Bsing With Sean K

BS'ing is done for the time being. Listen to my new podcast "Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff" wherever you get your podcasts. "Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff" features off the cuff and candid cconersations aobuth eh big topics in the world such as philosophy, spirituality, personal development, mental health and poltitical and social issues in the world.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to writer, bartender and urban literature enthusiast Jason Paskow. Jason is the author of the books 'Trap Doors" and "Autumn in Newark". In this podcast, Jason talks about being locked up for being a drug dealer when he was 18 and how his experiences in jail influenced his writing, his current job as a bartender at Shanghai Jazz in Madison, NJ, his love for urban literature, and more. Donate to BS'ing: Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com Venmo: @Sean-kneese

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Ursula Monteiro: Brazilian-born actor, director, screenwriter, and photographer. She began her acting career at eight years old in her hometown of Taubate, Sao Paulo. At the age of eighteen, Ursula moved to New York City to pursue her dream of working in theater and film; in 2016 she graduated from Marymount Manhattan College where she earned a B.A. in Theatre, with a concentration in Performing Arts and Directing. Ursula also holds a degree in Acting from the Atlantic Acting School. After years of perfecting her acting craft, in 2018 Ursula started to write and direct her own film projects. In 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Ursula produced her short film debut VAL, and a sketch comedy web series called Never Mind. In this podcast, Ursula talks about her film Val and how it addresses political and social issues in Brazil such as abortion rights and government corruption, her love for independent films, the inspiration behind her sketchy come

In this episode of Bs'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to his friend Eric Sanchez about hermeticism, free masonry, angel numbers, Neville Goddard, Mitch Horowitz, self improveent, dealing with regreet and other interesting topics. Eric talks about how AA led him to develop his spriitual beliefs and eventually his interest in hermeticism. More recently, Eric has joined the Free Masons and explains in the episode that it's not what most people think it is (illuminati, etc.).

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to musician and host of Angel's Authentic Action podcast Gabrielle Angel Lilly. Gabrielle talks about being on the autism spectrum and how it has influenced her creativity. She also talks about how a "disorder" isn't necessarily a disorder and can be used as a gift, and society's tendency to punish people with mental health issues. Sean talks about being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 13 and also his experience with OCD and learning to use ruminations in a productive way. He also mentions how writers such as Neville Goddard and James Allen have helped him use ruminating to help make positive changes in his life.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to special effects make up artist Beatrice Sniper about working in the film industry, horror, special effects, make up effects, practical effects vs. CGI, creative inspiration and more. She has won several awards for best FX makeup in multiple festivals. Beatrice is based in New York/New Jersey (also jumps at the opportunity to travel for work) and uses her makeup skills to participate in movies, events, theme parks, productions, and military training exercises from all around the world. Beatrice's website: https://www.beatricesniper.com/

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to artist and simulation theorist Rizio about simulation theory, art, sci-fi, fantasy, spirituality, movies and other interesting topics. The simulation hypothesis is a proposal regarding the nature of existence that posits that all of existence is an artificial simulation, such as a computer simulation. Rizio hosts a live stream series that explores this topic with guests from all over the world. Rizio's art mixes elements of sci-fi and fantasy. Sean K has described it as "Tolkien meets cyberpunk art", and Rizio says he likes that description.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to improviser and actor Ryan Gurian about acting, improv, the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and how that inspired him, and coping with regret, rejection, and negative emotions. They also get into other deep and philosophical topics as well.

   in this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Sydney Duncan: New York based comedian, improviser, writer, and actor. She has trained extensively at UCB, The PIT, The Magnet, and Dallas Comedy House studying advanced improv, musical improv, and sketch. Before performing in independent character and sketch shows, Sydney was a professional ballet dancer and trained at ABT, Alvin Ailey, Texas Ballet Theater, and Ballet West among others. Her credits include Regional Broadway shows such as Will Rogers Follies and Thoroughly Modern Millie, and has appeared in the Netflix show, IGUANA, and Solange Knowles’ music video, When I get home. During the quarantine, she has moved her daily political and pop culture videos of characters, sketches, and impressions to her TikTok. She was also selected to be featured on Comedy Central’s IG and TikTok for Black and Women's History Month. You can catch her regularly performing in Comedy Theaters in New York City including Brooklyn Comedy Collective,

in this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Mira and Denis of the Ukrainian Oi Punk band Bezlad about their experience with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Link to Belzad's music: https://bezlad.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR1VavXjktK_M-cAZWCh6HnJla0u0g3HN2T35sXa5Bx3n4T6QzVBLL-Pm2EMira's hardcore punk band Zrada: https://zrada.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Fvwo9UxokjUU7JtNG_mdilzUEL7_oZTYq7PqefXKTqelPiu5IF1LpbAoDonate to the people of Ukraine effected by Putin's invasion: https://razomforukraine.org/donate/

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to “ Berniecrat, MMA fighter, politician and activist Eddy Rolon. Rolon served as an elected member of Rutherford board of Education Jan 2017- Jan 2020 before becoming involved in municipal politics. He is also a BJJ Blackbelt with 2 amateur Shootfighting belts ( 2000 )and a professional MMA belt and heavyweight championship from the IFC ( 2001 ). He was ranked the number one advanced submission grappler in the nation By Grapplers Quest in the nation within the top 5 many times under the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) during the 2000s. Rolon has owned and operated Endgame Combat Sports Academy since September 7th 2001, producing many talented combat sports practitioners including other amateur and professional champions. Topics discussed in this episode include corruption in NJ, the two-party system, the military-industrial complex, capitalism vs. socialism and more.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to comedian, actress, and host of the Kathryn Dunn Show: Kathryn Dunn. Topics discussed include: coffee addiction, comedy, ASMR, Robert Pattison's Batman (How will he compare to the others?), improv, background work, performing, Christopher Walken, Willaim Dafoe and more. Kathryn's show website: https://thekathryndunnshow.com/

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to painter and guitarist Angela Gram. Angela's art focuses on animals and their place in modern post-industrial society. Angela is also a guitarist and plays in a jam band with Sean Kneese ( He plays bass) called Pinkman and the Brain. Angela and Sean talk about their love for death metal, black metal, grindcore, and other genres.  Angela also talks about growing up in a rural area of New Hampshire and how that helped her develop a strong connection with animals, and how it compares to living in Jersey City, where she lives now. Link to Angela's art: https://www.angelagramart.com/Angela's guitarist instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela.jams/

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to musician Jason Gravley of the bands Antitypical and Ven Perp.  Antitypical describe themselves as :"A couple of neurodivergent people making some music." They do a mix of industrial metal, alternative rock and other genres. According to the Ven Perp Facebook page: 'Ven Perp is short for 'venture in perpetuity'. They create alternative rap music, and digital art about living life to the fullest with a raw authenticity that is unrivaled. " Jason talks about their music, being on the autistic spectrum and being "anti-typical", ADHD, Ritalin and other interesting topics.Antitypical bandcamp: https://antitypical.bandcamp.com/releasesVen Perp Bandcamp: https://venperp.bandcamp.com/community

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to actress and martial artist Christine Hillary Lee. Christine is a Brooklyn-born and raised actress to a family of Chinese immigrants. She attended LaGuardia High School, graduating in 2012 and is expected to graduate from the Maggie Flanigan acting training program later this year. Christine has also trained in various martial arts including Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, and MMA, since she was 10 years old. A passionate artist with a fierce heart, Christine portrays the powerful Yellow Ranger in a viral Power Rangers web series entitled Power Rangers Unworthy. Topics discussed include TV/film set safety, Alec Baldwin, stunts, the acting industry, the different schools of martial arts, Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee, and more.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to writer, poet, and bartender Luke Young. Luke also describes himself as a bibliophile, proletarian and factotum. He is of mixed Indigenous and European American heritage. He grew up among Southeast Asian war refugees in Washington and California before moving to Cambodia and Southeast Asia with his parents as a child. He lived overseas for more than twenty years before relocating back to the United States in the autumn of 2017 with his wife and four children. His next collection of poetry is coming from Between Shadows Press. Topics discussed in this episode include being a writer in 2021, indigenous rights, defining success, what it means to be "American", Ayahuasca, and more.

 In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Desirée Justin. Desirée is a professional dancer, actress and and stylist. She previously danced with Boston Ballet, and has performed as an actress in many stage productions in NYC and nationally. In addition to her performance career she is also a successful coach and professional stylist working with actors, photographers and other artists on image consulting and editorial photography. Follow her on instagram @mamades1 and @des_.styles. More recently, Desirée has become interested in improv comedy and has performed in improv shows in NYC and throughout the US.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to comedian, performance artist, improviser and improv teacher: Sunny Atwall. Sunny has over a decade’s worth of public speaking experience. He is a former State Champion in poetry. He has written, acted, and produced several shows for the Indy Fringe festival as well as his own 45 minute Solo Show, Taxi Cab Driver, at SOLOCOM 2019. Sunny has also hosted for the Indy Visitor’s Channel which played throughout Indianapolis hotels explaining tourist attractions. Additionally, he produces an all South Asian casted Improv Comedy show for The People’s Improv theater. He also is the director of classes and an instructor at the People's Improv Theater and hosts a Friday Improv Jam every Friday at 5pm at the PIt Loft in New York, New York.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to stand-up comedian and host of the Uncomfy Conversations podcast Shiv Patel about comedy, self-improvement, Neville Goddard, creative visualization, how the pandemic affected comedy, Tik Tok, and more.

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to musician and activist Rostafa about Juneteenth, July 4th, gentrification, Black Lives Matter, and more with musician and activist Rostafa. Rostafa also talks about the second annual Kemit Music Festival, which he is the founder of. This year it falls on July 31th and will take place at the Montclair Brewery Room in Montclair, NJ. Rain date is August 1st. Learn more info and buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kemet-music-and-arts-festival-2-tickets-158255547603