Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores

#127 - Dr. Mary Bockover

Dr. Mary Bockover is the founder of the Humboldt Philosophy Forum, a forum that "examines pressing topics and aims to educate in a way that is both critical and constructive". She is also a professor in the Philosophy Department at Cal Poly Humboldt.

#126 - Gabe Lee

Gabe Lee is a singer-songwriter and is currently on tour. To find the tour schedule, or learn more about Gabe, visit his website (@gabeleetn.com). You can also find him on Facebook (@GabeLee) and on YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/TikTok (@MisterGabeLee).
 
Be on the lookout for Gabe's new album, Drink the River, out July 14th!
 
 
0:00 | Life on tour
 
10:23 | Getting started in music
 
18:46 | Finding inspiration for your songs
 
29:03 | Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney controversy and artists reaching escape velocity
 
40:12 | People looking for the story of a victim
 
48:22 | Finding your voice offstage
 
1:03:10 | Don't expect success without first putting in the work
 
1:15:02 | How Gabe found his bandmates
 
1:19:43 | Looking back and seeing how far you've come
 
1:28:04 | The most important thing is just taking a chance

#125 - Jake Matson

Jake Matson is a journalist with a Master of Science from Columbia University. He is currently a Sports and News Reporter for the Times-Standard.
 
Nick sits down with Jake to discuss his recent reporting on the acts of misconduct surrounding the Cal Poly Humboldt men's basketball program

#124 - Dr. Will Fisher

Dr. Will Fisher is a Professor in the Economics department at Cal Poly Humboldt.
 
 
0:00 | Going to school for economics during the '08 crash
 
7:00 | The current banking crisis
 
27:10 | Trump era banking regulation cuts
 
40:48 | People believing they'd never get scammed
 
46:10 | How bad will this recession be
 
56:15 | Will the Fed achieve a soft landing
 
1:00:06 | Can we enact real change
 
1:19:26 | Learning in today's world
 
1:24:17 | Dropping out of college

#123 - Scott ”Q” Marcus

Scott "Q" Marcus is a professional speaker. He is the Chief Recovering Perfectionist for ThisTimeIMeanIt.com, the founder and Publisher of Two Words Magazine, past president of the northern California chapter of the National Speakers Association, wellness coach and consultant, newspaper columnist and more. You can find Scott online (@ThisTimeIMeanIt.com) and at his Facebook group (@IntentionsAffirmationsManifestations).
 
 
0:00 | Start
 
5:37 | Weight loss journey
 
17:07 | Struggling with food addiction
 
35:57 | People turning against you when you try to change
 
45:50 | The importance of effective communication
 
1:02:33 | Is a crucible necessary for real change
 
1:16:06 | We never grow up
 
1:21:30 | The difference between shame and guilt
 
1:28:41 | Wishing you could change the past
 
1:34:00 | The law of attraction and religious science

#122 - Hailee Nolte and Kara Bennett

Hailee Nolte and Kara Bennett are the founders of The Pony Keg Mobile Bar, "Humboldt County's resident horse trailer bar! Specializing in local brews, stellar service and great times!".To book The Pony Keg Mobile Bar, or learn more, you can find them online (@theponykegmobilebar.com) and on Instagram (@ponykegmobilebar).
 
0:00 | True Crime
 
6:02 | The Pony Keg Mobile Bar
 
22:55 | Working on your vocabulary
 
29:32 | Working events
 
46:26 | The work that goes into a small business
 
1:17:00 | Lucid dreaming
 
1:21:54 | What's next for The Pony Keg Mobile Bar

#121 - Rev. Tyrel Bramwell

Reverend Tyrel Bramwell is the Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He is also the host of Cross Defense on KFUO radio. You can find Cross Defense online (@KFUO.org) and wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find Rev. Tyrel Bramwell on YouTube ( @TyrelBramwell ).
 
 
0:00 | The online game
 
20:21 | St. Mark Lutheran Church LGBTQ controversy
 
55:11 | The Church and Homosexuality
 
1:48:47 | The pressure on churches to "get with the times"
 
1:59:43 | Intentional vs unintentional sin
 
2:25:45 | Strong churches vs declining churches
 

#120 - Kaelan Rivera

Kaelan Rivera is the founder of Lost Coast Pride. You can find Lost Coast Pride on Facebook/Instagram (@LostCoastPride).
 
 
0:00 | Living with a brain injury
 
5:56 | Lost Coast Pride
 
8:11 | Ferndale church controversy
 
18:37 | Redwood Pride all age drag show controversy
 
40:59 | The consequences of free speech
 
51:08 | The idea that kids are being "groomed" at drag shows
 
1:13:18 | Kaelan's transition story
 
1:31:53 | Being transgender in the 90s vs today
 
1:35:29 | Transitioning kids at a young age
 
2:02:59 | Experiencing gender dysphoria
 
2:06:15 | Reaching out to the LGBTQ community
 
2:09:16 | Being socialized as a man vs woman

#119 - Angelleigh and Michael

Nick sits down with Angelleigh and Michael to discuss cannibalism, D&D, character, and more! Remember to tip your waiters.

#118 - Dr. Amber Gaffney and Stephanie Souter

Dr. Amber Gaffney is a social psychologist and the Principle Investigator of the Social Identity Lab. Her research focuses on social identity, group processes and social influence. She is also an Associate Professor of Social Psychology and Academic Research Graduate Program Coordinator for Cal Poly Humboldt. Stephanie Souter is the Co-Investigator of the Social Identity Lab and is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Cal Poly Humboldt. She is also a Research Analyst III in the office of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Reporting at Cal Poly Humboldt. You can find the Social Identity Lab online (@humboldtsilab.org).
 
0:00 | The Social Identity Lab and extremism in society
 
14:32 | Uncertainty and its relation to the group
 
23:19 | "Othering" people
 
29:41 | The effect of emotions on collective movements
 
35:49 | Prototypical vs non-prototypical leaders
 
47:31 | Group identity vs individual identity
 
1:00:32 | Well-defined groups vs ambiguous groups
 
1:09:55 | Social Identity Theory
 
1:23:22 | Research on the effect of self uncertainty on conspiracy theory adoption
 
1:30:09 | Nothing is true and everything is possible
 
1:35:22 | Research vs me-search