The WoBistDude Podcast

Politics, Identity, Immigration, Friendships & Dating W/ Massimo (WBDP 50)

Today's conversation with Massimo goes over politics, Slovakia, Italy, migration, dating and much more. Notes: 02:40 – Blog Massimo wrote on maintaining a relationship with a friend who has different views on politics 04:25—Do you think you could form a friendship like this now? Could you meet someone at a bar with opposite political standpoints vs. you and still form this friendship? 5:57 – Catchup time, what has the past 2-3 years been like for you? Fulbright in Slovakia, leaving Europe, working in NYC, working for a digital publisher called “Freethink”, COVID happens,  10:11 – How Massimo spent time during COVID, strengthened family relationships 11:44 –Slovakia, teaching english, a sense of freedom that is gained from being in a completely new place, being curious about a different culture. 15:03 – The desire to leave the northeast coast of the USA after spending 20+ years there. 18:12 –Migration, both our families have immigrants, every culture has a history of migration. 20:15 – “Curiously Wandering”, [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVShNtbdxv0c68SCb-KCJ5g] a blog Massimo has been writing to explore the topic of migration and immigration 22:11—is there any place in the world that you would like to explore? (for both) 25:40 –health insurance when you travel, needing health insurance to come to the USA, Massimo got stitches in a Croation hospital. 28:33 –Dating scene in NYC, what is it like now? Please describe the current scene, challenges, thrills, level of connection that can or can’t be formed, etc… 36:16 – Choosing where to go for a date, another challenge while living in NYC. It’s a reflection of who you are. 37:19 – Do people still ask each other out in person in NYC? Or is does this happen more online now? 37:56 –Massimo’s missed connection after listening to a speech on the subway. 41:10 –Explain the fomo and or pressure to always be doing something interesting when the weekend comes around in NYC. 43:36 – Same question for Michael but in Munich. Michael took a bath. 46:53 – Italians from Italy having issues with NYC style / American Deli style Italian subs, meatball subs, etc. CHICKEN WITH PASTA???? 52:10 – Media consumption, what is Massimo into consuming nowadays? 55:46—Robot love question, how would you feel if your child ended up dating a robot, AI, artificial humanoid being? Massimo brings up the point of using robots as a interpersonal developmental tool. 1:00:30—What are Michael’s plans for WoBistDude? 1:00:50 – stories about migration, immigrants and a focus on multiculturalism – substack, “Curiously Wandering” - https://massimogug.substack.com/ [https://massimogug.substack.com/]

The Sehringer Clan, Reunions & East Coast Living with Isabella Sehringer (WBDP 49)

Isabella returns to the pod this week to discuss home & family life, an upcoming wedding, Jersey City, Argentinians in NYC and recent Media. Enjoy the full ranging conversation! Show Notes: 00:50 –Sehringer Clan reunion was in Argentina, Michael and bobby will see them all very soon 04:10 –Hanging out, group dynamic of family all together with the kids all grown up 05:44 –Life during the past two years for Bella, road trip, moving to Jersey City 08:20 – Howhard is it to find Argentinians in NYC? 10:05 –Germans don’t typically have long engaging conversations with strangers on the Subway/ Ubahn 12:25 –“The Kitchen is the heart of the home but the garden is the soul” what does this mean? 16:52 –Michael wants to know about overgrown babies in strollers 18:47 –What are the young, cool kids wearing in NYC nowadays? 21:39 –Share your thoughts on the price of living situation in NYC and the surrounding area in 2023 25:07 –What are you doing for work nowadays? 26:45 –What causes and campaigns are you interested in now or talk about things you’vebeen working on. 29:50 –What are you looking for before you start to work with a brand? 31:31 –Tables turned, Question for Michael, “What has the past year or so been like?” 34:14 –will you stay in Germany forever? Will you return to USA?  35:40 –What are Michael’s favorite things about living in Germany? 38:00 –Discussion on work as most people’s source of identity & community 40:53 – For Bella: What sort of media have you enjoyed recently?  (BEEF) 42:39 –Michael is happy to see 2nd Gen Asians & Asians doing theirthing around the world. Especially in western pop-culture & Media this year. 44:37 – Return to USA for Michael, parents starting retirement. 46:59 – Shoutout to Sehringer clan & Albert

There’s no Chicken Parm in Europe w/ Bobby (WBDP 48)

Today's wide ranging conversation with Bobby covers video games, dangerous USA cities, the elusive search for chicken parm in Europe and Marriage pt. 2. Notes: 00:18 –Hows the weather in Munich? 01:22 – What video games has Michael been playing, Michael also mentions a book called Shantaram 04:31 – New Zelda game came out on the date of our recording 07:41 – How bobby enjoys games, not into open world. Not a fan of picking up loot. 13:47 – Lucid dreaming, dreams and video games, control. Joe Perra podcast 24:33 – We don’t like walking in USA 27:24–Miriam’s first week in USA experience recall. 29:09 –Italian American food, our love for it, and the fact that you can’t get chicken parm in Europe 30:54—Michael re-experiencing smells from his childhood in a familiar restaurant recently 33:38 – Has New York City changed a great deal in the past 2 years? If so, how? 35:04 – Mental illness & city violence in America 43:27 – Bobby is getting married, again, to the same person 45:16—How fun is it to plan a wedding in NYC? 51:45 – In a few weeks, Michael needs to come in through the side door

Manifesting is Real w/ Camille Rivera Roa (WBDP 47)

Camille Rivera- Roa joins us today to talk so many topics from cleaning up an oil spill to becoming a National Geographic explorer, love languages, manifesting, destiny and tips for becoming what you want to become. If you want to learn about what she does or get directly involved with her NGO work you can head over to www.oceanusconservation.org [http://www.oceanusconservation.org].  Show Notes: 00:26 – Intro, Michael went to the Philippines for Camille's wedding 02:03 – San Miguel Oil spill cleanup 09:24 – What stage is the cleanup in now? What does the timeline for a return to “normalcy” look like? 11:15 – How did your NGO start doing cleanups? 14:11 – How do you multitask? 18:19 – Minecraft, tell us about your experience integrating mangrove lessons into Minecraft 23:16 – Explain how your journey into landing your National geographic opportunity 32:35 – Are you still the same Camille from the mountains of Bukidnon? 35:37 –What are some tips you have for people to get the most out of their experience at a conference or networking event? 40:37 – What do you do to make a good impression when you meet a hero of yours? 43:35 – Let’s talk marriage, how has this changed your perspective on life, work and the way you see yourself? 51:05 – How do you define love? What is love to you? 58:10 – Do you believe in destiny? 1:04:00 – https://www.oceanusconservation.org/ [https://www.oceanusconservation.org/] << check out Camilles NGO, opportunities are here for interning and volunteering

Miriam Looks for a Hobby (WBDP 46)

After almost a year away, the WoBistDude podcast is back. Join Miriam and Michael from their living room as they talk, catch up and spill out what has been on their minds. 1:50 - Intro  into crocheting before a formal intro 9:00 – post covid life for Miriam day-to-day, cooking 15:00 – Fashion and Gen Z! 25:07 – Learning Chinese (Miriam) 31:45 – Miriam saw a play in Munich playing simultaneously b/t  Munich and Burkina Faso – topic was stolen museum artifacts and our relationship with the cultures that were robbed of their artifacts. Title  : Les statues revent aussi. 38:40 –Ready for springtime! Weather! 40:06 – Climate doom 42:09 – Positive things happening in sustainability / climate action 44:40 - https://klimachancen.bayern/ [https://klimachancen.bayern/] Miriam works on this