Our friend George Stroumboulopoulos reflects on his 30+ year career in media sharing memorable interviews, lessons on the nature of fame, and the importance of authenticity. He discusses the impact of public perception on personal identity and explores the challenges of navigating criticism and the importance of staying true to oneself in a rapidly changing world.

*TRIGGER WARNING* They also touch on the online rape academy investigation, and Jann asks Strombo about aging in the public eye - his response may surprise you! Strombo also tells us about launching a record label and a radio station to come...

Strombo Links:
https://strombo-shop.fourthwall.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nodadrecords/

https://www.instagram.com/mermaidislandband/
https://linktr.ee/mrmdisland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUifGoxMukk
https://www.instagram.com/venomprison/
https://venomprison.bandcamp.com/

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Chapters:
(00:00) Re-introducing Strombo
(03:09) Memorable Interviews and Their Impact
(06:01) The Nature of Fame and Authenticity
(08:53) Maintaining Perspective in the Spotlight
(12:02) Character Over Fame
(15:07) Growth and Change in Public Life
(17:48) Criticism and Learning from It
(21:06) The Importance of Representation in Media
(26:14) The Evolution of Music Programming
(29:10) The Role of Education in Music Appreciation
(30:28) Launching No Dad Records
(33:04) Future Projects and New Ventures
(38:44) Addressing Societal Issues and Accountability
(47:10) Navigating Modern Dating Challenges
(48:08) The Impact of Leadership on Societal Norms
(49:49) The Role of Art and Music in Social Change
(51:50) Curating Our Digital Spaces
(52:58) The Consequences of Extractive Capitalism
(56:19) Lessons from History and Aging Perspectives