Mike Squires & Friends

By Creative Evolution Studios

Discover the music industry's inner workings with your host, Mike Squires – a renowned music video director, producer, and globe-trotting entrepreneur. This podcast radiates Mike's unwavering positivi... more

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May 18, 2026 20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia
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00:00 Intro & Childhood Friends Reunite
00:36 Embarrassing Ice Cream Story
01:57 Podcast Support & Sponsor Message
04:15 Reminiscing School Memories
05:44 Career Updates & Subbing
06:47 The Middle School Snitching Saga
09:02 First Video Adventures & Lost Vlogs
13:49 Old Teachers, Nostalgia, & Growing Up
16:14 Red String Video & Early YouTube Skits
19:29 Creative Projects & Comedy Skits
23:31 Makeup, Effects, & Music Video Days
26:23 When Things Go Wrong: The Vampire Video
28:08 Pranks, Basement Stories, & DIY FX
33:13 If TV Shows Were Real & Favorite Old Videos
36:08 Lessons from Filmmaking & Growth
40:00 Best & Worst Advice Learned
43:20 Phones, Screen Time, and Changing Tech
45:21 Respect, Toughness & Family
48:38 Injuries, Memory, and Growing Up
51:12 Giving Your All & Final Messages
52:03 Social Media, The Mall, and Signing Off

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54min
May 13, 2026 What Made This Juice King Never Quit | Renel Domond
Renel shares the story behind building Juice Kings from the ground up, overcoming setbacks, and learning what it really takes to survive as an entrepreneur. From boxing and pushing physical limits to mental health, mentorship, branding, customer experience, and manifesting success, this episode dives deep into the mindset behind building something bigger than yourself.
00:00 Meet Renel: Entrepreneur & Juice King
01:27 Early Hustles and Resourcefulness
03:38 Lessons in Resilience
05:15 Boxing, Pushing Limits, and Facing Fears
08:00 Sports, Recovery, and Physical Challenges
11:17 Launching Juice Kings: The Origin Story
16:15 Building the Business, Overcoming Roadblocks
19:18 Economic Challenges and Educating Customers
21:42 Health, Wealth, and Entrepreneurial Mindsets
23:46 Never Quit: What Entrepreneurs Learn
25:19 Mental Health, Critics, and Starting During COVID
27:00 The Importance of Mentorship and Analysis
29:44 Acting on Impulse & Juice Kings' Launch
32:26 Building the Brand & Logo
37:26 Store Vibes, Reviews, and Customer Experience
39:44 Growth, Consistency, and Expansion
41:12 Applying Skills to Real Estate & Self-Improvement
43:36 Manifesting Success & Power of Words
46:02 Ten-Year Plans and Success Strategies
47:20 Biggest Lessons & Final Thoughts
48:46 A Message to the World & Closing Remarks

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51min
March 22, 2026 What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko
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00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction
00:35 Perfectionism in Music Production
01:39 Struggles & Benefits of Being a Perfectionist
03:36 How Amir Started in Music
05:54 Early Production & Instrument Background
08:31 Transition from Hip-Hop to EDM
12:33 Big Moments in Hip-Hop Production
15:52 Starting a Record Label & Building a Following
19:16 Wild Stories from DJ Life
22:27 Taking Risks & Building the Brand
26:22 Future Goals & The EDM Scene in Connecticut
28:31 Changing EDM Trends & Album Release
31:44 Collaboration & Friendship with Juanny
34:53 EDM Festival Experiences
36:52 DJ Life, Requests & Reading the Crowd
39:37 Challenges & Politics in the DJ Scene
44:01 Importance of Content & Videography
45:45 Best & Worst Parts of Being a DJ
49:39 Self-Presentation & DJ Fashion
51:52 Final Reflections & Message to the World
52:48 Where to Find Amir Online & Outro

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March 15, 2026 What Made This Trainer a BEAST | Hunter Fluegel
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00:00 Introducing Hunter Fluegal
01:02 Early Journey & Earning a Black Belt
02:58 Martial Arts Meditation & Habits
04:44 Podcast Sponsor & Announcements
05:56 Taekwondo in Real Life & Breaking Up Fights
06:48 Fitness Journey & Physical Therapy Approach
08:56 Movement, Recovery, and Mind-Muscle Connection
10:55 Running Journey: From 5K to Marathons
13:14 Training Insights & LA Marathon Experience
14:14 Learning from Other Athletes & Coaches
15:17 Pushing Through Pain & The Mental Side of Endurance
17:21 Tips for Beginner Runners & Setting Baselines
19:00 Building Toward Big Running Goals
21:40 Most Rewarding Trainer Moments
23:02 Helping Clients Build Healthy Habits
25:05 Football Journey & Training for the NFL
27:06 Performance Coaching vs. Playing
28:09 Overcoming Injuries & Identity as an Athlete
30:34 Aging, Activity, and Physical Decline
33:20 Breaking the Cycle—Being Active in Adulthood
35:13 Facing Discomfort & Running Through It
37:06 From Athlete to Coach: Ego and Positivity
38:26 Coaching Styles & Supporting Clients
41:02 Identity and Achieving Change
43:02 Personal Insights & Fun Facts
45:28 Advice for Future Trainers and Clients
46:50 Final Thoughts & Messages to the World

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45min
March 13, 2026 How This Public Speaking Champion Built His Confidence | Brandon Gaydorus
White balance was inexcusable so a black and white episode lol
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00:00 Intro & Hidden Podcast Studio
01:17 Brandon's Journey: Passions and Public Speaking
02:42 Podcast Support & Sponsor Shoutout
03:09 Intentional Speaking and Public Speaking Beginnings
03:38 Secrets to Becoming a Better Public Speaker
06:11 Importance of Repetition & Practice
08:13 Learning from Setbacks and Growth Stories
12:21 Self-Improvement through Reviewing Your Own Footage
16:00 Storytelling and Connecting with the Audience
18:58 Building Trust & Emotional Connection in Content
22:24 Why Stamford, Connecticut is Special
24:04 Brandon's Journey to Stamford
29:48 Breaking into Events: Brendan's Determination Story
34:01 Mentorship and Launching First Events
36:59 Music Showcases and Lessons from Event Organizing
39:39 Transitioning to Author: The Five Books Journey
44:35 Lessons Learned from Writing Multiple Books
49:48 Warm Heart Life: Mission & Backstory
57:01 Building Big Dreams & University Visions
01:00:34 Taking Action and Leaving a Legacy
01:02:03 Closing Thoughts & Community Focus
01:04:44 How to Connect with Brandon & Fun Outro

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1h 7min
February 23, 2026 How to Build a Clothing Brand From Scratch | Visioneri
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00:00 Meet Brandon: Visioneri Brand Founder
01:20 The Origins of Visioneri Clothing
02:42 Building the Visioneri Brand & Early Designs
04:10 Success, Growth & New York Fashion Week
05:36 Breaking Into Fashion Week & Earning Respect
07:10 Authenticity, Purpose & the Visioneri Message
09:05 Keys to Building a Successful Clothing Brand
12:10 Creative Process & Fashion Collaborations
15:00 Business Lessons, Risks & Free Giveaways
17:40 Balancing Creativity, Business & Life
21:00 Personal Style, Fashion Choices & Influence
25:30 Trends, Drops & Visioneri Brand Identity
28:40 Business Setbacks, Money Mistakes & Learning Financials
31:50 Community Support, Burnout & Personal Growth
35:00 Consistency, Motivation & Dealing With Haters
37:25 Growing Up, Overcoming Adversity & Giving Back
41:50 Stamford’s Evolution & Building Community
45:05 Mentors, Influences & Staying True to Yourself
48:00 Creative Longevity & Doing What You Love
51:10 Final Thoughts: Be Yourself & Truly Connect

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54min
February 17, 2026 The Love Triangle That Almost Ruined Everything | Jet Perry
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00:00 Jet Perry Returns & New Album Hype
03:55 Distrokid Sponsorship & Music Distribution Talk
04:04 Direct-to-Consumer Music and Artist Value
12:03 The Story Behind 'From Stanford With Love'
21:41 Love Triangle Experience & Lessons
28:34 Album Inspiration and Personal Growth
37:01 Modern Relationships & Social Media Influence
43:32 Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
48:40 Sacrifice, Careers, and Challenges in Music
54:01 Album Creation Process & Creative Output
01:00:00 Authenticity, Identity & Artist Branding Today
01:05:36 "I Will Be Inevitable"—Jet's Mindset & Ambitions
01:09:01 Album Release, Support, and Closing Thoughts

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1h 14min
February 09, 2026 He Got Booed by a Schoolboy Q Crowd… | Dylan Reese
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00:00 Intro, Tour Stories & Casual Vibes
01:18 Running Into Each Other & How the Podcast Happened
02:39 Dealing With Haters and Online Negativity
06:55 Distrokid
07:57 Unexpected Success and Early Wins
13:43 Delusion, Persistence, and Artistic Growth
20:00 Viral Moments vs Authenticity
26:45 Saying No, Setting Boundaries & Artist Relationships
35:27 Tour Life Lessons and Being a Good Collaborator
41:00 Opening Acts, Ego, and Learning in the Music Industry
50:02 OG Status & Lessons Learned From Touring
52:20 Chasing Dreams & Impacting Fans
57:08 Upcoming Shows & Final Thoughts

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January 31, 2026 What Made This Chicken Restaurant Go Viral | Cwispy Chkn
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00:00 Meet the Cwispy Chkn Founders
01:05 The Idea Behind Better Fast Food
02:35 Building the Menu & Using Local Ingredients
04:10 How the Restaurant Journey Began
06:06 Choosing the Name 'Cwispy' & Early Decisions
07:59 Finding & Overhauling the Perfect Location
10:26 Biggest Hurdles and Lessons in Opening
14:43 Why Sourcing Matters: Ingredients & Avocado Oil
17:48 Balancing Healthy & Tasty
20:08 Recipe Development & Striving for Perfection
24:42 Blowing Up: Influencers and Viral Success
28:23 Lessons Learned from Traditional vs Social Media Marketing
33:40 Navigating a Tough Location & Building a Loyal Base
37:14 Key Strategies: The Power of Social Content
40:00 Working with Influencers: Lessons & Experiences
45:01 The Founders' Story: Friendship, College, Partnership
46:34 Goals for the Future & Staff Shoutouts
48:09 Final Thoughts: Messages to the World
52:01 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Partnership Dynamic
54:57 Signature Menu Items & Wrap Up

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58min
January 18, 2026 Photographing Drake, Lil Wayne & Pop Smoke | Gabe Garza
Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid.To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquiresMerch:https://mikesquires.shopJoin The Squires Squad (Early Access):https://app.grouped.com/mikesquiresConnect with Mike Squires:https://set.page/mikesquires/Stream Mike Squires & Friends:https://pods.to/mikesquires00:00 Meet Gabe Garza & the Double Booking Story02:00 Gabe’s Photography Journey & Career Shift06:00 Starting with Real Estate Photography and Drones09:00 Drone Mishaps & Scary Stories12:00 Transition to Music & Concert Photography15:00 On Doing Free Work and Building a Portfolio20:00 Big Name Artists Gabe Has Worked With23:00 Inside Stories: Shooting Drake’s Tour28:00 Tour Life Challenges & Relationships34:00 Work Dynamics, Mistakes & Learning on Tour40:00 Why Being the Right Hang Matters44:00 Lil Wayne: A Career Highlight52:00 Shooting Pop Smoke & Reflections on Hip-Hop Losses59:00 The Evolution of CT’s Music Scene01:05:00 Lists, Social Media & Community Support01:08:00 Advice for Aspiring Photographers01:11:00 The Four Levels of Luck in Creative Careers01:13:00 On Confidence, Delusion, and Growth01:16:00 Spreading Positivity & Final Reflections

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1h 21min

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