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"If no one will give you a seat at the table, build your own fucking table."Courtney Maginnis (@courtmaginnis) and Casey James Salengo (@caseyjsalengo) are standup comedians, writers, and actors in NYC. Courtney's...website: courtneymaginnis.comInstagram: @courtmaginnisTwitter: @courtmaginnisPodcast: NarcisistasCasey's...Instagram: @caseyjsalengoTwitter: @caseyjsalengoPodcast: The Good, The Dad, and The UglyKimmel: Casey SalengoCC sketch: Thank You, GoodnightThanks for listening! Rate and review the show if you enjoyed it.Website: dills.blogFree newsletter: The Friday FourInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

My episode on the How Embarrassing Podcast with Molly & Jeff! We discuss the most embarrassing moments of my life.Subscribe to their hilarious show; and you can follow them on Instagram: @howembarrassingpodcastThanks for listening! Rate and review the show if you enjoyed it.Website: dills.blogFree newsletter: DillThoughtsInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."- Mark TwainHere are three books which have heavily impacted my life so far in 2020. If you'd like, you can follow me on GoodReads.Thanks for listening! Rate and review the show if you enjoyed it.Website: dills.blogFree newsletter: DillThoughtsInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"I try my best to dig and show appreciation to all generations of music."Brandon Wilhelm--Black 'N Mild Child (@blknmldchld) is a hip/hop artist and lyricist. Alongside Vangard Productions (@vangardprod), his albums can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud. He frequently collaborates with Clifford Shmoke (@cliffordshmoke), a previous guest on the show.Thanks for listening! Rate and review the show if you enjoyed it.Website: dills.blogFree newsletter: DillThoughtsInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"Find what it is that you love. Find what it is that you're pretty good at. Then find where those two things intersect."Alan Stein Jr. (@alansteinjr) is a keynote speaker, performance coach, and the author of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best. Alan spent over 15 years working with the highest-levels of basketball players on the planet, including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. Now, his work revolves around taking lessons from the basketball court and helping people apply them in their business, relationships, and health.Check out Alan's podcast:Raise Your Game ShowThanks for listening! Rate and review the show if you enjoyed it.Website: dills.blogFree newsletter: DillThoughtsInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"If you just keep your eyes open and look for places where you can be useful and look for things that you actually enjoy, it can be just as fulfilling as [dreams] you would've imagined."Wes Harper is a software engineer at Microsoft. His team just launched Low Key Academy; a coding bootcamp which is geared to show people that coding is simpler and more accessible than most people think. Wes's goal is to eventually make the software available to lower income communities, and to share his love for tech and computers to make the world a better place. Check out the Low Key Academy beta here:lowkey.academy/betaAnd give Wes feedback:wes@lowkey.academyThanks for listening! Rate and review the show if you enjoyed it.Website: dills.blogFree newsletter: DillThoughtsInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"In pursuing my master's, I found out I had dyslexia...If I can be a writer, then you can be anything."Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader) is an author, public speaker, business and wellness coach, and the host of the Secrets of Success podcast. His purpose: to help others realize their potential. Ken's work: kenkeis.comAwesome personal/professional assessments:crgleader.comWebsite: dills.blogFree newsletter: DillThoughtsInstagram: instagram.com/dillsinstaYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"Going anywhere, you make it the adventure."Travel expert, Dany Rueda, explains how to find extremely cheap ways to travel the world...to a 5 year old.Website: dills.blogInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"Once I opened up my mind to learn techniques from everybody that's out there, my arsenal just started going up."Carlos Catania (@carloscataniabjj) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt; training under Royler Gracie and then Sergio Penha. After spending years competing in tournaments around the world--including the World Championships in Rio, Brazil--Carlos decided to share his wealth of knowledge and open his own school. If you are in the DMV area, check out Level Up for amazing classes in boxing, Muay Thai (kickboxing), jiujitsu, and more.Sponsors:• DillThoughts: My Friday morning newsletter of 4 discoveries which captivated my attention that week (books, podcasts, articles, products, ideas, music, etc). Subscribe to DillThoughts for an insightful start to your weekend. Unsubscribe whenever.• LearnListt.com: An organized collection of resources to help you learn or improve in a certain skill or topic. Go learn about something for free or create your own list to help others.Instagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"Everything in my job is either hot, sharp, hard, or on fire."Brian Clampet (@mostly_a_cook) has been a professional chef exploring the world of food for many years. From his humble beginnings in the weeds at Vin 909 in Annapolis, to working in a Michelin star restaurant, Brian's journey has been that of growth and pure passion for food. He just launched his new restaurant Forward Brewing (@forwardeastport) (also in Annapolis).We discuss his various experimentations in the kitchen, what it takes to make it in the restaurant industry, how to work for the things you love, and much more.Sponsors:• DillThoughts: My Friday morning newsletter of 4 discoveries which captivated my attention that week (books, podcasts, articles, products, ideas, music, etc). Subscribe to DillThoughts for an insightful start to your weekend. Unsubscribe whenever.• LearnListt.com: An organized collection of resources to help you learn or improve in a certain skill or topic. Go learn about something for free or create your own list to help others.Instagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Colin Smith and Chris Varano are the co-founders of MindHive, an online learning platform designed to teach us how to hack our biology to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. In a short amount of time, they have used their backgrounds in eastern philosophy, pre-med, yoga, meditation, and nutrition to create a plethora of content:• YouTube channel• FaceBook community• Free online course on successfully setting goals and accomplishing them• Free eBook on building micro-habitsFollow @_mindhive on Instagram.Sponsors:• DillThoughts: My Friday morning newsletter of 4 discoveries which captivated my attention that week (books, podcasts, articles, products, ideas, music, etc). Subscribe to DillThoughts for an insightful start to your weekend. Unsubscribe whenever.• LearnListt.com: An organized collection of resources to help you learn or improve in a certain skill or topic. Go learn about something for free or create your own list to help others.Instagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Benjy Himmelfarb is a standup comedian local to the NYC and DC areas. Starting out as the "funny email guy," he's spent the last several years honing his craft and pursuing the stage. Benjy runs the Time Machine Roast (which is exactly what it sounds like); dressing up as Mark Twain or Muammar Gaddafi, insulting his fellow major figures of history. He also cohosts the Sixty Minute Hate Podcast with Denise Taylor. For short, hilarious clips, follow Benjy on Instagram: instagram.com/benjyhimmelSponsors:• DillThoughts: My Friday morning newsletter of 4 discoveries which captivated my attention that week (books, podcasts, articles, products, ideas, music, etc.) Subscribe to DillThoughts for an insightful start to your weekend. Unsubscribe whenever.• LearnListt.com: An organized collection of resources to help you learn or improve in a certain skill or topic. Go learn about something for free or create your own list to help others.Instagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Experienced investor, Michael Boyland, explains the fundamentals of stock investing to a 5-year old.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Connor Russo and Laura Marelic run Loco Studio, a web development studio, made for building and designing apps, websites, and brands. They have recently taken a break from major client work in order to launch their new website Learnlistt; a collection of curated lists of resources to help you learn or improve a certain skill or topic. Check it out and create your own list!Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

A short guided mindfulness meditation. All you need is a seat in an area you will not be disturbed.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Creativity: "the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination."Productivity: "the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services."Scott Clampet is a music producer and software engineer. Through years of playing music, he's developed value-driven systems which allow him to maintain his love for creating and discovering new songs. His new single "Cookin' ft. Blueprint" is available on iTunes and Spotify.iTunes: Hudat Chef - Cookin' ft. BlueprintSpotify: Hudat Chef - Cookin' ft. BlueprintScott's Instagram: instagram.com/hudat.chefWebsite: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

A few thoughts on the current pandemic.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Colin Smith is yoga instructor and meditation enthusiast. His studies of Eastern philosophies and psychology have led him to pursue the questions of how we as a species can best live optimal and healthy lives; of mind, body, and spirit. Check out his blog at: MindHiveWebsite: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Hunter Ceroy is a fitness addict and past personal trainer. We discuss the vitality of fitness and overall health.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Molly Graham is a comedian and sketch artist local to Norfolk, VA. She co-hosts the How Embarrassing Podcast w/ Molly and Jeff.Push Comedy Theater:https://pushcomedytheater.com/How Embarrassing!:http://howembarrassing.libsyn.com/Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Clifford Shmoke is a musical artist local to the DC area. We discuss his new album, CockleShell.Listen to it on iTunes:https://music.apple.com/us/album/cockleshell/1488212938Follow him on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cliffordshmoke/Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

This app is the reason I'm in shape.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Some thoughts on why discipline is so difficult to maintain, what it takes to develop skills and create good habits, and how you can improve the skill of 'discipline.'Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Brian Keith MacDonald is a stage actor, writer, director, and theatre professor at Catholic University. He's dedicated his life to theatre for nearly three decades, and his resume consists of a slew of colorful characters of all shapes, sizes, and statures. Brian received his M.F.A. in Acting (also at Catholic U), and has enjoyed a career on the stages in New York and DC. He shares an impeccable love for Shakespeare and other classical pieces. Notable plays he's been a part of include:• The Merchant of Venice [Broadway]• Philip Goes Forth [Mint Theatre, Off-Broadway]• King Lear [Shakespeare Theatre Co., Off-Broadway]• Twelfth Night [DC]• Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [DC]• Hamlet [Sons of Liberty Theatre]• Much Ado about Nothing [Island Shakespeare]• Romeo and Juliet [DC]• The Importance of Being Earnest [DC]• Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins [1st Stage]Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Dan Frana is a movie-fanatic, with an affinity for horror movies. Why do we love to terrorize ourselves with these thrilling motion pictures? We discuss how the horror genre has changed over time, the most important scary films, jump scares, what makes a compelling horror film, and where the genre is headed.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Sydney Escalona refused to be another statistic. Growing up in a rough home, attending a very rough school, and getting pregnant at 15, are things most of us don't associate with our early high school careers. But rather than drop out, throw her principles away, and give up on life and love, Sydney became Wonder Woman.Along with her incredible story, we discuss: How your childhood environment affects who you are as a person; the art of raising children whilst also raising yourself; disciplining your kids; the vitality of having a solid partner; and how your passion and devotion to another human being can bring positive change which lasts for generations."If I can go to school everyday, and my big, pregnant ass can walk to Checkers at night to work, then waddle back home...you can sure as shit get your act together."Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Some thoughts on showing appreciation for the things you have during the time you have.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Nick Espinosa is a Physical Therapist at Anne Arundel Medical Group Physical Therapy. His work has changed the lives of countless individuals: athletes with sports injuries; pediatric and geriatric patients with chronic pain or weakness; people who just want to be able to throw a baseball, walk without a cane, or even sit down in a chair and stand back up again all on their own. From head, shoulders, knees and toes (knees and toes): We discuss Nick's journey in becoming a master of understanding the human body's inner mechanics, all the benefits to be gained through physical therapy, and how to take a person with pain or injury and put them back together so they can live a more functional and pleasurable life.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Mark Milecki is a prime example of working one's way up the ranks: from bus boy to top-level General Manager in extraordinary fashion at The Cheesecake Factory. Along his journey, he was awarded Expeditor of the Year, and has played a vital role in each of his restaurants' successes. On a personal note, he was my boss for about a year. And I learned more about leadership in that year of my life than the other 24 combined. He taught me about taking care of those who take care of you, sacrificing short-term comfort for long-term prosperity, and how to be both a general and a soldier.(Episode rereleased from "The Giant Rock Podcast," recorded June 5, 2019)Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

No drugs or alcohol for one month. How easy would it be for you?Inspired by Joe Rogan's Sober October.Website: dillantaylor.comInstagram: instagram.com/tanktopdillYouTube: youtube.com/dillSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

With a unique eye for all things artistic, and a philosopher-like ability to analyze the deepest corners of SoundCloud, Andrew Phillips obsesses not just over music, but why he loves the music he loves. We take a dive into the best ways to listen to and discover new artists, why it's so important to appreciate the music that touches you, and how to just shut up, and get down.Follow Andrew's tasteful playlists here:https://open.spotify.com/user/12125930976?si=ZtY4XA1GSjikErCNxMqTbgSupport the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Time to curl up and read a great book...after listening to this podcast.Grace Pettey has had a passion for reading since she was a wee lass. We discuss why it's crucial to develop some kind of reading habit, how to discover what you love to read, and how to read more books.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"As we travel through a foreign land..."Jeff Dean is a storyteller. He's found a way to speak through numerous mediums: from publishing several short stories, to being a professional poet whilst trying to make fun of poetry. Now, he has a new project. His eye for the details and his memory of the nuances are what make his stories so captivating...be them spoken, or with pen and paper.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Get me Armani on the phone!Tony Dillon is a stylistic guru with incredible taste in clothing. We discuss his years of cultivating this understanding and passion during his time working at Kohl's and Nordstrom. Whenever it's time for me to go shopping for new clothes or outfits, Tony is always my go-to guy.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"Without love in the dream, it will never come true."Matt Hughlett is a long-time Dead-head, and Phish-fanatic. The music these bands have created, along with the experiences they have provided for millions has completely changed the game. We discuss the impact these bands have made, what their music is all about, and why you may or may not need LSD to have a good time.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

What? YOU are evolving!This is a solo episode. I discuss my recent love for improving myself and my life. Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Omaha!Chad Burch has been a football fan his entire life, but in recent years he's been putting this passion to the test by playing in fantasy football leagues for sport and cash. We discuss the popularity of fantasy football, how to succeed in it, and why imaginary sports trump playing in your backyard any day.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Make it a double!Nick Gladstone is a tremendously talented bartender at the Cheesecake Factory. He is also a phenomenal cook at...his house. We have a super silly conversation about these passions, whilst adding a pinch of music and comedy. Penis penis penis.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

"She makes me feel alright..."Mary's passion is providing people with happier and healthier lives through the use of cannabis and other natural parcels. She's out there helping to turn the "drug industry" from a taboo black market into a welcoming and sophisticated arena.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Bonjour les amis!Jimmy Lane can speak five languages. Learn how he's managed to do so through discipline, consistency, and making a complete fool of himself.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)

Into the comic-verse! Chris Snyder is a comic book addict who loves heroes, monsters, and bad dudes alike. Nerd-out with us.Support the show (http://dillantaylor.com)