Almost a year ago Joseph's father died of Liver Disease and George's mom died of cancer. What followed was one of the worst years of their lives as they figured out how to deal with the aftermath. A year later they decided to start a podcast as an excuse to catch up with each other once a month, che…
Joseph Soria and George Arevalo
Joseph interviews George about his recent trip to Japan. They discuss George’s travels through Tokyo and Kyoto, his weeb-ness since his teenage years, and his post travel/holiday blues after his trip. As they reflect on the 12-month anniversary of the podcast, they open up about their final moments with their parents, and how they recall breaking the news to each other. Dec 2019 episode recorded in Jan 2020.
Joseph & George attend Kanye West’s, Sunday Service for the first time. They experience the funky and spiritual concert from Kanye and “The Samples” choir as they perform his new album “Jesus Is King” at the Forum in Inglewood. They discuss their spiritual and not so spiritual experience during the concert, the Day of the Dead, and Joseph’s Dad’s post humous birthday.
Joseph & George once again unintentionally check off an unofficial bucket list item when George falls asleep behind the wheel and gets into his first car accident. They discuss their busy month of October while they worked on a Feature Film, not having time to grieve until after, and George questioning his self worth after the film crew raises a LOT of money for a fundraiser for George.October Episode, recorded in November.
Joseph & George discuss Joseph moving into his own place, how designing a house based on the concepts of Hygge and Feng Shui has improved his mental health, and prepping their upcoming feature for October. This episodes kind of a cop out (but not really!) September Episode, recorded in November.
George interviews Joseph about his recent trip to Peru. They discuss Joseph seeing his extended family after 20 years, the 45 mile multiday trek on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, and discovering his ancestral roots and walking the same streets his parents did growing up.August Episode, recorded in September
Joseph & George check off an unofficial bucket list item by missing a flight (almost two) for a travel job. They discuss an emotional moment at work which reminded them of their own experience with their parents death, the beauty of storytelling and how art often imitates life, and the reason they got into the film industry. July Episode, recorded in September
Joseph & George go to the Downtown LA Gun Club to try their first shooting range. They share their experience of shooting guns for the first time and being in such a different environment than they grew up in. They discuss the mass shooting crisis in the US, the 6 month anniversary of the Podcast, George’s mom’s Post Humous birthday, and get vulnerable about suicidal thoughts. June Episode, recorded in September.Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Joseph & George try a Float Tank for the first time and describe how it felt to float in complete darkness and no sensory stimulation for a whole hour.They discuss mediation, self care, and creative slumps. And Joseph shouting for the first time at work.. at George.. for dropping his Preston Hand Unit 3...
Joseph & George try Dungeons and Dragons for the first time with their first ever guest, Jordan Oglesby. The three discuss being vulnerable, their greatest accomplishments, Joseph's last therapy session, George learning to believe in himself, and Jordan putting himself out there creatively.
Joseph & George try a Salsa & Hip Hop Dance class for the first time. Joseph goes to his first funeral since his father's death. Then discuss the joys of learning to be human again, feeling lonely in the midst of a crowd, and the 1 year anniversary of their parents death.Special shoutout to Joseph's "Sunday Dinner Club" and George's "Book Club".
Joseph & George try a Rage Room for the first time. George opens up about the one-year anniversary of his mother's passing. Then recall how Joseph almost became a doctor, being vulnerable on social media, and how George almost lost it when the Hot N Spicy McChicken was discontinued.
Joseph & George open up for the first time regarding their grief. Then touch on the controversial Gillette commercial and recount George trying Sugarfish for the first time.