Join the lively and humorous chat as we sit down with Jack, a YouTube sensation with a whopping five million subscribers, who breaks down his extraordinary journey from reviewing Legos at seven to captivating millions with his content today. Jack shares his secrets on balancing ambition, creativity, and technology to keep those productions top-notc…

Uncovering a dusty congratulations note from my graduation triggered not just nostalgia, but an entire episode's worth of discussion with my guest, Jayvn. Are graphic design degrees still relevant? Should you even consider college anymore? The conversation gets real as we consider the possibility that graphic design might be evolving from a stand-a…

As the heart of St. Louis pulses with a complex beat, Jayvn Solomon (mastermind behind), Juwan Rice (business owner in Downtown St. Louis), and I (business owner and creator in the city) peel back the layers of the city's evolving narrative. We tackle the stark realities of urban decline, known as the "Doom Loop," and the impact it has on the commu…

Ever find yourself caught in a passionate argument about the superior breakfast cereal, only to end up strolling down memory lane on a nostalgia-fueled bike ride with a lizard pouch inside of your grandparents' house? That's exactly where we kick things off in our latest episode. Our special guest, Lisa Camp, joins the fray, sharing her transition …

Strap in for a riveting journey as we sit down with the ever-iconic Ozzie, who opens up about the highs and lows of social media fame. You'll get a rare glimpse behind the curtain of online personas, where Ozzie reveals how he strikes a delicate balance between sharing his life with fans and preserving his own privacy. We discuss leveraging social …

Picture this: a makeup artist turned food vlogger, with a secret penchant for dropping beats on SoundCloud—meet Luke, our Renaissance man, whose eclectic life is a treasure trove of creativity and surprises. We peel back the curtain on Luke's unconventional path, revealing the vibrant tapestry of hobbies and passions that fuel his fire. We'll cap o…

When Darius Cooks walks into the room, you can't help but feel the presence of someone who's poured their soul into their craft. And believe me, joining him in today’s conversation is Juwan Rice, whose culinary ventures have left a mark on the food landscape here in St. Louis. These two don't just cook; they transform familiar dishes into luxurious…

When Luke Strege and I first crossed paths amidst the chaos of 2019, little did we know that our shared zest for videography would be the kindling for a friendship and professional camaraderie that spans from whimsical wedding shoots to the glitz of Los Angeles. This episode is a nostalgic trip and a treasure trove of insights as Luke and I trade t…

This podcast is powered by Riverside - https://riverside.fm/ Ever had to sign a waiver to eat food before? This episode unfurls with the delectable musings of our special guest from Epic Eats - a connoisseur of the culinary arts based in St. Louis who isn't afraid to throw himself into the hottest of foods... and we ate the hottest of chicken on th…

As I sat nursing a warm cup of coffee, mulling over the recent content capture in Kansas City, it struck me just how much Instagram has morphed from a quirky photo-sharing app to a polished, algorithmic powerhouse. There was a time when our feeds were unfiltered windows into each other's lives; now they're carefully curated galleries where spontane…

Ever find yourself on tiptoe at a concert, struggling to see the stage over a sea of heads? Grab your platform shoes and join us as we swap stories about the highs and lows of being height-challenged in crowded places, all while taking a stroll through the vibrant streets of St. Louis with our latest guest, Braden – a local influencer who's shaking…

When you think your DMs are a circus, wait till you hear about the guy who took a walk on the wild side with a diaper – not kidding. This episode, I'm joined by Sasha Emiri, who takes us through her journey of becoming a content creator. From her 'cringy' start on Musical.ly to becoming the lifestyle queen of Twitch, Sasha's story is a testament to…

Sam is a talented culinary creative that enjoys cooking and creating content around his experimental style. Sam is also about to leave St. Louis, MO to move back to Jersey to pursue his dreams of being a food creator that makes a difference. I've got high hopes for him. In addition to his story, we discuss his content styles and how he structures c…

Katie and I go way back, so we filmed this episode to discuss her start in the early days of YouTube, her rise to 100K+ subscribers, pivoting into short form content, and then we just go crazy with it. Vampires at Cracker Barrel. Mattress stores being money laundering. So much more. Enjoy. _______ Original Dante YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ori…

The holiday hiatus is over! We're back for the unofficial "season 2" of This Isn't My Degree, and we're starting things off with Finnegan Stewart - a good friend and frequent supporter of the St. Louis creator economy. He's also a content creator himself, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers and hundreds of millions of views. I'll be honest,…

Victoria and I met years ago at a local creative networking event and I've been keeping up with what she's been up to creatively. She's elevated brand visuals on both a photo and video level, but I've always been curious about the wedding photo/video business. She told me that for her wedding, she didn't opt to have someone capture their day. Her a…

I've officially been a YouTube creator for eight years. EIGHT YEARS. The overwhelming majority of people have quit this by now, or they've blown up. Yet here I am, having done neither. In this episode, I discuss what it's really been like adapting and evolving to create better and better content each time. I've continued to improve and accelerate o…

I was casually browsing Reddit and discovered a post in r/Missouri that was on my home feed. I stumbled upon Holden's journey, where he is walking across the country and happens to be entering Missouri. I shot him a message and said "well, when you hit St. Louis, let's film a podcast episode!" So we did. In this episode, we discuss the highs and lo…

Natalia is one of the most extraordinary people I've ever met. She applied for a job with STL Bucket List (an opening that called for a COLLEGE junior, not a high school junior), got it, and it was just the beginning of her long list of accomplishments. From starting her own business to putting a spotlight on culture and focusing on building the fu…

In the first live episode recording, BradenSTL features Original Dante on his podcast "Ope Cast" and once the sun set, we filmed another first - This Isn't My Degree: After Dark. We discuss SZA in St. Louis, what we'd do with a bunch of money to help St. Louis, and try to figure out who our audience members were... because none of us invited them. …

The title isn't an exaggeration or clickbait - someone really did steal my car. I'll tell you all about it in this episode, and how it's affecting my creating career. Follow me on socials YouTube: www.youtube.com/originaldante Instagram: www.instagram.com/originaldante Support the Show.By Original Dante

The city of St. Louis has been on fire this weekend because of Darius Cooks. He travels from city to city and hosts dinner events in each location, and this previous weekend he was in St. Louis. He was infuriated and saddened by the food scene in our city, and gave some honest criticisms, and some took them very personally. I knew the perfect place…

Colin Underwood is a content creator known for his crazy antics. Generating millions of views with his videos, his take on content creation leans into wild stunts and showcasing things that pique curiosity. Today, we discuss his past of being a LEGO influencer, playing rock paper scissors with celebrities, and getting started with making videos. So…

Josh Kreuger is a YouTube creator that showcases that there's more to life that's worth exploring. He tries an assortment of different challenges like "Surviving on $0 in New York" and "Strangers Control My Life for a Day" and has delivered a custom truck to another well-known creator, Airrack. Today, we discuss what it's like being a YouTuber, hav…

This week, I sit down with Chef Juwan Rice - a celebrity chef that competed on Guy's Grocery Games and is opening an innovative concept right here in St. Louis. Considering he is a celebrity chef, I had to ask a ton of questions to clear up a lot of culinary suspicions. What is the best fast food place? What is a controversial food opinion? Find ou…

You don't need a degree to pursue your dreams. In the premiere "Commencement Episode," I take you through my transformative adventure from an art grad to digital storyteller. Discover how I managed to become an award-winning YouTuber and master video production through self-learning, real-world experiences, and a lot of courage. Watch the video for…