Connect XIII with Micah XIII
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Micah is an open book. By that, we're talking GAPING. That's why musician, Micah XIII, created this podcast as a way to open up about his life as well as discussing certain topics where hopefully people don't feel as lonely. Some of the topics he discusses range from funny to sometimes serious/sad. From one tangent to another, no topic is undiscussed.
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Episodes
A Gym Bro Tried to Recruit Me into his Pyramid Scheme
April 03, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBNever in a million years would I ever thought I would have to make an episode about this, but in today's episode, I talk about the time a gym bro tried to recruit me into his MLM/pyramid scheme. I'm gonna tell you all how our conversation went down, what MLM's and pyramid schemes are & how they work, and figuring out what the red flags are and what to do if someone tries to recruit you into their shady business. Shoutout to my friend Madeleine (Maddy) Petti for helping me with some of th...
Dismantling Internalized Racism and Prejudice
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHello! It's been a while since I last shared an episode and I do apologize for my lack of posting. I want to share a conversation I had with my little sister a few months ago. We were discussing a controversial topic related to race via text message, and she pointed out something I had said that didn't sit right with her. I'm grateful she brought it up because I realized my comment was prejudiced towards a marginalized group I don't identify with nor was born into. Instead of wallowing in d...
Is Asking for Reciprocated Love "Being Manipulative"?
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe following episode contains sensitive topics including mental health, depression, and sexual assault. Listeners' discretion is advised. One morning, Micah was scrolling through TikTok when all of a sudden, he bumps into a content creator where they discussed the concept of "no one owes anyone anything" and how whenever people ask for their love to be reciprocated, they end up being demonized and accused of it by being called 'narcissistic' and 'manipulative'. And in this episode, he o...
My New Year's Resolution for 2022
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, Micah talks about his future goals for the new year and his personal views on new year's resolutions. From continuing to be consistent with his fitness journey to setting up future career goals in terms of his music, he hopes that he'll slowly, but surely, reach his full potential. Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/micahxiii
How I Cope with Brain Fog
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe following episode contains topics of mental health. Listeners' discretion is advised. Lately, Micah has been going through a slump where he feels unmotivated and overwhelmed to work on projects he used to be passionate about. In this episode, Micah talks about 'brain fog' where he hasn't been able to think clearly and be fully present while also discussing ways to cope with brain fog. He also talks about other people's suggestions to how they deal with brain fog (or, as he likes to call...
Where I've Been During my Break
November 17, 2021 13:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Micah talks about where he's been during his short break. Some of the topics he discussed include what happened during his warehouse job to beginning his journey to livestreaming on Twitch. Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/MicahXIII
We Need to Talk About Astroworld
November 10, 2021 13:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBSo this episode is gonna be a rant so if you're not into that kind of stuff, the please click away or listen to my previous episodes or stay tuned for the next episode. Words can't describe how upset and frustrated I am with everything that happened. My thoughts go out to the people and their loved ones who have been heavily affected from this horrible and tragic incident. The way Travis handled the situation was inexcusable and the fact that he doesn't care about his supporters' safety sho...
We Need to Talk About What Happened at Astroworld
November 10, 2021 13:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBSo this episode is gonna be a rant so if you're not into that kind of stuff, the please click away or listen to my previous episodes or stay tuned for the next episode. Words can't describe how upset and frustrated I am with everything that happened. My thoughts go out to the people and their loved ones who have been heavily affected from this horrible and tragic incident. The way Travis handled the situation was inexcusable and the fact that he doesn't care about his supporters' safety sho...
I Went to a Porter Robinson Concert
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBt.w.: mental health, depression WE ARE BACK TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM!!! In this episode, Micah talks about his recent concert experience at the Porter Robinson show with his older sister, cousin, and her sister's boyfriend. From jamming out to some of their favorite songs in Porter's latest album 'Nurture' to having intimate and heartfelt conversations during the show, it's safe to say it's one of the best concert experiences in his life thus far. He also talks about why Porter...
Taking a Short Break
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBHey, it's Micah. Just wanted to let you guys know I'm gonna be taking a short break from this podcast due to personal life stuff as well as projects I'm trying to put more time on, especially with music. Thank you so much for your understanding and I promise, more episodes will be coming soon! <3 Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/micahxiii
Animated TV Show Characters I'd Get in a Fight With
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Micah gets spicy once again and talks about fictional animated TV show characters he'd get in a fight with. Some of his picks from his list include Sakura from Naruto, Quagmire from Family Guy, and many others. He also reads some responses from his friends/listeners asking which character would they get in a fight with themselves. Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/micahxiii
Dealing with Jealousy
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJealousy: though it feels icky, it's still a normal thing to experience. In this episode, Micah discusses about his personal experiences dealing with jealousy as well as listing out some solutions that help him take his mind off it. Support Mergatroid here: http://soundcloud.com/welcometomergatroid http://twitter.com/mergplatelip http://soundcloud.com/5p4m Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/micahxiii
My Backpack Got Stolen
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, Micah talks about one of his worst days of the week where not only did he got his backpack stolen while at the gym, but how before the incident, he got attacked by a fly while he was picking up food at a Taco Bell during his break from work. Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/micahxiii
How I Cope with my Mental Health While Staying Creative
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis episode contains topics including mental health, depression, etc. Listeners' discretion is advised. In this episode, Micah talks about how he deals with his mental health issues including stress, anxiety, etc. Some of the solutions he uses to cope with his mental health include going to therapy, working on various projects outside of music, and much more! Thanks so much to @cloutcobain420 on TikTok for recommending this topic! If you want to request a topic for this podcast, feel free...
Artists I've Been Listening To Lately
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTW: mention of sexual assault during intro of episode, skip to 2:49 In this episode, Micah talks about some of his favorite artists he's been listening to recently as well as certain details and elements he likes from each artist in terms of music production. Artists Mentioned: Oklou Caroline Polachek Tsu Nami Don Toliver PinkPantheress Cupcakke Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/MicahXIII Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 rainn.org
My Chicago Family Trip
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn today's episode, Micah talks about his trip in Chicago with his family where they went shopping and ate at Nando's for the first time. Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/connectxiiipodcast Follow Micah: http://jemi.app/MicahXIII
Life Update (Job Hunting, Going Back to College, etc.)
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode, Micah talks about what's been going on in his life where he's considering going back to school as well as some other projects he's been working on. He also opens up about him starting to feel a bit burned out from all the projects he's been working on as well as possibly looking for a new job. It's gonna be a long one so sit back, relax, and enjoy as Micah goes from one tangent to another while talking about his life. Why I Dropped Out of Art School: https://youtu.be/xsM8VA...
I Had a Fight with a Karen and All I Got was a $10 Gift Card
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBKarens, a.k.a. middle-aged women who make embarrassing outbursts over little/minor inconveniences, are a huge pain in the ass to deal with. And in this episode, Micah talks about his experience dealing with a Karen while delivering groceries. From having one issue on his own while trying to check out his items to now having to deal with an immature middle-aged white woman, it's easy to say that he had a bad day. Not to mention, it was a day before his birthday when everything went down. Fol...
My Experience with a Stalker
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis episode contains sensitive topics including sexual language. Listener's discretion is advised. There are always gonna be people in the world that won't take no for an answer when you ask them to leave you alone or that you're just not interested, especially when it comes to dating online or IRL. They might go to extreme lengths where they might send you multiple text messages in various platforms, asking you to give them one or even another chance. And at some point, you're stuck wi...
My Best and Worst Hookup Stories
June 16, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis episode contains sexual content and is for ages 18 and up. Listeners' discretion is advised. Hookups. People either like them or hate them, and in this episode, Micah opens up about his personal experiences on having one night stands. He discusses the time he hooked up with a guy he had a crush on since high school as well as the time he met up with someone who lived in a neighborhood he wasn't familiar with that ended up being REAL messy. In all seriousness, we advise all of you to be...
Why I Started Going to the Gym Again After 2 Years
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe following topics discussed in this topic includes body dysmorphia, mental health/illness. Listeners' discretion is advised. Micah always felt insecure with his body, and so one day, he began his fitness journey during his freshman year of college when he met someone named Sterling from one of his classes who ended up being friends with. From that point on, Sterling began teaching him more about fitness from exercises and techniques to the world of dietary supplements (more specifically,...
Music Production Techniques I've Used Over the Years
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBSince Micah has been working on music for awhile now, he has learned a lot of techniques within audio engineering and music production that helped him improve on the music he's making today. And in this episode, he's gonna share all of that info to you guys! We hope this helps you get inspired into trying new things and experiment with different methods as a way to expand on creativity. Special thanks to Blue Ghost for requesting this topic for this episode! If you want to be featured in fu...
My Music Journey & Where I Started
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBEverybody starts from somewhere, and in this episode, Micah opens up about his music journey and how it all began since preschool. From having low self-esteem/self-confidence within himself while dealing with depression during his childhood adolescence to following his passion for music 8 years later and making new friends and connections along the way, he realizes that his perseverance and drive for making music helped him shape the person he is today. Follow the podcast: http://bio.fm/co...
How I Write My Songs
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBEveryone has their own way of creating ideas. In this episode, Micah discusses some of his methods and techniques he uses when writing a song. From using apps on his phone such as the Notes and Voice Memos app to dissecting some of his favorite songs he listens to, he proves to listeners that there are so many solutions to choose from when finding inspiration to create. Thanks so much to Reject Damain for suggesting this topic for this episode. If you guys have any suggestions on what we sh...
What My Everyday Routine is Like
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIf you asked Micah what his everyday routine consists of, he most likely won't have an answer for that. However, in this case, someone *did* as he asked his supporters on Twitter and Instagram what topics he should talk about. Having a routine can be super helpful as a way for us to figure out what our priorities are as well as having an easier time scheduling out our day. If only it were easy to do that, though. In this episode, Micah gets super transparent and talks about what his day con...
My Experience Working at Part-time Jobs
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBWorking at part time jobs can be a huge struggle, especially when trying to get by. But don't worry, you're not alone. In this episode, Micah talks about all the part time jobs he has worked at, most of them being jobs in the food industry. From working at a couple fast food restaurants after graduating high school to working at a bowling alley/arcade and to even working at a pizzeria, it's kind of shocking to see how far he has come over the past couple of years since he first started worki...
Hobbies I've Been Getting Into During Quarantine
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBSince quarantine is still happening, it can be hard trying to find things to do in your own home while also staying safe. That's why Micah is here to help! In this week's episode, he's gonna talk about some hobbies, new and old, that he has been getting into during quarantine. Hobbies such as: makeup, skincare, gaming, and much more. We hope this helps you get inspired into trying out new activities while also still being safe during these difficult times. DISCLAIMER: all of the products a...
High School Stories & My Experience
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHigh school can be an entire pain in the ass to go through, and Micah's experience is no exception. In this episode, he goes all in by talking about his high school scandals including one senior prank in which South Park asked if they can write an episode about it. He also discusses his personal experiences from meeting people in his life that shaped the way he is today to having to deal with school crushes where one time, he was infatuated with a guy for two years until he discovered his fu...
All About TikTok
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBTrigger Warning: mentioning racism/racial discrimination (skip 18:42 - 22:29) In this episode, Micah discusses how he got into TikTok in which he, alike many others, initially hated (even before Musical.ly rebranded). From posting random videos almost every once a month to having various TikTokers making cosplay videos using one of his songs titled "Coraline," he talks about how he didn't expect to see the amount of growth and engagement he received, especially since he never took Tiktok se...
Welcome to Connect XIII!
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Connect XIII! In this episode, Micah XIII introduces himself and discusses how the podcast was created. He also talks about a *secret* project where he will be working with someone he met from college. We hope you enjoy this podcast and to stick around as we deep dive into many topics and tangents in future episodes! If you want to keep in touch with us, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ConnectXIII For business inquiries: connectxiiipodcas...