Your Favorite Locals

Written by: Mackenzie Mertz & Michael Prag
  • Summary

  • We are Your Favorite Locals and we're on a journey to uncover the unconventional. With so many different ways to live, we've set out to investigate how others experience life. We dive deep into exploring the lifestyles, philosophies, and perspectives that surround us as we find our own direction. Buckle up and get ready to join us on our quest as we learn more about the people that make our favorite places possible, one conversation at a time.

    Follow YFL Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

    Where to find Mike Prag:

    https://www.instagram.com/mike_prag/

    Where to find Kenzie Mertz:

    https://www.instagram.com/mack_mertz/

    Don't miss out on episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Watch us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourfavoritelocals

    Your Favorite Locals 2025
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Episodes
  • YFL Ep. 37: Biggest Little Laughs with Daniel Lowe & Justin Hudson
    Jan 29 2025

    Your Favorite Locals sit down with some of their favorite Reno local comedians, Daniel Lowe and Justin Hudson. What topics are off limits in comedy? What’s the riskiest joke you’ve ever told? THESE are the burning questions we need answers to. Daniel and Justin share their perspectives on the art of comedy, comedy 101 tips that have helped them succeed, and how they stand out. So, sit back, relax, and don't take yourself so seriously 😏

    (00:00 - 05:02) Intro

    (05:03 - 10:39) First Steps into Comedy

    (10:40 - 14:43) Comedic Therapy

    (14:44 - 20:34) What do you find funny?

    (20:35 - 26:59) Pre-Show Rituals & Set Preparation

    (27:00 - 35:12) Taking Risks on Stage

    (35:13 - 43:39) Storytelling in Comedy—How to Keep an Audience Engaged

    (43:40 - 52:49) Reno’s Secret Swinger Scene

    (52:50 - 1:02:39) Finding Your Voice as a Comedian

    (1:02:40 - 1:21:29) The Best & Worst Gigs

    (1:21:30 - 1:24:35) How do you stand out?

    (1:24:36 - 1:34:30) What makes you feel normal?

    Where to find Daniel? https://www.instagram.com/dlowe1856/

    Where to find Justin? https://www.instagram.com/justinsarus/

    Listen to Daniel and Justin on their podcast; The Reno Green Room Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3fN6HGWgs6IO6of9ETQxuG?si=73d2feb3082f452a

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube?https://www.youtube.com/ @yourfavoritelocals

    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

    We love to hear your feedback! Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-favorite-locals/id1674068473

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • YFL Ep. 36: When Fairytales get Grimm
    Jan 22 2025

    Your Favorite Locals get curiouser and curiouser as they fall into the Rabbit Whole of the dark origins of their favorite fairytales. They reflect on what lessons they remember from the stories they were told and discover the truth of the lessons that were implied from the Grimm Brother's Fairytale story book. Hurry and don't be late to watching this episode because the tea is HOT.

    (00:00 - 03:17) Intro

    (03:18 - 04:16) The problem with Fairytales

    (04:17 - 14:07) The origins and lessons of Snow White

    (14:08 - 22:12) The origins and lessons of Little Red Riding Hood

    (22:13 - 35:04) The origins and lessons of Hansel and Gretel

    (35:05 - 40:57) Disney vs. The Grimm's Fairytales

    (40:58 - 45:59) Older Disney Movie lessons

    (46:00 - 51:51) Modern Day Movie lessons

    (51:52 - 54:50) Fantasy and Reality don't co exist very well

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube?https://www.youtube.com/ @yourfavoritelocals

    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

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    55 mins
  • YFL Ep. 35: We're Engaged!
    Jan 15 2025

    Your Favorite Locals are making it official! 🎉 New Year, New Ring, and a New Episode to kick off 2025 with a bang! We’re diving into all things engagement and New Year’s goals—from failed proposal attempts and the process of designing a custom ring to sharing tips on how to crush 2025 and grab life by the balls. 🚀💍✨

    (00:00 - 00:36) Intro

    (00:37 - 03:26) We’re engaged!

    (03:27 - 04:51) The process of proposing

    (04:52 - 10:37) Proposal Fail

    (10:38 - 20:11) The Proposal

    (20:12 - 26:06) How to make a custom a ring

    (26:07 - 28:09) Facebook Marketplace Rings

    (28:10 - 31:51) Pet names

    (31:52 - 37:56) The # 1 question when you get engaged

    (37:57 - 46:50) New Year, New Goals

    (46:51 - 56:24) Setting Goals

    (56:25 - 1:09:06) What stops you from achieving your goals?

    (1:09:07 - 1:20:53) How to keep your New Year Resolutions

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube?https://www.youtube.com/ @yourfavoritelocals

    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

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    1 hr and 21 mins

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