Join Scott and Mark with their guest Lexis Sharde, Lexis Sharde is a writer and producer, known for The Garage (2015) and Rush Hour Entertainment (2011). Lexis Sharde found a passion for public speaking during her time at the University of Oregon as a college radio personality. After volunteering for nearly three years at KWVA she decided to take the next step and pursued the most popular radio station in Eugene, at the time, 94.9 Jamz. The Comedy Clubs:During her time in Los Angeles, she has performed at various comedy clubs including; The Comedy Store, The IMPROV, Flappers & Jon Lovitz's Comedy Club (RIP). Lexis wrote and produced 3 short films, including "The Comedy Show'', hosted a music entertainment show and has been featured in various reality shows, short comedies and music videos. About Lexis Sharde: Lexis Sharde achieved her Bachelor of Arts she decided to move to LA and break way into television. She found an opportunity working for a production company known for creating content for Los Angeles Metro Transit Commuters. Wearing many hats on and off the camera, a mentor suggested improvisation classes to improve her interviewing skills. Lexis began studying improv at Upright Citizens Brigade in 2010, and quickly fell in love with everything they had to offer. After taking a sketch comedy writing class, a fellow student suggested trying stand-up, it's been a wrap ever since. Outline of the Episode:  [02:23] The Brief Introduction about Lexis Sharde.   [02:52] How you started Life Coaching Comedians.   [05:07] What are the things you are trying to address with your podcasts.   [06:37] Anxiety & Depression.   [07:42] Similarities & how much you like b/w Wild Wild West & FCC.   [09:05] How Consistency is a hard thing?   [11:48] 1st Comedy Event.   [13:20] Is there is any need to write a Joke to do a Comedy?   [17:06] Lexis Sharde Favorite   [25:40] The New Norm about Sleeping   [28:09] Scary Movie you remember from your Childhood.   [33:55] Discussing about the Fart Podcast.   [36:50] Experience of Farting in Club Houses.   [45:10] Do you have Farting breaking system in your podcast   [55:47] Rush Hour?   [56:51] What is your favorite Conspiracy?   [59:31] What do you think about the idea of Billionaire Celebrities sealing their yards to green part of Antarctica?   [01:05:19] Would you take one way Trip to Marc?   [01:08:08] What is the piece of information you know that is illegal to know   Catch Lexis Sharde! Website:http://www.lifecoachingcomedians.com/lexisshard Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/LexLuther Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lexissharde Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-coaching- comedians/id1455433545 Connect with AmigosPC!  Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPCCheck out  Official AmigosPC Merch at: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/amigospc?ref_id=24626 Join the conversation with the Amigos by becoming a member of Amigos pc get direct access to our discord and other cool free stuff https://amigospc.supercast.tech/ 

Two and a Half Amigos

148. Lexis Sharde Comedian podcast host

Join Scott and Mark with their guest Jonesy, Jonesy delivers a daily dose of weird, strange, funny news from around the world with his own comedic twist and personal philosophies. Weird AF News:"Weird AF News is a podcast hosted by comedian Jonesy. The usual format includes three weird or strange stories from around the world which he gives his take on. It's a humorous change of pace from your typical methodical and starched news podcasts/broadcasts. Other features you can look forward to be his Florida Friday’s series, his regular shout-outs to his fans, and he will occasionally play some of the voicemails he receives from his listeners. I encourage you to give it a try!" About Jonesy Comedian: Jonesy is the host of the podcast weird as fuck news or weird, AF news. He started out as a musician. Then he was a comedian in Boston, then he move to New York and did comedy and acting on some TV shows. Outline of the Episode:● [02:20] The Brief Introduction about Jonesy.● [04:26] His experience with zoom comedy and how it was different from the Live show comedy.● [05:36] When and from where he does weird AS fuck news.● [06:40] Korea is now allowing different colors of the underwear for school.● [08:20] How Normal People See Jonesy Comedian and the one who already knows Jonesy.● [10:30] Does he feel like with the whole Covid fun of the past year and a half or so, does he feel that open his mind even more with things● [12:01] People have been shooting each other for brand new Air Jordans for decades. ● [13:59] Jonesy viewpoint about “BS information” episode that just recently came out on the 9th of April.● [16:51] How the article creates an Echo Chamber?● [23:36] Showman was the guy that was on the TV network all the time.● [28:03] We don't have anything that filters information for us. So people are lazy and they're just going to accept whatever they see on social media team.● [35:40] The next step for the information age to be successful. You have to have a filter, the information stage● [36:15] The only problem with the freedom of speech● [37:08] Are we getting closer and closer to idiocracy being like real life?● [42:06] What if the messenger has one thing that you think he's saying is right?● [49:41] Why we should not go to the Mars● [54:56] What kind of job Jonesy willing to do if he is not doing the comedy?● [58:53] What is Jonesy’s favorite or what conspiracy theory that Jonesy’s believe? Catch Jonesy! Website: https://www.weirdafnews.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyjones/ Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/Weird-AF-News-Podcast/B08K573LZ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/weirdafnews Connect with AmigosPC! Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPC Check out Official AmigosPC Merch at: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/amigospc?ref_id=24626 Join the conversation with the Amigos by becoming a member of Amigos pc get direct access to our discord and other cool free stuff https://amigospc.supercast.tech/

146. Jonesy LA Comic | Weird AF News | Drunk History | Gotham

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Justine Warrington, Justine Warrington is aCanadian actress from Vancouver. She is trained in theatre and is a Lyric Project Alumni, Warrington developed her career in independent film with works touring international festivals. Her original stage play - a collection of monologues entitled The Oblivion Series - celebrated its American debut on stage in the summer of 2010 at the legendary Stella Adler Theatre, LA. Her show was also selected for the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival. Her father was a visual artist, a renowned architectural photographer, and a war veteran. Born in Vancouver, Canada to European parents. Her mother is an English teacher, humanitarian, environmental activist, and poet. Born on the same day as Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Gloria Steinem, and Doug Stanhope. Career:Warrington is known for her work on Dragged Across Concrete, The Cabin Movie and The Professor. She was nominated as "Best Supporting Actress" at the Leo's in 2006 for her portrayal of "Ginny" the boundary-pushing sexual vixen in "The Cabin Movie". The Professor:Warrington achieved one of her career goals in 2017 when she shot a role in The Professor, opposite Johnny Depp. Depp stars as a college lecturer who is shocked to learn he has six months to live, and so he transforms into a rebellious party animal. Warrington plays someone who helps Depp’s character begin his new life. Outline of the Episode:[01:20] Justine Warrington Introduction. [02:16] The Spoof in the movie “Rainbow” [08:32] Justine Warrington talks about the process of stunts in the movie. [10:15] Justine Warrington shares experience of working with top actors of industry. [12:51] Experience shooting sex scenes.[17:07] How was the feeling working with your crush.[18:01] Desire to work with any Hollywood actor. [18:56] Mark & Scott Crush in Hollywood[20:29] Journey of becoming an actor.[24:36] What you do to improve you comedy skills and any plans to comedy in future? [29:26] Justine Warrington learning experience working in the comedy clubs.[37:17] How you stumbled across club house?[42:18] Talking about Earth lickers from the past[46:09] Favorite Conspiracy[47:48] Piece of Information that you have learned that is Illegal to know?[49:19] Justine Warrington life hack. Catch Justine Warrington! Twitch:http://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-warrington-52bb019a Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/justwarr Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/justwarr Connect with AmigosPC! Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPC Check out Offical AmigosPC Merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/amigospc Join the conversation with the Amigos by becoming a member of Amigospc get direct access to our discord and other cool free stuff amigospc.supercast.tech

145. Justine Warrington Rumbo: First Pee, Dragged Across Concrete, Earthlickers

 Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Sentient Jay, as they talk about theNFT’s, Block chain& Ethereum network. Sentient Jay is NFT guru and in home crypto miner.NFT:Anon-fungible token(NFT) is a unit of data stored on a digitalledger, called ablock chain, that certifies adigital assetto be unique and therefore not interchangeable.NFTs can be used to represent items such as photos, videos, audio, and other types of digital files. Access to any copy of the original file, however, is not restricted to the buyer of the NFT. While copies of these digital items are available for anyone to obtain, NFTs are tracked on block chainsto provide the owner with a proof ofownershipthat is separate fromcopyright.The NFT market value tripled in 2020, reaching more than $250 million.During the first quarter of 2021, NFT sales exceeded $2 billion.Block Chain:Block chain, sometimes referred to as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT),makes the history of any digital asset unalterable and transparent through the use of decentralization and cryptographic hashing.A simple analogyfor understanding block chaintechnology is a Google Doc. When we create a document and share it with a group of people, the document is distributed instead of copied or transferred.This creates a decentralized distribution chain that gives everyone access to the document atthe same time. No one is locked out awaiting changes from another party, while all modifications to the doc are being recorded in real-time, making changes completely transparent.Of course, block chainis more complicated than a Google Doc, but the analogy is apt becauseitillustrates three critical ideasof the technology:Ethereum:Ethereumis adecentralized,open-sourceblock chainwithsmart contractfunctionality.Ether(ETHorΞ) is the nativecryptocurrencyof the platform. Amongst cryptocurrencies, it is second only toBitcoininmarket capitalization.Ethereum was conceived in 2013 by programmerVitalik Buterin.In 2014, development work commenced and wascrowdfunded, and the network went live on 30 July 2015.[4]The platform allows anyone to deploy permanent and immutabledecentralized applicationsonto it, with which users can interact.Decentralized finance(DeFi) applications provide a broad array of financial services without the need for typicalfinancial intermediarieslikebrokerages,exchanges, orbanks, such as allowing cryptocurrency users to borrow against their holdings or lend them out forinterest.Ethereum also allows for the creation and exchange ofNFTs, which are non-interchangeable tokens connected to digital works of art or other real-world items and sold as unique digital property. Additionally, many other cryptocurrencies operate as ERC-20 tokens on top of the Ethereum block chainand have utilized the platform forinitial coin offerings.Outline of the Episode: [01:19] Sentient Jay Introduction.[02:21] Block Chain (A Public Ledger)[03:45] Story of the Kid who done some outstanding things in Block chainworld [07:43] How Jay started acquiring cars?[09:30] NFTs & Ethereum network?[22:26] Ethereum Mining[24:01] Is there is any plan to handle extraordinary situations b/w Coins[30:53] NFT's, use cases and values[36:36] Government eyes on the miners and fear of losingdata due to malware[43:13] Hash rateGPU Efficiencywith Mining[46:05] Ethereum & AMD cards[50:15] China Strategy on Mining[54:27] How to find a Financial Freedom? [54:27] What are Jay's favoriteNFT's?[01:00:41] What you have learned about Crypto Currencies and NFT's that is Illegal to know?Catch Sentient Jay!Twitch:http://www.twitch.tv/nft69420Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nft69420Connect with AmigosPC!Website:https://www.amigospc.netFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigosInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPCCheck out Offical AmigosPC Merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/amigospcJoin the conversation with the Amigos by becoming a member of Amigospc get direct access to our discord and other cool free stuff amigospc.supercast.tech

144 Bad A** NFT's with Sentient Jay

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Joshua Schubart, as they talk about the film industry, what inspired Joshua to create After and the struggles he had to overcome growing up! Today, Joshua shares his thoughts on how marriage, friendship and daily routine help him come up with new ideas for his projects. The portrayal of ‘’big’' men in entertainment  Joshua also breaks down the stereotypes of ‘’big’’ men in movies and entertainment in general. How showing your true feelings and talking about subjects like mental health is still taboo for men in Hollywood. Also, Joshua talks about how he wants to play the Thing in a Marvel movie and lists some of his favorite movies/series of all time! About Joshua  Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Joshua Schubart has been working as a professional actor for over a decade. Joshua had a tough childhood, growing up homeless and in the foster care system. At 14, his foster parents put him in Catholic school, and his life took a turn for the better. He discovered acting in his early teens, as an escape from his day-to-day challenges. Joshua has been seen in projects ranging from small indie films to walking the boards at the Metropolitan Opera. Some of his recent work includes a recurring role in the Amazon series The Tick, and appearances in Seven Seconds (Netflix) and High Maintenance (HBO). His voice can also be heard on a long list of audiobooks available on Amazon Audible, including Blue Summer, Lorelei and Blaze of Ecstasy. Outline of the Episode: (00.30) INTRODUCTION (02.30) MAKING AFTER  (03.30) GETTING MARRIED (04.40) MEN IN ENTERTAINMENT  (08.00) COMEDY ASPECTS (10.00) WIFE'S REACTION (14.20) FRIENDSHIP (15.40) PASSION (17.00) SCHOOL (19.30) MODELING (21.30) WRITING A MOVIE (28.30) WEIGHT LOSS (32.20) FUTURE ROLE (35.00) MARVEL  (37.00) VENOM (41.00) RICK AND MORTY (47.00) THE TIC (54.30) MOVIE INDUSTRY (56.20) CONSPIRACIES (1.01.30) LIFEHACK (1.03.00) ONE WAY TRIP TO MARS Catch Joshua Schubart! Website: http://www.joshuaschubart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_schubart/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Josh_Schubart IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4858371/ Connect with AmigosPC! Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPC Check out Offical AmigosPC Merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/amigospc Listen to the AmigosPC podcast on the following platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-3-amigos… https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-two-and-a-half-a… https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-two-and-a-half-…

143 Joshua Schubart After series on IFTnetwork, The Tick, and High Maintenance

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Brent Hodge, as they talk about the journey of coming to film Industry. Brent Hodge is a Canadian-New Zealander documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is best known for his documentaries I Am Chris Farley, A Brony Tale, The Pistol Shrimps, Freaks and Geeks. He has also done corporate work for ESPN, Time magazine, Karlie Kloss, CBC Music, Tourism Alberta, and National Film Board of Canada (for the movie Hue: A Matter of Colour), as well as technology startups Uber, City Storage Systems, Lightstep, Hootsuite and Steve Russell's analytics startup Prism Skylabs. Early Life: Hodge grew up in the City of St. Albert, Alberta, but moved to Victoria, British Columbia at the age of 12. He was first exposed to filmmaking in his entrepreneur class at Mount Douglas Secondary School. After high school, he attended the University of Victoria for a year before completing a degree in commerce at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Upon completing his degree he returned to Canada, attending School Creative in Vancouver, during which time he did sketch comedy with Chris Kelly, Zahf Paroo as well as Ryan Steele and Amy Good murphy from The Ryan and Amy Show. Hodge holds dual citizenship for both New Zealand and Canada. Story of “I Am Chris Farley”: Chris Farley lived his life full speed and committed to make everyone around him laugh out loud, and I Am Chris Farley will tell his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story for the first time ever – from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, and at Marquette University, through his work at the legendary Second City to his rapid rise to the top of the comedy world on “Saturday Night Live” and in hit films like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep. About Brent Hodge: Brent Hodge is a Canadian-New Zealander documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is best known for his documentaries I Am Chris Farley, A Brony Tale, The Pistol Shrimps, Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary, Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh, Who Let the Dogs Out and Pharma Bro. He has been nominated for six Leo Awards for his documentary movies Winning America, What Happens Next? and A Brony Tale, winning one for A Brony Tale in 2015. He was nominated for two Shorty Awards under the "director" category in 2014 and 2015 for his work on The Beetle Road trip Sessions and A Brony Tale. Hodge also won a Canadian Screen Award in 2014 for directing The Beetle Roadtrip Sessions with Grant Lawrence. Hodge directed I Am Chris Farley in 2015 with Derik Murray of Network Entertainment. The documentary is based on the life of comedian-actor Chris Farley and features interviews with numerous actors, comedians, and others who worked with Farley during his career. The film was long-listed for an Academy Award. In 2014, Hodge released his critically acclaimed documentary A Brony Tale. It delves into the world of the teenage and adult fans of the television show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (called "bronies") through the eyes of musician and voice actress Ashleigh Ball on her trip to the 2012 BronyCon. Outline of the Episode: ● [02:03] Brent Hodge Introduction. ● [04:31] How Brent Came Into Film Industry ● [07:50] How Brent completed the documentary with “ I Am Chris Farley”. ● [13:10] How was the experience with the big names during the documentary. ● [19:58] How you prepare for the Interviews. ● [27:29] Journey during the “Who let the dogs out”. ● [33:27] Talking about the Soccer film. ● [42:10] Insight on Importance of Re-evaluating the work on Consistent Basis. ● [53:40] How Brent follows the north American Soccer team. ● [58:07] Favourite Conspiracy ● [59:46 ] Piece of Information that is Illegal to know. ● [01:04:34] Talking about the discoveries during the documentary that are crazy and how to handle the situation with Crew. ● [01:08:11] Guilty Pleasure Catch! Website: https://www.hodgeefilms.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/hodgeepodgee/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/hodgeepodgee Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hodgeefilms/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hodgeepodgeeluvsyou Connect with AmigosPC! Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPC Check out Offical AmigosPC Merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/amigospc Listen to the AmigosPC podcast on the following platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-3-amigos... https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-two-and-a-half-a... https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-two-and-a-half-... Join the conversation with the Amigos by becoming a member of Amigospc get direct access to our discord and other cool free stuff  amigospc.supercast.tech

142. Brent Hodge Director, Producer of The Holy Game | PharmaBro | I am Chris Farley

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Erica Deutschman. She is an actress and a writer. She has been in a few Hallmark Holiday films and most recently she wrote Cross Rhodes which is on the PopternativeTV on YouTube. Cross Rhodes was co-written by Erica Deutschman and it follows the life of a delusional actress named Erica Rhodes. She thinks she’s a lot more famous and successful than she actually is. More than the story of Cross Rhodes and the future plans for the show, get ready to have an exciting time with Erica as she talks about Comedy, Hollywood and Hallmark movies and all things fun. Stay tuned, and enjoy the episode! The Young Erica Deutschman into Acting Erica Deutschman got into acting. She shared that her grandmother was an actress, and they did little plays in her house in Kingston. They used to play with wigs, costumes and mess around with it. She then remembered her sister and I loving what the girls in Mary Kay were doing and how she started thinking that this is what she wanted to do. The three of them then talked about their childhood photos, which are mostly embarrassing as they don’t have a choice as a kid, and how those were kept in old shoeboxes. It’s funny to reminisce about these times as they talked about how Erica started her wanting to become an actress. Comedy is Number One Erica shares her take on what she is passionate about. She has acted in a few Hallmark Holiday films and did a few sketches like Cross Rhodes. If she is to choose between the two though, she would definitely have comedy as number one. She likes making people laugh, and even jokingly shared that she will die if someone appreciates and claps on her jokes, which is the main reason why she does not do stand-up comedy. She also loves to add in a strong comedic voice to the Hallmark movies. Because, who does not love a good pun, a little wordplay, and a little snappiness? Cross Rhodes Future Plans Shooting at the time of pandemic was tough, with all the protocols in place, such as a 14-day quarantine for everyone. Cross Rhodes’ first episode premiered on June 5th of this year and she mentioned that they already shot the second episode. They have plans on doing seasons of it with six episodes each. Now that things are being lifted and they have more flexibility with doing it, we certainly are looking forward to more of the delusional Erica Rhodes. About Erica Deutschman: Erica Deutschman is originally from Montreal. She is an actress and writer, known for Cross Rhodes (2021), Typical Love Story (2020), and Lost Girl (2010). She also starred in films like, A Christmas Crush and A Cheerful Christmas. She enjoys tennis, and long walks on the beach. Outline of the Episode: [01:56] Erica Deutschman talks about Cross Rhodes and introduces herself as the “little less delusional Erica.” [04:27] How did the young Erica get into acting? [05:36] Scott, Mark and Erica reminisce on the old shoe box photos they had. [09: 55] Erika talks about her experience co-writing the show Cross Rhodes. [11:41] Mark brought up a show that Erica didn’t realize was public, which was material for a pitch package for “Just for Laughs Festival.” [14:28] “Hallmark Christmassy” Rom-Com stuff versus Comedy, what is Erica more passionate about? [18:55] Erica shares some pointers for fresh and upcoming young people in the industry. [21:30] Where is the hotspot of film and comedy in Canada? [23:23] What are her thoughts of LA when she lived for two months? [26:57] Talking about Wi-Fi as Mark reconnects to the show [30:30] The gym, the place where Erica has seen the most Hollywood people from. [34:06] No namedrop, Erica shares the heartthrob that she describes as her ‘sexual awakening’ at 12. [39:04] Erica talks more about Cross Rhodes and future plans for despite the COVID situation and now that they will have more flexibility as protocols are lifting. [47:58] Flat Earth Theory [55:04] Parades where people gather are supposed to be fun, until a zombie apocalypse [01:03:09] Where can you find Erica and Cross Rhodes?   Catch Erica Deutschman! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericadeutschman/  https://www.instagram.com/erica_rhodes_crossrhodes/ PopTernative TV, Cross Rhodes Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfO9OO83GmE Connect with AmigosPC! Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPC Listen to the AmigosPC podcast on the following platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-3-amigos… https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-two-and-a-half-a… https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-two-and-a-half-… AmigosPC Merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/amigospc

141. Erica Deutschman, the "Little Less Delusional Erica" from Cross Rhodes

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Ben Sorensen, as they talk about living in Australia amid the “spicy cough.” In a nutshell, Ben is a quirky, eccentric, and stylish multi-platform personality, from voice acting, music-loving, column writing, and of course, stuff-presenting. And while he can’t leap tall buildings, he can undoubtedly bridge the divide between city living and country culture. Today, Ben shares his thoughts on how country music is more than a genre and why billionaires are at fault for the world possibly ending. There’s a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode! Country Music Is More Than A Genre At first, Ben Sorensen couldn’t give a definite answer when asked about the difference between American and Australian country music. He believes country music is a broad church, where its distinctions greatly vary in the music industry alone. For instance, in Australia, people split country music into more niche genres, such as traditional and country-pop, to give more awards. After all, people love awards, especially the shiny things that come with them, whether a trophy or a plaque. Then again, Ben also believes that country music is more of an open idea than a narrow genre amid the prevalent segregation. And as the genre develops and evolves, more people will try different things and push the boundaries. In the United States alone, country music has grown so much. We can only imagine what it would look like in the next ten years or so elsewhere. In the end, country music is more than just a genre but rather a culture rooted in the expression of rural life. Save The Planet With Maximum Wage On the topic of his Advocate Podcast with Eco Force Global, Ben first talked about how natural disasters are real, as proven by worldwide consensus. He even emphasized that whether people believe it or not, the world has been on a decline. And while part of the problem is what we all do to the planet, the ones with the most detrimental contributions are the insane billionaires and trillionaires. Some are nothing more than people who hoard more resources than they can handle. For example, most people believe that products and services would rise in price if we were to raise the minimum wage. In reality, the CEOs of these companies can easily keep the costs the way they are and still give their workers a livable wage. But because the rich are not held accountable, they continue to treat their workers poorly, which leads to lifestyles that are gradually destroying the planet. Not only that, these billionaires also allow the destruction of natural resources to amass wealth they don’t even need. Hence, Ben says it best with the idea that “we don’t need billionaires, we need livable and even maximum wage to save the planet.” About Ben Sorensen: Ben Sorensen is a voice artist, writer, producer, and presenter, best known for hosting one of Australia’s most popular syndicated radio shows on over 140 stations across five countries. There, he interviews some of the biggest names in the industry, including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Bon Jovi, to name a few. Ben also hosts a country music podcast called Real Country, promoting and supporting the Australian Country music industry. Ben has been entertaining and sharing his personality professionally for the last 14 years all over Australia as an emcee and host. He brings a cultured and flamboyant edge to the stage, festival, or product launch with his intelligent humor and energy. Ben has fronted for events including Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Aristocratic International Showcase – USA, Urban CMF, Synnex Alliance Roadshow. Not only that, he has represented brands such as Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Google, and PAX, along with many others. Ben has worked stages from the bush to beach, regional towns to the capital cities across Australia, and everything in between. His broadcast credits include host roles on MTV, Nine Network, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Television, and more! Ben was also a past Channel 9 voice-over and warm-up guy. But most of all, Ben is a neurodiverse "Brain for hire." Outline of the Episode: [01:22] What Ben does in his spare time during the “spicy cough” (COVID). [03:10] His 10-year crossword puzzle and how he uses crossword as a small-talk guide [04:16] How the government and the “spicy cough” limited Ben from traveling [06:16] The running joke that white people are being told what to do for the first time [08:27] Australia’s strategy against COVID, from state-wide lockdowns to publicized contact tracing [11:29] Ben’s country music podcast, Real Country, and how surprisingly popular it is [14:02] How country music is not just a genre of music but also a culture in itself [17:00] Why music genres should expand their horizon, given their similar origins [19:40] The Cassowary bird and other Australian animals that could kill you [23:26] Pets in Australia, from completely normal to absolutely exotic [26:38] Ben on teaming up with Eco Force Global on the Advocate Podcast [31:40] How natural disasters are real, whether you believe in them or not [35:47] Why billionaires are to blame for the world going down a dark path [39:37] Ben Sorensen on whether Australia is not real and who is paying the Australians [43:41] How the United States is also not real and the concept of “Florida Man” [46:22] Australia’s First Peoples and why Australia needs to listen to them [49:10] The last time Ben played a prank on someone and how he does it to himself [50:54] What piece of information that Ben learned that he felt should be illegal   Catch Ben Sorensen! Website: https://www.bensorensen1.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensorensen1/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/bensorensen1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenSorensen1/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nesneros1982  Connect with AmigosPC! Website:https://www.amigospc.net Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TwoandahalfAmigos Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amigospc Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmigosPCCheck out Offical AmigosPC Merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/amigospc Listen to the AmigosPC podcast on the following platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-3-amigos… https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-two-and-a-half-a… https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-two-and-a-half-… 

140. Ben Sorensen and the things that can kill you in Australia

Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Rachel Redleaf, as they talk about auditioning for screen acting gigs in-person and online. Rachel is an actor, a coach, and a singer best known for her roles as Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Beth Chapin in Atypical. Soon, she will also appear as young Alma Fillcot in the second season of Paramount’s Why Women Kill, definitely a show to die for. But today, Rachel will be sharing her story, from discovering her passion for acting growing up to landing several roles on film and TV since then. Auditions Amid the Pandemic When asked about the audition process, Rachel touched on how auditioning for screen acting gigs changed since COVID began. Usually, she would go to an audition in person but only had one chance to get it right. And if she doesn’t hear back from the casting director in three days, it often means she didn’t get the part, which is incredibly disheartening when someone’s just a novice. But now, auditions are done either via Zoom calls or pre-recorded submissions called ‘self-tapes.’ As much of a hassle as it may seem, Rachel still appreciates the freedom of creativity self-tapes provide. After all, with video submissions, you can do as many takes as you want and still take time to choose which one to send in. Then again, what Rachel loves about self-tapes is that it gives her a chance to truly get in character, whether through their clothing or even props available at home. And if you are looking to get into screen acting as well, listen to today’s episode of Amigospc, where Rachel Redleaf gives some advice on how to audition at the comfort of your own home. Acting Is Not All Glitz and Glamour Once you make it into the entertainment industry, most people believe it’s all fame and fortune from there. Even the hosts thought the same when they asked Rachel what her life was like after appearing as Beth Chapin in Atypical. But to their surprise, Rachel’s experience working for Netflix while going to college was not all glitz and glamour. At first, she too believed that her life would be better after appearing in her first screen acting gig. That, once everyone saw the show, she would make more friends. Then again, being in acting school often meant your schoolmates were also competition. After all, the acting industry is no stranger to jealousy. Hence, Rachel’s life in college got all the more difficult. At Chapman University, she often got bullied for her success, often told that she only got lucky or never deserved it. But despite the animosity, Rachel kept going, landing more roles during and after college. Not only that, she now advocates against bullying, serving at Kid in the Corner as a board member. In the end, her perseverance is what brought her the fame and fortune she always deserved. About Rachel Redleaf: Rachel Redleaf grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, she discovered her passion for acting and singing at Scottsdale Desert Stages and Greasepaint Theaters, starting at age 4. Since then, show choir has been her happy place, especially in her time at Horizon Highschool. Meanwhile, in 2019, Rachel earned a BFA in Screen Acting from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. She is also an anti-bullying activist and serves on the board of Kid in the Corner. Outline of the Episode: [01:43] Rachel’s progression of her career, from show choir to screen acting [04:14] The struggle of keeping up with different passwords for socials [05:31] Her thoughts on her character Beth Chapin on the Netflix show Atypical [08:04] How Atypical was the first screen acting gig she ever booked [10:41] What it was like auditioning for screen acting gigs amid the pandemic [14:28] Rachel’s advice on landing a role when auditioning via a self-taped submission [16:26] Her experience working for Netflix while Join Scott and Mark with their guest, Rachel Redleaf, as they talk about auditioning for screen acting gigs in-person and online. Rachel is an actor, a coach, and a singer best known for her roles as Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Beth Chapin in Atypical. Soon, she will also appear as young Alma Fillcot in the second season of Paramount’s Why Women Kill, definitely a show to die for. But today, Rachel will be sharing her story, from discovering her passion for acting growing up to landing several roles on film and TV since then. Auditions Amid the Pandemic When asked about the audition process, Rachel touched on how auditioning for screen acting gigs changed since COVID began. Usually, she would go to an audition in person but only had one chance to get it right. And if she doesn’t hear back from the casting director in three days, it often means she didn’t get the part, which is incredibly disheartening when someone’s just a novice. But now, auditions are done either via Zoom calls or pre-recorded submissions called ‘self-tapes.’ As much of a hassle as it may seem, Rachel still appreciates the freedom of creativity self-tapes provide. After all, with video submissions, you can do as many takes as you want and still take time to choose which one to send in. Then again, what Rachel loves about self-tapes is that it gives her a chance to truly get in character, whether through their clothing or even props available at home. And if you are looking to get into screen acting as well, listen to today’s episode of Amigospc, where Rachel Redleaf gives some advice on how to audition at the comfort of your own home. Acting Is Not All Glitz and Glamour Once you make it into the entertainment industry, most people believe it’s all fame and fortune from there. Even the hosts thought the same when they asked Rachel what her life was like after appearing as Beth Chapin in Atypical. But to their surprise, Rachel’s experience working for Netflix while going to college was not all glitz and glamour. At first, she too believed that her life would be better after appearing in her first screen acting gig. That, once everyone saw the show, she would make more friends. Then again, being in acting school often meant your schoolmates were also competition. After all, the acting industry is no stranger to jealousy. Hence, Rachel’s life in college got all the more difficult. At Chapman University, she often got bullied for her success, often told that she only got lucky or never deserved it. But despite the animosity, Rachel kept going, landing more roles during and after college. Not only that, she now advocates against bullying, serving at Kid in the Corner as a board member. In the end, her perseverance is what brought her the fame and fortune she always deserved. About Rachel Redleaf: Rachel Redleaf grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, she discovered her passion for acting and singing at Scottsdale Desert Stages and Greasepaint Theaters, starting at age 4. Since then, show choir has been her happy place, especially in her time at Horizon Highschool. Meanwhile, in 2019, Rachel earned a BFA in Screen Acting from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. She is also an anti-bullying activist and serves on the board of Kid in the Corner. Outline of the Episode: [01:43] Rachel’s progression of her career, from show choir to screen acting [04:14] The struggle of keeping up with different passwords for socials [05:31] Her thoughts on her character Beth Chapin on the Netflix show Atypical [08:04] How Atypical was the first screen acting gig she ever booked [10:41] What it was like auditioning for screen acting gigs amid the pandemic [14:28] Rachel’s advice on landing a role when auditioning via a self-taped submission [16:26] Her experience working for Netflix while 

139. Rachel Redleaf | Why woman kill | Atypical

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