The Gracious Two - LIVE Show 064 - Barry Mezey

U.S.-Russia Tensions and Biden Criticism:

The Gracious Two, John Rotolo and Chad Gracey discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. They criticize the Biden administration for seemingly provoking Russia by allowing Ukraine to use USA long-range missiles against Russian territory. Chad accuses the left of hypocrisy for supporting Muslim cultures that oppress women while attacking Christians. They express hope that Trump will de-escalate the situation when he takes office, but worry the Biden administration is trying to start WWIII before then. Robert Hayes ( Bobbay ) shares an article suggesting Zelensky believes the war will end sooner once Trump is president.

Election Results and Political Critique:

The Gracious Two discuss the recent election results and express satisfaction with the Republican victory. They criticize the Democratic Party's candidate selection process and policies. Chad believes there is a cultural shift away from "woke" content in movies and other media. Both agree that the left is overreacting to Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his promotion of free speech on the platform. They mock the idea of boycotting goods for four years and see the left's outrage as immature and irrational.

Barry Mezey's Journey and Music Influences:
On the podcast, Chad and John welcomed guest Barry Mezey, who shared his story of overcoming challenges such as autism, bipolar disorder and Tourette's to achieve success in sports marketing, celebrity marketing and the blockchain & crypto space. Barry also revealed his passion for music, particularly influenced by the band Live, which helped him through a difficult teenage period. Chad and John expressed admiration for Barry's perseverance and shared some personal experiences related to music. The conversation also touched on the topic of hair metal, with Barry praising one-armed drummer Rick Allen.

Nostalgic Memories and Industry Insights:

Chad, John and Barry reminisced about the video debut for Operation Spirit and Chad's chance encounter with Dave Grohl and the members of Nirvana. Barry shared that he met Chad through a mutual acquaintance, Elisa Jordana, and that Nyhl Henson, a co-founder of MTV and CMT, is his mentor. Nyhl Henson has a diverse background, having owned the National Iampoons franchise, co-built MTV, CMT and Pay Per View, invented home shopping and was involved in the early days of cable television.

Barry's Connections to Trump Campaign:

Barry discusses his connections to people involved in Donald Trump's presidential campaign and administration. He mentions a friend named Avelio who was the head of Hispanics for Trump and was backstage with Kennedy before Kennedy endorsed Trump. Barry claims a deal was made for Kennedy to become the HHS Secretary. He also talks about his friend Jeff Hayzlett, who was on Trump's Celebrity Apprentice show and later became the host of The C-Suite on Bloomberg. Barry portrays Hayzlett as extremely wealthy, citing an instance where Hayzlett paid for dinner with an exclusive credit card.

Politics, Celebrities and Cryptocurrency:

The Gracious Two and Barry chatted about various topics including politics, celebrities and their personal experiences. They expressed their dislike for extreme liberal policies and politicians, particularly Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi. They also discussed the potential of the next generation to become the most conservative generation in history. The conversation then shifted to the topic of cryptocurrency, with Barry explaining his involvement in a charity-focused utility token. They also discussed the potential of making cryptocurrency spendable and the challenges that come with it.

Barry's Life, Relationships and Politics:

Barry discusses his experience attending a Trump rally, his struggles with relationships due to his autism and past porn addiction, and his views on paying for intimacy versus committed relationships. He mentions his cryptocurrency plans to donate a significant portion to charity. The conversation also touches on the need for better mental health support, criticisms of the pharmaceutical industry, concerns over escalating US-Russia tensions potentially leading to nuclear war and attempts to prevent Trump from taking office despite being elected.