Out of The Box Podcast

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Nemr Nassar (@Nemrcomedy) about being the first stand up comedian in Lebanon! Nemr is known as the "Lebanese King of Comedy", and has toured internationally, as well as being on the cover of "Rolling Stone" in the Middle East. Nemr rose to fame in the Middle East by promoting his own shows and also promoting the mantra of, "Unity. No politics. One Love." His comedy seeks to unite the various middle eastern cultures and promote understanding and tolerance. Hilarious interview with a smart and funny comedian!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interview Dr. Glen Lopez about his work creating mobile health clinics for the poor and under served. They also discuss his neighborhood walking program. Dr. Glen found a way to save large hospitals money and also help people in the community who desperately need medical attention. Leaving his conventional and high paid position, he founds the mobile health clinics that help those who need it most. Interesting conversation about how our health care system needs major reform!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews travel hacker, Kevin Le (@kevle). Travel hacking is a technique used to travel very cheaply through mileage clubs and other tricks. Kevin talks about his first study abroad and how he got hooked on the idea or traveling for little money. Since then, he has gotten free flights, been upgraded to first class, and even stayed for free at 5 star hotels and resorts through his travel hacking practices. Very fun, light, and interesting conversation with a unique and well traveled guest.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Brianna Wu (@Spacekatgal), head of video game developement at Giant Spacekat, about her recent articles in the press. Giant Spacekat is one of the few all female gaming companies, designing games with strong female characters in a heavily male dominated field. Brianna was recently featured in multiple online articles, including Polygon.com and interviewed on NPR, regarding her experiences in the gaming world. From death and rape threats, to daily online harassment, many women in gaming have had to leave the industry due to misogyny, sexism, and blatant hatred towards women who seek to create games beyond the typical "cute and pink" genre or who refuse to create female characters who are purely sexual in nature. Empowering and enlightening interview with a true trailblazer in her field!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Lee Cholodenko about leaving his small business on a mission to spread the idea of unconditional love. Lee has studied with prominent spiritual teachers, Byron Katie and Paul Ferrini, who is a best selling author and advocate on spirituality, healing, and self-love. This is an extremely positive and practical episode on how we can all love ourselves more and accept ourselves for all of our flaws and issues, even if we have had a very dark past. Lee talks about how unconditional love is at the core of who we are and has nothing to do with religion, but is an extremely humanist idea. Amazing talk with a bright and positive light!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews independent journalist and bitcoin advocate, David Seaman (@D_Seaman) about his involvement in the alternative currency, Hyper. David is an independent journalist who has been featured on the Young Turks, RT, The Joe Rogan Experience, as well as countless other independent outlets. He is a known advocate for Bitcoin, alt, and crypto currencies, and has written several eBooks on the subject. They discuss how alternative currencies are on the way to revolutionize how banking and finance work, and alt currencies as the future of money and transactions. Very informative and interesting interview and easy to understand for beginners interested in learning about alternative currencies!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@outoftheboxpodcast) interviews PTSD advocate, Nola Hennessey. Nola is a avid speaker, spreading awareness about the life altering condition that she herself was affected by for over 20 years, due to various childhood traumas. They discuss solutions, awareness, healing, and the importance of mental health. Inspiring and eye opening interview for soldiers, trauma survivors, and victims of war.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@outoftheboxpodcast) interviews comedian, actor, and screenwriter, Danny Cho, about his new film, "K-town Cowboys." Danny talks about what it is like in the business, trying to make it as an Asian American and also about writing, producing, and getting funding for his debut film, which he was able to raise half a million dollars to shoot! Danny is a true independent film maker trying to break the negative Asian stereotypes in Hollywood! Amazing, real, and inspiring interview with a rising talent!

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews professional poker player and crypto currency developer, Danny Johnson, who goes by the online name, Crypto Cayce. Danny talks about his life as a professional poker player and how he became a developer for the alternative currency, Pink Coin. This very in depth discussion explains the basics of crypto currencies, like BitCoin, how they work and breaks the misconceptions, myths, and stereotypes out there that many people have about alternative currency. Extremely informative interview with a lot of insights into the alternative currency World.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews Internationally known LGBT activist, therapist, and life coach, Davina Kotulski about being your authentic self. Davina talks about the importance of the LGBT struggle with marriage equality in the US and how by honoring your true identity and authentic self, whether your sexual orientation or just your passion, creates leaders and role models that can change the World. Personal development and self love are always the key with healing and solving any issue in life. Extremely fun, funny, and positive interview!