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Difficult to Please
by Difficult to Please
Difficult to Please is two creative collaborators having a conversation on being 30, pop culture, subculture, politics and everything between and intersected. Basically, two friends saying 'eff it, press record'.
Episodes
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Summer '26 Breakdown: World Cup, Anime Expo 2026 & LA Adventures
In This Episode: Shoutout to Japanese dudes vibing, Erling rows, and no shout out to shitty Argentina fans. Also keeping up with the cons, JV reviews 2026 Anime Expo for the pod. (Handler duties for a giant mech cosplay, the new convention layout, and Japanese Women's Wrestling!) 😕😕😕
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2026 Predictions: The Return of Physical Media and UBE MATCHA
Is the "Sad Beige" era finally over? In Episode 65, JV and Erwin break down why 2026 is officially the year of Retail Maximalism. We’re moving away from sterile minimalism and toward "Third Shop" cozy vibes, tactile ownership, and a brand-new color palette.---- In This Episode: We explore the...
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Collector Culture: Labubus Are Ruining Your Life
JV and Erwin, just what are we even talking about.Modern Collecting Culture Labubus, Pokemon Cards, Vinyl Toys, Streetwear UNBOXING JOY? WHAT YOU HYPE ON?/WHAT'S YOUR TAKE?---Difficult to Please is the podcast decoding how gaming, street-wear, and AI collide in modern culture.---TNX!PLS LIKE AND...
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Nonsense, Fashion, & Evolving Hustle
What are we even talking about.
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K BYE 2024
JV and Erwin lowkey wrap up 2024, it's not that serious tho. 2024 game of the year? not Call of Duty Capcom revival? Dino Crisis or Megaman pls 2025 motto? get money or naaaa WHAT YOU HYPE ON? --- Difficult to Please is two creative collaborators having a conversation on AI, pop culture,...
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K BYE 2024
JV and Erwin lowkey wrap up 2024, it's not that serious tho. 2024 game of the year? not Call of Duty Capcom revival? Dino Crisis or Megaman pls 2025 motto? get money or naaaa WHAT YOU HYPE ON? --- Difficult to Please is two creative collaborators having a conversation on AI, pop culture,...
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Back on our BS
JV and Erwin don't really talk politics post election. RIP democracy and gg project 2025 tho. But also talk about other random BS like - Dino Crisis and Parasite Eve - Apple hype and gripes - How Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom in the MCU - Country music...whaaaa - Do we really need AI in...
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Failed Attempts
In this episode we talk: 1. Momofuku's attempt to trade mark Chili Crunch 2. Gundam: Hathaway's Flash 3. Boston Dynamic's retirement of Atlas 4. All Birds + Sneakers
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Another Nerd Tangent
Anime, Marvel, Fashion, and Games.
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2023 Wrapup
I thought I posted this.
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Geeking Out
Geeking out. Studio Ghibli, Boy and the Heron, Kusama v Basquiat v Haring, Wtf Marvel...Bob Iger? Stay up
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Pivot to Retail
Off script, we talk about retail things... and Evangelion Crawfish collabs...
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Main YT
Yay, the episode works. News is a bit outdated due to recording and posting. We talk about all the crazy weeks with X formerly known as Twitter. Alien's Exist by Blink 182. Non-spoiler take on Nolan's Oppenheimer. Things we hyped on: 8bit Duo's mechanical Keyboard, Virgil Abloh's Mickey Mouse…
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Stealth Wealth Nerdism
(Outdated since this recorded at the beginning of the month) Double feature because I was too salty with losing another video file. A lot of the news information is a bit outdated but we do talk about AX, Cons, and the step up in nerdism and counter-culture collecting.
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Difficult Technical Difficult To Pleases
Unfortunately no video due to technical difficulties. We talk about the new the return of Yeezys and Adidas' smart decision, Messi's great deal, Apple AR/VR headset, dumb health problems, and games.. specifically Final Fantasy 7 and 16.
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Counting L's
In this week's episode, we're chatting about some major corporate drama. We'll discuss the wild stuff happening with Don Lemon at CNN, Tucker Carlson at Fox, and the Adidas-Kanye West partnership. Plus, we'll talk about BuzzFeed and Vice News closing their doors and rant about AI-generated art's...
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Tangentla
Erwin and JV talk about Tik-Tok ban becoming a potential Patriot Act PT. II, AI topics: Spotify DJ fail & auto power points, E3 Cancelled & more cancelled cons., and Oscar and movie tangents.
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F--king Bots (AI & Robotics) pt.2
A sequel to our 2/11/19 episode. We look at where we are now since we talked about AI and automation back in 2019.
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Can't Defend Ye
In this episode Erwin and JV talk about alternative pop celebrities, social media alternatives and content creator plans, can't defend Ye anymore, and Disney's nerd problem.
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Back from Break?
Erwin and JV catch up on adulting, stress, and life changes. A return to virtual 3rd spaces, the future of work, 1.2x view speeds, and how priorities change in the different chapters in your life.
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Nerd Rant
Cons, AI, and Public Sports Teams. Why would gaming teams go public...?
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Imagen AI Creativity
AI written description: The advancement of artificial intelligence has caused a large amount of concern (and support) around the world. It's a hot-button issue for most people, in that it can implement positive changes - or become like Skynet and destroy us all in a fiery explosion. An extremely...
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Bulking Up
In this episode Erwin and JV talk about big companies selling itself to bigger companies for bulking up, Nike's 50 years anniversary and lack of mention of E-sports, and vanity gadgets. Big name companies are trying to find homes in other big companies. JV thinks when markets look grim, big...
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Consolidations & Decentralizations + Elon
There are too many damn streaming services! What you mean, Bitcoin is not supposed to be used as an alternative token for exchanging goods like what they are doing in El Salvador? Are people doing NFTs right yet? I also hope Elon doesn't plan to turn Twitter into a free-speech 4chan.
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Buzz Thoughts
Enter the psychological mind of Erwin's Buzz Thoughts. Along with JV discussing future Call of Duty Modern Warfare game story plots, why asylum seeking brown and black people are getting treated differently at the boarder, head of Amazon Games studio stepping down, the potentials of Epic Games...
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THE POWER OF BRANDS
Erwin and JV talk about the power of brands. What does it mean to consolidate various big names into the space? Anti-trust laws are getting a moment right now not because of the pricing power concerns but abuse of power regarding those who control the distribution. We also dive into streetwear…
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Year 2020 plus 2
I feel like it's just been one long year of 2020, and it's time to try to move forward with the new normal. Many people have achieved great things throughout the years, and some have just been stagnant. Either way, it's time to build upon our successes or move on from our slumps. So, here's to a...
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THE META MULTIVERSE
Erwin and JV talk about Meta, formerly known as Facebook, and their dream for the metaverse. They attempt to connect everything: What does it mean for digital assets, NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, MMORPGs, multiple metaverses, and Artificial Intelligence. Are we pretty much headed to a Sword Art Online...
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2000s are back
EMO MUSIC IS BACK YA'LL. This episode talks about cycling trends from relaxed fit clothing, Squid Game being Battle Royale 2.0, and Olivia Rodrigo's music. We dip back into wearable technology again, and Erwin asks JV about future trends to be aware of soon.
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Rich People's Space Problems
Erwin and JV talk about wearable technology, rich people beef, and JV's hope for the next generation.
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Only Friends
In this episode Erwin and JV talk the Olympics, the world in the cloud, and thoughts of the creative economy. Stay safe everyone.
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DTP is for the Culture
In this episode, Erwin and JV dive back into the rhythm of culture. We go into drinking habits formed during the pandemic, lessons about risk mitigation and prevention we learned from the pandemic, big Disney moves, the future of conventions, hot tub streamers?? and the future of creative digital...
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the popculture multiverse
Erwin and JV return to normalcy, mask-free podcasting about pop culture. We discuss Lil Nas X's strange controversy over his Nike shoe, Chillhop Girl, Video games, the Streaming Multiverse and finally... where does street fashion go from here? Reach out to us at [email protected] We…
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Break Up Big Ed
Erwin and JV try to break down an NFT in understandable terms and look at higher education. One of the questions we address is. "What is higher ed for?" With new certifications and big companies (such as Tesla recruiting and training people out of high school), are there alternatives to upward...
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mo problems
(This was recorded before the Super Bowl) We follow up on the last episode regarding stonks. What went wrong, what did we find out? And essentially... does it really even matter? We touch a bit on the next round of stimulus, and finally... we get back into culture.
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mo money
We catch up on conspiracy theories, the changing of sports, and Erwin and JV talk money... again. But this time, it's about how they invest (speak to an actual finance advisor, please). We probably should go to Wu-Tang Finances and taking some GZA advice on diversifying our bonds.
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FK 2020
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Can we ctrl-z 2020? But it wasn't all that bad though. I think 2020 was a year people's perspective and priorities switch. Forward to 2021.
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Flex From Home
It's Hot COVID Summer Time. Are we tired of hearing "the new normal" yet? Erwin and JV talk about the change in flex culture and the full integration of digital spaces into our daily lives... unless you have lived on the internet like JV. We debate if Home Snaps are a thing or we going to forever...
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Tale of Two Economies
Well... We just went through two big economic depressions. What does this mean going forward? Are the systems and norms going to change going forward? Or is the return to normalcy the way to go? Spoiler alert.. 'going back' is not the answer.
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Meet Us At The Mall 2.0
First off, there are many vital voices that demand your attention and awareness. Educate and inform yourself about what is going on during this time of civil frustration and unrest. This episode recorded before the riots started, and if you wanted to take a break from the chaos, Erwin and JV hope...
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The Quarantine Kings
THE COVID19 AKA CORONACATION AKA CORONACOMY AKA BLAME IT ON THE COVID AKA "JV AND ERWIN DON'T GO OUTSIDE" EPISODE
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FF7: Enviormental Terrorism Remake
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming on April 10, 2020. JV and Erwin both grew up playing the game with JV remembering way too many details. They discuss the overall themes of the game, and Erwin asks whether or not FF7 was just a messy story plot? ALERT. There will be FF7 Spoilers just in case you...
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Cons are dead
Erwin and I discuss the state of conventions. Are there too many? Conventionally, the more competition of cons, the better it'll be. But what does that mean for consumers? Going to cons isn't cheap, and if you have a variety of interests, it can put a pretty good dent on the wallet pocket. So at...
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Bonus
Happy New Year! Erwin was in San Diego for the holidays, so he met up with JV to do a bonus? episode. Erwin and JV talk about ten things that shaped the last decade from technology, TV shows, and music. Happy New Year! Erwin was in San Diego for the holidays, so he met up with JV to do a bonus?...
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China Rules Everything Around Me (CREAM)
We go in on China. Erwin and JV banter about China's influence on the global world both from an economic perspective and a cultural one. They talk about a myriad of topics from the NBA, to tech companies, to fucking Blizzard's President's non-apologetic apology. In the end, do people care? China...
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Mindful Consumption
JV and Erwin talk about Mindful Consumption. Sometimes the things that are good for us cost a lot more. This is not saying that the more expensive something is, the "better" it is for you... cause it's not. Instead, your choices and purchases are a reflection of your morals and ethics. It's wrong...
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Remote
Our first remote podcast! SAN x PDX but we still on the same coast... This episode JV asks Erwin about his move to Portland, re-socializing at 30, and what are the right signs to get up and dip out into a new area.
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REFECT AND RECAP II
HEEEEREEEE WE GO FAMS. EP20. DIFFICULT TO PLEASE. TEAM ALL CAPS. TANGENTS. IMAGE YOU ARE AT YOUR HIPSTER COFFEE JOINT AND YOU OVER HERE ERWIN AND JV GOING ON TANGENTS. Shout out to Olibata. Shout out to Anchor.
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Self-enrichment
JV and Erwin talk about being "too woke" and what does that mean? Is it being too educated or does it mean something entirely different? Or does JV just need to go to sleep and stop worrying about it. We have some more book recommendations for and OVER/UNDER IS BACK Y'ALL. Shout out to the...
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It's economics fam
S2E8! JV and Erwin piss off the hip-hop heads. Hip-hop is pop and pop is youth culture. The youths have have taken hip-hop on a different path, and no one gives a fuck about what the culture is now. Sorry purists. Erwin talks about how pop culture drives up the price of Supreme bogos and JV talks...
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