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When a half-built downtown LA condo project turned into the "Graffiti Towers," with 55 stories tagged floor by floor 700 feet in the air, everyone driving past wondered the same thing: how did they do that? On this episode of Sam Brown University TV, we get into the ladders, the logistics, and the eternal question of whether it's vandalism or art (spoiler: it's both).

Joining us is Andre Hyland, an actor and comedian with a fine arts degree from the University of Cincinnati whose graffiti has been shown in museum exhibitions. He talks about painting newspaper boxes and street signs while dressed as a construction worker, the cop stop that almost got him, and how sneaking around the streets shaped his comedy. We're also joined by Bill Dunleavy, director of Superchief Gallery in Los Angeles, who went from bike messenger and photographer to curating hundreds of shows that champion artists working outside the traditional art world. He breaks down the history of graffiti, LA's push to go bigger than everyone else, and what it really takes to haul buckets of paint up a hundred flights of stairs.

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Jetski Johnson and Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs, Beirut) sit down and jam with Sam to talk some band. Woodwinds, brass, and tons of laughs. You'll be a master of fingering after this episode - fingering instruments, that is.

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Roxxy Haze and Justin Sevakis sit down with Sam to discuss anime's rise in the culture and the effects its had - both good and... yeah. From Cowboy Bebop to the ONE PIEEEEEECE, no drip of bath water is left unslurped (so to speak).

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Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy sits down with Sam to settle a question that's been gnawing at him for years: is punk dead, and did Fall Out Boy kill it? They get into Joe's Chicago hardcore roots, vinyl digging, the Sex Pistols being a manufactured boy band, the underground scene, why genre labels ruin everything, "come to Brazil", and the Insane Clown Posse. Whoop whoop!

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He thought he was here to talk physical media…but when you have the man behind one of the most beloved Whitest Kids U’ Know sketches sitting across from you, there’s really only one question that matters:
How many hot dogs do you eat a day?
Sam and Timmy don’t discuss dvd’s and VHS, but they DO talk about hot dogs, the legacy of The Whitest Kids U’ Know, and life I guess. You know why you’re here - enjoy it!

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Today on Sam Brown University TV, we’re asking a question that should have an easy answer: Do documentaries have to be boring? Because let’s be honest; documentaries are either the most interesting thing you’ve ever seen… or something you turn off halfway through and never return to.

Sam Brown is joined by Derek Waters, creator of Drunk History, and Amy Scott, acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Together, they break down why documentaries get a bad reputation, give a thousand Letterboxd recommendations for ones that don’t suck, and expound on what makes a good one.

So get comfortable, as we do the opposite of Netflix and don’t make a you sit through two hours of slow drone footage to do it.

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Today on Sam Brown University TV, we’re asking a dangerous question: Could we survive the post-apocalypse?

We all like to believe we’d be great in an apocalyptic scenario. We personally like to think we’d be calm and resourceful. But honestly, we all have a hard time when the grocery store rearranges the aisles.

Sam is joined by Jon Daly, comedian and Fallout cast member who’s technically already lived through the end of civilization (on camera) and Manu Toigo, a survival expert and Naked and Afraid veteran who has actually survived extreme wilderness conditions with nothing but skill and mindset.

Together, they break down, what survival really takes, whether modern life has made us weaker, and how long Sam realistically lasts. Jon even recounts a big trauma from his past, and Sam laughs the entire time. This episode isn’t just about bunkers and canned beans. It’s about resilience, mindset, and what happens when comfort disappears.

If everything collapsed tomorrow…would you adapt?

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OOHHH YEAHHH - SNAP INTO IT, because today on Sam Brown University TV, we’re asking the question that separates the CHAMPIONS from the CREAM OF THE CROP:

How old is too old to become a professional wrestler?!

Is there an expiration date on dropping the elbow?
Is the ring only for the young and the hungry, or can a late bloomer like Dean Brown still climb the turnbuckle and HEAR THE CROWD ROAR?

Sam steps into the squared circle with:
Ryan Nemeth - professional wrestler, comedian, and Hollywood’s most shredded poet
Matt McCarthy - comedian and co-host of We Watch Wrestling, a man who knows the history, the legends, and the PAIN, DIG IT

This episode is about heart, timing and knowing when to FIGHT - and when to TAP OUT.

Because in wrestling, just like life, brother…
You don’t quit when you get old,
YOU GET OLD WHEN YOU QUIT.

OHHHH YEAHHH.

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Sam sits down with comedian and actor Josh Fadem and creator Luca Schaefer-Charlton to tackle one of the most mysterious forces on the planet: how do you actually go viral?

They dig into why some videos randomly explode, why others vanish without a trace, and whether “the algorithm” is a real thing or just some mysterious god we blame when our posts flop. Along the way, they talk accidental fame, physical comedy, trend cycles, burnout, and what happens when you try just a little too hard online.

Is going viral a skill? A science? A curse? Or just something that happens when you trip in the right place at the right time?

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Sam the Clown sits down with Halloween power couple Tom Scharpling and Julia Vickerman, along with Halloween expert Dr. Wendy Fonarow, to ask the burning question: Has Halloween gotten too horny? They dive into ancient Halloween traditions, horror films, Tom and Julia’s legendary annual party, costume culture, and the do’s and don’ts of the season. Plus, Sam and the group share their thoughts on Art the Clown and the Terrifier films.

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Sam sits down with actor and writer Colton Dunn and Professor Danny Snelson (English & Design Media Arts) to talk about the past, present, and future of gaming. From the evolution of consoles to the rise of VR headsets, they explore the highs and lows of gaming culture and gaming accomplishments. Plus, Sam shares his take on Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Sam sits down with writer and actor Wade Randolph and economics professor Matthew Hill for a conversation about money. They cover personal investments, credit card hacks, housing, and dive into what it really means to be broke. Along the way, they reveal the Mount Rushmore of Economists, Sam recounts a late-night ATM encounter, Wade shares his perspective on gambling, and we find out why My Cousin Vinny is banned from SBUTV.

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Sam sits down with Gender Studies Professor Mairead Sullivan and Actor/Comedian Elizabeth Hayhurst to talk about STDs. They dive into the history and stigma surrounding STDs, public health, how doctors are using herpes to shrink tumors, what cleanliness means, and fleshy fonts.

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Sam sits down with actor and comedian Johnny Pemberton, and journalism professor Jeff C. Fellenzer to talk about the highs and lows of sports fandom. They talk about how to stay loyal even when your team sucks, when fandom goes too far, and which city has the worst fans.

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Sam sits down with comedian and writer Sean O’Connor, writer and actress Kelsy Abbott, and Dr. Tristan Abbott, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center at Morgan University, for a conversation about literature.

They discuss whether reading is for nerds or the next hip trend, whether reading really makes you smarter, how to find the right book, and Barbra Streisand.

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Sam invites comedian James Adomian and Journalism Professor Ky Henderson to break down best practices for navigating today’s news landscape. They cover preferred sources, the rise of “newsfluencers,” and the influence of figures like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan. Later, the conversation shifts to the future of journalism and the impact that AI has on the media and our minds.

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Sam takes a deep dive into the world of marketing with James Pumphrey (Speeed) and UCLA Professor of Marketing Aimee Drolet Rossi. They discuss the differences between branding and marketing, consumer decision-making, recessions, and whether frugality is the new sexy.

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Sam sits down with Comedian and Actor Mike Mitchell and Sports Dietitian Jessica Isaacs to talk about whether fat guys can be healthy, exercising, and most importantly, turning fat into power.

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Sam sits down with Whitmer Thomas and pro skateboarder Kevin “Spanky” Long to talk about skateboarding, skate culture, and most importantly whether it’s too late for Sam to land a kickflip.

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Sam sits down with Zach Cregger to talk about Christianity and religious upbringing. They are joined by Cavan Concannon, a Professor of Religion and Classics at USC, to get to the bottom of modern Christianity's most pressing questions: What was Jesus really like? What would he be like today? And would he like us?

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