The Smoking Simian

Send us Fan Mail This one was just a fun ass podcast to record. I hope you guys enjoy Pete and I talking about a plethora of things. Some fun, others serious but all around a real great time. One thing my guest touched upon was, not letting an experience define you and figuring out a different route than the last. We also speak about crazy old ladies recalling vile stories at auto body shops, have...

Send us Fan Mail As always, I try to be brutally honest with myself and transparent with you guys. This episode is no different. Many of us set goals in the back of our minds and forget to revisit them. Then when we DO revisit them, we lie to ourselves and don't revise them. Resulting in never reaching our goals. There is nothing wrong with missing a goal in pursuit but missing due to lack of...

Send us Fan Mail I love when I get to speak to an expert in a field that I want to know more about. Dr. Emmett Goods is a professor at The University of Rhode Island of Music and Jazz Trombone. With multiple degrees and a wealth of experience playing live music, his commentary on not only jazz but all genre was great to listen to. Music is a language that very few of us can read or write but we so...

Send us Fan Mail In true Simian fashion, something went wrong with the video and it is nonexistent. That being said, this episode is pretty much about doing the damn thing even when it's not pretty. So it is actually pretty fitting. This world can be so airbrushed and overproduced that truly organic works are extremely coveted. Be you, it's the only thing we can be.  - Follow me on Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Financial literacy is quite the common theme here on the show. Understanding how different markets work, interest rates, inflation, etc. can only benefit those who choose to learn. Much of what I talk about has been taught to me by Mr. Saatcioglu. He has a PhD in Finance, is a  certified financial analyst and a professor at Rhode Island College.  I really enjoyed our conversation,...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, I am ACTUALLY excited for the college grads and no, I'm not being cynical. Ok maybe just a little. Graduating college can be a huge high for a lot of us, getting through the course work and completing something on our own gives us a sense of accomplishment. I understand a lot of you are eager to break into your field and that this high will carry you for a while. Some of...

Send us Fan Mail You would probably recognize this two guys sooner by voice than you would by face, considering you are from Rhode Island. Paul and Al have been hosting their show on 94HJY for three decades, cementing themselves as road companions and radio legends. Many of us grew up on 94HJY and to see Paul and Al still doing their thing at the highest level for 30 years is just phenomenal. I am...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we get bored with our current physical location and have a desire for something new. Having lived in only my home state for my whole life is beginning to affect how I interact with my all too familiar surroundings. Timing is always important in these matters,  both lack there of and ample. Stay inspired! - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ -...

Send us Fan Mail Big thanks to my guy Tony for coming on again, always a great conversation to be had. Listen to us speak words for your enjoyment and wish Tony all the prosperity in his big move to NYC.  I have a certain level of admiration for the person who tries something new and takes a leap! - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://tw...

Send us Fan Mail We all go through our bouts with frustration during many different stages in life. Whether you're stuck in a position you don't want to be or want to break away from the path you were given, frustration plagues all humans. Especially the young humans, we are impatient, ill-prepared and uncertain. However, we can overcome and diminish our levels of frustration with consci...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Ehlers is a longtime Certified Financial Planner (CFP), with years of extensive experience in multiple areas of finance. He is also one of the few Retirement Income Certified Professionals (RICPs) in the New England area AND the guy who hired me at the advising firm I always talk about. Having been the VP of a large education company in California, to a top Financial Advisor a...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Monday all, please enjoy my take on the ass whooping that various individuals gave and received during UFC 261. I also have a little bit to say about cryptos. You won't want to miss that, especially considering I'm the world's consensus most knowledgable on the topic.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - h...

Send us Fan Mail John has basically become my honorary co-host as he saves me yet again with a last minute guest appearance. Sometimes people forget, some cancel, some don't respond but it is always important to find a way to stay consistent and adapt. So please enjoy us talking about the big card this weekend UFC 261 Usman vs. Masvidal 2 and plenty more.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://w...

Send us Fan Mail I feel very strange creating a whole piece of content, grieving for a person I never met. However, DMX  has been one of my biggest inspirations mainly because he showed his audience how to be human. He poetically spoke about his trials and tribulations and lived in front of his audience. RIP Dark Man X, thank you for your influence.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagra...

Send us Fan Mail Got us a new studio, new space equals new ideas. I am an advocate for changing up the scenery, especially when attempting to stimulate creativity. Anyway, our audio sounds better, our video looks better and it's an all new podcast. Even more reason to tell everyone you know about us.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - h...

Send us Fan Mail Again with the no video I get it, I get it but hey at least we got something for you this week. It was great re-welcoming the show's first ever guest, Tyler Rose, back on. Listen to us babble on about his new shoe cleaning endeavor, MMA and plenty more! Too bad we'll never get to see his face.  - Follow CleanCo on Instagram - @cleanco401 - Subscribe to CleanCo on YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is the last time I recorded in the basement studio, where the idea to do a podcast became a reality. Here we are nine months later and 78 episodes deep and ready to move into a new studio. Big things in the works, stay tuned y'all!  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, l...

Send us Fan Mail Really enjoyed chopping it up with long time comedian,  Ace Aceto. Talking about the intricacies of stand-up, the way the industry has changed and some of our favorite acts, was really a lot of fun. Not only was it fun but very informative, especially for young comedians or those aspiring to be.  And on what better day, April 1st. Make sure you guys go and check out Ace's wor...

Send us Fan Mail Unfortunately there will be no video this week, I apologize that you cannot see my filthy mug today. Yet again the tech stuff kicks my ass. Anyway listen to me talk about this ice cream place I wouldn't mind watching explode.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, like, comment and su...

Send us Fan Mail Today I sit down (via Zoom) with University of Rhode Island Professor of Philosophy, James Haile III. His insight on black culture, art and history is backed, not only by his research and immersion, but his desire for truth. This was a true learning experience and I hope you all see as much  value in this conversation, as I did.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...

Send us Fan Mail As the title suggests, this is my rambling on about current events! Make sure you tell all your friends and family about the guy screaming in his basement about COVID and racism. Also mention how well put together and professional I sound and how I should be a staple in all American households. - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitte...

Send us Fan Mail Please enjoy this sit down with my friend Danilo Nunez, as we talk about any and all things. Big thanks to him for coming on again, always a great time! - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, like, comment and subscribe on my YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFn3FPnTegakyd9YpoYfsQ...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our phones are used for so much more than communicating. We LIVE on our phones and as time goes on, more and more is going to be available to us in shorter amounts of time. Think about it, do you find yourself averting eye contact and immediately looking at your phone in public? Or how about when there is dead silence in a room? Very strange, I'm making a conscious eff...

Send us Fan Mail Tom is a force for good in his community. He owns a non-profit martial arts gym in Providence, RI named, Team United, allowing families an opportunity to train together. Exposing the children of the community to the values that martial arts bring, especially at a young age. A father of two, a brand new police officer and former pro fighter, Mr. Evans embraces his community in a wa...

Send us Fan Mail Procrastination is something we all struggle with, some more than others. Listen to me explain how I use procrastination as a tool to help me get things done. This is NOT advice, just my perspective. You all value it, don't you? DON'T YOU?! - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, l...