Kevin Rudolf walks into the studio and instantly turns it into 2009 again. In this episode of Simplistic Podcast, the hitmaker behind “Let It Rock” finally breaks down how the record REALLY happened, what it was like being the rock guy on Cash Money, and why a Four Seasons dinner turned into a $20,000 oyster and caviar disaster that earned him the nickname “Caviar Kevin.”

From touring with Jeremy back in the Myspace era, to getting Lil Wayne on “Let It Rock” at 6am, to quietly stacking 6x platinum plaques and WWE theme songs, Kevin opens up about the grind, the magic, and the dark side of the music industry. Then things get heated when the guys debate AI music, artistry, and whether “robot records” will kill real musicians.

To top it all off, Kevin picks up the guitar and performs an insane live medley of “Let It Rock,” “Welcome To The World,” and “I Made It” in studio. No backing track, no auto-tune, just straight up superstar energy.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The full story of “Let It Rock” and how Lil Wayne’s verse came in at sunrise

• How Kevin went from bedroom producer to Cash Money artist with Slim and Birdman

• Why WWE kept calling him back for theme songs and live performances

• The $20,000 oyster + caviar bill at the Four Seasons and the birth of “Caviar Kevin”

• Inside stories from touring, tour buses, and Myspace-era fame

• Timberland, FutureSex/LoveSounds, and learning from the greatest producers alive

• Raw debate: AI music vs real musicians – evolution or the death of soul?

• Emotional live acoustic performance of “Let It Rock,” “Welcome To The World,” and “I Made It”

If you grew up screaming “WAYNE’S WORLD, PLANET ROCK” or blasting “I Made It” in your first car, this episode is going to hit you right in the nostalgia.

0:00 – The $20,000 Oyster Story (“Caviar Kevin”)

0:38 – Kevin Rudolf Joins the Podcast

0:56 – “Let It Rock” Goes 6x Platinum & The Ringtone Era

1:29 – How Kevin & Jeremy Met on Tour

3:54 – WWE Themes, Touring, & Early Music Memories

6:31 – Inside Cash Money: Wayne, Drake, Nicki

7:13 – How Kevin Got Signed & The Slim/Birdman Story

9:00 – The Making of “Let It Rock” & Wayne’s 6AM Verse

13:39 – Playing Guitar for Timbaland, JT, Nelly Furtado

18:10 – Kevin Finds His Sound: Rock + Hip-Hop Drums

23:35 – The Night “Let It Rock” Became a Hit

26:47 – The Miami Dinner That Created ‘Caviar Kevin’

31:39 – Kevin Reacts to AI Music & Industry Future

41:01 – Can AI Replace Original Artists?

45:15 – Kevin Rudolf Performs “Let It Rock,” “Welcome to the World,” & “I Made It” Live

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In this explosive episode of the Simplistic Podcast, Marciano Brunette finally breaks his silence on everything — Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Vanderpump Villa, the cheating scandal, the emotional affair, the truth behind the “sexual assault” allegation, and exactly how the show used his real life as the season’s main storyline without ever protecting him.

For the first time on camera, Marciano goes scene by scene and exposes what REALLY went down: the FaceTime calls, the husband in the background, the truth-or-dare kiss, the emotional connection, the jealousy, the betrayal, and the moment he learned a cast member accused him of sexual assault on national television.

He reveals how production brought him in under one contract, used him as the cliffhanger for an entire season, then left him in the dark while the internet went wild. Jeremy and the crew break down the mental toll, the producer manipulation, the power games, and what actually happens behind the scenes of reality TV that viewers never see.

This isn’t just a tell-all — it’s the raw, unfiltered truth the internet has been begging for.

If you’ve watched Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, this episode will change how you view the entire season.

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WHAT MARCIANO REVEALS IN THIS EPISODE:

• How he really met Demi & Jesse

• The truth about the emotional affair

• What happened the night of the “kiss”

• Why the husband kept walking into the FaceTime calls

• How the “sexual assault” accusation started

• Why he was suddenly removed from a major event

• How producers flipped his story into a season-long plot twist

• The reality of being edited into a villain on TV

• Why he still has feelings for Jesse

• The truth behind the infamous “cuck” theory

• How the internet reaction changed his life

• What producers told him (and didn’t tell him)

• What comes next for Marciano’s reality TV career

00:00 Marciano Brunette Joins the Show

00:25 From Vanderpump Villa to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

01:08 Dirty soda shops, swinging rumors & how the show blew up

03:08 How Marciano actually met the Mormon wives cast

04:09 Were the husbands really okay with all this?

05:23 The truth about Marciano & Demi’s connection

07:19 Emotional affair, ex-girlfriend drama & best-friend beef

08:59 When the “sexual predator” accusation hits the internet

10:15 Why Marciano thinks the accusation happened

11:19 Late-night calls, FaceTimes & the married life she vented about

13:32 Did production turn Marciano into the main plot of the show?

15:33 The phone calls, the DoorDash, and the “cuck” theory

18:05 Pulled from a massive event two days before – with no explanation

20:25 Going viral: the POV video that lit up TikTok

23:05 What really happened with Jesse vs. Demi

24:26 Getting fired from Vanderpump Villa & mental health fallout

27:30 How one contract turned into a cliffhanger and a new season

30:59 Used for ratings but treated like a side character

34:45 The emotional toll of being called a sexual predator on TV

39:04 Why producers never let Marciano confront Demi & her husband

43:16 Calling out false SA allegations & standing up for real victims

48:16 “Do I even want this anymore?” – questioning the dream

52:10 How a childhood dream of reality TV became this mess

55:17 Jeremy’s prediction: Marciano will be huge on reality TV

57:03 “We’re done relying on them” – Marciano’s next chapter

59:10 Final message to production, the cast, and the audience

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In this episode of the Simplistic Podcast, Jeremy Greene and the crew sit down with legendary record executive Chris Anokute — the man who helped launch the careers of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Iggy Azalea, and Bebe Rexha — for one of the most unfiltered music industry conversations ever recorded.

Chris opens up about the truth behind “I Kissed a Girl,” his time running major labels, and why he walked away from the business to protect his soul. He shares unheard stories about Rihanna’s first demo, Katy Perry’s near-miss with the Pussycat Dolls, and how the industry’s dark side shaped his path to self-worth and faith.

The episode quickly turns into a masterclass on power, ego, and purpose — from Lionel Richie nights at Chateau Marmont to record-label politics, betrayal, and redemption. The crew dives into Taylor Swift’s sales strategy, AI in music, and even an unexpected deep dive into Pokémon and its hidden symbolism.

If you care about music history, creative integrity, or the spiritual cost of chasing fame, this one will hit hard.

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What We Cover:

• How “I Kissed a Girl” almost went to the Pussycat Dolls

• The inside story of discovering Rihanna and Katy Perry

• What really happens behind record-label doors

• The industry’s exploitation cycle — and how to break it

• Taylor Swift’s record-breaking strategy vs. real artistry

• The truth about Scooter Braun and Justin Bieber

• Why the age of true superstardom might be over

• The surprising spiritual conversation about Pokémon

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Chapters:

00:00 Lionel Richie & Chateau Marmont stories

05:00 Divorce, rebirth, and creative freedom

08:40 Meeting Jeremy Greene & early pop-star dreams

12:00 The genius-level hustle of building Ecco

14:00 The new age of streaming and Justin Bieber’s evolution

16:00 Scooter Braun debate & artist loyalty

21:00 Taylor Swift vs. AI manipulation in music

27:00 The lost art of artist development

33:00 Jeremy’s Rodney Jerkins story — and industry trauma

36:00 Chris on being fired, rebuilding, and standing tall

41:00 The real “I Kissed a Girl” story that changed pop forever

48:00 How Katy Perry tied Michael Jackson’s record

54:00 Rihanna, Beyoncé, and the death of the superstar

58:00 Pokémon symbolism, spirituality, and the dark side of pop culture

1:06:00 Closing reflections on love, faith, and legacy

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We sit down with Tilly Levine (Co-Founder of Tilly’s, Founder of Tilly’s Life Center) and Colleen Versteeg (CEO, TLC) for a raw talk on building an American retail icon — then doubling down on a bigger mission: fixing teen mental health with real tools that work in classrooms.

What we cover:

• The true origin story of Tilly’s: swap meets, rebrands, zero loans

• Why teen depression spiked and how phones & feeds turbocharged it

• TLC’s blueprint: emotional vocabulary, “vibe” check-ins, and weekly 60-minute classes

• Vision boards, belief, action — the positivity system that scales success

• Making SEL mandatory in schools and how parents can push it through

• The business of doing good: partners, criticism, and staying on mission

Tilly’s Life Center Gala — Nov 15, 2025 (Irvine, CA):

Tickets: $400 — food, entertainment, and direct impact funding for TLC programs.

Get tickets at TillysLifeCenter.org (selling fast).

Call to action:

If you’re a parent, teacher, or student who wants TLC at your school, reach out at TillysLifeCenter.org.

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00:00:00 — Cold Open: “Worst advice” and why she did it anyway

00:00:24 — Intro at TLC HQ + guest lineup (Tilly Levine, Colleen Vincent)

00:03:01 — What is Tilly’s Life Center? Tools, outcomes, mission

00:04:12 — The teen mental-health spike (stats, COVID, bullying)

00:06:33 — Phones, feeds, and why school rules matter

00:09:24 — After the IPO: why TLC became the destiny

00:10:16 — Origin of Tilly’s: swap meets to first store (1982)

00:11:55 — Pivot to surf culture + zero-loan growth philosophy

00:14:12 — The American Dream: partnership, divorce, still a team

00:16:27 — Legacy, belief, and the 10,000-hour mindset

00:18:41 — Gala plug: Nov 15, Irvine — tickets and impact

00:19:51 — What schools aren’t teaching (SEL) and how TLC fills it

00:24:53 — Advice to 20-year-old founders: vision • belief • action

00:27:00 — How to get TLC into your school + after-school options

00:28:07 — The Vibe Board: color check-ins that actually work

00:30:13 — Kindness class: post-its, peers, and real talk

00:31:39 — Change your algorithm: why Gen Z gives hope

00:33:32 — Donate at Tilly’s stores: roundup that funds programs

00:34:38 — How Tilly became relentlessly positive (the switch at 12)

00:36:55 — Wrap + CTA: tickets, site, subscribe

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The boys go host-only and unfiltered. Jeremy, Tyler, Kade, and Spencer run through the wildest headlines and personal stories: an alleged NBA gambling sting touching Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damian Jones with whispers around LeBron; why influencer betting culture is out of control; a Tesla Autopilot scare and how to get a service center to actually respond; squashing beef with a local surf shop the right way; whether Bad Bunny should headline the Super Bowl; why the Do Lab is the true Coachella playground; a Netflix x Spotify podcasting rumor; and an Eddie Murphy documentary that could reset the bar. Plus, behind-the-scenes shop talk about building the show and keeping sponsors honest.

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In this host-only episode, Jeremy, Tyler, Kade, and Spencer go full Simplistic: calling out family debts, debating the Drake vs. Universal lawsuit and stream-botting, swapping Jamie Foxx stories, and reliving the most absurd fight we’ve had yet — a fantasy football “commissioner heist,” a salt-bombed slice, and a sacred ranch dip violated.

We dig into AI in music (Sora, “AI artists,” holograms at shows), whether big-festival DJs are actually mixing live, why labels love “admin deals,” and what fans really connect with in 2025. Then it’s celebrity culture: Jake Paul vs. Tank, Kanye & Kim, Kris Jenner’s facelift, and why Timothée Chalamet might be the next DiCaprio.

Topics Covered:

• Drake vs. Universal, stream-botting, and admin deals

• Jamie Foxx lore, RD Whittington, and industry “looks”

• The fantasy league fight: commissioner controls, pizza salt-gate, and ranch rules

• Sora, AI artists, holograms, and whether DJs pre-mix festivals

• Swiftie culture, fan connection, and why persona sells

• Kanye’s manic episodes, Kim’s poise, and media damage control

• Kris Jenner’s glow-up and elite PR

• Timothée Chalamet’s rise (and the DiCaprio debate)

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In this episode of the Simplistic Podcast, host Jeremy Greene sits down with Wack 100 for an honest, no-fluff conversation that moves from industry politics and hip-hop history to relationship growth and real-life philosophy. Wack breaks down the Puff sentencing math, the real story behind Death Row chains and Reggie Wright, why people confuse “gangster” with being a criminal, what likely happened in the Cool Kicks raid, and how trust, partnership, and purpose changed his life.

You’ll hear candid street-to-boardroom game, how narrative control actually works, and a rare, vulnerable look at love, loyalty, and becoming a better man.

Topics Covered:

• Puff’s case, sentencing math, and why ego kills longevity

• Death Row history, authentic Tupac chain tells (the five diamonds rule)

• How handlers, brands, and media chess shape careers

• Train heists, unreleased sneakers, and the Cool Kicks investigation

• Gangster redefined: suits, systems, leverage, and boundaries

• The New Testament rules (recruit better or wear the consequences)

• The friends and family badge, police stops, and life after the streets

• Vulnerable talk on trust, love, and building with the right partner

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Everyone is using ChatGPT, but few people understand what’s really happening behind the curtain. In this video, we ask the question that most avoid: Is ChatGPT dangerous?

We break down how tools like ChatGPT work, what their real-world risks are, and how they might be changing human behavior without us even noticing. From misinformation and bias to emotional dependence and data privacy, this is a clear look at the darker side of artificial intelligence.

You’ll see examples of ChatGPT acting unpredictably, hear insights from the team, and get a balanced perspective on what the rise of generative AI means for the future of creativity, work, and truth itself.

Topics Covered:

• What makes ChatGPT so powerful

• The real dangers of AI tools

• Why experts are worried about bias and misinformation

• How to use ChatGPT responsibly

• What the future of AI could look like

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