Chill Cactus
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsI'm your host Jeffrey Ricklin, who in fact is just another white guy who has a podcast that talks about random topics that cross my mind with various guests! Join me as we chill out and just have a great time time together enjoying genuine conversation. Just learning how to not take life so seriously and focus on having a good time through self development/self help.
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Episodes
Episode 50 : 5th Grade Trauma (ft. Laura Linde & Alejandro )
December 14, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBCan't believe we made it to Episode 50! Thank you so very much. Got to sit down with some old friends and basically shoot the shit with them. Also we talk about sharks. Laura's Insta : lauralindle https://www.instagram.com/lauralindle/ Buy essential tees : https://www.esntls.co/?ref=r4vkjihsflzl Use code :CHILLCACTUS Subscribe to the podcast as well to the channel for more content! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47PZZkq... Pa...
Episode 49 : The Power of Forgiveness ( ft. Laura Gray )
December 07, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBFirst I want to apologize for the bad audio, that's all on me. Still great content in this episode regarding forgiveness work and spirituality in general with my guest Laura. We reflect on my personal reading as well in the second half of the podcast by examining my seven charkas. Time to get very in touch with our spirituality this week! Have a great day :) Contact Laura at her website: https://www.lauramichellegray.com/ Laura's insta : lauramichellegray Buy essential tees : https://www.esn...
Episode 48 : A LOCAL Local Bar
November 30, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week I talk about a....very interesting bar my friends and I entered around Yosemite. I also talk about what books I've been reading lately, the brief travel depression I felt after the trip, as well as some personal thoughts I wanted to share with you guys as an update on my life. Buy essential tees : https://www.esntls.co/?ref=r4vkjihsflzl Use code :CHILLCACTUS Subscribe to the podcast as well to the channel for more content! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Sp...
Episode 47: Anxiety is a Bitch (ft. Madeline Croall)
November 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBMaddie and I discuss about the one and only Mac Miller , her experience in the modeling industry, and the the impact it can have on your mental health. I also share some of my own coping mechanisms when I get anxious and I hope some of these methods help you guys out. Love you all Cacti Fam!! Follow Maddy on her socials : Insta : maddycroall Twitter: maddycroall Make sure to subscribe to the podcast as well to the channel for more content in general! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c...
Episode 46: Doing the Dirty Work (ft. Trevor Dugan)
November 16, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week my guest Trevor and I discuss his about his twitch and the amount of time and effort that goes into balancing his personal life with streaming video games on the side, we also talk about the behind the scenes of streaming and how looking back at the past is weird. FOLLOW Trevor's Twitch : Dr_Dugi https://www.twitch.tv/Dr_Dugi Make sure to subscribe to the podcast as well to the channel for more content in general! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47PZZkq5r4M1zTwAqWqxBu?si=vq0...
Episode 45 : Feeling Lucky (ft. Brent Bennett )
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBI got to sit down with my friend Brent and talk about the art of poker, or as some like to call it, the sinning of Poker. We also talk about misconceptions on poker as well as Brent sharing some of his personal tips for new players wanting to get into Poker. Follow Brent on his Insta @brennett and reach out to him for questions in general or want to start getting into playing! My socials Insta: jeffrey_ricklin Podcast: chill_cactuss Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKvG_Uj7HR7PyN...
Episode 44 : I'm A Seaman! (ft. Thomas Ofria)
November 02, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThomas shares some tales involving his travels over the sea on a ship as an engineer! Very story driven episode that I found to be very interesting and entertaining. Enjoy this chill ass episode :)
Birthday Special - Thank You!!
October 29, 2020 02:38 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThank you all to has supported Chill Cactus from listening to the podcast, writing reviews, or even guesting on the show. Without you guys I've wouldn't have gotten to this point, so shout out to you!! In this solo episode I talk about my birthday and what I have in store for the podcast. Note: For mobile users you will see this episode as the trailer for the podcast!!
Episode 43 : Its About High Noon Partner! (ft. Chad)
October 26, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBMy guest Chad and I reconnect after four years have past. We had a lot of fun recording this episode and the conversations that were had. Chad i discuss, the state of relationships in 2020, the idea of respect and what it means, giving our review of High Noon seltzers, and may other topics regarding business and self development. Come chill with us on this week's episode of Chill Cactus. Note: If any reads these descpetions, please tell me since now I owe you a cookie.
Episode 42 : Fascinated By The Titanic (ft. Ryan Henry)
October 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThanks to the magic of MatchMaker.fm, this wacky episode exists with my friend Ryan! We talk about her TedTalk, the importance of laughter, and my recent obsession with the Titanic. Thank you for listening!
Episode 41: Omg this Wine (ft. Kaitlyn Parra )
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis episode involves a lot of drinking fermented grapes if you catch my drift. My guest Kaitlyn and I talk about self improvement, the dating landscape, and understanding what attachment styles are. As always thanks for listening.
Episode 40 : Having A Little Faith (ft. Deo Cane )
October 05, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWe made it to episode 40! That's wild to me seriously thank you. Deo and I discuss the mindset of being a creative, the behind the scenes of making an album, reflecting on what fame can do to a person, and how powerful having faith in yourself can be. Come join us and have a good laugh with us!!
Episode 39 : Getting CRUNKED ( ft. Michael B )
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBMichael and I get crunked on this week's episode of Chill Cactus. Emphasis on the chill here ;) Hope you have a good laugh or two with this less serious conversation I have with a great friend! If you are reading this, I appreciate the support as we make our journey together to 10,000 downloads!!
Episode 38 : In my Hoodie! (ft. Pofsky)
September 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBYour boy Jeff added not only intro music, but also a clean outro as well! Hope you guys love the new, exciting change to the podcast! This week Pofsky and I shoot the shit and talk about his career as an artist, his future goals for Undrgrnd Magazine as a brand, and discussing his recent popping single Naked! Follow Chill Cactus on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, really helps out the show :) Links for all Chill Cactus related content: https://linktr.ee/ChillCactus
Episode 37 : We Getting Twisted (ft. Tanner)
September 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBJoin Tanner and I in our tipsy conversation as we sip on some twisted teas. We also discuss my sketchy covid testing kit experience, the weird dreams I have been having lately, getting some good ole investment advice, and Tanner answers some spicy questions I throw at him. Thank you for listening. Link tree for all my content : https://linktr.ee/ChillCactus
Episode 36 : Doing That Shadow Work ( ft. Sarah Alweiss)
September 08, 2020 20:47 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week's episode gets pretty philosophical and educational. Listen to Sarah and I discuss about shadow work and how we have applied it to our own lives. Lots of great value in this episode and I hope you guys can use some of our tips and strategies to your own life for your own healing. We are just hit 420 listeners on Spotify so that's pretty lit. Cheers to that cacti Gang :) Follow her podcast on instagram @mending_modern_magic and her social @sarah_alweiss for more self improvement/ ...
Episode 35 : Microsoft Please Buy TikTok (ft. Tyler Faurlin)
August 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBToday's guest is my friend Tyler who has started to build a big following on TikTok for himself! We discuss how his account grew so fast, the types of DMs he receives, as well as his thought process when recording Tiktoks. We also talk about the importance of consistency and pushing through doubt. Had a lot of fun gettng some insight into the Tik Tok world and how it operates. Check out Tyler's instagram @tylerfaurlin and his TikTok @tylerfaurlin If you guys loved this episode and are feelin...
Episode 34 : Dishing Out The Vibes ( ft. Cre )
August 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBCre and I talk about some hilarious personal stories involving substances and sex, sprinkling in some personal insight we have came across in our lives as well. We answer some questions from some listeners as well. We definitely had some liquid courage surging through us during this wild episode of Chill Cactus. Enjoy !
Episode 33 : We In This Together (ft. Jordyn Benedict)
August 17, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBOn today's episode I have TAROT(a.ka. Jordyn Benedict) joining me as a guest today as we talk about her writing process as an artist in making songs, her new upcoming single , and the challenges that come with being an artist. For anyone reading this description, thanks for rocking with /supporting the podcast! Also first time doing video via a zoom call so that was a fun experience. Sit back and relax by having a good laugh with us while learning a thing or two about the music industry. Stay...
Episode 32 : Andrew Garfield Deserved Better (ft. Angelli De Leon )
August 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBFirst guest on Chill Cactus that is also a podcaster! Angelli and I discuss why I need to watch Euphoria, mental health, why Andrew Garfield deserved better, how social media distorts reality, and many other long ass tangents . I will also be a guest on Angelli's show named Promise I Won't Cry, show her some love Cacti gang!
Episode 31 : IPA Boys (ft. Ethan Stein )
August 03, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBFirst episode of the podcast ever that comes with video! However, my iPhone stopped recording about a quarter through the podcast sadly :( My guest Ethan and I talk about basketball, Ethan's experiences at Chico, and his new hobby. Here is the link for the Youtube video if you are curious to see what my mug looks like, stay chill Cacti gang. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQYeg_GXZL4
Episode 30 : Cre vs. The People ( ft. Cristian Egurbide )
July 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBThis episode is a very juice one at that. The man, the myth, the legend Cre joins me on Chill Cactus's first remote podcast! Shoutout Cleanfeed for making this collab possible. Cre and I talk about cyborgs and chips taking over mankind in the future, all things Kanye West, and that its okay to be horny on Twitter.
Episode 29 : Mental Health Above All Else (ft. Zane )
July 20, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 72 MBToday's episode discusses about Zane's creative endeavors, mental health, the behind scenes of a artist's Spotify analytics, and how social media is tied to our validation nowadays. Note: Hopefully this episode helps you through your own problems, or at least gives some insight into how to tackle them since this episode was very mental health heavy with my guest Zane. A great conversation we had that I will refer back to when I'm feeling down. Hope you guys are having a great day.
Episode 28: Craigslist Be Wildin' (ft. Sam K )
July 13, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe on a guest streak ladies and gentlemen! On this episode my my friend Sam K and I discuss about gym problems, an insane Craigslist story involving Sam buying a goat, dating apps , and even have a segment on relationship advice for a listener who sent in a question. This one gets pretty outrageous.
Episode 27: Aggressive Potted Plant (ft. Kat Meyer)
July 06, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBMy most anticipated guest yet as Kat and I discuss about how soccer has molded her life, a very passionate conversation about tattoos, the vastness of space and what could be out there, the ability of music to make you feel a certain way, and talking about some life perspectives we have. This episode is a juicy one so kick back and relax with us. Thank you for listening.
Episode 26 : Target Bois ( ft. Wyatt Hall )
June 29, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTwo Laker fans discuss about sports, COVID-19, as well as some self reflection topics in today's episode. It's a banger as always fam.
Episode 25 : She Got That Vice Grip
June 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBMy friend Matt and I get pretty stoned this episode in celebration of Chill Cactus reaching over 1,000 downloads! Thank you guys, enjoy the banter of two stoners.
Episode 24 : Mercury Is In Uranus ( ft. Annemarie Meloni)
June 15, 2020 18:05 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBLots of self care talk in this one guys. We get deep here, like pretty deep, Pretty sure the gin got to me near the 40 min mark but it was delicious. Had to throw an astrology pun in, but thank you for listening. My guest Annemarie and I have a blast shooting the shit as always here on Chill Cactus. Enjoy.
Episode 23 : Putting Things Into Perspective
June 09, 2020 19:09 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBToday you just have me guys! Sorry to disappoint ;) Topics discussed today involve mental health, the black lives movement, as well as some Reddit humor we can all indulge in. Also experimenting with new ideas for the podcast , they will be discussed in this episode. Thank you for the support!!
Episode 22 : Target Meets Trader Joe's (ft. Kaitlyn Monroe)
June 01, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week Kaitlyn and I share our experiences on being essential workers and the craziness that comes with it, reflecting on traveling , living life to the fullest , and some advice for the graduate class of 2020! P.S: Congratulations to all my fellow graduates graduating this year!!
Episode 22 : Target Meets Trader Joe's (ft. Kaitlyn Munro)
June 01, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week Kaitlyn and I share our experiences on being essential workers and the craziness that comes with it, reflecting on traveling , living life to the fullest , and some advice for the graduate class of 2020! P.S: Congratulations to all my fellow graduates graduating this year!!
Episode 21: Ball is LIFE (ft. Luigi Figueroa)
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBMy best friend Luigi and I talk about our love/ hate relationship for the NBA 2k games, our wild adventures together, as well as reminiscing on the good times we have had together while drinking some REIGN energy drinks. As always thank you for tuning in!! Socials : Insta: chill_cactuss twitter : JeffreyRicklin snap:jeffreyrr
Episode 20: 2020 Grad Sorrow
May 18, 2020 16:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBMy guest Rylee returns to Chill Cactus to talk about being a graduate in 2020, the importance of traveling, if a bison is the same as a buffalo, and the concept of empathy regarding to social media.
Episode 19 : Hanging With My Mom (ft. Carol Ricklin)
May 11, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBHappy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Talk about my favorite traveling experiences with my mom on this special mother's day episode. Thank you for listening as always,
Episode 18 : Chill Cactus X Undrgrnd (The Return)
May 04, 2020 17:36 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBBack with my first guest ever on Chill Cactus all the way back in January 2020. My guy Andrew Mason and I talk about how much has changed since our last meeting, pursing your passions, and reflecting on the late great Kobe Bryant from two passionate Lakers fans.
Episode 17 : The Wonder Years (ft. Alex Lopez)
April 27, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBMy guest Alex and I ponder why is everyone obsessed with shaving their heads during this special time we are in, reminiscing on high school memories, and me contemplating dyeing my hair.
Episode 16 : Epic Milestone (ft. Rylee Krowpman)
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBA monumental day for Chill Cactus as I have my first female guest on the show. Rylee and I discuss about mental health, some hilarious would you rather situations, and our opinions on onlyfans. This is going to be a spicy one.
Episode 15 : The Simpin' Boomer
April 13, 2020 16:45 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAll Simps and Boomers welcomed to this edition of Chill Cactus! Join me as I explore the craziness of Reddit and viral tweets!
Episode 14 : Spitting Game On Trivia Crack (ft. Sam Barnes)
April 06, 2020 17:21 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBYes, you can spit game on Trivia Crack. My guest Sam Barnes and I (Jeffrey Ricklin) discuss fitness, Sam's blackout story involving him going to the hospital, and a little segment of would you rather.
Episode 13: No Free Clout (ft. Nolan Grossmann)
March 30, 2020 16:45 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this week's episode, my guest Nolan and I come to terms with our senior year ending on a sour note, whats the over/under of things going back to normal after the pandemic, the idea of short term fame, and the most important question a man must answer in his lifetime.
Episode 12: Ridin' Solo
March 26, 2020 00:29 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSolo bonus episode added on for this week WOOO!! I talk about my favorite book being "The Courage To Be Disliked", my thoughts on the Weeknd's new album After Hours, and my future plans for Chill Cactus.
Episode 11 : Fax, No Printer (ft. Andrew Little)
March 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis is Andrew and I's first meeting in person....tune in to see how it turns out! Kill some time during the COVID-19 quarantine with some Chill Cactus as we discuss mental health, art, how some song features are unnecessary, and how we even meet each other in an unexpected way.
Episode 10 : A PodCactul Anomaly (ft. Dylan Maki)
March 16, 2020 01:23 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBLots of riffing and crazy tangents in this episode that involve referring back to the hysteria of the Coronavirus. Also learn about why Episode 10 means a lot to me.
Episode 9: Damn, That's Crazy (ft. Alejandro Pulido)
March 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBAnother week, another guest! My friend Alejandro and I talk about his close encounter with the Corona virus, how fitness makes us feel fulfilled, and the simple idea of just having a day.
Episode 8: What're You Doing Step Bro?! (ft. Tanner Castle)
March 02, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBMy guest Tanner and I discuss various topics over a couple glasses of mimosas. We talk about our love for Star Wars/Game of Thrones(14:00), Help me Step Bro trend(25:30), Bernie memes(36:00), our appreciation of nipple piercings(46:00), my embarrassing bumble date(1:00:00), as well as many other hilarious topics in this episode.
Episode 7 : Professor Be Cross Eyed Tho (ft. Jake Agnello)
February 24, 2020 18:58 - 36 minutes - 33 MBMy guest Jake and I discuss the value of sleep and what melatonin can do to you in the long term(8:20), Questioning the "purpose" of life/ what makes us happy (16:45), our eccentric philosophy professor(20:35), and the ridiculous amount of get-rich quick entrepreneur ads on Youtube(31:05).
Episode 6 : Vibe is Underrated (ft. Mikey Netka)
February 17, 2020 22:47 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBMy guest Mikey and I chat about his band Strange Case and how it feels like to perform(10:00), is small talk annoying?(25:00), how music makes us feel (31:00), and our favorite hip-hop artists(43:00)
Episode 5: Harry Potter *GONE SEXUAL*?! ( ft. Matthew Perez)
February 12, 2020 03:53 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThis episode goes of the rails as Matt and I talk about Harry Potter's biggest kink (1:00), a funny road trip we had (9:00), social anxiety(19:10), Nicholas Cage and his performance in Ghost Rider(31:30), questioning why Fast and Furious is still going(35:00), and the possibility of the Corona virus being airborne(41:00).
Episode 4 : Shakira Still Got It
February 05, 2020 02:08 - 36 minutes - 33 MBI talk about my weird professors, how Shakira still has it at 43 years young, Star wars Clone wars final season hype, how Mac Miller has affected my mindset, and some personal insights into my life!