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Under the Influence

Under the Influence

Written by: Royce
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Discussion without the bias of mainstream media. Hosted by Royce D'Orazio.

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  • Rob Lott
    Jan 11 2026

    In this episode, Rob shares what it’s really like working across Orlando Florida’s theme park scene. He brings Main Street, U.S.A. to life as a Dapper Dan at Walt Disney World, but he also shifts into a completely different gear performing as a mime at SeaWorld. Rob talks about how switching between these worlds sharpens his skills, protects his voice during busy seasons, and shows just how flexible performers have to be in a gig driven entertainment industry.



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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • AM Coffee
    Dec 28 2025

    Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.



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    37 mins
  • AM Coffee
    Dec 14 2025

    In this morning’s AM Coffee, Royce dives deep into two parallel crises the loss of human value in culture and the accelerating fusion of tech and entertainment.

    The episode opens on tragic shootings at Brown University and a Hanukkah event in Australia, reflecting on how society’s “disposable culture” erodes our sense of life and legacy. Royce argues that we’ve stopped teaching the value of life itself, replacing meaning with consumerism, fleeting trends, and disposable relationships.

    From there, the conversation pivots to Disney’s new $1 billion investment in OpenAI and its integration with Sora, licensing over 200 Disney characters for generative AI use.

    Royce connects the dots between this deal, the ongoing Warner Bros.–Netflix merger battle, and the hyper consolidation, where a handful of tech oligarchs control all media, commerce, and even your digital wallet. A walled garden economy that trades freedom of choice for algorithmic convenience.

    Yet, amid this dystopian forecast, Royce leaves listeners with hope: opportunity still exists as long as we stay self driven and value authenticity over automation.



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    34 mins
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