Your Favorite Locals

By: Mackenzie Mertz & Michael Prag
  • Summary

  • We are Your Favorite Locals and we're on a journey to uncover the unconventional. With so many different ways to live, we've set out to investigate how others experience life. We dive deep into exploring the lifestyles, philosophies, and perspectives that surround us as we find our own direction. Buckle up and get ready to join us on our quest as we learn more about the people that make our favorite places possible, one conversation at a time.

    Follow YFL Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

    Where to find Mike Prag:

    https://www.instagram.com/mike_prag/

    Where to find Kenzie Mertz:

    https://www.instagram.com/mack_mertz/

    Don't miss out on episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Watch us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourfavoritelocals

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Episodes
  • YFL Ep. 32: Boring people aren't curious
    Nov 14 2024

    Have you ever wondered where your curiosity stemmed from? Your Favorite Locals get curious and reflect on how their curiosities have shaped them into who they are. From growing up as internet kids to figuring out what they like and don't like without an algorithm they share their personal journey on how to stay curious in a digital age world.

    (00:00 - 07:30) Post-Election Reflections and Curiosity

    (07:31 - 17:16) Questioning Authority and Doing Research

    (17:17 - 24:00) Political Advertising and Misinformation

    (24:01 - 38:50) What motivates curiosity?

    (38:51 - 51:34) Curiosity in the Digital Age

    (51:35 - 1:06:32) Curiosity and Childhood

    (1:06:33 - 01:16:52) The Silent Majority and Importance of Open Dialogue

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

    #curiosity #curiosityunleashed #curiousminds

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • YFL Ep. 31: What is culture?
    Nov 6 2024

    Mike and Kenzie are back with another solo episode defining "what is culture?" From celebrating friends in an Indian Wedding to traveling around the Reno Tahoe area on motorcycles they have experienced new culture and lifestyles that have made them curious to know: What is their culture? Join Mike and Kenzie on this conversational journey to unpack traditions, cultural identity, and even a new personality 😏.

    (00:00 - 02:52) Introduction and Life Updates

    (02:53 - 05:33) Embracing the Biker Babe Lifestyle

    (05:34 - 08:24) Motorcycle Experiences and Road Rage

    (08:25 - 12:19) Indian Wedding

    (12:20 - 27:07) Wedding Traditions and Rituals

    (27:08 - 38:00) What does Culture mean to you?

    (38:01 - 42:16) Traditions and Personal Identity

    (42:17 - 49:17) Cultural appropriation vs appreciation

    (49:18 - 53:18) Christmas Origins

    (53:19 - 01:03:06) Creating Culture and Traditions

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

    #culture #traditions #podcast

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • YFL Ep. 30: Sober Living with Jordan Brandt & Shayne Hertwig
    Oct 8 2024

    Jordan and Shayne are back! After 1 year since talking with Jordan he shares the amazing news of the opening of Crow's Nest Ranch in Truckee CA. This is Truckee's very first sober living community focused on recovery and addiction and already changing so many lives. Shayne lives to tell the tales of his adventures and training in Thailand while also opening up about his own recovery.

    (00:00 - 00:40) Intro

    (00:41 - 03:53) Crow’s Nest Ranch is Open

    (03:54 - 11:23) Shayne’s Adventures in Thailand

    (11:24 - 26:22) Sobriety and Recovery at Crow’s Nest Ranch

    (26:23 - 28:26) What the biggest benefit of being part of Crow’s Nest Ranch?

    (28:27 - 39:08) What have been the biggest challenges working at Crow’s Nest Ranch?

    (39:09 - 42:29) Romance in Thailand

    (42:30 - 48:23) Training in Thailand

    (48:24 - 57:02) Tips for going sober

    (57:03 - 01:07:23) Upcoming Fights and Comps

    (01:07:24 - 01:15:05) Meditation and Overcoming Fear

    (01:15:06 - 01:26:44) Behind the Scenes of Crow’s Nest Ranch

    (01:26:45 - 01:36:33) Knowledge is Power in Recovery and Addiction

    (01:36:34 - 01:52:42) Creating sobriety and community in Truckee

    (01:52:43 - 2:00:58) How do you live outside of the box other people put you in?

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@yourfavoritelocals

    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

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    2 hrs and 1 min

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