• From Cult-Kid to Backstage: How I Just Became a "Celebrity" | ep 16
    Jul 22 2025

    [Cult]ured Boy, the ex-Mormon fundamentalist with 44 siblings finds himself rubbing shoulders with Tom Brady, beating up Logan Paul, "boning" Livvy Dunne, and even ice-plunging with Kevin Hart?Life is bananas, fam.Follow me on Instagram!@calvinwaymanMISTAKES ARE A-OKAY, MAGGY MAYE!Amazon: https://a.co/d/7xLxXZIFree audio: https://open.spotify.com/track/4vmcFsdNZwIJwBmG8aqDVYFISH OUT OF WATERAmazon: https://a.co/d/iWBjaFjFree audio: https://on.soundcloud.com/kCfPKlku5BbXhGN8GSHEARTS UNKNOWNhttps://youtu.be/DHkY6SUNFls

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • This Israeli Dad's Private Confessions Left Me Speechless! | ep 15
    Jul 19 2025

    What is life like as an everyday Israeli right now? Not someone in government, but from a dad? Today, I’m talking with Sagi Shrieber--an Israeli family man who was in the film, Hearts Unknown. Today he opens up like ever before, what life is like day-to-day as an Israeli. MY MISSIONThis is part of my mission with [Cult]ured Boy—to go beyond headlines, beyond governments, and connect human to human. Curiosity got me out of a cult, and I believe it can bridge divides across the world. If this moves you, share it. Subscribe. Help spread stories that remind us: no matter where we’re from, we’re more human than we are apart.Watch my full-length documentary Hearts Unknown here: https://youtu.be/DHkY6SUNFls_SHARING THIS VIDEOThis video is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution. Feel free to remix, reuse, or share—just credit Calvin Wayman / Cultured Boy and link back to the original.Timestamps:00:00:00 What’s coming👀00:01:05 Episode begins - Why Sagi ditched her barber✂️00:03:40 Why is Hearts Unknown resonating with Israelis?❤️‍🔥00:17:15 Uncovering the collective suffering in Israel 😪00:31:13 Revisiting when Chris Rock interrupted me at a coffee shop. ☕️00:34:09 How Israelis think of Netanyahu (and how he’s been elected 6 times).🚀00:42:13 The one thing that unites all Israelis and Jewish People—getting the hostages back. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 00:44:46 Dave Portnoy—what caused is break down? 🤬00:56:24 The effect of “Free Palestine” on Israelis 😰00:58:37 Sagi has to leave—is there any hope for Israel?🇮🇱01:02:33 The episode continues—I give my honest takes.😇01:03:57 My response to people who will ask why I didn’t bring up Palestine more in this conversation 🇵🇸01:05:30 How going to the Middle East affected my sleep 🫩01:06:30 Hearing the pain on both sides❤️‍🩹01:08:07 Insight I noticed with empathy 🤓01:10:42 The best YouTube comment ever! 🌟01:18:12 The ONE way to end the divide. 💡01:22:40 Crazy story of being tugged towards Lebanon 🇱🇧01:28:55 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! ❤️

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Story of arguing with Chris Rock for 40 minutes! (True Story!) | ep 14
    Jul 19 2025

    Chris Rock…what just happened??The simulation just glitched, fam. I’ll explain everything—pull up a chair. Join me and my friend Anthony as we unpack the wild story and dive into some of the most pressing (and bizarre) conversations happening in culture right now.SUPPORT MY WORKIf you dig what I’m doing here, do the algorithm gods a favor: like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow misfit. It tells the machine to do the missionary work for us—and helps me feel slightly less insane for quitting my day job and living off credit cards to make this. Either way, thanks for being here :)Watch my full-length documentary Hearts Unknown here: https://youtu.be/DHkY6SUNFlsPS: If Chris Rock finds this—yo, thanks for the convo, man.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Cult of Politics (POV From a Real Ex-Cult Member) | ft. my friend Anthony (ep 13)
    Jul 18 2025

    In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we dive into everything from identity politics to my life growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult with 44 siblings. We tackle the hypocrisies of cultural appropriation, the complexities of gender and race, and whether diversity initiatives actually help or hurt individuals.Plus, we break down the real reason polygamy became central to Mormonism—and why I almost didn’t exist because of it.Oh, and I’m about to head to Israel & Palestine for a project that might get me canceled. Let’s talk about it.This is a new series on Cultured Boy--welcome to unfiltered conversation--Coffee with Calvin.About Anthony: Anthony is one my best friends in New York City. I reference him in multiple episodes--he's the reason I was able to get apartment. He's not very active on social media, but if you make comments, he'll be stoked to reply here on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Welcome to Coffee with Calvin: No Filters, No Edits0:01:03 - The FBI Almost Raided My Apartment?!0:05:22 - Trump, Pardons, and the Wildest Loophole in Politics0:11:32 - Do Politicians Really Hate Each Other?0:15:46 - The Great Political Blame Game0:22:41 - January 6, BLM, and the Selective Outrage of America0:26:31 - I Protested for George Floyd—Then I Saw a Surprising ‘Other Side’0:29:59 - Why I’m Politically Homeless0:32:09 - The ONE Thing Both Political Sides Keep Getting Wrong0:35:25 - Was the Trans Movement Made by White Men??0:42:24 - Immigration: What We Get Right & What We Get So Wrong0:47:52 - First-World Problems? Would Gender Identity Exist in Caveman Days?0:52:30 - Trans vs. Detransition: The Stories the Media Ignores0:56:44 - A Strange Irony of Modern Feminism0:58:45 - The Pronoun Debate0:59:58 - What Living in NYC Has Taught Me About Humanity1:00:05 - The Divide Between Gay Rights & Trans Rights1:01:11 - Can You Identify as Another Race?1:01:58 - The Wild Hypocrisy of Cultural Appropriation1:02:58 - The Root of the Trans Debate: Individualism vs. Collectivism1:05:49 – Should Mixed-Race Kids Get Reparations?1:08:10 - Are Diversity Initiatives Helping or Hurting?1:10:56 - Genetics vs. Culture: Why Do Groups Succeed in Different Fields?1:15:04 - The Strange Meritocracy of Sports vs. Corporate America1:19:05 - Body Positivity vs. Height Discrimination: Where’s the Line?1:23:31 - Martin Luther King’s Genius Approach to Change1:27:06 - Why We Need to Stop Policing People’s Beliefs1:31:02 - Growing Up Fundamentalist Mormon: My Wild Childhood1:32:30 – Why You Should NEVER Force Your Beliefs on Others1:38:05 - How Polygamy Actually Works in Fundamentalist Mormonism1:54:42 - Did Joseph Smith Create Polygamy to Cover an Affair?1:57:50 – How a 200-Year-Old Lie Led to My Existence2:01:00 – Why I’m Traveling to Israel & Palestine (It’s Not What You Think)2:05:52 - Signing Off

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Hearts Unknown: My Unscripted Journey Inside the Israel-Palestine Divide
    May 25 2025

    Hi gang it's Calvin! Please 'comment!' I'd love to hear your thoughts.I quit my day-job for this, and it's entirely self-funded (on credit cards lol). Support my work here: http://www.PayPal.me/calvinwayman/11.11


    Either way, thank you so much for watching! :)-Hearts Unknown is an unscripted journey to finding unfiltered humanity on both sides of the Israel-Palestine divide.I traveled to one of the most polarized places on earth—not with a script, not with a side, but with a question: What’s it like to actually meet the people behind the headlines?This documentary captures raw, unfiltered moments with real people, each with stories that rarely make the news. I didn’t go looking for answers. I went looking for hearts.In a world increasingly divided, this is a story about finding what connects us.No crew. No agenda. Just curiosity.If this resonates with you, please share it. That’s how we grow this kind of conversation.-CHAPTERS:THE MISSION00:00:00 Will I regret this? 🫣00:01:16 Objectives for going 🎯00:02:16 Wait—44 siblings?! (Who is Calvin Wayman?!) 🤯🇮🇱GETTING TO THE MIDDLE EAST🇵🇸00:02:54 Film begins. Official Title—Hearts Unknown: a peek inside our deep divide ❤️00:04:12 After 3 FAILED attempts, no going back now! (Arriving in Israel) 🛬00:04:36 Meet my one and only contact in the Middle East 🙋‍♂️00:06:40 My stay for the trip 🏠ISRAEL UP CLOSE, GRASPING FOR THE PALESTINIAN PERSPECTIVE00:07:03 Getting to ‘Hostages Square’ 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒00:09:30 Unexpected emotions 😪00:12:06 Whoa…an Israeli supporting Palestinians?? 🤔00:13:58 Disagreement between different Israelis! 🗣️00:17:24 If I leave right now, I got something! (Now can I get into the West Bank?) 👏00:18:14 Still to come on Hearts Unknown ❤️00:18:40 Horrible sleep 🥱00:19:29 Daring myself to go check out daily life in Israel 😤00:21:29 Objective—getting into the West Bank! 🕵️‍♂️00:22:33 Plan: Tell US-Embassy my plan for entering the West Bank. 🇺🇸“SHOW ME EVERYTHING”00:24:08 KEY TWIST: A change of plans; Supporting Sagi ❤️‍🩹00:25:57 Meeting Sagi’s family 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨00:28:37 Trying falafel, and an 11-year old’s terror 👧00:30:55 “Show me everything!” 👀00:31:42 October 7th RPG destruction 💥00:33:37 Bomb shelter 💣00:34:14 The Nova Festival 😔00:37:31 A Mother’s last message to her son 💬00:38:48 An unexpected FaceTime! 📲00:40:09 “You don't know about the schnitzel??” 🥪00:41:02 Wait…Grandma?? 👵00:45:23 My fight with Sagi 🤬WHAT PALESTINIANS ‘REALLY’ WANT00:47:48 KEY SCENE: My final attempt into the West Bank! (NIGHTMARE!) 😱00:50:49 Sagi’s Surprise! (“We have to go to Jerusalem!”) 🙏00:51:42 Meeting with a Palestinian! 🫡00:54:13 What do Palestinians ‘really’ want?? 😲00:56:15 “Is there any hope?” 🇮🇱🇵🇸00:58:42 My last night in the Middle East 🌅LOOKING AHEAD - The Real Monster! (MY HONEST VIEWS NOW)00:59:34 My raw, unfiltered perspective of the conflict (looking ahead) 💡01:00:47 Where I saw a glimmer of hope 🤞01:01:46 Is what Israelis and Palestinians want ‘unreasonable?’ 🙅‍♂️01:02:54 Expected backlash for coming here. “What about us?!” 🫴01:03:36 The surprising vastness of different perspectives! 🫨01:05:01 Where to go next time I’m here 🗺️01:05:08 What’s the REAL Monster in this conflict? 👹01:06:05 Why it’s been impossible for Israelis and Palestinians to find middle ground 🤝01:06:53 Reflecting on how personal this feels 🥺01:07:46 How ‘History’ is being used in this conflict 📚01:08:36 Is a better future impossible? 🌞01:09:18 Sibling rivalry analogy—how to dissolve it ❤️‍🔥01:10:26 A 6-year old Palestinian girl—what we are really talking about 👶WRAP UP - LEAVING AND GETTING BACK HOME TO NYC01:11:32 Final moments in Israel (Games with the kids) ♟️01:12:32 Gawd! It feels good to be back home! 🗽01:13:05 Private reflection on the trip 🤫01:13:50 “The only thing I know for sure.” 🫶01:14:22 Restaurant in New York—the next question. ❓

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Dark Side of Being a Creative New York City | ep 11 (feat. Chich Bolt)
    Jan 30 2025

    Ever feel lost as a new creator in a big city? This episode is for you! My friend Chich and I dive into the truth of what it was like to move to New York City, and what it's like to be in the early stages as a creator. I hope you enjoy! -CalvinChich BoltIG: @ChichBolt Creator's NYC Meetup: @creatorsnyc on Instagram!Calvin WaymanIG: @calvinwayman Twitter/X: calwaymanTo hire Calvin for speaking, go to calvinwayman.com/speakMORE ABOUT CALVIN WAYMAN:Calvin Wayman was born in a Fundamentalist Mormon cult with 1 dad, 4 moms, and 44 siblings. He started his life over at 30 years old, and is now living his 2nd life in New York City as a creator. His core mission is to foster empathy and understanding through curiosity. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 “Going fishing!” 00:01:06 - Rules Explained!00:01:24 - Prompt: Imposter Syndrome00:01:36 - Please support the pod!00:03:02 - Chich’s answer to Imposter Syndrome00:07:32 - Calvin’s answer to Imposter Syndrome00:12:09 - Prompt: Finding your tribe00:17:37 - Prompt: How has New York Changed You?00:21:54 - What friends have done for Calvin00:26:11 - Rick Rubin, The Creative Act00:27:11 - Lifechanging quote for Calvin from Casey Neistat00:28:55 - Special shout out to a fan00:29:34 - Prompt: What was your family or friend's reaction when you told them you wanted to move to New York City00:38:12 - Prompt: “New York City Magic!”00:46:32 - Prompt: Using fear for growth (teaser)00:47:56 - Looking ahead! Thanks for watching!00:48:37 - Outro (Catch you next time!)

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    50 mins
  • New Creators Reveal How to Survive New York City | ep 12
    Jan 30 2025

    Ever feel lost as a new creator in a big city? This episode is for you! My friend Chich and I dive into the truth of what it was like to move to New York City, and what it's like to be in the early stages as a creator. I hope you enjoy! -Calvin Chich Bolt IG: ‪@ChichBolt‬ Creator's NYC Meetup: ‪@creatorsnyc‬ on Instagram! Calvin Wayman IG: ‪@calvinwayman‬ Twitter/X: calwayman To hire Calvin for speaking, go to calvinwayman.com/speak MORE ABOUT CALVIN WAYMAN: Calvin Wayman was born in a Fundamentalist Mormon cult with 1 dad, 4 moms, and 44 siblings. He started his life over at 30 years old, and is now living his 2nd life in New York City as a creator. His core mission is to foster empathy and understanding through curiosity. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 “Going fishing!” 00:01:06 - Rules Explained! 00:01:24 - Prompt: Imposter Syndrome 00:01:36 - Please support the pod! 00:03:02 - Chich’s answer to Imposter Syndrome 00:07:32 - Calvin’s answer to Imposter Syndrome 00:12:09 - Prompt: Finding your tribe 00:17:37 - Prompt: How has New York Changed You? 00:21:54 - What friends have done for Calvin 00:26:11 - Rick Rubin, The Creative Act 00:27:11 - Lifechanging quote for Calvin from Casey Neistat 00:28:55 - Special shout out to a fan 00:29:34 - Prompt: What was your family or friend's reaction when you told them you wanted to move to New York City 00:38:12 - Prompt: “New York City Magic!” 00:46:32 - Prompt: Using fear for growth (teaser) 00:47:56 - Looking ahead! Thanks for watching! 00:48:37 - Outro (Catch you next time!)

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    50 mins
  • “ESCAPING THE CULT WAS THE EASY PART. Here’s Life 6 Years Later!” | ep 10
    Jan 30 2025
    If you just found me for the first time, hi! I'm Calvin. Thank you for being here! This video is one step closer to my dream of doing content full-time. Please like, comment, and subscribe! I love hearing from new people, and it helps the algo know that this content should be seen my more people. Thank you! :) Hire me to speak: calvinwayman.com/speak Getting Out of the Cult - My Story Spending a Day with Anthony Padilla: Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/calvinwayman Leaving the cult was the most difficult decision of my life. But once I left, things didn't all the sudden get easier. I had to start "making moves" for this new life. In today's episode, for the first time, I'm sharing how I started taking steps away from the cult and how the most impossible thing happened: moving to New York City. The story is wild. I hope you enjoy. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - What to expect in today’s episode 00:00:59 - Starting Over: Leaving everything I ever knew. 00:01:42 - Hire me to speak at your event. 00:02:43 - Getting into today’s episode 00:04:04 - Thank you! 00:04:20 - Confession #1 00:05:05 - Confession #2 (After leaving something hard, it doesn’t just get easy) 00:07:49 - Immediately after leaving the cult, I didn't know where to go. 00:09:37 - Visiting NYC for the first time (funny story about my dad) 00:14:07 - You won't believe this journal practice I used to get to NYC! 00:17:03 - The surprising plot-twist of the episode 00:19:12 - My poem on "Home" 00:21:05 - How I started turning an idea into reality 00:23:51 - The one "STRANGE" question that helped me make NYC my reality 00:25:41 - Flashback: Going to NYC during Covid 00:29:56 - Flashback: New Years Eve 2020 00:31:03 - Great advice from my friend Teri that helped me pick where in NYC to live! 00:33:52 - The craziest part of the journey to NYC 00:36:59 - Self-doubt and honesty: Can I make it in Manhattan? 00:46:41 - Story approaching the climax 00:52:00 - My personal takeaway 00:54:56 - Looking ahead 00:56:54 - If you're new, this is for you! (Thank you!!) 00:58:34 - A special “thanks” to the person who made this episode possible
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    59 mins