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World touring musician Allen Stone, his right-hand road dawg Steven J. Libby, and their favorite NYC actor Julian Gavilanes...are together again! As all three try to navigate their post-pandemic cancelled careers, they’re finding a silver lining in the laughter they can still share. 
From hysterical talks with each other about their outrageous friendships, to talking with guests from various walks of life, to their endless fascination with existence and how we each chose to pursue it—it all fuels them. “How Good’s This” is a reminder for all of us to check in with ourselves once in a while and recognize the beauty right in front of us. So if you’ve been struggling to see it, tune in here and get your fix! 

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How Goods This‪.‬ Allen Stone and Julian Gavilanes

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World touring musician Allen Stone, his right-hand road dawg Steven J. Libby, and their favorite NYC actor Julian Gavilanes...are together again! As all three try to navigate their post-pandemic cancelled careers, they’re finding a silver lining in the laughter they can still share. 
From hysterical talks with each other about their outrageous friendships, to talking with guests from various walks of life, to their endless fascination with existence and how we each chose to pursue it—it all fuels them. “How Good’s This” is a reminder for all of us to check in with ourselves once in a while and recognize the beauty right in front of us. So if you’ve been struggling to see it, tune in here and get your fix! 

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    EP. 10 - Singing For Your Supper.

    EP. 10 - Singing For Your Supper.

    you ever really knAllen drops the news that him and his wife are having their second child. He also thinks it's a ridiculous thing to publicize on a public platform. What he wants to give out to the internet and his fans alike, is what he does for a living. These things are just very personal and he doesn't want to use that kind of stuff as a leveraging chip for popularity or attention. With that being said, we'll be welcoming a new little Stone to the family this summer!
    The boys then dive into their relationship with discipline. Allen talks about his lack of it and Julian talks about his extremist approach to it. At the end of the day, their work speaks for itself and it also speaks volumes to their disciplinary mindsets, but it's a fascinating thing to try and measure.
    Allen also talks about his role on the new NBC show, "American Song Contest, airing on Monday's at 8/7c. All he can say, is that he hopes he gets to blaze with Snoop!
    To watch the full episode or catch Allen and Julian's new segment called, "The Good Goss," (where they spill at that tea) head over to: www.patreon.com/liveatthelodge.
    You can join the Patreon fam and get tons of exclusive content from the boys. And make sure you subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and tell all your friends about this.
    Send us thoughts, questions or salutations to howgoodsthispodcast@gmail.com. We'll do our best to respond to all of you. And follow us on instagram at: @howgoodsthis_podcast.

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    • 1 hr 29 min
    EP. 9 - Gratitude is the Attitude -- w/ Mac Ayers and Teddy Swims

    EP. 9 - Gratitude is the Attitude -- w/ Mac Ayers and Teddy Swims

    It was a privilege to have some of our favorite pals, and musical anomalies—Teddy Swims and Mac Ayers back in the studio. Hang with the boys as they dive in deep and relate a lot of their own personal experiences to each other’s. They talk about the experience of becoming “known.” What that’s done for their psyche and the way they operate nowadays. How they've adopted more anxiety and fear as soon as they got everything they thought they needed. And how they maintain their integrity in an industry that wants to commercialize everything. And most importantly, how gratitude is the attitude. Always.
    Then Allen gets on his “have kids” campaign and they talk about being younger and the important relationships they fostered and how they would want to work to ensure their kids had the same experience. They talk about love and loss and family and how they have fun, and it's overall an episode about keeping that levity in tact. None of us are ultimately that important, so let's all just enjoy the ride and keep attempting to do what makes us happy.
    To watch the full episode or catch Allen and Julian's new segment called, "The Good Goss," (where they spill at that tea) head over to: www.patreon.com/liveatthelodge.
    You can join the Patreon fam and get tons of exclusive content from the boys. And make sure you subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and tell all your friends about this.
    Send us thoughts, questions or salutations to howgoodsthispodcast@gmail.com. We'll do our best to respond to all of you. And follow us on instagram at: @howgoodsthis_podcast.

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    • 1 hr 21 min
    EP. 8 - Getting Older

    EP. 8 - Getting Older

    The guys discuss the idea of getting older. What they look forward to in their later years and how they hope to stay creative throughout it all. Reminding themselves to slow down and enjoy the ride while they can, because at the end of their lives, it won’t be the objects that they cultivated that will matter—but the experiences they had with all the people they loved the most. This episode puts our lives into perspective and begs the question; how do you want to remember your life when it comes to an end? We can all only hope it's filled with gratitude, love and all the incredible memories made with the most beautiful people you know.
    To watch the full episode or catch Allen and Julian's new segment called, "The Good Goss," (where they spill at that tea) head over to: www.patreon.com/liveatthelodge.
    You can join the Patreon fam and get tons of exclusive content from the boys. And make sure you subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and tell all your friends about this.
    Send us thoughts, questions or salutations to howgoodsthispodcast@gmail.com. We'll do our best to respond to all of you. And follow us on instagram at: @howgoodsthis_podcast.

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    EP. 7 - The Art of Who We Are

    EP. 7 - The Art of Who We Are

    From a conversation about marriage—both between their own parents and Allen’s, the boys break down love always having the capacity to exist, despite all obstacles including separations. What their boundaries (or lack thereof) have looked like in their previous relationships. And how sometimes burning a bridge might be necessary? Then the boys switch subjects and talk about the origin or art. Do all things have the potential to be recognized as art? What’s NOT art? And after diving into all the approaches to creating it—how do we manage to make it matter? Then Allen gives his campaign speech to run for Senate--(not really) in this diatribe about the war on drugs and what he believes our country needs to do in order to fix it's inherent problem. Would you vote for him? We sure hope not.
    To watch the full episode or catch Allen and Julian's new segment called, "The Good Goss," (where they spill at that tea) head over to: www.patreon.com/liveatthelodge.
    You can join the Patreon fam and get tons of exclusive content from the boys. And make sure you subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and tell all your friends about this.
    Send us thoughts, questions or salutations to howgoodsthispodcast@gmail.com. We'll do our best to respond to all of you. And follow us on instagram at: @howgoodsthis_podcast.

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    EP. 6 - Nature Vs. Nurture

    EP. 6 - Nature Vs. Nurture

    Allens family stuck together since the beginning. Julian’s did not. But despite growing up in very different conditions, they discuss how their connection to each other is undeniable. The boys take a journey through the philosophy of “nature vs. nurture.” They talk about how fear has played a giant part in their desire to be liked and loved. How they resist some of the simplest opportunities to grow, because they are enslaved to what they’ve been conditioned to prioritize. 
    Allen breaks down the epiphany he had on an airplane—"flying through the sky on a big tin bird and walking through the miracle of balance and nature, yet continuing to be glued to our devices." Admitting to not knowing what we’re doing and recognizing that our instincts aren’t always right. Dogs, and the different experiences Allen and Julian had at the middle school dances. 
    To watch the full episode or catch Allen and Julian's new segment called, "The Good Goss," (where they spill at that tea) head over to: www.patreon.com/liveatthelodge.
    You can join the Patreon fam and get tons of exclusive content from the boys. And make sure you subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and tell all your friends about this.
    Send us thoughts, questions or salutations to howgoodsthispodcast@gmail.com. We'll do our best to respond to all of you. And follow us on instagram at: @howgoodsthis_podcast.

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    EP. 5 - Drugs, Yachts and Lotto Tickets!

    EP. 5 - Drugs, Yachts and Lotto Tickets!

    Sit down with the boys as they bring you their favorite news of the week! A homeless, heroine addicted, mother of three got her life back together and graduated from the University of Washington recently. Her story brings up an interesting conversation about addiction and privilege. Allen talks about being a late bloomer when it comes to drug use and Julian talks about his premature introduction into it. Julian talks about sinking his family boat growing up and Allen talks about how he would never be able to own one for himself. But they both agree that having a friend with one would be ideal. Anyone? They also talk about wealth and what they would do with it if they ever made a LOT of it. It's an interesting conversation packed with lots of laughs and fun stories that will surely make you smile. We hope you're having a great day. Luh you!
    To watch the full episode or catch Allen and Julian's new segment called, "The Good Goss," (where they spill at that tea) head over to:
    www.patreon.com/liveatthelodge. You can join the Patreon fam and get tons of exclusive content from the boys. And make sure you subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and tell all your friends about this.
    Send us thoughts, questions or salutations to howgoodsthispodcast@gmail.com. We'll do our best to respond to all of you. And follow us on instagram at: @howgoodsthis_podcast.

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    • 1 hr 13 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

Fif2125 ,

Very insightful and comical!

Both of these guys are awesome. Very good topics that are mentally stimulating and also hysterical with this duo. Julian love you!

Cheyg683 ,

Uplifting & Funny

If you want a solid dose of feel good and laughs.. it’s Julian & Allen. It’s like having your best buddies with you on demand… thanks guys!

Annie C P ,

Los fancy lads!

Love this podcast! Al and Julian have such fun and stimulating conversations- it’s great to listen in on their talks. More Steve!

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