Sally Boy is a singer, songwriter, and artist from Philadelphia. He discuss the culture shift of moving from the East Coast to the West Coast and the difficulty of finding the right people to be around. He details his experience going from a band to a solo act and the process of developing his own sound and style, highlighting the differences and the values between his very intentional visual aesthetic and his more organic style. Plus, he hints at his upcoming project by describing his love for ...
Oct 10, 2020•50 min•Ep. 46
Peter Husting is an artist manager, publicist and founder of Red Bloom Inc. Peter shares his thoughts on the era of online classes, encouraging incoming students to explore other options. Peter describes the differences between Promotion and Marketing and why he pursues one over the other. He highlights the value in building an artists ‘story’ and the intimacy of letting an artist speak for you and your feelings. Plus, Peter divulges his love for his Latin heritage and how his mother’s story of ...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
Paris Watson is a live entertainment specialist and songwriter, currently finishing her degree at USC. Paris describes the origin of her love for travel and the value it plays in both business and pleasure, as well as understanding the American people. She details her Marine father and hardworking mother’s habits of traveling while she was younger and the impacts it had on her relationships with others. Paris gives her opinions on the costs and benefits of internships, including the advantages o...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 44
Brooke Finegold is a comedian from California and creator/ host of the standup series, The Unbirthday Show. Brooke shares the important lessons she learned in vulnerability during clown class at USC. She discusses the sexism in comedy, both as an industry and as a society, and the importance of having a female mentor. Brooke talks about the value of open minded early education in realizing the biases in people and the media. Plus she details the differences in throwing a live event pre vs post C...
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 42
Angel “Ace” Correa is a guitarist and artist from Southern California. He advocates for animal protection, especially the ACT (Action for Cheetahs in Kenya), and explains why he named his one man band “Animals Over People.” Angel describes falling in love with guitar and falling down the rabbit hole of song creation, realizing that it was the best way for him to express himself. Angel and Xage discuss escapism and how many artist turn to drugs when they can’t bear their own thoughts and emotions...
Sep 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 41
Xage gives virtual podcasting a try by connecting with Cole Smithson to discuss recently starting “Wide Awake at 3AM” a guest based podcast about questioning everything and waking up to the injustices of our society (so get your tinfoil hats ready). As well as “4th and 32” a sports podcast about everything NFL and the athletes and people that make it. Cole and Xage discuss their reasons for starting a podcast and building a brand. The boys ponder if there is a future where human connection can f...
Aug 30, 2020•51 min•Ep. 4
Noah Ehler is a renowned Jazz and Pop Guitarist from California as well as a songwriter, producer, and film composer. Noah shares what it was like growing up in a house filled with Jazz and how that influenced his style and creativity. He details his experiences working with other musicians both as a leader and a companion and how he practices the art of knowing when to input. Plus, Noah describes the process of creating his first single, I Don’t Have Money!, including the irony behind the music...
Aug 21, 2020•48 min•Ep. 40
Wiznat and Mutch join Xage once again to relive being “cool” in school and talk about the evolution of todays social cliques with the internet and social media. Wiznat shares a story of a movie recommendation gone wrong, Xage describes his recent trip to the Redwoods and, the boys read off this years XXL freshman list and make predictions on which artists will cypher together. Plus, a conversation about the massive rise of the gaming industry is had as the boys discuss future career possibilitie...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 39
Mutch and Shawoop join Xage, after months of being separated in different states, to chat about the current progress of AI and the possibility of AI created music. Banter continues with conversations about binaural beats and frequencies in music affecting the brain. The boys discuss the death of non-biased journalism and its impacts on the spread of misinformation. Plus, they dispute the modern digitalization of our world and the future of our entertainment. Intro/ Outro: “fuckboy” by brakence. ...
Aug 01, 2020•55 min•Ep. 38
Cole Smithson is an old friend and a journalist with a passion for societal growth and equality. Cole talks about the injustices in our world and how everyone is drugged up just to stay sane, and he references hallucinogens as a tool to encourage self reflection and help tear down societal barriers. Cole and Xage dive into their thoughts on Karma and the benefits of maintaining a positive mindset on mental health. Plus, the boys argue over the first and second amendments, including how the docum...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 37
Michael O’Neill is an old friend from Delaware and a fellow traveler. Mike and Xage swap stories from each other’s lives; of growing up in Delaware and getting into trouble. Mike shares his perspective on Christianity, moving from a Catholic school education to a public education. Mike mentions what it was like for his family after the premature passing of his father and the routine he found himself in of smoking weed and trying hallucinogens. Mike also shares his love of traveling to music fest...
Jul 10, 2020•53 min•Ep. 35
Danny Aguilera is a comedian born in California but, raised in Delaware. Danny shares his experience growing up in Delaware as a Mexican child, and the youngest of 5 children. Including what he was able to learn from his brother who suffered from addiction. Danny details who and what inspired him to get into comedy as well as why he believes it’s valuable to have few boundaries as a comedian. Danny also discuses his views on the modern world regarding cancel culture, immediate gratification, and...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 34
Danny Aguilera is a comedian born in California but, raised in Delaware. Danny shares his experience growing up in Delaware as a Mexican child, and the youngest of 5 children. Including what he was able to learn from his brother who suffered from addiction. Danny details who and what inspired him to get into comedy as well as why he believes it’s valuable to have few boundaries as a comedian. Danny also discuses his views on the modern world regarding cancel culture, immediate gratification, and...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 34
Cole Miller is a Delaware native and a California transplant with a passion for finance and the American economy. Cole describes being a middle child from a family of divorce and shares what he learned from his older brother going through recovery. Cole discusses the importance of deliberateness and how self reflection has helped him become more connected with his own life. He also expresses his qualms with the establishment and encourages others to be aware of the puppet masters in our world. I...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 33
Hannah Gray is a hilarious human and an advocate for equal opportunity for all. Hannah shares her experiences growing up in both Belgium and Delaware, comparing the importance of community and the affect it had in her relationships. She details what it was like coming to terms with her bisexuality as well as the struggle of maintaining a happy life while dealing with mental illness. She discusses how grateful she is to have a close knit family and how they inspire her to provide support to disen...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
Hannah Gray is a hilarious human and an advocate for equal opportunity for all. Hannah shares her experiences growing up in both Belgium and Delaware, comparing the importance of community and the affect it had in her relationships. She details what it was like coming to terms with her bisexuality as well as the struggle of maintaining a happy life while dealing with mental illness. She discusses how grateful she is to have a close knit family and how they inspire her to provide support to disen...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
Hank Borders is an audio engineer and photographer born and raised in Delaware, currently living in New York. Hank describes his love for the technology and production side of his crafts and how his creativity has benefited from putting limitations on himself. Hanks creativity has grown immensely over the past few years and he has become inspired to release his own first solo album. Hank shares stories from his travels abroad, surviving in the wilderness, and how those experiences assisted in te...
Jun 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 31
Black Lives Matter. We stand together.
Jun 05, 2020•3 min•Ep. 3
Wiznat and Kukulich join Xage to catch up on how life has been during quarantine; dropping out of routines, becoming nocturnal, and falling into OnlyFans traps. Conversation continues into the current state of the internet, what a simp is, and why simping is a major problem in our society today. Also, Wiznat and Xage compare their experiences being back in their hometown, reliving memories that make them cringe and/ or cry. Intro/Outro: “Sauxe On My Glokk” by Xage (feat. Wiznat and Shawoop) [Pro...
May 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 30
Taylor Nguyen is an artist, mechanical engineer, and one of Xage’s best friends. Taylor opens up about his unique upbringing and the frequent bouncing from state to state, eventually landing him in Delaware. Taylor describes falling in love with art and engineering and how the overlap between the two assisted him achieving his goals. Taylor describes the importance of being part of a community as well as having personal space and the ways that he has been able to maintain balance in his life. He...
May 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 29
Luke Woods is a drummer from Delaware, currently finishing his clinical studies to become a medical professional. Luke describes his memories of growing up in Delaware and what has inspired him to pursue a career in the medical field. He dives into what he’s learned through his studies, including the effects of trauma on mental health and how the coronavirus has impacted his hospital. Luke and Xage share their thoughts on the value of friendship as well as the negative impacts of overstimulation...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 28
Benshai Shapira is an international traveler and photographer, born in Jerusalem and raised in Delaware. Benshai acknowledges how fortunate we are to live in a time of such interconnectivity and how he utilizes these opportunities to open himself up to new perspectives and discover things about himself and others. Xage and Benshai discuss their unique relationships with Judaism and the role it played in their upbringing. Benshai points out that every day is a new day to improve yourself and enco...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
Grayson Roberts-Jolly is a producer, artist, singer, guitar fanatic, and a best friend of Xage. Grayson describes the development of his musical abilities and the directions that his passion has taken him. He reflects on moving from state to state while figuring out where and how to fit in and break into the music industry. Grayson also illustrates his relationship with his family and how they have have grown together and learned from one another. Plus, the two companions exchange some stories f...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 26
GianCarlo is an independent filmmaker, videographer, and entrepreneur from New Jersey. Xage and Carlo recall memories of living together and sharing the experience of lacking purpose and how they worked through it. Carlo describes the value and the difficulty in falling out of love with one of your passions and allowing it to change in order to pursue a new opportunity as well as the steps he took to follow his dreams and stay on the right path. Intro/Outro: “Earl Sweatshirt Type Beat” by Brasi....
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 25
Xage and Chet express their qualms with being single during the Coronavirus pandemic. They discuss the ways they have been staying busy and distracted to pass the time. Kukulich says hello and reminds Xage that he is consistently late to everything. Intro/ Outro - a playlist to stay lifted, featuring Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg.
Apr 05, 2020•29 min•Ep. 2
Xage shares his personal experience and his own perspective on the current situation at hand. A short and lighthearted reminder to stay positive and to take advantage of the ample time we have. We will recover. Intro/Outro - a happy little playlist for y’all, featuring; Spongebob, Bob Marley, and Bobby McFerrin.
Mar 28, 2020•19 min•Ep. 1
In lieu of the world being stuck in their houses, Xage returns home to Delaware and chats with his mother, Kirsten, and his sister, Makenzie, to discuss the chaos caused by the Coronavirus. Xage, Kirsten, and Makenzie talk about the effects that addiction has had on their family as well as the individuality of parenting techniques. Along the way, Xage asks Makenzie and Kirsten their thoughts on religion and the right age to have kids. Intro/Outro: “Fall Apart II” by Xage.
Mar 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 23
JT Tomlinson is a comedian living in LA. JT describes the comedy scene in LA versus New York and how he’s joined the ranks. Xage asks JT his thoughts on the ‘Me Too’ movement impacting comedy. JT opens up about addiction in his family and the effects it had on him. Keep your eyes out for JT’s upcoming shows in LA. Intro/Outro - “The Bad Touch” - Bloodhound Gang. @jttomlinson
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 22
Clarence the Kid is a rapper and artist originally from San Jose, now living in LA. Clarence talks about the ways race impacted his childhood and his experiences in the music industry. Clarence describes how emotionally provocative music can feel and the ways he incorporates that in his sound. Xage and Clarence talk about the future of live performances and creative ways to engage fans with an artist. Intro/Outro: “Gimme That” - Clarence the Kid. Check out more songs by Clarence, available on al...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 21
Laugh along to this weeks off-kilter episode where Xage sits with his close friends, Lewis and Shawn, fellow Music Industry students at USC, to share their thoughts on Tik Tok and the rapidly changing world of the music industry. Wiznat joins to assist in mocking simps in long distance relationships. Everyone recalls a time they had to take a leap of faith in order to help themselves mature. Intro/Outro: "Friday Mood" by -7+. @shaw00p, @lew.good, @itswiznat
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 20
