Panamera P is a rapper based in Chicago, IL 💯 In this episode, we discuss how egoless rappers could change the industry, why Lil Wayne was so influential in his prime, why you're better off just dropping your music rather than waiting for the perfect moment, the legacy of Jay-Z, the supportive creative ecosystem that leads to success, and so much more! 🔥

Noah Wolf is a stand-up comedian, open mic host, & producer based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch him WEEKLY on Wednesdays at the Rabbit Hole open mic, sign-up at 7:30 (at the Rabbit Hole in Wrigleyville)🌟He produces 'Big Bad Wolf Comedy', a monthly pop-up comedy show coming to a cool venue near you 🐺 In this episode, we discuss the reality of SNL's casting process, why there's never a single moment where you've "made it", the correct 'Star Wars' viewing order, what made Judd Apatow a genius, how a clear premise leads to the funniest humor, and much more! 🔥

Jose Alfredo is a stand-up comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch his podcast, 'Desgenera2', on all streaming platforms 💪 In this episode, we discuss how Jose found stand-up comedy through paint-and-sip classes, the art of inventing dance moves, learning English through 90s sitcoms, how the language we speak influences the way we think, what we can do to solve the male loneliness epidemic, and much more! 🔥

James Fisher Jr. is a stand-up comedian, open mic host, & producer based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch him WEEKLY at Trigger Warning Open Mic, taking place at Output Wrigleyville on Mondays at 10:30 PM ⚠ He's also the creator of Vaudeville TV, where everybody is a star 🌟 In this episode, we discuss why marketability matters more than talent, how audiences prevent performers from changing their creative identity, Norm Macdonald’s ability to hide wisdom inside comedy, why miscommunication and imperfection make us human, how financial stress destroys the ability to be creative, revisiting embarrassing material in your digital footprint, and much more! 🔥

Tim Cruitt is a stand-up comedian & film enthusiast based in Chicago, IL! 💯In this episode, we discuss the problem with watching too many movies, why franchises going to space is always a bad sign, what went wrong with Disney's Star Wars sequels, whether art should be ranked and/or given awards at all, why some stories deserve tragic endings, and much more! 🔥

Jay Fxck is a musician & filmmaker based in Chicago, IL 💯 He's also the creator of Spaghetti West, a real place created to help grow a community of beautiful beings 🍝 In this episode, we discuss why everything is a freestyle, how manufactured virality has changed the content landscape, electric scooters being ridden on the highway, the time Jay almost fell off of a 5-story roof, how the introduction of digital cameras transformed films forever, and so much more! 🔥

Esmod is a rapper, violinist, & producer based in Chicago, IL 💯 he is the curator of Esmod Enterprises, bringing you events by artists for artists 🎨 In this episode, we discuss why fame magnifies problems instead of solving them, how the definition of "viral" has changed over time, the art of speedrunning video games, why successful artists cannot truly do everything alone, the golden era of PlayStation 2 platformers, how the wrong teacher can redirect someone’s life for years, and so much more! 🔥

Ryder Olle is a stand-up comedian & musician based in Chicago, IL! 💯 He is the drummer of Dropship, one of the doom metal bands of all-time 🤘 In this episode, we discuss why Andrew Dice Clay was the OG character comic, whether shape-shifting sky anomalies are fourth-dimensional objects or not, when performers become their stage persona, the origin story of Dropship, and much more! 🔥

Drew Graf is a podcaster based in Chicago, IL! You can catch his show, 'Drew Sits With', wherever you listen to podcasts 💯 In this episode, we discuss the long-term fallout of Shane Gillis's SNL cancellation, why Lizzo's appearance at the Kevin Hart roast was so effective, whether producer laughter improves or ruins a podcast, learning not to disagree when hearing something you don't like, why John Cena is the ultimate "yes man", and much more! 🔥

Tracy Baker is a musician based in Chicago, IL 💯 you can hear his latest singles ('Breaking Free, 'Get Moving', & 'Don't Give Up') NOW on all your favorite streaming services 🎷 In this episode, we discuss why success is more about survival than anything else, how painting helped Tracy cut down on smoking, what makes Neuralink so dangerous, how social media has made us care more about looking good than being good, why you can't underestimate the intelligence of children, and so much more! 🔥