People We Love

Current computer coder and former Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party, Alex Merced has done much more beyond those jobs, and we get into all of it. Growing up, Alex was inspired by his hardworking single mom and that is clear by the person he's become today. And we for sure talk music, economics, Ron Paul, and more, but Alex is man who truly values patience, kindness, empathy, and forgiveness, and there's no doubt that comes from mom. https://www.instagram.com/alexmerced, http://alexmerced.com, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Podcaster and producer, Marc Clair was born in Buffalo and mostly raised in Connecticut. And this Penn State alum and I talk a little politics and libertarian stuff, but this one's really about Marc's relationship with his father, Alan Clair, a man who always stands up for justice and fairness. And this was never on display more than when Marc recalls when a harmless high school prank that led to absurd punishments that Marc and his dad were appalled by. This is actually a story Marc has somehow never told on his podcasts or any podcast!

https://www.instagram.com/marcopoloist, https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Comedian Rachele Friedland was born and raised in Long Beach, California as a young girl into ballet and horses. But it wasn't too long before she moved on from those things into her primary role as a sarcastic teen. Later on though it was her mom who actually suggested stand up comedy. But years before Rachele found the stage and was performing at comedy festivals and beyond, when she was a ripe age of four years old she met one of her best friends for life, Paige, who's also sarcastic, outgoing, and a bit mischievous as well.

https://www.instagram.com/rachelefriedland/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Today's guest is my friend and former college roommate, fellow Long Islander, family man, cancer survivor, and much more, Doug Druckman. And he tells me all about high school football's positive impact and how he made lifelong friends. Myself, Doug, and others lived in a house of legendary partying junior and senior year of college in Syracuse, before Doug eventually found his way to Chicago. Along the way he met his wife Beth and had two kids. But just last year doctors discovered a blood clot and a tumor in Doug's arm. I'm very happy to say though Doug is doing well today and is in remission. http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Producer and comedian, Redd Jefferson stubbornly disliked school as a teen and only cared really about comedy and becoming a professional wrestler. The legend, Mick Foley was always Redd's favorite and not just for being a great wrestler, but for the person he is and how well he treats all the fans. Mick Foley has never let Redd down, but Redd's journey took him away from his wrestling pursuits and more into comedy… and to Austin, TX and to LA... into film producing, podcasting, and even working on Too Cute Brothers, a show with his brother and also great recent guest of this podcast, Jason Redlitz. https://instagram.com/redd_jefferson/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Comedian Irene Tu grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, but really got more hardcore into comedy at Berkeley and while living in the Bay Area. This former kid basketball point guard has gone through at least a couple of identity crises in her life, and tells me all about her journey of self discovery as a person and as a comedian, and all about the influence and inspiration of one particular comedian, the one and only Ellen DeGeneres. https://www.instagram.com/irene_tu, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

New Jersey's own, comedian Jason Redlitz is a former middle school basketball shot blocker who tells me all about his large family, where EVERYBODY's names start with the letter J. We also talk about how Jason loves doing bits and characters, his love for the legend Andy Kaufmann and also for his talented comedian brother, Redd Jefferson. And Jason and Redd now work together on TOO CUTE BROTHERS, a fun Twitch show where they literally draw "cute stories" from current events in the news.

https://instagram.com/turnurjasoff/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, comedian Aaron Mliner recalls dad working at Caesar's Palace, playing soccer in the heat, and being a breakdancing kid and a hip-hop music lover. But soccer turned to into theater and improv, which led to moving to LA to pursue acting. And one day a comedian friend, Steven Randolph was wondering and asked Aaron, "Hey, why don't you do standup?" https://www.aaronmliner.com/, https://www.instagram.com/aaronmliner/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Long Island's own, comedian Jared Goldstein actually recalls phasing out his Long Island accent as a young child actor. And besides that it wasn't always easy growing up for Jared, as he dove into all things Pokemon for an escape. But soon enough, acting led to stand up and NY led to LA. Along the way, Jared has had some amazing experiences in the entertainment business, including as a youngster appearing in a Saturday Night Live sketch written by pretty much his all time favorite cast member, the one and only Tina Fey. https://www.instagram.com/heyjaredhey/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70XfCz4IhfY (Jared on SNL), http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, http://peoplewelovepodcast.com

Monroe, Michigan's own, comedian Brad Wenzel grew up a WWE wrestling fan who wasn't particularly athletic, but it wasn't long before he discovered Saturday Night Live and stand up, and made his way to an open mic to perform for the first time at age 16. But besides talking about comedy in college and beyond, and even his sets on Conan O'Brien, Brad also tells me all about his strong Michigan connection to family and the music of Bob Seger.

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