Hey Idiots!

Hey Idiots!This one's for all my millennials! And all my listeners who don't understand millennials! My guest this week is Social Media Strategist, Lynae Cook. We talk all about building a career in social media from the days it was in it's infancy. Lynae is a badass friend of mine who has so many talents, but we focus in on all her social/digital media wisdom. She offers a lot of insight on building brands and why social media is so important. She also just has an amazing mind and the small tangents we weave in and out of are really great. If you're one of the listeners who loves all my sidebar, intellectual style conversations with guests, she will be one of your favorites. She's got a brilliant mind and amazing heart and a free spirit! I love her. You'll love her.Go listen! And then go follow her! Tell her to start her podcast again!Follow Lynae Cook on Twitter!Follow Lynae Cook on Instagram!Subscribe to Lynae's "Ask A Millennial!" Newsletter!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Twitter!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Instagram!Follow JMS on Twitter!Follow JMS on Instagram!Follow JMS on Facebook!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey Idiots!This week I'm joined by my friend Benji Aflalo to talk about what it's like growing up in Beverly Hills!Benji was the first person to ever bring me on stage at The Comedy Store potluck open mic back when he was a door guy and now he's the star of his own television show, Alone Together! (Also, starring the hilarious Esther Povitsky!) We talk all about his childhood and how awkward it is to get into entertainment when you grew up surrounded by it. We get nostalgic about childhood stuff and the huge difference between our parents and lives. And despite those differences we are both ginormous fans of Springsteen and Fred McGriff! (Should they run for president together??)It's a fun conversation and a nice little sneak peek at Benji's personality which you can enjoy more of every Wednesday at 8:30 on Freeform! Follow Benji on Twitter!Follow Benji on Instagram!Watch "Alone Together"!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Twitter!Follow it on Instagram!Follow JMS on Twitter!And Facebook!And Instagram!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week I am sitting down with my hilarious friend, Jake Weisman! Jake and I have known each other for years since we both started doing comedy in Los Angeles. He's one of my favorite comedians and people.In this interview, we talk all about creating a TV show and what goes into that from developing the initial idea, to selling, to filming and all the other magical things. Jake is currently on billboards all over Los Angeles for his new show "Corporate" on Comedy Central (along with co-star and one of the other creators, the very funny, Matt Ingebretson!)Any time I talk to Jake it's a fun time and this time, it was also informative! Check out the episode and then make sure to watch "Corporate" on Comedy Central. It premiers Wednesday, January 17th at 10/9c!Follow Jake on Twitter!  Watch Corporate on Comedy Central's website! Subscribe, rate and review THIS podcast!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram!Follow the podcast on Twitter, too!See pictures of all my guests on the new podcast Instagram!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year, Idiots! I'm kicking off the New Year with an awesome guest: Baron Vaughn! (Grace & Frankie, MST3K, Corporate) Baron is an incredible comedian and actor, but more than that, he's a super awesome person with an amazing mind! We talk about lots of stuff on this episode including Baron's life as a new dad, comedy, being empaths and how growing up with addicts gave us a false self-perception we're working on overcoming. Neither of us have hometown pride and we discuss our bad habits in past relationship patterns. Look, it's just a lot of good talking on this special New Year's edition. I COULDN'T SETTLE ON A SINGLE TOPIC, SO SUE ME! (Please don't, the student loans have already.) There are a lot of funny moments coupled with several really interesting little truth gems about how life shapes you and you (hopefully) learn to adjust.Subscribe, rate and review the podcast from the iTunes podcast app!Follow Baron Vaughn on Twitter!Follow Baron Vaughn on Instagram! Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow JMS on Twitter!Follow JMS on Instagram!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey Idiots!I was supposed to put out this little holiday special with my lovely and hilarious BFF Dana Moon BEFORE I left to be silent in the desert over Christmas but it didn't happen before I had to depart. BUT since the stories are still funny and it's not too far from holidays, I thought, "WHY WASTE IT!?"So here you go. My late little gift to you. Dana and I talking about our past holidays (and also a lot of spiritual/interpersonal/relationship stuff because it's me and Dana and that is what happens every time we get together)Follow Dana on Twitter!Follow Dana on Instagram! Subscribe to the Moon Me Podcast! Subscribe to THIS podcast, idiot!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Twitter!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Instagram!Follow JMS on Twitter!Follow JMS on Instagram!Follow JMS on Facebook!Follow your heart wherever it may lead. I love you, idiots!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey Idiots! This week I'm joined by my hilarious friend, David Perdue!We talk about his experience as a Morehouse man and the ins and out of historical black colleges! He is so funny and also super patient with all my dumb questions! Like does he hate white people? Did they hide lifesize cutouts of MLK around campus? Can I come to Morehouse homecoming? It was a super informative interview but also just a really fun chat. Listen and learn! And then share! And then REVIEW the podcast on iTunes! HELP ME REACH MY GOAL OF 100 REVIEWS BEFORE CHRISTMAS! PLEASE!!You're the best and I love you all! Thanks, idiots! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week I sit down with a close family friend, Pony, AKA John Connerton of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (known as "The Magnificent Bastards!") and we discuss his time serving in the Vietnam War and how it affected him. We talk everything from Purple Hearts, to the treatment of returning soldiers, PTSD and having to go off the grid for nearly a decade after the war.It's an interesting look at going to war from the perspective of someone who enlisted to serve his country, and how that affected him and his entire life moving forward. There isn't too heavy of specifics on dates and battles but it's a cool look at the emotional effects of war from a first person perspective.  Subscribe to the podcast!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow JMS on Facebook!Follow JMS on Twitter!Follow JMS on Instagram!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm joined this week by the ever enthusiastic, Emery Emery. Emery is the host of two podcasts: "Skeptically Yours" (along with the lovely Heather Henderson), and "Ardent Atheists".Emery and I have been friends for a few years and I've been a guest on both of his podcasts in the past. Emery is a passionate Atheist. Being my hippie, spiritual self, there have certainly been times we don't firmly agree on things. However, what I love about Emery is that he is always open to discussion on those topics. We can give each other shit about our ideas but still be friends and share our differing perspectives and learn from one another (or just disagree and move on.)This episode is all about atheism, although we do go on some random tangents about other important topics as you'll see. Or hear rather. I hope you enjoy it! As always, feedback is welcome! Thanks for putting up with my irregular releasing. My schedule is a bit hectic right now but I promise I haven't forgotten all my fellow idiots :)Subscribe to Ignorance is #BlessedFollow Emery on Twitter! Follow JMS on Twitter!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Ignorance is #Blessed is on IG!Follow JMS on Instagram!Follow JMS on Facebook!Logo designed by: Tony CelanoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's guest is Mistress Catherine Walters, a Pro Dom I met at a comedy show. She tells me what it's like dominating men for a living. We discuss the difference between a pro doms and a dominatrix. She tells me her specialty and some weird requests or other dark things that some other doms do. We also talk about how it effects her relationship and family lives. It's a very interesting look into a popular kink. Enjoy!Subscribe to the podcast!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow JMS on Twitter!Follow JMS on Facebook!Follow JMS on Instagram!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey Idiots!This week I have my long time friend Alyssa Yeoman as my guest. We sat on the bench for our state championship hockey team and now we are both stand up comedians! She featured for me all weekend in Seattle and we had an awesome time! We talk about her family dynamic as a woman who was adopted by a white mom and black dad, how that has affected her self-identity and we get into comedy talk a little, as well.This episode was a ton of fun and we had lots of laughs. Please forgive my sickly voice. It's on the mend now. You're going to love Alyssa! Enjoy!Click here and use code BLESSED to get 15% off on some amazing Sudio Sweden headphonesFollow Alyssa on Twitter!Follow Alyssa on Facebook!Follow Alyssa on Instagram!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Twitter!Follow Ignorance is #Blessed on Instagram! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy