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On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Sawyer Giley again! She talks about her love of ChatGPT, making playlists, making SW mainstream, her new book and course, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez More Sawyer Giley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourpublicist/ Insagram: https://www.instagram.com/commodificationofself Website: https://www.notyourpublicist.com/ More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Jenna Haze, she talks about how much the industry has changed and her hopes for the future, her love of horror movies, some of her favorite memories as a kid, the worst job she has ever had, what she wished more people noticed about her, the major life events that have happened in her life, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez More Jenna Haze: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennahaze X: https://x.com/JennaHaze Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jennahaze.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjennahaze Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thenightshift3871 More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Miss Hex aka Jennifer Hex, she talks about it’s like to be a dom, some of her favorite memories climbing trees, learning to set boundaries, her favorite home-cooked meals, aftercare, how she ended up in California and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 The Three Ingredients You Need To Be A Dom 3:40 How Different Miss Hex Is From Jennifer  5:25 How Trust Is Built Between A Sub and Dom 9:00 How To Perform Aftercare 13:08 Jennifer Hex’s Favorite Meal 14:06 Favorite Childhood Memories 15:53  Who Did The Cooking Growing Up With  17:45 Who Has The Best Mexican Food? 22:40 Jennifer Hex’s Biggest Influences  25:01 Learning Boundaries Through A Stalker 30:20 What Flavor Is Jennifer Hex 33:47 Unpopular Food Opinions  36:20 The Most Important Thing To Jennifer Hex 38:45 Different Kind Of Dom Work 42:10 Miss Hex Leaking Intro Her Normal Life 49:31 Can You Date Someone Who Isn’t Part Of Your Lifestyle More Jennifer Hex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enchantresshex X: https://x.com/Themistresshex Website: https://iwantjennifer.com/ More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we call on the fans to help us build the show from the ground up, knowing cool people, not wanting to be put in boxes, embarrassing stories, where the future might bring us, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 Building A New Show With The Fans 20:00 Cool People 23:40 Living In Different Places 29:00 Don’t Put Lumi Ray In A Box 37:00 Close Calls of The Bathroom Kind 43:19 No Substitutes: Food and Comedy Festival  More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Chad Alva, he talks about how Arbys is the best fast food, how he got his love for music, winning awards, what a Minnesota family dinner is like, his favorite thing to do growing up, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 No Rules In LA 3:00 The Three Ingredients You Need For The Industry 8:30 What It Was Like Winning Industry Awards  12:40 Favorite TV Shows 15:30 The Impact Chad Alva Wants To Have On The Industry 18:35 The Minnesota Family Dinner 22:00 What Chad Alva Misses The Most About Minnesota  23:40 Lumi Ray’s Legendary Story 26:45 Where Chad Alva Got His Musical Taste From 28:40 How Chad Alva Met His First Bandmates  30:35 The Difference Between Performing On Stage vs The Industry 33:55 What Chad Alva Has Learned About Himself Recently  38:10 Chad Alva Unpopular Food Opinions  41:20 Chad Alva’s Deathrow Meal 51:54 What Chad Alva Wants To Do For His Japan Trip More Chad Alva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadalva1k X: https://x.com/TheChadXXX More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Sarah Hyland again! We talk about making art, how to de-escalate, the worst food poisoning of Lumi Ray’s life, uncomfortable moments with parents, bringing back reality TV, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 LA Traffic Strikes Again 4:16 The Art of De-Escalation 18:30 Insane Routines 30:30 Lumi Ray Gets Food Poisoning 38:15 Sarah Hyland Wants To Bring Back Reality TV 53:20 Sarah Hyland and Sarah Hyland Love South Park 1:01:04 Uncomfortable Moments With Parents 1:04:36 The Perfect Excuses 1:09:14 What The Conversation Is Really About More Sarah Hyland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhylandrosenstein YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahhylandcomedy/ Website: https://www.thesarahrose.com More No Substitutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/ X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner: Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer: Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Ryan McLane, he talks about how traveling inspired his fashion design, the craziest tattoo story you've ever heard, some of his favorite meals, where he feels most at home, and so much more!No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez0:00 Ryan McLane’s Crazy Tattoo Story15:05 How Travel Affected Ryan McLane’s Fashion Design21:44 Ryan McLane’s Secret Travel Spot31:05 People Who Have Helped Ryan McLane Grow33:15 Ryan McLane’s Favorite Meals Growing Up 37:48 Ryan McLane’s Cheat Meal43:05 Trying To Buy Gifts For People While Traveling 45:53 Eating Unusual Food While Traveling53:40 What Ryan McLane Learned About Himself While Traveling1:04:18 Dream Vacations1:08:40 Where Ryan McLane Feels The Most At HomeMore Ryan McLane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofryanX: https://x.com/ryanmclaneMore No Substitutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/ X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutessMore Lumi RayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy (the good link)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0Crew:Show Runner: Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperezProducer: Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Lucy Hart! She talks about being authentic, what it’s like dating as a man vs a woman, what makes her the happiest, what kind of impact she wants to make on the industry, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 The Best Part About Living In New York 5:30 Being Authentic  8:20 Dating As A Woman vs A Man 13:30 The Impact Lucy Hart Wants To Have On The Industry 23:35 Lucy Hart Had To Hide Her Relationships Even In Adult Entertainment  30:55 People Who Influenced Lucy Hart The Most 35:38 What Makes Lucy Hart The Happiest 42:00 A Life Event That Changed Lucy Hart 48:45 What Lucy Hart Would Serve At A Dinner Based On Her  55:45 What Lumi Ray Likes To Cook With    More Lucy Hart: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamahartx/ X: https://x.com/mamahartx  Website: booklucy.com More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, Allergies try and ruin our one-year anniversary, but we don’t let it! We talk about our goals for the next year and beyond, some people we are thankful for, some cool things that have happened as a result of the podcast, what Lumi Ray wants to do outside the podcast, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 One Year Anniversary  2:54 Goals For The Next Year 7:50 The Doors The Podcast Has Opened For Lumi Ray 14:15 Coming From Love A Place Of Love 20:40 Lumi Ray Explains Sass Monster 37:05 The End Game For No Substitutes 44:15 A Special Thank You 54:40 Lumi Ray’s Trippy Night Out 56:10 Lumi Ray’s Plans For Photography More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Nicole Aria, She talks about dealing with the LA fire, what you need to make it in the industry, what she played in band, some of her favorite food, why she is such a gracious host, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 Dealing With The LA Fires 4:40 The Three Ingredients You Need To Be In The Industry 6:45 How Nicole Aria Went From Vet Tech To Performer  10:40 Nicole Aria’s Backdoor Needs To be Studied  13:13 The Biggest Lesson Nicole Aria Has Learned 15:38 Nicole Aria’s Favorite Food 20:05 Who Has Influenced Nicole Aria The Most 21:50 Nicole Aria Was A Band Girl 24:30 Nicole Aria’s Favorite Unhealthy Vegan Food 28:00 Nicole Aria’s Unpopular Food Opinions 30:33 Nicole Aria’s Deathrow Meal 35:41 What Nicole Aria Would Serve At A Dinner Based On Her 39:25 Nicole Aria’s View On Relationships 41:03 How Nicole Aria’s Degree Translates to Her Industry Work 42:45 What It’s Like To Be In Love For The First Time  More Nicole Aria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicolearia/ X: https://x.com/thenicolearia More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Aaron Thompson, AKA Small Hands, he talks about having a pastor father, growing up with tourettes, his love for music, how he met Owen Gray, the difference between shooting a scene and playing music, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 Small Hands Is Just Like You! 2:10 The Three Ingredients You Need To Be A Performer  6:18 The Biggest Lesson Small Hands Has Learned In His Career 8:10 Dealing With Nerves Performing vs Playing Live Music 8:50 How Small Hands Met Owen Gray 12:10 People Who Have Helped Small Hands Grow 12:45 What Family Dinner Was Like For Small Hands 15:40 Where Small Hands Got His Musical Taste From 18:54 The Best Meal Someone Has Ever Cooked For Small Hands 21:04 The Life Event That Shaped Small Hands 24:40 The Weirdest Food Small Hands Has Tried 25:40 What Flavor Is Small Hands 26:40 What Bands Small Hands Would Want To Tour With 29:05 Small Hand’s Death Row Meal 30:22 Working On Yourself 32:45 How Being Sheltered At An Early Life Led Him To Where He Is Now  35:20 What Is More Fun, Shooting A Scene or Playing Music? 36:16 What Food Small Hands Would Serve At A Dinner Based On Himself More Small Hands: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmallhands_ X: https://x.com/thesmallhands_ Band: https://www.instagram.com/softfaithmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/76TvRLbqtgOcAoIsBplbfz?si=uRzZYAWTTiK3LkdFwpMfvQ More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producer:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

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On this week's episode of No Substitutes, Lumi Ray talks about her New York trip and gets the roles reversed on her after we have a last-second cancellation, not being able to stick to one profession, being a picky eater, learning how to cook, some unpopular food opinions, the biggest life event that shaped her, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 Live From New York! 2:00 Lumi Ray Can’t Stick To One Profession 4:13 Family Dinner With Lumi Ray 5:20 How Cooks Have Shaped Lumi Ray 7:23 The Life Event That Shaped Lumi Ray 13:19 Lumi Ray’s Unpopular Food Opinions  15:20 Why Lumi Ray Loves New York 16:30 Lumi Ray Used To Be A Picky Eater 21:50 The First Thing Lumi Ray Learned How To Cook More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producers:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Elly Clutch! She talks about some of the biggest lessons she has learned in her career, how she wants to live in Skyrim, coming up with unique viewing experiences with her partner Jak Knife, her dream wedding, some of her most memorable meals,  and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 Elly Clutch Is A Social Media Titan 2:50 You Can’t Put Elly Clutch In A Box 7:15 The Biggest Lesson Elly Clutch Learned In Her Career 10:20 What Elly Clutch Wants To Do Next Creatively 11:30 How Jak Knife Has Helped Elly Clutch Grow   15:10 The Best Meal Elly Clutch Ever Had 18:46 Elly Clutch Wants To Live In Skyrim  19:40 Elly Clutch and Jak Knife Like To Make Crazy Videos 21:20 Elly Clutch Can Make a Meal Out of Anything in the Fridge 24:50 Elly Clutch Doesn’t Strive To Win Awkwards 28:10 Elly Clutch’s Unpopular Food Opinions  39:10 What Elly Clutch Likes To Do For Fun 41:16 The Most Important Thing To Elly Clutch 42:42 What Elly Clutch Deserves 46:00 How Elly Clutch and Jak Knife Decided To Get Into The Industry  50:00 How Elly Clutch Got Proposed Too 51:27 Elly Clutch’s Perfect Wedding 55:20 The Kind Of Show Elly Clutch Wants To Make More Elly Clutch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellyclutchh/ X: https://x.com/ellyafterdark    More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producers:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

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On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Sarah Hyland, She talks about growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, her favorite unreleased episode of Punk’d with Busta Rhymes, how she struggles with being mean, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 Lumi Ray Gives Sarah Hyland New Branding 6:18 Radio and Podcasts Are Changing How We Learn 10:45 Sarah Hyland Learns More About Lumi Ray 21:57 Tried Her Best To Have A Normal Real Job 27:18 Sarah Hyland Can’t Be Mean 30:11 How Doug Stanhope Helped Sarah Hyland 41:10 What Family Dinner Was Like For Sarah Hyland 48:50 Sarah Hyland On The Differences Between LA and Kentucky  57:20 The Pivotal Moment In Sarah Hyland’s Life 1:11:37 What Sarah Hyland Deserves  1:16:50 Sarah Hyland's Favorite Moment From Working On Punk’d 1:25:27 Sarah Hyland On Creating Art With Her Wife     More Sarah Hyland Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahhylandrosenstein YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahhylandcomedy/ Website: https://www.thesarahrose.com/ More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producers:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/ Morgan Anderson https://www.instagram.com/itsthemorganator

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Jeremiah Tower, he talks about his time working at Chez Panisse, why he wants to ban tweezers from the kitchen, his thoughts on modern restaurants, his disdain for kale, if he could have one more meal with Anthony Bourdain, how he met his husband, and so much more! No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez 0:00 What You Need To Become A Chef 2:50 Jeremiah Tower’s Favorite Meal At Chez Panisse 5:15 Jeremiah Tower’s Favorite Bay Area Restaurants 8:15 Jeremiah Tower’s Advice For New Chefs 9:50 Why Jeremiah Tower Loves French Chickens 12:15 How Being An Architect Helped Jeremiah Tower In The Culinary World 13:57 People Who Have Influenced Jeremiah Tower  15:40 Best Homemade Meal 17:40 Jeremiah Tower Does Not Like Kale 20:20 The First Meals Jeremiah Tower Learned To Cook 22:20 Jeremiah Tower’s Unpopular Food Opinions  26:05 Are Restaurants Changing For The Better Or Worse? 30:42 One Last Meal With Anthony Bourdain 36:50 The Most Memorable Meal Jeremiah Tower Ever Had 41:30 The Moment That Inspired Jeremiah Tower For His Restaurant  43:40 Jeremiah Tower’s Food and Wine Festival  45:00 How Jeremiah Tower Met His Husband  More Jeremiah Tower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeremiahtower X: https://x.com/jeremiahtower Substack: https://jeremiahtower.substack.com/ More No Substitutes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/  X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutess More Lumi Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray  X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0 Crew: Show Runner:  Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez Producers:  Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

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