Yhea Foo Nah Foo

Halloween is supposed to be about costumes, candy, and a little bit of being scared. But what happens when you grow up being told that Halloween itself is something to be afraid of?

Jolanda, Anthony, and I get together for a Halloween special. We start with a little history of the holiday, from All Hallows' Eve and Samhain to turnips, pumpkins, and candy corn. Then we do what we usually do and let the conversation take us wherever it wants to go.

We share some of our favorite Halloween memories and costumes, including a pregnant Superman, a melting candle costume, and a gorilla costume story that really should have stayed in the closet.

I also talk about growing up with a father who was a minister and the church videos we watched warning us about Satanism, missing children, and the dangers of Halloween. Looking back, some of those messages were pretty wild.

We talk about Halloween traditions, trick-or-treating, childhood memories, ridiculous costumes, candy, religion, fear, and a few stories that are definitely not suitable for a Halloween safety presentation.

Somewhere between the laughs, there's a bigger conversation about the things we're taught as kids, the things we believe, and what happens when we start questioning them.

And yes, we even get into a few stories that are scary for completely different reasons.

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Stay Wise, Foo.

What do AI, a solo trip to Disneyland, a youth soccer game that went off the rails, and a teenager working toward her black belt have in common? They're all part of this episode of Yhea Foo Nah Foo.

We get into a little bit of everything in this one, from the technology we're becoming dependent on to the things we learn when we step outside our comfort zones.

We talk about using AI to improve old home videos, its potential environmental impact, and whether we're getting to the point where we can't imagine life without it. Then there's the Disneyland experience — including what it's like to do your own thing without having to follow anybody else's schedule.

The soccer conversation gets heated as we discuss a game that resulted in red cards for the coach, team manager, and players, along with suspensions and fines. It raises questions about discipline, accountability, and what happens when youth sports get out of hand.

And then there's Kennedy's karate journey. What started with an interest in karate during COVID became years of commitment, practice, and progress toward her black belt. As a dad, watching her stick with something she chose for herself is something special.

We talk artificial intelligence, technology and the environment, Disneyland, youth soccer discipline, karate, and the value of commitment.

Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the most unexpected places — whether it's learning to enjoy your own company, taking responsibility for your actions, or sticking with something long enough to see what you're capable of.

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Stay Wise, Foo.

What happens when the next generation takes over the podcast? You get honest opinions, middle-school stories, some laughs, and a few conversations that might make the adults stop and think.

In Episode 169, Kiki and her friends Izzy, Rose, and V take over Yhea Foo Nah Foo and bring their own questions, experiences, and perspectives to the microphone.

We get into the realities of starting seventh grade, dealing with mean kids, figuring out friendships, and trying to make sense of a world where so much of growing up happens online. The girls also share their thoughts on TikTok, online bullying, mental health, and why having people you can actually talk to matters.

Then we get into AI. Can an AI friend be helpful when you need advice or someone to talk to? What happens when AI impersonates real people? And what about artists and animators who spend countless hours creating something original, only to see AI-generated work competing with them?

One thing that stood out to me was how much thought these girls put into the subjects adults are still trying to figure out themselves. They don't agree on everything, and that's part of what makes the conversation interesting.

We talk about seventh grade, friendship, bullying, social media, mental health, AI companions, AI-generated art, and the appeal of going back to simpler technology like iPods and Nintendo 3DS.

Maybe the best thing we can do for the next generation is give them room to speak—and take the time to listen.

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Stay Wise, Foo.

What happens when your daughter starts dreaming about Japan, and a conversation about anime, Pokémon, food, and culture turns into a reminder about what really matters in life?

Mini Foo joins me for a conversation about her dream trip to Japan, and we hear from Professor G about his experiences traveling through Tokyo, navigating its incredible train system, and discovering why Japan keeps calling him back.

Professor G has visited Japan four times, and each trip has given him something new to appreciate. From hunting down records and Japanese denim to exploring the city on public transportation without relying on his phone, he approaches travel as both an adventure and a personal challenge.

But the moment that stuck with me most was his trip with his father. Sitting together at a rooftop bar in Shinjuku, overlooking the Tokyo skyline, he asked his dad what he wanted to do during the trip. His father's answer was simple: it wasn't about the itinerary. He just wanted to spend time with his son.

That's the kind of story that reminds you what travel can really mean.

We talk about Japanese culture, anime and Pokémon, Chicano style and cultural crossover, navigating Tokyo, travel adventures, and the importance of spending time with the people you love.

Sometimes the destination is amazing, but the person standing next to you is what makes the memory last.

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Stay Wise, Foo.

Sometimes the best conversations happen when you're not looking for one. I met Kawayne in the exit row of a flight back to Los Angeles.

We both slept a few hours, woke up, started talking, and by the time we landed I knew I needed to have him on the podcast.

Kawayne was born and raised in Jamaica and moved to the U.S. at 15, which meant figuring out a whole new world: new schools, new culture, new rules. Along the way, he found his spark through mentorship and Usher's New Look. That opened doors to new careers, taught him about credit, saving, and investing, and showed him the importance of giving back.

Today Kawayne works in PR and publicity and has been around some pretty interesting people in entertainment. What stood out to me, though, wasn't the celebrity stuff. It was his attitude. He genuinely enjoys helping other people succeed.

We talk about Jamaica and America, finding your purpose, mentorship, PR, entertainment, credit, investing, networking, and why there's absolutely no reason to gatekeep knowledge. Because if somebody helped you along the way, why wouldn't you help somebody else?

And there's already talk of a Part 2, because we barely scratched the surface on marketing.

You never know who you're going to meet.

Links from the episode:

Kawayne on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kawayne.j

Usher's New Look: https://ushersnewlook.org

Krikares: https://krikares.org

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Stay Wise, Foo.

What do you get when two grown men take off for Puerto Rico with no real agenda other than to explore, have some fun, and see what happens?

You get this episode of Yhea Foo Nah Foo.

Christian and Anthony talk about their trip through Puerto Rico — from beaches, snorkeling and scuba diving to caves, waterfalls, rainstorms, Old San Juan and the kind of random conversations that only happen when you're actually out there living life.

There’s a story about becoming a rescue diver, the strange beauty of bioluminescent water, getting caught in the rain, exploring the island, meeting people, eating good food, talking about Puerto Rico’s history and infrastructure, and eventually finding ourselves talking about rum, sugar cane and Jack Sparrow.

But somewhere in all of it, the episode becomes less about Puerto Rico and more about getting out of your normal life and actually experiencing something.

Sometimes you don't need a big plan.

Sometimes you just need to go.

Come take the trip with us.

Yhea Foo Nah Foo.

Stay Wise, Foo!

What happens when you sit down with someone you’ve known since 7th grade and start pulling on a thread that goes back more than 30 years?

That’s what happens when Professor G stops by Yhea Foo Nah Foo.

Gino and I go way back. We talk about being teenagers who were basically raised by wolves, the nights I ended up at his house when I had nowhere else to go, and how certain friends become part of your village before you’re even old enough to understand what a village is.

We get into psychology, human behavior, 2001: A Space Odyssey, AI, evolution, and the idea that sometimes you have to let an old version of yourself die so something new can take its place.

Then the conversation takes another turn.

Travel. Getting out of autopilot. Why unfamiliar places can make you feel alive again. Parenting. Making memories with your kids. And that strange moment when you realize your children are growing up and the little family you built is slowly changing.

Gino talks about watching his daughter leave for college and what it feels like when the family “band” starts losing members.

And I talk about my own daughter, Kennedy, and how sometimes you can just feel when a memory is being made.

This conversation goes all over the place — which is pretty much exactly how a Yhea Foo Nah Foo conversation is supposed to go.

It’s about friendship.

It’s about growing up.

It’s about the people who helped raise us.

And maybe most of all, it’s about trying to stay awake for your own life while it’s happening.

Yhea Foo Nah Foo — Episode 165

Stay Wise, Foo.

In this episode of Yhea Foo Nah Foo, we start with summer, family, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and a little talk about money and investing… and somehow end up discussing dopamine, AI, biological mini-brains, the simulation, brain farms, classic movies, and whether humans are basically just carbon-based computers.

Yeah… it goes there. 😂

But underneath all the Foo nonsense, there’s a real conversation happening about something we’re all dealing with: information overload.

We live in a world where everything wants our attention. Our phones, the news, social media, emails, texts, algorithms, and the constant stream of information can make us feel like we have to know everything and respond to everything immediately.

So what happens when we don't?

We talk about teaching our kids how to deal with the things they can't control, finding healthy ways to unplug, why movies used to feel like actual events, and why sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is simply step away from the noise.

And yes… we still manage to talk about bidets, CrowdStrike glitches, brain farms, and whether we're living inside a giant computer.

Because this is Yhea Foo Nah Foo.

Listen to yourself.

Then maybe turn off your phone.

Remember when adventure didn’t require a plane ticket, a reservation, or a phone with GPS? Sometimes, all it took was walking out the front door.

In this episode of Yhea Foo Nah Foo, we take a nostalgic—and occasionally questionable—trip back to childhood, when the neighborhood was our playground, the doors were unlocked, and every day had the potential for trouble. From wild childhood adventures and neighborhood stories to college memories and spontaneous hangouts, we talk about the freedom, curiosity, and sense of community that shaped us.

But this episode isn’t just about the good old days. It’s also a reminder that adventure didn’t disappear as we got older. Sometimes, we just stopped looking for it.

So come laugh with us, remember a few questionable decisions, and maybe get inspired to step outside your comfort zone and create a few new memories of your own.

Because adventure might still be right around the corner.

162: The World Only Spins Once a Day — So Tranquilo, Foo & Enjoy the Ride

Sometimes you start a conversation about watching the sunset… and somehow end up talking about Tupac, American Me, Persian parties, dancing, cleaning out your garage, the price of beef, your kid growing up, Hollywood, and 70mm film. 😂

But somewhere in all the madness, we realized something:

Life is happening right now.

Put the phone down.

Watch the sunset.

Take your kid somewhere they'll remember.

Help a friend rebuild.

Go experience something new.

And maybe stop holding onto 15 years of shit in your garage. 😂

Because the world only spins once a day… and if you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you might miss the magic of life.

YFNF EP. 162 — We're Talking About Everything… and Somehow Nothing.

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