The Social Hour
By George Hernandez
Cover art photo courtesy of Israel Palacio on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@othentikisra
The Social HourAug 11, 2019
Food Network, Home Improvement and More
In this episode, I'm here with my friend Andrew about the Food Network and the shows it has today, interactive fiction and it how it can go into the gaming industry, home improvement and the importance of material quality with interior design and much more.
Take a look at the business Vicenta's Artisan Boutique for any Mexican-inspired pieces: https://vicentasartisanboutique.com/
The Magic Behind Field Reporting
In this episode, guest Samuel Maupin joins me in discussing his perspective and methods of field reporting in the broadcasting sector.
The Future of Radio
I'm back with an episode with a good friend of mine, Warren Fazio. In this talk, we will discuss the future of the medium of radio broadcasting with the advent of podcasts, satellite radio, sponsors and other technologies that may come.
A Message of Perseverance
I thought it would be best to make a message of perseverance for those handling the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a long year and we need to keep hope with the progress we have seen in the vaccine.
Recent Family Trips
I had some family trips I took with my mother and brother and since I had observations I still remember and enjoy, I decided to make a podcast about the remembrances of them.
A Lookback on the COVID-19 Lockdown
After soon returning to work after a few months during the pandemic, I decided to make a mini-podcast on what I've been doing since. I hope to see more podcasts happen in the future as soon as more guests allow for an appearance.
The Homefront Perspective on COVID-19
It has been a while since I uploaded an episode due to the lack of topics especially in these unprecedented times but I decided to talk with a friend on his take with being at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we have dealt with it. I hope to upload more in the future and see where else the podcast goes.
Update and No Safe Spaces
It has been a while since I did a podcast and I wanted to give an update on what has been going on since and give more updates on No Safe Spaces with its home release. I hope I can make more podcasts in the future on any other events that occur when the time calls. I also want to thank the many people on the frontlines helping through the current COVID-19 crisis. I hope everyone is staying safe!
The Podcast's Inspiration
During my first year of college, I had a couple of friends and we decided to speak in a podcast format since I thought this would help me in the college radio station and start boosting my career while they had business ventures in the future to pursue.
At the time, we hooked up an Audio-Technica condenser microphone, an XLR-to-USB audio interface and Logic Pro X courtesy from one of my friend's help. We just made our own topics along the way and made various perspectives like a freeform panel. I wanted to submit this as a possible show in the radio station at college but was rejected due to the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. It inspired me to create my own podcast and I found Anchor.fm in the process when looking for tools for both broadcasting and distribution.
I'd thought I would show you a flashback from the time machine and show you somewhat of a podcast pilot and inspiration. I thank my friends who were participating in this and our mutual interest in audio engineering and broadcasting that brought us all together.
(Originally recorded on May 13, 2018)
2020 and Christopher Titus
Don't worry - I haven't left the podcast viewers away. In this short episode, I decided to tell what has been happening in short of how the holidays have been in the Christmas season along with New Year's Eve. I later go into the main section of how I met Christopher Titus and Rachel "Bombshell Rae" Bradley live in concert and give the perspective of what I thought and how I was able to see them again in person. Finally, I give the final details regarding No Safe Spaces and the final outcome.
I hope to create more podcasts in the future but there are priorities I have to do that are important. I'll keep in mind of interesting topics and hope to do whatever I can to keep in touch. I appreciate the support and confidence of the listeners. You are not forgotten.
For Christopher Titus' website, visit https://www.christophertitus.com/. He is an excellent comedian - you will laugh! For Rachel Bradley's work, visit https://www.rachelbradleycomedy.com/. She is also excellent and it was nice to meet them again. It's an honor to be imprinted in their memories!
No Safe Spaces Film Review
I'm back this time with a film review of the new documentary No Safe Spaces! I've been working with a job recently and has limited my ability to podcasts for a while. I'm not leaving my viewers and look forward to possible subjects to bring in the future.
I discuss in this episode about what I think about the pro-free speech documentary film No Safe Spaces! The film is now nationwide and can be found with more information at www.nosafespaces.com. Theater information can also be found where you reside.
Other links mentioned:
Dave Rubin's Locals: www.locals.com
The Comics Gym (ran by comedian Artie Lange apparently): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejSpn_F5eXMhVfbTXgC4JQ/featured
Impeachment, Epstein, and No Safe Spaces
Cameron Hoadley and I look through the impeachment proceedings on both Democrats and Republicans within the political arena, look more on the news and events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, give our current thoughts on the local elections within Seattle, and look at the box office success of No Safe Spaces.
LINKS:
List of theaters for No Safe Spaces: https://nosafespaces.com/theaters/
If you want No Safe Spaces to come to a theater near you, fill out this: https://nosafespaces.com/demand/
Japanese Culture in the Pacific Northwest
In this episode, I and Andrew talk more about the Japanese culture that is found in the Greater Seattle Area.
E-Cigarette Laws, Medical Research, and Transportation
In this episode, Cameron Hoadley returns with me on the recent temporary bans regarding e-cigarettes and vaporizers, how Boeing and car companies have been uniting to make flying cars, documentaries and how they influence the viewer, and much more!
Autism & Social Skills
This week, me and Andrew Forster look through our mutual testimonials with autism and how it affects us in the personal sense when it comes to employment, interpersonal relationships, and how autism movements have benefited the community.
The Rise of Cancel Culture
It has been announced that iHeartRadio Podcasts has taken us in as another distribution platform to get the podcast known. I thank them for their support! I have also joined recently in another podcast with a friend and will post details on that as soon as updates roll in.
In this episode, Cameron Hoadley joins us on a potpourri of issues when it comes to the history of rock and roll, the revolt against political correctness, radio programs that made an impact with their audiences, before the time of MTV for music programming, the algorithms faced in Big Tech with conservatives and other groups, the current state of stand-up comedy, and much more.
The Magic of Second Life
In this episode, Andrew joins us again to look at both of our experiences with the virtual world of Second Life and how it has evolved into being the largest user-generated world since its inception in 2003.
YouTube & Oversaturation
Me and Orion Valencia discuss on how various subcultures on YouTube have become oversaturated such as gaming and vlogging and showing how other platforms that have been implemented may have a similar effect.
Orion Valencia's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXVruEurC9szf3BTfbTAXA/videos
Job Hunting & Algorithms
On this episode of The Social Hour, personal entrepreneur Mason McGerry joins me for another episode as we look into the future of IT and technology, the difficulties of algorithms, the changes of society with the current climate, and how the modern job search works with networking websites with telling about Mason's journey into computer science and his creations of his podcast Mind Link Frequency and his companies of Tapwater Media and Civil Devil Productions.
Links into mentioned companies:
Mind Link Frequency: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-link-frequency/id1472418009
Video Feed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW50LQsDFZjxc5ChlCniA-kJwnC_T14W5
Civil Devil Productions Official Website: http://www.civildevilproductions.com/
Civil Devil Productions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4oiiBgWRE7_AVPEPy9Tug/featured
The Temperament of Cats
We are back with The Social Hour - we decide to look at the actions of cats within their inner mindsets! Me and my partner look back at our childhoods with our cats and see through breeds on how behavior can be influenced.
Production in Audio & Live Venues
In this week's episode, my friend Orion Valencia joins me to talk about making it through in the live entertainment industry behind-the-scenes and how he making his aspiring goals come true in the music world. We discuss how the music industry has been revised and see to later topics with upcoming films and No Safe Spaces making it's September release.
Orion's YouTube channels:
Orion's Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXVruEurC9szf3BTfbTAXA/videos
Ether Machine (Orion's Music): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWocQQ_LMlHhIZttLyf4VA/videos
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The Pros and Cons of Film & TV Franchises
Me and my partner discuss on this week's episode of The Social Hour, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of film and television franchises and how it can be put to obsession by their viewers and how much the merchandise and fandom can influence the industry. We also look through the current film industry and see more into how the recent remakes and eras of films showing lack of originality with focus instead on CG effects, oversaturation on genres and subgenres, and more.
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Life of a Gamer
On this week's episode, I talk with a friend of mine, Andrew. He will discuss on how he became the videogaming developer and producer he is today from his humble beginnings to the present time including how it has shown improvements for him in the personal sense.
Thank you for having the patience of waiting for this episode. I hope to see more content be posted more for the podcast!
The World of Gaming
On this episode, I do a Skype chat with Brian Gamache who will be talking about a YouTube channel he has been working with and impact it is making. Later on, we discuss our perspectives of video games in-depth and see the technical and accuracy aspects.
Channel links mentioned in the video. Visit them at:
The Spirit of the Holidays
Me and my partner Ashley discuss looking at our own traditions of how we celebrate multiple holidays throughout the year. We look through various holidays and what it reminds both of us when celebrating.
Tapwater Media - A Company Coming Near You
This week, I sit down via Skype with Mason McGerry, a man who is venturing into a production company called Tapwater Media, we go in-depth on the steps of the company while also going with the humble beginnings.
Back Into Reality
I have returned back to home and I decided to describe the moments in a five-minute mini podcast and give details upon the return. It has now been my first time hosting solo since and hope to get used to it more. I hope to return back with more events.
End of Quarter Reflections & Job Advice
I decided to use Audacity for this podcast in comparison for GarageBand and was able to create a new audio patch for the latter. More episodes are to come in the future!
Me and my friend Chris look back at the quarter and see what plans we have headed our way and we reflect on what made the college years for us helpful and see new skills we gained. We also look at advice for summer jobs and give our takes on what to see. This would be the first twofer I have for a podcast (if you consider the recital review from earlier) and the last podcast while in college.
Experimental Recital Review
Me and my girlfriend Ashley talk about her performance recital she recently played in as a project. I went to see the recital and I decided to talk with her giving input and points with her clarifications as a cast member.
Revising Humanity with the Changes of Technology
Me and Cameron look at his claim of trans-humanism with the personalities of man with hedonism, genetic reform, and how technology can handle the revisions. I give my responses to Cameron and see the counterpoints.
(I have been working through on Garageband when editing and still working on the settings that may make it default. Wish me luck!)
MTV: History and Music in the Making
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Cuisines and Their History
Me and Ashley look at a potpourri of various cuisines and inventions involved in foods and looking at inventions involving both food and beverages done through history.
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The Downfall of YouTube
Chris joins me on this podcast as an article inspired me to look at the recent changes in how YouTube has changed with its algorithms and how it has gone more commercial instead of looking at their independent creator base. We also examine the possibility of alternative platforms being utilized in the future from the Internet entrepreneur community.
Performance Clothing in Athletics, Audio Gear, and the Future of Radio
Me and special guest Ashley go on about how athleisure has been influenced through history with athletics in moisture-wicking properties, how the sport of golf is a hobby I enjoy, the updates that change with Apple products, and if satellite radio may be the full possibility instead of terrestrial radio.
Cats & Dogs Perspectives
For this show, I had my friend and special guest Joseph talk about our takes on cats and dogs on which is the best breeds, great characteristics in their temperaments, and looking through the pets we've had historically. I also give a small special thanks to the city of Olympia for their historic Procession of the Species Parade and Arts Walk they have every year since 1995.
The Effects of Indoctrination
Me and Cameron Hoadley discuss the effects of indoctrination, automation in workplaces, the recent difficulties in the Family Medical Leave Act, vaccine laws, and entrepreneurship with products that various new outlets provide.
Robocalls, Entertainment & Political Correctness
Me and Matthew give our perspective on laws revolving around restricted products with states rising the ages for them, the rise of robocalls in phones, and finally get into why political opinions and suppression of speech can be difficult when interconnected with the entertainment industry.
We Return!
Me and Chris Lapins return back to the podcast with new ideas we have in our respective programs after going through Spring Break. I hope everyone is doing well and wish you the best!
Roles of Celebrities, College Admissions Scandal & Prequel Film
Me and my special guest Matthew comes on again regarding how we look at celebrities versus the person we see with censorship seen on television and later dive into the college admissions scandal and a prequel film coming out based on a hit show that has some spectators skeptical.
Common Sense, Allegations, & Pop Culture
Me and fellow guest Matthew will discuss on common sense in the current political climate, social issues, and stand-up comedy. We also give our take on Leaving Neverland, and music and television with how it may not be the same with nostalgia on revivals.
Fine Arts & The Fashion Industry With Textiles
Me and guest Ashley discuss on the fine arts within paintings and the artists that make them along with album covers that constitute arts in their own rights. We later delve into more in-depth with the fashion industry with the time periods of the 1990s versus the present along with the textiles and fabrics we see today with enhanced technological developments.
Weather, Chris' New Film Project, & Clothing
I and Chris Lapins joins me again to see on the weather nearby and the possibility of more snow, Chris talks about his new project idea for filming, and we look at both our perspectives on clothing.
Music, Freedom of Speech in Businesses & The Human Condition
Me and special guest Mason McGerry gives his new project on Tapwater Media, we look through freedom of speech and the future of technology, and finally we look at the human condition through the scientific method with psychological factors.
Gillette, Political Correctness, & Film
In this episode, me and Chris examine our take on the recent backlash with Gillette razors, look at political correctness in general, and see more into Chris' inspiration for film and television.
I mention a cause in this episode called No Safe Spaces. You can find more information at www.nosafespaces.com.
Star Wars & Science Fiction
On this first full episode of The Social Hour, I had my friend Chris discuss his love of Star Wars and how he has kept his fandom since.