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

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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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🌎Billboards, The 1% & Neighbors🌎

Join Mike and Kenzie in a silly conversation about one of Reno's most underrated tourist attractions (The Billboards), what to do if you were kicked out of the trust, and finding out some of people's wildest Neighbor stories.

(00:00 - 00:31) Intro

(00:32 - 11:23) Failing Forward

(11:24 - 21:11) What the f*ck is up with Reno’s billboards?

(21:12 - 40:56) The 1%

(40:57 - 57:37) Horror Neighbor Stories

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🌎 The Rules of the Road 🌎

Your Favorite Locals turn bad to the bone and get a taste of the wild side hanging out with bada$$ biker babe, Jada Garcia. Jada shares how going through a break up made her fall in love with the motorcycle world. Her tenacious personality and burning rubber was a match made in heaven. If you are yearning to know how to do a "wheelie" on a Fat Boy, what to do around a motorcycle gang, and how to overcome fear THIS is a conversation you don't want to miss out on. Buckle up B*tches because we're going on the wildest ride in the West.

(00:00 - 00:48) Intro

(00:49 - 09:46) Failing Forward

(09:47 - 19:44) Understanding Motorcycle Life

(19:45 - 29:15) Break ups & Overcoming Fear

(29:16 - 33:45) Reno life as a biker

(33:46 - 39:30) The Rules of the Road

(39:31 - 53:10) Stunting and Brave

(53:11 - 58:52) Desert Collective by Little J https://www.instagram.com/__desertcollective__/

(58:53 - 1:01:28) Uncovering Jada’s biggest goal in life

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🌎 Is College Worth It? 🌎

It’s graduation season and Your Favorite Locals reflect on a huge mistake: graduating college without a plan. Mike and Kenzie discuss what it’s like to navigate today’s rough job market, share their hot takes about the craziness on university campuses, and answer the question we’re all wondering right now: is college worth it?

(00:00 - 01:07) Intro

(01:08 - 10:23) Failing Forward

(10:24 - 15:37) Graduating During Covid

(15:38 - 16:41) The Trades

(16:42 - 23:59) Rough Job Market

(24:00 - 30:21) The Rise of AI

(30:22 - 41:57) Protests on College Campuses

(41:58 - 51:18) Is College Worth It?

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🌎Understanding the Autism Spectrum 🌎

Mike and Kenzie sit down with Josh Rushford to discuss the Autism Spectrum, social media influencers faking Autism and self-diagnoses for attention, hyperfixations, savants, and Josh's hot takes on how Autism is reflected in media. Listen in and learn about what it's like living with Autism and how you can be a better friend to someone with ASD.

(00:00 - 01:04) Intro

(01:05 - 04:43) Failing Forward

(04:44 - 13:19) Josh Describes Autism and the Spectrum

(13:20 - 20:19) Overcoming Challenges with Autism

(20:20 - 33:17) Social Media Self-Diagnoses, Faking Autism for Attention, Dating, and Hyperfixation

(33:18 - 42:41) Brilliant Minds with ASD, Savants, and Autism Beyond Disability

(42:42 - 44:59) Finding the Line Between Funny & Offensive, Autism in Comedy

(45:00 - 49:17) Advice on How to be a Better Friend, Parent, or Coworker to People with Autism

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🌎 Bach Party Red Flags 🌎

Mike and Kenzie uncover the unconventional on the oldest tradition in wedding history... Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties! Mike claims he would never have a str*pper at his bachelor party while Kenzie goes off the deep end by suggesting a Co-Ed Bach party. Find out what gets you hitched and what gets you ditched in this episode.

(00:00 - 4:16) - Intro

(4:17 - 9:46) - Failing Forward

(9:47 - 37:00) - Bachelor + Bachelorette Do's and Don'ts

(37:01 - 44:54) - Google Trivia: Bach Edition (Where is the #1 place to host a Bachelor + Bachelorette Party? What is the best season to host a bach party? What is the average amount of money to spend on a bachelorette party?)

(44:55 - 52:43) - How to host a bachelor party in Reno, Nevada

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