Difficult to Please

I feel like it's just been one long year of 2020, and it's time to try to move forward with the new normal. Many people have achieved great things throughout the years, and some have just been stagnant. Either way, it's time to build upon our successes or move on from our slumps. So, here's to a positive look and cheers to 2022. This episode is about looking back in the past year and looking forwa...

Erwin and JV talk about Meta, formerly known as Facebook, and their dream for the metaverse. They attempt to connect everything: What does it mean for digital assets, NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, MMORPGs, multiple metaverses, and Artificial Intelligence. Are we pretty much headed to a Sword Art Online slash Ghost in the Shell slash Matrix kind of world? Or our future going forward is just a fully AR in...

EMO MUSIC IS BACK YA'LL.  This episode talks about cycling trends from relaxed fit clothing, Squid Game being Battle Royale 2.0, and Olivia Rodrigo's music. We dip back into wearable technology again, and Erwin asks JV about future trends to be aware of soon.

Erwin and JV talk about wearable technology, rich people beef, and JV's hope for the next generation.

In this episode Erwin and JV talk the Olympics, the world in the cloud, and thoughts of the creative economy. Stay safe everyone.

In this episode, Erwin and JV dive back into the rhythm of culture. We go into drinking habits formed during the pandemic, lessons about risk mitigation and prevention we learned from the pandemic, big Disney moves, the future of conventions, hot tub streamers?? and the future of creative digital culture.

Erwin and JV return to normalcy, mask-free podcasting about pop culture. We discuss Lil Nas X's strange controversy over his Nike shoe, Chillhop Girl, Video games, the Streaming Multiverse and finally... where does street fashion go from here? Reach out to us at admin@difficulttoplease.com We would love to hear from you.

Erwin and JV try to break down an NFT in understandable terms and look at higher education. One of the questions we address is.  "What is higher ed for?" With new certifications and big companies (such as Tesla recruiting and training people out of high school), are there alternatives to upward mobility? JV thinks the "free college" recruit should go to child care, free Pre-K, and improving p...

(This was recorded before the Super Bowl)  We follow up on the last episode regarding stonks.  What went wrong, what did we find out? And essentially... does it really even matter?  We touch a bit on the next round of stimulus, and finally... we get back into culture.

We catch up on conspiracy theories, the changing of sports, and Erwin and JV talk money... again. But this time, it's about how they invest (speak to an actual finance advisor, please). We probably should go to Wu-Tang Finances and taking some GZA advice on diversifying our bonds.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Can we ctrl-z 2020?  But it wasn't all that bad though. I think 2020 was a year people's perspective and priorities switch. Forward to 2021.

It's Hot COVID Summer Time. Are we tired of hearing "the new normal" yet?  Erwin and JV talk about the change in flex culture and the full integration of digital spaces into our daily lives... unless you have lived on the internet like JV.  We debate if Home Snaps are a thing or we going to forever run the top half zoom fashion culture. JV thinks Disney+ and the Mulan rental might be on...

Well... We just went through two big economic depressions.  What does this mean going forward?  Are the systems and norms going to change going forward?  Or is the return to normalcy the way to go?  Spoiler alert.. 'going back' is not the answer.

First off, there are many vital voices that demand your attention and awareness. Educate and inform yourself about what is going on during this time of civil frustration and unrest. This episode recorded before the riots started, and if you wanted to take a  break from the chaos, Erwin and JV hope that this episode can help you step away from what's going on for a small period of time.  ...

THE COVID19 AKA CORONACATION AKA CORONACOMY AKA BLAME IT ON THE COVID AKA "JV AND ERWIN DON'T GO OUTSIDE" EPISODE

Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming on April 10, 2020.  JV and Erwin both grew up playing the game with JV remembering way too many details.  They discuss the overall themes of the game, and Erwin asks whether or not FF7 was just a messy story plot? ALERT.  There will be FF7 Spoilers just in case you never played the 1997 version.

Erwin and I discuss the state of conventions. Are there too many? Conventionally, the more competition of cons, the better it'll be. But what does that mean for consumers? Going to cons isn't cheap, and if you have a variety of interests, it can put a pretty good dent on the wallet pocket. So at this point, is consolidation a net positive? We also bring back our segment, "What we hyped for?" Thank...

Happy New Year! Erwin was in San Diego for the holidays, so he met up with JV to do a bonus? episode. Erwin and JV talk about ten things that shaped the last decade from technology, TV shows, and music. Happy New Year! Erwin was in San Diego for the holidays, so he met up with JV to do a bonus? Episode. Erwin and JV talk about ten things that shaped the last decade from technology, TV shows, and m...

We go in on China. Erwin and JV banter about China's influence on the global world both from an economic perspective and a cultural one. They talk about a myriad of topics from the NBA, to tech companies, to fucking Blizzard's President's non-apologetic apology.  In the end, do people care? China delivers on what others don't want to do or can't afford to do. Instead of demonizing the country...

JV and Erwin talk about Mindful Consumption. Sometimes the things that are good for us cost a lot more. This is not saying that the more expensive something is, the "better" it is for you... cause it's not. Instead, your choices and purchases are a reflection of your morals and ethics. It's wrong to put down those who eat organic vs. conventional food or gas cars vs. electric cars. Just cause you...

Our first remote podcast!  SAN x PDX but we still on the same coast...  This episode JV asks Erwin about his move to Portland, re-socializing at 30, and what are the right signs to get up and dip out into a new area.

HEEEEREEEE WE GO FAMS. EP20. DIFFICULT TO PLEASE. TEAM ALL CAPS. TANGENTS. IMAGE YOU ARE AT YOUR HIPSTER COFFEE JOINT AND YOU OVER HERE ERWIN AND JV GOING ON TANGENTS. Shout out to Olibata. Shout out to Anchor.

JV and Erwin talk about being "too woke" and what does that mean? Is it being too educated or does it mean something entirely different? Or does JV just need to go to sleep and stop worrying about it. We have some more book recommendations for and OVER/UNDER IS BACK Y'ALL . Shout out to the Intro/Outro by Olibata .

S2E8! JV and Erwin piss off the hip-hop heads. Hip-hop is pop and pop is youth culture. The youths have have taken hip-hop on a different path, and no one gives a fuck about what the culture is now. Sorry purists. Erwin talks about how pop culture drives up the price of Supreme bogos and JV talks about streetwear's lost vibe. It’s economics fam. Intro/Outro by Olibata

S2E7! JV and Erwin talk about Alex Jones and gay trees— er gay frogs? The topic at hand is the responsibility of internet companies to their communities’ safety and access to freedom of speech. Erwin brings up Alex Jones’ dumb conspiracy theories, and JV talks about how Zucks and company need to grow up.