Under the Influence

On this episode, Royce reconnects with friend and actor Greg Grunberg for a wide ranging conversation that moves from arcade games and old Hollywood side hustles to Star Wars, Disney, and fandom. What starts as casual catching up quickly turns into a deep discussion about careers, community, and what really lasts beyond the franchise. Greg shares behind the scenes stories from the Star Wars sequel...

In this episode, I sit down with Teresa to talk about growing up as an “Xennial,” that in between generation with an analog childhood and a digital adulthood, and how that shaped her relentless work ethic and creative drive. We talk about social media, not as a strategy, but as an extension of her real life and how sharing that journey has quietly built a massive audience without ever chasing the...

In this episode, Rob shares what it’s really like working across Orlando Florida’s theme park scene. He brings Main Street, U.S.A. to life as a Dapper Dan at Walt Disney World , but he also shifts into a completely different gear performing as a mime at SeaWorld . Rob talks about how switching between these worlds sharpens his skills, protects his voice during busy seasons, and shows just how flex...

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In this morning’s AM Coffee , Royce dives deep into two parallel crises the loss of human value in culture and the accelerating fusion of tech and entertainment. The episode opens on tragic shootings at Brown University and a Hanukkah event in Australia, reflecting on how society’s “disposable culture” erodes our sense of life and legacy. Royce argues that we’ve stopped teaching the value of life...

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This past week, I took Under the Influence on the road to IAAPA , the global expo for amusement and attraction professionals. From playground design to dark ride innovation, I explored how the world’s most creative minds are fusing classic fun with cutting edge technology, and what it means for the next generation of play. SoftPlay — Where Childhood Memories Were Built I kicked things off with Kel...

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In this episode, Royce sits down with Jon Roberts , Manager at PTZOptics , film-school grad, AV industry veteran, and co-host of the Worthy Podcast . What starts as a light reunion from their first meeting at Infocom quickly turns into a deep, nerd-level conversation about film history, Oscar upsets, live-streaming tech, automation, NDI protocols, and the future of interactive content . This is a...

The interview with Christopher Baum, Chief Compliance Officer at VoteRight , delves into the intricacies of modernizing voting systems to enhance security and trust in elections. Baum discusses the challenges of implementing new technologies in voting, emphasizing the importance of compliance with regulations and the need for systems that are both secure and user-friendly. The conversation touches...

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In this engaging conversation, Scott Davis and Royce delve into the intricacies of technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI. They explore Scott’s journey from working on the Hubble Space Telescope to becoming a tech entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. The discussion touches on the potential of quantum computing, the role of AI in modern society, and the...

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I first saw Lea perform years ago with The Hooligans at EPCOT. Little did I know she was just beginning that journey at the time. A natural born rock star and performer, she effortlessly slides between playing with her band X Girlfriend and bringing Elsa to life in Disney’s Frozen at the Slow Burn Theatre. She’s talented, elegant, and naturally funny. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Lea, and...

The show opens with breaking news and political noise, then pivots hard to TwitchCon where a streamer (Emiru) was grabbed and nearly kissed during a meet and greet while security failed to act. Royce argues platforms actively fuel para social dynamics yet offload moderation to creators, and that real accountability, up at Amazon (Twitch’s owner) is missing. Zooming out, Royce ties this to broader...

Attorney Peter Ticktin has served President, Donald J. Trump, as his attorney many times over the years. Peter was Trump’s captain at The New York Military Academy when both were cadets there in their teens. This conversation delves into Trump’s legacy, the influence of China, and the implications of social media on politics. Peter and Royce discuss the ongoing government shutdown, the complexitie...

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Bill Boulden, better known as Spruke , has spent years building and rebuilding in the startup world. As a fractional CTO, he’s helped launch twenty six companies, serving as a co founder for hire. In our conversation he explains why he’s finally focusing on one project worth betting everything on, and why the industry’s obsession with hype has pushed real builders out of the spotlight. He talks ab...

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In this conversation, Royce sits down with J.L. Hancock a Navy veteran, cryptologist, and author to explore how technology and artificial intelligence have reshaped military operations over the past two decades. Hancock, who completed more than a hundred combat missions and later led innovation efforts for the Navy’s special operations community, reflects on witnessing the rapid evolution of tech...

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My interview with DC Glenn, the DC The Brain Supreme Follow @dcglennatl @tagteamwhoomp In this conversation, DC Glenn, one half of the iconic hip hop duo Tag Team, shares his journey from the early days of hip hop to the success of their hit song 'Whoomp There It Is.' He discusses the hustle behind selling music and the innovative ways they engage audiences during performances. Glenn also reflects...

This morning’s AM C offee pulled no punches. The show opened with Royce shifting gears from casual Twitch banter into podcast mode and immediately went after TikTok. After a 24 hour marathon stream across Twitch and TikTok, Royce broke down just how broken TikTok’s creator payouts have become. What once offered 40%+ of revenue has now sunk to the low 30s, and the platform hit him with a 20% penalt...