131 - Stanley Sievers

Garza sits down in-person with writer, actor, director Stanley Sievers. The Moshumentary is out now! https://youtube.com/@stanley_ws

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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Dabs Are Too Strong 03:03 - Lucid Dreaming, Dreaming Up Ideas 07:21 - Why Is There No Technology in Dreams? 10:48 - The Dead Internet Theory 11:51 - Papa John’s vs Domino’s Pizza, Working at Jimmy John’s 14:20 - Discovering Hardcore Music, Going to Shows in Kentucky 17:03 - Being Straightedge as a Teenager, Drinking Through the Pandemic 22:40 - Moving to Chicago, Getting Into Improv Comedy 26:49 - Creating & Performing Characters, SNL Audition 29:31 - Stage Fright, Learning to Have Fun 32:54 - Pursuing SNL Audition 34:48 - Moving to New York, First Real Relationships 38:13 - Staying Committed, Persevering & Faith 40:44 - Moving to California, Finding Success on Social Media 43:19 - Graham Nash Heals the Soul 46:54 - Going Viral with Clips, Getting Burnt Out 52:03 - Steven’s Top Characters 53:53 - Burnout, Depression, Panic Attacks, Medication & Therapy 1:04:01 - What a Panic Attack Feels Like, Anxiety Disorder 1:12:11 - California is the Best 1:15:21 - Skit Production Process, Coming Up With Premises 1:21:28 - The Moshumentary 1:27:09 - How Old is Too Old To Mosh? 1:31:51 - Deathcore Has Guaranteed Breakdowns 1:33:04 - The Moshumentary is Out Now! Merch Available