On today’s Episode, Von interviews rapper producer & pare Rymeezee about his new single 'The Garden' (ft. B-boy Finesse) and discusses the topic of fatherhood. Rymeezee shares the inspiration behind the song, which focuses on the idea that children are like gardens that need nurturing and care. They also discuss the challenges and joys of being a f…

In this conversation, Von interviews hip-hop artist & friend Timothy Rhyme about Profound’s (Timothy Rhyme & Gabriel Velasquez) latest single 'Heaven In My Mind'. They discuss the inspiration behind the song, the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, and the process of healing from past traumas. They also touch on the challenges of overcomi…

Pia Cruz shares her journey from the Philippines to the UK, overcoming trauma and finding success as a model. She shares why her family left the Philippines and the challenges she faced fitting in and finding herself in a new country. Pia talks about walking away from a toxic relationship for the sake of her son and the difficulties of being a sing…

Daniel Nuño shares his journey with addiction and recovery. Both Daniel and Von discuss their experiences with addiction and how it has impacted their lives. They also touch on their religious upbringings and how it has influenced their perspectives. The conversation highlights the importance of accountability and taking responsibility for one's ac…

Von and Jackie discuss the BDSM and kink scene, as well as Jackie's one-woman musical, Hold Me Down. They talk about how to get involved in the scene, including attending classes and munches (casual hangouts). They also clarify the definitions of BDSM, kinks, and fetishes. Jackie explains that BDSM is about power dynamics and can involve pain and p…

In this solo episode, Von discusses his experience with burnout and the importance of prioritizing mental health and family. He reflects on his six-year journey of podcasting and how it has become a routine and part of his identity. Von also shares his struggle to balance podcasting with his social life and the challenges of scheduling guests. Desp…

Von and Megan discuss various topics including their shared Filipino heritage, their experiences with sobriety, and their perspectives on work-life balance. They talk about their favorite Filipino foods and reminisce about their childhoods in the Philippines. Megan shares her journey to sobriety and the impact it has had on her life. They also disc…

Von interviews James Evans, the host of the No More Dead Friends podcast, about his journey to sobriety. James discusses the feeling of relief and escape that substance abuse provided him, as well as the external factors that contributed to his addiction. James also talks about his experience in treatment and the importance of building a foundation…

On today's episode, Von has a profound conversation with Channy Crossfire who is a South-East Asian multifaceted adult content creator. Channy bravely opened up about the personal struggles, that propelled her towards this path, such as mental health challenges and a desire to pursue her passions. Delving deeper into the conversation, they explore …

In this conversation, Von interviews Justin, a breakdancer, registered nurse, and founder of Hi-Fi Kitchen. They discuss their past experiences in the open mic and music scene, as well as Justin's journey into breakdancing and nursing. They also touch on Von's fear of needles, their love for food, and the inspiration behind starting Hi-Fi Kitchen. …

Von discusses his recent illness, his experience with insomnia due to medication, and his decision to prioritize rest. He also shares his excitement about finally interviewing a guest he has been wanting to have on the podcast for two years. Von celebrates his 18 months of sobriety and reflects on the positive changes he has experienced during this…

Happy Friday everyone! No new episode today, I have been feeling under the weather the past few days. Here is an episode from 2018, When I did podcast episodes in person! Richie Hardcore is from New Zealand and he was in So-Cal for a few days. I met him up in his hotel room and we had this conversation. Hope you enjoy! Richie Hardcore has been a co…

In this episode of Casual Fridays, Von shares his experiences and reflections from the past week. He talks about leading a meeting and speaking at a class, sharing his personal story and recovery journey. Von also discusses his first session with a new therapist and the importance of reaching out for help and seeking resources. He shares his strugg…

In our conversation, I delve into the fascinating journey of Minnie Scarlet and how she crafted the stage name. She shares her unconventional love for spiders and fishing. Minnie opens up about navigating the adult entertainment industry, from her first professional shoot to the challenges posed by her alternative appearance. Through it all, she em…

Vicky Khamvongsa, a massage therapist, discusses the benefits and techniques of massage therapy. She explains that massage can help with relaxation, pain relief, and improving circulation. Vicky also emphasizes the importance of stretching and hydration for maximizing the benefits of massage. She shares her personal journey and highlights the need …

Von and Laura discuss various topics related to content marketing, going viral, finding faith, and coping with bad days. Laura shares her insights as a content marketing expert and highlights the importance of relatability and emotional connection in marketing. They also discuss the challenges of social media burnout and provide tips for minimizing…

In this conversation, Von and Jule discuss the topic of feeling lost in life and share their personal experiences. The conversation then delves into the pressure of family expectations and the comparison trap. They discuss coping mechanisms, such as self-medication, and the need to find oneself. The importance of living life one day at a time and b…

In this conversation, Lindsay, an addiction counselor, shares her personal journey of addiction and recovery. She discusses her first drink at a young age and how it quickly escalated to using various substances. Lindsay reflects on the negative impact addiction had on her life, including legal troubles and strained relationships. She describes her…

(TW: This episode talks about su!cide) In this conversation, Sas discusses her journey with tattoos, growing up Iranian, her career as a makeup artist in the adult industry and esthetician, transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, and her experience with an Ayahuasca trip. She also shares her struggles with depression and her work in the adult industry.…

In this conversation, Amy shares her experience traveling in Japan. They discuss topics such as Lunar New Year, preparing for the trip, essential items to bring, useful phrases, different types of travelers, flying business class, food in Japan, convenience stores, useful Japanese phrases, visiting the Alphonse Mucha Museum, animal cafes, cannabis …

In this episode, Von provides personal updates on staying clean and sober & tapering off antidepressants. Vonalso discuss es exercising impulse control and the upcoming release of a single “Hella Tired”. Von shares his experience using the Threads app (shout out SoberThreads Community) and reflects on past social media engagement. The main topic of…

On today’s episode, Von chats with returning friend & guest Nora Rahimian about Interdependence: its meaning & impact on our lives, the pros & cons of social media for creatives, how social media can be addictive & finding hope despite what is going on in the world. Takeaways: Interdependence is the idea we are not separate from each other Social M…

In this episode, Von reflects on his experiences and lessons learned in 2023. He discusses the importance of patience and acceptance, as well as the realization that he can manage life without using drugs. Von also shares his gratitude for his progress in recovery and sets goals for the new year, including staying clean and releasing an album. He e…

Happy Friday everyone, hope ya’ll had a good holiday weekend with your loved ones. Today I have friend/ therapist Vanessa Nguyen back on the show. On her previous episode she said she would be going on a plant medicine retreat. On this episode Vanessa recalls her trip down to Tulum, her experience taking plant medicine guided by shamans. Vanessa ta…

Happy Friday everyone! Joining me is Jule Kim to talk about things we wish we knew when we were younger: Mental Health edition. We start the episode talking about Trader Joe’s Tiramisu, In-N-Out and go into what we were like in our early-mid 20’s. We talk about giving yourself grace when making mistakes, accepting yourself for who you are and askin…

Happy Friday everyone! Hope y’all are doing well today. Today I got therapist Brian Nguyen on the show to talk about a topic that’s near and dear to me: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This episode is a general discussion about ADHD and our personal experiences revolving around it. Brian and I both have ADHD and we talk about being…

Happy Friday y’all and hope everyones doing well. Today I have realtor Lynh To on the show. To be honest I know little to nothing about buying/selling property and the process that goes into it, so I wanted to get Lynh on the show to share some basics with those topics. Lynh talks about why she decided to become a relator, what it takes to become a…

Ohayo Gozaimasu! Happy Friday everyone today’s returning guest is food content creator Obieats on the show to share with us his recent trip to Japan. Obi spent spent ten days in Tokyo & Osaka. Obi talks about the culture and politeness in Japan, going to the famous Tsujiki Fish Market, Shibuya Crossing, his Go Kart Experience, Edomakasen boat lunch…

Today I have creative consultant Nora Rahimian- in the same room recording this episode! We have previously tried to record this episode a couple times via phone but it didn't work out due to audio technical difficulties. 2 years later we made it work and recorded this episode at Hype Studios LA. On this episode Nora talks about her upbringing & wh…

Hope ya’ll are doing well & Happy Friday! Solo episode today. I remember my old english professor would always say "Put the Turkey On The Table" when class was about to start. So that kind of stuck with me and hence the title of the episode. With the holidays coming up, I decided to talk about eating turkey, my substance use typically escalating du…

Today I got Bay Area multimedia artist Traynumba3 of Numba3Productions on the podcast. This individual wears many hats and we get into his comics, merch, graphic designs, videos/vlogs, music and twitch.Traynumba3 also talks about time management, his inspiring mission statement, how he deals with bad days,comics for the youth, Dragon Ball, Sonic & …

Today i got returning guest Pat from Rock Solid podcast & today I ask him about his comedy career. I had no idea he was a stand up comedian until after I recorded his first episode on my show. Pat talks about what got him into stand up comedy, writing jokes, touring making a career out of making people laugh, and why he eventually moved on to podca…

Happy Friday! Today I have therapist Vanessa Nguyen on the show & we talk about coping with anxiety & psychedelic therapy! Vanessa talks about how she got into the mental health field, anxiety & overthinking / overanalyzing situations and some suggestions how to cope with it: mindfulness, breath work & self compassion. Vanessa also shares her exper…

Today I got Jule Kim back on as a guest and we are celebrating my one year anniversary of staying clean from drugs & alcohol! This time around its Jule asking the questions about how I’ve managed to stay clean. I share the differences about myself now vs. one year ago, what people around me have noticed, my capacity to feel joy, not being on my tim…

I have two returning guests Nora (who helps folks achieve success w/o sacrificing financial freedom or creative vision) and Sto (writer, creator and artist development) back on the show. Today we talk about AI and its impact on creatives: the pro’s and cons and concerns. We discuss how algorithms on platforms like Twitter aka “X”, influence posts, …

Today I got the bro Rymeezee back on the show to talk about his recent Ep Ultimatum produced by Soul Snacks with guest features from 60 East and Beronica Zelaya. I been bumping this Ep recently and I ask him the meaning behind the title. We chop it up about time management, lessons we learned from taking the bus that we can apply to daily life, per…

Today I got Wynter on the show and we get into magic and the paranormal. Wynter and I always talked about these topics so I figured it would be a great podcast episode. Winter talks about growing up with her mother doing seances in her house, spooky encounters, & hexes. Winter discusses candle magic, crystals, spiritual hygiene being a Reiki practi…

Happy Friday everyone! Hope y’all are doing well. Lately I have been focusing on mental health on the podcast, so I got Alex who is a therapist on the show. Alex talks about not knowing what to do in his teens/ early twenties, from being a professional partygoer to eventually making a difference: which is helping others through being a therapist. W…

Here is Part 2 of Red & Green Flags with Jule Kim. We started off this episode with an unusual but refreshing laughing fit that lasted for about 8 minutes. On this episode we discuss three more red flags in relationships: Anger management issues, Inability to resolve conflict & Lack of emotional intelligence. Episode Timestamp: Tropical Storm in LA…

Today I have mother, rapper, psychic, astrologist Jai Bliss on the show. I befriended Jai Bliss over Twitter talking about energy drinks months ago. On this episode Jai talks about spirits, energies, doing readings, how she got into making music, her creative process & the meaning behind her rap name. What I didn’t realize prior to this conversatio…

Today I have author & comedian Bruce Palma on the show & we talk about his book: Eat Breathe Worry- A satire on self help books. Bruce talks about his upbringing in New York, how he got into comedy & writing. We also chop it up about scary movies, Y2k, comedy & how different types of food can effect your mood. Thanks for the fun convo Bruce! Bruce …

Today I have my good friend Emily on the podcast. Emily and I went to the same university & now she is a psychology professor. I was always curious about what its like for Em to be the other side of the classroom. Emily talks about how she became interested in psychology & eventually became a college professor, practicing empathy & understanding in…

Today I got Jule Kim back on the show to talk about red & green flags in relationships. This is Part 1. This episode stems from our Emotional Intelligence episode. I think everyone in listening has a story of red flags, which indicate unhealthy toxic behaviors in relationships. Jule and I share a couple red flag stories from past relationships, & t…

Today I got digital food content creator Obi back on the show. Roughly 6 years ago I interviewed Obi & he started posting food content online on his page Obieats. Now he has taken it to the next level: showcasing amazing restaurants & food trucks from LA to OC. We talk about who & what inspired him to create food content, his recent trip to India, …

Today I got the live-streamed homie Tone aka theAdivsor_ on the show. We met online through the web & became cool since. We talk about clothing & shoes that we rocked growing up, uniforms at catholic school, Grade A, how he got into streaming on Twitch, the powerful medicinal benefits of cannabis, Fast & Furious franchise and more. I really enjoyed…

Today I catch up with nerdcore rapper Mr. Master about his latest accomplishment: graduating at San Diego State. I’ve known Mr. Master since 2014 back when we were in CSUN HHCC (Hip Hop Culture Club). Since then he went back to SD to pursue music and his academic career. Mr. Master speaks on the numerous organizations he was involved in at San Dieg…

I am back with my recovery buddy Kiem this week to talk about her recent milestone in staying clean. On her previous episode, she was taking a break from partying. This episode she has 5 months & 9 days of clean time. I ask Kiem about how it feels being clean: why she decided to walk away from drugs & alcohol, and how she is managing to do it. Kiem…

Today’s guest is pop singer, song writer & lead vocalist for augustleft JLY. By day she goes by Jaclyn and is a radar systems engineer. JLY and I talk about how she got into singing, starting up a LA based Pop Punk Band augustleft, balancing a day time career with music, being gender-fluid and her recent tattoos. We also delve into mental health te…

Today I have Pat Francis who has his own podcast on rock music & comedy “Rock Solid with Pat Francis” on the show. Pat and I discuss his love of rock music & podcasting. Pat reminices his first exposure to rock music, attending concerts, & the significance of MTV. We get into talking about mental health and then dive into how he got into podcasting…

Today I got returning guest Jule Kim back on the show to have a conversation about Emotional Intelligence. It’s a phrase that I’ve only seen pop up in the past few years on social media and in conversations. We talk about the components of E.I. (No it’s not the Nelly song- or is it?): self awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy & social sk…