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Pitching Shows with Eric Owusu

The Outside Perspective

Release Date: 02/17/2021

I love anime with Alex Cave show art I love anime with Alex Cave

The Outside Perspective

There are a many things that Comedian Alex Cave holds near and truth to her heart. But there is one that is the closes and that's anime. She tells Justin how anime has not only been a form of entertainment for her, but also how the art form has been used as a form of therapy for her and how that has helped her shape her views. 

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Do what you love with Mark Logan show art Do what you love with Mark Logan

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For Comedian Mark Logan, the saying "Do you what you love" is a creed he lives by. He tells Justin how working an office job propelled him to think critically about where his life was headed and how the thought process got him to focus on his true passion in life; comedy and screen printing.  

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Evolutionary Science with Nick Torchin show art Evolutionary Science with Nick Torchin

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And we're back! To celebrate the move to a new studio, Justin has on the deeply funny and charismatic Comedian Nick Torchin to discuss all things Evolutionary Science. Nick tells Justin how the process of the evolution cycle begins and how human beings are still evolving. The pair then discuss both ethical and unethical ways Evolutionary Science has been used to shape society. 

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Stan Culture with Neha Talreja show art Stan Culture with Neha Talreja

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Did you know the term Stan Culture originates from the song "Stan" by Eminem? Justin didn't know that, but guest Neha Talreja sure did. She reveals to Justin as to what makes a Stan Culture and why it has similarities to cults. 

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Wrestling with Brett Davis show art Wrestling with Brett Davis

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When it comes to wrestling; Justin only knows the basics. But for special guest Comedian Brett Davis (The Special without Brett Davis, Wrestling Club wfmu) wrestling is a way of life. Brett talks to Justin about the history of wrestling and why he believes independent circuits are the future. He also talks about how wrestling has helped him with his comedy and why he  believes the two art forms work well together. 

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Musicals with Geoff Simons show art Musicals with Geoff Simons

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  What do Mary Poppins and Communism have in common? For filmmaker Geoff Simons it's the fact that the former introduced him to the latter.  Geoff comes on the pod to talk to Justin about how his obsession for musicals has not only helped  him grow as a director, but how the art form has shaped his political beliefs.  He also shares his reasoning why he believes Simba from the Lion King is one of the worst film protagonists of all time. 

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Surfing with Ben Herwitz show art Surfing with Ben Herwitz

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A wave of ideas and beliefs take hold when Comedian Ben Herwitz (Comedy Rhetoric) comes on the  pod to talk all things Surfing with Justin. Ben talks to Justin about  how not only has Surfing  changed his views on Nature and Technology, but also  how adapting a surfer like mentality has helped him see the bigger picture when it comes to life.  

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Karen Videos with Emily Candini show art Karen Videos with Emily Candini

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Justin is in for a wild ride when he has friend and "sage" Emily Candini comes on the pod to discuss the phenomenon of Karen Videos. The pair discuss the psychological aspect the videos can have for those who view them and why white women tend to avoid talking about their role in racism. Emily then tells Justin a fantasy she has involving a Karen and how she hopes it can come true.

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Spiders with Nika Mabson show art Spiders with Nika Mabson

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Pal and "Sugar Daddy" Nika Mabson comes on the pod to discuss all things Spiders. She tells Justin as to why Spider-man is technically supposed to be a woman and why Spiders would make amazing pets, which Justin believes is not the case. Can Nika convince him other wise or will Justin forever be set in his ways? 

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Politics and Rap Beefs with Jerry Hernandez show art Politics and Rap Beefs with Jerry Hernandez

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Comedian and Writer Jerry Hernandez comes on the pod to talk to Justin about the correlation between Rap Beefs and U.S Politics.  Jerry get's into his reasoning as to why the My Pillow Guy has a chance in 2024 and why Ice Cube wasn't an actual Trump Supporter. 

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The always charming and charismatic Comedian and Writer Eric Owusu comes on the pod to discuss with Justin the idea of pitching your own show.  They get into talking about the New York Comedy Scene,  being an independent creator, and what happens when pitching leads you to getting to write for one of your childhood heroes.