Drew Graf is a podcaster located in the Chicago area! You can catch his show, 'Drew Sits With', wherever you listen to podcasts 💯The man is a natural conversationalist and an inquisitive soul so do yourself a favor and give it a gander.
In this episode, we discuss the value of good conversations, why we have to let go of some of our best ideas, how a low-budget production can have more relatability, the legacy of John Cena, why parlay bets are a scam, the dark side of bullfighting, and much more! 🔥
As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Hosting vs. guesting on a podcast
1:00 - Structured interviews vs. organic conversations
2:31 - "Kill Your Darlings" and editing struggles
3:48 - The art of video editing
5:14 - AI tools and video editing frustrations
6:11 - Low-budget content and relatability
7:15 - The evolution of podcasts and their uniqueness
9:02 - Improving conversation skills through podcasting
11:03 - Testing ideas through conversation
14:00 - Censorship and self-censoring online content
16:31 - Changing internet culture over the years
17:50 - The controversial culture of bullfighting
21:22 - Horse racing and lineage in competitive animals
25:00 - WWE nostalgia and modern wrestling
28:56 - Wrestling's storytelling and competitors
30:18 - The violence and theatrics of AEW
34:42 - WWE's female wrestlers and inclusion
36:01 - Storylines and relationships in WWE
37:53 - John Cena's journey and cultural impact
41:03 - Wrestling's connection to niche subcultures
45:10 - The appeal and tribalism of sports fandom
50:03 - Sports betting culture and its allure
57:22 - Parlay bets and the mathematics of gambling
1:00:01 - The lottery as a social phenomenon
1:04:39 - Reflecting on mental health and growth
1:10:09 - Outro
