Another Bright Side Podcast

Julian has been training in jiu jitsu of several years now. He talks to us about his training, injuries, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history, and we simply catch up. Follow us at ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

The gang gets back together to talk about recent business news, some stock picks of ours, and the different perspectives of finance... while having a few beers. Check us out at ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Grace the Cat is a long time close friend of mine. I find her to be one of the most interesting people I know, and we sit down today to talk about life, nutrition, and other hippy shit! Check us out at ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Lew Irwin has been a Los Angeles based journalist for the past 50 years working for both newspapers and news stations. He is also the author of two books; 'Sinatra, A Life Remembered' & 'Deadly Times: The Bombing of the LA Times'. He sits down to talk about his life, his career in journalism, the LA Times bombing, and the problems with modern journalism. Go to abspodcast.com to subscribe and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Nick is a good friend of mine and we just shoot the shit and talk about nutrition. Over the past several years Nick has lost over 100 pounds by following a certain nutrition and fitness regimen and we talk about what he does to stay health. Follow us on social media @ABSPodcast, and check out abspodcast.com.

Jasmine, Freddy, Micah and myself have all seen the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie, a comic book film based on the Justice League. We discuss the good and bad about this film, and what it could mean for future DC films. More importantly, we just needed to vent. Check us out at ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Dr. Enrique Ochoa is Professor of History and Latin American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. He sits down with us this episode to talk about globalization, neocolonialism, the current political climate in the presidential campaigns, and the up coming faculty strike in the CSU system. Very interesting and charismatic person, I learned a lot from him and I think you guys will too. Don't forget to follow us on social media @ABSPodcast and contact us at ABSPodcast.com.

Kyle Witzel is an artist who paints and draws comic book characters. He joins us via Skype to talk about his art work and his view on comic book culture today. You can see Kyle's art at DownAndNerdyArt.com. Check out our archive at ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Steve, currently after his Masters in Political Science, sat down with us to talk about Professional Wrestling. He tells us a bit about its history, why people enjoy it so much, and some of his favorite moments. Hilarious guy, and always fun to listen to. Check out ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Dr. Paul De Castro holds the Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Texas in Austin and teaches courses in Afro Latin music and Jazz studies at California State University, Los Angeles. He sits down with us to discuss some jazz history, the music industry today, election politics, and some advice for college students. Check us out and subscribe at ABSPodcast.com and follow us on social media @ABSPodcast.

Tony joins the podcast again so we can go over some early year financial news. Some drinks may have been involved, so we also covered topics like Jiu Jitsu, being a vegan, and so on. Always fun to talk to this guys! Check us out at ABSPodcast.com or social media @ABSPodcast.

The duo Mishel & Steve join the podcast again to talk about various topics. We cover the benefits of marijuana, the topic of racism, & the issues with living a healthy lifestyle. Always fun to talk to these guys, even when it gets serious. Check out ABSPodcast.com & follow us on Twitter & Instagram @ABSPodcast.

Gay house music DJ Headturama sits down with us this episode. We talk about drugs, the bear gay scene, and his view on house music. Download his music at soundcloud.com/head-turama & follow him on Twitter @Headturama666. Check out ABSPodcast.com & follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast.

Jeff & Tony come back to discuss finance & business news. We get kind of side tracked talking about fitness, weed, the Fed, & stocks we're eying on for 2016! Check us out at abspodcast.com and follow us on Twitter/IG @abspodcast.

The Snoose and Cat are back! We talk about school, Snoose's art and store, work life balance, and the Myers-Briggs' test! We were pretty high, but it's always fun to have them over. We covered several topics and got a deeper understanding on the artistic perspective of The Snoose, follow her on IG @snoosielucy or jessiespieces.bigcartel.com. Visit us at abspodcast.com or follow on Twitter or IG @abspodcast

Jeff & Tony are college friends that work in accounting and finance. We get together to talk about some personal finance, investing, and drink some beers. Sometimes gets technical and most definitely got some stuff wrong, but a pretty good talk to listen to! Follow us on Twitter @abspodcast

Hey everyone, today we have William Calloway on! He's the author of The Xenton Chronicles and a Tae Kwon Do coach. We talk via Skype about his books, his inspiration, and how to market yourself. Very interesting guy, and I had a blast interviewing him. Follow William on Twitter @thexenton. Don't forget to check us out at abdpodcast.com or @abspodcast!

My friend Tony and Snoose stop by and we have a good discussion about language, globalization, the economy, and the Federal Reserve. Very informational, and as always, very subjective. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram: @ABSPodcast and check out our page abspodcast.com.

My good friend DJ Ice Cream Adventure joins the podcast to talk about her music, her history, and we discuss some interesting topics. An awesome person and I'm glad she joined us! Check out her music at https://soundcloud.com/icecreamadventure. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ABSPodcast! And check out our website abspodcast.com.

Mishel and Grace come down to visit ABSPodcast. Awesome conversation where we talk about weed, the marijuana industry, being a parent, etc. Always fun to talk Mishel! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ABSPodcast. And check out www.abspodcast.com

Mike joins the podcast again after his trip to Japan. We discuss the culture difference between the US and Japan. We also talk about several cultural issues that we face in the US: racism, religion, police and our perspective on life. Always fun to talk to Mike, and great to listen to! Follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast & check out the website abspodcast.com.

The Snoose & Nick are back!!! We talk about our plans for the new year, and the struggles with New Years Resolutions. And we have a good discussion about the terror attack that occurred in France, Charlie Hebdo, the current political atmosphere in the news, and the over sensitivity of current liberals. We get into a pretty good discussion, so be sure to listen! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast and check out our site www.abspodcast.com!

Eliot Rosenstock is a friend of the podcast and is a Psychology graduate student. He sits down today to talk about school, psychology, introspective analysis, and drug addiction. Unfortunately had to cut this one short, but will definitely have Eliot come back on soon! Don't forget to check us out at abspodcast.com and follow us on Twitter @ABSPODCAST

This is our lost Holiday Episode that was supposed to be released just before Christmas. Melissa and Chris sit down and talk about the Sony hack regarding the movie The Interview, and discuss several other topics. You can check us out at abspodcast.com and follow us on Twitter @ABSPODCAST

Aaron Ramirez is host of the Noobthoughts Podcast and is also a stand up comedian based in Ohio. He skypes Christian from across the country to talk about stand up comedy, conquering your fears, balancing your life, the cosmos, and we uncover that Aaron is actually a gay seal. Always fun to talk to Aaron, and definitely an interesting episode! You can find out more about Aaron and listen to his podcast on his website Noobthoughts.tv or follow him on Twitter @noobthoughts. Checkout our NEW website ABSPodcast.com or follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Ever have an awesome friend that hangs out with the lamest person ever? That's Vanessica. Snoose brings her loser friend Vanessa on the podcast. Together we talk about the 20Something Art Collective, we discuss what we believe art is, and the different avenues it can be expressed. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ABSPodcast

Steve is a long time friend who sits down and talks with Nick and Chris. We cover several topics that are an issue in our country. Starting with Ferguson, gay marriage, oil, and how we view the outcome and future of society. An interesting listen, with an unclear ending. Prepare to be provoked. Check out the blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast

EADA of The Minority sits down with the podcast and talks about their new album "From The Basement", her passion for music, and her connection to our circle. Very interesting and inspirational, so definitely a must listen. Follow EADA on Instagram @eada_iwill, & download their album for FREE at http://bit.ly/1wBojD2. Follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast and check out our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com.

Snoose is a good friend of the podcast and such a creative person. She stops by today to talk about her art, psychedelics, religion, and people. She has a very interesting perspective on topics, so a must listen to! Check out our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com & don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast

Today we sit down with Melissa, a good friend of the podcast, & Doctor Ka, a DJ producer/ musician, to talk about music, the music industry, schools, and religion. We discuss many aspects of music and where music is today. The conversation definitely transforms into different areas, so it's a fun listen! Intro & closing music was made by Doctor Ka himself. You can listen/download his music at doctorka.bandcamp.com, and follow him on Twitter @_DoctorKa. Follow the podcast @ABSPodcast.

Mishel and Steven are a young couple with a new born baby. Good friends of ours and are very interesting people. Mishel works for a marijuana dispensary for several years. We talk about the marijuana industry, psychedelics being used as medicine, and the cosmos as a whole. Very interesting episode for sure. Follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast Also, please support the fight against AIDS by donating to the AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Any contribution will help, THANKS! http://awla2014.kintera.org/lat89ckk

James Anderson is an endurance athlete who recently attained the record of kettle bell swings in an hour. James comes back to the podcast to talk about his recent challenge, his new book, and current social and behavioral issues. Very inspirational, so a must listen to! You can follow James on Twitter @EnduroJames. Don't forget to check out our blog: AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com & follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Butters/ Paul, is a long time friend of ours. Great guy and awesome to talk to. In this episode we talk about hate, duality, sex, drugs, Hunter S. Thompson, and so forth. To be honest, we start sober and decent into a very intoxicated end. Don't forget to check out AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast

Chris and Nick sit down for the podcast and talk about many different things. Discussing the Malaysian Airlines plane that was shot down, the current fight in Israel, and many other topics. Don't forget to check out the blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Darnell Murphy works in the entertainment industry as an actor and as an aspiring director. Most recently he and two of his friends have independently started a webisode called "Survival of the Dumbest," and they are moving into their second season. You can watch the show and learn more about the three on their website 1o4films.com, or follow Darnell on Twitter (@D_ii). Don't forget to check out the blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast.

Aaron Ramirez is the host of The Noobthoughts Podcast. He skypes with Christian and Julian to discuss a little bit about himself, what his podcast is all about, and a good discussion about our government. You can follow Aaron on Twitter (@Noobthoughts), Youtube, and iTunes. Don't forget to check out our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast.

Dr. Elizabeth Shadish is a Philosophy Professor at El Camino College. She sits down with Christian and Julian to talk about philosophy and how different they are among religions. We discuss different perspectives, religions, current issues of today and how philosophy approaches all of them. A lot is covered in this episode, so definitely one you should listen to. Contact us through email AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com and comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @ABSPodcast

Julian & Nick join the podcast and talk about many different subjects. We discuss psychedelics, the government, war, the internet, the economy, and sexuality. A lot is covered, so definitely something to listen to. And we also talk about hosting a showing of Neurons to Nirvana, a documentary about psychedelics being used as medicine. You can reach us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com and comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook! @ABSPodcast

Bear Vasquez is most famously known for his YouTube video 'Double Rainbow'. He's done many interviews, appeared on many shows including Tosh.O & Jimmy Kimmel, and has a vast collection of videos on his YouTube Channel. He sits down with Christian and Nick to discuss his life, his interests, his concerns about human sustainability, politics, religion, etc. Very interesting guys, I know you guys will love it! Visit our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com, email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook! @ABSPodcast

Actress McCready Baker & director Gina Young sit down and talk with Christian about their up coming show about Emma Goldman. They briefly discuss issues like gender equality, whats important about art (particularly in theater), and the complexity of Los Angeles diversity. You can get more information on their show "Emma Goldman Love, Anarchy and other Affairs" at their website EmmaGoldman2014.com. Showings will begin May 14th-May 17th. Don't forget to check out our blog at AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com, email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast. Now you can find us on Facebook!

Scotland joins the podcast again with Christian and discusses current conspiracy theories. Most notably Sandy Hook, the missing Malaysian airplane, etc. We debate over immigration and discuss some of Scotland's hobbies like fitness, music, and painting. Sorry if the conversation gets lost... we were pretty high. Feel free to contact us through email AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com or visit our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com! And follow us on Twitter! @ABSPodcast

James Saward-Anderson is an Endurance Athlete, writer & student from Portsmouth, England. Recently he broke the Guinness Book of World Record for Kettlebell Swings. He returns to talk to Christian for a Part 2 interview via Skype. We talk about his adventures, ethnicity, US & UK culture, traveling, issues about race, pain, his upcoming book, and the urge to constantly challenge yourself. You can find more info about James on his site: Jamessawardanderson.com And Remember to comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com, email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

James Saward-Anderson is an Ultra Endurance Athlete, writer and student from Portsmouth, England. At only 23 years old he has already completed some of the hardest physical trials on Earth in the process raising well over 2,000 pounds for charitable causes. Most recently he broke the Guinness Book of World Records in Kettlebell Swings. He talks with Christian & Nick via Skype to talk about his adventures and life experiences. You can find more info about James on his site: Jamessawardanderson.com Remember to comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com, email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Isis Blanchette is a graduate of Mills College in Oakland with a Bachelors of Science in Biopsychology, has a career in child and family therapy, and currently works with special needs children primarily with Autism. Isis sits down with Christian and talks about the different aspects of Autism, different psychological concerns, common problems with social practices, sexuality, and life in general. An awesome episode that you will surely gain from, a must listen to. Email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com, comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com, or follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast

Vanessa is a long time friend, English graduate from UCLA, National Chess Champion, and an active member of the LGBT Community. She joins the podcast and we talk about a range of different subject. We discuss fisting, CEO Pay, sexuality, the struggle of being successful and many other things. Don't forget to email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com or comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast And now we are available on Android phones through the Blubrry and DoubleTwist apps. And for Window users, you can now download us through the Windows Phone Podcast Store.

HAPPY WOMENS DAY!!!! Christian & Nick sit down and have a drunk podcast. They cover interesting but funny conversations about sex, whores, and the subject of divorce. Definitely a funny episode. Don't forget to email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com.... or you can visit our blog and comment on AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. And now you can follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Mike Pettingale is a musician and a leader at the Landmark Forum. Mike sits down with Christian and Grace to talk about perspectives, people, philosophy, and life in general. Definitely something to listen to. Don't forget to email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com or comment at our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. And now you can follow us on Twitter: @ABSPodcast

Julian (aka DJ Doctor Ka) & Masai, two very interesting and talented musicians, sit down and talk with Christian about Music, Homosexuality, social systems, drugs, and injustices. Very interesting characters and a must listen. Don't forget to email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com or comment on our blog at AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. And Now you can follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Nick and Christian sit down and catch up on a few things. They talk about the military, the events surrounding the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden, the concept of over population theory, and of course joke around about a few things too. Don't forget to email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com, or comment on our blog AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @ABSPodcast

Dr. Rudolfo Otero is an Anthropologist who specializes in religions and cultures. He teaches at El Camino College and lives in Los Angeles. He sits down with Nick and Christian to talk about many different cultural symbolisms, different types of religions, and the use of drugs within them. Definitely a must listen to. Remember to contact us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com. Or visit our blog page and comment at AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com. And now you can follow us on Twitter! @ABSPodcast. Enjoy!!!!

Hey Everyone!!! We have Jasmine join us on the podcast and have a small conversation. We talk about our favorite shows, talk a little bit about our grade school, and joke around for a bit. Had to cut it short this time, but we'll make it up to you. Email us at AnotherBSPodcast@gmail.com. Or reach us at our blog at AnotherBSPodcast.blogspot.com!