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Choppin' It Down is a show where three young men talk about the topics that need to be talked about. We look at society from different aspects and reflect on the world that is consistently changing around us. Plus, we also have fun while doing so!

Daniel Rivera


    • May 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Weekly Roundhouse #5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 63:11


    On this edition of the Weekly Roundhouse, Dan and Z discuss Drake's Artist of the Decade Award, Invincible, Olivia Rodrigo, NBA Playoffs Debauchery, and the final evolution of the Pokémon TCG hysteria! Timestamps: 0:26 - Zeon is looking jacked and Dan gives an update on Jiu-Jitsu journey 3:33 - DRAKE 14:16 - Olivia Rodrigo's new album and the state of music in 2021 27:55 - Pokémon and Sports Cards no longer sold at Target 35:35 - NBA Finals Debauchary 45:22 - Invincible and how amazing of a series it is

    Weekly Roundhouse #4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 64:57


    Another Weekly Roundhouse is sweeping into the airwaves for 5/12/2021! From Dogecoin to Floyd Mayweather, join us to find what's been happening throughout the week! Timestamps: 0:28 - DRAKKEEE??!! 3:26 - Big Media Returning and Restrictions Being Lifted 8:04 - Dogecoin on blast 18:05 - Floyd Mayweather vs The Paul Bros 31:50 - Big Box Retail vs TCGs 48:42 - Donald Glover Hot Take on Taking Risks in "The Industry"

    Weekly Roundhouse #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 67:29


    Dan and Zeon knockout some of the highlights that happened the week of 4/17-4/23, talking shop on movies, stonks, the sport of boxing, and the George Floyd case seeing the justice it deserved. (Disclaimer: Recorded 4/22/21) Timestamps 00:00 Action Movie Opening Ramble 21:05 Bitcoin and Stocks Update 30:46 Spectacle Boxing Matches 42:11 Music Events Are Back! 47:11 George Floyd Murder Trial Concluded in Favor of The People

    Weekly Roundhouse #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 70:03


    Zeon and Dan talk about some interesting things that happened throughout the week, from the Grammys to streaming service burnout, find out what is making ripples in media today! (Recorded on 3/16)

    Weekly Roundhouse #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 82:51


    Zeon and Dan have a lovely chat about the happenings of the past couple of weeks. From Silk Sonic to Nike, find out what we and the internet have been talking about in this edition of the Weekly Roundhouse! 

    Round 27: There's Stocks, Then There's STONKS w/ Vinh Vu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 67:09


    Dan and Zeon bring in new friend of the show Vinh Vu to explain the explosion in the stock market of the past week and how it has affected investors from the rookies just jumping in, to the hedge fund managers scrambling to find a solution! DISCLAIMER: Stock market investing has risks. Choppin' It Down is not responsible for your actions in the stock market. However, we always encourage to do the research first before jumping into it. Be smart about it.

    Round 26: How Crunch Culture Affects Your Favorite Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 74:23


    Zeon, Dan, and special guest Markym discuss the failure of a launch that put Cyberpunk 2077 through some harsh negative criticism. They also affect how crunch culture can affect other games, movies, and even music.

    Round 25: Introducing: Dan Creem!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 91:46


    AUDIO DISCLAIMER: This episode will be at a lower volume due to the air vent constantly running in the building, just a heads up! In this installment of "Introducing," we have beloved muscian and funny guy Dan Creem to talk about music, the mind, and what is happening in our world and how it affects us today. Dan Creem also gives us two musical performances during the show as well! trytounderstand.bandcamp.com

    Round 24: Twitter vs. Instagram; The Bout of the Decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 54:56


    Zeon and Dan talk the latest "innovations" in Social Media, and how competition between social media companies provide pros and cons for consumers. They also weigh in on which social media is best for their use, and how they can be different and similar!

    Round 23: Theatre In the Eyes of Maytae Harge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 83:24


    On this installment, Zeon and Dan talk with Maytae Harge on her experience in the theatre industry! From auditions, to on-stage, to behind the scenes, Choppin It Down gets an inside look on what goes in and out of Broadway and community theatre!

    Round 22: The Doctor Is In w/ Dr. Becky Bruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 72:00


    On this exciting episode, Zeon and Dan chat with friend of the show, Dr. Becky on the journey to being a doctor, healthcare specialist, Mother, and Triathlon machine, at the same time! We discuss the nuisances of the Health field, work and life balance, and state of the health world during the global pandemic.

    Round 21: Beauty, Brains, & Baggage w/ Solange Hackshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 111:12


    On this episode, Zeon and Dan talk to the host of Boston-based podcast Beauty, Brains & Baggage! We tlak about differnet young podcast tribulations from starting a podcast, inspirations, all the way to the end goals of a podcast and why we do this. Toward the end, Dan and Zeon have a friendly chat about our personal lives, from college to friendships to being an immigrant with our new friend, Solange Hackshaw!

    Round 20: The Return of the Mic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 81:30


    Zeon and Dan are back with the Season 2 Interlude as they gear up for more exciting topics and guests along the way. On this particular episode, they catch up with the COVID-19 pandemic, talk about what is like running a podcast, future endeavors, and a little bit of Magic the Gathering.

    Round 19: Voter Suppression and Cancel Culture ft. Jon Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 85:16


    In this episode, friend of the show Jon Perkins comes into the studio to talk about the higher level of government oppression from systemic racism to voter suppression. For further information on Voter Suppression, please visit this link to see how you can join the fight. https://www.aclu.org/facts-about-voter-suppression

    Round 15: Why You Should Be Paying Attention to E-Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 79:10


    Joel, Zeon, and Dan talk about the world of E-Sports and how it is affecting the lives of adult and kid gamers alike. From Space Invaders to Overwatch, our hosts discuss the history, competition, and the millions of dollars that fuel the competitive video game industry and how it has risen to great heights over the past two decades.

    Round 18: Black Lives Matter; The Revolution for Human Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 66:16


    Zeon, Joel and Dan discuss why the Black Lives Matter Movement is so important and why it needs to keep going strong if anyone wants to see impactful change in the future. They also give information on how you can support the movement, while giving advice on protests and police reform.

    Black Lives Matter: A PSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 8:11


    Links to Support the Movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd?use_react=false

    Round 17: Anime: How a Japanese Art Form Became Loved by Many

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 88:03


    Ohayou! Dan, Joel, and Zeon discuss Anime in one of their longest episodes yet, from Anime recommendations, favorite anime, to our favorite moments, our hosts analyze what makes Anime so inspiring and watched by so many!

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    Round 16: What Made Cartoons So Enjoyable?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 64:06


    Dan, Joel, and Zeon reminisce about their childhood favorite cartoons, while also talking about the cartoons that still impact their lives to this day. Towards the end, they play "Guess That Cartoon Theme," to test just how much they remember about the most beloved cartoons from their childhood.

    Choppin' It Down Trailer!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 0:55


    HI-YAH! Choppin' It Down is a show where three young men talk about the topics that need to be talked about. We look at society from different aspects and reflect on how we feel the world is changing around us.

    Round 14: What Happens When You Go To Sleep?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 51:15


    Zeon, Dan, and Joel talk about the different events that happen in one's sleep cycle, from talking in your sleep to night terrors, they discuss the ins and outs of sleep while giving their own personal odd sleep habits.

    Round 13: The Self-Reflection of Dan, Joel, and Zeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 57:13


    In this latest installment, Dan, Joel, and Zeon look back on the last 3 months of podcasting to see where they have come from and how they have improved and learned from the experience. An all around feel good episode, they discuss some behind the scenes with some funny stories of what went down. To cap it off, a QnA from some of the audience; to give some further insight on the Choppin' It Down and Order of the White Lotus podcasts!

    Order of The White Lotus: The Last Airbender: Episode 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 44:37


    This is the pilot episode for a new show released by Daniel Rivera, and it is all about the The Last Airbender Universe! For more episodes and Avatar content, be sure to check out the Order of The White Lotus channel on Spotify and Anchor!

    Round 12: What Can You Do for Quarantine Content?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 50:42


    Dan and Zeon bring some positive energy to the world by shouting out our doctors, nurses and first responders, and talking about different forms of entertainment that can take the mind off of the craziness of the covid-19 outbreak. NEW SHOW RELEASING WEDNESDAY APRIL 15TH! LINKS TO SOME OF THE CONTENT: Erin and the WIldfire: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03NHhY1mdWC3Hf9uJEnomj Mandala: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Tj1tp56mZjmAIAuri4aSO Smithsonian Virtual Tour: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour Zoom Video Conference: https://zoom.us/ Jackbox Party Games: https://www.jackboxgames.com/

    Round 11: Will Movie Theaters Survive The Pandemic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 42:51


    Dan, Zeon, and Joel are in the studio talking about how movie theaters are having a tough time staying open in the era of COVID-19. They also talk about how Netflix and similar streaming services are getting a major boost due to everybody being safe in their homes, with only the power of home media to entertain them. What will the movies look like even after this pandemic? Find out on this episode of Choppin' It Down!

    Round 10: The Impact of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 60:48


    DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED ON MARCH 23rd! INFORMATION MAY BE WRONG DUE TO THE FAST GROWING NATURE OF COVID-19! VISIT https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION! Dan, Joel, and Zeon are 6 feet apart in the studio to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the nation over the past two weeks. From financial stability, job stability all the way to mental health, we discuss the lasting effects the pandemic will cause, and what it will mean for future events.

    Round 9: A Snapshot Into The Mind of a Creative Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 79:25


    Inside the Choppin' It Down studio, we have Markym Fox to talk about his start in the photography journey and how he has changed as a creative mind because of it. Markym also talks about creative blocks, fatigue, and passion and how he keeps a level head to keep the creative train moving.  Zeon joins Markym in this discussion of  creative photography while Joel and Dan add insight from their respective fields.

    Round 8: Zodiacs, Astrology, and Horoscopes Oh My! ft. Oceanna Roach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 54:28


    In this episode, we have friend of the show and astrology enthusiast, Oceanna Roach joining us in the studio to look at horoscopes, zodiacs, and astrology charts! Oceanna assists Joel, Dan, and Zeon's to figure out what their signs mean as she gives a strong lesson on how astrology can help someone see flaws and strengths beyond one's own intuition.

    Round 7: How Has Music Changed In The Last 30 Years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 56:15


    In this music themed installment, Zeon, Dan, and Joel explore the world of music streaming and how it changes the way listeners support their artists, and how it changes the landscape of music itself. Join us as we all take a journey through the numbers, facts, and different views of this fast-moving industry.

    Round 6: How Has Technology Affected Children Throughout The Last 25 Years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 54:22


    Dan, Joel, and Zeon take a trip down memory lane through their early years growing up with technology, then compare it to today's youth and how it has changed the way children and teens act and think. They also delve a bit into how technology has changed the social lives of adults, teens, and children.

    Round 5: Are We Ready For Adulthood?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 78:48


    Joel, Zeon, and Dan share their experiences of growing up and answer the complicated questions that arise when thinking of making the jump to independence and adulthood. They also talk of pros and cons of college, as well as their current living situation today.

    Round 4: Inside The Mind of a Fitness Expert: Kesner Constantin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 48:30


    Zeon, Dan, and Joel have their first guest on the Podcast, Kesner Constantin! Our three hosts ask our guest questions on training, motivation, protein shakes, pre-workout, routines, meals, cheat days, and more! Learn the ways of a fitness expert who has dedicated the past 6 years to a healthy life. *Explicit Language Used

    Round 3: Can You Succeed On Youtube?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 49:12


    In this episode, Dan, Joel, and Zeon talked about Youtube's humble beginnings, and how it grew to be the titan video streaming service of our generation. After, they talk about their favorite Youtube content creators, and what kinds of content they like to watch.

    Round 2: What Happens After Death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 46:52


    In this episode, Zeon, Dan, and Joel talk briefly about entrepreneurship, then onto Kobe and Gianna Bryant's sudden tragic passing and the different mysteries surrounding death itself.

    Round 1: Why Start a Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 41:16


    In this episode, Dan, Joel, and Zeon talk about starting Choppin' it Down, and why others should not be afraid of starting there own ventures. They also talk about inspirations and the future of topics and guests.

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