The Authentic Only Show

🎙️ From the stage to the stable! This week, Joey sits down with the multifaceted Jason America (Jay McDonough)—musician, former filmmaker, and rancher from Rainier, Washington.

We dive into a lifetime of incredible stories:
🎸 The Rise and Fall of the Olympia Music Scene: Jason reveals how one infamous Rolling Stone article fundamentally changed—and arguably ruined—the iconic DIY punk ecosystem forever.
📺 Behind the Scenes o...

The legendary Michael McClernon returns with:✈️ Peruvian Adventures:Reconnecting with old friend Tim Butterly in PiscoStunning travel photos and storiesCultural insights from Cuzco🎸 Rock & Roll Confidential:Heartwarming untold Ozzy Osbourne memoryBehind-the-scenes at legendary Bill Graham concerts🔍 Music History Deep Dive:Brief tease about darker forces in the music industryMust-read music books (including "CHAOS")📍 Recorded...

In this explosive episode, Joey Chmiko sits down with two visionary creators:🎩 Sasha Mereu (Fair.vu founder, magician, multi-hyphenate artist)🎸 Lyrizone (Vancouver's theatrical NuMetal storyteller)We dive deep into:• Spotify's alarming $690M investment in defense tech 🤯• How Fair.vu plans to revolutionize artist compensation 💸• Lyrizone's epic historical sagas told through metal music ⚔️• The AI art debate - including Suno &...

🎨 THIS is how real muralists work! Portland-based artists @supermariopaints (Mario de Leon) and @heysus94 (Heysus) sit down with Joey Chmiko at Nonavo Pizza for an unfiltered conversation about:• Preserving Mexican/Indigenous heritage through art 🏵️• Why they NEVER use projectors ✋• Heysus' intense multi-day tattoo process 🖌️• The food/art connection (cooks = graffiti artists?) 🌮• Getting seen when you're starting out �...

Joey sits down with his lifelong friend Gary Lee—a fellow New Jersey native and the guy who’s gone from scrubbing car interiors as a teen to running a massive corporate jet service company with thousands of employees. In this unfiltered, nostalgia-packed conversation, the two revisit **35+ years of friendship**, from high school antics to Gary’s relentless rise in aviation. They dig into: - **Starting at the bottom**: Washing plane...

Comedians **Chad Alan Gemma** (@chad_is_classy) and **Joseph Crumb** (@crumbdumbster) crash *The Authentic Only Show* to talk about their gloriously unhinged live show **Paraoke** (@paraoke_comedy_showcase)—where comedians write filthy parody songs and belt them out karaoke-style while the crowd votes for the best (or worst?).

In this no-holds-barred conversation, Joey and Charlie dive into:

- **Why the hell they chose karaoke ...

Steven Zylstra—Vietnam veteran, business owner, photographer, cigar aficionado, and classic car enthusiast—returns to The Authentic Only Show for a powerful, reflective, and deeply personal conversation. At 78 years old, Steven is facing his latest battle: prostate cancer. But true to form, he meets the challenge with resilience, humor, and gratitude, toasting his upcoming experimental treatment at UCSF with a fine cigar in hand.In...

Joey Chmiko drops three quickfire updates in this special AO Show Updates installment:

🔥 1. Goonburger Expands to DAILY SERVICE!
Starting May 6th, Vancouver's legendary Goonburger (inside Irrelevant Beer) will be slinging smash burgers 7 days a week! Shoutout to founders Jake Shaffer & Brian Pouppir (from Ep. 12) - their Irrelevant Beer location is now Vancouver's burger destination every single day. 🍔

💧 2. Portland...

Hey AO Fam, Joey here with some unexpected news. Spotify for Podcasters recently removed 56 of our episodes from all platforms—all because we’ve been using The Dramatics’ classic "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get" as our theme song.

Turns out, Spotify changed their policy around copyrighted music in podcasts, and our iconic intro got flagged. Bummer, right? But don’t worry—we’re on it!

🔊 Here’s the plan:
1️⃣ We’re working wit...

Joey Chmiko sits down with Sasha Mereu—magician, musician, actor, artist, and relentless creative force—for a wildly entertaining deep dive into:🔮 The Art of Magic & MentalismSasha’s journey from performing on Broadway and at Hollywood’s Magic Castle to developing "psychological close-up" magicWhy magic is "theater with lies" and how it plays with human perceptionLive demo: Watch Sasha perform an anti-card ...

This week on *The Authentic Only Show*, host Joey Chmiko sits down with Mark Daffron, a Navy Veteran, graphic designer, and owner of *Secret Pizza Design Company* based in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Mark is not only a creative powerhouse specializing in brand identity and logo design but also an avid mountain biker and self-proclaimed pizza enthusiast. With Joey owning *Nonavo Pizza* in Vancouver, Washington, you know...

In this episode of The Authentic Only Show, Joey Chmiko—chef-owner of Nonavo Pizza and seasoned kitchen pro—sits down with Shaiann Insixiengmay, a talented barber and stylist at Vancouver, Washington’s renowned Tonsor. Shaiann’s journey from aspiring stylist to licensed barber was shaped by Tonsor’s unique internship program, guided by the mentorship of Hanif Collins, Tonsor’s owner and the very first guest on The Authentic Only S...

🎙️ Join host Joey Chmiko in a captivating episode of the Authentic Only Show, featuring a lively and informal conversation with comedian and all-around interesting person, Benjamin Tier. Ben's journey through life is nothing short of extraordinary. From his days as a tour guide to his current role helping transport individuals with limited mobility in Portland, Oregon, Ben has seen and experienced it all. In this heartfelt con...

In the exciting premiere of Season 3, Joey C sits down with the always thought-provoking Tony Certainly for the first part of a two-part conversation. Together, they dive into a mix of hot-button topics, including the evolving landscape of XRP cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the financial world. The duo also tackles the shocking murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and unpacks the tragic New Year’s Day attacks...

In the exciting premiere of Season 3, Joey C sits down with the always thought-provoking Tony Certainly for the first part of a two-part conversation. Together, they dive into a mix of hot-button topics, including the evolving landscape of XRP cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the financial world. The duo also tackles the shocking murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and unpacks the tragic New Year’s Day attack...

In this episode, Joey sits down with Rob "The Marquis" Messel—project manager, voiceover artist, military veteran, and former Air Guitar World Champion. Rob takes us on a fascinating journey from small-town Iowa to serving in Afghanistan, navigating the challenges of military life, and transitioning into creative fields like project management and voiceover work for brands like Mountain Dew and Pepsi.

The conversation dives deep ...

In this two-part special, Joey sits down with the ever-controversial content creator @tony.certainly for a deep dive into the results of the 2024 general election. Together, they tackle the incoming cabinet picks and unpack the widening urban-rural political divide, shedding light on how geography continues to shape America’s political landscape. The conversation delves into the shifting Overton window in American politics, explo...

In this two-part special, Joey sits down with the ever-controversial content creator @tony.certainly for a deep dive into the results of the 2024 general election. Together, they tackle the incoming cabinet picks and unpack the widening urban-rural political divide, shedding light on how geography continues to shape America’s political landscape.

The conversation delves into the shifting Overton window in American politics, explo...

Join us for a lively conversation with returning guests Ashleen and Rileigh Aguilar, the dynamic sister duo behind the Chronic Gals podcast and Take Root Training! In this episode, the Chronic Gals dive into their journey in podcasting, their mission to educate bartenders about cannabis, and how their latest venture, Talking Potheads, aims to raise the standard of cannabis knowledge in the service industry. With their signature h...