Gringo and The Man

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Welcome to Gringo & The Man, the only podcast where a middle-aged white dude and an O.G. Latino graffiti artist talk about living in a world gone loco! Hosts Gringo (aka Scott “Sourdough” Power ) & The Man (aka Man One), GenXers from Chicago and L.A. respectively, bring their devil-may-care attitude to discussing contemporary culture. Nothing is off-limits. Long time friends, Sourdough and Man One’s banter is what you'd expect from two dudes who grew up in the eighties. (Warning: this podcast may be inappropriate for those easily triggered.) read less
Society & CultureSociety & Culture
Is Everything Falling Apart? With Gringo + The Man
17-03-2022
Is Everything Falling Apart? With Gringo + The Man
For decades, America has found itself embroiled in crisis after crisis, and at the moment it really feels like we’ve reached new levels of craziness. The Amazon is being cut clear, the oceans are full of plastic, mental health issues are on the rise, way too many people own way too many guns, and The Man can’t go a day without getting bombarded with information about NFTs (which he is staying far away from, by the way!). We delve into some serious topics today, but as you probably know by now, we pride ourselves on being positive, upbeat, glass-half-full guys, so we’ll never let these episodes get too dark and depressing, regardless of the subject matter. As you may also be aware, we’re not afraid to say things that are a little controversial because getting canceled is not high up on our list of worries, so we hope you’ll join us for the ride!    Key Points From This Episode: The one-liner description of what this podcast is about. Neil Young's 'self-cancellation' from Spotify, and why we're not afraid of getting canceled.Gringo’s newly purchased piece of technology.Why The Man is choosing not to get involved in NFTs.The craziness that seems to have engulfed the world. The detrimental effects of cutting down the Amazon. How The Man is feeling about hitting 50. Gringo’s recent colonoscopy experience, and the cocktail you need to ask for when you go for one! What toxic masculinity looks like.The value in experiencing hardships in life. Issues that we see increasing in prevalence as a result of social media.Examples of how schools have changed since we were children.Our take on America’s gun problem. A wild theory that could explain some of the craziness we're experiencing.Ernie G’s recent on-stage health scare, and the perspective that it has given us. How we are prioritizing our health this year. The Man shares a story about one of his most adventurous graffiti bombing experiences. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ernie G — https://www.ernieg.com/ Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/Scott “Sourdough” Power on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/ Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/
Tech Giants, Bigfoot, and Human Killing Machines with Gringo + The Man
28-01-2022
Tech Giants, Bigfoot, and Human Killing Machines with Gringo + The Man
We've got a great episode lined up today where Gringo and The Man shoot the breeze and get into everything from Bigfoot and how to video UFOs to the creation of human killing machines and how they each approach new releases in the tech space. The Man shares some great stories about his travels, from watching his daughter play soccer up north to finding albino crabs when snorkeling in Dubrovnik and watching bouncers do their best work in London. Gringo calls out Apple on automation when it comes to updates, and has a great rant about pseudo-capitalism in America and the numerous ways that corruption has soiled our American system. You'll also hear a great perspective on the terrifying true story of the documentary, The Rescue, and how incredible the feats of man can be when there are lives at stake and no margin for error. We also bounce stories of people we've known or known of that have trained their reflexes and physical instincts to the max, and call on these skills to make a meal out of threats that come knocking at their door. With tons of incredible travel stories (thanks to The Man), opinions on politics and phone technology (thanks, Gringo), and some great questions on how we deal with this evolving world with all its trials and tribulations, this episode is one you don't want to miss! So tune in now and let's get into it!Key Points From This Episode:Where the word Gringo comes from, and why it's so perfect for Scott!Shooting the breeze and catching up on the Man's recent adventures in the north. Talking about Bigfoot; that poor guy must be so lonely.Videoing the supernatural and how to do it right (hint: don't use a Blackberry).How fast technology is evolving, and what Apple, Blackberry, and Samsung are up to.Updating your iPhones immediately because of some scary spyware floating around!Gringo has a great rant about pseudo-capitalism in America and the tech giants' monopolies.Breaking down Biden's new move to audit our bank accounts, and who's getting off easy. Getting into corruption, the American system, and the karma of Ronald Reagan.Movie talk: expectations of the Matrix, and the terrifying preview for The Rescue!How crazy it is that everyone survived the high stakes of The Rescue's true story. Hear the Man's great snorkeling story about finding albino crabs in a cave in Dubrovnik.How hardcore Navy SEALS are, and a story of one SEAL who dealt with some drug dealers. The creation of professional killing machines, and some stories that will blow your mind. The Man's story of seeing a bouncer in London with some amazing defense moves. What makes a tough guy and how appearances can be deceiving.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Matrix Resurrections 2021 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10838180/The Rescue Trailer — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Kw5kAPSbkScott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/Scott “Sourdough” Power on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/ Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/
We’re Back! with ManOne and Scott Power
24-01-2022
We’re Back! with ManOne and Scott Power
Gringo and the Man is back! After a crazy year, your favorite Mexican (who is also part Spanish and part Italian!) and favorite Gringo are back together for a conversation as candid as ever. We couldn't be more excited to be reunited and to be sharing our musings with the rest of you. We can't really tell you what this episode is about because it's about anything and everything, ranging from our thoughts on the pervasiveness of gaming and the struggles of hiring people to the difference between Gringo privilege and white privilege, ManOne's toy collections, and even what it means to be "six-packed." What we can tell you is that you're guaranteed a lot of laughs, a sprinkling of sentimentality, and even a little bit of wisdom!  Key Points From This Episode:Gringo and the Man is back!Looking back at ManOne’s lineage. Where the name of this show originated.How Mexicans feel about having Gringos in their country. The type of technology that Scott wishes he could have installed inside of him.A story of how Google Translate saved a life. Gringo privilege versus white privilege. The sentimental nature of ManOne’s toy collection. ManOne’s experience of trying to hire someone for his studio. The value that lies in hiring a virtual assistant. How the gaming world has evolved over the years, and how we feel about its pervasiveness.Examples of the mental health issues related to social media addiction.  Characteristics that make ManOne stand out as an Americanized Mexican. What it means to be “six-packed.” Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Not Real Art — https://www.notrealart.com/Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/