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Need to Achieve with Subhah Agarwal Feb 08, 2021

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Happiness is external, joy comes from within. Subhah Agarwal (The Jim Jeffries Show, Late Night with Lilly Singh) discusses her tendency to tie self-worth to achievements. We talk about starting stand up at 17, being pushed by her parents to always be more, and how to distract yourself by constantly chasing the next thing. We crack each other up throughout this meaningful and extremely relatable conversation.

Follow Subhah: IG- @subhaha

Twitter: @subhah

Rage with Max Ross Feb 01, 2021

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Imagine walking on a one-inch piece of webbing, one kilometer long, hundreds of feet in the air, with nothing holding you in but a harness and a leash. Max Ross (Slackliner) was part of the team that broke the US Highline record a few months ago in Moab, Utah. He talks about what it feels like to be floating in the sky, how the early death of his father led to bouts with anger, and why you should really check the dosage of your edibles before going to school.

Follow Max on IG: Max_Ross

Alcohol with Rich Binning Jan 25, 2021

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Bottoms up! My fellow PPU graduate Rich Binning (Puppetry of the Penis) joins me from his new home in Colorado to discuss why waking up in a pool of your vomit isn't the life he wanted. Literally running away from his problems, we celebrate his 8 years of sobriety with stories of shame, triumph, and absolute hilarity. Rich spent almost 10 years touring the world while getting paid to play with his penis. Believe me when I say, this is a HARD one to miss.

Follow Rich: @richbinning

Buy My Book, Roast Yourself to Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T8FQ81W

Ulcerative Colitis with Johnny Pemberton Jan 18, 2021

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This episode stinks! Johnny Pemberton (Superstore, 21 Jump Street) goes deep inside his small intestine to get to the root of his colonic problems. We also talk about positivity in a pandemic, "the big thing" in your career, and why Lil' Wayne has it all figured out. Loaded with laughs, this conversation is sure to flush out your emotions.

Follow Johnny on Twitch: @justmynipples

Instagram: @johnny_pemberton

Violated with Brooke Baron Jan 11, 2021

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We need to talk about it.

Black Rock Ranger, Vegan, and one of the brightest lights I've ever met in another soul. The Illuminating Brooke Baron joins me to discuss a disgusting sexual assault. She speaks openly and honestly about what she went through, how she handled it, and what it took for her to call out her attacker in a public forum. You will hear Brooke say many times, " I am not a victim." Her courage to not only tell her story, but to find levity, is inspiring. We all know someone who has gone through this. The more we discuss it, the more people we can help.

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Follow Brooke: @goforbrookie

Perfectionism with Stuart Thompson Jan 04, 2021

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Life isn't perfect, but ice cream is. Comedian Stuart Thompson (Album: Dandy Man) joins me virtually to discuss his struggles with control and perfection, especially in comedy and relationships. We also break down the importance of learning new languages, resting politician face, proper fashion, and the funniest holiday gift for your parents.

Stuart is a long time listener, first time guest and it was an honor to have him be the inaugural episode of 2021.

Follow Stuart: @stuartbthompson

www.stuartthompsoncomedy.com

Body Image with Erin Darling Torralva Dec 28, 2020

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Stop judging, start owning. Erin Darling Torralva (Hot Pizza Ass Podcast) serves up a warm dose of issues that are personal and ubiquitous at the same time. We discuss teen beauty pageants, Hollywood scum bags, and how to take control of your emotions before they swallow you whole. Lots of laughs mixed in with emotional moments as we travel down the path toward total self-acceptance.

Trigger Warning: We speak very openly about eating disorders in this episode. This is all from Erin's own story and we both feel its important to be honest on this often hushed topic.

Follow Erin: @dahhhhling

Hot Pizza Ass Podcast IG: ahotpizzaass

Uncertainty with Keith Johnson Dec 21, 2020

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If there were ever a year to teach us about uncertainty, 2020 would be flagged with a gold star. Keith Johnson (Comedy Central's Hart of the City) lends his sultry pipes to the pod to break down his discomfort with the unknown. We talk about the importance of being a creator, why London will change you, and how believing in yourself is the only true path to victory. Get ready for our Buddy Cop movie coming 2025.

Follow Keith: @keithjohnsonhq

Failure with Tucker Gumber Dec 14, 2020

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"I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."- Thomas Edison.

Tucker Gumber (Free4AllFitness) threw away the 6-figure safety career to explore music festivals, eventually creating his own business. And another. And another. And another. Smart, savvy, driven, and endearing as hell, Tucker has been navigating the globe trying to figure out how to make it a better place for all of us. He takes us through his journey from divorcee to becoming The Festival Guy, with a ton of hiccups along the way.

Follow Tucker: @thefestivalguy @free4allfitness

Check out his at-home exercise platform: https://www.free4allfitness.com/

Conservative Upbringing with Julie Seabaugh Dec 07, 2020

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The importance of family cannot be underrated, but how do you learn to become yourself when the people who love you most have a different value system? Julie Seabaugh (Hope on Top: Mitch Hedberg Audio Documentary) has been a comedy journalist for 18 years; a career that has allowed her to travel and befriend some of the most entertaining minds of the past two decades. She talks about her humble routes in Missouri, the importance of leaving where you grew up, and why comedians are modern day philosophers and trendsetters. Julie has helped bring shows like Roast Battle to a global movement and her knowledge of comedy is unmatched by anyone I know. Her latest project is an oral history of Mitch Hedberg, available on Sirius XM radio. Enjoy it!

Follow Julie: @julieseabaugh

www.julieseabaugh.com

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