The Lone Star Plate

Bob Schneider is an Austin, Texas–based musician and former lead singer of the rock band Ugly Americans. He joins us to talk about our UFO podcast ‘Vetted’, the new discoveries of aliens, and the realities of if aliens really exist. We also talk about the meaning of life, the nature of men, and how AI will change the world. “People don’t know anything. Nobody knows anything and if they think that they do then they don’t.” - Bob Schneider Connect with Bob - https://www.bobschneider.com Connect with Patrick Scott Armstrong: IG: @patrickscottarmstrong What is Covered: 00:00 - Our new UFO channel ‘Vetted’. 05:40 - Where to find evidence for aliens. 10:20 - Why people want to believe in aliens. 16:55 - Bob Schneider’s song about space and how one crazy fan responded. 21:00 - The best UFO stories we’ve ever heard. 24:00 - The possibility of there being other life forms in the universe that visit earth. 28:50 - How the government uses aliens as a distraction. 33:23 - Different religions and the different ways people decide how to live their life. 41:00 - The flexible nature of our reality and how to stay grounded. 47:45 - The meaning of life and what’s important in life. 53:00 - The nature of men and why men act the way they do. 59:30 - The most exciting alien theories. 1:04:52 - How to find peace in a dying world. 1:09:01 - The unique nature of a dogs love for their owner. 1:12:47 - What would happen if the grid goes down in a apocalypse. 1:16:15 - The suicidal thoughts we’ve had and how suicide effects families. 1:20:34 - The innate nature of surviving at all cost. 1:24:40 - The origins of human communication and interaction. 1:28:16 - The problems with the recent UFO sightings. 1:31:45 - The amount of people that now have Covid and the PTSD Covid caused in the world. 1:34:23 - The current issues with inflation and the costs involved with renting out your property. 1:37:13 - How AI is developing and the ways AI is going to change the world. 1:46:00 - What AI will look like in five years. 1:50:20 - What happens when you ask ChatGPT controversial questions and the dangers of AI hallucinations.

Fadi Odeh is a world-class baker and one of the finalists on the Crime Scene Kitchen. This episode, Fadi talks about what it’s like behind the scenes, the hardest part about being a contestant on Crime Scene Kitchen, and the tactics his team use on the show. We also discuss the difference between being a chef and a baker, what it’s like cooking outside your comfort zone, and the physical challenges involved in cooking professionally. “‘If you want a life or career in food eat. Eat a lot of food and that will teach you flavour, just eat!.” - Fadi Odeh Connect with Fadi Odeh https://www.fadiodeh.com/ Connect with Patrick Scott Armstrong: IG: @patrickscottarmstrong What is Covered: 00:00 - What makes Crime Scene Kitchen different from other cooking shows. 02:53 - What it’s like being a contestant on Crime Scene Kitchen. 05:58 - Cooking outside your comfort zone. 07:45 - The best tactics on Crime Scene Kitchen. 13:48 - Fadi’s cooking experience before being on Crime Scene Kitchen. 16:25 - The physical challenges involved in cooking professionally. 20:45 - The worst thing that can happen on the set of Crime Scene Kitchen. 22:25 - The hardest part of being a contestant on Crime Scene Kitchen. 25:30 - The difference between cooking and baking and why to become a baker. 29:45 - Fadi’s plans for future projects. 32:44 - How and where to watch Crime Scene Kitchen.

Bob Schneider is a highly unique one-man musical and artistic phenomenon from Austin Texas. In Part 2 Bob talks about why he made Lonelyland without a record company, how the album got noticed by the head of Universal Records, and the story behind tracks 8 through 13. We also discuss the problems with the record, the different romances Bob has been inspired by, and the first time Bob did heroin. “I’ll go into a music store and pick up an instrument, I’ll start playing, and all of a sudden I’m writing something, and usually I’ll buy the instrument because I think there are songs in this guitar and I need to grab it and get the songs out of it before someone else gets those songs.” - Bob Schneider Connect with Bob - https://www.bobschneider.com Connect with Patrick Scott Armstrong: IG: @patrickscottarmstrong What is Covered: 00:00 - Who wrote the lyrics of Madeline on Lonelyland. 05:00 - Where Bob was when he wrote the song Tokyo. 09:35 - How the track Under My Skin was created. 11:50 - The guitar skills you need to play Blue Skies for Everyone. 16:30 - Why Bob made Lonelyland without a record company. 23:55 - The problems with Lonelyland. 25:55 - How to join Bob’s Facebook fan group. 27:30 - How the track Better was produced. 29:55 - The origin story of the song Let The Light In. 31:40 - How a girl inspired the track 2002. 41:49 - The first time Bob did heroin and how it inspired the track Oklahoma. 51:30 - Bob Schneider's new album and the type of music he plays at live shows. 54:30 - How to stay up-to-date with Bob’s music.

Bob Schneider is a highly unique one-man musical and artistic phenomenon from Austin Texas., He joins us to talk about the creation of his album Lonelyland and the story behind each track of the album. We also discuss the value of therapy, the challenges of addiction, and the spiritual experiences Bob’s been through. “I’ve written over 2000 songs now, I want to play the best songs I’ve written or if not the best songs at least songs that are new and fresh.” - Bob Schneider I

Jackson Kelly has been rising fast in the acting world starring in Lucky Hank, My Year of Dicks, and Witch Mountain. He joins us to talk about what it’s like working with Bob Odenkirk, how he prepares for new roles, and the difficulties of knowing how you’ve performed in an audition. We also discuss the shows he’s recently starred in, what it’s like on set, and how he got each of his new roles. “I’m learning my place in the scheme of things, I’m learning that it’s a puzzle and everyone’s a part of it and I’m one little piece as Barto and that’s all I can control is what happens between action and cut.” - Jackson Kelly

Warren Hood is from Austin Texas and although he’s a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he’s best know for his fiddle playing, having started playing the fiddle at the age of eleven. He joins us to talk about his residency at ABGB in Austin Texas, the history of Austin’s music scene, and what the muis scene in Austin is like now. We also discuss the differences between the acoustic and electric guitar, common challenges songwriters face, and the difference between touring and playing music to a small group of people. “The road gets old after a while and there’s always another gig. You only have the opportunity to really improve when you’re younger, the older you get the harder it is to get better.” - Warren Hood

Dawn Okoro is a multidisciplinary artist living in Austin, Texas. Her work is influenced by punk, hip-hop, and the composition techniques used in fashion photography. She joins us to talk about how she became a world-renowned professional artist, the reason people do art, and what it means to ‘sell out’ as an artist. We also discuss the challenge of being an artist with anxiety, the problem with AI art, and what makes art valuable. “When someone is appreciating or wanting the work of an artist they want the experience of that human touch from a real person but AI can definitely be used as a tool to help someone do art with their hands.” - Dawn Okoro

Bob Schneider is an Austin, Texas–based musician and former lead singer of the rock band Ugly Americans. He joins us to talk about why AI won’t be taking over the world anytime soon, how he used to live off of flour and water, and what the differences are between music and comedy We also talk about how long it took him to get good at writing songs, how psychedelics influenced his songwriting, and who his favorite composer is. “If you’re an artist you have to have that idea that you’re great and if you don’t have that idea if any part of you thinks I’m just not very good at this, you’ll just stop doing it.” - Bob Schneider

Singer/Songwriter Taylor Pie is one of the founding members of the 60s folk-pop group ‘the Pozo Seco Singers’. She joins us to discuss her experience performing with ‘the Pozo Seco Singers’, how women are treated in the music industry, and what it was like when synthesizers first came out. We also talk about the new documentary Nobody Famous which follows her bands rise to fame, what it was like becoming famous so quickly, and the future of folk music. “If you’re a good-looking woman it’s a curse, and if you’re not, you’re not going to be asked to be a big star anyway.’ - Taylor Pie

Barry Corbin is an American Cowboy and Texas Actor starring in the hit TV show Yellowstone. He joins us to discuss how he got involved in the making of Yellowstone, what it’s like working with the Coen Brothers, and the difference between theatre acting and film acting. We also talk about the other people he’s worked with like Quentin Tarintino and Steven Spielberg, the new shows he’s working on, and why so many comedians are depressed… “People think I’m an extrovert but I’m not I’m on my own most of my time.’ - Barry Corbin

Steph, Craig, and 40 other animators spent years animating their new film Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood only to be told that it wouldn’t be considered as an animated movie for the ‘The Best Animated Feature Award’. They created the film using a notoriously time-consuming form of animation called ‘Rotoscoping’ where the artists creates animated sequences by tracing over live-action footage frame by frame. They join us to discuss the controversy around their film, how they fought (and won) against the Oscar’s decision, and proved their film was animated. We talk about the problems with ‘The Best Animated Feature’ award, why films like Avatar aren’t considered animated movies, and the new AIanimation technique that’s been emerging… “For Apollo, we made a minute and a half a week and that’s with 40 animators busting it as fast as they can.’ - Steph Swope

Steven’s first posting for the US military was in Hawaii but before long he was posted overseas and served in active combat. The pandemic gave Steven the opportunity to retire early from the military, but in returning to civilian life Steven felt it hard to come to terms with the things he’d seen and done, and the other serviceman that had lost their lives overseas. Following his lifelong passion for cooking, Steven started a BBQ truck and aside from feeding others and making money, this was also what saved him from the demons he had been battling. Steven joins us to discuss why he started a BBQ food truck to begin with, how cooking helped him overcome his PTSD, and the challenges he faced starting from scratch. We also talk about how he grew his BBQ business, the community there is in the BBQ world, and the different techniques we have for cooking the perfect ribs… “I wanted to be a cook and they said you’re scores are great you can go be a cook, but with the military we have Hawaii and you can go be a grunt.” - Steven Rossler

Ashely and Colin met in a Christian band while married to other people, but they soon found the time they spent making music together was the time they felt most happy and fulfilled. As time went on they became more disillusioned with their faith and church, and it became evident that their relationship wouldn’t be able to stay platonic. After spending some time trying to go their separate ways, they reunited, left their partners, and changed their band's focus. Ashely and Colin are both members of the North Texan Heavy Metal Band Tulip. They join us to discuss how they met, fell in love, and the challenges they faced leaving marriages while being members of a Christian church. We also talk about how their beliefs changed over time, the difficulties involved in leaving a controlling church, and why they moved to Texas… “That experience of feeling connected to somebody through art was probably the point which we realized this is going to be tough to keep at a platonic level.” - Colin Parrish

Aron Ra has spent over 15 years learning about religions, debating religious beliefs, and raising awareness around atheism, anti-theism, and how people act as atheists. Aron Ra is an American author, podcaster, and regional director of American Atheists, he joins us to discuss concepts of religion, what it’s like debating with religious leaders, and the similarities religion has with politics. We also talk about how politics is changing, the demise of the American political landscape, and why we’re all becoming so divided… “The truth doesn’t matter to religion to at all, if the truth mattered they would be dispassionate. If the truth is all that matters to you and you don’t want to be fooled into believing anything, and you are tentative even about the things you do believe, well then you’re going to be very dispassionate, you’re going to be very critical.” - Aron Ra

After the murder of her husband and on a quest for revenge Walker Independence tells the story of Abby and Hoyt's journey to Independence, Texas, where they encounter residents running from their own pasts. Lawrence Kao plays Kai in the new CW show Walker Independence, he joins us to discuss his role in the show, what it’s like being on the set for Walker Independence, and why he wanted to get involved with the TV show. We also talk about his involvement with viral YouTube sketches, his love of acting, and what his favorite types of food are… “Once the cameras are on and they call action, you have to say your lines, you have to be in the story, plus you’ve got to control this horse, it’s crazy.” - Lawrence Kao

Jordan Santana is a Texan-born American skateboarder who’s training for the upcoming 2024 Olympic qualifiers and is one of the only females to do a 540 spin. Jordan joins us to discuss what it’s like competing for a place in the Olympics, how much time she spends skating, and the best places to skate in Texas. We also look at some skateboarding fail videos, some of the best tricks Jordan has ever done, and talk about the worst injury she’s ever had from skating. “I was just going in but my foot was too much on the nose so I went to go press it in and I just fell off the board.” - Jordan Santana

Tanner Leatherstein has his own leather shop and is famous on TikTok for taking apart leather objects and proving if they’re real or fake. Tanner joins us to discuss why some leather goods are so expensive, the ethical side of the leather industry, and the scam of ‘geniune leather’ Taneer talks about where leather comes from, the most expensive leather in the world, and how to know if leather bags are real or fake. “Leather is one of the earliest forms of upcycled economy because it’s a garbage that we take and give a second life through the tanning process.” - Tanner Leatherstein

Kathleen Martinez is an immigration lawyer and TikTok star, known for her loud sense of style that brought her fame as the ‘real life Legally Blonde’. Kathleen joins us to discuss how she was mistreated by her former boss because of the way she dressed, the problems with the culture in most law firms, and how she started her own law firm in retaliation. Kathleen talks about the prevalence of ‘hazing’ amongst senior attorneys, the biggest myths around immigration, and the benefits of wearing pink in the workplace. “They’re still living in that generation where they think that you cannot be both, that you can’t be feminine and smart or they care about things that don’t really matter that are not relevant to your ability to perform your job, or your character, or your integrity. ” - Kathleen Martinez

Moment of Contact is an exploration of extraterrestrial encounters, focusing on events in 1996 when citizens of Varginha, Brazil, reported seeing one or more strange creatures and a UFO crash. I’m joined by the Director and Executive Producer of the film James Fox to discuss the film, extraterrestrial encounters, and the events that happened in 1996. James talks about how he knew the witnesses were reliable, the way the American military is involved with UFOs, and the time the Argentinian military threatened to kill him for asking about the Varginha extraterrestrial sighting. “It was the scariest production I’ve ever done, not only just what was on camera but things that were happening off camera as well.” - James Fox

Gun control and gun rights …these terms in America, regardless of your political ideology, can invoke an aggravating response and be very triggering. Typically if you’re conservative, you feel the liberals are out to take your guns away. And if you’re liberal, you feel conservatives care more about guns than human life. But should guns be a partisan issue at all? We’re going to ask a lot of questions in this episode. So please send us your thoughts by email or Instagram. It’s very important to us to hear your thoughts and opinions.