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The Side Quest HustleWhat Anime Are You Watching Fall 2024?In this special episode of The Side Quest Hustle, host Shad returns from Hawaii to dive deep into the Fall 2024 anime season. Shad explores returning favorites like Bleach and Re:Zero, and unveils new premieres such as Dandadan and Dragon Ball Daima. He discusses major industry news, including One Piece's six-month hiatus and the heated bidding war for Kagurabachi's anime adaptation rights. The episode also highlights fascinating titles like Mecha-Ude Mechanical Arms and Demon Lord 2099. Shad reviews must-watch shows including 'Gundam Requiem for Vengeance,' 'Tower of God,' and 'Blue Lock,' and provides engaging insights on the...
2024-10-2741 min
The Side Quest HustleTurbo Granny Must Be Stopped!!!Join host Shad as he welcomes @EmmanuelLKD on The Side Quest Hustle Podcast, where they dive into Emmanuel's vibrant world of content creation, including his journey from anime reviews and video game streams to music production. Inspired by prominent YouTubers, Emmanuel shares his experiences in cosplay and streaming, specifically Kingdom Hearts. The conversation extends to anime discussions, highlighting the debut of DanDaDan, its characters, and themes, as well as theories about Ken and Momo's dynamics. The episode also touches on the upcoming fall 2024 anime, emphasizing popular titles like Bleach and ReZero, while discussing the intricacies of anime dubbing and vo...
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LKD TALKSE28 | Canker SoresCanker sores suck. They literally make it a pain to eat and speak. I've been fighting one this past week and it's so annoying. The only good thing that came out of this is a better appreciation for eating and speaking without obstacles. Make sure you appreciate what you have before it's gone or before happens to what you have.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going...
2023-06-1203 minLKD TALKSE27 | ConsistencyShowing up consistently is hard, but it's worth it. You never know who's watching and who can be inspired by the consistent work you put out. At the same time, don't do it for other people. Do it because you love it and remind yourself why you love it.
Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what...
2023-06-0504 minLKD TALKSE26 | Just Get StartedWe all want to accomplish our dreams and get things done. However things don't just get done unless we start, and starting is the HARDEST thing to do. Here are some ways I get started.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders that I've discovered in...
2023-05-2909 minLKD TALKSE25 | Sergio Salgado on Healing Trauma, Stand Up Comedy + Making Time for YourselfThis week please welcome Sergio Salgado on the pod! In this episode we talk about Sergio's story of how he heals his childhood trauma and takes care of his mental health through means such as comedy and therapy. And speaking of comedy, we talk about Sergio's beginnings in the stand up comedy realm and how he got started into that. And finally we touch on what's been heavy on Sergio's mind, which is making time for yourself.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for...
2023-05-2250 minLKD TALKSE24 | Alex Nomichit on Chasing Dreams, Cooking Lao Food + Sa Bai Dee FestPlease welcome Alex Nomichit! Alex is a fellow Lao hip-hop and R&B artist based out of Columbia, OH and on this podcast we talk about his story, Lao food, and his experience at Sa Bai Dee Fest.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders that...
2023-05-1556 minLKD TALKSE23 | You Have No EnemiesIt's been a hot minute because I've been busy with life and sickness, but I'm back to talk about what's been on my mind this past week and that is the fact that "you have no enemies." And what do I mean by that and how does this apply to my life? Well, let me explain...
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life...
2023-05-0812 minLKD TALKSE22 | K-SEE on How to Overcome Porn Addiction & Sexual Temptation + Growing UpPlease welcome K-SEE! K-SEE is a Christian hip-hop artist from Atlanta, GA and I've known him since 2020. In this conversation we talk through K-SEE's journey on who he is, what he does, and why he does it. We also have a real conversation on porn addiction and how to overcome it and struggle against it. K-SEE also shares that learning to grow up has been weighing on his mind.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog...
2023-04-1750 minLKD TALKSE21 | Transparency w/ J. Crum: Mental Health, Deconstruction + Self-LovePlease welcome J. Crum! J. Crum is a hip-hop artist from Omaha, Nebraska and I've known him since about 2018. In this conversation we talk through J. Crum's valiant journey to be who he is now. We have discussions regarding his journey through mental health, deconstruction, and how he's learned to love himself through the process.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and...
2023-04-1057 minLKD TALKSE20 | Abraham Geovanni's Story, Encouragement + Navigating Entertainment as ChristiansPlease welcome Abraham Geovanni! Abraham is an American Latino Christian hip-hop artist based out of South Norwalk, Connecticut. In this episode Abraham shares his testimony on how he came to know Christ, provides strong encouragement for Christians, and explains how we as believers should approach entertainment and be cautious of what we consume.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've...
2023-04-031h 25LKD TALKSE19 | Czar Josh on Stuttering, Music as a Way Out + GratitudePlease welcome Czar Josh! Josh is a hip-hop artist from Atlanta, GA and I've known him since about 2018. In this conversation we cover who Josh is as a person and as an artist on how he created music and why he creates it now. We also have a deep discussion on how we both deal with our stuttering and how we accept it and weave our way around it. We also cover how having gratefulness has shifted our perspective as well.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we...
2023-03-2758 minLKD TALKSE18 | Kham on Healing, Connecting with His Inner Child + Spiritual Warfare in the Music IndustryPlease welcome Kham! Kham is a hip-hop artist from Virginia and I've known him since 2017. It's amazing and inspiring to see the person he's become today. In this episode, he shares what inspired his new single "Man of the House." He covers how he's been learning to heal and connect with his inner child and how he overcomes his trauma. Kham also talks how there really is a spiritual warfare going on with the music, media, and entertainment that we consume and how it's important for us to be aware with that to stay spiritually educated and equipped.
2023-03-2053 minLKD TALKSE17 | AMAR on Once Wckd, Integrity as an Artist, Content Creation + InspirationsPlease welcome AMAR! Amar is an artist based in Colorado part of the collective Once Wckd. In this episode, he shares the origin of his collective Once Wckd, everything he's learned along his artist journey, and reflections on who he is as an artist.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned...
2023-03-131h 08LKD TALKSE16 | Mike Ike on Networking, Life Away from Social Media + Taking ActionPlease welcome Mike Ike! Mike is a producer from Connecticut and in this episode we talk networking, how Mike's life has changed since he's been off of social media, and how he takes action as a creative and in his faith.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences...
2023-03-0645 minLKD TALKSE15 | Kevin Padron on Appreciating the Beauty of Life, Art + MusicPlease welcome Kevin Padron! In this episode, we unplug with Kevin and talk appreciating the beauty in both our lives and our art that we create!
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders that I've discovered in the...
2023-02-2748 minLKD TALKSE14 | Living for the Moment with Anthony GuzmanPlease welcome Anthony Guzman! In this episode, we unplug with Anthony and honestly just talk about anything. Join in on the fun conversation between two brothers from different mothers where we hop from one topic to another like a Mario Party board game.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from...
2023-02-201h 04LKD TALKSE13 | Artist Talk w/ Angelo Cassiano: Why We Make Music + Where Our Creativity Comes FromPlease welcome Angelo Cassiano! In this episode, we unplug with Angelo and have an artist talk! We cover a variety of topics from why we make music in the first place to where our creativity sparked from.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled...
2023-02-1357 minLKD TALKSE12 | Remember Your WhyWelcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders that I've discovered in the past week. No matter when you listen to this or watch this, I hope this can be a refreshing detox from your everyday life! :)
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2023-02-0615 minLKD TALKSE11 | Wabi Fresco on his Love Hate Relationship with Music, Taking a Break + Final Fantasy XPlease welcome Wabi Fresco! In this episode, we unplug with Wabi Fresco on who he is and how his hiatus helped him to find himself. We speak on what it means for him to have a "Love Hate Relationship" when it comes to music and how Final Fantasy X inspired this new chapter in his story.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I...
2023-01-3048 minLKD TALKSE10 | Sammy Duran on Being Open Minded + Navigating Through His Heritage & IdentityPlease welcome Sammy Duran! Sammy is a fellow Bethany Lutheran College alum and in this episode, we break it down and talk how although everyone can be so separated from each other, once we really get to know each other deeply, then we realize we really are the same. Sammy also shares his identity crisis of who he is culturally and how he has learned to overcome it by embracing who he is.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second. ...
2023-01-2341 minLKD TALKSE9 | Diego Ramirez on How Car Crashes Change Your LifePlease welcome Diego Ramirez! In this episode, we talk about our recent experiences with car crashes and how they've impacted our lives for the worse, and believe it or not, even the better.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, a...
2023-01-1654 minLKD TALKSE8 | Why Perfectionism is a Waste of TimeIn this episode, reflect with me on the cold truths about perfectionism, why I personally think it really is a waste of precious time, and how it prevents us from making progress. Even though I’ve come to this realization, I also recognize that just because we should not be perfectionists, that does not mean that we should be giving mediocre effort.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been go...
2023-01-0917 minLKD TALKSE7 | How I Overcome My StutteringHappy New Year! In this episode, I dive into how I overcome my speech impediment of stuttering. It used to be a very huge problem when I was younger, and I share my experiences with stuttering, what I've realized I needed to accept, and how to take action with this imperfection.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in m...
2023-01-0216 minLKD TALKSE6 | Isreal Perez on Being a Full Time Creative, Building Your Own Dreams + Men's Mental HealthIn this episode, please welcome Isreal Perez. Isreal is a music artist, designer, and illustrator from Milwaukee, WI. Join us as we discuss his how he propelled himself to become a full time creative, how he got associated with Build Your Own Dreams (BYOD), and how he feels about the state of awareness on men's mental health.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I...
2022-12-261h 07LKD TALKSE5 | Noah Andres on His Evolution as an Artist, Rich Tyler, + “Being a Human”In the first episode with a guest, please welcome Noah Andres. Join us as we discuss his development as an artist, his evolution from "Rich Tyler," what it means to "be a human" on social media, and more!
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is fill...
2022-12-191h 08LKD TALKSE4 | Taking InitiativeIn this episode, I reflect on how far I've come taking initiative throughout the year shifting out of my comfort zone so I can progress to where I want to be!
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders tha...
2022-12-1218 minLKD TALKSE3 | Shut Up & Do the WorkIn this episode, I reflect on how I need to stop comparing myself to my peers in my creative/artist space. If I do want to get to that level, I need to stop being entitled and just shut up and do the work.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new r...
2022-12-0518 minLKD TALKSE2 | Imposter SyndromeIn this episode, I reflect on how Imposter Syndrome has impacted me and I remind myself of steps I need to take to overcome it.
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Welcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
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Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders that I've discovered in the past week. No matter when you listen to this or...
2022-11-2819 minLKD TALKSE1 | Live for the MomentWelcome to the LKD TALKS! I'm Emmanuel LKD and this is the podcast where we unplug and be real for a second.
Think of this podcast as a weekly vlog or journal entry where I share what's been going on in my life and what I've learned from my experiences. Each episode is filled with new reflections, realizations, and reminders that I've discovered in the past week. No matter when you listen to this or watch this, I hope this can be a refreshing detox from your everyday life! :)
In this first episode, I share my experiences on what living...
2022-11-2127 min
Blindfold Off PodcastE7 (ft. Ephraim & Esther) | High School Life, Social Media, & #StopAsianHateOn this episode, Emmanuel invites his siblings Ephraim and Esther onto the podcast. They discuss struggles in high school, the toxicity of social media, and they share experiences of racism and anti-Asian sentiment. Any questions, comments and suggestions are appreciated.
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