UNSCRIPTED & UNREHEARSED with Mike Dreyden Figueroa

Mike Dreyden Figueroa

Welcome to Unscripted and Unrehearsed. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is my pod where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experiences.

Episodes

  1. FORGET ABOUT NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS, LET'S SET SOME INTENTIONS!

    12/28/2025

    FORGET ABOUT NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS, LET'S SET SOME INTENTIONS!

    Welcome back to the pod. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa. This is Unscripted and Unreleased, where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experienced. OK, so, this week we’re talking about setting intentions for 2026. We’re NOT doing resolutions. We’re working on and headed towards accomplishments! But first… Reviewing the week: HIELO (ICE) gets trolled! New Orleans witches casting spells. 60min has fallen! Admin allegedly pressured to kill a story. Two days off. Spent time with my kids. Sad news for BOOTS S2. Heated Rivalry! Books by Rachel Reid. Series by Jacob Tierney. Reviewing the Year: Finished writing LAST CALL reboot. Completed the pitch deck. I launched Unscripted & Unrehearsed pod. I ran for and won a seat on the board of my union. Got my own place again. I completed business plans for two projects I’m working on. Drafts and scripts for season one of another pod is done. TOPIC 1: I don’t believe in New Year Resolutions! Now, I reflect on the year. I begin setting intensions and new goals. I have a notebook where I jot down a list of the things I’d like to experience or have. TOPIC 2: Setting intentions… Where to start? Break down the steps you’ll need. Take all of your notes and create a to-do list. This is where my calendar comes in. Work on the plan. Journaling will also help with setting intensions… Believe in yourself 100%! DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF! A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action becomes reality! TOPIC 3: Giveaway Postponed! I decided to hold off… There wasn’t any interaction. Until next time… THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I want to express my deepest gratitude for everyone who tuned in to watch. It’s meant a lot. If you made it this far… comment a party face emoji 🥳 CORRECTION: I said Steve Cannell. I meant Sean Cannell. I also fixed the links that were wrong. So chk’em out. I’m taking some time off but I’ll be back soon. If you’re watching : remember to like and subscribe. If you’re listening : feel free to rate, but download is even better. it just helps grow the pod. 🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉 BONUS: * My Favorite Podcasts 2025     * Rachel Maddow     * NPR’s Up First     * Think Media Podcast     * This Week, with George Stephanopoulos     * Diary of a CEO     * Playing on Air     * Show People Pod * Pods I Listen To Regularly     * PIVOT Kara & Scott     * Prof. G. Markets     * Aware and Aggravated     * House of Halliwell     * Sniffles Cruising Confessional     * SCOTUS Oral Arguments —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    1h 4m
  2. DO THIS TO START CREATING CONTENT!

    12/21/2025

    DO THIS TO START CREATING CONTENT!

    Welcome back to the pod. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is Unscripted and Unreleased, where I give you my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experienced. This week’s episode was to be dedicated to all of you. The AMA “ASK MIKE ANYTHING” episode! I say “was” because I didn’t get a single question from anybody. So, I’ve decided to explore how to start with creating content.  But first… Reviewing the week. Rob Reiner death, he starred in All in the Family. Directed This is Spinal Tap 1984, Stand by Me 1986, Princess Bride 1987, Misery 1990, A Few Good Men 1992. Anthony Geary death, aka Luke Spencer on General Hospital. Remembering "Luke and Laura".  My favorite Soaps were, The Young and the Restless, As The World Turns, Days of our Lives, General Hospital. Was into The Bold and the Beautiful, Guiding Light and Search for Tomorrow. Gil Gerard death, aka Buck Rogers. I met Robert Downy Jr.. aka Iron Man. Woman sues IRS in order to claim pets as dependents. National Ugly Sweater Day! Friday December 19th. 3rd Friday in December! Send pics of you in yours! TOPIC 1: Deciding the kind of content to make. Maybe Educational/Tutorial content where you teach a course, make how to videos or DIYs. Informative content like news, interviews or opinion pieces. Review videos where you review everything from tech/gear, travel/places or fashionand accessories. TOPIC 2: Scripting your content. Write down your ideas. Each idea can branch out into many niche topics. Use your device’s notes app. Carry a notebook if you want. TOPIC 3: Tech to get you started. Lights help set the tone. Lighting design placement. Cameras, Mobile device versus digital camera. Camera settings. Studio setup. On the go shooting. Audio is king or Queen! Noise cancellation magic! Kinds of mics you can use. Upgrades can lead to discounts! GIVEAWAY: I’m gifting FREE tech to help get you started? Since no one sent in questions for the giveaway, I've decided to select one random recipient from Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to receive one of the three gifts. THE GIFTS: Bundle A: One Lightening receiver with one mic, wind muffler, and a Magsafe carabiner mounted phone tripod.  Bundle B: One Lightening receiver with one mic, wind muffler, and a Magsafe carabiner mounted phone tripod.  Bundle C: One USBC receiver (with Lightening adapter), 2 mics with 2 wind mufflers. Until next time… If you made it this far… comment with a Santa emoji. If you’re watching : remember to like and subscribe. If you’re listening : feel free to rate, but download is even better. it just helps grow the pod. LINKS: Sean Cannell - Think Media: Flossy Carter: ChatGPT shadowband Prompt: If I wanted to plan my posts to reach the everyone who follows me on Facebook and Instagram, how can I figure out if I am being shadowband? BONUS: ContentCreator.com  Great investment! —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    51 min
  3. HOW TO PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY PREPARE FOR THE NEW YEAR!

    12/14/2025

    HOW TO PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY PREPARE FOR THE NEW YEAR!

    Try this to physically and spiritually prepare for the new year. Welcome back to the pod. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa. This is Unscripted and Unreleased, where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experienced. New year, New You, New Me! Out with the old and in with the new. You don’t have to do all of this in one shot. Start tomorrow, the 15th then work your way to the end of the month. Your goal is to be done by December 30th so you have the 31st free for celebration… But first… Reviewing the week. Health insurance relief. Charlie Brown Christmas celebrated 60th anniversary on Tuesday. Shout out to Chewy! Mamdani posts “Your Rights” Video. I met Admiral Janeway and I had a credit card hack! TOPIC 1: Understanding Chanukah, The Miracle of Lights 🕎… Imagine your phone is at 10%. You have no charger or a way to charge, yet… the power lasts for 8 day! OUT WITH THE OLD… TOPIC 2: Cleaning out wardrobe. Pull everything out of your closets… sort by wear regularly, sometimes and haven’t worn in over a year. TOPIC 3: Cleaning out house stuff. Pull out everything… sort by things you use regularly, sometimes and haven’t used in over a year. TOPIC 4: Cleaning out the house. Starting from furthest point from the entrance of your home. Burning Sage aka Smudging. TOPIC 5: Spiritual cleansing of self. Haircut: Get a fresh cut, mani/pedi, groom from top to bottom. Bath: Get some holy water. Get to a botanica. Release all negativity. TOPIC 6: Cleaning out your devices. Starting with cleaning out the CACH files. Find videos on Youtube. Now you tell me… * Whats your “out with the old, in with the new” look like?? * Do you recycle unused items? * Do you make donations? * Do you even care… No judgements. * Next week is the AMA episode. * Still time to send your questions. * Everyone who submits a question will automatically entered. GIVEAWAY… * Wanna be a content creator? * Want some FREE tech to start? * I’m gonna help you to go for it! * Enter to win.     * Lightening receiver, 1 mic with wind muffler, and a Magsafe carabiner mounted phone tripod.     * USBC receiver (with Lightening adapter) and 2 mics with 2 wind mufflers. * How to enter…     * Like, follow and subscribe,     * Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube.     * Then send your question.     * Ask anything, advice, etc.     * You have until midnight EST. Until next time… * If you made it this far… comment with the Menorah emoji * If you’re watching : remember like and subscribe. * If you’re listening : feel free to rate but download is even better. * It just helps grow the pod. LINKS: * Krispy Kreme:     * https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/peanuts-christmas * Know Your Rights Video:     * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-KqQXy4LE HAPPY 🕎 CHANUKAH —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    50 min
  4. TIPS TO HELP YOU TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH!

    12/07/2025

    TIPS TO HELP YOU TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH!

    Here are some tips that will help you take a leap of faith! What are you waiting for? Get to it!!! Welcome back to the pod. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is Unscripted and Unreleased, where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experienced. Fear of failure is the number one reason why some won’t take the a chance on themselves. Here’s my take on getting past your fear of failure. But first… Reviewing the week. Leticia Jacobo… 24 native American. Born in Phoenix, AZ.. Arrested for allegedly driving with a suspended license. Family was told she couldn’t be released because ICE was on the way to pick her up for… wait for it… deportation!!! Latino US NAVY Sailor detained! Norfolk PD & ICE agent ordered Navy Officer, who was in uniform to show ID. Officer Produced his military ID. ICE agent told him his ID wasn’t sufficient then asked for his passport! Now There’s Backlash!? Some Repubs pushing back. POC clearly targeted. White immigrants are getting a pass. Some are sharing that they’re tired of the bad press. Horrible party image! First MTG leaving now Nancy Mace threatens to resign! Not seeking re-elections. Campbell Soup Controversy! Leaked audio from meeting where former VP, Martin Bailey was heard saying their food for poor people. That it’s unhealthy, the meat is bio engineered and the chicken is 3D printed. Target’s Disrespectful Gift Bags. People waited in freezing temperatures for a ginormous holo/mylar bag that was filled with Uno game, Elf makeup, GENZ shampoo and other “crap” just pulled from shelves. What a disgrace!!! Obsessed with... Logic, Ren, Prof Identifying and accept fear… becoming vulnerable: Opening yourself up. To experiences. Books, Film, Food. Culture, Culture, Culture! Taking the leap!: Creating your own opportunities. Take a class. Online courses. Started talking to friends. FUCK IT! JUST START! Now you tell me… Get vulnerable with me. * How/When have you felt the most vulnerable? * What is the thing you’re unsure about taking a leap for? * What could you do today that would help you to get closer to that goal? * Do you even care… No judgements. GIVEAWAY… * Wanna be a content creator? * Want some FREE tech to start? * I’m gonna help you to go for it! * Enter to win.     * Lightening receiver, 1 mic with wind muffler, and a Magsafe carabiner mounted phone tripod.     * USBC receiver (with Lightening adapter) and 2 mics with 2 wind mufflers. * How to enter…     * Like, follow and subscribe,     * Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube.     * Then send your question.     * Ask anything, advice, etc. Until next time… * Let me leave you with this. Everything you want to accomplish is on the other side of fear and doubt. * https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17hxytBKwo/?mibextid=wwXIfr * If you made it this far… comment with a speaking  emoji. * If you’re watching : remember to like and subscribe. * If you’re listening : feel free to rate, but download is even better. * it just helps grow the pod. —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    54 min
  5. THE RENT IS TGH, "TOO GOT'DAMN HIGH!

    11/30/2025

    THE RENT IS TGH, "TOO GOT'DAMN HIGH!

    Welcome back to the pod. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is Unscripted and Unrehearsed, where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experiences. In NYC, we’ve got increases comin! We’re lookin at a rent increases, MTA fare hikes beginning in the new year and of course insurance premiums are skyrocketing! But first… Reviewing the week. Washington Hts is the Wild Kingdom! Hawk outside my window! An opossum in the park! Heart shaped Puerto Rican flag balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade? AI Bad Bunny balloon!! Trooper Update! Digital ID Follow-up. FedEx Hacked?! Porch Pirates on steroids! Blackout and Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Buy Now/Pay Later. Lovecraft Country! Me super late to the party. TOPIC 1: NYC Rents going up! Oct 2025 to Sept 2026 3% on one year leases and 4.5% on two year leases. Can Mamdani do anything? Stabilized rents benefit. Won’t happen over night. Maybe set the ground work. TOPIC 2: Bus and Subway!!! Fare goin up to $3.00. I remember 50¢ fare. Parents remember 5¢. OMNY replacing Metrocard by end of the year! DO NOT SCAN DEBITS!  DO NOT SCAN PHONES! TOPIC 3: Maybe Back to No Health Insurance? And on top of rent and transportation increases… Premiums for some skyrocketing. Congress to meet. Now you tell me… Is your rent going up? How much is your insurance going up? Double? Triple? Where are you going cutting? Gettin a p/t job? Do you even care… No judgements. Until next time… If you made it this far… comments with a flying money emoji. Remember to DM me your questions for the “Ask Mike Anything” episode. If you’re watching : remember like and subscribe. If you’re listening : feel free to rate but download is even better. It just helps grow the pod. —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    47 min
  6. HOW TO GET READY FOR THE MASS BLACKOUT...

    11/23/2025

    HOW TO GET READY FOR THE MASS BLACKOUT...

    Welcome back to podcast. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is Unscripted and Unrehearsed, where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experienced over the past week. It's not a march. Not a protest. No signs necessary. From November 25th to December 2nd started a week where we, people of color pull our dollars out of the system in order for the economy to feel the weight of our absence. But first…  TOPIC 1: Reviewing the week. CHESS Opening Night! Celebrities i scanned in: Anna Navarro, Anna Wintour, Michael Coors, Mark Strong, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles, Stephen Schwartz. EEWS: Debra Messing. Celebrity Friends: Pepper Mint, Jeigh Madjus, Michael Uri and Ryan Spahn, Andre Ward. Also... The viral photo guy sitting crying! The Cash Back Scam, The Texas Trooper / Footballers and Florida Man Friday... Naked TikTok Challenge? TOPIC 2: The mass blackout isn’t just about black people. It’s about all of us, the 99%. Buy nothing that doesn’t circulate back into our communities. Support small and local businesses. Support black, brown, POC and LGBTQ. Prevent spike spending. Purchase goods before and after. Helps with sustained impact. Keeps our money out of mega businesses. No, not canceling the holidays. Shifting power. Every dollar spent is a vote for the world we live in. TOPIC 3: Masked Men men indiscriminately abducting people… It’s distressing to see. Times Square tourist, old people. Children left on the street without anyone. Priests and Clergy being shot with pellets?! It’s never been about the worst of the worst. TOPIC 4: Can you prove who you are? Once I turned 18, I registered then got my learners permit. My mother would freak out whenever I’d leave it behind. Often forget my shit. Wallet, Keys, Phone mantra. Does it even matter if you can scream that you’re a citizen? TOPIC 5: Anything can happen… Riding the subway can sometimes be crazy! * Driving on the FDR or the West Side Highway… Anything. And that’s why I ALWAYS have my ID on me…  NYS Real ID. * https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/enhanced-or-real-id  US Passport. * https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html  What about you? Do you carry your ID all the time? Do you have a real ID, a passport or both? Do you even care… No judgements.  Also DM me your questions for the AMA “Ask Mike Anything” episode coming soon.  Until next time… If you made it this far… drop ID card emoji in the comments. If you’re watching : remember like and subscribe. If you’re listening : feel free to rate but download is even better. It just helps grow the pod.  HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    39 min
  7. CRIME... PUNISHMENT!

    11/16/2025

    CRIME... PUNISHMENT!

    So, did you hear who got 19½ years for “enticing a minor”… Welcome back to the pod. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is Unscripted and Unrehearsed, where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experiences. This week I discuss my journey from corporate America to gay NYC nightlife to porn, I’ve had an eclectic job life. I’ve met a lot of interesting people. One in particular is now behind bars. We’re not a Porn 👉🏼👌🏼Star anymore… Reviewing the week: #1 dog name 3yrs in a row! Remember the Bryant Park Holiday Village. Dems capitulation! The 50 year mortgage is a trap! DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE!! Now you tell me. I’m curious… you don’t have to answer this, but… how old were you when you found Whoopdeedoo? Where did you find it? Dad’s stash? Mom’s stash? Sibling’s? Again you don’t have to answer… No judgements. You can DM me if you wanna keep it hush hush. Also DM me your questions for the AMA “Ask Mike Anything” episode coming soon. If you made it this far… comments with a sexy devil emoji. If you’re watching : remember like and subscribe. If you’re listening : feel free to rate but download is even better. It just helps grow the pod. #Dogs #Cats #AustinWolf #JustinSmith #FiftyYearMortgage #ItsATrap #PornStash #Whoopdeedoo   —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    51 min
  8. THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE... DON'T LET IT STRESS YOU!

    11/09/2025

    THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE... DON'T LET IT STRESS YOU!

    Welcome back to the pod! This week I'm offering holiday options for those of us who are on our own as well as ideas to keep the holiday shopping experiences as stress free as possible. This is Unscripted and Unrehearsed. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa. I want you to do this to make the holidays less of a huge pain in the ass… but first…  Reviewing the week. Max much better. Get into BOOTS on Netflix a mini review. Election Day Wins... A BLUE TSUNAMI!!! Bryan Tyler Cohen interview with Newsom report. Newsom's got my vote for prez if he runs!!! The new Egyptian exhibit in Egypt! I wanna go see it in person!!! Some of This Is Bad Pod, one of my guilty pleasures, says goodbye to one of it's hosts. And, a shout out to a viewer I met in person this week.  On your own during the holidays.  * Getting in the spirit.  * New England foliage.  * Tree/Menorah lighting.  * Ice skating.  * Bryant Park. * Wollman Rink.  * Sixth Avenue decorations.  * Giant tree lights.  * Giant tree decorations.  * Giant menorah.  Gift giving that won’t break the bank…  * I like to gift food or drink.  * Cake, Pie, Chocolate,  * Booz, Coquito.  * Shopping for gift exchange.  * Union Sq. Holiday Mart.  * Broadway Holiday Mart.  * Shopping local/home made.  * Local establishments.  * Your creative friends.  The expense of it all…  * Don’t let it stress you.  * Decide your budget.  * Don’t feel ashamed/guilty…  * What you can afford.  * What you give.  * Regifting is just fine.  * Unused? Give it away!  * Don’t fit? Wrap it up!  Now you tell me…  * Do you enjoy the holidays?  * How does affect you?  * What do you do?  * Do you travel?  * Where do you go?  * Do you even care?  * No judgements.  Until next time…  * If you made it this far… drop a thumbs up emoji.  * If you’re watching : remember like and subscribe.  * If you’re listening : feel free to rate but download is even better.  * It just helps grow the pod. Thanks for watching. #HappyHolidays #HappyThanksgiving #HappyChanukah #HappyKwanzass #MerryChristmas #HolidayShopping #FallFoliage #HolidayStress #NoHolidayStress —————— Mike Dreyden Figueroa on Social Media ——————  FACEBOOK : FAN PAGE : INSTAGRAM : YOUTUBE : BLUESKY :  NEWSLETTER Thank you for joining me this week. If you'd like to shoot me a message about this week's episode, feel free to click here. ~Mike

    33 min

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Welcome to Unscripted and Unrehearsed. I’m Mike Dreyden Figueroa and this is my pod where I share my take on events of the day, things that I’ve seen, heard and experiences.