My Views Are My Own

In this episode, I am joined by writer, lawyer, Navy veteran, and philosopher Brian Plemmons to discuss building your own philosophy, the concept of identity, and what it means to quit things that are wrong for you in a world that says you shouldn't quit anything. Brian tells me the story of choosing to end his Navy SEALS training and how it changed the trajectory of his life, as well as his stori...

Chaz Powell is an explorer, expedition leader, bushcraft instructor, and ranger. He undertakes remote expeditions on foot along Africa's wildest rivers to raise funds and awareness for wildlife conservation and anti-poaching. In this episode, he tells me about traveling over 2,000 miles solo on foot along the Zambezi River from the river source to the Indian Ocean, avoiding land mines and lions, w...

In this episode, I am joined by Rebekah Senanayake to discuss what it means to be an explorer in the modern world. We talk about her time alone in the Amazon jungle with nothing but a bottle of ayahuasca and five dogs, traveling to the Himalayas to learn from the spiritually advanced Saddus and Babas, and how being the first person to do something opens the doors for others to conquer their own fe...

In this episode, I am joined by singer, songwriter, author, and musician Giulia Millanta to talk about songwriting, music, and the power of relationships. We discuss healing fractures, whether it be a fracture of the occipital lobe from falling off a horse, or healing a fractured human relationship. Giulia plays guitar, upright bass, and ukulele, and sings in four languages. She has toured with so...

In this episode, I am joined by comedian Sean Porter to discuss current events and discover the true essence of rizz. If you're famous and you've done something fascist lately, you might find yourself on the naughty list in our new segment "Tsk Tsk, You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself." But, if you've done something honorable lately, you might find yourself in our other new segment "Good Job, I'm Pr...

In this episode, I am joined by professional football player Bianca Mouton, who plays defensive tackle for the Seattle Majestics in the Women's National Football Conference. Bianca is also a driven businesswoman who serves as a community leader for women in sports at WISE (Seattle Chapter), and is an all around rad person. Bianca tells me the story of how she became a professional football player...

In this episode author and professional boxer Daniel Mendes joins the podcast to talk about finding purpose, writing poetry, training to win, and his book T.I.S.S.U.E.S. 

In this episode, New Zealand musician Lexytron joins me to talk about the weather, what is the best kind of bread, and how we feel about the current state of the world. I add the word "sardonic" to my vocabulary, and we talk about what it's like having someone describe your music back to you. We debate which is the most sardonic band, which is the least sardonic band, and which Australian animals...

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Spyder Dobrofsky and actor Blake Jenner to talk about witchcraft, camping, surfing, and their new supernatural horror film "The Weeping." "The Weeping" is a story about a group of friends camping in a protected forest who accidentally awaken an ancient witch who haunts trespassers. Obviously, I have to ask if this film has a future as a Broadway musical pr...

In this episode, actor, stunt driver, and movie producer Cecile Cubiló joins me to talk about Tokyo drifting, making movies, crashing cars, and living life. We discuss her extensive career in stunt driving in shows like West World and what it's like pulling a stunt with millions of dollars of equipment on the line as well as the lives of other performers. We also discuss one of her latest movies,...

In this fast-paced world, sometimes it's hard to tell where the information superhighway begins and the regular highway where cars drive ends. With so much information coming at us so fast, and with so many people saying so much shit, it can be hard to tell what's lit and what isn't even at all remotely lit. That's why I've enlisted the help of San Francisco-based comedian Darlene Bereznicki to an...

In this episode, Brooklyn-based comedian, voice actor, and writer Allie Lawrence joins me to help make sense of this wild, wacky world we live in. We set out to heal society. And even though we didn't heal all of society in one podcast episode, boy did we sure get close. We investigate the appropriate ways to approach road rage, trash art, and the dangers of living in a too-litigious society. I ta...

In this episode, I am joined by Mount Everest summiteer, improv comedian, member of the Explorers Club, and filmmaker Alex Harz to discuss his trip to Nepal and his climb to the top of Mount Everest while shooting a virtual reality and 2D documentary of his journey. This climb to the top of Mount Everest is part of a series hosted by Alex called "The Quest," which is designed to take audiences on...

In this episode, award winning filmmaker, storyteller, and host of the podcast "The Film Nuts Podcast" Taylor D. Adams joins me to discuss filmmaking, movies, and why we love them. Of course Taylor is first put through a psychological test to ascertain his movie watching mentality. We discuss Taylor's short film "Time is the Thief of Memory." And then of course Taylor goes through another rigorous...

In this episode, I go on a journey of science with the charismatic, enigmatic, and downright beloved actor Brian Norris. We solve some of the most pressing matters concerning biological science, social science, and botany. We delve into which hats are socially acceptable to wear, which mushrooms in your garden might be poisonous, and the world of habitat overlap between grizzly bears and polar bea...

In this episode, actress and ER nurse Eden Lee joins me to get to the bottom of a couple bizarre conspiracy theories, give great advice on writing fan fiction, and discuss how she balances her two very different careers. We talk about her Netflix limited series "Zero Day," where she acts alongside Robert De Niro as Special Agent Angela Kim. We also discuss the difficulties of creating media that d...

In this episode, author Edward Ashton joins me to discuss the film Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho, based on Edward's book Mickey 7. The film and the book series explores themes of unfettered capitalism, whether or not people have souls, and the theoretical possibilities of colonizing other planets. In an earlier episode, I interviewed Edward Ashton about his book Mickey 7 and the sequel Antim...

In this episode, I am joined by explorer, innovator, storyteller, lawyer, and climate activist Tiffany Duong. She tells me the story of her experience holding onto a rock on the bottom of the ocean, deciding to let go and go with the drift, and how that one moment in her life helped her decide to leave her career in corporate law to become a leader, educator, and campaigner for the planet. We talk...

Artist, musician, and rising star Paris Heart joins me on the podcast to discuss the modern music industry and how artists’ creative processes have evolved. Paris tells me about his experiences being born and raised on a Native American reservation, and we share which musician from any era we would choose to resurrect by performing a séance and then do a music collab with. We also talk about how t...

Spooky Season is upon us, and stand-up comedian Hunter Collins joins me on the podcast today as a foreign correspondent deeply embedded in the Czech Republic. If you love learning, get ready to learn. We discuss some of the most undiscussed news stories, such as the grand prize winner of the Python Florida Challenge in the Everglades. Things get a little bit more intense when we discuss that the C...

This episode was originally published on January 31, 2023. Nathaniel Stinnett is the Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project, a non-partisan nonprofit that uses data analytics and behavioral science to mobilize environmentalists to vote. He joins me on the podcast today to discuss how the project was created, why some environmentalists don't vote, and why some people cons...

In this episode, I am joined by professional diver, ocean and cave explorer, shark ecologist, photographer, speaker, writer, and conservationist Cristina Zenato to talk about shark behavior and how to care for these vital members of the ocean ecosystem. Cristina alone has pulled out over 300 fishing hooks from sharks' mouths with her own hands. She tells me how she first got started doing this and...

In this episode, I am joined by screenwriter, actress, and director Jessica Anderson to discuss the horror filmmaking genre. We talk about classic horror films, modern horror films, and the tropes that have stood the test of time and which ones need to be retired. We also talk about her latest short film "Money Back Guarantee" that is currently in the film festival circuit, and her two feature-len...

Bruce Grossman is a photographer and filmmaker from New York City currently based in Denver, Colorado. He is currently premiering his short documentary "FRANK," depicting the life of Denver tattoo artist Frank Simanton. Bruce and I discuss his strategies and processes for finding a great story and telling it in a compelling way that allows audiences a close personal glimpse into the real lives of...

Actress Samantha Ireland gets swept up into the heart-pounding action in Universal Pictures' epic storm disaster film "Twisters" and then lands safely here at My Views Are My Own podcast. We talk about her role in the film, the best and most exciting scenes, and the movie magic that went into the creation of this blockbuster hit. We discuss the creative decisions and incredible use of CGI and spec...