Lloyd Ahlquist

Lloyd Ahlquist ( Epic Rap Battles of History, Mission Improvable ) talks about dropping out of college to do improv, learning to flock, setting up improv tour shows, the origin of West Side Comedy Theater, making a great jam, Epic Rap Battles of History, savvy show biz lessons, disaster corporate shows, cracking a room, mind-blowing improv memories, favorite teaching exercises, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠ ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Lloyd Ahlquist, also known as EpicLLOYD, is a childhood friend of mine who was a gymnast through middle school, high school, and he started college for gymnastics, but eventually stepped away from the mat. Lloyd took that hard work and determination he learned being a gymnast and put it into his life as an entertainer – an improv comedian, actor, writer, an internet personality, a freestyle rapper, a comedy theater owner, a self-taught businessman, and all-around entrepreneur. Even with all the twists and turns and so many spin-offs, he has never strayed from ensuring his days are filled with doing what he loves, what he’s most passionate about, and what started him on this journey in the first place. Where you can find Lloyd: - Website: http://www.epiclloyd.com - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EPICLLOYD - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theepiclloyd/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theepiclloyd - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheEpicLLOYD - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpicLLOYD Mission IMPROVable: - Website: http://www.missionimprovable.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitourco/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MItourco - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionIMPROVable Epic Rap Battles of History: - Website: https://www.erbofhistory.com - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/erb - Instagram: http://instagram.com/erb - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erbofhistory - Twitter: https://twitter.com/erbofhistory - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erb Mentions from the show: - Westside Comedy Theater: https://www.westsidecomedy.com Stay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! This week I am joined in the Diner by social media expert, Dr. Josie Ahlquist! We kicked it off by randomly talking about Josie’s high school dating life. We then discussed her huge transition moving from Wyoming and South Dakota to Los Angeles, what some of the values she missed were and new ones she appreciated. Josie and I then bonded over dealing with imposter syndrome when writing a book and how much better she is at asking for help than I am. Speaking of books, we got to hear all about Josie’s new book: Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World. She taught me about self awareness and being intentional on social media as a leader. After a fun random facts segment, we dove back in and discussed Josie’s lack of connection with girls when she was younger and how that has changed in adulthood. We finished up by talking about whether or not social media connecting us or dividing us more, how to own your truth online, and whether or not #activism works. Having Dr. Josie Ahlquist was insightful, educational, and super fun. I hope you learn as much as I did! About the Guest: Dr. Josie Ahlquist is a digital engagement and leadership researcher, speaker, and consultant. She teaches teens, young adults, education professionals, and campus executives how to humanize technology tools and prioritize building online community. She is the author of the book: Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World. Josie also serves as a research associate and instructor at Florida State University, creating a curriculum to build digital literacy and leadership skills for undergraduates up to doctorate level students. She is extensively published and maintains an active blog and podcast (Josie & The Podcast), which have received accolades from EdTech Magazine, Inside Higher Ed and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Her book, Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World, came out September 2020. Josie received her doctorate from California Lutheran University in Higher Education Leadership, Masters in Education from Northern Arizona University. She majored in sociology and human development at South Dakota State University. Josie resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Lloyd Ahlquist and their two rescue-fur babies. She is a proud auntie, underdog triathlete and recent peloton addict. Connect with Josie and learn more: Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: https://www.josieahlquist.com Book: https://www.josieahlquist.com/digitalleadership/ About the Host: Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me: I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings , is available w

This week’s episode of The Plop was proudly put together by: Host: Peter “Larry Dobbs” Oldring Producers: Peter Oldring, Pat Kelly, Jodie Camilleri, Chris Redman, Max Collins, Dave Shumka and Chris Kelly Editor: Max Collins Creative Advisers for The Plop: Ali Eisner and Ryan McMahon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SKETCHES IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: “Flowers” is written and performed by Ingrid Hansen & Victor Dolhai from SNAFU Dance “TikTok Dad Rap” is written and performed by Todd Houseman and Ben Gorodetsky from FolkLordz “Little Miss Bluebell: Beauty & Make-Up Tips” is written and performed by Louis Brady “The Pickled Veggie Club” is written and performed by Rae Lynn Carson “Cool Ghost” is written and performed by Amy Matisyo . Additional performance and rap lyrics by Lloyd Ahlquist . Beat by NY Bangers . Thanks to Karrnnel Sawitsky This week’s episode is brought to you by our very dear friends: Emily Karp, Kaitlin "K-Fon" Fontana, The Mellor Family, Nick Fabin, Lindsay Bercovitch aka "Olaf", Philippe Maxim David Rabin, Collage Collage Art School And Store, Eliot Mellor, Emily Best, Evelia Eck, Jack Merchant, James Greer, Kasper Curtis, Katie Robinson, Lena Heidt, MommaRed and Shabibi. The Plop is a Kelly&Kelly production , proudly crowdfunded on Seed & Spark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lloyd Ahlquist aka Epic LLOYD of Epic Rap Battles is on the show to talk about staying creative and mentally sound during lockdown. Lloyd shares how he’s gotten into surfing to care for his mental health and the ways he and his wife are benefiting from couples therapy. Learn tips for turning your sad day into a good one, and why Katy’s swapped out murder shows for self-help podcasts. Today on Crying Behind Sunglasses: * Surfing as a hobby for Lloyd’s mental health * Perspective shifts & not taking things for granted * How Lloyd’s been staying creative during lockdown * Shaking things up to not wallow in sadness * How Lloyd and his wife benefit from couples therapy * Swapping out murder podcasts for self-help This show is supported by: * BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/cryingbehindpod ( https://www.betterhelp.com/cryingbehindpod ) Follow Lloyd: * IG: @theepiclloyd ( https://www.instagram.com/theepiclloyd/?hl=en ) * YouTube: EpicLLOYD ( https://www.youtube.com/user/EpicLLOYD ) ; Epic Rap Battles ( https://www.youtube.com/user/ERB ) Connect with Katy: * Podcast Instagram: @cryingbehindpod ( https://www.instagram.com/cryingbehindpod/ ) * Katy’s Instagram: @katydolle ( https://www.instagram.com/katydolle/?hl=en ) * Episode Guide: cryingbehindpod.com ( https://www.cryingbehindpod.com/ ) * Facebook Group: Crying Behind Sunglasses ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/cryingbehindpod ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

This week I am joined in the Diner by social media expert, Dr. Josie Ahlquist! We kicked it off by randomly talking about Josie’s high school dating life. We then discussed her huge transition moving from Wyoming and South Dakota to Los Angeles, what some of the values she missed were and new ones she appreciated. Josie and I then bonded over dealing with imposter syndrome when when writing a book and how much better she is at asking for help than I am. Speaking of books, we got to hear all about Josie’s new book: Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World. She taught me about self awareness and being intentional on social media as a leader. After a fun random facts segment, we dove back in and discussed Josie’s lack of connection with girls when she was younger and how that has changed in adulthood. We finished up by talking about whether or not social media connecting us or dividing us more, how to own your truth online, and whether or not #activism works. Having Dr. Josie Ahlquist was insightful, educational, and super fun. I hope you learn as much as I did! About the Guest: Dr. Josie Ahlquist is a digital engagement and leadership researcher, speaker, and consultant. She teaches teens, young adults, education professionals, and campus executives how to humanize technology tools and prioritize building online community. She is the author of the book: Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World. Josie also serves as a research associate and instructor at Florida State University, creating curriculum to build digital literacy and leadership skills for undergraduates up to doctorate level students. She is extensively published and maintains an active blog and podcast (Josie & The Podcast), which have received accolades from EdTech Magazine, Inside Higher Ed and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Her book, Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World, comes out September 15th 2020! Josie received her doctorate from California Lutheran University in Higher Education Leadership, Masters in Education from Northern Arizona University. She majored in sociology and human development at South Dakota State University. Josie resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Lloyd Ahlquist and their two rescue-fur babies. She is a proud auntie, underdog triathlete and recent peloton addict. Connect with Josie and learn more: Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: https://www.josieahlquist.com Book: https://www.josieahlquist.com/digitalleadership/ About the Host: Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me: I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings , is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwi

EpicLLOYD Ahlquist of Epic Rap Battles of History joined me in the diner booth this week! We talked about his gymnast background and then the skill it takes to play a great antagonist. Then we talked about making the decision to publicly do what is right and figuring out when you make the choice to double-down or pivot in a creative business. We closed with a deep convo about what does being famous mean and is it a worthy pursuit? About the Guest: Lloyd Ahlquist is an actor, improviser, rapper and writer who lives in Los Angeles. Known online as EpicLLOYD, Ahlquist is the co-creator and star of the acclaimed YouTube series, Epic Rap Battles of History . With 12 Certified Gold Records, an Emmy nomination, 4 PGA nods, 5 streamy Awards, 4 Webby awards, 14 million subscribers and over 3 billions views, ERB has solidified itself as one of the most successful digital series of all time. Lloyd’s other online projects appear on his personal channel, YouTube.com/EpicLLOYD and include original music and hit anti-bullying series; Dis Raps For Hire . Ahlquist complements his digital presence with a successful TV & Film career having appeared in such projects as Key & Peele, The League, Crossroads of History, Dirty 30 , and the SpongeBob Square Pants Movie . TW: https://www.twitter.com/theepiclloyd IN: https://www.instagram.com/ theepiclloyd YT: https://www.YouTube.com/EpicLLOYD About the Host: Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me: I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings , is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership. My clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. As a speaker, I am doing the two things I loves the most: making people think and making people laugh! I also occasionally host my own event multiple times a year called: Living Imperfectly Live. It is a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community in the pursuit of getting out of their own way so they can live a great story. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live. Alas, you're here because of an idea I had a number of years ago and didn't think I was good enough to pull it off. I finally acted on it and alas Diner Talks with James was born! As you can see from what I do in my professional life, Diner Talks is aligned with everything I believe in and teach. If this wasn't dry enough, and you would like to know more info about my speaking, events, or coaching feel free to check out my website: JamesTRobo.com . Let’s Be Friends on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilotta

For the season finale of the podcast I sit down with t wo-time Emmy nominated co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History (ERB) , EpicLloyd - who also holds of the title of my husband. This episode is a little different because you all came up with many of the questions and topics we talk about! With that being said, we dive into the details of how Lloyd and I met and how we currently maintain our relationship as creatives. Lloyd also sheds light on how ERB started and where he hopes the project will evolve. Will Josie make it back on screen in a future ERB? Listen to find out! For all show notes, head to: http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/lloydahlquist Connect with Lloyd Twitter: @theepiclloyd Instagram: @theepiclloyd Facebook: @epiclloyd YouTube: /epiclloyd ERB Twitter: @erbofhistory ERB Instagram: @ERB ERB Facebook: /ERB Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

'IT'S ERIK NAGEL' Cold Open / Intro SEGMENT 01 [0:02:15] Gittles getaway. Fixing gutters. Erik's Lobster Tale. Notre DEame Cathedral fire. Wrestlemania 35 issues. Idiots at Coachella. Coachella performance highlights. Box Office updates. Erik catches up on movies everyone else has seen. TV updates. Netflix updates. SEGMENT 02 [1:21:07] Interview: 'Epic Rap Battles of History' Lloyd Ahlquist. HEAR 'IT'S ERIK NAGEL' ON: IHEARTRADIO | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER | GOOGLE PODCAST | TUNE-IN | YOUTUBE FOLLOW 'IT'S ERIK NAGEL': TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | WEBSITE

What could a two-time Emmy-nominated YouTube series, with 14 million subscribers, four billion views, and 12 gold records teach educators about innovation and student learning? What if you paired the co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History with a higher education digital engagement and leadership scholar? In this special birthday edition shorty episode, I'm thrilled to edutain you with an epic rap battle of higher ed history with my partner Lloyd Ahlquist, known online as EpidLLOYD. You'll get to listen to a recording of a performance at the 2019 NASPA annual conference and also learn how campus leaders can apply tenants of creating a viral sensation like ERB for solving some of our biggest challenges today in higher education. For all show notes, head to www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/ confidencecreation Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

Lloyd Ahlquist (Epic Rap Battles of History) talks about his epic trip to the White House to sit down with Obama himself and also finds out how much the Secret Service knows about him.

Live from UCB Franklin, Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) and Jaime Moyer (Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, 2 Broke Girls, K.C Undercover) go deep on all things Detroit, plus special performances by “Epic” Lloyd Ahlquist and Katie Dill. I’m Too Effing High is produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. Special thanks to Shaun Fisher, Eileen Soong, and Jacob Wysocki.