East Side Podcast

I met Rachel about a decade ago in Philadelphia. At that time she was in school for film editing and soon after graduating she moved out to LA and started to make a name for herself. We caught up on her not being able to edit major films at home but instead is editing a new Independent film that was done in Philly not 3 blocks from me and yes yours truly was the sound man for the 2nd and final night of filming Pizza Man, check out the trailer here -----> PIZZAMAN  We had a great time and I hope she gets back to her normal routine soon.   

I think we all can agree that 2020 has been one hell of a ride so far. Almost every film festival had to shut down due to COVID this year but P.I.F.F. had a contingency plan. A few years back they acquired a Roku channel that allows you on your couch to enjoy the festival in your home if you cannot make it in person. This was a smart move however, it still had it pitfalls. A lot of filmmakers did not want to only stream their work they wanted to fill seats. Ben and I touch on this never before ventured challenge and how they are adapting and what the plan is moving forward.  This was recorded prior to the protests..  Also sorry for the low audio on Ben. This was supposed to be my 1st video episode but the camera crapped out at 12mins in so my apologies. I need an assistant.. 

Mike's new comedy hour is available on YouTube "Rage Against the Routine" . Mike has been locked away in Queens NY since the fun started. Mike has been going strong on his other two podcasts "Irish Goodbye" and "What's the Scenario" with Mike Cannon and Brendan Sagalow. Both are really funny shows and are highly recommended. Mike and I get into some road rage stories and it would seem he and I share the same passion at yelling at everyone else driving because we are the only good drivers on the road.   Enjoy

I haven't had a podcast go for this long in a while, maybe because I've been waiting a year to have Dan on as a guest as he is a very busy man. I met Dan 4 years ago during one of his film screenings here in Philadelphia. We clicked immediately because he too is from the beautiful state of Maine. Dan is an award-winning director, producer and editor of documentary film, digital video, and music projects. He stared Dan Collins Media 10 years ago in 2010 and has been very busy since. In 2016 he released one of his best films "From War To Wisdom" . This powerful film looks into the lives of veterans both on and off the battlefield. It takes the viewer on a beautiful and terrible journey, from war to wisdom. This is not an anti-war or pro-war film, it distills the experiences of combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars - from the violence of engagement to the challenges faced when coming home - into a mosaic of horror and hope, of tragedy and triumph. You'll ride with them into combat, you'll witness their return to a civilian world that no longer makes sense, and you'll see how they not only survive a war but try to change the world for the better.     

Chip joins me for the 5th time on the show and we dive right into quarantine life and how it has affected his stand up. Luckily Chip is also a writer and has become the virtual quiz master for Johnny Goodtimes and is involved in a couple other fun projects you'll hear about during the show. Here is some more detailed background.   Chip Chantry is a stand up comedian and television writer. He has written for Crazy Talk, a comedy/talk series for NBC Universal and the syndicated series Whacked Out Sports. He most recently wrote on the NatGeo series Howie Mandel’s Animals Doing Things. Chip was the winner of 2013’s Philly’s Phunniest Contest at Helium Comedy Club, where he was a regular performer. Chip also won the “Funniest Comedian” award in Philadelphia’s annual Comedy Awards in both 2012 and 2014, and was named Best Comedian 2018 by Philadelphia Magazine. Chip is a recurring guest on the Doug Loves Movies and Todd Glass Show Podcasts. Formerly a 4th grade teacher, Chip left the classroom to pursue comedy and writing. He has opened for national headliners such as Dave Chappelle, Bob Saget, and Tig Notaro. In 2012, he released his first live comedy album, ACROSS FROM THE ADONIS. His second album, SWINGERS PARTY, was released in March 2019, where it spent time at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and is currently in rotation on SiriusXM. 

I caught up with Mike through Twitter after watching his new special, Life Begins on YouTube. Now that I am working from home I'm listening to more Podcasts and he and Mike Feeney have a couple shows one called Irish Goodbye and What's the Scenario  , both are hilarious. We talk quarantine life and how life will be different after we find the new normal, whatever that may be.    

I have been keeping in close contact with my good friend Ricardo who lives in Rome, Italy. As you know Italy was one of the hardest hit countries once the COVID-19 Virus made land fall there. It was good to hear him in good spirits and that he is doing well. One of the coolest updates he gave me is that Ferrari is building respirators for hospitals and giving them away for FREE! Now that's what I call leadership and integrity.  These are certainly strange times and we hope everyone is safe and trying to make the most of this time. 

Two follow Podcasters get together to talk shit on the industry and we each found out how we got into this crazy world of talk radio. Check out his podcast here PO BOYS As the world is shifting and adapting we will continue to bring you the best content we can. Please stay safe and clean out there. We as a world need to unite now more than ever. 

I had been planning this podcast for a few months until Britt and I were able to finally meet up. I wanted to change up locations and decided on an outdoor space. We found ourselves a top of the new trestle garden walk just off 11th and Callowhill. It was a beautiful evening. The sky was sapphire and the air was cool and caressing. After finding our way around a large yoga group we found a great spot that had Liberty 1 and 2 in the background.  I discovered Britt through his Instagram page and the beautiful pictures featured on the @phillyunkown page . He started this page as a way of self therapy but soon opened the page for others to "takeover" after a lot of interest. Britt is a community leader and educator. Philadelphia like a lot of cities has a severe opiate addiction and overdose rate. Britt wants to end this epidemic.  “My name is Britt. I am from Philadelphia, PA. I moved around a lot with my job. However, one consistent thing is I have always had my fair share of struggles with addiction and mental health since as long as I can remember. Funny how the two, addiction and mental health, always seem to go hand in hand. One disease fueled by another and vice versa. I never experimented with drugs until after high school. And even after that I always just considered myself a recreational drug user and thought I knew my limits. Little did I realize that was far from the truth. I began to share my story of trauma and addictive behaviors and pent up emotions with people. Not just people in my IOP or my life but to an audience on social media that has rallied behind me from all across the world and allow me to be vulnerable to them. They allow me to share my life and my feelings and my journey with them and this is my recovery. I started a non-profit almost three years ago that has a mission to bring advocacy, awareness and cohesion in the communities towards societal issues such as homelessness and to the fatal epidemic of the opioid crisis. I have found my mission. I have taken peace in healing through bringing compassion and harm reduction to those who need it most. I work the front lines to ensure that those who are lost like I was, have a voice and know that they are not alone.

Starting and owning your own company is not an easy feat. You pour your life into it. You're sleeping at the office and ordering dinner for the 100th time. Adam just recently filed for bankruptcy but it could be a blessing in disguise. He now hires contractors to work per project and this massive change has lifted a cloud of stress and anxiety. He is happier and more comfortable at the new work space in N. Philadelphia. Adam and I spoke about adding a VR category for the 2020 Independent Film Festival. He would be a great addition to the PIFF team. ImmersiveXR is breaking into so many industries and is continuing to grow. If you are thinking of a VR project, or your company is exploring a new training or safety training, contact Adam Twersky. 

So many laughs were had on this episode. It was great to catch up with "IllZ" and talk shop. The last time we spoke on mic was a couple years ago. A lot has changed for Team Illz. She has always been an advocate and very outspoken for the voiceless. She has recently took on the role of the east coast ambassador of an amazing community of females called Tokeativity. Based in Portland, Oregon, USA, Tokeativity was created by Lisa Snyder and Samantha Montanaro in 2016 with an intention to nurture a safe space for women to connect, learn and create. Whether they are a curious first timer or daily consumer, all women are welcome to join in our community in person or online.  Illz is a perfect addition to their team. She is highly motivated, always thinking outside the box and cares a great deal for others. I am honored to know such a strong person. Nothing can nor will stop her. Be on the look out. 

On my final night of the 12th annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, I got to sit down with the very talented Shannon Murray. Shannon is the lead in the independent film "Rag Doll" She plays an MMA trainer and you guessed it, she's a rag doll. It's pretty amazing that she did all of her own stunts. She has a background in gymnastics and martial arts. She sustained a few minor injuries from the fight scenes but that didn't stop her, it seemed to fuel her even more.  Shannon has been involved with many projects as an assistant director. She plans to write and direct her own film one day. Right now Rag Doll is rolling around to the various film festivals throughout the country. Keep your eyes peeled, you may just see Shannon on the big screen. She has an amazing future ahead of her. I'm excited to see what's next. 

Friday night at the 12th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival was crazy! The Gershman Y was a packed house. At 630 everyone made their way to the beautiful theater on the 3rd floor. Dead Giveaway was the featured film and to my amazement it was a full house. Once the film was over the crowd love it and it showed.  Cut to Saturday morning and I'm sitting with Ian Kimble from Shoestring Gold. Ian Kimble is a Writer, Director, and Producer from Philadelphia, PA. He has been acting in regional theater productions since his teens and began making films in his 20s after spending a year studying in New York City.  I had a great time speaking with Ian and we touched on how important it is to fail every once in a while. How it makes you stronger and more adaptive. I hope to work with him in the future and I cannot wait to see what is up is sleeve for the next project. Stay tuned...

(Welcome to the 12th annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival pt.1/3) This past Thursday night, it was my privilege to attend the second night screening of the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. Absolution is a short film that packs the punch of a full length feature which sits with the viewer long after its over. The story follows Michael, struggling to overcome feelings of regret and deep remorse over a past traumatic event. With all hope lost, Michael (Gaz Hayden) encounters a woman who inevitably leads him down the path to find comfort in religion.   I sat down to chat with Gaz at the festival for a scheduled half hour which ended up being twice as long. We had a great time reminiscing about the films we saw as kids and Gaz's plans for the future. The tireless passion shown by these independent filmmakers has been an eyeopening experience that I encourage everyone to explore and support.

It had been a while since Orion was on the show. 2017 to be exact. At that time he had some amateur fights under his belt fighting for Lost Boys located in Arcata, CA and both he and his brother Louis were dominating the scene in Nor-Cal. One particular fight night both brothers were on the card (nothing new) They have a bit of a rivalry going on, but one out of love. Who can defeat their opponent the quickest? Louis was up...BOOM! 42 seconds in the first round. Orion was next... "I'll beat that" and he did. 1st round knock out 39 seconds. That just happened to be the night Urijah Faber was in the audience watching the fights. He approached both Orion and Louis and offered for them to come down to Sacramento and fight professionally for Team Alpha Male  Just one more step closer to the UFC.  Since his move Orion has had 3 Pro fights and has won every time. He recently took home a belt from Warrior Games, Wisconsin. He is very disciplined and determined to be the best he can be. Orion is a force to be reckoned with. Most are actually afraid to fight him and for good reason. Orion is constantly challenging himself and the people he trains. This life does not come easy. You have to want it more than the other person staring back at you.     

Back with another great Have Podcast Will Travel. I'm on location with professional glass artist Jeremy Levine. He invited me to his laboratory where he and a few other glass manipulators gather to create. He recently embarked on a 2 year journey to create 1000 glass cranes. This stems from his love for origami. So he made a glass crane, took a pic and posted it. In the true fashion of social media someone had to comment "why don't you make 1000" Challenge accepted!  2 years later his journey is complete. Opening night was full of hundreds of people as well as local companies sponsoring the food and libations. The installation will be going for 3 nights in a row 4/19-4/21. Jeremy also mentioned he is keeping it up for appointment only showings through May. Check out some of his other amazing works. You can find him on Instagram @germlion 

After a few months of schedule conflicts, I finally got to sit down with Ricky, owner/operator of Alpha Brew Coffee. We had a 6 hour time difference to contend with and it was way past Ricky's bed time. Nonetheless he pulled his shit together and made it happen.  What is Alpha Brew Coffee? Is it only for yoked Alpha males? Nope!  Alpha Brew Coffee is a Veteran and Law Enforcement-Owned and Operated company focused on bringing high quality coffees that deliver unbeatable performance and health benefits.  Our mission: "Is to support our Veterans with proper mental health and adjustment counseling to ensure their success and reduce PTSD-related issues and self-harm."  What are Nootropics? You can see the future! Not really but you think you can.  Nootropics are supplements, and other substances that may improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals. Please do your research, read and learn about nootropics. Find out if they are right for you. Remember, everyone's biology is different. What works for Ricky may not work for me.   

Have podcast will travel. I am in the sacred Green Room in the back of Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia. I almost feel like I shouldn't be back here, and well I was right. They called security and I was escorted out of the building. Shortest podcast ever! Thanks Chip! We had a great time talking about his most recent trip to LA where he was a guest on Doug Loves Movies. He just released his new comedy album, "Swingers Party" Debut at #1 on ITunes charts. His just over hour long set is hilarious. Chip is constantly working on comedy. He is non-stop and even has a podcast where he and his co host jog and cast. It's called Junk Miles  From comedy talk to who makes great old fashions in this city. Chip is here to stay. 

Have Podcast will travel. On location at Drexel University School of Medicine. I met with Dr. Ramesh and we set up in a conference room next to his laboratory. One of his research interests is Cell death and plasticity after traumatic injury to the mature and immature brain. The spectrum of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) ranges from mild concussions that are treated in the emergency room, to severe head injuries that require acute critical and neurosurgical care. Improved critical and advanced radiological and neurosurgical techniques have led to decreases in mortality rates over the past two decades. However, survivors of brain injuries suffer long-term behavioral problems such as learning deficits, memory dysfunction, psychological and emotional disturbances – functional aspects that affect the quality of life and currently have no therapies.  The damage observed after TBI comprises both primary disruption of neural tissue related to the impact, and secondary mechanisms that develop over the weeks to months after the traumatic event. The spectrum of pathologies observed after TBI include focal contusions in the grey matter and diffuse injuries to axons in the white matter. It has been suggested that these pathologies are a consequence of the biomechanics of the impact, i.e., focal injuries occur due to contact forces to the head, while diffuse injuries are a result of non-contact, rotational forces to the brain. Dr. Ramesh and his team have been working on concussions for 15+ years. He spoke about a mechanism that can be worn by an athlete to calculate the impact, send a message wirelessly and can be treated immediately before they arrive at the hospital. This will be the next step in the evolution of the proper treatment for any brain injuries. 

Across town Philadelphia , somewhere in Port Richmond. I find myself on the 2nd floor of an artist collective. From 1st floor to the the top, this building is flowing with creative energy. Many different mediums are being used and manipulated in this old factory. I came on location so I could sit down and speak with Jessica Wolfert. She invited me into her laboratory, to see her creations and what she is currently working on now. She found her passion lies in sculpture and glass blowing. One of my favorite pieces was her senior piece (2015). She created an entire bird skeleton out of multi-colored glass. Her new project was actually just featured in HTMagazine Jessica has recently created- Lady Pipes- Lady Pipes are promoting positive female body image.  -Finding peace within her comfort zone and body prompted Wolfert to create Lady Pipes, an artistic glass project aimed at rewriting beauty’s narrow narrative.- By Lyneisha Watson A quote from the article:  “If we can show the world that beauty is diverse then we can change the way we experience our bodies and the way that we experience life,” Wolfert says. “It’s changing the way that I experience my own body for sure.” Watch out! Jessica is going to explode in this world of glass. Women are the minority in glass blowing. I think Jessica is going to inspire so many girls and women to not be ashamed by their bodies.   

This was a very interesting podcast. Weeks back I posed a question on Instagram.  "Is there truly ever a present moment in time, or is it constant future?" I wanted have a podcast with a couple people to discuss perceptions of time.  I received a DM an hour later. I clicked on the profile and it was the IG for the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival I had to do a double take. I responded and quickly learned I was speaking with the founder and director of the P.I.F.F. Ben Barnett! Well that through me for a bit of a loop. I reached back out and posed, "Why don't we intertwine the concept of time into film and media?" Ben also liked that idea. We set a date and had a rough location in mind.  Sunday came and unfortunately we had to bounce from building to building. We were out of options and started to set up in a hallway in the U.O.A. wing of the Merriam Theater. Luckily a student on the music production floor ran into us and said she had an open room for us to use. What a day. Exciting, fun, interesting and memorable. I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did to conduct it. Ben is a cool dude and a great person to talk to. 

I had a great podcasting weekend. Saturday morning kicked off with neuroscientist Myra Zerr. Myra felt compelled to explore the world of science. Although being stuffed in a rocket and going to space or exploring the depths of the ocean sounded amazing, they were also quite risky. Myra thought staying put on land and researching the brain and it's functions would be more beneficial to her and the world as a whole. She is now full immersed in guiding physicians and educating them and works full time at the latest apothecary Beyond Hello. Brand new to Center City Philadelphia. The windows have 24hr projections of patient testimonies and other educational information. They offer weekly deals and discounts to Veterans and seniors. Myra has definitely found her true north and is always looking for ways to improve her compass. Well I think this is a great start. Thank you to Myra and Beyond Hello.  

Kyle and I had a great time talking mostly all sock talk. Yeah you read that correctly. Socks man, socks. Kyle understands the importance of foot care. Foot care does start with the fabric most of us slip on daily to cover or feet. There are other factors as well but if you are an athlete , warehouse worker or first responder you know what it's like to have a shitty sock on. I would call Kyle an expert in foot care and training. Give these bad boys a try. New styles coming soon. Perfect for the desk jockey as well as being uniform compliant for active duty members. Stay tuned for even more killer products..    USE CODE: EASTSIDEATOMS at checkout and receive 10% off your purchase!!.    FOR MISSIONS THAT MATTER:  Atom is committed to providing the world's best socks for the missions that matter. Designed for military, first responders, veterans, and anyone else who needs comfortable, durable, high-performance socks. Founded by an Army Ranger, we know how important it is to take care of your feet. Ruck marches, offset infils, and foot chases all take their toll. Designed for military, first responders, veterans, and anyone else who needs comfortable, durable, high-performance socks. "Our socks are the most important thing you'll put on today. After all, the mission starts with the socks." Atom: Move Further, Faster.™

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I had a great time speaking with Mike. 2 hrs flew by and we could have gone for another few. Mike resides in Canada and has been an athlete and into nutrition since his teenage years. Now that he is in his 40's and has years of education and experience, Mike created NOVA3LABS Nova Three Labs started in Mike’s garage in Alberta Canada, he had a need for a superior product that was not in the industry. Mike decided to take things into his own hands and create this product for himself and his fellow fire fighters to deal with the normal stress of the job. Chrissy and Mike crossed paths during a nutrition seminar and found a mutual desire to make a change in the supplement industry. Together they are bringing superior supplements backed by science to the market with the goal of education customers and changing lives for the better through nutrition and supplementation. Mike is always looking for ways to improve himself and his clients. Nova 3 Labs loves to donate to teams that are involved in military style challenges (GORUCK) and teams that work hard. Check out Nova 3 Labs today.  

John joined me through Google Hangouts one Thursday evening. I came across Johns Instagram profile after returning from a The Contortionist show in MD. John actually sat in for some tour dates for them and embarked on one of the most challenging and amazing experiences his mind and body has been apart of.  What really stood out to me about John is that he is always learning, and looking for that new challenge that he can conquer. I love that about people. He is so passionate about drums and music as a whole. His discipline is amazing. John is always looking for a way to be better everyday. Not just as a musician but as a human. We can always improve ourselves.  We are a decade apart but have so much music styles and groups in common. It is really interesting hearing how a person got into music and ultimately playing an instrument. What music were they listening to? Who were their influences?  John is now fully immersed in a new project called Briidges. Yes there is two I's . They are a duo who just released their album "Lost and Found" on every digital avenue. This album has 23 tunes that take you on a time warp of sorts. They flow through time periods of 80's 90's and 2000's . live drums, live sample and re-sampling . This duo will be hitting the streets soon and may be coming to a city near you. I sure would like to see them here in Philly.     

This was a special podcast. I brought a couple weirdos with me one Sunday evening to Red Planet Recording/Rehearsal Studio. I brought a videographer friend and my drummer G. G and I started Into the Aegean here in Philly. I wanted to touch on drum micing techniques and what better way for some musicians to record a tune. FYI it is the outro song. It's still in draft phase but we captured what we needed for the podcast episode. Stay tuned for the video. Joe has really crafted a wonderful location and his talent as an engineer should be highly sot out for. Oh and the live room is FUCKING SIC SOUNDING!!  Red Planet Recording, Live Sound & Rehearsal was established in May of 2004 by Bruce Howze and Joe Smiley. We are located in beautiful Clifton Heights, PA, just minutes outside of Philadelphia. Our warehouse space houses 16 secure, climate controlled, monthly rehearsal rooms as well as a recording studio with a sizable live room and a control room comprised of digital and analog gear. We specialize in the recording and production of music in various genres including rock, indie, punk, alternative, hardcore, metal, noise,  and blues. We can provide live sound reinforcement for events in venues that don't have installed sound systems. Explore our web site or contact us to find out what we can do for your recording project or live event, or to inquire about the availability of our rehearsal rooms.

Erica stopped by The House this past Wednesday evening. Starting out as just helping organize the new office to becoming the Regional Manager at Canna Care Docs - Delaware and Pennsylvania. Her mission as Area Manager of Delaware and Pennsylvania is to not only provide the best "full spectrum" cannabis care to patients in house, but to continue care outside of the office by connecting them with resources within their communities; to help ease their concerns, comfort them, and give them confidence in the choice they have made for a #saferalternative About Canna Care Docs: Canna Care Docs, a division of MVC Technologies, qualifies patients into medical marijuana programs in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut,Vermont, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia and Canada. Canna Care Docs is committed to the medicinal value cannabis brings to your holistic healthcare treatment and providing safe and compliant access into medical marijuana programs. At Canna Care Docs you will spend time with a caring, non-judgmental medical professional qualifying your condition for medical marijuana and discussing cannabis as it relates to your specific needs. Canna Care Docs specializes in administering medical marijuana evaluations, medical marijuana certifications and written medical marijuana recommendations from our board-certified and licensed medial professionals. By taking an individualized approach to alternative medicine, Canna Care Docs certainly separates itself from the rest of its competitors. We boast a staff that is built-up of compassionate, understanding and intelligent individuals whose mission is to help you gain safe access to cannabis for your healthcare. Please note that we are always within compliance of all state medical marijuana bylaws and ordinances. 

I reached out to John after discovering his Instagram profile. I found we have a few things in common. I invited him to be a guest and thought we would talk all things fitness and the importance of movement. For what came next.. I was not prepared. This not your average podcast. We went for 2+ hrs , John really opened up his entire life.  BAIR KNUCKLE STRENGTH Our mission is to coach you to become the BEST version of YOU! We know that when you take consistent action on becoming YOUR BEST - it permeates every level of your life, especially for those most important to you. When you know yourself, everyone in your life reaps the reward. We're here to light the way! Services Include: Mindset & Life Coaching Fitness & Strength Coaching Healthy Eating Coaching Restorative Classes Group, Semi-Private, Personal Online and Distance Coaching

"Okay, now I'm going to bring you to another experience.." said Adam (VR screen goes smokey gray) (The scene fades in) "Hhhholy shhit" I exclaimed I'm standing on a high platform on top of a giant wind turbine overlooking the field below. Among the other turbines, mine isn't spinning. I was sent up there to fix it. But I'm the new trainee and haven't been deployed in the field yet. No worries.. "Look to your left, do you see the orange case with glasses on top?" " I do" "Walk over, pick them up and put them on, they are Augmented Reality glasses"  Once they are on , icons and instructions appear like holograms. The glasses give you step by step instructions to replace the broken part.  This is just one of the projects Adam and his team are working on. VR or I should say XR is the future. Not just for entertainment but education, training employees, therapy and the future of banking. Adam and his teams forward thinking will set them apart from the rest. Visit ImmersiveXR today and set your company on the path of the future.     About ImmersiveXr In today’s world, people want something new and different and exciting. ImmersiveXR brings the awesome to the party with augmented reality, virtual reality, 360 videos, gamification, app development, live events, and other immersive experiences.  We produce activations in-house as well as providing outsourced services and joint collaborations.What makes us unique is our access to key resources and strategic partnerships combined with a collaborative spirit, where imagination is the limit to countless opportunities.  We work behind the scenes, connecting industry leaders with the companies seeking innovative ways to get or stay ahead of their competitors.

Paul and I discuss what it means to be and how you can be an optimized human.   “Human Optimization” is a system of strategies designed to help you achieve success and happiness so that you can “either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing” (Benjamin Franklin). You want to be the best that you can be, and “Human Optimization” presents strategies that will help you achieve your goals. You will achieve your maximum potential, productivity, and performance, while also enhancing your experience of peace, or well-being. Unparalleled success, joy, happiness, and fulfillment will be your companions on your journey through life. The term “Human Optimization” might seem strange at first glance, because it is a new concept, but it’s meaning is almost self explanatory. We are all familiar with “S.E.O.”, or “Search Engine Optimization,” as the process of “optimizing” a web site to gain the highest possible ranking in search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Simply put, it is the process of making the site the best that it can be. Human Optimization is a system of strategies designed to help optimize individuals. Simply put, Human Optimization, which could otherwise be called people optimization, is the process of making people the best that they can be.

 Eben and I had a great conversation. I really enjoy the direction this went in. He was very open about how cannabis helped him through his football career and how it enriches his life now. If you dont know Eben is a former NFL Offensive Lineman who played six seasons. There’s a growing movement among former and current NFL players calling for the league to lift its ban on cannabis. He also is Co Founder for Athletes For Care.  Athletes For CARE (A4C) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a community where athletes can find support, opportunity and purpose in life after a career in sports.  We are an organization founded by a group of pro athletes who are uniting as one voice to advocate for research, education, and compassion when addressing important health issues facing athletes and the public at large. Our goals include: Providing resources that support a better quality of life for athletes before, during and after a career in sports. Educate the general public about health and safety matters affecting athletes of all ages. Advocate for responsible solutions to important health issues impacting millions of people, athletes and non-athletes alike, such as opioid addiction, chronic pain, and poor mental health. Fund and expand research efforts that have a direct impact on health and safety in sports. Our team includes athletes from a variety of high impact sports.  Despite the different experiences we each had while competing at the highest level, we share a common passion for helping the greater good. Athletes For Care is the first of its kind: a global advocacy and support organization created by athletes for athletes, designed to raise awareness for critical health and safety issues that impact athletes of all ages and promoting solutions that lead to a better quality of life for our team and yours.

I met Orion last year in Northern Cali. A good friend of mine Grego introduced me. We immediately had eachother laughing and talking training and fighting. Earlier this year he knocked an opponent out in the first 36 seconds of the first round. That night wasn't over. Who was sitting in the audiance? Urijah Faber! After the fight Urijah invited Orion and his brother to train with Team Alpha Male. Watching him and his brother fight so well he must have seen special talent and a true warrior mind set. Orion currently fights for team Lost Boys in Arcata Ca.  This is part one. We will complete part 2 after some evolution at Team Alpha Male. Just listen to the discipline while growing up.    Orion "GALAXY" Cosce https://www.facebook.com/GalaxyCosceMMA/

Wow this ended up being an insane podcast. Mike has always been an awesome guest to have on. He is very knowledgeable in the world of cannabis and Act-16. Mike as you know has made a huge impact in Philadelphia's cannabis community. He has been speaking up for a plant that he uses as medicine for 6 years now. He was involved in the decrim bill that was passed just 2 years ago. Mike is now speaking up about doctors that are missrepresenting themselves on their websites claiming they are cannabis doctors and experts. The problem with this is that ACT16 has not started yet. Doctors as of July 26th 2017 are now able to register and take the 4 hour class to be able to prescribe medical cannabis to a patient. One Dr in particular , Dr. Matthew Roman was charging people in Philadelphia 200-300 dollars for an initial vist and 100 for follow us. He was giving a false promise of putting a patient in the front of the line to receive a card once the state issued them. Not only is this illegal it is highly unethical to make such claims and take people's money. At minute 49:40 Dr Roman was obviously watching the live facebook feed  and decided it was a good time to call in and interupt my podcast to talk to Mike. This made for a very interesting podcast and I think you will enjoy this episode. Thanks again to the Wrecking Crew! You guys are the best. 

In Philadelphia on a hot summer day 2016, there sits a man at 20th an Market on the sizzling sidewalk furiously smeering thick globs of paint onto a canvas with his thumb. Surrounded by his other pieces of art.  I stop and notice Yoda! I did a double take. This was a badass piece. I had to have it. From then on we spoke weekly about authors, painters and philosophy. That September I invited him to be a guest on the podcast. He was into it but very standoffish and cautious. Fast forward to May 2017. I sent out the second invite with a catch, He would have to do this at the 5th Annual Podcast Festival.  He said "Fuck it let's do it!"  Shane joined me for the Festival and it couldn't have gone better. I let him have the floor. Shane was an amazing guest and the audiance really appreaciated the show.  Take a listen here.      Shanes Instagram: @JonesShane215

*****ATTENTION******* Please download the paper here to follow along with us.   I know I know, I'm really asking a lot of you guys. You can just listen in. I do steer it to different topics to help your experience, however I do encourage you to follow along with us.  Enter with an open mind.  The Society for Planetary SETI Research (SPSR) has as its aim the study of features on planetary surfaces, to evaluate possible signs of ET activity in the form of landscape modifications or other alterations not easily attributable to natural geological formation. This paper displays one such study, based in part on a previous one which showed that a group of twelve mound-like formations in the Cydonia area of Mars, of relatively small and nearly uniform size, have relative positions that repeatedly display symmetries well beyond chance. It focuses primarily on five of those mounds, showing that they display some unusual and precise geometrical features highlighted by close connections to sequences of prime numbers. This paper also reviews the related statistical anomaly found in the relative placement of these mounds and discusses some recent critiques of that work. Previous work showed that the frequency of appearance of related right and isosceles triangles in the mound distribution cluster sharply in density about a certain value of the angle defining those related triangles. In order to assess the role of the special angle itself as a possible source in the sharp clustering in the density of appearances of these triangles, this paper reports a new statistical study that confirms the extent to which the favored and redundant geometry implied by that angle has a self-duplication property. It involves an examination of each of 1 million randomly generated sets of 12 mounds with the same analysis techniques used for the actual Cydonia mounds. It is found that this property can account for only a small portion of the statistical anomaly found in the earlier work. Proposed further work includes an examination of a clear distinction between the 5 and 12 mound configurations and its possible relation to mound shapes using recent MGS high resolution images. Finally a discussion is given of a repeated connection between the triangles that appear in the ideal geometry of the 5 mound configuration and the basic quantum mechanics of spin angular momentum.

Last Friday afternoon I was on a Skype call with Patrick Nightingale. Patrick K. Nightingale is a former prosecutor and practicing criminal defense attorney since 1996. PKN LAW is a full service criminal defense law firm with Patrick K. Nightingale offering experienced and unbiased representation for individuals facing criminal charges. Mr. Nightingale practices regularly before the Courts of Common Pleas throughout Western Pennsylvania as well as before the United States District Courts for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The scope of Patrick K. Nightingale’s practice includes any and all pre-trial or pre-indictment representation, representation at trial, sentencing and post-sentencing motions. Mr. Nightingale has extensive appellate experience before the appellate courts of the Commonwealth of PA and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He(Executive Director) and his wife Theresa(Deputy Director) both run the Pittsburgh Norml Chapter. I had a great time speaking with Patrick. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for him. 

Friday morning Corey stopped by to educate me on how he has been battling Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma with cannabis. Corey is also known as chauncey_thecannaseur on IG. If you have any questions for him please send him a DM he would be happy to answer your questions.  What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body.  Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. There are two types of lymphoma. They are treated differently, so it’s important to know which one you have. The information here focuses on non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. How Cannabis fights cancer: Of all the recent research done on the use of medical marijuana, some of the strongest results have been obtained on cancer patient research. While there is rarely ever complete consensus among the medical community, there is widely held agreement that medical marijuana does work to stimulate the appetite as well as reduce the nausea and vomiting that often accompanies treatment for lymphoma. One way that medical marijuana helps lymphoma patients who are going through chemotherapy is through the anti-inflammatory properties found in marijuana. Along with other important chemical properties, Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a major component found in medical marijuana. Numerous clinical studies have shown that CBD contains properties that relieve convulsion, inflammation and anxiety as well as prevents nausea. Studies have even shown that CBD may inhibit the growth of some cancer cells, making medical marijuana not only a beneficial drug to counteract the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, but a potential first line defense against the cells that cause lymphoma as well.

I had a great time talking with Riley Cote at The House. Riley has chosen a new path in life since retiring from the sport. He has the TEAM work mentality still flowing through his veins. He is finding new ways to help others and educating the public about cannabis and HEMP CBD products. 2 conconusions diagnosed, several not , broken ribs, broken nose, brused and battered. It was time to heal and not with pills. This is Riley's journey.  Riley D. Cote : former professional ice hockey left winger and is currently an assistant coach with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL). He played eight National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers and was mainly known as an enforcer.   Hemp Heals:  The Hemp Heals Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization created by former Philadelphia Flyer tough guy Riley Cote. Riley’s quest is to help teach people the power of nutrition and sustainable lifestyles. Focusing on the prevention of disease and attaining optimum health. The misunderstood cannabis hemp plant is in fact the most useful plant that grows on this planet. A non toxic, eco friendly, renewable resource that has been used around the world for thousands of years. The nutritional profile of hemp seeds make it one of the most nutritionally complete foods on the planet. Nutrient dense whole foods such as hemp seeds posses a ton of nutrition and powerful healing properties that help keep body balanced on a cellular level. Hemp is much more than a nutritional powerhouse, it’s the world’s most perfect plant.   Atheltes for Care: We are a non-profit organization founded by a group of pro athletes who are uniting as one voice to advocate for research, education, and compassion when addressing important health issues facing athletes and the public at large. Our Team includes athletes from a variety of high impact sports. Despite the different experiences we each had competing at the highest level, we share a common passion for helping the greater good. WHAT WE’LL DO - Provide resources that support a better quality of life for athletes before, during and after a career in sports - Educate the general public about important health and safety matters affecting athletes of all ages - Advocate for responsible solutions to important health issues impacting millions of people, athletes and non-athletes alike, such as opiod addiction, chronic pain, and poor mental health - Fund and expand research efforts that have a direct impact on health and safety in sports

What a great time I had with one of the owner/operators of Creep Records, Mark Tawney. We broadcasted live on facebook from Creep Stage. We covered everything from Art to egos in the art world. Marks love of art is what really inspired this multifunctional store.  Creep Records began as a record label in 1993 and has since expanded to a retail space in the Piazza in Northern Liberties. The record store portion of our store is vinyl-focused.  We also have CDs and cassettes.  While many record stores focus mainly on used vinyl, our store maintains a true balance between new vinyl and a constant influx of quality used vinyl.  Our selectection has genres ranging from indie and punk to metal and hip hop. Our focus has and always will be on bringing in great music to the store, whether its mainstream or underground, and our customers having a great record shopping experience. Stay tuned for an upcoming Comedy Fundraiser Show for #TuffysFight. 

Lank and I had the pleasure of sitting down with the guys at Mose Giganticus and thier photographer/director. We talked about the evolution of this band and how it worked its way down to a duo. This was also Lanks last Podcast.  Mose Giganticus is an evolving body of music, art, and technology led by Matt Garfield. Since 2007, Garfield has performed hundreds of live shows as Mose Giganticus across North America and Europe, backed by a revolving cast of touring musicians up to 30 members deep. Mose Giganticus achieved notoriety with the release of Gift Horse on Relapse Records in 2010, following an extensive U.S./Canadian tour fueled by recycled waste vegetable oil for Garfield's custom-built tour bus. Through the years, Mose Giganticus has performed with such varied artists as Russian Circles, Screaming Females, Corrosion of Conformity, The Emotron, Tim Fite, Math the Band, Tub Ring, and Black Tusk. Though the touring line-up has shuffled, Joe Smiley has been a consistent contributor to Mose Giganticus from the start- both in the studio and on the stage. Smiley's talents have been featured on every recording as guitarist, recording engineer, or both. As a multi-instrumentalist duo, Garfield and Smiley layer their live performances with custom interactive electronics and lighting to build a cohesive show designed to seem beyond their capacity.  

C.R.Y.O. Philadelphia provides therapeutic recovery services for athletes and active adults, as well as health and wellness benefits to the general public. Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is a revolutionary method of cold therapy involving 3 minutes of exposure to subzero temperatures ranging from -200 F to -250͖ F. During the three minute treatment, the exposure to subzero temperatures causes the skin’s cold receptors to stimulate the nervous system. The body perceives this sudden and extreme cold to be a life-threatening situation and activates a chain of powerful survival mechanisms involving the body’s most crucial systems. Vasoconstriction occurs and blood is redirected from the peripheral tissue to preserve the vital organs and maintain core temperature. When one re-enters a room-temperature environment, the blood immediately rushes back to the skin, blood circulation is naturally stimulated, and oxygenated blood is delivered back to the damaged tissue. As a result, any blood with inflammatory properties gets treated and relief from pain and discomfort begins. This was absolutly amazing. I wasn't sore from my back to back workouts. Cryo also improved my mood. I can't wait to go back! . 

This was a very educational podcast. Canna-Chef Cindy came by The House to educate me on decarboxylating my cannabis and turning it into oil or a butter. Decarboxylating is a method in which you transform compounds called cannabinoid acids into a form that is readily usable by the body via heat. In this case Cindy brought over a few grams, placed them in a mason jar covered with tin foil and placed upsidedown on a baking sheet for an hr at 190. The result was very tasty, but I like the taste of cannabis. So to help people enjoy edibles, Chef Cindy teaches them how to be culinary scietists at home with cannabis. She will be at the New Hampshire Cannabis Festival Aug 25th . For more info please see below. New Hampshire Cannabis Festival  

What a great podcast. Josh and Nick have created something incredible and beautiful. If you recall last year on #CannabisIsMedicineTestimonies I was encouraging patients around the world who use cannabis to treat their ailments, to record the day to diet, activitiy and meds used/dosage. But that is not convenient, and now it will be.  After the Podcast Josh and Nick offered me a position on the team as Marketing and Social Media relations. I am honored to start the correct path I've been looking for. We are putting patients needs first.  Connecting You With Your Health. Medicate Me is an up and coming medication management application with a focus on pharmaceutical and medicinal cannabis to help patients track and correlate their treatments, symptoms and ailment(s). We are working hard to roll out this app. If you would like to stay up to date with our progress and get first access on our release, please join our mailing list below and follow us on social media.

What a great time I had speaking with Dan Gross from Gross Communications and Elevated Nation digital magazine. We touched on how news is delivered and received, fake news to the politics of cannabis rights. I hope to work more with Dan in the future. Congratulations to him on his accomplishments. Maybe one day we will have a bass duel or cover "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap.  Dan spent nearly a decade as a columnist at the Philadelphia Daily News, breaking local and national entertainment and news stories. He also worked for five years as President of Communications Workers of America Local 38010 (The Newspaper Guild). There Dan was responsible for crafting and implementing the union’s communications with members and local and national media during several years of high-profile sales and transition at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Dan served as a member of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Philadelphia Media Holdings Bankruptcy as well as a trustee on the union’s health and welfare and pension plans. Dan, a graduate of Temple University, has written for Rolling Stone, Anthem and Philadelphia magazine.

I had a great time with Alex. I learned somethng new from him. He also has lung cancer. Alex was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when he was in the late Stage 3. The pills were not helping. Cannabis concentrates are now allowing him to live a somewhat "normal" life. This is Alex's testimony  Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation of the digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In fact, Crohn’s can affect any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, but it is more commonly found at the end of the small intestine (the ileum) where it joins the beginning of the large intestine (or colon). It can also affect: Eyes, Skin and Joints.  About 67% of people in remission will have at least 1 relapse over the next 5 years  are affected by Crohn's 

Another fun Walkabout cast with Philly native Reck, owner and operator of Bong-In-A-Jar. Reck was sick and tired of breaking expensive glass pieces. One night he broke a $200 piece and that was the last straw. Like most cannabis users it turns use into a sort of Macguyver.. The shaft and mouth piece are made highly durable PLA-Poly(lactic acid) or polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) is a biodegradable and bioactive thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch (in the United States and Canada), tapioca roots, chips or starch (mostly in Asia), or sugarcane (in the rest of the world). In 2010, PLA had the second highest consumption volume of any bioplastic of the world.     Take a listen and don't forget to check out the KARMA tab on hos website..   Here at BongInaJar we are small start-up Company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BongInaJar was created by Smokers, for Smokers! Our goal as a Company is to create and sell products that we are proud to use and even more proud to sell! Giving back to our community is part of our core value as a company, and we promise as we grow, so will our efforts to save the world! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat for discounts and giveaways!  

I attended the December Presentation hosted by WomenGrow Philadelphia Chapter. Stephanie Thomas is the chair woman of the Phily chapter. Auther of "The Entrepeneur's Guide to Cannabis" Mike Z tells us how he decided to leave his job working for GOOGLE. Yes that's right, Mike Z left GOOGLE to become an entrepreneur. Please take a listen to this great presentation.  Hi, I'm Mike Z, cultivator of talent, relationships, and engaging learning experiences. After working at J.P. Morgan and Google, I finally found the courage to attempt entrepreneurship. My work as a community organizer has been featured in Mashable, Vice, Inc., The Guardian, Village Voice, The Huffington Post, NY Daily News, Mic, Complex, Time Out New York, and more. I've been a featured speaker at TEDxBushwick, DEF CON Hacker Conference, Gratitude Migrations, Hacking Health NYC, and many more. I'm also happy to speak at your event if my schedule allows it. Call me, maybe.As a coach, I help winners maximize their impact, fulfillment, and overall well-being. It's the greatest job in the world! The best of the best in any discipline typically have multiple coaches. Who's coaching you? My e-book "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Cannabis" hit #1 best seller in multiple categories on Amazon.com. It's available at amzn.to/28Vajjs. But I'll send you a free copy if you convince me that you'll actually read it.Thank you for checking out my profile. If there's something I can help you with, please say Hi,Mike Z     Mike Z Linkedin:   Women Grow:  

A tribute if you will to the philosophies of Alan Watts and Terence Mckenna. So pop in the ear buds. Do not crank the volume 60-75% is good. Let us know what you think. Close your eyes and breath.      

A message from Executive Director of Harborside Health Center-Steve DeAngelo   As medical cannabis patients, we have all had to endure the fear and stigma imposed upon us by nearly seventy years of cannabis prohibition. Despite the recent legalization of medical cannabis in California and other states, the fear and stigma persist. Harborside Health Center is dedicated to healing the pain that stems from these destructive attitudes and feelings by providing a sensible alternative to the hysteria surrounding cannabis and by honoring you as a progressive and courageous force of change. We believe one way we may do that is to be conscious and respectful in all our interactions with our neighbors. Harborside Health Center believes each patient acts as an ambassador for the entire medical cannabis community. We want our fellow patients to feel cared for, to be recognized as important members of society, and to leave our facility inspired to be positive ambassadors for medical cannabis. Society is watching all of us to determine if medical cannabis is safe and sensible. If we dedicate ourselves to being such positive ambassadors for medical cannabis, our communities will begin to embrace us instead of being suspicious of us. The perception of medical cannabis will then be transformed, and the stigma associated with it will be eliminated. Harborside Health Center sees this as the key for achieving safe and legal access to medical cannabis for all suffering and sick Americans. We invite you to join us in building a kinder and more compassionate world, and thank you for your efforts.

A longtime activist and patient, Dani Geen is an expert in cannabis concentrates and the healthful aspects of ‘dabbing.’ As a member of the executive team at Harborside Health Center, Dani is privy to the latest products and methods of consumption on the market, and to the evolving science of cannabis medicines. Now ready to share what she’s learned, Dani hopes to remove the stigma of dabbing, and educate other patients and adult-use consumers on its many benefits compared to other methods of consumption. Because her parents were patients, Dani became familiar with cannabis as a medicine at an early age. In high school she began having severe pain issues and subsequently started studying the plant more seriously. In 2006 she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia while attending college for artist management and music tech studies. Lacking medical insurance and not wanting to rely on opiates, Dani turned to cannabis for relief, eventually discovering the powerful efficacy of extracts. In 2008, Dani began working at Harborside Health Center—the nation’s largest model cannabis dispensary, based in California—while finishing school. After a short time in Harborside’s Ombuds department welcoming and orienting patients, she was quickly recruited to the executive management team alongside executive director and co-founder, Steve DeAngelo. While traveling across the country with Steve, Dani was introduced to a titanium nail and Healthstone pipe. She discovered that the higher cannabinoid profiles of the concentrates used by this method gave her the edge she needed to combat her fibromyalgia and to quit smoking cigarettes. She’s now been pharmaceutical-free (and a non-smoker) for nearly six years. Dani is currently exploring the benefits of torch-less e-nails, and concentrates with and without terpenes, preferring live resins, ‘terp juice’ and solvent-less ‘rosin’ or hash oil to flowers. She’s also a knowledgeable and gentle guide for novice dabbers. “Start small and work your way up,” she says. “Make sure you stay hydrated and are in a comfortable area for your first time.” She can be reached at danig@harborsidehealthcenter.com.

What a great walkabout with Frank and Rob from Liberty International CBD. Enjoying the sounds of the city life in Philadelphia, we take a stroll to the new renovated piers on the Delaware. Enjoy this great discussion on how CBD can change our life.    It takes a certain sense of courage to go against the grain, especially when the grain is traditional Western medicine. While alternative medicine and holistic practices are becoming more accepted, it can be a difficult and confusing experience for patients The body is an entire system and should be treated as such. Understanding homeostasis and how far we have come from it is an important issue. Understanding the Endocannbinoid system is the key to unlocking your bodies true potential. Utilizing your bodies natural defenses and a plant based supplement we at Liberty International want you to have access to the things you need. We have a product lined focused on the patient, with multiple applications and delivery systems.