What's Up! with John and Reena

Lilly Studios

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What's Up! is the new show featuring John and Reena catching up on the latest streams, memes, and daydreams. It's like the daily watercooler for people who don't go to an office.
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Before Jihad, Before MAGA

What's Up! with John and Reena

01/10/25 • 7 min

This listener-requested follow-up to our last episode talks about what drives people to embrace extreme ideologies like jihad or MAGA. Before the labels, what underlying factors shaped their actions? We explore personality traits, trauma, and mental illness to uncover the deeper story behind these intense beliefs. Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com

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When they go low, we get high!

What's Up! with John and Reena

11/10/24 • 38 min

We've upped our standards — up yours and follow us!
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Entertainment Man Chris B. On The Web Battles Bullies With Jive

What's Up! with John and Reena

01/15/24 • 46 min

Jive welcomes Chris B On The Web to Signal Jams to discuss a recent online bullying encounter Chris recently had with some Florida men.
*This epsiode had the f-bombs edited out so Chris could share it with his audience as well.
Gary (@Bootleg Cowboys) and Jøhn (@Jive) provide short Signal Jams several times a week. Consider following/subscribing if you're into this kind of thing.
Listen to Chris' Entertainment Man Podcast on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/@EntertainmentManPod/podcasts

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The Authoritarian Fantasy: Nostalgia for a Time That Never Existed

What's Up! with John and Reena

01/22/25 • 8 min

Why do so many young people support someone like Donald Trump? In this episode, we talk about the surprising appeal of authoritarian rulers, the nostalgia for a “better time” that never really existed, and the psychological craving for a strong, guiding figure. Is it about Trump himself, or is it about a deeper desire for structure in a chaotic world? We’ll also explore the risks of romanticizing leaders and what it says about us as a society. Join the conversation and see what’s behind this unexpected phenomenon. Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com

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Blame Games and Wildfires: Why Pointing Fingers Won’t Stop Nature’s Fury

What's Up! with John and Reena

01/11/25 • 22 min

Wildfires are raging, and so are political debates. In this episode of Deviant Lounge, we explore the futility of blaming others for natural catastrophes and discuss how to focus on real solutions. Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com

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Childhood Trauma and The Imaginary Audience Syndrome

What's Up! with John and Reena

12/07/23 • 16 min

Jøhn jives about “The Imaginary Audience Syndrome,” its causes, and effects. Also, hear Jøhn's plans to appear on Reena's podcast, Better Call Daddy, in disguise due to his conscious uncoupling from video appearances on what he calls zoomcasts.
In entertainment, RIP Ralph (“HEY NOW!”) and Norman Lear. Thanks for the years of inspiration and entertainment.
More audio episodes available free at JiveShow.com
Daily YouTube @Jive show updates via JiveStreams.com

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Subscriptions Are Modern Slavery 🚫 Do Not Submit

What's Up! with John and Reena

12/01/24 • 13 min

Subscriptions keep people enslaved to international technology corporations through unnecessary monthly payments, and by limiting the reach of deviant speech. This has allowed the billionaire class, via their media platforms, to convince the poor to fight each other over culture instead of focusing their anger at the authoritarians and plutocrats. Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com

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Jive with Paul Vato; The King Of All Latinos 👑

What's Up! with John and Reena

07/30/23 • 63 min

Jive with Paul Vato; actor, podcaster, entrepreneur and co-author of the new book Kāma Sūcia aka The Filthy Bed: An Intimidating Guide to the Secrets of Erotic Penile Pleasures!
Paul shares his fascinating journey through the Chicago improv scene of the 90's as a Latino community builder, and his many adventures in Hollywood before starting a luxury sandal company and a cigar brand. Please visit PaulVato.com to learn more about The King Of All LatinosTM
More of this exists for free, and ad-free at emodojo.com

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Everybody Wants to Be a Hero

What's Up! with John and Reena

12/10/24 • 29 min

From Charles Manson and his recent “interviewer” ('Making Manson' on Peacock) to Luigi the Alleged Assassin — and maybe even that vanished MAGA kid who allegedly shot Trump in the ear, everybody wants to be noticed for their own righteous cause. But, how far is too far? What happens when the copycat heroes start sharing their madness on social media? The entertainment industry has taken over news, sports, politics, and now ... terror? So, why do we watch? Why do we enable it all? Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com

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Why Goodpods Dominates Indie Podcasting in 2025

What's Up! with John and Reena

01/02/25 • 27 min

Goodpods is one of the newer podcast listening and social apps that connects podcasters with listeners. Today I share my love/hate relation with the app, and my favorite indie podcasters from Goodpods going into 2025 including: Mama D, Cindy, Reena, Kervin, George, and Keb (from Unfiltered Studios). Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com

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