Mike and Kenzie are back with another solo episode defining "what is culture?" From celebrating friends in an Indian Wedding to traveling around the Reno Tahoe area on motorcycles they have experienced new culture and lifestyles that have made them curious to know: What is their culture? Join Mike and Kenzie on this conversational journey to unpack traditions, cultural identity, and even a new personality 😏.

(00:00 - 02:52) Introduction and Life Updates

(02:53 - 05:33) Embracing the Biker Babe Lifestyle

(05:34 - 08:24) Motorcycle Experiences and Road Rage

(08:25 - 12:19) Indian Wedding

(12:20 - 27:07) Wedding Traditions and Rituals

(27:08 - 38:00) What does Culture mean to you?

(38:01 - 42:16) Traditions and Personal Identity

(42:17 - 49:17) Cultural appropriation vs appreciation

(49:18 - 53:18) Christmas Origins

(53:19 - 01:03:06) Creating Culture and Traditions

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Jordan and Shayne are back! After 1 year since talking with Jordan he shares the amazing news of the opening of Crow's Nest Ranch in Truckee CA. This is Truckee's very first sober living community focused on recovery and addiction and already changing so many lives. Shayne lives to tell the tales of his adventures and training in Thailand while also opening up about his own recovery.

(00:00 - 00:40) Intro

(00:41 - 03:53) Crow’s Nest Ranch is Open

(03:54 - 11:23) Shayne’s Adventures in Thailand

(11:24 - 26:22) Sobriety and Recovery at Crow’s Nest Ranch

(26:23 - 28:26) What the biggest benefit of being part of Crow’s Nest Ranch?

(28:27 - 39:08) What have been the biggest challenges working at Crow’s Nest Ranch?

(39:09 - 42:29) Romance in Thailand

(42:30 - 48:23) Training in Thailand

(48:24 - 57:02) Tips for going sober

(57:03 - 01:07:23) Upcoming Fights and Comps

(01:07:24 - 01:15:05) Meditation and Overcoming Fear

(01:15:06 - 01:26:44) Behind the Scenes of Crow’s Nest Ranch

(01:26:45 - 01:36:33) Knowledge is Power in Recovery and Addiction

(01:36:34 - 01:52:42) Creating sobriety and community in Truckee

(01:52:43 - 2:00:58) How do you live outside of the box other people put you in?

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Your Favorite Locals sit down with Reno's Family Law & Divorce Attorney, Kaitlyn Miller. Mike and Kenzie get the dirty secrets you would only find out in Reno's courtroom from M3th Heads eating paint in their apartment to understanding why married couples in Reno are getting divorced. Tune in to learn how Kaitlyn Miller lays down the law.

(00:00 - 01:35) Intro

(01:36 - 20:45) Kaitlyn Miller

(20:46 - 34:08) Let's talk about the Billboard

(34:09 - 44:03) Why are people getting divorced in Reno?

(44:04 - 51:18) Is there preventative maintenance for divorce?

(51:19 - 01:02:11) What's the craziest case you've had?

(01:02:12 - 01:11:01) How to not be a statistic

(01:11:02 -01:19:42) Religion and Marriage

(01:19:43 - 01:25:39) M3th Heads in Court and Tina

(01:25:40 - 01:29:32) What was your most pivotal case?

(01:29:33 - 01:34:56) 20% cap on Attorney fees

(01:34:57 - 01:39:59) OJ's memorabilia

(01:40:00 - 01:41:59) Lawyers and Tattoos

(01:42:00 - 01:44:56) Who do you want to be?

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Mike and Kenzie are joined by visionary artists, business owners, and multi-generation Reno locals, Ben Crowley and Emerson Casey. From synchronicities and Hermetic Alchemy to tattoos and Burning Man, find out what makes these 2 some of your favorite locals.

(00:00 - 00:30) Intro

(00:31 -01:00) Ben & Emerson

(01:01 -08:25) Synchronicities

(08:26 - 12:08) The Woo Woo

(12:09 - 26:03) Hermetic Alchemy + Finding the Path

(26:04 - 36:31) Artistic Inspiration

(36:32 - 01:10:31) Tattooing + The Art of Healing

(01:10:32 - 01:26:38) Reno’s Community Through the Eyes of a Local

(01:26:39 - 01:43:37) Question from our Last Guest

(01:43:38 - 01:44:28) Outro

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Your Favorite Locals took IQ Tests; can you guess who scored higher? Join Mike and Kenzie as they share stories about layoffs, play "Hired or Fired?", and navigate the complexities of IQ at work and with family. How useful is knowing your IQ?

(00:00 - 00:30) Intro

(00:31 - 13:06) Failing Forward

(13:07 - 23:24) Layoffs & Getting Fired

(23:25 - 29:46) Let’s play “Hired or Fired”

(29:47 - 35:16) Work Ethic and Laziness

(35:17 - 45:17) Should Employers consider IQ in the hiring process?

(45:18 - 1:00:01) More on (and Moron) IQ

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From politicians to social media personalities, Your Favorite Locals explore the who’s and how’s of Grifting. Learn from our favorite failures, stories of the swindled, and how to spot a wannabe Guru-turned con artist.

(00:00 - 00:31) Intro

(00:32 - 02:45) America Fails Forward

(02:46 - 04:03) Presidential Debate

(04:04 - 16:01) Grifters in Politics & Social Media

(16:02 - 38:00) Gettin’ Got by Grifters

(38:01 - 41:31) Alpha Male & Empowerment Bootcamps

(41:31 - 57:04) How to Spot a Grifter

(57:05 - 57:56) Outro

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🌎Billboards, The 1% & Neighbors🌎

Join Mike and Kenzie in a silly conversation about one of Reno's most underrated tourist attractions (The Billboards), what to do if you were kicked out of the trust, and finding out some of people's wildest Neighbor stories.

(00:00 - 00:31) Intro

(00:32 - 11:23) Failing Forward

(11:24 - 21:11) What the f*ck is up with Reno’s billboards?

(21:12 - 40:56) The 1%

(40:57 - 57:37) Horror Neighbor Stories

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🌎 The Rules of the Road 🌎

Your Favorite Locals turn bad to the bone and get a taste of the wild side hanging out with bada$$ biker babe, Jada Garcia. Jada shares how going through a break up made her fall in love with the motorcycle world. Her tenacious personality and burning rubber was a match made in heaven. If you are yearning to know how to do a "wheelie" on a Fat Boy, what to do around a motorcycle gang, and how to overcome fear THIS is a conversation you don't want to miss out on. Buckle up B*tches because we're going on the wildest ride in the West.

(00:00 - 00:48) Intro

(00:49 - 09:46) Failing Forward

(09:47 - 19:44) Understanding Motorcycle Life

(19:45 - 29:15) Break ups & Overcoming Fear

(29:16 - 33:45) Reno life as a biker

(33:46 - 39:30) The Rules of the Road

(39:31 - 53:10) Stunting and Brave

(53:11 - 58:52) Desert Collective by Little J https://www.instagram.com/__desertcollective__/

(58:53 - 1:01:28) Uncovering Jada’s biggest goal in life

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