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Under the Influence

Discussion without the bias of mainstream media. Hosted by Royce D"Orazio. roycedorazio.substack.com

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85:43

J.L. Hancock

Under the Influence ·

2025/10/04

In this conversation, Royce sits down with J.L. Hancock a Navy veteran, cryptologist, and author to explore how technology and artificial intelligence have reshaped military operations over the past two decades. Hancock, who completed more than a hundred combat missions and later led innovation efforts for the Navy’s special operations community, reflects on witnessing the rapid evolution of tech in warfare, from intelligence tools to unmanned systems. The discussion opens with Royce expressing his

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40:30

AM Coffee

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/28

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86:45

DC Glenn

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/21

My interview with DC Glenn, the DC The Brain SupremeFollow @dcglennatl @tagteamwhoompIn this conversation, DC Glenn, one half of the iconic hip hop duo Tag Team, shares his journey from the early days of hip hop to the success of their hit song 'Whoomp There It Is.' He discusses the hustle behind selling music and the innovative ways they engage audiences during performances. Glenn also reflects on the evolution of DJing, the complexities of the music business, and the legal battles that shaped his

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37:02

AM Coffee

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/21

This morning’s AM Coffee pulled no punches. The show opened with Royce shifting gears from casual Twitch banter into podcast mode and immediately went after TikTok. After a 24 hour marathon stream across Twitch and TikTok, Royce broke down just how broken TikTok’s creator payouts have become. What once offered 40%+ of revenue has now sunk to the low 30s, and the platform hit him with a 20% penalty for “reused content” despite the diamonds being earned legitimately. A payout that should have been

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40:27

Live with Joe Walsh

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/14

Thank you Bob B., Daniel D Woodard, Cristina H-Bluesky, Steven Rosenzweig, Elizabeth Goodden, and many others for tuning into my live video with Joe Walsh! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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107:31

Deric Gilliard

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/14

Deric A. Gilliard retired in 2022, after 25 years as a federal communications lead working for political appointees in the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.Prior to his work as public affairs advisor to the HHS regional directors for the eight southeastern states, Gilliard served as the national communications director for Dr. King’s organization, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.https://www.dericgilliard.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this

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71:06

Live with Jen Grisanti

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/12

If you are an aspiring writer or interested in storytelling, you will want to check out Jen's upcoming course. ACTIVATING THE PURPOSE IN STORY, CHARACTER, & PLOT (Part l)For more information on this transformative writing seminar go here.Jen brings a calming energy to her work and you will find that in our conversation as well. She had an early impact on my creative endeavors and I was thrilled to reconnect with her here on Substack. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this

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94:15

George Fontes

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/12

When you are done catching my conversation above with George, go catch his show appropriately titled, “World Ablaze.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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61:49

AM Coffee

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/07

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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90:51

Les Leopold

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/07

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of technology, power, and politics. The conversation kicks off with AI and how its potential has been hijacked by corporate interests. Instead of shorter workweeks and higher wages, productivity gains are being funneled into layoffs and stock buybacks.Drawing on history from Ford’s $5 workday to the rise of unions after WWII, we explore how technology once lifted living standards, and why that balance has broken down. Both major parties, now

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163:35

Joshua L Harris: Part Two

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/01

Walt Disney’s Legacy, Animatronics, and the Parks’ FutureIn this part two of this discussion, we explored the legacy of Walt Disney, the role of animatronics in preserving that legacy, and the ongoing tension between honoring tradition and chasing the present moment in the parks.Walt at the World’s Fair and BeyondWe began with a look back at the 1964–65 World’s Fair. Attractions like the Sky Dome Spectacular and the fusion of technology with storytelling made it more immersive than even Galaxy’s

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167:58

Joshua L Harris: Part One

Under the Influence ·

2025/09/01

Disney, Pixar, and the Future of StorytellingThis week’s conversation with Joshua L. Harris turned into a deep dive on Disney, Pixar, and the creative state of the parks and animation. What started as catching up after a few months quickly shifted into a critique of how storytelling has changed and not always for the better.D23 and the “Non-News” ApproachD23 rolled around without any groundbreaking announcements. Aside from Jody Benson being named ambassador, Disney largely avoided big reveals. In

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40:01

AM Coffee

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/24

Thank you for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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34:48

Live with Marc Schulman

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/13

Thank you for tuning into my live video with Marc Schulman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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51:08

Live with Catherine Connelly

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/12

Thank you for tuning into my live video with Catherine Connelly! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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12:27

AM Coffee

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/10

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roycedorazio.substack.com/subscribe

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00:37:40

Dino Don

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/05

Join Don and Royce as they dive into the fascinating world of animatronics and the timeless allure of dinosaurs. From Don's early days writing quiz questions for a radio show to his adventures in the world of animatronics, this episode is packed with stories of innovation, creativity, and the challenges of bringing prehistoric creatures to life. Discover how Don's journey led him to collaborate with Spielberg on Jurassic Park and his vision for the future of dinosaur experiences. Whether

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00:41:03

Joe Walsh

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/04

In this uncensored, fast-moving convo, Royce and Joe dive deep into the chaos of modern politics, the broken media landscape, the rise of independent voices, and why both major parties are blowing it. Joe gets real about his Tea Party past, his recent shift to the Democratic Party, and why authenticity not calculation is the future.They debate content moderation, AI regulation, fake outrage, and why America desperately needs more than two parties (but not right now). Please check out our Sponsors:

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01:49:17

Mike Konrad

Under the Influence ·

2025/08/02

In this conversation, Mike Konrad shares his extensive experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, particularly focusing on the importance of cleaning circuit boards to prevent failures caused by electrochemical migration. He discusses the evolution of cleaning practices, the significance of thermal management, and the shift from traditional advertising to value-based marketing. Mike emphasizes the need for long-term thinking in business and the role of influencers in modern marketing,

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02:01:56

Kurt Uhlir

Under the Influence ·

2025/07/31

In this conversation, Kurt Uhlir shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, discussing his journey from a young hacker to a successful entrepreneur and chief marketing officer. He reflects on the evolution of influencer marketing, the importance of understanding business problems, and the challenges of the entrepreneur lifestyle. Kurt emphasizes the need for curiosity and emotional intelligence in leadership, the significance of documenting processes for scalability, and the risks

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