The Put On Podcast

The Put On Podcast

The Put On Podcast combines culture, curiosity & personal development by putting YOU on to the best things in life so that you can live your best life! Tune in as hosts Cal Dorohoy (21, Canadian, bachelor, whole life ahead of him) & Derek Siskin (38, New Yorker, married w/kids, admittedly washed) share the most impactful books, music, ideas & content they’ve discovered and reveal the candid career & personal takeaways that are helping to improve & bring value to their lives. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh & hopefully you’ll grow… and that dear friends is the point of this mf’in show.

  1. 04/04/2025

    EP. 39 - Stoic Wisdom, Soulful Rap Vibes, & The End of Legacy Media

    In this episode, Derek, Cal, and Mike put us on to… McNeese State’s Manager bringing all the energy to March Madness LoveagainJens teachings of love through manifestation & zodiac signs Ex-Convicts getting the chance to share their stories thanks to Ian Bick The Ai horrors that’ll keep you up at night created by voidstomper A British influencer giving popular songs all new meaning  The book exploring perseverance, wisdom, and the art of living, a day at a time; The Daily Stoic Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen’s comparisons between the game he’s mastered & life itself.  David Bernard diving deep into the blueprint behind building a hit show How Japanese Jazz is the genre you didn’t know you needed A dreamy 90s classic that floats you into nostalgia, “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” by P.M. Dawn  Laid back brilliance that you need to listen to today, “Breakadawn” by De La Soul  Soul rapper Morray’s blend of raw emotion and smooth delivery  How Paradise is flipping the script on immortality  The newest gritty cop drama that’s throwing it’s viewers into the action, On-Call  Three comedians that are at the top of their game right now Their thoughts on the state of mainstream media & how it’s ultimately disappearing SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos Timestamps: :00 - 0:12 - Intro 8:43 - PUT ON’S 8:55 - 11:30 - Social Clip - @amirkhan - McNeese State Manager bringing the boombox walkout heat 11:31 - 15:43 - Creator -  @loveagainjen - teaching people the laws of the universe 15:45 -  20:17 - Creator - @ian_bick - interviewing ex-convicts telling real stories  20:37 - 22:33 - Creator - @voidstomper - creative AI horror videos  22:45 - 27:22 - Creator - @rufusrice_ - song parodies, rankings and all sorts of comedic skits  27:24 - 34:02 - Book - The Daily Stoic - 365 days just read 1 page a day   35:28 - 36:05 - Podcast - Joe Rogan Episode with Magnus Carlsen - how the game of chess is similar to the game of life  39:09 -  47:23 - Podcast - Bill Simmons with David Bernard Executive Producer of White Lotus - speaks on the behind the scenes of creating the hit show, how it all came together and more 47:33 - 50:30 - Music - Japanese Jazz - must-listen genre 50:53 - 52:30 - Music - Song - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss by P.M. Dawn  52:31 - 55:17 - Music - Song - Breakadawn by De La Soul 55:20 - 57:30  - Music - Morray - soul rap - must listen to quicksand, switched up, my life and new album long story short 59:03 -  1:00:30 - TV Show - Paradise - binge worthy action drama show  1:00:37 - 1:08:40 - TV Show - On Call - long beach cop show, but filmed through their body cams  1:02:35 - 1:05:55 - Top 3 Stand-up Comedians right now: Shane Gillis, Nate Bargatzi, Bill Burr 1:05:56 - 1:11:50 - Takes on mainstream media conversation  1:11:51 - 1:13:01 - Outro

    1h 5m
  2. 03/17/2025

    EP. 38 - Global Creators, Modern Hip Hop You’ll Actually Enjoy & Big Put On Shows

    In this episode, Derek, Cal, and Mike put us on to… Fairway Co. Cal’s new personal brand endeavor  Derek turning his love for psychology into a career Mike’s struggle with wearing too many hats  Adrian Per’s stylistic way to teach you how to create content (@omgadrian)  Cam Meunier, the Scottdale native making starting an agency look easy (@itscameracam) The French ping pong players turned trick shot master (@tricks_shot_life)  Jesse Burgess & Will Warr’s global trek to find the best to eat, drink & do (@topjaw)  The comedic characters of Nicky Cass (@nicky.cass)  Travis Myers’ street food stylings of comedy gold (@tallguytrav) Tristan Maloney, the man giving animals a voice for our entertainment (@tristan_maloney)  Larry June, a rapper with a Southern flow using soulful samples  Why ‘Truth in the Lies” & “GBP” by Central Cee belong in your rotation The Weekend’s latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, reminding them of Trilogy The late 90s resurgence of “Music Sounds Better With You” by Stardust ADTurnUp, the ambient trap beat producer who is locking Derek in a groove Why Bia’s stylings are putting other female rappers to shame  Naval Ravinkant’s philosophy of letting your kids make their own choices  Bill Von Hippel’s spotlight on how evolutionary psychology impacts love, success, & happiness The behind the scenes of Olympic basketball  Netflix’s FBI action thriller, The Night Agent  La Isla De Las Tentaciones’ viral clip    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos Timestamps: :00 -  Intro :48 - Mike's million dollar question – what’s something on your mind that you haven’t acted on or spoken about?  1:10 - Cal & Personal Brand  4:15 - Derek’s psychology fascination & potential future career  7:42 - Mike speaks on being the jack of all trades but the master of none  18:45 - PUT ON’S  18:53 - 20:10 - Creator - @omgadrian - dope storytelling style – in the car 20:11 - 24:35- Creator - @itscameracam - scaling a content agency to 10K monthly in 30 days 24:53 - 25:32 - Creator -  @tricks_shot_life - craziest ping pong trickshots you’ll see  25:33 -  26:50 - Creator - @topjaw - finding the best restaurant in the world  27:04 - 28:49 - Creator - @nicky.cass - the best comedic skits  28:50 - 31:08 - Creator - @tallguytrav - hilarious parodies of indian street food vendors  31:09 - 34:10 - Creator - @tristanmaloney - voiceovers on northern white cheeked gibbons monkeys   34:28 - 36:05 - Music - Larry June - soul rap (three piece is a must-listen) 37:38 - 38:50 - Music - Central Cee - UK drill – 2 songs: truth in the lies & GBP 38:54 - 40:54 - Music - The Weeknd new album: hurry up tomorrow 41:31 - 42:21 - Music - Song by Stardust: music sounds better with you 42:22 - 44:50 - Music - ADTurnup - ethereal melodies & relaxed beats (9pm in shibuya is a must-listen) 45:00 - 47:13 - Music - Bia - female rap (we on go, find shit & jaded, top 3 songs) 50:07 - 1:00:43 - Podcast - Naval Ravinkant on the All-In Podcast - very unique parenting style around the philosophy of taking your children seriously  1:00:44 - 1:08:40 - Podcast - Diary of a CEO Episode with Dr. Bill Von Hippel - social & behavioral psychologist    1:08:49 - 1:11:12 - TV Show - Court Of Gold - follows the olympics men's basketball tournament 1:12:42 - 1:13:55 - TV Show - Night Agent - must-watch 1:14:09 - 1:17:09 - Montoyaaaaaa

    1h 21m
  3. 02/26/2025

    EP. 37 - Questions with Unexpected Answers, Success Strategies, & How Creators are Elevating Content

    In this episode, Derek, Cal, and Mike put us on to… A conversation revolving Canada becoming a state Why MLMs, unlimited sick days, & taxing capital gains are the biggest scams of adulthood Why schools need to teach us how to cook, public speak…& flirt? Cathy Griffin, Kanye West, Jason Bateman, & Migos – the worst road trip buddies Their career moves if podcasting doesn’t quite work out  What topics they’d give a Ted Talk on with ZERO prep If modern influencers are on the same level as celebrities  The year of their lives they want to relive  The DUMBEST hill they would die on Why Woodstock & Michael Jackson would be their GO TO concerts  @Grillguy turning parenting into comedic skits How @bkcoffeeshop is elevating short from content w/ full fledged short films  Simon Squibbs rags to riches tale helping you reach your entrepreneurial dreams (@simonsquibb)  The self-care social page every man should follow (@selfcarefordudes)  Business Coach Myron Golden & how he helps scale business’ profits  Unique Ai videos taking you through time (@histairy_films)  The music podcast introducing listeners to the best tracks of today & yesterday (NFR Podcast)  Calum Johson’s biggest piece of advice, STAY DELUSIONAL (The Calum Johnson Podcast)  Why Charlie Hourpert believes charisma is a key to success (Diary of a CEO)   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos Timestamps:  :00 -  Intro :57 - Canada vs. US 7:00 - THREE-PEAT 9:54 - What is the biggest scam of Adulthood that we just accept as normal?  14:54 - What is a skill they don’t teach in grade school you think is underratedly the most valuable skill they should?  20:47 -  Which Celebrity would be the worst to be on a road-trip with?  24:02 - If you had to completely switch careers and paths tomorrow, what would you do?  26:50 - If you had to give a TED talk on any topic with zero preparation what would it be on?  32:24 - Are influencers on the same level as celebrities?   36:34 - If you could relive one year of your life, what year would it be?   40:20 - What is the dumbest hill you are willing to die on?   45:48 -  If you could attend one concert from any era, what would it be and why? 48:10 - PUT ON’S  48:25 - 50:46  - Creator - @grillguy -  comedic skits around parenting humor 50:55 - 53:15 - Creator - @bkcoffeeshop - innovating with their content: short films through reels – social show 53:15 - 55:16 - Creator -  @simonsquibb - Simon Squibb - entrepreneur, do you have a dream?  56:10 -  58:49 - Social handle - @selfcarefordudes - selfcare & well-being page for men 58:50 - 1:02:54  - Creator - @myrongolden - Myron Golden - business coach helping business scale and focusing on those that make $15M a year scale to $45M a year 1:03:28 - 1:07:00 - Social handle - @histairy_films - Very aesthetically pleasing AI videos of all sorts of different time periods  1:09:02 - 1:10:20 - Podcast - NFR Podcast “Not for Radio” music takes pod  1:10:25 - 1:12:40 - Podcast - The Calum Johnson Podcast - highly recommend, “stay delusional”  1:12:46 - 1:21:20 - Podcast - Diary of a CEO Episode with Charlie Hourpert - Charisma teacher

    1h 23m
  4. 02/21/2025

    EP. 36 - Obscure Sports Collectibles, Art That Pops Culture, Exotic Candy, & Startup Wisdom

    In this episode, Derek, Cal, and guest Evan Parker put us on to… Mantel, a community platform for all things collectibles Essential advice for aspiring startup founders  Casey Lewis’ newsletter “After School” which explores youth culture & trends Tim Urban’s old blog post “10 Types of Odd Friendships You’re Probably Part of”  The realities of organized crime from The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi podcast  “How To Get Rich” by Naval Ravikant explaining his viral mindset tweetstorm  Chris Sacca’s hard-earned lessons on risk, tech, and success on The Tim Ferriss Show OmarTalks (@omarlikestotalk) breaking down old-school NBA hoopers    Julian Pace (@julianpace) reimagining sports & cultural icons through art   Sir Collect-a-Lot (@sircollectalot) mashing up pop culture with hand-crafted collectibles  Sainté, bringing a smooth laid-back twist to the UK drill scene Jeff Eisenband (@jeffeisenband) a new age sports broadcaster who knows his social Frank Hrelja (@frank.hrelja) social media’s green screen sports storyteller   Doji and how it’s redefining online shopping with AI avatars SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos FOLLOW OUR GUEST & MANTEL ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/evaneparker/ & instagram.com/onmantel/ Timestamps:  0:00 - Evan Parker, CEO of Mantel joins the show 3:09 - How Evan became a Crystal Palace fan 5:56 - How Evan first got into collectibles 7:35 -  Mantel’s origin story 9:30 - The most memorable posts on the platform 13:40 - The advice Evan would give to someone looking to build a startup   18:29 - What’s next for Mantel 20:16 - How Evan plans to get the word out 22:40 - THE MAN BEHIND THE MANTEL 23:03 - Evan’s most cherished collectibles 24:40 - Evan’s favorite current and all time sports broadcasters 25:43 - Evan’s favorite catchphrase by a sports broadcaster  27:25 - Evan’s most memorable moment working for the Washington Commanders 29:41 - Evan’s candy of choice as a candy aficionado 31:18 -  Evan jumps in the hot seat for PUT ON/PUT OFF  41:47 - PUT ON’S 41:59 - Newsletter -  After School by Casey Lewis 44:44 - Article/Blog -  10 Types of Odd Friendships You’re Probably Part of by Tim Urban (Wait But Why) 47:43 - Podcast - The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi 50:21 - Podcast -  Naval Ravikant - How To Get Rich 52:57 -  Podcast - Chris Sacca on The Tim Ferriss Show  55:39 - Creator - @omarlikestotalk 59:24 -  Artist -  Julian Pace - @julianpace   1:02:11 - 1:04:06 -  Artist - Sir Collect A Lot - @sircollectalot  1:04:35 - Music -  Sainté - UK drill 1:06:31 -  Creator - Jeff Eisenband - @jeffeisenband  1:06:46 -  Creator - Frank Hrelja - @frank.hrelja  1:07:16 -  Website/App -  Doji -  AI avatar shopping 1:09:53 - Derek shares a cherished collectible in honor of his pops

    1h 12m
  5. 02/04/2025

    EP. 35 - A Bumpin Brazilian DJ, 90 Day Fiance, Artist On The Subway, & A New Host Joins The Fray

    In this episode, Derek, Cal, and Mike put us on to… The distinction between being on or in Long Island Their favorite “white people” sayings The jarring daily content of bodybuilder Dean Phillips  Devon Rodriguez, the NYC artist painting portraits and interpreting lives on the subway   Master comedic impersonator, Joey Mulinaro   StreetBeefs Scrapyard & America’s fascination w/ amateur fighting  The breathtaking canvas art of Werner Bronkhorst  The emotion evoking sounds of Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy  Tweaker by Gelo and why it’s gone viral  Didn’t Cha Know by Erykah Badu & discovering classic tunes through sports edits The recent rise of Brazilian DJ Pedro Maia aka Mochakk Hadji Gaviota, the teacher/rapper who’s taking us to school with his freestyles    Mike’s guilty pleasure show 90 Day Fiance: Last Resort  Squid Game season 2  Beast Games and why it’s a major cultural shift for creators   Dr. James Doty & the power of your mind to manifest anything with Mel Robbins SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro   00:20 - Mike Press joins the show as a regular host  01:20 - Why New Yorkers live ON Long Island, not in it 02:31 - MIKE'D UP 3:24 - The nationality of women Mike is most afraid of  4:33 - A conspiracy theory Mike thinks is true 5:49 - Mike’s favorite white person saying 8:54 - What Mike would change his name to if he could 9:46 - The worst fashion trend Mike has ever participated in 12:25 - Mike’s favorite snacks when he’s in “f@#$ it” mode 14:06 - The movies Mike thinks don’t get the love they deserve 18:24 - The dumbest way that Mike has ever injured himself 20:17 - If a statue was built of Mike, what pose he’d have and where he’d put it 22:11 - Mike’s random talent or lack thereof 23:07 - A smell that makes Mike happy, and one that grosses him out 26:02 - A childhood fear that still freaks Mike out 29:02 - The 3 things that Mike would bring on a desert island 32:15 - PUT ONs 32:30 - The jarring life of bodybuilder Dean Phillips (@demondean92)  34:30 - Devon Rodriguez giving subway art a whole new meaning (@devonrodriguezart)  36:50 - Clair De Lune’s ability to elevate a social clip  38:10 - The best sports impersonator on social, Joey Mulinaro (@joeymulinaro)  39:20 - Barstool Sports recent controversy over Big Cat’s fandom  40:30 - The backyard brawlers of social, Streetbeefs Scrapyard (@streetbeefs_scrapyard)  44:10 - Werner Bronkhurst’s stunning textured canvas art (@werner_bronkhorst)  47:45 - The viral social hit, Tweaker by Gelo (LiAngelo Ball)  51:25 - Not knowing how hard Erykah Badu’s “Didn’t Cha Know” would hit on a sports highlight 52:45 - The mustachio house stylings of Pedro Maia, DJ Mochakk  55:45 - Hadji Gaviota, a teacher slash rapper who needs to be on your radar  57:45 - Trash TV that Mike can’t stop watching, 90 Day Fiance: Last Resort  1:00:40 - Why you won’t regret getting through the first 3 episodes of Squid Games season 2 1:02:10 - What Mr. Beast’s Beast Games means for the social media landscape  1:03:00 - Neurosurgeon Dr. Jim Doty’s shares the science behind manifestation on The Mel Robbins Podcast

    1h 15m
  6. 01/22/2025

    Ep. 34 - Music Prodigies, Alien Analogies, Sports Betting to 100x, & Finding Hope in The Afterlife

    In this episode, Derek and Cal put us on to… The growing pains that come w/ podcasting Cal’s recent sports betting hot streak Neil Degrass Tyson’s theory on the differences between chimps, humans, & aliens Insights on the link between US healthcare, food industries & chronic diseases with Calley & Dr. Casey Means  Canada’s controversial decision to take guns from their citizens  Legendary producer Scott Storch’s journey through fame, fortune, & addiction  Cyan Banister’s miraculous journey from homelessness to angel investing The hope that “Near death experience” content gives Derek  Oren John, the self proclaimed creative director of the internet  Australia's best lip-syncing sport’s commentators, Archie & Miles Shepherd  The relatability of the chill guy meme  Gang Starr & Big L, the timeless 90’s hip-hop artists that deserve their flowers  Why Kobe & Harajuku are a must visit when traveling to Japan    Derek’s new favorite snack from Trader Joe’s, Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix Why 20 year olds need to make the most of their youth  How a bag of old sports cards can bring you back to your childhood  Being fully aware of the precious moments in your life as a parent SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos Timestamps:   00:00 - Intro   01:32 - Still learning after two years of podcasting  06:15 - Not financial advice, Cal’s recent sports betting run 10:42 - PUT ON/ PUT OFF 20:50 - I FOUND THIS INTERESTING: Neil Degrass Tyson’s thoughts on how a 1% difference in DNA is what sets us apart from chimps, & what that could mean regarding extraterrestrials  25:06 - PUT ON’s  25:10 - Calley &  Dr. Casey Means talking health & diet, Joe Rogan Experience 32:45 - Scott Storch talking about his life in the music industry, Joe Rogan Experience 37:05 - Cyan Banister on spiritual transformation & overcoming adversity, Tim Ferriss Show 41:22 - Near death experience content shedding light on life after death  49:10 - @orenmeetsworld auditing social media campaigns as the internet’s creative director 52:20 - @shepmates turning memorable sports commentary into comedy 54:25 - Being chill is now cool, the chill guy meme.    57:00 - Gang Starr & Big L, 90’s artists that deserve a listen from a younger generation  1:03:05 - Eating Kobe beef in Kobe & the wonder that is Harajuku in Tokyo, Musts when visiting Japan   1:07:00 - Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix, Trader Joe’s addictive snack 1:09:30 - 20’s Thought: Why you need to try everything you can while young  1:13:40 - Dad Thought: Getting nostalgic w/ old sports cards  1:16:05 - Dad Thought: The importance of the little moments in life

    1h 19m
  7. 12/13/2024

    Ep.33 - Water Fasts, Nappuccinos, Foreign Rappers, & A McConaughey Memoir That’s Alright Alright Alright

    In this episode, Derek and Cal put us on to… Cal’s water fast experience Why people in their 20s need exposure to crypto The “in your face” motivational screaming content of Lucas Popan  The app of choice for late night scrolling  The hospitality & fashion perspectives of The Stanza  James Washington’s puppet renditions of hip-hop classics Darryl Vega’s comedic take on workplace interviews  The charmingly delightful dog spa day content of Manyu the shiba inu  The corporate career ladder insights of Max Klymenko India’s emerging superstar rapper Hanumankind Atlanta’s up-and-coming soul/rock/pop group, Penelope Road YC’s new hit that blends German drill music with a legendary pop sample  Sleep & performance insights with sleep expert Dr. Cheri Mah   Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Jodd Fairs, Bangkok’s can’t-miss night market SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/  TikTok: TikTok.com/@theputonpod  YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos Timestamps:  00:00 - The guys check in with a 12 hour time difference  02:00 - Why Cal felt the need to do a water fast  05:27 - Derek completely misunderstands what a water fast is 11:08 - Cal provides a 20 something thought on crypto  11:40 - Derek’s recaps his family’s memorable trip to Tampa and their VIP Bucs experience 18:42 - PUT ON’s  19:00 - @lucaspopan motivational screaming content 22:03 - Derek’s situational apps of choice for late night scrolling  23:10 - @thestanzamedia green screen perspectives on fashion & hospitality 25:18 - @jameswashington76 (TT), @jaydraws76 (IG) lip syncing classic rap songs w/ puppets  27:10 - @darrylcvega bringing comedy to job interviews  29:45 - @littlemanyu ASMR dog spa day content  33:48 - @maxoklymenko bringing a literal ladder to corporate content  36:17 - Hanumankind, the J. Cole of India 39:26 - Penelope Road (@thepenelopeband), the Atlanta group blending soul, rock & pop    40:54 - Head n’ Shoulders, a drill rap twist on a Paul Anka classic by German rapper YC 43:56 - Dr Cheri Mah’s expertise on how sleep impacts performance - Diary of CEO podcast  49:55 - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey  57:24 - Jodd Fairs, Bangkok’s incomparable night market

    1h 1m

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The Put On Podcast combines culture, curiosity & personal development by putting YOU on to the best things in life so that you can live your best life! Tune in as hosts Cal Dorohoy (21, Canadian, bachelor, whole life ahead of him) & Derek Siskin (38, New Yorker, married w/kids, admittedly washed) share the most impactful books, music, ideas & content they’ve discovered and reveal the candid career & personal takeaways that are helping to improve & bring value to their lives. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh & hopefully you’ll grow… and that dear friends is the point of this mf’in show.