#57 AI is DESTROYING Asian Culture -- What Can We Do About It?

#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]

#59 "Fighting Gave Me Brain Damage"--The Reality Of Combat Sports

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#58 "Doctors Lied To You"--Exploring Chinese Medicine ft. Ian's Mom

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