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

#65 He Makes 10k A WEEK Selling Pokemon Cards

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 favorite Pokemon dealer, Ben! From cards worth more than Lambo's, to discussing how to find the motivation to change your life, it's an inspirational 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 #65): 0:00 - Intro 4:09 - Daily Life Of A Pokemon Dealer 19:53 - What's Ben's Favorite Pokemon 21:39 - Grading Pokemon Cards 29:56 - Ben's Grail Card And Card Economy  38:30 - What Is Ben's Profit And Fake Cards 49:16 - Ben's Origin Story 57:07 - Using Heartbreak As Motivation 1:02:10 - Ben's "Made It" Moment 1:04:17 - Ben's Dating Life 1:16:18 - Ben Got Scammed 1:21:06 - Purpose And Career  Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayfocusedben [https://www.instagram.com/stayfocusedben] 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]

#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]