Mike Squires & Friends

Inside Connecticut's Growing Hip-Hop Community | Jonny Empire, GOMMi & Pax The Collector

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 Crew & Introductions 03:15 Podcast Support & Distrokid Sponsorship 07:16 How the Album Collaboration Started 09:46 Creative Chemistry & Complimenting Styles 13:06 Building Connections in the Connecticut Scene 16:59 Thoughts on Local Hip-Hop Culture 21:13 The Brooklyn Performance & Group Formation 24:54 Creating Together: Early Studio Sessions 27:27 The Power of Healthy Collaboration 31:31 Vibes in the Studio & Organic Friendship 35:00 Episode Diversions & The Office Chat 39:15 Favorite Records & Session Highlights 43:11 Producer Shoutouts & Studio Stories 47:00 Life Outside the Music & Real Friendships 50:31 Maintaining Balance in Work and Life 53:19 Intentional Listening & Communication Skills 56:15 Community, Friendship & Safe Creative Spaces 59:28 Project Teasers & What to Expect 01:02:18 Plugging Socials & Where to Find the Artists 01:05:07 Shoutouts, Closing Thoughts & Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia

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 & Childhood Friends Reunite 00:36 Embarrassing Ice Cream Story 01:57 Podcast Support & Sponsor Message 04:15 Reminiscing School Memories 05:44 Career Updates & Subbing 06:47 The Middle School Snitching Saga 09:02 First Video Adventures & Lost Vlogs 13:49 Old Teachers, Nostalgia, & Growing Up 16:14 Red String Video & Early YouTube Skits 19:29 Creative Projects & Comedy Skits 23:31 Makeup, Effects, & Music Video Days 26:23 When Things Go Wrong: The Vampire Video 28:08 Pranks, Basement Stories, & DIY FX 33:13 If TV Shows Were Real & Favorite Old Videos 36:08 Lessons from Filmmaking & Growth 40:00 Best & Worst Advice Learned 43:20 Phones, Screen Time, and Changing Tech 45:21 Respect, Toughness & Family 48:38 Injuries, Memory, and Growing Up 51:12 Giving Your All & Final Messages 52:03 Social Media, The Mall, and Signing Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What Made This Juice King Never Quit | Renel Domond

Renel shares the story behind building Juice Kings from the ground up, overcoming setbacks, and learning what it really takes to survive as an entrepreneur. From boxing and pushing physical limits to mental health, mentorship, branding, customer experience, and manifesting success, this episode dives deep into the mindset behind building something bigger than yourself. 00:00 Meet Renel: Entrepreneur & Juice King 01:27 Early Hustles and Resourcefulness 03:38 Lessons in Resilience 05:15 Boxing, Pushing Limits, and Facing Fears 08:00 Sports, Recovery, and Physical Challenges 11:17 Launching Juice Kings: The Origin Story 16:15 Building the Business, Overcoming Roadblocks 19:18 Economic Challenges and Educating Customers 21:42 Health, Wealth, and Entrepreneurial Mindsets 23:46 Never Quit: What Entrepreneurs Learn 25:19 Mental Health, Critics, and Starting During COVID 27:00 The Importance of Mentorship and Analysis 29:44 Acting on Impulse & Juice Kings' Launch 32:26 Building the Brand & Logo 37:26 Store Vibes, Reviews, and Customer Experience 39:44 Growth, Consistency, and Expansion 41:12 Applying Skills to Real Estate & Self-Improvement 43:36 Manifesting Success & Power of Words 46:02 Ten-Year Plans and Success Strategies 47:20 Biggest Lessons & Final Thoughts 48:46 A Message to the World & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What Made This Trainer a BEAST | Hunter Fluegel

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]