Podcast Summary
A comedic discussion between Blake Anderson and Andrew Santino about Oakland, California and its unique traditions: Blake Anderson and Andrew Santino shared stories about Oakland's Oakland Athletics and the city's famous poop problem during a lively discussion over whiskey on Whisky Ginger. Anderson also announced upcoming shows in Boston.
Blake Anderson, a comedian and actor known for his work on Workaholics, joined Andrew Santino for a lively discussion over whiskey on Whisky Ginger. During their conversation, they touched on various topics including their shared love for Oakland, California, and the underdog spirit of the city. Anderson shared stories about the Oakland Athletics and the unique tradition of converting their baseball stadium into a football stadium. They also joked about the city's famous poop problem and their plans to create a poop tech app to help navigate it. Throughout the episode, the camaraderie between the two was evident, making for an entertaining listen. Additionally, Andrew Santino announced his upcoming New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve eve shows in Boston, Massachusetts, encouraging listeners to attend and meet him in person.
Evolving Norms and Ethnic Jokes: Acknowledging the harm of ethnic jokes, reflecting on societal changes, and promoting empathy and understanding are crucial steps towards building a more inclusive society.
The discussion touched on the topic of ethnic jokes and the evolution of racism towards different ethnic groups, specifically focusing on Polish people. The speakers shared their experiences of hearing and telling such jokes in the past, acknowledging the harm and insensitivity they caused. They also reflected on how societal norms have changed and how whites, in particular, are navigating their identity in the current climate. The conversation also included reminiscing about their past encounters and experiences in the entertainment industry, including a failed TV show and the importance of supporting each other in their careers. Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of being aware of the impact of words and actions, and the need for empathy and understanding in building a more inclusive society.
Staying true to oneself and the power of connection: Authenticity matters in how others perceive us, whether we're broke or rich. Good friends and shared experiences are valuable, and creating and appreciating art brings us closer together. The entertainment industry presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially during uncertain times.
Being authentic and staying true to oneself, whether it's being a "broke boy" or a "subtle rich guy," can make a difference in how others perceive us. The conversation also highlighted the importance of having good friends and shared experiences, as well as the value of creating and appreciating art. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the entertainment industry, particularly during times of uncertainty like the pandemic. Overall, the conversation showcased the power of connection, creativity, and staying true to oneself.
Blazing Your Own Trail in Digital Content Creation: Focus on unique abilities and audience connection, don't let platform saturation deter you, be mindful of internet pitfalls, find balance between entertainment and responsibility.
Creating content and finding success in the digital world often requires taking risks and blazing your own trail. Whether it was on YouTube in the past or TikTok now, the key is to focus on your unique abilities and audience connection. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not being deterred by the saturation of certain platforms and instead, striving to make content that resonates with people. However, it's important to be mindful of the potential pitfalls of the internet, such as inappropriate content and the accessibility of mature themes to younger audiences. Ultimately, it's about finding a balance between entertaining yourself and your audience, while also being responsible for the impact of your creations.
The Normalization of Violence and Brutality Throughout History: Throughout history, humanity's capacity for violence and brutality has remained constant, raising questions about its impact on our collective consciousness and desensitization to violence. Understanding the historical and cultural significance behind such displays is crucial.
Our exposure to graphic content, once considered shocking and unthinkable, has become desensitized over time. From beheadings and public executions in ancient China to modern-day UFC fights and wrestling matches, the human capacity for violence and brutality has been a constant throughout history. While some may find entertainment in these displays, it's important to remember the historical and cultural significance behind them. Additionally, the normalization of such content raises questions about the impact it has on our collective consciousness and desensitization to violence. The discussion also touched upon the evolution of torture techniques throughout history, from tarring and feathering to honey-coated logs, and how they reflect the societal norms and values of their respective eras. Overall, the conversation served as a reminder of the complex and often disturbing aspects of human history and the importance of understanding their context.
Online Therapy vs Whiskey Production: BetterHelp provides accessible, flexible therapy with licensed professionals, while Rabbit Hole Distillery crafts high-quality spirits using unique aging methods.
BetterHelp offers convenient, affordable, and effective online therapy with professionally licensed therapists. The service, which is the world's largest, allows users to easily match with a therapist, switch if needed, and avoid the hassles of traditional in-person therapy. Rabbit Hole Distillery, on the other hand, produces high-quality, small-batch Kentucky Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys, aged in both charred and toasted barrels and never chill-filtered. If given a torture pass, the speaker jokingly suggested feeding someone hair until they suffocate, but encouraged everyone to just eat a sandwich instead. Whiskey Ginger, the podcast, features impressive guest stars from the hip hop world and beyond, but the speaker often doesn't get to meet them in person.
Challenges in the Entertainment Industry with Streaming Platforms: Producers and distributors face difficulties in making a profit from traditional movies, especially comedies, due to the shift towards streaming platforms. Despite challenges, creators remain optimistic and plan to continue producing content for these platforms.
The entertainment industry has significantly shifted towards streaming platforms like Paramount Plus, making it more challenging for traditional movies, especially comedies, to make a profit in theaters. The speakers in this conversation expressed their frustration with the challenges of producing and distributing content in the current market, mentioning specific examples like the Workaholics movie and the comedy "Bros." They also shared their admiration for certain artists, such as Drake, Soulja Boy, and Billie Eilish. Despite the difficulties, they remain optimistic and plan to continue creating content for these platforms.
Challenging assumptions about identity: Be open-minded and recognize the complexity of people's identities, as they can be multifaceted and unexplored.
People's perceptions and identities can be complex and multifaceted, even when they seem straightforward. The speaker shares an experience of watching a film that challenged his mother's assumptions about his sexuality, highlighting the importance of being open-minded and understanding that people may have hidden or unexplored aspects to their identities. The conversation also touches on the enduring nature of bro culture and the ways in which certain symbols or behaviors can define us, for better or worse. The speaker reflects on his own experiences with identity, from his obsession with Batman as a child to his current struggles with reading and collecting comic books as an adult. Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of being open to new experiences and recognizing the complexity of the human experience.
Collecting can lead to deep engagement and fond memories, but also involves challenges: Collecting can bring joy and memories, but be prepared for potential conflicts and challenges in the grading and financial aspects.
Collecting items, whether it's comic books or energy drinks, can lead to deep engagement and fond memories. However, the process can also involve subjective grading systems and potential conflicts. For instance, comic books can be graded based on minor imperfections, and the grading process is overseen by a small group of individuals. Meanwhile, collecting energy drinks led our speakers to a vast and diverse collection, but eventually, they had to recycle most of them due to financial circumstances. The experience of collecting brought them closer, but there were also tensions, such as a disagreement over a sandwich. When it comes to collecting, it's essential to enjoy the process and the items, but also be prepared for the potential challenges and conflicts that may arise.
New restaurant experience leaves speaker underwhelmed, prefers local favorites: Speaker shares disappointment with expensive new restaurant, values affordability and familiarity of local establishments, and reflects on past comedy show experiences and friend's ability to engage crowds, promotes Prizepix as a new daily fantasy sports platform
The speaker had an expensive experience at a new restaurant but was underwhelmed and will likely not return. He prefers the affordability and familiarity of older, local establishments. Another topic that emerged was the speaker's past experiences attending comedy shows and supporting a friend's comedy career. He mentioned going to various venues, some with uninterested audiences, but his friend always managed to engage the crowd. The speaker also promoted Prizepix, a daily fantasy sports platform where users compete against computer-generated projections instead of other players. He shared his positive experiences and encouraged listeners to try it out, offering a promotional code for new users.
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Embracing the Simple Pleasures of Life: Despite societal pressures, it's important to cherish life's simple pleasures, like good donuts and memories of loved ones, and not let conformity dictate personal choices.
The speaker values the simple pleasures in life, such as good donuts and memories of loved ones, despite societal pressures to conform to certain standards, like being thin or not enjoying these pleasures publicly. He shares his passion for donuts, specifically Sidecar Donuts in Culver City, and reminisces about his grandmother and childhood memories associated with smoking and coffee or cigarettes. He also shares his personal experience of trying to fit in by smoking Capri cigarettes but never truly embracing it. The speaker also touches upon the contrast between the societal norms of smoking in the past and the current stigma against it, particularly in the entertainment industry. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of enjoying life's simple pleasures and not letting societal pressures dictate personal choices.
Actor's Experiences with Performing Under the Influence: Actor shared stories of using alcohol to enhance crying scene performance, fear of paranoia while stoned on camera, and past daily smoking habit but current moderation
The speaker, an actor, has had various experiences with being under the influence while filming. He shared a story about getting drunk before a scene where he had to cry, which helped him perform authentically. He also mentioned that he's never been stoned on camera due to fear of paranoia and second-guessing himself. Additionally, he shared an embarrassing story about accidentally taking too much THC tincture before going to see a movie with friends, leading him to leave the theater and wait outside until he sobered up. The actor also mentioned his past experiences with smoking daily but currently does not consider himself a heavy smoker.
A high experience leads to an unexpected enjoyment: Stepping outside can help clear one's mind during drug use, but be cautious of dangerous behavior. Unexpected enjoyment can be found in unusual places.
The speaker had an unusual experience of being too high to attend a movie, but found enjoyment in a baseball game instead. He suggested that stepping outside can help clear one's mind when under the influence of drugs, but warned against dangerous behavior. The conversation then veered off topic to discussions about Wu Tang Clan and their members, including one who allegedly attempted to harm himself. The speaker expressed a desire for superpowers, settling on immortality with conscious reincarnation. He reflected on his past and shared memories of his 22nd birthday. Throughout the conversation, the speaker displayed a sense of humor and a willingness to explore various topics.
Friends' experiences with extreme food consumption: Admiration for those who consume large amounts, but concerns about potential negative consequences. Disappointment with food quality and personal dislikes.
The speaker and his friends had challenging experiences in their past involving food consumption, whether it was trying to eat large quantities for competitions or pushing their limits with various foods. They also shared their admiration for individuals who could consume large amounts, but expressed confusion and unease about how they managed to do so without negative consequences. The speaker also expressed disappointment towards the declining food quality at a specific sports stadium and shared his dislike for certain foods, such as hot dogs and soggy buns.
The Passion and Unique Cultures of Baseball Teams: Baseball's unique team cultures evoke strong emotions and create lasting memories. Seize opportunities and be open to new experiences to enhance your baseball journey.
The passion for baseball and the unique team cultures, whether it's the Oakland A's with their zany vibe or the Portland team in the documentary "Battered Bastards of Baseball," can evoke strong emotions and create lasting memories. These teams embody the spirit of their regions and can inspire dedication and loyalty from their fans. Additionally, the importance of seizing opportunities and being open to new experiences was emphasized, as the speakers shared stories of unexpected encounters and discoveries that added to their baseball journey. Lastly, the conversation touched on the idea of embracing the unexpected and being adaptable, whether it's trying new foods or dealing with unexpected circumstances.
Speaker's Dietary Preferences and Sports Allegiances: The speaker struggles with dietary restrictions, has strong milk and dairy preferences, and is a devoted fan of the Golden State Warriors basketball team, expressing disappointment in a friend's inability to attend games.
The speaker expresses a difficulty in adhering to restrictive dietary choices, specifically going vegan, and has strong preferences for certain types and quantities of milk and dairy products. Additionally, the speaker is a sports fan and holds a strong allegiance to the Golden State Warriors basketball team, with a dislike for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Clippers. The speaker also mentions having attended NBA games and enjoying the halftime performances. The conversation touches upon the speaker's past experiences with NBA League Pass and the high cost of the service. The speaker expresses disappointment in his friend Adam not attending games due to busy schedules and not living near the stadium. The conversation ends with the speaker considering rooting for the Sacramento Kings basketball team.
Confidentiality in Sports and Entertainment: Maintaining confidentiality is crucial in sports and entertainment industries to protect individuals and projects. However, finding buyers for high-cost projects like horror anthologies can be challenging.
Sports and confidentiality go hand in hand. An incident involving a player attempting to harm someone else was discussed, but the details remain unclear due to the importance of maintaining confidentiality within the sports community. This principle has been upheld throughout history, as "snitches get stitches" is a common phrase in sports culture. Meanwhile, in a different context, a conversation about developing a horror anthology series, reminiscent of Tales from the Crypt, revealed the challenges of getting it off the ground during a time when anthologies were becoming increasingly popular. Despite their passion for the project, they were unable to find a buyer due to the high cost and demand for new characters each week. An intriguing side note was the mention of meeting James Hetfield from Metallica and having lunch with him and his son. This encounter took place at a burger joint, and the conversation ranged from discussing music to potential collaborations. Hetfield was described as a cool and nice person, making for an unforgettable experience.
Unexpected Encounters and Cherishing Connections: Unexpected encounters can lead to meaningful experiences and remind us of our worth. Cherish these moments and maintain connections with friends, no matter the distance, to foster continuous communication and camaraderie. Enjoy the present moment, even in small ways.
Life can surprise us with unexpected opportunities and blessings, no matter where we are or whom we meet. The speaker shared a personal experience of having lunch with a respected figure, feeling both amazed and grateful for the encounter. He emphasized the importance of cherishing these moments and reminding ourselves of our worth. Furthermore, the speaker highlighted the importance of maintaining connections with friends, even when geographically apart. They produce a podcast, "This is Important," which serves as a platform for continuous communication and camaraderie. Lastly, the speaker ended the interview with a light-hearted tradition of sharing a phrase or word into the camera, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the present moment, even if it's as simple as having a whiskey at 5 o'clock somewhere.
