People We Love
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHost Adam Choit has casual conversations with creative types and others from all walks of life about their lives and careers and the people they love
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152. Eric John Loves Comedian, George Carlin
April 14, 2024 20:28 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday we have Rhode Island’s own, pizza artist Eric John. His family’s D. Palmieri’s Bakery has been in the family since way back in 1905 and is truly an American story. Always thriving, even a fire couldn’t keep the family business out of business. Always loving comedy and music, it was almost accidental Eric discovering his passion for making pizza art. What started as a making some America Flag pizzas on July 4th led to a whole new endeavor. We talk family, we talk comedy, we talk pizza, ...
151. Alice Always Loves Her Family
March 26, 2024 16:38 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBToday we have Northeast Ohio’s own, Alice Always from the Put a Fork In It show with her husband, Adam, and the Scissor Me Timbers show with Jessica Fenske aka Forest Mommy, both on YouTube / Rumble. From a large family with four siblings in some ways Alice really did have two childhoods, with the latter version being much more challenging into her teens as her dad fell ill with Multiple sclerosis -- and she herself was the very unfortunate victim of abuse. But Alice’s story is an inspiring...
150. Judy Chaikin Loves Husband, Trumpeter, Band Leader, Jules Chaikin
February 21, 2024 20:34 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOriginally from Boyle Heights, California today we have actor, director, and now author as well, Emmy award winning Judy Chaikin. Director of the great documentaries The Legacy of The Hollywood Blacklist and The Girls in the Band, Judy tells me all about life in the arts and entertainment and all about family – and her husband Jules Chaikin, who was a great trumpeter and band leader himself. instagram.com/judychaikin, thegirlsintheband.com, instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, instagram.com...
149. Fresh Bueller Loves His Grandpa Hank
February 06, 2024 20:43 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBToronto, Canada's own, NFT (non-fungible token) entrepreneur "Fresh Bueller" (we get into the origins of that moniker), had a childhood of being a smart kid but also someone who got into some trouble along the way. Eventually Fresh found his way into the music business, just like his grandfather, singer Hank Young. To Fresh though, Hank was just "Pappy” and someone he loved spending summers with in nature outside Ottawa. And we talk family -- and music, blockchain technology, NFT's, ghosts, ...
148. Mayor Aron Lam Loves His "Paw"
January 27, 2024 19:01 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBAron Lam is originally from Huntington, West Virginia and is now mayor of Keenesburg, Colorado. Aron tells me of his journey from humble redneck roots to his life in nursing as he eventually headed West. Aron is a family man with a huge heart who deeply cares about family and community and has seen so much tragedy firsthand both in his family and professional life. Yet he perseveres, and that perseverance has definitely been inspired by his Grandpa "Paw" who never let any of life's setbacks ...
147. James Wiley Loves His Dad, Ron
December 03, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBColorado's own and Libertarian Party Congressional candidate for Colorado's 3rd District, James Wiley is running in 2024 against incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert. James is a passionate firebrand with professional experience in technology, finance, and marketing. Growing up primarily in Kazakhstan with his family on a post-Soviet missionary journey, this is where James learned many life skills and lessons from his unique life experience. He loves his family and in this episode tells me all...
146. Juliet Annerino Loves Philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche
November 01, 2023 05:40 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBSinger, performer, copywriter, and more Juliet Annerino is originally from Chicago, and growing up in a smart family with four siblings, she has been an intellectually curious person and quite the avid reader since she was a young child. A fan of all things the arts and philosophy, Juliet always has loved music, as has performed the Great American Song book at venues all over the world. Juliet herself has a way with words and we dig into many topics, including her admiration for someone else...
145. Chris Keene Loves Comedian Bill Hicks
October 08, 2023 19:22 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBToday we have Watertown, Massachusetts' own, comedian Chris Keene. This half Armenian former musician of the band Mean Creek tells me all about how playing music and writing songs helped him establish an identity growing up. Always a creative person, music lead to acting and then to stand up comedy. And we get into all – music, comedy, and little politics. And Chris tell me all about his admiration for the legendary late comedian, Bill Hicks. https://instagram.com/chrisgkeene/, instagram...
144. Dan Smotz Loves His The Dawn Retreat Bandmates
August 20, 2023 23:09 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBAledo, Illinois' own, podcast host, musician, entrepreneur, and much more, Dan Smotz was fun to chat with. Growing up with a pastor dad, it wasn’t too long before Dan went from being pretty sheltered to being into all sorts of secular music, tattoos, and conspiracy theories. We cover the many hats Dan has worn over the years, and cover his political journey and creation of The System of Down podcast. He also tells me all about the special relationship he has with his high school bandmates in...
143. John Odermatt Loves His Daughter Ruby
July 30, 2023 01:09 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBMt. Lebanon, PA's own podcast host and much more, John Odermatt grew up right outside Pittsburgh and tells me all about his home run derby, football playing childhood. High school led to Penn State, to the West Coast, and eventually back to the Pittsburgh area where he met his wife. A father, a land investor, a health / wellness entrepreneur, a podcasting meme analyst, and more, this was such a fun conversation with, and Lions of Liberty’s Finding Freedom’s own, John Odermatt. twitter.com...
142. Arthur Hamilton Loves Comedian, Dave Chappelle
July 08, 2023 18:25 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBPacoima, California’s own, comedian Arthur Hamilton tells me all about playing sports, to watching Dragonball-Z as kid, to his eventually appreciation for psychedelics. Though originally from LA it was out in Phoenix, Arizona where Arthur first dove into standup comedy. Since then it’s been a journey, and Arthur Hamilton talks about so many comedy friends and comedy influences along the way, including the one and only icon and legend, Dave Chappelle. instagram.com/comedianarthur, instagra...
141. Dwight Pryde Loves His Mentors and Friends, Dustin Felder and Cassie Dang
May 29, 2023 00:17 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBDwight Pryde is a Texas raised, Los Angeles based up standup comedian / writer with a flair for taking a negative situation or event, and turning it into a FUNNY negative situation or event. A proud father himself, Dwight is no stranger to tragedy and loss, having lost both his mom and dad. Beyond family, he also tells me about two very special relationships he developed in LA with entertainment industry veterans, his former acting teacher, Dustin Felder, and comedy producer, Cassie Dang, bo...
140. Joel (Infinite Zeal Syndicate) Loves His Friend, Comedian Billy Hockman
April 21, 2023 23:40 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday's guest is Joel, also known as Infinite Zeal Syndicate on Twitter. And that's where we originally connected. Just a really supportive guy, I was curious about the man behind the account. Turns out Joel is a family man originally from New Jersey, now living in South Carolina. We talk family and having a twin sister, we talk not caring about school, and we talk politics. But in addition to his entrepreneurship with IZS, Joel tells me all about his longtime friend since childhood, comedia...
139. HEXcellerate Loves Colion Noir, Maj Toure, his Dad
April 11, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 59 MBToday we have Cleveland, Ohio's own, HEXcellerate. This Twitter aficionado is currently working in tech and wears several hats, which include being a music producer and a cohost on the Golden Showers Sunday Stream with Forest Mommy. A firearms enthusiast and defender of the Second Amendment, “Hex” credits Colion Noir, Maj Toure, and his dad for helping push him with his training and education. https://twitter.com/hexcellerate, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/...
138. Adrian Malagon Loves Tom Woods, Angela McArdle, His Grandparents
March 12, 2023 06:35 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBThese days Adrian Malagon is the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Contra Costa County, the LP Mises Caucus, and was just newly elected also as the Chair of the Libertarian Party of California. Back in the day though, Adrian recalls being a good student but a subpar student, who eventually found his way into sports and band. Mostly raised by his loving grandparents Aurora and Abraham, Adrian gives lots credit to author/podcaster Tom Woods and Angela McArdle for his inspiration into political...
137. Brian McWilliams Loves His Theater Teacher, The Late Bill Hallman
February 03, 2023 20:49 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBPublic relations professional Brian McWilliams of the Lions of Liberty podcast is originally from Yardley, PA, and recalls a fun childhood filled with sports, creative ventures, family, and friends. This comedian and Penn State alum got a lot of his sense of humor from his dad, Jamie, but in addition to family, Brian recalls the impact of his high school theater teacher, the late Bill Hallman. twitter.com/BrianMcWilliams, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamc...
136. Joe Praino Loves The Mets
January 18, 2023 20:08 - 1 hour - 69 MBOriginally from NY, comedian and podcaster Joe Praino grew up being a really good athlete and loving sports. Soon enough though, he became a huge fan of David Letterman and recalls watching him as an adolescent. Wanting to become a late night TV host led Joe to stand up, and his love for baseball has always been a big part of his life. We cover a lot -- family, sports, comedy, as well as our love for the New York Mets. https://joepraino.com, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http:/...
135. Forest Mommy Loves Mr. Forest Mommy
December 23, 2022 06:59 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBForest Mommy, formerly of other names as well is best known as a Twitter and podcasting personality. A Colorado person through and through she tells me all about her journey from her tomboy childhood to her journey into the broader libertarian movement. We talk politics, we talk her big family, and touch on our favorite liberty people and pundits. But supportive through and through has been Forest's Mommy's relatively unknown mysterious significant other, Mr. Forest Mommy, who get a little b...
134. Tyler Janke Loves His Family
December 03, 2022 17:48 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBTyler Janke is a lawyer and host of the Libertarian Podcast Review. Tyler is originally from Washington state but has been living in Northern California for quite some time. Growing up he was a smart but troubled kid who liked to talk and talk back in class and make the other kids laugh. Eventually though Tyler found many other interests from baseball, to music, skateboarding, to bike racing. Throughout his journey though, and through multiple careers, his family has always been there for hi...
133. Kelly Carden Loves The People Of Rosamond, California
November 18, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBToday’s guest is a man who’s worn many hats over the years, who’s about to join his town council -- Kelly Carden. Kelly Carden. Although his journey took him to Reno and Vegas, Kelly was born in the small town of Rosamond and that’s where he lives today. The town has a rich history and much of it he shares a deep connection to, directly through family and friends over several generations. From politics, to hotel management, to family, we cover a lot, including just how special Rosamond, Cali...
132. Zach Kincaid Loves His Family
November 06, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBToday’s guest is welder, writer, musician, activist, and more, Zach Kincaid. And Northern California’s own tells me all about growing up in the city of Woodland. Zach comes from a special family of tough minded people who all loved reading and music. A family man himself with a wife and kids these days, we cover a lot. Zach is active in the Libertarian Party and his intellectual curiosity and desire and value for freedom and justice certainly comes from his strong family. https://zachkinca...
131. Chris Edgar Loves His Brother, Tim
September 20, 2022 19:46 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBToday’s guest Chris Edgar is originally from the East Coast (mostly upstate NY and CT), and is a man who wears and has worn many hats – as a lawyer, musician, composer, and now film director. A drummer who essentially taught himself how to read, he tells me all about his journey from childhood to law school to LA. These days Chris is now also the Libertarian Party of California's Secretary. But no matter where Chris’ career and life has gone, he and his brother Tim have always been close. ...
130. Caryn Ann Harlos Loves Her Husband, Wayne Harlos
June 23, 2022 05:53 - 1 hour - 78 MBToday's guest is paralegal and Secretary for the Libertarian National Party, Caryn Ann Harlos. Most often diving into the weeds of politics and LP party politics, with this conversation I was lucky to learn much more about Caryn Ann the person, and her story – which has certainly been a journey. Nor Autism, nor OCD, nor dysfunctional relationships in her past, and nor LP politics can hold her back. And she definitely appreciates her husband being on the journey with her. That’s the one and ...
129. Reed Cooley Loves Dr. Ron Paul
May 22, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 62 MBMississippi’s own, writer, activist, and former archeologist, Reed Cooley recalls being a curious kid and avid reader -- always interested in learning more about people and how this world works. Constantly evolving both professionally and philosophically, this nearly straight-A student recalls his contribution to Young Americans For Liberty and working on Glenn Jacobs’ (WWE’s Kane) mayoral campaign. And of course, Reed tells me all about Dr. Ron Paul’s impact on him, and what is was like to ...
128. Spencer Kalendar Loves His Grandpa David
May 14, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 59 MBToday we have Long Beach, California’s own, comedian Spencer Kalendar. As a kid his two favorite activities were probably playing sports and being mischievous. From school pranks to the high school surf team, Spencer also recalls being a comedy fan as a young kid, and the The Kings of Comedy having a profound impact on him. And one other major influence on Spencer’s sense of humor was his Grandpa David, the outgoing, gun-toting, gummy bear eating legend in Spencer’s family. https://instag...
127. Chris Cali Loves His Best Friend, Nick Smitty
April 02, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBToday’s guest is Freehold, New Jersey’s own, podcaster and comedian Chris Cali. And Chris shares so many great stories with me, especially from his childhood – Be it the rock throwing incident on the playground, feuds with teachers, or the time he performed spot-on hilarious impressions of his teachers at his senior year “Mr. Freehold High School” competition. We talk comedy, we talk some politics, we talk the time he got arrested. And also Chris tells me all about his longtime best friend an...
126. Shawn Osborne Loves His Music Teacher, Laszlo Cser
March 11, 2022 20:59 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBLafayette, Indiana’s own, musician and music teacher, Shawn Osborne has been mostly blind most his life, but nor that nor a bad car accident when he was younger could dissuade him from his passions: Music and activism. We talk metal, classical, we talk libertarian stuff, moving to LA, and more. And also, one particular music teacher had who had a profound influence Shawn at Los Angeles Community College years ago - Laszlo Cser. https://soundcloud.com/shawn-osborne http://instagram.com/peo...
125. Rachel Nyx Loves Comedian John Pinette
February 24, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 70 MBComedian, paralegal, and Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of California, Rachel Nyx grew up an only child and a news junkie. And eventually Rachel herself transitioned into a new gender and new political identity as well, going from Republican to Libertarian. But long before then, Rachel was an accomplished Boy Scout. A strong leader who tells me about a bunch of people she admires -- she recalls the profound moment when she realized stand up comedy itself was a genre – when she first hea...
124. Davina Joy Loves Her Auntie Julie
February 05, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBComedian Davina Joy was born in Kenya and raised in Virginia, and she tells me all about her Jewish dad and Muslim mom who kept sending her to Catholic schools. An always hyperactive tree hugger as she describes herself, we talk mom, dad, siblings, and she tells me all about her cool Auntie Julie in New Zealand. Besides family and weed talk, this free spirit tells me all about how she created her free spirited Naked & Serious Bodcast. https://www.instagram.com/thesmallestfatgirl/, http:/...
123. Adam Nutter Loves His Dad
January 13, 2022 22:22 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBComedian Adam Nutter is originally from Staten Island and now lives in Pennsylvania. Growing up he was a shy kid into comic books and sports. Football being his best sport, he tells me all about being hard-hitting safety in high school. Later on he found mixed martial arts, but eventually his true passion standup comedy. Adam’s life has definitely had some up and downs, and he talks very honestly about it all. We cover a lot in this one, including discovering libertarianism, and his brief ti...
122. Espi Rivadeneira Loves Actor, Robert Downey Jr.
December 31, 2021 17:02 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBComedian Espi Rivadeneira is originally from upstate NY, and grew up the middle child with four siblings in a tough, smart, and funny family. Always into language, she became multilingual and thought that’s where her career path would take her. Espi's young life has already had some twists and turns, and she talks very openly about her battles with alcoholism -- but also tells me all about her discovery of her first love improv, and her true love, standup. We talk comedy, family, and all abo...
121. Jason Kartalian Loves His Father, Actor Buck Kartalian
December 12, 2021 00:16 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBFilmmaker, podcaster, and vegan TikTok influencer Jason Kartalian grew up in Southern California to a working character actor father, Buck Kartalian. And he recalls as a kid helping produce these super fun and wacky themed short films for family holiday party screenings. But whether it’s been in behind the camera making films professionally now, or recording his Vegan Hacks podcast, dad has always been a source of inspiration for Jason. https://www.instagram.com/jkartalian/, https://www.ins...
120. Caili Elwell Loves Her Daughter Evie
December 02, 2021 00:06 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBEntrepreneur, brand expert, and much more, Caili Elwell has worn many hats over years. But long before all that she grew up Connecticut and spent a lot of time in the nature-infused state of Maine. An empath always interested in the choices people make, ambitious Caili’s life was forever changed when she met her husband, and then had her daughter, Evie. Caili's for sure had some ups and downs, but her story of persistence, and love for people, and especially for her family, is truly inspirat...
119. Aaron Monte Loves Comedian, Richard Pryor
November 16, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 63 MBComedian Aaron Monte grew up in a large family in LA, and everyone in it has a sense of humor and loved to joke around. Whether it was family members farting on his head, or his dad’s deadpan humor, imaginative young Aaron seemed to always have comedy around. But long before he started incorporating music into his standup, a young adolescent Aaron recalls the very first time he watched the legend, Richard Pryor, Live in Concert special in Long Beach, CA, on Comedy Central. https://www.inst...
118. Callie Coogle Loves Her Friend, Lori
October 19, 2021 22:46 - 59 minutes - 109 MBComedian Callie Coogle is originally from small town Oglethorpe, GA, and it wasn’t long before she needed to spread her wings and headed to California then Europe to pursue further education. Her odyssey has taken her from the studio arts to literature, but ever since diving full on into standup comedy, she’s unlocked a new way of writing and creating. Along the way though, since THIRD GRADE actually, has been friend, fellow childhood trouble maker and the sibling Callie never had, Lori. ...
117. Lee Nason Loves His Mom
September 14, 2021 19:11 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBToday's guest is podcast producer and sound guru, Lee Nason, who has helped me launch video episodes of this podcast. Growing up in Massachusetts and spending time in Portland, Maine, this well rounded guy has been a musician and a lifeguard. From orchestra to pop punk bands, we cover a lot, including the big influence the Warped Tour had on him back in the day. But throughout his journey, mom has always been there, whether it was supporting his swimming or creative endeavors. https://www....
116. Yaki Margulies Loves Musician, Paul McCartney
July 13, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWashington’s own, comedian and musician, Yaki Margulies grew up an introvert who who discovered both songwriting and the theater in his teens -- and this 4.0 student actually graduated high school after his sophomore year! He enrolled at the University of Washington, where he thrilled his parents by becoming a theater major. Well theater led to improv, and to standup, but having written some 400 songs of his own, Yaki also recalls how inspiring one particular Beatle has been to him, the one ...
115. David Richman Loves His Cycle of Lives Participants
July 02, 2021 14:55 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBToday author, motivational speaker, trainer, and consultant, David Richman tells me all about his challenging upbringing, as we dive pretty deep into some of the bad luck as well as poor choices he has made over the years. But sometime after his sister became terminally ill, he decided it was time to make some changes. So an overweight smoker became an amazing athlete. Along the way David dove deeper into the emotional aspect of dealing with cancer, and his book CYCLE OF LIVES was born, whic...
114. Genesis Sol Loves Her Family
June 23, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBComedian Genesis Sol was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and she tells me all about being a childhood performer -- singing, dancing, and beyond. Never shy, she recalls always receiving support from her mom and dad, and how her younger brother and sister followed in her footsteps and got into performing as well… at least for a little while. But we cover a lot in this epic one. Rage rooms, emo music, Genesis’ stand up journey, and of course, family. https://instagram.com/thegenesissol/, http...
113. Chaz Carter Loves His Mom
June 13, 2021 18:34 - 50 minutes - 41.1 MBComedian Chaz Carter was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and this quiet, smart, and introverted kid started to finally come out of his shell in high school when he got into theater. He recalls watching Def Comedy Jam as a kid, and after moving to Los Angeles at 19 to pursue acting training, it wasn’t until a little later on when standup became his life, essentially. Chaz’s journey has had some ups and downs for sure, but always there supporting him, and of course always offering her hones...
112. Rey Cabato Loves His Four Parents
June 02, 2021 22:27 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCalifornia's own Rey Cabato's parents divorced when he was very young, but it sounds like it was for the best, and Rey ended up with really great step-parents. And Rey, a comedian and photographer, is also a drummer, and a FORMER pathological liar (his words). And we cover it all... Family, friends, and of course Rey’s journey into standup comedy. https://www.instagram.com/remcreate/, http://instagram.com/peoplewelovepodcast, http://instagram.com/adamchoit, http://twitter.com/adamchoit, h...
111. Kyle Ruff Loves Comedian Robbie Bernstein
May 25, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBFrom Ohio to college in Northern Michigan to Montana, finally to Steamboat Springs, CO, comedian Kyle Ruff's journey has taken him from class clown to comedian and comedy show producer. Along the way he discovered Ron Paul and eventually comedian and podcaster, Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein, who Kyle’s really enjoyed getting to know better while doing a few shows together on the road. https://www.instagram.com/look_its_kyle_ruff, https://www.instagram.com/steamboatcomedy, http://instagram.c...
110. Ben Herwitz Loves TV Host Conan O'Brien
May 18, 2021 21:52 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBComedian Ben Herwitz is originally from just outside San Francisco and grew up an only child whose main focuses in life were sports and academics. He wishes he would have been more involved in creative endeavors as a youngster and read more. But throughout his childhood, one particular late night host made a big impact on Ben. The one and only Conan O’Brien. We talk Conan, family, college, and of course we talk Ben’s journey into the standup comedy world and beyond. https://www.instagram....
109. Wally Baram Loves Her Mom
May 12, 2021 00:05 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MBComedian and writer Wally Baram split her time growing up between Southern California and New Jersey, and recalls being "into bugs" and watching The George Lopez Show on Nick at Nite as a kid. But by high school she kinda knew she had an itch to try comedy, and performed at her first open mic during her senior year. Wally is still in the very early stages of her career, but there’s no doubt some of her humor comes from her one of a kind hilarious mom. http://instagram.com/wallybaram, http...
108. Steve Furey Loves Comedian, Burt Kreischer
April 26, 2021 00:19 - 54 minutes - 44.2 MBSacramento's own, comedian Steve Furey grew up an only child of loving, albeit divorced parents. Eventually Steve found his way into selling weed first to his high school classmates and later their parents. He thought his path would take him in to a career in physical education, but stand up was always his true calling... We talk mom, dad, weed, cooking, and more. And Steve especially shows his appreciation for super hardworking comedian Burt Kreischer, who Steve has learned so much from fro...
107. Alex Merced Loves His Mom
April 12, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBCurrent computer coder and former Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party, Alex Merced has done much more beyond those jobs, and we get into all of it. Growing up, Alex was inspired by his hardworking single mom and that is clear by the person he’s become today. And we for sure talk music, economics, Ron Paul, and more, but Alex is man who truly values patience, kindness, empathy, and forgiveness, and there’s no doubt that comes from mom. https://www.instagram.com/alexmerced, http://alexmerce...
106. Marc Clair Loves His Dad, Alan Clair
April 05, 2021 04:40 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBPodcaster and producer, Marc Clair was born in Buffalo and mostly raised in Connecticut. And this Penn State alum and I talk a little politics and libertarian stuff, but this one's really about Marc's relationship with his father, Alan Clair, a man who always stands up for justice and fairness. And this was never on display more than when Marc recalls when a harmless high school prank that led to absurd punishments that Marc and his dad were appalled by. This is actually a story Marc has som...
105. Rachele Friedland Loves Her Friend, Paige
March 28, 2021 22:02 - 57 minutes - 46 MBComedian Rachele Friedland was born and raised in Long Beach, California as a young girl into ballet and horses. But it wasn’t too long before she moved on from those things into her primary role as a sarcastic teen. Later on though it was her mom who actually suggested stand up comedy. But years before Rachele found the stage and was performing at comedy festivals and beyond, when she was a ripe age of four years old she met one of her best friends for life, Paige, who’s also sarcastic, out...
104. Doug Druckman Loves His High School Football Buddies
March 08, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBToday’s guest is my friend and former college roommate, fellow Long Islander, family man, cancer survivor, and much more, Doug Druckman. And he tells me all about high school football's positive impact and how he made lifelong friends. Myself, Doug, and others lived in a house of legendary partying junior and senior year of college in Syracuse, before Doug eventually found his way to Chicago. Along the way he met his wife Beth and had two kids. But just last year doctors discovered a blood c...
103. Redd Jefferson Loves Professional Wrestler, Mick Foley
March 01, 2021 16:02 - 56 minutes - 45.8 MBProducer and comedian, Redd Jefferson stubbornly disliked school as a teen and only cared really about comedy and becoming a professional wrestler. The legend, Mick Foley was always Redd's favorite and not just for being a great wrestler, but for the person he is and how well he treats all the fans. Mick Foley has never let Redd down, but Redd’s journey took him away from his wrestling pursuits and more into comedy… and to Austin, TX and to LA... into film producing, podcasting, and even wor...