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  • What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko

    What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko
    2026/03/22
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction 00:35 Perfectionism in Music Production 01:39 Struggles & Benefits of Being a Perfectionist 03:36 How Amir Started in Music 05:54 Early Production & Instrument Background 08:31 Transition from Hip-Hop to EDM 12:33 Big Moments in Hip-Hop Production 15:52 Starting a Record Label & Building a Following 19:16 Wild Stories from DJ Life 22:27 Taking Risks & Building the Brand 26:22 Future Goals & The EDM Scene in Connecticut 28:31 Changing EDM Trends & Album Release 31:44 Collaboration & Friendship with Juanny 34:53 EDM Festival Experiences 36:52 DJ Life, Requests & Reading the Crowd 39:37 Challenges & Politics in the DJ Scene 44:01 Importance of Content & Videography 45:45 Best & Worst Parts of Being a DJ 49:39 Self-Presentation & DJ Fashion 51:52 Final Reflections & Message to the World 52:48 Where to Find Amir Online & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 分
  • What Made This Trainer a BEAST | Hunter Fluegel

    What Made This Trainer a BEAST | Hunter Fluegel
    2026/03/15
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Introducing Hunter Fluegal 01:02 Early Journey & Earning a Black Belt 02:58 Martial Arts Meditation & Habits 04:44 Podcast Sponsor & Announcements 05:56 Taekwondo in Real Life & Breaking Up Fights 06:48 Fitness Journey & Physical Therapy Approach 08:56 Movement, Recovery, and Mind-Muscle Connection 10:55 Running Journey: From 5K to Marathons 13:14 Training Insights & LA Marathon Experience 14:14 Learning from Other Athletes & Coaches 15:17 Pushing Through Pain & The Mental Side of Endurance 17:21 Tips for Beginner Runners & Setting Baselines 19:00 Building Toward Big Running Goals 21:40 Most Rewarding Trainer Moments 23:02 Helping Clients Build Healthy Habits 25:05 Football Journey & Training for the NFL 27:06 Performance Coaching vs. Playing 28:09 Overcoming Injuries & Identity as an Athlete 30:34 Aging, Activity, and Physical Decline 33:20 Breaking the Cycle—Being Active in Adulthood 35:13 Facing Discomfort & Running Through It 37:06 From Athlete to Coach: Ego and Positivity 38:26 Coaching Styles & Supporting Clients 41:02 Identity and Achieving Change 43:02 Personal Insights & Fun Facts 45:28 Advice for Future Trainers and Clients 46:50 Final Thoughts & Messages to the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • How This Public Speaking Champion Built His Confidence | Brandon Gaydorus

    How This Public Speaking Champion Built His Confidence | Brandon Gaydorus
    2026/03/13
    White balance was inexcusable so a black and white episode lol Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Hidden Podcast Studio 01:17 Brandon's Journey: Passions and Public Speaking 02:42 Podcast Support & Sponsor Shoutout 03:09 Intentional Speaking and Public Speaking Beginnings 03:38 Secrets to Becoming a Better Public Speaker 06:11 Importance of Repetition & Practice 08:13 Learning from Setbacks and Growth Stories 12:21 Self-Improvement through Reviewing Your Own Footage 16:00 Storytelling and Connecting with the Audience 18:58 Building Trust & Emotional Connection in Content 22:24 Why Stamford, Connecticut is Special 24:04 Brandon's Journey to Stamford 29:48 Breaking into Events: Brendan's Determination Story 34:01 Mentorship and Launching First Events 36:59 Music Showcases and Lessons from Event Organizing 39:39 Transitioning to Author: The Five Books Journey 44:35 Lessons Learned from Writing Multiple Books 49:48 Warm Heart Life: Mission & Backstory 57:01 Building Big Dreams & University Visions 01:00:34 Taking Action and Leaving a Legacy 01:02:03 Closing Thoughts & Community Focus 01:04:44 How to Connect with Brandon & Fun Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • How to Build a Clothing Brand From Scratch | Visioneri

    How to Build a Clothing Brand From Scratch | Visioneri
    2026/02/23
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Meet Brandon: Visioneri Brand Founder 01:20 The Origins of Visioneri Clothing 02:42 Building the Visioneri Brand & Early Designs 04:10 Success, Growth & New York Fashion Week 05:36 Breaking Into Fashion Week & Earning Respect 07:10 Authenticity, Purpose & the Visioneri Message 09:05 Keys to Building a Successful Clothing Brand 12:10 Creative Process & Fashion Collaborations 15:00 Business Lessons, Risks & Free Giveaways 17:40 Balancing Creativity, Business & Life 21:00 Personal Style, Fashion Choices & Influence 25:30 Trends, Drops & Visioneri Brand Identity 28:40 Business Setbacks, Money Mistakes & Learning Financials 31:50 Community Support, Burnout & Personal Growth 35:00 Consistency, Motivation & Dealing With Haters 37:25 Growing Up, Overcoming Adversity & Giving Back 41:50 Stamford’s Evolution & Building Community 45:05 Mentors, Influences & Staying True to Yourself 48:00 Creative Longevity & Doing What You Love 51:10 Final Thoughts: Be Yourself & Truly Connect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • The Love Triangle That Almost Ruined Everything | Jet Perry

    The Love Triangle That Almost Ruined Everything | Jet Perry
    2026/02/17
    https://www.even.biz/p/from-stamford-with-luv?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnnttqh9VNK75JAy8TxpLUJ--1VcbYqFWcT4n6uoIc5TC7acLnr_h4sBt9Vz0_aem_tKrNbaZX9hOqbr8PGyCFJw Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Jet Perry Returns & New Album Hype 03:55 Distrokid Sponsorship & Music Distribution Talk 04:04 Direct-to-Consumer Music and Artist Value 12:03 The Story Behind 'From Stanford With Love' 21:41 Love Triangle Experience & Lessons 28:34 Album Inspiration and Personal Growth 37:01 Modern Relationships & Social Media Influence 43:32 Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships 48:40 Sacrifice, Careers, and Challenges in Music 54:01 Album Creation Process & Creative Output 01:00:00 Authenticity, Identity & Artist Branding Today 01:05:36 "I Will Be Inevitable"—Jet's Mindset & Ambitions 01:09:01 Album Release, Support, and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 13 分
  • He Got Booed by a Schoolboy Q Crowd… | Dylan Reese

    He Got Booed by a Schoolboy Q Crowd… | Dylan Reese
    2026/02/09
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro, Tour Stories & Casual Vibes 01:18 Running Into Each Other & How the Podcast Happened 02:39 Dealing With Haters and Online Negativity 06:55 Distrokid 07:57 Unexpected Success and Early Wins 13:43 Delusion, Persistence, and Artistic Growth 20:00 Viral Moments vs Authenticity 26:45 Saying No, Setting Boundaries & Artist Relationships 35:27 Tour Life Lessons and Being a Good Collaborator 41:00 Opening Acts, Ego, and Learning in the Music Industry 50:02 OG Status & Lessons Learned From Touring 52:20 Chasing Dreams & Impacting Fans 57:08 Upcoming Shows & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分
  • What Made This Chicken Restaurant Go Viral | Cwispy Chkn

    What Made This Chicken Restaurant Go Viral | Cwispy Chkn
    2026/01/31
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Meet the Cwispy Chkn Founders 01:05 The Idea Behind Better Fast Food 02:35 Building the Menu & Using Local Ingredients 04:10 How the Restaurant Journey Began 06:06 Choosing the Name 'Cwispy' & Early Decisions 07:59 Finding & Overhauling the Perfect Location 10:26 Biggest Hurdles and Lessons in Opening 14:43 Why Sourcing Matters: Ingredients & Avocado Oil 17:48 Balancing Healthy & Tasty 20:08 Recipe Development & Striving for Perfection 24:42 Blowing Up: Influencers and Viral Success 28:23 Lessons Learned from Traditional vs Social Media Marketing 33:40 Navigating a Tough Location & Building a Loyal Base 37:14 Key Strategies: The Power of Social Content 40:00 Working with Influencers: Lessons & Experiences 45:01 The Founders' Story: Friendship, College, Partnership 46:34 Goals for the Future & Staff Shoutouts 48:09 Final Thoughts: Messages to the World 52:01 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Partnership Dynamic 54:57 Signature Menu Items & Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 分
  • Photographing Drake, Lil Wayne & Pop Smoke | Gabe Garza

    Photographing Drake, Lil Wayne & Pop Smoke | Gabe Garza
    2026/01/18
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid.To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquiresMerch:https://mikesquires.shopJoin The Squires Squad (Early Access):https://app.grouped.com/mikesquiresConnect with Mike Squires:https://set.page/mikesquires/Stream Mike Squires & Friends:https://pods.to/mikesquires00:00 Meet Gabe Garza & the Double Booking Story02:00 Gabe’s Photography Journey & Career Shift06:00 Starting with Real Estate Photography and Drones09:00 Drone Mishaps & Scary Stories12:00 Transition to Music & Concert Photography15:00 On Doing Free Work and Building a Portfolio20:00 Big Name Artists Gabe Has Worked With23:00 Inside Stories: Shooting Drake’s Tour28:00 Tour Life Challenges & Relationships34:00 Work Dynamics, Mistakes & Learning on Tour40:00 Why Being the Right Hang Matters44:00 Lil Wayne: A Career Highlight52:00 Shooting Pop Smoke & Reflections on Hip-Hop Losses59:00 The Evolution of CT’s Music Scene01:05:00 Lists, Social Media & Community Support01:08:00 Advice for Aspiring Photographers01:11:00 The Four Levels of Luck in Creative Careers01:13:00 On Confidence, Delusion, and Growth01:16:00 Spreading Positivity & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 21 分