The Creative Businessmen

Seth and Neil ask AI to write a joke. Also being creative is hard. #ai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #tech #podcast

Randall Howell is a criminal defense attorney with a background in philosophy. Neil thinks A.I. would win in the John Henry faceoff between man lawye and A.I. lawyer...Randall is going to need some more convincing. What do you think?  #ai #artificialintelligence #tech #law #lawyer #lawyers #attorney

New York comedian Ivi Demi stops by the studio during the North Carolina Comedy festival to talk comedy, doing dangerous things growing up, and coming to America from Albania. #comedian #comedy #podcast #albania #newyork

Comedian Jiwan Kapp and Neil talk finding your voice as a comedian, getting in legal trouble, having kids, and acting.  #podcast #comedy #standupcomedy #funny #comedian #comedians

Neil sits down with Quantum Physics professor Dr. Eric Carlson from Wake Forest University. Neil's chompin at the bit to ask Dr. Carlson about many worlds interpretation, Schrödinger's cat, quantum entanglement, and so much more. There's a universe where you watch this and enjoy it so much you like and subscribe…oh it's THIS universe? Oh happy days! #quantumphysics #physics #physicsclass #quantummechanics #science #theory #multiverse

As a SAG actor, Neil has some ideas about what's on the horizon during the strike. Daniel isn't a big Star Wars guy and we might be in a simulation. #podcast #actor #actors #strike #writersstrike #acting #movies #artificialintelligence #ai #technology #tech

BJ Owens and Neil reconnect after growing up together! Being a dad and making them moves in business and art is tough but these fellas take it in stride. If these dudes have one piece of advice it's to not wait to pursue your passion! Ever seen a description scat before? SKIBBYIDDY BOPBOP BADOOPIDOP WEEPWEEPWEEEBIDIDDLY DOOWAP DOWAP BOO DOO! #podcast #fatherhood #comedy #entrepreneur #funny

Can art be art under capitalism? Nevin says no...then says yes...then says no again. What do you think? Is comedy art? Annie says yes, Nevin says no, then says yes, then says no again. It's the debate of the ages! #art #comedy #artist #debate #capitalism

Goolsby's having a baby!! Before baby Goolsby gets here, Tom, Stewart, and Eric have some advice for the soon to be dad. Balancing being a dad with creative endeavors and making that bread, preparing for the delivery, and more. #podcast #comedy #comedian #baby #father #dad #fatherhood #babydaddy

The future is getting smaller, but like in the good way. Tom and Neil Hoover talk to Dennis LaJeunesse, a nano scientist at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. There seems to be unlimited potential with nano engineering, curing cancer, lab grown meats, surgery, mapping the brain, limb regeneration, renewable energy, and saving the planet! No pressure though. Also find out what else you're eating in your bananas! #podcast #science #technology #tech #scientist #research #nanotech #microscope #exponential

Ever gotten fired and then taken away on a helicopter? Stewart HAS! Find out why Stewart won't ever do comedy on a cruise ship again!  #comedy #podcast #podcasts #standupcomedy #funny #cruiseship #cruise #fired

Neil and Tom are confused by the submersible that was destroyed near the Titanic wreckage, Tom isn't impressed by Apple VR, and Neil believes in the possibility of A.I personal assistants. #titanic #submarine #submersible #applevr #artificialintelligence #ai

Facebook is a crazy ex you can't get rid of. Emails, letters, texts, pictures, holding your friends hostage! Tom won't give out his phone number to big haircut companies but will threaten others online. Go figure. If you don't like scrappy doo or Jar Jar Banks you are racist. Tom's baby boy joins him again on this episode of Dumbest Guy In the Room. #netflix #streaming #fatherson #guillotine #mentalhealth #funny #podcast

Crossover episode! It's like the spiderverse up in here! Comedian and Host of Dumbest Tom in the Room steps in on episode 130 of The Creative Businessmen. Adult ADHD be going CRAZY up in here! #comedian #comedy #adhd #ai #podcast

It's Beau time! (I'm sure no one has used that yet.) Beau James is back on The Creative Businessmen. Beau lets Neil in on the new stuff is brewing for the boys in Chuck Mountain. Neil and Beau talk about why doing new things is important as an artist and an entrepreneur, redefining your relationship with money, and why performing for people while they are eating is awkward. Check out Chuck Mountain here: https://open.spotify.com/search/chuck%20mountain Listen to their craft beer podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QGj4KYezB6aGPsBR5SlXi #podcast #music #musician #entrepreneur #writingmusic

Comedian Hulin Saunders calls for a rematch 1v1 against Steph Curry. The Business Boys talk with Hulin about fatherhood, growing up, and how artists aren't that different from entrepreneurs. #podcast #comedy #comedian #basketball #stephcurry

Martin and Tiffany return to the studio to talk to the business boys! School can stink, kids are a handful, Tiffany is all about thinking outside the box, and Martin is thinking of breaking into the entrepreneurial game. (please clap I spelled Entrepreneurial without spellcheck.) Listen to Martin and Tiffany's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qgijX7EV9NwW7cJmTq0Ev Subscribe to them on YouTube!! : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0H76rKab4mfW95ksXwC_9w

The Business boys ain't scared of no bad economy. Learn some important ways you can enrich your community AND increase your property value from two property experts. Some tips on buying a home for the first time while ballin on a budget and still loving where you live. #realestate #firsttimehomebuyer #homebuyers #homebuying #realtor #podcast #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor

A dying art...literally and figuratively. Comedian Stewart Huff returns with some of his rare and strange oddities. HAIR ART! Talk about a family HAIR-loom! Long before photography, families wanted something to remember lost loved ones..so they got to clipping. Stewart showcases some of his most interesting finds and Tom gets squirmy. Comedians Nick Ciaccia and Darah Willey drop in on this macabre Antiques Roadshow too!    #antique #rare #old #podcast #treasure #strange #gross

A life in pro wrestling gives you some strange roommates and some strange tales. Pro wrestler and comedianJeremy Nelson has like 40 of them (that could keep in this podcast). Neil and Jeremy have become fast friends after meeting in the comedy world. Jeremy gets all fired up about telling the young folk to pursue their dreams as soon as possible before you get to the age where lunch makes you sleepy!  #wrestling #comedy #goals #motivation #podcast #funny #prowrestling #wwe

Never was so much owed by so many to such jack holes. Tom walks Barry Bonds and throws his son in a cactus. Nik gets threatened with a fork and gets stuck in a zipper. Momo send his loved ones to and active war zone and tries to get money from his neighbors.  J.D. bows to no man and gets spanked. Tom seems a bit reluctant to join the rescue mission for Jack Black. J.D. doesn't plan on coming back at all.   #podcast #comedian #funny #parents #british #rescue #jackblack #fight #animals #funny #comedy

Nikki Morgan is a singer/songwriter who gets a lot of her influences from gospel, country, and Dolly Parton. Nikki and Neil dive into the differences AND similarities between writing music and comedy as well as the importance of collaborating with others while still being true to yourself.  Nikki talks about her recovery from major jaw surgery and how it's impacted her ability to sing and perform. You can listen to Nikki here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/57YtL99113Pv0shYoIHPFW https://soundcloud.com/nikkimorganmusic https://nikkimorgan.bandcamp.com #music #musician #country #folk #countrymusic #folkmusic #guitar

Comedian and documentarian Stewart Huff takes a deep dive into how big foot helped him make his movie a great success! (despite a lawyer claiming he was Borat) Tom doesn't regret how he treated Jim Carrey's former agent. Stewart loves shitty hotels, bagpipe wake up calls and the indomitable human spirit (people suck though) Listen to Stewart's comedy on Spotify!    #bigfoot #cryptids #spooky #jimcarrey #comedy #podcast #standupcomedy #funny #funnyvideo #funnyvideos #story #hunting #mythology #myths

Daniel is back and he's getting real with real estate. No, like right before this was recorded he BOUGHT a house...not even for himself! So..yeah he's got some good tips. REMEMBER! There's more to buying a home than just a price tag.  Define what's important to you as a home buyer. Well what are you doing still reading tips from me listen to Daniel!  #realestate #homebuyers #buyingahome #realestateinvesting #homebuying

Artificial Unintelligence. While Tom is preparing for the robot uprising, Neil is looking forward to humans potentially interfacing with artificial intelligence for the good of mankind. Also E.J. can't hold it in much longer!

Dennis LaJeunesse has been researching nano science and technology for decades. So much about how our world works can be answered looking down to the nanometer. As with any field of science, more questions are asked than answered...that's job security baby!! Dennis is working on a fabric like material that could become stronger when it's wet and silly putty knees! Also, forget your external hard rive! You could be storing stuff in DNA! That's a lot of episodes of The Creative Businessmen! #science #scientist #scienceexperiment #sciencefacts #nano #technology #tech #research #phd

It's the end of the world as Tom knows it. Juice is an optimist, Nevin Sharma decides to grow 6 feet tall, Zack Fox talks movies, and Nik Cartwright talks about losing it all in Vegas after teleporting into the studio.  #comedy #gambling #podcast #jokes #globalwarming #climatechange #vegas #poker

E.J. Masicampo has done tons of research on why we do the things our brains tell us to do. E.J. is a psychology professor at Wake Forest University. He's also a really funny comedian! E.J. explains the trolley problem, how we rationalize morality, the similarities and differences between conservative and liberal mindsets, and he tries to answer Eric's question "What makes us happy?"  So we of course talk about comedy, writing, and how his studies can leak into it. #psychology #psychologyfacts #psychological #psych #research #psychologicalfacts

A.J. Schraeder has been doing sketch comedy and improv since pretty much the crib age. He's also been behind the scenes of some MAJOR commercials you for sure have seen. A.J. talks to Tom about what it takes to do a one man show and essentially be the Tony Stark of sketch comedy. (our words not his, he's such a humble handsome man but yanno sometimes ya gotta talk yo shit A.J.! Let ya nuts hang king!) Everyone's creative process is different, whether it's going on a bender or drinking chai tea with your lovely wife. Also J.D. don't fuck with Emus. #sketch #sketchcomedy #podcast #comedy #standupcomedy #standupcomedian #writing #funny

What started out as a way to pass the time turned into a passion for Elijah Simon. Drawing comic books and creating his own world is more than a form of escapism. Neil and Eric sit down with Elijah to talk about the craziness of your childhood dream becoming something tangible, balancing work and art, and the future of art and artificial intelligence. Go buy Elijah's stuff: https://www.elijahsimonart.com #comicbooks #comics #art #artist #podcast #superhero #dccomics #marvel

Comedian Annie Lowe talks about how comedy saved her life, transitioning, and her NEW special out now! Tom asks what's it like to transition, come out, and be the best version of yourself all while pursuing a career in comedy. Annie talks about starting a dialogue with people who you might not usually speak to and how it's always better when we find what we have in common instead of what sets us apart. #transgender #trans #comedy #comedian #podcast #lgbtq

Mykko Montana has spent 10 years in the rap game...and he's learned a lot. One of the most important things, that he's not just a rapper, he's an artist with something special to share. The Business boys talk about his plans for the next ten years and what's on the horizon. Key Moments: 2:30 - Realizing you're an artist 11:30 Honesty 14:40 - Freedom in creativity 30:56 - Forgiving yourself 52:25 - Most important work Subscribe to Mykko on YouTube:  @MykkoTV  Stream Mykko: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xOtJ5JY4Urje1oVlMd3aS WATCH THE PURGE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcb1BRFDSvE #rap #rapartist #hiphop #music #musicvideo #podcast

Two cantankerous comedy pals reunite! Jimmy Dore and Tom go a ways back in the comedy trenches together. Jimmy helps Tom with a joke that ends up changing a kid's life. (in a good way!) Tom learns about politics, power, and what a good picture of you in a hit piece can do for your confidence. 

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Does Rev3al help protect your NFTs and Crypto? We continue our conversation with Rev3al co-founder Adam Russell. AI merging with Quantum Computing, the dangers of QR codes and more. Key Moments: 1:25 - Intro 2:15 - AI art and copyright 7:00 How Rev3al protects you and your assets 14:33 - The future of privacy in the Metaverse 20:45 - Quantum computers 23:24 - Ai with NFT technology 26:13 - Why is crypto so complicated 28:45 - The dangers of QR codes 34:17 - The Rev3al team 38:09 - Trusting Rev3al 45:30 - Getting scammed #crypto #nft #bitcoin #investing #cybersecurity #podcast

Kevin Shane with Male Contraceptive Initiative sheds light on new groundbreaking discoveries and research in male birth control. MCI's mission is body autonomy for everyone, and one way to get closer to that goal is more options (and a hell of a lot of funding) Tom became curious about male birth control after his son suggested he get a vasectomy before he goes to college. See why that's incredibly stupid! Dejahzh also wants to know if male birth control will taste good. Would you take male birth control? Even if it was BBQ flavored? Hey! If you read this far just remember..NOBODY featured in this episode is a doctor! :) Chill OUT!

The Metaverse can feel like the digital wild west, well there's a new sheriff in town and it's name is Rev3al. The boys sit down with Co-founder of Rev3al Adam Russell, who has more than 20 years experience in cyber-security. All will be revealed with Rev3al, who really owns NFTs, who you can trust, and how you can protect yourself and your stuff in The Metaverse and on the Blockchain. #crypto #metaverse #meta #podcast #cybersecurity #bitcoin

Tom brings the grand prize of his loins in to talk about his plans for the future. It doesn't go as expected. Comedian JD Etheridge lays out some alternate options for young Owen. #advice #lifeadvice #comedy #podcast #comedian #standupcomedy #father #fatherson #growingup

E.J. Masicampo is the Associate Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University. (that means he's smarter than you!) His research looks at conscious thought, decision making, and self control. We think it's cool that he made a conscious thought to come visit us, decided to stay the whole time, and had the self control to not call Tom the dumbest guy in the room. Loads of fun and lots of stuff to learn in this episode! So put that stupid book down and watch this! Anyone interested in starting a go fund me so Goolsby can go see a therapist or a psychic about these giant spider dreams? Use promo code "I dream of hairy legs" #psychology #psychologyfacts #consciousness #addiction #phobia #podcast #comedy #brain #selfcontrol #decisionmaking

Are the things we're not perceiving real? If no one is in the woods when a bear shits does it clap with one hand? The business boys get a little excistential. Neil blows Eric and Daniel's minds with Quantum Entanglement and the fellas discuss happiness, fulfillment and the "flow state" of business.

James Hodge stops by to talk Comedy, being a dad, entitlement, getting an agent, self promotion and the difference between comedians and businessmen. Key Moments: 2:00 - Being a Father 8:56 - Getting Healthy Again 13:04 - Getting out of COVID 20:50 - Comedians and Businessmen 25:27 - Getting an Agent 34:40 - Being Entitled 41:00 Promoting Yourself 51:40 Knowing what you're good at. Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @jamesbhodge -- https://www.instagram.com/jamesbhodge/ @tcbstudios_official -- https://www.instagram/tcbstudios_official @neilhoover_official — https://www.instagram.com/neilhoover_... @EricTrundy -- https://www.instagram.com/erictrundy

Neil and Daniel talk big picture with corporations and their impacts on our society and culture. While they don't believe they are necessarily "good" or "evil" it's impossible to ignore their impact on the advancements on technology, the housing market, and how our country works. Key Moments: 1:35 - Can corporations fail with bailouts? 3:30 - Consumers instead of buyers 4:30 - Housing market 9:00 - Distribution of power 14:45 - Tech advancements and legislation 21:30 - Culture wars Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @tcbstudios_official -- https://www.instagram/tcbstudios_official @mrbusiness — https://www.instagram.com/mrbusiness/... @neilhoover_official — https://www.instagram.com/neilhoover_... @EricTrundy -- https://www.instagram.com/erictrundy #tech #technology #society #podcast #housing #power

How long till you can call yourself a comedian? Till you're good? Till you got a few years under your belt? Till you get paid to do it? Do we leave behind a legacy? Are our kids our legacy? Is using questions in the description kind of lazy and a cop out? You're still reading it so shut up! Fresh young comic Eric Brown stops in with Tom to talk about comedy, lasers, writing, and legacies.

Stewart Huff talks about his upcoming documentary and his long journey to having it released Making money isn't always the main goal when it comes to passion projects. But if it's done right, sometimes a return on investment is a side effect. Let's face it, not every project is going to make bookoo bucks, but is there a way you can get that artistic freedom AND have a little return on investment as well? Jumping through legal hoops, finding entertainment lawyers, finding investors you can trust not only with money, but with something you're putting your heart and soul into can be difficult.   #podcast #entertainment #investing #creative #documentary

Eric tastes punchlines, Tom likes meatloaf, and Seth loves brunch. Tom talks about being in the writing room for The Ms. Pat Show. The masterpieces, the duds, and the dick jokes. Do you see jokes in shapes and colors? Are they creamy? Toasty? Rigid? Are you getting excited? GET A ROOM!

Two millionaires and their relationships with buying exotic cars. How they turned their passion for performance into a way to make some extra dough. Inflation is real ladies and gentleman, not to pat our own backs but we kinda predicted all of this. (And the housing market but we don't wanna sound too spooky)  Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @tcbstudios_official -- https://www.instagram/tcbstudios_official @mrbusiness — https://www.instagram.com/mrbusiness/... @neilhoover_official — https://www.instagram.com/neilhoover_... @EricTrundy -- https://www.instagram.com/erictrundy @tannerplanes -- https://www.instagram.com/tannerplanes/ @hbi_auto -- https://www.instagram.com/hbi_auto/ @incredi_boy -- https://www.instagram.com/incredi_boy/ @meetkevin -- https://www.instagram.com/meetkevin/

Raising Peyronie's awareness one incorrect medical take at a time. If you take medical advice from The Dumbest Guy In the Room...maybe you should be the new host ya dumb dumb. Should Tom have suggested that his wife should be the expert on male appendages? You decide. Well, actually...who are you to meddle in someone's marriage? Where do you get off?!

Finding what makes you unique is one thing, using it as a tool is another. Comedian Stewart Huff talks about learning to stop changing for others and finding more fulfilling work as a result. Stewart Huff is an accomplished veteran comedian/documentarian/artist that has performed at the Improv in L.A. and New York and has appeared on HBO. Listen to his stuff here! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7scemu6oLl065rU7Vg8QIa https://www.amazon.com/God-Hates-Explicit-Stewart-Huff/dp/B07PDF53N9 Listen here for more about Stewart's oddities! https://open.spotify.com/show/5u85tPMqxm54yKlxgJQ6Pn #writing #unique #comedy #standupcomedy #comedian #podcast #funny #godhatesann

Who do you want be at your funeral? There's always time to repair relationships. The business boys talk about building relationships, personal and business. NEVER let business ruin a relationship. Uhh also...Neil talks about the future of designer babies and eliminating cancer and Daniel thinks about cloning his wife. 

The Creative Businessmen are back! After a brief hiatus, the Business boys are dropping big knowledge bombs...are aliens real? Is Daniel Thanos? Buckle up for an interstellar trip that will make you say "Bro...."

Tom Simmons has more than 30 years of comedy under his belt and is currently a writer on The Ms. Pat Show. Tom has been on the road with comics like Mitch Hedberg, Earthquake just to name a few. Tom talks about life on the road with Earthquake, what comedy means to him (good and bad) and more. Listen here and give Tom some pennies: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rF4i4F38q4SppARP95ftj?si=IgFYAGuKSnimpgjmGy7W2g