WisDumb Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsTwo long-time friends and musicians talk about music, life, society, technology and so many other fun and interesting things in this podcast aimed at trying to understand why we get dumber as we get wiser.
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Talking Music, Audio Epidemic, KMKanDrum, and What's In Store for 2021
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBFinally! Finally, finally, the WisDumb Podcast is back. After a 9-month hiatus, Joey and Kelly are back and bringing Episode 26 in fine 2021 fashion. We saw how 2020 was going and were like, eh, maybe we should sit this one out. JK. We've been extremely busy with side projects that have turned into passion projects which have then turned into major projects. We talk about them here. So, listen in and let us know what you think! Recording Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 5:30 pm EST Air...
What will you do when COVID-19 belongs to the memories?
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBEpisode 25: What will you do when COVID-19 belongs to the memories? The guys talk about the only topic worth talking about at the moment. But instead of pondering conspiracy theories or when the world is going to end, they focus on some positives and what they look forward to most when this thing is in the rearview mirror. Recording Date: 4/3/2020 - 10:30PM EST Airing: 4/6/2020 Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Guest: n/a Runtime: ~82 min Music: "Don't Wait Up"...
Episode 24: Our Interview with The Silverpicker
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThe guys interview YouTube coin-collecting sensation and entrepreneur, Max Hockley. They try to learn more about precious metals and the guy on YouTube telling tens of thousands of people all about it. They get to know him better, what other ventures he is involved in, what his hobbies are, and what's behind the guy famously known as "The Silverpicker." Recording Date: 3/11/2020 - 10:00PM EST Airing: 3/17/2020 Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Guest: Max Hockley aka, The...
We're Timeless Motherfuckers!
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe guys talk about how their music creates a legacy people in the future can listen to. They also get into what it's like to raise a family away from their hometown and how it relates to, of all things, coronavirus, and how coronavirus relates to raising kids and leaving a legacy. It's one big life circle! Recording Date: 3/10/2020 - 11:00AM EST Airing: 3/12/2020 Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~96 min Music: "I Drowned" by Plagiarhythm ©1996
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February 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBEpisode 22: 01110011 01101001 01101101 01110101 01101100 01100001 01110100 01101001 01101111 01101110 The guys talk about AI and machine learning. Joey tries to describe the difference between the two, how both affect his businesses and the world as a whole. They try to keep things positive and not go down the enticing but easy hole of negativity and dystopia. Hear what they think about technology, where it's going, and how we can benefit from it. Recording Date: 2/5/2020 - 12:00PM E...
Digital vs. Analog world...who cares, I want it now damn it!
November 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBLots of tech talk as the guys discuss the new iPhone, Apple in general, Oculus, and how tech is forming the way new generations learn and handle patience. Also, being a dad and a podcast host isn't always easy! Recording Date: 11/6/2019 - 12:30PM EST Airing: 11/11/2019 Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~88 min Music: "In the House" by FREaKS © 1998
Getting it back on!
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBBack from the dead, the guys are Getting it back on! They catch up and talk about trying to join a band, youtube musicians, tech talk, raising kids as automation grows, and what's in store for the technological future! Recording Date: 10/2/2019 - 12:30PM EST Airing: 10/7/2019 Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~129 min Music: "Get it On" by Beggar's Ride ©2004
The earth giveth and the earth taketh away
June 03, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe guys catch up on life after a month hiatus. They talk about traveling with babies, living and losing man's best friend, finding their tone and whether or not the singularity is on the horizon. Recording Date: 5/30/2019 - 1:00PM EST Airing: 6/3/2019 Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~112 min Music: "The Petulance That Lingers" by Plastik Glasses (c) 2019 Links: Plastik Glasses Homepage
14 pieces of Kentucky fried heaven
April 15, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBThe guys pick up where they left off last week, talking about video games and lego sets and what that has to do with men's health, parenthood, mortality, and eating a bucket of KFC's finest! Recording Date: 03/27/2019 11:00 AM ET Airing: 04/15/2019 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~106 min Music: "Down and Out" by FREaKS 2000
Do we have everything we need?
April 08, 2019 12:30 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis episode was so long, it had to be split into two. Here's part one where the guys talk about what's new with smartphones and other tech in 2019. Recording Date: 03/27/2019 11:00 AM ET Airing: 04/01/2019 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~59 min Music: "Caught Red Handed" by FREaKS 2000
We're having a baby!
February 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThe guys talk about revisiting old hobbies, starting new hobbies, prepping for a baby, coming to grips with being married, and the craziness of being a parent. Oh, and Girl Scout Cookies! Recording Date: 02/20/2019 11:30 AM ET Airing: 02/25/2019 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~78 min Music: "Killed a Rose" by Out of Grey 2009
Lemme get a little borrowed time with an extra side of life, please?
February 04, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThe guys dive into 2019 by complaining about the weather and how their new Tesla's combat the cold and rain and snow! Then they share how they quit smoking and are starting to pay more attention to health and how to make the most of the time we have here on this wonderfully dynamic planet. Recording Date: 01/30/2019 11:30 AM ET Airing: 02/04/2019 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: 75 min Music: "Same Old Fire" by Beggar's Ride ©2003
2018 Year in Review & What's to come in 2019
January 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe guys talk about all that went down in 2018 in the WisDumb universe and what's in store for 2019. From smartphones to music to dadhood to missing LA and even a look into their lives with a Tesla! Recording Date: 01/11/2019 1:00 PM ET Airing: 01/14/2019 11:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~75 min Music: "Knockin" by FREaKS ©2000
Spreading Music and Holiday Cheer, Woolly Bandits Style
December 31, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBJoey and Kelly sit down with Rik and Christa Collins from The Woolly Bandits just before the holidays. They discuss the opening of SGV Sound Recording and Rehearsal Studios in Alhambra, CA as well as talk about music new and old, what it's like going through a laundry list of drummers, and how they've been able to last so long in the grueling and unforgiving LA music scene. Recording Date: 12/20/18 1:00 PM ET Airing: 12/31/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto R...
Jive Turkeys talking band chemistry, new traditions, new music, and new toys
December 03, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThe guys talk about Thanksgiving plans and future traditions. They also talk about creating new music and the importance of chemistry. Joey rounds it out by reviewing the new iPad Pro, the good and the bad! Recording Date: 11/21/18 9:15 PM ET Airing: 12/03/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~80min Music: "Highway to Laughlin" by Beggar's Ride 2003
Vote? We'd rather watch movies
November 19, 2018 13:30 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MBThe guys catch up on the past week and talk about why they didn't vote in this year's super important midterm elections. Kelly gives an update on his pregnant wife and why he talks to the womb. Joey gives his non-spoiler review of "Bohemian Rhapsody," and they make plans to record some podcasts in sunny Los Angeles over the holidays. Recording Date: 11/9/18 1:15 PM ET Airing: 11/19/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~55min Music: "Soles Worn Thin" ...
We are all just a social experiment
November 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBThe guys catch up after a month break, talking about smartphones, video games, movies, music, and how government experiments make great documentaries and how stranger than fiction stories are so addicting! Recording Date: 11/1/18 1:15 PM ET Airing: 11/5/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~tdb Music: "Breathe" by Out of Grey 2009 Links: Detroit: Become Human: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/detroit-become-human-ps4/ God of War: htt...
The Road to Hana
October 01, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBThe guys talk more about parenting, the road to Hana, abortion, life in and visiting San Antonio, TX, and so much more! Recording Date: 9/21/18 10:00 PM CT Airing: 10/1/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~90 min Music: "More Than You'll Ever Know" by FREaKS 1998
From Android phones to dying, we're covering it all
September 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe guys talk about switching from iPhone to Android, reminisce about their music days again, and somehow stumble upon the great unknown...death; how they cope and say goodbye, and why it's so essential to living your best life. Recording Date: 9/5/18 11:30 PM ET Airing: 9/10/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~70 min Music: "Horizon" by FREaKS ©2000
We like to rock...but only with sensible shoes
August 27, 2018 12:52 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBReminiscing on their days in bands, the guys come to grips with change and age. They still love to rock just as long as they are comfortable doing so. Recording Date: 8/23/18 11:30 ET Airing: 8/27/18 9:30 AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~83 min Music: "Fighting the Fear" by Beggar's Ride 2002
Video Games, Mario Tennis, and causing a "racket" with Game Designer, Gonçalo Pereira
August 13, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThe guys interview Game Designer and co-owner of Saltie Games LLC, Gonçalo Pereira while Kelly is in Lisbon, Portugal. They discuss the inner workings of the mobile, pc, and console game industry among other various gamer and non-gamer details. Recording Date: 8/12/18 11:30 AM CT / 5:30 PM GMT+1 Airing: 8/13/18 11:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~83 min Music: "Something Like That" by FREaKS 1999 Guest(s): Gonçalo Pereira, Game Designer & Co-Owner ...
Stop Signs Are For Old People
August 02, 2018 13:10 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThe boys span a wide range of topics from traveling to road rage, obsessing over parenthood, fantasizing about playing in the Foo Fighters and anything you can imagine in-between! Recording Date: 8/1/18 Airing: 8/2/18 9:30 AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~82 min Music: "Never See You Again" by FREaKS 1999
Dadhood: not just bowling, beer, and tools
July 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBJoey and Kelly discuss parenthood from the father's perspective. A father of three, Joey recalls his experiences to Kelly, who is actively planning to start a family of his own. Kelly tries to ask many of the questions future fathers ponder over in this episode from the male side of parenting. Recording Date: 7/12/18 9:30PM ET Airing: 7/16/18 8:30AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~85 min Music: "The One That Fell" by Plagiarhythm 1996
Games, Gamers, Gaming...from Asteroids to Zelda
July 02, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBJoey and Kelly discuss all things video games. From the games themselves to the culture and gaming society, as well as the game industry. Listen as they reminisce about the old, study up on the new, and ponder about the future of video games. Recording Date: 6/22/18 12:00 PM ET Airing: 7/2/18 10:30 AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: ~72 min Music: Wash Away by FREaKS 1999
The NSFW Web, The Kids, The Music, and GDPR...with special guest Steve Winyard
June 18, 2018 13:49 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBJoey and Kelly talk with Steve Winyard about GDPR as well as some of Steve's other companies like AVSecure, ICM Registry and more. They get into Steve's musical background and how music has helped each of them in their careers. Recording Date: 6/15/18 1:00 PM ET Airing: 6/25/18 6:30 AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: 59 min Music: Different Kinda People by Like The Rain (Courtesy of Steve Winyard) Guest(s): Steve Winyard
The Battle of the Devices
June 08, 2018 20:22 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBJoey & Kelly discuss which devices they use personally and professionally, and their pros and cons. They both contemplate ending their long-term relationship with Apple products. Recording Date: 6/10/18 @10:00 PM ET Airing: 6/11/18 @10 AM ET Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: 65 min Music: "Get Out" by Out of Grey 2009 Guest(s): none References: none
The State of Music
May 30, 2018 13:44 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBRecording Date: 5/25/18 12:30 PM EDT Airing: 5/28/18 11 AM EDT Host: Joey Gabra Co-Host: Kelly Kusumoto Runtime: 45 min Music: Those Days Are Gone by Beggar's Ride In their first ever podcast, Joey and Kelly discuss the state of music and whether or not it is better or worse now than in decades past. They talk about their beginnings as musicians as well as how music has evolved throughout their lives. They also ponder on where music is headed and whether they think it wil...