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Under the Influence
by Royce
Discussion without the bias of mainstream media. Hosted by Royce D'Orazio. roycedorazio.substack.com
Episodes
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Greg Grunberg
On this episode, Royce reconnects with friend and actor Greg Grunberg for a wide ranging conversation that moves from arcade games and old Hollywood side hustles to Star Wars, Disney, and fandom. What starts as casual catching up quickly turns into a deep discussion about careers, community, and...
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Teresa Hui
In this episode, I sit down with Teresa to talk about growing up as an “Xennial,” that in between generation with an analog childhood and a digital adulthood, and how that shaped her relentless work ethic and creative drive. We talk about social media, not as a strategy, but as an extension of…
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Rob Lott
In this episode, Rob shares what it’s really like working across Orlando Florida’s theme park scene. He brings Main Street, U.S.A. to life as a Dapper Dan at Walt Disney World, but he also shifts into a completely different gear performing as a mime at SeaWorld. Rob talks about how switching...
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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AM Coffee
In this morning’s AM Coffee, Royce dives deep into two parallel crises the loss of human value in culture and the accelerating fusion of tech and entertainment. The episode opens on tragic shootings at Brown University and a Hanukkah event in Australia, reflecting on how society’s “disposable...
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Scott and Royce talk OSHI
Thank you Anne, Kim Taylor, and many others for tuning into my live video with Eng Scott! Join me for my next live video in the app. LEARN MORE ABOUT OSHI This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Live with Royce
Thank you Jane B In NC🌼, Karlee-Wont-Give-Up, Kim Taylor, Teresa, and many others for tuning into my live video with World Ablaze! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Under the Influence: Inside IAAPA
This past week, I took Under the Influence on the road to IAAPA, the global expo for amusement and attraction professionals. From playground design to dark ride innovation, I explored how the world’s most creative minds are fusing classic fun with cutting edge technology, and what it means for…
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AM Coffee
Thank you TerribleSoftware, Keena Leonard, and many others for tuning into my live video with World Ablaze! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Jon Roberts
In this episode, Royce sits down with Jon Roberts, Manager at PTZOptics, film-school grad, AV industry veteran, and co-host of the Worthy Podcast. What starts as a light reunion from their first meeting at Infocom quickly turns into a deep, nerd-level conversation about film history, Oscar…
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Christopher Baum
The interview with Christopher Baum, Chief Compliance Officer at VoteRight, delves into the intricacies of modernizing voting systems to enhance security and trust in elections. Baum discusses the challenges of implementing new technologies in voting, emphasizing the importance of compliance with...
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AM Coffee
Thank you Karlee-Wont-Give-Up, Ronald, Kateri Race, Heather Ru, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Scott Davis
In this engaging conversation, Scott Davis and Royce delve into the intricacies of technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI. They explore Scott’s journey from working on the Hubble Space Telescope to becoming a tech entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way.…
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AM Coffee with Joe Walsh
Thank you Patricia Wren, Patty Whalen, Jane B In NC🌼, LeftieProf, Courtney Busby, and many others for tuning into my live video with Joe Walsh! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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The Multi Talented Lea Marinelli
I first saw Lea perform years ago with The Hooligans at EPCOT. Little did I know she was just beginning that journey at the time. A natural born rock star and performer, she effortlessly slides between playing with her band X Girlfriend and bringing Elsa to life in Disney’s Frozen at the Slow…
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AM Coffee
The show opens with breaking news and political noise, then pivots hard to TwitchCon where a streamer (Emiru) was grabbed and nearly kissed during a meet and greet while security failed to act. Royce argues platforms actively fuel para social dynamics yet offload moderation to creators, and that...
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Peter Ticktin
Attorney Peter Ticktin has served President, Donald J. Trump, as his attorney many times over the years. Peter was Trump’s captain at The New York Military Academy when both were cadets there in their teens. This conversation delves into Trump’s legacy, the influence of China, and the…
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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Bill Boulden
Bill Boulden, better known as Spruke, has spent years building and rebuilding in the startup world. As a fractional CTO, he’s helped launch twenty six companies, serving as a co founder for hire. In our conversation he explains why he’s finally focusing on one project worth betting everything on,...
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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J.L. Hancock
In this conversation, Royce sits down with J.L. Hancock a Navy veteran, cryptologist, and author to explore how technology and artificial intelligence have reshaped military operations over the past two decades. Hancock, who completed more than a hundred combat missions and later led innovation...
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AM Coffee
Thank you for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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DC Glenn
My interview with DC Glenn, the DC The Brain Supreme Follow @dcglennatl @tagteamwhoomp In this conversation, DC Glenn, one half of the iconic hip hop duo Tag Team, shares his journey from the early days of hip hop to the success of their hit song 'Whoomp There It Is.' He discusses the hustle…
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AM Coffee
This morning’s AM Coffee pulled no punches. The show opened with Royce shifting gears from casual Twitch banter into podcast mode and immediately went after TikTok. After a 24 hour marathon stream across Twitch and TikTok, Royce broke down just how broken TikTok’s creator payouts have become.…
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Live with Joe Walsh
Thank you Bob B., Daniel D Woodard, Cristina H-Bluesky, Steven Rosenzweig, Elizabeth Goodden, and many others for tuning into my live video with Joe Walsh! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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Deric Gilliard
Deric A. Gilliard retired in 2022, after 25 years as a federal communications lead working for political appointees in the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Prior to his work as public affairs advisor to the HHS regional directors for the eight southeastern states, Gilliard...
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Live with Jen Grisanti
If you are an aspiring writer or interested in storytelling, you will want to check out Jen's upcoming course. ACTIVATING THE PURPOSE IN STORY, CHARACTER, & PLOT (Part l) For more information on this transformative writing seminar go here. Jen brings a calming energy to her work and you will find...
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George Fontes
When you are done catching my conversation above with George, go catch his show appropriately titled, “World Ablaze.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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Les Leopold
In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of technology, power, and politics. The conversation kicks off with AI and how its potential has been hijacked by corporate interests. Instead of shorter workweeks and higher wages, productivity gains are being funneled into layoffs and stock...
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Joshua L Harris: Part Two
Walt Disney’s Legacy, Animatronics, and the Parks’ Future In this part two of this discussion, we explored the legacy of Walt Disney, the role of animatronics in preserving that legacy, and the ongoing tension between honoring tradition and chasing the present moment in the parks. Walt at the...
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Joshua L Harris: Part One
Disney, Pixar, and the Future of Storytelling This week’s conversation with Joshua L. Harris turned into a deep dive on Disney, Pixar, and the creative state of the parks and animation. What started as catching up after a few months quickly shifted into a critique of how storytelling has changed...
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AM Coffee
Thank you for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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Live with Marc Schulman
Thank you for tuning into my live video with Marc Schulman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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Live with Catherine Connelly
Thank you for tuning into my live video with Catherine Connelly! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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AM Coffee
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live audio! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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Uncensored: Current Events
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe
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Thomas E. Patterson Interview
Author Thomas E. Patterson joins me to discuss his new book, "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana." In this conversation, Tom Patterson discusses his book on Huey Long, drawing parallels between Long's political strategies and those of modern politicians like Donald Trump. The discussion...
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Episode 35
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Episode 34: UNCENSORED
Royce discusses the complexities of modern journalism, the impact of Trump's recent victories on the political landscape, and the evolution of anti-establishment movements. He also explores the implications of political identity and the potential for a third party in the current political…
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Episode 33
Royce delves into serious issues surrounding child abuse within the entertainment industry, particularly focusing on his experiences at a theater camp and the controversial figure of James Gunn. He reflects on the silence surrounding abuse, the problematic nature of Hollywood, and the need for...
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Episode 32
In this conversation with Royce, Mike shares his extensive experience working with the Walt Disney Company for over two decades. He discusses his career journey, starting from New York City to various roles within Disney, including his involvement in iconic shows like The Little Mermaid. The...
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Episode 31
In this conversation, Royce discusses the negative impact of streaming on the guest experience at Disney theme parks. He expresses concern over the lack of regulation in content creation and the need for self-regulation among creators beyond Disney. Royce shares personal experiences at Epcot,...
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Episode 30
This conversation explores the emotional farewell to Muppet Vision 3D, reflecting on Disney's changes and the legacy of the Muppets. The dialogue captures a blend of nostalgia, critique, and commentary on the evolving landscape of entertainment. The dialogue highlights the blurred lines in…
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Episode 29
In this conversation, Royce discusses the ongoing changes at Disney World, particularly focusing on Epcot's original vision and its relevance today. He explores the potential for a merger between Disney and tech giants like Apple, emphasizing the need for innovation in the entertainment industry....
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Episode 28
In this conversation, Royce discusses the grind of work versus leisure, sharing a personal anecdote about clout chasing in social media. He explores the evolution of advertising and content creation, emphasizing the blurred lines between media and reality. Royce reflects on the ethics of social...
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Episode 27
In this conversation, Royce explores the rapid evolution of AI and its profound impact on daily life, particularly through innovative tools like Notebook LM that transform documents into engaging podcasts. He reflects on personal experiences with technology, including restoring a vintage World's...
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Episode 26
In this conversation, Royce talks with live entertainer and voice actress Cirina of TikTok. They delve into the complexities of content creation, particularly on platforms like TikTok. They discuss the emotional toll of being a creator, including experiences of depression and the pressure to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Discussion without the bias of mainstream media. Hosted by Royce D'Orazio.
roycedorazio.substack.com
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Discussion without the bias of mainstream media. Hosted by Royce D'Orazio. roycedorazio.substack.com
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