Not Not Down

Happy Octoberfest ja! Lucas and Nick record live from Munich Germany (jk they’re in LA) the morning after celebrating the German festival and hitting a Soul Cycle class with this week’s guests: Katherine Yamamoto @kyammy04 and Matt Adamo @mattadamo_la. After clearing the air Nick admits that he pretends to be fancy (0:09:52), the boys discuss The Boys tv show on Amazon (0:11:22), Lucas knows exactly how to get under Nick's skin (0:13:23), everyone debates cutting people out of your life (0:23:58), is Lucas stronger than Nick??? (0:27:35), Sarg (Nick's alter-ego) is introduced (1:08:30), and Nick tells the story of his weird experience in a BevMo bathroom (0:34:11). Katherine and Matt join (0:41:04) to discuss the Soul Cycle cult (Lucas and Nick are DOWN) (0:47:57), how COVID started their relationship (0:42:59), makeup for guys and male vs female self-image fallacies  (0:59:50),  and Matt’s upcoming side hustle for men’s bodyhair waxing products called BearMan (coming soon) (0:55:29). Ein prost!

Its a politically packed Lucas and Nick struggle to avoid talking politics following a WILD presidential debate (0:12:45) but consider who would win in an actual fight between Trump and Biden, Nick's apartment is sticky (PG-13 podcast!) (0:07:53), and Lucas is the healthiest man alive after not drinking for a single weekend (0:10:30), tells an embarrassing story from his high school swim team days (0:30:40) and gets an incredible voicemail from his aunt (0:12:04). Before the boys are joined by their guest Spencer Wikander (@spencewik) (0:47:10) who went viral on Barstool (@barstoolsports) Lucas' mom calls in to scold Lucas into being nicer to Nick (0:44:00). Spencer tells the full story on getting bit in the face by Kujo the lizard, her newfound notoriety (0:57:04), and requests a job offer from @stoolpresidente. The three also discuss weird things guys do that ruin dates (1:02:50) and what makes a guy “basic” (1:11:19). Nick closes the show by shouting out one of his favorite fitness apps called Vizer (@Vizerapp) (1:24:02).

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Nick: @nwinicki

They boys are back in Manhattan Beach recording on a Sunday Fun Day. Lucas gives a rundown of his car theft misadventure (0:12:28), Lucas was once a notorious candy thief (0:46:54), the duo describes their perfect cult (0:24:12), Nick wants to go to Burning Man and Lucas thinks he's crazy (0:29:34), Lucas and Nick re-clarify what a 51-50 is (0:51:58), they argue about CrossFit (0:40:55), and both advise on making platonic friends through dating apps (0:36:35). They are joined by Caleb Schifferaw (@calebschiff) (1:01:12) to talk about rooming with Lucas in community college (1:03:09), finding entrepreneurial inspiration from your family and heritage (1:11:30), and the luxury accessory company he runs, Design Create Inspire (@dci_lifestyle). As a gift from Caleb, use code “NND10” for 10% off your purchase of DCI goods! 

The boys are ZOOMIN this week as they record remotely. Nick looks absolutely awful on the Zoom video and Lucas has a CVS receipt's worth of clear the airs, including a confirmation that he knows his own mother (0:05:45). During the episode, Nick makes a public cervix announcement that he has obtained Kranch (0:09:45), Lucas brings up Wal-Mart trying to buy Tik-Tok (1:23:53), Shia Labeouf is back and the guys have to rant about how weird he is (again) (1:29:30), and the two pick out their celebrity "squad" to hang out with (0:15:05). Bailey Webster (@bailey_webster) and Natalie Ramirez (@natalie_tsurayo) join the show (0:27:54) to discuss everyone's enneagram personalities (0:36:10), overusing a catch phrase (just say less) (0:28:25), and have the boys rate female fashion (1:02:49). 

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The world is ending and Lucas and Nick are absolutely thriving. They kick off the show by gushing over their fancy night out at Lumi (@lumirooftop) (0:02:30) and the Kranch obsession returns (0:10:19), Nick is shamed for not owning a loofah (0:11:45), Lucas causes a stir on one of Nick's work Zoom calls (0:13:43), and everyone laughs about how they got punished as kids (0:15:47). This weeks EXTREMELY special guest is none other than Lucas' sister, Sierra (@sierrareene), who joins the show (0:21:30) to discuss the Travis Scott burger, how to act around celebrities, her artwork and passions, and details on a time when Lucas got slurped and in a little bit of trouble at a Miguel concert. They close the show by taking a quiz on some popular recent Urban Dictionary words (1:06:20). Lastly, Lucas and Nick announce that if you roast or leave a message as a 5 star review on Apple podcasts they will read them out on the next episode and shout out the author!

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Today is a figurative and literally “you’re doing great sweaty” packed episode. Outside it’s 120 degrees and the both the AC and the normal mics weren’t working so we had to use the backups. Lucas and Nick sweat profusely as they give a public cervix announcement on how Nick is a master of deception (0:8:20), complain about people who don’t pay to remove ads from music (0:13:30), and contemplate how white VW Jettas affect ones attractiveness (0:21:50). The guys are joined by their friend Taylor (@taynoblett) (0:33:40) who informs them that “legally speaking” going to Taco Bell is an iron clad legal defense, the group discusses the effects of recreational marijuana on people’s brains, and Nick and Taylor bond over being Eagle Scouts. To close the show, Lucas and Nick respond to a DM and explain how they became public accountants (1:17:10). 

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Nick: @nwinicki

It’s finally Thursday! Lucas and Nick meet up in OC to record with this episode’s guests, Jess Francis (@jessicaaafrancis) and Kyrsten Head (@kyrkyr175). Lucas is eager to discuss his recent vacation as well as bring up some childhood fears he holds onto (0:21:32), Nick laments and is subsequently teased about his unflattering eyeball situation (0:12:30), and the duo dissects silly things we judge people for (0:15:32). Reoccurring Brazilian guest Linus (@linusgrasel) barges his way onto the show to share a hilarious secret about Lucas (0:29:50). Jess and Kyrsten join the show (0:36:03) to talk about being a “dumpster fire”, Jess explains the struggles of working as a nurse through the pandemic, Kyrsten opens up about being openly bisexual, and both advise Nick on how to deal with his neighbors annoying dog. The guys end the show by shouting out “Design Create Inspire” (@dci_lifestyle) (1:32:55) a startup producing Ethiopian leather accessories founded by Lucas’ former roommate Caleb. 

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Lucas: @lucashuerta

Nick: @nwinicki

On this week’s episode, Nick visits Lucas in Manhattan Beach where they are joined by their most famous and handsome guest yet, Cliff (@cliffcisneros). Outside of the interview, Lucas explains how he went viral on Tik Tok via his pop star high school girlfriend Zolita (@zolita) (0:09:50), Nick makes a psychopath song request (0:23:24), how annoying it is when people don't follow the same meme accounts as you (0:39:30), and both discuss ride share companies leaving California and the horrors of taxis (1:36:42). Cliff joins the show (0:45:53) to talk about his acting career, what inspires him, and getting over the fear of rejection. 

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This week, Lucas packs up his drone and heads down to San Diego to visit Nick and this week’s guest, Gabby (@gabbymontano). The duo debates psychotic taste preferences (0:10:37), rehash the Ben Shapiro WAP debacle (1:09:37), and emphasize the joy of ordering appetizers (0:30:00). Gabby joins the show (0:38:41) to regale the guys with stories about selling feet pics on Instagram, Prom night with Lucas, and joining a roller skating gang. Afterward, Lucas and Nick shout out their friends  who started Seager (@seager_co) a clothing brand inspired by the grit and ruggedness of the old West (1:18:45). They close the show by doing a taste test of Ranch Rider Spirits Co (@ranchriderspirits) (1:17:04). 

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Lucas: @lucashuerta

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Lucas and Nick take a vacation from vacations and spend the weekend at Lucas’ place in Manhattan beach where they unwind with a yoga sesh led by the friend Kevin, (@kev_alfie) this week’s guest. Before chatting with Kev, Nick details how his dad recently had a pants situation (0:06:47), Lucas reveals that he has super powers (1:07:17), and both instruct proper Venmo request etiquette as well as recollect about a Venmo fueled altercation (0:19:53). Kevin joins the show to talk about how he got into yoga and got certified during quarantine, the benefits it provides, and quells Nick’s fears about farting during class (0:34:05). Afterward, Lucas learns about his chakras (1:13:05) and Nick remembers his first trip to a crystal store (1:23:50). 

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Lucas: @lucashuerta

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