Your Favorite Locals sit down with Grant Denton, Founder of The Karma Box Project to discuss the impact he’s making in Reno’s homeless community. The Karma Box Project is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of homeless individuals by providing them with safe and stable housing, along with the resources and support necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.

(00:00 - 01:03) Intro

(01:04 - 14:01) Grant Denton’s Background

(14:02 - 23:12) Addiction to Homelessness

(23:13 - 30:56) Life on the streets

(30:57 - 34:30) The turning point

(34:31 - 45:05) The Karma box Project was born

(45:06 - 50:16) Understanding the Reno Homeless

(50:17 - 58:20) Housing Solutions

(58:21 - 01:00:48) Why are people becoming homeless in Reno?

(01:00:49 - 01:07:56) History of Homelessness

(01:07:57 - 01:28:07) Solving Homelessness is not that simple

(01:28:08 - 01:32:46) Do people want to be homeless?

(01:32:47 - 01:37:08) Humane vs. Inhumane

(01:37:09 - 02:01:08) What does help look like?

(02:01:09 - 02:10:07)What de-stigmatizes the homeless?

(02:10:08 - 02:13:14) Should we help people directly on the street?

(02:13:15 - 02:23:35) The Karma Boxes

Where to find Grant Denton?

https://www.instagram.com/grantadenton/

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Welcome to the world of comedy. Your Favorite Locals sit down with a Reno comedy scene staple, Stephen Mollman, to discuss the wild highs and humbling lows of stand-up comedy. From bombing on stage (and getting a $5 pity tip from a homeless man) to running open mics at Coffee and Comics, Mollman shares hilarious and heartfelt stories of resilience, creativity, and connection. They reflect on navigating tough crowds, and turning personal chaos into comedy gold. Whether it's tales of puking audience members or advice for aspiring comedians, this episode will give you the insight on what it means to be a tortured artist.

(00:00 - 00:29) Intro

(00:30 - 07:08) The Reno Comedy Scene

(07:09 - 09:27) Mollman’s Origin Story

(09:28 - 19:40) Open Mic vs. Shows

(19:41 - 21:07) How Mike Got Into Comedy

(21:08 - 33:09) Mollman’s Comedy Journey

(33:10 - 39:37) Evolving as a Comedian

(39:38 - 44:19) The Audience

(44:20 - 47:10) Crossing The Line & Controversial Material

(47:11 - 50:49) Bombing Stories

(50:50 - 57:00) Repetition vs. Getting Reps

(57:01 - 01:08:00) The Nature of Comedy and Authenticity

(01:08:01 - 01:16:09) KillTony

(01:16:10 - 01:29:36) Comedy Aspirations and Dreams

(01:29:37 - 01:45:55) Reno Comedy

(01:45:55 - 01:48:28) Closing Remarks

Where to find Mollman?

https://www.instagram.com/mollman_comedy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTvrRtaxImN5d86uOJHKXg

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Have you ever wondered where your curiosity stemmed from? Your Favorite Locals get curious and reflect on how their curiosities have shaped them into who they are. From growing up as internet kids to figuring out what they like and don't like without an algorithm they share their personal journey on how to stay curious in a digital age world.

(00:00 - 07:30) Post-Election Reflections and Curiosity

(07:31 - 17:16) Questioning Authority and Doing Research

(17:17 - 24:00) Political Advertising and Misinformation

(24:01 - 38:50) What motivates curiosity?

(38:51 - 51:34) Curiosity in the Digital Age

(51:35 - 1:06:32) Curiosity and Childhood

(1:06:33 - 01:16:52) The Silent Majority and Importance of Open Dialogue

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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

Find out what Emerson and Ben are creating next: https://www.instagram.com/goldenblack__official/

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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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