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Propaganda, Art, Health, Regenerative Systems, Great Food, Economic Incentives, and building companies in an increasingly digital world.
These concepts own my mind. This podcast is an opportunity to explore these ideas with world leaders, entrepreneurs, my homies, and people who generally excite or entertain me.
It is called a playground for a reason. This podcast will be as fun as it is informative; we are tackling society's most pervasive issues, but in a way that we are undoubtedly going to fuck up, scribble on, and get hurt.
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This is the free portion of Sky King's Mental Playground, where we start the fun and welcome you into the playground.
To listen to all podcasts of Sky King's Mental Playground, sign up at skmp.supercast.com
Propaganda, Art, Health, Regenerative Systems, Great Food, Economic Incentives, and building companies in an increasingly digital world.
These concepts own my mind. This podcast is an opportunity to explore these ideas with world leaders, entrepreneurs, my homies, and people who generally excite or entertain me.
It is called a playground for a reason. This podcast will be as fun as it is informative; we are tackling society's most pervasive issues, but in a way that we are undoubtedly going to fuck up, scribble on, and get hurt.
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In this episode, I sit down with comedian Mike Eaton as he dives into his life stories, from hilarious anecdotes about his mom's encounter with edibles to the complexities of the comedy scene. Discover his unique experiences and insights on Austin's stand-up comedy landscape, the power of privilege, and to what it really feels like navigating setbacks and the grind of chasing success. Mike also shares his top food recommendations in Austin and the joy of giving back through comedy. This one’s a mix of laughs, wisdom, and raw honesty you won’t want to miss.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikeiseaton
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike.is.eaton
00:00 Introduction
03:11 Austin Comedy Scene Insights
06:42 Challenges in the Comedy Industry
28:50 Roast Battle League Drama
33:24 Diversity in Comedy
35:32 The Art of Insult Comedy
41:17 Comedy and Privilege
56:35 Systemic Racism and Personal Stories
01:05:45 The Influence of Success and Privilege
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