Your Favorite Locals sit down with Grant Denton, Founder of The Karma Box Project to discuss the impact he’s making in Reno’s homeless community. The Karma Box Project is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of homeless individuals by providing them with safe and stable housing, along with the resources and support necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.

(00:00 - 01:03) Intro

(01:04 - 14:01) Grant Denton’s Background

(14:02 - 23:12) Addiction to Homelessness

(23:13 - 30:56) Life on the streets

(30:57 - 34:30) The turning point

(34:31 - 45:05) The Karma box Project was born

(45:06 - 50:16) Understanding the Reno Homeless

(50:17 - 58:20) Housing Solutions

(58:21 - 01:00:48) Why are people becoming homeless in Reno?

(01:00:49 - 01:07:56) History of Homelessness

(01:07:57 - 01:28:07) Solving Homelessness is not that simple

(01:28:08 - 01:32:46) Do people want to be homeless?

(01:32:47 - 01:37:08) Humane vs. Inhumane

(01:37:09 - 02:01:08) What does help look like?

(02:01:09 - 02:10:07)What de-stigmatizes the homeless?

(02:10:08 - 02:13:14) Should we help people directly on the street?

(02:13:15 - 02:23:35) The Karma Boxes

Where to find Grant Denton?

https://www.instagram.com/grantadenton/

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Welcome to the world of comedy. Your Favorite Locals sit down with a Reno comedy scene staple, Stephen Mollman, to discuss the wild highs and humbling lows of stand-up comedy. From bombing on stage (and getting a $5 pity tip from a homeless man) to running open mics at Coffee and Comics, Mollman shares hilarious and heartfelt stories of resilience, creativity, and connection. They reflect on navigating tough crowds, and turning personal chaos into comedy gold. Whether it's tales of puking audience members or advice for aspiring comedians, this episode will give you the insight on what it means to be a tortured artist.

(00:00 - 00:29) Intro

(00:30 - 07:08) The Reno Comedy Scene

(07:09 - 09:27) Mollman’s Origin Story

(09:28 - 19:40) Open Mic vs. Shows

(19:41 - 21:07) How Mike Got Into Comedy

(21:08 - 33:09) Mollman’s Comedy Journey

(33:10 - 39:37) Evolving as a Comedian

(39:38 - 44:19) The Audience

(44:20 - 47:10) Crossing The Line & Controversial Material

(47:11 - 50:49) Bombing Stories

(50:50 - 57:00) Repetition vs. Getting Reps

(57:01 - 01:08:00) The Nature of Comedy and Authenticity

(01:08:01 - 01:16:09) KillTony

(01:16:10 - 01:29:36) Comedy Aspirations and Dreams

(01:29:37 - 01:45:55) Reno Comedy

(01:45:55 - 01:48:28) Closing Remarks

Where to find Mollman?

https://www.instagram.com/mollman_comedy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTvrRtaxImN5d86uOJHKXg

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Have you ever wondered where your curiosity stemmed from? Your Favorite Locals get curious and reflect on how their curiosities have shaped them into who they are. From growing up as internet kids to figuring out what they like and don't like without an algorithm they share their personal journey on how to stay curious in a digital age world.

(00:00 - 07:30) Post-Election Reflections and Curiosity

(07:31 - 17:16) Questioning Authority and Doing Research

(17:17 - 24:00) Political Advertising and Misinformation

(24:01 - 38:50) What motivates curiosity?

(38:51 - 51:34) Curiosity in the Digital Age

(51:35 - 1:06:32) Curiosity and Childhood

(1:06:33 - 01:16:52) The Silent Majority and Importance of Open Dialogue

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