The Monkee Bois: Celebrating the Vibrant Energy of the 1980s

The Monkee Bois: Celebrating the Vibrant Energy of the 1980s

Ty and Donnie -- better known online as the @Monkee_bois -- are bringing the nostalgic power of the 1980s back to life with humor, music, retro style, and a whole lot of positivity. Here's their Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/monkee_bois/]: In this episode, we explore why 1980s music and pop culture continue to resonate across generations, and how two brothers turned their love of the decade into a growing online community. From classic rock and hair bands to vintage fashion, band t-shirts, unforgettable soundtracks, and the feel-good energy of the 80s, the Monkee Bois have found a way to make retro culture feel fresh, fun, and deeply connecting. Raised on legendary artists like Survivor, AC/DC, Poison, Queen, Journey, and other 80s icons, Ty and Donnie share how the music of their childhood shaped their humor, creativity, and content. What began as casual vlog-style videos has evolved into viral social media moments that celebrate the joy, authenticity, and shared memories tied to 1980s culture. We also talk about why nostalgia is so powerful today. For some, the 80s bring back memories of youth, freedom, mixtapes, concerts, MTV, and big personalities. For younger audiences, the decade offers a colorful escape into music, fashion, and pop culture that still feels bold and original. Through their content, the  ⁨@monkeebois⁩  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFgJrs2H47HuGy47GRx9oOw] are bridging generations and reminding fans that connection can happen through a song, a shirt, a joke, or a shared memory. This conversation is also about the positive side of social media. In a digital world often filled with negativity, Ty and Donnie have built a space centered on humor, acceptance, music appreciation, and community. Their success shows what can happen when creators stay authentic, lean into what they love, and invite others to be part of the fun. If you love 1980s music, retro pop culture, classic rock, nostalgic social media creators, viral brother duos, or stories about how passion becomes community, this episode is for you. Follow Ty and Donnie here: https://www.instagram.com/monkee_bois/ Topics include:1980s nostalgia, 80s music, retro culture, classic rock, hair bands, band t-shirts, social media creators, viral content, sibling creators, Monkee Bois, Ty and Donnie, positivity online, music memories, Gen X nostalgia, cross-generational connection, and why the 1980s never really left us.Watch now and take a joyful trip back to the decade of big music, big style, big personality — and lasting memories. Subscribe for more conversations about culture, perception, creativity, reinvention, and the stories that connect us. SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, hypnotherapist, and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe. SHOW RUN: 00:00 Retro Episode Setup 02:02 Dad Sparked The 80s Love 02:35 Favorite Bands And Deep Cuts 03:59 Going Viral As Monkey Boys 06:27 Humor Chemistry And Gym Life 08:03 Fans Recognition And Motivation 09:04 Cosplay And Staying Authentic 10:15 Brands Partnerships And Jolt 11:24 Daily Improv Content Process 12:55 Positivity Over Hate Comments 14:58 Who Their Audience Really Is 15:56 Critiques and Posing 16:12 Bodybuilding Nostalgia 17:29 Big Vision and Agents 18:20 Merch Dreams and Funding 18:49 Parents Come Around 20:19 Viral Hits Breakdown 21:13 Staying Positive Online 22:43 Advice and Hair DMs 24:31 Why the 80s Rules 24:56 Music Then vs Now 26:49 Albums to TikTok Era 29:16 Wrap Up and Thanks

Innovation, Business and Pet Travel with Gayle Martz, Inventor of the Sherpa Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Bag

Ever wondered how a simple dog carrier changed the travel industry? Tag someone who needs to hear this! In 1988, Gayle Martz had a vision: Pets should travel with us, not be left behind. So, she put that vision into action and created the Sherpa Carrier, a soft-sided bag that transformed pet travel. It wasn't just about comfort; it was about making pets part of the journey. The road was tough -- meeting airline executives, demonstrating her product, and convincing an entire industry to change their policies. But it was worth it. Now pets are part of the family on flights! Still figuring out how to travel with your furry friend? As you'll learn in this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics episode, preparation is key! Ensure your pet is comfortable and ready for their ‘home away from home.’ Tune in for lots of pet owner lessons! You can follow Gayle Martz here on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gaylemartz/ SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, hypnotherapist, and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe. #PetTravel #SherpaBag #Innovator #TravelWithPets #PetLovers

Richard Byrne on Davy Crockett and the Making of an 1830s American Musical

Davy Crockett in Washington City: Politics, the 1830s, and a New Country Musical -- with Richard ByrneFrom New York City, host Dian Griesel talks with writer Richard Byrne about his new country-music stage work, “Congressman Davy,” for which he wrote the book and lyrics (with music by Dean Schlabowski of the Waco Brothers). Byrne explains how a late-night rewatch of Disney’s Davy Crockett starring Fess Parker sparked research into Crockett’s political life, his rivalry with Andrew Jackson, the rise of the Whigs, plus Crockett’s brief moment as a potential presidential candidate. Dian and Richard discuss Washington City in the 1830s -- including its lack of sewers and trash collection, pigs in the streets, and stark class differences -- plus key figures in the musical like journalist Anne Royall and boardinghouse proprietors Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Brown. Byrne shares the project’s 2024 staged reading in DC, the released soundtrack, and a free online radio-play version debuting June 29. Learn More at any of these links: Richard Byrne Website https://www.richardbyrneplays.com/ [https://www.richardbyrneplays.com/] Congressman Davy website:  https://congressmandavy.bandzoogle.com/ [https://congressmandavy.bandzoogle.com/] Congressman Davy Bandcamp (CD/digital):  https://plentytuff.bandcamp.com/album/congressman-davy-a-musical [https://plentytuff.bandcamp.com/album/congressman-davy-a-musical] Congressman Davy streaming:  https://plentytuff.lnk.to/congressmandavy [https://plentytuff.lnk.to/congressmandavy] Free radio play of Congressman Davy (June 29):  https://congressmandavy.podbean.com/ [https://congressmandavy.podbean.com/]What happens when raw curiosity collides with uncharted truths? In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel—a provocateur of perception—dives into unscripted, no-holds-barred stories from fascinating guests across diverse lives. We unpack work, play, psychology, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments & unguarded insights—stunning even the boldest with their own "aha" truths. Raw inspiration, mindset shifts & uplifting wisdom fuel deeper self- and other understanding. No scripted fluff. Check it out!  SHOW RUN: 00:00 Western Revival Intro00:48 Musical Origins03:21 Disney Folk Heroes05:25 Why The West Endures07:19 Crockett The Politician08:32 Issues And Land Reform10:33 Andrew Jackson Rivalry12:10 Whigs And Presidential Buzz13:46 Party System Explained15:19 Plot In Washington City16:39 Anne Royall Spotlight18:57 Dirty Real 1830s Life23:04 Surprising Research Finds25:42 Production And Release Plans27:48 Closing Thoughts And Parallels

Grandma Gets Real: How Tanya Ruiz is Redefining Miniature Art as an Influencer & Creator Post Cancer

Grandma Gets Real: How Tanya Ruiz Turned Barbie, Dolls & Miniatures Into a Viral Influencer CareerHost Dian Griesel interviews Tanya Ruiz, creator of the Instagram and Facebook accounts @GrandmaGetsReal about how her lifelong relationship with Barbie evolved from childhood play to teenage fashion modeling, then to speaking on body image and considering the impact of Barbie as a cultural reflection. After her husband became ill and she stopped traveling, her granddaughters found her speaking-prop Barbies in the attic, including a Happy Family Grandma Barbie, which sparked a new Instagram project: building a realistic 1/6-scale “plastic parallel universe” using detailed miniatures. Tanya describes discovering tiny food and other collectibles online, creating dioramas and 14 miniature rooms, posting up to three times daily, going viral in 2020, growing to over two million followers, and working with some brands despite being told she wasn’t their “demographic,” while continuing to champion creativity and hobby-driven joy. You can follow Tanya here: https://www.instagram.com/grandmagetsreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/grandmagetsreal/] https://www.facebook.com/GrandmaGetsReal/ [https://www.facebook.com/GrandmaGetsReal/] https://www.youtube.com/c/GrandmaGetsReal [https://www.youtube.com/c/GrandmaGetsReal] https://www.tiktok.com/@grandmagetsreal [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandmagetsreal] Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ [https://diangriesel.com/] But for starters…I am a perceptionist and communication counselor. [https://diangriesel.com] For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. "Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation. SHOW RUN: 00:00 Growing Up With Barbie00:22 Meet Tanya Ruiz01:29 From Modeling to Body Image02:39 Granddaughters Spark Revival06:45 Grandma Barbie Origin Story09:01 Miniatures Go Viral10:48 Brands and Partnerships11:41 Finding the Miniature World13:08 Scale and Nostalgia Rooms15:03 Dollstagram Community Therapy17:27 Building Sets and Family Support21:40 Content Creator Life24:34 Planning Themes Route 6626:35 Not Their Demographic33:21 Fame Barbie Movie Wrap Up35:09 Final Advice and Outro

Climbing Kilimanjaro Without Legs? Spencer West, Motivational Speaker & Activist Talks About What IS Possible!

Spencer West on Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself Dian Griesel welcomes Spencer West, [https://www.spencer2thewest.com/] author of "Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself," [https://amzn.to/4aaxwxC] to discuss resilience, identity, and human potential. West shares how being born with sacral agenesis led to leg amputations at age five and how the expectation to be “just like everyone else” shaped his childhood, education, and coming out as gay. Spencer describes feeling trapped after college while working in Phoenix, then finding renewed purpose through a volunteer trip to East Africa that inspired him to move to Toronto and work in international development. West recounts climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with friends while raising $500,000 for clean water for 12,500 people! Throughout this conversation Spencer West highlights lessons on asking for help, self-trust, rest, and play. He also explains how his content and speaking address inclusion, accessibility, and community solutions. You can find more about Spencer West at any of these links: Website: https://www.spencer2thewest.com/ Breaking Free -- the Book: https://amzn.to/4aaxwxC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer2thewest SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, hypnotherapist, and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe! Show Run: 00:00 Meet Spencer West 00:54 Kilimanjaro First Impressions 01:41 Breaking Free From Expectations 02:01 Growing Up Disabled And Queer 06:30 College Identity Wake Up 10:10 Listening To Yourself 10:50 Phoenix Career Trap 12:42 East Africa Turning Point 14:59 Building A Purpose Driven Platform 22:18 Why Kilimanjaro Mattered 25:43 Lessons From The Summit 29:25 Roadmap To Action 33:42 Rest Play And Hustle Culture 37:12 Final Thoughts And Farewell