Our Hella Confusing Twenties

1:45 - How the hell are you, Erik? 2:40 - “Livin' the dream, losin' my mind like everybody else.” 2:50 - We met at the Foothill Theatre Conservatory. 3:00 - How bureaucracy destroyed the program 3:40 - How Tom broke it down 5:15 - How nervous I was to audition for Conservatory 6:00 - Acting as I write screenplays 7:20 - Erik has never not gotten nervous to perform 7:30 - Jeremy's showcase scene 8:30 - Jeremy's one man show 9:45 - Did Loyola Marymount have a New Works Festival? 11:04 - The closest thing to Stand-Up 11:40 - One-Man Show Inspirations 12:24 - Jeremy's early self-perceived weaknesses as an actor 12:30 - “Oh, I don't know what to do with my hands.” 13:13 - Erik's Stretch Story 14:40 - He used to feel more comfortable thinking about character first. Trying to get back to thinking of the craft first. 15:20 - Jeremy explains Stretch 16:45 - The Actor and the Target 20:20 - Reading books you have vs. Buying new books 22:30 - Watching first act of movies 23:20 - ‘As Good As It Gets' with Jack Nicholson 24:06 - Letterboxd? 25:23 - The layers to the process of really thinking. 25:45 - Film criticism? 27:20 - Filmmaking is the film critic's dream 28:00 - So much easier to tear down than create 29:00 - ‘Bullet in the Brain' by Tobias Wolff 30:20 - ‘Red' by Rothko 30:50 - Our judgy inner voice. You have to be continually reassured. 31:30 - Acting as a game of endurance 32:22 - The idea of “should” 33:00 - What's the one thing you really WANT to exist? 34:30 - The action of being creative IN and OF itself. 35:00 - The invisible increments of growth 36:40 - A Bright Eyes lyric 37:14 - David Lynch quote 37:40 - Jordan B. Peterson —> Great stories are where the archetypal meets the personal 38:58 - Mark Twain on the value of traveling 39:30 - Trying to understand why a character reacts in a way we wouldn't. 40:00 - Any choice CAN be reasonably motivated. 40:32 - Acting. The pure empathy machine. 40:45 - Me and Erik are fucking QUOTES GUYS 42:00 - What a good actor does in the face of shitty material 43:11 - What Erik expected from Hollywood. The lonesomeness of LA without community. Feeling lost regardless. 45:18 - Adam Scott, 15 years before he got anything. 45:25 - You need to cultivate an outside life. 46:16 - It's up and down! 47:19 - The land of broken (entitled) dreams. 47:47 - Have some fucking agency! 49:20 - Sean Baker liked Strawberry's look 50:00 - All the “You Shoulds” 50:31 - Who has the money? 51:00 - Only 3% of actors have this happen 51:50 - Jacob Elordi v. Angus Cloud 53:00 - Why I left L.A. 54:34 - A publicist (he thinks) told Erik this. 56:20 - What success looks like. 57:00 - “Just another movie that played at a big festival” 58:00 - The magic is in the DOING 58:20 - Seeking external validation always leads to unhappiness. 59:20- ‘The End of the Tour', constantly re-defining our idea of success so we're just outside of it. 1:00:00 - The CONSTANT effort and work necessary for gratitude. 1:00:54 - Erik is a HYPOCRITE 1:05:00 - You can read and learn all you want, but if you aren't implementing, it's pointless. 1:06:30 - How we try to BE LESS DUMB 1:07:27 - Erik prefers experiencing work with others, Jeremy does not. 1:08:20 - I used to think I wasn't “advanced” enough for serious movies 1:10:00 - Of course, belief is the first step! 1:10:26 - An artist's journey: bringing your skill level up to your taste. 1:20:00 - Religious upbringing talk 1:39:20

Website: jeremythsgriffith.wixsite.com/notfunnyfunnyguy Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguy Instagram: @notfunnyfunnyguy Tik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguy Twitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguy ----------------- In this, the 19th of (hopefully) many episodes he offers up some thoughts on media representation, being a Westerner through and through, the nobility of being a writer, how much he hates insensitivity around mental illness (but is not surprised by it), and how much he loves Wes Anderson's 'The Darjeeling Limited. Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion. --------------- 1:48 - We just MADE UP numbers! 4:23 - My playlist tonight is just thoughts. 4:44 - On “Blasian Representation” 6:50 - How I felt seeing half White half Filipinos in the media 9:00 - How I DON'T think 11:25 - Race problem solved 12:50 - Jordan Peterson on the dangers of the arrogance of the intellect. 14:06 - Glenn Loury on identifying as a Westerner 15:30 - The media and ideas I was raised on. 17:05 - Tobias Wolff and Raymond Carver 17:45 - My creative writing class at Chabot 19:00 - That time I met Tobias Wolff 19:40 - The nobility of writing 20:00 - My published story and having Betsy Franco read it 21:30 - I'll always come back to fiction, I'll always make screenplays 23:10 - The feedback Betsy Franco gave my story 25:13 - At least I got “Bullet in the Brain” signed, hahaha 27:23 - I hate insensitive comments about mental illness, especially from loved ones 29:20 - You'll always have all kinds of people 31:10 - How good is ‘The Darjeeling Limited'? 33:28 - The “Hotel Chevalier” Short Film 34:30 - On Nietzsche's ‘Beyond Good and Evil' 35:40 - People will live and die and never grapple with ideas as lofty as these 36:22 - Why my former classmate's mother loved Jon Stewart 37:30 - The value of art 40:25 - A Connoisseur of nuance 41:40 - The more sides you see, the more you understand truth 42:15 - Do we need lies to survive? 43:20 - The fragility of the average mind 44:40 - God is essential, if you can't find Him, you must create Him 45:30 - Most belief systems are prejudices, notions, or inspirations defended after the fact 47:35 - Master morality v. Slave morality 49:10 - Being hyper-critical of great figures out of insecurity 52:05 - Detaching yourself from your culture 53:22 - Where do our thoughts come from? 56:30 - I'm such a genius 56:50 - You're my tribe!

Website: jeremythsgriffith.wixsite.com/notfunnyfunnyguy Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguy Instagram: @notfunnyfunnyguy Tik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguy Twitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguy In this, the 18th of (hopefully) many episodes he parodies late night radio hosts, discusses the fantastic underpinnings of America, and gets into the practical benefit of the Crucifixion story. Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion. 0:50 - This is a nighttime podcast 1:18 - 101KKSFPRURSO 1:56 - We got Jazz. 2:50 - Whooshkaa —> Anchor, more LISTENERS, baby! 3:45 - God bless America 4:45 - Everything has its downside. 5:20 - My coworker who LOVED America. 6:10 - What George Washington said. 7:16 - The American ideal is AMAZING! 8:17 - The practical value of Jesus crucifixion story. 11:20 - “Get that cross outta my face!” 13:20 - Give your life to a purpose greater than yourself. 14:20 - Homie CAME BACK TO LIIIFE! 15:35 - We need to shed past qualities to transition into each life stage. 16:28 - I’m kind of obsessed with the idea of resurrection and rebirth. 17:13 - I’m not Slytherin anymore! 18:30 - The essence of being a good person. 19:20 - We have no idea where our thoughts come from. 20:25 - Good and evil exist. 21:10 - As human beings, something about us is exactly the same. 22:05 - Is it the Devil and DEMONS?! 23:20 - Here’s the process to being the best person. 24:40 - Do you have panic attacks? I’m with ya. 26:20 - Acupuncture is INCREDIBLE. 27:54 - My wave analogy. 28:55 - The Happiness Curve (?) on emotional development throughout the years. 30:35 - My Uber ride with the early 30s parents in San Francisco. 35:20 - We all have our stories to tell. 36:25 - ‘Haunted’ on Netflix

Website: jeremythsgriffith.wixsite.com/notfunnyfunnyguy Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguy Instagram: @notfunnyfunnyguy Tik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguy Twitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguy In this bonus episode he interviews his former classmate Kat Walker Shea on the ins and outs of Calarts' Film Directing MFA program! Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion. Kat's Promo Links: Georgie: https://twitter.com/RomeroIsDoneFor https://anchor.fm/georgieromeroisdonefor Soft-Boiled: https://twitter.com/SoftBoiledPod 2:03 - Context for interview! 3:06 - The Film/Video BFA vs. Film Directing MFA 4:54 - The Color of Pomegranates (example of non-narrative film) 5:42 - DO NOT MENTION TIM BURTON IN YOUR APPLICATION! 7:54 - Why Calarts? 8:52 - “You’re kind of weird, you should apply to Calarts.” 12:14 - The story that got Kat into Calarts. 13:39 - Where did you do your undergrad? How did it prepare you for the Master’s program? 17:04 - What was the transition into Calarts like? 20:04 - A Man’s Search for Meaning 22:34 - “I thought I was a more regular person.” 22:54 - More specifically, what was the transition into your program like? 23:34 - Un Chien Andalou - Luis Bunuel & Salvador Dali 26:04 - Czech New Wave film ‘Daisies’ is really good. 28:10 - You learn to appreciate individual elements of the filmmaking process. 30:08 - “It changed how I look at ‘bad’ film” 31:09 - The Game of Thrones Coffee Cup 34:18 - What was an average day like? How did it change semester to semester and year to year? 37:52 - Calarts is very much a place you go in thinking you hate something and then end up like, “Well, I was wrong.” 38:29 - The second and third year. 39:19 - Hey, go do this, make some money. 40:32 - Did you feel pressured style-wise? Or well-supported? 42:32 - Don’t let them talk you out of stuff! 45:24 - Learning how to constructively USE constructive criticism. 48:49 - I wish I pushed more making my films. 51:19 - Dare to suck. 52:06 - Financial advice for prospective students? 54:14 - Really, really work on networking. 56:34 - If you follow your heart, you’ll be alright. 57:34 - If you can’t afford it, you’ll be FINE 58:04 - Networking Tip: Focus on others and how you can contribute. 1:00:39 - Say you ARE one. 1:03:03 - She’s had some big pitch opportunities! 1:04:54 - Your connections may not pay off for years. 1:05:34 - It took Phineas and Ferb 13 years to get picked up. 1:06:34 - Sometimes you completely disagree with the feedback others give. 1:07:09 - Did you feel ready for the “real world” upon graduation? 1:08:24 - Don’t wait until you’re ready, you’re never ready. 1:09:49 - Most useful thing you got out of the program? 1:14:34 - The best advice you received at Calarts. 1:15:52 - No art is beneath you. 1:17:59 - They’re maybe a little too focused on film festivals. 1:21:19 - Film festival tips.

Website: jeremythsgriffith.wixsite.com/notfunnyfunnyguy Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguy Instagram: @notfunnyfunnyguy Tik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguy Twitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguy In this, the seventeenth of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about how sad he is Taika Waititi left his family and is now with Rita Ora, his favorite thing about Marcel Proust, and some practical wisdom and morality. Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion. 1:26 - It’s easy to not do ANYTHING. And that’s not where we WANNA be! 2:06 - It really takes such a long time to do a project properly. 3:44 - How good is Minari?! 4:36 - “The day I started to remember is the day I really became a writer.” 5:36 - I need to finish ONE thing before I do the NEXT thing! 6:01 - Beyond Order by Jordan B. Peterson! 6:13 - The way I read books these days. 7:02 - How fucked up is the Taika Waititi stuff?! 8:59 - Can anybody reach the A-list without losing all integrity?! 9:36 - Anti-Asian Racism is not the same thing as criticizing the CCP. 10:48 - Dat’s in da Bible. 11:21 - So many countries have massive tension with China! 11:54 - Hey…Trump called em out, tho 13:21 - Hey, call a spade a SPADE. 13:30 - Chuck Palahniuk exhausts his emotion through storytelling. 15:06 - The way you think about artistry is forever changed. 15:26 - MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA!!! 17:06 - How Proust can change your life! 18:21 - Benefit of reading: hey, my life’s not so bad, hey? 18:52 - My favorite thing about Marcel Proust. 21:36 - How the way I perceive the Bible has changed over the years. 23:06 - The things that are true in the invisible world! 24:51 - Is the Western world plagued by shitty values, or a failure to live up to the BEST values? 26:11 - What true religion means to me. 26:56 - I love what America is founded on. 28:16 - The extent of my religious trauma. 28:56 - Separating morality and inherent conscience from control-based indoctrination 31:35 - I really, really believe in being good. 32:36 - If people never disagreed with me… 33:22 - We all have value in different ways, hahaha. 33:36 - We are EQUAL as humans!!! 34:06 - Bring Redemption Back 2021! 34:30 - The importance of telling the truth.

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguy Instagram: @notfunnyfunnyguy Tik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguy Twitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguy In this, the sixeenth of (hopefully) many episodes, he gets interviewed by Anton, a 17 year old trying to figure out whether or not to go to acting school. He goes a bit more in depth about his 4 years at the California Institute of the Arts in beautiful VALENCIA, CALIFORNIA, babyyyy! Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion. 1:41 - Anton’s Dilemma. 2:36 - Transitioning into art school. 8:25 - Transitioning into the world after school. 15:06 - The unrealistic comparisons we make for ourselves. 17:31 - Upon graduation, how ready were you to not be in school? 21:50 - Commercialism/Branding v. Developing Yourself as an Artist 27:21 - What’s an average day like in the acting program? 33:06 - “Critical Studies” Classes. 35:36 - In terms of feeling challenging, how different is it from high school? 43:03 - To what extent can you pursue other artistic endeavors during the program? 45:27 - Is it more Theatre acting or Film Acting? 50:01 - How much freedom is there to work during the summers? 53:36 - Wisdom from Dana Gourrier 56:01 - What people tell you vs. What your heart tells you. 56:16 - The Shia LaBeouf story. 58:58 - The Seven Great Works Club. 1:00:06 - What’s the musical theatre scene like there? 1:02:54 - The finances? 1:05:14 - Is Calarts much better than my local art school? 1:08:36 - Financial Stability vs. The Growth-Inducing Experience of Art School 1:09:14 - How different is it from high school?

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @notfunnyfunnyguyTik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the fifteenth of (hopefully) many episodes, he explains why he thinks art school is MORE than worthwhile, if you go into it with the right mindset.Then he takes you through a more detailed description of the activities, experiences, and social forces that characterize his 4 years at the California Institute of the Arts in beautiful VALENCIA, CALIFORNIA, babyyyy!Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.4:55 - How do the four years change you?10:48 - Potential issues you may encounter at first!15:00 - A bit about the skills work of acting (voice, speech, movement, etc.)20:00 - How school evolved my artistic goals.25:13 - One of the most IMPORTANT aspects you hone.27:30 - Why you need to constantly RISK.35:00 - The PARTYING, hahahaha.40:00 - The plethora of artistic opportunities outside your main focus.45:00 - Even a misanthrope can form meaningful bonds.50:00 - Thoughts on the financial cost and mountains of debt.

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @notfunnyfunnyguyTik Tok: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the fourteenth of (hopefully) many episodes, he sorts through getting into Alain de Botton, pondering the idea that life is better when you make now the destination, the vulnerabilities and imperfections we all have as humans, what it means to be an actor, 5 things art might do, as well as some of the personal struggles he's had to overcome, or is working to overcome. And he closes it all out with what’s basically an artistic statement, hahaha, how pretentious!Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @stupidsoundinglaughTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the thirteenth of (hopefully) many episodes, he sorts through a looot of the madness COVID-19 is a brewin'! Strange times but at least we have Kanye and Costco to help us piece together the meaning of life and our visions of a better future.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.4:53 - I’m living it UP in Quarantine. But not actually. 5:20 - Are you BORED in Quarantine?! 6:40 - My world vision, baby!7:47 - The best part about podcasting10:35 - Costco thoooo11:50 - My personal silver lining for this pandemic18:05 - Costco toilet paper story 27:40 - Articles have SO much data SO fast 30:25 - THIS is how you hang out in quarantinemy tirade would be good to use too33:15 - Indians are Asian?!?! 40:10 - JESUS had OTHER SKILLS!42:20 - My vision for the future49:40 - that’s all the best art is, man51:30 - Unemployment rejected me53:50 - My algorithm is F*CKED UP hahaha.54:20 - May GQ cover story60:50 - You gotta have blind faith in yourself1:04:20 - I want to be FREE, but not everybody does1:09:55 - I’d much rather be Seth Rogen than Kanye West1:16:00 - F*ck a legacy, dude 1:19:35 - Make the most of this time!

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @stupidsoundinglaughTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the twelfth of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about that NEW BIEBER ALBUM THO, the current state of (mostly American) society, and the IMPORTANCE of helping your parents/family! And (as always) assorted rants of things from the past couple weeks hahaha.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.1:00 - THAT NEW BIEBER ALBUM THO4:25 - I been going on RUNS!4:45 - Justin Bieber is the Frank Sinatra of our time6:15ish - that’s reckless that’s inconsiderate…YEAH…but that’s COOL, hahaha6:58 - Protein shake and apple burps hahaha7:15 - Interesting being back home —> finding the BALANCE9:00 - BACK IN THE UBER10:57 - On Americans and small worldviews13:00 - who do we think we are having such high hopes?! lmao14:05 - Being selfish can be the best way to help so many people15:00 - what if everyone is doing the wrong thing cause they didn’t believe?!17:00 - Automation…is kinda shitty right now hahaha19:45ish —> more BENEFITS OF TRAVEL20:00 —> you wanna OWN a HOUSE bro?21:25 - Everybody can’t code?!23:00 - tons of older people working “entry level jobs” to support families24:00 - the reality of where the FREE market is going26:20 — Give average people a stake in the community!28:00 - What are the comforts and safeties people are entitled to29:31- This is usually hard for guys in their 20s…The difficulty of navigating how your loved ones want you to live vs how you want to live32:18 - CHORES ARE ACTUALLY IMPORTANT33:50 - Our parents already do so much!!!35:04 - That’s what LOVE is hahaha36:30 - Every DETAIL of your life makes a difference37:03 - Monica texts me

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @stupidsoundinglaughTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the eleventh of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about tequila, ideas for getting the most joy out of every day, and doing things with people you love. And (as always) assorted rants of things from the past couple weeks hahaha.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.1:53 - There's really only time do like one thing a week3:00 - Is this guy drunk? You bet your bottom dollar3:53 - Calculating Jose Cuervo’s AGE hahaha4:55 - Australia’s Idea of “Standard Drinks” is great6:13 - Light-skinned privilege8:40 - My series of jobs in Australia10:29 - SO much GROWTH this year!10:50 - If you’re not EMBARRASSED of who you were a year ago, you’re not learning enough11:31 - Detaching self-worth from being a “talented actor”12:12 - How about BE a good PERSON in as many relationships as possible?!12:55 - Maybe ACTUALLY set a goal for the day?13:55 - But screw jobs though15:20 - Getting outside of yourself is KEY16:49 - Our self-defeating THOUGHTS19:10 - AMOR FATI19:15 - Christianity and the fragility of life20:20 - How would I behave if I was ABOUT to die?20:50 - SPECIFICITY and REGULARITY are how you actually affect yourself21:55 - I almost wanna cry24:15 - How podcasting benefits you even without an audience25:30 - The Middle Way27:00 - Simon Sinek’s Viral Video on Millenials27:50 - START WITH WHY —> Indomitable purpose is how you overcome any obstacle29:20 - The Infinite Game!30:09 - How can I live each day as a full day?31:30 - Moving away from “the life I thought I should be living” to gratitude for every moment32:40 - No matter what the situation is, there are things to be grateful for34:35 - THIS IS FOR YOU MATT MCKAY AND KEVIN C. FREDRICK —> Adam Devine and the Workaholics’ dudes JOURNEY to their TV show36:00 - You gotta find people who you just wanna make stuff with forever.37:00 - The Foothill Theatre Conservatory alum who worked at Funny or Die and his biggest regret

Hellloooooo!Movember is over, but struggles with mental health have always been, and will always be, an important issue in the daily lives of people all over the world.As prevalent as mental health issues are, there are a lot of gaps in understanding how to best support the people in our lives struggling with them.This is the audio companion to a Youtube video really just meant to, hopefully, make things a bit easier for you and your family/friends.Let's encourage people to continue fighting against the stigmas, and to keep these conversations going!Love and light to you and yours,Jeremy1:33 Tip #1 - Learn Everything You Can!3:02 Tip #2 - Realize Many of Their Actions Are Out of Their Control4:19 Tip #3 - Honor Their Individuality and ComplexityP.S. So at 2:22 "Conversate" appears on screen, and I saw a Virgo meme today that led me to the realization that "Conversate" is NOT A WORD. But I didn't want to change it and re-render the video, so please just imagine it says, "Converse." Thank you for your time.

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @stupidsoundinglaughTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the tenth of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about spirituality, anxiety, and how we're all the fucking same. Plus assorted rants of things from the past couple weeks hahaha.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.2:03 - Trump is getting IMPEACHED?!2:28 - My imagined artistic vision3:15 - The most BENEFICIAL, IMPORTANT thing I’d love to share with you this week3:30 - So my Tai Chi teacher back at Calarts…***4:00 - THE UNTETHERED SOUL!!!!***5:20 - I have SO many PDFs bro5:30 - The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss6:10 - The pain of a failed belief system6:30 - Feeling like there’s a powerful blanket, cover-all force out there protecting you is so helpful7:00 - What the brain books and feeling books say7:30 - What’s the deal with spirituality?!8:57 - WHO AM I?!10 - Consciousness is magic10:38 - The awful roommate angle!11:05 - I DON’T NEED THE NEGATIVITY11:43 - Say HELLO to yourself13:07 - You want these PDFs bro?14:15 - Keep your heart open!15:30 - What is anything? What are words?16:07 - What do we convey without words16:35 - Zen in the Art of Archery16:54 - Are we not ready for certain things at certain times? Or are we just making excuses?17:20 - Do not be so wilful that you only think things can happen by you doing them.18:00 - What a thing to allow yourself to climb up into your observer seat19:44 - On immobilizing anxiety20:25 - The futility of that state21:26 - “It’s time to stand”22:55 - Who was I 365 days ago?!23:45 - You’re on the FUCKIN’ path24:30 - Make the most of what’s in front of you RIGHT NOW26:25 - “It’s different for everyone.” NO IT’S NOT27:45 - The couple arguments I overhear hahahahaha29:48 - We’re all just trying to become the best version of ourselves!30:44 - We just sell personalised INFORMATION, mannnnn31:34 - I was at MCDONALD’S…34:29 - We’re learning so much today guys34:36 - How tense are haircuts… 36:00 - They probably aren’t even thinking anything…36:55 - How sucky would it be to try to get people to click your repetitive news article? I see so many WEIRD headlines and images on my socials38:20 - Who wants views anyway? Hahahaha38:47 - The top 3 Spotify streamed artists of 2018…what a weird culture and time we’re in40:55 - Yo I can’t STAND this, hahaha43:20 - “Real Friends” by Kanye hits HARD bro44:00 - It’s weird getting older, hey?45:17 - Oh an AMERICAN can’t BE in Australia, phone person?!*** 46:30 - In CONCLUSION…I’d like to discuss how people don’t LIKE anything anymore…***48:45 - What is “to like” anyway?50:35 - The polarity is heightened these days

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @stupidsoundinglaughTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the ninth of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about Todd Phillips' JOKER and the similarities between the struggles of Arthur Fleck and many modern day youths lost in their 20s.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.1:23 Joaquin is JUST the BEST, man1:54 The false BILL OF GOODS we have been sold!!!2:40 Where do we fit in society?3:30 How our society treats mental illness5:06 The rich getting richer, the poor getting poorer6:29 Has Joaquin ever NOT been phenomenal?7:53 WHAT was up with his back?!8:00 What does the H stand for in Jesus H Christ?!9: 52 It’s his DREAM ROLE now, baby!10:39 I’ll watch Joker and Jack Sparrow in a HUNDRED MOVIES!!11:26 I thought the script was dope12:00 THE EMOTIONALLLL JOURNEYYYY13:00 I’m here for an EMOTIONAL. EXPERIENCE.13:30 BUNCH OF SPOILERS…FROM HERE ON OUT!13:40 - Train Scene/First Murders14:38 They were NOT sympathetic dudes hahaha15:25 THAT CLIMAX THOUGH16:05 Kanye on Kimmel18:30 Who did he smother with the pillow?!?!19:50 The Deaf People Sticker Salesmen23:39 Strangers have NO regard for him. So real! 24:45 WAS THE MURRAY PRAISE REAL?!27:30 Why’d he even get broken out of the cop car?!28 Killing got SUPER flippant and non-sensical29:55 The lessons for your TWENTIES

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @stupidsoundinglaughTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the eighth of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about finding beauty in the little moments of everyday life, stupid little things that made him laugh, and how awful experiences can often have great things to teach us.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.0:34 STUPIDSOUNDINGLAUGH IS BACK1:03 I been f*cking with a Rubik’s Cube tho1:28 Introducing: The StupidSoundingTangent (thanks Matt hahaha)2:17 The wisdom of Deborah Aquila (casting director of La La Land and Shawshank Redemption)3:43 “YOU COULD NOT PAY ME ENOUGH MONEY TO GO THROUGH MY 20s AGAIN4:40 We do really have SO many more seasons to come5:45 I just had my last day at the longest job I’ve ever worked. What have I learned?7:00 I gotta get into public speaking8:00 My NEW job. I understand why phone customer service is AWFUL9:15 I’m excited for my wine job!9:50 Trust the journey10:30 The CUTCO megadouche and “Anthony” Robbins12 Pour your soul into it12:30 The different types of people you shit next to14:54 How beautiful to get to be a part of the bigger picture.17:03 On creating rituals with meaning —> Prince’s Pee Pee Tray18:30 Discovering manhood20:06 What a beautiful escape to forget yourself21:00 A great family22:15 Art of Manliness24:00 My seven years down the line dilemma25:50 How beautiful are little family tics27:21 Appreciate the little moments cause you’ll look back and realise they were the big ones29:21 The BEST ‘A Star is Born’ quote30:30 - KAWS32:10 ACT in Australia making’ WEED moves32:55 This is America was kept on ice at 80% completion for THREE years and it blows my mind34:12 The most B*TCH dude EVER!!!37:00 Imagining people loving what they look like in the morning38:40 Proof to myself that I don’t give a F*CK39:20 The people who REALLY don’t give a F*CK40:00 Guess who I helped get a tow?41:45 In DEFENSE of the 9-543:00 Society NEEDS people to do jobs nobody wants to do43:45 The necessity of art46:22 Comedians and artists can’t talk about politics?

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the seventh of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about that crazy night he met Shia LaBeouf and the wonderful takeaways from the experience.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.2:12 - Thanks for the Five-Star rating!!!2:37 - First podcast in AUDITION, BABY!!!3:07 - I’m a BOXER and you’re in my CORNER3:38 - Lots of cool stuff goin’ on lately: Post Malone’s new album, Shoe Dog, New Job5:07 - A good wind makes you feel f*ckin ALIVE, man.5:41 - Let’s talk about SHIA LABEOUF6:52 - Sh*t the beef out7:27 - Praise God for beef7:57 - I grew up watching this guy8:37 - WHAT A POLARIZING FIGURE8:26 - He’s in pursuit of TRUTH and that’s COOL9:27 - The way media has contrived images of celebrity SINCE LIKE FOREVER and how they try to reclaim that12:39 SHIA ALMOST WENT TO CALARTS13:37 Shia’s Art Collective14:35 I bailed on Midsummer Night’s Dream Rehearsal to see him talk16:07 The ENERGY in the room where he gave the artist talkback…16:57 How weird is fame17:32 #IAMSORRY17:47 Marina Abromavic ‘The Artist is Present’20:29 SHIA SNAPPED THO21:11 Acting sacrifices onus21:49 My question: why do you act then?23:08 He was WAY into exploring masculinity23:37 Toxic Masculinity23:47 “You do a few Michael Bay films it’ll f*ck you up.”24:03 Working out everyday from insecurity24:44 Honey Boy25:07 Correction: It’s actually artofmanliness25:42 What are men taught these days about being men?26:07 The Calarts ID Shia shirt!27:07 The irony of that situation29:08 Why I didn’t want a picture31:03 We both think Joaquin Phoenix is the BEST31:13 WE HAVE THE SAME FAVORITE ACTOR!!!32:01 We GEEKED OUT over his performance in ‘The Master’32:58 The (many) actors who have solid technique and training but offer nothing real33:52 Tom Hardy34:37 Hardy’s fear of “HYPERMASCULINE” MEN!36:47 Shia’s thoughts on SHAKESPEARE38:27 There were SO MANY rumours as to why he wasn’t being enrolled40:27 Apparently because his transcripts and grades were sh*t?!?42:37 How do we get to “HEY WE’RE RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW”43:32 The contradictions of him existing in that space that night44:22 My excuse tho hahaha45:42 You never know when you’re about to experience something that’s gonna stick with you

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the sixth of many episodes, he talks about Kanye West, Star Wars, Consciousness, and everything in between.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.0:29 - WE INTERNATIONAL, BABY!!!1:14 - Ya BOY is International!!!1:41 - Recession coming to America?2:19 - How SICK does the new Star Wars movie look?3:04 - The new Disney streaming service is gonna be WILD!3:53 - Thanks Joel Osteen4:12 - Do I believe?!5:11 - Kanye’s Tatooine housing5:49 - The intended joy of Yeezy design6:20 - How many Asians are in Melbourne?!6:52 - Melbourne feels like China6:53 - Indians are Asian…7:48 - How about Off-White, hey?8:43 - We don’t put labels in THIS podcast!8:56 - Midlife crisis book!9:32 - The Voyage of Life by Thomas Cole11:43 - We’re having that now. That quarter life crisis, baby!12:07 - Those rich people on social media, that’s REAL12:43 - My advice for coping with that13:47 - Life hacks are NOT dope14:39 - Does achieving our goals even actually make us happy?15:14 - Trying to enjoy the arts and the journey of life15:50 - Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth SPLIT?!16:13 - My materialism is back!17:32 - 21 Savage’s jewellery thing17:57 - Trying on expensive clothes with no intent to buy19:05 - My vow for Instagram19:53 - Benefits of meditation20:28 - The truth about stress22:41 - Corpus callosum24:20 - The real life Rain Man24:40 - More simple consciousnesses?25:15 - The goal is what motivates, helping others is what makes it worth it27:25 - What’s up with Awkwafina and Henry Golding29:38 - Dystopia walking your pigs30:44 - How do people read on the bus?31:44 - You can tell a lot about a person by what they read in public31:31 - How B*TCH do I look sipping a straw in public?!32:50 - Selling our OWN digital information?!34:11 - Our phones are DEFINITELY eavesdropping on us35:03 - One of my better qualities, a gift from me to you37:20 - What’s the deal with Hop in Stranger Things38:47 - CNN’s latest image of a new galaxy39:47 You gotta believe in aliens40:04 - You think our five senses can feel ALL that exists?40:37 Why does Optus SUCK so much?!41:27 - I should work at THAT call centre42:03 - What could I be doing that’s more IMPORTANT?43:35 - How annoying can other peoples’ voices be?45:32 - I AM NOT A ROBOT!!!47:43 - We all wanna get caught up in something bigger than ourselves49:30 - It’s not over

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyInstagram: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the fifth of many episodes, he talks about Quentin Tarantino's 9th film: 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.' Was this Tarantino stan impressed? Why aren't there more talented Asian actors? How does this relate to the confusion of our twenties?!Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.2:06 We’re doing it for the people and that’s why we’re gonna succeed3:01 Relinquish control3:25 Mt Franklin water tho4:17 Leonardo DiCaprio should have won an Oscar for his performance in Django4:50 My thoughts on Hateful Eight5:31 The transient nature of how OUATIH was filmed6:49 The inspiration for Leo’s role7:11 Hollywood Hierarchy7:31 What a Hollywood manager told me about the business8:27 America’s founding9:09 A little on Brad Pitt’s character9:19 What a shithole Van Nuys is10:05 I wanna study for a role like Leo11:24 Pete Duel taught Brad and Quentin about suicide13:13 Leo thinks filmmakers are a dying breed16:11 Your art is the end17:25 Margot Robbie’s American Accent19:34 Leo and Brad gave outstanding performances19:41 but the rest…20:52 The now infamous Bruce Lee scene21:23 This is why Asians aren’t progressing more in Hollywood lmao22:07 The chance to rise above the noise23:18 Why is this happening (person getting bigger)24:29 Leo got roasted25:40 Is it plotless?26:51 The time capsule scenes28:02 MORE LIFE = MO BETTA ART28:16 What the movie does REALLY well29:51 Most of the roles were kinda eh31:11 Tarantino DOES what he WANTS to DO!!!31:59 His knowledge comforts me32:44 I see why his 10th film will be horror33:55 The hierarchy of fame35:06 Overall RATING36:17 It’s such it’s own thing38:48 It IS a fairytale —> MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT!!My interpretation of that ending40:51 That’s Hollywood

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguy Instagram: @notfunnyfunnyguy Twitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the fourth-point-second of many episodes, he talks about the stages of moral development, how to grow through criticism, the mental challenges of our biology, lifelong learning and how all of our parents would be cancelled if they were our age now.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.2:30 What I’ve been doing to cultivate gratitude and contentment5:42 I believe in you. You’re gonna get there, fam.6:57 You gotta lay those BRICKS7:08 Value and appreciation of community7:50 Keep my secret for me8:27 Service of others brings joy9:06 Stages of Moral Development11:40 Most people never become adults12:57 “Don’t ask if you like it, ask, ‘Is it true?’” - Will Smith14:03 I don’t suck donkey d*cks14:58 What is this quintessence of d(us)t16:39 “We’re trying to keep the species alive”18:15 What’s it all about?21:53 Keep moving forward22:06 We run on FEELINGS24:53 It feels good to feel like we KNOW something27:25 Continuing to learn is the best28:55 Everything is all in our head29:15 books are the shit dense31:19 moments you realise how old you are NON FICTION32:57 is money the answer?34:00 The “tragedy” of having then losing vs never having34:58 Common’s view of rap35:15 Seeing ART as an end in and of itself36:09 The utility of skills37:35 I believe in you. Again.39:53 BE THOSE BEINGS41:00 One or Two Star Review?!42:11 Podcasts are a Personal Experience43:06 A year from now this quote is gonna f*ck me43:30 All of our parents would be CANCELLED HAHAHA44:50 Growth is laughter! Laughter is growth?

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyIG: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the fourth of many episodes, he talks about the phenomenal power of gratitude, contemplates the profundity of Einstein, and revels in the inspiration brought about by Gambino's Sydney concert.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.3:25 - Social Media is giving us quarter life crises!4:25 -Perspective is so important6:16 - Trust Your Gut7:00 - I don’t wanna be an employee9:17 - How crazy are ocean waves and gravity?!10:49 - What are you talking about EINSTEIN?!12:08 - Stop waiting til it’s too late14:10 - Be enthusiastic no matter what16:25 - Right now is so important and so real19:40 - Inlandish22:35 - Doing things for the right reasons24 - Happy photo folder26:50 - Artificial Intelligence and the Soul27:35 - This is where the LEGENDS play29:26 - Try THIS to be more grateful for where you are right now31:50 - Can we stop using the misfortune of others to make ourselves feel better?32:13 - What’s up with whistling in the bathroom?33:39 - I don’t give a fudge about my family name36:20 - Tim Ferriss’ FEAR-SETTING and suffering more in our imagination than in reality39:47 Everyone will unintentionally impose their value/belief systems onto you42:22 THIS will give you fulfilment42:50 20-20-20-20 life chunks43:40 Have the faith to go ALL in ALL the time44:39 The best day job ever45:24 Balancing appreciation for now with hope for the future46:40 A great little BURP47:00 I wanna look back on my life and say I was happy the whole time48:13 What happened to suitcases?49:01 We’re never THERE49:36 Full SICKO MODE HERE50:12 SWITCHIN GEARS TO CHILDISH GAMBINO!!!51:10 He’s my #1 Inspiration52:10 When a lot of people come together working their asses off, amazing things happen53:30 Over time, your work will mean more to the people who enjoy it54:15 Empathy is so appreciated!56:08 How good can I get at this?56:30 Don’t let that drive sizzle out!57:03 That’s the shit you LIVE for57:34 I even have fear talking about this58:00 We can ALL cultivate our potential for EXCELLENCE

Youtube: notfunnyfunnyguyIG: @notfunnyfunnyguyTwitter: @ntfunnyfunnyguyIn this, the third of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about the incredible things Monica has brought into his life, the lessons their relationship is teaching him, and what he thinks it takes to build the foundation in your 20s for a beautiful, life-long partnership.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.0:33 Self-journey hahaha1:06 You gotta laugh3:04 The magic of SO MUCH GRATITUDE3:27 The magic of meditation3:49 The PURPOSE of the Podcast begins! RELATIONSHIPS4:04 What I got from my parents4:26 Feeling like you DON’T KNOW WHAT THE HELL YOU’RE DOING5:24 When you know, you know6:25 DISCLAIMER!!!6:54 Why I think a lot of people call it quits7:30 Difference shock8:13 In the beginning, it’s the SIMILARITIES that bring you together8:22 WE’RE THE SAME PERSON8:35 WE’RE SO DIFFERENT8:55 Seeing the world through different lenses9:15 USEFUL NUGGET #19:45 The whole world is trying to make everyone see things the way they see them! WACK9:51 Cherish the differences!10:38 The test against what you should change and what you maybe shouldn’t11:42 Navigating what’s unacceptable!12:30 Refusing to change out of ego…WACK12:56 Most people don’t take time to really become aware of their unshakable core values14:54 You gotta give SHAPE to the puzzle piece that is YOU15:29 Synchronicity of those CORE values will get you through anything16:23 friction reflection and management16:55 negativity comes in by DEFAULT if you aren’t careful17:16 Positivity is deliberate and requires constant effort18:26 USEFUL NUGGET #219:10 Speaking from the heart19:51 Don’t expect major differences overnight20:00 we slip up fam20:41 different love languages baby. But assume good intentions!21:47 A way of viewing “Beliefs” that has been very useful for me23:51 When did we form these ideas about ourselves?26:37 We’re just temporary vibrations baby!27:43 Monica and I inspire each other to work on being the very best versions of ourselves28:09 I used to tie bad habits to my “identity”28:25 My greatest value is her happiness29:00 but beware of making everything secondary to a bad person30:28 Knowing that your partner truly has your best interests at heart is so so key31:10 Some people NEVER do this work and stay selfish forever31:41 Have clarity on your priorities32:26 You gotta love people exactly as they are34:53 Nothing about Monica I would change35:10 If you don’t feel that way…IT AIN’T IT G!!!!36:20 Learning how to communicate with your partner in a way that is well-received37:12 USEFUL NUGGET #338:20 You gotta know beyond a shadow of a doubt the person is worth the work39:20 Happiness of the relationship > Your opinions, beliefs, feelings40:33 Positive v Negative Change41:15 Fighting insecurity42:50 Adopt that growth mindset!!!43:28 My 1% affirmation44:10 Encouraging you to work harder or adopt better habits does not mean UNCONDITIONAL LOVE isn’t there44:20 Seeing your potential as limitless is so empowering44:40 Thoughts are just thoughts45:37 USEFUL NUGGET #445:48 You can’t control your feelings just your actions46:37 There is NO time minimum for any negative emotion49:27 That’s the work

In this, the second of (hopefully) many episodes, he talks about going to the Post Malone concert with Monica at Qudos Bank Arena and how inspiring it was! That fool is only 23!!! Hope you enjoy hearing about the man...the myth...the Texas white boy who got "Always Tired" tattooed under his eyes! Hahaha.Hopefully something in this podcast inspires you to act with a little more empathy today, or a bit more courage. Or, at the very least, makes you feel a little bit less alone in your confusion.1:15 Post Malone for white girls?3:34 Slurry is an Aussie slur4:52 Tyla Yaweh6:23 The ultimate goal7:27 Jaden Smith has poppin' visuals8:43 IMAAAAGINATION JOURNEY9:43 Jaden tryna be an actor10:12 Homie gettin ousted10:45 Post had the flyest costume11:26 This that REAL13:48 POST really cares!14:40 The value of "talking transitions" at a concert16:40 Posty is a grub!18:10 The "Rockstar" guitar smash!20:40 He's such a regular guy!20:53 White Iverson Changed His Life21:41 Haters wanted him to die in a plane crash22:45 gladiator battles!23:11 NO negativity24:03 do whatever you wanna do24:51 context over content26:17 CONGRATULATIONS28:20 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's leverage sold out headphones almost instantly…28:38 What's the deal with hotcakes?30 We can’t all achieve our dreams?30:44 Some people wanna open laundromats!32:38 yo day job sucks33:07 WE MAKING MUSIC?34:37 Make stuff, feel fulfilled!

In this, the first of (hopefully) many episodes, Jeremy talks a bit about the move down under and how insanely obsessed with self-growth he's become lately.2:00 What it's all about3:03 Why I'm in Australia4:00 Our Twenties!7:00 Reconciling the life we THOUGHT we were going to live vs. the life we're ACTUALLY living7:56 Nobody knows what they're doing9:30 Difficulty of balancing11:45 Change happens when you DECIDE it does12:45 The wisdom of DIDDY13:44 Parents ain't settin' us up right!15:10 Trust your moment15:25 Your path looks different16:45 Forcing truths vs hard truths19:10 It's hard for people to trust themselves21:34 Focus on what you can control26:11 How to become more yourself30:28 One of my favorite quotes about FEAR37:00 We all want happiness and balance37:30 There isn't one pot of happiness. It's unlimited40:20 James Charles41:33 People act like it's corny to care44:24 Kanye speech quote!47:01 LOVE