People We Love

Lafayette, Indiana's own, musician and music teacher, Shawn Osborne has been mostly blind most his life, but nor that nor a bad car accident when he was younger could dissuade him from his passions: Music and activism. We talk metal, classical, we talk libertarian stuff, moving to LA, and more. And also, one particular music teacher had who had a profound influence Shawn at Los Angeles Community College years ago - Laszlo Cser.

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Comedian, paralegal, and Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of California, Rachel Nyx grew up an only child and a news junkie. And eventually Rachel herself transitioned into a new gender and new political identity as well, going from Republican to Libertarian. But long before then, Rachel was an accomplished Boy Scout. A strong leader who tells me about a bunch of people she admires -- she recalls the profound moment when she realized stand up comedy itself was a genre – when she first heard the comedy of the late great John Pinette, and was truly inspired. https://www.instagram.com/rachillax_13/, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sanctuary-comedy-show-tickets-267305597237, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Comedian Davina Joy was born in Kenya and raised in Virginia, and she tells me all about her Jewish dad and Muslim mom who kept sending her to Catholic schools. An always hyperactive tree hugger as she describes herself, we talk mom, dad, siblings, and she tells me all about her cool Auntie Julie in New Zealand. Besides family and weed talk, this free spirit tells me all about how she created her free spirited Naked & Serious Bodcast. https://www.instagram.com/thesmallestfatgirl/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Comedian Adam Nutter is originally from Staten Island and now lives in Pennsylvania. Growing up he was a shy kid into comic books and sports. Football being his best sport, he tells me all about being hard-hitting safety in high school. Later on he found mixed martial arts, but eventually his true passion standup comedy. Adam's life has definitely had some up and downs, and he talks very honestly about it all. We cover a lot in this one, including discovering libertarianism, and his brief time on the force as a police officer. But perhaps most notably, Adam tells me all about his love for his dad, who he is very close with. https://www.instagram.com/adamnutter/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Comedian Espi Rivadeneira is originally from upstate NY, and grew up the middle child with four siblings in a tough, smart, and funny family. Always into language, she became multilingual and thought that's where her career path would take her. Espi's young life has already had some twists and turns, and she talks very openly about her battles with alcoholism -- but also tells me all about her discovery of her first love improv, and her true love, standup. We talk comedy, family, and all about one particular person who's been an inspiration to her: Actor, Robert Downey Jr, who of course has dealt with his own demons. https://instagram.com/espirivadeneira/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Filmmaker, podcaster, and vegan TikTok influencer Jason Kartalian grew up in Southern California to a working character actor father, Buck Kartalian. And he recalls as a kid helping produce these super fun and wacky themed short films for family holiday party screenings. But whether it's been in behind the camera making films professionally now, or recording his Vegan Hacks podcast, dad has always been a source of inspiration for Jason.

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Entrepreneur, brand expert, and much more, Caili Elwell has worn many hats over years. But long before all that she grew up Connecticut and spent a lot of time in the nature-infused state of Maine. An empath always interested in the choices people make, ambitious Caili's life was forever changed when she met her husband, and then had her daughter, Evie. Caili's for sure had some ups and downs, but her story of persistence, and love for people, and especially for her family, is truly inspirational. https://www.instagram.com/cailielwell/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Comedian Aaron Monte grew up in a large family in LA, and everyone in it has a sense of humor and loved to joke around. Whether it was family members farting on his head, or his dad's deadpan humor, imaginative young Aaron seemed to always have comedy around. But long before he started incorporating music into his standup, a young adolescent Aaron recalls the very first time he watched the legend, Richard Pryor, Live in Concert special in Long Beach, CA, on Comedy Central.

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Comedian Callie Coogle is originally from small town Oglethorpe, GA, and it wasn't long before she needed to spread her wings and headed to California then Europe to pursue further education. Her odyssey has taken her from the studio arts to literature, but ever since diving full on into standup comedy, she's unlocked a new way of writing and creating. Along the way though, since THIRD GRADE actually, has been friend, fellow childhood trouble maker and the sibling Callie never had, Lori.

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