People We Love

Pacoima, California's own, comedian Arthur Hamilton tells me all about playing sports, to watching Dragonball-Z as kid, to his eventually appreciation for psychedelics. Though originally from LA it was out in Phoenix, Arizona where Arthur first dove into standup comedy. Since then it's been a journey, and Arthur Hamilton talks about so many comedy friends and comedy influences along the way, inclu...

Dwight Pryde is a Texas raised, Los Angeles based up standup comedian / writer with a flair for taking a negative situation or event, and turning it into a FUNNY negative situation or event. A proud father himself, Dwight is no stranger to tragedy and loss, having lost both his mom and dad. Beyond family, he also tells me about two very special relationships he developed in LA with entertainment i...

Today's guest is Joel, also known as Infinite Zeal Syndicate on Twitter. And that's where we originally connected. Just a really supportive guy, I was curious about the man behind the account. Turns out Joel is a family man originally from New Jersey, now living in South Carolina. We talk family and having a twin sister, we talk not caring about school, and we talk politics. But in addition to his...

Today we have Cleveland, Ohio's own, HEXcellerate. This Twitter aficionado is currently working in tech and wears several hats, which include being a music producer and a cohost on the Golden Showers Sunday Stream with Forest Mommy. A firearms enthusiast and defender of the Second Amendment, "Hex" credits Colion Noir, Maj Toure, and his dad for helping push him with his training and education. htt...

These days Adrian Malagon is the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Contra Costa County, the LP Mises Caucus, and was just newly elected also as the Chair of the Libertarian Party of California. Back in the day though, Adrian recalls being a good student but a subpar student, who eventually found his way into sports and band. Mostly raised by his loving grandparents Aurora and Abraham, Adrian gives...

Public relations professional Brian McWilliams of the Lions of Liberty podcast is originally from Yardley, PA, and recalls a fun childhood filled with sports, creative ventures, family, and friends. This comedian and Penn State alum got a lot of his sense of humor from his dad, Jamie, but in addition to family, Brian recalls the impact of his high school theater teacher, the late Bill Hallman. twi...

Originally from NY, comedian and podcaster Joe Praino grew up being a really good athlete and loving sports. Soon enough though, he became a huge fan of David Letterman and recalls watching him as an adolescent. Wanting to become a late night TV host led Joe to stand up, and his love for baseball has always been a big part of his life. We cover a lot -- family, sports, comedy, as well as our love...

Forest Mommy, formerly of other names as well is best known as a Twitter and podcasting personality. A Colorado person through and through she tells me all about her journey from her tomboy childhood to her journey into the broader libertarian movement. We talk politics, we talk her big family, and touch on our favorite liberty people and pundits. But supportive through and through has been Forest...

Tyler Janke is a lawyer and host of the Libertarian Podcast Review. Tyler is originally from Washington state but has been living in Northern California for quite some time. Growing up he was a smart but troubled kid who liked to talk and talk back in class and make the other kids laugh. Eventually though Tyler found many other interests from baseball, to music, skateboarding, to bike racing. Thro...

Today's guest is a man who's worn many hats over the years, who's about to join his town council -- Kelly Carden. Kelly Carden. Although his journey took him to Reno and Vegas, Kelly was born in the small town of Rosamond and that's where he lives today. The town has a rich history and much of it he shares a deep connection to, directly through family and friends over several generations. From pol...

Today's guest is welder, writer, musician, activist, and more, Zach Kincaid. And Northern California's own tells me all about growing up in the city of Woodland. Zach comes from a special family of tough minded people who all loved reading and music. A family man himself with a wife and kids these days, we cover a lot. Zach is active in the Libertarian Party and his intellectual curiosity and desi...

Today's guest Chris Edgar is originally from the East Coast (mostly upstate NY and CT), and is a man who wears and has worn many hats – as a lawyer, musician, composer, and now film director.  A drummer who essentially taught himself how to read, he tells me all about his journey from childhood to law school to LA. These days Chris is now also the Libertarian Party of California's Secretary. But n...

Today's guest is paralegal and Secretary for the Libertarian National Party, Caryn Ann Harlos. Most often diving into the weeds of politics and LP party politics, with this conversation I was lucky to learn much more about Caryn Ann the person, and her story – which has certainly been a journey.  Nor Autism, nor OCD, nor dysfunctional relationships in her past, and nor LP politics can hold her bac...

Mississippi's own, writer, activist, and former archeologist, Reed Cooley recalls being a curious kid and avid reader -- always interested in learning more about people and how this world works. Constantly evolving both professionally and philosophically, this nearly straight-A student recalls his contribution to Young Americans For Liberty and working on Glenn Jacobs' (WWE's Kane) mayoral campaig...

Today we have Long Beach, California's own, comedian Spencer Kalendar. As a kid his two favorite activities were probably playing sports and being mischievous. From school pranks to the high school surf team, Spencer also recalls being a comedy fan as a young kid, and the The Kings of Comedy having a profound impact on him. And one other major influence on Spencer's sense of humor was his Grandpa...

Today's guest is Freehold, New Jersey's own, podcaster and comedian Chris Cali. And Chris shares so many great stories with me, especially from his childhood – Be it the rock throwing incident on the playground, feuds with teachers, or the time he performed spot-on hilarious impressions of his teachers at his senior year "Mr. Freehold High School" competition. We talk comedy, we talk some politics...

Lafayette, Indiana's own, musician and music teacher, Shawn Osborne has been mostly blind most his life, but nor that nor a bad car accident when he was younger could dissuade him from his passions: Music and activism. We talk metal, classical, we talk libertarian stuff, moving to LA, and more. And also, one particular music teacher had who had a profound influence Shawn at Los Angeles Community C...

Comedian, paralegal, and Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of California, Rachel Nyx grew up an only child and a news junkie. And eventually Rachel herself transitioned into a new gender and new political identity as well, going from Republican to Libertarian. But long before then, Rachel was an accomplished Boy Scout. A strong leader who tells me about a bunch of people she admires -- she recal...

Comedian Davina Joy was born in Kenya and raised in Virginia, and she tells me all about her Jewish dad and Muslim mom who kept sending her to Catholic schools. An always hyperactive tree hugger as she describes herself, we talk mom, dad, siblings, and she tells me all about her cool Auntie Julie in New Zealand. Besides family and weed talk, this free spirit tells me all about how she created her...

Comedian Adam Nutter is originally from Staten Island and now lives in Pennsylvania. Growing up he was a shy kid into comic books and sports. Football being his best sport, he tells me all about being hard-hitting safety in high school. Later on he found mixed martial arts, but eventually his true passion standup comedy. Adam's life has definitely had some up and downs, and he talks very honestly...

Comedian Espi Rivadeneira is originally from upstate NY, and grew up the middle child with four siblings in a tough, smart, and funny family. Always into language, she became multilingual and thought that's where her career path would take her. Espi's young life has already had some twists and turns, and she talks very openly about her battles with alcoholism -- but also tells me all about her dis...

Filmmaker, podcaster, and vegan TikTok influencer Jason Kartalian grew up in Southern California to a working character actor father, Buck Kartalian. And he recalls as a kid helping produce these super fun and wacky themed short films for family holiday party screenings. But whether it's been in behind the camera making films professionally now, or recording his Vegan Hacks podcast, dad has always...

Entrepreneur, brand expert, and much more, Caili Elwell has worn many hats over years. But long before all that she grew up Connecticut and spent a lot of time in the nature-infused state of Maine. An empath always interested in the choices people make, ambitious Caili's life was forever changed when she met her husband, and then had her daughter, Evie. Caili's for sure had some ups and downs, but...

Comedian Aaron Monte grew up in a large family in LA, and everyone in it has a sense of humor and loved to joke around. Whether it was family members farting on his head, or his dad's deadpan humor, imaginative young Aaron seemed to always have comedy around. But long before he started incorporating music into his standup, a young adolescent Aaron recalls the very first time he watched the legend,...

Comedian Callie Coogle is originally from small town Oglethorpe, GA, and it wasn't long before she needed to spread her wings and headed to California then Europe to pursue further education. Her odyssey has taken her from the studio arts to literature, but ever since diving full on into standup comedy, she's unlocked a new way of writing and creating. Along the way though, since THIRD GRADE actua...