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Journalist Katy Grimes – Ep151

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Katy Grimes is the editor-in-chief of the California Globe and she always has a lot to write about. Focused on politics, Katy and Evan break down the woes of California while talking through prop 47 (addressing retail theft), homelessness, abortion, and more. Plus, what does the future hold for Governor Gavin Newsom? And what about Adam Schiff vs Steve Garvey this November? They even discuss the campaign of Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Katy also gets into the mechanics of journalism and how she acquires (and loses) sources. Finally, Katy and Evan watch along to Evan’s new song, “Radical Left Republican Dad.” There’s the awkward.

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Chris Daniel – Ep140

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Chris Daniel is running for Harris County District Clerk in Texas. Actually, re-running. Hear what his first stint was like, what a district clerk actually does and how people have been telling him how much they miss his district clerk-ness. And did you know more people have voted for Chris than for the governor of Utah? It’s more midterm magic with a touch of awkward, plus a shoutout to Reckless Tortuga.

For more info on Chris Daniel, go to chrisdaniel.org.

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US Senate Candidate Mark Meuser – Ep 132

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Mark Meuser is a constitutional law attorney and native Californian who is running for US Senate in 2022. How is the campaign trail? Why did he chose the US Senate race? What are his thoughts on election integrity? All this and even some fitness talk. And don’t worry, Evan was still awkward.

Jump to your preferred topic:
(times are approximate)
3:25 Mark’s take on the recall election.
9:30 Previewing Newsom’s 2022 election day
12:10 Why Mark is running for US Senate
17:00 The state of election integrity and what needs to be changed
22:20 Addressing the idea of voter suppression and the use of emergency powers
29:30 The state of CA’s bad bills and the progressive agenda
37:07 Thoughts on potentially running against Senator Alex Padilla in November
44:09 Mark’s message to people of color and the lgbt community
47:23 Mark’s Ironman experience
52:54 Mark’s workout suggestions and why he runs 5K daily
58:00 Does he have favorite sports teams?
1:01:40 Mark’s book recommendations

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Find out more about Mark at markmeuser.com and volunteersformarkmeuser.com.

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Max Bonilla – Ep130

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Max Bonilla is a 17-year-old activist from Sacramento. Max talks about how the pandemic made him more aware of California state laws and the legislature in general. Although not old enough to vote or run for office, Max shares his insight on questionable laws the state has passed or is planning to pass. Then he and Evan run through state lawmakers and Max decides whom he would like to clone and whom he would like to get rid of. And does he want to run for office someday? All that and so much more from Evan’s newest Facebook friend!

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Assemblyman Kevin Kiley – Ep117

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Kevin Kiley was reelected to the State Assembly with the highest vote total for a Republican in California history. He is also the only 100 percent citizen-backed California Legislator, refusing all funding from the Special Interests that spent millions electing Gavin Newsom. After defeating the CA governor in court in October to stymie his one-man rule, Kiley is now releasing a book called “Recall Newsom” to rally support for the current recall attempt of the governor.

Evan and Kevin also cover the job-killing law AB 5, the successful Prop 22 that kept Uber & Lyft in California, how local communities are fighting back against strict lockdowns and how he perseveres in difficult legislative conditions.

Kiley also weighs in on the Federal Stimulus Bill, why he decided to run for office in the first place, and whether he would consider running for governor if the recall qualified. And finally, his favorite lawyer in a movie, what music he plays for guests, his interactions with Gavin Newsom and if he knows of other Kevin Kileys out there. It’s mostly political with a side of awkward.

For more info on Kevin Kiley and to pre-order Recall Newsom (out Jan 2021) visit electkevinkiley.com.

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Erica Sandberg – Ep116

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Erica Sandberg is a standout freelance writer in San Francisco who contributes to 12-15 publications at a time! Having met Evan when she interviewed him during his political run, Erica reconnects to discuss the state of California, the job-killing law AB 5 and an open letter she wrote to San Francisco restaurants to whom Mayor London Breed has turned a blind eye. Plus, the time Erica went undercover to see how many syringes she could score in San Francisco in one day. And towards the end, the question she asked Evan that set him into a rant. 

For more info on Erica visit ericasandberg.com.

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Mike Netter of RecallGavin2020.com – Ep113

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Evan talks with Mike Netter, one of the lead organizers of RecallGavin2020.com and one of his newest Facebook friends. Who is the primary driving force behind this recall? What does Gavin Newsom have in common with Gray Davis, who was recalled in 2003 (and led to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger)? How does a recall work? Is the governor also socially awkward? Mike breaks it down and explains how easy it is for you to help!

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VP Candidate Spike Cohen (L) – Ep107

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Spike Cohen is Evan’s newest Facebook friend, but just as important he is the Libertarian Party’s candidate for Vice President of the United States of America. How did the process work? Where does he stand on the critical issues facing America in this election year? Answering questions from the “Jo Jorgensen/Spike Cohen For President/VP 2020” Facebook group, and Evan’s family, Spike discusses his personal lockdown (2:57), the process of becoming the VP nominee (9:07), the status of the LP’s debate stage and ballot access (14:43), how Congress would handle a Libertarian president (22:03), health care (28:10), ending the war on drugs (33:20), defunding the police vs law & order (40:05), immigration vs illegal immigration (47:20), thoughts on conspiracy content (52:20), Spike’s favorite comedians (54:20), and possible Jorgeson/Cohen campaign theme songs (56:57). In this episode awkward is liberty!

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To find out more about the Jo Jorgeson / Spike Cohen ticket, go to joj2020.com.

And in honor of Spike Cohen’s appearance and recent birthday, donate to his campaign at 38forSpike.com. 

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Princess Serrano – Ep104

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Princess Serrano met Evan one time back in 2012 and that was good enough to be Facebook friends. In their first conversation ever, Princess and Evan break down her experiences at a predominantly white college in West Virginia, George Floyd, the protests, Black Lives Matter, Covid-19 and being black in America. A rare, in-depth discussion on race makes this episode a little less awkward than usual.

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Troy Slaten for Judge (+ Bailee Wenckus) – Ep098

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As Super Tuesday nears, Evan brings on Troy Slaten, an attorney (and alum of Fox’s “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”) who is running for Judge in Los Angeles County, Seat #145. Hear why he is willing to take a pay cut to better serve his community, why he is the superior choice and what qualities he values the most. And of course, Evan doesn’t let him off the hook until he gets Troy’s takes on his favorite TV judges, what he thought of Lance Ito’s job during the OJ trial and has he seen the movie “Troy?”

Then in order to ensure the episode has a Facebook friend, Evan enlists Bailee Wenckus of Susquehanna University along with her friend Anna for five good minutes. How do they know each other? How is Evan connected to her kidneys? The suspense is palpable!

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The Libertarian Stylings of Angela McArdle – Ep095

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We hear a lot about Democrats and Republicans, but what about those smaller parties? Angela McArdle is a Libertarian Organizer, Activist and Chair of the LA County Libertarians. How did she find the Libertarian Party? What drew her to it? Angela breaks down some of its tenets as well as her experiences running for office. Also, who could be the 2020 Libertarian nominee for President and how is their convention different? All this plus Angela gives her reasons California Governor Gavin Newsom should be recalled and the stupidity behind #AB5, a law that will essentially kill California’s gig economy and freelance work. Liberty beats awkward!

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Amin Jai – Ep094

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Amin Jai was hired by Evan back in New York about 15 years ago and now in their longest conversation ever Amin came to Evan’s house late one night to sit in his kitchen to catch up! Hear why Amin left New York for Los Angeles, what it was like being interviewed for a job by Evan and plus a whole lot of politics. Did we mention Amin is a proud black, pro-Trump Republican? Of course that means Amin has been shadow-banned on social media. Amin also gets into being judged as a black man. Pulling no punches on this one! (Sorry, Biden wrote that last line. Awkward.)

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Jeff Miller is Running for Congress – Ep073

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In a Socially Awkward first, Evan interviews his first Facebook friend who is actively running for Congress. Jeff Miller is running in District 4 of Las Vegas. Now in his second run for office, hear what he’s learned about the game of politics, the steps one takes to run for office and what makes for a successful campaign. Evan also offers Jeff some campaign advice, none of which he should take seriously. Head to polls in Nevada on June 12 to vote Miller 2018! Area 51 will thank you!

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Jeff Miller doesn’t have anything on Amazon, but here’s a book on chairmaking written by a different Jeff Miller! Let’s get building!

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Mark Baldwin / Mike Francesa Tribute – Ep062

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In honor of Mike Francesa’s 30 year run at WFAN coming to a close, Evan interviews Facebook friend Mark Baldwin aka @markmongo aka ‘Mark from Jersey’ aka a ‘yooge’ Mike Francesa fan. How is Mark doing since Mike’s final show? Where does he see Mike ending up? How did he discover Mike & The Mad Dog? All that plus hear the time he was interviewed by Mike in studio on Fox Sports! Then, in a surprise swerve, Evan and Mark talk politics. Why did they both vote Libertarian in the last election? (It was for the same reason.) And does he think Trump will be re-elected? Also, before Mark came on, Evan welcomed back a returning wife Kelly Meyersfield to share her Mike Francesa thoughts (and impression).

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Joy Villa – Ep040

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At the 2017 Grammys, Singer/Songwriter Joy Villa grabbed headlines when she debuted her Trump-inspired “Make America Great Again” dress. The intense publicity immediately shot her “I Make The Static” album to the top of the iTunes & Amazon charts. It even debuted in the top 15 of the Billboard 200! Now Joy, also a Facebook friend of Evan, joins him on SOCIALLY AWKWARD!

Hear how her life is different since the Grammys (5:19), where is the dress now and whether Joy thinks 2015’s “The Dress” is black & blue or gold & white (8:30). Plus, Joy’s musical influences behind her albums (18:39) and what it was like walking in NYC for 10 hours wearing pro-Trump clothing in a social experiment that debuted on Fox News. (12:42) And in a Socially Awkward first, Joy and Evan discuss Scientology and how she knew it worked for her while keeping with her Christian beliefs. (22:00)

We’re changing narratives and shattering stereotypes on SOCIALLY AWKWARD!

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Nicholas Lepham – Ep020

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Nicholas Lepham grew up in Houston, went to high school in Saudi Arabia and attended Tufts University (just like Evan) where he joined Theta Chi Fraternity (just like Evan).

Evan and Nick each share their positive experiences being in a fraternity and then weigh in on the current turmoil surrounding Tufts University Greek Life.

Since graduating, Nick has been in Washington DC. Find out what it was like for him working for Hillary Clinton and then being part of a progressive think tank. Nick also uses his political perspective to discuss President-Elect Trump.

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Actor Henrik Rutgersson – Ep006

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Henrik Rutgersson is a tall, dark, handsome and Swedish actor. Hear how John Hughes motivated him to move to America (7:11), his love of acting and how you may soon see Henrik’s new show “Swedish Dicks,” featuring Keanu Reeves, in the states (13:05). We also recap Henrik’s experiences on “American Horror Story” opposite Lady Gaga (17:45)! Henrik and Evan then talk hockey (23:24) and later Evan tries to convince Henrik to watch wrestling again (28:30). And what’s a podcast without Henrik’s take on the 2016 election and good ole political corruption (32:06). You’ll want to cast a write-in vote for Henrik after this one!

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