get Steven onWorldStar.● [30:59] What got Steven into sketch comedy, and how he did a toilet paper giveaway.● [37:19] Another story where Steven saw a guy bug 36 rolls of toilet paper at the height ofthe TP scare.● [39:00] Why it has been years since Steven was on a website and how AmigosPC needsto...