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Chase sits down with Nick Kosir — better known as The Dancing Weatherman. Nick opens up about his unexpected viral journey, the behind-the-scenes realities of news media, and how he leveraged his creativity into the booming creator economy. He shares insights into navigating authenticity vs. imitation online, his sobriety journey and how it changed his mental and physical health, and the balance of family, full-time work, and content creation. This episode is equal parts entertaining and inspiring — covering positivity in social media, career pivots, and what it means to live ever forward.
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In this episode we discuss...
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01:00 – Hydration, studio vibes, and anchorman nostalgia
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02:00 – Nick’s career path in news and the viral video that changed everything
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08:30 – Content rights, Fox 46, and why Coca-Cola couldn’t use his video
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15:00 – Entering the Creator Economy
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23:30 – Why weather personalities thrive online
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29:00 – Helping the next generation of creators and professionals
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32:00 – How Nick adds his “secret sauce”
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36:00 – Building a brand
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38:00 – Support from wife and son, the rapping weatherman days
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40:00 – Nick’s 8-year sober journey, therapy, and breaking free of social anxiety
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45:00 – Ever Forward
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