Wolf Mentality with Don Chenz

Don Chenz and Josh are back to discuss all things coronavirus and try to conclude whether or not we are all doomed. They also get into subway performers, the key to dancing at weddings, their favorite doughnuts, Girl Scout cookies, intern etiquette, anti-vape propaganda, seeing celebrities in NYC, and more!  Recommendations: Don Chenz - The movies Midsommar and Hereditary by director Ari AsterJosh - CBD Oil product called State of Grace  Subscribe to Don Chenz's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUA_Q0rNYlqkPhNWvHIDhGA  Watch the first episode of Don Chenz's new YouTube series "Don Chenz is Fitness": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDb8l7DF1Gw&t=8s  Follow Don Chenz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/don_chenz/  Follow Don Chenz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/donchenz?lang=en  Follow Don Chenz's new Spotify playlists to discover new music and good vibes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5orF0k8fFFAvghMVgopjC0?si=XhoWf5AsQiqsFmqFKNbcgg 

We're back! After a one month hiatus the Wolf Mentality podcast is here to stay. Just a quick 15 minute rundown of why there was a break, what changes there will be to the podcast going forward, and an update on my recent video content and attempt to get a job at Barstool Sports.  The podcast will now be coming to you once per week, every Tuesday, with Josh and I talking about whatever the hell we want. Expect more YouTube content coming very soon, including new series where I will conduct interviews and have guests.  Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUA_Q0rNYlqkPhNWvHIDhGA?view_as=subscriber  Watch the first episode of my new YouTube series "Don Chenz is Fitness": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDb8l7DF1Gw&t=6s  Follow my new Spotify playlist "Aniwaya" to discover new music and good vibes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5orF0k8fFFAvghMVgopjC0?si=-K6n76U3QF28_q62yOYoFg  

Don Chenz and Josh try to keep it light and have a positive mood to start the episode, but unfortunately mid-episode discuss the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others who passed away in this weekend's accident. Other, more positive topics, include: Chenz's caffeine dependency, Josh going vegetarian, creatures encountered on the subway, Chenz's train crush, a class action lawsuit being filed against MLB by daily fantasy players, the Grammys and Tyler, The Creator, Allen Iverson getting $500K of jewelry stolen, and the wolves finish up with a deep dive on the Cereal Mouth Bowl Challenge taking place on TikTok. Enjoy and RIP Mamba and Mambacita.  Follow Don Chenz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/don_chenz/?hl=en  Follow Don Chenz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonChenz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Lone Wolf Fitness apparel & E-books (workout program & supplement guide): https://www.lonewolffit.com/shop  Big Bad Wolf Workout Playlists:  https://www.lonewolffit.com/music 

Tommy O'Regan is a NYC-based stand up comedian set to headline Caroline's on Broadway on February 4th as part of their Breakout Artist Comedy Series. Tommy moved from Boston to New York to pursue comedy after his hockey career was cut short while playing at Harvard University. Tommy has opened for well-known comedians such as Bill Burr and Francis Ellis, headlined his own shows, and co-wrote a sketch comedy show called The Barstool Variety Hour on Barstool Sports with Francis Ellis. Tommy also discusses why open mics suck, his experience competing for a job at Barstool Sports, his goals for the future, and much more!  Caroline's on Broadway: Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30pmhttps://www.ticketweb.com/event/breakout-artist-comedy-series-tommy-carolines-on-broadway-tickets/10186345 Discount Code: TOMMY  Tommy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy_oregan/?hl=en  Tommy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommy_oregan?lang=en 

Welcome to another Thursday Therapy episode with Don Chenz and Josh. Topics include: dedication to the drip, handling disrespect, suppressing emotions, the Amazon Go stores, recapping the McGregor vs Cowboy fight, the Astros cheating scandal and why people are hypocrites, the Delonte West video, and why a deaf man sued PornHub.  Delonte West video: https://nypost.com/2020/01/21/delonte-west-beaten-up-in-video-sparking-worry-among-basketball-peers/  Follow Don Chenz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/don_chenz/?hl=en  Follow Don Chenz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/donchenz?lang=en  Lone Wolf Fitness apparel & E-books (workout program & supplement guide): https://www.lonewolffit.com/shop  Big Bad Wolf Workout Playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music 

Bridget Sloan won the silver medal in gymnastics at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, a World Championship in 2009, and was a 9x NCAA champion with the University of Florida. Currently, Bridget is an ESPN analyst and also works in sales in Orlando, Florida. She recounts her time competing at the Olympics, overcoming injury to make the team, her training regimen, and rediscovering her passion for gymnastics while competing in college.  Bridget's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetsloan/?hl=en  Bridget's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bridgetsloan?lang=en 

Don Chenz and Josh are back! This week's topics include: the pains of flying, Chenz's recent trip to Utah, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the royal family, Twitter's potential new privacy features, handling debates online and your ideas being challenged, Jillian Michaels "controversial" comments about Lizzo, Antonio Brown going live to curse out his baby mama and the police, and the wolves finish up with a preview of the McGregor versus Cowboy fight on Saturday.  Follow Don Chenz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/don_chenz/?hl=en  Lone Wolf Fitness apparel and E-books (workout program & supplement guide): https://www.lonewolffit.com/shop  Workout Playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music 

It's 2020 and the wolves are back! Don Chenz and Josh, now aka J-Boogie, discuss New Years resolutions versus setting goals, fight over Josh joining Planet Fitness, and figure out what a think tank does. Topics include: NY Jets head coach Adam Gase's alleged burner account on Twitter, Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes monologue, The Naked Philanthropist raised an estimated $1 million, and a 93 year old Las Vegas man who shot his apartment manager twice in the legs because he was pissed about water damage.  Adam Gase Burner Account: https://www.barstoolsports.com/newyork/is-the-adam-gase-burner-account-actually-a-manish-mehta-burner-account-an-investigative-report  Ricky Gervais' monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCNdTLHZAeo  The Naked Philanthropist: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/kaylen-ward-australia-fires-sex-workers-donations  93 Year Old Vegas Shooter: https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2020/01/07/video-shows-93-year-old-shooting-man-twice-over-water-damage-his-apartment-police-say/ 

Happy New Year! The 2020 return of Wolf Mentality begins with Aden Twer. He was recently a cast member of Temptation Island Season 2 on USA Network and you can stream the full season on www.usanetwork.com and on Amazon Prime Video. Aden details how he got the opportunity to be on the show, the behind-the-scenes drama, what he would do if he could go back and re-do the show, and more. Aden also displays his passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by showing Don Chenz how to choke an opponent, discusses why he thinks people hate on others over social media, and ponders what opportunities possibly lie ahead for him.  Aden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twer2/?hl=en  Aden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/twer484?lang=en  https://www.usanetwork.com/temptationisland 

Don Chenz is dolo this Thursday, as fellow wolf Josh is busy becoming an Esquire. Chenz discusses surviving The Great Squall of 2019, why New Year resolutions are corny but he does them anyway, work Christmas parties, annoying commuters, Tekashi 6ix9ine getting sentenced to 2 years in prison, Kumail Nanijani is ripped, the girl that staged being kidnapped in the Bronx, and how God told JR Smith's wife to pray on Instagram.  Lone Wolf Fitness shop (apparel & E-books): https://www.lonewolffit.com/shop *Everything is selling for $20!*  Workout Playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music 

Abtin Masseratagah is a digital marketing consultant and the founder of the Toronto-based digital and social media marketing firm Northrn Mo. Abtin has over a decade of industry experience and has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc.com, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He specializes in viral marketing, growth hacking, influencer marketing, social media marketing, and brand amplification across all social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. He's worked with numerous brands such as Ivory Ella, Self Care Station, Electric Family, Protocol Recordings, Republic Recordings, Numari Co, and more.  Abtin began as a YouTube influencer in his early teens and eventually parlayed his knack for social media and digital marketing into a consulting career. Abtin explains how he has been able to build his reputation in the industry and shares tips on how to better execute a digital marketing campaign as well as beat the algorithms of various online platforms.  https://www.abtxn.com/  If you want to reach Abtin - Email: Abtin@northrn.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abtxn/?hl=en  Northrn Mo.: https://northrn.com/ 

This week's topics include: why Don Chenz has been anti-Tidal, the unfortunate passing of Juice WRLD, Eminem and Nick Cannon's beef, Lizzo is at it again, Kanye West dressed up like the tin man from the Wizard of Oz for his new opera, a Banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120K at Art Basel, Walmart sold Christmas sweaters highlighting Santa's love for "snow," Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz, Alistair Overeem's lip got split open this weekend, and a petition to ban Mike Vick from being a legend captain for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl.  Santa sweater: https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/09/business/walmart-apology-santa-sweater/index.html  Lizzo: https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/lizzo-was-flapping-her-bare-butt-cheeks-all-over-the-lakers-game-last-night  Kanye: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8545767/kanye-west-opera-mary-miami-art-basel-2019-review  Alistair Overeem's lip: https://www.tmz.com/2019/12/08/alistair-overeem-tko-ufc-loss-busted-lip-jairzinho-rozenstruik/  Banana Art: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/12/09/banana-priced-120000-exhibit-art-basel-eaten/2628306001/ 

This week's guest is John Allen, co-founder and former CEO of Ivory Ella and current COO of Alta Gracia. John and his co-founders began their entrepreneurial careers by creating a large network of "parody" Twitter accounts and later leveraging this network to market their future business endeavors. This eventually led to the birth of Ivory Ella, as John and the team blew out their sales projections for the company's initial launch and never looked back. With many people helping along the way, John and his fellow co-founders navigated a chaotic rise to building a successful fashion brand. John details his run as an entrepreneur and imparts the most important lessons he's learned along the way. Ivory Ella is an online clothing company that donates 10% of all profits to Save the Elephants. https://www.ivoryella.com/  Alta Gracia is the only certified living wage apparel company in the developing world. https://altagraciaapparel.com/  John's Email: john@ivoryella.com John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jallen1017/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/postage 

On the newest Thursday Therapy episode, Don Chenz and Josh discuss the Twitter Outrage Club's latest target: Peloton and their "problematic" new commercial. The guys also discuss Cardi B and Offset getting "hacked," dudes who carry their babies like idiots, and Chenz goes off about why he hates Costco, parades, and people that love snow.  Lone Wolf Fitness shop (apparel and E-books): https://www.lonewolffit.com/shop  Workout playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music 

This week Don Chenz and Josh discuss why Thanksgiving is the GOAT of all holidays, balding, what the root cause of the wage gap is, going on a man date to a concert, technology decreasing human interaction, Elon Musk and Tesla's new Cybertruck, an insane story of a doctor saving a man's life on a flight from China to the US, and potential changes coming to the NBA next season.  Lon Wolf Fitness: Use the code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout programs and supplement guide).  Workout Playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music  www.lonewolffit.com 

This week Don Chenz and Josh discuss Josh's new found love for jiu-jitsu, traffic on trains driving Chenz crazy, the Grammys snubbing Tyler, the Creator and all of hip-hop, why Chenz is sick of Lizzo, all of the reasons why Jeffrey Epstein definitely didn't kill himself, everyone in South Dakota is on meth, and what would happen if aliens invaded Earth.  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use the code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout program and supplement guide).  Workout Playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music  www.lonewolffit.com 

Aaron Hodges, owner of the comedy record label and production company You Lucky Dog Productions details his journey from SiriusXM producer to entrepreneur. Aaron reveals the challenges of being your own boss, the financial risks necessary to succeed, and what drove him to finally make the leap. Aaron is also the co-host of the podcast Quick Snaps, a comedy show recapping each week of the NFL season.  https://youluckydogproductions.com/  Quick Snaps Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quick-snaps-comedy-football/id690346623  Quick Snaps Podcast - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SwqpAWNGMIgVgFY0pWPyx?si=gGpi6oSyS9yuFWZceG5Cpw  Aaron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyaaronhodges/  You Lucky Dog Productions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youluckydogprod/ 

Thursday Therapy is back! Don Chenz welcomes his friend Josh to the show and gives his hot take on what should happen to social media companies and their algorithms. The wolves also discuss the dead bees taking over Chenz's apartment, Tim Cook destroying Apple products once new ones come out, people using maps before GPS and smartphones, celebrating Halloween in NYC, Drake getting booed at Camp Flog Gnaw, and more!  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use the code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout program and supplement guide).  Workout Playlists: https://www.lonewolffit.com/music  www.lonewolffit.com 

SiriusXM Pop2K host, actress, and totally not Don Chenz's cousin Alex Di Trolio came to hang out and talk about her path from a producer behind the scenes at SiriusXM to an on-air personality behind the mic. She's hosted shows on both the Sirius Hits 1 and Pop2K channels. You can catch her now on Pop2K from 6am-12pm ET. We also talk about her acting career, including her starring in the play Will You Please Shut Up. Alex's husband, Aaron, also is in studio to keep her honest!  Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexditrolio/?hl=en  Alex's website: https://www.alexditrolio.com/ 

Musical artist Wh1te W0lf hops on the mic to discuss his new EP Nephophobia, strategies for growing his audience, how he uses Spotify statistics to help get new music in front of potential fans, blending genres, putting labels on music, and more! Keep listening until the end to hear the first track off the EP, titled Way Up.  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6V83IqWWgpmXF40ZOvGe9e?si=Mmq1qb9dQKqutTY6iw_XkQ  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nephophobia-ep/1485125270  YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pxakfgQ54M8bif9eLwIRQ  Wh1te W0lf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wh1te_w0lf_official/ 

Denver-based hip-hop artist Jerney returns to the show, this time with his friend and manager Nyall Cook. Nyall manages Jerney under the umbrella of his own management company, At Night Group. Jerney, Nyall, and Don Chenz discuss Jerney's latest project Dreadlock Shawty, the state of hip-hop in the streaming era, artists making shorter songs and "albums," how much input a manager should give to their artist with regards to their music, what a manager's role should be, negotiating contracts with record labels, the difficulties for an independent artist to market their music, and more!  Dreadlock Shawty EP (Spotify):  https://open.spotify.com/album/1jWkGQMYPhKA1w8L0tID33?si=hppAc2e_S1eArkyTtkByuw  Dreadlock Shawty EP (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/album/dreadlock-shawty-ep/1473350987  Jerney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerney_collective/  Nyall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nydaflyguy/  https://www.atnightgroup.org/home 

Comedian Luisa Lange was on the path to pursue a law degree before flipping the script and moving to New York to pursue comedy. She now is navigating through the comedy scene while simultaneously working her way up from a production assistant to a writer and producer for MTV News.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisalange/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Luisa_Lange?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Check out Friday Eve every month. A comedy show at Stand Up NY that Luisa co-produces. The next show is on Thursday, October 31st at 8pm (Halloween night) Friday Eve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridayevecomedy/?hl=en  Please join the wolfpack by hitting subscribe & leaving a 5-star rating & review!  Don Chenz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/don_chenz/?hl=en  Don Chenz Twitter: https://twitter.com/donchenz?lang=en  Lone Wolf Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lonewolffitness/?hl=en  https://www.lonewolffit.com/  Use code: WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all Lone Wolf Fitness apparel & e-books!

Eric Leija, aka Primal Swoledier, is an Instagram fitness influencer and Senior Kettlebell Coach at Onnit Academy in Austin, Texas. Eric grew up as a self-described chubby kid with social anxiety and was teased by his siblings before taking up fitness and Mixed Martial Arts. After diving head fist into the world of psychedelics and struggling to make friends, Eric decided to drop out of college and traveled to train with some elite MMA fighters, including TJ Dillashaw and Duane Ludwig. He then began working in the Onnit warehouse before becoming one of their top trainers. He has gone on to build himself a large following on Instagram and a successful online business, offering workout programs, a workout subscription, diet plans, and apparel. He also leads kettlebell workshops across the country, teaching his trademark "kettlebell flows." Instagram @primal.swoledier: https://www.instagram.com/primal.swoledier/?hl=en  https://www.ericleija.com/  8-Week Shredded Program: https://www.ericleija.com/product/8-week-shredded-program/  Men's Health 55 Instagram Accounts That Will Motivate The Hell Out Of You: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537177/best-fitness-instagram-accounts-follow/  Please join the wolfpack by hitting subscribe & leaving a 5-star rating & review!  Don Chenz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/don_chenz/?hl=en  Lone Wolf Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lonewolffitness/?hl=en  https://www.lonewolffit.com/  Use code: WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all Lone Wolf Fitness apparel and e-books!

UFC fighter Michael Trizano, aka The Lone Wolf, details his journey from training MMA at Tiger Schulmann's, to becoming an amateur fighter, to fighting in Bellator, to winning The Ultimate Fighter, to fighting in the UFC. Mike explains the mentality that is required to succeed in MMA, why he fights, overcoming his first professional loss, what advice he would give someone looking to start training in mixed martial arts, and more!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelonewolfmma/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLoneWolfMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  UFC profile: https://www.ufc.com/athlete/michael-trizano

Don Chenz visited musical artist FirstNameDane in Philadelphia to discuss his new single Amor and the single James Harden from his "man band" overeasy. Taking inspiration from Kanye West, Dane pivoted from film to music after previously considering music just a hobby. Dane breaks down the Philly music scene, the importance of taking action rather than over-analyzing, why he believes in the DIY approach, and more!  Amor (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/album/1HCsCaycVigyqw2Wx5iQO6?si=q8A5DAj8Re2JJ5OID9LIng  Amor (Apple Music) - https://music.apple.com/us/album/amor-single/1473316327  James Harden by overeasy (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/album/6N9FxMfqRdXcuRVM92dvQ1?si=NjbHbqa0S4yT4pj8rWLFDQ  James Harden (Apple Music) - https://music.apple.com/us/album/james-harden-single/1476885789  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/firstnamedane  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstnamedane/?hl=en 

Artist Seek One breaks down how he went from working at a real estate private equity firm to pursuing a career in art. Seek One tells Don Chenz where he finds inspiration for new pieces, which celebrities own his art, what Art Basel is like, the importance of galleries, how to create your own unique brand, and more!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekoneart/?hl=en  Website & Artwork for sale: http://seekoneart.com/  Haute Living article: https://hauteliving.com/2019/04/urban-culture-meets-fine-art-with-seek-one/668569/ 

Matt Lockerman, owner of the Philadelphia streetwear brand All Play No Work, details how he went from studying mechanical engineering in college, to working for a defense contractor, to business school, to becoming an entrepreneur in his 30's. A trip back to South Korea, where he hadn't been since he was born, inspired him to jump headfirst into entrepreneurship and pursue his passions. After facing many ups and downs along the way, All Play has now made it into Philadelphia streetwear shop Ps & Qs, which will feature their upcoming Fall 2019 collection. All Play No Work's Fall 2019 collection, titled Infinite Drift, drops at Ps & Qs in Philly on September 20th from 6-9pm.  Check out All Play here: https://www.allplay.us/  APNW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allplay___/ 

NYC comedian Usama Siddiquee popped in to discuss his experience pursuing stand up comedy, being named to Just For Laughs New Faces of 2018, getting passed at the Comedy Cellar, and his podcast Mango Bae.  Usama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/UsamaBinLaughin/  Mango Bae Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmangobae/  Usama Twitter: https://twitter.com/UsamaBinLaughin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Just For Laughs New Faces 2018: https://comedypro.hahaha.com/news/just-for-laughs-new-faces-2018/  Denzel Curry - Bulls on Parade cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4ywyFXdik 

Short episode for a sad announcement from Don Chenz: Dan will no longer be co-hosting the show. It was a tough decision for him to make, but a necessary one to refocus his pursuit of a career in comedy. All the wolves wish him well, as he follows his own path to greatness. It's not goodbye, it's see you later.  Chenz then gives his thoughts on what can be expected for the future of the podcast. He also says some random dumb things to kill some time and make the podcast longer.  "Everyone has their own path. Walk yours with integrity and wish all others peace on their journey. When your paths merge, rejoice for their presence in your life. When the paths are separated, return to the wholeness of yourself, give thanks for the footprints left on your soul, and embrace the time to journey on your own."  - Anonymous

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello discuss the pains of aging. Topics include: balding, getting hairier, graying, getting fat, hangovers getting worse, getting injured playing sports, and more!  Recommendations:  Chenz - 18 Wheeler by Benny the Butcher feat. Pusha T  Dan - Headspace (app)  Dan's Upcoming Shows: September 18th - Go gold Comedy Night for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund at the Glen Rock Inn in Glen Rock, NJ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-for-the-tom-coughlin-jay-fund-tickets-69061923071  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use the code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout program and supplement guide)  www.lonewolffit.com 

Rising hip-hop artist Trevor Spitta came through to promote his new album Don't Try This At Home. He also discussed his musical influences, what it's like being a white rapper, his craziest story from a live performance, growing up in North Jersey and trying to break into the hip-hop scene in NYC, throwing a concert at his high school in the middle of the school day, and more!  Stream Don't Try This At Home on all streaming services here: https://lnk.to/DontTryThisAtHome  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorspitta/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/trevorspitta?lang=en 

Knowledge is power, so Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello spent an hour empowering wolves around the world by sharing some very...interesting facts they researched. The guys share facts for people to use on dates, in interviews, or with their friends. Get ready to be the coolest person at the party. Recommendations:  Chenz: Nature is Metal Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/natureismetal/?hl=en  Dan: Nate Bargatze Netflix specials  Dan's upcoming shows:  Setptember 18th: Go Gold Comedy Night for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund at the Glen Rock Inn in Glen Rock, NJ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-for-the-tom-coughlin-jay-fund-tickets-69061923071  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout program and supplement guide)  www.lonewolffit.com 

Hip-hop group Modern Day Generation pulled up to talk about the grind of being independent artists and the success of their new music, including the song Glock Out. The guys talk about other artists they get compared to, getting a co-sign from Adam22, their clothing line Stitched Down Apparel, and more!  Listen to Glock Out: https://open.spotify.com/track/0hSGZPtjGmyC7IDW887fxQ?si=1WaJxCapTta3sx7OJBa0fg (song plays at the end of the show) Listen to Fiji by Dollababy: https://open.spotify.com/track/0cXJIaqbhBXD5Z0mYRvvlA?si=eSXwpplrT1iB1l-Sx7_3Zw  Listen to the song Tool by MDG: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Q4LNlhwjBMNdBHuojr2SY?si=EjfdMATaQOOvgojJF2yPsA  Listen to their newest project Praying to the Trap God 2: https://open.spotify.com/album/1H71LihSggoc62fpF1JRgK?si=_SymbcVdTgaUAtZH5Z4oYw  MDG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaygeneration/?hl=en  Dollababy: https://www.instagram.com/_dollababy/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/officialdollababy/?hl=en  YungBagz: https://www.instagram.com/yungbagz_mdg/?hl=en  Drumma: https://www.instagram.com/drum.lxrdd/?hl=en  HB: https://www.instagram.com/lowlifehb/?hl=en  Kash Wellalright: https://www.instagram.com/kash_entertainment/?hl=en  Stitched Down Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/stitcheddownapparel/?hl=en 

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello talk about all things music. Topics include: aspiring artists that get made fun of before blowing up, Chenz playing an inappropriate song at work, the stress of being in control of the music at a party, the best and worst live performances they have seen, crowd surfing, how much music taste matters in a relationship, why they hate country music, and more!  Recommendations:  Chenz - Toast 2 That by Cousin Stizz featuring Freddie Gibbs Freddie Gibbs LA Leakers freestyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTKoeyLEU8U  Dan - The Tallest Man on Earth (musical artist; singer/songwriter)  Music video for I Fink U Freeky by Die Antwoord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uee_mcxvrw  Dan's Upcoming Shows: August 17th at Bananas Comedy Club https://www.bananascomedyclub.com/events/32799  August 19th at Jager Bomb Comedy Show, Hosted by Dan and Rich Happel at Loreley on 7 Rivington Street in Manhattan  September 18th: Go Gold Comedy Night for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund at the Glen Rock Inn in Glen Rock, NJ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-for-the-tom-coughlin-jay-fund-tickets-69061923071?fbclid=IwAR14kSFovsj61Y4K6R4vn9HswDSh0Aj8YNYrN02vLAuRHbmdBk1zFx8Gb2s  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout program and supplement guide)

NYC-based comedian Justin Smith sat down and revealed how he went from pursuing the life of a pastor to becoming a comic and what motivated him to move from Oklahoma City to Manhattan to pursue his dream. Justin recently released an album titled "Inspired" that is now available on all streaming services and a four-part documentary on YouTube called "Elevate" that follows his time on the road, culminating in the taping of his album. Other topics discussed include: the pressure to sellout for popularity, creating a new set following an album, marriage & divorce, firing a gun inside of a mobile home, what he learned from Nate Bargatze & Nick Swardson, & more! Comedy Album "Inspired": https://800pgr.lnk.to/JustinIN  Four-Part YouTube Documentary "Elevate": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbwMCXn4Cn3zaEisxlDtWYs-Up-e7tuDw  Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinsmithcomedy/?hl=en  Justin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinsmithokc?lang=en  Justin's Website: https://www.justinsmithcomedy.com/ 

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello do their best Stephen A. Smith versus Max Kellerman impression and debate sports. Topics include: Dan trying out for the voice over of our soon-to-be intro, Chenz ranting about things in the gym that he forgot to say last episode, Chenz's pain he's experienced as a Mets and Jets fan, tailgating and how if it's more fun than the actual game, Dan's friend that was banned from MetLife Stadium for seven years, switching the teams you root for, whether or not Boston is the best sports town, adult men that wear baseball gloves to games, old people all hate OBJ, Sabermetrics, and more! The guys also answer more listener questions.  Story about Andrei Kirilenko's wife letting him cheat on her: https://nypost.com/2013/07/14/wife-of-brooklyn-net-andrei-kirilenko-says-hes-allowed-to-cheat-on-her-once-a-year/  There are also new exclusive clubs for listeners to join...  To become an Alpha and get a shoutout on the podcast the rules are: - Share an episode/the podcast with a friend or family member- Send proof to us that you did it (social media post, Instagram or Twitter DM, text, email WolfMentalityQuestions@gmail.com, etc.) - Become an Alpha and get a shoutout on the podcast (can request that we use a funny name/nickname or your real name)  The wolf that shares the podcast the most will be named Wolf of the Week! This might also include a special FREE GIVEAWAY...  Dan's Recommendation: The Poem Anthology by Jack Gilbert  Chenz's Recommendation: Gucci Mane's Twitter  Dan's upcoming shows:- Comic Strip Live 8/8 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-off-the-q-train-tickets-65316925683 - Bananas Comedy Club 8/17 https://www.bananascomedyclub.com/events/32799 - Fundraiser Event in Glen Rock 9/19  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and E-books (workout program and supplement guide)  www.lonewolffit.com 

Bonus therapy session! Don Chenz & Dan Pulzello debate the dos and don'ts of gym etiquette. Topics include: forgetting people's names as soon as you meet them, woman who yelled at Chenz for talking on the phone too loud, guys that only do biceps curls, guys that try to show random girls how to do exercises, lifting culture in New Jersey, couples that workout together, and more!  Dan's Recommendation: Dermot Kennedy (singer/songwriter)  Chenz's Recommendation: Luv U by V (song)  Dan's Upcoming Shows: Comic Strip Live on August 8th and Bananas Comedy Club on August 17th (Eric Neumann headlining). Links below!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-off-the-q-train-tickets-65316925683  https://www.bananascomedyclub.com/events/32799  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and e-books (workout program and supplement guide)  www.lonewolffit.com 

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello focus on relationships and the compromises that need to be made for them to work. Topics discussed include: Chenz ranting about a myriad of things including leaving toothpaste on the sink and losers in three wheel vehicles, our plan for a unique music video, wedding etiquette, the correct way to handle breakups on Instagram, serial daters, compromising when watching TV together, paying for dates, prenups, moving in with your significant other, and more! We also answer more listener questions.  Submit Questions to: WolfMentalityQuestions@gmail.com  Dan's Upcoming Shows: Comic Strip Live on August 8th and Bananas Comedy Club on August 17th (Eric Neumann headlining). Links below!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-off-the-q-train-tickets-65316925683  https://www.bananascomedyclub.com/events/32799  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and e-books (workout program and supplement guide)  www.lonewolffit.com  Dan's Recommendation: Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson (book)  https://www.amazon.com/Army-Dawn-1942-1943-Liberation-Trilogy/dp/0805087249/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YEANJJG9XI43&keywords=an+army+at+dawn+by+rick+atkinson&qid=1564618189&s=gateway&sprefix=army+at+dawn%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1  Chenz's Recommendations: The Lost Boy by YBN Cordae (album) and ANTI by Rihanna (album)

Actor Alex Shaffer breaks down how he went from winning an NJ state championship in high school wrestling to starring in the movie Win Win alongside Paul Giamatti and proceeding to pursue acting full-time. He explains how an injury led to him choosing acting over wrestling, how he dropped out of school to pursue his acting career, what it was like working with Zac Efron in the movie We Are Your Friends, what it's like auditioning and dealing with rejection, co-hosting the MTV show Catfish, his plans for the future which include attending NYU for directing, and more!  Alex's IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3868664/  Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alshaff/?hl=en  Win Win movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci_I6n2j5Uw  We Are Your Friends movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZzAeYWXFpk  Delinquent movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGWYjdDoSD8  Philip Seymour Hoffman acting advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5mCUNLG68k  How to Stop Acting by Harold Guskin: https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Acting-Revolutionary-Developing/dp/0571199992 

This week Don Chenz & Dan Pulzello discuss the dynamics of their groups of friends. Topics include: recapping our recent interview with Francis Ellis, the unique people Dan's seen recently while doing comedy, being constantly sweaty, manpons, their new drink called The Holy Trinity, Taylor Swift vs Sean Paul, getting in fights with your friends, friends with unfortunate nicknames, funny moves for the dance floor, and more!  Dan's upcoming shows:  Comic Strip Live on August 8th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-off-the-q-train-tickets-65316925683 Bananas Comedy Club on August 17th (Eric Neumann headlining) https://www.bananascomedyclub.com/events/32799  Lone Wolf Fitness: Use code WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all apparel and e-books (workout program and supplement guide)  Submit questions for the podcast to WolfMentalityQuestions@gmail.com  Dan's Recommendation: History Hyenas with Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas (podcast)  Chenz's Recommendation: Angel's Pulse by Blood Orange (album) 

Stand up comedian Francis Ellis joined Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello to discuss being let go by Barstool Sports, what his future looks like, and his approach to comedy. Topics include: what it was like always being on camera at Barstool, drama in the Barstool office, getting backlash for jokes, how Francis incorporates music into his stand up, the craziest things to happen while doing stand up, his worst bombs on stage, us wanting to do steroids, and his upcoming podcast. Francis also got a text from Bill Burr about being a guest on his future podcast.  See Francis live at Bananas Comedy Club in Hasbrouk Heights, NJ on August 2-3 and at Zanies in Nashville on September 26th! Link to tickets below. http://www.francisellis.com/shows  Francis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/franciscellis?lang=en  Francis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisccellis/  

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello talk about all of the different things that make them happy. Topics include: rappers handing out mixtapes in Times Square, the Bagel Boss guy, New York pizza, historical figure that had syphilis, taking dumps, supporting your friends, and Seth Rogan's voice.  Use code: WOLFPODCAST for 15% off all Lone Wolf Fitness apparel and e-books!  https://www.lonewolffit.com/shop  Dan's upcoming shows: Comic Strip Live on August 8th http://www.comicstriplive.com/schedule/ Bananas Comedy Club on August 17th https://www.bananascomedyclub.com/  Recommendations:  Chenz - Squatty Potty Dan: Detroiters on Comedy Central

Queens hip-hop artist MRG pulled up to promote his upcoming single and music video "Broken Hearted" featuring Sweez. He also has his debut album on the way "Live From the Hurst 2" coming later this year. MRG tells a story about making a song with DMX that was produced by Swizz Beatz but unfortunately was shelved, how a torn ACL jump started his career in music, how he plans to balance his music and his public image to grow his brand, and more!  https://www.westvillamusic.com/mrg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrgwingteam/?hl=en  All the Way Up Villanova Remix: https://soundcloud.com/mrgwingteam/all-the-way-up-villanova-march-madness-remix  Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eqLAUIm0u7CgcbjX9O5fb?si=hn97wz1ZRbWPSV6CjPSKIw  Apple Music page: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mrg/1214447181  Music Recommendations: 070 Shake, EDEN, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello discuss: fireworks and guess how many people lost fingers on the 4th of July, posting videos to your story when you get pulled over, dogs of divorce, girls' happy birthday Instagram stories, how Dan wants to start posting booty pics, our parents on social media, and WTF is Tik Tok? We also answer questions that were submitted by the wolfpack.  Submit all future questions to WolfMentalityQuestions@gmail.com Help grow the wolfpack by subscribing, giving a 5-star rating and review (feel free to roast us and we'll read the funniest ones each Thursday) and sharing with friends and family. Recommendations:  Dan - One Giant Hand IG account https://www.instagram.com/onegianthand/?hl=en  Chenz - Honey B (song) by Alia Kadir  Go see the Jager Bomb Comedy Show on Tuesday July 16th at Loreley Outdoor Beer Garden at 7 Rivington Street in Manhattan. The show is hosted by Dan and Rich Happel and features other comedians, including Eric Newmann, Justin Smith, Ashley Gavin, Luisa Lange, and Jason Choi. https://www.instagram.com/jagerbombcomedy/?hl=en 

Martine Acanfora, owner of My Meal Prep, details her experience as an entrepreneur. She breaks down her passion for nutrition, health and fitness, what led her to starting her own meal prep company while still a full-time college student, how she handles leading more experienced employees, what she's learned about herself along the way, and more! My Meal Prep website: https://www.mymealpreporder.com/ Use the code LONEWOLF10 for 10% off! My Meal Prep delivers to New Jersey and NYC. My Meal Prep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_mealprep/ Recipe Blog: https://martinenicole.com/ Recipe Blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martines_healthykitchen/?hl=en Martine's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinenic0le/?hl=en

Yeah yeah we know it's not Thursday. Get over it! This week, Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello discuss: our college sports experiences, trash talking, getting thrown out of games, fights during games, crazy parents, mascots, why God doesn't care about your sports prayers, and how Chenz probably has CTE from football. Recommendations: Chenz - Bandana by Freddie Gibbs & Madlib (album) Dan - The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William Shirer (book)

This week Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello discuss: why moving to the city sucks, how Don Chenz made a girl cry when he got his apartment, living with your parents, how it sucks to take care of your own apartment, laundry, lying on dates, the mental health of dogs, and our phone screen time. Recommendations -  Chenz: Matto (coffee shop that sells everything for $2) Dan: The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers (a fiction book about trees)

NYC stand up comedian Rich Happel explains how he went from a Master's degree in exercise science to pursuing comedy. He also tells the story of how he got the opportunity to be the first person ever to try out for Barstool Sports' show 'Barstool Idol,' his thoughts on PC culture, the importance of following your true passion, and more! Music Recommendation: Next to You by Chris Brown feat. Justin Bieber (proclaimed by Rich to be the song of the summer....even though it came out in 2011). Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happelcobbler/?hl=en Follow Rich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/happelcobbler?lang=en

This Thursday Don Chenz and Dan Pulzello discuss: the pains of commuting in NYC, why all tourists are Norwegian, panhandlers, who would win a fight between a rat and a pigeon, Nickelodeon cartoons, middle school relationships, AIM and Yik Yak, racist doggos, and Instagram Father's Day posts. French pigeon Medal of Honor story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher_Ami  Recommendations -  Chenz: Movie 43 (available on Netflix) Dan: You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (available on Netflix)

Professional wrestler Joey Ace, the current ECWA champion and ECWA Mid-Atlantic champion, details his journey through the independent wrestling industry on his pursuit to wrestling stardom. Hear how he created opportunities for himself to climb up the ranks in the wrestling world and what his plan is to achieve his dream of performing on wrestling's biggest stage. ECWA: http://ecwaprowrestling.com/ecwa/  Bret "The Hitman" Hart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bret_Hart  Taya Parker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taya_Parker  Attitude Era of WWE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attitude_Era  Shawn Michaels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Michaels  Lumberjack match: https://smackdown.neoseeker.com/wiki/Lumberjack_Match  Iron Man match between Shawn Michaels & Bret Hart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuGdLGoG3e4  Music Recommendation: Mechanical Bull (album) by Kings of Leon

Don Chenz is joined by new co-host Dan Pulzello as they dissect the dating scene, best practices on dating apps and what Chenz is doing wrong. Later, Chenz vents his frustration over people that go "viral" and the guys explain why they're both hypocrites. Recommendations: Dan (book) - One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak  https://www.amazon.com/One-More-Thing-Stories-Contemporaries/dp/0804169780/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MMMMBV8SWCCZ&keywords=one+more+thing+by+b.j.+novak&qid=1560395778&s=gateway&sprefix=one+more+thing+b%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1  Chenz (book) - Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger  https://www.amazon.com/Contagious-Things-Catch-Jonah-Berger/dp/1451686587/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1II9Q3HFHA0W2&keywords=contagious+why+things+catch+on&qid=1560395899&s=gateway&sprefix=contagi%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-1