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Business of the Impossible. A podcast with host James Lontayao where he explores the minds of Artists, Creators, Innovators, and Thinkers with humor, wonderment and coffee.

James Lontayao


    • Jul 16, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    BOTI Episode 63 - Kristine Gerolaga Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 82:15


    Kristine Gerolaga returns to the BOTI podcast to talk about Slow TV, our web-series Cafe Expose, her project Starring Kristine on IG, and her 2 short films at the Toronto International Film Festival. Check out Kristine's 2 short films featured on TIFF_NET on Instagram, watch and like! https://www.instagram.com/tiff_net/ Starring Kristine: https://www.instagram.com/starringkristine/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music: sh0ktimusPrime https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 62 - May Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 39:30


    BOTI podcast returns as James shakes off the rust to get back on the mic and ramble on about The Ruby Theatre Improv, jazz anime, kung fu testing, and coffee confrontations. https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Yoko Kanno: Musical Mastermind | Creator Spotlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tkZJloNXWQ Music: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE | Official HD Trailer #1 FINISH THAT LUMPIA! https://youtu.be/IjiRMHszDJk?list=PLmAQx0Cm8OiO_RRmSho9yiVNHmOpHYK1g

    BOTI episode 61 - Mike Ricca

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 54:55


    Mike Ricca is a world traveler, photographer, and stoner supreme. Mike joins James on the BOTI Podcast to chat about on his latest travels, The Strapbook, and being okay with things being Good Enough. http://vagabondvivant.com/portfolio/places/ http://thestrapbook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music: sh0ktimusPrime https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 22:30


    This week James rambles on about the web-series Cafe Expose finale episode FUTURECAST, Nerdist Improv, Legal Weed, and Kevin Smith. FB: https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music: sh0ktimusPrime https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 59 - Katie Keenan & Greg Machlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 50:30


    Katie Keenan and Greg Machlin join James on the BOTI podcast to chat about their Web-Series THE CANADIANS! https://www.amazon.com/The-Canadians/dp/B075828M1W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 https://twitter.com/katieisfunny https://twitter.com/gregmachlin https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 58 - 2018!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 24:55


    BOTI is back for 2018! James checks back in after a long hiatus and is ready for the new year? Music: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/

    BOTI episode 57 - The Birthday Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 34:10


    This week James is joined by Cay Smith as he rambles on about his Birthday, High School reunion, and the web-series Cafe Expose. Cafe Expose: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhtNiqsb56mzu5LKdroY8Zi9Y8OVaQ1nO Music: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime FB: https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/

    BOTI episode 56 - Gabriel B. Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 170:51


    It goes like this... Gabriel Alexander is an actor, musician, and father. Gabriel stops by to talk about the early Buzzfeed days, Chicos de Alquiler (Rent Boys), their training days at BHP, and video game culture. https://www.instagram.com/gabrielbalexander/ How To Take The Perfect Hadoken Photo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzVm8anwV5I https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music - https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 55 - Slow September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 25:15


    This week James returns from a Summer sickness to ramble on about Slow TV, blinding yourself from looking at the Sun, the Legendary Defender known as Voltron, and visiting a new dispensary. https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 54 - Edward Hong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 55:25


    Edward Hong, The Cinnabon Monster. Edward joins James on the BOTI podcast to drop some serious knowledge about the acting industry, being a voice for Asian Americans, and black & white pornography films. https://cinnabonmonster.com/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music: sh0ktimusPrime https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 53 - The Midsummer Slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 27:20


    This week James rambles on about hitting that Midsummer slump, Summer's of the past, Lumpia 2 updates, The Meaning of Nothing, and the hot n sweaty days of Universal Studios. https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Music by: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime Cowboy Bebop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXFBPGZpTM&t=928s

    BOTI episode 52 - San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 98:00


    This week on the BOTI podcast, James recaps his first Comic-Con experience with Steven Krimmel and Kristine Gerolaga!! Cafe Expose - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhtNiqsb56mzu5LKdroY8Zi9Y8OVaQ1nO stevenkrimmel.com kristinegerolaga.com Music: sh0ktimusPrime https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 51 - Meriden Villanueva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 76:30


    Meriden Villanueva (Actress, executive director for Fil-Am Creative) joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about their Lumpia 2 connection, being background talent, putting in the work, and living in the now. https://www.instagram.com/meridenvillanueva/ https://twitter.com/meridenv https://www.facebook.com/FilAmCreative/

    BOTI episode 50 - One Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 34:45


    James celebrates his One Year Anniversary on the BOTI podcast by talking about morning surfing, dolphins, leather fedoras, wing chun, and doing the wrong things with confidence. robot sumo wrestling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCqxOzKNFks Music: https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 49 - Ashley Erin Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 100:10


    Ashley Erin Campbell joins James on the BOTI podcast to get silly and talk about her recent short films, our BHP connection, unexpected visitors, and Secret people. http://www.ashleyerincampbell.com/ Music by sh0ktimusPrime : https://soundcloud.com/shoktimus-prime

    BOTI episode 48

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 26:25


    This week on the BOTI podcast, James rambles on about ghostly visitors, American Gods, and not doing headshots. https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhtNiqsb56mzu5LKdroY8Zi9Y8OVaQ1nO

    BOTI episode 47 - Alex Wroten

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 75:16


    Alex Wroten is Director, Composer, Writer, and probably a Wizard. Alex joins James on the BOTI podcast to chat about his web-series The Girl From Carolina, staying endlessly creative, and creating your own projects. http://www.welldang.com/

    BOTI episode 46 - Madison Vujnov

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 55:30


    Madison Vujnov is a Lifestyle Photographer and Visual Storyteller. Madison joins James on the BOTI podcast to chat about Coffee, life after college, and being okay with not knowing. https://www.instagram.com/ohmaddirose/ https://vimeo.com/maddirose

    BOTI episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 23:50


    This week on the BOTI podcast, James talks about being sick with the Flu, changing up the underwear, and nearly pissing himself. https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ Café Exposé Podcast Ep. 6: Cinephile - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9CL1c1IxXw

    BOTI episode 44 - Ray Pajar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 56:15


    Ray Pajar is a former teacher, Get Crafty Crafty on YouTube, and now NIFTY at Buzzfeed! https://www.instagram.com/raypajar/?hl=en https://twitter.com/raypajar?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/GetCraftyCrafty

    BOTI episode 43 - Earl Baylon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 72:25


    Earl Baylon is an Actor, Voice Artist, Writer and Art Director for Room To Improv in Los Angeles. Earl joins James on the BOTI podcast to chat about being prepared, taking a real look around, and being Jonah from Rise of the Tomb Raider. http://www.earlbaylon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RoomToImprov

    BOTI episode 42 - Alex Mashikian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 106:45


    Alex Mashikian is an entertainer and Los Angeles native. Alex joins James on the BOTI podcast to chat about Weird Al, cartoon influences, ASMR, and his loves of puppets. https://www.instagram.com/alex_neshan https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/taco-night-short-film#/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef4aI-Woduc

    BOTI episode 41 - Bryarly Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 84:51


    Bryarly Bishop is a independent alt-folk musician from Atlanta and voice actor based in Los Angeles. Bryarly joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about their favorite cartoons, her journey into the voice over industry, and taking the path of least resistance. http://www.bryarly.com/ http://lamplightmagazine.com/podcast/episode-3-there-comes-a-time/

    BOTI Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 23:45


    It's the 40th episode on the BOTI podcast!! James celebrates by talking about his new journey into Wing Chun, NBA playoffs, and Ghost in the Shell. https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_h7Lm7C9Nk

    BOTI epsiode 39 - Quincy Surasmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 82:56


    Quincy Surasmith is a true jack-of-all-trades. He joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about his pop-up supper club called Eat Kune Do, authenticity, and his new podcast Asian Americana. https://www.instagram.com/quincetessence/ http://www.asianamericana.com/ http://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/ http://www.eatkunedo.com/

    BOTI episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 30:00


    This week James rambles and rants on about playing basketball in over a year, a new web-series, and Netflix's Iron Fist. Maggie The Series - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAJEUHD15p_qobt6Ad-T90Q Cafe Expose - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJH0KwuEY5YJKBMW4xeFcYw/videos Jaime Morales - https://soundcloud.com/user-311971608 https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI episode 37 - Jared Lipscomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 39:02


    Jared Lipscomb is a Make Up Artist and Drag Queen in Los Angeles. Jared joins James to talk about his journey to Drag Queendom, the mystical Make Up arts, the ever importance of Self Awareness, and his work with Safe Place for Youth. https://www.instagram.com/jaredlips/ http://www.jaredlipscomb.com/ http://www.safeplaceforyouth.org/

    BOTI episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 18:05


    This week James rambles on about the views from his window, getting a couch, and the sound of doves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dJOIf4mdus&t=74s

    BOTI episode 35 - Kenny Leu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 85:55


    Kenny Leu joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about what it means being committed 100%, following your inner voice, and being GOHAN from Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope! https://www.instagram.com/thekennyleu/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e19Dod3Us5I

    BOTI Episode 34 - Laura Holliday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 76:30


    Laura Holliday (Director/Writer/Actor) joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about their UCB connection, her involvement with the Sundance Ignite program, and the importance of Yes Anding everything. https://www.instagram.com/hauralolliday/ https://twitter.com/Lalalaholliday http://laurahollidayfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/laurahollidayfilm/

    BOTI episode 33 - Jermaine Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 80:35


    Jermaine Love joins James on the BOTI podcast to chat about his journey as a Director, finding his way as an Actor, and the mutual love of The Clone Wars series.

    BOTI Episode 32 - Ron Santiano

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 105:15


    Ron Santiano (Filmmaker, Graphic Designer, Artist) joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about his past films, artwork, and keeping the creative spirit alive. https://www.instagram.com/redcapecinema/ http://redcapecinema.wixsite.com/filmprods/home https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtBySantiano

    BOTI Podcast 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 20:40


    This week James rambles on about car stereos, coffee shop rules, and changing it up. www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Epsisode 30 - Marie Cheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 101:15


    Marie Cheng joins James to talk about their UCB Improv background, the artistic journey that lead her to DreamWorks, the magic of Gudetama & Aggretsuko, and how important it is to lock your front door. https://www.instagram.com/mariewcheng/ http://mariewcheng.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypBqvzzuhQw

    BOTI Episode 29 - Kevin Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 39:40


    Kevin Kim is a CrossFit coach at CrossFit City of Angels in Los Angeles. He and James talk about his passion of training, getting better through Crossfit, and the importance of recovery. https://www.instagram.com/kkdagoat/ http://crossfitcityofangels.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cfcityofangels/ www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 28 - Nino LaPetri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 150:17


    Nino LaPetri joins James on BOTI to talk about his love of Green Day, Disneyland, and their BHP experience. https://www.instagram.com/ninobgoode/ https://twitter.com/ninobgoode www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 22:06


    James starts the New Year off right! He rambles and rants and about goals, sneezing, and coffee paraphernalia. www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 26 - Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2016 118:20


    The last episode of 2016 with special guests Steven Krimmel, Kristine Gerolaga, and Cay Smith. We go over most of our favorite moments of 2016 in pop culture, Rogue One, Cosplay, and Paul Dano talk. Steven Krimmel - https://www.instagram.com/krimsteve/ Kristine Gerolaga - https://www.instagram.com/kristinegerolaga/ Cay Smith - https://www.instagram.com/cayelizabethsmith/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/

    BOTI Episode 25 - Eric Callero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 101:00


    Eric Callero is an Actor and the Host of Vinyl Rewind on YouTube. http://www.vinylrewind.tv/

    BOTI Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 19:00


    This week James rants and rambles about taco parties, a new bed, and getting hit on his bike. www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 23 - Lady Al

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 70:45


    Lady Al is a deep dish pizza specialist, coffee friend, and poet. She is the Co-founder of Dough Box Pizza & Bread in Los Angeles. http://www.doughboxla.com/ https://www.instagram.com/doughboxla/ https://www.instagram.com/moonbiird www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 25:05


    This week James talks about his second fateful Float Tank experience, Cold Brew Coffee, and getting a new Haircut. www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 21 - Katie Partlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 51:40


    Katie Partlow (Little Face) is the genius behind the Cannabis Cabaret events, Artist and Creator, and a friend in the Coffee world. http://www.littleface.events/ https://www.instagram.com/cannabiscabaret/ www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 20 - Rachel Speth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2016 64:35


    Rachel Speth joins James on the BOTI podcast to talk about their BHP connection, MMA, and Dick Pics. http://www.rachelspeth.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMTBHlGFOqB/ www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 25:05


    This week James talks about his 7 years in Los Angeles, Halloween, and the adventures of going to a Cannabis Cabaret. www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez1rWBPznEc

    BOTI Epsiode 18 - Patricio Ginelsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 118:00


    Patricio Ginelsa is a FIilmmaker, a Kid Hero at heart, and Director of the upcoming feature Lumpia 2. Patricio talks with James about the early DJ scene, his Debut journey, and how their paths crossed in the early 00's. http://www.patricioginelsa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kidheroes https://www.instagram.com/kidheroes/ http://www.lovethatlumpia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/

    BOTI Episode 17 - Emily Rued

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 71:30


    Emily Rued is an actor and the creator of Maggie the Series on YouTube. Check out the seasons 1 & 2 now! www.youtube.com/MaggieTheSeries http://www.emilyrued.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emily_rued/ https://www.facebook.com/MaggieTheSeries/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/

    BOTI Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2016 20:45


    This week, it's my Birthday week! I talk about the podcast growth and my recent Float Tank experience at Just Float in Pasadena, California. www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/ http://justfloat.com/

    BOTI Episode 15 - Veronica Mannion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 76:30


    Veronica Mannion (HBO's Insecure) joins James this week on Business of the Impossible to talk about her journey so far in Los Angeles, old comedy shows, and the creative process. https://www.instagram.com/veronicamann/ https://vimeo.com/ondemand/boozeboysnbrownies https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 14 - LA PODCAST FEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 81:40


    This week Business of the Impossible is at the LA Podcast festival joined by Jason "AJ" Daguinod (Public Media Nerd). We geek out about the shows we saw and diversity in podcasting, all while chatting in a cabana at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly HIlls, California. Jason "AJ" Daguinod @AJehsan www.businessoftheimpossible.com/ https://www.facebook.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/ https://www.instagram.com/imjamesyourenot/

    BOTI Episode 13 - Jonas DJ GoodJourney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 79:35


    Jonas DJ GoodJourney (DJ, Lexationships) hangs out with James to talk about the art of DJing, being a Teacher, and Disneyland love. http://www.djgoodjourney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/djgoodjourney/ https://www.instagram.com/businessoftheimpossible/

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