On The Cool

Taking it back to a couple weeks ago- Brandon and Marina ponder some of life's more important conspiracy theories (not really!)... From 2pac to 3pac to questioning if the world actually DID end in 2012, the team is covering it. This is the last episode of its kind, stay tuned to see some BIG CHANGES coming to "On The Cool" very soon!

Welcome back! After a little summer break, Marina is back to discuss her upcoming MCAT test with Brandon! If you need a little inspiration- or even a little distraction- catch up with the dynamic duo in a fresh new fall episode of "On The Cool"!!

Brandon answers a few questions people might have if they are not familiar with annual PRIDE celebrations or if they have never attended one before. He discusses how PRIDE started, what the celebration means to him and what it was like to attend the celebration while still "in the closet" way back when. Brandon also recounts what it has been like to celebrate PRIDE in Houston over the years. HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! -- Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon reads a piece he wrote in 2015 in which he discussed growing up gay and the importance of acceptance and understanding. This is only the tip of the iceberg- in honor of PRIDE month, Brandon will be talking more about the LGBTQ world on upcoming episodes throughout June.  -- Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon recounts his experience marching to Houston City Hall earlier this week for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. With 60,000 people in attendance that day, Brandon describes the scene as "genuine and powerful." Let's put an end to racism. -- Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Major Changes and Major Changes PART 2" concludes Brandon's college and career story. Brandon and Marina also talk about his internship experience and offer advice for people who are looking to take those next steps in life. If you haven't heard PART 1, click on last week's episode and listen to the first half! Life will always include its challenges, but remember- you are always exactly where you are supposed to be.   Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What's been going on?! Brandon and Marina discuss some of the major changes they have been observing over the past few months and also lay out some of their predictions for the future. They chat about the entertainment world, everyday life and college & careers, of course! PART 1 of "Major Changes and Major Changes" also includes the beginning of Brandon's college and career story. Make sure to check back next week for PART 2! Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Drake released a brand new mixtape titled Dark Lane Demo Tapes last week and Brandon is here to give his take on it! Along with a quick rundown of some of his favorite songs from the mixtape, Brandon also recounts the times he experienced seeing Drizzy in person. Also, what albums from the past made their way onto the U.S. iTunes store's top albums list recently?  Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon and Marina talk about dating apps out on the market right now and give their best advice on how to spot a catfish and what to do if you plan to meet up with someone. They also chat about bios, intentions and seeing people you know on these apps. Of course, the crazy stories always come along with these two! Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you have questions about college? Brandon and Marina are here to discuss! From community college to university, they have been through it! The longtime best friends discuss what applying and paying for college was like for them and laugh about stories from their early college days. This is only the first of many episodes about college...  Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon's mom - reality TV queen - is back to break down the season 10 premiere episode of Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The mother-son duo also talk about episode three of Real Housewives of New York which all leads to a discussion on sharing life issues and privacy.  Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon G. answers quick-fire questions from his best friend of over 10 years, Marina! From flooding cars to running out of gas, the duo talks best friend stories as well as their favorite conspiracy theory and the current Tik-Tok trend. They also discuss what "making it" in life means to them...  Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon G. and his mom, the reality TV queen, discuss the season 12 premiere of Bravo's Real Housewives of New York. They also discuss some of the reality TV stars they have met over the years (DJ Pauly D, Erika Jayne, Bethenny Frankel) as well as go through some of their favorite reality shows. Keeping in mind that there should always be a way to decompress from daily life, Brandon and his mom discuss how they use reality TV as a way to escape and a way to bond.  Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/