Bipolar Style

Jive and Brother G review the East Bay Yesterday podcast, by Liam O'Donoghue.More at jivestreams.com

Jive and Brother G review the I Don't Know About That podcast, by Jim Jeffries.More at jivestreams.com

Jive and Brother G review the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast.More at jivestreams.com

JIve and Brother G review The Drum History Podcast from Bart Ven Der Zee.

JIve and Brother G review The Wrestling Show from The Ringer network on Spotify. This is the first attempt at a podcast review, Its a trainwreck. You get what you paid for. We have to start somewhere. People claim they want "authentic." Here you go ...

Jive and Brother G talk about their relationship with professional wrestling past, present, and future.

Jive talks to Brother G about focusing this show on podcast reviews, and the appropriation of the song “Pick A Bale Of Cotton” by bands like ABBA.If you like the show, please leave a review at jivestreams.com

Jive and Brother G get real about which Christmas movies are any good, and which ones they've even seen to begin with. Then, they talk Santa Claus, parental deception, and the various versions of "Christmas" ... religious baby Jesus birthday Christmas, Jewish Hannukah Christmas, Kwanza Christmas ... and everyone's favorite, Capitalist Christmas!!

Let's talk TV game shows real quick … Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?The Price Is RightFamily FeudJackassSteve Harvey

Jive asks Brother G about a podcast rabbit-hole he stumbled into where it seems an entire community of improv actors(?), or stand-up comics(?), have a network of podcasts(?) that seem to exist solely to talk smack about each other.Is this all real drama, or constructed entertainment? Is this another result of The Power of Bad? Where negativity grabs the attention because humans are hardwired to notice danger? Just for clicks and dollars? Where can this possibly end?Also, introducing the term “dabbler” to those who have never heard it used derisively. Lastly, are standup comedians just judgey narcissists on a stage?

Jive talks with Brother G. about the value and costs of social media platforms versus other online services. Try the new chapter feature and fast-forward/rewind throughout this episode.If this were an album, it would feature classic hits, like ...YouTube Already Has A Twitter Built-In?Who is complaining about $8 Twitter?The Good Things About Paid Social MediaDigression: Peripheral / Amazon StudiosVegas Is Like Florida West; Let's Fix SF!The Homeless System ScreenplayLearn more at jivestreams.com

Jive and Brother G talk new music from old bands; featuring commentary on new releases from Dead Cross, Stryper, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Skid Row. A huge digression about Van Halen II Vs. Women And Children First erupts, then the dudes finish up with a review of an excellent debut from Taipei Houston. Show opens with a discussion on people using movie quotes as cover for saying racist sh*t, and transitions with a quick chat about the weather. NOW FEATURING CHAPTERS! If you don't like a segment, hit the FF>> button to jump to the next segment without skipping the entire show.

Jive talks to Brother G about Kayne and Herschel, the 2022 midterm elections, getting yourself 86'd from social media and other super-pressing issues of the day. Oh, hey — we moved back to Spreaker/iHeartMedia. New podcast recommendations:Time for Your HobbyBetter Call DaddyDrunk Bitches Be LikePodcasting SucksGood Morning PodcastersEverything, Everywhere, Daily

John | Podcasting about the concept of slur words, and who might use them.  Do you utilize the privilege you've earned? Just because you can, does it mean it's a good idea? Do you get offended when others use your privileged slur? This show covers descriptive slurs like: Fat Scrawny Retard Ginger  Words with estbalished meanings, such as: Chink Tranny Faggot Baby Words that sound bad: Niggardly (Swedish — nygart) Ritard (Italian — ritardando) Dyke Words You Must Earn: nigga fag spaz bitch tranny jew bipolar queer gypsy Is quoting N-words movies like 'Pulp Fiction' o.k.? "Negro, please!" Follow @JohnPodcasting on Twitter. Full-episodes available free at JohnPodcasting.com

John podcasting about “podcaster posers” on Twitter, then sharing his favorite offbeat documentaries including ... Pigeon Kings (2019) TFW NO GF (2020) The New Deal for Artists (1976) Planet of The Humans (2020) Jimi & Sly: The Skin I'm In (2000) Hanzi (2016) Will Work For Views: Lo-Fi Life of Weird Paul (2017) California Typewriter (2016) Harmontown (2014) Carts of Darkness (2015) Original audio available free, without ads, at JohnPodcasting.com Follow @JohnPodcasting on Twitter

This transitonal episode explains how John finally came up with a new name for the podcast he records at his studio, Emo Dojo. What once started as Bipolar Style in 2016, is now Signal Drops in 2022. We cover podcast intro music (with examples), the evolution of a name, how to include guests, and more. 

John Emotions talks to longtime, regular guest, G-Shock, who wants to stop being shocking(?!?) So, John rechristens G-Shock as "Regular G," who then goes on to explain the subtle nuances he sees with the various N-words.  Follow John Emotions on Twitter @johnemotions  Original audio available free without ads at EmoDojo.com And now, back to the wall.

John Emotions talks to dedicated Emo Dojo Mofo known only as "J."  J shares his bipolar journey from a young kid through a late-in-life diagnosis that changed the way he thinks about it all.  This podcast episode is a good example of two functioning adults who both happen to be diagnosed with (at least) bipolar disorder having a discussion on what it's really like to live — and often thrive — with brain differences. Follow John Emotions on Twitter @johnemotions Original audio available free, and commercial-free at emodojo.com

John Emotions welcomes back visual artist, Marci Delmastro, in a Twitter Spaces experiment / bonus episode. We follow up on Marci's progress in the NFT marketplace, and how she's working through the many emotions of an artist in 2022.  Visit Marci on Twitter @bPolarArt  Visit John on Twitter @JohnEmotions 

John Emotions talks with Alex Hobby about his podcast, "Time For Your Hobby." We cover the importance of our daily activities; which ones are for pleasure, and which ones are for money. Alex shares some of the more interesting hobbies he's covered on his show (including podcasting), and they discuss the inherent value in doing things without any expectation of pay. We also learn about Alex's new game, Pitch That Pod, currently in development! Alex on Twitter:https://twitter.com/tfyhpodcast Alex's game, Pitch That Pod, on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Pitchthatpod Alex Hobby's Useful Podcast Resources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRcTvIm8Eoqgi9-1X9EMTW8AnCTflCgIBftzIdSX7Gs/edit  John Emotions explores mental health and technology with artists from around the world, live from Emo Dojo. Contact John at 1 (405) 440-3330, or on Twitter @johnemotions

John Emotions talks to G-Shock about obsessing over women through the years, as men with bipolar disorder (BD) and attention-definition/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Not the most highbrow or scientific reporting, but insightful nonetheless. We cover early experiences with … Medical textbooks Women's magazines Scavenged nudie magazines Stalking puppy loves in grade school Is it possible to obsess over people you're with all the time? A new distraction reduces an old obsession Liquor Burger Self-Esteem and Personal Value Thinking about what other people think about you Caring what other people think about you Emo Dojo is consistently ranked #1 Best Bipoalr Disorder Podcast according to Feedspot. Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and join John Emotions on Twitter@johnemotionsandEmoDojo.com

John Emotions talks with podcaster Chris B. about the art and hobby of podcasting, Power Rangers, his local podcasters network, and how we manage our emotions. Visit Chris online at ChrisBontheweb.com Visit John online at JohnEmotions.comOn Twitter @johnemotions and @emodojolive 

John Emotions gives updates on ... NFT artists and the NFT marketplace The Emo Dojo Drum Studio Starting a Nonprofit Voice-Over/Announcer Work The new Music Talk Now podcast on Spotify Learn more at JohnEmotions.com

John Emotions talks about malignant narcissists and how some use “withholding” tactics to confuse and control their victims. But, first, he tries to distinguish between regular "crazy movie director" narcissists and truly toxic narcs that can attack from a distance. Narcissistic Withholding Tactics include: Withholding affection Withholding interest, praise, or compliments Withholding validation (stonewalling conversations) Withholding the truth Withholding resources Are you withholding praise or compliments? Leave a review for Emo Dojo on Apple Podcasts. Coming up — Live from Emo Dojo + Twitter Spaces!

In this epsiode John Emotions talks with multimedia artist, Wondersz, about … Life as a musician for years before NFTs I See Spirits (tease) Kintsugi (Japanese pottery repair w/ gold) Adding music to animated NFTs Living in Arizona EDM Scene in AZ BFF “Sam Went Running” Waking Up Partially-Paralyzed Christian Music Revisited Christian Dubstep Champion! Where “Wondersz” came from Why he started with NFT art How long he's been on NFT Twitter “I See Spirits” NFT Collection Selling on the Tezos blockchain HΞN Selling on the Solana blockchain Holaplex Evolving the Story of “I See Spirits” Introducing “Icey Spirit” Collab between Wondersz + Emo Dojo? (Digression about Emo Dojo logo) Super Friends Jump (trade secrets omitted) “I See Spirits” Release Schedule on Holaplex New Exchanges Coming Up! Wondersz can be reached via his Twitter account (wondersz_world) at https://twitter.com/wondersz_world  Wondersz NFT Collection, "I See Spirits" can be purchased at https://iseespirits.holaplex.com/  "I See Spiritis" has a dedicated Twitter account at https://twitter.com/iseespiritsNFT  Wondersz music is available at SoundCloud, here: https://soundcloud.com/wondersz  This episode's album artwork and intro music are provided by Wondersz.

Listen up, Twitter people! We're booking guests for 2022. If you're an artist into mental health and technology, we want to hear about your latest art project. First-timers encouraged!  Visit the Show Guest Calendar to book an appearance. Learn more at EmoDojo.com 

John talks with art photographer Shaun Johnson (Georgia, USA) about using his photography as a tool for social justice, and to lift himself from depression.  Topics include … Feeling we are here with an important mission to achieve Shaun's attempt at screenwriting Photography for social justice Photography as a true art form Working with papier-mâché Photography to ease depression Where does inspiration come from? How is the NFT thing going? Planting the seeds for generational wealth Shaun's favorite NFT platform Shaun can be contacted through his Twitter profile: @Shaun_Johnson17 Shaun's photography can be purchased on OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/shaun-johnson-photos

John talks with outsider artist Marci Delmastro | bPolarArt about bipolar disorder and discovering NFTs. Topics include … Selling her very first NFT the same day she minted it “I can't draw” Giving up drawing Poetry makes her manic Outsider art movement Manic vs. depressive art Rejection Sensitivity Disorder Getting the whole body into art Various art mediums Emo Dojo and The Bouba/kiki effect Poetry as NFTs Developing a Twitter persona Marci can be reached through her Twitter bPolarArt account @marci_delmastro Marci's NFTs can be purchased at opensea.io/bPolarARt

John talks about the odds of making it as an artist, what to expect, and who to beware of in the NFT space on Twitter.  Brought to you by hümans.com and jöhn. com 

John's reminder that the poor people are being left behind and we should all help "starving artists" like the mentally ill, chronically homeless, and abandoned humans of all ages create NFT art in the blockchain. Also, John gives working artists a few simple tips about entering the NFT/Twitter arena for the first time — tips that may save your sanity. Follow @johnemotions and @jlillyproject .... For a good time, call (405) 440-3330

John talks to Florida-based NFT artist MaNiC// about his journey from hospitalization for bipolar disorder to successful digital artist. More about MaNiC// >>> @MaNicNFTs Special Edition MaNiC// free NFTs at ... Vitalik: https://bit.ly/3FwFGhY Inside Out: (this podcasts' cover art): https://bit.ly/3DM9BC6 Email John@emodojo.com

John welcomes EpicThunderCat, a rising NFT artist with deep ties to both the art community and mental health outreach. As an artist and licensed mental health worker, her new project "Monsters of Mind" aims to spread mental health awareness through digital artwork, more commonly known as NFTs. The discussion is wide-ranging and covers a lot of interesting topics, including ... DSM and the inherent corporate bias of psych labels Wrong meds; unmet expectations Pill shaming and stigma Diversity in the NFT space Difficulties in on-boarding new artists The Fear of Change The Fear of Financial Freedom Narcissism in Society Epicthundercat's Origins Story The Art Process Opensea and Objkt Companies have roadmaps; artists have vision maps The Monsters of Mind Collection Shoutout: Conrad at Outcastverse Diversity in NFTs; hiding behind your PFP Shoutout: Guttercat Gang Getting Over The Hump Give it at least 12 months Epicthundercat breaks through social anxiety and fear of speaking! Cover art for this episode is a cropped portion of EpicThunderCat's "Love - 13" trading at .35 ETH when this podcast was uploaded. Learn more at EpicThunderCat.com Follow @johnemotions on Twitter

John Emotions talks with Conrad about the genesis of Outcastverse — a new online community where mental health meets the arts utilizing NFTs. In this episode you'll learn asnwers to questions like ... Which artists can benefit from NFTs? What do artists need to do to get started? How did Outcastverse begin? It's all fund and game until someone gets an eating disorder How long have you felt like an outcast? What happens in Outcastverse? Re-Valuing Artists and Their Art How can I get involved in Outcastverse? All these questions and many more secrets will be revealed on this very special episode of Emo Dojo.  Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. discord.gg/outcastverse Twitter.com/outcastverse Twitter.com/johnemotions

John Emotions talks about what he's recently learned about his skewered perspective of himself after a recent survey of his peers; Parental estrangment and how we set examples for our kids; updates on voice acting and NFT projects.  Album art is EMODOJO #4, available as a 1 of 1 NFT at emodojo.art 

John Emotions runs down the Top 10 Bipolar Disorder Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021, ranked by traffic rank, social media followers, domain authority & freshness.

John Emotions finally finds a focus for the podcast after only five years! We're going to establish an NFT art team and help miserable "struggling artists" with mental problems create a new path into the future. Join us on Discord, or be a guest on the podcast. Email john@emodojo.com or call (405) 440-3330

John Emotions shares what he's discovered so far in his voice acting adventures, and how artificial intelligence and ocean floor-mapping technology will change the way we think of audio forever. He also shares his thoughts on how drummers and graphic artists survived the attack of the machines years ago, and how voice artists in the new world might utilize technology to their advantage. Email john@emodojo.com or leave a voicemail/text at (405) 440-3330. Please leave a review if this podcast moves you.

John Emotions talks about how NFTs might be a great way for creative people with mental illnesses to escape the misery of day jobs, and how to set up an account using the Coinbase/Coin Wallet apps, Ethereum, and OpenSea. Then he talks about how difficult it can be for people with mental disorders to be their "best self" at exactly the moment social interactions call for it, and how this disconnect can create distressing patterns of isolation. G-Shock seemed worried that people stop leaving reviews after he showed up. John is taking a break from social media until the holidays. Please email john@emodojo.com, or call 1-405-44-3330

How would you feel if you lost your benefits?; Can the Satanists save abortion rights in Texas?; Do Republicans want us all to live in the black & white TV days?; Trolls test democracy in California; Republicans stick together/Democrats do not; The media decides who is a “viable” third-party candidate … and there never is one?; Misokinesia is the intolerance of other people fidgeting; Misophonia is the intolerance of random unknown noises; If intolerance is “miso-“ why are we gaslighting people with “-phobia” about things they aren't actually afraid of? #misohomia #kinesiophobes

Am I even real? John talks with Gary about reflecting with other people, and ponders whether or not he's been thrown in the Memory Hole; Not fitting in makes us feel lonely, even in crowds; Pretending to be normal and positive after years is tiresome; Should we pay drug addicts to switch to a more socially-acceptable addictions … like religion or money?

The My Pillow guy's late night commercials; SNL on Peacock sucks ass without the musical artists … like when Beavis and Butthead got their videos recalled over music rights; Val Kilmer's A.I. voice; Remembering a New Year's Eve of debauchery; Only ride drunk with someone who cares about their car; San Francisco nostalgia; John punks Gary at Lake Tahoe during a blizzard; And now, back to the wall.

New Music Friday; TONY EDITION This episode goes out to an old buddy and podcast listener, Tony. We played in a band called 'Jaded Heart' together with Sonny, Kurt, and Steve ... back in the early 90's. This New Music Friday goes out to hard rockers everywhere. Includes new songs from L.A. Guns, U.D.O., Hardcore Superstar, and Crazy Lixx; old songs from John Sebastian, Racer X, and Dale Watson. Learn more at emodojo.com

"Something is different this time," "It feels like something is happening." Nope. Things are better than usual. We just have the internet constantly overflowing our senses with divisive "content." Turn off social media and listen to music or take a nature hike. Day 12 of the August Daily Episode Challenge

John talks to Gary about vulgar comedy, racism vs. culturism, our black and Indian friends back in grade school, and which clique we each belonged to in high school. Day 11 of the August Daily Episode Challenge

I keep trying to catch incoming bad feelings, and identify them as they appear, so that I don't become my feelings. I'm overwhelmed today. I feel accepted under certain conditions, but I don't feel like I truly belong anywhere. I often wonder if I died some time ago and this has all been "hell," repeating itself over and again. Song: "Family" by Badflower

John talks about the importance of choosing your own path before the algorithms decide for you, and how Twitter recently discovered its photo-cropping algorithms are not only racist — they are ageist, ableist, and Islamaphobic. This is Day 9 of the August Daily Episode Challenge. John got suspended from Twitter for a week. Email john@emodojo.com or text/call 14054403330

Day 8 of the August Daily Episode Challenge

Why are some body dysmorphia's celebrated and encouraged, while others are silenced and stigmatized? And, why celebrate negative labels at all? This is Day 7 of the August Daily Episode Challenge

John; August 6, 2021 — Friday Night LiveJohn and G-Shock shoot the shit on a Friday night.

Day 5 of the Daily Episode August Challenge ... John talks about the second-largest polluting industry in the world, deceny, nakedness, and previews a couple new movies. @johnemotions

Day 4 of the August Daily Episode Challenge ... @johnemotions