The Kauzum Effect

In Part 2 of my conversation with Chef Esther, the podcast takes a turn I didn’t see coming — she flips the script and starts interviewing me on my own show.We get into my relationship with my brother, how her different financial phases impacted me growing up, and the idea of generational curses and how to break them. The conversation gets more personal as we reflect on family, upbringing, and the choices that shape who we become.We also talk about her childhood, including a story about the Boys & Girls Club taking her to Disneyland, and I start questioning whether she’s trying to relive parts of a childhood she didn’t fully get to experience.A real, honest, and unexpected second half to the conversation.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content:https://linktr.ee/kauzumTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro/Recap 00:48 Round 2 01:00 What Am I Passing On? 05:30 Relationship “Compromises” 08:31 Growing Up With The Glow Up 13:50 Having A Strict Parent 19:33 This Shouldn’t Be A Flex 21:00 Like Mother Like Son22:56 All Part Of The Plan 25:04 Armchair Diagnosing Mom28:15 The Toxic Grind 28:48 Full Circle Moment 31:31 The Gender Handicap 33:57 Being The Middle Child 34:29 Brotherly Love 42:13 No Title, Just Real Talk46:09 The Baby Whisperer 50:56 Nasty Booger Kid 52:01 The Stereotypical Family 53:14 Expect The Unexpected 54:10 2nd Armchair Diagnosis 55:04 Toys R Us Was Fake But Disney Was Real 01:01:47 Weird School Schedules 01:05:02 The Filipino Accent 01:07:33 Elderly P.I.M.P 01:08:45 Kauzum Confirmed Wanksta 01:12:40 Podcast Career?? 01:14:54 Fondest Memories 01:22:10 Gen X Outro #thekauzumeffect #funnypodcast

In this episode of The Kauzum Effect, I bring on my mom, Chef Esther, to talk about her journey growing up as an immigrant from the Philippines and building a life in the United States.We dive into her upbringing, how she developed her relentless grind mentality, and what it’s really like running restaurants and managing a business. Along the way we go on a hilarious rant about Yelp reviews before playing a game where I show her random images to get her reactions and uncover her biggest fears.We wrap things up talking about what makes a happy marriage… but right as the episode ends, she flips the interview on me and says she has questions of her own. The sequel is coming next week.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content:https://linktr.ee/kauzum#thekauzumeffect #comedy #funny #podcast #restaurant

Rex joins The Kauzum Effect to talk about his journey as a DJ, announcer for the Las Vegas Lights, and executive producer of the local film First Friday.We start with Rex’s origins and how we first met while filming in a bunker-style house in Las Vegas. From there we dive into his DJ career, the craziest requests he’s ever received, and what it’s like announcing for the Lights. We also talk dating, my recent speed dating experience, and life behind the mic.Then we get into what most people are here for — the First Friday film controversy. Rex explains the sudden YouTube release while he was actively pursuing distribution, his thoughts on film festivals, and whether he would work with the director again after how the film was handled.Throughout the episode, we watch First Friday in real time while Rex gives behind-the-scenes stories and Easter eggs. We close out by talking about what the future holds for him in film, music, and announcing.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content:https://linktr.ee/kauzumCheck Out The First Friday Film Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqpwSUYsi3oFollow Rex On Socials: https://solo.to/rex/00:00 Intro 02:31 T. Rex Origins 03:48 Rex and Kauz Lore 06:55 There’s Rex, and there’s Roi Lorange 09:38 Becoming A DJ 15:10 Futbol Announcer 19:55 Kauz Went Speed Dating 21:24 Dating With Rex 22:38 The Guatemalan Water Boy 23:25 The City Of Results 24:43 Executive Producer Role 28:08 First Kauzplay 28:59 First Notes On First Friday 34:25 Great Movie, Great Controversy 45:54 Marketing & Film Festivals 47:58 Water Under The Bridge?? 53:18 3D Printed Oscar 54:43 Thank You, Rext 57:53 Big Small City 01:02:11 Be On The Lookout 01:09:51 Motivation Comes In All Forms#thekauzumeffect #comedy #funny #filmmaking #podcast #firstfriday #firstfridayfilm

Ya boy got his yearly Christmas sickness so couldn't give yall a real episode, so instead we're gonna take a look back at all the banger moments from the comeback of 2025 from this show.

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This week on The Kauzum Effect, Manny Fresh the barber pulls up to share what life is really like behind the chair.We talk about what got him into barbering, whether he’s ever messed up someone’s haircut, and the unspoken question everyone wants answered… has he ever accidentally crop-dusted a client mid-cut? From there, Manny dives into what it’s like owning a Tesla and tells a wild Facebook check-in story that spirals fast.To close it out, we discover Manny is a hardcore Drake stan. We get into the Drake vs Kendrick beef, conspiracy talk, and Manny even shows us some secret footage of the 6 God himself.Barber stories, car talk, and certified internet chaos.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content:https://linktr.ee/kauzum#thekauzumeffect #comedy #funny #barber #podcast

For this Christmas-themed episode of The Kauzum Effect, I bring my dad back on the podcast for a mix of holiday nostalgia, comedy, and real conversations.We start by talking about what it’s like for him knowing people watched his last episode on the internet, then dive into Christmas traditions from his childhood and what it was like raising me. We laugh about how he somehow hid all my Christmas presents in a small one-bedroom apartment, and how different the holidays felt growing up.From there, the conversation expands into how much society relies on technology today, our picks for the best mob movies of all time, a funny voting story, and his takes on pop culture topics like P. Diddy and Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl.The episode ends with a more personal question: whether he wants companionship moving forward and what he hopes for the rest of his life.A Christmas episode filled with humor, reflection, and honest conversation.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content:https://linktr.ee/kauzum#thekauzumeffect #comedy #funny #christmas #podcast

The Meme Queen herself, Lix, joins The Kauzum Effect. And for the first time in podcast history… we have guests to the guest as Yenamonster and Breadman return as background characters to spectate the chaos.We talk meme culture and Lix builds her personal Meme Mount Rushmore. We dive into our first memories of the internet, argue about who’s the bigger op between her sister and best friend, and then we spiral into a passionate rant about men’s vs women’s bathrooms and the horrors within each.To top it all off, I give Lix one of the greatest gifts a guest could ever receive… legendary episode energy only.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content:https://linktr.ee/kauzum#thekauzumeffect #comedy #funny #memes #podcastTimestamps:00:00 Intro 01:45 Swimming Over04:53 Meme Mt Rushmore 08:03 Sister Memories 13:45 First Memory Of The Internet 18:15 If The Internet Never Existed22:04 How Often? 25:00 I Wanna Play A Game34:45 The Poop App 37:53 How To Get Front Seat ALL The Time39:00 The Worst Dump 40:53 Public Bathroom Rants 43:19 Horrible Foods 45:54 Goodbye Gift

This is my first ever solo episode, and honestly…it ended up feeling like a whole stand-up set.I start things off by explaining why Thanksgiving is secretly the GOAT holiday (yes, even with the bad rep), and why Christmas low-key sucks once you factor in the stress, money, and gift-giving expectations.Then I break down my recent club experience, including how Monster energy mixed drinks might have turned me gay for a few minutes (I wish I was joking).From there, I go into my Mt. Rushmore of dream podcast guests, the people I’d love to sit down with someday. And of course, we wrap things up reading some wild AITA stories, comparing them to my own real-life moments where I may or may not have been the villain.It’s unfiltered, chaotic, and probably the most “me” an episode has ever been.If you’ve been rocking with The Kauzum Effect — this episode is for you.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content: https://linktr.ee/kauzumTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:03 Turkey Stuffing Season 04:00 The Stressful Holidays 06:00 Monster Energy Drinks Are Terrible 10:45 BDubs Gave Me Wings… On The Toilet 12:31 Good Vibes In Winter14:53 The Kauzum Effect Interview Mount Rushmore 20:00 2026 Goals 30:29 AITA STORIES 38:00 The Truth About Politics 40:00 “My Ex Used To…” #thekauzumeffect

In this episode of The Kauzum Effect, I sit down with Thomas — the owner of Scales ’N Tails, one of Las Vegas’ most popular reptile pet stores. We talk about how we first met, how he got into the reptile world, and his wild journey opening a business in the middle of COVID… and actually succeeding.Thomas breaks down how the shop started in 2021 and how he managed to thrive during a time when most businesses were struggling. We share some insane customer stories (including a relative of Fidel Castro), and talk about how social media has played a hand in growing his store. We also switch gears and dive into fatherhood — what it’s like raising two daughters while being an entrepreneur, and the mindset and business values he’s already teaching them at a young age.A mix of entrepreneurship, reptiles, family, wild stories, and honest conversation.If you like small business stories, exotic animals, or real talks with real people — this one’s for you.

TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro 02:22 Ice Breaker 03:42 Scales N Tails 07:40 Opening During A Pandemic… And Surviving 09:02 The Lizzard Missle Crisis 10:40 Working At Scales N Tails 13:58 Breeding Animals 16:50 Taking Away Their Kids 17:49 Reptile Horror Stories 18:50 A Good First Pet 22:28 Does it Bite??23:16 Promoting On Social Media 26:31 Multiple Stores 28:33 The Club From Thomas POV 30:00 The Reptile King 34:19 Owning A Business Help Socially 38:48 Kauzum At Scales N Tails 40:13 Being A Girl Dad 42:51 Teach Em Young 49:01 Thomas’s Words Of Wisdom 56:51 The REAL Final Question

In this episode of The Kauzum Effect, I sit down with the mysterious DJ Microsyze, a man who somehow scares the huzz away, while I’m out here getting scared by them 😭.We dive deep into what it’s like being an artist in today’s dating world — how online personas, not taking things too seriously, and being a musician can actually make you seem less “dateable.” I challenge Microsyze on his wild assumptions and ask where these thoughts come from — is it life experience or just pure speculation?Along the way, I have a genuine epiphany about the type of woman I want in my life, and we also get into fat-guy tendencies and whether bigger dudes really face more struggles in dating.Funny, honest, and way too real — this one’s a wild ride.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544Follow Me On Socials For More Content: https://linktr.ee/kauzumSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/@Kauzum?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sNZAzJzICHoNYTNCWeJVQ?si=ff36185ba0f64544TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:08 DJ Who Makes Music 04:30 Scaring The Huzz Away 06:49 What’s On The Party Playlist 08:50 Not Being Serious 10:42 Artists Scare The Huzz Away 12:51 Online Personas 17:15 IRL Scary Stories 24:24 The Huzz Scare Me Away 29:50 Kauzum’s Social Superpower 31:25 West Coast Low, East Coast High 31:50 The Microsyzer Philosophy 33:55 When Should The Mask Be Known 35:07 Kauzum’s Epiphany 35:55 DJ Microsyze Has Had ENOUGH 38:26 Marriage or Happiness? 40:41 SURPRISE GUEST?! 41:40 Insecure Fat Guy Tendencies 44:40 Bigger Dudes Bigger Struggles? 47:37 Had To Check #thekauzumeffect #comedypodcast