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A Show About Nothing...and Everything. Listeners Can Submit Topics for Discussion and/or Non-Profit Organizations they'd like to promote to: livingwithwilltopics@gmail.com Much Love to Everyone, and Power to the People!

Will Gaines


    • Feb 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 55 EPISODES

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    Olympic Blvd Episode I - New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 50:46


    Welcome to Olympic Blvd!   It's a new year and it's time for new beginnings..   More Action. More Excitement. More Everything!   A show about failing up. Brought to you by Will Gaines and Alex Lindgren

    Don Talks with Victoria Lover

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 30:35


    Hey y'all! Sorry for the wait, we're back! and what an episode to come back to! Victoria Lover is a 7x award winning film producer, visual director, and video editor! We discuss her background within the film industry and how she's integrating her art into Web3! Also a fellow podcaster her Deep Verse is a visual podcast for artists to have candid, vulnerable conversations to express their most raw, deep, and honest emotions surrounding topics on life, art, and relationships and if I can be so bold I'd say we channeled a bit of that energy in this week's episode! As always if you are liking the show please like, comment, share and tell us what you think and be sure to follow and support Vic! Her @ is @victoriaklover on twitter and she's overall badass and dope as fuck so you can tell her I sent you!   All the best, I wish success and happiness on anyone reading this and as always welcome back to another week, of Living with Will!!!   Your boy, Will

    Don Talks with Zevi G

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 21:33


    What's goin on everyone! Zevi G is an artist who has been killing it in the traditional world and is taking a step into the world of NFTs with a project called 456 Collector's Club! by using NFTs Zevi G is opening the door to new collectors and building community within his concept universe 456 Land. Zevi G created 456 Land as "an alternative universe where community members have learned to care for and help one another. Citizens of 456 Land celebrate art and share the common values of spreading love and joy." He's dope, and I hope you enjoy our conversation!    As always I appreciate you all for listening and supporting the show and my guests and welcome back to another week, of Living with Will!

    Don Talks with the Nudie Community Matriarch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 32:19


    Hey Everyone!  Success and Happiness to everyone who reads this!! We are back and it's 2022!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL!!! We're back! You feel that? That's the feeling of SEASON II EPISODE I of LIVING WITH WILL!!!! But let's get into it don't let me waste your time! This week's guest is not only a founder, not only a badass, not only an amazing human, she's also building an All-female All-star NFT Project team! Need I say more? Let's talk about it! Their Developer? Works for Microsoft as a Software Engineer! Their Designer? She's collaborated with the world's largest brands such as Nike, Google, Barbie, Xbox, L'Oreal and Coors! More info? I got you! They're DAO centered and got an exclusive DAO portal coming too! Oh you said you need more ALPHA? How about their Digital Fashion Airdrops? Oh you're down with the Metaverse? They got a Nightclub (also Metaverse expansions coming too) Do you like apps too? they got an AR app currently in the Apple App Store and Google Play!!   oh and last thing! You all know I love some community organizing and activation! Their DAO will be donating 5% of secondary royalties to women's charities every month!!!   Never Financial Advice of course but Let's. F*ckin. Go!!! Seems like Year of the Nudie!   Happy 2022, you deserve happiness and it's coming! Love y'all and welcome back to another week, of Living with Will! 

    Conversations with Ashanti Branch (Eudcator, Mentor, Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 53:19


    Ashanti Branch is not just an educator, a mentor, an incredible speaker, or entertaining podcaster. He is an individual using his voice and his life to help better the lives of those around him. We talk about Taking off the Mask, how he helps men and boys to address the Societal "Mask" we all have on. I myself suffer from not taking the mask off and being my full self and am working on letting my community in! We discuss the Ever Forward Club, the Box (which you can find a link to in the description or by searching "Contents of the Box: Taking off the Mask: The Box" on Youtube at the Ever Forward Club YouTube Channel and all the incredible work he does to improve community. I am so grateful for this amazing conversation and for this incredible guest. It's episodes like these that keep me motivated on the days that are the hardest to hold my head up high! I appreciate everyone who reads this and success and happiness to you all! Welcome back to another week of Living with Will

    Conversations with Ali Sabet (Artist and Living Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 72:43


    There are no words for interviews like these, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Ali Sabet is not just prolific. He's not just talented, he's not just a revolutionary NFT artist or just an incredible artist in general. He is also a healer, a father, a genuinely incredible human being, and I would say, he is also my friend. I couldn't have asked for a better guest to celebrate my 50th episode of Living with Will. What a ride.   Success and Happiness to anyone reading this!   Welcome back to another week of Living with Will

    Conversations with Tatjana (Artist, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 35:08


    What's goin on everyone! I'm beginning to think short and sweet descriptions might do these episodes justice because the artist we have on the show today is nothing short of a legend and I'll let you hear it for yourself! I am forever grateful that Tatjana came on the show and I can't wait for you to hear our conversation and if you haven't yet already I HIGHLY recommend you check out her art. It is breath taking! As always, success and blessings to everyone reading this! Welcome back to another week of Living with Will

    Living with Will Episode 48 - Marty Callner (Director, Innovator, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 50:22


    What's goin on y'all, This is an episode I've been most excited to show you for a long time! Marty Callner is one of the most prolific guests we've ever had on the show! From directing musicians and bands like Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Chaka Khan, Cher, Stevie Nicks and more iconic musicians, he also directed comedians from George Carlin to Chris Rock, Will Ferrell, Whoopi Goldberg, Dane Cook, Jerry Seinfeld, and the irreplaceable Robin Williams (just to name a few) and has most recently exploded onto the NFT scene with a wild drop of an Andy Warhol photograph and relationships with some of the worlds most prolific artists. Marty Callner is an inspiration to me, and I am grateful to call him a guest of Living with Will, and a friend. I hope you enjoy this legendary episode. Matter of fact, let me say less. Enjoy the episode and have a fantastic week! Success and Happiness to everyone who reads this and Welcome back to another week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Nanu Berks (Human Legend, Artist Extraordinaire)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 49:03


    Hey Everyone! This is one of those episodes that I look back o n and I'm like wow! I really get to share these conversations with you all! One of the most thoughtful, thought provoking, insightful, and fun conversations I've ever had the pleasure of having. Nanu Berks is one of the greatest guests we've ever had on the show, whether it's her takes on society or as an artist this is not an interview you want to miss! Thank you so much Nanu and success and happiness to anyone who reads this! Welcome back to another week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Bryan Lie (IMCMPLX)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 65:48


    What's goin on Y'all! Ladies and Gentlemen I am so excited for this episode! Bryan is not only an incredible artist he is a great man with so much wisdom to share with the world and he has one of the biggest hearts of any guest I've ever had on the show! I am grateful to have him on the show and to call him my friend! I hope continued happiness and success to everyone who sees this! Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Forbes Riley (Queen of the Pitch)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 53:18


    What's going on everyone, Forbes Riley is an incredibly woman and one of the most accomplished Entrepreneurs I've ever had the pleasure of speaking with. She is not only a hilarious, highly successful spokesperson, motivational keynote speaker and CEO of SpinGym, but she's also hosted 180+ infomercials, launched the original ESPN X-Games, had 2 National talk shows and 25+ years marketing products on home shopping channels worldwide. This was a great experience for personally as we discussed subjects ranging from self-promotion, the Art of the Pitch, Life, Pursuit of Purpose, and so much more on this once in a lifetime interview. You can find our conversation on my website livingwithwill.org, Apple and Spotify Podcasts, and the video of us speaking on the Youtube Channel. As always let me know if you enjoy the show by liking, commenting, or subscribing! Thank you Forbes, thank you everyone who tunes in, and Welcome Back to another Week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Hanjin (Pioneer, Artist, Rockstar)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 73:11


    I can't express how grateful I am for such an authentic, genuine, and amazing artist to speak with me and share their story with us on the show! Hanjin is not only the first Chinese musician to do an NFT music drop but he is also an amazing man, artist in all senses of the word, and an Absolute Legend. We discuss music, life, and so much more on this once in a lifetime episode! Thank you so much for tuning in, and as always if you like the podcast please like, comment, subscribe, buy some merch, send your social security number, your seed phrase, whatever feels right! Welcome back to another Week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Logik (Artist, Google, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 50:36


    What's up y'all, Logik is not only an incredible artist he is an entrepreneur of epic proportions, a Creative Director at Google, he is also a legendary individual. We discuss Art, Japan, Life, Wisdom, and being the shit. Let's just get right into it, I hope you enjoy, tell a friend, tell your mom, and have a great day! Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Burnt Banksy (Courter of Controvery, Artist, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 34:37


    What's going on y'all! Happy 4/20 and Happy One Year Anniversary of Living with Will!!! We've come a long way here at LWW Studios. From my bedroom yelling about Systemic Oppression to interviewing experts and activists who are working to fix the System, to artists and innovators pushing culture forward, it has been an absolute pleasure and an honor to talk my shit to you all week after week! And to that point week's episode is an incredible one! Burnt Banksy is most famous for setting a Banksy on fire and minting it into the digital realm but he is much more than your run of the mill pyromaniac. He is also a visionary, a marketing genius, a rap-scallion, and I'd go so far as to calling him my friend. We talk art, blockchain, crypto, pissing people off, addressing the haters and much more on this week's episode so if you're pro-weed light one up on this incredible day in April and if you-re Anti-Weed drink some water or something and prepare yourself for a great episode! I hope you enjoy! Success and Happiness as always to everyone reading this!   Welcome Back to Another Week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Josh Fraser (Origin Protocol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 39:36


    What's going on everyone,   This is a very special episode! So much so that I waited up until 3AM just to begin recording it and have been patiently waiting to release it ever since! Josh Fraser is the Co-Founder of Origin Protocol. A company created to enable decentralized commerce and finance and which uses the innovation of the Blockchain and Ethereum to do so. Whether it be through their products such as Dshop which is a decentralized and open source e-commerce platform that allows anyone to create an online store easily, to their stable coin Origin Dollar which is the first of it's kind to earn a yield while still in your wallet, they are pioneers in the Digital Art Renaissance. For those unfamiliar with their work they are best known for being leaders in the NFT space from partnered releases with 3lau to Lupe Fiasco to Jake Paul to Ryan Tedder! A fun side note is they also have the Origin Token (OGN) which is an incentivize token that "ensures the health and growth of the network" and at the time of our recording was not yet listed on Coinbase. That has since changed and it marks the first time occurrence on Living with Will that we have ever manifested a coin listing.    I'm incredibly proud of the work they are doing and to be able to introduce you all to Josh and his company is an honor and a pleasure and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! You can learn more about Josh's work with Origin Protocol at https://www.originprotocol.com/en   Welcome back to another week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Don Diablo (Artist, Legend, Hexagonian)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 76:13


    What's goin on everyone! In celebration of my momma's birthday I would like to release this once in a liftetime special interview with the one and only Don Diablo! We had such a legendary conversation so to any fans of his or fans of art in general, you'll definitely want to hear this episode! We discuss his music, his thoughts on life, how to make it as an artist, and so much more on this Gem Packed episode! (Listen to the end if you're a real fan, he drops knowledge and exciting news to the very last minute!)   Make sure you also check out his Hexagon web series on Web Toon, his new music out now (and new music coming soon) and thank you so much to the man himself for sharing his new Single Eyes Closed, you can check it out on streaming platforms everywhere!   Also also Don Diablo is dropping the world's first NFT hour-long concert NFT titled Destination Hexagonia. it is a 1 of 1 piece that will go on sale through the digital art marketplace SuperRare today April 9!   Much love to the man Don Diablo himself but also much love to everyone reading this!   and last but not least a very special shoutout to DMX, Rest in peace and power to an icon. This episode is dedicated to you, your energy will be missed but never forgotten. 

    Conversations with Gareth Emery (Music, Lasers, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 41:53


    What's goin on Y'all,   There aren't many episodes that get me so excited that I stay up all night editing them but this episode is one of those cases!   Gareth Emery is an outrageously talented musician. His sense of how to entertain is unrivaled (go watch a live show of his), and he's breaking into the NFT scene like an absolute legend.    If you're a fan of his work, or just a fan of amazing art, he has a release called LSR/City launching on Nifty Gateway April 15th! I guarantee you won't want to miss that so make sure you're watching out!   Also you can learn more about Gareth Emery and his launch at garethemery.com/lsrcity   And the last thing I'll say is that if you are into music, business, art, and/or just listening to an amazing interview, this is the episode for you!   Welcome back to another week of Living with Will!  

    Conversations with Aria (Musician, Inspiration, Myth and Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 52:46


    What's goin on everyone! This week's episode features an incredible artist, a wonderful person, and one of the dopest guests ever to grace the Living with Will experience. Aria is not only an amazing musician, she is also an inspirational figure and I'm so grateful to have shared space and time with her to record this episode and have gotten to know her better!  We discuss her music, we talk about her dealing with 2 bouts of terminal cancer and a life threatening car crash, we talk spirituality, friendship, how we can be there for someone dealing with trauma, and so much more on this incredible, and once in a lifetime interview. If you're an artist or a human being, this is the episode for you!   I am so humbled and grateful for this episode and I know you are going to love it too!   You can find out more about Aria on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3G0IlPklJQobIsSWKEO5CZ?si=ITjl0oTGRcGMyS6vp8k0hQ   or on Instagram @musicbyaria   Welcome Back to another week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Neurite (A.K.A Carmen the Artist, Med School Student, Human Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 35:41


    This episode is the first time ever Living with Will has had two releases in one week and it is because the guests are so amazing and I wanted to support their work and their art being released to the public! The artist being highlighted today goes by the name Neurite. She is many things. Friend, Artist, Scientist, Doctor (in training), and overall incredible human being. She is just an artist and amazing human being and I stayed up all night getting this episode edited to be sure I showed some love and got this episode out for her NFT drop! Her art is inspirational and it stems from her desire to help children with Mental Health Illness. 10% of her proceeds from this release are going to "The Mind De Constructed" a Podcast aimed at Educating about Mental Health. Make sure you show some love and check out her work!!!   You can learn more about Neurite at her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/vjneurite/   Thanks so much to everyone who's tuned in, please like comment and subscribe and stay tuned for the new videos coming to Youtube soon!    Welcome back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with NFT Papi (Artist, Friend, Guide, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 37:40


    Known to some as Braydon Russell, to other he is known as NFT Papi. You get one chance to acquire interviews such as these, and on this day, in this year, I acquired one such interview. Nah but in all seriousness this man is a legend. We laughed together, we cried together, and he said some really awesome shit so I definitly recommend listening. If you're having a bad day, you need a good laugh, you want some great advice and/or just want to hear a great conversation, this is the episode for you!   You can learn more about the legend himself on the website nftpapi.com Tap in to this man's energy cuz it's genuine, it's real, and it's fuckin' awesome.   and last but not least go check out his Genesis NFT drop at the link below: https://opensea.io/accounts/NFT_PAPI   and as always, Welcome Back to Living with Will!  

    Conversations with James Mulligan (Disney, Artist, Legend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 52:13


    First and foremost this is one of the wildest interviews I've ever had.   Alone at 15 and working to survive James Mulligan is a testament to hard work and perseverance. He has since worked for companies like Disney, was the art director for Playboy, he did design work for Coca Cola, Lexus and Apple, and is friends with people like fuckn Steven Wozniack and Hugh Heghner. He and is an early adopter of Bitcoin and NFTs and the Dude is a fuckin legend point blank period.   Shout to artists like Sabet, Dario, and to the man himself James Mulligan for paving the way to helping other artists in the NFT space.    James is also donating portions of his art to Children's Hospitals so not only is he a legend of an artist, he's a decent human being at that!   Last but not least shoutout to Bogart’s Coffee in Seal beach too.   You can find more about James Mulligan here:   https://makersplace.com/jamescmulligan/   Welcome back to another week of Living with Will

    Conversations with Emily Lazar (Rockstar Graphic Novelist Pioneer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 38:30


    Emily Lazar is many things. She is an Artist, she is a Writer, she is a Rockstar, a Graphic Novelist, and more recently is behind the first Female Fronted Metal Band ever to drop an NFT. I'm so excited for her and to show you her music and let her tell you about herself.  This was an amazing episode freal. We talked NFTs, Comics, Spirituality, Music, Learning Code, and much more! So check it out! Tell a friend, bid in Emily's auction and as always success and blessings to anyone reading this!   If you want to learn more about Emily check her out here:   https://linktr.ee/EmilyLazar   Welcome Back to Living with Will  

    Conversations with Jack Platts (Blockchain and NFTs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 38:04


    Hey Everyone! Not many episodes get me as excited for you all to listen as with episodes like this! Jack Platts' understanding of the Blockchain is something I've been wanting to share with you all since since 2013 and I'm so grateful for him to come on the show and help me to describe and/or introduce you all this to technology that I believe will help to innovate and improve the world. We discuss the Blockchain, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, and the Polkadot Network and I can't fuckin' wait for you all to hear this!   Welcome back to another week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Jordan Syatt (Social Media Titan / Strength Training Nutritional Consultant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 41:21


    What's goin on everyone, Success and Blessings to anyone reading this. I'm so excited for you to hear this episode, I can't even contain it in writing.  Jordan Syatt is our guest this week and the dude broke the code to the internet and understands the keys to life: Health and Wealth.  In this week's episode we discuss how Jordan turned his Social Media following on Instagram from 5,000 followers 756,000, how he grew his business Syatt Fitness and somehow during all this success remains a genuine human being who actually does his best to help people. How many people that you know of can you say do that?  That sh*t is impressive to me. I also appreciate that despite all the opportunities this man has going for him that he still did the interview with a lunatic with blue hair and a He-Man Earring. That's badass. Anyways let me finish fanning out. The episode is just that lit. We break down the ways he got into his industry, the ways in which he learned Social Media, the work that goes into it, and the lessons he's learned along the way. If you are trying to use Social Media to your advantage, or trying to pursue a craft, a passion, or just be Successful in Life, this is the episode for you. Thanks so much for tuning in, and as always if you are liking the podcast, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe so your boy can eat! You Can Find Out More About Jordan on his Youtube Channel Jordan Syatt, his instagram @syattfitness and/or his Business here:   https://www.syattfitness.com/   In unfortunate news, this episode is dedicated to Ausar Peters.  Rest in Peace Young DC Legend. Give Ernie and Sami a hug from me. If you can, please donate to his funeral at the link below.  Any donation counts.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-for-ausar-peters?qid=04197cc726d3c28431dd1357df66e725  

    Conversations with the Love Child (an Artist of our Time)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 37:17


    Hey Everyone! I hope for the most successful and happiest life imaginable for you if you read this! The Love Child is a one of a kind artist. His style, his words, and his general presence are fuckin' inspiring and I promise if you are looking to pursue your dream or are pursuing an artistic life you should to listen to this episode.   If you've ever wondered what a once in a lifetime talent like Picasso or Basquiat thought while they were alive but never got the chance to speak to them look no further then this interview because very soon the world will know the name: The Love Child. You can find more information about The Love Child here: http://thelovechildart.com/ Thank you so much for tuning in and welcome back to another week of Living with Will

    Conversations with Medina III (Creative Consulting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 93:08


    Informative and Hilarious this is one of my favorite interviews we've had on here and I'm so grateful to Medina III for taking some time to talk with us!   We discuss conspiracy theories, the music and video game industries, and much more on this week's episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!   Thank you so much to Medina III and welcome back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Bock (Artéstë)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 38:09


    Wadup Y'all! This Week's Guest, the Artist known as Bock and/or Bock Haus is an outrageously talented artist and I'm grateful to know him and that he was down to discuss his world and his Art!   I hope you all enjoy and you can find more about him and his work at:   https://bock.haus/   Welcome Back to Living with Will   You can watch our conversation on youtube or as always check us out on Apple and/or Spotify Podcasts!

    2021 : Same Ol' New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 18:42


    What's Goin On Everyone! I thought it would be nice to start the 2021 season of Living with Will with a Monologue and a Video to go along with it for the first time ever! I'd been working on getting different episodes out to you but due to life being what it is, I lost my hard-drive and the podcast had to be delayed. I am grateful however for the time I got to think, to work, to love, and to live my life but I am equally grateful to return to this and to you all as well! I hope you enjoy this week's episode about Introspection, Dealing with Anger, Channeling Optimism, and Pursuing a Purpose and Change in Your Life! and if that isn't enough we also got some absurdly fire music from Julio Slim just for you! I Hope You Enjoy and Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Tamara Williams Van Horn (Community Educator)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 77:41


    In an otherwise uncertain and terrifying time I am reminded of the brilliance and the awesomeness of humanity when I listen to the interviews on this podcast.    This week's episode features a conversation with Tamara Williams Van Horn (They/them/theirs and She/her/hers) the first and only daughter of Jennifer and Louis of Cincinnati, Ohio and currently the Associate Director of the Office of Intercultural Engagement in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change at CU Boulder.   I met Tamara when I was still a student at CU and am forever grateful for the guidance and leadership of professors like her. Their understanding and teaching of the world and country we live in have taught me invaluable lessons and I hope to share that knowledge with you as well!    Welcome Back everyone to another week of Living with Will

    Conversations with Chris Lewis a.k.a Alexanderthebeat (Makeup Artist Extraordinaire)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 51:08


    Chris is one of the most interesting and fun to talk to guests I've ever had. We discuss topics that range from his path and career as a makeup artist but also the spiritual, religion, our country, the world, and much more on this week's episode! I hope everyone is well during these troubling times but know that you are a legend and I wish you continued success  and blessings in everything that you do.   Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Dr Williams (Part III)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 67:01


    I was debating the release of the third part of this series during an election that has anxiety and stress through the roof for many people around the world and I continue to pray for progress and for peace. Unfortunately the reality I am reminded of is that around half of the people who vote in my country used their vote for Donald Trump. Used their vote to continue hatred and confusion and frustration at a time where we need to come together as human beings to fix our world and our society. We have work to do. We have work to do to uplift and protect our neighbors and our communities from hostility and violence. We have to speak for and with our friends and family that we know and for those we don't to achieve what is right. We have to save our planet, and to allow all our people a chance at the pursuit of happiness. We are one people and we need to act like it. Conversations like those with Dr Williams and many of my other guests remind me to be an Optimist, and even when it feels impossible to achieve these goals I am grateful for conversations like these because they remind me to Work Hard, to Play Hard, and to Be Hopeful.   Thank you for listening and for reading.   Welcome Back to Living with Will!  

    Conversations with Dr Williams (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 49:32


    As we quickly approach November 3rd and an election in the United States of America this conversation with Dr. Williams has been insightful and a great source of Optimism in such an otherwise terrifying time!   Our Conversation grapples with the lunacy of racism, the history of it, and how this history and hysteria has warped the events occurring in the United States today.   Understanding (or in Dr. Williams' case, Diagnosing) issues makes it easier to find solutions. And this series has restored a hope in humanity for me and I hope it has a similar effect for you!   Regardless I hope everyone is doing well and successes and blessings to anyone reading this!   Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Dr. Williams (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 62:20


    Hey Everyone!   This is a very exciting episode not only being that it's an incredible interview with a brilliant man, but also being our first time releasing a series!   This interview will be released in Three Parts and we will be discussing various topics along the way but today we'll be talking about Psychiatry, the Intersection of Psychology and Trump's America, and the Surprising, Jawdropping, Flabbergastery that is the Horrors, Histories, and Repercussions of Racism.   Welcome Back to Another Week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Charlie Cole (Cinematographer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 65:23


    I Hope Everyone is Doing Well and Your Loved Ones Are Safe During These Troubling Times.   Words Can't Describe Episodes Like These. Charlie has Been One of my Biggest Inspirations for a Long Time so to have this Interview is a Huge Landmark for Me. Some of These Conversations Have Been Incredibly Therapeutic for Me. I Hope It Has the Same Effect For Those of You Who Need It.   If You are Interested in Self-Fulfillment, Art, Cool Shit, or just wanna listen to a dope conversation, this is the episode for you!   Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Yung Heelflip (Musical Genius)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 64:36


    An incredible talent and a brilliant mind Yung Heelflip brings my kind of energy to the Living with Will experience! From discussions of his childhood, to spirituality, mad scientist moves to just shootin' the shit, this interview could not have been better! Given the fact we also get to play and listen to some of his soon to-be released music as well? Couldn't have asked for more!   Welcome Back to Living with Will!   If you want to know more about Yung Heelflip Check him out here!   https://www.instagram.com/yungheelflip/

    Conversations with Al Kalyk (Director and Writer Extrodinaire)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 73:04


    Al is an Australian Film maker, Writer, slivovitz importer, and Bull Breeder. If you are interested in becoming a writer or a director yourself then this is the episode for you!  If you are interested in a great interview in general Al's creativity and wisdom span further then just his knowledge of the cinematic arts. I'm really excited for you to hear this episode and welcome back to Living with Will! If You'd like to Learn More about Al check out his website: https://alkalyk.com/

    Conversations with Daniel Brooks (Engineer Extraordinaire)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 64:06


    When it comes to engineering Daniel Brooks Reigns Supreme. Learning from the likes of Steve Albini, Working with artists such as JoJo, the Marías, Shaboozey, Dark Dazey, and Julio Slim, and just by being a genuinely awesome and hilarious person, I am extremely grateful to have this interview and to be able to work with him on the podcast! If you want to learn more about Daniel check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/brooks_skoorb/   If you want to work with him check out his website: https://www.goddesssoundla.com/       Welcome back to Living with Will  

    Conversations with Martin Bonventre (Musical Theatre x Broadway)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 46:07


    Martin's wealth of knowledge on the Art of Musical Theatre, his study of the craft, and his practice thereof (with tours like the National Broadway Tour of A Bronx Tale: The Musical that he took part in pre-Covid) make him both an incredible showman and an incredible guest for this week's episode. His thoughtfulness, compassion, genuine kindness and his joie de vivre however are what make him a great man, and I am very fortunate to call him family and friend. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did and welcome back to Living with Will!   If you want to know more about Martin:   https://www.instagram.com/martinotheshowman/

    Conversations with Libby Alvidrez-Hsieh (Alvidrez x Girl Friday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 86:01


    Whether in the band Girl Friday or as the artist Alvidrez, Libby Alvidrez-Hseih is a creator of phenomenal music.   Girl Friday's ridiculously fire new album released  August 21st called Androgynous Mary I HIGHLY recommend checking that out! I'm so grateful to have interviewed her and have been able to share some of Girl Friday's music, it's absurd to me I get to do this. I first heard her music as the artist Alvidrez and I was like damn, this music is amazing she's fucking killing it. Fast forward to now and to be able to play you some of her music from both her band and her own, as well as get to interview her about the experience of both? Fuckin' cool man. I am so grateful to have spoken with her and to be able to share our conversation with you all is an honor! This interview is both inspiring and self reflective! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and below are the names of the songs we heard during this episode, you all can find them on all by Searching for Alvidrez or Girl Friday on Apple, Spotify, Bandcamp!!! Also Also, below are links to learn more on Alvidrez and Girl Friday!   Welcome back to Living with Will!   https://alvidrez.bandcamp.com/ https://girlfridayband.bandcamp.com/   1. Eaten Thing by Girl Friday 2. A Stampede by Alvidrez 3. Grass by Alvidrez 4. Lullaby No.13 by Girl Friday 5. Going Down Well by Girl Friday 6. Red by Alvidrez 7. Public Bodies by Girl Friday    Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/mal.vidrez/ https://www.instagram.com/girlfridaytm/    

    Conversations with Chiko (CEO of Aviator Music Group Inc and Co-CEO of Hits Only Music Ent)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 64:35


    A myth in the making in Hip Hop, Rap Music Business and Management, Chiko has been making a name for himself and his business acumen since his days in college. After meeting him in New York for the first time in 2015 while I was working at Sony Music I knew this was someone I would be forever grateful to encounter and if You are looking for any wisdom on how to break into the music industry or what it takes to do build your own business, Chiko is an incredible resource. I am honored and grateful to present this interview to you!   Attached are some of Chiko's Credits as well as links to find him! CEO - The Aviator Group Inc (Management) - Reazy Renegade - Antonio Brown - Yung Simmie - The Renegades - Jonny Hopkins Worked with Foreign Teck and Lil Lody.   Placed over 119 major records. - DJ Khaled - Meek Mill - Rick Ross - Young Dolph - French Montana - Pusha - K Camp - Fabolous - Schoolboy Q - Tory Lanez - ETC   Co-CEO - Hits Only Music Ent LLC https://www.instagram.com/hitsonlychiko/   The Musical Guest this week is none other then DC's Own Julio Slim, links to learn more and find him on social media are below! https://www.instagram.com/julioslimofficial/ https://www.julioslim.com/ Welcome Back to Living with Will! 

    Conversations with Kristin Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 65:48


    On This Week's Episode We Discuss All Things Kristin Wallace. The Ultimate Comedian. A True Example of the Comic Arts. The Red to My Ash Ketchum. Kristin Wallace is Both Friend, and Inspiration. A Comedian in Career, and in Being. Our discussion ranges from Juggalo Spies, to Girls, The National Anthem, Formative Camp, Writing, Caucasians, and More!   Proud to Have Kristin Wallace on the Show, Welcome Back to Living with Will!   If You Want to Learn More About Kristin Wallace: https://www.instagram.com/verygenuine/

    Living with Will - A Brief Re-Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 4:09


    In This Brief Episode Our Host Re-Introduces Us to the Show and What It Means to Live With Will.   Enjoy and Welcome Back to Living with Will! 

    The Number 13 and a Brief History of Samurai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 43:03


    This Week is Dedicated to the History of the Number 13 and the Culture and History of Samurai! I Hope You Enjoy and Welcome Back to Another Week of Living with Will!

    Conversations with Fifth God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 91:45


    I Usually Keep My Own Voice Out of the Descriptions but This Episode was a Landmark for Me. For Those That Don't Know of Fifth God I Am Grateful for the Opportunity to Introduce you to Him! Our Discussions Range from Hip Hop to Sacred Plant Medicines to Podcasts to Life Paths and More! This is an Individual of Incredible Talent, Energy, and Wisdom! I am Genuinely Beside Myself with Gratitude for This Episode and I Hope You Enjoy It as Much as I Did!   Welcome Back to Living with Will!   You Can Find More About Fifth God at:   https://www.fifthgod.com   and Check Out His Podcast Masters of Ceremony Out Everywhere!   The Songs We Were Blessed With in This Episode (Thanks Again Fifth God!) Are All Off the Fifth Tape and They Are the Following (Track # Included!):   1. 11 - Gentrification (feat. Radamiz Scienze and Kye Russoul) 2. 09 - Transgression (feat. Da$h Ab-Soul and Radamiz) 3. 02 - Cold As F_ck (feat. Dot Demo) 4. 03 - '14 Stuy (feat. Skyzoo History and King Critical)    The Whole Album is Amazing and Can Be Found at: https://www.fifthgod.com      

    State Government and Human Sized Bats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 33:26


    In This Week's Episode Our Host Discusses State Government, Human Sized Bats, and Much More!   Welcome Back to Living with Will!

    Conversations with Julio Slim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 88:26


    In This Week's Episode Our Distinguished Host Speaks with the One and Only, the Talented, The Gifted, the Honorable, Julio Slim. Their Discussion Touches On Life, Music, and Much More! Welcome Back to Living with Will!  You Can Find out More About Julio Slim at: https://www.instagram.com/julioslimofficial/

    Conversations With I.O

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 56:57


    This Week's Episode Features an Interview with the Legendary Artist I.O! Our Illustrious Host and Distinguished Guest Discuss the World, Alien Invasion, Protesting, and More! Welcome Back to Living with Will.   You can find out more about I.O at: https://www.instagram.com/iodontplay/?hl=en

    Oluwatoyin Salau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 26:01


    In This Week's Episode We Continue the Conversation of Police Brutality, Rising Covid 19 Cases, and the Horrors of Racism and Sexism in the United States of America. Welcome Back to Living With Will. RIP to Oluwatoyin Salau and the countless names we will never know. Let us work to end all systems of oppression together.   Power to the People.     Resources for Re-Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SmqjTqfo3w   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zLQLUpNGsc   https://www.sentencingproject.org/criminal-justice-facts/   http://www.justicepolicy.org/news/8775   https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/   https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/unknown-date/party-rules.htm   https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/1966/10/15.htm   https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/   https://www.libertyhill.org/agenda-for-a-just-future?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_ez2BRCyARIsAJfg-kt0V6ijBpuL0ZFx2jCutvp-GqEAX1-48gAEKKt13ne3G8HPXAoQDZQaAnUpEALw_wcB   https://www.pbs.org/hueypnewton/actions/actions_cointelpro.html   https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/angela-davis   https://www.biography.com/activist/web-du-bois   https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/frederick-douglass   https://www.cypherleague.com/cypherleague/uniform-reporting-law-enforcement-improvement-act-a-new-method-to-improve-policing-and-prevent-brutality   https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Colors-History-Aboriginal-African/dp/B004X4O988   https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/james-baldwin   https://www.malcolmx.com/   https://www.amazon.com/New-Jim-Crow-Incarceration-Colorblindness/dp/1595586431   https://www.amazon.com/If-They-Come-Morning-Resistance/dp/1784787698   https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776   https://www.amazon.com/Their-Eyes-Were-Watching-God/dp/0060838671   https://www.cypherleague.com/cypherleague/uniform-reporting-law-enforcement-improvement-act-a-new-method-to-improve-policing-and-prevent-brutality Where to Donate: Your Local Black Lives Matter Chapter NAACP Reclaim the Block National Bail Out Bail Project Black Visions Collective Unicorn Riot Black Female Therapists Racial Justice Network

    Black Lives Matter - A History of Structural and Institutional Racism in the United States of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 58:37


    “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” –Bishop Desmond Tutu Choosing Neutrality you have chosen the side of the oppressor. In this episode our host will relay some of the tools to better understand and ways to better address the systemic and structural racism that plagues this country: let us all become active in the struggle for equity and equality for all.   Resources for Re-Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SmqjTqfo3w   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zLQLUpNGsc   https://www.sentencingproject.org/criminal-justice-facts/   http://www.justicepolicy.org/news/8775   https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/   https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/unknown-date/party-rules.htm   https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/1966/10/15.htm   https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/   https://www.libertyhill.org/agenda-for-a-just-future?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_ez2BRCyARIsAJfg-kt0V6ijBpuL0ZFx2jCutvp-GqEAX1-48gAEKKt13ne3G8HPXAoQDZQaAnUpEALw_wcB   https://www.pbs.org/hueypnewton/actions/actions_cointelpro.html   https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/angela-davis   https://www.biography.com/activist/web-du-bois   https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/frederick-douglass   https://www.cypherleague.com/cypherleague/uniform-reporting-law-enforcement-improvement-act-a-new-method-to-improve-policing-and-prevent-brutality   https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Colors-History-Aboriginal-African/dp/B004X4O988   https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/james-baldwin   https://www.malcolmx.com/   https://www.amazon.com/New-Jim-Crow-Incarceration-Colorblindness/dp/1595586431   https://www.amazon.com/If-They-Come-Morning-Resistance/dp/1784787698   https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776   https://www.amazon.com/Their-Eyes-Were-Watching-God/dp/0060838671   https://www.cypherleague.com/cypherleague/uniform-reporting-law-enforcement-improvement-act-a-new-method-to-improve-policing-and-prevent-brutality Where to Donate: Your Local Black Lives Matter Chapter NAACP Reclaim the Block National Bail Out Bail Project Black Visions Collective Unicorn Riot Black Female Therapists Racial Justice Network

    Mother Earth and Medina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 20:20


    On this week's episode our Eminent Host takes us on a trip through France, the UK, introduces us to Medina and so much more!

    Ghost Town and a Three Dollar Lamborghini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 25:27


    In This Week's Episode our Distinguished Host discusses Ghost Towns, Drive Thru Strip Clubs, High Stakes Rock Paper Scizzors, the legendary artist I.O and much more!

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