Let's start 2021 right, with one of the best podcast I have ever been apart of. This podcast was one of the highlights of the last few years of my life. My productive conversation with the living legend that is Gabriel Mills was one of the most profound experiences I have had on this podcast. This was one the best and most insightful conversations I have had in a very long time. Gabriel Mills is an artist who is getting his Masters Degree in Art at Yale University and being around Gabe since we met in college is one of the best things that could have happened to me. Gabriel really has helped me find my way through life, have self love, and he really helped inspire me to go for my dreams. My life would be completely different, if I did not meet Gabe Mills and he has been a great mentor to me and a good buddy. He did not disappoint and we got honest about his art work, cancel culture, will society ever become understanding of different opinions, and the importance of taking ownership of your own brand. We also talk about love/dating, Kobe & Mamba Mentality, Tupac Shakur, Kanye, what makes something funny, why you can never give up in life, and much, much, more…. Plus, he gives some of the most impactful final words of any podcast. This podcast is honest, fun, hilarious, and emotional. I promise that anyone who listens to this show, will get a lot out of listening to Gabriel Mills. (3:23)
- We start with Gabe talking about where we can see and find his art work. We also discuss how to contact him about his work. (7:01)
- Gabe and Matt talk about being present. They talk about how everything can be interesting in the moment. (8:43)
- The two gentlemen talk about the importance of listening to people (17:58)
- Gabe and Matt talk about good vs. evil. Can we compromise our issues in this polarizing climate? Especially politically (27:32)
- Gabe is a proud Vegan. So we talk about Veganism. (37:54)
- Gabe calls out this Vegan restaurant that did him dirty in Philadelphia. A savage story follows after. (45:40)
- It is time to talk about the good ole’ Hartford days. Gabe and Matt reminisce going to the University of Hartford together. What it was like being in Hartford, CT during college and the intense, fun, and memorable experiences they had being at Uhart and the growth they both have had since then. (52:10)
- Gabe and Matt have a really insightful talk on the current dating culture and love/relationships. (1:07:54)
- It is time to talk about the New York Knicks. Gabe loves to try to convince Matt it is a bad idea to be a Knicks fan, Matt defends his fandom. This leads to a chat about sports fandom. (1:28:00)
- It is time to discuss how society views celebrities/professional athletes, people of influence, and high profiled individuals (1:39:36)
- We also discuss taking ownership of your own brand, pursuing what you want to do as an individual, and controlling your own narrative. (1:47:19)
- Gabe has some profound words regarding CANCEL CULTURE. Him and Matt get very honest about that subject. (2:07:03)
- Gabe talks about Allen Iverson’s infamous “we talkin about practice” press conference and the deeper meaning behind that moment. (2:19:14)
- Being fans of Kobe Bryant brought Matt and Gabe closer together and their relationship grew because of their love of Kobe. So they talk Kobe’s tragic passing, his impact on their lives, and what Mamba Mentality means to them. (2:21:45)
- We then talk about Kanye West. How he is a misunderstood artist and what lessons he truly provides. (2:28:22)
- Another legend brought up in this conversation is Tupac Shakur. We talk about the legendary rapper and why his complexity was important. (2:32:58)
- What makes something funny? We talk comedy, pranks, and certain situations. We makes people laugh? (2:39:24)
- So we attempt to add some people to the show. We attempt to call our mutual friend Jake and Gabe’s other friend. We also talk about New Haven Pizza. (2:46:46)
- We have another special contributor to our conversations! (2:52:54)
- Gabe then answers The Proust Questionnaire (3:01:15)
- Gabe ends the podcast with some true words of wisdom (3:10:12)
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