'NICKY B' - Creating a Soul Tunnel

Nicky B is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, TALKYOSHXT, once a month and have yourself a glorious evening! 💯In this episode, we discuss our feelings on Jake & Logan Paul, which Clinton was the first black president, what went wrong with the Fast & Furious movies, what it's like to watch 'American Beauty' in 2025 (shoutout Kevin Spacey), the extreme importance of facing resistance consistently, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Mic technique and podcast setup1:23 - Music production to podcasting & vaping story3:41 - Road stories, Ohio, and the Paul brothers5:34 - Celebrities running for president & Kanye13:05 - Kanye’s mental health, artistry, and comparisons16:01 - Creativity, comedy friendships, and open mics20:05 - Cloning, Reddit fights, and comedy as a sport24:48 - Comedy grind, burnout, and being present29:03 - True fans, podcast support, and community33:45 - Podcasts as therapy, music vs. podcasting36:43 - Psyched3l1cs, m1crod0s1ng, and perception41:08 - H1gh doses, %r1pping with others, and hidden realities46:08 - Salvia stories, MGK vs. Eminem, Kanye’s influence49:06 - Cancel culture, Mandela effect, and sponsors53:57 - Artistic delusion, health, and building routines58:40 - Productivity, solo work, and time management1:02:03 - Balancing content, books vs. videos, and growth1:06:42 - Learning science, comedy bombing, and failure1:08:24 - Resistance, mental strength, and daily struggles1:11:12 - Comedy subreddits, electric skateboards, and style1:14:40 - Funkadelic, genre-hopping, and Eminem’s evolution1:19:04 - Musical influence, heavy metal, and counterculture1:23:01 - Skankfest, podcast power, and political guests1:27:43 - Eminem legacy, podcast boom, and celebrity politics1:34:00 - Disney remakes, Freaky Friday, and nostalgia fatigue1:39:05 - Writing with purpose, Mac Miller, and authenticity1:44:38 - Talent vs. hard work and embracing opportunity1:49:00 - Cancel culture, attention economy, and free speech1:52:13 - American spectacle, NPC TikToks, and Gen Z jokes1:58:53 - Redban, comedy nepotism, and OnlyFans culture2:01:00 - Disney’s future, remakes, and aging icons2:05:06 - Disney adults, romcoms, and Jennifer Lawrence2:08:03 - Funny People, standup life, and trailer spoilers2:10:04 - Extreme horror, Martyrs, and global gore cinema2:16:58 - Terrifier, Saw legacy, and horror oversaturation2:18:50 - Ana de Armas, Blade Runner, and closing thoughts2:19:59 - Outro: Art, passion, and resistance mindset