Mike and Kenzie are joined by visionary artists, business owners, and multi-generation Reno locals, Ben Crowley and Emerson Casey. From synchronicities and Hermetic Alchemy to tattoos and Burning Man, find out what makes these 2 some of your favorite locals.

(00:00 - 00:30) Intro

(00:31 -01:00) Ben & Emerson

(01:01 -08:25) Synchronicities

(08:26 - 12:08) The Woo Woo

(12:09 - 26:03) Hermetic Alchemy + Finding the Path

(26:04 - 36:31) Artistic Inspiration

(36:32 - 01:10:31) Tattooing + The Art of Healing

(01:10:32 - 01:26:38) Reno’s Community Through the Eyes of a Local

(01:26:39 - 01:43:37) Question from our Last Guest

(01:43:38 - 01:44:28) Outro

Find out what Emerson and Ben are creating next: https://www.instagram.com/goldenblack__official/

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Your Favorite Locals took IQ Tests; can you guess who scored higher? Join Mike and Kenzie as they share stories about layoffs, play "Hired or Fired?", and navigate the complexities of IQ at work and with family. How useful is knowing your IQ?

(00:00 - 00:30) Intro

(00:31 - 13:06) Failing Forward

(13:07 - 23:24) Layoffs & Getting Fired

(23:25 - 29:46) Let’s play “Hired or Fired”

(29:47 - 35:16) Work Ethic and Laziness

(35:17 - 45:17) Should Employers consider IQ in the hiring process?

(45:18 - 1:00:01) More on (and Moron) IQ

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From politicians to social media personalities, Your Favorite Locals explore the who’s and how’s of Grifting. Learn from our favorite failures, stories of the swindled, and how to spot a wannabe Guru-turned con artist.

(00:00 - 00:31) Intro

(00:32 - 02:45) America Fails Forward

(02:46 - 04:03) Presidential Debate

(04:04 - 16:01) Grifters in Politics & Social Media

(16:02 - 38:00) Gettin’ Got by Grifters

(38:01 - 41:31) Alpha Male & Empowerment Bootcamps

(41:31 - 57:04) How to Spot a Grifter

(57:05 - 57:56) Outro

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