Episodes

  • 20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia

    20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia
    May 18 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Childhood Friends Reunite 00:36 Embarrassing Ice Cream Story 01:57 Podcast Support & Sponsor Message 04:15 Reminiscing School Memories 05:44 Career Updates & Subbing 06:47 The Middle School Snitching Saga 09:02 First Video Adventures & Lost Vlogs 13:49 Old Teachers, Nostalgia, & Growing Up 16:14 Red String Video & Early YouTube Skits 19:29 Creative Projects & Comedy Skits 23:31 Makeup, Effects, & Music Video Days 26:23 When Things Go Wrong: The Vampire Video 28:08 Pranks, Basement Stories, & DIY FX 33:13 If TV Shows Were Real & Favorite Old Videos 36:08 Lessons from Filmmaking & Growth 40:00 Best & Worst Advice Learned 43:20 Phones, Screen Time, and Changing Tech 45:21 Respect, Toughness & Family 48:38 Injuries, Memory, and Growing Up 51:12 Giving Your All & Final Messages 52:03 Social Media, The Mall, and Signing Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • What Made This Juice King Never Quit | Renel Domond

    What Made This Juice King Never Quit | Renel Domond
    May 13 2026
    Renel shares the story behind building Juice Kings from the ground up, overcoming setbacks, and learning what it really takes to survive as an entrepreneur. From boxing and pushing physical limits to mental health, mentorship, branding, customer experience, and manifesting success, this episode dives deep into the mindset behind building something bigger than yourself. 00:00 Meet Renel: Entrepreneur & Juice King 01:27 Early Hustles and Resourcefulness 03:38 Lessons in Resilience 05:15 Boxing, Pushing Limits, and Facing Fears 08:00 Sports, Recovery, and Physical Challenges 11:17 Launching Juice Kings: The Origin Story 16:15 Building the Business, Overcoming Roadblocks 19:18 Economic Challenges and Educating Customers 21:42 Health, Wealth, and Entrepreneurial Mindsets 23:46 Never Quit: What Entrepreneurs Learn 25:19 Mental Health, Critics, and Starting During COVID 27:00 The Importance of Mentorship and Analysis 29:44 Acting on Impulse & Juice Kings' Launch 32:26 Building the Brand & Logo 37:26 Store Vibes, Reviews, and Customer Experience 39:44 Growth, Consistency, and Expansion 41:12 Applying Skills to Real Estate & Self-Improvement 43:36 Manifesting Success & Power of Words 46:02 Ten-Year Plans and Success Strategies 47:20 Biggest Lessons & Final Thoughts 48:46 A Message to the World & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko

    What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko
    Mar 22 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction 00:35 Perfectionism in Music Production 01:39 Struggles & Benefits of Being a Perfectionist 03:36 How Amir Started in Music 05:54 Early Production & Instrument Background 08:31 Transition from Hip-Hop to EDM 12:33 Big Moments in Hip-Hop Production 15:52 Starting a Record Label & Building a Following 19:16 Wild Stories from DJ Life 22:27 Taking Risks & Building the Brand 26:22 Future Goals & The EDM Scene in Connecticut 28:31 Changing EDM Trends & Album Release 31:44 Collaboration & Friendship with Juanny 34:53 EDM Festival Experiences 36:52 DJ Life, Requests & Reading the Crowd 39:37 Challenges & Politics in the DJ Scene 44:01 Importance of Content & Videography 45:45 Best & Worst Parts of Being a DJ 49:39 Self-Presentation & DJ Fashion 51:52 Final Reflections & Message to the World 52:48 Where to Find Amir Online & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • What Made This Trainer a BEAST | Hunter Fluegel

    What Made This Trainer a BEAST | Hunter Fluegel
    Mar 15 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Introducing Hunter Fluegal 01:02 Early Journey & Earning a Black Belt 02:58 Martial Arts Meditation & Habits 04:44 Podcast Sponsor & Announcements 05:56 Taekwondo in Real Life & Breaking Up Fights 06:48 Fitness Journey & Physical Therapy Approach 08:56 Movement, Recovery, and Mind-Muscle Connection 10:55 Running Journey: From 5K to Marathons 13:14 Training Insights & LA Marathon Experience 14:14 Learning from Other Athletes & Coaches 15:17 Pushing Through Pain & The Mental Side of Endurance 17:21 Tips for Beginner Runners & Setting Baselines 19:00 Building Toward Big Running Goals 21:40 Most Rewarding Trainer Moments 23:02 Helping Clients Build Healthy Habits 25:05 Football Journey & Training for the NFL 27:06 Performance Coaching vs. Playing 28:09 Overcoming Injuries & Identity as an Athlete 30:34 Aging, Activity, and Physical Decline 33:20 Breaking the Cycle—Being Active in Adulthood 35:13 Facing Discomfort & Running Through It 37:06 From Athlete to Coach: Ego and Positivity 38:26 Coaching Styles & Supporting Clients 41:02 Identity and Achieving Change 43:02 Personal Insights & Fun Facts 45:28 Advice for Future Trainers and Clients 46:50 Final Thoughts & Messages to the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • How This Public Speaking Champion Built His Confidence | Brandon Gaydorus

    How This Public Speaking Champion Built His Confidence | Brandon Gaydorus
    Mar 13 2026
    White balance was inexcusable so a black and white episode lol Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Hidden Podcast Studio 01:17 Brandon's Journey: Passions and Public Speaking 02:42 Podcast Support & Sponsor Shoutout 03:09 Intentional Speaking and Public Speaking Beginnings 03:38 Secrets to Becoming a Better Public Speaker 06:11 Importance of Repetition & Practice 08:13 Learning from Setbacks and Growth Stories 12:21 Self-Improvement through Reviewing Your Own Footage 16:00 Storytelling and Connecting with the Audience 18:58 Building Trust & Emotional Connection in Content 22:24 Why Stamford, Connecticut is Special 24:04 Brandon's Journey to Stamford 29:48 Breaking into Events: Brendan's Determination Story 34:01 Mentorship and Launching First Events 36:59 Music Showcases and Lessons from Event Organizing 39:39 Transitioning to Author: The Five Books Journey 44:35 Lessons Learned from Writing Multiple Books 49:48 Warm Heart Life: Mission & Backstory 57:01 Building Big Dreams & University Visions 01:00:34 Taking Action and Leaving a Legacy 01:02:03 Closing Thoughts & Community Focus 01:04:44 How to Connect with Brandon & Fun Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How to Build a Clothing Brand From Scratch | Visioneri

    How to Build a Clothing Brand From Scratch | Visioneri
    Feb 23 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Meet Brandon: Visioneri Brand Founder 01:20 The Origins of Visioneri Clothing 02:42 Building the Visioneri Brand & Early Designs 04:10 Success, Growth & New York Fashion Week 05:36 Breaking Into Fashion Week & Earning Respect 07:10 Authenticity, Purpose & the Visioneri Message 09:05 Keys to Building a Successful Clothing Brand 12:10 Creative Process & Fashion Collaborations 15:00 Business Lessons, Risks & Free Giveaways 17:40 Balancing Creativity, Business & Life 21:00 Personal Style, Fashion Choices & Influence 25:30 Trends, Drops & Visioneri Brand Identity 28:40 Business Setbacks, Money Mistakes & Learning Financials 31:50 Community Support, Burnout & Personal Growth 35:00 Consistency, Motivation & Dealing With Haters 37:25 Growing Up, Overcoming Adversity & Giving Back 41:50 Stamford’s Evolution & Building Community 45:05 Mentors, Influences & Staying True to Yourself 48:00 Creative Longevity & Doing What You Love 51:10 Final Thoughts: Be Yourself & Truly Connect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • The Love Triangle That Almost Ruined Everything | Jet Perry

    The Love Triangle That Almost Ruined Everything | Jet Perry
    Feb 17 2026
    https://www.even.biz/p/from-stamford-with-luv?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnnttqh9VNK75JAy8TxpLUJ--1VcbYqFWcT4n6uoIc5TC7acLnr_h4sBt9Vz0_aem_tKrNbaZX9hOqbr8PGyCFJw Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Jet Perry Returns & New Album Hype 03:55 Distrokid Sponsorship & Music Distribution Talk 04:04 Direct-to-Consumer Music and Artist Value 12:03 The Story Behind 'From Stanford With Love' 21:41 Love Triangle Experience & Lessons 28:34 Album Inspiration and Personal Growth 37:01 Modern Relationships & Social Media Influence 43:32 Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships 48:40 Sacrifice, Careers, and Challenges in Music 54:01 Album Creation Process & Creative Output 01:00:00 Authenticity, Identity & Artist Branding Today 01:05:36 "I Will Be Inevitable"—Jet's Mindset & Ambitions 01:09:01 Album Release, Support, and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • He Got Booed by a Schoolboy Q Crowd… | Dylan Reese

    He Got Booed by a Schoolboy Q Crowd… | Dylan Reese
    Feb 9 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro, Tour Stories & Casual Vibes 01:18 Running Into Each Other & How the Podcast Happened 02:39 Dealing With Haters and Online Negativity 06:55 Distrokid 07:57 Unexpected Success and Early Wins 13:43 Delusion, Persistence, and Artistic Growth 20:00 Viral Moments vs Authenticity 26:45 Saying No, Setting Boundaries & Artist Relationships 35:27 Tour Life Lessons and Being a Good Collaborator 41:00 Opening Acts, Ego, and Learning in the Music Industry 50:02 OG Status & Lessons Learned From Touring 52:20 Chasing Dreams & Impacting Fans 57:08 Upcoming Shows & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins