Ami's House

00:00 Intro 02:00 Recapping Phish 8/1/23 at Madison Square Garden 12:58 Andrew Shulz vs. NELK: Was Shulz right or wrong? 25:06 What can we learn as podcasters from Steiny? 28:10 Ami's recap of The Chosen Comedy Festival in the Catskills As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Unreleased  @nelkfilmz  podcast with  @TheAndrewSchulz  : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvahWVdOb0g ◘ Clip where Shulz abuses Steiny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts5L7hsl1cI ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en #podcast #andrewshulz #nelk #youtube

This one's vintage Buckle Up. Ami scored a show for Netflix and we dive into why that doesn't feel as momentous as it should. Then Ami tries to psychoanalyze Mike and gets it mostly wrong. We wrap up with why J-Sketch has hit a nerve on chassidic WhatsApp. JUMP AHEAD: 00:00 Ami's Netflix show FINALLY drops 06:30 Ami reacts: Ben Shapiro reviewed his JP impression 12:40 Orientation Loss: Why getting what you want is disappointing 19:37 Will Smith on Rick Rubin's podcast 24:49 "The ratio moves" -- becoming through effort 29:11 Ami psychoanalyzes Mike 44:30 Ami reacts: J-Sketch goes viral on Jewish social media 47:40 Mike feels like an outsider in the Modox community 53:55 Why J-Sketch works Links Ami's Catskills show July 29th! https://www.thekartrite.com/catskills-getaways/chosen-comedy-show-july-29/ Dew Drops on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81689848?trackId=255824129 Ben Shapiro reviews Ami: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy/video/7255356136986152238 Will Smith on Rick Rubin: https://youtu.be/zQgJL4pQa-k * Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ * Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #rickrubin #benshapiro #adviceforcontentcreators

We're back without a guest to discuss the pressing topic of the week: Meta's new Twitter-killer, Threads. Ami reacts as a content-creator, and we try to break down what makes it tick. 00:00 Grateful Dead, Phish, & Goose 08:29 Threads is like a party that just got started 22:24 BB Netanyahu on  @lexfridman  's podcast 27:52 The genius of the Kardashians  @KimKardashian  29:56 Jason Alexander's advice to musicians #phish #goose #gratefuldead #threadsapp #kardashian #kimkardashian #podcast #youtube #lexfridman #lexfridmanpodcast

In this unfiltered conversation with Wian ( @wianvandenberg ), he reveals his strategy behind growing his social media following to over 20mm and counting. We get into the controversy over "copying" tricks, how he landed on his formula for TikTok and Reels, and how he keeps his head on straight on the slow road to virality. If you're a fan of Wian's content, this is a raw look into how he thinks about what he puts out there.00:00 Magician TikTok01:50 Six years of NOTHING. Then Wian went viral.5:25 Is it JUST hot chicks that makes Wian’s content appealing? 10:53 What was the magician hustle like before social media changed everything?17:30 40-yr olds HATING on Millenials who "have it easy"25:00 The debate over “stealing” tricks & sharing reveals36:15 Wian VS. The entire magic industry38:24 How much can you sell a magic trick for?44:54 Wian on David Blaine: He's NOT a magician?!?51:18 Wian’s monetization strategy: Social media success vs. Career success56:26 How Wian decides which brand deals to pursue1:00:00 The importance of RELATIONSHIPS in brand deals01:01:54 How Wian manages the clients that hire him01:06:27 You don't need a ton of followers to get a brand deals01:11:10 Does Wian have 1,000 True Fans?01:17:00 The WORK of going viral1:22:15 Advice on not getting captured by your own viral content01:26:04 Wian performs a MAGIC TRICK from 8,000 miles away01:28:28 Wian interviews Ami01:31:32: Will Wian be at VeeCon III?As always, find us on...♤ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6♤ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008♤ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast♤ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast♤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlgLinksFollow Wian at: ♤ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wianvandenberg/?hl=en♤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wian?lang=en♤ YT:  @wianvandenberg  ♤Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/♤ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #magician #contentcreator #southafrica

Emily Young joins the show to tell us about reporting live from the scene, and how being a mom changed her ambition. Then we grill Emily on why she's not doing more on social. 00:00 What EXACTLY is a news reporter? 10:11 Emily's journey to the News 18:00 Emily heads to the Middle East 53:14 Did feminism get it wrong? 01:23:00 Harry & Meghan 01:27:30 The Titanic Submerisble As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links Follow Emily on Insta Ira Glass on the creative process ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #creativeprocess

The most controversial Kennedy in recent memory went onto  @joerogan  to explain his position on some hot button issues (💉). We react. 00:00 Catching up 01:36 Is it okay to impersonate RFK? Yup! 03:30 Update: RFK on Israel 7:00 Cornel West Runs for Prez (and doesn’t like Israel too much) 12:54 RFK Jr. goes on Rogan 36:45 Tim Ferris goes on Colin & Samir 46:17 Ami gets backstage at the Roast of Anti-Semitism 51:15 Ami meets Eric Weinstein! 55:20 Apple Vision Pro update EDUCATE YOURSELF! RFK on JRE Tim Ferris on Colin & Samir Creator of Marvel Studios– David Maisel– on Tim Ferris Eric Weinstein As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en #joerogan #rfkjr #rfk #cornelwest #podcast #politics #youtube #election #antisemitismo #neveragain #neverforget

We hop on the Riversides to talk some pressing issues. 00:00 DadPod: Transitioning kids from crib to bed 03:30 New Apple Vision Pro Headset 23:36 Smoke In The Air 31:36 RFK Jr. Supports Roger Waters?? 37:10 New York Times Bothsiding Swastikas 42:19 Ami Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for President 48:22 Is “Woke” even real anymore? As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#rfk #vivekramaswamy #applevisionpro #airqualityindex

Cathy Heller is a songwriter who was dropped by her label and figured out a better way to do what she loves. Today, she's a top ranked podcaster, business coach, and bestselling author. Her show, "Manifest with Cathy Heller" features conversations with leaders like Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Fischer, Chelsea Clinton, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Malcolm Gladwell, Jason Mraz, Pete Holmes, and many others. We talk to her about how to make $$$$$$$MONEY$$$$$$$ baaaaaaaaaaaby! 00:00 Intro 3:35 Doing what you love VS. Doing what you're good at More chapters coming soon... As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en

This week we've got the co-writer of "Rounders" and Showtime's "Billions" (among MANY other projects you've seen), Brian Koppelman! Among his many accomplishments, he's an incredibly articulate student of the creative process and how artists find their voice. We covered all the difficult and joyous parts of creating for a living, Jordan Peterson, and a little Holocaust obvi. 00:00 Introducing: Brian Koppelman 1:25 Anatomy of an impression 3:26 Holocaust small talk 6:47 Chasing creative careers as a PARENT 9:06 Finding a renewable source of creative fuel 15:39 How Brian transitioned from biz to creative 25:56 How to deal with CRITICS 32:12 Ami and Brian NERD out over songwriting theory 35:13 The secret to creating art that's culturally relevant 38:48 Fighting imposter syndrome 46:35 Wondering about when you've MADE it 53:37 Amazing story about producing "Solitary Man" 57:55 Failure is MOST of the time Follow Brian on Instagram at & listen to his podcast The Moment. As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#billions #podcast

This week we welcome Xander! Our new producer and off-camera voice. A heartfelt mazal tov to Xander and his family on this opportunity. We also get into Ami's recent performance in Arizona, Bo Burnham's genius, and finally... some politics. 00:00 Reflecting on our biggest guest ever 4:03 Ami’s wild Arizona performance 11:44 How to MONETIZE social media 14:19 Bo Burnham is a genius. 27:07 Why Ami REFUSES to try Ozempic 36:00 Brendan Frazer-athon 38:24 Astrology and the state of movies 42:20 Trump RETURNS 46:44 Could RFK Jr. win? As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en #ozempicweightloss #rfk