#51 – Freestyling The Conversation: Stand-Up, Alternative Language, Philosophy & Mind-Control Mushrooms w/ Myq Kaplan

This week Mike is joined by American stand-up comedian, podcaster & conversationalist Myq Kaplan (pronounced Mike) discussing a great many things! 

Mike & Myq’s conversation starts with them discussing Myq’s name and then flows into all manner of things, including using alternative words when speaking, why Myq started stand-up comedy, his musical passions, both of their perspectives on growth, how important nature is, the potential mind-controlling qualities of psilocybin mushrooms, if people actually have free will, the benefits of being nice, the uses of meditation & changing one’s thought processes, the zen proverb “Chop Wood, Carry Water” and it’s meaning, as well as many more fruitful topics! 

Myq is playing several shows at the SOHO Theatre in London from Feb 26th – March 2nd, more details can be found on his site. 

Myq’s Broccoli & Ice Cream Podcast: - Myq’s Twitter & Instagram (@MyqKaplan) 

Last week was our 50th episode special, where Mike chatted with Rob & Blake from Emotionally 14’s The Crazy Train, they discuss a great many things, including toxic fandoms and what constitutes “milking” a franchise, merchandising, the sad death of Toys R Us, which Star Wars trilogy era is the best thus far, Harry Potter & JK Rowling’s other novels, Nicholas Cage’s acting and so much more! 

Promo by Which Murderer: https://whichmurderer.com/

Genuine Chit-Chat is now a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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