Articulate with Steve McJones

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” Hello from a screen about 7-10 inches from your face, you ready for a reality check? Just in case you forgot, none of this is real and you can do whatever you want. There may be some stuff you deal with for a bit, but the simulation has to end eventually… Check out Brandergram and NowRoasting, it's good stuff! Also have a good we...

“I wanna do it because it's fun. It's fun to do bad things. I want to do hoodrat stuff with my friends.” Oh you want another comic on the podcast? Say less. This week Drew Montana joins to discuss his deertagging-past with yetis, flaming arrows, and how mailboxes are absolute garbage and deserve to be treated as such. We also get a glimpse into where his style comes from, the effort it takes to st...

“The world is too noisy and distracted to probably ultimately survive. Everyone needs to shut the f*ck up. The answers are in silence. Monks set themselves on fire to protest and to make this point. Just consider it.” Akaash Shukla joins this week to discuss the wisdom we've gained from some of our philosophical mentors like Ram Dass, Garry Shandling, and the “inconceivable” guy from Princess Brid...

You're not really best friends with someone until you go emo with them… or at least get through a scene phase together. Tune in this week with Alexa Rae and Jake Lipinski as they talk us through their warm, heartfelt childhood experience growing up in The Valley of Connecticut- a narrative filled with cigarettes, nuggets, and authoritarianism; all the beautiful things that make us the people...

“The chances you take, the people you meet, the people you love, the faith you have. That's what's going to define you.” This week we're joined by Mbeta Sokolo- aspiring screenwriter, standup comic, and future Pulitzer prize winner?? Mbeta walks us through the discoveries he's made along his journey through music, acting, and college to get on the path he is today; some lessons learned more diffic...

“When all you know is fight or flight, red flags and butterflies all feel the same.” Congratulations Sailor! You made it to the new episode of Articulate! This week, one Mr. Davey Bo joins to discuss growing up in the depths of Philadelphia as red-headed young fella, his time spent cutting out squares on a boat for the United States, and why it's important to emphasize the funny in life. Have a gr...

“You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is: Never try.” Ever wonder what it's like to know without a doubt that you're a garbage failure of a human being? Try doing stand up comedy, you're consistently reminded and it's amazing. George Miller comes on to discuss his background, how it led him to becoming a sweaty mess on stage, and in turn how bombing can make crushing that much...

“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” In this episode we have musician and music teacher Jaysen Rosario on to talk about his passion, baseball. Lol jk he's here to talk about his background in consuming and being involved with as much music in his life as possible. He takes us through his first stages learning the basics, onto perform...

“I… Here’s what I think. [audience laughing] Here’s what I… This is what I think. Here’s what I think.” – 2017 Having an existential crisis are we? Worried that life has no meaning? Pressuring yourself to keep changing, perhaps? Well, here's what I think. “There was a young man who said though, it seems that I know that I know, but what I would like to see is the I that knows me when I know...

New content! Getcha new content here! This week, Everton Johnson hops on the pod with Steve to discuss his background in comedy and the metrics he uses for the beginnings of a career in the entertainment industry. Comedic origins, inspirations, structure, writing, all the things that smack you in the face when starting standup. Listen in for some advice/ideas for your own journey, or even just to...

Happy Pride everybody! Tune in this week for Kevin Kelso and his spicy journey on the path of life. In this episode we cover his personal upbringing and how being “homo-flexible” has shaped him into the queen he is today. We also cover the intense world of sexuality in the gay community with some of the iconic and not-so-iconic characteristics that have grown with the changing ways of the modern w...

Hey… look at us. Are you excited to get let down by your favorite worst podcast again??? LFG!! Steve McJones back again to fill you in on the life you never cared to hear about; examples on how we can be smart but SO dumb, a fun story about 6 gallons of kerosene, and how we're defined not by the fall, but by our resilience. You're allowed to get knocked down just as long as you remember to S...

Hey guys here's a little essay I wrote up around my recent encounters with a normal routine and why it's important to find appreciation in it, even if you often find yourself bored or put off. Maybe it'll help provide some insight on how to work on your own situation, or maybe it'll just be really confusing. Either way, hope you enjoy! Music: Feel Good by Broke For Free | https://soundcloud.com/br...

Trevor Darmour, (Party McFly [Trilly Ray Cyrus}), joins us this week to discuss how the conversation around mental illnesses have changed with the more recent generations to be more open and honest, which may or may not be the best thing we could be known for. While it says a lot about the progressive nature of people, it unfortunately doesn't change the way mental illnesses affect us. Each of us...

Happy St. Patrick's month! That's a thing, right? This week we're joined by Ireland-born Christina Crawford to discuss her life, and how sometimes life just happens to you. It works well enough to hang on and watch the ride play out, but when things start to settle, you've still got to deal with yourself. Have a good week everybody! Music: Tavern by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by...

You'd be surprised at who you can connect with, especially if it's as random as the friendly business owner taking your fingerprints. This week we're joined by Faliere Dieujuste, CEO/President of SNB Management Group to talk about the experience of transitioning homes on another level. He dives into his creative desires formed at youth, and the drive to get him through one of the toughest a person...

“Young Papi” Quincy Avery hops on the podcast this week as Articulate's first New Jersey guest. When we first met, it was in a very professional setting; yet somehow we found a way to connect immediately on creativity and motivation. In this episode, I brush on some of the psychology behind motivation, which is (according to the APA) directly related to learning. We both expand on how it applies t...

What's Gordon Ramsey's favorite subreddit? It's f**king r/awww!! Join this week for some classic retoasted jokes that you can tell to all your friends and family and claim them as your own. Music: Diamonds by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed....

“Write to please just one person. If you open a window and make love to the world , so to speak, your story will get pneumonia.” – Kurt Vonnegut I figured since we can't listen together, this could be fun. I don't plan on growing *that* fast bruvva, but just remember to try and keep up and I'll stick with ya. Obviously, I don't own any music in this episode. Check out OK Human, available on...

Sup, I heard a check-in episode was in order? Probably not but here we are. So I moved to New Jersey to start a life post-college and it's… kinda tight?? Tune in for some context, pattern recognition, to learn briefly about how *exciting* the mortgage industry is, and the creation of community. Stay healthy fam. Music: Stoned by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music...

A quick five minute episode on a list of 20 things I'm grateful for, and that maybe you could be too.   Music: Feel Good by Broke For Free | https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, I'm sorry- I didn't ask you how you felt about another Donnie Darko episode, did I? Through this episode we discuss the inception of the movie and our growing attachment, the layers behind the art, and the wonderful, amazing music put to work on this film. Join us as we venture into the tangent universe of Middlesex High. Music: Just Breathe by Wayne John Bradley | https://soundcloud.com/ayneo...

hey. this is anxiety. I'm boutta f your s up. txt back soon or else >:(   Music: Skepta Beat by Troo Hippi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-esteem issues can be major obstacles toward a life full of happiness and peace, and the team here at Articulate found the perfect goon with body dysmorphia to talk all about them. On an exciting road-trip adventure, James Rankin discusses his past with weight fluctuation, confidence issues, and feeling cute. Self-exploration is key to tackling your problems and keeping on, and there's no bett...

BREAKING NEWS: River Chalker, 20s, has committed podcasting in the 2nd degree. He is found guilty of discussing the fast-paced behind-the-scenes work of radio broadcasting, what it's like to be handed a radio show with little to no experience, covering the election, and why fake news isn't always fake news. He's going away for a long time. Music: Insiders by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joe...