How Long Gone

807. Alex Kazemi

Jun 13, 2025
Alex Kazemi, a Vancouver-based writer and author of New Millennium Boyz, dives into the nostalgia of late 90s and early 2000s culture. He humorously critiques Playboi Carti's extravagant diamond lollipop while reminiscing about the quirks of outdoor adventures and Lyme's disease fears. The conversation explores the evolution of celebrity culture, fashion frustrations, and non-sexual escort services, alongside reflections on his Kabbalah faith and the quirks of modern travel. Get ready for a wild ride through pop culture and personal anecdotes!
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ANECDOTE

Peter Vack's Mall Fashion Quest

  • Alex witnessed Peter Vack embodying an Americana white male frat boy vibe at Century City Mall.
  • Peter obsessively searched for the perfect dinner outfit, ending lost and exhausted in the mall.
ADVICE

Innovating Five-Star Hotel Services

  • Five-star hotels should offer platonic paid companionship services for guests to hang out with.
  • Adding wellness amenities like cryotherapy and float tanks would modernize luxury hotel experiences.
ANECDOTE

Jason's Height Impressions

  • Alex experienced Jason's towering height and described it as a 'Yao Ming manorexic vibe.'
  • Despite his height advantage, Jason shared his vulnerability about others' assumptions concerning his athleticism.
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