My Views Are My Own

In this episode, screenwriter Tom Schrack joins me to embrace the era of life where you can be a skateboarding dad without caring if anyone tries to judge you. Tom teaches me about how to do elevator pitches, which is a skill I've always wanted to learn. We discuss what we would want to do if we had the rights to certain intellectual properties and millions of dollars to create amazing films. And...

What does it mean to be on the extreme political right? How is Aristotle considered a historical right-wing figure? What is the connection between conservatism and nostalgia? These are just some of the questions answered by Matt McManus, lecturer of political science at University of Michigan and author of "The Political Right and Equality: Turning Back the Tide of Egalitarian Modernity." He break...

Obviously, that is a rhetorical question. I am joined by special co-host Zach to discuss why, when, where, and how "The Muppet Christmas Carol" became the greatest Christmas movie of all time. We Bah-Humbug some of the most beloved Christmas films ever created. Then we explain why we love this movie and why it is one of the greatest musical, acting, and directing masterpieces for a Christmas movie...

In this episode, the amazingly talented and hilarious actor Will Blagrove joins me to talk about leaving law school to pursue an acting career. We discuss several actors that have started liquor brands and I immediately become obsessed with being the marketing director for Blagrove Bourbon. We also create movie magic with a cold script read of some of the best arguments I could find between my nei...

In this episode, Amerigo Gazaway returns to the podcast to discuss his career as a DJ, producer, and emcee who is most known for his innovative mashup productions such as Fela Sol and "The Miseducation of Eunice Waymon." We discuss his recent album "Radical Dreamers," a departure from the mashup productions he is most known for. In "Radical Dreamers," Amerigo returns to his roots of 1990s video ga...

This episode was originally released on October 6, 2021.   In this episode, Brandon Case tells me about hiking 2,653 miles from Mexico to Canada solo on the Pacific Crest Trail while recovering from a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle crash. We talk about treasure hunting, encounters with mountain lions and bears, and hiking through wildfires. And there is a 1 in 12 chance I will read you y...

In this episode, I am joined by author, actor, and producer D. Elliot Woods. We discuss the power of entertainment media and the arts and how storytelling through film, television, and books has the ability to change society in ways that are often much more effective or pervasive than government policy or news media. We discuss his latest suspense/thriller novel Rise of the Unicorn, and how his ow...

In this episode, actor, director, and filmmaker Steve Young joins me to talk about why he decided to quit his lucrative job as an actuary on Wall Street to pursue his passion for making movies. We discuss how he landed several roles in feature films as well as his directorial debut "Hell's Kitchen," a short film about mobsters in New York City. Steve and I talk about our shared love for gangster f...

This episode was originally released July 10, 2021.   In this episode I talk with renowned explorer and gnarly wilderness dude Frank Wolf. I get inspired to go on an adventure. And I hope this conversation inspires you to go on an adventure too. 

When I first discovered there was a raging debate on the internet about whether the state of Florida or the state of New York was a better place to live, I knew that I had to bring a voice of reason to this age old argument. That's why I called actor and comedian Torrey Huggins to help settle this dispute once and for all. We use the latest advancements in journalistic excellence to analyze, disse...

In a terrifying turn of events, Doug and Zach were kidnapped by the clown puppet from the Saw movies and are being held hostage on a train! Clown puppet is threatening to release their nude photos to TMZ and ruin their chance of ever getting a People's Choice Award! The clown puppet's demands are clear. Doug and Zach have to produce five terrifying Zoom calls in order to unlock the train car doors...

In this episode I am joined by William J. Kole, award-winning journalist and author of "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging," an exploration of extreme longevity. We discuss the rapidly increasing demographic of people who are 100 years old and older and how this trend is continuing. We also talk about blue zones and how they may or may not affect people's ability to extend their lifespan du...

For long-time listeners of the show, you've probably heard me talk about "Old Nashville" vs. "New Nashville." And I haven't always been objective on how the city has changed. But thankfully I met photographer Nita Ann who not only inspired me to take a new look at the city, but also inspired me to even make a new vision board for myself, no joke. Nita Ann moved to Nashville from Ohio and turned he...

It's time for another holiday special. And this time we're celebrating Ask A Stupid Question Day. I'm joined by special cohost Zach Wilkinson as we learn everything there is to know about this holiday and how to celebrate it. And we celebrate it. Hard. So join us on this journey of knowledge and discovery as we grow to love and admire the stupidity in all of us.  

Award winning filmmaker Choice Skinner joins me on the podcast today to talk about deciding to go from running his own martial arts studio to working in the music industry. Then we talk about why he left the music industry to become a stuntman. After being a stuntman he moved to acting. And then he moved from actor to director. Then from director to starting his own production company Darkan Enter...

When I first met Andrew Steiner, he told me that he was a stand-up comedian. But I felt like there was more to the story. So I investigated. Deeply. On Google. And I was astounded to find out there was so much he wasn't telling me! The first thing I uncovered in my research is that Andrew Steiner teaches theoretical nuclear astrophysics to graduate students. My research further revealed that he ho...

In this episode, the amazing and talented Elizabeth Saydah joins me to share her talents as a voice actress. You may recognize her voice from some of your favorite video games! It also turns out she is a master of improv, and we are finally able to find out what it would be like if Ian McKellen acted in Red Dead Redemption, if Joe Pesci was in Halo, if John Malkovich was in Mario Kart, and if Hugh...

Mike Ricksecker is a best-selling author and researcher who has appeared as an expert on several investigative programs on the History Channel, the Travel Channel, and Disney+ to explain things that are difficult to explain. He joins me on the podcast to talk about the Alaska Triangle, shadow beings, time travelers, extraterrestrials, and UFOs. We also get the opportunity to talk about his latest...

Martin Morrow is an LA-based comedian that has appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Netflix's I Think You Should Leave, and Comedy Central, but now most importantly he has joined me on My Views Are My Own Podcast. We make sense of some of the most sensational news stories that have gone under the radar in recent weeks. We discuss an enormous bologna sandwich in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and a missi...

Hanging out is one of my favorite things to do already. But now, I can feel even better about it because Sheila Liming, author of "Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time" told me it would help me be happier and make the world a better place. Yay! We talk about what makes hanging out a radical act, why we both love and hate parties, how to find friends as you get older, and how hanging out...

Welcome to Miami! In this episode, I am joined by comedian Tarek Turjman to make sense of some of the biggest news stories in his city, such as Ginger Gaetz's obsession with Ryan Gosling's testosterone level, Guy Fieri opening the 76th best restaurant in the Dadeland Mall, and whether or not Miami street racers should just do graffiti instead because it's less dangerous, annoying, and loud. We tal...

In this episode, Doug and special co-host Zach put everything on the line as they risk losing all their testosterone and questioning their sexual and gender identities. If the Barbie movie is anything like the extremist Right Wing media has said, all could be lost forever!! The insightful and hilarious script gives them an irreversible hormonal imbalance! The very accurate social commentary turns...

Comedian, writer, and aspiring cat lady Marianna Barksdale joins me on the podcast today to settle all of the biggest beefs in Nashville. If you've been wondering if the dispute about whether or not people should eat the turtles out of the Centennial Park pond would ever be addressed, don't worry we settled it. We take a look into Kid Rock's Bud Light enigma and all that it implies. And we simplif...

In this episode, Doug and special co-host Zach celebrate Pandemonium Day on July 14th. This special holiday urges us all to live in chaos and joy in order to experience life to the fullest. Doug and Zach discuss how to best celebrate this holiday, the difference between good and bad pandemonium, and whether or not starting a barber shop quartet with their dogs is the right thing to do. Doug debate...

David Arditi joins me on the podcast today to discuss digital feudalism. We talk about the gig economy and it's implications for the workforce, the various ways in which the labor market allows and encourages labor conditions that share many of the core qualities of Squid Game, and the modern emergence of debt peonage. We also investigate the era of subscriptions and the cycle of endless consumpti...