The Bus Driver Experience

Today on the show, again, we're going to be tackling the idea of censorship. The people who think things shouldn't be seen or things shouldn't be expressed, or the idea that certain things when they're portrayed are going to project bad ideas is a big responsibility in our society. And in this democracy, in the republic, in the free state that we get to live in, it's very unique privilege to be able to decide what can be said, what can be seen.

Today's guest is Kirra Cheers. Kirra is a photographer/director whose work explores themes of connection and sexuality within an urban dating culture. Originally from Australia, Kirra now lives and works in New York City. She is currently living in New York City. She's a photo based journalist who looked at questions and looks at dating in an urban environment.

For today's show, Kirra and I are topless during this podcast and we're going to be pushing the bounds and the limits of Google, Facebook, Instagram and the ways they limit and censor what and how things can be seen and perceived.

If you're in New York City, please go check out her show at the box August 24th. It is a Free The Nipple Party.

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I created The Bus Driver Experience as a way to gain a new perspective from the unique lives of other people - Olympic athletes, monks, porn stars - to not just learn, but EXPERIENCE what it’s like to be in their shoes for a day.

And do it in a way unlike how every other travel/interview show does it. Most other shows merely talk with these individuals.

But talking with these people isn’t enough for me.

I want to live their unique story. To understand not only what they go through in their day to day, but also why they’re doing it. Follow me on YouTube for videos of the experiences with my guests, and other content.

For media and collaboration inquiries, or more on the show, contact me by email or visit my website.

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“In Japan, Pro Sumo is not just a sport - it’s like you joined the military.”

Ladies and gentlemen, this week we welcome the founder and director of the world’s largest sumo competition outside of japan, Andrew Freund.

Since 2001, he’s been hosting “U.S Sumo Open” and has since choreographed, produced and announced more than 700 sumo tournaments all over the globe. Being a sumo wrestler himself, he’s been in the ring a few times - becoming US National Sumo Champion multiple times and has even competed at World Championship events at the international level.

Over the years, he’s become a crucial part in representing sumo overseas. So much in fact, that in 2012, he was inducted in the Martial Arts History Museum’s Hall of Fame.

In this episode, Andrew shares everything you ever wondered about sumo. From the differences between japanese sumo and american sumo to... why is pro sumo considered to be like joining the military?

Everything and more is in this fantastic episode!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Andrew started, and how US sumo became the biggest tournament outside of japan.
• What are the differences between japanese sumo and american sumo. And how sumo is like joining the military.
• What the hierarchy in pro sumo is like. And how insane the thought that people dedicate their entire lives to be one is.
• Does sumo wrestling have weight division? And what strategies are used to win in the ring.
• The main 3 or 4 most fundamental exercises in sumo wrestling.
• How japanese sumo has been received in the U.S. And what are the general reactions people have when they watch a match for themselves.
• And a TON more.

So please, enjoy Andrew’s story.

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I created The Bus Driver Experience as a way to gain a new perspective from the unique lives of other people - Olympic athletes, monks, porn stars - to not just learn, but EXPERIENCE what it’s like to be in their shoes for a day.

And do it in a way unlike how every other travel/interview show does it. Most other shows merely talk with these individuals.

But talking with these people isn’t enough for me.

I want to live their unique story. To understand not only what they go through in their day to day, but also why they’re doing it. Follow me on YouTube for videos of the experiences with my guests, and other content.

For media and collaboration inquiries, or more on the show, contact me by email or visit my website.

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Nzube Udezue, better known by his stage name Zuby, is a professional rapper, creative entrepreneur, life & fitness coach and host of the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast. Zuby is a graduate of the University of Oxford and has released three studio albums and two EPs under his own independent record label COM Entertainment.

Zuby is a real product of the internet. He has been creating original music and content years in the British rap scene. However, it wasn't until 8 months ago when Zuby shattered the female powerlifting records in deadlifting and bench press that he achieved international notoriety.

Be sure to check out Zuby's podcast and his music on his website zubymusic.com

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I created The Bus Driver Experience as a way to gain a new perspective from the unique lives of other people - Olympic athletes, monks, porn stars - to not just learn, but EXPERIENCE what it’s like to be in their shoes for a day.

And do it in a way unlike how every other travel/interview show does it. Most other shows merely talk with these individuals.

But talking with these people isn’t enough for me.

I want to live their unique story. To understand not only what they go through in their day to day, but also why they’re doing it. Follow me on YouTube for videos of the experiences with my guests, and other content.

For media and collaboration inquiries, or more on the show, contact me by email or visit my website.

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Lizbeth De La Cruz is a first generation latinx student from Los Angeles, California. Inspired by her teachers in elementary school, from an early age, she discovered her passion for learning and teaching. These experiences and others brought Lizbeth's interests and the community together enabled a strong foundation which has shaped her activism and public service through engaged digital scholarship.

Currently, Lizbeth is a fifth year Ph.D. Candidate at the University of California Davis working towards a Ph.D. in Spanish with an emphasis on Human Rights. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Fresno State.

Her academic scholarship emphasizes a Publicly Engaged Digital Humanities approach through fieldwork in the U.S.-Mexico Border. Her role as a facilitator for the DACAmented: DREAMS without Borders and Humanizing Deportation, Digital Storytelling projects provide the platform for undocumented immigrants and deportees to participate as knowledge creators. ​Lizbeth is currently co-developing Migri Map, a humanitarian aid resource for migrants in Tijuana.

I met Lizbeth last year while I was on assignment for AJ+. I was covering the Playas de Tijuana Mural Project in Tijuana.

Watch that video here

While covering her story I was moved not only by her work but the many individuals I spoke with. Many of them have been negatively effected by the immigration policy between the United States and Mexico. Lizbeth and I jump right into supreme court rulings that recently took place, ICE and childhood detainees on our southern border.

Please check out Lizbeths work below and be sure to check out some of her amazing programs on her site and how you can help.

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You are either on the bus or off the bus..

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I created The Bus Driver Experience as a way to gain a new perspective from the unique lives of other people - Olympic athletes, monks, porn stars - to not just learn, but EXPERIENCE what it’s like to be in their shoes for a day.

And do it in a way unlike how every other travel/interview show does it. Most other shows merely talk with these individuals.

But talking with these people isn’t enough for me.

I want to live their unique story. To understand not only what they go through in their day to day, but also why they’re doing it. Follow me on YouTube for videos of the experiences with my guests, and other content.

For media and collaboration inquiries, or more on the show, contact me by email or visit my website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.