GK Smoke makes his return to the studio after weeks on the road! He joins Dirty Dave alongside guests Ephraim and FrenzyFingerz for a wild and unfiltered ride. The crew breaks down the confusing world of sports betting and parlays before exposing the door-to-door sales tactics of selling Kirby vacuums. They share horror stories from the worst jobs they’ve ever had—from cleaning dorm rooms during "Beer Olympics" to the nasty reality of repairing grease-soaked fast-food kitchens. The conversation also takes a deep dive into the history of reggaeton, memories of growing up in Mexico, and a serious discussion on parenting, autism, and the importance of mentors.

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0:00 - GK Smoke is back from tour 2:26 - Sports betting and parlays 6:51 - Online betting scams and virtual trading cards 10:31 - Kirby vacuums and Ponzi schemes 13:18 - Worst jobs: janitors and tile repair 15:42 - The reality of greasy kitchen repairs 17:33 - Black mold and Nana's urn 19:05 - Fabuloso and cleaning memories 20:50 - Memories of Mexico 22:02 - Reggaeton and German accordions 30:05 - Gabber, jock jams, and EDM vibes 30:46 - Parenting, autism, and preparing kids 40:33 - The impact of mentors and final thoughts

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In Episode 21 of The Observation Deck, Dirty Dave and GK Smoke sit down with guests Ephraim and FrenzyFingerz. This episode covers it all—from the professional grind of being an artist on tour to the hilarious and sometimes gross realities of manual labor and sales jobs. The group also reflects on how their own upbringings and the lessons learned from teachers and coaches shaped the way they raise their children today.

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Colter Grant Robinson returns to the studio! With GK Smoke out for the night, Dirty Dave and Colter dive deep into a wildly unpredictable one-on-one conversation. They cover everything from lucid dreaming and the reality of Jeff Bezos doing DMT, to Colter's crazy experiences traveling the world, living in 22 different countries, and eating cobra in Cambodia. The guys also talk about the local Topeka fast-food scene, the brutality of Australian rugby, WWE president brawls, and take a deep dive into cryptids, colossal squids, and nostalgic movies that didn't age well. SUBSCRIBE to StarCast Media for more raw, unfiltered Kansas content: https://www.youtube.com/@starcastlivemedia TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Waking Life & Lucid Dreams 2:17 - DMT Trips & Jeff Bezos 4:31 - The Fear of Stealing from Walmart 7:34 - Growing Up in Egypt & Traveling the World 12:10 - Eating Cobra in Cambodia 13:48 - Topeka's Chain Restaurants & Fast Food 18:24 - Aligning the McDonald's Arches & Eclipses 21:47 - Australian Rugby & Fake Russian Sports 24:40 - WWE President Brawls (George Washington vs. Tricky Dicky) 30:04 - Cryptids, Yetis, & Colossal Squids 34:00 - Elephant Skulls & Photoshopped Giants 36:44 - Nostalgic Movies That Didn't Age Well 38:07 - Cashless Societies & QR Code Tattoos 39:16 - Episode Wrap-Up & Bull Milk Pressing Charges ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 20 of The Observation Deck, Colter Grant Robinson makes his return! Stripping away the usual tech talk from his last appearance, Dave and Colter kick back to talk about world travel, bizarre foods, ancient mysteries, and hilarious pop-culture hypotheticals. THE MASTER LINKS (Connect With StarCast Media) Catch up on past episodes, stream original programming, and grab our official gear all in one place! ▶ Official Website: https://www.starcast.online ▶ Grab Your Merch & Tees: https://starcast-supply-company.printify.me/ ▶ Bullmilk Shop: bullmilk.shop Follow Our Socials: ▶ YouTube: @StarCastLiveMedia ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579680989260 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starcast.live.media/ ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starcast.live ▶ X (Twitter): https://x.com/StarCastLM ▶ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomediaandbeyond ▶ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gfZgUVxAdXLbZ1Ffb4uod

In this episode of The Observation Deck, the crew sits down with Topeka tech founder and former KSNT investigative reporter Colter Grant Robinson. We deep dive into his newly released Steam game Metamancer, how custom AI automation is shifting the local Kansas business landscape, and the story behind his viral investigative article that exposed a 30 million dollar immigration enforcement facility contract on sovereign reservation land. SUBSCRIBE to StarCast Media for more raw, unfiltered Kansas content: https://www.youtube.com/@StarCastLiveMedia TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The Unfiltered Intro 1:06 - Metamancer Out on Steam 5:06 - The Early Access Refund Battle 7:22 - Stepping Up the Dev Vlogs 9:05 - Shortcut Kings & Automating SEO 13:50 - AI Solutions for DJs & Local Businesses 20:54 - White Hat vs. Black Hat Hackers 22:04 - Quick Break & The Bull Milk Incident 23:25 - Sci-Fi, Tarantino, & Space Romance Movies 26:05 - Microwave Pudding & Deep Questions 28:11 - Shredding the Topeka Skate Park 32:52 - The Chris Cole & Skate Industry Drama 34:58 - Topeka River Scooters & Hidden Cash 36:20 - Exposing the $30M Pottawatomie Reservation Contract 41:09 - Journalism, Sovereign Law, & Heads Rolling 43:02 - Muscle Cars & LS-Swap Firebirds 44:26 - Support Local Kansas Tech! ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 18 of The Observation Deck, Dirty Dave and GK Smoke sit down with Colter Grant Robinson. From building video games from scratch in Topeka to navigating heavy journalism assignments, Colter breaks down the realities of working on high-stakes software development projects and balancing local community impacts right here in Kansas. Metamancer on Steam: Search "Metamancer" on the Steam Store

Hosts: • Dirty Dave • GK Smoke Guests: • Tyler Swain – Topeka Country Singer • Grizz Lee – Recording Artist & Visionary If you enjoy the episode, be sure to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share it with a friend. Every view, share, and subscription helps StarCast continue bringing independent voices and local talent to a bigger audience. #StarCast #ObservationDeck #TylerSwain #GrizzLee #CountryMusic #HipHop #Topeka #KansasMusic #Podcast #IndependentArtists Apple Podcasts Summary: Dirty Dave and GK Smoke welcome Topeka country singer Tyler Swain and recording artist Grizz Lee for a conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of independent artists in Kansas.

Join hosts Dirty Dave and GK Smoke for Episode 16 of The Observation Deck as they welcome special guests Grizz Lee and Bumble Bree to the Upper Deck. From music and creativity to life experiences, stories, laughs, and everything in between, this episode delivers the laid-back conversations and unpredictable moments you've come to expect from The Observation Deck. Pull up a chair, kick back, and join the conversation. 🎙️ Hosted by Dirty Dave & GK Smoke 🎧 Guests: Grizz Lee & Bumble Bree 📍 Recorded at StarCast's Upper Deck Studios Subscribe, like, and follow StarCast Media for more episodes, performances, and original content. #StarCast #TheObservationDeck #GrizzLee #BumbleBree #GKSmoke #DirtyDave #Podcast #KansasCity #Topeka #IndependentMedia #StarCastMedia Apple Podcasts Summary: Dirty Dave and GK Smoke welcome Grizz Lee and Bumble Bree to The Observation Deck for a fun conversation covering music, life, creativity, and more. Join the crew for another laid-back episode from StarCast's Upper Deck Studios.

Join hosts Dave and GK Smoke for another episode of The Observation Deck, featuring Topeka legend Ray.

Known by many for owning the iconic skate shop Olliewood, Ray has spent years involved in the local scene through skateboarding, stagehand work, live events, and countless community projects. In this episode, Ray shares stories from his experiences, discusses the people and places that shaped his journey, and even gives a tarot card reading during the show.

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🛹 The history of Olliewood Skate Shop

🎭 Stagehand work and behind-the-scenes event stories

🏙️ Topeka history, culture, and community memories

🎟️ Working concerts, productions, and live events

🔮 Tarot card reading and spiritual discussion

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Join hosts Dave and GK Smoke for another episode of The Observation Deck, featuring special guest Schwem — artist, musician, and performer.

This episode kicks off with a live performance from Schwem, followed by a conversation covering music, creativity, artistic influences, current projects, life experiences, and the journey of being an independent artist.

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Join Dave, GK Smoke, and special guest Kreepy Isotope for another episode of The Observation Deck.

This episode features a laid-back conversation covering music, creativity, independent media, life experiences, current projects, and whatever other topics find their way into the discussion. As always, nothing is scripted and the conversation goes wherever it wants.

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Episode 9 of The Observation Deck brings Psycho G into the StarCast universe with Todd and Dirty Dave holding it down as usual.

This episode keeps the vibe raw, funny, laid-back, and unpredictable. Psycho G pulls up for a real conversation full of local energy, stories, and the kind of moments that make The Observation Deck feel different.

StarCast Live Media is continuing to build a platform for Topeka voices, Kansas creators, artists, personalities, and anyone bringing something interesting to the scene.

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Special: 100 Subscriber Episode

This episode of The Observation Deck brings Dirty Dave together with GK Smoke for a special 100 subscriber episode celebrating the growth of StarCast Live Media.

They kick back for a laid-back conversation covering music, creativity, and everything in between, while reflecting on the journey so far and what’s coming next.

This episode also introduces a new game created by Dave called Table Dragons — a simple but entertaining game involving dragons, dice, and a little bit of chaos.

It’s all about having fun, being creative, and adding something new to the show. This one is filled with laughs, experimentation, and appreciation for everyone who’s been supporting the movement.

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