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The Switch
by Happy Human Media
If you're looking for something that will really make you think differently, tune in to The Switch.
Episodes
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#243: A Year Later: Albums, Not Singles
It's been a year since we last recorded, and we picked right back up. Eric's being multi-dimensional, I'm trying to keep it organic, and we're talking overproduced content, AI cutting out the ums and likes, and why we're not gonna produce singles every day, we're producing albums. Let's get into...
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#242: One You, Everywhere
We’re back after some time away, and this episode is a real catch up on what’s changed... podcasting, creativity, and the “recipe” we’ve been working on along the way. We talk about dropping the reserved version of ourselves and learning to show up as one you, everywhere... at home, at work, and…
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#241: The Switch is the Room
This one’s a reflection on the room we’ve built. The conversations we’ve had. The ideas we release into the world—slow, intentional, and honest. The Switch grows with us. Not for everyone. But for the ones ready to listen. 🎙️ @infinitetalkspod🎙️ @imhappyoscar
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#240: Some Doors Are Meant For You
This week we go long form—talking about doors. Opportunities that show up before you’re ready… Moments that make you level up… The difference between forcing something vs. walking through it when it’s time. We touch on public speaking, creative routines, content shifts, Ye’s convo with Akademiks,...
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#239: Bear Fruit Anyway
Welcome back to The Switch! This one’s about bearing fruit—even when no one’s picking it. We kick it off with the story of Macario Martinez, a street sweeper turned viral musician. Everybody sees the blow-up... nobody saw the years of showing up. Switch-it-up Steps: The Tree Was Always There:...
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#238: Land the Plane!
Welcome back to The Switch! This time, we’re talking about the other side of taking flight—landing the plane. Starting ideas is one thing, but knowing when (and how) to land them? That’s where the real game is. Switch-it-up Steps: You Have to Land to Move On: If you never land, you can’t switch…
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#237: Take Flight
Welcome back to The Switch! This one’s all about launching—your ideas, your dreams, your work. Like a plane, you can sit on the runway forever, or you can take off and see where it goes. But to fly, you need a plan, a destination, and the guts to actually go for it. Switch-it-up Steps: Pack What...
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#236: Find Your Training Ground
Back at it on The Switch! This episode is all about putting yourself in the right spots to train, so when the real moment comes, you're ready. No waiting, no shortcuts—just doing the work. Switch-it-up Steps: Test Before You Go Big: Comedians don’t just drop a special out of nowhere—they test…
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#235: Turning Adversity into Opportunity
Welcome back to The Switch! This week, Eric and I are diving deep into the art of flipping obstacles into opportunities. We’re getting real about how life’s challenges can either trip you up or push you forward—depending on how you approach them. Switch-it-up Steps: New Place, New Vibes: We open…
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#234: Creative Free Agency
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are diving into what it means to be a 'creative free agent'—keeping your creativity unchained and flowing, even when life tries to box you in. Switch-it-up Steps: Keep It Loose: We chat about why it's key not to lock yourself down with too many rules...
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#233: Advice to Our 2018 Selves
Welcome back to The Switch! In today's episode, Eric and I take a trip down memory lane, dishing out some advice we wish we could give our 2018 selves just as we were kicking off our podcasting and creative journey. Switch-it-up Steps: Invest in Your Craft: We reflect on the importance of…
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#232: How do you know you Scored?
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are diving deep into the importance of having clear markers for success, just like the rules in a game. From hitting homers in baseball to publishing episodes in podcasting, knowing when you’ve scored is crucial. Switch-it-up Steps: Define Your Wins:...
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#231: Routine Matters
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are jumping into the gritty world of routines. It’s tough getting them started, but man, once you see them in action, like my regular scenes at the park, it’s like watching a well-oiled machine. Everyone’s locked into their habits, day after day....
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#230: Cheap Wisdom
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are hitting up a topic that’s all over the place—cheap wisdom. You know, the kind you pick up from YouTube, books, podcasts, just about anywhere. We dive into how, like Jordan Peterson says, we can learn from others’ experiences without having to face...
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#229 - When to Filter, When to Flow
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are diving into the real talk about knowing when to keep it real and when to tone it down. Whether it's at work, with family, or out in the world, figuring out when to show your true colors—and when to paint a little differently—is key. Switch-it-up...
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#228: How far can you push Creativity?
Welcome back to The Switch! In today’s episode, Eric and I explore the edges of our creativity—those moments when our ideas push us out of our comfort zones. We dive into how creating alter egos like Kobe's Mamba or my own Happy Oscar allows us to tackle deeper topics and push boundaries....
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#227: Work behind the Joy
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are talking about the grind behind the glamour—doing the work so others can kick back and enjoy. Whether it's keeping the rides running smooth at Disneyland, producing our podcast, or whipping up a big family meal, it's all about the hustle that makes...
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#226: Beyond the Legend
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are stripping away the legends from things we often put on a pedestal, whether it's a pair of classic Jordans, a hit song, or any other creative artifact like a live band. We're talking about seeing things for what they really are, just like Marcus...
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#225: Ideas drift away... grab them! All of them?
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are getting into something that hits close to home for a lot of us—ideas, especially those brilliant flashes that strike people in everyday jobs who might not feel they’ve got the tools or courage to bring them to life. We're digging into why some of...
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#224: Program or Be Programed
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are tackling something deep—how our minds get programmed and the impact it has on our lives. We’re talking about the scripts we run in our heads, the ones others try to install in us, and why it’s tough to change that programming if you’re not even...
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#223: Age is just a Number
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are diving into how we keep that inner kid alive, no matter how many candles are on the birthday cake. We’re talking about cranking up those old-school jams, revisiting the neighborhoods where we grew up, and just letting ourselves kick back without a...
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#222: Documenting Your Life: Looking Back and Living Now
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are diving into the topic of documenting your life, exploring how looking back at where you've been can shape where you're headed, while also emphasizing the importance of living in the moment. Switch-it-up Steps: Capture the Moments: Take the time to...
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#221: Nostalgia: Looking back to Move Forward
Welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are diving into nostalgia, talking about how looking back at good times can push us forward. We’re reflecting on our podcast's journey, seeing how it grew fast and how those old times help us today. Switch-it-up Steps: Remember the Good Times: Think...
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#220: Quality, Creativity, Critique
Hey everyone, welcome back to The Switch! Today, Eric and I are getting into why it's super important to bring your A-game when it comes to the quality of what we create. After producing some episodes with not-so-great sound, we’re diving deep into why crisp, clear audio is a must and why I’m...
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#219: Social Side of Creativity
Welcome back to The Switch, where Eric and I wrap up our three-part series on creativity at Jujuice. After exploring Organized Creativity and Intentional Creativity, we’re discussing the Social Side of Creativity in this episode. We dive into the expectations behind our creations and how engaging...
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#218: Intentional Creativity
Welcome back to The Switch, still at JuJuice in Laredo, Tx, where Eric and I continue to explore the depths of organized creativity. In this episode, we dive into the concept of Intentional Creativity. We discuss the importance of creating with purpose, but with the understanding that what we...
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#217: Organized Creativity
On this episode, Eric and I are diving deep into the theme of organized creativity while chilling at JuJuice, enjoying a pitaya bowl and chocolate smoothie. We're unpacking how setting up professional Instagram accounts for Infinite Talks Podcast and Happy Oscar Studio has not only structured our...
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#216: Spark Creativity
On this episode, Eric and I are back at it, chatting about all things creative while continuing our conversation from episode 215 at Bridge Ministries Coffee Shop. We're still on the go, diving into how we use drives around our city and virtual city tours to spark our creativity. Plus, we discuss…
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#215: It's Never Finished
Welcome to a fresh episode of The Switch, now coming to you on the go! This time, Eric and I met up at Bridge Ministries Coffee Shop in Laredo, TX to talk about creativity and this podcast—a never finished art piece. We dive into the world of creativity, exploring how this ongoing project…
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#214: The Hunt for Prime
Welcome back to another episode of The Switch. Today, Eric and I dive into the modern-day phenomenon of Prime, a drink that has taken the younger generation by storm. Join us as we discuss our personal experiences with Prime, the power of social media influencers, and the ever-evolving landscape…
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#213: Radio Waves
Welcome back to another in-person episode of The Switch. Today, Eric and I dive into the world of radio, its history, and how it has shaped our experiences and those of generations before us. Switch-it-up Steps: Appreciate the Evolution: From the early days of radio to the modern era of streaming...
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#212: Take out the Trash
In this episode, Eric and I reunite "in the flesh" for the first time since before the COVID pandemic and what sparked our conversation? Forgetting to take out the trash. But it's not just about the literal act of forgetting to do this on a weekly basis to be in line with the city trash-pickup...
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#211: The making of "Ella Baila Sola"
Welcome back to another episode of the Switch! In this 10-minute-plus episode, we dive into the world of musica Mexicana, specifically the genre of Corridos Tumbados. If you're not familiar with it, don't worry, we've got you covered. We discuss the rise of Peso Pluma, an artist who's been making...
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#210: The Prime Effect
In this episode, we're focusing on the movement sparked by Coach Prime, Deion Sanders. It wasn't just about football—it was his post-game interview after a tough loss to Oregon in Week 4 that truly caught our attention. Coach Prime, with his unmatched positivity, shed light on the essence of...
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#209: Charging Stations
In this episode, we're talking about making memories and savoring them, inspired by Eric's memorable night at a Guns N' Roses concert. But it wasn't just the killer 3-hour set from Slash, Axel and the guys that caught our attention for this episode — it was the charging stations, keeping phones...
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#208: Back on the Map
After a long hiatus, Eric and I are back on the Switch. Life is a roadmap, and sometimes we take detours, but it's all about finding our way back. For this bounce back episode we had a longer conversation to catch-up and bring you up to speed. After this, the majority of our episodes will be…
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#207: Prepared to turn on the Switch
On this episode we talk about preparing for a journey. Our journey is into the world of podcasting but also the world of balancing life with creative drive. Is it good to have a north start? Send us the phrase from the show by following our instagram accounts and sending us the phrase via DM....
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#206.2 - Two Years After
Wow. It has been a bit - hope everyone is healthy. Positive thoughts going to you if you read this. Thanks for tuning in.
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#206: Building a Support Group
On this episode Sketch, Carlos and I (Oscar) talk about building the right support group to keep un in check.
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#205: Obstacles are Opportunities
Sketch 83 Happy Oscar Eric S. Castillo Carlos Rob
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#204: Source & Curate
Thanks for listening.
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#203: Existing vs Living
Back into the groove of things and getting used to live streaming. On this episode we talk about Existing vs Living
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#202: Connection (Back at it)
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#201: LockDown Activities Chat
On this episode, Eric, Carlos Rob and I catch up to talk about what we are placing our focus on during this pandemic.
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#200: LockDown Edition
On this episode Eric and I catch up during the current lockdown here in Laredo, Texas using Zoom web app. Thanks for listening and hoping you are well.
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#199: What New Activity Have You Tried?
On this episode, Eric and I met up on February 28th to record what would be EP 199. This was days before the COVID-19 pandemic. Life has been pretty different to say the least but this experience is helping each of us evolve in our own unique way. The topic was chosen out of a q&a book.…
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#198: Don't mistake kindness with Weakness
Eric and I have a chit chat about kindness and weakness. This topic was inspired by an interview where John Travolta shared this thought.
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#197: You have to LIVE your way into Success
On this episode we talked about living our way into success rather than sitting around thinking ourselves into success. This is all very real for all of us in terms of it being a struggle taking action. Take a listen and hear a couple of dudes talk about what has or hasn't worked for them on…
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#196: How many hours does it cost?
hey, thanks for tuning in. be the switch.
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#195: Kicking off 2020!
Eric and I caught up for an episode this past week where we talked all about wrapping up 2019 and starting 2020. We dove into resolutions, clarity, focuses for 2020. - Oscar
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If you're looking for something that will really make you think differently, tune in to The Switch.
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