#64 He Moved To LA At 17 To Chase An Impossible Dream

#64 He Moved To LA At 17 To Chase An Impossible Dream

Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play at https://hily.go.link/f8TUq [https://hily.go.link/f8TUq] or visit https://hily.com [https://hily.com/] In today’s entertaining episode, we meet Ian's new favorite comedian, Trent! From taking extreme, dream-chasing risks, to discussing fashion hacks for short men, it's a comedic episode providing insight at every turn.  Above The Influence is a completely self-funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ [https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/] JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 [https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6] Timecodes (Episode #64): 0:00 - Intro 5:17 - Music Break 7:30 - Mixing The Arts 15:27 - Explain The Lyric 25:24 - Hating In Art 39:10 - Money In Art 42:14 - Just Be Cool 51:14 - Fake It Til You Make It 54:23 - Cranberry Juice 57:30 - Trans-Gangster Follow Trent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trenttt [https://www.instagram.com/trenttt] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thememusic [https://www.tiktok.com/@thememusic] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FOGQ6sJrck3uB2xcRO0Nu?si=uLMLs44tQnqpdkDRnMEDuQ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FOGQ6sJrck3uB2xcRO0Nu?si=uLMLs44tQnqpdkDRnMEDuQ] Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/theme/1753919596 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/theme/1753919596] Twitter: thememusicc Full Special: https://youtu.be/M7rYiopf3W4?si=xpEpnthaYxrATSX_ [https://youtu.be/M7rYiopf3W4?si=xpEpnthaYxrATSX_]  IMDB:  Follow The Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow] Follow Ian Woo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/ [https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy [https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy] #podcastersofinstagram #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#63 Viet Trap Confronts HIM Over House Of Feelings Drama

Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play at https://hily.go.link/f8TUq [https://hily.go.link/f8TUq] or visit https://hily.com [https://hily.com/] Head to https://Factormeals.com/abovetheinfluence50off [https://factormeals.com/abovetheinfluence50off] and use code abovetheinfluence50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box. New subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See website for more details. Guys--guess who's back . . . It's Viet and Wootak~plus a special guest! Tons of catching up and updates today, as well as drama discussed and beef squashed. Tune in for this nostalgic episode. Above The Influence is a completely self funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ [https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/] JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 [https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6] For Holistic Formulas to Support Your LUNGS, LIVER, AND HANGOVERS: https://www.superbonsai.com/ [https://www.superbonsai.com/] Timecodes (Episode #63): 0:00 - Intro 3:14 - Viet's Trip To Vietnam 20:54 - Who Is Prosper 28:40 - House Of Feelings Drama 38:36 - Prosper Stole Viets Girl 42:57 - Wootak's Rave Era 59:26 - What's New In Ian's Life Follow Prosper Chiu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosper_chiu [https://www.tiktok.com/@prosper_chiu] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosperchiu [https://www.instagram.com/prosperchiu] Follow Ian Woo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy [https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/ [https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/] Follow Wootak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barchemistry [https://www.tiktok.com/@barchemistry] Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superbonsaihealth [https://www.tiktok.com/@superbonsaihealth] Instagram: https://instagram.com/barchemistry [https://instagram.com/barchemistry] Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/wootak [https://www.instagram.com/wootak] YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDfX41sMJRIeG8kqAGTz6mg [https://youtube.com/channel/UCDfX41sMJRIeG8kqAGTz6mg] Follow Viet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akaviettrap/ [https://www.instagram.com/akaviettrap/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viettrap [https://www.tiktok.com/@viettrap] Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/akaviettrap [https://www.twitch.tv/akaviettrap]#podcastersofinstagram #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#62 How NOT To Propose To Your Future Wife

Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play at https://hily.go.link/f8TUq [https://hily.go.link/f8TUq] or visit https://hily.com [https://hily.com/] In today’s riveting convo, we get to meet Ian's ex-coworker, Hayley! From outrageous menu modifications, to discussing the cringiest ways to propose to your girlfriend, it's a goofy episode that's a roller coaster from beginning to end.  Above The Influence is a completely self-funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ [https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/] JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 [https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6] Timecodes (Episode #62): 0:00 - Intro 6:56 - Working With Ian 13:53 - Our Favorite Work Memories 20:01 - Strange Customers 26:30 - Weird Food Modifications 32:25 - What Hayley Appreciates About Ian 35:15 - Grand Gestures In Dating 46:41 - Judging A Partner's Ex 54:07 - Do Compliments Even Matter 1:02:52 - Should You Propose Like This 1:06:42 - Will Hayley Ever Marry 1:16:00 - Hook Up Culture Follow The Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow] Follow Ian Woo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/ [https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy [https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy] #podcastersofinstagram #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#61 He ESCAPED America | The Dangers of RACISM After 9/11

Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play at https://hily.go.link/f8TUq [https://hily.go.link/f8TUq] or visit https://hily.com [https://hily.com/] In today’s fascinating chat, we get to meet Ian's ex-roomate, Amr! From fleeing the U.S. to escape racism, to finding out what it's like to live with Ian as a post-graduate bachelor, it's a silly and educational episode that's a blast from start to finish.  Above The Influence is a completely self-funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ [https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/] JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 [https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6] Timecodes (Episode #61): 0:00 - Intro 7:40 - Amr's Time In Saudi Arabia 15:33 - Assumptions About The Middle East 23:55 - Amr's Daily Life On The Compound 28:30 - Would Amr Go Back 31:54 - Amr Moves Back To The US 37:40 - Culture Shocks In The US 49:07 - What Does Amr Miss Most 56:19 - Being Ian's Roomate Follow Amr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amru_almalla [https://www.instagram.com/amru_almalla] Follow The Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow] Follow Ian Woo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/ [https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy [https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy] #podcastersofinstagram #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#60 The DOWNFALL of Hollywood: Why Movies and Art Keep Getting Worse

Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play at https://hily.go.link/f8TUq [https://hily.go.link/f8TUq] or visit https://hily.com [https://hily.com/] In today’s entertaining convo, we get to meet Ian's new publicist and awarded journalist, Kell! From understanding the foundation of pop culture, to analyzing the downfall of Hollywood, it's a insightful and educational episode for any viewer. Above The Influence is a completely self-funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ [https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/] JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 [https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6] Timecodes (Episode #60): 0:00 - Intro 10:13 - True Crime And Truman Capote 15:26 - Writing In Cold Blood 21:13 - True Crime Documentaries Today 28:04 - How To Morally Consume True Crime 38:25 - What Is Camp 53:28 - Why Culture Needs Camp 58:38 - How To Bring Back Camp 1:11:10 - Singing In The Rain 1:21:48 - Hollywood Transitions 1:27:31 - Hollywood Is Dying 1:35:05 - What Is Sincere Art Follow The Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow [https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow] Follow Ian Woo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/ [https://www.instagram.com/ian.woo/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy [https://www.tiktok.com/@certifiedlunacy] #podcastersofinstagram #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]