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Raj Against The MachineVibe Ban: Vibrators, Bomb Sets & NYC Corruption w/ Paula J. Leon | RATM #20Comedian Paola Leon (@paolaleon.jpeg) joins Raj and Eric to talk about everything from bombing onstage after a month in Peru to the absurdity of Texas trying to ban vibrators. We also dive into NYC’s hilariously corrupt spending (why do tree fences cost $10K?), butt stuff etiquette, and why comics should always eat after sex, not before.Paola also breaks down producing her own birthday comedy special, her upcoming Pride show, and how she went from open mics to working with TJ Miller and Chanel Ali.Th...2025-06-0250 minRaj Against The MachineCheese Foam: Directing Drew Barrymore & Being Pranked by Kevin Smith w/ Chuck Staton | RATM #19From Hot Dogs to Drew Barrymore: Chuck Staton’s Wild RideThis week, Chuck Staton (Tuesdays with Stories, Funbearable, Tell ’Em Steve-Dave) joins Raj and Eric for a chaotic deep-dive into his journey from DIY filmmaking to directing for big names like Kevin Smith, Mike Birbiglia, and yes—Drew Barrymore. We talk prank-on-the-performer comedy, navigating the changing film/TV industry, shooting with one-man crews, and how a hot dog bit led to FBI attention. It’s equal parts hilarious, inspiring, and absurd.💥 Plus: AI panic, audience feuds, prank letters, fake hot dog carts, and the und...2025-05-261h 01Raj Against The MachineFormer Fats: Immigrant Moms, Food Guilt, Iguanas & Divorce w/ Kenyon Adamcik | RATM #18Kenyon Adamcik joins Raj to talk about growing up chubby, the immigrant food guilt struggle, the desperation that led to working out, and how his divorce sent him straight to stand-up. They get into everything from saving seizing groundhogs to why smelly people deserve exile, plus how being fat first might be the best thing that ever happened to them.2025-05-2055 minRaj Against The MachineJacob Williams on Wild’n Out, America's Got Talent, and Performing Butt Naked | RATM #17Comedian Jacob Williams joins us this week to talk about his wild run on Wild’n Out, performing for black crowds across the country, getting semi-naked on stage (literally), and his early days on America’s Got Talent. We get into what it takes to survive in comedy today, why followers don’t equal ticket sales, and how Jacob ended up doing full sets with his balls out.From bombing on a boat to performing in front of 15,000 people at Barclays Center, Jacob keeps it real about the highs, the lows, and the uncomfortable gigs that m...2025-05-141h 02Raj Against The MachineDiabetic Dog w/ Chris Tos | #RATM #16In Episode 16, comedian Chris Tos joins us for a chaotic deep dive into fart stories, dating culture, international marriage, and one very specific animal battle scenario. We debate whether 100 men (or women) could take on a gorilla, get into a heated parking spot confrontation, and accidentally name the episode after a dead diabetic dog.Later, the convo turns full emo as we relive the glory days of From First to Last, Pierce the Veil, Craig Owens, and Story of the Year — yes, including the time a guitarist pulled his balls out mid-show.2025-05-071h 21Raj Against The MachineStereotype Wars: Mistaken Identity, Uncle Roger, & Comedy Festival Drama w/ Ed Pokropski | RATM #15🎧 “Do 100K followers even matter?”Raj and Ed Pokropski talk about the real grind behind comedy festivals, viral clout, and why Uncle Roger has them conflicted. If you’ve ever been rejected, run the light, or questioned the value of your material — this one’s for you.🎙 Full episode out now: “Stereotype Wars”#RajAgainstTheMachine #ComedyPodcast #AsianComedy #UncleRoger #StandupLife #PodcastReel #AudioClip #NYCComedy2025-05-031h 05Raj Against The MachineTraumatized: Mom Head, Necro on the Train, & Grind of Making a Film w/ Jon Ryan Sugimoto | RATM #13In this episode, Raj, Eric, and their guest dive into everything from childhood trauma and parental intimacy mishaps (yikes) to dirty talk gone wrong and tipping etiquette in NYC. John Ryan joins the pod to talk about his viral sketches, working on Gut Punch with Joe List, and the weirdly emotional rollercoaster of indie filmmaking.2025-04-161h 23Raj Against The MachineWould You?: Hunter Schafer, Trump’s Education Ban, and Dick Talk w/ James Webb | RATM #10Raj sits down with comedian James Webb to talk about why New York might actually suck, touring with Sam Morril, and the chaos of being newly single after a 13-year relationship. They also get into dating app hierarchies, the Hunter Schafer passport controversy, and whether Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education is real or just another headline.Somewhere along the way, they debate the ethics of Tesla vandalism, the weird gatekeeping in comedy circles, and if locking eyes for 8 seconds makes you fall in love (or not). Oh — and yes, there’s a penis-sucking hypoth...2025-03-261h 27Raj Against The MachinePoosy Poosy: Angry Sex, Edgelords, & Comedy Controversies w/ Natan Badalov & Igor Martinez | RATM #9This week, comedians Natan Badalov and Igor Martinez join Raj for a wild conversation that covers everything from whether this is the best time for comedians, the line between meritocracy and luck in stand-up, and some highly questionable takes on relationships. They also break down the weirdest things that make them angry at comedy shows, discuss why everyone assumes Raj is gay, and debate whether New York City is losing its culture.Oh, and of course—there’s an entire section dedicated to Poosy Poosy, Sex Sex.🔊 Tune in now for unfiltered comedy, chaos, and some de...2025-03-201h 09Raj Against The MachineVietmanese: Trump Death Penalty Plan, Zelensky vs. Vance & NYC Migrants w/ Jeffrey Scheen | RATM #8🎙️ Episode 8 - Jeffrey Scheen Joins RATM!This week, we’re joined by comedian Jeffrey Scheen (58K followers) for an unfiltered, chaotic, and hilarious episode. We dive into everything from Trump’s call for the death penalty for drug dealers to Zelensky’s wild confrontation with J.D. Vance and Trump. Plus, Jeffrey shares his thoughts on Ukraine, Joy Reid’s firing, and why his wife hates when he naps.Other highlights include:🔥 Eric Adams’ “Negroes” comment backlash🔥 Human centipede hypotheti...2025-03-0558 minRaj Against The MachineGulf Of Americas: Trump’s Power Moves & Vishnu Vaka's Wildest Stories | RATM #7On this episode of Raj Against The Machine, comedian Vishnu Vaka joins us to talk about Trump wanting to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Elon Musk conspiracies, and why he drives a Tesla even though he’s broke.🔥 Topics We Cover:• Broke Vishnu Driving a Tesla – Flex or Fraud?• Elon Musk Is Actually Terrifying• Did America Need Trump to Shake Things Up?• Trump’s Plan to End Congestion Pricing – NYC Fights Back• The “Gulf...2025-02-2257 minRaj Against The MachineHalftime Beef w/ Rainey Ovalle: Kendrick Lamar's Performance & The Trans Sports Ban | RATM #6Podcasting secrets, comedy controversies, and Super Bowl drama—this episode has it all.🎤 Rainey shares the secrets of podcasting – Free game for anyone trying to start their own.🏈 Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show – Was it legendary or a letdown?😳 Theo Von throws shade at the performance – Where’s the line between critique and hate?😂 The real reason white girls put Kendrick on at halftime – A theory is formed.🔥 Drake vs. Kendrick – Breaking down the beef – Lendrick?🏳️⚧️ Trump bans trans women...2025-02-131h 04Raj Against The MachineThe "Uncut" w/ Carmen Lagala: Epstein’s Island, Matt Rife Drama & The Ass Eating Contest | RATM #5🚨 This episode is completely off the rails. Comedian Carmen Lagala joins us for a wild ride full of hot takes, weird debates, and things that will probably get us in trouble.We dive into Epstein’s Island conspiracies, TikTok comedians vs. real stand-up, Matt Rife being creepy, and whether guys actually care about women’s cleanliness. Carmen also talks about her new comedy special, bombing on stage, making comedians read erotic fanfiction, and her thoughts on penis envy.👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whereve...2025-02-071h 10Raj Against The MachineDuck Dine With Me w/ Peter Angelo: From Raves to Kill Tony, Strongman Training, Gay Nightlife, and Target’s DEI Rollback | RATM #4This week on Raj Against the Machine, comedian Peter Angelo joins us to talk about everything from doing mushrooms before performing on Kill Tony to his wildest rave stories and strongman training. We also get into gay nightlife, sex parties, and the weirdest interactions Peter’s had on stage.Later, we dive into some news and culture, including Target rolling back DEI initiatives and ICE ramping up deportations. Plus, Raj shares a hilarious homeless woman en...2025-01-301h 06Raj Against The MachineThe 'N' Word Lighthouse w/ Natan Badalov: Elon’s Nazi Salute, Nelly & Snoop’s Trump Inauguration Drama, and Comedy’s Dark Side | RATM #3In this episode, Raj and guest Natan Badalov tackle a mix of absurd, hilarious, and thought-provoking topics. They dive into Elon Musk’s controversial Nazi salute incident, discuss Natan’s viral clip about New York nostalgia, and hear his unforgettable story about a place called the “N-Word Lighthouse.”The laughs keep coming with a joke about illegal immigrants being hired as lifeguards, while Raj questions why Mayor Adams isn’t in jail after being indicted. The crew debates podcasts and comedians giving right-wing politicians a platform—would it be more acceptable if they hosted Democrats instead? They also dive in...2025-01-2456 minRaj Against The MachineWe're On Fire!: LA Fires, Trump Hush Money, Mandy Moore GoFundMe & Gavin Newsom Drama | RATM #2In Episode 2 of Raj Against The Machine, we tackle the hottest stories of the week:•Raj hilariously defends himself against TikTok pedophile accusations.•The Trump hush money scandal and its political implications.•Whitney Cummings’ bold reaction to LA arsonists during the wildfires.•Bill Burr calls out internet trolls as the fires turn political.•The ceasefire in Gaza and its global significance.Join us as we dive into the chaos, bring a fresh perspective, and share plenty of laughs along the way.👉 Don’t...2025-01-1745 minRaj Against The MachineHot Kid: Trump’s Podcast Strategy & Whitney Cummings’ NYE Bomb | RATM #1In this debut episode, comedian Raj Belani and podcast producer Eric Grisanti break down a mix of hot topics and bold opinions. From Whitney Cummings’ NYE monologue sparking controversy, to the struggles of finding the perfect podcast flow, Raj and Eric dive deep into what’s trending and what’s on their minds.On the agenda:•Raj’s thoughts on Whitney Cummings’ NYE monologue•The chaos of January 6th, 2021, vs. the non-event of January 6th this year•The conspiracy theories behind January 6th, 2021•NYC’s congestion pricing and how it’s...2025-01-0955 min
The Shepherd's StudyCity of God, City of Man: Shepherds360 ConferenceThe 2024 Shepherds 360 Conference will deal with topics like Israel, Church, Government, Culture and more. With speakers like: Michael Vlach, Jesse Randolph, Stephen Davey, Peter Goeman, Doug Bookman, Cory Marsh, James Fazio, Tim Miller, Michael A. Grisanti, Les Lofquist, Richard Bargas, Nathan Winters, Erwin Lutzer, Darrell Bock, Craig Blaising, Mark Hitchcock, Paul Henebury, Bruce Ware, Chris Miller, Bobby Scott, David Gibbs III, Dave Burgrgraff, Philip Burggraff, Andrew Burggraff, Eric Bargerhuff, Paul Hartog, David Harrell, Andrew Kim, Hal Hays, and more! Register at shepherds360.org2024-09-1758 min
7 DirectionsEric Brief - Crystal CriminalsLauren sits down with Eric Brief to discuss his fascination with crystals, being an entrepreneur and the long process of realizing he wanted to be a full-time artist.
Website: https://www.ericbrief.com/
Crystal Criminals: https://crystalcriminals.com/
Crystal IRL Course: https://crystal-criminals.teachable.com/p/how-to-use-crystals-irl2018-09-211h 42