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No one mourns the wicked in the same way that no one mourns a struggling podcaster. Nonetheless, we soldier on with an amazing episode featuring my wickedly talented friend Adele Dazeem, ope, I mean Hillary Campbell! Hillary is one of the funniest and most talented people I know and she’s recently started performing again in the community theater scene in Denton, TX. During the episode we learn a little bit about her background and experiences with musical theatre (3:53) and then do our review of Schwartz and Holzman’s hit Broadway musical, Wicked (35:28). Maybe this episode will be the one that makes me popular?

If you’d like to connect with Hillary and/or have her be your wedding photographer, please visit hillarycampbellphotography.com.

I probably should’ve published this episode back in the spring of 1862, but computers didn’t exist and neither did myself or Mickey – who is my guest for the very first edition of the @russrev1ews book club. Mickey and I have been reading books together for over a decade, and I’ve always wished we had a recorded document of our discussions so I could better remember the things we’ve read. This was actually a big reason why I wanted to start the podcast in the first place – so you could say, this is the pod in it’s truest essence – and I’m guessing no one will listen. But on the off chance you’re a fan of the novel or French literature or maybe just the musical, we are very excited to be reviewing the first volume of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables, which is entitled Fantine.

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Our favorite travel concierge, Caleb, is back to review Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios. We were thrilled to attend this exclusive 3-hour event together at one of our fav theme parks within the Walt Disney World Resort. During the episode we review everything it has to offer and break down all that’s included – from the short lines to the unlimited snacks and everything in between (4:24). To wrap it up, we try our best to genuinely evaluate whether it’s worth the price or not (52:03). This episode is a tour for the stars! 

Dreaming about a Disney adventure? Be sure to book a free consultation with Caleb at GetawaysByCaleb.com.

Editor's Note: We mislabeled "KidTigrrr" as "KidPop" and apologize for the error. Check out her music here.

Join me and show regular, Mickey, as we review Billy Corgan’s latest side project, Billy Corgan and the Machines of God. Mickey and I attended their only Chicagoland performance at the Taste of Joliet on June 20, 2025. During the episode we review their amazing 2 hour plus set, which honored the anniversaries of Mellon Collie and Machina (5:00). We also review the venue, setlist, crowd, and overall vibe (22:59). Mickey also corrects an embarrassing vocabulary error from episode 7, changing the course of my life forever (1:48).

Check out the 500th episode of the Vinyl Guide where you'll hear a fascinating conversation with Billy.

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Happy Father's Day everyone! In honor of the holiday, I’m humbled to share a conversation with my friend and mentor, Rudy Rivera. The original premise of the show was to compare what it’s like having a 4 year old versus a 22 year old, but we just ended up having a meaningful chat on what it’s like being a dad. Whether you’re a biological dad, adoptive dad, foster dad, mentor, uncle or big brother – I hope this episode encourages you to stay motivated in the journey of raising up this coming generation. Thanks Rudy for gifting me your time!

If you'd like to connect with Rudy, please visit drinkofferings.com.

Last thing! I bought a URL, so if you like what you hear you can now subscribe and follow on your podcasting platform of choice by visiting russrev1ews.com! 

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It’s hard to believe but after 8 amazing years, the Nintendo Switch is finally being replaced by the completely different Nintendo Switch 2. In light of this, myself and, first time recurring guest, uhmandaplz are going to spend an hour eulogizing, memorializing, and (most importantly) reviewing the Nintendo Switch (10:25).

We also spend some time getting feedback from Amanda’s mom (6:17) and create a 1 line review for Morgan Wallen’s new album (8:27).

It’s so sad the Switch’s run is over, but we are so grateful for all the great games and great memories. Thanks for listening!

If you'd like to connect with Amanda, please visit ⁠linktr.ee/uhmandaplz.

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Join me and my buddy Texas Timmy as we review one of the most popular websites on the planet – YouTube. During the conversation (9:13) we reflect on YouTube’s amazing founding at the greatest university on earth and then review the site’s 20+ year history. Highlights include shoes, falling off ladders, Weezer, video gaming guides, sports, SNL, and more! Feel free to comment with your favorite YouTube video.

Videos of Note

• Russ’ first YouTube video
• Tim’s first YouTube video
• Pork and Beans by Weezer
• The Death of Late Night TV by Eddy Burback
• The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel by Jenny Nicholson
• Everybody wants to waste your time by Drew Gooden

If you'd like Tim to audit your moderately successful companies please reach out and russ will connect you to him.

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Happy Mother’s Day everyone! In honor of this very special holiday, I wanted to share an episode that I recorded with my wife, Megan, all the way back in September of 2020. It was about a month before the birth of our child, and I didn’t fully know what this podcast would be or when it would come to fruition. However, I knew we needed to have a record of what it was like to be pregnant – especially because it was happening in the midst of COVID-19. So I’ve been sitting on this audio for 4+ years now and I’m so grateful to finally share it with you all in this format. It’s one of the more vulnerable art pieces I’ve put out into the world, but it has ended up becoming a sweet relic of a very strange time in our lives. I hope you find some enjoyment out of it, and if you’re a cryer you may want some tissues. Be sure to stay tuned at the end of the pod (52:45) for a song Megan recorded for our son in the spring of 2020.

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I don't know about you, but I spend a ton of time ingesting content, but I don't personally know many of the creators who make this content. So you can imagine how excited I was when my cherished friend, Amanda, decided to embark on the journey of becoming a person of influence. Join us as we spend an hour reviewing what it's like trying to become an influencer. We explore how amazing Spotify is, starting a TikTok, branching out to YouTube, monetization (and why it’s so hard!), narcissism (and is it possible to be a un-narcissistic influencer), and we wrap things up with some advice from Amanda – your main hype girl! This episode is a good influence. I promise!

If you'd like to follow or collab with Amanda, please visit linktr.ee/uhmandaplz⁠.

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Don’t tell anybody, but I’m a Disney adult. It’s not my fault – it’s my wife. She’s obsessed with the Disney Parks, so now I’m obsessed with them too. Fortunately, one of my closest friends, Caleb, is also a major Disney adult. So much so he’s started several Disney-centric small businesses over the years. In this episode we review what it's like having a Disney side hustle (1:29), and then we review Animal Kingdom (38:43), Hollywood Studios (49:12), and EPCOT (54:59).

If you'd like to connect with Caleb (or buy an amazing Skyliner shirt), please visit GetawaysByCaleb.com.

If you like what you hear, please consider subscribing on Spotify or Apple Podcast, and follow russ on 𝕏 ⁠⁠⁠@russrev1ews⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!