The Galina Rivina Podcastina

#77: J.B. Ball, Pick Your Gimmick Wisely

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian J.B. Ball. J.B. shares his alternative take on sports vs games, what breeds athleticism, what it's like to grow up with a trophy room in his childhood home, why some of the hardest workers are struggling, what made the Kendrick Lamar halftime show so important, what happens when artists genre bend, why comedians would benefit from more gimmicks, why he'd rather perform outside of LA, and much more.

Connect:
J.B. Ball - https://www.instagram.com/ball4president/?hl=en

Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER2o99OA-CE

 

Galina Rivina -  https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/

 

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#76: Josh Lanzet, Head on a Swivel

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Josh Lanzet. Josh shares about his relationship to anxiety, why he seems to always need to be intellectually stimulated, why you should have your head on a swivel, how he became an unofficial ambassador for Salt 'n' Straw ice cream, how to find your favorite brands, why no one is funnier than children from the UK, how he got serious enough about marriage to find a wife, the four categories of romantic partners, why men should try pedicures, and much more.

Connect:
Josh Lanzet -  https://www.instagram.com/joshlanzet/?hl=en

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#podcast 

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#75: Keith Johnson, Only Child Sh*t

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Keith Johnson. Keith reminds us why we should never abandon family phone plans, what it looks like when someone seems ready for marriage, why we might need to test our partners, his thoughts on the taxi cab theory, how money dynamics make people strange in relationships, why he stays suspicious of politicians at all times, how Hollywood already received the DOGE treatment long before the rest of the country, and much more.

Connect:
Keith Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/keithjohnsonhq/

Galina Rivina -  https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#74: Dave Neal, Our System is Flawed

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and host of The Rush Hour Podcast Dave Neal. Dave shares what it’s like approaching 40, how he finds inspiration in cities, what it’s like living in a politically extreme state, why California fumbled the homelessness issue, where issues lie with maternity leave policies, how empathy can create obvious solutions, the magic of Bernie Sanders,  what it’s like to lose audience over politics, and much more.

Connect:
Dave Neal - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveNealComedianhttps://www.instagram.com/dnealz/?hl=en

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/

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#73: Nicole Aimee Schreiber, Front Porch Test Relationships

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Nicole Aimee Schreiber. Nicole shares why she’s curious about evidence-based ideas, how she’s coming to terms with AI, why Charles Darwin would hate online dating, where the line is between being politically informed and protecting your piece of mind, what to look for on apps, why female friendships should never be overlooked, how sense of humor impacts relationships, and much more.

Connect:
Nicole Aimee Schreiber - https://www.instagram.com/nicoleaimee/?hl=en

http://www.nicoleaimee.com/

 

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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#72: Morgan Jay Takes Over My Apartment

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and musician Morgan Jay. Listen in as Morgan smothers my dog with love and shares how he reconciles hard work and fame, why he's riding the wave of his success, why self care is paramount, how he keeps a routine on the road, why you need to visualize and speak kindly to yourself, what's in his DMs, what creates good relationship dynamics, and much more.

Connect:

Morgan Jay - https://www.instagram.com/morganjay/?hl=en

https://morganjay.com/

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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#71: Raquel Barrantes, Sound Healer

In this episode, I’m joined by sound healer Raquel Barrates. Raquel shares what it’s like to experience a sound bath, how we connect to music, what we can learn about silence, how noise can be a distraction, why sounds break up static energy and reduce cortisol, what you should know about frequencies, the significance of humming, and much more.

Connect Raquel Barrantes - https://www.instagram.com/innocentlyw...

Galina Rivina -   / thumbgalina  

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#70: Bahia Miller, Internal Family Systems Therapy

In this episode, I'm joined by Internal Family Systems practitioner and Conscious Partnership Coach Bahia Miller. She defines how the Internal Family Systems modality of therapy works, what roles are played by our exile, protector, and firefighter parts, why our inner critic has good intentions, how to work with imposter syndrome, how to unburden your parts, what role cultural expectations have, how to have curiosity with your inner world, and much more.

Guest Website - https://www.bahiamiller.com/

Guest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sacredsupport.ifs/

Host Instagram. - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#69: Jay Light, Mount Everest of Comedy

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and writer Jay Light. Jay shares his experience growing up being bad at sports, the haunting lure about the Comedy Store tunnels, why Anarchy is actually appealing, how stand up shows can improve, why the culture war is a smokescreen, why he overwrites to write, what you may not know about food reality tv, and much more.

 

Guest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dietjay/

Host Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#68: Chris Hensley, Wildland Firefighter

In this episode, I'm joined by wildland firefighter Chris Hensley. He shares what it was like to become a firefighter, what separates municipal firefighters from federal wildland crews, the barrier created by bureaucracy, the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act Bill they are trying to get passed, housing and overtime pay on the job, what he's seen in Washington DC, how to be fire safety smart, and much more.

Sign the Bill - https://www.grassrootswildlandfirefighters.com/wfppa

Read the WFPPA Bill - https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2272/text

Guest social media - https://www.instagram.com/spacialexuberance/

Host social media - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#podcast

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