60 acast.com <![CDATA[Life's a REC]]> https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec en Pop culture,interview,therapy ,comedy,friends,trauma ,bryan ortiz,david castillo,comics,tv,film,sports Can two friends find truths about each other? Welcome to Life’s a REC! Does the title hit a little too close to home? That’s the point. In this brand-new, interview-based therapy podcast (with jokes!), two friends go on a pop culture odyssey to try to better understand each other, and the REC that is life. 

Join us every week as we discuss topics of conversation in a (sometimes failed) attempt to root out deep troubles, traumas, and life stories from another in the hopes of becoming better friends. Follow along as we deal with each other and discover just how much life is nothing more than a series of Reactions to Educational Conversations with one another.

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]]> Welcome to Life’s a REC! Does the title hit a little too close to home? That’s the point. In this brand-new, interview-based therapy podcast (with jokes!), two friends go on a pop culture odyssey to try to better understand each other, and the REC that is life. 

Join us every week as we discuss topics of conversation in a (sometimes failed) attempt to root out deep troubles, traumas, and life stories from another in the hopes of becoming better friends. Follow along as we deal with each other and discover just how much life is nothing more than a series of Reactions to Educational Conversations with one another.

Follow us here:

Facebook: facebook.com/lifesaREC

Twitter: @RECthepod

Instagram: @RECthepod

Email: recthepod@gmail.com

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]]> true info+605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462@mg-eu.acast.com 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 lifes-a-rec episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/undefined/1616721906756-6771de6a19459562e2b69b1f16248667.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec <![CDATA[Life's a REC]]> 25: Want Some Candy? 25: Want Some Candy? Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT 47:00 62e9ef32807bfe00143b1de8 false https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 62e9ef32807bfe00143b1de8 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 25-want-some-candy This time around David and Bryan HEAD FOR THE CHOPPA!!!! full 1 25 Are the Predator movies more than just aliens versus muscles? Do they deserve credit for being more high brow than Morton Downey Jr’s presence in Predators 2 would suggest? And why the heck doesn’t Bryan think Danny Glover was absolutely beef cake in his role? What’s life’s great hunt anyway? In this episode the boys discuss the parallels between the Predators hunt for the ultimate trophy and our personal hunts in life. We ask the question, is the Predator franchise the best franchise out there? Is Alien VS Predator Requiem as bad as we think? BURING questions with burning answers. Once again David tears down Bryan to his base core to claim him as his ultimate trophy. Sit back, relax, and GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!!

 

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Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

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]]> Are the Predator movies more than just aliens versus muscles? Do they deserve credit for being more high brow than Morton Downey Jr’s presence in Predators 2 would suggest? And why the heck doesn’t Bryan think Danny Glover was absolutely beef cake in his role? What’s life’s great hunt anyway? In this episode the boys discuss the parallels between the Predators hunt for the ultimate trophy and our personal hunts in life. We ask the question, is the Predator franchise the best franchise out there? Is Alien VS Predator Requiem as bad as we think? BURING questions with burning answers. Once again David tears down Bryan to his base core to claim him as his ultimate trophy. Sit back, relax, and GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!!

 

Topics Discussed:

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> 24: I Must Break You Part 2: Fire Down Below 24: I Must Break You Part 2: Fire Down Below Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:51 GMT 48:28 62ba8e8fd10d980013ad2dbc true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 62ba8e8fd10d980013ad2dbc 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 24-i-must-break-you-part-2-fire-down-below full 1 24 It's father’s day for us and we don’t have a set topic because one of us quit their jobs and the other lacks a parental father figure. So we’re back on Surviving The Game: Work Watch Part Deux. Between Cantonese style scrambled eggs, lots of poop jokes, lots more poop jokes, we talk about all of life’s most important issues through a Twister Breakfast lens. You’d be surprised at the obnoxious amount of sense that makes once you listen to Bryan and David wax emotional about all of the above. Even if David has to get past Bryan getting his Steven Seagal movies wrong.        

   

Topics Discussed:

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> It's father’s day for us and we don’t have a set topic because one of us quit their jobs and the other lacks a parental father figure. So we’re back on Surviving The Game: Work Watch Part Deux. Between Cantonese style scrambled eggs, lots of poop jokes, lots more poop jokes, we talk about all of life’s most important issues through a Twister Breakfast lens. You’d be surprised at the obnoxious amount of sense that makes once you listen to Bryan and David wax emotional about all of the above. Even if David has to get past Bryan getting his Steven Seagal movies wrong.        

   

Topics Discussed:

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

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]]> 23: Magic the Blathering 23: Magic the Blathering Wed, 18 May 2022 14:43:25 GMT 43:30 62844748ca638f001321d48a false https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 62844748ca638f001321d48a 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 23-do-youbelieve-in-magic full 1 23 What is Magic? Is it all sorcerers, and illusionists, or is it another word for something we experience? Bryan asks David about what he thinks about magic, and off topic we go when it comes to the importance of writing, and the importance of watching too much violence as a kid. Let’s dive deeper into the twisting mind of author and Magic the Gathering pro DAVID and explore his lack of wonderment. Grab your magic three rings, pull that rabbit out of your hat, and deal out those magic cards because it's in an ALAKAMAZING episode! PRESTIGE! 

   

Topics Discussed:

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

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]]> What is Magic? Is it all sorcerers, and illusionists, or is it another word for something we experience? Bryan asks David about what he thinks about magic, and off topic we go when it comes to the importance of writing, and the importance of watching too much violence as a kid. Let’s dive deeper into the twisting mind of author and Magic the Gathering pro DAVID and explore his lack of wonderment. Grab your magic three rings, pull that rabbit out of your hat, and deal out those magic cards because it's in an ALAKAMAZING episode! PRESTIGE! 

   

Topics Discussed:

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> 22: Event Body Horizon Parts 22: Event Body Horizon Parts Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:08 GMT 49:35 6273fc205798790017de73ac true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 6273fc205798790017de73ac 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 22-body-parts-of-evil Talking about GOOD and EVIL! Old school movies and moral alignments dominate the conversation. full 1 22 You probably don’t remember the philosophically-astute observations of the 90’s horror thriller Body Parts with Jeff Fahey, but Bryan and David do, and it stirs some ancient roots in their assumptions about good (Sam Neil from Event Horizon) and bad (Sam Neil from Event Horizon). Basically, if you love Sam Neil, without the Jurassic Park talk, you have found your home. Riding that Easter train we dive into how we manifest, believe, or understand the concept of good and evil in our lives, AND in Event Horizon. Come for the emotional development. stay for that SAM NEIL!

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Body Parts
  • Impressions of each other
  • RIP Grandmother Ortiz
  • Can evil be beyond our control?
  • Event Horizon Hell vs. Hellraiser Hell?
  • John Lithgow’s not British!

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> You probably don’t remember the philosophically-astute observations of the 90’s horror thriller Body Parts with Jeff Fahey, but Bryan and David do, and it stirs some ancient roots in their assumptions about good (Sam Neil from Event Horizon) and bad (Sam Neil from Event Horizon). Basically, if you love Sam Neil, without the Jurassic Park talk, you have found your home. Riding that Easter train we dive into how we manifest, believe, or understand the concept of good and evil in our lives, AND in Event Horizon. Come for the emotional development. stay for that SAM NEIL!

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Body Parts
  • Impressions of each other
  • RIP Grandmother Ortiz
  • Can evil be beyond our control?
  • Event Horizon Hell vs. Hellraiser Hell?
  • John Lithgow’s not British!

 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> 21: Slasher Jesus and Chocolate Blood 21: Slasher Jesus and Chocolate Blood Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:27:06 GMT 48:17 625e0caffb380100122bd8aa true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 625e0caffb380100122bd8aa 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 21-slasher-jesus-and-chocolate-blood full 1 21 Even the combination of words in this title don’t do justice to just how much random material Bryan and David get out of discussing Easter. It turns into a debate about slasher Jesus, sure, but we get personal too. Eventually. Grab those GRAND BUNNIES, chocolate eggs, and cozy up with conversation you probably don't need, but we love that you're here with us. A24 may just have put out Everything Everywhere All at Once but just WAIT till they hear OUR pitch for the next holiday blockbuster. Come for the chocolate and stay for Zombie Jesus.


Topics Discussed:

  • The meaning of Easter
  • Work Watch 2022 and NEW YORK adventures
  • The CREED concert to remember 
  • Zombie Jesus
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • A24 Film Pitch

  

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear


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]]> Even the combination of words in this title don’t do justice to just how much random material Bryan and David get out of discussing Easter. It turns into a debate about slasher Jesus, sure, but we get personal too. Eventually. Grab those GRAND BUNNIES, chocolate eggs, and cozy up with conversation you probably don't need, but we love that you're here with us. A24 may just have put out Everything Everywhere All at Once but just WAIT till they hear OUR pitch for the next holiday blockbuster. Come for the chocolate and stay for Zombie Jesus.


Topics Discussed:

  • The meaning of Easter
  • Work Watch 2022 and NEW YORK adventures
  • The CREED concert to remember 
  • Zombie Jesus
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • A24 Film Pitch

  

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear


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]]> 20: The Slappening 20: The Slappening Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT 44:48 624ca6d7a259030012ceeb9f true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 624ca6d7a259030012ceeb9f 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 20-the-slappening To slap or NOT to slap, that is the question. full 1 20 You’ve heard all the hot takes, bad takes, and lukewarm takes there is to hear about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. But you haven’t heard two men talk about what the slap meant to the Back in the Day parental violence we suffered from, and maybe grew from. We discuss everything from the Oscars to chanclas, yeah it's one of THOSE episodes.

 

Topics Discussed:

  • The Oscars
  • The X-Files, MAN vs ALIEN
  • The Slap Heard Round the World
  • Will Smith and Chris Rock
  • Punishment from a cultural standpoint


Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> You’ve heard all the hot takes, bad takes, and lukewarm takes there is to hear about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. But you haven’t heard two men talk about what the slap meant to the Back in the Day parental violence we suffered from, and maybe grew from. We discuss everything from the Oscars to chanclas, yeah it's one of THOSE episodes.

 

Topics Discussed:

  • The Oscars
  • The X-Files, MAN vs ALIEN
  • The Slap Heard Round the World
  • Will Smith and Chris Rock
  • Punishment from a cultural standpoint


Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

 

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]]> 19: William Hurt R.I.P. 19: William Hurt R.I.P. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:44:10 GMT 46:52 6231ff839a81ba0012593f1d true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 6231ff839a81ba0012593f1d 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 19-william-hurt-rip From Altered States to Lost in Space and everything in between. full 1 19 We look back on the work of the late great William Hurt, ranging from Altered States to the 1996 classic Michael. David discovers his origins in being attracted to older women while Bryan continues seeking validation from movie dads. Do we place celebrities on pedestals? Should we look to ourselves for true stability? Should we just discuss more Trespass? These questions and more in today's episode.


Topics Discussed:


Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear


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]]> We look back on the work of the late great William Hurt, ranging from Altered States to the 1996 classic Michael. David discovers his origins in being attracted to older women while Bryan continues seeking validation from movie dads. Do we place celebrities on pedestals? Should we look to ourselves for true stability? Should we just discuss more Trespass? These questions and more in today's episode.


Topics Discussed:


Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear


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]]> 18: The Boys and the Bat 18: The Boys and the Bat Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:12 GMT 54:52 6227b7c26720c2001319abb7 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 6227b7c26720c2001319abb7 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 18-the-boys-and-the-bat Rev up that Batmobile cause we talking Matt Revees THE BATMAN! full 1 18 If you thought we were being ironic about the “hate” we have for each other, this episode is for you. Bryan and David trade ‘chingasos’ because David is too jaded to enjoy a well-done superhero film, and Bryan is too enthusiastic to criticize an awful cameo. Come for the Batman discussion. Stay for the Trespass.   

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> If you thought we were being ironic about the “hate” we have for each other, this episode is for you. Bryan and David trade ‘chingasos’ because David is too jaded to enjoy a well-done superhero film, and Bryan is too enthusiastic to criticize an awful cameo. Come for the Batman discussion. Stay for the Trespass.   

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 17: I Must Break You 17: I Must Break You Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:57:41 GMT 46:49 6216add655a82400137c17ee true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 6216add655a82400137c17ee 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 17-i-must-break-you Off the cuff and in the wild with NO TOPIC!!! full 1 17 Well if finally happened, we didn’t have a topic! With one of our intrepid heroes unemployed, we figured now would be a good time to talk about crapping our pants, farting, and other lowest common denominator talking points. Experience our minds as we are over stressed, sitting on the edge, and rambling like two men riding and old fashion train car on the track to nowhere.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Checkie Brown



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]]> Well if finally happened, we didn’t have a topic! With one of our intrepid heroes unemployed, we figured now would be a good time to talk about crapping our pants, farting, and other lowest common denominator talking points. Experience our minds as we are over stressed, sitting on the edge, and rambling like two men riding and old fashion train car on the track to nowhere.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA 

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Checkie Brown



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]]> <![CDATA[16: It's the Wild Wild Jest]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:58 GMT 48:31 61f9be8a6b13d70013db9424 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61f9be8a6b13d70013db9424 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 16-its-the-wild-wild-jest Time to ride side saddle with our emotions! full 1 16 Is the modern Western dead as fried chicken? Son of Orti and Senor Castle say ‘yes’, but that’s because we’ve disrespected history and churros for far too long. We explore the difficulty of loss and change when it comes to the old west and our own PERSONAL lives.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Fesliyan Studios

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]]> Is the modern Western dead as fried chicken? Son of Orti and Senor Castle say ‘yes’, but that’s because we’ve disrespected history and churros for far too long. We explore the difficulty of loss and change when it comes to the old west and our own PERSONAL lives.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Fesliyan Studios

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]]> 15: Beyond Blunder Dome 15: Beyond Blunder Dome Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:00:18 GMT 48:02 61e798a998794200144360df true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61e798a998794200144360df 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 15-beyond-blunder-dome Are you a Monger or a Gobbler? full 1 15 Who are we when the end is near? Are the webbed feet of Kevin Costner’s heroic mariner, or the sadsack degenerate Kim Coates? Wherever chaos reigns, our pains remain.   

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

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]]> Who are we when the end is near? Are the webbed feet of Kevin Costner’s heroic mariner, or the sadsack degenerate Kim Coates? Wherever chaos reigns, our pains remain.   

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

Check out Baby Jaba and Chewbys World on Instagram


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]]> 14: Writer’s Blockhead 14: Writer’s Blockhead Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:22 GMT 45:49 61de0527f93e160013d495b9 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61de0527f93e160013d495b9 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 14-writers-blockhead We Getting LIT Tonight!! full 1 14 Is writing something that’s personal, or does the fate of the world depend on the right adverb, and adjective? We answer that question the only way we know how: by taking detours about Ben Affleck’s inability to sell condos, and Bryan’s utter disrespect for the 25th Hour. 

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Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> Is writing something that’s personal, or does the fate of the world depend on the right adverb, and adjective? We answer that question the only way we know how: by taking detours about Ben Affleck’s inability to sell condos, and Bryan’s utter disrespect for the 25th Hour. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> <![CDATA[13: The WORLD'S END]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 03:29:58 GMT 50:58 61d510b710c85c0013371e60 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61d510b710c85c0013371e60 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 13-the-worlds-end It’s the end of the world as we know it? full 1 13 Our latest episode is about the apocalypse, and how our own baggage informs the oblivion we think we deserve. Or at least we think that's what it's about. You decide. 

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Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, Soularflair



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]]> Our latest episode is about the apocalypse, and how our own baggage informs the oblivion we think we deserve. Or at least we think that's what it's about. You decide. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, Soularflair



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]]> 12: Year in Review 2021 12: Year in Review 2021 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 06:00:23 GMT 46:12 61a6df67106ee100125b8ede true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61a6df67106ee100125b8ede 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 12-year-in-review-2021 What in the HECK FUDGE HAPPENED!?!?! full 1 12 What do weddings, comics, and sci-fi have in common? Probably nothing. But it’s what Bryan and David experienced in the middle of a pandemic, and still the two struggle to be best friends.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear and Regular Gonzales

Auld Lang Syne by United States Marine Band

Brohammer Fitness Facebook and Instagram

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]]> What do weddings, comics, and sci-fi have in common? Probably nothing. But it’s what Bryan and David experienced in the middle of a pandemic, and still the two struggle to be best friends.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear and Regular Gonzales

Auld Lang Syne by United States Marine Band

Brohammer Fitness Facebook and Instagram

Check out Piggins and Banks for sponsorship

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]]> 11: Party at Nakatomi 11: Party at Nakatomi Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:00:23 GMT 49:42 61a6dee44274ca001a692065 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61a6dee44274ca001a692065 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 11-party-at-nakatomi Welcome To The Party Pal full 1 11 Bryan thinks Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie while David hates the very question. Yet in spite (or despite) of their disagreements, traditions can have meaning. Or something.  

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Borrtex, and Scott Holmes Music

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]]> Bryan thinks Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie while David hates the very question. Yet in spite (or despite) of their disagreements, traditions can have meaning. Or something.  

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Borrtex, and Scott Holmes Music

Check out Baby Jaba and Chewbys World on Instagram

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]]> 10: Santa’s Not Real? 10: Santa’s Not Real? Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:43 GMT 45:20 61a6d62379ae560013747dc9 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 61a6d62379ae560013747dc9 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 10-santas-not-real Therapy and Eggnog for Everyone! full 1 10 Sure, the Last Boy Scout hates women, but Bryan and David don’t, and with it, the boys go on a journey together about their personal holiday disillusionments. 

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Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear & Greg Atkinson

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]]> Sure, the Last Boy Scout hates women, but Bryan and David don’t, and with it, the boys go on a journey together about their personal holiday disillusionments. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear & Greg Atkinson

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]]> 09: Don’t Forget About Me: 09: Don’t Forget About Me: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:31:03 GMT 51:12 618ddba0d7d7dc001ae80156 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 618ddba0d7d7dc001ae80156 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 09-dont-forget-about-me Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe? full 1 9 We decided to put John Hughes on blast so you don’t have to, but we also discuss relationships, and how 9/11 changed chat forums. Bryan and David are still unsure how these all connect, but they try anyway.   

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Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

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]]> We decided to put John Hughes on blast so you don’t have to, but we also discuss relationships, and how 9/11 changed chat forums. Bryan and David are still unsure how these all connect, but they try anyway.   

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 08: Songs from the Crystal Cave 08: Songs from the Crystal Cave Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:30:38 GMT 50:57 618ddb3a2bf02500193d8bbc true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/08-songs-from-the-crystal-cave 618ddb3a2bf02500193d8bbc 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 08-songs-from-the-crystal-cave Prepare Your Earholes People. full 1 8 What can we learn about our connection to music through Steven Seagal’s disastrous foray into music? Surprisingly more than Bryan and David regretfully thought. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Songs from the Crystal Cave Album available on Amazon

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear


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]]> What can we learn about our connection to music through Steven Seagal’s disastrous foray into music? Surprisingly more than Bryan and David regretfully thought. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Songs from the Crystal Cave Album available on Amazon

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear


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]]> 07: Sexiest Man Alive 07: Sexiest Man Alive Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:48:06 GMT 48:58 618ddade20e89100138215d0 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 618ddade20e89100138215d0 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 07-tbd Nothing wrong with MILK TOAST full 1 7 In this episode we dive deep and explore our own sexuality in today's world, as well as discover the hottest men the 80’s and 90’s had to offer. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> In this episode we dive deep and explore our own sexuality in today's world, as well as discover the hottest men the 80’s and 90’s had to offer. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 06: Fight Club 06: Fight Club Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:20 GMT 51:00 618dda36519926001249f092 true https://linktr.ee/RECthepod 618dda36519926001249f092 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 06-fight-club You know the one RULE!! full 1 6 Our favorite fight scenes should be about more than just our favorite entertainment. Bryan and David inexplicably go down a rabbit hole of real fights in their lives, and why we can all be better fighters.     

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> Our favorite fight scenes should be about more than just our favorite entertainment. Bryan and David inexplicably go down a rabbit hole of real fights in their lives, and why we can all be better fighters.     

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 05: I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts 05: I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:36:45 GMT 47:29 618b15c1d86fa20011f014e9 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/05-i-aint-afraid-of-no-gh 618b15c1d86fa20011f014e9 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 05-i-aint-afraid-of-no-gh Ghosts are SUPER real! full 1 5 What happened to our collective sense of dumb wonder, and the supernatural? We don’t know, but Bryan and David turn it into a discussion anyway, weaving personal problems into anecdotes about La Lechuza. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> What happened to our collective sense of dumb wonder, and the supernatural? We don’t know, but Bryan and David turn it into a discussion anyway, weaving personal problems into anecdotes about La Lechuza. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 04: Daddy Issues 04: Daddy Issues Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:21:05 GMT 48:54 6074b7f22bb55d4ba2d00674 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/04-daddy-issues 6074b7f22bb55d4ba2d00674 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 04-daddy-issues full 1 4 Why did 90’s action heroes end up fighting their dads? This perfectly dumb question turns into a serious discussion about how we can deal with neglect, and social-normative ideas that can work against our development. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> Why did 90’s action heroes end up fighting their dads? This perfectly dumb question turns into a serious discussion about how we can deal with neglect, and social-normative ideas that can work against our development. 

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 03: Am I a Paradox? 03: Am I a Paradox? Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:41:27 GMT 54:17 606f672970551e6ec9b2fc20 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/03-am-i-a-paradox 606f672970551e6ec9b2fc20 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 03-am-i-a-paradox full 1 3 Time travel is the deus ex machina of many a sci-fi story. Sometimes it’s used for good (Terminator), sometimes bad (A Sound of Thunder). Bryan and David dig deep into the concepts, and how it ties into their life goals.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

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]]> Time travel is the deus ex machina of many a sci-fi story. Sometimes it’s used for good (Terminator), sometimes bad (A Sound of Thunder). Bryan and David dig deep into the concepts, and how it ties into their life goals.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

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]]> 02: What’s a hockey? 02: What’s a hockey? Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:41:09 GMT 52:49 606e3f9342bd18093449c043 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/whats-a-hockey 606e3f9342bd18093449c043 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 whats-a-hockey full 1 2 Bryan is a hilarious stereotype: a nerd traumatized by sports. David is the obnoxious stereotype of ‘Jock beats up Nerd’ bully. Together, they come across some kind of redemption. Come for the reactions to pissed off hockey goalies, stay for Bryan’s childhood trauma.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

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]]> Bryan is a hilarious stereotype: a nerd traumatized by sports. David is the obnoxious stereotype of ‘Jock beats up Nerd’ bully. Together, they come across some kind of redemption. Come for the reactions to pissed off hockey goalies, stay for Bryan’s childhood trauma.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear

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]]> 01: We have a podcast? 01: We have a podcast? Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:40:41 GMT 46:13 606e28747786466262864686 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/we-have-a-podcast 606e28747786466262864686 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 we-have-a-podcast We gotta start somewhere full 1 1 Believe it or not, the most apt description for this episode would be ‘Bryan and David explain the show about a show.’ It’s not the most riveting subject matter, but if you’re interested in who these two idiots are, this is the episode for you.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> Believe it or not, the most apt description for this episode would be ‘Bryan and David explain the show about a show.’ It’s not the most riveting subject matter, but if you’re interested in who these two idiots are, this is the episode for you.

Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo

Edited by Bryan Ortiz

Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA

Supplementary music by Podington Bear



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]]> 00: You Tease 00: You Tease Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:15:40 GMT 3:41 605d3cacf9b1bc37fbe37fdb true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-a-rec/episodes/00-you-tease 605d3cacf9b1bc37fbe37fdb 605d3a20e1b4b146d9c06462 00-you-tease Welcome to our world. trailer 1 Life’s a REC is a brand-new interview based comedic therapy podcast, where two friends go on a pop culture odyssey to try to better understand each other.

Join us every week as we discuss topics of conversation in an attempt to root out deep troubles, traumas, and life stories from one another in the hopes of  becoming better friends. Follow along as we deal with each other and discover just how much LIFE’S A REC!

Follow us here:

Twitter: @RECthepod

Instagram: @RECthepod

Facebook: facebook.com/lifesaREC

Email: recthepod@gmail.com

Make sure to use the #lifesarec and say hello!

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]]> Life’s a REC is a brand-new interview based comedic therapy podcast, where two friends go on a pop culture odyssey to try to better understand each other.

Join us every week as we discuss topics of conversation in an attempt to root out deep troubles, traumas, and life stories from one another in the hopes of  becoming better friends. Follow along as we deal with each other and discover just how much LIFE’S A REC!

Follow us here:

Twitter: @RECthepod

Instagram: @RECthepod

Facebook: facebook.com/lifesaREC

Email: recthepod@gmail.com

Make sure to use the #lifesarec and say hello!

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Hard Power USA

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