From losing his job during the pandemic to filming Kyrie Irving in China, Trippie Redd backstage, and getting music featured on AEW—this is one of the wildest videography journeys you’ll hear. In this episode, we dive into how a former pizzeria worker broke into the entertainment industry through hustle, risk-taking, and raw creativity. We cover behind-the-scenes stories from WorldStar videos, surreal moments in China, navigating the party scene, and even some hilarious childhood mischief that led to court cases. This episode is packed with lessons on content creation, networking, and trusting the process—even when life hits hard. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00:00 Introduction with Artist AK40Devin 00:01:38 Managing Your Music Career with Distrokid App 00:03:38 Documenting Kyrie Irving's Free Agency Journey 00:05:41 Kyrie Irving's Superstar Arrival in China 00:07:45 Surreal Moments with Kyrie Irving 00:09:45 Behind the Scenes with Trippy Red 00:11:38 From Pizzeria to Worldstar Hip Hop: My Career Transition 00:13:15 The Hustle Behind Pre-Sale Concert Tickets 00:14:54 Pandemic Job Loss and New Beginnings 00:16:38 Behind the Scenes of World Star Videos 00:18:37 The Painful Lesson of SD Card Formatting Errors 00:20:37 Behind the Scenes with Dave East 00:22:47 How a Song Ended Up Being Featured in AEW 00:24:28 Transition from Job Loss to Videography 00:26:06 Building Relationships Through Video Production 00:27:53 The Unconventional Journey in the Entertainment Industry 00:29:44 Opportunities from Barber Expo Collaboration 00:31:34 Importance of Content Creation for Social Media Presence 00:33:16 Mischief Gone Wrong: The Ding-Dong Ditching Era 00:34:53 The Incident of the Boulder and Court Case 00:36:43 The Influence of People You Hang Around 00:38:36 Mischievous Childhood Stories from 7-Eleven 00:40:07 From Penthouse to Prison: A Surreal Music Career Moment 00:42:03 Navigating the Party Lifestyle as a Videographer 00:43:50 Filming a Wild Parade Performance in Brooklyn 00:45:50 Unexpected Mishaps During Photo Shoots 00:47:43 The Ethics and Trust in Videography 00:49:26 Importance of Client-Focused Content Creation 00:51:29 The Reality Behind Celebrity Encounters 00:53:08 The Power of Love and Kindness 00:54:56 Sharing Hilarious Unseen Stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices