318: The Opposite of Standing (ft Brian Jordan Alvarez)
Nov 16, 2023
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Brian Jordan Alvarez, actor and musician, joins the podcast to discuss his music and perfect Australian accent. The speakers talk about recycling period blood for plant watering, the functionality of diva cups, and a bougie lip balm. They also cover Pakistani viral video stars, the Seekeek ticketing app, disruptive fire alarms, creating authentic content, positive affirmations, and the correlation between money and health.
Brian Jordan Alvarez emphasizes the importance of questioning traditional methods and finding your own unique way of creating and releasing music.
Alvarez encourages artists to prioritize authenticity and putting their work out there without overthinking or conforming to industry standards.
Alvarez shares insights on his experience in the music industry, including collaborating with talented producers and his innovative approach to performing live shows.
Deep dives
Brian Jordan Alvarez talks about his music and creative process
Brian Jordan Alvarez discusses his approach to creating music and his philosophy on releasing art. He explains how he values putting his work out there quickly and getting feedback, rather than waiting for the 'perfect' time to release. He shares his belief in questioning traditional methods and finding your own unique way of doing things. Alvarez also talks about the success he has experienced in the music industry and how it has opened up opportunities to collaborate with talented producers. Overall, he emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and following one's own creative instincts.
The unique style of Brian Jordan Alvarez's music release strategy
Brian Jordan Alvarez shares his unconventional and organic approach to releasing music. He discusses how his songs, such as the viral hit 'Sitting,' have come about spontaneously and have been met with positive reception from audiences. Alvarez encourages artists to question traditional methods and take risks with their creative output, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and putting one's work out there without overthinking or trying to conform to industry standards. He also reveals plans to compile his singles into an album and discusses his upcoming live show.
Brian Jordan Alvarez's journey in the music industry and upcoming live show
Brian Jordan Alvarez discusses his experience in the music industry, from the unexpected success of his song 'Sitting' to collaborating with talented producers. He shares insights on his upcoming live show, where he plans to perform his songs and engage with the audience. Alvarez reveals his innovative approach to performing, including using a TV with a phone attached to project his face, as well as incorporating storytelling and Q&A sessions into the show. He expresses excitement for the sold-out event and his plans to continue creating and releasing music in his unique style.
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TikTok Trends and Reactions
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Brian Jordan Alvarez joins us on MARS! He shares how he started releasing music and his approach to a perfect Australian accent. Plus, a woman who recycles her period blood, the irony of Magic Johnson’s name, positive affirmations and some classic pickle ASMR.
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Hosted by Cody Ko & Noel Miller, Created by TMG Studios, Cody Ko & Noel Miller, and Produced by TMG Studios, Cody Ko & Noel Miller.
Chapters:
0:00 Suck It, Elon
1:10 Intro
2:14 Brian’s Writers Room
6:22 Crushed by ROBOT
7:58 TikToks on 2x Speed
9:03 No Case iPhoners
11:35 The McDonald’s App
13:21 Recycling Period Water
17:07 Diva Cup Deep Dive
20:01 The Australian “R”
21:04 Love Island Hunger Games
26:32 SeatGeek
28:08 The LOUDEST Fire Alarm
32:39 Forehead Tat & Brittney Spears
36:51 Brian’s Nephew
37:47 Brian’s Future in Music
40:21 Creative Releases
44:01 Audible
45:59 Using Your Own Creative Workflow
48:51 TJ Mack LIVE
51:15 Noel’s Upcoming Shows
52:56 TMG x TJ Mack Collab
55:07 Subscribe to TMG Studios!
57:10 Dark Horse TJ Mack
58:00 Positive Affirmations
59:10 Fastest Marathon
1:02:08 Magic Johnson Irony
1:03:04 Our Favorite Cody Tiktoks
1:05:31 Noel’s Best Tiktoks
1:06:24 Pickle ASMR
1:10:16 Watching With an Audience
1:12:27 Why Isn’t This Viral?
1:13:36 Stream DENTIST
1:16:30 Heading to the BoneZone
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