97% Stardust
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Orville and Julian here! We’re just two weirdos who like to talk about more weird stuff and thought it would be fun to record our conversations and share them with you! We talk about a lot of different things; spirituality, art, sex, aliens and authenticity.. to name a few.
Our intention is to expose and share our personal vulnerabilities, experiences and perspectives through raw and unfiltered conversations, in order to form connections with others.
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2020 Fuck It
January 17, 2020 18:45 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBEveryone's got new years resolutions for 2020, and all years past, and ones yet to come. It's a tradition/ritual that allows us to set new goals, to improve, and raise one's standard of living. That being said we are still humans living in a world filled with distractions, and stimulants. We start off the year committed to our new goals, then life gets in the way, or maybe you thought to yourself " I bit off more than I can chew." I've definitely uttered that a few times myself. But, I reali...
Dating a lady with 12 kids AKA Ivan's tryna slide in the ting
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 87.2 MBI try and teach my friend Ivan how to go on a date through some practice dates - how well he does will shock you! Or it wont! I don't know what shocks people these days! Instagram: @97.stardust
Literally How to Get Away with Crimes AKA My Cop Friend
December 30, 2019 23:38 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBLong story short, my good friend who recently became a cop tell me how to get away with crimes. But actually, we just have a conversation about her love life and how having parents with a fairy tale relationship and having a demanding job impacts her outlook on relationships.
I Killed Orville and Stole the Podcast AKA I'm the New Co-Host AKA 36 Questions with my Wife
December 24, 2019 02:37 - 1 hour - 159 MBHey! It's Julian! I killed Orville and stole the podcast from him! But actually, I'm your new co-host of 97% Stardust. Why am I the new co-host? I'm not entirely sure! But Orville asked me to do this and he's a cool ass dude and this is as cool ass podcast, so here I'm doing it! Listen to my wife and I answer some "hard-hitting" questions to test our marriage! Will the questions be so tough that we'll get divorced? Will the blanket fort we recorded in collapse? Does anyone read these descrip...
New Tings Coming!
December 07, 2019 05:08 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBI'm back! I took a much-needed break from the podcast, felt overwhelmed and lost. but I'm back, and there are a few changes coming!
Getting Back on Track
September 04, 2019 22:43 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBToday wanted I to hop on the mic solo-dolo and share with you a story of getting back on track. A couple months ago I was in kind of a funk, and while I was going through the feels, I fell off my spiritual practice. I stopped meditating, I wasn't loving myself as much as I used to, everything was dark... But good news, I fought my way back! I had to take the time to breathe and realize that this state of being does not serve me, it is unproductive, it's suffocating, and I was struggling to...
Julian Interviews Me on Dating and Relationships
August 28, 2019 14:32 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWhat do you look for in a person, what's on your checklist? have you ever been ghosted? Or even worse "Benched." Julian is back, and he wants to interview me on my perspective on dating and relationships, what I look for in a partner, how my parents, and environment play a role. Dating nowadays is subjective. Some people have a great time with it, and some can't be bothered with the silly little games, especially the text game... It's annoying. But like a lot of things in life, it's ups, ...
Self-care with Kanu and Yusso
August 21, 2019 13:43 - 1 hour - 102 MBWhen no one gives a fuck, what do you do? -Yusso love seems to be a trending topic on this podcast, and I couldn't be happier, after all its the most powerful force in the universe, its the one thing we all want, its the one thing that can break, heal, and guide us! Kanu is here, finally! been wanting to get him on this podcast, the moment I met Kanu I knew he was a pure soul. And he's not alone, we have another returning pure soul, the homie Yusso. Today we touched on self-care, dat...
Catching Up With Julian
August 14, 2019 21:17 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBNathan is back, along with his cousin Julian, whom I've not seen in years. So I brought him on to catch up and discuss a few topics. I've worked with Julian before on a film project he did back in college, he's a writer, rapper, and overall cool dude. Recently he got married, and is working to save up to buy a place for him and his wife, and he's only twenty-two years old, that's two years younger than me. And for that, I have an immense amount of respect for him. But I also wanted a behind...
Nathan Back In the 6ix
August 07, 2019 20:53 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBNathan is back in Toronto, after living in Vancouver for over a year! So I brought him on to talk about all the highlights, and what he's learnt about himself, and love. I've known Nathan for over a decade. he's one of the closest friends I've ever had, and this will not be the only time he'll be on this podcast. If you've been keeping up with all the episodes, you've heard me mention Nathan's name a few times, so if you're curious to find out who this guy is tune into this episode. ...
Staying Motivated
July 31, 2019 20:55 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThere are days you don't wanna get up, don't want to deal with the day, not wanting to workout, go to work, etc. Lack of motivation is something we all face from time to time. But it's our responsibility to fight, and ignite that flame, that will, that passion! Today I'm going to share my battle with "lack of motivation." A couple of weeks ago I released the " Love Death Poetry" episode, sharing the depressing slump I've been in. It had a multitude of negative effects, and I became more an...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #6: Synergize
July 25, 2019 02:03 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWe have made it to the second last habit "Synergize." This habit is all about working as a team, and respecting and accepting differences. Whether it be physical, moral, or perspective. After all, variety is the spice of life. Not everyone will agree with you, or have the same point of view, you shouldn't take it as an offence, or a means of separating and distancing yourself from that person. Instead, try to see and understand where they are coming from, and how you can take advantage of...
Love Death Poetry
July 17, 2019 21:08 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBDeath is inevitable, it's the one fate everyone shares. Only thing is, for the most part, it's unpredictable. Which is why I believe they say "Life Is Short." More like, it can be. So what then? This episode is going to be a little on the sad side, I've recently been dealing with the loss of two people I know, and it got me thinking a lot about mortality and the fairness of life. And I'd like to open up and share these thoughts with you, along with a poem I wrote a few years back. A ...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood
July 11, 2019 00:59 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB"You have to build the skills of empathic listening on a base of character that inspires openness and trust." -Stephen Covey Communication is one of the most important things when it comes to building/maintaining relationships. But most of what you communicate isn't coming out your mouth. 10% is what you say, 30% is how you say it, and 60% is through body language. I guess you could also factor in one of the most used forms of communication, texting. Which I think if factored into the ...
Zack's Sexual Adventures
July 03, 2019 16:36 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBWe've had many different conversations about sex on this podcast, it's fun, it's beautiful, It's dangerous, and it also comes with a lot of different stories. A warm welcome to my buddy Zack! Zack and I met in film school, we haven't seen each other much after college, we catch up from time to time, and on today's episode we catch up again, this time in regards to Zack's sexual journey. The drunk nights, the courtesy licks, and becoming more compassionate. As always, this is an unfilte...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #4: Think Win-Win
June 26, 2019 15:06 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBStong people don't put others down.They lift them up. -Michael P. Watson Imagine a world where everyone strives, a community of people helping and celebrating each other, co-existing in peace... Yea right! But it is possible. It all starts with awareness and a global shift in consciousness towards a win-win mindset. If I prosper, you prosper, if I rise you rise with me. We have made it to habit #4 "Think win-win." In life, there are many contrasts and polar opposites, good and bad,...
Super Happy Fun Times with Noah -Part 2
June 20, 2019 03:01 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome back to part two with Noah! Last week Noah busted our gut with some wild and savage stories, male G-spot, being pimped, etc. This week we dive into stories of Psychadelic drugs, spirituality, cults, and a shout out to Keanu Reeves. If any of these topics interests you make sure to turn the volume all the way up, Noah has many detailed stories. Listen carefully, and pay close attention, you wouldn't want to miss a second of this podcast! And don't forget to check out Noah's...
Super Happy Fun Times with Noah - Part 1
June 12, 2019 00:47 - 53 minutes - 74 MBWe all have stories to tell. And I don't mean your "life story" but stories about moments in your life. Could be the story of your first kiss, Traveling to Morocco, or that one time you accidentally dropped your grandma's dentures in the toilet... You get the point. But then you're gifted with two choices. Tell the story, or keep it secret forever. Please help us welcome another guest on our show, Noah. And Noah is a man that loves to tell stories, and he does not disappoint. Male G-spo...
Shooting the Shit with Rizzo
June 04, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 87.6 MBWhat would you do if money wasn't a factor? Would you ever get a face tattoo? Do you like to go to the gym? Please help us welcome our guest Rizzo to this episode. We are gonna be touching on a variety of topics, some of which were mentioned above, as well as music, pop culture and photography. What are you waiting for? Bump that volume to the max, come listen in, and join the conversation! People, Places & Things we mention: BROCKHAMPTON Red Table Talk Before The Flood ..an...
Speaking with Darnell
May 29, 2019 15:42 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBWe all have thoughts and feelings that we wish to express, but the fear of being judged and misunderstood silences us. We bite our tongue, we swallow our voice. But what if you weren't silent, what if you said fuck it and spoke your mind, told your truth, what would you say? Please give a warm welcome to our friend Darnell Jones. Darnell runs an organization called B.L.O.O.M, which stands for Brilliant Leading Original Outspoken Minds. The organization is dedicated to helping grow the futu...
Let's Talk About Sex
May 22, 2019 13:58 - 30 minutes - 51.2 MBSex. What does that mean to you? Intimacy, thrill, danger, hell no? Sex has always been a taboo thing in our society, yet almost all of the population participates in it from time to time. Your neighbour, the bus driver, the birds, cats, the fish. If it breathes, it fucks. So if it's so natural, why do most of us demonize it so much? In this episode, we are going to be discussing what sex means to us, and how it differs from what we are taught in schools. And if you remember what you were ...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #3: Put The First Things First
May 14, 2019 23:45 - 33 minutes - 55.7 MBLife sometimes can get really busy. But being busy doesn't always mean being productive, which is ineffective when it comes to managing oneself. We love our schedules, to-do-lists, and weekly planners. But often times the things we prioritize checking off our lists aren't things that move us closer to our overall goal/purpose. This is where habit #3 comes into play. And it has a very simple but straightforward title; "Put the first things first." Which means, figure out what is of the utmo...
Social Media - Blessing or a Curse?
May 08, 2019 01:55 - 40 minutes - 64.8 MBFacebook. Twitter. Instagram.. SnapChat? Whether we're scrolling first thing in the morning, or staying up late refreshing our notifications, social media can become addictive.. and resourceful? People use social media for all kinds of reasons, staying connected with loved ones, promoting a business, networking, and thirst trapping, to name a few. But are we being mindful of the content we are consuming? And producing? Navigating the fine line between the real world and cyberspace, jo...
Hanging Out with Sarah - Part 2
May 01, 2019 04:05 - 52 minutes - 81.3 MBAaaaand we're back with Sarah! Last week we started talking about the on-the-go culture we live in and our desire for instant gratification. Well, lemme tell you what that got us into.. Orville playing devil's advocate, Alana being stubborn AF, and Sarah balancing out the scales. Picking up where we left off, discussing online dating led to the ultimate debate, who approaches whom first? Tune in and hit us up with your thoughts! We'd love to hear from you.. and as always, if you vi...
Hanging Out with Sarah - Part 1
April 24, 2019 14:16 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBOn-the-go culture; food, movies, people. Welcome to the generation of instant gratification, where so many of us are so privileged to access information and resources at the tip of our fingertips. We want everything, and we want it yesterday. In this episode, we hang out with our friend Sarah, and discuss why we do the things we do when it comes to convenience and comfort in this results-based society. Does this quick, on-the-go world of today give us more time to connect with each other?...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind
April 16, 2019 16:08 - 25 minutes - 44.3 MBOne of the many horrors of life is that it ends. How much of that finite time have we wasted, you've wasted, I've wasted, doing things that don't fulfill us, and serve a greater good? In this episode, we will be tackling habit #2 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which states "begin with the end in mind." Picture this, you're at your own funeral, you see your loved ones, friends, family, coworkers. They all take turns speaking in your honour, what will they say about you? What wi...
Racism in Today's Society
April 09, 2019 01:20 - 1 hour - 107 MBIs racism something that we are taught by our parents or fed through the media? Maybe both? What does white privilege mean? What's a white saviour? As long as racism exists, it will always be a conversation topic that comes up. And this episode is on said topic. We will be sharing with you instances in our lives where we have either experienced racism, or a racist act, or said something racist. Sometimes it can be hard not to think a certain way about a certain race, after all, living on t...
Story Time with Izzy
April 03, 2019 12:35 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBGetting flown out? Does body hair bother you? Sugar daddies/mommas, would you get one? Fake dreads? All of these are topics that will be touched on in this episode! Hello friend, please give a warm welcome to our friend Izzy. Here to discuss a wide range of topics, complemented by personal stories, that are equal parts engaging and straight up savage! Lots of shoutouts in this episode, to exes, body hair, and eating ass?! Izzy holds nothing back in this episode, so if you're listening, ...
The Environment and Climate Change
March 25, 2019 06:24 - 30 minutes - 51.6 MBIs global warming real? Is the ice really melting? Are we all gonna die??? We're not scientists and we can't tell the future, but in this episode Alana shares what she's been learning through her environmental work and discusses what her city, Toronto, is doing and what it can do better. Orville chimes in. We mention a lot of environmental groups and many people doing great things. This short episode is packed with a lot of info that can be googled separately, so please enjoy the followi...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit #1: Be Proactive
March 20, 2019 03:10 - 37 minutes - 61.7 MB“There's nothing I can do” “That's just life” “If only so and so didn't do so and so, my life would be better”... Stop it! Don’t sit there and allow life to happen to you and happen without you, take responsibility, take action! In this episode, Orville and Alana discuss the first habit from the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. The habit of being proactive. Taking responsibility for one's health, actions, feelings... basically taking responsibility for yo...
Romantic Relationships - What Do You Need From Them?
March 11, 2019 17:11 - 1 hour - 103 MBHeight. Age. Race. Those are just physical preferences. What about kindness, honesty and clear communication? How about romantic gestures and common goals and interests? Are we into marriage and kids? Or do we want to travel the world and make art? Both? None? Tune in... In this episode, Orville and Alana discuss what they personally want and need in romantic relationships. And just to be clear, we are both heterosexual and monogamous, but we realize that many people view relationships ver...
Body Image with Cameron Stewart
March 06, 2019 23:28 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBDad bod. Slim thick. Skinny fat. All types of bodies and all types of feelings that go with them. In this episode, Orville and Alana, with special guest Cameron, delve into our insecurities about our bodies and physical appearances, yikes! We talk about what we struggle with, what makes us feel less than, but also what we love about ourselves and what makes each of us so beautiful. We also discuss how society and social media views bodies and judges others on how they look. Everyone, at ...
You. Are. Enough!
February 21, 2019 17:28 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBThe fact that you can breathe means you are enough. Life is hard, but most of the times we make it harder for ourselves with negative self talk. Feelings and thoughts of unworthiness; I can’t do this, because I’m not so and so.. I can’t be with him/her because I look like so and so. Stop it! A mentor of mine refers to that as “the football coach in the back of your head." They are mean, loud, belittling and need to shut up! In this episode Orville and Alana explore the feeling of unworth...
Double Standards
February 20, 2019 15:08 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBDouble standards, more like a double edged sword! In this episode, Orville and Alana get into a very touchy topic, double standards. In regards to what your sex is, there are things that are acceptable and expected, and things that are not. We delve into how people with different body types are treated when it comes to the opposite sex, and how this timeless double standard can also be applied to race and culture. We are aware that there are many different perspectives on this topic, a...
Making Connections with Ken and Yusso
February 13, 2019 23:16 - 54 minutes - 100 MBWe’ve decided to shake things up a bit this week. So please give a warm welcome to our very first guests on our podcast! Welcome, Ken and Yusso. In this episode Orville and Alana dive in deep with two guest-stars, the conversation topics are random and unscripted, as always. Ranging from talks about fighting as friends, maintaining bonds with others, even if you haven’t seen them in years, where do certain people belong in your life, and making connections. And a whole lot of other stuff...
Should I See A Therapist?
February 04, 2019 00:21 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBGrowing up we're taught many different things but has anyone ever taught you how to deal with yourself? Things like loss, past traumas, and mental illnesses. In this episode, Orville and Alana have a discussion on whether or not therapy is necessary. Also touching on the stigma within the black community that black people don’t suffer from mental illnesses, only white folks do. There are pros and cons to therapy, and it’s not for everyone, but see if it might be for you. Your mental heal...
Cheetah Boy
January 31, 2019 00:03 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBThe next time you're with someone, doesn't matter if it's a parent, friend, co-worker, stranger, or even your dog; try to see them. Listen to them, understand them, respect them, accept them, and love them. Together we can create peace. In this episode, Orville and Alana dive deep into topics such as the purity of a child, the rejection we face from our parents and how they resurface in our teenage years. We also have a small talk about unity vs individuality and where they belong in life....
You Don't Owe Anyone SHIT!
January 24, 2019 02:59 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBYou are not responsible for how people perceive you, you don't owe them SHIT! Often times we feel the need to put on a show in order to fit in, we change our clothes, how we speak, how we behave. It's bullshit... In this episode, Orville and Alana discuss the "Imposter Syndrome" (and possibly an alternate definition of the term) and how it applies in the workplace, in acting and in dealing with people in general. Ever wanna say yes to something to not reject someone else? Yeah... no. ...
Racism and the Awareness of Consciousness
January 08, 2019 03:01 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBBlack men are more than just their physicality. In this episode, we touch on a very sensitive topic "Racism." More specifically, how black men are viewed by society and certain types of women. This all started with a video online of a woman proclaiming that "The black dick in the States is better than the black dick in Canada." And naturally, being a black man living in Canada, Orville was rubbed the wrong way. Pop those headphones in, turn those speakers up and listen as we go beyo...
Going Vegan: Diet? Lifestyle? Or Religion?
January 08, 2019 02:24 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBSo, Alana watched Cowspiracy and wants to talk about it. And Orville entertains her. In this episode, we discuss the various arguments for and against going vegan, including environmental impacts, sustainability issues, how different diets affect our health and how privilege ties into it all. Oh, and in the middle of it, we have a quick debate over religion. No big deal. Needless to say, this is one of our longer episodes. And if you want even more to bite into, check out the docume...
Priorities & Goals
January 02, 2019 17:20 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBJust in time for the New Year! New Year, New Me.. right? Maybe. In this episode, we discuss.. priorities & goals. How we go after them, how we get distracted from our goals through procrastination, and how because of the instant gratification of today's society, we may have some trouble falling in love with the process, as they say. We also talk about our own top 5 priorities for the year, and the famous 5 second rule to get your shit done. And what would a podcast about priorities & goals...
God is like a Kid in a Candy Store
December 26, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this podcast episode, we have a conversation about God in religion and in the universe, with a splash of evolution and a twist of consciousness. We go on to discuss various belief systems, ranging from the Ancients all the way to New Age Spirituality, and a few others in between. We also touch on different ways to worship and the concept of oneness. Opinions? Thoughts? Feelings? Leave them in the comments below.
Loneliness - The Absence of Connection
December 13, 2018 19:05 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBLoneliness. Isolation. Disconnection. We’ve all felt it. We know what it is. We know how it can take you by surprise and pull you under. In this podcast, we talk about the moments where we feel lonely, versus being alone. How we sometimes self-sabotage and put up walls, trying to protect our vulnerable heart. We go on to discuss how technology and social media/the mainstream media further perpetuates the illusion of isolation we all feel as a society, driving us to seek outside approval an...
Dating & Relationships - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly... and The Beautiful
December 13, 2018 18:41 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDating. Relationships. Situationships. Friends with Benefits… the friend zone.. The fuck? On this podcast, we talk about how dating is today for lots of us and share our personal experiences when it comes to standards, expectations and intentions. Some concepts we get into are rejection, communication, energy and self-love. Find out what the three C’s of dating and relationships are… according to us, and other opinions we have about the game!
Authenticity and the Art of Being Yourself - Inspired by Venus in Retrograde
December 13, 2018 18:27 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBVenus in Retrograde* is upon us! And in the sign of intimate and intense Scorpio! In this podcast, we discuss the energies of the retrograde and what Venus in Scorpio is asking of us; to become more truthful. To find our authenticity. *Update: Venus was in retrograde from October 6th to November 16th 2018. Venus was retrograding in the sign of Scorpio at the time of the recording of this podcast. However, the concepts of authenticity and vulnerability are still very much relevant on any da...
Welcome to 97% Stardust!
December 13, 2018 06:06 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBHi friend! In our first episode, we would like to take the time to introduce ourselves and talk a little about our podcast, 97% Stardust, and what to expect. We hope you can connect with our content as we learn, grow and share with you!