Welcome to Well metaVersed - two comedians navigating explosive growth in the metaverse. Join Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as they journey through the personal relationships, business applications and spiritual implications of growing in the metaverse.
We are pivoting from the Well MetaVersed Podcast to the Well MetaVersed show. You can catch us in Horizon Worlds recording in front of a live studio audience on Fridays @ 11:00 am eastern or live-streaming on Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm eastern on all of Jason's and my social media platforms. See you soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Merc joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about trailblazing in the metaverse with continuous improvement, balance and family in mind. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Ubiquitous joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about family, Game development and individual growth in Meta Horizon Worlds. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Boss_Hawg joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about life balance, colaboration and the opportunities in Horizon Worlds Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Bob Smiley joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about performing comedy to 60,000 people IRL, 8 people in the metaverse and everywhere in between. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Sensei_Jay joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about dependability, discipline and videography in the metaverse. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
TrainerCal joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about welcoming the UK to the metaverse and much more. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
SVPastor joins Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about using technology to connect with people, overcoming objections and welcoming diversity. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
OcuLos410 and amayah.a - Season 2, Episode 3 OcuLos410 and amayah.a join Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about community building, imposter syndrom, and helping others. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Join Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk to AceTheBass and MayheM21532 about becoming builders in the metaverse, leadership, growth and balance. We'll are have a Q&A with Jason , Aaron, TheJohnMclay, Solaris30, AceTheBass and MayheM21532 Check out nspirecreatelabs.com for Metaverse building options. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
TheJohnMclay, Solaris30, AceTheBass and MayheM21532 join Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we talk about becoming builders in the metaverse, leadership, growth and balance. Check out nspirecreatelabs.com for Metaverse building options. Special thanks to Sensei_Jay and Film Sensei (YouTube) for filming, editing and producing. Recorded at Jason Earls Productions, a studio in Horizon Worlds for podcast recording, stand up comedy and genuine interactions. Connect with Aaron Sorrels at theunemployedalcoholic.com, Jason Earls at jasonearls.com or all of us at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
It's time - Well MetaVersed 018 Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 4:00 - self evaluation 5:00 - season 2 6:30 - the transition 8:45 - Jason's space 10:15 - One Horizon 12:00 - a whole new world 16:30 - the process of building a world 18:30 - hesitation 19:00 - when the idea pops / it should be easy 22:30 - community in the soapstone 24:00 - strength finders / crawl, walk, run 25:00 - Jeff Ent / Simon Says Laugh 27:30 - clutter in the creative space 31:30 - the morning routine 33:00 - running too fast 24:30 - cut myself some slack 26:00 - a world champion 39:45 - admitting our struggles 41:00 - stop trying to be somebody else 44:00 - monitization 46:00 - the fear of hiding 46:45 - The wall 50:00 - consumable IWP's / chuckle nuggets 54:00 - Jason's idea 58:00 - top 5 performer awards 1:00:00 - between seasons 1:01:00 - Jason Earls Productions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 2:00 - dad tax 6:30 - exciting week 8:00 - exclusive vs inclusive 11:00 - celebrities and leaders 12:00 - drama in the metaverse 15:00 - the foundation 18:00 - a drunk uncle 22:00 - how to disagree 24:30 - the purpose of content 25:15 - Miss Shirly 29:00 - the heart of the soapstone 31:00 - Al the pal 35:15 - A homeless man at church 39:30 - how to help people 43:30 - even in jail they've got recess 46:30 - same kind of different as me 51:30 - a great compliment 53:00 - finding the rose --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Mentorship - Well MetaVersed 016 Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 3:30 - cheerleaders, pushers and challengers 9:00 - communirosity 9:40 - Soprano wisdom 14:00 - servants becoming kings 17:00 - prosperity 19:00 - exposed 23:00 - the stats 33:00 - a storm trooper 37:00 - Big game 40:00 - Wendy's 43:00 - what does it cost 45:00 - get in early 47:30 - bring the meteverse to your people --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 8:00 - about face 9:45 - welcome to the metaverse 12:00 - a hunger to understand 14:45 - the fluff 16:30 - procrastination 17:45 - quality relationships 19:45 - perfectionists 21:30 - the live episode 25:00 - roots 29:00 - become the minority 30:00 - Kobe Bryant 33:15 - Older black men 35:00 - The Ambrosia Theater 37:00 - White audiences 39:00 - Def Comedy Jam 41:00 - You stupid! 42:00 - seasoning 43:00 - your authentic self 44:00 - a common frame of reference 46:00 - Chimera 48:00 - recreating a genuine moment 52:00 - don't get in a knife fight 56:00 - Kermit the frog 58:00 - acting like kids 1:00:00 - the Stats 1:04:00 - I wanna watch more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 3:00 - creating opportunities 6:30 - emails from the team 10:00 - the entrepreneurial journey 14:00 - entrepreneurial coaching 15:30 - internal pushback 17:00 - fly by the seat of your pants 19:00 - true north 23:00 - money 26:00 - profitable and sustainable 27:00 - soapstone directors 31:00 - building a team 34:00 - I'm not siding with you 41:00 - serenity 42:30 - crazy changes 46:00 - a drop kick by Jesus 49:00 - house rules 50:30 - social media boundaries 52:30 - growth in the metaverse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 2:00 - technology 2:45 - ok boomer 4:00 - generational labels 5:30 - coronials 8:45 - administrative help 9:30 - distributing communications and content 12:00 - e-mails vs texts 15:00 - greeting newcomers 20:00 - comedy coaching 23:15 - collaboration invites 26:00 - It was not clean 29:30 - One shot comics 32:00 - coaching flexibility 35:30 - ivy league 36:30 - Everybody is elite (at something) 40:00 - determination 43:00 - 25 years later 44:00 - you played a great game 47:30 - a price to pay 51:30 - the balance of weakness 54:30 - a proud moment 57:00 - a coaching questionaire 61:00 - the stats 63:00 - hztv tea talk 65:00 - a growth curve 66:00 - barely a whisper 67:00 - The Akintunde show 69:00 - helping people to hide 74:00 - protecting the little boy 75:00 - A morning show 77:00 - your segments need systems 78:00 - taking the sting out of failure --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Well MetaVersed 012 - reconciliation Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 3:30 - Marriage DNA 4:00 - Vow to Laugh 6:30 - Hanging with celebrities 8:00 - Be your authentic self 9:30 - Who you are 11:45 - reconciliation 16:00 - don't hide the ugly stuff 17:00 - the value of conflict resolution 19:00 - it started out rocky 20:00 - why do bad things happen to good people 27:45 - the beautiful ashes 30:00 - the underdog 33:00 - audio recordings of slaves 34:30 - why aren't things worse 37:00 - the big questions 39:00 - the problem with people of faith 41:00 - go deep and then laugh 42:00 - 7 jokes I can't tell at church 44:00 - know your audience 45:30 - boobs are good 49:00 - a comedic disaster 52:30 - the value of comedic communication 53:45 - Jason Earls Jokea aside 54:15 - the stats 56:00 - solving the tech problem 58:00 - people don't like change 59:30 - entity and people first 62:00 - Brett Favre --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Well MetaVersed 011 - the moment Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 2:00 - communicate expectations 4:00 - understanding perspectives 6:00 - "I am not a narcissist" 8:00 - a heartfelt review 10:00 - the power of voice 14:00 - intentional and authentic encouragement 17:00 - the moment 20:30 - don't let kids run unsupervised 25:00 - genuine connections 27:00 - what is anxiety 31:30 - physiological response to visualizing 37:00 - Ukraine and Russia 39:00 - Pete Brand 42:00 - colaboration 48:00 - the win/ win 50:00 - start with why 52:00 - some things should be easy 55:00 - a metaverse date --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Well MetaVersed 010 - Drama Driven Culture Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 1:45 - what is Gilda's Club and LaughFest 3:15 - The benefits of Laughter 6:45 - Akintunde 8:45 - the value of awkwardness 12:45 - an amature's comedy club 13:45 - the stats 15:45 - the code has been compramised 17:45 - a drama driven culture 19:45 - how to reset the culture 22:45 - diffusing conflict 25:15 - a Biblical conflict resolution strategy 29:15 - The soapstone conflict resolution process 32:00 - Let's talk about it 33:00 - is the goal to develop leaders 34:30 - ignorance 36:30 - control isnt always a bad thing 37:30 - is the goal to be pristine or to grow together 40:00 - repentance is powerful 46:00 - Status silos 49:00 - status seeking in the metaverse 52:30 - I've failed the techs 54:30 - identify the faithful ones 56:00 - Blowing it --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Well MetaVersed 009 - Live at the soapstone Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 1:45 - the people's choice award 3:00 - stats and milemarkers 4:15 - it's the people that make it 5:30 - Love at the soapstone 7:45 - How to organize around the organism. Keep it organic 9:30 - I've set people up to fail 11:00 - how to reset the room 12:30 - the life of a tech 17:00 - our purpose 18:45 - dream big 22:00 - conflict and diversity 23:00 - who you are is magnified in the metaverse 25:00 - hurt people hurt people 27:00 - what gifts do you have 29:45 - Chicken_Joe 31:45 - you help people the most when you are being yourself 32:30 - the eagle just does what it does --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 4:50 - what makes the soapstone special? 6:30 - when to renovate 12:00 - it's the people not the property 14:30 - what makes Nspire create labs so great 17:00 - when to renovate revisited 17:30 - put yourself out of business 19:00 - the power of honest feedback 23:00 - the power of hosts 24:30 - the importance of critical mass 27:00 - how to deal with people who don't laugh 30:00 - the yellow pad to do list 32:15 - what happens when we let the agenda go 34:15 - why aren't you bigger 39:00 - its ok to ask for help 40:30 - how not to raise money 45:00 - how to influence influencers 46:00 - Our relationship with our dad 47:00 - daddy wounds 49:00 - how to deal with daddy wounds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Another episode jam packed with stuff that Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels are learning at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon worlds. Here's some key moments with the corresponding timestamps. 4:45 - the perfect email marketing specialist 8:10 - Success leaves clues 11:00 - Things should be easy 13:00 - metrics review - It's ok for growth to slow 15:45 - moving past a virus 19:15 - how will opening up impact the metaverse 24:30 - Theoretical design modeling in the metaverse 29:30 - How valuable is building in Horizon Worlds 32:30 - Don't limit your thinking 36:30 - Barnabas and Paul 39:10 - turning over show control 40:30 - How to hunt a monkey 44:00 - the birth of additonal shows at the soapstone 47:00 - how to enjoy anonymity 48:00 - culture eats strategy for breakfast 49:00 - it should be easy 50:30 - the simple things 53:00 - that euphoric feeling 55:00 - It's about reps 59:00 - how hard are we hitting the "gym?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
In this episode Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels ask some important questions and share some insights. What are the 3 C's to success? How to decide where to live. How to prioritize when making big decisions. Is the soapstone on Meta's radar? How to dissect, learn from and share success. Why are the early stages of an idea so important? What is clean comedy? How to enjoy the fruits of your labor. What is diligence? Why is the soapstone successful? What's the better half of collaboration? What does engagement look like? The superpower of the metaverse is accessibility. Is it better to give or receive? How do people connect with comedy? What is the cognitive dance? Why do people like impressions? When it's time to overhaul yourself? What we learned from Traction, Get a Grip and Rocket Fuel. What's the best way to kill a bad product? How do we identify and focus on the right opportunities? Enjoy the episode and we hope to see you soon at the soapstone comedy club in Horizon Worlds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels cover so much in this episode⦠How to deal with racism The personal and emotional cost of breakneck growth How to handle complaints about the team How to manage a content creation schedule and flow chart the process How to come up with a culturally relevant name like "the soapstone" The importance of diligence The lifecycle of an idea The results of a powerful prayer How to do branding and color selection The emotional response to a logo When companies get branding wrong Join two comedians as we navigate explosive growth in the Metaverse. The soapstone is a virtual reality comedy club located in Horizon Worlds. See you soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Jason and Aaron talk through the dynamics of changing the name of the comedy club with the breakneck pace possible only in the Metaverse. We also chat about how we position our kids to speak into our lives and warn us of potential dangers. We touch on boundaries, time management and the concept of relationship equity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Jason and Aaron share some stats on the growth of The Soapstone Comedy Club and talk through the challenges and approach to building a team of hundreds of people in just a few weeks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Jason and Aaron get real about death as we talk about the amazing growth of the Soapstone Comedy Club, how to build a culture driven team, and how to communicate with our children. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
Jason and Aaron talk about what the metaverse is, Jason's first experience in The Soapstone Comedy Club in Horizon Worlds and the enormous potential to connect with people within this platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message
The first 36 seconds of things to come... Welcome to Well metaVersed - two comedians navigating explosive growth in the metaverse. Join Jason Earls and Aaron Sorrels as we journey through the personal relationships, business applications and spiritual implications of growing in the metaverse. Jason is a professional comedian, a public speaker and a creative strategy specialist who has both experienced and coached people through the blessings and challenges of publicity. Known as The Unemployed Alcoholic, Aaron helps people laugh and is the world creator of The Soapstone Comedy Club in Horizon Worlds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/well-metaversed/message