The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 034 - Lena Hedonista

Early Life and Music Career w/ LIVE:
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John Rotolo (JRo or Mr. GoodTimes) discussed Chad’s early years forming LiVe in Pennsylvania with Ed Kowalczyk, Chad Taylor and Patrick Dahlheimer and the band’s rise from playing local shows to supporting major tours and eventually achieving mainstream success with their album Throwing Copper, which spent 52 weeks on the charts before reaching number one. However, the band struggled with exhaustion from near-constant touring and pressures from their record label. Lots of LiVe talk continues after their guest Lena Hedonista an Only Fans model spot is over.

Lena Hedonista's Transition to ONLY FANS model and Extreme Fetishes Discussed:
Lena, a solo Only Fans model, cosplayer and social media influencer shared her plans to transition her Only Fans page into a VIP and charge more per month, while also discussing her passionate involvement in the cosplay community and her evolving approach to content creation and fan interaction on OnlyFans. The Gracious Two & Lena also delved into the world of extreme fetishes, with discussions about the psychological origins of such behavior and the potential profitability of catering to these niche desires. Despite some technical difficulties, the group continued to explore these ideas, pondering the boundaries and possibilities of their work.

OnlyFans Discussion and Technical Issues:
Lena struggled with technical difficulties, having to join via iPhone due to being on a shoot, with audio and video coming through separate devices. Lena, new to OnlyFans, discussed promoting her pages openly with friends and family. They talked about encountering acquaintances on the platform and the disturbing case of an influencer whose stepfather secretly watched her OnlyFans. JRo suggested Lena promote her social media, expressing interest in her OnlyFans content. Lena agreed to work on her online presence despite facing criticism.

Public Affection & LiVe Retrospective and Music Industry Politics:
Chad & JRo reminisced about Chad's former band, Public Affection, and their music. They discussed his experiences with the band's early days, their recordings, and the tensions between band members. They also talked about LiVe's approach to press and marketing, and the change in attitudes towards sponsor deals. Furthermore, they reflected on LiVe's commercial success, the enduring popularity of LiVe and their disillusionment with the politics of the music industry, specifically the lack of recognition at the Grammy Awards. They lamented the decline of the industry's focus on genuine talent.

Chad's Band Stories and Reflections:
JRo & Chad reflected on the success of Throwing Copper, which was the longest-charting album ever at that time before hitting the number 1 spot. Chad shared his personal anecdotes about the band's fame, including being surrounded by fans at a family gathering. They also discussed Chad's experiences on tour during the 90s, with Chad noting the differences between then and now. Lastly, they reminisced about their time with the band Blind Melon and Chris Thorn's subsequent involvement in LiVe, with John expressing appreciation for Chris Shinn's band, Unified Theory.

Bobby's World - Centralized Authority, Voting, and Society:
Chad, JRo & Bobby discussed the negative effects of centralized authority and the potential of blockchain-based voting to provide a fair and secure alternative. They also touched upon issues related to voter ID requirements and corruption within the system. Additionally, the group talks about the effects of alcohol and marijuana on society. The conversation also involved a brief discussion about the flat earth theory and a show called 'The Three-Body Problem'.