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Guys That Listen


    • Dec 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 36m AVG DURATION
    • 101 EPISODES


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    How Expectations Kill Us Slowly | Guys That Listen ft. Pete

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 12:56


    What's up GTL fam.I apologize for not uploading on our regular schedule, life got in the way and I fell behind and that's why it is today's topic. If you've fallen behind on your expectations in life, you're not alone.

    We Need Each Other | Guys That Listen ft. Pete by Himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 14:41


    Welcome back GTL fam. Today we're doing a special episode where Peter is alone, Peter is usually alone just not for the podcast. Since the holidays are coming up, we're going to talk about friendship! Let us know what you think about the episode and what topics you would like us to talk about next! :)

    Closure in Relationships and Protecting Your Peace | Guys That Listen ft. Magie Hue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 94:22


    What's good GTL fam! We're finally back after a brief hiatus and today we're joined by our friend Magie Hue! She goes into her life as a creative introvert, how that works in her favor as a creative and what it means to protect her peace in the nightlife industry and personal life. We've missed you guys and it feels so good to be back!Instagram @guysthatlisten Pete @sliceofpedroMagie ​⁠ @magiehue

    Why Showing Love Might Not Be Enough | Guys That Listen ft. Samy Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 107:11


    What's good GTL family! In this episode we're joined by musician and artist Samy Love. She goes into what it was like moving to America, how she opened up to love and the difficulties of modern dating. Instagram@guysthatlisten Peter @sliceopedroSamy @samy_love__

    How Therapy and Mindfulness Changed My Relationship And Career | Guys That Listen ft Paul Sugimura

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 121:27


    What's good GTL familia! Todays episode we're joined by Paul Sugimura, realtor and therapy advocate. We go into healthy upbringing, breaking the generational trauma and how therapy changed his life.Instagram@guysthatlistenPete @sliceofpedroPaul @psugi91

    Good Enough To Date | Guys That Listen ft. DJ Baby Yu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 111:26


    Welcome back GTL fam! Today we have special guest Daniel aka DJ Baby Yu talking about health in the nightlife industry and how he's overcome the emotional damage caused by infidelity.Make sure yall tune in as we have a bunch of stories about how caring about your health matters, when you should date.Instagram@guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedroDaniel @djbabyyu

    How Father-figures Shape Your Relationships | Guys That Listen ft. Jeffrey Dang

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 121:25


    What's up GTL fam! On today's episode we're joined by Jeffrey Dang an DJ, creative and avid thinker. We go into how our father figures have shaped how we've interacted with others in our relationships and how acknowledging how it has affected us it the first step in taking back control.Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedroJeffrey @jeffrey_dang

    How Stepping Out My Comfort Zone Changed My Life | Guys That Listen ft. Rydre Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 117:29


    Welcome back Guys That Listen family, today we're joined by our good friend Rydre Johnson. We go into forcing yourself out of your comfort zone, how DJing gave Rydre two personalities, and how important camaraderie between men and their mental health.Instagram@guysthatlistenPeter @sliceofpedro Rydre @rydrizzy.dj

    Leaving Los Angeles for Love | Guys That Listen ft. Stephanie Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 139:06


    Welcome back GTL familia! Today's episode we have Steph Jones joining us as she talks about uprooting her life in Los Angeles to be with her husband and the difficulties of starting a new chapter in her life. We go into how to communicate and situations that arise with starting a new life in someplace foreign with a loved one.Instagram@guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Stephanie @_itsstephjones

    How Fatherhood Saved My Life | Guys That Listen ft. Anthony Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 107:57


    What's good Guys That Listen Fam!? Today we're joined by Anthony Martinez, father, dancer and mentor. He goes into his struggles with depression, his close call with death, and how he's turned his life around to find purpose as a mentor and father. We believe there needs to be more figures like Anthony. Hope you guys enjoy ❤️ Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Anthony @anthonyrayishere

    Little Saigon and Community | Guys That Listen ft Chris Tran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:29


    Moving to Taiwan at 19, Dating Overseas & Capturing Life | ft Jasper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 89:50


    What's up GTL fam! Today we're joined by Jasper, DJ and business owner as he talked about moving around as a child and eventually moving to Taiwan which shaped the rest of his life. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Jasper @disasterjasper

    Healing From Divorce Trauma & Life's Silver Linings | Guys That Listen ft. Brandon Miranda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 125:56


    Welcome back GTL fam, today we're joined by Brandon Miranda a Grammy nominated producer as he talks about diving into marriage while being unemployed, the power of love and how he's come out on the other side. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Brandon the_brandonmiranda

    Finding Love Unexpectedly, Marrying into a Vietnamese Family, New Traditions | GTL ft. Lester

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 110:00


    Welcome back GTL fam! On today's episode we're joined by our friend Lester. He talks about his approach to his marriage, how he finds balance in life and why he decided to get married. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Lester @lesterburnem

    Balancing Passion For Music, Family & Fatherhood | Guys That Listen ft. Chris Flow Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 111:08


    GTL fam on today's episode we have DJ, father, and vinyl connoisseur Chris Flow Santos on the pod! We talk about his recent success and how he interprets that in his latest stage of life, fatherhood. We dive into the idea that we're all just figuring it out as we go and a few ideas as how we can approach that better. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Chris ​⁠@adjnamedflow

    How To Be A Better Friend, Your Inner Voice, Connecting With People | Guys That Listen ft Thurston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 120:04


    What's up GTL fam? We're back and joined by Christian Thurston as we're going through his current life after a long term relationship and reconnecting with friends and his love for DJing. This episode we discuss how life and friendships change as we grow older and what it takes to maintain those relationships. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Christian @ishaboithurston

    Friendzones, Anxiety & Mental-health | Guys That Losten ft. Kaylene Bondoc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 101:40


    What's good GTL fam! Today's episode we have Kaylene Bondoc, a young creative entrepreneur from the bay joining us. She goes into her development from highly anxious to being able to cope and even benefit from certain levels of anxiety. There are stories of friend-zones which lead to becoming partners and now business partners. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Kaylene @kleanbondoc

    From Gangs to Tattoos and Fatherhood | Guys That Listen ft. Chuck Cauton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 117:07


    Welcome back GTL fam! We're joined by Chuck Cauton, father of 5, rollerblader, professional tattoo artists and a man of many stories. Chuck talks to us about growing up around gang life, how one night forever changed his life, and how everything goes full circle! Make sure y'all tune into this one and have a listen

    Healing my Inner Child, Fighting Insecurities & Body Dysmorphia | Guys That Listen ft. Alexa Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 109:53


    Welcome back GTL familia, today we're joined by marketeer and tenacious survivor Alexa Rae! She goes over her childhood of having a single mother and how that affected her youth, and how she coped as a child and then completely going through other way battling body dysmorphia. This was one hell of a ride so make sure yall listen into this one

    Gaining Confidence and Drive From The Desire of Providing Value | Guys That Listen ft Dho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 105:50


    On today's episode we're joined by David Ho, he opens up about his lack of community during his youth and how that shaped his development into a business man and a community creator. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro David Ho @dhocreates

    Purpose Of Real Art | Guys That Listen ft. Kid David

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 42:44


    Welcome back GTL fam! Today we have David Shreibman on the pod. He discusses pursuing bboying and working in the entertainment industry and the burnout from his passion that follows. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro David @kiddavid

    Recovery From Toxic Relationships | Guys That Listen ft. Shamel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 127:37


    Hola GTL familia, today we have Shamel on the podcast and we go through past versions of ourselves in toxic relationships, deriving confidence from insecurities, and breaking the cycle on mental with approaching women Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Shamel @shamelamin_

    Pressures of an Indian Household | Guys That Listen ft. Mayank

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 113:44


    What's good GTL fam, today we're joined by Mayank as he discusses early childhood in India and connecting with his sister and disconnecting with his father. We go into touchy subjects such as family pressures as well as how to derive self worth. Instagram @guysthatlisten Pete @sliceofpedro Mayank LinkedIn.com/hiremepls

    Psychotherapy and the Decline of Mental Health | Guys That Listen ft Trina Chan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 120:02


    What's good fam! On today's episode we're joined by Trina Chan, a creative from Hong Kong who moved to California to pursue a career in psychotherapy! She discusses how her upbringing in the arts impacted the direction of her career as well as trends in mental health from a viewpoint of a psychotherapist. Make sure you guys have your headphones plugged in because this one is a doozy. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Trina @talktotrina

    The Oldest Full Time Job in all of History | Guys That Listen ft. Jess Clark Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 124:42


    We're joined by Jess Clark Garcia, singer, actress and now a full time mother. Jess discusses her upbringing in the arts, how she unintentionally found love, and motherhood. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Jess @jessclarkgarcia

    Elevating Your Craft | Guys That Listen ft. Nico Blitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 173:53


    Welcome back GTL FAM, this week we're joined by DJ, producer, podcaster and event coordinator, Nico Blitz! He goes into navigating business and romance with his partner Jackie, how he is elevating his art and how to push his boundaries in business. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Nico @nicoakablitz

    Navigating Childhood Trauma | Guys That Listen ft. Amber Ashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 101:05


    What's good GTL fam! This week we're joined by Amber Ashley! She goes into navigating her childhood trauma to leaving her 9-5 for entrepreneurship while juggling a family.

    Finding Peace Outside of Relationships | Guys That Listen ft. Joselyn Arciaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 87:30


    Welcome GTL familia! Today we're joined by multi faceted creative Joselyn! She goes into her dating life as well as her path of self development away from relationships! Instagram @guysthatlisten Pete @sliceofpedro Joselyn @joselynarciaga

    Troubled Teens | Guys That Listen ft. Johnny Keo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 90:06


    What's good GTL, we got to catch up with Johnny Keo from our younger years! We got to talk a bit about the past and how we've changed through the years Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro

    Finding Sobriety | Guys That Listen ft. David Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 93:59


    Hola GTL fam, we have David Allen returning to the pod today. He goes into what he's been up to since the last pod which is finding sobriety, dealing with his demons, as well as finding healthier hobbies. Make sure you guys tune in cuz this one's a doozy

    Overcoming Addiction | Guys That Listen ft. Mikey Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 105:37


    What's good GTL gang! We're joined by Mikey Anthony as he goes into his stories of overcoming addiction, past traumas and finding a higher purpose. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Mikey @mikeyanthony.photo

    Bulletproof Conviction, Overcoming Average, 100 days of DJing | Guys That Listen ft Jakob Mesina

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 152:43


    What's happening GTL fam! On today's episode we're back with the homie Jakob Mesina! He goes into discipline through martial arts, his determination in succeeding as a DJ, and his bulletproof mindset that allows him to overcome tough times! Make sure yall turn up the volume for this one cuz it's a doozy. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Jakob @jakobmesina

    Homelessness to Celebrity Chiropractor | Guys That Listen ft. Donovan Smolich

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 117:17


    What's good GTL gang! On today's episode we're joined by Dr. Donovan! He shares his stories from the streets, from being homeless and dead broke to recreating himself and finding success. This is a wild one, trust me when we say you need to be locked into this one. Instagram Peter @sliceofpedro Dr. Donovan @drdonovansmolich

    When You Know You Know Love, Practicing Law in Love, Biggest Supporters | Guys That Listen ft Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 81:18


    What's good GTL fam! This week we're joined by Austin, lawyer, rapper and newly engaged! He goes into becoming quickly falling in love when he least expected, his upbringing with magic and his passion with music! Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Austin @thekidsavibe

    Identity Crisis, Parental Traumas, Finding Your Best Self | Guys That Listen ft Polli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 107:45


    What's up GTL familia! On today's episode we're joined by Polli! She talks about her dating experiences, finding the best version of herself, and past traumas. instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Polli @pollitheism

    How to Approach Women, How to Not Stare, Being Friends With Your Exes | Guys That Listen ft. Sammie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 119:08


    Hola GTL fam! On today's episode we're joined by a special co host Ariel and special guest Sammie! We catch up a bit on Sammie's life since the last episode she was on which was about a year ago and discuss what her thoughts were on how to approach women, etiquette on staring, and if it's possible to be friends with your exes. instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Sammie  @SammieBernabe  Ariel  @thearielmermaid 

    Hypothyroidism, The Friendzone, Art as Expression | Guys That Listen ft. Lori Luvsic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 135:17


    What's good GTL fam?! This week we're joined by our friend Lori. She's an artist, DJ and holistic health advocator. She goes into growing up and not fitting in, finding life dealing her a set of cards where her whole lifestyle has to be reworked and organic relationships! We talk a lot about the nuances of health and healthy relationships! nstagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Lori @loriluvsic

    Dating Resume, Agency Over Your Happiness, Bachelor Parties | Guys That Listen ft Matt Pham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 128:17


    Welcome back GTL fam! Today we're joined by our good friend Matt Pham and guest co host Adrian. We have some guy talk and go into things guys usually sweep under the rug but we decided to bring it up to the surface Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Matt @matt.monet Adrian @adriandelosreyes_

    Online Dating vs. IRL Dating, Growing Through Breakups, Goal Setting feat. Hanakattt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 100:34


    Welcome back GTL fam! Today we're joined by fellow podcaster Hanakattt from the @bulgogi.podcast! Make sure to check them out on Instagram :) In this episode we dive into the differences between online dating and real life dating, our process of growing through breakups, and the topic of goal setting and its importance to achieving concrete progress! Follow us on Instagram: @hanakattt @sliceofpedro

    Separation, Surviving Depression, Reconnecting with Friends | Guys That Listen ft Pretty Pape$

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 111:47


    Welcome back GTL fam! Mario has taken the week off but we're joined by our friend Mike AKA Pretty Pape$! He talks about his recent separation with his wife, his self destructive phase and now his rebuilding phase! Make sure you tune in as we go into some serious stuff. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro Mike @prettypapes

    Breakdancing In The Olympics, Burnout and Success, Seeking Therapy | Guys That Listen feat. Donovan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 115:32


    Welcome back GTL fam, today we're joined by our good friend Donovan who is part of the Rock Force Crew! We'll be diving into the world of breaking and the politics involved behind the scenes, Peter shares his recent feelings of burnout and his efforts in his pursuit of his definition of success and tying in seeking therapy with it all. Make sure to follow us on Instagram! @donovan_707 @sliceofpedro @dim.slum

    Working with Mental Ill Patients, Finding Your Purpose | Guys That Listen Ft. Brandon Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 111:56


    What's good GTL fam! Today we're joined by our friend Brandon Nguyen, he goes into his journey as a social worker and the reason why he continues to do this line of work regardless of the low pay and high difficulty. There's a lot to unload in this episode so trigger warning out there to you guys who might have a tougher time hearing about abuse, there are timestamps to skip. Thank you for being patient with us. Instagram @GuysThatListen Brandon @brandongales Peter @sliceofpedro Mario @mr.stealyourdogs.

    Divorce Lawyer, Wife, and Mother | Guys That Listen ft Denise Koeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 101:29


    Hola GTL fam, today we're joined by our friend Denise Koeller! She goes into life as a divorce attorney, love, marriage and motherhood!Make sure you tune in and have a listen to this gem packed episode Instagram @GuysThatListen  Denise (no socials)Peter @sliceofpedro Mario @mr.stealyourdogs.

    Going All In With Music | Guys That Listen Ft. Ted Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 84:40


    We're back GTL fam and this time with our friend Ted Park!! He talks about the discovery for his love for music, dropping out of school and going all in on himself. Tune in as we go through an inspirational ride with Ted. Instagram @guysthatlisten Ted Park @tedparkboi Mario @mr.stealyourdogs Peter @sliceofpedro

    Kidney Failure, Villian Origin, What is Means to be a Man | Guys That Listen ft. Justin Pham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 112:33


    What's good GTL fam! On today's episode we have Justin Pham, kidney failure survivor, business man, and health advocate. He goes into his journey through health problems and now how he helps others in his position. Instagram @guysthatlisten Justin @justinppham Peter @sliceofpedro Mario @mr.stealyourdogs

    Choosing Groomsmen, Growing Up, Brotherhood | Guys That Listen Guys Night In Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 51:57


    GTL we're at that point in our lives where our friends start getting married, and groomsmen are made. We go into some of our past lives with our good friends and share our thoughts on growing up and the brotherhood we've formed. Follow us on Instagram @guysthatlisten @sliceofpedro @mr.stealyourdogs @adriandelosreyes_

    Skating & DJing, Security Shooting A Guest, Figuring Out Life | feat. Julz Dela Pena

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 131:00


    Welcome back GTL fam! Today we're joined by our guest Julz Dela Pena who is a San Diego native who shares with us his story of how he got into DJing, crazy night life incidents such as their security guard shooting a guest, and sharing his journey of wisdom he developed throughout his 30s and finding his identity. Follow us on Instagram @guysthatlisten @julzdelapena @sliceofpedro @mr.stealyourdogs @adriandelosreyes_

    How Many Dating Apps is Too Much, Tinder Love Stories, Growing Up Catholic | GTL ft Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 63:53


    What's good GTL fam, on today's episode we're joined by Harrison Houde! He talks about his experience growing up in a rich family and losing it all. There's something different growing up in the youtube era as a child and as an adult in the dating app era, he goes into it all. Instagram @guysthatlisten Harrison @harrisonhoude Peter @sliceofpedro Mario @mr.stealyourdogs Adrian @adriandelosreyes_

    Romance Being Inconvenient, Marrying Yourself, & Dual Personalities | Guys That Listen ft Monica

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 92:10


    How's it going GTL fam! On today's episode we have Monica Yang aka CatchTwentyFour a musician, DJ, and currently married to herself! She goes into her progression as CatchTwentyFour and where her current journey in life is. Instagram @guysthatlisten Monica @catchtwentyfour Peter @sliceofpedro Mario @mr.stealyourdogs

    Confronting Your Past, Dealing With Intimacy, & The Body Keeps the Score | GTL ft Linda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 141:14


    Hola GTL fam, today we're celebrating our 1 year anniversary WHOOHOO!! It's only right that we brought back the guest who started it all LINDA! She comes back sharing with us on her business and her own personal growth as a year ago. We're so honored to have her back on and for her to open up to us about her current journey in her develop. This one is great as we dive into our own personal journey as hosts and friends. Instagram @guysthatlisten Linda @musingsoflinda. Peter @sliceofpedro. Mario @mr.stealyourdogs

    Pop Lockin, Michael Jackson, & Not Giving A F | Guys That Listen ft Lexakhan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 89:08


    What's good GTL familia, today we got Lexakhan, DJ, mentor and dancer on the show. We revisit some history in the OC dance scene as well as the history behind Michael Jacksons "Moonwalk". Check in with the guys and have a listen! Instagram@guysthatlisten Lexakhan @djlexakhanPeter @sliceofpedro Adrian @adriandelosreyesMario @mr.stealyourdogs

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