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Pol and Pals
Hosted by Ponyboy Pol · EN
Pol and Pals is a podcast where I, Ponyboy Pol, interview my content creator pals who are creating the life they want to live.
As someone who is a budding content creator themselves, I occasionally deal with imposter syndrome and laziness when it comes to creating content.
After realizing that I had a lot of friends that were also creating content, I became curious about what makes them so special.
And I quickly learned... they're just like me.
Only thing is, they've figured out what they need to do to STAY CREATIVE.
So with the help of my pals, their creative journeys, and words of advice, the goal of Pol and Pals is to inspire other content creators (but really myself) to figure out what they need to do to stay creative.
Check out the Pol and Pals newsletter for additional insights from each interview.
New episode every other Wednesday.
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"Find Your Balance" ft. Lee Rutledge a.k.a Kakuyon a.k.a thomTide | Artist/Producer
Nov 17, 202101:03:53Tap to summarizeOn episode 35, I have a very special #CreativeConversation with one of my nearest and dearest OG pals, Lee Rutledge.Lee is actually the creator of this podcast's theme music, but he's more commonly known as an up-and-coming artist/producer who actually goes by two different monikers: Kakuyon and thomTide which are both derived from his two middle names, Kakuyon and Thomas.Raised in New Jersey and currently based in San Diego, Lee became serious about creating music in high school due to inspiration from other creatives he met as a member of the track team. One of these creatives, Shotta Spence, is now a close friend, frequent collaborator, and also a former P&P guest.Initially solely focused on producing, Lee decided to start writing lyrics to his own beats and it resulted in the release of his debut album, "Now Go And Flourish" which was later followed up by his collaborative E.P., "Castling: Sky".While planning his next project, he realized that his vision wouldn't tie in well with the Kakuyon style/branding, so he decided to create a whole new alter ego as thomTide. This led to the release of his episodic album/playlist/series, "Seasons" where he released 1 song every 2 weeks for a year straight! In this episode, we discuss:· how music was always in his bones (5:44)· the making of "thomTide" (23:41)· wanting to quit as a creative (31:20)· the effect of Computer Science on his creative process (41:53)· why being comfortable is a struggle (51:54) LISTEN TO KAKUYONLISTEN TO THOMTIDESONGS REFERENCED IN INTRO:Bag on a Bag - Shotta Spence ft. KakuyontwentySuns - thomTide WATCH ON YOUTUBEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Tell The Truth" ft. Rosanna Connolly | Founder Of Morena Communications
Nov 3, 202101:06:35Tap to summarizeOn episode 34, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Rosanna Connolly, the founder of Morena Communications.It is a startup dedicated to delivering bespoke PR campaigns for musicians who want more than just "press". Bespoke means "custom-made", and in this episode, Rosanna details how she executes these bespoke campaigns from start to finish. Also in this episode, we talk about: · why she decided to cut her hair (5:05)· her ethical clothing brand dedicated to empowering Women of Color (10:56)· working with artists such as Ludacris, my twin Ne-Yo, and Rihanna (25:16)· the easiest technique to help you remember everything (31:24)· the #1 way for any artist to grow their audience (47:03) FOLLOW ROSANNAMORENA COMMUNICATIONSMORENA WATCH ON YOUTUBEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Utilize Your Natural Strengths" ft. Tom Boyd | Creator of Bonus Footage
Oct 14, 202101:01:19Tap to summarizeOn episode 33, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Tom Boyd, a.k.a “Boyder” in a past life.These days, Tom is a content creator who is strictly dedicated to ensuring other content creators are thriving.He does this via his brand "Bonus Footage" where he posts short, eye-catching, insightful clips filled with how-to’s, anecdotes, tips, and other resources to help creators create content that actually makes an impact.He also hosts a podcast called "Creators Are Brands" where he interviews creators who are publicly building brands based on themselves.In this episode, Tom talks about: what it was like to rap with Asher Roth, meet P. Diddy, and work with Scooter Braun (2:50)pivoting out of the music industry and finding his own lane (07:19)how he creates his Bonus Footage content (11:53)what he's learned from interviewing young Tik Tokers (22:27)how everyone is born with natural strengths (47:10)FOLLOW TOMWATCH BONUS FOOTAGELISTEN TO CREATORS ARE BRANDSWATCH ON YOUTUBEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Find A Mentor" ft. Julie Verhage-Greenberg | Co-Founder of Fintech Today
Sep 29, 202100:57:06Tap to summarizeIn episode 31, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Julie Verhage-Greenberg. She's the co-founder of Fintech Today, a community and content company focused on the Fintech startup ecosystem. She's also the host of Fintech Today's podcast, Tux Time, which some have said is one of the best, if not THE BEST-PRODUCED podcast of our time.In this episode, Julie talks about:● Being the first in her family to attend college (3:11)● How Journalism Works (9:56)● Pros and cons of founding a company with somebody drastically different from her (19:05)● Eloping with her husband during peak pandemic (40:00)● The importance of finding a mentor (51:44)FOLLOW JULIEhttps://twitter.com/julieverhageCHECK OUT FINTECH TODAYhttps://fintechtoday.co/LISTEN TO TUX TIMEhttps://www.podpage.com/tux-time-by-fintech-today/WATCH ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfxTXF27HvCqWKNtgXcRXgREAD NEWSLETTERhttps://polandpals.live/readFOLLOW POL AND PALShttps://polandpals.live/FOLLOW POLhttps://bit.ly/ponyboypol-pod
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"Live Your Life Without The Expectations Of Others" Ft. Kamil McFadden | Actor/Producer/Poet
Sep 7, 202101:08:50Tap to summarizeLiving a happy and successful life means not limiting yourself to what others think or what is currently happening in today's society. Going beyond expectations offers a straight path in becoming bigger than your goals. In episode 31, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Kamil McFadden, an actor who's most notably known for his role as Ernie in Disney's K.C. Undercover. His acting credits also include Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Grown Ups 2, and Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors. In this episode, Kamil talks about:· His mother's impact on his life and career (12:50)· COVID-19 takeaways and shift to video poetry (14:54)· What it takes to live without expectations (26:00)· The acronym of SERVE (32:29)· Most memorable auditions and acting roles (50:15)· Passion for photography and other hobbies (55:05) ���LINKS���· FOLLOW KAMIL· WATCH KAMIL'S FIRST POEM COME TO LIFE: "LUV N ALL DA MAGIC"· WATCH EPISODE · READ NEWSLETTER· FOLLOW POL AND PALS· FOLLOW POL
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"Don't Say No To Yourself" ft. Nikita Redkar | Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter
Aug 25, 202100:58:01Tap to summarizeOn episode 30, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Nikita Redkar, who is a stand-up comedian, actor, and screenwriter.She has been a standup comedian for 5+ years with notable accolades such as a semifinalist for the 2019 Funniest Person in Austin. She also wrote and acted in her debut web series, "Paranormal Disruption" and is currently studying for her Master's in film at the Met Film School in London.In this episode, we discuss:the impact/non-impact of growing up in multiple places (Austin, (Singapore, Germany, etc...) (3:04)how she got into stand-up (11:26)writing her first-ever web series with no prior knowledge of screenwriting/producing (21:56)using comedy to detail her struggles with mental health (34:23)if it's necessary to address her sexuality in her comedy (42:03)her words of advice (59:31) 🔗LINKS🔗FOLLOW NIKITAWATCH PARANORMAL DISRUPTIONWATCH EPISODEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Mastery vs. Familiarity" ft. Benji Bear | Founder of Covidopoly and Benji Bear Photography
Aug 11, 202101:05:47Tap to summarizeOn episode 29, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Benji Bear, Founder of Covidopoly: an online multiplayer card game (based off Monopoly Deal) that's been played over 1 MILLION times and in 150+ Countries!Benji is also the founder of Benji Bear Photography, and his work has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, Newsweek, and the Detroit Free Press.In this episode, Benji talks about:- why he's currently in Alaska (1:36)- why the Empire State Building was lit up just for him (5:34)- why he didn't continue pursuing pre-med (22:03)- how Covidopoly came to be (27:42)- why he hasn't quit his job at Youtube (42:46)- how his family has influenced him (54:45)- his words of advice (59:31) 🔗LINKS🔗FOLLOW BENJIBENJI BEAR PHOTOGRAPHYCOVIDOPOLYTRAVEL BEAR PHOTOSWATCH EPISODEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Failing Is The Best Success" ft. JoJoe Earley | President/Founder of Earleybird TV
Jul 28, 202101:13:53Tap to summarizeOn episode 28, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, JoJoe Earley, President/Founder of Earleybird TV: a production company that is re-presenting black and brown stories to the world of cinema by broadening the revelation of their humanity through their magic, power, and spirit.In this episode, JoJoe talks about:- why he worked in a jail (8:11)- how he became a Vine sensation (12:46)- the reason behind Vine shutting down (20:10)- the inspiration behind Earleybird (37:49)- living with Sickle Cell (44:36)- why failing is the best success (1:04:04)- how I have the potential to be the next Will Smith (1:06:36) 🔗LINKS🔗Earleybird TVJoJoe (IG)J.B. Armstrong InterviewWATCH EPISODEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Never Be Afraid To Ask" ft. Kinsey Grant | Co-Founder/Host of Thinking Is Cool
Jul 13, 202100:58:32Tap to summarizeOn episode 27, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Kinsey Grant, Co-Founder/Host of Thinking Is Cool: a media startup dedicated to answering the question, "What if we all stopped to THINK a little harder?"In this episode, Kinsey talks about:- getting her start with Morning Brew (12:00)- the inspiration behind Thinking Is Cool (23:18)- building a community of Thinkers (37:43)- the 3rd thought (44:19)- hot takes on potential Season 2 Topics (50:43)🔗LINKS🔗Thinking Is CoolKinsey (IG)Kinsey (Twitter)Kinsey (Tik Tok)WATCH EPISODEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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"Strive for WELLNESS, not FITNESS" ft. Stacey Ervin Jr. | Wellness Coach/Elite Athlete
Jun 28, 202100:56:30Tap to summarizeOn episode 26, I have a #CreativeConversation with my pal, Stacey Ervin Jr., a wellness coach, elite athlete, and content creator.In this episode, Stacey talks about:- growing up in a single-parent household (5:58)- his short stint in the WWE (20:18)- what it's like to date a high-profile person (25:15)- how he moved past the loss of his mother (36:34)- why you should strive for wellness and not just fitness (31:40)- his daily routine to start each day on a high note (41:46)🔗LINKS🔗Stacey Ervin Jr. Fitness1st PhormWATCH EPISODEREAD NEWSLETTERFOLLOW POL AND PALSFOLLOW POL
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