Best Ariel Max Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 30: Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakland Wants Filmmakers to Come to Oakland, & Pusha T is Now Team Louis Vutton 47:24

1d ago47:24

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In this episode of REL & Friends, legendary NY DJ Cipha Sounds puts AI to good use by replacing Diddy on a classic hip hop anthem, Oakland wants to incentivize filmmakers for bringing film productions to The Town, Pusha T joins Louis Vutton as a brand ambassador and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based prod…

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Ep. 29: Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes 53:05

8d ago53:05

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Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes In this episode of REL & Friends, REL explores whether or not Nike stole the idea of the Jumpman logo from a 1984 photoshoot Michael Jordan had with Co Rentmeester, REL reminices on his favorite MTV News moments after Paramount pulls its MTV News archiv…

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Ep. 28: Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out 37:47

17d ago37:47

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Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out In this episode of REL & Friends, we're celebrating wins! REL gives some updates to the podcast, he revisits Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" and give roses to the production team, and REL chats with Kyle Standiford of the Golden State Warriors produ…

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Ep. 27: Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation 40:01

25d ago40:01

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Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation In this episode of REL & Friends, we're giving back to the next generation of creatives! REL shares some parenting anecdotes fresh off the holiday for papas. DJ Craze vs DJ Q-Bert is Hip Hop's latest beef, Vans is making a strategic return t…

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Ep 26: HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost 33:18

1M ago33:18

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HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost In this episode of REL & Friends, in the wake of HUF re-releasing their iconic Air Max 1's, REL reflects on the brand's role in 2000s San Francisco. Also, REL walks through Apple's WWDC updates including its collaboration with Open AI. Darius Reilly hits us with another …

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Ep 25: Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTuber Aesthetic is Evolving 41:52

1M ago41:52

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Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTube Creator Aesthetic is Evolving In this episode of REL & Friends, REL wraps up Q2 of 2024 with a solo episode. Canva's latest release provides some cringeworthy moments, Spotify updates their DJ feature to speak Spanish, and YouTubers are moving away from the metric thirsty aesthetic th…

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Ep 24: OpenAI GPT-4o, DJI LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

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ChatGPT has an update, DJI drops their LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Sinematic!, a New York-based photographer. Specializing in documenting the New York City hip hop culture and music scene, he is best known for his dramatic black and white photograp…

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Ep 23: Apple's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! talks Community on the Road To Success 1:17:49

2M ago1:17:49

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Apple drops it's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! drops a Gem about the importance of Community on the Road to Success. In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Soosh!, a Los Angeles-based emcee, DJ, and host. Originally from Sacramento, Soosh! spent 7 years in commercial radio before moving to LA in 2020. He is now the…

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Ep 22: Generative AI in Premiere Pro powered by Adobe Firefly, and Staying in a Learning State with Jeff "Silence" Arthur 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jeff "Silence" Arthur, Founder and Creative Director of Oakland-based Silent Victory Productions. He is also the Innovation Manager at The Clubhouse Network, an international community that provides low-income young people access to technology. In this conversation, REL and Jeff talk about how Je…

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Ep 21: Big 3 hot takes, AI updates, and our Q1 Wrapup 35:22

3M ago35:22

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In this episode of REL & Friends, the guys end Q1 of 2024 with a wrap up episode! Before going on much needed break, REL gives some AI updates, Big 3 hot takes and answers some listener voicemails. Leave us a voicemail at (646) 926-3885 or send a voice note to relandfriendspod@gmail.com. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New…

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Ep 20: Neo speaks out against AI, Dapper Dan appointed Creative Director of Sherwin Williams, and Make What You Do Valuable with Cliff Washington 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Cliff Washington, a New York-based designer, brand strategist and creative consultant. His company Duke & Jo, is a strategic design consultancy to assist entrepreneurs and small companies scale their business. REL & Friends is proud to be a product of Duke & Jo's work with Art of Storytelling. In…

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Ep 19: The D.O.C. on using AI to record new records decades after losing voice, and Love What You Do with Ray Herrera 1:06:39

3M ago1:06:39

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Ray Herrera, a New York-based architecture and design professional. In another life, he was the Art Director for the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and was the Creative Director for the blog-era staple The Couch Sessions. Today, he's a project manager at MKDA, corporate planning and interior design re…

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Ep 18: Adobe teases language translation feature for video, Lens rentals acquires Borrow Lenses, and Just Have Fun with Beats Me 52:55

4M ago52:55

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Milan Hawthorne, aka Beats Me, a San Francisco-based DJ and visual artist. Previously a host on the legendary Bay Area hip hop television show Distortion 2 Static, he now produces nightlife events throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. In this conversation, REL and Beats Me talk reminisce on …

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Ep 17: TikTok Might be Gone, Nikon Acquires RED, and Keep Pushing with Jon Reyes 1:04:28

4M ago1:04:28

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jon Reyes a San Francisco-based DJ, music producer and podcast producer. He's also produces REL & Friends... and enjoys referring to himself in the third person when writing podcast show notes. In this conversation, REL and Jon talk about transitioning to being an independent creative, the nuance…

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Ep 16: Google Testing AI-Powered Journalism, Adobe Can Score Original Music, and Create Your Own Box with Wonway Posibul 1:00:33

4M ago1:00:33

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Wonway Posibul, a San Francisco-based artist whose mediums include DJing, emceeing, and stage. His work has included freestyle battle championships, DJ residencies in New York and Los Angeles, and even a GRAMMY nomination. Currently, he's the prime time weeknight DJ and music presenter at KALW 91…

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Ep 15: Open AI's Introduces Sora and It's Impact on Marketers, plus Guest Robin Park Says Bring Your People With You 1:01:20

4M ago1:01:20

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Robin Park, a Bay Area-based marketing generalist. She's had over a decade in the marketing space, working with companies like Amazon, Lyft and is currently the Product Marketing Lead at the San Francisco software company, Parafin. In this conversation, REL and Robin talk about the internal and e…

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Ep 14: Tyler Perry's Save's $800M Using AI, Vice and Okayplayer Layoffs, Complex Media Sold, and guest Trackademicks 55:41

5M ago55:41

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Trackademicks, a Bay Area-based music producer and creative. With over 20+ years of music industry experience, he's worked with artists such as Kamaiyah, Phonte, and Kid Sister while also remixing the likes of Zero 7, Chromeo and Platinum Pied Pipers. Currently, he's co-owner of the online music …

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Ep 13: A Tribute to Mister Rey, B&H Pickups with REL, and the Voicemails roll in 36:24

5M ago36:24

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In this episode of REL & Friends, we get to go shopping with REL! REL walks us through a shopping session on B&H Photo (with the appropriate shopping soundtrack), shares how he got clowned at the new job, and answers the first 2 voicemails we got on the REL & Friends Hotline™. We're taking voicemails and giving away books - CALL 646-926-3885. REL &…

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Ep 12: Nationwide Layoffs Continue, Content Creator Predicted to be a One-Hundred Billion Dollar Economy, Finding Joy in Every Project with Nic Golden Henry 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Nic Golden Henry, a Denver-based creative producer and video editor. With over 10+ years of content creation and visual storytelling under his belt, his client list includes CNBC, Kaiser Permanente and Epitaph Records. In this conversation, REL and Nic reflect on their time working together at *J…

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Ep 11: Snoop Dogg's Solo Stove Campaign fails, and Don't Be Afraid to Fail with Racks Hogan 1:07:59

6M ago1:07:59

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with the charismatic Racks Hogan, a New York-based creative currently in Amsterdam. Most known for his work as on-air talent for Complex Media, he is a creative director/production manager/designer/fashion influencer/rug tufter...but the best description for Racks is his own: Racks Hogan is lifestyle …

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Ep 10: Sony announces Apple Vision Pro competitor, Canon ms500, and Doing Creative for Creatives with Justin Fleischer 57:06

6M ago57:06

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Justin Fleischer, a Los Angeles-based talent manager and videographer. He's held many roles in the music industry but is currently known for his work with Logic - first documenting the rapper's early tours and now working as his manager. When he's not in a business capacity, he's still creating v…

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Ep 09: Adobe's Figma acquisition falls through and Talent vs. Drive - What Determines Success with Karis Chandler aka NY Giant 45:19

6M ago45:19

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Karis Chandler, aka NY Giant, a Brooklyn based design director and DJ. As a DJ, he's a New York nightlife staple and former Red Bull 3style contestant. Professionally, he's worked with brands like the NFL, Nike and Kiehl's. In this conversation, REL and Karis talk about the idea of being a genera…

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Ep 08: Tech companies cut DEI programs, teenage engineering EP-133 K.O. II, and Balancing Profession and Passion with Justin Herman 1:01:32

7M ago1:01:32

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Justin Herman, an animator, graphic designer and hip hop beatmaker. By day, Justin is a senior creative director at Paramount. By night, Justin fires up his ASR-10 and produces music under the moniker Unjust making music with the likes Tajai (as Rap Noir), Nappy Nina and Rome Streetz. In this con…

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Ep 07: REL & Jon reflect on the first few months of doing a podcast 44:56

7M ago44:56

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL and Jon reflect on the first few months of doing the podcast. In this conversation, REL goes into detail on why he started REL & Friends, he shares some of his favorite gems from friends, and reveals the secret playlist he uses to help him power through being a creative professional. REL & Friends is brought to…

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Ep 06: Canva integrates music, Holiday gift ideas, and Ignoring The Noise with Brian Tong 51:19

7M ago51:19

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Brian Tong a journalist, and host specializing in the technology space. An OG in the tech creator space, Brian has influenced notable content creators and garnered a significant following through his self-produced YouTube videos on tech and geek culture. In this conversation, REL and Brian reflec…

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Ep 05: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Getting Outside of Your Comfort Zone with Jamie Lai 1:00:19

7M ago1:00:19

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jamie Lai a San Francisco-based director, producer and editor. Previously working with REL at *insert Jadakiss laugh*, her experience includes working with professional sports teams, athletes, celebrities and has covered major press events for leading tech companies and has field produced, direct…

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Ep 04: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome with Cheryll Del Rosario 47:10

7M ago47:10

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Cheryll Del Rosario, a San Francisco-based marketing art director and visual designer. With over 15 years of experience in the gaming industry, she currently serves as the Director of Creative Direction at the mobile game company Pocket Gems. In this conversation, REL and Cheryll talk about their…

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Ep 03: Elevating Voice Through Photography with Darius Reily 55:15

8M ago55:15

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Darius Reily, a photographer and videographer from East Palo Alto, CA. Through the moniker HOUR VOYSES, Darius travels the world and tells stories through the lens of his camera - including a 2019 documentary Betón Je Krásny (Concrete is Beautiful) profiling the street skateboarding community in …

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Ep 02: Shure SM7dB mic upgrade, Soho House, and guest Halline Overby talk Celebrating The Victories 44:40

8M ago44:40

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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with longtime collaborator Halline Overby, a Los Angeles-based multi-disciplinary creative (musician, DJ, graphic design, web design and photography) who is currently the production lead at Idea2Form. In this conversation, REL and Halline talk about identity and the history of his name, how having the…

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READING UNHINGED DATING APP BIOS Ft. Loren Gray | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 58 54:59

8M ago54:59

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This week the one and only Loren Gray joins Spencer on the show to decide if they'd swipe left or right based only on a dating app bio. They talk about exes reaching out to see if a song is about them, their type, Spencer's Tinder, review a submission from a girl who thinks her friend and boyfriend are getting along a little TOO well, and so much m…

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CAT PEE RUINED ME Ft. Anthony Gargiula and Jonathan Tilkin | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 57 47:06

8M ago47:06

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This week, Spencer is joined by Anthony Gargiula and Jonathan Tilkin for the show's very first... harmony challenge! They also talk being an Ellen kid, getting peed on by cats, the lore of Glee, how Anthony and Jonathan's famous "in the kitchen" harmony videos began. and so much more! Spencewuah: IG / TikTok Anthony: IG / TikTok Jonathan: IG / TikT…

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Ep 01: DJI mini 4 pro, and Creative for Social Change with Tomas Alvarez 1:16:01

8M ago1:16:01

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In the debut episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Tomás Alvarez III. Tomás is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Idea2Form, a BIPOC-led creative studio whose mission is to design solutions that connect, activate, and inspire people to build a more equitable world. In this conversation, REL and Tomás talk about Tomás origins as the founder…

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HEALING YOUR INNER GAY CHILD Ft. Joey Graceffa | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 56 43:05

9M ago43:05

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This week, Spencer welcomes one of his childhood icons Joey Graceffa to the show! They talk about how Joey's Youtube coming out era and music videos were such an awakening for queer kids, 2019 Spencewuah core, why Twitter gays are the scariest, AI pop songs, why Siri can't be trusted, and so much more! Spencewuah: IG / TikTok Joey: IG / TikTok MERC…

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MY MOM BOUGHT ME SPORTS BRAS Ft. Max Emerson | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 55 58:49

9M ago58:49

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This week, Spencer welcomes Max Emerson to the show! Spencer reads an audience story about a girl who thinks her boyfriend loves his cat more than her, Max talks growing up a gay theatre kid in Florida, they question if the Dakotas are real, the best countries for gay activities, and Spencer's single mother era! Spencewuah: IG / TikTok Max: IG / Ti…

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GUESS THAT DISNEY THROWBACK Ft. Laura Marano | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 54 53:36

9M ago53:36

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This week, the one and only Laura Marano joins Spencer on the show! They talk about the surprise celeb who wrote the Austin & Ally theme music, Laura throwing the party of the year with puppies and VW Bugs, Spencer reacts to a story about a high school not letting a queer couple go to their senior walk together, Laura and Spencer guess the Disney t…

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READING UNHINGED PICKUP LINES Ft. Dylan Troesken | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 53 49:09

9M ago49:09

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This week, Dylan Troesken joins Spencer to read the most unhinged pickup lines they've received from men. They unpack the NY dating scene, why Hinge is unhinged, being Jaden Smith's server at a restaurant, serving Kevin Jonas at the drive thru, peeing in the ocean, working at SNL, and so much more! Spencewuah: https://www.instagram.com/spencewuah/ …

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ARE MEN OKAY? Ft. Hope Schwing | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 52 47:59

9M ago47:59

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This week, Spencer is joined by Hope Schwing to unpack an age-old question: why are men so unhinged at dating? They talk about what they're looking for in relationships right now, Googling how to get over your ex while dating someone new, guys flirting for followers, falling down a flight of stairs, taking shots with Ross Lynch, the story of Post M…

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PARAMORE SWATTED ME?? Ft. Jordy | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 51 55:27

10M ago55:27

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This week, pop icon Jordy joins Spencer on the show to talk about his new album "BOY", UFOs, the Illuminati and other government conspiracy theories, which music artists they would swipe right on, what touring is really like, how Jordy and Spencer caused chaos at their elementary schools, and so much more! Spencewuah: IG / TikTok Jordy: IG / TikTok…

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ARE YOU OVER YOUR EX? Ft. Amelia Moore | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 50 47:49

10M ago47:49

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IT'S THE 50TH EPISODE! And we couldn't think of a better person to celebrate than the iconic Amelia Moore. Amelia joins Spencer to talk all things Burning Man, getting drunk at Beyonce, being a homeschooled theater kid, the stories of their toxic exes, crying over a bald man, and Spencer & Amelia fight to name as many pop songs as they can in 5 sec…

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You Can't Top Yourself Ft. Baby Ariel | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 49 1:03:57

10M ago1:03:57

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Baby Ariel joins Spencer on the show this week for an episode all about triple threats: singing, acting... and actual threats. They talk about Spencer's tall country boy, why Ariel is terrified of driving, why SoCal heat hits different, topping, and play a heated game of SCREAM THAT LYRIC. Spencewuah: https://www.instagram.com/spencewuah/ https://w…

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The Rules of Casual Dating Ft. Georgia Bridgers | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 48 48:49

10M ago48:49

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This week, the one and only Georgia Bridgers joins Spencer on the show to give their biggest dating hot takes. They unpack Uhauling, ghosting, how much they research people online before going out with them, when to kiss, who should pay, July vs. August Leos, why Georgia has JLaw energy, and the game FRUITY or VEGETABLE returns for definitive answe…

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Our Secret TikTok Accounts Ft. Zach Jelks | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 47 51:55

11M ago51:55

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This week, Zach Jelks joins Spencer to talk about hidden talents, and they leave no stone unturned. They reveal their secret TikTok accounts, unpack why their blood is sweet, lore about the Abby Lee dance company, take a trivia test that reveals how much they actually know about everything in the world, and so much more! Spencewuah: IG / TikTok Zac…

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Theories on The Afterlife Ft. Bob The Drag Queen | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 46 59:18

11M ago59:18

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The legendary Bob the Drag Queen is on the show this week for an episode that will make you completely question your own existence... in the best possible way. Spencer and Bob get into it all: The Eras Tour, screaming at Hayley Kiyoko on the street, getting mistaken for celebrities by TMZ at the airport, their theories about the afterlife, and a ne…

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Proof That Aliens Are Among Us Ft. Naomi Hearts | Spencewuah | I'M LITERALLY SCREAMING EP 45 51:14

11M ago51:14

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Episode 45: Naomi Hearts joins Spencer on the show this week for what historians are calling the most alien-centric episode yet. Spencer reacts to the recent Congressional hearing on UFOs, Naomi shares her theories of life beyond Earth, why Padam Padam should be the song representing this planet, defining slang terms for the aliens living among us,…

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Two Gay Awakenings | Spencewuah & Deison Afualo | I'M LITERALLY SCREAMING EP 44 48:27

11M ago48:27

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Episode 44: This week, Deison Afualo joins Spencer (@spencewuah) won the show for a long-awaited episode about everything gay in the culture right now. They talk their favorite queer books, why Deison couldn't take showers after watching IT, Spencer gives their hot take on Elon Musk turning Twitter into "X", how college rugby made Deison realize sh…

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GUESSING WHO DOM IS DATING | Dom Gabriel & Spencewuah | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 43 1:01:28

12M ago1:01:28

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This week, the iconic duo is back as Dom returns to Spencer's show for an episode that answers the question: would Dom and Spencer have been friends in middle school? Spencer has a message for studio producers as the writers and actors strike continues on, Dom unpacks his feelings about the new girl he's been dating, they talk about the time Dom li…

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OUR COMING OUT STORIES | Spencewuah & Mattie Westbrouck | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 42 54:20

12M ago54:20

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On an instantly iconic episode of the podcast, Spencer and guest Mattie Westbrouck unpack their stories of coming out (and being outed). Spencer reacts to Ron DeSantis' edited campaign video, Mattie tells the story of when their parents made them break up with their first girlfriend, they give advice to listeners who need help coming out, Spencer c…

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WE NEED TO SET BOUNDARIES | Spencewuah & Athena Layna | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 41 47:37

12M ago47:37

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This week Spencer is joined by Athena Layna to unpack boundaries in every aspect of their life. Spencer reacts to Jonah Hill's problematic texts, Spencer and Athena talk their experience with parasocial relationships, read a listener story about a woman who needs advice on setting boundaries with a sister who constantly gives problematic unsolicite…

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WHY VIDCON WAS UNHINGED | Spencewuah & Dakota Wright | I'm Literally Screaming Ep. 40 56:13

1y ago56:13

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This week, Spencer is joined by chain restaurant ordering legend Dakota Wright (aka @printfairy on TikTok) for a convo that takes us on a food journey across America. Dakota went to his first Vidcon last month so they unpack the highlights and most insane moments behind-the-scenes from that weekend, Spencer tests their knowledge of fast-food menu i…

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OUR LA SINGLE ERA DATING STORIES | Spencewuah & Courtney Revolution | I'M LITERALLY SCREAMING EP 39 56:22

1y ago56:22

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This week iconic host and TV personality Courtney Revolution joins the show to convince Spencer why they have what it takes to be a reality TV star. Listen for Spencer's hot takes on dating army men, a photo op gone wrong at the bar Beaches in WeHo, whether Grindr is a blessing or a curse, a definitive ranking by Courtney and Spencer of this year's…

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