{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"074: Behind the Laughs: Vinnie Oshana on Comedy, Culture, Politics and the PBD Podcast","description":"Join host Alex Atwood in an engaging conversation with comedian Vincent Oshana. This episode dives deep into Vincent's journey from his military days to becoming a comedy prodigy, and the challenges he faced along the way. Vincent shares heartfelt stories, hilarious anecdotes, and valuable life lessons, making this episode a perfect blend of humor and inspiration. &amp;nbsp; IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR: &amp;nbsp; 0:00 - From Vitamin Store to Comedy Club   Turning a vitamin store into a comedy club and live studio.   2:15 - Military to Comedy   Vincent\u2019s journey from the military to becoming a comedian.   6:34 - Hollywood Auditions   The challenges and triumphs of auditioning in Hollywood.   11:06 - Identity and Humor   Using personal stories and humor to connect with the audience.   15:11 - The Art of Stand-Up   How comedy brings joy and spiritual connection.   21:37 - Flow State in Comedy   Experiencing peak performance and selling out shows.   27:17 - Overcoming Alcoholism   Vincent\u2019s journey to sobriety and avoiding life\u2019s poisons.   32:56 - Comedy and Politics   Mixing political views with stand-up comedy.   39:18 - Diverse Conversations   The importance of having diverse and meaningful conversations.   43:48 - Humanity\u2019s Dark Side   Discussing the darker aspects of humanity and the need for spirituality.   48:30 - Society and Unity   The importance of unity and collective action in society.   54:20 - Media Manipulation   How the media manipulates narratives and the importance of awareness.   1:00:35 - Generational Responsibility   The role of different generations in shaping culture and politics.   &amp;nbsp; SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW &amp;nbsp; Have you subscribed to our podcast? We\u2019d love for you to subscribe if you haven\u2019t yet.&amp;nbsp; We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH VINCENT OSHANA &amp;nbsp; YouTube:  The Vincent Oshana Show Facebook: Vincent Oshana Instagram: Vincent Oshana (@vincentoshana) Twitter:  Vincent Oshana (@VincentOshana) \/ X &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH US &amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/alexatwood.co\/&amp;nbsp; Podcast: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-alchemist-lounge\/id1552229674&amp;nbsp; Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexatwood\/&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexatwood_coaching\/ Facebook: https:\/\/facebook.com\/alexatwood.coaching &amp;nbsp; P.S. Like content like this? Join my newsletter! https:\/\/fierce-author-7032.ck.page\/a7a68aca9f &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Alchemist Lounge","author_url":"https:\/\/alexatwood.co\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32388322\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000000\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/175497037"}